Dantay VI Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb456/dantay_xv/warhammer-40000-games-image-261450-40k.jpg Hail & well met fellow sons & daughters of Russ. So we made it through the ETL relatively intact. I was thinking as a way to build towards the Solstice advance and as a way of saying "good job" to each other for having the best ETL in years a small challenge would be in order. I mentioned it before in the ETL thread, before it got closed down by Semper, that a frater (RikuEru) came to me with a unique idea and I figured that it deserved a bit of a roll-out. For those who took part in the ETL, a wee exchange program might be in order... What do you say that each of us make a Space Wolves banner bearer, which once complete we send on to a fellow ETL brother-in-arms? This would be done in a secret Santa way, so who you send/receive from will be totally random. So costs of shipping d not become astronomical we would endeavour to ensure that you would trade with someone fairly local geographically (Americas, Europe etc). Plan is to get the model built and painted by around December 8th, so that it can be shipped before Christmas. If you are up for it, let me know, so I can get a rough idea of the level of interest. I will not arrange the secret Santa side of it until after the deadline, so that only those who managed to complete can send/receive to avoid disappointment. I am in, I know a few others who were potentially interested also. Let me know what you think http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb456/dantay_xv/warhammer-wallpaper.1.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/326581-the-colours-of-war/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runefyre Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 Count me in! It'll be a nice challenge, as I'm normally terrible at banners. That will change very soon though! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/326581-the-colours-of-war/#findComment-4523216 Share on other sites More sharing options...
codyrstuart Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 I'm down! Just gotta throw one together real quick. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/326581-the-colours-of-war/#findComment-4523242 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RikuEru Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 I'm in! This WILL elevate my painting skills to new heights, because I'm not painting for myself! (. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/326581-the-colours-of-war/#findComment-4523552 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 Color me involved but I feel pity for the person whose name is paired with mine... I a 'tabletop quality' at best guy. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/326581-the-colours-of-war/#findComment-4523846 Share on other sites More sharing options...
codyrstuart Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 Color me involved but I feel pity for the person whose name is paired with mine... I a 'tabletop quality' at best guy. So am I, but I am also very critical of myself. It's the fun/thought that counts. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/326581-the-colours-of-war/#findComment-4524331 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runefyre Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 Color me involved but I feel pity for the person whose name is paired with mine... I a 'tabletop quality' at best guy. So am I, but I am also very critical of myself. It's the fun/thought that counts. That makes three of us lol. But I'll be doing my best regardless. I've already got the model bashed, ready to prime and paint. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/326581-the-colours-of-war/#findComment-4524346 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mactire Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 Yeah go on, why not. Put Mactire down for this. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/326581-the-colours-of-war/#findComment-4524862 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dantay VI Posted October 8, 2016 Author Share Posted October 8, 2016 Yay te core is coming together. Welcome to Mactire, Runefyre, Cody, Gemini and Riku.. Glad you decided to join in, as this was your crazy idea :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/326581-the-colours-of-war/#findComment-4524888 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RikuEru Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 There was no decision to be made. To explain my input on why I had the idea: I wanted something small and easily doable, something we can accomplish inbetween the hours we need for work/housework/family. We all have our daily duties. I wanted something for "us" Wolves. This subforum is cherished as a close, friendly, helpful brotherhood, no matter if you are a Long Fang or a fresh Blood Claw (and I've only been part of this for 2 years, but I'm so thankful) - so why not something to represent this in our homes? So I had this idea. This way we get to include the banner bearer of a brother into OUR forces. A connection between Great Companies. Because of that, I challenge, demand and believe that you should do the miniature in YOUR own style - from bits choice, to posing and painting. ...as is typical for Space Wolves I expect you to do your very best and push yourselves, aswell. Enjoy your freedom. Blue or grey? What do you like? Is he a recruit of the glorious Great Crusade, a survivor of the Heresy commemorating a brutal victory or a brother from any other time period? Your choice! Want the banner or icon to be a skull of a large beast? Do so. Big freehanded design? Go on! Want to combine decals to a larger emblem? Do it. Regular Marine Banner, a flag, an Icon, a collection of trophies? He's meant to represent your forces in a brother's mead halls - do it! Feel free to "sign" your Banner Bearer under his base. Maybe add a little letter for your fellow brother, give your character a name and maybe a short honorful story. Anything YOU deem worthy. This is NOT a competition to battle each other. It is meant to be a challenge to motivate each other! [in coming years we could repeat this, with Wolf Guard Battle Leaders, Lone Wolves, Rune Priests, Wolf Priests or Iron Priests.] ...and on a more personal note: Already chose my bits. Now I'll need to find a bit of time to work on it. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/326581-the-colours-of-war/#findComment-4524914 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dantay VI Posted October 8, 2016 Author Share Posted October 8, 2016 Couldn't have said it better myself. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/326581-the-colours-of-war/#findComment-4524920 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runefyre Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 I'm inspired to say the least! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/326581-the-colours-of-war/#findComment-4524927 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 Dang it, now I'm genuinely EXCITED about this... I have to say, from ETL 2015 Mactire had this thing where he would take volunteers from the forum and make a character based on their requests. He let me pick and in his honor I 'rebuilt' for myself the one he put together for me down to the B and C shoulder pad. It's one of my favorite models. It's never seen a game but it's MORE than just a Thunderhammer/Storm Shield in power armor, it's the 'Mactire Guy'. This should be VERY cool! P.S. I've got parts inbound already too :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/326581-the-colours-of-war/#findComment-4525063 Share on other sites More sharing options...
codyrstuart Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 If I wasn't so tired, I would've already mocked my guy up. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/326581-the-colours-of-war/#findComment-4525081 Share on other sites More sharing options...
codyrstuart Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 Got bored with the day off and bashed the banner together. http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/ah7/codyrstuart/20161010_130407_zpsedmgzm1p.jpg Took an old banner (WoC or Beastmen, I don't remember), added a banner pole from an undead kit, and a couple toppers from the SW kit. And here it is mocked up on the bearer (the reason he's green is because my 2 year old wanted to paint with me, and he chose green). http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/ah7/codyrstuart/20161010_134714_zpsa5gghj7w.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/326581-the-colours-of-war/#findComment-4526738 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 He looks like he's been busy... I'm still waiting for my 5 year old to ask to paint. He HAS picked a color scheme with the army painter app but no brushes yet. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/326581-the-colours-of-war/#findComment-4527066 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vykryl Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 I may get in on this. Need to look in my bits box to see what is available. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/326581-the-colours-of-war/#findComment-4527501 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runefyre Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 Here's the result of my tinkering the last couple nights. Might change afew things still. Unfortunately I don't have any real banner poles, so I've gotta live with the crappy one I came up with I should probably note that my wolves aren't conventional loyalists (even by Logan Grimnar's standards). Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/326581-the-colours-of-war/#findComment-4527540 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 I'm very much LIKING what you've got so far for that pole. Usually it's just a stick so the detail and grips make it at least 20% cooler :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/326581-the-colours-of-war/#findComment-4527577 Share on other sites More sharing options...
codyrstuart Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 It looks great, just needs a little sanding to smooth the join. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/326581-the-colours-of-war/#findComment-4527661 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vykryl Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 Is this supposed to be a legal Grey Hunter model? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/326581-the-colours-of-war/#findComment-4527761 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runefyre Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 No idea, but mine will be able to function as a counts as Ulrik (with fluff to back it up). Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/326581-the-colours-of-war/#findComment-4527788 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 One GH may swap the Bolter or Bolt Pistol for a Power fist One GH per detachment may take a Wolf Standard LEGAL! Which is good because that's what the old school metal SW Standard bearer has (power fist and banner) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/326581-the-colours-of-war/#findComment-4527858 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RikuEru Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 Is this supposed to be a legal Grey Hunter model? If you ask me: No, not necessarily. Why? Because something like THIS is what I had in mind: ... a counts as Ulrik (with fluff to back it up). ...or whatever you want to do! ...a Wolf Priest as an Icon Bearer? ...a weapons-blasting Long Fang defending a Relic of the Fang on a mountain top? ...a Lone Wolf as the last one of his Squad, or maybe even his (former) company, holding dear, the last thing that remains of it? ...a Wolf Guard on a Thunderwolf riding into the battlefield? It's your Banner bearer. He's under your command (for now)! Edit: Or something like this. One GH may swap the Bolter or Bolt Pistol for a Power fist One GH per detachment may take a Wolf Standard LEGAL! Which is good because that's what the old school metal SW Standard bearer has (power fist and banner) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/326581-the-colours-of-war/#findComment-4527867 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dantay VI Posted October 11, 2016 Author Share Posted October 11, 2016 While having a grey hunter for legality reasons would b cool,I would aso say the banner bearer can be whatever you want it to be. I have a terminator bearing a banner, a biker bearing a banner and a TWC bearing a banner, as I see them more likely to be carrying their Jarls banner than anyone else. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/326581-the-colours-of-war/#findComment-4528091 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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