Skrall Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 This isn't my first attempt at Iron Warriors. Indeed, its closer to my 4th. After the completion of the 122nd (there's photo's out there folks) 1500pt force some time last year i grew wiery of the style and lists i had built. Simply put; i couldn't build the army i wanted to play.That, however, has changed. Between 6th edition and my now closing wishlist of projects (The Adeptus mechanicus is on hold until the mailman brings me much needed re-enforcements. Mid feburary is looking likely at best) and some recent trade actions i've been able to get around to building the army i've wanted to for a long time. A true pre-heresy Iron Warriors army.Now, before i break into the fluff i'm going to give a little bit of theoretical as to my force. I want the ability to play a small force of well armed marines, preferably with fortifications when i use them in a 40k codex context, or with lots of armour in a 30k context. Essentially because 40k's reached the point where i'm growing wiery of building increasingly cheesy forces i've more or less given up playing to win. We'll see what kind of fun fluffy lists i can build over the next two or three years (yes, i'm committing to my first long term project that isn't Orks)So it's time for fluff. http://i.imgur.com/RYprWtU.jpg The 175th Iron Warriors are a fine example of the Iron Warriors role as garrison troops. On the world known most commonly The Base they, along with elements of the XIII, helped maintain and defense an imperial re-supply position. It was not uncommon for large volumes of Legionary arsenals to be either constructed or delivered to the world. Indeed, it's defence systems, star forts and bastions where among some of the highest quality constructions for a base of its kind. The 175th had originally been a full Grand Company, however it's original Warsmith along with a fully a third of the company where killed during a breaching effort some years earlier. To this day it is unknown if pity or punishment was intended when the company was given the role. What is true is that they conducted themselves to the very best of their abilities.Over the course of the twenty years they were stationed in the sector The Base came under attack several times from Greenskins looking to expand their feral empires. Through combat efficiency and the untold crafts of the siege the utterly slaughtered each attack with almost no causalities in return. Their efforts and efficient management won them praise, though often backhanded, from several Legions who had used The Base as a point to re-supply and re-arm.In years to come the remaining members of the well armed and well trained 175th would face a great many difficulties. Least of which would come when a squad from the VI legion brought news of their fathers betrayal of The Emperor.It's not especially in depth yet, but i wanted to give, and get, a feeling for the task at hand. Before I committed to a full scale attempt, beyond purchasing Betrayal, I found several of my old tanks and have begun to work on the scheme. I've tried some new things including spraying washes to get dark metal. It's bloody effective.http://i.imgur.com/ZHxTvdX.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/dMli407.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/NrQgxmW.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/SOiLi0s.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/KjEyFQS.jpgAt least i think so.... still, there's work to be done and adjustments to be made. I am, however, happy with the metal colouring.-skrall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PassionFruit Power Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 just....wow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodEmperorOfMankind Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 Excellent stuff there brother! Will be following this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kronus Stormbringer Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 Superb paint job on that tank! love it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandMagnus Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 O.O wow... thats really awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
securitas Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 awesome, great looking battle damage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyromancer Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 Looks excellent so far. The weathering and hazard stripes look particularly great. I am not such a fan of the lights personally, but that is just personal preference. Ave Perturabo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noserenda Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 Good stuff so far, watching with interest :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skrall Posted February 5, 2014 Author Share Posted February 5, 2014 Well holy crap guys! Talk about giving me a confidence boost. I'm glad to see there's a host of IV Legion fans out there!Thanks for the feedback guys! Check out below for the update, Looksexcellent so far. The weathering and hazard stripes look particularlygreat. I am not such a fan of the lights personally, but that is justpersonal preference. Ave Perturabo! Don't worry it's the only one with LED's that's still intact. The others had the power rigs removed for other projects. Ok guys, I found myself unsure with what do with myself. So i sat down at mymodelling desk and reached for the next miniature. Two hours later ihave a near finished rhino sitting next to the near finished Predatorfrom earlier (i've got some plans for decals to work out, as well aswhat i want to do with the tracks).I think i'm getting the hang of this chevron business. http://i.imgur.com/ZRIzOow.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/mwlHfVQ.jpgSorry the photo's are a little shoddy, but it's just a quick photo to give you an idea of how it's going. Feedbacks welcome, but after the lovely warm welcome this logs been given i'd feel greedy. -skrall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
securitas Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 does look better with no lights great job but Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyaenidae Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 Glory to the IV, brother. Your vehicles look great. The weathering is vicious, but not so overwhelming that it takes away from the model. Excellent job. Looking forward to some power armour! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrannicide Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 The rest of the VII Legion players and myself need to step our game up if this is what we have to compete with. Awesome work so far. Like Heathens, I can't wait to see some infantry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyromancer Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 I envy the speed that you painted up that tank. Vehicles are my achilles heel, they take me forever! Anyways, it looks great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montuhotep Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 Those tanks are amazing - looks like they've been beaten to Hell and then beaten all the way back as well! Perfect for Iron Warriors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skrall Posted February 6, 2014 Author Share Posted February 6, 2014 Wow guys, thanks for more feedback! i'm glad they are getting such a warm greeting.Ok ladies and gents, it's time to take a pew. Today saw the a point of no return for this project.http://i.imgur.com/fC1mGDA.jpgIt joins my small collection of Horus Heresy materials (i've got a few more on the way)http://i.imgur.com/owiSOGq.jpgAnd of course, the promised hour is here. I've taken dodgy photo's partly out of excitment, and partly because he's not yet up to full quality photo's.May i present the WIP Lord of Iron;http://i.imgur.com/a0q6VWh.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/t4xVmQY.jpgC&C welcome. However yes, i think it's fair to say the Storm of Iron begins.IRON WITHIN!-skrall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrannicide Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 http://i421.photobucket.com/albums/pp299/spencertrimm/ccmeme.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skrall Posted February 7, 2014 Author Share Posted February 7, 2014 @darth; that is one very good reply. So, before i pop off to work i thought i'd show off my early WIP's for my next set of models. The photo isn't ideal, but it should give you the impression of the models. The two are a mixture of the Deathguard dread (tastefully remade into IV legion) and a standard contemptor. I've mounted the assault/fist dread on a rocky base, giving him a striking pose. The Mortis, by comparison, is on a flatter base with a more static (as per expectation) post. The limbs are magnetised, so other options will be appearing.http://i.imgur.com/1TACyeM.jpgThe paint job's the basic coats, enough to give you an idea of the stages before i do a full tutorial when the scorpius arrives.-skrall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
securitas Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 they look great are you gonna kinda give them a bit more wear like you did with the tank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armond Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 I am sure he will! That is some very nice stuff you got going on there! As said before, I cannot wait to see the troops!!! Keep it coming! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
securitas Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 I am sure he will! That is some very nice stuff you got going on there! As said before, I cannot wait to see the troops!!! Keep it coming! iwanna see some teminators Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skrall Posted February 7, 2014 Author Share Posted February 7, 2014 Well, it's going to be two or three weeks before i can provide troops unless i can sell my iron hands army (i've got it listed elsewhere, but's for £95+ post (to anywhere) i'm selling 10 bikers, 2 attack bikes, two thunderfires and an OOP Iron Father on a warbike) The group photo. I've got budget issues (i.e FW costs an arm and a leg), but i hope to provide infantry in the near future.As for the contemptors, of course there's going to be more weathering! I'm only just getting started, but i thought i'd share the progress so far. -skrall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
securitas Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 id love to buy em but i wanna start of my time as hobbiest as luna wolves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy1391 Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 Awesome stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skrall Posted February 8, 2014 Author Share Posted February 8, 2014 @sec; don't worry yourself dude. I was actually able to trade part of it for a brand new copy of Scortched Earth so its helped serve the heresy!@jeremy; thanks mate! It's time for today's WIP, possibly the last for this weekend. I've been tinkering away, and i've finally got some half descent photo's of the work. They've all got a uniform 'light dust' weathering. My favourite so far however is the contemptor WIP on the one with arms. I've actually developed some idea's for him, and a back story.So may i present Thane the wounded and his friends;http://i.imgur.com/4XQFDSW.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/IwWzoag.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/hMohVUn.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/Zh0V4s6.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/6PIGk98.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/r7BqnAq.jpgC&C welcomed,-skrall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kronus Stormbringer Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 Jebus! thats a hell of a pair of Contemplators.the chipping and weathering is superb, I have a Razorback in the works and if it comes out half as good as that i'll be happy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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