Stricken Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 The XVIth Legion Astartes The Sons of Horus “And across the galaxy Humanity cheered, for now was the closing days of the Great Crusade, a time where there would be an end to the constant warfare that ensnared all of Mankind. The Golden Age of The Imperium was finally at hand. A time where The Emperor would eternally guide Humanity to prosperity; ironically then how those cheers for this Golden Age turned into a deafening scream for salvation. But their screams went unheard.… For The Emperor was only paving His way to Godhood and He has cast aside humanity and His Sons to obtain it. Now the truth has been revealed and now the true savior of mankind has raised his banners against his Father. His name is Horus, and he is The Warmaster. It is Horus who will cast down his Father’s False Imperium built upon lies and deceit, and it is Horus who will save Humanity from His Father’s Tyranny. Even if the Galaxy must be destroyed to do so, so be it. “Let the Galaxy Burn!” Brothers, I have been a very long time lurker here on the forums and finally decided to create an account and join the community. When FW announced they were doing the Horus Heresy I knew that it was time to commit myself fully to the will of Warmaster. So over the last two and half years I have been steadily creating my Sons of Horus Legion, my goal is for a 5000 points Legion army. Currently I’m sitting on about 3000 points so I’m over half way there! I guess the intent of this thread is to show of the work that has already come to pass and projects that are for the future, battle reports (If I can find people to play as I’ve only been focused on hobby aspect and its can be intimidating to find a gaming group) and create fluff for my army in the downtime as I can only do an order or two a year. The road is well travelled so far (regardless of how many SoH paint schemes are tried and retried (damn you sea green!)) and seeing all of the great and inspiring work on these forums really makes you smile as a hobbyist as there are so many different ideas always on the go and this community is very supportive. I may not be the best painter (only been painting for three years), or the best general (still waiting on my first real game) but the pride of seeing your collection start from few models like Abaddon & Loken to over 3000 points really takes you back and I felt the need to share it with the community who understand the craziness and addiction of the Heresy Train. We might as well start big so…… Horus Lupercal Without a doubt I squealed like a teenage girl when I saw that Horus himself was finally released. I then squealed again, this time in rage when I found that the mail carrier left my FW box outside my house without it being signed for, thankfully it went undamaged and was intact. After partially assembling him, I stopped dead in my tracks for a few days. How could you do such a thing you might ask? Well I was really intimidated by the undertaking I was just about to start on. I mean not only is this Horus, the sole character that got me into 30k in the first place, but this is the center piece to my whole army and I had just started to learn how to highlight! Well long story short I took it one part at a time starting with the gold edging and then going from there. It took me about 4 weeks to finish the model up minus the display base (still working on it) but what a piece to paint. After finishing Horus and knowing that I just climbed that mountain, I took a good moment to stare. Well it felt like I climbed Everest and saw the sun coming up. http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww223/mbrooks_1987/horus%20025_zps6ap2mwch.jpghttp://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww223/mbrooks_1987/horus%20024_zpsimusporu.jpg Abaddon & Loken These were the first inductions to my legion project. Talk about starting off being through into the deep end right away. Nothing like getting some of the most iconic characters to start your legion project. Abaddon wasn’t to bad to paint, but Loken, ugh that was a test that was failed a few times before it finally became more passable. Loken became the guinea pig of my colour scheming at the start. Loken is one of my favorite characters from the BL series and painting him (numerous times) was fun. Cleaning the paint off him after a few failed attempts, not so much . Well let’s just say that some of the paint cleaning and scrubbing resulted in him losing some details - Well I just call it battle damage now. I had to return to Loken with my final paint scheme I created after finishing up my tactical and Tactical Support squad.http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww223/mbrooks_1987/00Horus%20Heresy%20002_zpsgr2ffdgs.jpghttp://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww223/mbrooks_1987/00Horus%20Heresy%20003_zpslt2texwe.jpghttp://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww223/mbrooks_1987/00Horus%20Heresy%20004_zps5nk6lecv.jpghttp://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww223/mbrooks_1987/00Horus%20Heresy%20006_zps7pm9tkw5.jpghttp://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww223/mbrooks_1987/00Horus%20Heresy%20008_zpsfievnmdf.jpghttp://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww223/mbrooks_1987/00Horus%20Heresy%20017_zpskjr8g2ku.jpghttp://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww223/mbrooks_1987/00Horus%20Heresy%20019_zpsbupsgcmo.jpghttp://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww223/mbrooks_1987/00Horus%20Heresy%20026_zpsql16woy4.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/303841-the-sons-of-horus-by-stricken/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
depthcharge12 Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Welcome Stricken! My name is Depthcharge, and I too have a resin habit problem! Join the club!!! :P Can't wait to see how all your other stuff turns out! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/303841-the-sons-of-horus-by-stricken/#findComment-3959303 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dantioch Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Nice one on joining the community, posting here is a great motivator and you'll never lose inspiration Looking forward to seeing more! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/303841-the-sons-of-horus-by-stricken/#findComment-3959499 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black_out Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Welcome! Great work on Horus, can't wait to see the rest of your SoH and how you did the sea green paint for their armor! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/303841-the-sons-of-horus-by-stricken/#findComment-3959515 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daemon2027 Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Welcome Striken, Horus looks great. Can't wait to see more of the Warmasters Sons. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/303841-the-sons-of-horus-by-stricken/#findComment-3959552 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Loss Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Welcome, fellow son of the Warmaster! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/303841-the-sons-of-horus-by-stricken/#findComment-3959570 Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaplain mortis Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Horus looks the biz! Big thumbs up and look forward to more Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/303841-the-sons-of-horus-by-stricken/#findComment-3960008 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stricken Posted February 24, 2015 Author Share Posted February 24, 2015 Thank you all for the warm reception. As for the sea Green I used the Vallejo USMC tank crew 35% and 65% Sotek Green then washed with Coelia Greenshade. I ended up making an empty pot to mix just in case it's not exact every time . But I have 5 different items with the green and I can't tell the difference so it has worked out so far. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/303841-the-sons-of-horus-by-stricken/#findComment-3960273 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stricken Posted February 24, 2015 Author Share Posted February 24, 2015 The Justaerin Terminators I love these models, without a doubt one of my favorites in my army. My apologies for the poor photos I have to use a cellphone camera. http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww223/mbrooks_1987/00Horus%20Heresy%20036_zps9dtailwf.jpg http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww223/mbrooks_1987/00Horus%20Heresy%20038_zpsmt78mrt3.jpg http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww223/mbrooks_1987/00Horus%20Heresy%20048_zpsj1gba7cf.jpg http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww223/mbrooks_1987/00Horus%20Heresy%20047_zpswoqjxjwq.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/303841-the-sons-of-horus-by-stricken/#findComment-3960909 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBA Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Loving those big black bastards! Your painting makes them look even more sinister. I'm digging the bold red Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/303841-the-sons-of-horus-by-stricken/#findComment-3960929 Share on other sites More sharing options...
depthcharge12 Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 You son of a Horus! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/303841-the-sons-of-horus-by-stricken/#findComment-3960956 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allart01 Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Your red is awesome. The only thing I'd say is that those faces and capes need some (or more) wash to add some depth. Pristine work by the way! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/303841-the-sons-of-horus-by-stricken/#findComment-3961092 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stricken Posted June 7, 2015 Author Share Posted June 7, 2015 It's been a busy few months here at this end of galaxy, but I've been looking in from time to time and it's really impressive to see all the great work here on the forum. That being said I have several photos to upload I'll start with my Reavers. Reavers: Well I got these of eBay and to my horror they were recasts, suffice to say I learned my lesson. So making the best out of a bad situation I painted them up in my 1st Company colours. I'm waiting for FW to release some MK II jump packs (someday) to fully finish them. http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww223/mbrooks_1987/03_zpsfraukkzq.jpg http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww223/mbrooks_1987/02_zpsguxbdwqh.jpg http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww223/mbrooks_1987/01_zpsnsijsrvu.jpg Spartan Assault Tank: To round off my 1st company scheme I present to you my Spartan, my god the tracks were a real pain on this thing. I have yet to buy some etched brass for some decals but other than that this beast is done. I have this as the personal land raider of Maloghurst, now if only FW would release him.... http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww223/mbrooks_1987/21_zpsp0iayvjc.jpg http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww223/mbrooks_1987/22_zpsh9gjf0o8.jpg http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww223/mbrooks_1987/23_zps1jlm3nri.jpg http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww223/mbrooks_1987/25_zpsodvyl5dm.jpg I've got more photos to load so stay tuned as I'm currently working on my latest project, the first thing I've bought in nearly a year. http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww223/mbrooks_1987/30_zpswxkwngjn.jpg Now a group shot of my 1ST company http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww223/mbrooks_1987/IMG_0113_zps02p44bjn.jpg http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww223/mbrooks_1987/IMG_0118_zpstqzz35ho.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/303841-the-sons-of-horus-by-stricken/#findComment-4074761 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stricken Posted June 14, 2015 Author Share Posted June 14, 2015 Legion Tactical Squad: Well it took a long time to get the right kind of green and I'm pretty happy with it, the only concern is with the shade doesn't seem to give it a nice smooth look. However we are our own worst critic; after all the failed greens and cleaning a few guys lost some fingers. http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww223/mbrooks_1987/08_zps6kmvy77m.jpg http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww223/mbrooks_1987/07_zpsrygfd9g6.jpg Support Squad: CHOOM FOR THE CHOOM GOD. I always find a way to include this squad in all my lists. I left the right knee pads black to show them as a support squad. http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww223/mbrooks_1987/05_zpsjiy7o8at.jpg http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww223/mbrooks_1987/06_zpsz71jffdw.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/303841-the-sons-of-horus-by-stricken/#findComment-4086488 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Loss Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 If the greenshade is troubling you with watermarks, try some matte varnish over the top. Nice job so far mate :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/303841-the-sons-of-horus-by-stricken/#findComment-4086546 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stricken Posted June 17, 2015 Author Share Posted June 17, 2015 Brothers and Sisters,Next Saturday my FLGS is throwing a 1500 pts. Highlander event. Not having played many games with my Sons I find this as the perfect opportunity to Unleash my Legion in the Warmaster's name. If time permits I intend to take pictures and notes for some quick Battle report summaries and post them here.My 1500 Pts. List is:Onslaught FormationGarviel Lokenx14 Tactical MarinesVexillaSgt has Artificer armour and Power swordx8 Tactical Support Marinesx7 Volkite CaliversSgt has Scanner and CCW.Contemptor Mortisx2 Kheres AutocannonsSicaran Battle tankLascannon sponsons, Armoured Ceramite Fire Raptor Reaper BatterySpartan Assault TankFlare Shield, Armoured CeramiteThat takes me to exactly 1500 pts., I know it has a small model count but I believe that I have enough firepower. Either way I expect to have lots of fun.On a tactical note I've been running a few simulates against my 40k Blood Angels that are currently in the works and Loken had a great round against a squad of Death Company taking out 4 with ease in a single round. His high initiative with his Paragon blade and merciless fighter rule can really catch you off guard. Update on my Fire Raptor http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww223/mbrooks_1987/IMG_0125_zpsjsx2qfsf.jpg1500 Pts. Highlander Army ShotThere are some sneak peaks in this photo, close ups are still to come http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww223/mbrooks_1987/IMG_0110_zpslxddaspj.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/303841-the-sons-of-horus-by-stricken/#findComment-4091235 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesh Kadesh Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 Might want to make sure everyonr is happy with you running Onslaught. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/303841-the-sons-of-horus-by-stricken/#findComment-4092178 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stricken Posted June 18, 2015 Author Share Posted June 18, 2015 Might want to make sure everyonr is happy with you running Onslaught. I did check with the store manager and they had no issues, besides it's for fun and not prize related. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/303841-the-sons-of-horus-by-stricken/#findComment-4092448 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo13 Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 That green on the fire raptor is sexay!!! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/303841-the-sons-of-horus-by-stricken/#findComment-4092663 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stricken Posted August 20, 2015 Author Share Posted August 20, 2015 Fire Raptor After hearing the horror stories of some people's experiences with the Fire raptor & Storm Eagle I was put off on purchasing one for a long while,then after still wanting one I cracked and purchased one anyway. Well I was blown away by how straight the molds came out, so much so that I might purchase a Storm Eagle for one of my next Legion vehicles. http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww223/mbrooks_1987/31_zpssidd0yaw.jpg http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww223/mbrooks_1987/32_zpswdhslrhb.jpg http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww223/mbrooks_1987/33_zps3eltcguv.jpg http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww223/mbrooks_1987/34_zpslrjrvfsr.jpg I also decided to rebase my Tactical & Support Squad. I find the 32mm bases much better for those of you who may be wondering if the switch is worth it. I have a current dilemma with putting Loken on a 32mm since he wont fit the diorama with Abaddon - I'm currently looking into magnets for this issue. http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww223/mbrooks_1987/35_zpsxplk66zy.jpg http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww223/mbrooks_1987/36_zpsrg57q6ep.jpg http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww223/mbrooks_1987/37_zpsjlveabbf.jpg http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww223/mbrooks_1987/38_zpsyhj56qbj.jpg http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww223/mbrooks_1987/39_zpspzet0ex3.jpg Till next time... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/303841-the-sons-of-horus-by-stricken/#findComment-4151768 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlo Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Really ace SoH! The Justaerian and Reavers look like my Loyalist chapter... Oops. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/303841-the-sons-of-horus-by-stricken/#findComment-4151820 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crablezworth Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Great stuff! :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/303841-the-sons-of-horus-by-stricken/#findComment-4239676 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kriegriss Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 ace fire raptor man Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/303841-the-sons-of-horus-by-stricken/#findComment-4239917 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memento Of Prospero Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 I really like your scheme. It breaks the sea green with just the right amount of off colours and gives a great unifies look when you put them all down. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/303841-the-sons-of-horus-by-stricken/#findComment-4239966 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Blackwood Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Yer work looks fantastic , I especially love the green on yer regular guys though yer first company definitely is fantastic ! Please keep posting stuff cause it is certainly a joy to oogle. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/303841-the-sons-of-horus-by-stricken/#findComment-4240009 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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