marshall Egregorius Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Very nice! Is there any way a group shot from the back could be made, so we can see the detail on the backpacks and robes? I'll try to arrange that on the next batch. Back packs are really dull though. Just brown, and high lighted once with scag brown. Robes looks the same as the front. r Ah well, I would still ask to see them, and thank you for the effort that is to be expended. hehe, I'll get that picture up for you. But right now I gotta dig into the Ballistarii. Another curious question. Did you hard install (glue) the mono-task servitor into the ballistari? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306362-vashs-mechanicum-plog-kastelan-robot-p5/page/4/#findComment-4032762 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vash Posted May 6, 2015 Author Share Posted May 6, 2015 Well the upper part is all glued together. The legs are in pieces. With that setup I can reach all the details I need to complete the model in a fast pace. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306362-vashs-mechanicum-plog-kastelan-robot-p5/page/4/#findComment-4032778 Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshall Egregorius Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 I am assuming that the WIP picture from before is thus blu-tacked in place? Also, spray-gun for the basecoat of red/crimson? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306362-vashs-mechanicum-plog-kastelan-robot-p5/page/4/#findComment-4032811 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vel'Cona Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 I'm actually pretty intimidated by the Ironstrider kit, given its apparant fragility and insane level of detail. I may avoid them entirely in my force simply for those reasons! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306362-vashs-mechanicum-plog-kastelan-robot-p5/page/4/#findComment-4032817 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vash Posted May 6, 2015 Author Share Posted May 6, 2015 No its not blue tacked. :D Its just that the pieces are so tight that they hold the whole model intact. But if I bump into the table the whole thing collapses. The spray is from army painter. One red spray and one bone white spray. The iron strider kit isn't so intimidating after you have done one. Once you see where all the pieces go, you also plan how to paint the model. But I guess it depends on the colour scheme too. The mars pattern is really easy. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306362-vashs-mechanicum-plog-kastelan-robot-p5/page/4/#findComment-4032840 Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshall Egregorius Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 No its not blue tacked. Its just that the pieces are so tight that they hold the whole model intact. But if I bump into the table the whole thing collapses. The spray is from army painter. One red spray and one bone white spray. The iron strider kit isn't so intimidating after you have done one. Once you see where all the pieces go, you also plan how to paint the model. But I guess it depends on the colour scheme too. The mars pattern is really easy. So do you take it apart to paint it. I mean separate the red from the bone? And please tell me you will glue him together in the end. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306362-vashs-mechanicum-plog-kastelan-robot-p5/page/4/#findComment-4032842 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vash Posted May 6, 2015 Author Share Posted May 6, 2015 Yah, I do take it a part when I paint it. Basically its the upper part in one piece, and the legs. Once everything is painted, yes it will be glued together for stability ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306362-vashs-mechanicum-plog-kastelan-robot-p5/page/4/#findComment-4032929 Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshall Egregorius Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Yah, I do take it a part when I paint it. Basically its the upper part in one piece, and the legs. Once everything is painted, yes it will be glued together for stability Thank the omnissiah. I had a friend who just kept his stuff blu-tacked and was mortified. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306362-vashs-mechanicum-plog-kastelan-robot-p5/page/4/#findComment-4032960 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommodusXIII Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Ewww... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306362-vashs-mechanicum-plog-kastelan-robot-p5/page/4/#findComment-4033038 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kriegsmacht Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Been a while since I checked out your thread Vash and I see all these nicely painted units. Really nice job on them. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306362-vashs-mechanicum-plog-kastelan-robot-p5/page/4/#findComment-4033054 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vel'Cona Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 The iron strider kit isn't so intimidating after you have done one. Once you see where all the pieces go, you also plan how to paint the model. But I guess it depends on the colour scheme too. The mars pattern is really easy. Dunno, that cream color is a bit of a bear. I went for an even more simple scheme and I'm still struggling to paint through units of Skitarii. The price tag on those Ironstriders isn't helping their case, either. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306362-vashs-mechanicum-plog-kastelan-robot-p5/page/4/#findComment-4033192 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MithrilForge Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Yah, I do take it a part when I paint it. Basically its the upper part in one piece, and the legs. Once everything is painted, yes it will be glued together for stability Thank the omnissiah. I had a friend who just kept his stuff blu-tacked and was mortified. I could imagine that It's for when you destroy his units, he just pulls em apart and lays them down on the table @ Vash - massive great work there,again i'll say your work lvl & Speed is very inspiring @ Vel'Cona - the Ironstrider - i know im getting one as a gift..not sure i'll fork out for any more what with the Ad Mech tony stark Mk1 Bots coming Mithril Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306362-vashs-mechanicum-plog-kastelan-robot-p5/page/4/#findComment-4033212 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorthaur Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Awesome looking stuff, especially the dunecrawler. I do tend to agree the pricetag of the ironstriders doesn't help their case. Plus lining up those leg cables with the legs and the breakable bits on it. It does look nice when finished however. Any plans on doing the upcoming cult mechanicus stuff? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306362-vashs-mechanicum-plog-kastelan-robot-p5/page/4/#findComment-4033258 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vash Posted May 7, 2015 Author Share Posted May 7, 2015 Thanks guys. As for the Ironstriders/Dunecrawler legs and bone white. I just sprayed them with a bone white spray and shades them with Seraphim Sepia. And thats it. Of course some parts are painted metall, gold and black. But not much more is done. Of course, I can when I have time, put a thin layer of bone white onto of the shade, to make it pop more. But as for now, this will do. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306362-vashs-mechanicum-plog-kastelan-robot-p5/page/4/#findComment-4033310 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vel'Cona Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 @Vash - ok, I did a base/shade on the legs of my Onager and it didn't look that good! Wonder if there's a problem with my technique (likely)? I'm looking forward to seeing what folks do with CultMech though. Robots just ask for some cool conversions! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306362-vashs-mechanicum-plog-kastelan-robot-p5/page/4/#findComment-4033532 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vash Posted May 7, 2015 Author Share Posted May 7, 2015 @Vash - ok, I did a base/shade on the legs of my Onager and it didn't look that good! Wonder if there's a problem with my technique (likely)? I'm looking forward to seeing what folks do with CultMech though. Robots just ask for some cool conversions! Well the key is to have a smooth layer to begin with. Preferably done with a spray can/airbrush. If you don't have access to that, paint 2-3 thin layers of bone white. Next step is also important, and its to soak the parts with Seraphim sepia shade. The most common misstake people do is to take to little. By soaking it you can move the shade around and get the right amount you want. Remember that the shade doesn't dry instantly, and will not settle as fast if you have a think layer of paint. Adding a thin layer of shade (the common thing many do), will force the shade to dry quickly and give a spotty effect or water marks. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306362-vashs-mechanicum-plog-kastelan-robot-p5/page/4/#findComment-4033724 Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshall Egregorius Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Yep, always drench with washes. Heavy-brushing, like how one would do with the ironearth. Rakarth flesh is a good base for bone. I'd do a basecoat with a tank brush of rakarth, then think progressive layers of ushabti bone. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306362-vashs-mechanicum-plog-kastelan-robot-p5/page/4/#findComment-4033800 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vel'Cona Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Drat, ETL drained my likes! Good tips, though! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306362-vashs-mechanicum-plog-kastelan-robot-p5/page/4/#findComment-4034025 Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshall Egregorius Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Your likes can be....drained? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306362-vashs-mechanicum-plog-kastelan-robot-p5/page/4/#findComment-4034203 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vash Posted May 7, 2015 Author Share Posted May 7, 2015 Your likes can be....drained? You have a certain amount of like per day :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306362-vashs-mechanicum-plog-kastelan-robot-p5/page/4/#findComment-4034279 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vash Posted May 7, 2015 Author Share Posted May 7, 2015 Question to you guys. I have been challenged to a 1250 pts game. Versus tyranids, where he has two FMC's. I don't know which ones, but I am assuming a Flying hive tyrant at least. Anyhow, I would like to field a pure Skitarii list, or at least as pure as possible. This is what I have: - 10 Vanguards, Plasma calivers x3, omnispex, phosphorex & power weapon - 10 Vanguards, Arc rifle x3, omnispex, arc pistol & arc maul - 10 Vanguards, Arc rifle x3, omnispex, arc pistol & power weapon - 10 Rangers, omnispex (have 2 transuranic arquebus also) - 10 Rangers, omnispex - 5 Ruststalkers, standard equipment - 5 Infiltrators, taser goads & flechette blaster - 3 Dune crawlers, heavy phosphor blaster - 3 Ballistarii I also have access too: - Militarum tempestus infantry - Astra Militarum veterans, sentinels - Valkyrie - Vulture - Imperial Knight - Inquisitors - Officio Assassinorum Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306362-vashs-mechanicum-plog-kastelan-robot-p5/page/4/#findComment-4034311 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MithrilForge Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Question to you guys. I have been challenged to a 1250 pts game. Versus tyranids, where he has two FMC's. I don't know which ones, but I am assuming a Flying hive tyrant at least. Anyhow, I would like to field a pure Skitarii list, or at least as pure as possible. This is what I have: - 10 Vanguards, Plasma calivers x3, omnispex, phosphorex & power weapon - 10 Vanguards, Arc rifle x3, omnispex, arc pistol & arc maul - 10 Vanguards, Arc rifle x3, omnispex, arc pistol & power weapon - 10 Rangers, omnispex (have 2 transuranic arquebus also) - 10 Rangers, omnispex - 5 Ruststalkers, standard equipment - 5 Infiltrators, taser goads & flechette blaster - 3 Dune crawlers, heavy phosphor blaster - 3 Ballistarii I also have access too: - Militarum tempestus infantry - Astra Militarum veterans, sentinels - Valkyrie - Vulture - Imperial Knight - Inquisitors - Officio Assassinorum i like the skitarii element. perhaps a Vindicare for some MC sniping? and what Knight do you have?...one the new shooty one's would be real great against nids! Mithril * edit - what are the Ballistari armed with?? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306362-vashs-mechanicum-plog-kastelan-robot-p5/page/4/#findComment-4034428 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vash Posted May 14, 2015 Author Share Posted May 14, 2015 Okey, done with 5 models this morning/lunch. Its not Skitarii per say... but skitarii models. These will be my "counts as space marine scouts". Gave the the bare heads, painted them as skulls. Also gave the the stub carbines, as I don't intend to use them, there won't be much confusion. Was actually pretty fun creating these. Cutting of the hands for the guns, and adjusting them so they would fit. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v378/VashDime/40k/Adeptus%20Mechanicus/Scouts.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306362-vashs-mechanicum-plog-kastelan-robot-p5/page/4/#findComment-4042024 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vel'Cona Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 That's an awesome idea! Now I really feel like a scrub for intending to just use BA scouts and calling it a day. But will you have enough bits left to mock up a second "Scout" Squad? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306362-vashs-mechanicum-plog-kastelan-robot-p5/page/4/#findComment-4042192 Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshall Egregorius Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 why are you using them as scouts? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306362-vashs-mechanicum-plog-kastelan-robot-p5/page/4/#findComment-4042246 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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