Soric Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 Now I'm really looking forward to seeing which Legion you're working on next. For my Imperial Fist I went with black undercoat, then bestial brown (not sure what the modern equivalents called), snakebite leather, golden yellow and finally bleached bone highlights. It took a while but the result worked out in the end. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/291203-night-lords-33rd-company-the-mongrels-of-the-eight/page/10/#findComment-4235622 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBear Posted November 26, 2015 Author Share Posted November 26, 2015 Well I guess it's time for that update... ”As the Great Crusade expanded beyond the borders of the Solar system, the Legiones Astartes were at the forfront of the struggle to reunite humanity. With their Primarchs not yet found they had at first seemed as if they were shaped by the same mould, one Legion the same as any other to the casual observer. An honest mistake considering the grey power armour worn by all Legions in their infancy, but potentially a leathal one as some Astartes would take such comments as 'slights' to avenge. It is therefore fortunate that their differing backgrounds, temperaments and conflicts slowly caused an evolution of their apperances as they spread across the galaxy.” Extract from ”The Mistclad Legions – A History of the Early Stages of The Great Crusade” http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m101/The-Bear-in-the-North/SAM_0692_zps31d0ycje.jpg http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m101/The-Bear-in-the-North/SAM_0690_zpskonhbg4x.jpg http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m101/The-Bear-in-the-North/SAM_0687_zps12ldytgd.jpg ”Seen here is Sergeant Augustus Dallo of the XXXIIIrd Company of the VIIIth Legiones Astartes, known as 'the Haelim Lev' or 'the Death Specter' to his brothers. An honorific from Old Albia signifying his ferocity in battle and also a remnant of pre-unification Terran religion as the mythological 'Death Specter' was responsible for punishing those straying from the path of the righteous. Another sign of his Albian roots is the red-painted left arm and shoulder, reminiscent of the 'Dusk Raiders' of the XIVth Legion. This tradition was strong in the early years of the Legion due to an Albian contingent among it's first recruits, it slowly faded over time however and was already reduced to a memory when they were at last united with their Primarch. This pict-capture shows the Sergeant at the Amaranth Ash-Wastes where the VIIIth conducted a Xenocide campaign against the indigenous civilisation. This is his last confirmed deployment as conflicting records mentions him as either fallen in battle or still part of the Company after this point. The most likely explanation to this is the casual attitude to documenting their campaigns that many Legions had before the Remembrancers. Note the markings on the Sergeant's knees: The cross is an early rendition of what would later evolve into the so-called 'Templar Cross' mainly associated with the Imperial Fists, at this time still used among many Legions to signify a member of a Company's most veteran squad. The rather crude lightning bolts on his other knee indicates that he had taken part in the Unification of Terra. As Old Albia was among the last regions of the planet brought under Imperial rule it is rather unlikely that he would have had the opportunity to claim such honors. There is however the possibility that Sergeant Dallo was part of a force tasked with putting down one of the many rebellions taking place in the early Imperial era” So, "something different, yet the same" exactly as I said. What better brake can there be from painting Night Lords than painting a Night Lord from the Crusade era? And besides, it gave me an opportunity to give a 'cameo' to some guys that have followed this log for quite a while. Phew!!!! was sweating it if he was a Templar. Well mate, your mention of 'zeal' and 'templars' spawned one of his markings though so not so far off in a way... Now I'm really looking forward to seeing which Legion you're working on next. For my Imperial Fist I went with black undercoat, then bestial brown (not sure what the modern equivalents called), snakebite leather, golden yellow and finally bleached bone highlights. It took a while but the result worked out in the end. Blood Angels are still the most likely Legion I'll do in the Heresy era, this was just a short break from all the Kantor Blue used when I was doing the Rhino . This is not as set in stone as I once thought though, painting this guy made me realise how easily I could use the same process to batch paint Sons of Horus so we'll see how things turn out in the end. Next on the painting list is the Contemptor for the Night Lords, work on that might not start until next week though. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/291203-night-lords-33rd-company-the-mongrels-of-the-eight/page/10/#findComment-4236105 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soric Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 So pre-Kurze Night Lords then, I can dig it. It's always a good thing to take a break when you're working on an extended project. The grey looks really good on your legionnary. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/291203-night-lords-33rd-company-the-mongrels-of-the-eight/page/10/#findComment-4236123 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doghouse Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 Very nice stuff mate. Loving the Mk II armour, that is really nice. :tu: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/291203-night-lords-33rd-company-the-mongrels-of-the-eight/page/10/#findComment-4236148 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augustus b'Raass Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 Love it, MrBear. He's a cool dude to say the least, and the explanation of his markings is something we should all do. I love the attention to atmosphere (-ic music) and the bits of fluff you always include. Much appreciated! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/291203-night-lords-33rd-company-the-mongrels-of-the-eight/page/10/#findComment-4236226 Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathspectersgt7 Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/291203-night-lords-33rd-company-the-mongrels-of-the-eight/page/10/#findComment-4236246 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBear Posted November 27, 2015 Author Share Posted November 27, 2015 It's finally friday afternoon! Time to relax a little with an ale or two tonight even? But first, replies! So pre-Kurze Night Lords then, I can dig it. It's always a good thing to take a break when you're working on an extended project. The grey looks really good on your legionnary. Early VIIIth Legion is (as with most pre-Primarch Legions) a bit uncommon so that's what made me paint him, combined with the chance to add a bit of history to my guys in 40 k 'present time' of course. Might be a DA for next break (whenever that may be) as you first guessed, haven't painted something black in quite a while so it could be a good opportunity. The grey was dead simple to paint, Abaddon Black > Mechanicus Standard Grey > some Nuln Oil + water > Dawnstone. That's pretty much it. So simple in fact that I might have to paint a historical version of 'First Claw' sometime so that this guys has some mates. Very nice stuff mate. Loving the Mk II armour, that is really nice. Thanks man, glad you like him! I bought a set of Mk.II armour to use for conversions but couldn't help painting one of the guys as a 'historical piece' as it just looks too good to resist. I guess the fact that the helmet looks a little bit like a Cylon from BSG has something to do with it. There might be more guys joining him in the future if GW goes for a BaC-deal with plastic Mk.II, it would probably make my wallet cry in such a case but I'm willing to take that risk. Love it, MrBear. He's a cool dude to say the least, and the explanation of his markings is something we should all do. I love the attention to atmosphere (-ic music) and the bits of fluff you always include. Much appreciated! You're welcome mate, as one of the people that have followed this log the longest I thought that you, and the others, deserved a cameo for commenting and helping me improve. When it comes to fluff... Well, I don't play the game anymore and while modelling and painting is both interesting and relaxing, it's creating a background and making things fit together that is the most fulfilling aspect of the hobby for me. Besides from seeing what all other people here at B&C does with their armies of course, plenty of inspiration everywhere with everything from modelling to backgrounds. I take it that you approve of your shared cameo mate? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/291203-night-lords-33rd-company-the-mongrels-of-the-eight/page/10/#findComment-4236754 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly_bear Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 Beautiful updates as always fella Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/291203-night-lords-33rd-company-the-mongrels-of-the-eight/page/10/#findComment-4236760 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBear Posted November 27, 2015 Author Share Posted November 27, 2015 I said that work with the Contemptor should start next week. Well, I kind of lied.... http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m101/The-Bear-in-the-North/SAM_0694_zpspph4kv3d.jpg Only 'kind of' though since I haven't done anything else beyond assembling the weapons (and that assault cannon was a **** to get right). They are not in their final positions yet as I have to try out different poses for the big guy before starting the proper glueing and painting. Especially the latter of those is a task for next week as I have other things I need to get done during the weekend... Beautiful updates as always fella Cheers mate! Glad you enjoyed it! Don't think I have forgotten you for a cameo though, giving the latest guy any more titles or names wouldn't have worked out. Next time I paint something outside the ordinary schedule we'll see what will appear... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/291203-night-lords-33rd-company-the-mongrels-of-the-eight/page/10/#findComment-4236901 Share on other sites More sharing options...
stepper Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 Badass Nightlords you've got here brother :D Gratz with the assault cannon, the putting it together part is the main reason why i still haven't got me a Double assault cannon Contemptor by FW yet............ Looking forward to seeing the completed Contemptor. For the Warmaster! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/291203-night-lords-33rd-company-the-mongrels-of-the-eight/page/10/#findComment-4236919 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augustus b'Raass Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Cool! I' stoked to see you do a contemptor! And yes, I know the pain of the Kheres. It's the reason I waited building it until the plastic BaC assautl cannon came out. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/291203-night-lords-33rd-company-the-mongrels-of-the-eight/page/10/#findComment-4237457 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBear Posted November 28, 2015 Author Share Posted November 28, 2015 Badass Nightlords you've got here brother Gratz with the assault cannon, the putting it together part is the main reason why i still haven't got me a Double assault cannon Contemptor by FW yet............ Looking forward to seeing the completed Contemptor. For the Warmaster! Thanks man! I think I've come to the same conclusion as you regarding the assault cannon, in theory I love it but having to put another one together is not something I feel like doing anytime soon... Cool! I' stoked to see you do a contemptor! And yes, I know the pain of the Kheres. It's the reason I waited building it until the plastic BaC assautl cannon came out. If I had been smart I would have done the same as you but instead I got these flashbacks to the early 2000's when it seemed like every GW kit was designed to be as frustrating to assemble as possible. I've been doing some small 'experiments' when it comes to the posing of the Contemptor, it might be that I will have enough time to do something permanent and post a picture of it tomorrow. However, I suspect that Monday is way more likely at the moment. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/291203-night-lords-33rd-company-the-mongrels-of-the-eight/page/10/#findComment-4237842 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBear Posted November 29, 2015 Author Share Posted November 29, 2015 Once in a blue moon things go smoother than you expected: http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m101/The-Bear-in-the-North/SAM_0695_zpsiv0cvaat.jpg http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m101/The-Bear-in-the-North/SAM_0696_zpse1ubiajj.jpg Not the most dynamic pose there is but it is my first Contemptor so I was a little bit conservative when putting it together. The arms are not glued to the torso yet, neither is the torso glued to the legs and kneepads and the head is still 'loose', simply to make it easier to paint. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/291203-night-lords-33rd-company-the-mongrels-of-the-eight/page/10/#findComment-4238259 Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathspectersgt7 Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 You will do him justice . Looking forward to the back ground story. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/291203-night-lords-33rd-company-the-mongrels-of-the-eight/page/10/#findComment-4238396 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBear Posted November 30, 2015 Author Share Posted November 30, 2015 Let the ritual of reawakening begin! http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m101/The-Bear-in-the-North/SAM_0700_zpstmmszdwr.jpg http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m101/The-Bear-in-the-North/SAM_0699_zpsjcxe7ufd.jpg Not much to speak of but work has at least begun when it comes to the painting... You will do him justice . Looking forward to the back ground story. I've had some ideas for this guy for a long time so I'm quite hopeful the background will work out. It might be a tad 'dark' but that's pretty much what to expect from a Night Lord put in a Dreadnought so no surprise there. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/291203-night-lords-33rd-company-the-mongrels-of-the-eight/page/10/#findComment-4239683 Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathspectersgt7 Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Dark ? It had better be Dark!!!! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/291203-night-lords-33rd-company-the-mongrels-of-the-eight/page/10/#findComment-4239750 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBear Posted December 5, 2015 Author Share Posted December 5, 2015 So what is the bad thing about having a minor cold? Well you don't have the energy to go out on the weekend and do regular 'weekend stuff'. What is the good thing about having a minor cold? Since you haven't got any other things distracting you there is plenty of time to do some painting! http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m101/The-Bear-in-the-North/SAM_0707_zpsnuji0rrh.jpg Just the first rough highlighting of the armour and the first layer on the metals but better than just laying on the sofa and use the cold as an excuse for doing nothing... Dark ? It had better be Dark!!!! Oh it will, it will... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/291203-night-lords-33rd-company-the-mongrels-of-the-eight/page/10/#findComment-4244374 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doghouse Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 Very nice. He's coming together very well. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/291203-night-lords-33rd-company-the-mongrels-of-the-eight/page/10/#findComment-4244464 Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathspectersgt7 Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 Looking good!!!. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/291203-night-lords-33rd-company-the-mongrels-of-the-eight/page/10/#findComment-4244476 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augustus b'Raass Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 Cool. I love that you're doing that fantastic model. Posing could me a little more dynamic, but at least you upped the ante of the BaC contemptor. Will you finish before the release of your Interview with a Chaos Lord? Edit: horrendous iPad spelling Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/291203-night-lords-33rd-company-the-mongrels-of-the-eight/page/10/#findComment-4244744 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBear Posted December 6, 2015 Author Share Posted December 6, 2015 Cheers fellas! Thanks for the encouragement, managed to get some more minor work done but not really worth to take a photo of. Can probably do that tomorrow if things go smoothly at work so that I have the energy to do some more painting when I get home. I have to say that it's a lovely model to work with Cool. I love that you're doing that fantastic model. Posing could me a little more dynamic, but at least you upped the ante of the BaC contemptor. Will you finish before the release of your Interview with a Chaos Lord?Edit: horrendous iPad spelling You're quite right that he could have been a little bit more dynamic, basically the effect of him being the first Contemptor I've put together. If I do another he will probably benefit from the experience. This guy will look somewhat more dynamic when he's in one piece though, not much maybe but more than the BaC one as you said. I'd love to answer your question with a 'yes' but it seems unlikely, one of the busiest weeks of the year coming up at work. All students are to be given grades at the end of the semester, my deadline for that is next Sunday and considering that I have about 90 grades in Swedish and Social Science subjects to decide upon... Well, hobby time will be a bit limited. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/291203-night-lords-33rd-company-the-mongrels-of-the-eight/page/10/#findComment-4244912 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBear Posted December 7, 2015 Author Share Posted December 7, 2015 Today's hobby time has been limited, just like my energy level. Some things have been done though as this blurry picture shows... http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m101/The-Bear-in-the-North/SAM_0743_zps6btqa2nk.jpg The picture is a bit 'meh' to be honest but the blue is pretty much finished, will hopefully do the same to legs and arms tomorrow before moving on to metals and details. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/291203-night-lords-33rd-company-the-mongrels-of-the-eight/page/10/#findComment-4245908 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augustus b'Raass Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 How are you going to call him, MrBear? ie what's going to be on the scroll? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/291203-night-lords-33rd-company-the-mongrels-of-the-eight/page/10/#findComment-4248569 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBear Posted December 10, 2015 Author Share Posted December 10, 2015 How are you going to call him, MrBear? ie what's going to be on the scroll? Well mate, he's not going to have his name on the scroll. Instead I'm going for some 'Night Lord humor' and will try to write 'Ave Servus Nox', or 'Hail the Slave of the Night' in typical 40K fake Latin. It's the kind of text I think that many Nostramans would find as funny as a barrel of monkeys. Any particular reason they would write such a thing? Hmmmm... http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m101/The-Bear-in-the-North/SAM_0745_zpssohbnznp.jpg Since he's got his 'hands' in 'Sinner's red' one could guess that some people don't like him, I guess you could say that he's on 'Double Secret Probation' Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/291203-night-lords-33rd-company-the-mongrels-of-the-eight/page/10/#findComment-4248750 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBear Posted December 21, 2015 Author Share Posted December 21, 2015 Time flies as always and the end of a semester is always stressful, there haven't been much hobby time because of these conditions. Three days of sleeping until the sun starts to go down again (not very hard this time of year) and the knowledge that I'm off from work until the 7th of January are quite good for restoring one's energy and sanity once more though. So I've done some work on metals and details even though there is much left to do, I've also tacked him together to get a feeling for how he will look when he's finished: http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m101/The-Bear-in-the-North/SAM_0751_zpsult9v3j8.jpg Pretty terrible picture quality but it should give some idea on how things are progressing. I'll be focusing on details such as flesh, bones and the Legion symbol for a little while before moving on to weathering. Considering that it's Christmas in a couple of days I'd estimate he should be finished sometime early next week but who knows? I've been wrong plenty of times before... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/291203-night-lords-33rd-company-the-mongrels-of-the-eight/page/10/#findComment-4257977 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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