Relict Posted May 27, 2015 Author Share Posted May 27, 2015 Another shipment has arrived from the mighty forge... http://s22.postimg.org/sf98l5b35/Full_Size_Render_4.jpg Book IV: Conquest Book V: Tempest Deredeo Dreadnought w/ Hellfire plasma cannonade and Ariolos missile launcher Castellax Battle-Automata w/ Darkfire cannon Ultramarines Legion transfer sheet I might have do the little review on that last item. It is, without a doubt, one of the most impressive works of its kind I have seen. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/303547-for-macragge-and-mars-ultramarines-mechanicum/page/2/#findComment-4059759 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slips Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 Holy Moly that Transfer is HUGE Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/303547-for-macragge-and-mars-ultramarines-mechanicum/page/2/#findComment-4059763 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatOneMarshal Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 I really like the blue on the ultramrines, might need to try it on my night lords! And holy crape that's a lot of stuff. Cant wait to see it all painted up! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/303547-for-macragge-and-mars-ultramarines-mechanicum/page/2/#findComment-4059772 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Relict Posted May 27, 2015 Author Share Posted May 27, 2015 Oh my to-do list is mighty indeed... I just gave Tempest a going-over. Without a doubt, FW has not only continued the saga but improved upon it. Book V is very dense - a must-own for any fan of the story. It is indeed "the day in the limelight" for the Ultramarines but that is not all. The Word Bearers are massively expanded upon and transformed (in lore and rules) into the first of the Chaos Space Marines that we know and love in 40K. Book V reads like a companion to Know No Fear - all the key moments presented in the novel are accounted for and their contribution to the greater battle noted. Even the battle that Lorgar and Angron fought against dark eldar raiders in one of the short stories is mentioned and recounted faithfully. The battles are written like gripping thrillers (event- and not character-driven, in contrast to the novels) as opposed to historical accounts. The Shadow Crusade is likely the subject of the next book, given the massive number of references to it. Well played, FW, well played. EDIT: After looking at the transfer sheet, I can tell you right now that it is of a new standard - it blows the FW World Eaters one out of the water in turns of variety and details. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/303547-for-macragge-and-mars-ultramarines-mechanicum/page/2/#findComment-4059840 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire Golem Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 The transfer sheet is awesome, much bigger than I thought when I opened mine too! And they definitely are improving with each book; even just the colour plates of the different marines, they were good in the first book but they're getting better each time in my eyes, more variety, more legion specific detailing etc. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/303547-for-macragge-and-mars-ultramarines-mechanicum/page/2/#findComment-4059896 Share on other sites More sharing options...
infyrana Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 Sir, your desk is too clean. Allow me to dirty it up and accidentally misplace your Sicaran tanks ... Of all the things out of place there, I spot a radio ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/303547-for-macragge-and-mars-ultramarines-mechanicum/page/2/#findComment-4060907 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olis Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 Holy Moly that Transfer is HUGE Yep. A4 sized. They come in their own (unsealed) envelope with a dirty great DO NOT BEND in one corner on the front. :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/303547-for-macragge-and-mars-ultramarines-mechanicum/page/2/#findComment-4060918 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Relict Posted May 28, 2015 Author Share Posted May 28, 2015 My hobby area is in my garage. Hence the out of place things. :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/303547-for-macragge-and-mars-ultramarines-mechanicum/page/2/#findComment-4061918 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Relict Posted June 3, 2015 Author Share Posted June 3, 2015 http://s14.postimg.org/wcbz7k7sx/Full_Size_Render_7.jpg I was not wrong about the transfers. Tried some of them out and they look fantastic. I went over the greaves with some weathering powder to simulate the dust accumulated there. These are my test models - chances they will never be a part of my UM army, but I learned a lot painting them. The next challenge - get the blue right on my next model. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/303547-for-macragge-and-mars-ultramarines-mechanicum/page/2/#findComment-4069591 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Relict Posted July 27, 2015 Author Share Posted July 27, 2015 I have returned, brothers and sisters... First order of business, my "test minis" have a much more important task now - guarding my ever-growing collection of mighty tomes... :P http://s21.postimg.org/x9rmvgamf/Full_Size_Render_10.jpg http://s21.postimg.org/n9wqfjzd3/Full_Size_Render_9.jpg I ordered a bunch of new paints, grab some spare parts out of my bits box, sat down for an afternoon, and this is the result... Eureka... I think I have finally gotten the blue and gold right. :D http://s21.postimg.org/j21y6sxxj/Full_Size_Render_8.jpg Exciting times are ahead. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/303547-for-macragge-and-mars-ultramarines-mechanicum/page/2/#findComment-4129160 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reyner Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 What paints are you using for that blue and gold? It looks quite decent! (If it's pretty quick there may be some hope for me to finish my ETL vow...) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/303547-for-macragge-and-mars-ultramarines-mechanicum/page/2/#findComment-4129319 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Relict Posted July 28, 2015 Author Share Posted July 28, 2015 Blue: - Prime with Chaos Black - Basecoat with Macragge Blue - Layer with Caledor Sky - Wash with Drakenhof Nightshade (lightly) - Glaze with Guilliman Blue (twice) - Edge highlight with Calgar Blue -> Ironbreaker -> Runefang Steel Gold: - Prime with Chaos Black - Basecoat with Balthasar Gold - Layer with Sycorax Bronze - Drybrush with Golden Griffin - Edge highlight with Leadbelcher -> Ironbreaker -> Runefang Steel - Wash with Agrax Earthshade Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/303547-for-macragge-and-mars-ultramarines-mechanicum/page/2/#findComment-4130147 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daemon2027 Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 That is a nice bold blue, perfect for the XIIIth Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/303547-for-macragge-and-mars-ultramarines-mechanicum/page/2/#findComment-4130189 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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