Billy Butcher Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 (edited) After much deliberation and umming and arring my decision is taken. World Eaters Actually I didn't pick, I couldn't decide, so I let my daughter decide between Eaters and Fists So I now start work on the 512th Company of the World Eaters - The Sons of Arkam. I haven't fully fleshed out the back story yet, but the gist is as follows: The Eaters 'complied' a system (haven't decided a name yet) and on one the main worlds moon they discovered a penal colony, the moons name was Arkam. The main world would transport it's convicted citizens there for life 'once you go to Arkam, you don't come back' via drop pod or something similar (1 way trip) - being a 'civilised' world they did not have a death penalty. The Eaters discovered a strong, remarkably stable, society on Arkam, one that struck a chord with much of their own sentiment, a rule of law existed on Arkam - might was right, any and all disputes were settled under trial by combat. Something else that characterised the population of Arkam was that the mother world would chemically dye a convicts right hand permanently red to show their status as criminals for transportation to Arkam, on Arkam this became a symbol of unity, one that would echo in the 512th with the bloodied fist. In an increasingly rare moment of lucidity, following the 'compliance' of the home world, Arkam's population was not slaughtered brought to compliance in the usual XII Legion fashion but instead was seen as an ideal opportunity to replenish the ranks of the XII. The population was strong, fierce and free of taint. All suitable males were inducted into the World Eaters. The resulting intake was formed into a single force, the 512th, under the command of Kelrad Strax (more on him later), the culture of the World Eaters coming naturally to the Sons of Arkam (as they would refer to themselves, and in time be referred to by others). As a mark of unity, and without official sanction, paying homage to their origins, they paint their right gauntlet blood red. So Santa was good to me, I have 2 Calth sets and a Deredo, plus lots of things in the bits box. The pictures come later Edited February 12, 2016 by Harrypotter Wolf Lord Duregar, Pearson73, Marqol and 1 other 4 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/318322-a-carnival-of-monsters-world-eaters-log/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legionary Pallas Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Penal colony named Arkam? I believe Batman Night Haunter might have something to say about that. Marqol and Chandrian 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/318322-a-carnival-of-monsters-world-eaters-log/#findComment-4279105 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Butcher Posted January 19, 2016 Author Share Posted January 19, 2016 Did some initial work, built 2, 10 man squads and a contemptor (magentised, which was a pain the way I did it). Base colours down and glossed ready for oil washes. In terms of painting methodology I have very little free time to paint (long houred job with commuting and 4 kids), so I have to maximise my efficiency, base recipe for the white is Vallejo White Surface Primer, Vallejo French Blue where needed and the glossed with Future ready for a Paynes Grey oil wash, once dry this is then cleaned up and sealed with matt. Oils are superb for this, very forgiving and controllable. End result is something like this: Lord Blackwood, Brother Dallo, SalamandersBro and 5 others 8 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/318322-a-carnival-of-monsters-world-eaters-log/#findComment-4279107 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Butcher Posted January 19, 2016 Author Share Posted January 19, 2016 Penal colony named Arkam? I believe Batman Night Haunter might have something to say about that. Angry Ron phoned him up via Astropath, he was cool with it :) AKA, I liked the name, I'm a Lovecraft fan - I refrained from using an anagram of Gotham for the home world :-p Relict and Wolf Lord Duregar 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/318322-a-carnival-of-monsters-world-eaters-log/#findComment-4279108 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flint13 Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Sweet! Lovecraft references and Twelfth legion? Off to a flying start. Also, the daughter sounds like a very intelligent young lady :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/318322-a-carnival-of-monsters-world-eaters-log/#findComment-4279128 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Butcher Posted January 19, 2016 Author Share Posted January 19, 2016 (edited) Sweet! Lovecraft references and Twelfth legion? Off to a flying start. Also, the daughter sounds like a very intelligent young lady The other cheesy bits are 512 and Strax 512 is 8*8*8 And Strax is my favourite character from Dr Who, and his first name is Darlek spelled backwards :D And yes she is, and she likes Daddy's Toys very much Edited February 12, 2016 by Harrypotter Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/318322-a-carnival-of-monsters-world-eaters-log/#findComment-4279144 Share on other sites More sharing options...
God-Potato of Mankind Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Where the chainaxes at? :D I like the Chaplain, very clean and bright. Flint13 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/318322-a-carnival-of-monsters-world-eaters-log/#findComment-4279234 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Butcher Posted January 19, 2016 Author Share Posted January 19, 2016 Chaplain was a quick half hour tester. As I couldn't decide a legion I edged my bets with the first 20, they do have the giant combat blades (they and the bolters are airbrushed with Vallejo Metal Colour Gunmetal - which is amazing stuff). The rest will be true Eaters (raided my bits box for CSM, Warrior of Chaos and 40K Space Marine bits). Gore will be applied later :) God-Potato of Mankind 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/318322-a-carnival-of-monsters-world-eaters-log/#findComment-4279247 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daemon2027 Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Nice crisp painting and cool background. I like. Keep it up. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/318322-a-carnival-of-monsters-world-eaters-log/#findComment-4279305 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Butcher Posted January 26, 2016 Author Share Posted January 26, 2016 Works progressing, but slowly -mainly due to doing them all at once for the bits that can be done en masse. Base coats, seal, oil wash, clean up and reseal is now complete. Pointless WIP shots below showing the oil wash before and after clean up with cotton buds: While I get around to the detail painting (need light and not to be tired) I decided to start work on another part of my army - I want some Red Butchers :D I love the forgeworld miniatures but don't want to be dropping Wolf Lord Duregar, Noserenda, Pearson73 and 3 others 6 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/318322-a-carnival-of-monsters-world-eaters-log/#findComment-4284876 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bad Squig Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 That terminator. That terminator. ... I most heartily approve! Billy Butcher 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/318322-a-carnival-of-monsters-world-eaters-log/#findComment-4285347 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Butcher Posted January 27, 2016 Author Share Posted January 27, 2016 And some more butchers: Just a couple of axe wielding maniacs to go now, when I figure out how I want to make them. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/318322-a-carnival-of-monsters-world-eaters-log/#findComment-4285798 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daemon2027 Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 I'm not a hundred percent on the first butcher, but hopefully with a bit more work he will look great. Love the pose on the second one however. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/318322-a-carnival-of-monsters-world-eaters-log/#findComment-4286060 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Butcher Posted January 28, 2016 Author Share Posted January 28, 2016 I think it's the photo doesn't really show the pose off fully, it's more a 9' tank version of Wolverine from the comics. Late WIP on the final butchers, just need to hit them with GS to make the axes look better and slightly more 40K: Tymell and Noserenda 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/318322-a-carnival-of-monsters-world-eaters-log/#findComment-4286875 Share on other sites More sharing options...
God-Potato of Mankind Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 Efficient yet pleasing conversions. I fully support having an axe in each hand, bravo! Billy Butcher 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/318322-a-carnival-of-monsters-world-eaters-log/#findComment-4287322 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Butcher Posted February 1, 2016 Author Share Posted February 1, 2016 And the first five are done: They still need weathering and spattering with gore, but I can't do that until FW re-release their decals - come on FW!!! Flint13, Marqol, MegaVolt87 and 3 others 6 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/318322-a-carnival-of-monsters-world-eaters-log/#findComment-4290794 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pearson73 Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Nice conversions with the terminators. That blue is lovely and rich too. Billy Butcher 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/318322-a-carnival-of-monsters-world-eaters-log/#findComment-4290801 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlo Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 I am totally stealing a lot of those terminator ideas. Mainly the chain fist lightning claws! So awesome. Billy Butcher 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/318322-a-carnival-of-monsters-world-eaters-log/#findComment-4290858 Share on other sites More sharing options...
God-Potato of Mankind Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Squeeee those are excellent tacticals. The white is so crisp and defined, the blue is vibrant and contrasty. I love it. How did you do the white exactly? Also how do you plan to weather/bloody them? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/318322-a-carnival-of-monsters-world-eaters-log/#findComment-4290935 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flint13 Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 That blue. It is unreal. I also love the little red gauntlets! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/318322-a-carnival-of-monsters-world-eaters-log/#findComment-4291005 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Butcher Posted February 1, 2016 Author Share Posted February 1, 2016 (edited) The white is ridiculously simple. Base coat with Vallejo White Surface Primer (yes I airbrush). If necessary go over it with a white of your choice to give a solid white. Varnish the model (I use Klear) and allow to cure for 24 hours. Hit it with a heavy Paynes Grey oil wash - see pic above and let this dry for 24 hours. Clean up the wash using cotton buds - see pic above. Seal with varnish (matt in this case). The blue is the same, just Vallejo French Blue over the white base coat. Edited February 1, 2016 by Harrypotter Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/318322-a-carnival-of-monsters-world-eaters-log/#findComment-4291031 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of the Raven Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 That's a fantastic blue. They're the prettiest World Eaters I can think of. Billy Butcher 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/318322-a-carnival-of-monsters-world-eaters-log/#findComment-4291100 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skalpynock Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Never have I seen blue so regal. A shame it'll be covered in liquid loyalists. Billy Butcher 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/318322-a-carnival-of-monsters-world-eaters-log/#findComment-4291248 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Butcher Posted February 1, 2016 Author Share Posted February 1, 2016 Never have I seen blue so regal. A shame it'll be covered in liquid loyalists. Hardly a shame, more a way of life :) Flint13 and Skalpynock 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/318322-a-carnival-of-monsters-world-eaters-log/#findComment-4291254 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flint13 Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Never have I seen blue so regal. A shame it'll be covered in liquid loyalists. Hardly a shame, more a way of life That rich arterial red will really accessorize well with your deep cerulean pauldrons :D Billy Butcher 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/318322-a-carnival-of-monsters-world-eaters-log/#findComment-4291411 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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