Hummous Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 V Legion: White Scars by HummousHi guys! I've just begun my journey into the Age of Darkness with my decision to commit to the V legion as my army!At the recommendation of some very nice B&C members in another of my posts, I've decided to create what I'd consider a logbook of my goings on with this project. It'll probably be lots of painting updates, list ideas and other general ramblings to do with what I'm up to with the hobby!I'm always open to, and appreciate, comments and criticism on anything I do so please feel free to let me know what you think!On to the body of my first post!Why the V Legion?I chose this legion after reading the Horus Heresy books and short stories relating to them. Out of all the legions, they seem to just not give a damn about rigid allegiances and drama, and just want to do what they feel is right for them and their sense of what is right! I also love their characterization as this noble, elegant culture that outsiders see as savages.In terms of the game, they're also very different to my 40k army (Mechanicus). I like the idea of having a force that constantly moves around on the table, and their RoW and Legiones special rules are perfect for this!Click here to see my 2000 point listMy Legion so far:So, being impulsive, I decided that the first model I would build and paint would be one of my centerpieces! The Khan (Praetor): My Stormseer (librarian): Next Up!:My next project for the scars will be finishing up the rest of my jetbikes! I put in my order to Forgeworld today so they should be here at some point soon! Can't wait to get my hands on those gorgeous models!If you've read this far, thanks! I hope you've enjoyed my first foray into the general forums. Let me know if this is the sort of thing you'd like to keep reading! If not, what could I change to make my future posts better? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/320957-v-legion-white-scars-by-hummous/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zebulon Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 That looks really good, but not much white and a whole lotta red so I'd suggest upping the white level (even if muddied)? Edit: really like the eagle btw Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/320957-v-legion-white-scars-by-hummous/#findComment-4350353 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hummous Posted March 31, 2016 Author Share Posted March 31, 2016 Thanks for the feedback! I can see what you mean; I definitely wanted to do something a little different from the super clean look scars often have (at least in my 40k experience). I hope once I have a few more models I can play with the balance of colours and bring the white out more across my army. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/320957-v-legion-white-scars-by-hummous/#findComment-4350521 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frater Cornelius Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 While I like this look, it is disturbingly reminiscent of the Minotaurs. I think it would be best to keep that looks, but add a bit of white here or there to break it up a bit. I think that sort of contrast will look damn good. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/320957-v-legion-white-scars-by-hummous/#findComment-4350542 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironwithout Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 I really like it. It reminds me of the origional Blanch artwork of the Khârn. No white just gold armour. Looking forward to seeing this. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/320957-v-legion-white-scars-by-hummous/#findComment-4350609 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hummous Posted March 31, 2016 Author Share Posted March 31, 2016 I really like it. It reminds me of the origional Blanch artwork of the Khârn. No white just gold armour. Looking forward to seeing this. It's so funny you say that Ironwithout, because it was one of my sources of inspiration! For anyone who's not seen it yet, here's a bit of blanchitsu: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/320957-v-legion-white-scars-by-hummous/#findComment-4350686 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thousand Eyes Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Going to echo my comments on reddit, looks well I just wish there was more white. Can't wait to see you add to the army though. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/320957-v-legion-white-scars-by-hummous/#findComment-4350694 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hummous Posted March 31, 2016 Author Share Posted March 31, 2016 I've edited my first post in the army list part of the forums to have the final version of my 2000 points at the top! I'm not sure if its ok to repost it here, since there's an entire sub-forum dedicated to army lists, so heres a link: Click here to see my 2000 point list Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/320957-v-legion-white-scars-by-hummous/#findComment-4350977 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlo Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Think he's perfect personally. Keep on trucking... Well... Biking. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/320957-v-legion-white-scars-by-hummous/#findComment-4350987 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Pheidias Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 I'm on team "needs more white", but I definitely see the influence from Blanche here. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/320957-v-legion-white-scars-by-hummous/#findComment-4351026 Share on other sites More sharing options...
b1soul Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 I'm on team..."I think he looks good as is" Great work BTW, hope to see more! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/320957-v-legion-white-scars-by-hummous/#findComment-4351459 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hummous Posted April 2, 2016 Author Share Posted April 2, 2016 So, I'm super excited because my jetbikes will be delivered by the end of Monday at the latest according to forgeworld! I'm not sure how good that is for my dissertation, but i'll have to try and exert some form of self discipline! What I've been up to: Firstly, i've been shopping around for bits to make my command squad deathstar really unique looking! Here's what i've found: So the ends of these spears are going to replace the blade's on some grey knights halberds to make my command squad's power glaives All my unit have combat shields, so i wanted to get something quite special! I found these on chapterhouse, but i'll have to wait a while for them to get here from the US. On the other hand, they just attach on to the side of my warriors arms so i can even start painting the squad if they don't turn up soon I'm going to be using a combination of these kits as well as a head from the chaos marauder horsemen to make my stormseer really stand out! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/320957-v-legion-white-scars-by-hummous/#findComment-4352540 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironwithout Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 Looking forward to this. All looks really good. Just a heads up though if you ever plan to go to Warhammer World they only allow 100% GW models now. Its what put me off the chapter house shields. If thats not a problem great because they are bloody lovely Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/320957-v-legion-white-scars-by-hummous/#findComment-4352552 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hummous Posted April 2, 2016 Author Share Posted April 2, 2016 Hmm, are they that fussed about 1 bit on the model? In my local we usually are ok with like 90% GW as long as we don't run around advertising that they're third party bits. If push came to shove id just say i liked the look of them so i greenstuffed my own :P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/320957-v-legion-white-scars-by-hummous/#findComment-4352554 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironwithout Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 Your choice buddy. I only know this as Im going end of May for a campaign weekend and they made a point of telling me when I booked it. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/320957-v-legion-white-scars-by-hummous/#findComment-4352577 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hummous Posted April 2, 2016 Author Share Posted April 2, 2016 Fair enough man, I'm heading up sometime this month to check it out with some mates and my 40k tourney list has some headswaps to make my marine scouts more "ad-mech" so we'll see how that goes! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/320957-v-legion-white-scars-by-hummous/#findComment-4352578 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corswain Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 Looks good. I imagine getting a clean white like the Scars to look dirty is a pretty tough balancing act. Looking forward to seeing more. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/320957-v-legion-white-scars-by-hummous/#findComment-4352592 Share on other sites More sharing options...
b1soul Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 The glaive looks badass Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/320957-v-legion-white-scars-by-hummous/#findComment-4352626 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hummous Posted April 2, 2016 Author Share Posted April 2, 2016 Here's the banner for my jetbike command squad The bit is from the fantasy sea cutter model (high elf flying boat thing). The writing is mongolian script i found on google (not that iknow what on earth it means ). Theres still some shading to do, but i want to see exactly how its going to sit on the model before i do it! This next one is the arm for my librarian! I wanted to get an effect of him shooting some sort of psychic power, and i thought energy tendrils with some lightning would be the best way to do it I made it using a paper clip, which i stripped of its plastic cover to make the central coil, then used the plastic for the other ones! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/320957-v-legion-white-scars-by-hummous/#findComment-4352824 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Pheidias Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 Great banner, I'd been looking over ideas myself for the inevitable command squad, and this'll be filed away for future reference :DI'm always somewhat leery when it comes to SFX on models, yours look well-executed though. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/320957-v-legion-white-scars-by-hummous/#findComment-4352895 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hummous Posted April 4, 2016 Author Share Posted April 4, 2016 My 11 bikes arrived today dead excited to get them all built! My times very limited over the next couple of days with my dissertation deadline coming up, but I've managed to do a little work on the stormseer today! My favourite part of the model is his little "white scar" what do you think? also: there's tons of white on the bike don't worry! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/320957-v-legion-white-scars-by-hummous/#findComment-4354694 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Pheidias Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 Looking good! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/320957-v-legion-white-scars-by-hummous/#findComment-4354734 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hummous Posted April 11, 2016 Author Share Posted April 11, 2016 Hey guys, i know its been a while but i got my dissertation finished and submitted this week! Still have more assessed work to get in but my last deadlines in 4 hours! Taking a quick break to show you all the meagre progress I've managed in my breaks here and there. This is the command squad, still a bit of WiP, but im going do the last bit of weathering once the bikes are finished and theyre glued on! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/320957-v-legion-white-scars-by-hummous/#findComment-4360935 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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