WarriorFish Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 It's finally time to get back to my Marines proper, and that means doing a proper WIP blog for them too. There's an in progress IA for the Legio in the Liber if anyone's interested in the fluff. The Venator are fairly old as far as DIYs go, and have gone through a change or two since their inception over 20 years ago so I have a pretty good collection of various models but those that know won't be surprised to find a focus on vehicles and Dreadnoughts I have a lot of plastic for my Marines to work through (ETL sorted my Guard backlog nicely) but I also have an established finished collection so projects will be haphazard depending on what I fancy. Got some Centurions still in their cellophane I want to try my hand at modding a bit, and who doesn't have more Tacticals to do? To start with I've returned to my HG project after three years thanks to Chaos at the Gates II: Honour or Death. Here's the WIP of Champion Yusha: I'll work on a bit of fluff for him later as part of the challenge, but he also has three brothers that are awaiting gluing now I've got a replacement glue. They're all based on the Sanguinary Guard body and spruced up with Sternguard and Vanguard bits. The chapter isn't into fancy pants all that much, so he'll mostly be green - I hope to get a bit of progress up today As ever any help is appreciated, especially with regards to weathering which is something I want to work on a bit but the focus is on getting back into painting Marines and finishing the challenge for the moment Arkaniss, Brother Dallo and Lordtiberius 3 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/316270-warriorfishs-legio-venator-blog/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted November 20, 2015 Author Share Posted November 20, 2015 I wish daylight was better, makes taking photos easier as well as painting. Progress is good as I've got all the base colours down I'll need to make sure I get a decent picture when he's done, you can barely make out the highlighting on the green: For reference, here is my Captain/Chapter Master who wears the same colours/style: Arkaniss, our_baz and Captain Idaho 3 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/316270-warriorfishs-legio-venator-blog/#findComment-4230335 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted November 20, 2015 Author Share Posted November 20, 2015 Last day's light now fades No more paint for my model Bad for pictures too At least you can make out some of the highlighting? I'll be sure to get the next picture in daylight, or what passes for it of late. Pyromancer, Kongou and Arkaniss 3 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/316270-warriorfishs-legio-venator-blog/#findComment-4230548 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted November 24, 2015 Author Share Posted November 24, 2015 Again some poor light, so the pictures could be better: Put some extra effort in from the highlighting to the scribble script and name that are mostly visible from the pictures. I may go back and make his plume entirely red, not decided yet. I had intended to move on to a Dread now I've completed my Honour or Death vow but unfortunately he appears to be missing a couple of arms I might return to the other 3 HG models while I try and find a solution to that. our_baz, Chandrian, SW1 and 2 others 5 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/316270-warriorfishs-legio-venator-blog/#findComment-4234116 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW1 Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Looking good there Mr Fish. :tu: Consider this followed! ;) WarriorFish 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/316270-warriorfishs-legio-venator-blog/#findComment-4234157 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dosjetka Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Decent start :tu: I'd suggest going with 100% red crest. Another small bit of criticism that I have is how heavy the wash is on his loincloth-thingy (no idea what it's called). WarriorFish 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/316270-warriorfishs-legio-venator-blog/#findComment-4234251 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted November 24, 2015 Author Share Posted November 24, 2015 I'm not sure why the wash went so dark on that but I wasn't sure what to do with it. I might repaint it and hook out a transfer to put in on it, I reckon one of the SoB script ones should be about the right size - that might work a lot better. Or maybe get really brave and try some fancier scribble script... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/316270-warriorfishs-legio-venator-blog/#findComment-4234272 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dosjetka Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 It's hardly fancy, y'know. Anyone claiming otherwise is pulling your leg :P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/316270-warriorfishs-legio-venator-blog/#findComment-4234285 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted November 24, 2015 Author Share Posted November 24, 2015 I meant doing something other than just text, maybe a special opening letter or some border work - that fancier :P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/316270-warriorfishs-legio-venator-blog/#findComment-4234400 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted November 25, 2015 Author Share Posted November 25, 2015 What do you know, it worked: The recess means you can't make out the first character is an "N", but it came out very well, even the red aquila. Toned down the previous wash with a watered down coat of Ushbati Bone and the pure red plume looks much better :D Brother Carpenter, Arkaniss and SW1 3 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/316270-warriorfishs-legio-venator-blog/#findComment-4234997 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted November 26, 2015 Author Share Posted November 26, 2015 New project, another resurrection after many a year: He's only got the first coat of green so nothing much to show. Found a spare arm from a Furioso Dread so I'm going to use that for now, no underslung weapon but better than nothing :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/316270-warriorfishs-legio-venator-blog/#findComment-4235772 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted November 26, 2015 Author Share Posted November 26, 2015 Daylight doesn't last long but pretty good progress, a lot of work is needed before I can slap some wash around and get a lot closer to finishing: Not a bad pose might use it when the glue comes out. I'm planning on having the inner plate bits black but I want a lacquered kind of look if that makes sense? How might that be achieved, perhaps black with black wash on? What about a gloss varnish dulled by some matt? Here's the repurposed Furioso arm: Think it needs a bit more, perhaps a hanging scrolly thing on the front but it seems to fit in fine and should I find/replace the Venerable arm I can put it towards another Dread. I'm sure I have spare Dread Stormbolter bits around somewhere too :) I couldn't find my Chaplain so I'm guessing/hoping that wherever he is the missing arms are. Unfortunately I don't have the faintest clue where else I could look Arkaniss 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/316270-warriorfishs-legio-venator-blog/#findComment-4235972 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doghouse Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 (edited) Very nice start mate, will be following this. :tu: Edited November 26, 2015 by Doghouse WarriorFish 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/316270-warriorfishs-legio-venator-blog/#findComment-4236216 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted November 27, 2015 Author Share Posted November 27, 2015 Thanks, I'm going to try and finish him today which is probably a bit of a stretch. Got quite a few existing projects to finish and then maybe I can justify opening a new box :P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/316270-warriorfishs-legio-venator-blog/#findComment-4236487 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted November 27, 2015 Author Share Posted November 27, 2015 Black and a wash looks ok I think on the right: I think I might be able to do better so I'm going to experiment with gloss varnish... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/316270-warriorfishs-legio-venator-blog/#findComment-4236546 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW1 Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 Black with a varnish over the top should give you a lacquered look. Though gloss knocked back by matt will just give a matt finish. So either go for a gloss finish or it might be worth while looking for a satin finish instead. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/316270-warriorfishs-legio-venator-blog/#findComment-4236555 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted November 27, 2015 Author Share Posted November 27, 2015 I've gone with a gloss finish and I like it, progress is fairly good. Going to try and finish all the washes so that can dry over lunch. I got a bit distracted as my bits have arrived! Yes, that's three grav guns Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/316270-warriorfishs-legio-venator-blog/#findComment-4236585 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted November 27, 2015 Author Share Posted November 27, 2015 Ancient Seraphiel is now done: Plus his plasma cannon: A few touch ups and missed bits to do but otherwise I think he turned out great. I'll try and get some better pictures in daylight, might even be able to see the lacquered look better too? Think his replacement arm turned out nicely might even keep it once I find a weapon to attach and maybe an extra bit or two to spruce it up nismogrendel, Arkaniss, Pearson73 and 2 others 5 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/316270-warriorfishs-legio-venator-blog/#findComment-4236799 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doghouse Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 Very nice mate! :tu: I really like the scheme you have going on here. WarriorFish 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/316270-warriorfishs-legio-venator-blog/#findComment-4236809 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stercus Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 Looking good. The scheme is simple, but it works really well and your painting is really neat and clean. I only wish I could get detail like the script on the back of the dread's engine looking that tidy. WarriorFish 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/316270-warriorfishs-legio-venator-blog/#findComment-4236835 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted November 27, 2015 Author Share Posted November 27, 2015 Thanks, simple fits the chapter's attitude too :) As for the script that's liberated from the SoB/Witchhunters transfer sheet along with the one on the right shin so it was just a matter of getting it to fit :tu: Oh and you know Sod's Law? Guess what I just found: I won't complain, better than them going completely missing :lol: I'm running a four Dread list with this guy and I've hooked out an Ironclad box for a future project... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/316270-warriorfishs-legio-venator-blog/#findComment-4236931 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stercus Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 Four dreads? Nice. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/316270-warriorfishs-legio-venator-blog/#findComment-4236946 Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathspectersgt7 Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 Like the Scheme + more grav the better. WarriorFish 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/316270-warriorfishs-legio-venator-blog/#findComment-4237072 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted November 28, 2015 Author Share Posted November 28, 2015 Yeah, that's 5 grav guns I've got to put to use now. I'll be breaking the magnets out, I think it should be easier to sort with the new way they do weapons with the hand on :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/316270-warriorfishs-legio-venator-blog/#findComment-4237393 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stercus Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 I've done a bunch of mine with the new wrist arrangement. I just put a small magnet (1.5mm or 2mm I think) in the hand and then the same in the wrist. It'll hold the weight easily because the other hand supports the bulk of the weapon. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/316270-warriorfishs-legio-venator-blog/#findComment-4237435 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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