The Elysian Falcons Update: 22/01/2017 Update

[Lephisto]

UPDATE:

Hi guys, just adding more photos, my conversion parts fro scribor miniatures came today and was tempted to paint them and add them onto my rhino here are some photos of my rhino I'm converting. I am adding a turret but I'm also thinking of adding a dozer blade to the rhino as. I want to pimp this rhino out cause its gonna be the rhino that my captain rides in with,

 

 

RHINO

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I also updated my Land raider, I know the land raider is missing parts, Im going to put them on when I get closer to painting it.:

 

LANDRAIDER

http://i1148.photobucket.com/albums/o566/wuwi9989/20150421_110804_zps9aolc0nh.jpg

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EDIT: What else can I do to pimp out the Land Raider? This is what my Cheif Librarian/Chapter Master is gonna ride in.

[Monstra Sumus]

Maybe some banners across the rear and a multimelta on top for some extra anti tank goodness. 

[Lephisto]

Maybe some banners across the rear and a multimelta on top for some extra anti tank goodness. 

Weapons are coming on later. Yes. A Multi-Melta will be awesome. Its coming on soon. I think Im gonna replace the doors with more decorated plates from Scribor as shown in this land raider photo 

http://i345.photobucket.com/albums/p370/TheBatchMobile/Fall%20and%20Winter%202011%20and%202012/000_0001-12.jpg

 

Im gonna put some top panels and also panels on the tracks like this photo

 

http://www.sciborminiatures.com/i/prost/big/landraider_ultra03.jpg

[Monstra Sumus]

With that extra plating it will be suitably pimped up.

[Lephisto]

yeah Hopefully it looks good. Any ideas on how to get the bone effect on the side panels shown in the first land raider photo? I was thinking maybe Rakarth Flesh and then wash with Agrax Earthshade or Sepia and layer again with Rakarth flesh?

[Monstra Sumus]

Depends how dark you want it, Ushabti Bone with Sepia over it would be a good tone and won't be too dark to match your blue. 

[Lephisto]

Depends how dark you want it, Ushabti Bone with Sepia over it would be a good tone and won't be too dark to match your blue. 

Sweet, I will order those paints.

 

I guess I'm on a break for at least 3 weeks, I have a international business project to work on and got some assignments due. See you guys all soon. Probably will only be building things but wont be painting. I will post more when I receive more things in the mail.

 

EDIT:

Just ordered these and soon my land raider will be pimped out like a boss! My bits to make a captain , apothecary and champion are coming in. SO hopefully will have more pics coming in soon.

http://sciborminiatures.com/i/2010/big/plates_set1.jpg

http://sciborminiatures.com/i/conversion_parts/big/knight_relief.jpg

[Lephisto]

UPDATE:

Ok, I haven't posted here in a while. I've gotten my parts to build a captain, champion and a apothecary. Here are some pics.

 

 

 

 

 

 

I Still have more work to do on the Captain, but I am quite pleased with it. I will have more pictures of my terminators and tactical squads. I'm adding more bits and pieces to make them more pimped out. My Damolces Rhino is also nearly finished. And more Land raider goodness to come.

[Lephisto]

LAND RAIDER!!

 

Finally got the pieces from scribor to create the perfect land raider... It is still in progress but I think it looks very good! I'm very pleased with how it turned out.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Please C&C :D

[Lephisto]

I've been working on a lot lately. I have been working on my Rhino, Land Raider , Assault Squad and my Command Squad also. Stay tuned for next time. Pics will be up shortly!

[Lephisto]

Here is the Assualt Squad I've been working on. Still very WiP. Need to do highlighting and put on other layers.

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My Company Standard bearer. 

 

 

My version of a command rhino, Going to add a little radar and add some servo skulls. This Rhino was designed for my Company Squad to ride in. Any ideas for servo skull bits?

 

 

Here is my Command rhino also, just some bits to add to it? Anything else I should do to pimp it out more? I changed the colours of the panels because it was too dark. Ushbati bone and Sepia was perfect for the tones i was looking for.

 

 

 

EDIT: I need to get another 5 tactical marines, make up a champion and then I should have finished all my forces. Im thinking of adding a devastator squad for the formation that's coming up in the new codex

[Lephisto]

so, it has been ages since I have updated this, I've been doing a lot of work and I'm nearly finished with most of the army. Just got to add final highlights on my transports, put decals on, and base the army which wont take long. Sorry that the photos are shocking, was using a phone camera. I'm too poor to afford a decent camera right now

Finished my Terminator assault squad, gave them final highlights.

The Landraider, Finally finished it.

The assault squad

[Lephisto]

Ok so this is a long update, I will update the first post with this post also. I finished most of the army I wanted. Just need to finish my company command squad and a a squad of devastators. I finished basing most of the army but I need moreheim turf to finish it off and add decals. I'm mostly finished now which is awesome. Then I just need to put decals on their shoulders and then boom, finished. Its nearly taken me three years to finish this project and to finish off the background also, but i do think the background needs tightening in small areas so it does not conflict with current cannon. Without further delay, here is the update.

 

The Celestial Zealots

 
Founding: 25th Founding
Primarch: Roboute Guilliman
Successors of: Ultramarines
Descendants: None
Homeworld: Ligarius IV
Fortress Monastery: Fortress of Agoston
Specialty: Tactical Squad Specialisation & Intelligence.
Colours: Dark Blue, Bone, Gold and Purple
Battlecry: “Ad Infinitum!” – “To Infinity Without End!”
 
Origins & Early Beginnings.
 
In 738.M40 the Imperium founded the twenty sixth founding of several new space marine chapters. Among the many newly founded chapters, The Celestial Zealots chapter were forged. The Celestial Zealots have a very strong sense of duty in exterminating the Xenos threat especially the Tyranids which surround their native homeworld.
 
A great warrior of courage named Titus Eracio of the Ultramarines who had served valiantly, was chosen to serve and lead the newly born Celestial Zealots. It was up to him now to make sure that his brothers were trained rigorously to serve the emperor with all their zeal.
 
The Celestial Zealots were primarily a fleet based chapter soaring through space in endless time. During this time the Imperium had come under attack by the new alien threat known as the Tyranids. The Celestial Zealots had sent many scout ships to monitor the Segmentum Solar system. Luckily one of the scout ships saw the approaching Hive to a certain world. The Celestial Zealots were now in a race against time to defend the planet from the rancid fiends.
 
Fortunately The Celestial Zealots arrived on time and warned every inhabitant to prepare and defend their planet. Many of the inhabitants were amazed and surprised by their arrival as they had never anything like the Space marines before. However the inhabitants were more than compliant to the orders of Eracio and welcomed their new allies. The Chapter waited for the arrival of the Tyranids and prepared cautiously as this was the first time they had ever faced a foe such as this.
 
Heavy Artillery and many of the Chapters companies were deployed under Eracio’s directions. The inhabitants were used to make fortifications and to gather supplies for the Chapter. Eracio had made to be sure that this world would stay claimed for the Imperium untainted by Xenos.
 
Finally the Tyranids arrived but only to their disappointment as they saw that The Celestial Zealots had already prepared to face them. Both sides engaged furiously in the blood fight. Death tolls on both sides were high. The Ligarius IV had been under attack by the Tyranids for just a few hours and the casualty toll of the inhabitants were already accumulating. Most of the marines on the front line were getting killed faster than they could hold off.
 
The first company of The Celestial Zealots were in charge of the front-lines, however majority of them were killed and pinned down in the trenches of the front lines. However the Tyranids were also running out of numbers to overwhelm the defence. Eracio knew that this was going to happen. The wise master prepared a huge fortification where all the inhabitants were gathered and the majority of the chapter were armed with heavy artillery to deliver the final blow to eradicate these fiends once and for all off their planet. The wise master and the last squad of the company rushed back to the fortification.
 
Explosions and bullets were tearing through the skies. The battle brothers at the fort started to open fire but this time with more firepower. Eracio commanded that sets of explosions was to be delivered near their fort. The effect of it was devastating. The whole of the surviving Hive were nearly destroyed. Izgon and his battle brothers arose out of the fort and fought the remaining fiends with all their might. On the corner of Izgon’s eye, he saw the hive tyrant, he immediately leaped forward to slay the beast. Bullets ripping through the rib cage of the tyrant weren’t enough. The master ran out of his bullets and had to rely on his pure strength.
 
After six long hours of struggling, all the remaining of the Tyranids were now all eradicated. The remainder of the Chapter and inhabitants gathered around the Eracio and the hive tyrant. Tears started to roll down the cheeks of the inhabitants as they saw Eracio as their personal saviour dying in front of them. The rest of the marines knelt and bowed down in honour around the master. As he was lying on the ground he turned his head to the right and saw a young man. He noticed that this young man fought like no other and had great potential. He beckoned him to come over to his dying body and commanded that Ligarius should be recruited to be a Celestial Zealot. The Chapter Master bid his final farewell and left the rest to the Captain of the first company - Lephisto Izgon.
 
The battle reports were sent to the High Lords of Terra and granted The Celestial Zealots Ligarius IV as their home world. Their courageous act of duty was noted. How the Celestial Zealots defeated the Hive Fleet Medusa and Eracio killed the Hive tyrant will always be remembered in the hearts of those that fought in the war. Their valiant service in the name of the Emperor was never to be forgotten.
 
The people of Ligarius IV saw the chapter’s arrival as an answer to their prayers. They also saw it as a prophecy fulfilled which was prophesied by their leading chief many years ago. The Celestial Zealots were able to defeat the menace. Although their victory was great, it had also come with a great cost. The first company nearly wiped out and their Chapter Master dead. The death toll of the inhabitants would have soared if it weren’t for the timely arrival of The Celestial Zealots.
 
Lephisto Izgon the Captain made vigorous plans to rebuild the planet and replenish the First Company. The Fortress Monastery was built upon the ground where the Chapter Master died. Lephisto Izgon also sensed the great potential of Ligarius and took it as part of his duty to train and recruit him. Since the war Ligarius Sidonis is now the Captain of the Second Company and also the Chief Librarian. The Celestial Zealots are now roaming through space to fight for the Emperor and the Imperium.
 
Notable Campaigns:

• The Defence of Ligarius IV
• The Decimation of Loranel
• The Shadows of Nemedon
• The Hunt
• The Great Pilgrimage

Combat Doctrine:
The Celestial Zealots specialize in infantry adaptability.  At the centre of their combat doctrine is to exploit the weakness of their enemies. Specializing in intelligence they are able to predict what their foes manoeuvres will be before they even go to war. They mostly mobilize their tactical squads in vehicles to reach the enemy as soon as possible to deliver a hard hitting approach. This is the preferred method the Celestial Zealots use to whittle down the forces of their enemies, and then the elitist such as their assault terminators can then drop in the enemies’ back-line to end the conflict quickly as it started.
 
Chapter Organisation:
The Celestial Zealots are organized based on the leadership of the native leadership of the tribes on Ligarius IV which they have adopted. When a Chapter Master is to be appointed, he chooses two counselors who are of Captain Rank. These counselors are no longer Captain’s of their respective companies. Instead they serve right along beside the Chapter Master himself and enter into battle by his side. These three men form what is known as The Consul. The primary leadership responsibilities fall upon these battle brothers. Their dictates and missions are to be overseen and supervised by twelve men known as the Apostolorum. The formation of the Apostolorum is made up of the ten company captain’s and two of the highest ranking librarians. The next and last governing body is called the Elders. These battle brothers called the Elders are made of seventy men that have proven their worth in battle. When campaigns or dire decisions are to be made concerning the chapter, it is these men who decide the fate of the chapter concerning the will of the Emperor for them.
 
Apart from these slight deviations from the Codex Astartes, The Celestial Zealots adhere strictly. Unlike most chapters, Librarians are welcomed and honored above most of their battle brothers. They are considered to carry the mind and will of the Emperor in their minds. The Chief Librarian can be relieved of his duty and can serve as a Chapter Master if appointed according to the dictates of the Apostolorum.
 
Chapter Appearance:

The Celestial Zealots are painted in Dark Blue with gold or a silver aquila. Their shoulder pads are painted bone trimmed with gold. The rank and squad markings are made on the right shoulder pad. The tactical markings are painted gold with the designated squad number painted in white on the tactical marking. The Chapter badge is painted Black.

 

 

In the past the Celestial Zealots chapter badge was a shield with an upside down V. This was later changed to a bird. This was the personal heraldry of their first deceased Chapter Master Eracio. In honor of him, they adopted this to be their new chapter symbol. The Celestial Zealots use the bird as their chapter symbol but use the shielded V on most of their vehicles to honor their early heritage.

 

 

 

[Lephisto]

Hey everyone, I will post more photos. I have finished basing most of my army. I've decided to get a Imperial Knight, 2x Vanguard Veteran squads and a Centurion devastator squad to add to my army. This will make a demi-company with a 1st Coy task Force. Hopefully the kits will arrive soon.

[deathspectersgt7]

!!!!

[Lephisto]

Hey guys, I have areal treat for you all. I've just started my Imperial Knight and its starting to look good. Just starting it, no way near finished. I have 2 squads of Veteran Squads and a Centurion Devastator Squad to paint up too. I also have a relic Dreadnought ordered on thew way too. hopefully I will be able to put up photos of the demi company soon.

 

Enjoy!

 

 

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[AlphariusOmegon108]

Very nice work man! Love it! Cool colors too

[deathspectersgt7]

Looking GOOD !!!!!!

[Lephisto]

This took me extremely long time to finish this model. I'm also very proud of the job I've done. This is the most rewarding model I've built and painted since starting this hobby! I've finished painting so far but I'm about to put my chapter badge on it and also some purity seals. I hope you all enjoy! Now I need to figure out the basing for it. But finally I can say I have my own IMPERIAL KNIGHT! :D 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Lephisto]

Hey everyone, here is a special treat. I haven't posted anything up for ages. I've nearly finished my Demi-Company and also my 2500 point list. I originally planned for only a 1850 point collection but oh well. I am planning to have 2x 5 man squads of vanguard Veterans, a squad of Centurion Devastators all equipped with Grav-Cannons and 1 land speeder. This will mean I have a Demi-Company, 1st Company task Force, an Imperial Knight and a Raptor Wing formation.  Then I shall be finished. 

 

Army shot, there is more to the right. 

 

Gladius Strike Force - 2nd Company of The Celestial Zealots

 

 

1st Tactical Squad Venser - They get the honor of holding the banner

 

 

Venerable Dreadnought - Eracio Titus the 1st Chapter Master of the Celestial Zealots. i want to kit him out more, but not too sure. I'm thinking of adding a loin cloth to him and more purity seals.

 

 

2nd Company Captain Eldarion with Assault squad Kathus

 

 

3rd Tactical Squad Beleren. I need to paint up 2 more tactical marines and fix up the sergeants arm.

 

[Lephisto]

OK guys I am doing a lot of rework on some of my guys, Been thinking of renaming my Chapter to The Elysian Falcons - Still an Ultramarine successor chapter. I've ordered Tartaros Terminators from Prospero box. Ive painted up land speeders as well. But here's my Captain/Slash Chapter Master. Enjoy!

 

http://i.imgur.com/SzDGiWD.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/eA3MAWw.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/gDX8VBU.jpg

 

I am also considering to expaning my army to 3k points and then I will stop, that's what I think though. Im gonna add a squad of Vanguard Veterans, Comman Squad + Relic Sicaran Battle Tank

[Lephisto]

OK, so it's been a while since I posted but I have some good photos of progress of my Honor Guard that I'm gonna use as Vanguard Veteran rule wise.

I've had time to think about how I want to convey my army. I am also in the process of revamping my chapters IA. hopefully I can get a full version of it done before I post it up. I am going to edit my chapter to be the successors of the Raven Guard as my favorite models are the assault squads with jump packs. So, I bought a Storm Raven after I sold the Land Raider. Yes, i sold it. I didn't want the land raider anymore as it didn't correctly convey the fluff of my chapter. It was an awesome work of art and the person who received it was so happy. They only to change a few things and they are now using it for their own diy chapter. So here are the plans for each unit so far in the making:

 

Storm Raven

- Figure out color scheme ( What bits to paint Bone & Blue etc)

Bladewing Assault Brotherhood

- Get 20 assault marines, possibly off ebay

- Get 20 pairs of lightning claws

- Paint rim Silver to represent 8th company reserve

- Acquire Chaplain

- Finish off the Vanguard Vets.

 

Here is the photo for my army list:

http://i.imgur.com/Nf3Vj42.png

 

Vanguard Veteran Process aka. my Honor Guard:

http://i.imgur.com/dBGfAIvl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/rK9kExLl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/3cX3MFvl.jpg

[Lephisto]

Finished painting weapons of the first half of my Honor Guard of my Raven Guard Successors.I did a purple to Pink gradient or blend, with added lightning effects. Also finished highlighting the 2nd half of my Honor Guard too.

 

http://i.imgur.com/xZTc7irl.jpg

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