KBA Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 Slip, all will be revealed in my closing fluff piece KBA, is that Darkwing Duck as a space marine? O_O Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother-Chaplain Kage Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 Those Justaerin heads outside of the terminator armor always look a bit like an armored duck bill to me. Awesome kitbash, but as soon as I saw it, that's what popped into my head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBA Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 I'm not worried so much about the old school MK4 duck bill look as I am about painting this thing. By far the hardest scheme/colorway, the XX have IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyaenidae Posted November 12, 2014 Author Share Posted November 12, 2014 And people thought 1000heathens' legionnaire was well armed. 1000heathens? Who the hell is that guy? ;) *Pffffrt* HEADSHOT ...Doesn't sound as cool as *BOOM* Headshot! but, ehh, pretty minor lol It's not about the shooter, it's the effect on the enemy your shot makes. When Chaplain so-and-so's head disappears in a cloud of pink mist and ceramite bits, with no discernible sound or flash, 1st squad is gonna crap themselves. @KBA: He's a badass, dude. I love 'em! @Everyone: Thank you for your hard work, and dedication to making the community project a raving success in such a short period of time. Oaths have been recorded to this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother-Chaplain Kage Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 I'm not worried so much about the old school MK4 duck bill look as I am about painting this thing. By far the hardest scheme/colorway, the XX have IMO. I'll let Archangel's earlier quote take this one. Horus Heresy Book III Extermination: Alpha Legion, p.91 "...Variously and without recourse to time period or progression, the Alpha Legion has been witnessed in liveries of pale grey, gleaming steel, viridian, dull bronze, sable, indigo, amaranth and azure blue - both in main and combination. It has been variously recorded as displaying Principia Belicosa standard rank and unit signifiers, elaborate stylized reptilian iconography of unknown meaning, and the complex logos-teknika forms favoured by the Emperor-shattered Panpacific Empire on Ancient Terra. It has also gone into battle without emblems or division in its ranks..." No need for legion specific paints and bitz. Let what thou hast be the whole of thy work! In short, more than any other Legion, the XX can be painted in any way you could possible imagine. To be quite honest, I'm not in love with the Forge World scheme and for my sneaky sniper incarnation of Exodus, he certainly won't be painted a bright metallic blue color. And people thought 1000heathens' legionnaire was well armed. 1000heathens? Who the hell is that guy? *Pffffrt* HEADSHOT ...Doesn't sound as cool as *BOOM* Headshot! but, ehh, pretty minor lol It's not about the shooter, it's the effect on the enemy your shot makes. When Chaplain so-and-so's head disappears in a cloud of pink mist and ceramite bits, with no discernible sound or flash, 1st squad is gonna crap themselves. @KBA: He's a badass, dude. I love 'em! @Everyone: Thank you for your hard work, and dedication to making the community project a raving success in such a short period of time. Oaths have been recorded to this point. Is it fitting that we lose 1000Heathens on Veterans Day? And yes, the psychological effect of a sniper is worth many times over the amount of bodies it can actually put down. It's the ones you do put down and when that are important. Also, as of this latest update by Heathens Hyaenidae, we have FIFTY-FOUR participants! WOOHOO! I thought this would be a cool challenge before we announced it, but I had no idea we'd get some many people in on the ground floor in such a short time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBA Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 Christmas comes twice with the challenge turning toward the XIX in December :DThanks for coming up with the idea, putting it in motion, and gathering the troops mods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Nameless Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 In my defense it still said 1000heathens when I wrote that. Now, onto my completed entry. Captain Gryne Elko, LIX company, XX legion "Alpha Legion" The whole company had assembled in the primary launch bay of the Hajó. Two marines walked to the front; the first one drinking from a glass, the second following close behind with a sheathed sword. He handed the first marine a long, venom green blade that shone silver in the light. The marine took it, inspected and sheathed the sword, thanked his companion; and, having reached the front of the assembly, finally turned to address the marines, speaking in a hoarse voice. “By now, most of have heard of the orders from our primarch, Alpharius. Warmaster Horus has rebelled against the Emperor leading several of his brothers with him. Alpharius has a plan, by which we will work with the traitors, and through an intricate web of disparate action, in secret, slowly foil Horus’ plans, eventually.” He paused to take a drink from his glass. “Now, I don’t know what anyone else took from the defeat at Hagriom II, but for better or for worse, this is the lesson that I learned; the more links in the chain, the more possibilities of breaking. I cannot in good conscience put into action a plan that is much too clever by half, even if it was created by our primarch.” “Our Father wishes us to fight for the Emperor; well that is exactly what we will do. We will take the fight directly to the traitors, attack whatever weak spots we find, and hammer that spot with all the force at our disposal, then move on to the next spot while they’re still reeling.” Another pause, another drink. “So, men. Are you ready to hunt?” And I don't know if this might end up driving me nuts, but for the next event I'm going to try to make Greyall's skinwalker. Would that be allowed for March of the Legions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyaenidae Posted November 12, 2014 Author Share Posted November 12, 2014 Hell yes, it would! I wanna see the Skinwalker in mini form. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Nameless Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 All right then. When December comes comes, I shall proceed full steam ahead with that project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Carnelian Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 Not gonna be able to make it. My inspiration just curdled and died for this one. Will try again for another legion. FAILUUUURRRRREEEE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apologist Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 For the Imperium Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyaenidae Posted November 12, 2014 Author Share Posted November 12, 2014 Not gonna be able to make it. My inspiration just curdled and died for this one. Will try again for another legion. FAILUUUURRRRREEEE On Veteran's Day? Hell no. Drive on and embrace the suck, brother. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImpiousSmart Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 Progress on my Vigilator so far. Painting and fluff to come next week. http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f13/ImpiousSmart/photo1_zpsb503b83a.jpg http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f13/ImpiousSmart/photo3_zpsacb1afc7.jpg http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f13/ImpiousSmart/photo2_zps6f09c633.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Castiel Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 Like a fart in the wind, rly. http://stream1.gifsoup.com/view1/1591690/fart-gun-o.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grotsmasha Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 Not gonna be able to make it. My inspiration just curdled and died for this one. Will try again for another legion. FAILUUUURRRRREEEE But....there's like 2/3rds the month left, besides, how can you NOT be inspired by this guy?? http://i.imgur.com/zzfT5N5.png Cheers, Jono Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skalpynock Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 Proof of progress. Astartes of Legio XX 'Amaranth Coil', unknown unit, found dead after the reconquest of Sedna. Helmet pattern suggests non-Imperial origin. Reports indicate that subject survived the battle but did commit suicide. See document UWZK.XIV—LA-XX-LVCI/41 for further reference. This was a pain to paint. Blame my stupid idea of using washes for a primary color scheme. Also my first greenstuff work, which I'm quite proud of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Carnelian Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Not gonna be able to make it. My inspiration just curdled and died for this one. Will try again for another legion. FAILUUUURRRRREEEE On Veteran's Day? Hell no. Drive on and embrace the suck, brother. Well, now I HAVE to finish don't I? You guilt-tripping monster. Besides I owe you for your help over on the other thread. By your will it will be done... somehow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother-Chaplain Kage Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 For the record, that other thread you mentioned? That topic comes up ALL THE TIME and always ends up the same way. Let's just avoid it in the future. Glad to hear you're Marching on with your entry, though. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kizzdougs Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 XXth Legion Head Hunter Unidentified Veteran Legionary Squad Alpharius Unidentified Chapter Isstvan V Dropsite Massacre ca. 566006.M31 http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l522/kizzdougs/DSCN3210_zpsea04a50c.jpg This unnamed legionary is depicted wearing a modified suit of MkIV Maximus armour. The Hellenic Delta icon that appears on the warriors armour in several places harks back to the lost cultures and myths of ancient Terra. The exact significance of the Delta is not known outside of the Legion but most scholars agree that it is most likely related to Company or Chapter designation. Since the legion’s betrayal at Isstvan V some Imperial scholars have attempted to link the use of this script and its mythological significance to occult and proscribed beliefs and practises within the Legion. Some have even suggested Lodge affiliation. There is currently no concrete evidence to support these claims and the legion’s use of the script since its inception would suggest otherwise. The horizontal strip on the warrior’s helm is commonly used to designate the veteran warriors of the XXth. http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l522/kizzdougs/DSCN3215_zps5a44046e.jpg The Alpha-Omega icon, as worn by this unknown legionary, is considered by some Imperial scholars as an indicator of veteran status within the XXth Legion. While it is true that this particular icon predates the Legion’s unification with its Primarch, the apparent lack of a standardised making system across the Legion as a whole, challenges the veracity of these claims. The stylised chain-link pattern adorning the armour of many XXth Legion warriors is of unknown significance. Some believe that the chains are representative of the bonds of brotherhood within individual squads or even at the company level. Others claim that they are symbols of the unity of purpose of the Legion as a whole. Variations upon the standard design are believed to denote rank. http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l522/kizzdougs/DSCN3213_zpsc01cb5e1.jpg The warrior is depicted armed with a heavily modified Tigris pattern boltgun. The boltgun has been fitted with a non-standard optic enhancer and suppressor. This level of personalisation and modification is typical of many of the weapons used by the XXth and in particular members of the Legion’s vaunted Seeker Squads. Such weapons are often armed with a variety of specialist ammunition types. The most common of these variants include Scorpios, Kraken and Tempest bolt shells. As well as these more common types, the specialist units of the Alpha Legion, at the time of the Dropsite Massacre, had access to the devastating Banestrike subtype. Imperial scholars claim that the Alpha Legion prior to the Heresy developed Banestrike rounds in secret for the express purpose of defeating Astartes power armour. If true, the perfidy of the XXth Legion might be greater than previously acknowledged. http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l522/kizzdougs/DSCN3214_zps05a9e41b.jpg This warrior is equipped with a long-range Nuncio-vox unit. This allows the Legionary and his squad to rapidly coordinate with wider Legion movements while operating at extreme range, often deep behind enemy lines. This capability is essential to the kind of asymmetrical operations commonly exhibeted by the XXth such as assassinations and covert asset degradation. A favoured tactic utilising this technology are the precise teleportation deployments of the Legion’s Lernaean Terminators in devastating decapitation strikes. Certain specialist units of the Alpha Legion are reported to utilise combat blades enhance with compact power fields. This non-standard armament affords a legionary a significant advantage over a conventionally armed opponent. Battlefield reports from the Dropesite Massacre and the subsequent running conflicts across the wastes of Isstvan V are testament to the effectiveness and utility of these powered blades. http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l522/kizzdougs/DSCN3212_zpsdb730e1f.jpg Hopefully I'll be able to take some new/better pics soon and add some more general fluff for legionary X. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StruManChu Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 That is absolutely gorgeous Kizzdougs! So many nice touches on top of fantastic paintjob. I really like the chain on the bolter. Any chance of a recipe for the blue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kizzdougs Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 That is absolutely gorgeous Kizzdougs! So many nice touches on top of fantastic paintjob. I really like the chain on the bolter. Any chance of a recipe for the blue? Thanks mate! I've done a step by step for the blue armour in my WIP thread. Check out the 'spoiler' in post #364 :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StruManChu Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Great stuff! Cheers mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flint13 Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 @ Kizzdougs - omg that's pretty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Captain Lucian Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 I assume that you GS'ed the shoulderpads? They are dam amazing, just as the rest of the model. Edit: teacher! Teacher, I have a question! *third grader voice* How did you paint the Alpha Omega and XX marks? I can't seem to find the correct greens for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother-Chaplain Kage Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Dang, Kizz. While I'm not a huge fan of the FW scheme for the Alphas, that is a gorgeous paint job and awesome sculpting on the shoulders! I'm sure I'm not the only one who felt like this upon seeing it: http://i.imgur.com/Dg5OcTf.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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