Skits Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Hello everyone! This thread will be where I post pics of my finished models (and the occasional piece of art!). Most of it will be 30k and 40k Thousand Sons, but will also include the occasional piece from other armies, just because. So here we go! To start off with, here's one of my earlier centrepiece models, and one I'm still very proud and fond of. Introducing Niu, a Forgeworld Thousand Sons dreadnought. His arms are magnetised for weapon swapping, and his head and waist are also magnetised for posing purposes. His feet/bases are also magnetised so I can switch out bases depending on what I feel like that day. XD His tabard and scarabs/chain were one of my first attempts at sculpting with greenstuff. There are a bunch more pictures of him in my album, so click the pics to browse through them, and please let me know what you think! 1000 Sons, bluntblade, Grotsmasha and 7 others 10 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/325226-sons-of-the-xv-30k-40k-thousand-sons-showcase/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
SickSix Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 Very nice job. Such a shame FW has discontinued these pieces. Looking forward to more. DaBoiKyknos 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/325226-sons-of-the-xv-30k-40k-thousand-sons-showcase/#findComment-4482798 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skits Posted August 29, 2016 Author Share Posted August 29, 2016 @SickSix: Thank you! And yeah, I was really disappointed when Forgeworld took down all those Chaos boxnaughts from the site. Makes me grateful I picked up mine when I did. We can only hope they'll come back even better at some point in the future! The next project I did after that dreadnought was this squad of terminators: Scratch-built the pauldrons and modified the helmets with plasticard and greenstuff, built the glaive blades out of plasticard, and added the tabards and detailing with greenstuff. The bases are also made out of greenstuff. These guys were my first major modification project, and I'm still pretty pleased with how they came out! Some individual shots: I hope you like them! Burias-Drak'shal, bluntblade, Chaplain Raeven and 1 other 4 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/325226-sons-of-the-xv-30k-40k-thousand-sons-showcase/#findComment-4483257 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major_Gilbear Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 They look really great - a lot of work and care obviously went into these. Plus magnetised bases - even I don't go that far! :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/325226-sons-of-the-xv-30k-40k-thousand-sons-showcase/#findComment-4483285 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skits Posted October 13, 2016 Author Share Posted October 13, 2016 @Major_Gilbear: Hehehe, magnets make EVERYTHING better! So here's a few more things I've done in the past: Deimos Rhino: Contemptor Dreadnought, customised with greenstuff and plasticard, and with magnetised shoulders, elbows, head, and waist: Landspeeder Storm: And something more recent that I've only just gotten around to photographing - the 2016 Imperial Space Marine! Once again, more pics are in the linked gallery - let me know what you think! Honda, Noctus Cornix, General Strike and 7 others 10 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/325226-sons-of-the-xv-30k-40k-thousand-sons-showcase/#findComment-4529472 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeller Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 I'm not a fan of the terminators but the standard units look really nice and clean. That red is fantastic. Are you an airbrush guy? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/325226-sons-of-the-xv-30k-40k-thousand-sons-showcase/#findComment-4529486 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skits Posted October 13, 2016 Author Share Posted October 13, 2016 @Zeller: Thanks! And nope, none of the stuff I've posted here so far has used an airbrush! I HAVE one, but I find it's such a pain to clean and maintain that so far I've really only used it to base a Shadowsword and a couple of scimitar jetbikes. Which I should probably finish at some point but oh well. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/325226-sons-of-the-xv-30k-40k-thousand-sons-showcase/#findComment-4529488 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soldier of Dorn Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 God man, the Imperial Space Marine looks beautiful. My favorite model ever, and you've done him more than justice. I mean, the Contemptor, the Land Speeder Storm and the Rhino are lovely too, but that Imperial Space Marine. Man, that's pretty work. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/325226-sons-of-the-xv-30k-40k-thousand-sons-showcase/#findComment-4529514 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graymane Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 As a Wolf, it pains me to say this, but i really like these. Very good work. I look forwards to seeing more. :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/325226-sons-of-the-xv-30k-40k-thousand-sons-showcase/#findComment-4529924 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skits Posted October 13, 2016 Author Share Posted October 13, 2016 @The Psycho: Ahh thank you, I'm glad I was able to do your fav model justice! :D And yeah, dang, I did the Rhino and Contemptor back in like 2012, cripes. Bit of a difference between then and now, hey? XD @Graymane: That's high praise indeed, thank you! I'll most likely be getting the box set with Sons vs Wolves when it drops later this year, so there's a good chance I'll eventually be painting a Space Wolf or three, which should be more to your tastes! ;) ... Unless of course I decide to turn them all into basing components, muahahaha. ¬_¬ Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/325226-sons-of-the-xv-30k-40k-thousand-sons-showcase/#findComment-4529937 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skits Posted October 20, 2016 Author Share Posted October 20, 2016 Finally got around to photographing this guy! So here he is - the Forgeworld Legion Praetor Tribune, in Tartaros Terminator armour, done up as a Librarian in pre-Heresy Thousand Sons livery. Whew, what a mouthful! More pics in the album, as usual. Please let me know what you think! :D Brother Desultor, Chaplain Raeven, Grotsmasha and 3 others 6 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/325226-sons-of-the-xv-30k-40k-thousand-sons-showcase/#findComment-4538176 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major_Gilbear Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 Please let me know what you think! I think he looks spectacular, well done! :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/325226-sons-of-the-xv-30k-40k-thousand-sons-showcase/#findComment-4538223 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaplain Raeven Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 Magnificent work! This thread used up most off my likes for the day. Keep the pictures coming mate. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/325226-sons-of-the-xv-30k-40k-thousand-sons-showcase/#findComment-4538893 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skits Posted October 21, 2016 Author Share Posted October 21, 2016 @Major_Gilbear: Thank you, much appreciated! :D @GreyRavenC: Hah, I didn't even know there was a limit to how many posts you could like in a day. I feel special now (and I have learned a thing)! Thank you! :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/325226-sons-of-the-xv-30k-40k-thousand-sons-showcase/#findComment-4539388 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skits Posted January 29, 2017 Author Share Posted January 29, 2017 I finally got around to properly photographing Ahriman! Trying out a white background instead of black this time. As always, please let me know what you think! WarriorFish, SGK, Brother Desultor and 8 others 11 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/325226-sons-of-the-xv-30k-40k-thousand-sons-showcase/#findComment-4637433 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Desultor Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 As has already been commented on - the painting on that cloak is amazing Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/325226-sons-of-the-xv-30k-40k-thousand-sons-showcase/#findComment-4637474 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skits Posted February 4, 2017 Author Share Posted February 4, 2017 @Brother Ophamion: Thank you! I'm so pleased with the positive feedback that cloak's been getting! And now, update time! I finished Geigor Fell-Hand and got him photographed pretty quickly for once, just in time for the launch of Inferno! Let me know what you think! Major_Gilbear, Brother Tyler, WarriorFish and 3 others 6 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/325226-sons-of-the-xv-30k-40k-thousand-sons-showcase/#findComment-4644070 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major_Gilbear Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Very nice work! If I may be bold enough to offer a couple of small critisms: - I think the drybrushed Ahriman base is a little rough and may need some smoothing. - I think the hair on the SW could do with a few "light reflection" highlights, as it looks a bit plastic. Otherwise, I am suitably impressed! :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/325226-sons-of-the-xv-30k-40k-thousand-sons-showcase/#findComment-4652311 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SickSix Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Fantastic work! Ahriman looks awesome. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/325226-sons-of-the-xv-30k-40k-thousand-sons-showcase/#findComment-4655577 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skits Posted February 19, 2017 Author Share Posted February 19, 2017 @Major_Gilbear: Thank you! And thanks for the feedback, it's much appreciated! :D I totally see what you mean with Ahriman's base - it could definitely use a bit more smoothing out around the rim there, but atm it also generally matches the rest of my 30k Sons army basing. I've always had plans to make a snow board to display them on - if I ever get around to it, I'll most likely tidy up all the bases to better blend in with it once I can actually see how everything looks together. As for Geigor's hair, I agree! The washes I was using on it made it look hella shiny (I find myself wondering if I accidentally used a gloss wash, oops), and I couldn't for the life of me get the highlights looking right at the time. I tried some medium over it to dull down the shine, but it's still shinier than I'd like. I may get around to fixing it one day, but ugh, so many models, so little time! @SickSix: Thank you! :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/325226-sons-of-the-xv-30k-40k-thousand-sons-showcase/#findComment-4660536 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Love the red on your Sons, and the cloak on Ahriman is fantastic! The power effect on his blade is really nice too, you might not spot it at first as it's subtle (and finely detailed!) ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/325226-sons-of-the-xv-30k-40k-thousand-sons-showcase/#findComment-4660581 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Code 187 Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Great job all round, especially on Ahriman. One of the best painted minis I've seen in a while. Kudos Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/325226-sons-of-the-xv-30k-40k-thousand-sons-showcase/#findComment-4670622 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skits Posted April 12, 2017 Author Share Posted April 12, 2017 Thanks for the comments! :D Sorry I've been quiet lately, but I finally finished painting the new Ahriman model! I spent way too long on this one, ugh. Let me know what you think! Brother Tyler, GrandMagnus, WarriorFish and 4 others 7 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/325226-sons-of-the-xv-30k-40k-thousand-sons-showcase/#findComment-4709496 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vash113 Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 The galaxy on Ahriman's cloak is just spectacular work, I particularly like that you shifted color as you went around the spiral, keeps it interesting, draws attention to the detail and makes it look more Tzeentchian! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/325226-sons-of-the-xv-30k-40k-thousand-sons-showcase/#findComment-4709965 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archaeinox Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 Dude, GREAT job on Ahriman. Not a fan typically of the blue helmet but you make it look wonderful! I like the galaxy stuff but the white robe is my favorite part. Good job making it look clean. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/325226-sons-of-the-xv-30k-40k-thousand-sons-showcase/#findComment-4710774 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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