Kurgan the Lurker Posted January 3 Author Share Posted January 3 Started in on the December Mini of the Month. Did a helmet and power pack swap. This will be a Vulture Marine serving in the Deathwatch.Base colors down only so far:Monument Hobbies Flat Black Spray PrimerGW Chaos Black for the bodyIron Wind Metals Steel (I've got some really old paint lines in the drawers) on the DW arm.VMC 814 Burned Red for the bolter casing.Ral Partha AD&D Paladin Blue for the base.Iron Wind Dark Brown for the leather.VMC 856 Light Orange for the Chapter pad.Camera work sucks. Eyes may need glasses at this point but this year the plan is to push through and get some skills back. Felix Antipodes, Operative23, Rusted Boltgun and 7 others 9 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297765-the-cult-of-orange/page/6/#findComment-6149724 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurgan the Lurker Posted January 4 Author Share Posted January 4 Yet another skill set that it will take some time to regain. These old Vultures decals were made long before Phobos/Reiver armor came about. So they are a little big for that pad.Some thin sections (like the Vultures neck) certainly add to the difficulty level for me right now. Too many years away.It will get better. I do have 3D pads but I need the decal practice. Tallarn Commander, Dr_Ruminahui, phandaal and 6 others 7 1 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297765-the-cult-of-orange/page/6/#findComment-6149961 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Commander Eidolon Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 Now that Raptor head certainly takes me back! It actually looks really good on the modern kit! I do enjoy a bit of retro! Shall have to find something similar in my bits box! Kurgan the Lurker 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297765-the-cult-of-orange/page/6/#findComment-6149981 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurgan the Lurker Posted January 12 Author Share Posted January 12 On 1/4/2026 at 5:09 PM, Lord Commander Eidolon said: Now that Raptor head certainly takes me back! It actually looks really good on the modern kit! I do enjoy a bit of retro! Shall have to find something similar in my bits box! I've set a few helmets aside to slap onto that Nightlords Raptor Killteam when it is released! Tallarn Commander and phandaal 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297765-the-cult-of-orange/page/6/#findComment-6151061 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurgan the Lurker Posted January 21 Author Share Posted January 21 Deathwatch Veteran of the Vultures Chapter. Well...first completed mini in...years. many years. Lots of work to do yet to continue rebuilding skill sets but the ground work is there. Camera work feels a long way off. I have old digital cameras I can maybe try. My phone is 6+ years old and I no longer have proper lighting. That will all come in time. This mini was the free Deathwatch mini from December. Helmet and backpack swap. phandaal, BadgersinHills, Teetengee and 10 others 7 6 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297765-the-cult-of-orange/page/6/#findComment-6153178 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Ruminahui Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 He looks great - the bright orange of the shoulder pad looks really nice against the dark armour. phandaal and Kurgan the Lurker 1 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297765-the-cult-of-orange/page/6/#findComment-6153421 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkia the Bloody Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 The weathering on the leather looks fantastic. Kurgan the Lurker 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297765-the-cult-of-orange/page/6/#findComment-6153451 Share on other sites More sharing options...
W.A.Rorie Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 Nice job, @Kurgan the Lurker Kurgan the Lurker 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297765-the-cult-of-orange/page/6/#findComment-6155168 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadgersinHills Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 Great work! Firedrake Cordova 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297765-the-cult-of-orange/page/6/#findComment-6155569 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurgan the Lurker Posted February 13 Author Share Posted February 13 The adrenaline was wearing off and Cadmus could feel the fatigue beginning to set in. The other boy, who had completed the trials, was slowly turning pale as the life drained from him. The giant in black ceramite, with a skull for a face, leaned in close to Cadmus. "Send this one, to the Skinners."The OrksBane were founded in the 5th Founding. Their Chapter symbol, the Mailed Fist of Dorn in green.Over the millenia, the customs of the home world population began to set in the Chapter.In time, only the Scouts of the 10th Company {the Skinners} and Company banners bore the Mailed Fist.Those elevated to the status of Brother, having gone out on their final mission as a scout to kill and skin an Ork. It's visage then stretched over the Chapters pauldron.This is one of the two minis for @grime.time.paintingArmy From One project. Time to start the 2nd one tonight.Ork Painboss by @warhammerofficialPhobos Marine by @cyberbrush_3dCast resin base by @dragonforgedesignPaints used from:@thearmypainter@vallejocolors@ironwindmetalsofficial@duncan_rhodes_painting_academy@reaperminiaturesand of course, Citadel Paints. Felix Antipodes, Dr_Ruminahui, Tallarn Commander and 8 others 1 10 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297765-the-cult-of-orange/page/6/#findComment-6156678 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grotsmasha Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 That's great, I love it Kurgan the Lurker and Firedrake Cordova 1 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297765-the-cult-of-orange/page/6/#findComment-6156679 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkia the Bloody Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 This is a very well done duel scene! Kurgan the Lurker and Firedrake Cordova 1 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297765-the-cult-of-orange/page/6/#findComment-6156702 Share on other sites More sharing options...
W.A.Rorie Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 Awesome! Kurgan the Lurker 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297765-the-cult-of-orange/page/6/#findComment-6157071 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurgan the Lurker Posted February 17 Author Share Posted February 17 Started in on the base for mini #2 for the Army From One Project from grime.time.painting on IG (phase 2 starts in March FYI). This one should go faster than the OrksBane as I won't be figuring out recipes as I go. Mostly. phandaal, firestorm40k, Rusted Boltgun and 6 others 6 3 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297765-the-cult-of-orange/page/6/#findComment-6157237 Share on other sites More sharing options...
W.A.Rorie Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 The subtle changes to the model are great! The Older RTB style back pack, the Studded Shoulder pad, and the pose of sliding over the concrete shooting the plasma pistol! Kurgan the Lurker 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297765-the-cult-of-orange/page/6/#findComment-6157272 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurgan the Lurker Posted February 17 Author Share Posted February 17 11 minutes ago, W.A.Rorie said: The subtle changes to the model are great! The Older RTB style back pack, the Studded Shoulder pad, and the pose of sliding over the concrete shooting the plasma pistol! The wife had gone to give the 3 year old a hair cut and put the clippers down right on top of it when it looked like this: It snapped the hand in half. The resin is pretty brittle and as I attempted some form of repair it just kept shattering up the arm so I had to make some changes in that regard in order to keep it stable. Worked out I think. Operative23, Firedrake Cordova, Dr_Ruminahui and 4 others 5 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297765-the-cult-of-orange/page/6/#findComment-6157275 Share on other sites More sharing options...
W.A.Rorie Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 (edited) Love the after changes. Better sense of movement and feel Edited February 17 by W.A.Rorie Firedrake Cordova, Dr_Ruminahui and Kurgan the Lurker 2 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297765-the-cult-of-orange/page/6/#findComment-6157278 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Pounder Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 Fantastic movement in these! A Marine drop kicking and Ork…. Pure gold! Kurgan the Lurker and Firedrake Cordova 1 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297765-the-cult-of-orange/page/6/#findComment-6157918 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurgan the Lurker Posted February 23 Author Share Posted February 23 Mini no. 2 for the Army From One project from @grime.time.painting Check out his story for maybe a sneak peak of Year 2 (coming soon).Vultures Chapter Marine, 10th Company (scouts), 3rd squad.With these one off type minis I've been doing some experimenting. Some things worked. Some didn't. Some I haven't decided on yet.The orange definitely turned out different from past variations of my Vultures, but I like it!Photography is still ass. Half tempted to dig out my Canon PowerShot G9 and put it to work over this old Pixel 5 potato camera.Going to let this cook for a few days then it will be time to vote to see which of the 2 minis goes back to Grime Time.Next up: Blood Angel Successor for @the_apothecarion project. sugar-free, The Pounder, Tallarn Commander and 5 others 2 6 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297765-the-cult-of-orange/page/6/#findComment-6157971 Share on other sites More sharing options...
W.A.Rorie Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 So awesome. Kurgan the Lurker and Firedrake Cordova 1 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297765-the-cult-of-orange/page/6/#findComment-6158017 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firedrake Cordova Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 Really nice work Kurgan the Lurker and W.A.Rorie 1 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297765-the-cult-of-orange/page/6/#findComment-6158094 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurgan the Lurker Posted February 27 Author Share Posted February 27 The next project begins! My Blood Angel Successor Chapter, the Impalers and their Chief Apothecary.This is for the charity project organized by @the_apothecarion over on IG.I've used bitz from:Aetheon ShannPrimaris DanteSpace Marine Primaris ApothecaryFirst Born Sanguinary Guard Spearhead from some Zvezda Undead RomansRubble from @galeforcenineofficial I'm still not sure about the winged spear on the right greave. I've brushed prime it but I'm hesitating to start. I keep feeling the urge to clip the winged spear off. I tell myself it will look better once it is painted. Firedrake Cordova, Tallarn Commander, BadgersinHills and 4 others 4 3 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297765-the-cult-of-orange/page/6/#findComment-6158625 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Ruminahui Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 (edited) That's a really cool conversion. I too am not keen on the wings on his leg - the model is busy enough without it, and it makes the models legs look imballanced. Edited February 27 by Dr_Ruminahui Firedrake Cordova and Kurgan the Lurker 1 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297765-the-cult-of-orange/page/6/#findComment-6158628 Share on other sites More sharing options...
W.A.Rorie Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 yeah wing spear is distracting. If it was smaller, thinner, and followed the armor it would be better. Other than that it is a gorgeous model! Kurgan the Lurker and Firedrake Cordova 1 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297765-the-cult-of-orange/page/6/#findComment-6158680 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadgersinHills Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 Great miniature! I think the leg wings could work better if you moved the holster. Kurgan the Lurker 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297765-the-cult-of-orange/page/6/#findComment-6158714 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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