rick_m Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Hi all, welcome to my Imperial Fists 30k WIP. My work has taken me away from home for a while. So I thought this would be the perfect opportunity to take my time over a project, instead of racing to get am army finished for a tournament, or just to bring a fully painted army along to the club. As I hate using unfinished models, but when I buy something I tend to rush to get it painted so I can use it. I have chosen to do the Imperial fists as I have had a liking for the paint scheme for a while and wanted something to challenge me. Comments, constructive critic and new ideas are all welcome. Thank you for taking your time to have a look. Without further ado here is my first test model. http://i502.photobucket.com/albums/e425/richard_mills4/Imperial%20Fists%2014022014/218145fb-fd19-4654-b1f7-86ffbcbb4c0c_zpsba1b5f3e.jpg?t=1392443539 http://i502.photobucket.com/albums/e425/richard_mills4/Imperial%20Fists%2014022014/IMG_0123_zps4928c831.jpg?t=1392370583http://i502.photobucket.com/albums/e425/richard_mills4/Imperial%20Fists%2014022014/IMG_0124_zpsc6276cfa.jpg?t=1392370716http://i502.photobucket.com/albums/e425/richard_mills4/Imperial%20Fists%2014022014/IMG_0125_zpsf1898606.jpg?t=1392370800 I am happy how he turned out. but i think some areas could be better, weathering comes to mind. But this was the first time i have tired to weather a model, so i am sure i will get better at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kronus Stormbringer Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 I like it, given the 30k theme of constant battles and world compliance operations the weathering and chipping are good. I'll look forward to seeing more :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick_m Posted February 17, 2014 Author Share Posted February 17, 2014 Thanks Kronus that was what I was going for. My Latest update is my Contemptor, Just got the base color finished need to do final stage highlight then the legion symbols and finaly weathering. http://i502.photobucket.com/albums/e425/richard_mills4/Imperial%20Fists%2014022014/IMG_0132_zpsdeab290e.jpg?t=1392514865 http://i502.photobucket.com/albums/e425/richard_mills4/Imperial%20Fists%2014022014/IMG_0133_zps09c308a3.jpg?t=1392601219 Not sure but thinking of adding some black to the knee pads and lower shoulders. what are peoples views of this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Combat_Vet Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 It's crisp. You've done a fine job on the yellow. A little black to add a counter color would look decent tough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeaky Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 I really do hate painting yellow so i have the up most respect to anyone doing imperial fists. Added to that they are painted wonderfully :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Combat_Vet Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 I just finished a single yellow helmet for a trophy pile I am working on. I swear I will throw away my paints before I attempt yellow again, so I agree with you 110%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick_m Posted February 17, 2014 Author Share Posted February 17, 2014 Thanks for the comments, with yellow I find that every army I paint that has yellow in it I learn all the time and I still have only scraped the surface. As I am taking my time with this project i thought it would be nice to add some back-story to the army. Arfter reading Bernard Cornwell's Warrior Chronicles I decided to use Anglo-Saxon Names, They just feel right. First One to be named is my Contemptor Ancient Wiohthere. Wiohthere won many laurels during the early years of the great crusade. he was one of the few battle brothers still being of Terran Decent when Nobel Dorn rejoined the legion. Finally Wiohthere fell during the purging of the Ork hord on Necromunda, He fell gallantly bringing down an Ork Squigoth by planting a melta bomb on its back legs. This allowed his battle brothers to finish the beast. unfortunately while trying to get clear he was caught in the cross fire from a pack of looters. His battle brothers cleared the area and recovered his body to be interned in his contemptor. http://i502.photobucket.com/albums/e425/richard_mills4/IMG_0134_zps84ef4afc.jpg?t=1392565067 http://i502.photobucket.com/albums/e425/richard_mills4/IMG_0135_zps2142d84c.jpg?t=1392651416 http://i502.photobucket.com/albums/e425/richard_mills4/IMG_0136_zps515f8f96.jpg?t=1392651366 Just got final stage highlights to do then on to weathering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick_m Posted February 18, 2014 Author Share Posted February 18, 2014 I am looking for some feedback. Early last year I entered a tournament with my Steel Legion/ Mordian Iron Guard Army, For this tournament I created a set of orders for my army background, paying homage to some of the most famous modern leaders of all time. I was wandering if it would make sense for me to create something smiler for my fists. an example is as follows. Special Order Of The Day By COMMISSAR GENERAL SEBASTIAN YARRICK K.T. C.C.B.C.C.V.O K.C.I.E Commander-in-Chief, Imperial Armies Armageddon ToALL RANKS OF THE 4TH STEEL LEGION ARMY Three weeks ago to-day the enemy began his terrific attacks against us on a fifty-mile front. His objects are to separate us from the forces along Hemlock Ricer, to cross the river Styx and destroy the 4th Steel Legion Army. In spite of throwing already throwing gargantuan forces into the battle and enduring the most reckless sacrifice of life, he has as yet made little progress towards his goals. We owe this to the determined fighting and self-sacrifice of our troops. Words fail me to express the admiration which I feel for the splendid resistance offered by all ranks of Imperial Army, Navy and the Astartes under the most trying circumstances. Many amongst us now are tired. To those I would say that Victory will belong to the side which holds out the longest. The Mordian IX corps is moving through system rapidly and in great force to our support. There is no other course open to us but to fight it out. Every position must be held to the last man: there must be no retirement. With our backs to the wall and believing in the justice of our cause each one of us must fight on to the end. The safety of our homes and the Freedom of mankind alike depend upon the conduct of each one of us at this critical moment. General Headquarters Commander-in-Chief, 6.2.M41.912 Imperial Armies Armageddon This order was based around the famous order called back to the wall by Field-Marshal Sir Douglas Haig during the latter stages of the first world war. I tweaked it a little to fit with the theater and units involved and to give it some of my own. once i had created the orders I weathered them with coffee. These orders helped my army win best themed and best painted at the tournament. I have added some pictures of the army for anyone who is interested. http://i502.photobucket.com/albums/e425/richard_mills4/DSCN1437_zps00eed5a3.jpg http://i502.photobucket.com/albums/e425/richard_mills4/DSCN1430_zpsf0ad7cbf.jpghttp://i502.photobucket.com/albums/e425/richard_mills4/DSCN1434_zps393d4649.jpghttp://i502.photobucket.com/albums/e425/richard_mills4/DSCN1440_zps2ae6f75d.jpg http://i502.photobucket.com/albums/e425/richard_mills4/DSCN1439_zps31db246c.jpg http://i502.photobucket.com/albums/e425/richard_mills4/DSCN1420_zps7b65b2de.jpg http://i502.photobucket.com/albums/e425/richard_mills4/DSCN1421_zpsc1e83344.jpg Unfortunately you cant see it in this picture, but i sculpted bomber jackets for the flight crew in this vendetta. http://i502.photobucket.com/albums/e425/richard_mills4/DSCN1441_zps47b45f3d.jpg http://i502.photobucket.com/albums/e425/richard_mills4/DSCN1432_zps6f699ca1.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vazzy Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 :cuss yes, that nose art! I'd love to do it for my Fire Raptor, but I feel like Ultramarines have no need for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adeptus_sleepus Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 loving the Imperial Fist, Its looking real good, The Fist were the first army I got into when I first started. So already not being good at painting, being a starter, then having to paint yellow, I just made it more difficult for myself. That being said I love the tiny yellow terrors, and especially love the chapter tactics they have (can you say bolter Spam). Keep up the good work and add as many TACTICAL SQUADS AS YOU CAN! im not joking about the bolter spam, being able to re roll those 1's pretty much means only missing on 2's, unless you have consecutive 1's then surely tzeentch is against you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick_m Posted February 18, 2014 Author Share Posted February 18, 2014 Weathering done. What do you guys think, did i go too heavy or not enough. http://i502.photobucket.com/albums/e425/richard_mills4/IMG_0140_zpsafbff1c3.jpg http://i502.photobucket.com/albums/e425/richard_mills4/IMG_0141_zpsb4666822.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adeptus_sleepus Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 seems just about right, a nice battle hardened Dread, I especially like some of the rust coloring around the bolts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telhdrat Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 I think it's just perfect, though the last two pics are a bit blurry. Really like the heraldry and legion symbols on the dread. What techniques did you use for the weathering? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phalanx Warder Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Glory to the VII!! Glad to see another Son of Dorn here in the B&C your fists are top rate mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaplain mortis Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Love the heraldry rick_m..nice touch, also like your painting style.. Great job on the weathering..but if I might make some suggestions, a touch of black stippled round the exhaust vents on the power plants and some red stippled or sponged on the edges of the white helmet stripe to just ramp up the damaged look.. Nice to see more Oh and polly looks sweet on the valkyrie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infyrana Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 You've taken a perfectly excellent paint job for 40k, one that I'd be more than pleased about for sure, and 30k'd it with weathering.. superb! Can't wait to see the gun options you choose for your contemptor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick_m Posted February 21, 2014 Author Share Posted February 21, 2014 Hi all Thanks for the feedback. really appreciate it. @ Telhdrat I have posted a stage by stage of the weathering technique i used bellow. it is a blend of a few guides i have found online. @ Chaplin Mortis Thanks for the suggestions I forgot about those vents (silly me) and i was in two minds about the helmet but i decided to follow your advice and went for it. I sponged red, added a bit of exposed metal as well. And here is the finished Ancient Wiohthere. if you guys see anything i missed or could add, please let me know. http://i502.photobucket.com/albums/e425/richard_mills4/IMG_0154_zps3597ae3c.jpg http://i502.photobucket.com/albums/e425/richard_mills4/IMG_0155_zps1a7d264a.jpg http://i502.photobucket.com/albums/e425/richard_mills4/IMG_0156_zpsf767410b.jpg http://i502.photobucket.com/albums/e425/richard_mills4/IMG_0157_zpsfe5a3e8d.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick_m Posted February 21, 2014 Author Share Posted February 21, 2014 My Weathering Guide Stage 1: Sponge Black around the areas you want to weather on the main color. http://i502.photobucket.com/albums/e425/richard_mills4/IMG_0147_zpse45a131e.jpg Stage 2: Paint Dark metal (leadbelcher) over these areas leaving some black visible. Sponge same color on the black Armour as well http://i502.photobucket.com/albums/e425/richard_mills4/IMG_0148_zps656b4838.jpg Stage 3 Highlight both areas Mithral Silver http://i502.photobucket.com/albums/e425/richard_mills4/IMG_0149_zpsa5457c32.jpg Stage 4 Rust (i use crushed artistic chalk but forge world weathering powders work all the same.) Mix dark orange crushed chalk with water to make a wash and flow it around the rivets and battle damage, taking care not to cover the whole battle damage. http://i502.photobucket.com/albums/e425/richard_mills4/IMG_0150_zpsdd7563f5.jpg Stage 5 Thin null oil wash (50/50 water) over the whole battle damage areas as well as a bit of the armour plate this will add effect and set the chalk. http://i502.photobucket.com/albums/e425/richard_mills4/IMG_0151_zps933e181d.jpg Stage 6 Blood, I used Tamiya Clear Red To add blood where i wanted http://i502.photobucket.com/albums/e425/richard_mills4/IMG_0153_zps1579bfb8.jpg The weathering around the legs was just Dark Earth forge world weathering powders set with white spirit (dark brown chalk wold have worked as well) Same process for the vents but this was crushed black chalk. Hope this is helpfull. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infyrana Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Looks great with the weapons on, love the MM, makes a difference over seeing so many las and kheres options. I'd say it only misses a little colour shade or silver chipping on the black plates on the arms between weapons and shoulders to blend in with the weathering. Same goes on the blackened exhaust vents on the back - but that is a personal observation and others opinions will vary of course Edit: since you posted your tutorial post, I can see a bit more chipping on the arm sections ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick_m Posted February 21, 2014 Author Share Posted February 21, 2014 Cheers I picked MM for that very reason. Unfortunately I am probably only going to use it in 40k I will have a weapon swap for the 30k environment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick_m Posted February 21, 2014 Author Share Posted February 21, 2014 Next painting project, Brother Wulfric Close Combat Specialist and Brother Heamgisl http://i502.photobucket.com/albums/e425/richard_mills4/IMG_0158_zps12f8bc4b.jpg Looks like I did not prime brother Haemgisl. he was primed white just did not cover the bolter as that is going to be black. (cant get hold spray paint out here at the moment) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Carnelian Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Really incredible Imperial FIsts, brother. Careful with those checks though, you don't want people mistaking your proud sons of Dorn for the Lameters! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick_m Posted February 21, 2014 Author Share Posted February 21, 2014 @Marshal Samson of Terra Funny you should say that my last marine army i painted was Lamenters, Most likley those crazed sons of blood put the image in my mind. here are some pics of that army http://i502.photobucket.com/albums/e425/richard_mills4/DSCN1449_zps81f2233c.jpg http://i502.photobucket.com/albums/e425/richard_mills4/DSCN1452_zps4446ad33.jpg http://i502.photobucket.com/albums/e425/richard_mills4/DSCN1451_zpsdc6fb863.jpg Also had a unit of deathwatch. http://i502.photobucket.com/albums/e425/richard_mills4/DSCN1395_zps41f27c71.jpg http://i502.photobucket.com/albums/e425/richard_mills4/DSCN1396_zps8e22edde.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick_m Posted March 12, 2014 Author Share Posted March 12, 2014 Sorry for lack of updates for a while, just had quite a busy week at work. Finished my next two marines. Unfortunately Brother Wulfric had a bit of a meeting the floor. will fix him soon and post. Brother Heamgisl and introducing Brother Sexmund http://i502.photobucket.com/albums/e425/richard_mills4/IMG_0198_zps16ef5b47.jpg http://i502.photobucket.com/albums/e425/richard_mills4/IMG_0199_zps7b3d2f38.jpg http://i502.photobucket.com/albums/e425/richard_mills4/IMG_0200_zpsd3a6fc55.jpg http://i502.photobucket.com/albums/e425/richard_mills4/IMG_0201_zps8996b957.jpg And a couple of group shots http://i502.photobucket.com/albums/e425/richard_mills4/IMG_0202_zpsab32ff2b.jpg http://i502.photobucket.com/albums/e425/richard_mills4/IMG_0203_zpsb3b1b6c2.jpg Ancient Wiohthere had a bit of a repaint on his right shoulder guard didn't end up liking the way it looked. Have decided that this is going to be the LXXXVII (88th) Company of the VII Legion. LXXXVIII Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick_m Posted March 20, 2014 Author Share Posted March 20, 2014 Next two done should have a few more up later just need to finish the weathering. Introducing Brother Tidweald Close Combat Specialist and Brother Osfrid Wepons Specialist Not sure if i went over top with the blood on Osfrid. http://i502.photobucket.com/albums/e425/richard_mills4/IMG_0204_zps6a91491e.jpg http://i502.photobucket.com/albums/e425/richard_mills4/IMG_0205_zpsf31323c9.jpg http://i502.photobucket.com/albums/e425/richard_mills4/IMG_0206_zps38db999a.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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