stonedrose Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Hi everyone, Stonedrose here. Long time warseer poster, someday be familiar with our club's thread "A tale of five legions". Warseer seems to be in a bit of trouble currently and I have a lot of stuff to post so let's get to it! http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k93/stonedrose2/Ravenguard/8ddf00fcab81a51ed6793f1443f392d9.jpg FIrst five legion veterans http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k93/stonedrose2/Ravenguard/feeffdf010f35c3cfc9eb7370d716aa1.jpg Second five to complete the squad. Went for transfers with this army as I've found a liquid which really helps flatten them out. Also felt that legion embossed pads were a bit flash for Ravenguard, who would be hugging the shadows and not having overly embellished Armour. I have a lot more to post as this army is actually complete to 4500pts, let me know what you think! Calas Typhon, disease, Xenaur and 3 others 6 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/324415-shadows-fall-over-istvaan-heresy-ravenguard/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calas Typhon Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Nice start, liking the scheme. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/324415-shadows-fall-over-istvaan-heresy-ravenguard/#findComment-4457051 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishagu Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 I like the scheme, but consider using some lighter greys to bring out a few edges :-) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/324415-shadows-fall-over-istvaan-heresy-ravenguard/#findComment-4457056 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sockwithaticket Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Nah, the dark grey highlights are subtle, but they're clearly there and very precise from what I can see. It's a good look suitable for the Legion imo. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/324415-shadows-fall-over-istvaan-heresy-ravenguard/#findComment-4457072 Share on other sites More sharing options...
stonedrose Posted August 3, 2016 Author Share Posted August 3, 2016 Hello again, yes sockwithaticket, the idea was to be subtle, I also have an iron hands army and things were less subtle so I wanted to change that, the scheme is pretty straightforward and I'l post it later. For now some more marines. http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k93/stonedrose2/Ravenguard/90c4b352d48aa86198bb58cb91ce679b.jpg Recon marines are a big feature in my army, these were done with grey cloaks as a contrast. http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k93/stonedrose2/Ravenguard/d4a25f2f61ec0169f69e663310d7c7d4.jpg Sergeant has a white faceplate to mark him out. The sniper barrels are a nightmare and bend after every trip in the army case! Hairdryer fixed it but it's a bit frustrating. Otherwise they're nice figures, I remember not being too keen on them when they came out. Calas Typhon, DarKnight, bluntblade and 1 other 4 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/324415-shadows-fall-over-istvaan-heresy-ravenguard/#findComment-4457095 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother-Chaplain Kage Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 These guys look good and this is certainly not a criticism of your ability, but I always wondered why a Legion that specializes in stealth and has a black paint scheme for their armor would use bright, gleaming white markings. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/324415-shadows-fall-over-istvaan-heresy-ravenguard/#findComment-4457096 Share on other sites More sharing options...
stonedrose Posted August 3, 2016 Author Share Posted August 3, 2016 Yeah, I agree. As you'll see as I go along I haven't really weathered any of the infantry. Reason being that I did try and what was once dark became too dark, so I think the white markings help with contrast and break the model up. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/324415-shadows-fall-over-istvaan-heresy-ravenguard/#findComment-4457103 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarl Kjaran Coldheart Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 (edited) These guys look good and this is certainly not a criticism of your ability, but I always wondered why a Legion that specializes in stealth and has a black paint scheme for their armor would use bright, gleaming white markings. I wont lie, that always bugged me too. I painted my Recon guys with a dark grey where they would normally be white Yeah, I agree. As you'll see as I go along I haven't really weathered any of the infantry. Reason being that I did try and what was once dark became too dark, so I think the white markings help with contrast and break the model up. Im a huge fan of what you posted so far, and I hope to see more. Welcome to the B&C! WLK Edited August 4, 2016 by Wolf Lord Kieran Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/324415-shadows-fall-over-istvaan-heresy-ravenguard/#findComment-4457265 Share on other sites More sharing options...
stonedrose Posted August 4, 2016 Author Share Posted August 4, 2016 So, few more veterans. Paint scheme is as follows: 1. upol matt black undercoat (much better than GW spray and 1/5th of the cost) 2. Light Airbrush to riased areas of Vallejo grey 3. Dawnstone to highlight 4. Leadbelcher to metallic areas 5. Vallejo steel highlight 6. Pouches in rhinox hide 7. Highlight doombull brown 8. Thinned nuln oil wash to black and metallic areas 9. Agrax wash to pouches 10. Eyes- khorne red/mephiston red/then thin sweep of wazdakka 11. White areas are celestra grey then thinned coats of vallejo airbrush white http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k93/stonedrose2/Ravenguard/0c8c54f2c7544dfc7ee5e564421578b4.jpg There guys get the obligatory sniper for Ravenguard Veterans http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k93/stonedrose2/Ravenguard/26bae5655511cae5dd9c06d845784e74.jpg Soric, Calas Typhon, Legionnaire of the VIIth and 2 others 5 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/324415-shadows-fall-over-istvaan-heresy-ravenguard/#findComment-4457440 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AfroCampbell Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 what is the liquid you have found to be good for flattening out your decals, they are looking really crisp :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/324415-shadows-fall-over-istvaan-heresy-ravenguard/#findComment-4457533 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlo Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 Perfect RG. Love the subtle hilights, a really nice matte black for them too! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/324415-shadows-fall-over-istvaan-heresy-ravenguard/#findComment-4457541 Share on other sites More sharing options...
stonedrose Posted August 4, 2016 Author Share Posted August 4, 2016 Afrocampbell- I'll have to check the name of the liquid it's called decal somethingorother and it has a faded treasuremap on the label I think. Something a little more flashy now, some Mor Deythan. Bought these are part of the Darkwing deal as they are terrifically expensive for power armoured marines! http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k93/stonedrose2/Ravenguard/88ca24d461b0884ede2f9deb546e8eb1.jpg Nice models though, went with grey cloaks again for consistency and a veteran sergeant red stripe. Gun barrels are the worst of them all, bending very easily. http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k93/stonedrose2/Ravenguard/800f0f6fdfbaf7e4135b8da008bd5e30.jpg However, they are a good unit and often do decent damage to just about any infantry unit. bluntblade, Brofist, Lord Blackwood and 4 others 7 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/324415-shadows-fall-over-istvaan-heresy-ravenguard/#findComment-4457659 Share on other sites More sharing options...
stonedrose Posted August 4, 2016 Author Share Posted August 4, 2016 If your going to use the Rite of War, you'll need some of these.... http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k93/stonedrose2/Ravenguard/583A97E4-F29D-4CB3-8AAB-A37456CD0E51.jpg I have more but probably better for an army shot, did my first attempts at airbrushing on these and then weathered the hell out of them with a sponge so you can't really tell anymore! http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k93/stonedrose2/Ravenguard/5BBB3338-8750-4803-968B-F551533C74DC.jpg Jarl Kjaran Coldheart, Lord Blackwood and DarKnight 3 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/324415-shadows-fall-over-istvaan-heresy-ravenguard/#findComment-4458065 Share on other sites More sharing options...
stonedrose Posted August 8, 2016 Author Share Posted August 8, 2016 (edited) Something a little different now. This is my Vigilator, he's converted from a Recon marine with an added converted bolter using a paper clip and a drilled out spear haft for the silencer! Oddly he's survived most of my games. He doesn't do much damage but is a very Ravenguard like character.http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k93/stonedrose2/Ravenguard/bdec759dfde42202d2584d7988e66e27.jpg Edited August 15, 2016 by Flint13 Avoid sales links. Please and thanks ^_^ Lord Blackwood and DarKnight 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/324415-shadows-fall-over-istvaan-heresy-ravenguard/#findComment-4461584 Share on other sites More sharing options...
stonedrose Posted August 13, 2016 Author Share Posted August 13, 2016 (edited) Hello again, here's some of the core of the army, tactical marines. However, they are tactical marines with infiltrate. Decent sized fifteen man squad to hold objectives, particularly the ones in heresy you get points for every turn.http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k93/stonedrose2/Ravenguard/9B687A9D-0D6C-42C2-B0E5-E33759D9BDE1.jpgSergeant has a combi weapon as I try to avoid combat with these guys so wanted to make best use of him.http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k93/stonedrose2/Ravenguard/9903EE76-0D67-41AF-9C28-363327EE4C80.jpghttp://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k93/stonedrose2/Ravenguard/4E4A89F2-60A3-4D78-A2D5-4EFDC8B5F52F.jpg Edited August 15, 2016 by Flint13 sorry, no selling links. DarKnight, Soric and MagicMan 3 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/324415-shadows-fall-over-istvaan-heresy-ravenguard/#findComment-4466236 Share on other sites More sharing options...
stonedrose Posted August 14, 2016 Author Share Posted August 14, 2016 Something a bit different this time, this is my take on Alvarex Maun. He's there to make the army work, rerolling deep strikes and airborne reserves. http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k93/stonedrose2/Ravenguard/21EDDA09-A914-48E7-A3DE-7E78C02FBA8E.jpg He's made from a mkiv captain from the command pack. I used a modified space wold head for the side burns (he has them in the picture). The powersword is from betrayal at calth. http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k93/stonedrose2/Ravenguard/E5AA8CF7-EE4F-4FDF-B307-08290277F647.jpg Jarl Kjaran Coldheart and Brother Pheidias 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/324415-shadows-fall-over-istvaan-heresy-ravenguard/#findComment-4467302 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlo Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 Very cooooool! Awesome use of parts :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/324415-shadows-fall-over-istvaan-heresy-ravenguard/#findComment-4467960 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olis Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 It'll be good to see more colour accentuation amongst the army, brother. The black and white does their job but it only goes so far. I think it might be the grey/black bases that magnify the feeling. *shrug* But still, good work so far. Crisp decals and decent work on the fiddly metallic detailing. :tu: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/324415-shadows-fall-over-istvaan-heresy-ravenguard/#findComment-4468265 Share on other sites More sharing options...
stonedrose Posted August 15, 2016 Author Share Posted August 15, 2016 @Olis Istvaan is meant to have black sand, that's my take on it, as light as I can go. Wanted the army to have a dark feel, some of the other units such as the Mor Deythan and recce marines have more contrast but there aren't too many units that go beyond the black theme. Here's something a little different, Furies! http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k93/stonedrose2/Ravenguard/C0081766-24D8-4722-885E-4EC1B89B8A71.jpg http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k93/stonedrose2/Ravenguard/6663DD1E-4B4E-44EA-B03F-C9B1A4112A6C.jpg Wings on the backpacks were done with an airbrush, just flat grey, followed by a lighter grey and then white further down. I went with quite heavy weathering for these to bring out the chest Armour. http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k93/stonedrose2/Ravenguard/B5FCCE87-5F92-4D2E-BEAE-1A5F1700B88C.jpg http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k93/stonedrose2/Ravenguard/FCF0F3E8-9A24-47E1-9CA3-EB8B32EDE0F2.jpg DarKnight and bluntblade 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/324415-shadows-fall-over-istvaan-heresy-ravenguard/#findComment-4468596 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olis Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 That is entirely fair enough, seeing as the sands are black on Isstvan V. You're one step ahead of Warhammer World in that regard... ^_^ Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/324415-shadows-fall-over-istvaan-heresy-ravenguard/#findComment-4468608 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagicMan Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 Great looking Ravens. These guys look like theyd have no problem being sneaky!! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/324415-shadows-fall-over-istvaan-heresy-ravenguard/#findComment-4468660 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluntblade Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Those are some fine assault marines Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/324415-shadows-fall-over-istvaan-heresy-ravenguard/#findComment-4469272 Share on other sites More sharing options...
apologist Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 I've been really enjoying the updates here – it's a great force, with the Vigilator being a particular favourite for me. Any chance of a whole army shot? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/324415-shadows-fall-over-istvaan-heresy-ravenguard/#findComment-4469292 Share on other sites More sharing options...
stonedrose Posted August 17, 2016 Author Share Posted August 17, 2016 Sorry but no army shot yet, still too many figures to show! Had a small game with these recently against another member of the forum, check it out here: http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/topic/318254-lies-and-deceit-a-xxth-legion-project/page-2 The board is mine and I've just recently finished it, it's from secret weapon miniatures. I'm really please with it, there's another 2' x 4' to add on. I'll probably expand to 8' x 4' at some stage. Without further ado, more marines: http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k93/stonedrose2/Ravenguard/F862FDC3-27EB-4225-9A18-07B762824285.jpg http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k93/stonedrose2/Ravenguard/575FA023-D3B5-4C83-898A-DE128C3BECBA.jpg These guys are there to drop pod in and remove a vehicle early in the game, not everything has access to armoured ceramite and even those that do can sometimes die in the face of nine meltaguns! On the downside, damn expensive squad! bluntblade 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/324415-shadows-fall-over-istvaan-heresy-ravenguard/#findComment-4470465 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarl Kjaran Coldheart Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 My arch-nemesis has stripped 5 of 6 hull points off of my Ceramited Typhon in a single shooting phase with a melta squad...I'm never underestimating them or overestimating my armor again! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/324415-shadows-fall-over-istvaan-heresy-ravenguard/#findComment-4470522 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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