+ The Iron Without - Iron Warriors Painting Contest +

[lokkorex]

finally managed to spray some undercoat on the bots yesterday, hope to have 'em finished come the weekend.

[Warsmith Aznable]

I've been out of the game for a while; been a hectic/frustrating summer. I missed the official entry date, but since this is the glorious IV Legion's party I want to at least put in an out-of-competition vow.

 

I originally intended to paint three Iron Warriors Predator tanks OOC during the ETL to show support for my fellow Warsmiths, but life happened so they never got painted. Therefore I, Warsmith Aznable, representing the mighty 49th Grand Company of the Iron Warriors Legion, will carry forward that intention and paint those three Predators and present them to my fellow Warsmiths here in the Iron Without competition.

 

Pictures to follow later tonight.

[Doctor Perils]

Hello guys, I've been having to wrap up my internship and get ready to move back home. And obviously, as you can imagine, I was really late, so it's been a bit hectic

Fear not though - soon I'll be able to get back here a bit more often - hopefully to show more progress on my guys ;) Expect an update in the next few days :)

[Warsmith Aznable]

"Before" picture as promised:

I still have some building to do. I need to order some more magnets, because I did not know I was completely out of the size I use for interchangeable vehicle parts. Each Predator will have magnetised sponsons with optional doors. The top deck plates aren't glued in so these can stand in as Rhinos if they need to. There will be some more stuff adorning the hulls too. I'm not going full spikey bits, but I do want to add stuff like pioneer tools and extra track links and whatnot. You know, practical stuff.

[Doctor Perils]

New update: as always, if I've missed a vow or posted the wrong link or points value, please let me know, here or in PM

I've noticed that Xin Ceithan and Warsmith Aznable have yet to post the points values for their vows, and Insane Psychopath hasn't given us the points for the (awesome) Daemon Prince conversion - as they are out of competition vows it is less important, but it's always good to have a better idea - especially if you consider this a warm up to next years ETL or similar event Plus, having a point value is a nice way of keeping track of your progress

IRON WITHOUT

Member	Vow 1	Vow 2	Vow 3	Vow 4	Vow 5	Vow 6	Vow 7	Total Vowed	Total Completed
Beachymike123	662	[/td]						662	0
BolterTama	335							335	0
Brightstar	550							550	0
Brother Kortmer	50 C							50	50
Captain Titus	515							515	0
Celtic_cauldron	450 C	432						882	0
conscriptboris	455							455	0
Dantioch	150							150	0
Eldrick Shadowblade	125							125	0
gaurdian31	139 C							139	139
Insane Psychopath	580 C	145						725	0
Iron Skull Mask	321							321	0
Kierdale	50							50	0
KrautScientist	90							90	0
Larkyn	412							412	0
lokkorex	315							315	0
Lord Commander Eidolon	40							40	0
Lord Thørn	382							382	0
MindOfMetal	320							320	0
Morovir	50							50	0
Nemac Vradon	105							105	0
Ninjaman	712 C							712	712
Nova Scottius	545							545	0
Scourged	55 C							55	55
Teetengee	50							50	0
undeadsoldier	1040 C	1210						2250	0
Uveron	210							210	0
Wayniac	137 C	220						357	0

Out Of Competition

Member	Vow 1	Vow 2	Vow 3	Vow 4	Vow 5	Vow 6	Vow 7	Total Vowed	Total Completed
Augustus b’Raass	410							410	0
The Psycho	165 C							165	165
Teentengee	155							155	0
Insane Psychopath	430 C	110						540	0
Xin Ceithan								0	0
Warsmith Aznable								0

That all means 956 "Safe" points completed out of a total of 10,852 points (ie 8.81% completion rate). The lower number of safe points than previously is due to a good number of (sometimes significant) revows - which is encouraging, as it shows a good degree of commitment

However, revows, completions, WIP shots have all slowed down in the past few weeks. I understand that even in the ETL there is a period after the first vow doors are closed where things go on a bit of a backburner, so I'm not too worried. However, if we don't want to lag too far behind the Fists, we should probably try to pick the pace back up a bit I have some better ideas as to how to create the Achievement badges, so they might help spark a bit more activity soon

[Soldier of Dorn]

Oh, did I not post my vow's completion in this thread? I'm sorry, I'll get on that ASAP.

[Xin Ceithan]

Just a wee bit of shrapnell showing my progress...basic metals are done and I`ve way too much fun desecrating those trophy helmets. Still a lot of details and highlihjts to go (lenses in particular) and fitting doesn´t go as well as I liked - I had forgotten how unflexible those darn trophy racks are! The colours turned out much darker in the photograph, will have to see about that in my next pics.

[Doctor Perils]

@Psycho: You posted the finished model, but you mentioned that you wanted to do some more to the base :)

 

@Xin Ceithan: Looking good already, but it is pretty dark as you say. A quick silver highlight might do some good (though don't forget to keep some contrast) a brighter yellow for the hazard stripes could be cool too :P

[Doctor Perils]

Hello again :)

 

I've created a mock-up of the possible designs for the achievement badges. I was thinking about giving them a kind of engraved steel or gold effect, what would you think? Also, what do you think of the current designs? If you have any C&C to give, I'd be happy to hear your thoughts (in PM might be better).

 

 

[Soldier of Dorn]

@Psycho: You posted the finished model, but you mentioned that you wanted to do some more to the base

Ah yes, of course.

In any event, with my mad copy and paste skillz:

IV-41BTN-CO/SHATTER

"To the last: I grapple with thee.

From hell's heart: I stab at thee.

For hate's sake: I spit my last breath at thee."

-- Verse found carved into the breastplate of a fallen VII Legion soldier (VII-284BTN.)

:::inload recieved:::

:::source - ENCRYPTED <vermillion-Θ-3>:::

:::processing:::

:::processing:::

:::processing:::

:::inload begins:::

[pict-capture SK/15-722-10: Warsmith Dhur Gulak, the Goliath, Shatter Company, 41st Grand Battalion, Iron Warriors Legion.]

:::inload ends:::

Also, I like the icons. I think a steel color might be better that the bright yellow, but I'm not entirely certain. Good work on these, though.

[Iron-Daemon Forge]

Lot of really cool models :D 

 

I should have the Warpsmith model finish during this week & that should complete my vow.  I'll look into vow a few units with the release of the new MkIII plastic models from the Heresy box set.

[Celtic_cauldron]

Still working on it: the two Vindicators are primed. I should be able to add the initial picture this weekend. The Dreadnought is still a multipart kit but it will be added simultaneously (much easier to prepare it).

 

The badges look great!

 

Celtic_Cauldron

[Iron-Daemon Forge]

New update: as always, if I've missed a vow or posted the wrong link or points value, please let me know, here or in PM

I've noticed that Xin Ceithan and Warsmith Aznable have yet to post the points values for their vows, and Insane Psychopath hasn't given us the points for the (awesome) Daemon Prince conversion - as they are out of competition vows it is less important, but it's always good to have a better idea - especially if you consider this a warm up to next years ETL or similar event Plus, having a point value is a nice way of keeping track of your progress

Sorry there, just notice & as you said not put the point in for my Daemon Prince. It been really chaotic due to work been done to the home & having to put everything - models, DVD, CD's, etc... all had to be boxed & in storage. Also mean I've had limited Internet time during last week.

Pretty much he a Daemon Prince with Power Armour & Mark of Khorne.

Just quickly ask - I notice the Warpsmith in the out of competition with the Daemon Prince (no point yet). Is this just due to no point Daemon Prince? I'll get that sorted as soon as I'm on the lap top :D

Also just say the Vindicator complete for vow two/missed out on the list.

Just wanted to check on this more than anything else.

[Augustus b'Raass]

SO sorry I've been delaying, guys. Even though my vow is OOC, I feel compelled to complete things. I've had a pretty bad back injury though, and the IF event IC vow takes precedence. No wporries, though: I SHALL finish on time!

[BolterTama]

I complete my first Vow :D

 

http://imageshack.com/a/img921/632/d0OBeg.jpg

 

http://imageshack.com/a/img921/5015/23uSW7.jpg

 

http://imageshack.com/a/img923/1406/m2Y1JO.jpg

[Doctor Perils]

I complete my first Vow

Oh wow, that Lord is awesome! The Marines are really cool too (especially like the brass-coloured Iron Warrior mask, quite a unique look) but that Juggerlord is a thing of beauty :) The Maulerfiend head is an interesting choice too :)

[Augustus b'Raass]

WOW! I love that idea! Brilliant. The Lord looks steller. Excellent work on the chain reins by the way.

[Kierdale]

With Armies On Parade out of the way I could get onto painting my IW.

WIP:

[Doctor Perils]

Looking nice and gritty Kierdale, true Iron Warrior style :tu:

[Nemac Vradon]

Sorry for the lack of progress on my vow, I have been distracted, but I will hopefully get some more paint on the Helbrute this weekend and get a WIP picture posted :)

 

Nemac

[Iron-Daemon Forge]

New update: as always, if I've missed a vow or posted the wrong link or points value, please let me know, here or in PM

I've noticed that Xin Ceithan and Warsmith Aznable have yet to post the points values for their vows, and Insane Psychopath hasn't given us the points for the (awesome) Daemon Prince conversion - as they are out of competition vows it is less important, but it's always good to have a better idea - especially if you consider this a warm up to next years ETL or similar event Plus, having a point value is a nice way of keeping track of your progress

Sorry there, just notice & as you said not put the point in for my Daemon Prince. It been really chaotic due to work been done to the home & having to put everything - models, DVD, CD's, etc... all had to be boxed & in storage. Also mean I've had limited Internet time during last week.

Pretty much he a Daemon Prince with Power Armour & Mark of Khorne.

Just quickly ask - I notice the Warpsmith in the out of competition with the Daemon Prince (no point yet). Is this just due to no point Daemon Prince? I'll get that sorted as soon as I'm on the lap top

Also just say the Vindicator complete for vow two/missed out on the list.

Just wanted to check on this more than anything else.

Just wanted to check up on this again? I've also finial added in the point for the Daemon Prince (as said had Power Armour & Mark of Khorne) which is 180, sorry for the delay on that, as said personal live been chaotic & last week seen work to my home meaning I had to have everything in storage & stay in a hotel.

Also as said the Vindicator is complete.

[Doctor Perils]

No worries guys - I'm in the process of finishing my internship, so I have a month to finish my report and get a presentation ready (not much time in other words) so everything's also a bit hectic.

 

Also, I realised to model stuff to represent the additional munitions for the rapier and some other wargear, but I'll post up some "WIP" shots when I get home tomorrow (read "Soon TM")

[KrautScientist]

Excellent work all around, guys! And I am happy to see I have finally managed to finish my own vow:

 

Here's Apothecary Phastos (a counts-as Chaos Lord w/ power first):

 

 

 

Now I pledged this guy as a trophied model, which is why I have included a fallen Imperial Fist on his base, which I assume counts as a trophy ;)

 

 

So that's another 99 pts. to the Iron Warriors, then -- YAY! ;)

 

As usual, more pictures can be found here in my ongoing WIP thread.

[Augustus b'Raass]

Hurray for the Iron Warriors Apothecary couts-as Chaos Lord! Boo for the Imperial Fist trophy!

 

Man, this dual event is making me slightly schizoid. 

[Kierdale]

A rare Iron Warriors noise marine, brother Marshall was seduced by the deafening crescendos of war. Within the burst of bombs and the crack of artillery he could hear the drum beat of the galaxy. The very music of the spheres. This was the essence of life, and to become a maestro of that beat was to control life and death itself.

It was a pleasure and a nice break to paint my first ever IW. Painting metallics is easier than pastels, but I think I'll go back to my pastels now :)