betrayer41 Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 WOOOO i got my stormeagles soaking to be cleaned :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297409-casual-30k-hobby-challange-month-2/page/4/#findComment-3823817 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kor'Vesh Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Excellent that you are joining in One-eye. Your White Scars are stunning so I'll look forward to seeing what you do with a Sicaran. Glad there is so much progress already! Great to see your first night Lord models Fire Golem, and Atia and Thunor are impressively quick! Here is a WIP of my first 3 Pyroclasts. The picture was a little rushed, but I'll sort a better one with some natural light when they are done. http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad231/KorVesh/P1010335_zps17ef4239.jpg So they have been base coated and washed, with the green highlights done for the middle guy. A fair bit more to do though! I need to paint a lot this month... there are just too many traitors (even traitor Raven Guard! Who knew?) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297409-casual-30k-hobby-challange-month-2/page/4/#findComment-3823833 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barabbas Sogalon Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Okay, I'm in and pledge a VIII legion (not Night Lord) Praetor this month. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297409-casual-30k-hobby-challange-month-2/page/4/#findComment-3823845 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TearsOfTheRaven Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Force organisation goes somewhat like this, though not finalised : hq ~(still needing titles (barbaric or civil?)), sub leaders of separate areas~ (line command designation leading talons(tribal markings on some but all with appropriate markings from extermination)). talons: breachers~ civilized and ornate (maybe demi cloaks, regal blue as spot colour (still lacking a group name). terminators~ based off the dornishmen (spear and shield, cloth wrappings etc). recon~ nights watch, all in black (as far as possible), no special markings, seen as a penitent group, formally known as the crows watch. Assault~ no group yet (thinking ironborn (lightning raids etc)). tactical~ no ideas regarding them as of yet. bikes and jet bikes~ khasaalrs and khals. thats enough. Elite shooters~ same as tacs. (any help would be greatly appreciated) Now pics!! Aero hotah, line command, assault talon: http://i.imgur.com/nXvcA8k.jpg Aggo, line command, seeker talon, wip (first real freehand attempt): http://i.imgur.com/04d0wT7.jpg http://i.imgur.com/GOwknmH.jpg http://i.imgur.com/YwwvGpD.jpg Crows watch ( 3 members, all need re painting): http://i.imgur.com/CwCA5CF.jpg http://i.imgur.com/nWnbCu5.jpg http://i.imgur.com/7OUI9lh.jpg An idea of what bases shall look like: http://i.imgur.com/ptizVY7.jpg Early Wip of some more bases: http://i.imgur.com/4BM12nb.jpg Wip of legion tac vets, attached to seeker talon, on hold till ideas: http://i.imgur.com/ulyKnsm.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297409-casual-30k-hobby-challange-month-2/page/4/#findComment-3823896 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire Golem Posted October 2, 2014 Author Share Posted October 2, 2014 See, now I'm thinking Sons of Horus and Alpha Legion, and some Night Lords later, instead of NL and AL, and some Sons later... I already have 30 SoH shoulder pads, I love their models (something about the style of their armour), their colour scheme, their brutality. Seriously I think I have a disease. Oh and TotR those are looking awesome :) I didn't realise you were doing traitor RG. That's a cool idea. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297409-casual-30k-hobby-challange-month-2/page/4/#findComment-3823936 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TearsOfTheRaven Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Not a disease, just too many models. :p Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297409-casual-30k-hobby-challange-month-2/page/4/#findComment-3823948 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire Golem Posted October 2, 2014 Author Share Posted October 2, 2014 I wish I had too many models. More like too many ideas for my models/budget haha. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297409-casual-30k-hobby-challange-month-2/page/4/#findComment-3823971 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kor'Vesh Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Fire golem - I think you need to get some paint on some models. Work out which of those schemes you like painting best, that will help you to decide which way to go. You have 3 boys built, so let's see one of each! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297409-casual-30k-hobby-challange-month-2/page/4/#findComment-3824224 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire Golem Posted October 3, 2014 Author Share Posted October 3, 2014 Yeah good point. I'll do that next week :) need to buy some paints, I don't have the right ones for SoH or NL yet. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297409-casual-30k-hobby-challange-month-2/page/4/#findComment-3824252 Share on other sites More sharing options...
StruManChu Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Kor'Vesh has the truth of it, fire golem. Often you won't fully get into a project until you pick up your brushes and get to work. I didn't really start to enjoy my World Eaters until I started painting them. Truth be told, they were one of my least favourite legions and, when FW's Betrayal came out, I was initially torn between Sons of Horus and Death Guard. But then I snatched up a bargain on eBay that included Angron, some Rampagers and some other bits and pieces. I built the Rampagers, had a crack at painting them, had fun, and then got absolutely hooked when I started reading AD-B's Betrayer. If you can get over the initial 'are these guys that I just spent a heap of money on going to look any good once I've finished painting them' hurdle, you'll be off like a shot. On the other hand, you might figure out a way of painting one of the schemes that's easy and gives you good results, or at least results that you like. Like this guy! Apologies for the slightly washed-out photo. Taken in direct sunlight this morning and slightly over exposed for some reason. He's still a WIP, but this is one of my Seekers. I've done him first because I couldn't remember exactly how I'd done the last ones I'd painted back in December/January, and while the yellow's not quite as strong on this guy, I'm pretty happy with him. For those that are interested, there's not really any actual paint on him aside from the weathering (Mechanicus Grey Base) and Boltgun Metal on the combi-bolter/power plant. Everything else is either a wash (Army Painter Strong Tone and Dark Tone FTW!) or a glaze, which makes life really easy. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297409-casual-30k-hobby-challange-month-2/page/4/#findComment-3824279 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire Golem Posted October 3, 2014 Author Share Posted October 3, 2014 I'm a bit worried about painting to be honest. I've never really painted before and I'm worried im gonna cock up my expensive models. That Imperal Fist(?) looks awesome, especially as it's all washes and glazes. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297409-casual-30k-hobby-challange-month-2/page/4/#findComment-3824294 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reyner Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Most impressive. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297409-casual-30k-hobby-challange-month-2/page/4/#findComment-3824316 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atia Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 I'm a bit worried about painting to be honest. I've never really painted before and I'm worried im gonna cock up my expensive models. That Imperal Fist(?) looks awesome, especially as it's all washes and glazes. Just do it! My first models were miles away from my Death Guard, it's just all about practice and the right techniques (since my land raider achilles i use a sponge for durt and paint damage and it's awesome and easier than a brush). F.e. I build and painted my first army together with my father. We never used highlites on our Dark Angels but we have fun with them and that's the core of painting. @tears of the raven: what do you use for the capes on your recons? @StruManChu: nice work on him, keep it up =) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297409-casual-30k-hobby-challange-month-2/page/4/#findComment-3824364 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adra'Melek Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 I'm a bit worried about painting to be honest. I've never really painted before and I'm worried im gonna cock up my expensive models. That Imperal Fist(?) looks awesome, especially as it's all washes and glazes. I'd try and keep your coats thin-ish (I must admit I don't water down my paints [new GW range] even though everyone says it the first bit of advice). But if you keep your coats thin, you can repaint stuff, or touch them up as your skills develop. There are some of my FW marines that have been Luna Wolves, World Eaters, Night Lords and are now Infernal Guard. You do lose detail if you keep going over but it's not that bad, especially if it's the first few. I generally keeping doing one guy over and over until I'm happy with the general scheme. That way if I 'ruin' one of them, it's only one (although none have been 'ruined'). It is amazing how quickly you can develop when doing it though, so don't be disheartened when you look at your first attempt and then some of the awesome stuff on here [i'm sure some of it is photoshopped]. They can inspire and dishearten at the same time :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297409-casual-30k-hobby-challange-month-2/page/4/#findComment-3824466 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire Golem Posted October 3, 2014 Author Share Posted October 3, 2014 Thanks for the tips guys. I know you should water paints down, in my very limited painting experience I either did them too thick or watered them down too much, so they didn't cover the base coat at all. And I agree I just need to get stuck in. So I'll order some paints I need this weekend and hopefully start next week :) Some of the stuff on here is definitely Inspiring/Disheartening! Mines gonna look embarrassing next to other people in this thread haha Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297409-casual-30k-hobby-challange-month-2/page/4/#findComment-3824479 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TearsOfTheRaven Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Atia the cloaks come like that, sculptued on. Fire golem, nothing of yours will look embarrassing, I'm sure it'll all be awesome Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297409-casual-30k-hobby-challange-month-2/page/4/#findComment-3824504 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire Golem Posted October 3, 2014 Author Share Posted October 3, 2014 We shall see haha Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297409-casual-30k-hobby-challange-month-2/page/4/#findComment-3824506 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyvern Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Brothers!! It seems the Emperor has smiled upon me, in His benevolence he has seen fit to have the administratum (HM revenue and customs) re-emberce me for over paid tithes. Bring on the Landraider (and possibly my last FW order in a while so lets make it a biggy) :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297409-casual-30k-hobby-challange-month-2/page/4/#findComment-3824519 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reyner Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 I plan to get my Contemptor built and undercoated this weekend. My plans rarely survive contact with real life though. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297409-casual-30k-hobby-challange-month-2/page/4/#findComment-3824522 Share on other sites More sharing options...
StruManChu Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 fire golem - Don't worry about mistakes bro. You live in the UK, which means you have access to the world's best hobby tool. Fairy Power Spray. If you make a huge, god-awful, irredeemable mistake, dunk your mini in a tub of Fairy Power Spray liquid (take the top off and pour the stuff out) for half a day and then attack it with an old/cheap toothbrush. I kid you not, I've used it so many times on every material that GW/FW use, and it's absolute gold. No amount of paint will escape your bristled justice. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297409-casual-30k-hobby-challange-month-2/page/4/#findComment-3824525 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reyner Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Where the chuff sells Fairy Power Spray? I can never find it in the shops lol! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297409-casual-30k-hobby-challange-month-2/page/4/#findComment-3824527 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slips Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 We're here to encourage you and see your development, Fire Golem. While they may always look 'sub-par' to you, we who haven't spent innumerable hours with the minis in our hands working on the smallest of details, will have a better eye for how your improving while being able to give you feedback on things you should try out; should you feel comfortable enough. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297409-casual-30k-hobby-challange-month-2/page/4/#findComment-3824528 Share on other sites More sharing options...
StruManChu Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Reyner - I get it from the Sainsbury near my place. Admittedly, it's huge - the Battlestar Galactica of supermarkets - but even they don't have stock sometimes, so I tend to grab a couple of bottles at a time. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297409-casual-30k-hobby-challange-month-2/page/4/#findComment-3824539 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reyner Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Ta - I'll have a look if I go to the large Sainsburys near me at some stage. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297409-casual-30k-hobby-challange-month-2/page/4/#findComment-3824542 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire Golem Posted October 3, 2014 Author Share Posted October 3, 2014 Thanks for the encouragement guys :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297409-casual-30k-hobby-challange-month-2/page/4/#findComment-3824577 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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