KJB Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 So, wait for it... (cue victory fanfare music from Final Fantasy 7) Finally, after what feels like years, a lot of false starts (and not to mention wasted money) I've actually chosen a legion that I'm happy with, cleaned and assembled a squad AND have actually undercoated something. The Ultramarines... Why the Ultramarines I hear you ask? Well, there are quite a few reasons. 1. The background - I've read all the heresy novels and I'm not ashamed to admit, I love the 30k sons of Ultramar - their honour, their pride, the tragedy at Calth and of course the way they come back from that 2. The colour scheme - Blue and Gold man, Blue and Gold... Say no more 3. Roboute Gulliman - Fighting without a helmet in space, falcon punching Word Bearer heads off AND putting his fist through Kor Pherons chest 4. Word Bearers - God I despise the Word Bearers, you can feel something for the other traitors, you can even pity Horus - but the Word Bearers... Evil, evil I tells you On to the (poorly taken) pictures Tactical Sergeant. Tactical Marines (first 3 of 9) And the obligatory Librarian I've told myself I have to paint at least 5 marines before I can buy anything else from Forge World - It may be a long time before I place my next order... Especially as I've just ordered Extermination... Hmm, Raven Guard... Oh, and Mk IV all the way baby! (except the shoulder pads as you may have noticed already) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/290180-the-warrior-kings-of-ultramar/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
awfulawful Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 Brother, I could not agree with your reasoning more. The depiction of the XIII Legion has been amazing. Tempted to do some blue myself. Your models look great too. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/290180-the-warrior-kings-of-ultramar/#findComment-3664936 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veteran Sergeant Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 It's pretty hard not to like the Ultramarines. You have to be pretty dedicated to hating them. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/290180-the-warrior-kings-of-ultramar/#findComment-3664939 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vazzy Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 A fellow member of the Thirteenth. Excellent Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/290180-the-warrior-kings-of-ultramar/#findComment-3664947 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJB Posted April 26, 2014 Author Share Posted April 26, 2014 Cheers guys. Modelling wise for 30k - Purity Seals, yay or nay? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/290180-the-warrior-kings-of-ultramar/#findComment-3665024 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElectricPaladin Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 Cheers guys. Modelling wise for 30k - Purity Seals, yay or nay? The one Heresy book I read mentions them. Calls them "oaths of moment" and says that they represent the warrior culture and secular veneration of the Astartes. They basically scribe promises (ie. for vengeance against a particular foe, to support a battle brother, to return a battlefield favor to someone they owe) on slips of paper and glue them on with hot wax. Probably you shouldn't go overboard with them, because Heresy-era troops are just a little more sane and disciplined about their decorations in general, but they're a thing. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/290180-the-warrior-kings-of-ultramar/#findComment-3665032 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MakoBoy88 Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 I have just don't the same thing myself Sir. Settled onto the 13th to start my pre heresy love fest. Having a friend doing Word bearers helps *spit spit* haha Question though, are you finding yourself nerfed by not having a legion rule set? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/290180-the-warrior-kings-of-ultramar/#findComment-3674562 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aqui Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 I'll be watching this for inspiration for when the XIII get their HH/FW time Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/290180-the-warrior-kings-of-ultramar/#findComment-3674581 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of the Raven Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 If I started 30,000, that sergeant would be the first thing I'd steal. I love the pose, the torso, the helmet, the power sword and its arm as well as the shoulder pads. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/290180-the-warrior-kings-of-ultramar/#findComment-3674715 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrotherCaptainArkhan Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 If I started 30,000, that sergeant would be the first thing I'd steal. I love the pose, the torso, the helmet, the power sword and its arm as well as the shoulder pads. Pretty much a dead ringer for the artwork of the Red Scorpions sergeant in one of the Badab books, isn't it? Awesome model and great job on the posing, tho. I'm not an Ultramarines fan but I'm sure you'll do the XIII proud, keith. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/290180-the-warrior-kings-of-ultramar/#findComment-3675423 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schultzhoffen Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 I concur: Your Sergeant is brilliant. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/290180-the-warrior-kings-of-ultramar/#findComment-3676108 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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