Correctomundo Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 Greetings, I like to introduce myself with my newest army - the Imperial Fists: "welcome to the suck"-edition. All my army builds and paintjobs are not based on fluff or gaming, for I am not a gamer nor very familiar with the fluff. I paint everything the way I think it looks good. So, no - they are not all Veteran Sergeants. What all my armies have in common though, is a dirty, worn and up look. I don't like my Space Marines all clean and shiny like they're having their first day in Astartes-School. Anyway, I hope you like them. Oh, and sorry for the large image size, hope that doesn't go against the forum rules... http://www.coolminiornot.com/pics/pics16/img5714863108ccb.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321839-imperial-fists-welcome-to-the-suck-edition/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyCrow Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 I'm lacking words, but this is glorious. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321839-imperial-fists-welcome-to-the-suck-edition/#findComment-4376775 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karack Blackstone Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 Um... Â I'm lost; what exactly is supposed to suck about this paint job? Â This is amazingly whackingly downright disturbingly badass! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321839-imperial-fists-welcome-to-the-suck-edition/#findComment-4376777 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Correctomundo Posted April 26, 2016 Author Share Posted April 26, 2016 Thanks to both of you!  "Welcome to the suck" refers to the situation these marines are in right now: why they are dirty, wrecked and damaged. And why the bold sergeant has a look on his face like he is willing to blow your head off if you look in his direction... you know? ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321839-imperial-fists-welcome-to-the-suck-edition/#findComment-4376790 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interrogator Stobz Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 Yep, excellent work :tu: Correctamudo Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321839-imperial-fists-welcome-to-the-suck-edition/#findComment-4376806 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kastor Krieg Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 Thoroughly inspiring. I was considering doing my CF/BT precursor IFs in "gritty mode", now I know I just have to. Thank you! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321839-imperial-fists-welcome-to-the-suck-edition/#findComment-4376824 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soldier of Dorn Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 ... *looks at the Fists in this thread. *turns head to look at own Imperial Fists. *looks back at this thread. http://i.imgur.com/0mKXcg1.gif?noredirect Okay, that's some *damn* fine weathering you've got, man. Thanks for posting them! Pictures have been saved and put in the inspiration folder on my PC. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321839-imperial-fists-welcome-to-the-suck-edition/#findComment-4376885 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SickSix Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 You are a master at weathering. These are fantastic. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321839-imperial-fists-welcome-to-the-suck-edition/#findComment-4376955 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Correctomundo Posted April 27, 2016 Author Share Posted April 27, 2016 Thank you all for your kind words! And the standing ovation of course. ;) It is very appreciated. Keeps me up posting new (or older) stuff.  FYI - There is still one mini in the making, every Army needs a leader. I can't say how it comes out in the end, but I will post it as soon as he is finished. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321839-imperial-fists-welcome-to-the-suck-edition/#findComment-4376998 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikhalLeNoir Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 Your pics are correcto mundo. Absolutely like them. How about a little tutorial how you achieved that muddy look? ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321839-imperial-fists-welcome-to-the-suck-edition/#findComment-4377096 Share on other sites More sharing options...
abadizzle Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 Not usually a fan of heavy weathering or OSL- but these are really nice. Definitely like em. Still not sold on the headlight OSL effect on the razorback (and presumably on the vindi) but if you like it that's cool. Also the 'veteran sergeant helmets' really bother me (ultramarines player) but I won't deny that they look great! Really great job! Looking forward to more! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321839-imperial-fists-welcome-to-the-suck-edition/#findComment-4378025 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ovidius Incertus Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 Yeah...those are the best Fists I've ever seen. Â I love the concept of the "well worn" IF. Â Fits their style of fighting nicely. Â Great weathering. Â Oils? Â Only complaint is the OSL on the one Rhino's headlights...just a bit too much for my tastes and the white doesn't contrast enough with the yellow. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321839-imperial-fists-welcome-to-the-suck-edition/#findComment-4378067 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MortalKillzone Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 These are super awesome dude. I love seeing marines who have been knee deep in the :cuss. These guys definitely have that feel. The yellow looks great and despite how worn they are the paintjob itself is super smooth. Excellent work! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321839-imperial-fists-welcome-to-the-suck-edition/#findComment-4378190 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Correctomundo Posted April 28, 2016 Author Share Posted April 28, 2016 Thanks guys! Actually these OSL on the tanks are the only things that are really bothering me too... but I was to lazy to make it right and now they are gone. Â The whole wheathering process isn't that complicated. I began by beating them up with a Dremel tool. (not sure if I do that again :D) Then basecoat everything except for the eyes or lenses, and give them a gloss varnish. After that, drown the brothers in AK Interactive Track Wash (goes great with yellow) and let it dry. Clean up by using white spirit with a cotton bud or a brush and cover it with matt varnish. To finish up, set some highligts, put them on their bases and cover the ground and their feet with a combination of pigments. Finally they get a covering coat of matt varnish again. That's the whole magic. I'm probably going to paint some more Fists in the near future, so I could do a more detailed tutorial. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321839-imperial-fists-welcome-to-the-suck-edition/#findComment-4378205 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagunio Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 Those are realy beautiful models man. One thing I'm missing tho are some grenades, gun holsters etc Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321839-imperial-fists-welcome-to-the-suck-edition/#findComment-4378247 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kastor Krieg Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 What kind of gloss varnish did you use and how applied? I've found that Ardcoat by brush goes on very thickly whci defeats the purpose. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321839-imperial-fists-welcome-to-the-suck-edition/#findComment-4378358 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy1391 Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 These are amazing!!!! Â You know what else is awesome? When you said "no they aren't all veteran sergeants" you actually are correct. The imperial fists during their early years had red helmets with white stripes to honor the "blood and bone of the imperium". Â http://i410.photobucket.com/albums/pp183/jeremy137chaulsett/Mobile%20Uploads/2C1D17D5-5A5C-4F89-8ACF-E2195208DC40_zps4xqf2dhf.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321839-imperial-fists-welcome-to-the-suck-edition/#findComment-4378381 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Correctomundo Posted April 28, 2016 Author Share Posted April 28, 2016 To be honest, it was my laziness that kept me from adding grenades and gun holsters. Besides, I don't like the look of those holsters. In my opinion they don't fit to the power armor, since they look like they're made out of leather or cloth. GW should make some new ones with the look of metal or any other "hard" material.  For the varnishes I used the ones from Vallejo, thinned them down with water in a 1:1 ratio and applied it with the airbrush.  I actually read about this "blood and bones of the imperium" thing somewhere too and that was the main reason why I finally decided to make the helmets red and white. :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321839-imperial-fists-welcome-to-the-suck-edition/#findComment-4378815 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 I should stop looking at awesome IF armies as it only makes me want to collect them more. Fantastic models, you just need more tanks ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321839-imperial-fists-welcome-to-the-suck-edition/#findComment-4379350 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graymane Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 Absolutely outstanding. Love the look and 'feel' of these guys. I look forward to seeing more. :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321839-imperial-fists-welcome-to-the-suck-edition/#findComment-4379631 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Correctomundo Posted April 30, 2016 Author Share Posted April 30, 2016 Thank you! More tanks are coming soon. Maybe. ;) The guy who bought them is building his army and told me that he plans on adding some Rhinos. If so, I'll keep you updated! Unfortunately I forgot to make some good photos from the Captain before I sent it to the customer. :/ I made some pictures with my mobile though. Going to post it later. :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321839-imperial-fists-welcome-to-the-suck-edition/#findComment-4380129 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firepower Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 Cool :) Â I quite like how you weather white. Â Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321839-imperial-fists-welcome-to-the-suck-edition/#findComment-4381280 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burias-Drak'shal Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 Fantastic work. Nice and gritty! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321839-imperial-fists-welcome-to-the-suck-edition/#findComment-4381389 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inquisitor Eisenhorn Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 Love your work. Â Would like some more close-ups of the individual marines! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321839-imperial-fists-welcome-to-the-suck-edition/#findComment-4381422 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGPO Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Looking fantastic! I'll add my voice to the chorus asking for a tutorial. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321839-imperial-fists-welcome-to-the-suck-edition/#findComment-4382057 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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