stuka06 Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 First things firstI never ended up putting up close up pictures from my final ETL vow. And while the models were done, I put in some extra work to make them a little more alive and complete. Especially with the Razorback.Final ETL picturehttp://imgur.com/XrwCYyK.pngAnd after I did some more work on Razorback and Dreadnoughtshttp://imgur.com/bobrhZD.pngAlbum with additional pictures including full 16MP shotshttp://imgur.com/Y0HmLse.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/Fy9Y97C.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/4pjCCLN.pngAlbum with additional pictures including full 16MP shotsNow on to the topic name. I really like the idea of the Lion's Blade. It's just feels right for a Dark Angels force. Now, I've collected this army for over 10 years with huge gaps in between. You can completely tell my progress as a painter with this army.And I learned a lot. Case in Point:http://i.imgur.com/KfyyDBs.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/vVhhsGH.pngHaving such a fragmented progress meant, I usually painted single models.But now I've started to change how I want to expand my forces going forward.By building complete squads. Or at least as close to that as I can.The basis for my plan and color scheme is this Marinehttp://i.imgur.com/q7kI9KO.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/pKNZhnU.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/y7YTat9.pngI have finally found the color combinations that I am happy with. I also changed something quite fundamental about my painting process. I started edge highlighting. Which sound ludicrous, but I was never a fan. Until I finally tried it again.So now, I will use this log to document the building of a company and the auxiliary forces from the 1st, 2nd and 10th company as well as the armoury.With this, I will leave you with my current workbench. I am reusing an older Sergent with an "all new" squad of Marines. They will wield a plasma gun and a Plasma Canon as is the perogative of the first of the Legions.http://i.imgur.com/zcV9GMi.pngAlbum of Tacticals with additional pictures including full 16MP shots Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/314370-the-unmerciful-leviathan-and-a-little-grand-master/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Moridius Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 That will be one sharp looking army if they are all painted as good as your test marine. Love your take on the DA icon, definitely know what it is but its different enough to be your own. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/314370-the-unmerciful-leviathan-and-a-little-grand-master/#findComment-4186301 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epher Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 +1 on the DA icons. Great detailing on the wings on the chests too. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/314370-the-unmerciful-leviathan-and-a-little-grand-master/#findComment-4186365 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isiah Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 Indeed. Great freehand icons :tu: Cheers I Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/314370-the-unmerciful-leviathan-and-a-little-grand-master/#findComment-4186511 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinylCut Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 stuka06: Your test marine is great: nice color scheme, effective highlighting, drilled barrel, excellent free handing, and extra detail work. Are you going to add static grass to the bases? You did a fine job with it on all three dreads. Thanks for sharing.FC Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/314370-the-unmerciful-leviathan-and-a-little-grand-master/#findComment-4187282 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillyfish Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Very good work Stuka06 - I do like very dark Dark Angels and I agree about the free hand. The eye lenses look good too. :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/314370-the-unmerciful-leviathan-and-a-little-grand-master/#findComment-4187339 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZONKEY Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Great looking army :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/314370-the-unmerciful-leviathan-and-a-little-grand-master/#findComment-4187388 Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuka06 Posted October 4, 2015 Author Share Posted October 4, 2015 @Finylcut: I did add static grass, just didn't take another picture afterwards. @everyone: So glad about the positive reaction. I will try to keep it coming. I continued on the squad friday and saturday. Didn't get as far as I had hoped, but I took some better pictures. In my process, I try to batch paint, but sometimes I need the gratification of getting a model further along. With that, here are some pictures. I already showed the Test Model and the Plasma Canon gunner isn't far along enough for me. I looked through the codex today and saw that the squad markings for Tactical Squads differ from what I painted. So I'm going to have to redo that. I will also fix the more glaring mistakes at the end, specifically when it comes to black lining Sergeant: Old model. All he got were the company markings on the fist and the squad markings on the shoulder pad http://i.imgur.com/nqOKlMy.png Full Resolution Tactical 1: Super Happy with his face considering I didn't really think about how I wanted it to end up looking http://i.imgur.com/S6X1T8s.png Full Resolution http://i.imgur.com/Ko6fgHW.png Full Resolution Tactical 2: http://i.imgur.com/lY9wJLJ.png Full Resolution http://i.imgur.com/6PKfUFS.png Full Resolution Tactical 3: Last body I built. Going with the theme of making the models more alive, he has a lot more equipment. He'll get the head of the Assault Terminator Sergeant, that is why he is carrying his helmet on his belt. All in all, I'm super happy with him. http://i.imgur.com/lT49xUS.png Full Resolution http://i.imgur.com/nvnvCxX.png Full Resolution http://i.imgur.com/sZvr7sS.png Full Resolution Tactical 4: http://i.imgur.com/g9ULp1B.png Full Resolution Tactical 5: http://i.imgur.com/yCdaJCx.png Full Resolution Tactical 6: http://i.imgur.com/Qw3szKX.png Full Resolution Tactical 7: http://i.imgur.com/AGswSUa.png Full Resolution Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/314370-the-unmerciful-leviathan-and-a-little-grand-master/#findComment-4188188 Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuka06 Posted January 3, 2016 Author Share Posted January 3, 2016 Wow, I just saw how long I've been neglecting this topic. I finished the first squad and will post pictures soon. I was able to aquire multiple tanks and a dropped. One of these is my current project. So, a WiP-shot of one razorback http://i.imgur.com/c8ELLR1.jpg More pictures will follow soon. Happy new year and good luck hunting the fallen, my brothers. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/314370-the-unmerciful-leviathan-and-a-little-grand-master/#findComment-4267505 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isiah Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 All looking good. Keep it going :) Cheers I Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/314370-the-unmerciful-leviathan-and-a-little-grand-master/#findComment-4267868 Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuka06 Posted February 8, 2016 Author Share Posted February 8, 2016 Alright. Finally, I'm updating this thread. I wanted to show what my 3rd company looked like right now. Unfortunately, I had some issues with the proper settings on the DSLR I borrowed. Meaning, I will have to take more pictures. Especially when it comes to the Assault Marines. The first Tactical squad: Now that one is finally ready. I have an order of Grav weaponry on the way, so I'll have additional weapons coming. What I did finish, is the Rhino/Razorback for the squad. Including the Assault Cannon turret. Tank: http://i.imgur.com/Cd0a1GC.jpg Full Resolution http://i.imgur.com/Yi0XoNL.png Full Resolution http://i.imgur.com/vrHbuct.png Full Resolution I salvaged this chassis out of an old Chaos Rhino I had. That's why one of the exhausts was blown off. Full squad: http://i.imgur.com/P0PkYcK.png Full Resolution http://i.imgur.com/SUXsISG.png Full Resolution Second Tactical Squad: This one was recruited out of old Marines without markings. Their APC will be the next vehicle I'll paint. The Razorback in the pictures has the top hatch glued in place, so long term, it will serve and Command or Company Veteran squad. http://i.imgur.com/K0591Uk.png Full Resolution http://i.imgur.com/FXPZ5dm.png Full Resolution Various Sergents: I had these lying around pretty much done without edge highlights and backpacks. They will get their squads soon http://i.imgur.com/dV9rD6u.jpg Full Resolution http://i.imgur.com/scUB6md.png Full Resolution http://i.imgur.com/HPukKet.png Full Resolution Deathwing: This is the full strength of the First Company I can muster at this point. They will get some love in the future. I have around 35 Terminators lying around I still have to start with. http://i.imgur.com/eaMN0pU.jpg Full Resolution Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/314370-the-unmerciful-leviathan-and-a-little-grand-master/#findComment-4299523 Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuka06 Posted February 22, 2016 Author Share Posted February 22, 2016 So, last weekend I was able to assemble the Marines of the Third Tactical Squad. They will be joining their sergent soon. I finished two of them already, 7 more to got, pics will be up soon. Last thing I fnished though, is a Scriptor. I realized, I had very little finished HQ units. So, I'll be tackling those, inbetween the squads. http://i.imgur.com/JyBaCOt.png Last thing I assembled is the sergent for the Ninth Squad of the Third company. I'll paint him next, so I can finally field a proper sergent. http://i.imgur.com/plUAiyx.png Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/314370-the-unmerciful-leviathan-and-a-little-grand-master/#findComment-4315574 Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuka06 Posted April 7, 2016 Author Share Posted April 7, 2016 Alright, with ETL looming, I wanted to see how far along I am with the first Demi Company And here it ishttp://i.imgur.com/K5k6KEB.png I omitted one Razorback, which is not here, and the Veterans, cause I won't really use them. What do I have, what do I need? Let's startout with the easiest http://i.imgur.com/P4rolAx.jpg Assault Marine Squad 1 - Done! http://i.imgur.com/MMEn40P.jpg Company Master on foot with a Relic Blade - Done Company Master with Power Fist and Jump Pack - Done Scriptor - Done http://i.imgur.com/WtgPLW2.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/XmMrzIO.jpg Tactical Marine Squad 1 - Will get a Grav Canon, otherwise, they are done for now Tactical Marine Squad 2 - Will get a Grav Canon and their Razorback http://i.imgur.com/Z6Kms8n.jpg Tactical Marine Squad 3 - As you can see, they need plenty - 6 Marines, including Grav Canon gunner - Razorback http://i.imgur.com/MUHA7yW.png Devastors - Again, models are there, not much else - 9 Marines, including 4 Grav Canon Gunners - Razorback And last but not least, the whopper http://i.imgur.com/ZajNo7L.jpg Company Master with a Command squad in a Drop Pod - Not much more than the idea. -CM with Relic plade and combi weapon -5 Grav Guns -Banner -Apothecary Goal now, is to prep everything for painting. Meaning, get the bodies and arms build and primed Enough backpacks primed Buy more paint and finally premix my main colors in new dripper bottles For additional vows, I have 4 Land Speeders that are in dire need of painting BTW, I have been kinda inactive on here, but have been posting regular updates on my Instagram Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/314370-the-unmerciful-leviathan-and-a-little-grand-master/#findComment-4357932 Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuka06 Posted April 18, 2016 Author Share Posted April 18, 2016 I just finished assembling all the models I need for my first vow which will complete my Demi Company.It will be 2 squads of Devastators 9 men each. One with 4 Grav canons and one with 3 Grav canons and a veteran Sargeant.3 razorbacks with twin linked assault canonsCompany master with relic blade and combi weaponCommand squad with apothecary, banner and 4 grav gunsAnd a drop pod with a deathwind missile launcherI'll calculate the points when it's time for my vow. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/314370-the-unmerciful-leviathan-and-a-little-grand-master/#findComment-4368632 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Semper Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 Good luck Stuka - can't wait for that drop pod! :yes: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/314370-the-unmerciful-leviathan-and-a-little-grand-master/#findComment-4368783 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 ETL is going to be strong :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/314370-the-unmerciful-leviathan-and-a-little-grand-master/#findComment-4368785 Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuka06 Posted April 30, 2016 Author Share Posted April 30, 2016 I'm really sorry brothers. I sufferd from premature colouration. A mate showed me how to airbrush and is selling me his old gun. http://i.imgur.com/I0j7HcT.jpg Finished this one in around 4 hours yesterday. I'll buy another one for ETL, don't worry. The armored might of the Third Company will grow a lot stronger very soon. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/314370-the-unmerciful-leviathan-and-a-little-grand-master/#findComment-4380251 Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuka06 Posted May 20, 2016 Author Share Posted May 20, 2016 Alrighty. First update for ETL 2016I kinda like the result off the headhttp://i.imgur.com/PGm7DvC.jpg But that is obviously not all I did.Painting them in batches of 4 really works for me http://i.imgur.com/71PiVjR.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/314370-the-unmerciful-leviathan-and-a-little-grand-master/#findComment-4400117 Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuka06 Posted May 20, 2016 Author Share Posted May 20, 2016 http://i.imgur.com/EeJUCQH.jpg Done and working on the next 4, pics coming as soon as they're done. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/314370-the-unmerciful-leviathan-and-a-little-grand-master/#findComment-4400812 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epher Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 Clean and mean! They are a good looking squad. Good job on the bases too! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/314370-the-unmerciful-leviathan-and-a-little-grand-master/#findComment-4400835 Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuka06 Posted May 22, 2016 Author Share Posted May 22, 2016 I honestly can't believe how :cussty these pictures are. They are honestly just for documentation! I will take proper ones when I am not bound by oath to other duties (painting) I have the Grav Canons ready for the first Devastor squad I pledged. Next up are more Bolter wielding Marines. http://i.imgur.com/dPiX2X3.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/314370-the-unmerciful-leviathan-and-a-little-grand-master/#findComment-4401789 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galthan Ironsturm Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 Beautifull army Brother ! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/314370-the-unmerciful-leviathan-and-a-little-grand-master/#findComment-4401834 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epher Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 That is not a squad that I would want to charge! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/314370-the-unmerciful-leviathan-and-a-little-grand-master/#findComment-4401838 Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuka06 Posted May 26, 2016 Author Share Posted May 26, 2016 Continuing with the trend of not so good picture quality http://i.imgur.com/ptY1ul0.jpg I started on the last 3 Grav Canons + regular Marine, but today, I will airbrush... probably Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/314370-the-unmerciful-leviathan-and-a-little-grand-master/#findComment-4405021 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnakeChisler Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Excellent freehand The Airbrush is a gift sent to us by the Emperor himself really could't do without one these days Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/314370-the-unmerciful-leviathan-and-a-little-grand-master/#findComment-4405351 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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