m0nolith Posted April 19, 2018 Author Share Posted April 19, 2018 (edited) For your Red, you say you used the Sons of Sanguinius guide. For the shading of the armour did you only use Agrax Earthshade? Some of the armour details look darker than what the Agrax Earthshade produces? I'm in the process of re-doing my blood angels from scratch after starting during 2nd edition. I've done a few test minis but can't quite get the shading to look dark enough for my taste using this method, but yours look spot on. Hope to see some more updates soon. Nope, I'm using just regular old Agrax Earthshade. If you want it to be a little darker, remember you can always mix Agrax Earthshade with Nulin Oil 50/50. Nice subtle conversion work and spot on painting. Looking good. Ty Particularly like the use of that banner top for a decorative buckle. Thanks, wasn't my idea though! I ran across a picture I think on Pinterest where someone else did this, so all credit to them. Edited April 19, 2018 by m0nolith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m0nolith Posted April 20, 2018 Author Share Posted April 20, 2018 (edited) After starting these Volkites back in 2016, I can finally say they're finished. They've been repainted, had transfers applied, weathered, varnished, redid the bases., and replaced the MkIIIs with other models including one new plastic variant. They also have magnets their right wrists so I can change up those Volkites with other weapons if the need arises. I'm finally nearing the end of this very long two year painting process. These 10 are the first of a total of 40 BA Legionaries, and the rest are just about done as well so expect to see 3 more Tactical/Veteran squads soon. Edited April 20, 2018 by m0nolith bluntblade, Marius Perdo, Kurgan the Lurker and 19 others 22 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtle Discord Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 So much variety across the squad. I absolutely approve. It's like the wonderful paint job is icing on top of the icing. Sooo good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickenleg Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 Badass unit. I like the golden coils, as seen on the FW books! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kizzdougs Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 Exceptional work, bro! The level of detail is fantastic and the squad looks great altogether :tu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Lunkhead Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 Great looking CHOOM wielding Marines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m0nolith Posted April 21, 2018 Author Share Posted April 21, 2018 So much variety across the squad. I absolutely approve. It's like the wonderful paint job is icing on top of the icing. Sooo good. Thank you :) I figured most legions utilized variety of different types of armour if the squad profiles in Book 2 are any indication, with a single mark being dominant but never the only type in service. Badass unit. I like the golden coils, as seen on the FW books! Thanks! That's where I took the look from, I'm happy someone noticed it! Exceptional work, bro! The level of detail is fantastic and the squad looks great altogether Thank you man. As always, coming from you, that means a lot! Great looking CHOOM wielding Marines Martian Death Ray Club FTW -------------------------- I have another Tactical/Vet squad that I just finished and I'll be putting up pics for them as soon as I take some good ones. In the meantime, here are some WIP Legionaries that have the FW chest upgrade with the parchment in the center. I have a 3rd guy like this but I'm planning on leaving it blank without calligraphy since the parchment is almost fully obscured by the bolter. Marius Perdo, Vairocanum, KrautScientist and 4 others 7 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dosjetka Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 Absolutely stunning work, m0nolith. :tu: I'm assuming you used a Micron (or similar) pen for the calligraphy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickenleg Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 Awesome lettering! How long did it take to get them right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steamius Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 Love them! Great work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Studio Silvernale Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 How do you do the lettering?? My attempts look like chicken scratches... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m0nolith Posted April 22, 2018 Author Share Posted April 22, 2018 Absolutely stunning work, m0nolith. I'm assuming you used a Micron (or similar) pen for the calligraphy? Nope, just a brush with a very fine point. I find micron pens, even the smallest ones are too thick. Awesome lettering! How long did it take to get them right? Agil about 2, Avino a solid 3 hours of work. The problem is finding a name that fits the two little indents, one on top and the other on bottom. Love them! Great work Thanks :) How do you do the lettering?? My attempts look like chicken scratches... I figured out if I put the mini on a holder, like a cork or the GW painting handle and prop up my hands on a 11.5" x 9' x 2.5" box in front of me, it does a great job of keeping my hands steady. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrannicide Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 As always, incredible work brother. How do you do the gold? It matches the FW color profile perfectly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrautScientist Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 Those Blood Angels are just delightful: Full of individuality, as befits a legion of artisans, and yet still suitably uniform as a squad. Excellent work! I am also really envious of those freehanded names on the breastplates -- that's just showing off ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m0nolith Posted April 23, 2018 Author Share Posted April 23, 2018 (edited) As always, incredible work brother. How do you do the gold? It matches the FW color profile perfectly. Auric Armour. Originally I painted all 40 marines with Balthasar Gold + Ghennas Gold + Agrax Earthsade, but then they released Auric Armour and after trying it out on a friends Chaplain Dreadnought, I decided to repainted all of the gold parts with it. Those Blood Angels are just delightful: Full of individuality, as befits a legion of artisans, and yet still suitably uniform as a squad. Excellent work! I am also really envious of those freehanded names on the breastplates -- that's just showing off Thank you good sir ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Here is the first Tactical/Veteran Squad that's done. Two more to come Edited April 23, 2018 by m0nolith KrautScientist, Kizzdougs, Bryan Blaire and 8 others 11 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BubblesMcBub Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 WOW these are all great!Really well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markus_ Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 Breathtaking paintwork, what a fantastic army. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kizzdougs Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 Fantastic work as always, bro! I love the Blood Angel upgrades, I might need to get some for my Sons of Horus :tu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m0nolith Posted May 3, 2018 Author Share Posted May 3, 2018 Leviathan finished! WOW these are all great!Really well done! Thank you! Breathtaking paintwork, what a fantastic army. Thank you for the kind words Fantastic work as always, bro! I love the Blood Angel upgrades, I might need to get some for my Sons of Horus Always feels great to get a compliment from my favorite painter on B&C! smart_arse, LameBeard, Kizzdougs and 10 others 13 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dosjetka Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 Gorgeous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m0nolith Posted May 4, 2018 Author Share Posted May 4, 2018 (edited) Had two great games against the Thousand Sons.The first game went to the 1kS, the second to my BA.Both of them came down to the wire! Ahriman is tough, but my Blade of Salty Tears and Leviathan did their job! Gorgeous. Thanks! I cant wait to see more of your Brazen Claws! Edited May 4, 2018 by m0nolith KrautScientist, Kolgrim DeathHowl, Dosjetka and 6 others 9 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pearson73 Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 Looking great on the table top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjorn Firewalker Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 Excellent work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrautScientist Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 Saw that Leviathan in the "Post your Dreadnought" thread earlier -- stunning work! The army also looks gorgeous on the table, judging by the latest pictures. apologist 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kizzdougs Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 Great battle pics, bro! Good to see your Blood Angels in action :tu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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