15 Shades of Grey, A new start.... with Primaris,

[HvitrValdyr]

 

As for Hvarl, I think the heavy bolter stick out too far behind his arm. It may look better if it were more centered.

I disagree. As the heavy bolter is mounted on a power fist, the muzzle should not extend beyond the knuckles, or the heavy bolter will be too heavily damaged to use the moment the Marine punches something. (At the very least, the muzzle will get plugged up with gore, or the barrel will get bent out-of-shape.)

But seeing as how Hvarl Red Blade doesn’t actually have a powerfist as part of his wargear this isn’t a powerfist but a means of holding the heavy bolter.

[Dantay VI]

Thank you both.

 

Yes Hvarl does not have a power fist, however I felt that to manouvre with such a weapon and wield a giant axe Hvarl would need a beefed up armature to carry it around. I always envisioned Hearth Splitter a large axe and too unwieldy to be used effectvely in 1 hand, so my rasonng for pushing the heavy bolter back, is that it would allow Hvarl to use the axe in a 2 handed grip.

 

What sort of haft would look cool for the axe?

 

Getting hold of brass etch runes in the UK is a bit pricy and also can take a long time to deliver, as the only source that I know of is secret weapons. The hood I can maybe make from some Astartes shoulder pads. 

 

Thanks for the thoughts

[HvitrValdyr]

Thank you both.

 

Yes Hvarl does not have a power fist, however I felt that to manouvre with such a weapon and wield a giant axe Hvarl would need a beefed up armature to carry it around. I always envisioned Hearth Splitter a large axe and too unwieldy to be used effectvely in 1 hand, so my rasonng for pushing the heavy bolter back, is that it would allow Hvarl to use the axe in a 2 handed grip.

 

What sort of haft would look cool for the axe?

 

Getting hold of brass etch runes in the UK is a bit pricy and also can take a long time to deliver, as the only source that I know of is secret weapons. The hood I can maybe make from some Astartes shoulder pads. 

 

Thanks for the thoughts

Good reasons.

 

I agree with Heaeth Splitter being a 2 handed. I think it needs a solid haft to go with it. Maybe adapt a Wulfen axe haft in some way? Not sure though. I’m excited to see what you come up with.

[MaveriK]

I kept my Hvarl simple and his axe small but elegant (I will upload in a bit on my trend). It sucks when an artist in any medium has that writers block... give it time to recharge! Inspiration and motivation will come to you.

 

Just remember to keep your models balanced. There’s currently none with how the axe is looking, using a tiny handle will only cause it to break if applied against actual armour. So imagination also applies. Balance it out. Think symmetry and have a purpose for each model. What do you want and how can I execute that vision into reality.

Edited December 7, 2017 by MaveriK

[Dantay VI]

Maverik, I agree about the axe. Was just an experiment as someone had suggested a curved handle.

 

I will try something beefier, like a wulfen handle

 

As for symmetry and balance, I think I know where you are coming from, and have an idea to simplify things and maybe sort that out. I have been pretty obsessed with making the HB in a position to allow the axe to be used double handed, that I missed a very simple solution

 

I will mock something up and see how it looks then post up.

 

I have also considered switching the whole body over to Tyberos' but that would be a radical make over.... Will see.

 

In the meantime been working on bits for my fledgeling gaming table

 

forebearer 4 by Danny Taylor, on Flickr

Forebearer 3 by Danny Taylor, on Flickr

Forebearer 2 by Danny Taylor, on Flickr

 

TT combat scenery Forebearer beacon, a really nice kit, will look good as T-Son objective piece

 

Table 6 by Danny Taylor, on Flickr

Table 4 by Danny Taylor, on Flickr

Table 5 by Danny Taylor, on Flickr

Table 1 by Danny Taylor, on Flickr

 

And just built this bunker, again from TT combat scenery

 

Table 2 by Danny Taylor, on Flickr

[Dantay VI]

Did a bit of changing around, tried mounting the heavy bolster on the side of the fist ala grey knights, but I did nt have the bits to make it work.

 

Did way with the power fist and shortened the arm slightly.... Have given up on imagining Hvarl using the axe in 2 hands (for now).

 

What do you think?

 

thumbnail (15) by Danny Taylor, on Flickr

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thumbnail (8) by Danny Taylor, on Flickr

thumbnail (9) by Danny Taylor, on Flickr

 

Also messed with the rune priest, gonna add some tubing and a hood, maybe even a wolf head, give him a really feral aspect

 

thumbnail (7) by Danny Taylor, on Flickr

thumbnail (12) by Danny Taylor, on Flickr

thumbnail (11) by Danny Taylor, on Flickr

thumbnail (13) by Danny Taylor, on Flickr

 

Thoughts??

 

Thanks for looking :)

[Graymane]

looking good all around. New axe handle looks good too. :)

 

Cheers,

 

GM

[Triszin]

Awesome, the wulfen shoulder pads go great

[HvitrValdyr]

I think Hvarl looks much better now. The Priest is coming along too.

[Dantay VI]

Thanks, well back to the Lightning

 

Getting close to done.

 

thumbnail100 by Danny Taylor, on Flickr

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Thoughts??

[Dantay VI]

Was a wee bit heavy handed with the sponge, but for now I will call this done. Will stain the glass and do chipping round the cockpit when I get home (maybe even design and preint some decals too)

 

thumbnail126 by Danny Taylor, on Flickr

 

thumbnail125 by Danny Taylor, on Flickr

 

thumbnail120 by Danny Taylor, on Flickr

 

thumbnail121 by Danny Taylor, on Flickr

 

thumbnail122 by Danny Taylor, on Flickr

 

thumbnail123 by Danny Taylor, on Flickr

 

thumbnail124 by Danny Taylor, on Flickr

 

Hope you like it

[NightHowler]

I have to say that models not one of my favorite flyers, but your paint job makes it look really good. I love the work you did on it!

[Rockythedog]

Awesome looking work Dantay. Love the weathered and worn details

[Triszin]

Awesome, loves the paint job

[Dantay VI]

Thanks Rocky and Trizin, with the Lightning now done, I have moved my attention to:

 

Some half done terminators... The 2 with claws were full repaints, but the rest were tidy ups. They are done for now, as I go home tomorrow :)

 

20180114_224209 by Danny Taylor, on Flickr

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[Bjorn Firewalker]

Are you using Tyberos the Red Wake as a Space Wolves Terminator?

[Dantay VI]

I am indeed :) In 40K as a lone wolf in 30K, not sure what yet.... Maybe a Varagyr with chainfist and Lightning claw?

 

I had actually debated ripping the arms off and giving him a big axe to replace my Hvarl kitbash.

[Jackalwolf]

Really liking the latest additions, the weathering in the lightning is superb!!

[Dantay VI]

Thanks Grieux, good to know you are still alive and kicking..

 

Got a veteran squad built up

 

Cut out the fyreslayer axes for dwarf ones as the felt a bit oversized...

 

Thoughts... Is load out okay?

 

thumbnail (10) by Danny Taylor, on Flickr

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[Bjorn Firewalker]

The new models look promising, but anachronistic. Is that a Tyranid skull on a Space Wolf in Great Crusade-era armor?

[Dantay VI]

It is a Tyranid skull, but hoping to pass it off as a a beast from the Rangdan xenocides or possibly something else dark and sinister that the Wolves have had to hunt down. I binned the ones with T'au heads on though :D

[Dantay VI]

Became a dad for the second time on Monday :D

 

Wife has resisted my attempts to call him Russ or Leman so far

 

baby1 by Danny Taylor, on Flickr

 

I will likely be out of the loop for long periods ver the next wee bit, but got a few models on the brew...

 

Which head do I use and do I modify Kroms pad to make a wolf hood?

 

thumbnail (15) by Danny Taylor, on Flickr

thumbnail (14) by Danny Taylor, on Flickr

Very roughly perched on top

 

thumbnail (13) by Danny Taylor, on Flickr

 

thumbnail (17) by Danny Taylor, on Flickr

thumbnail (16) by Danny Taylor, on Flickr

 

If I go with the hood idea, will most likely lose the wolf helm

 

Thoughts??

[Bjorn Firewalker]

The hood is too wide; the wolf's head that forms it, looks silly as a direct result.

[TiguriusX]

Congrats on the baby!
 

I like head #2 no wolf helm

[Dantay VI]

Bjorn, yes I did wonder... although it reaches the shoulders perfectly.

My initial thoughts were to use it as a psychic hood with a wolf pelt draped over it.

 

I am currently converting Sevrin Loth to be a Caster of Runes, so thought hoods would look good across the range to differentiate between wolf and rune priests

 

 thumbnail (21) by Danny Taylor, on Flickr

thumbnail (20) by Danny Taylor, on Flickr

 

So this dud was eant to be part of my rune priest group, but I could drop the hood and make him a wolf priest. Maybe switch out the backpack for an apothecary's one?

 

Give the wolf hood to this guy instead as he is a bit more "feral"?

 

thumbnail (12) by Danny Taylor, on Flickr

 

Always loved this art piece but struggled to find a wolf head to scale without looking really stupid

 

Wolf_Priest_Voltar_the_Bloody by Danny Taylor, on Flickr

 

Tigurius Thanks man.. Your painting is coming along really well nw you see to have found your paint formula. Weirdly enough both sons now have the same birthday :D

 

What a gift for big brother eh??

Edited February 9, 2018 by Dantay VI