+++E Tenebrae Lux V - Horus Heresy Strategium+++

[Zebulon]

Right, getting a bit close to the starting deadline so I will just put this modest vow in now, with more to follow hopefully...

 

I, Polemarch Julius, rise to the challenge of E TENEBRAE LUX and vow to complete two 10-man Legion Veteran Squads for c. 400 points* on or before August 15th, 2016. Success will bring eternal glory to the XVIII Legion and failure will doom me to bear the Badge of the Oathbreaker until the year-end.

 

Before:

http://s39.photobucket.com/user/JH1980/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_35.jpg.html

 

* Captain, can I confirm loadout and therefore points total at a later time? If not, stick with 400 and I will make it work.

[MindOfMetal]

The test piece for my Iron Hands bondsmen (Imperial Militia Grenadiers). Has on the Clan Sorrgol symbol and the Legion Numeral on the shoulders to show his allegiance. Not sure if I should add another wash of nuln oil to darken the armour plating a bit more.

[Brother Handro]

I, Brother Handro join the ranks of the AoD and vow to complete;

 

1 Contemptor with Volkite culverin and heavy conversion beamer  - 225

1 Rapier laser destroyer - 55

1 Veteran sergeant with Plasma pistol and Powerfist and 8 vets, with missile launcher, Vexilla and Nuncio-vox - 260

1 Apothecary - 55

 

 

as Sons of Horus for a total of 595 points.

 

 

 

http://i783.photobucket.com/albums/yy112/BrotherHandro/4d11f30e-e59a-4b1a-af61-f42427d8d3b3_zpssmouo9vz.jpg

 

 

 

http://i783.photobucket.com/albums/yy112/BrotherHandro/e8244c3b-6bcc-48ae-8fc0-a915e88b7feb_zpsmaxz624o.jpg

 

 

 

http://i783.photobucket.com/albums/yy112/BrotherHandro/791760bf-28be-48c8-806f-ddb4ea9c50c6_zpsu8ursyxy.jpg

 

 

 

[Captain Semper]

http://fortressofunforgiven.homestead.com/ETL_2016_Poster_00_Announcement.jpg

ONE WEEK REMAINS TO JOIN IN!

ON JUNE 15TH THE DOORS OF ETL V WILL CLOSE FOREVER TO NEW PARTICIPANTS!

[Joe]

Is it alright if I throw my vow into the mix now? I can provide a picture of the order details, if need be, as well as a handful of parts I've already set aside.

[Captain Semper]

Yes you can. Th important thing is to show us the "before" pics as soon as you take them and not start on the mins before you make you vow. In short you can make a pledge and provide the pics later. :)

[Joe]

I'll do that then. \o

 

I, Isinfier, rise to the challenge of E TENEBRAE LUX and vow to complete two Legion Veteran Tactical Squads from the Legiones Astartes: Crusade Army List to a total value of 335pts on or before August 15th, 2016. Success will bring eternal glory to the Urizen and failure will doom me to bear the Badge of the Oathbreaker until the year-end.

 

 

- Legion Veteran Tactical Squad - 335pts - x1 Legion Veteran Sergeant (Artificer Armour, Plasma Pistol, Tainted Weapon), x9 Legion Veteran Space Marines (Legion Vexilla, Melta Bombs, Veteran Tactics: Sniper, Dark Channelling, x2 Heavy Bolter /w Suspensor Web)

 

 

 

http://i.imgur.com/0vmme0g.jpg

[Bob Hunk]

I, Bob Hunk, rise to the challenge of E TENEBRAE LUX and vow to complete a Praetor of the VII Legion with Volkite Serpenta and Solarite Power Gauntlet from the Legiones Astartes Crusade Army List of total value 130 points on or before August 15th, 2016. Success will bring eternal glory to VII Legion and failure will doom me to bear the Badge of the Oathbreaker until the year-end.

 

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[Brother Sanvael]

Vow 2 underway, some work in progress,  The rust layer is for the chipping.

 

http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n621/Sinaath_Sanvael/BandC%20LPC/D1E78A3D-8770-4EFB-B21F-7EA21CA68FF0_zpsx1tpveiz.jpg

 

http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n621/Sinaath_Sanvael/BandC%20LPC/5C191001-A3E0-4CC9-8964-EEC052C3B304_zpscqoqnz5m.jpg

 

next up is the chipping, then on to the details.  No idea how well black helmets and shoulderpads will turn out, but hey

[Sabadin]

Almost there,

[Elzender]

I, Elzender, rise to the challenge of E Tenebrae Lux and vow to complete a 10 man tactical squad with a legion vexilla and a sergeant with a combiweapon and artificer armor for a total value of 180 pts, on or before August 15, 2016. Success will bring eternal glory to the VIIth and failure will doom me to wear the badge of Oathbreaker until year's end.

 

"Before" picture: 

 

http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w490/Risollano/ETL_Vow_1_before_picture_zpsj11zfott.jpg

 

It is a small first vow, because I'm not done yet with university and moreover I am terribly slow when it comes to paint (well, and almost everything hobby related), so I want to pledge something I'm pretty sure I can handle. If I can finish it with enough spare time, I might do a more ambitious second vow.

[Aeternus]

Unfortunately slow progress :( Got a bunch of completed (and almost completed) marines, but no bases to put them on! Once they're based however, I'm almost halfway done :D

http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w376/Aeternas/image.jpg3_zpsp3tapiek.jpg?1465607158944&1465607159758&1465607164596

http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w376/Aeternas/image.jpg4_zpsga13fvyz.jpg?1465607158944&1465607159758&1465607164596&1465607172884

[heshman]

Thallax are progressing....

 

[Balthamal]

OK another model done. Actually enjoyed doing him which isn't me. Also what's the verdict on the bases? I don't think they're shiny enough for the effect I'm looking to achieve tbh

 

 

 

http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag78/chud395/20160611_151355_001_zpsbqf5sw9y.jpg

 

 

http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag78/chud395/20160611_151330_zpsghilh5nf.jpg

 

 

http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag78/chud395/20160611_151342_zpsq4aaejlw.jpg

 

 

http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag78/chud395/20160611_151324_zpsychsvfrt.jpg

 

 

http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag78/chud395/20160611_152406_zpsi27b3slh.jpg

[Aeternus]

Are they meant to be kinda obsidian? If so I would say not just the black but all over should be a bit shinier. Nice looking Ultra though the gold came out well traitor to the legion

[Balthamal]

I was going for a marble effect with green gold and grey for the veining. Think I'll have to use a lighter green because it just isn't showing up there. And it needs a proper varnish for the shine. Might look at general use ones rather than just modelling ones

[Aeternus]

If you're going for a marble effect, my humble suggestions would be to for the greys start with multiple streaks of really watered down dark grey, all roughly in sort of same direction, then inside do a lighter grey, before varnishing. You can alternate the amount of lighter grey inside to have variations, not all the same. Could also work with the green, but I'm not too sure. Might help it stand out a bit more. 

[ThatOneMarshal]

Hi guys, I'm extremely sorry I have been unable to participate as I've been on helluva bad month. I recenlty lost two people in my family and I haven't really been in the mood to hobby for a while. However due to finals finally finishing up and now I have much more free time as well as my counseler suggested that I try to use painting as a sorta therapy. So I would like to ask if its too late to get involved?

 

I don't have 5000 points anymore as all the money went to funeral processions but I've still got a BAC box I can paint up.

[Captain Semper]

Warlord Titan complete for me and so is vow 1. Note that the big arm pistons are done but wont be on he model as that causes issues with magnetising the arms.

Vow 2. No Idea on Points

2x Mortis Contemptor with dual Kheres Assault Cannons

1 Deredo with Missiles and twin linked autocannons

Leviathan with storm cannon and flux bombard

Leviathan with siege claw and siege drill

Cerastus Castigator Knight

Cerastus Acheron Knight

Warhound Titan with Plasma Blaster and Vulcan mega bolter

Man this is a great feat. I'm in awe of the amount of work and dedication you've shown and finishing such a big and diverse project so soon! Congratulations! Now as regards your second vow (another Titan - wow!!!), I have put you down for 2,700pts but let me know if there is any change. Good luck and again congratulations!

Amazing stuff so far guys!

Also, I captainblow, slightly late to the party, vow to paint:

A 10man plasma support squad, with the sarge having artificer armour for 335 points.

And Lorgar, since I'm unsure if he'll look transfigured enough for only 375 points.

Total: 710 points

For the truth, and the glory of the AOD forum!

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Welcome Captainblow - all those minis got me salivating! Good luck!

Right, getting a bit close to the starting deadline so I will just put this modest vow in now, with more to follow hopefully...

I, Polemarch Julius, rise to the challenge of E TENEBRAE LUX and vow to complete two 10-man Legion Veteran Squads for c. 400 points* on or before August 15th, 2016. Success will bring eternal glory to the XVIII Legion and failure will doom me to bear the Badge of the Oathbreaker until the year-end.

Before:

http://s39.photobucket.com/user/JH1980/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_35.jpg.html

* Captain, can I confirm loadout and therefore points total at a later time? If not, stick with 400 and I will make it work.

Welcome Polemarch! Yes, I've put you down for 400 for the time being but please feel free to come back with the exact number when you have it. :)

I, Brother Handro join the ranks of the AoD and vow to complete;

1 Contemptor with Volkite culverin and heavy conversion beamer - 225

1 Rapier laser destroyer - 55

1 Veteran sergeant with Plasma pistol and Powerfist and 8 vets, with missile launcher, Vexilla and Nuncio-vox - 260

1 Apothecary - 55

as Sons of Horus for a total of 595 points.

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http://i783.photobucket.com/albums/yy112/BrotherHandro/e8244c3b-6bcc-48ae-8fc0-a915e88b7feb_zpsmaxz624o.jpg

http://i783.photobucket.com/albums/yy112/BrotherHandro/791760bf-28be-48c8-806f-ddb4ea9c50c6_zpsu8ursyxy.jpg

SoH did you say? Make sure you write down the recipe of the sea green - there are as many as there are SoH armies! :lol: Good luck mate!

I'll do that then. \o

I, Isinfier, rise to the challenge of E TENEBRAE LUX and vow to complete two Legion Veteran Tactical Squads from the Legiones Astartes: Crusade Army List to a total value of 340pts on or before August 15th, 2016. Success will bring eternal glory to the Urizen and failure will doom me to bear the Badge of the Oathbreaker until the year-end.

- Legion Veteran Tactical Squad - 170pts - x1 Legion Veteran Sergeant (Artificer Armour, Plasma Pistol, Tainted Weapon), x4 Legion Veteran Space Marines (Legion Vexilla, Veteran Tactics: Furious Charge)

- Legion Veteran Tactical Squad - 170pts - x1 Legion Veteran Sergeant (Artificer Armour, Plasma Pistol, Tainted Weapon), x4 Legion Veteran Space Marines (Legion Vexilla, Veteran Tactics: Furious Charge)

Good to see you taking the brave step Isinfier! :tu:

I, Bob Hunk, rise to the challenge of E TENEBRAE LUX and vow to complete a Praetor of the VII Legion with Volkite Serpenta and Solarite Power Gauntlet from the Legiones Astartes Crusade Army List of total value 130 points on or before August 15th, 2016. Success will bring eternal glory to VII Legion and failure will doom me to bear the Badge of the Oathbreaker until the year-end.

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Welcome Bob Hunk - what Legion would this Praetor serve? (not that it matters for the ETL - just personal curiosity)

I, Elzender, rise to the challenge of E Tenebrae Lux and vow to complete a 10 man tactical squad with a legion vexilla and a sergeant with a combiweapon and artificer armor for a total value of 180 pts, on or before August 15, 2016. Success will bring eternal glory to the VIIth and failure will doom me to wear the badge of Oathbreaker until year's end.

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"Before" picture:

http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w490/Risollano/ETL_Vow_1_before_picture_zpsj11zfott.jpg

It is a small first vow, because I'm not done yet with university and moreover I am terribly slow when it comes to paint (well, and almost everything hobby related), so I want to pledge something I'm pretty sure I can handle. If I can finish it with enough spare time, I might do a more ambitious second vow.

There is no such thing as a small vow - every size is equally welcome! Excellent poses btw - this looks very promising!

Hi guys, I'm extremely sorry I have been unable to participate as I've been on helluva bad month. I recenlty lost two people in my family and I haven't really been in the mood to hobby for a while. However due to finals finally finishing up and now I have much more free time as well as my counseler suggested that I try to use painting as a sorta therapy. So I would like to ask if its too late to get involved?

I don't have 5000 points anymore as all the money went to funeral processions but I've still got a BAC box I can paint up.

You still have time! The doors to new participants close on June 15th - so yeah, you still have some time to join! :)

UPDATED TO THIS POINT!

[God-Potato of Mankind]

@ The God-Potato: Those WE are just great! And the choom-power looks the part! I love how those guys are blood-splattered despite turning their victims into ashes!

UPDATED TO THIS POINT!

Just because you have a giant raygun, doesn't mean you can't claim some skulls if that part of the body still exists after your volley ^^

EDIT: VOW THE SECOND:

Lord Commander (blinged up) 180pts

Tactical Command Section with special weapons 90pts

30 Veletarii 345pts

Lasrifle section 100pts

Macrotek Enginseer with 4 Plasma Fusil automata

Primaris Lighting - Kraken Penetrators 235pts

Malcador Infernus 310pts

Stormlord 640pts

Vorax Automata 270pts

Total 2,170 points.

Question for the Lord Commander of the ETL - The lasrifle section I have now owned for 5 years, I started an initial silver layer back then but gave up. They've had a prime of purple then a brief attack of leadbelcher brush - am I ok to pledge them?

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You are OK to pledge the infantry but the Macharious and the Lightning? I assume a full repaint from primer level because they look way in a too advanced stage for the ETL.

As with my World Eaters I prime straight from the sprue. So the weapons and engine parts got sprayed landowner and AP Daemon yellow.The camo is also just primer, I spray AP Alien Purple then wrap a bit of cellotape and spray Chaos black. So the model has only been primed, no brushes have ever touched them.

I dunno if cellotape disqualifies it somehow though I'll leave it to you, I should hopefully have some pics I can post when I return from Croatia.

[Scrub Eraser]

Second vow!

 

I vow to paint and complete 6 Scimitar Jetbikes with two Multi-meltas and Melta Bombs! (290 pts)

 

Also super sorry I literally just based them 30 minutes ago :( :( :( 

 

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a343/Gettleburger/IMG_20160611_151535_zpszqnf1fnp.jpg

[Semper Fortis]

I, Semper Fortis, rise to the challenge of E Tenebrae Lux and vow to complete:

One 10 man heavy support squad for 335 points

- Sgt with legion vox, chainsword, and combiweapon (melta)

- 9 Astartes with Volkite culverin

One Rapier Laser Destroyer for 55 points

for a total cost of 390 points on or before August 15, 2016. Success will bring eternal glory to the Dorn and to the VIIth Legion. Failure will doom me to wear the badge of Oathbreaker until year's end.

And please, somebody check my math. I only have Book One to work with right now.

Edited to add before pics.

Edited to add... still struggling with my dial-up connection to upload the other half of the heavy weps squad.

Woo hooooo! Got it!

[Captain Semper]

http://fortressofunforgiven.homestead.com/ETL_2016_Poster_00_Announcement.jpg

 

FOURTH WEEKLY UPDATE

[helterskelter]

Will post an in progress of my vow 2 later today. Work has been borderline brutal with the sun, and not been feeling too groovy since they made me use a greenhouse on wheels, but been painting along to Bob Ross, and I've snuck a ltitle paint in there, just a little metal, just to bring out the trims, don't have to tell anyone, that can be our little secret :p

[TrashyObergine]

I, the trashiest of the obergines do pledge:

 

6x Thallax with 2x Phased Plasma Fusils and 6x Chainblades-- 305 points

6x Thallax with 2x Multi-Melta and 6x Chainblades-- 315 points

 

Total = 620 points

 

BEFORE:

http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy309/sqiggg/60e5db30-b618-4af0-bb57-b25ebd9d895a_zpslebn3aaf.jpg

http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy309/sqiggg/10c2399c-7853-4abe-a23d-42832dd878b3_zpspmcdcmbk.png

http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy309/sqiggg/Phased%20Plasma%20Fusil%201_zps0yd6y274.png