++ AUGUSTUS b'RAASS ++ pre-heresy BRASS SCORPION p.247

[Brother-Chaplain Kage]

Is that the original head? How old is that thing?!

[Augustus b'Raass]

Is that the original head? How old is that thing?!

It is!  

 

I bought it from a guy who says he bought it as soon as it came out. It had a pretty thick layer of paint on it, which I was happy to remove using StMarc's. Here's a thumbnail picture of the original add on the Dutch Ebay (it won't show the original pic anymore... 

http://i.marktplaats.com/00/s/NTQzWDcyNg==/z/w58AAOSwt5hYeMM0/$_82.JPG

[Augustus b'Raass]

I'm really glad I got the original head, because I thoroughly disliked the newer ones.

 

EDIT: erm... double post? What happened?

Edited February 14, 2017 by Augustus b'Raass

[KrautScientist]

Yeah, the original head is much better than the phoned-in alternate head they released later. Even so, the sculpt definitely shows its age by this point -- to think I once considered this Bloodthirster the pinnacle of coolness. Oh well, Arcadia of my yout ;)

 

I am confident you'll be making him look excellent with a suitable paintjob, buddy! The best advice I could possibly give for the "classic" scheme (i.e. red skin and black wing membranes) would be to check out Duncan Rhodes' two-part video series on painting the new plastic Bloodthirster: I've been using a slightly tweaked version of his recipe on most of my Khornate daemons so far, and it works really well and produces a very nice result.

[Augustus b'Raass]

Yeah, the original head is much better than the phoned-in alternate head they released later. Even so, the sculpt definitely shows its age by this point -- to think I once considered this Bloodthirster the pinnacle of coolness. Oh well, Arcadia of my yout

 

I am confident you'll be making him look excellent with a suitable paintjob, buddy! The best advice I could possibly give for the "classic" scheme (i.e. red skin and black wing membranes) would be to check out Duncan Rhodes' two-part video series on painting the new plastic Bloodthirster: I've been using a slightly tweaked version of his recipe on most of my Khornate daemons so far, and it works really well and produces a very nice result.

Well, sucks to be you! I still think this bloodthirster is the pinnacle of coolness! :D In the same way I find bootcut jeans and aviator glasses cool, I should add. ;)

 

Thanks for the advice on the skin. I was going to ask you for your recipe, but this will allow me to find it. Thanks! :D

[KrautScientist]

And let's not forget mullet haircuts, while we are at it

 

Regarding the recipe, the one thing you might want to look at is whether to use Khorne Red as the base colour (as I did on my original Bloodthirster) or go for a slightly brighter overall look by using Mephiston Red (I used this approach on my Angron, the giant Flesh Hound and the Bloodletters). Both will work just fine with the rest of the recipe, though.

Edited February 14, 2017 by KrautScientist

[Augustus b'Raass]

Cheers!, that's good advice. I'll be using Word Bearers red most likely, which is the FW airbrush colour I've used on all my KDK stuff, but from there the recipe will help me greatly! :tu:

 

Also: don't forget chain g-strings. :p I love that detail - which even when this BT was released it was considered a nod to the mid-eighties GW daemons and mutated figures. 

[The Traitor]

Well, it should be cool to see your take on this classic. I actually own the version with the newer head (my first daemon ever) but he has broke so many times now I don't take him any more on my lists ;). However if you pin it well enough it shouldnt be that much of a problem so good luck on that!

[Augustus b'Raass]

Well, it should be cool to see your take on this classic. I actually own the version with the newer head (my first daemon ever) but he has broke so many times now I don't take him any more on my lists . However if you pin it well enough it shouldnt be that much of a problem so good luck on that!

Aw, that's a shame! Perhaps you can still fix him? Or give him a bath of paint remover, construct and paint him all over again? I pinned mine with 1.5mm brass rod, which go at least 1cm into each joint on both sides, and used 2-component epoxy glue, so even if I throw him against the wall, the pewter itself would sooner break than the joins. :tu: 

[Dorn Lysander]

Absolutely love this log, I might have some back reading to do now, it seems to be wracking up at the moment, as much as I consider myself a stalwart Imperial Fist fan I love your Khorne miniatures, I recently cast aside the Khorne Berzerkers I was building for my Black Legion, you may have inspired me to get them back out in the near future.

[paulJam]

Anyway, I've been working on a second Relic Predator. I really like the rules for both the Plasma Destroyer and the Magna Melta weapon upgrades for these, so after I built one with a plasma blaster out of an original metal predator turret, I wanted one with a magna melta. I used a Leman Russ turret and the back side of a baal predator. Nowhere near finished: neads some chaos banding and other details.

 

What do you think? 

 

in no way being facetious...

firing the gun seems like it would drain the power source in one hit. how about a battery trailer? i vaguely recall some old models (possibly epic scale flamers) with a fuel trailer.

 

[edit:  stupid browser took me back three years.... my apologies... comment still stands though. trailer.]

Edited February 14, 2017 by paulJam

[Augustus b'Raass]

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Anyway, I've been working on a second Relic Predator. I really like the rules for both the Plasma Destroyer and the Magna Melta weapon upgrades for these, so after I built one with a plasma blaster out of an original metal predator turret, I wanted one with a magna melta. I used a Leman Russ turret and the back side of a baal predator. Nowhere near finished: neads some chaos banding and other details.

 

What do you think? 

in no way being facetious...

firing the gun seems like it would drain the power source in one hit. how about a battery trailer? i vaguely recall some old models (possibly epic scale flamers) with a fuel trailer.

 

[edit:  stupid browser took me back three years.... my apologies... comment still stands though. trailer.]

LoL! I was like "wait what? I built that tank almost three years ago!" :D Also, how was I being facetious there? 

 

Absolutely love this log, I might have some back reading to do now, it seems to be wracking up at the moment, as much as I consider myself a stalwart Imperial Fist fan I love your Khorne miniatures, I recently cast aside the Khorne Berzerkers I was building for my Black Legion, you may have inspired me to get them back out in the near future.

Thanks, mate! I'm very happy you've been inspired! (or is that corrupted? )

[paulJam]

 

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Anyway, I've been working on a second Relic Predator. I really like the rules for both the Plasma Destroyer and the Magna Melta weapon upgrades for these, so after I built one with a plasma blaster out of an original metal predator turret, I wanted one with a magna melta. I used a Leman Russ turret and the back side of a baal predator. Nowhere near finished: neads some chaos banding and other details.

 

What do you think? 

in no way being facetious...

firing the gun seems like it would drain the power source in one hit. how about a battery trailer? i vaguely recall some old models (possibly epic scale flamers) with a fuel trailer.

 

[edit:  stupid browser took me back three years.... my apologies... comment still stands though. trailer.]

LoL! I was like "wait what? I built that tank almost three years ago!" Also, how was I being facetious there? 

no, i didn't want you thinking that I was being facetious with MY comment.

i deleted my browser history the other day which seems to have sent me back in time somehow. damn warpy browser :)

 

while i'm here great work (as usual) on those drop pods. a beautiful yellow.

[Augustus b'Raass]

Well, team, about the drop pods - turns out I'll be actually using them a lot in the following months. I just enrolled in a local tournament for which I'll be using a Skyhammer Annihilation force. Because, well, it's the filthiest, dirtiest formation space marines can take, and also the most fluffy one I can think of. This also means that I'll be needing 20 jum pack toting marines and an additional devastator squad - all before the end of March! So I'm putting on my painting straps and be churning out 30 marines in little over four weeks - which in turn means that my list of Khornate things (maulerfiend, lord, 'thirster, heldrake, hounds, 'crushers', (rebasing) 'letters) will have to wait a while - probably even until the ETL. 

I have indeed started on the maulerfiend

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and the bloodthirster 

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but these will have to wait - as does the Typhon. 

So whoop whoop here come 30 Imperial Fists marines. 

 

Cheers!
 

[Noctem Cultor]

Crazy crazy man still painting yellow that makes my Nostorman eyes hurt. Loving the newer pieces doesn't seem to matter what you did your hand at the quality always remains the same (the quality is awesome by the way).

 

-Noctem

[Vairocanum]

Oh man really looking forward to seeing the classic blood thirster painted up as well as the next devastator squad!

[Eldrick Shadowblade]

That's it! No more Imperials! : ) The drop pods look great. convinced me to brave weathering in my next project.

Also, Khorne Demonkin coming thanks to you and Kraut....

[hushrong]

Best of luck in the tournament and with building all those marines! Will have to look into this sky hammer business.

[Augustus b'Raass]

Oooh finished the first half of one of the two Assault Squads in my tournament list:

 

VII Assault Squad 

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d185/mkruijff/Imperial%20Fists/WP_20170220_003_zpsf0ajflne.jpg

 

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d185/mkruijff/Imperial%20Fists/WP_20170220_001_zpsbnbsioay.jpg

 

Vexillarius - Aldrik Zol'tara - Trysanna 

Zol´Tara´s zeal and absolute faith in the Emperor is source of morale, that benefits not only his squad, but his whole detachment. Chaplain Kaprellian of Fifth company has taken note of this on more than one occasion, and has begun the process of induction. Recently, Zol´Tara has been introduced to High Chaplain Nicodemus of First Company, an honour normally reserved only to those already inducted as a chaplain.

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d185/mkruijff/Imperial%20Fists/WP_20170220_013_zpsrs00y03i.jpg

 

Weapon Specialist (Flamer) - Garic Westrat - Biohazard

A recent graduate of the initiation process and former Pyronamniac gang member of the hive world Necromunda, Westrat still delights in burning the enemies of the Emperor with righteous zeal - so much so that he has been purposefully placed into VII Assault squad with Aldrik Zol'Tara, so that the devoted Vexillarius can keep an eye out for the sometimes reckless new recruit.

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d185/mkruijff/Imperial%20Fists/WP_20170220_010_zpslprq0283.jpg

 

Weapon Specialist (Eviscarator) - Hannes Kirchberg - Lord Thorn

Kirchberg is a shining example of the prospective champion, swingin his enormous chain weapon with skill, while maintaining an air of chivalric honour. He always prays for the souls of his opponents after a battle concludes, even going so far as to go back to their dismembered corpses and carefully arranging their different body parts so that their souls can find rest. This practice is frowned upon by several members of his squad, but Kirchberg is adamant in his belief that to treat an opponent with respect is to respect one's own soul, which in turn is agift from the Emperor.

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d185/mkruijff/Imperial%20Fists/WP_20170220_016_zpscwkrkweo.jpg

 

Battle Brother - Rainad Folker  - kizzdougs

An impetuous astartes, brother Folker is a whirlwind of whirring blades and precision shots in combat, yet shows a serene calm between missions. When aboard the Phalanx, he spends the limited free time he has meditating on his purpose: to destroy the enemies of the Emperor and to bring ligh to humanity. In his locker, he keeps a small print of the Lectitio Divinatus, from which he reads small excerpts whenever he rests.

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d185/mkruijff/Imperial%20Fists/WP_20170220_004_zpstssszccq.jpg

 

Battle Brother - Herric Isenart - MikhalLeNoir

Isenart is the oposite of Folker; a methodical killer on the battlefield, preferring to dispatch his enemies from a flank instead of landing in the fray, while being a jovial and outgoing member of the squad. He frequently seeks out and engages in lighthearted conversation even with brothers from other squads and even companies. Sergeant Brandt of VII squad has come to rely upon Isenart to flush out potential internecine feelings between members of the squad.

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d185/mkruijff/Imperial%20Fists/WP_20170220_007_zpsi0l0seqx.jpg

 

That's it! Oh, and as a bonus: I cannot afford eviscerators in the squads, so I'm magnetizing them on the brothers that do have them, so I can still use them in the tournament.

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d185/mkruijff/Imperial%20Fists/WP_20170220_017_zpsx5mm605s.jpg

 

I hope you like! Feedback welcome!

Replies:
 

@ Noctem Cultor: Oh dude, I have some weird news: I'm actually thinking of selling any and all Night Lords I do not use frequently.... there's very little chance you'll see any more...

 

@ Viarocanum: Ha! I got the base done, but that's hardly satisfying to you. I'm thinking of enrolling in the CHaos forum for a fourth time in the coming ETL, so I might see him there.

 

@ Eldrick Shadowblade: TO BAD BUDDY! 25 more to come!  And I´m very honoured to be such an inspiration to you. I -and I'm sure Krauty too- will definitely keep an eye out for your KDK!

 

@ hushrong: Dude, the Skyhammer Annihilation Force is massively OP, with quadruple synchronicity between its component units. Although their special rules do favour assaulting horde armies - which leads me to plan two more devastator squads with Heavy Bolters (to include that special IF rule that allows rerolls for bolter weapons in combination with the IF devastator tank hunter rule)! 

Edited March 31, 2017 by Augustus b'Raass

[Sagentus]

Can't wait to see see the maulerfiend. Looking good so far. and that assault squad is looking awesome. Keep up the good work

[Mechanist]

Another amazing squad and despite a tight deadline there is no let up the the glorious quality. Keep it up. 

[The Traitor]

They look great brother, the Vexilarius is specially amazing!

Edited February 20, 2017 by The Traitor

[lionofjudah]

Wow!!! Looking great and keeping the high standards :)!!!

Love the vex guy... may have to use that in my assault squad

[Biohazard]

I'm almost ashamed to say I'd missed this update. Outstanding work.

 

Oh and one last thing.....

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n235/Stovie_2006/6A76AEB9-B856-435F-A560-8A0B526CA794.jpg

[hushrong]

Sweet update! Those assault marines are awesome and I am happy to see more Imperial Fists.

 

And yeah, looked into that detachment. Sweet lord. And I though the dual gladius strike forces with free transports was insane.