WarriorFish Posted July 6, 2014 Author Share Posted July 6, 2014 Coffee is right, it won't be easy. I think the only way you could do it would be to add something to the top and rear of the crewman's area (i.e. just over the rotating ring, ignoring the sides). It would require a bit of work to make it look nice too so along with the upgrade points cost involved I wouldn't recommend it unless you fancied a challenge! I'll be sorting out bits and pieces for packing today, but I've set aside some painting time so hopefully I'll make some decent progress before leaving :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted July 6, 2014 Author Share Posted July 6, 2014 I've done some painting, but I'm calling it quits for now. I'm just not in the mood it seems and it hasn't gone brilliantly so I've decided to busy myself with other things and hopefully come back to them later today. I was planning to get as much done as I could on one of them but finishing the green is still not bad progress: Frustrating not to be able to get into it when I've made the time, but better to stop as it'd be even more annoying if I made mistakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
march10k Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Ah, I see you're back at it, too! Hydras make me drool! One of these days, I'll run an all-AV12 tank army...direct-fire bassies, hydras, and hellhounds. And chimeras, naturally :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Semper Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Good progress guys - keep it up though, the BAs are close behind ya! (like 30pts behind ya) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted July 6, 2014 Author Share Posted July 6, 2014 An AV12 army can do terrible things ;) Russes are great but we shouldn't let them overshadow the awesome elsewhere in the codex. Looks like we have our work cut out for us if we want to stay ahead of the Sons of Sanguinus! I'll be sure to redouble my efforts when I return from holiday, maybe I can find time for a 4th vow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoffeeGrunt Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Nice start on the Hydra, pity you've not got the time to continue on with it! You should enjoy it as a Wyvern. The games I've played with it so far have resulted in mine quickly paying for itself! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Idlem Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 I know what you mean by having to be in the right mood to paint. The green looks great so far, so I'd say some good progress was made! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted July 7, 2014 Author Share Posted July 7, 2014 Thanks, I learnt a long time ago it's best to stop in such cases! I'll end up running them as Wyverns mostly, not just because they're good and I love my artillery but my gaming group never really went crazy about fliers as others seemed to. I'm tempted to pick up the paint brush again today but I need to sort out everything before I leave Hopefully I can find my way online somehow, but if not I'll see everyone in a couple of weeks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoffeeGrunt Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 Cya when you get back! Wyverns kill in true Guard style - lots and lots and lots of dice for your opponent to roll saves on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted July 7, 2014 Author Share Posted July 7, 2014 I'll be going to sleep each night thinking of them I expect to see lots of new and finished models when I return, so don't disappoint! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderhawk3015 Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 You will, in the Hall of Honor/Chaos subforum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain sox Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 Enjoy your trip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted July 21, 2014 Author Share Posted July 21, 2014 I'm busy with the important task of catching up with all the B&C goodness that I missed, but rest assured that my vow is high on my list :D It's great to be back home, I get some good tea in my large mug again for starters :P I am busy this weekend with a wedding to attend but in this glorious weather I'm expecting to make good progress during the evenings :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scatmandoo Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Glad to hear of your safe return. May you be blessed with time for the glory of the guard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted July 28, 2014 Author Share Posted July 28, 2014 A busy weekend, it was good to come home and get painting - where I should be! I've put up my brush now, best not to do too much and I need some rest but progress has been good. I've got all the green done including redoing parts of the Hydra above and I've painted all the Boltgun Metal on one of them: Picture is a bit grainy but there's not too much to see as I've yet to attack it with washes. Once that's done there is only the details remaining and this one is done which shouldn't take long Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scatmandoo Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 Ah awesome, tank looks great. Gives me ideas for how to do a simpler yet still effective paint scheme. Keep up the work and don't fail us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoffeeGrunt Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 That tank's looking a bit too factorum-fresh, Guardsman! Take her for a spin through the mud fields and let the Machine Spirit have some fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fearlessgod Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 That Hydra is coming along nicely. I can't wait to see the finished product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted July 29, 2014 Author Share Posted July 29, 2014 Don't worry, I'd rather fall on my sword than fail! Guardsmen win or die trying ;) I've planned out my week for painting, I think focusing on one will work out quite well as I can wash it and set it to try as I bring the other Hydra up to speed. I should be able to get them finished on Thursday at a nice pace :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted July 29, 2014 Author Share Posted July 29, 2014 My plan was good in theory, but I got overly excited about being so close to finishing one that I dedicated all my time to it: I've had a bit of a change around and have yet to sort my lamp so the picture quality isn't great, but it's enough :) Light is fading so I'll update the ETL topic and get back to work on the other Hydra. I'll have the finished picture for that one up Thursday :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scatmandoo Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Looking good, keep up the good work and meet the deadline! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted July 30, 2014 Author Share Posted July 30, 2014 Thanks and worry not, my time is carefully planned to ensure completion I have less free time tonight but it should be enough to finish the metallics and possibly give them a wash. Then it's Thursday evening to do all the details and take the complete model picture I've been thinking about the ETL stuff a bit recently and while I'm going to finish everything and complete one more vow than last time I'm still a little disappointed I couldn't do more. A third vow is good but I was hoping to do more, I think I'm a little optimistic with time frames when planning or possibly underestimate how long it takes to paint (I'm not quick!)? In the future I'll try to plan for allowances for painting time for example taking into account something cropping up to steal my time away or for when my mood isn't right to paint. Anyway, still got this model to finish before thinking of anything else - though I'm already planning what models to do after the ETL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted July 31, 2014 Author Share Posted July 31, 2014 Through the Warp, to near and far,To Tallarn, Lethe and Ultramar,The Emperor points and we obey,Through the Warp and far away. My ETL is complete with this Hydra! The picture is probably not great, and I'm sure there are a few touch ups I've missed as this headache isn't doing my eyesight any favours right now but by the Throne I'd never let my fellow Guardsmen down! Glory to the Guard - here's to another fantastic ETL completed with honour! Next time I'll try to be better judging my time, but I still managed to get a third vow in. So for ETL IV I'll just have to aim for that forth one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scatmandoo Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Looking nice. You planning on using both in games often then? Or will they be wyverns mostly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kierdale Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Lovely work, WarriorFish! I look forward to getting my Hydra/Wyvern started...but first some horseys! What's next on your plate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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