Grand_master85 and the Angels of Death

[grand_master85]

Thanks guys! Really appreciate the comments. They were so expensive, I was worried I'd do a totally duff job on them. It's just been an exercise in restraint with regards to weathering; after doing DG, I've had to hold myself back! Plastic Jetbikes would be great; it's certainly going to be pricey for my plans for them otherwise. Hoping we will get Jetbikes as troops for the Scars. Roll on book VI... Edited November 8, 2015 by grand_master85

[Knight of the Raven]

I find the glaive to look like a harpoon to stab whales with, personally.

 

The jetbikes look good.

[Luna707]

Please never stop making these

[grand_master85]

KnightoftheRaven - I can see that. It'd be nice if FW did some Asian-themed weapons for theme! I'm hoping to see some glaives, daos etc; the nice thing about the Scars are that they're not solely based on Mongolian culture, but also have elements of Japanese and Chinese culture too.

 

Haha thanks Luna707. I've got 13 altogether and have 6 on my Xmas list :)

[grand_master85]

So, a quick update; I was working on 3 jetbikes yesterday. Managed to finish the praetor and a random Jetbiker, but didn't finish the Plasma Cannon armed guy.

 

Here's some photos of said Jetbiker, plus him with everything I've painted so far. Really need to invest in a lightbox and some daylight lamps. I've also started to base the guys, so there's some close-ups of the Stormseer on a fancier base. Finally, there's a quick WIP shot of the next 3 Jetbikes I'm painting. After that, I'll make a start on the next 5 Tacticals, plus their Rhino, and one of the 2 Sicaran variants. Should be a good basis for an allied section that I can work up to an army in their own right.

 

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[chaplain mortis]

Great use of parts to make a suitably unique looking force!

 

And again, thumbs up for the gritty white armour :-)

 

Keep em comin!

[b1soul]

KnightoftheRaven - I can see that. It'd be nice if FW did some Asian-themed weapons for theme! I'm hoping to see some glaives, daos etc; the nice thing about the Scars are that they're not solely based on Mongolian culture, but also have elements of Japanese and Chinese culture too.

Haha thanks Luna707. I've got 13 altogether and have 6 on my Xmas list :)

Your tulwars look spot on...your glaive looks like a Chinese glaive with a bit of a fururistic twist. I think it works

[Memento Of Prospero]

Awewome figs! 

 

But where does all that hair come from >.>

[grand_master85]

Awewome figs!

 

But where does all that hair come from >.>

Hair? I'm not sure what you mean, chap

[grand_master85]

Jetbikes galore! Here's another 3 finished Jetbikes for my burgeoning White Scars force (the sergeant with power axe, a 4th marine on bike and another plasma cannon-er). Though a tad time consuming, I'm finding them a lot of fun to paint. Just another 9 to go, now!

 

Below are all my bikes; the Praetor and the first 6-man squad. Eventually I'll make both the 6-man squads into 9-man units. I've got 3 left that will form a small command squad for my Praetor as well. Planning to eventually get a Primus Medicae and Librarian on Jetbikes too.

 

Hope you like! Now I've got the first squad done, I'm going to finish my troops choice by painting a further 5 marines who will either be Tacticals or Veterans armed with bolt pistols and tulwars. After that, it will be one of the two Sicaran variants.

 

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[Kriegriss]

holy gorbichove fella them bikes are amazing to hell with choom you are a god of ZOOM Edited November 21, 2015 by Kriegriss

[Charlo]

Sorry if it has been answered.... but where are the curvy swords from? Really like them :)

[grand_master85]

@Charlo - no worries! It's easy peasy; get a charnabal sabre, dip it into boiling water for a few seconds. As soon as its out, bend into shape. Takes a couple of tries to get it right.

 

Once it's dried, I tend to chop off the hand guard on the hilt as well, and use a hobby knife to press the fingers back into shape.

 

Hope that helps!

[Charlo]

I see :) Thanks!

[b1soul]

Only victory is honourable...beautiful stuff

[Memento Of Prospero]

 

Awesome figs!

 

But where does all that hair come from >.>

Hair? I'm not sure what you mean, chap

There are filaments of dust or thin hair on some of the figs ;)

 

Nothing a good blow job can't fix... wait that DID sound right ;)

[The Pounder]

Those jet bikes are jaw dropping.

Just enough weathering, spot on.

[grand_master85]

@Wolfpack - lol, GRIM :D I realised what it is that does that; when I use cotton buds dipped in paint thinner to wipe away the excess panel liner oils, sometimes the strands from the cotton bud get caught on the model, and then get sealed on with the Matt varnish spray!

[grand_master85]

I know I should be getting my troops done, but I'm being naughty and soaking a Javelin Landspeeder I soapy water ready to build and paint today.

 

The only thing I'm wondering is how I'm going to base the flying bases; I don't want them left clear, but I'm not sure piling cork and sand on top won't look a bit odd.

[Knight of the Raven]

but I'm not sure piling cork and sand on top won't look a bit odd.

Yeah, seeing as the flying bases aren't flat. It's "alright" with only sand in an army with similar basing, but the corks will look off.

 

I'd suggest to use regular plastic bases and drill a hole in the middle/into the cork covering the middle. Not sure what size is closer though; 50mm? 60mm?

 

The jetbikes look awesome either way.

[grand_master85]

Well, the inevitable has happened; itchy Legion feet. I've just accepted now I'm gonna paint bits and bobs, and odds and sods from various legions, which makes what I do seem simple really: Shattered Legions. Seeing as book VI will have rules for such a force, it kinda makes sense in my head, seeing as I'm notorious amongst my mates for not sticking to one Legion.

 

Unremembered Empire is one of my favourite HH books, certainly in my top, and I like the idea of an Ultramar based Shattered Legion army. So at its head will be Ultramarines (always been a fan), and I've already got painted Imperial Fists and White Scars (my 4K of Death Guard are their own seperate army). I'll just add in what I fancy, when I fancy. Thousand Sons will definitely be happening at some point as well (those upgrade lots look gorgeous and I'd like to apply the bits of red I've done on the White Scars to a full marine).

 

Here's a tester for my Ultras. The mini is a mix of Betrayal at Calth plastics (happy to say after seeing them in my hands, I'm a convert), resin MK IV parts and the UM Praetorian upgrade set. Another scheme I've really enjoyed, I was a bit worried as I've had a lot of success with white/off-white/yellow schemes of late, but nothing darker. Maybe one day I'll tackle black...next step is painting the other 9 Calth marines from that squad, and then basing my Fists and Scars so they all have the same grey as the Ultras (what's the future without endless industrial/urban/rubble bases after all).

 

Hope you like.

 

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Edited December 7, 2015 by grand_master85

[Daemon2027]

Just played a by of catch up. The Ultramarine looks nice and gritty. I really like the dirty white of your Scars, they look like they have been in the field for a while. I would like to see all your armies next to each other.

[The_Gorgon]

A man after my own heart I get itchy legion feet every couple of days

 

The um is stunning though very grim dark

[The Pounder]

Loving everything about this thread!

I like your take on the Ultramarine looks like he's been

through the meat grinder!

[grand_master85]

Thanks guys!

Trying to keep the style of all the Legions similar, so very gritty and weathered. Need to go back and revise my Fists thoughm, they were very early on and look a little untidy in comparison.

 

Edited December 7, 2015 by grand_master85