Loyalty is its own reward. A First Legion log

[Arac]

I like it. Now I would maybe break up the red with a decal in the middle of it.

[Gorgoff]

In the meantime, I did a thing.

 

 

I believe the red stripes can help avoid the "monochromatic black cube" feel most of my friends told me about, giving the model some needed contrast.

BOOM

Perfect now.

[The_son_of_Dorn]

These are awful.

 

.....said nobody ever. Nice work secret keeper!

[Pearson73]

Yes. Those stripes really complete him.

[Wrath of Bruinen]

Great work mate, the red strip really helps break up the black, but is still generic enough to stick with the "unidentified legionnare" vibe which I think is cool.

 

On the bases, for future models maybe you can start progressively adding more and more lighter colours (sands etc) to the bases, to the point that the base as a whole is more light than dark. But when you put the whole collection together, there will be enough "half and half" bases to tie everyone together

[chaplainmikey]

That is one beautiful Dreadnought!

[Allart01]

I like it. Now I would maybe break up the red with a decal in the middle of it.

 

I feel like the Dreadwing's hourglass would look cool on it... but I may have to wait for DAs transfer for that.

OR I could borrow one from the Deathguard!

 

Great work mate, the red strip really helps break up the black, but is still generic enough to stick with the "unidentified legionnare" vibe which I think is cool.

 

On the bases, for future models maybe you can start progressively adding more and more lighter colours (sands etc) to the bases, to the point that the base as a whole is more light than dark. But when you put the whole collection together, there will be enough "half and half" bases to tie everyone together

 

This makes a lot of sense. 

I'll try to go down this route, and start putting more stuff on the bases -rocks, rabble, barrels and other stuff.

They would provide an excuse for different colors on the same "canvas".

 

@All: Thanks for the feedback, guys! 

I'll need to put more tought and effort on my bases, and you provided some pretty good insight.

 

Also, I put some effort and time on the Leviathan, using it as an occasion to improve my painting skills on a bigger model.

Seeing it so well received really makes me glad.

 

The First will face the traitorous Sons of Horus this sunday - hopefully I'll have some Jetbikes ready for the match.

Off course I'll take a lot of pics! 

Edited October 25, 2017 by The_Bloody

[depthcharge12]

Looks great dude! I'm glad you too chose the path of red details...helps break up all the black and silver. Also distinguishes between the other two legions with that coloration (RG, IH).

[Allart01]

Some pictures from Diamat, facing the beautiful SOH army of a friend.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BONUS: TORSION CRUSHA!

 

 

(the bottle represents a Rhino)

[Charlo]

Nothing like seeing two awesome armies clashing on the table.

 

Top stuff!

[depthcharge12]

Looks fun!

[Gorgoff]

Dark Angels – A shadowy flight into the dangerous world of a Legion who does not exist. (Pause) Lion El Johnson, a young loner on a crusade to champion the cause of the innocent, the helpless, the powerless, in a world of criminals who operate above the law.

[Corswain]

I am determined not to do Heresy Dark Angels before FW gets there but your thread is making it very hard to resist. Brilliant stuff.

[Allart01]

Thanks guys!

 

A friend of mine was kind enough to make some "professional" pictures of my miniatures.

Here they are

 

 

more pictures:

 

 

 

 

 

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more pictures

 

 

 

 

 

 

more pictures

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited November 21, 2017 by The_Bloody

[Legio Draconis]

Bloody gorgeous first legion, the Lion would be proud. I really love the fluff snipets, great work brother, Kudos 

[Allart01]

 

"Lord Raphael was as much a Warrior as he was a scholar. He placed great value on learning from the past. In battle, he was quick of arm as he was quick of mind, disposing of a tactical brilliance and adaptability that somewhat reflected that of his gene father. He would study a situation trough, focusing on every small inch of detail, comparing historical tactics and wisdom, and then he would act with unrelenting strength. Outside of battle he was particularly contemplative and introvert, yet he had very strong bonds with some of his brothers. Among these friends, and a few others of the oldest Calibanites, he was known as "The Reader", a name I found out was given to him by Sar Luther himself when he was an acolyte of the Order of Aldurukh. I must admit that he sometimes seemed dispassionate and cynical. To outsiders he wore a distant, glacial mask, confident and proud as only a knight can be. Still, he had a true talent for chosing his words. I felt, sometimes, that he could read my soul like I was a piece of paper, and speak to me accordingly. It was no surprise to learn that he was often used as a herald, or Delegatus, during the Great Crusade[...] 
- Extract from "Alone Against the Angry Stars" by Remembrancer Hern Tzat

 

Artwork by d1sarmon1a.

DeviantArt: https://d1sarmon1a.deviantart.com/…/Raphael-El-Gareth-71666…
 

[Spaced Hulk]

The new model pics are great brother!  Really liking the fluff for Raphael as well. Hope you're planning a model to represent him 

[suxdavide]

Kinda familiar models.
Keep it up man :)

[Allart01]

The new model pics are great brother!  Really liking the fluff for Raphael as well. Hope you're planning a model to represent him 

 

Thank you!

Raphael is my praetor - the one with the big Deathwing sword. 

I liked the idea of having him portrayed without helm/hood on :P

Me being me, now that he has a face, I may try to have it sculpted and put on a new, mid-late Heresy model. 

Or perhaps when/if he survives and gets a Successor Chapter.

Glad you like him! 

My characters always mean a lot to me.

[Allart01]

Well... it's been a while. I focused on Necromunda in these last months, and haven't really painted anything new for my Dark Angels.

I hadn't posted my first three jetbikes yet, tho

These pics were taken on the battlefield; better ones will come soon.

 

 

Edited March 26, 2018 by The_Bloody

[Allart01]

Wow, this topic needs some serious restoring.

 

In the meantime, here's my take on our new models!

 

 

 

 

Man, am I just bad at taking pictures.

Edited October 12, 2019 by The_Bloody

[SickSix]

Great job! I can't wait to see the rest of the DA models they are going to release.

[Darmor]

Wow, that's a great Praetor! And a very nice Contemptor. Thanks for sharing, your painting inspires to go and paint my own Heresy dudesmen!

[DarKnight]

Love your work Frater, is there anywhere I can see your earlier stuff in the thread? It's all disappeared

[Allart01]

Love your work Frater, is there anywhere I can see your earlier stuff in the thread? It's all disappeared

 

Thank you for your interest!

I'll do my best to post new pictures soon ;)