Damo1701 Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 I initially began my Guard contingent as allies for my Imperial Fists. I currently have: 2 Vanquishers + 1 to be built (Usually use a paskalike here) 3 Exterminators 1 Chimera 1 Valkyrie 3 Hellhounds (one to be built) 3 Guard squads (1 to be built, 2 used as veterans) A command Squad A commissar (to be built) Since being signed off work for a while, I've used painting as a method to stop myself focussing on the pain so much, experimenting with my new airbrush, looking up tutorials, and playing with some soot weathering powder for exhaust vents etc. When I get around to painting my Hellhounds, I'd like to learn how to paint the "rainbow" metal effect, usually associated with superheated metals that cool etc. I'm also struggling on troop uniform colour. I had originally thought about Yellow armour (like the Fists) with Rakarth Flesh/Nuln oil/Pallid Wych Flesh fatigues. I'm questioning that now, because of how well my Chimera turned out (pics of that tomorrow). For now, here is a pic of my Exterminator Squadron Commander (squadron command tanks get a dude standing out the top lol). Fists for this model: Stubble/thin hair, working with browns (as I picked up the paints last week), working with the new greens. http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640x480q90/922/Rm5BDQ.jpg http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640x480q90/923/j4ViCq.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/318919-hail-fellow-foundees/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Lee Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 Looks really good. Keep up the good work, also if you have a wip for your Imperial Fists maybe ad a link in your SIG :) after all more pics means more likes :) Lord Lee. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/318919-hail-fellow-foundees/#findComment-4297614 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 Good to see your army getting going Damo, your tank commander looks great :) Looking forward to watching your army progress, especially the Hellhounds :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/318919-hail-fellow-foundees/#findComment-4297673 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damo1701 Posted February 7, 2016 Author Share Posted February 7, 2016 As promised, some more pics, this time, completed armour. http://i952.photobucket.com/albums/ae5/Damien_Smy/IMG_0534_zps75nd983l.jpg http://i952.photobucket.com/albums/ae5/Damien_Smy/IMG_0537_zpsnyslvf2s.jpg http://i952.photobucket.com/albums/ae5/Damien_Smy/IMG_0536_zps261yxzyo.jpg http://i952.photobucket.com/albums/ae5/Damien_Smy/IMG_0535_zpskrw4mhe8.jpg http://i952.photobucket.com/albums/ae5/Damien_Smy/IMG_0538_zpsq6fgzd4k.jpg http://i952.photobucket.com/albums/ae5/Damien_Smy/IMG_0539_zpscgonuju3.jpg http://i952.photobucket.com/albums/ae5/Damien_Smy/IMG_0540_zpsjrdfswhl.jpg http://i952.photobucket.com/albums/ae5/Damien_Smy/IMG_0541_zpsjbynnumx.jpg The Chimera "Paddy Wagon" - Because the Commander of the Company (at present) throws a paddy every time something goes awry. The Leman Russ "The Torment of Tanak" - A world that rebelled from the Emperor's light, and was quickly put down, this Leman Russ ended the lives of the rebel leadership as they attempted to flee the capital. EDIT - Changed Hosting for Images Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/318919-hail-fellow-foundees/#findComment-4298280 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 Nice solid colours, like the weathering too. When do we get to see some infantry? ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/318919-hail-fellow-foundees/#findComment-4298329 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damo1701 Posted February 7, 2016 Author Share Posted February 7, 2016 Currently, my half painted infantry are under my bed, in cases... I want to get what I have out painted before I get them out... But that probably won't happen, so sometime soon maybe lol. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/318919-hail-fellow-foundees/#findComment-4298374 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 No painting plan survives contact with the hobby desk... ;) As long as you're making progress that's all that really counts :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/318919-hail-fellow-foundees/#findComment-4298395 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damo1701 Posted February 8, 2016 Author Share Posted February 8, 2016 Colour Scheme choice time. I'm not to sure on how to play this now. Bare in mind, I have an Imperial Fists army, a small force of Grey Knights, and a smaller force of Blood Angels (who are well and truly on hold for now) Original scheme, I started this 2 years ago. http://i952.photobucket.com/albums/ae5/Damien_Smy/IMG_0554_zpsrgcb01wz.jpg First alternate choice: http://i952.photobucket.com/albums/ae5/Damien_Smy/IMG_0553_zpsanxtaugr.jpg Second Alternate choice: http://i952.photobucket.com/albums/ae5/Damien_Smy/IMG_0555_zpskzdbomrs.jpg All feedback is welcome. I am undecided. My missus told me to paint each squad in each colour... However, I'm not doing that. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/318919-hail-fellow-foundees/#findComment-4299915 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son_of_D0rn Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Personally I like the 2nd alternative choice it looks more like combat fatigues. The first two while good look like dress uniform. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/318919-hail-fellow-foundees/#findComment-4299946 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damo1701 Posted February 8, 2016 Author Share Posted February 8, 2016 Personally I like the 2nd alternative choice it looks more like combat fatigues. The first two while good look like dress uniform. So possibly something for command squads? Make them stand out a bit more? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/318919-hail-fellow-foundees/#findComment-4299974 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son_of_D0rn Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Personally I like the 2nd alternative choice it looks more like combat fatigues. The first two while good look like dress uniform. So possibly something for command squads? Make them stand out a bit more? Yes or regimental advisors (MoO, OotF, Astropath, Commissars etc) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/318919-hail-fellow-foundees/#findComment-4300076 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damo1701 Posted February 9, 2016 Author Share Posted February 9, 2016 Personally I like the 2nd alternative choice it looks more like combat fatigues. The first two while good look like dress uniform. So possibly something for command squads? Make them stand out a bit more? Yes or regimental advisors (MoO, OotF, Astropath, Commissars etc) Currently, only have one commissar, and I was planning on teh traditional "Schola Progenium" offworlder that joins the regiment to watch over etc, therefore, I was going traditional black etc. Possibly something like Hark from Gaunt's Ghosts. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/318919-hail-fellow-foundees/#findComment-4300110 Share on other sites More sharing options...
duz_ Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 I like the original But I also like the non standard paint jobs Especially non camo options on guard Must be the mordian in me ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/318919-hail-fellow-foundees/#findComment-4300286 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 I like the second alternate choice, but they all work :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/318919-hail-fellow-foundees/#findComment-4300434 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damo1701 Posted February 9, 2016 Author Share Posted February 9, 2016 Thanks for the input brothers. I have decided that Alternate scheme 2 will be my main force colour. Alternate scheme 1 will be for veteran squads. I'll paint up a Company Command Squad as the Original scheme, as I feel that, that high up in the chain of command, they'd prefer their dress uniforms Lol. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/318919-hail-fellow-foundees/#findComment-4300558 Share on other sites More sharing options...
reptilelover1995 Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 I like the alternate number 2, partially because the Astra Militarum minis that I bought pre-painted are similar in color :P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/318919-hail-fellow-foundees/#findComment-4300813 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulrik_Ironfist Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 Alternate 1 looks like bog-standard Cadians. Though I prefer that or alt 2 over the original scheme, but maybe that's just me being picky about Guardsmen looking similar to real soldiers. So far your army is very nicely done, and we expect to see more. Keep it up. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/318919-hail-fellow-foundees/#findComment-4305874 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damo1701 Posted February 16, 2016 Author Share Posted February 16, 2016 Based, and might eventually get around to doing eyes at some point. However, I present to you, Medic Aaron Arryn, well used to being covered in the blood of his comrades. http://i952.photobucket.com/albums/ae5/Damien_Smy/IMG_0571_zpsxzum0rl8.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/318919-hail-fellow-foundees/#findComment-4308108 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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