PeteySödes Posted May 10, 2018 Author Share Posted May 10, 2018 Your Leviathan looks promising- I love the wolf pelt on his shoulder- but shouldn't a Space Wolf Dreadnought bear a close combat weapon, so he can have the satisfaction of seeing his enemies die up close? Thanks! Hah yea it was a hard choice, and not final (thanks magnets) but the ranged platform role for Levis add way more to my force. The lack of attacks hurt it a bit and Axe dreads fill the space way nicer. Both in tandem are greater than the sum of their parts I think. Wow, your work is amazing! Where to start...I love the vehicles the snow is a great touch and the details of the doors, the wear and tear looks awesome and all the details you've added with the green stuff really sells it. Seriously fantastic work, look foreword to seeing what else you got in the works Thanks a lot! I'll try not to disappoint! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/322036-the-storm-stalkers-wip-blog/page/6/#findComment-5077538 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krakendoomcool Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 Levi coming on nicely. I'm so jealous of Freki or Geri not sure which it is. That is gonna make an incredile mount for a Wolf Lord! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/322036-the-storm-stalkers-wip-blog/page/6/#findComment-5077620 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteySödes Posted May 14, 2018 Author Share Posted May 14, 2018 Quick paint update: I also ordered 2 more dread on FW because o the stupid free arm deal I was too early for when I order this guy. So i have that to look forward too I guess.... SW1 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/322036-the-storm-stalkers-wip-blog/page/6/#findComment-5081125 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dantay VI Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 Looks great but please tell me you didnt glue the top on... You are going to have a lot of fun trying to get that head in the small gap left for it. Also, really like the look of the plasma cannon dude behind the dread PeteySödes 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/322036-the-storm-stalkers-wip-blog/page/6/#findComment-5081181 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteySödes Posted May 14, 2018 Author Share Posted May 14, 2018 Thanks! Hah nope it’s like a trash can lid, I can slide it up enough to get that helmet in! Yea I guess I never posted my long fangs finished! I’ll get on that tonight! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/322036-the-storm-stalkers-wip-blog/page/6/#findComment-5081210 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW1 Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 Looking good. :) I'd also like a closer look at the Long Fangs. :tu: PeteySödes 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/322036-the-storm-stalkers-wip-blog/page/6/#findComment-5081249 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteySödes Posted May 15, 2018 Author Share Posted May 15, 2018 Forgot to showcase my finished Long Fangs a while back: Im happy with most of them, I felt the time crunch though for Adepticon and I think it shows in some of the details like the face on the WGPL. Im just not 100% on the colors how he turned out. Krakendoomcool, TiguriusX, svane jotunsbane and 3 others 6 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/322036-the-storm-stalkers-wip-blog/page/6/#findComment-5082104 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krakendoomcool Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 (edited) These look great, definitely waranted the closer look. The variation in skin tone makes them look more realistic. I think it's a positive thing. I wouldn't worry about your WGPL's face. The battle damage is really well done. I like the scratch across the mk (dunno the newer one) helmet. Those plasma cannons look great. The underslung is such a good look. Really like the guy tapping his forehead with his finger 'think about it'. The TDA is great and i see what you mean about making tanking decisions. Do you risk losing the cyclone to use the storm shield or not? Edited May 15, 2018 by Krakendoomcool PeteySödes 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/322036-the-storm-stalkers-wip-blog/page/6/#findComment-5082113 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dantay VI Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 (edited) Love the guy at the back in the last picture. Just wondering who he is gesturing at & why. Looks like he is tapping his head to say someone is loco, Do you attack you models with a hobby knife, or do you paint in the battle damage? Edited May 15, 2018 by Dantay VI PeteySödes 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/322036-the-storm-stalkers-wip-blog/page/6/#findComment-5082117 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteySödes Posted May 15, 2018 Author Share Posted May 15, 2018 Thanks! Yea that helm is a mkX. I wanted them to have a super mixed armor feel, even more so than my wolf guard. I figured the old guys would stubbornly use what they wanted sometimes despite efficiencies. The tank choice has gotten easier as I go, especially as the game goes. Sometimes you just don’t need those LCs anymore and it’s better not to risk it. In a vacuum though I always will take the save if I can. It’s worth it for their face alone if I can shut down something big. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/322036-the-storm-stalkers-wip-blog/page/6/#findComment-5082120 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteySödes Posted May 15, 2018 Author Share Posted May 15, 2018 Hah when I was building him Dantay I was trying to go for a special ops type sit rep from the earpiece pose. But bulky armor is bulky and hard to pose properly. Even join I didn’t quite pull off the intended look, I love that my wife refers to him as “use your *fething head boy” guy. All the battle damage is paint! Either sponge technique with highlights or just brush. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/322036-the-storm-stalkers-wip-blog/page/6/#findComment-5082126 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TiguriusX Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 Those are beautiful man. I dream my guys will look like that some day. I have had to take short cuts since I have 0 artistic skill and rely on shapeways for the company symbol. Your shoulder pads look amazing Also your 2nd picture the angle makes the underslung LC model look like he has feathers draped over his right shoulder. I love it. Had to look closer to see it was the normal pack markings. If you could recreate that intentionally it gives a much stronger tribal feel. Love the look of it. PeteySödes 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/322036-the-storm-stalkers-wip-blog/page/6/#findComment-5082166 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjorn Firewalker Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 Well done. PeteySödes 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/322036-the-storm-stalkers-wip-blog/page/6/#findComment-5082176 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteySödes Posted May 15, 2018 Author Share Posted May 15, 2018 Thanks guys! Yea I really enjoy designing the shoulder pad pack markings for my squads. I tried to get away from the normal motifs and do some more abstract but in theme designs. As for the feathers your Warpy scrying powers do you justice brother. I have a raven guard contemptor coming to be my crow eye contemptor mortis! Once again, damn you FW dreadnought sales... NightHowler 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/322036-the-storm-stalkers-wip-blog/page/6/#findComment-5082179 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW1 Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 Amazing looking!!! Love seeing your work, it's something to aspire too. :) PeteySödes 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/322036-the-storm-stalkers-wip-blog/page/6/#findComment-5082872 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteySödes Posted May 16, 2018 Author Share Posted May 16, 2018 Super torn, the torso is shaping up really nicely but it looks really good clean where I had planned to do some scandinavian nonsense. Current course is to basically finish the entire thing, gloss it, then experiment safely where i can wash it off if i hate it. Current: (Got the head in just fine Dantay!) Proposed: If I go for it that red would be more muted and would likely get "inter-twined" with grey like on my dreadpod. The other option would be to do a darker blue glaze that would make it a pretty subtle design. My main concern is busyness. Now that the trim is mostly painted I love how it turned out and i don't want to distract too much from it. The pelt is just first pass and I started to imply its coat pattern in there, tons more to do so it doesn't look terrible :D Any strong opinions on the design either way? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/322036-the-storm-stalkers-wip-blog/page/6/#findComment-5083297 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjorn Firewalker Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 The red dragons will look great if they're well-painted, but the proposed design looks difficult to paint. PeteySödes 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/322036-the-storm-stalkers-wip-blog/page/6/#findComment-5083335 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteySödes Posted May 16, 2018 Author Share Posted May 16, 2018 Thanks for the input! I was planning to customize it a bit by adding a stylized wolf head to it but yea the design would likely be pretty close. It'll be challenging for sure but I can't improve if I don't try it! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/322036-the-storm-stalkers-wip-blog/page/6/#findComment-5083339 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wispy Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 It does look busy. I would reccomend simplifying the design. Something off about the red-on-blue as well. Maybe try gold? PeteySödes 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/322036-the-storm-stalkers-wip-blog/page/6/#findComment-5083341 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Saint Ragnar Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 What if you did a small and simple design running the entire length of the right panel and next to it have the name of the Dreadnought in Nordic runes? PeteySödes 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/322036-the-storm-stalkers-wip-blog/page/6/#findComment-5083347 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteySödes Posted May 16, 2018 Author Share Posted May 16, 2018 It does look busy. I would reccomend simplifying the design. Something off about the red-on-blue as well. Maybe try gold? Yea for sure, the red got lazily color corrected hence the grain but i didnt bother to change the blue. It would be a gray or even muted yellow. I definitely will try simplifying it too. What if you did a small and simple design running the entire length of the right panel and next to it have the name of the Dreadnought in Nordic runes? I considered something like that yea! My only hesitance is that with this thing being the only large centerpiece i really have I wanted to cut loose haha. I'll definitely do that or something like it though if i can't make the sweaty design work. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/322036-the-storm-stalkers-wip-blog/page/6/#findComment-5083350 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dantay VI Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 Switch the red to silver... You are gonna paint that design on?? Holy crap... I like doing knotwork but that will be insane!! You are making me want to go back and rework my axe wielding leviathan... You sir are an inspiration PeteySödes 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/322036-the-storm-stalkers-wip-blog/page/6/#findComment-5083374 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteySödes Posted May 16, 2018 Author Share Posted May 16, 2018 Switch the red to silver... You are gonna paint that design on?? Holy crap... I like doing knotwork but that will be insane!! You are making me want to go back and rework my axe wielding leviathan... You sir are an inspiration I hadn't considered that actually... What about the red to grey(silver) and with a red flourish (the current blue part)? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/322036-the-storm-stalkers-wip-blog/page/6/#findComment-5083382 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dantay VI Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 That would look stellar :) :tu: The silver(grey) would be mute enough not to detract from the gold you have, which is lovely and dark, how did you do it? PeteySödes 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/322036-the-storm-stalkers-wip-blog/page/6/#findComment-5083413 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteySödes Posted May 16, 2018 Author Share Posted May 16, 2018 I binned (not really) my old metallics and switched to the Scalecolor line on Grieux's recommendation a few years ago. I will never go back.... It's Decayed Metal, Agrax wash, Decayed Metal, Viking Gold, Dwarven Gold, Elven Gold on the points. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/322036-the-storm-stalkers-wip-blog/page/6/#findComment-5083423 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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