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

[codyrstuart]

The Thudd Gun conversion sounds pretty convincing. Can't wait to see a mock up. As for the shield, I was thinking maybe a black field, with a yellow diagonal stripe with the squads numerical designation in white. Kind of a mix between unit and personal heraldry.

[Black_out]

That means my techmarine, as the first to be named, is in charge! Mwahahah

 

Love the idea of tracked Thudd guns, it'll be physically large enough while still having a space marine-ish look. Can't wait to see how they turn out!

[Augustus b'Raass]

@Atia: I see that you've since editted your post and added the SA thudd gun. That one does look cooler than the Space Marine one, indeed. Had I known about it before I got my idea, I would have considered it. But now I have this conversion idea in my head and I can't get it out. So I think I'm still buying the Thudd Guns.... ;)

 

@codyrstuart: Good idea on the shield! I'll think about it. :)

 

@Black_out: Indeed he will be :) 

[Dosjetka]

Nice mini-update. It's so nice, that I'll probably steal your idea :D

[Atia]

@Atia: I see that you've since editted your post and added the SA thudd gun. That one does look cooler than the Space Marine one, indeed. Had I known about it before I got my idea, I would have considered it. But now I have this conversion idea in my head and I can't get it out. So I think I'm still buying the Thudd Guns....

 

@codyrstuart: Good idea on the shield! I'll think about it.

 

@Black_out: Indeed he will be

haha no worries :D atleast you can make use these Kataphron tracks! Tbh, i may do the same one day with a Blood Angels version (or just use it like it comes with the wheels like in 1st edition? hehe)

 

[Augustus b'Raass]

Haha well the wheels giving off that 1st edition vibe made me consider them in the first place - but then my thoughts stumbled upon the Kataphron tracks and... well, there was no going back after that. ;)

[thamier]

hey Aug got a name for you, if you think it fits you can call one of them fridrik kolnar

 

and happy holidays

[Augustus b'Raass]

Toooooons of stuff done this past week: the chaplain, the razorback and II tactical Squad. I've also build another tactical squad. 

 

Here's the chaplain. I like this model because besides some teeny tiny airbrush highlighting on the left arm and both legs, I handpainted this guy completely. It was a joy to blend all the greys together on the cloak and the yellows on the armour and banner.

 

Chaplain Tarkys Kaprellian, the Redeemer - named by Dosjetka

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d185/mkruijff/Imperial%20Fists/WP_20151227_006_zps4glawexb.jpg

 

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d185/mkruijff/Imperial%20Fists/WP_20151227_007_zpsmikrqoeq.jpg

 

And the razorback:

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d185/mkruijff/Imperial%20Fists/WP_20151227_001_zps6ip8sxbj.jpg

 

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d185/mkruijff/Imperial%20Fists/WP_20151227_002_zpsg4ahvbvx.jpg

 

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d185/mkruijff/Imperial%20Fists/WP_20151227_003_zps6ismtpyp.jpg

 

The scroll reads 'ANVILLUS REX' or King of the Anvils. No idea how that's relevant, it was just a name that came to me when I painted this thing in my local shop.

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d185/mkruijff/Imperial%20Fists/WP_20151227_004_zpso7tpewlt.jpg

 

I'll owe you the pictures of the squads later.

 

Thanks for looking and for your C&C.

 

Replies:

 

@Dosjetka: Thanks buddy. Steal away! 

 

@thamier: Cool! Thanks for the name. He's added to the list. Is it ok if you'll be the lascannon guy in VI tactical squad?

Edited December 27, 2015 by Augustus b'Raass

[Dosjetka]

So you tell us you've painted Tactical Squad II and yet you don't even show 'em to us? How rude ;)

 

(Tarkys looks awesome. So does Anvillus Rex. Excellent :tu:)

[Atia]

Yep, love the chaplain!!!

[Quixus]

Emperor's beard, that BaC chaplain model is nice as it is, but the skull helmet makes it so much better. The paint job is top notch as well.

[Knight of the Raven]

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d185/mkruijff/Imperial%20Fists/WP_20151227_006_zps4glawexb.jpg

~I make black look good~

~and I'm in the mood~

~to kill you dude~

[Soldier of Dorn]

Damn... that's a pretty Chaplain, brother

[Kizzdougs]

The Chaplain and Razorback are beautiful!! Keep them coming :tu:

[Augustus b'Raass]

Pictures! Sorry I held out on you lot - had to fix a lamp.

II Tactical Squad

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d185/mkruijff/Imperial%20Fists/WP_20151227_027_zpskzohwpqn.jpg

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d185/mkruijff/Imperial%20Fists/WP_20151227_005_zpsxwp0xdd5.jpg

Veteran sergeant - Bernad Jakin - MrBear
A former breacher, Sergeant Jakin of II Squad has kept his breacher shield. He brings it to war when up-and-close fighting is expected, and has a reputation in Fifth Company as a cunning strategist, as well as a mean fighter. Jakin scratches close combat kill markings on the inside of his shield each campaign, a habit he has picked up from brother Valgraf.
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d185/mkruijff/Imperial%20Fists/WP_20151227_023_zpsv18oicyj.jpg

Comms specialist - Kilian Miattas - HellChyld
As a communications specialist and spotter for the heavy weapons operator, brother Miattas performs a pivotal role in II Squad. Known for his expressive nature, he is sometimes berated by sergeant Jakin for cluttering the squads vox link with overtly descriptive chatter.
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d185/mkruijff/Imperial%20Fists/WP_20151227_013_zpscfyg8ps8.jpg

Heavy Weapon Specialist (Lascannon) - Hartwin Wolv - Teetengee
An expert marksman, brother Wolv rose through the ranks of Fifth Company to become a Devastator within three decades. He was chosen by Jakin to bolster II Squad's anti-armour role. http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d185/mkruijff/Imperial%20Fists/WP_20151227_016_zpsuf5ovqrs.jpg

Battle Brother - Odram Valgraf - Apologist
Brother Valgraf is young, ambitious, and displays a stoic aggression. These traits has led him to specialize in void warfare, for which he is sometimes called upon by the company´s command. His armour, including the anvillus pattern backpack, reflects his specialty.
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d185/mkruijff/Imperial%20Fists/WP_20151227_010_zpsdgp7bjkt.jpg

Battle Brother - Ernust Konad - codyrstuart
A former sergeant, Konad failed to complete his vow of killing 100 greenskins in a day during the Ortan Crusade of 987.M40. Instead of the pain glove, Konad chose to serve for a decade as a brother-of-the-line, as punitive action. During this time, he fulfilled a pivotal role as counselor to Sergeant Jakin and the other members. His stony friendship with Brother Valgraf is the source of camaraderie within the squad.
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d185/mkruijff/Imperial%20Fists/WP_20151227_019_zps2ct8oyed.jpg

I hope you like them. Thanks for looking. Feedback always welcome.

Replies:

@Dosjetka: Thanks buddy. I editted the post to inlcude the name you gave him, of course. Apologies for that delay too

@Atia: YAy! Thanks girl!

@Quixus: Much appreciated, Quixus! I had the helmet since early 2012, and am very stoked he finally was used.

@Knight of the Raven:
~Poetry is swell and nice
~Except when we're to war
~Then the Fists are cool as ice.

@The Psycho: Cheers, buddy!

@Tarvick: I'll make pics of the next tactical squad tomorrow morning and post them.

@kizzdougs: ^^your wish is my command! And thanks for the inspiration to brother Valgraf.

Edited December 28, 2015 by Augustus b'Raass

[Barabbas Sogalon]

A few days off duty and I return to an overdose of awesome.

[Dosjetka]

No worries, mate. I just enjoy every opportunity I have to tease you ;)

 

But seriously, it's very frustrating seeing you churn out so many excellent models with such speed and quality. You would make Dorn proud, you filthy traitor :P

[Augustus b'Raass]

No worries, mate. I just enjoy every opportunity I have to tease you ;)

But seriously, it's very frustrating seeing you churn out so many excellent models with such speed and quality. You would make Dorn proud, you filthy traitor :P

Aw! Thanks, buddy!

[hushrong]

The latest additions are awesome!

 

I love how Bernad has those kill tallies marked in his shield.

[Atia]

Yep pretty awesome ^,^

 

Love the boarding shield, looks like it has a little auspex :0 :D

[Daemon2027]

Sweet second squad looks awesome. Shame you can't have a unit of breachers in this army.

[MrBear]

Great Chaplain, cool Razorback and a smashing squad! Vet.Sgt. Jakin looks even more brutal and inspiring now when he's finished. A strange, yet fitting, coincidence is that my old O&G-army used to have two axes on their banners... 

 

I think you have done a little 'mix-up' in Ernust Konad's background though, you've written 'Valgraf' in a couple of places where it should be 'Konad' instead.

[Kobrakei]

All this is looking killer dude! Top notch work, and so fast too!

[Augustus b'Raass]

Thanks everyone! Glad you liek the squad.

 

Here's the WIP pics of the seventh five-man squad I'll be painting for my 1250 tournament list: IV Tactical Squad.

Veteran sergeant - Fidurik Kolan - Barabbas Sogalon

Kolan is based on one of the horribly posed bodies that come with a rapier platform. I boiled the body though, and managed to bend his left leg backwards and outwards, which gives him a slight mid-stride sense of motion, that was tolerable enough to use him as the bear of an astartes I imagine him to be - which I wanted mostly because Barabbas Sogalon's name always sounded like a name for a big guy to me.

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d185/mkruijff/Imperial%20Fists/WP_20151227_037_zpsxby2b9pi.jpg

Comms specialist - Jacobu Wenreich - stepper

My thanks go out to KrautScientist, who provided me many of the Mechanicum antennae that I've used in the comms specialists in my army. Thanks buddy!

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d185/mkruijff/Imperial%20Fists/WP_20151227_028_zpsb6vhkdcb.jpg

Heavy Weapon Specialist (Lascannon) - Lothar Meginhard - kizzdougs

Kizz, I hope you like this guy. I tried to make him as big as I could, with the 40K devastator body that resembles MkIII armour, along with a MkIII pauldron and helmet with bionic eye. I hope you like him.

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d185/mkruijff/Imperial%20Fists/WP_20151227_034_zpsv5hr462m.jpg

Battle Brother - Vikton Tsoi - Res Ipsa Loquitur

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d185/mkruijff/Imperial%20Fists/WP_20151227_040_zpsxij4moe1.jpg

Battle Brother - Addart Valten - Soric

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d185/mkruijff/Imperial%20Fists/WP_20151227_031_zpslupv753b.jpg

 

 

I hope you like them! C&C welcome, as always.

 

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@Barrabas Sogalon: Is it really so bad to OD on plastic crack?

 

@tarvick: Dude, I had no idea you were a girl, and you make me feel like an ass for referring to you as a guy all this time. Thanks for liking the sergeant so much, though! Steal away, btw.

 

@hushrong: Ha! Glad you noticed them!

 

@Atia: Yeah, the boarding shields have a screen on the inside, and lenses on the outside, making it possible to completely hide behind them and still be able to see what's behind them. They're pretty awesome as a concept.

 

@The hydra: Who says I can't have a unit of breachers in this army?

 

@MrBear: Now I'd love to say something to the effect of "Coincidence? I did my research." but that really wouldn't be fair. Also O&G army? What des that stand for? (Sorry if it's obvious: it's late and I'm a little drunk right now). Also, thanks for telling me about the mix-up. I corrected it.

 

@krokabei: Cheers buddy! Thanks for looking and commenting.

Edited December 29, 2015 by Augustus b'Raass

[Black_out]

Seriously, Augustus, the speed and quality you've been turning out over the last few weeks has been nothing short of amazing. Really well done yet again on your recent updates. The razorback is probably my favorite