Brother-Librarian Haegl Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 So, after having been lost in the warp of RL and laziness for just over a month (in a truly Lysandery fashion, if I may say so myself), my vow to E Tenebrae Lux is ready to commence. In the name of the glorious Emperor of Mankind, beloved by all, doth I, Brother-Librarian Haegl, Epistolary of the Imperial Fists, answer the call of E Tenebrae Lux. Therefore, I voweth to complete half of 3rd Squad (Tactical) of 5th Company under Veteran-Sergeant Xerxes, Encased Brother Phaetos of the 5th as well Myself, as enlisted in the Codex Astartes, within 0583014.M3. The Tactical Calculation Value of the force above numbereth 335. Success bringeth eternal Glory to Chapter and Primarch, whereas failure marketh me with the Badge of Shame until year-end. So, here follows my starting pic (my apologies for the lack of focus, the picter wouldn't focus on more than one model): It is my intention to paint these in the same scheme and quality (or better, ofc) as the two miniatures below (and yes, with the gothic-script names): I am by no means a quickpainter, so don't expect me to be quick about getting this done. But I have made a vow, and I shall hold it, the Emperor and Dorn be my witnesses. Of course, all C&C iss extremely welcome, brothers (and sisters!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother-Librarian Haegl Posted June 12, 2014 Author Share Posted June 12, 2014 Now, not having done anything postworthy just yet (the libby's blue is being worked on, pics within the next couple of days), I figured out that I should maybe tell a little more about my humble force (if only to not make the progress post threadomancy...). Anyway. My 5th Company Imperial Fists is somewhat boarding/manufactorum-themed (especially the tediously built bases), and I try to take care regarding equipment, with details such as letting all tac marines carry combat knives, every model carrying a helmet* (though not necessarily wearing it). I also intend to name each and every single marine (therfore the baserim script), so don't be to suprised if I write a little back story for some of them (though I won't be nearly as thorough as some of our brothers). I'm going for a mark: 00.45.01-ish (i.e. early engagement phase, for those who are not familiar with Know no Fear) kind of weathering grade on my marines, by using a bright yellow for the armour and following up with a chipping effect. So no grimy yellow around here. Any further suggestions are welcome, and I will try to haul my lazy rear into action, after all, I have a vow to fulfil. *: I just don't have the space to fit a helmet on Haegl, neither under the psychic hood nor on his belt. Any explanatory fluff suggestions are more than welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathspectersgt7 Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 Looking Good, Yes on the Vow we don't want the Templars to win. Like the lettering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother-Librarian Haegl Posted July 5, 2014 Author Share Posted July 5, 2014 Behold - The Progress! After having been stopped from painted due to a Xenos incursion (I had to give up my room and workspace due to visitors) for the past two weeks, I have finally gotten something done! More specifically, I have finished the bulk of the Epistolary, i.e. the model sans head, backpack, force weapon and plasma pistol as well as base (is that necessary for the ETL?). So here is what you can expect of me (on a site note, the two marines in the original post are also my work). The markings are part decal, part freehand. Any questions, critics and comments are welcome and encouraged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathspectersgt7 Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 The Libbie looks Good. Nice Freehand also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother-Librarian Haegl Posted July 8, 2014 Author Share Posted July 8, 2014 Aaand my frst model for the ETL is finished.. only more to go now.. Haegl, my power-armoured model manifestation, has indeed been finished an put on a temporary base. I'll build the real one after the ETL, possible a 40mm. But, as pics always say more than words (they didn't come out very well this time, though)... So here he is. all comments, critics, ideas and suggestions are. as always, welcome. The next model will be Brother Lithras, the Tac-marine with the plasmagun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Mustard Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 I love the tiny detailling on the purity seals, the side of the boot and the backpack. I'm sure that your photo doesn't pay justice to your painting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother-Librarian Haegl Posted July 9, 2014 Author Share Posted July 9, 2014 Well... so I figured out that this is supposed to be a WIP thread, so I might as well just post some work in progress. I present to you Brother Lithras, of 3rd squad, 5th company IF, in all his yellow glory: He came out a bit more brownish than the bright yellow wanted, but its less apparent in real life, so he'll blend in when the contrasts (metal, black and red) are applied. Furthermore, I tried out to paint thinned Skrag Brown in the armour panel recesses, and am quite satisfied with the result. I also painted his base up: The numbers 8 and 728 are decals from the Space Marine Vehicle- and Cadian Shock Troopers Decal Sheet respectively. Opinions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother-Librarian Haegl Posted August 1, 2014 Author Share Posted August 1, 2014 And so, with mere hours of margin, my Vow is complete. I had to rush a little in the end, so the miniatures did not get their names written on them and the odd marking is missing (on the running & the grenade-tossing guys), but they are painted. You want proof, you say? Well brace for crappy pics, for here come images that seem to have been taken by an Ork with electronically induced muscle spasms... This is the best igot, for now. The Primarch's Honour is maintained. Also, critc-wise, feel free to be brutal. You cannot possibly say anything negative that I haven't already told myself. The Emperor Protects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Battybattybats Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 I quite like the decals on the base, nice and subtle and effective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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