SMM's Horus Heresy WIP Armies - Iron Warriors 1000 points

[SkimaskMohawk]

So this is going to go on my Xiphon's base

 

http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2015/8/4/733989_md-.jpg

 

Shock factor and terror and tactics x 911

[jimbo13]

Woof.... (only statement that sums this up)

 

Ps. Good artistic terror filled woof

[SkimaskMohawk]

In case anyone is interested, I made it out of the new dev box cherub; I had to slice way the flowing loincloth to make it look like swaddling (hacked off part of the leg, but oh well, its already dead) I also chopped the hands cuz they were too tiny to extricate from the melta bomb

[Ishagu]

The army is so brutal. Completely different from the super clean cut and professional Ultras I'm currently making.

 

How is the Xiphon kit btw?

[SkimaskMohawk]

The army is so brutal. Completely different from the super clean cut and professional Ultras I'm currently making.

 

How is the Xiphon kit btw?

To answer your question: I have no idea :P

 

This is my count as Xiphon that I've since added rockets to and given bronze las cannon tips

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e86/bulimic_possum/LCBR%20May%202015%20game%20vs%20lutnit%20and%20skimask%20mohawk/IMG_0742_zpse1svdj5w.jpg

[Ishagu]

Lol that is pretty awesome. The size doesn't look far out, either.

[SkimaskMohawk]

Its definitely longer, but also narrower than the real model. I figure a 2 HP AV 11 flyer's size would be fairly detrimental to the overall survivability lol 

[Flint13]

That Xiphon is pretty darn spiffy.

 

How did you go about painting the canopy? It has this really cool, almost cell-shaded look I really dig.

Edited August 6, 2015 by Flint13

[SkimaskMohawk]

Khorne Red basecoat, washed with Nuln oil, then a layer of khorne red up to a good midway point, then mixed it with space wolves for the highlight and then edged it with pure space wolves.

 

It's pretty much a gem technique just adapted to not make it look like gemstones

[Lord Commander Eidolon]

I can't believe I missed this project log when I was doing my research into painting up my own 30k/40k force. I am very impressed - I particularly like the use of the MKIII armour - it does look brutal! I'm almost tempted to pull some legs off my own Terror Squad.

 

Did you mention how you got the gore effect? The skin patches on the Contemptor are very impressive. I need to get one now, and don't even get me started on the Viper!!!

[Augustus b'Raass]

That baby on a spike is pretty damn gruesome! It might even garner some critique from the frater (I put a female torso on a spike on one of my contemptors last year, which yielded me a page of debate). It is very Night Lords, though, so I say go for it!

[SkimaskMohawk]

I can't believe I missed this project log when I was doing my research into painting up my own 30k/40k force. I am very impressed - I particularly like the use of the MKIII armour - it does look brutal! I'm almost tempted to pull some legs off my own Terror Squad.

 

Did you mention how you got the gore effect? The skin patches on the Contemptor are very impressive. I need to get one now, and don't even get me started on the Viper!!!

 

Thanks man, it means a lot to me. For the gore effect its usually a mix of khorne red and blue wash for the "dried blood" and blood for the blood god for the "wet blood"

 

That baby on a spike is pretty damn gruesome! It might even garner some critique from the frater (I put a female torso on a spike on one of my contemptors last year, which yielded me a page of debate). It is very Night Lords, though, so I say go for it!

 

Yea that partially inspired me honestly, that and a line from Talos where he says he's skinned children in front of their parents. This is not a nice game we play and any arguments about "too far" are sorely lacking

[SkimaskMohawk]

So this is happening.....

 

http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2015/8/10/735574_md-.jpg

[Dom_]

So this is happening.....

 

http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2015/8/10/735574_md-.jpg

What was your kit like to build? I've heard the stories and I'm terrified of it when I eventually get one

[Augustus b'Raass]

Cool! Spartan's look so damn intimidating, I wish I could build some more.

 

All the talk of 'spartan survivors' are grossly exaggerated, not? Nothing a pick pasta pan with boiling water, two-component epoxy glue, and some GS can't fix.

[Flint13]

Looking good 'mohawk!

 

I'm supes interested to see how you'll paint the Spartan.

Edited August 11, 2015 by Flint13

[Charlo]

That thing is going to be rolling nightmare fuel... AND I LOVE IT.

[depthcharge12]

 

So this is happening.....http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2015/8/10/735574_md-.jpg

What was your kit like to build? I've heard the stories and I'm terrified of it when I eventually get one

I've heard the newer casts aren't too bad....

 

I got mine way back when it first came out and it was a nightmare to put together. I almost quit ever getting resin after that >.< there are big chunky vents in between the wheels on the track system which are a devil and a half to cut down.

[SkimaskMohawk]

What was your kit like to build? I've heard the stories and I'm terrified of it when I eventually get one

 

 

 

 

What was your kit like to build? I've heard the stories and I'm terrified of it when I eventually get one

I've heard the newer casts aren't too bad....

 

I got mine way back when it first came out and it was a nightmare to put together. I almost quit ever getting resin after that >.< there are big chunky vents in between the wheels on the track system which are a devil and a half to cut down.

 

 

Cool! Spartan's look so damn intimidating, I wish I could build some more.

 

All the talk of 'spartan survivors' are grossly exaggerated, not? Nothing a pick pasta pan with boiling water, two-component epoxy glue, and some GS can't fix.

 

Well I'll be honest here....I didn't build it :P. A buddy of mine who loves assembling asked me if he could and I told him sure. That being said I know the tracks really gave him a rough time as did the sponson assemblies

 

 

Looking good 'mohawk!

 

I'm supes interested to see how you'll paint the Spartan.

 

That thing is going to be rolling nightmare fuel... AND I LOVE IT.

 

 

Thanks guys, hopefully my colour blocking works out well instead of being weird lol

[Ishagu]

So... Who's going in the Spartan?

 

That tank would fix assault armies for both loyalists and chaos in 40k if it could take Flare Shields like the Heresy variant!

 

One day I'll get one... I wish it was a dedicated transport for a unit so I don't have to drop my Sicarans and Deredeo...

 

 

This thread is a pretty good kick up the backside in terms of motivation. I'm planning on having my Legion army before the end of this year!

[SkimaskMohawk]

Well I have 20 terminators currently so possibly them and sevetar.

 

In 40k I've tried it as chaos with Dirge casters and screams of lugganeth; 12" radius of no over watch from that is hilarious. No potms sucks though.

 

Also as a matter of fact it is dedicated to terminators

[SkimaskMohawk]

More progress on the Spartan. So far the blue is done to a pre-lightning/freehand/weathering level, the bronze is half done (needs a wash and a re-layer and weathering), metal needs a wash and weathering, and the black/dark grey needs to be revisited before getting washed and weathered lol

 

http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2015/8/13/736142_md-WIP%20Spartan.jpghttp://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2015/8/13/736141_md-WIP%20Spartan.jpghttp://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2015/8/13/736140_md-WIP%20Spartan.jpg

Edited August 13, 2015 by SkimaskMohawk

[Augustus b'Raass]

Coming together nicely :)

[Viridia]

The Terror Squads look amazing! Sevatar looks amazing! Ah, what am I saying, it all looks amazing! This thread is also probably the single greatest use of a Mk II Viper ever.

[SkimaskMohawk]

Thanks guys, my buddy Crablezworth of dakkadakka fame took some photos of my guys during our last 30k game; we screwed up slightly during our battle report so had to axe it unfortunately. Important thing to note is there's a bunch of guys that were painted to blend in for a video, but are clearly not quite done. I also need to tidy the rims of the bases up a bit

 

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e86/bulimic_possum/001%20july%20pix%20of%20stuff%20for%20clarence%20and%20jason/IMG_1643_zpsjt5gk2r7.jpghttp://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e86/bulimic_possum/001%20july%20pix%20of%20stuff%20for%20clarence%20and%20jason/IMG_1646_zpsxs2z5r1b.jpg http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e86/bulimic_possum/001%20july%20pix%20of%20stuff%20for%20clarence%20and%20jason/IMG_1647_zps0hefgntl.jpghttp://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e86/bulimic_possum/001%20july%20pix%20of%20stuff%20for%20clarence%20and%20jason/IMG_1648_zpst2jj54m9.jpghttp://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e86/bulimic_possum/001%20july%20pix%20of%20stuff%20for%20clarence%20and%20jason/IMG_1649_zpshj2xcl1r.jpghttp://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e86/bulimic_possum/001%20july%20pix%20of%20stuff%20for%20clarence%20and%20jason/IMG_1654_zpskki0lmys.jpghttp://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e86/bulimic_possum/001%20july%20pix%20of%20stuff%20for%20clarence%20and%20jason/IMG_1656_zps9tjct4ba.jpghttp://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e86/bulimic_possum/001%20july%20pix%20of%20stuff%20for%20clarence%20and%20jason/IMG_1658_zpsjmgsm29f.jpghttp://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e86/bulimic_possum/001%20july%20pix%20of%20stuff%20for%20clarence%20and%20jason/IMG_1659_zpslpw4bn0e.jpghttp://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e86/bulimic_possum/001%20july%20pix%20of%20stuff%20for%20clarence%20and%20jason/IMG_1660_zpsxrikgna0.jpghttp://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e86/bulimic_possum/001%20july%20pix%20of%20stuff%20for%20clarence%20and%20jason/IMG_1661_zpsyghrh3xq.jpghttp://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e86/bulimic_possum/001%20july%20pix%20of%20stuff%20for%20clarence%20and%20jason/IMG_1662_zps9qayhtgc.jpghttp://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e86/bulimic_possum/001%20july%20pix%20of%20stuff%20for%20clarence%20and%20jason/IMG_1664_zps9iofcmte.jpg