Hearts of Stone, Will of Iron - an Imperial Fists WIP blog

[grand_master85]

Feel like it's been a while since I've updated this blog! Just back from another week on the South East coast of the UK. Weather has been rather cool, so gave me the opportunity to paint a few more minis and touch up a few bits.

 

First thing I did was slightly brighten the Captains yellow armour, it seemed very dull compared to his subordinates. I also managed to finally get some Runefang Steel so I could brighten the silver filigree on his armour.

 

Next up was finishing up my first Veteran Tactical Squad. Admittedly, I need to paint up the second heavy bolter so will swap out a regular bolter dude for it, and pop him in Veteran Tactical Squad Two. I also sorted another couple of Templar Brethren and another Autocannon.

 

I really need to sort out the basing for these chaps, I'm gonna start the sand over the next couple of days, by which time the grey weathering powder I ordered from Secret Weapons should have arrived.

 

The next task is finishing up the first 5 men of the Templar Squad (which will be a 9-man squad escorting a Primus Medicae). On the very last picture below is a sneak peak at what is next on the painting table. Better pick me some Castellax at some point then :D

 

Imperial Fists Praetor:

 

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Templar Brethren:

 

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Veteran Tactical Squad:

 

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First two members of my Heavy Support Autocannon Squad:

 

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Painted army as is, so far:

 

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[Fire Golem]

I really really like that guy with the axe. They all look awesome though!

[Millicant]

Looking really good! I like the update and I'm excited to be watching it all come together.

[grand_master85]

Thanks chaps! Yeah I'm particularly fond of my Veteran Sergeant :)

 

Jut trying to fit in doing these, painting my Elves for Fantasy and some Hobbit stuff for a friend.

[Pearson73]

Nice work on the veteran sergeant!

[jeremy1391]

Awesome fists!

[lionofjudah]

Oh dude... So nice! Loving the mix of bits in the armors! Big fan of your yellow:)

[Kriegriss]

Ave Fellow lord of the VII you're yellow is great looks alot like mine I find even when you get a great yellow it's hard to get a good picture of it I have resolved to biuld a little light box before I post any pics. any tips on getting an airbrush I found some Iowata starter sets but it'll use up all the funds I have earmarked for fw so I'm on the fence you glad you did it I don't really do alot of vehicles so haven't needed one yet but might have to after sing the quality and consistency of you're yellow

any ways nice minis man "FOR DORN AND TERRA" and all that jazz

[chaplain mortis]

Your getting through em nice and quick!

 

They look great together :-)

 

Nice use of bitz and very coherent look

 

Keep it up!

[Kor'Vesh]

Looking fantastic Grand Master. The Imperial fists upgrade sets look stunning and your scheme sets them off really well.

[grand_master85]

Thanks all! Progress is slow going but I don't play 30k all that much so I dot have to rush :) looking forward to trying out a vehicle soon

[Daemon2027]

Have you toned down the battle damage on the captain as well as he looks less messy. I really think he perfect now. A really nice little force coming together. Like a plan.

[grand_master85]

@The Hydra - I did indeed! I think the problem I've found is that the way I'm painting the minis, the less detail on them, the better! Cos I'm sponge chipping damage on, then I gloss varnish and use an enamel paint in the recesses, to make the shadows stand out. Problem is, having a lot of fine detail on the mini tends to make it look a right mess, hence the issues with the captain. It's pretty muchn also why I'm much happier with my mk IV dudes than any of them. Except for my Vet Sergeant. Just cos he looks like a badass mofo.