Ciler Posted January 24, 2016 Author Share Posted January 24, 2016 - *knock knock* - who's this ? - it's democra the imperium, you heretic http://reho.st/self/32626bf214c828007380b99687663d30a9cb7c07.jpg SO, gotta start making use of them xmas presents. The arms are (as usual) magnetised to allow for hurricane bolters and/or a chainfist, and I'm still debating whether i'll glue or magnetise the underslung weapons and hunter killer missiles. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/301583-the-thracian-crusade-gather-the-brethren/page/5/#findComment-4283222 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Mattias Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 There's strong arguments for specialisation on the ironclad, with melta/HKs on a chainfist variant, or simple dual HFs on a troop-killer. Magnetising completely will probably be worth it given you already started ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/301583-the-thracian-crusade-gather-the-brethren/page/5/#findComment-4283245 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ciler Posted January 24, 2016 Author Share Posted January 24, 2016 So, melta+chain fist+hunter killers on a variant to target vehicles, and hurricane bolter+hammer+2*flamers to take on troops ? That'd be pretty convenient actually because I could glue the melta to the chainfist (if it's preferable to have the flamer on the hammer) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/301583-the-thracian-crusade-gather-the-brethren/page/5/#findComment-4283279 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Mattias Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Well, it depends :/ there are other threads where it has been argued in detail, but what that says to me is that there is no 'right' way to run it - people have success with every variation. Personally,I find a melta on an ironclad is unnecessary if it isn't a dedicated armour-killer. There are many better delivery platforms for melta, in greater numbers or longer range. However an ironclad can be a reasonable counter to some armour, if you spec it fully. I would probably put mine together the way you suggest, with a melta on the CF and flamers on the PF/SH arms. Also the HK missiles look very cool, but it can be confusing to model them if you aren't paying the points, or have already fired one or both. Magnets resolve that ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/301583-the-thracian-crusade-gather-the-brethren/page/5/#findComment-4283325 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ciler Posted January 24, 2016 Author Share Posted January 24, 2016 WIP shot, featuring the hurricane bolters http://reho.st/self/c2750ec064e86a0253bb8d601aae9c5943f28dc4.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/301583-the-thracian-crusade-gather-the-brethren/page/5/#findComment-4283448 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ciler Posted January 25, 2016 Author Share Posted January 25, 2016 And I deem the ironclad completed. I've added a broken chaos banner on the base and a... guest star ? http://reho.st/self/29975fe76f35d6de68844d1081308cfb0b21ff41.jpg What do you think ? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/301583-the-thracian-crusade-gather-the-brethren/page/5/#findComment-4284113 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psykic_scribe Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 An excellent dread with good clean painting/highlight lines. Is he being a bit gentle with that marine, no broken armour or blood splatter? A Marshall in the background shouting "put him down, you don't know where he's been" ? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/301583-the-thracian-crusade-gather-the-brethren/page/5/#findComment-4284353 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ciler Posted January 25, 2016 Author Share Posted January 25, 2016 An excellent dread with good clean painting/highlight lines. Is he being a bit gentle with that marine, no broken armour or blood splatter? A Marshall in the background shouting "put him down, you don't know where he's been" ? :D Well there's quite a bit of damage actually but you'd see it better from the front. From this angle you can already notice that the head is higher than it should be; it's being squeezed up in fact. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/301583-the-thracian-crusade-gather-the-brethren/page/5/#findComment-4284472 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honda Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 What do you think ? I think your going to need a bigger base. When he gets through squeezing, there will be stuff all over the place. ;) I dig him. Nice pose. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/301583-the-thracian-crusade-gather-the-brethren/page/5/#findComment-4284682 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ciler Posted January 31, 2016 Author Share Posted January 31, 2016 So, I had a pretty epic game yesterday against some IF (the explanation proposed was that Lysander took the last slice of apple pie from under my marshall's nose at the last feast of blades). 1000 points maelstrom game, which I won for a change. Not sure what was the best moment, a 9 man crusader squad charging his 5 assault termies and killing 3 while only taking 2 casualties, my 140 points marshall with storm shield and power sword taking on Lysander himself in a challenge and getting a draw (1 wound each after 6 rounds of CC) ... Though I suspect the MVP is this guy : His squad was tasked with dislodging a 5 man devastator squad from a fortified position. Although the drop pod landed accurately, they had to take a round of shooting (10 grav hits do hurt) to run around to the access hatch, then an overwatch, all of which resulted in all 9 initiates getting killed. At that point though he's getting pretty pissed and has 5 attacks, which result in 5 hits and 5 wounds. Yep, that's right, he cleaned them off by himself. Didn't survive though, which is a pity, but he shall be proudly remembered. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/301583-the-thracian-crusade-gather-the-brethren/page/5/#findComment-4290086 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ciler Posted February 15, 2016 Author Share Posted February 15, 2016 So, you may be aware that there was a discussion in the general section on the availability of the Mk 8 armour. So i decided to make one, since we templars have the privilege of having one chest that can be construed as Mk 8. What do you think : http://reho.st/self/852c3347e859553104fdcc3e3cd3b017f64f4d10.jpg - http://reho.st/self/e2ab0e788d74729e8ddde574ee63a4e910dc90ae.jpg You can see the round bumps on the bottom part of the greaves (they seem very big from the front on the photo for some reason, I might file them down further). I am also working on a studded rim shoulder pad for the right shoulder, the left one served as trial and will mostly be hidden under a cape as usual. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/301583-the-thracian-crusade-gather-the-brethren/page/5/#findComment-4307197 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ciler Posted February 16, 2016 Author Share Posted February 16, 2016 Further update, I do wish it wouldn't take this long for green stuff to cure to a suitable level of hardness that I can sand off the surfaces of the cape. http://reho.st/self/d7ea3d29afbb06f8e56a12ee23d9c104c9a0ec7d.jpg - http://reho.st/self/9b76071650b23c70b86c1542f27a7b0e7cbe247f.jpg What do ye think of the pad rims and other indications of a Mk 8 power armour ? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/301583-the-thracian-crusade-gather-the-brethren/page/5/#findComment-4308401 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Christopher Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Looks great, the studs on the should pads' rims are an excellent addition. I'd probably broaden the "existing" cape (i.e. the already painted part) to match it with the green stuff "extension" that covers the pad. Also, the tabard looks amazing - the contrast of the red ribbons on the whiteish cloth is a nice touch (though, I'd like to see some scripture there, but I assume that's till on the to-do list). One question: are the lightning claws from the terminator box? If yes, I'm also surprised how well they turned out - they usually look like gorilla arms on a regular PA marine. If they're from a PA-dedicated kit, assume that I've never asked the question. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/301583-the-thracian-crusade-gather-the-brethren/page/5/#findComment-4308484 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ciler Posted February 16, 2016 Author Share Posted February 16, 2016 I think they are from the vanguard veteran set (I got them from someone at my FLGS so I'm not sure), but they have been repositioned to achieve the "opened arms" pose. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/301583-the-thracian-crusade-gather-the-brethren/page/5/#findComment-4308512 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Mattias Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 It's coming on really well, a solid interpretation of the look. The rims are spot on, I'm impressed! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/301583-the-thracian-crusade-gather-the-brethren/page/5/#findComment-4308554 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Christopher Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Speaking of the rims - how did you do the rivets? They look perfect. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/301583-the-thracian-crusade-gather-the-brethren/page/5/#findComment-4308584 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ciler Posted February 16, 2016 Author Share Posted February 16, 2016 A small dolop of liquid green stuff, pulling the brush slowly outward so that it makes a point. The lgs retracts slightly while curing so it isn't actually pointy once you paint it but still stands out a bit. To be honest though the painting is what makes them stand out I think, and a neater painter than I am would probably achieve a better overall appearance. Edit : further to that, the dots are actually easy to place spaced evenly thanks to the visible segments on the inside of the pad's rim (if ye see what I mean). Also, the helmet is the champ's helmet from the command squad sprue and is a shade larger than the BTs "knightly" helmets. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/301583-the-thracian-crusade-gather-the-brethren/page/5/#findComment-4308610 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ciler Posted February 17, 2016 Author Share Posted February 17, 2016 And done ! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/301583-the-thracian-crusade-gather-the-brethren/page/5/#findComment-4309298 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ciler Posted February 19, 2016 Author Share Posted February 19, 2016 So, with the Mk 8 project completed and still a few days to go on the midterm break, I figured it was time to tackle my last xmas present of a Land Raider Crusader (who said in-laws must be terrible people ?) As some of ye might remember from my earlier Razorback, I like to have the inside of my vehicles painted, so here's a first series of WIP shots as the inside won't be visible as clearly afterward. General view : http://reho.st/self/40450ccfa290bbeea26ca6d5e7d4b9b0f196378a.jpg Engine block (in red because that-s the colour of Mars and on the off chance the greenskins are right) : http://reho.st/self/c2e9e6ebd8b7afaa534bde894887b9a7ea1520f3.jpg Control panels : http://reho.st/self/8f4dba61da32a7be7590bb52d95b0e902149c8ab.jpg Shrine : http://reho.st/self/ee7fd9a3077ca5c1bafb300446ca727663c1f779.jpg Gun rack near the assault ramp (stocked because who uses bolters really) : http://reho.st/self/4b8c5ae6ba528c6a20e29b1aeeadf6af54e74293.jpg Some Templar iconography because we can : http://reho.st/self/c6a175210ca08e5b04230fcbacff36905dd71378.jpg What do ye think ? I've painted the inside a dull, light grey, in the hope that it'll provide more light if anyone actually wants to look indside (the sponsons/doors will be removable) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/301583-the-thracian-crusade-gather-the-brethren/page/5/#findComment-4311936 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Mattias Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Dedication! I kinda bodge mine because I figure no-one will ever look anyway. Except cockpits/pilots - they get done ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/301583-the-thracian-crusade-gather-the-brethren/page/5/#findComment-4312147 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psykic_scribe Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Magnificent. I praise your ZEAL. I am a great supporter of painting vehicle interiors whenever there is the remotest chance that the ramp or removable doors will give a glimpse of the works. It is a great pity that GW did not support this on the LRC sprue by providing a full set of inside door panels. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/301583-the-thracian-crusade-gather-the-brethren/page/5/#findComment-4312235 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjorn Firewalker Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 Excellent work, thus far. And I deem the ironclad completed. I've added a broken chaos banner on the base and a... guest star ?http://reho.st/self/29975fe76f35d6de68844d1081308cfb0b21ff41.jpgWhat do you think ? Personally, I expect the loyalist Dreadnought to dismember any and all enemies he can get his hands on, be they Traitor Marines, the Lost and the Damned, xenos, Daemons... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/301583-the-thracian-crusade-gather-the-brethren/page/5/#findComment-4312617 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ciler Posted February 22, 2016 Author Share Posted February 22, 2016 WIP : The initial colours have been spray applied, now time for the brush work. http://reho.st/self/db6fa561fa5eafa717c60ea4f4fbf2841ae83a7d.jpg http://reho.st/self/edfd8299c42a9d3b458a58eeab6ade4509c8d1d7.jpg The red inside the cockpit is a bummer but there was no way I could remove the clear panels without breaking or damaging them. Localised application of glanzer/break fluid might have dissolved the glue but I didn't feel like experimenting too much. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/301583-the-thracian-crusade-gather-the-brethren/page/5/#findComment-4315057 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewChristlieb Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 That raven already looks a ton better then when you got it. I wouldn't fret too much over the red, we use a lot of red ourselves and with judicious use of red in any iconigraphy you might put on there it should fit right in. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/301583-the-thracian-crusade-gather-the-brethren/page/5/#findComment-4315079 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Mattias Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 I agree, that totally works. Your other alternative is of course to paint the canopies - gives it a very different look though so you have to be sure you like it. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/301583-the-thracian-crusade-gather-the-brethren/page/5/#findComment-4315141 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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