Call to arms - ETL V topic

[Aqui]

So then, to try to keep up a little momentum, here is a picture of what I'll be vowing this year:

I'll be adding two custom Immolators (as in, they'll have the turrets at the back), but I haven't bought the Rhino chassis's yet

The models that have more than a base coat are going to be striped and re-basecoated. Other purchases will include another Exorcist (hopefully), at least another PE and a lot more heavy weapon Sisters

Edit: I just noticed your post tvih - Whilst it'd very cool if you joined us, ultimately the ETL is primarily about fun above all else. If you feel that you won't enjoy painting metal models, then that's fair enough

As for a colour scheme, if non of the official ones are suitable, then perhaps you could create your own Order

[tvih]

I do have to paint them eventually anyway, and the color scheme - Argent Shroud - is fine thanks to the spray I mentioned. But even so the "longevity" of the paint on the model is the biggest issue. It seems by the time you'd be ready to put varnish/lacquer/whatever on the model you've already rubbed the metal to be visible in one place or another :P

[Aqui]

I do have to paint them eventually anyway, and the color scheme - Argent Shroud - is fine thanks to the spray I mentioned. But even so the "longevity" of the paint on the model is the biggest issue. It seems by the time you'd be ready to put varnish/lacquer/whatever on the model you've already rubbed the metal to be visible in one place or another

I haven't lacquered mine yet, mainly as I'm very wary of ruining the models by putting too much on That said, I haven't had any paint come off that I can see yet.

If you do decide to enter your Sisters, then excellent! I'm not sure if I've seen an Argent Shroud army yet. That'll be worth seeing

[tvih]

I haven't lacquered mine yet, mainly as I'm very wary of ruining the models by putting too much on That said, I haven't had any paint come off that I can see yet.

If you do decide to enter your Sisters, then excellent! I'm not sure if I've seen an Argent Shroud army yet. That'll be worth seeing

The one upside is that in the metallic parts the paint wearing off isn't too noticeable with this color scheme. Mostly it's the darned cloth parts, which incidentally are also the annoying parts to paint to begin with. One would think I would've learned not to pick a scheme with white and red after having gotten brain damage from those paints with my Templars.

http://www.tvih.net/stuff/wh40k/seraphim1.jpg

Also yes, I worry about that very same thing with lacquer. I have put a thin spray coat on like a grand total of two (marine) models or something. I should put it on plastic ones too, some of the "older" Templars are showing some wear from rough transportation.

[Mard]

So being new to the SoB for ETL I was wondering if we have a grudge with any of the other boards.
Much like the Dark Angels/ Space Wolves/ Black Templars or The imperial Guard/Admech last year? Or do most of the other factions forget we exist over here?

[Naminé]

I don't think anyone has a grudge with us poor sisters :p

 

I guess everyone just likes us! (Or they pity us... :p)

 

I believe we had the top completion rate last year (97%?), let's do it again.

[Captain Semper]

Well, it's about time you create some! Break some eggs to make an omelette!

[WarriorFish]

AdMech and Guard are on the same side, and if anything they'd have a grudge with the Sisters for failing to deliver previously... see to it this is a good ETL for the cloisters!

[Mard]

Well, it's about time you create some! Break some eggs to make an omelette!

Well fellow SoB players, shall we pick a fight with someone? Issue a challenge to another board or some faction within out own Forces of the Imperium section?

[Aqui]

I've edited the first post to confirm the date

[Servant of Dante]

So I've painted a total of 2 models so far . . . so I know nothing about ETL.

 

If I make a small vow and complete it, can I then add to that vow, or do I have to make a single vow at the beginning of the ETL?

 

Edit: And of course I will be vowing for the sisters, not the BA.

 

Oh, and can I prime models before the competition? What about touching up said primer with a brush since my primer is also my basecoat?

 

Thanks! All praise be to the immortal Emperor of Mankind, may his light shine upon the worlds of his galaxy through the end of days!

[Aqui]

So I've painted a total of 2 models so far . . . so I know nothing about ETL.

The links in the first post will give you all of the information you need about ETL and an idea of what it's like to participate

If I make a small vow and complete it, can I then add to that vow, or do I have to make a single vow at the beginning of the ETL?

Basically, you start off with the first vow. It can be a big one, or a small one. It must be submitted before the end of the first month (if I recall correctly) of the contest. Once it is completed, you can vow a second, complete it and vow a third, etc. Vows must be completed before starting another and must be completed before the end of the ETL otherwise, ALL of the points tallied will be lost. For example:

Vow 1 - 300 points "Completed"

Vow 2 - 1000 points "Completed"

Vow 3 - 1500 points "Incomplete"

Result - 2800 points lost or not added to the total for the Sisters Forum. Most members start small (to gauge how well they'll do in the event), others start off with a huge vow. Both are valid, but both have risks attached. Vow small, and potentially a lot of points that could have been added are not. Vow big and the member could have bitten off more than they could chew and non of the points count. It's a personal judgement on what you feel comfortable with. The ultimate aim is to have fun and to gather momentum for painting projects. Winning the title etc, is just a positive after effect

Edit: And of course I will be vowing for the sisters, not the BA.

Oh, and can I prime models before the competition? What about touching up said primer with a brush since my primer is also my basecoat?

Thanks! All praise be to the immortal Emperor of Mankind, may his light shine upon the worlds of his galaxy through the end of days!

Welcome aboard! Yes primed models are okay. If in doubt a picture in the official ETL topic that Captain Semper will post at the official start will allow him to make a judgement on whether it is acceptable. Of course his decision is final, but he is fair with it

[Servant of Dante]

Thanks!

Welcome aboard! Yes primed models are okay. If in doubt a picture in the official ETL topic that Captain Semper will post at the official start will allow him to make a judgement on whether it is acceptable. Of course his decision is final, but he is fair with it

To be fair, I stated my sisters army 8 months ago, so it's not like I'm brand new to this forum . . .

To me that's a sizeable chunk of time in the hobby, since I've only been playing about 2 and a half years.

[Mard]

My Redemptionists from Necromunda have all gone for the Dettol bath to get them nice and ready for ETL this year.
Sneaking them all in as preists with various weapon loadouts

[Captain Semper]

So I've painted a total of 2 models so far . . . so I know nothing about ETL.

 

If I make a small vow and complete it, can I then add to that vow, or do I have to make a single vow at the beginning of the ETL?

 

Edit: And of course I will be vowing for the sisters, not the BA.

 

Oh, and can I prime models before the competition? What about touching up said primer with a brush since my primer is also my basecoat?

 

Thanks! All praise be to the immortal Emperor of Mankind, may his light shine upon the worlds of his galaxy through the end of days!

 

You can make up to 5 vows that can contain any number of legal units up to 3,000 pts. However each unit continued in a vow must be a standalone unit. For example you cannot vow a 5-strong unit of Space Marines (the minimum legal size) and then add another three to a total of eight in another vow - even if an 8-strong unit is legal. Each unit vowed should be legal in its own right.