Advanced Infiltration: Heralds of Extinction

[The WarpGhost]

That does look good on black! How did you do the Sotek, drybrush or thin layer?

[Xenith]

That's two thin layers painted on, then sponge weathered with lead Belcher

[Boudan]

Man, I'm nervous about these Omega Marines, because we need you in the BA subforum.  I think they're superb and you should keep going.

[Xenith]

Man, I'm nervous about these Omega Marines, because we need you in the BA subforum.  I think they're superb and you should keep going.

 

Haha, thanks!

 

I think I decided last night to push with the Black and White scheme. At least to have a fully painted betrayal at Calth set for the game. I just can't get to grips with the metallic teal, and this allows them to be used  alongside my codex marine army in 40k. 

 

It's also pretty unique!

[Xenith]

So, it's been a while. After a lot of indecision, I decided to press on and do some painting.

Omega Legion Destroyer

I'm quite enjoying this scheme, and painting black and white is tricky as ever.

[Xenith]

Just posting in the thread to keep it safe from the purge - I haven't been motivated on HH stuff for a while due to indecision, but will hopefully get back to it. 

[Xenith]

This thread has existed from 2015 - 2022 - and I still haven't decided on a colour scheme

In the meantime, I've finished off those Destroyers, however they're in the Omega Split Scheme, however I'm not sure if I want to continue with that.

Two new testers

Army Painter crystal blue base, nuln recess, warp lightning green glaze on uppers.

Ahriman blue over crystal blue, temple guard highlight, nuln recess.

Edited May 9, 2022 by Xenith

[Excessus]

Heck, I have painted up over 8000p Heresy Alpha Legion but still haven't decided on a colour scheme... :P 

[Noserenda]

Ha same, though thats usually because the paint ive been using goes OOP! 

I think i prefer the darker scheme, without the chainsword? Though both are pretty good :)  

[Xenith]

Good to see it's not just me! I think this army is going to end up with a bunch of units in slightly different schemes until one just feels more natural 

[tinpact]

Racing stripes! I like the lighter blue a little more with the white stripe (I would color the kneepad too).

 

The first one I think would look better if the green was a little lighter and/or more prominent.

[Xenith]

Putting a little more work into the Ahriman Blue guy:

 

He's still rough and incomplete, this is really just a main test on the armour panels and seeing if I can achieve what I want in terms of [sponge] weathering, but I think it's looking decent. Also changed up the eyes to orange over red, they pop more against the teal. Yellow looked good also. 

Edited July 1, 2022 by Xenith

[Excessus]

Don't forget some small dents and lines with the brush to vary the damage a bit. :)

[Xenith]

So I got the new set, along with many others - I've been testing out a new Akhelian green scheme, and did this guy:

50/50 Medium/akhelian green over leadbelcher spray overbrushed with Ironbreaker. Metals then got a basilicanum wash. 

 

Additionally, I got the previously shown contemptor painted up for a tournament last February, where I needed some extra firepower...

Edited June 27, 2022 by Xenith

[Xenith]

I forgot I added a little to the dread recently...

[Xenith]

Got some modelling time in over the weekend, nearly at a 10 man Mk6 unit, and started on some choom.

Sergeant, with converted MK4 bolter (tigris)?

the start of the beaky unit 

a Mk6 choomer

Edited July 1, 2022 by Xenith

[Chaeron]

Superb @Xenith - seeing your work on social media whilst the forum was being upgraded was a huge inspiration (especially in starting my own force of Alphas!) - just brilliant work.

[Xenith]

On 6/27/2022 at 11:10 PM, Chaeron said:

Superb @Xenith - seeing your work on social media whilst the forum was being upgraded was a huge inspiration (especially in starting my own force of Alphas!) - just brilliant work.

Thanks Chaeron, I appreciate it! What's your handle on there? Definitely ramped up the IG content while B&C was down.

I've had a go at a base for this Alpha, but I'm not 100% sold on how well it works with this marines colour scheme - opinions?

 

[Chaeron]

2 hours ago, Xenith said:

Thanks Chaeron, I appreciate it! What's your handle on there? Definitely ramped up the IG content while B&C was down.

I've had a go at a base for this Alpha, but I'm not 100% sold on how well it works with this marines colour scheme - opinions?

It’s basically this name - I’ve dropped you a quick like, although I don’t tend to post too much on my socials about the hobby, I mostly focus it here!

I love the base! I’ve been debating what to do with mine, although I’m potentially leaning towards something even lighter than what you’ve done to accentuate the contrast. I do love the Mars bases - my Mechanicum have been a prime beneficiary, but I suppose it’s whether you think it might be better or less busy?

Either way: I think it looks amazing, and can’t wait to see more if you continue with this style! I imagine a Contemptor with a similar style could be a wonderful display piece…

[Gorgoff]

On 6/29/2022 at 5:21 PM, Xenith said:

Thanks Chaeron, I appreciate it! What's your handle on there? Definitely ramped up the IG content while B&C was down.

I've had a go at a base for this Alpha, but I'm not 100% sold on how well it works with this marines colour scheme - opinions?

 

Oh gooooood you did drill the muzzle in the end. Now I can sleep again. ;)

 

[Xenith]

2 hours ago, Gorgoff said:

Oh gooooood you did drill the muzzle in the end. Now I can sleep again. ;)

 

yea, don't worry, I couldn't have left it like that! 

[Xenith]

I've been playing a bit with micro set and micro sol recently to try and up my transfer game - something I've avoided like the plague since...3rd ed, when transfers were awful, and often fell off when they dried (no one told me about varnishing them), which is where I started to freehand things, eventually becoming proficient enough that I didn't need decals. However, now, they're just different weapons in the arsenal, so time to git gud with them.

I've upgraded the previous Alpha with a Legion Armourial. This one's from the FW transfer sheet, however I was tempted to go with the old school green Hydra from the CSM sheet. I might vary unit by unit. I think it would be cool to work in that lime green (my favourite colour) somewhere. 

 

In trying to work out what insignia to use (Aleph-Null vs Hydra) I went back to the source. The FW sheet has both, and I was unsure. Seems the AL switched partway through the herest from the Aleph Null to the Hydra when they really let the memes dominate their legion. It as also tempting to try and paint up someone in the original deep blue/indigo of the Alphas (going way back to 2nd ed). Maybe a Sabateur?

[Xenith]

Really excited for the newly released additional Legion units - some of the destroyers are particularly tasty, and have more sensible weapon loadouts - I'm particularly looking at the UM destroyers, with bolters to have a bit of range, the Atramentar, being able to go up to 20 men strong, and the sunkiller squads. 

[Xenith]

What do you think looks better for Alpha Eyes? Clockwise from top left: orange, moot green, orange variant, yellow.

I'm kind of looking the orange, and it leaves room to use green elsewhere. Glowy green could be cool though.

Edited July 5, 2022 by Xenith

[Noserenda]

Orange variant looks good! 

The Problem with green markings on Alpha Legion blue/purple is that they are really hard to make pop, to the extent that people outright miss them sometimes. White is a much better choice, or trimming Green with white (But thats tricky!)