wiqid Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 Hey folks. I recently got back into the hobby and have amassed quite a collection due to succumbing to the addiction to plastic crack. I have finally decided that despite how daunting of a task as it is to start painting the critical mass of miniatures, I need to quit buying and start painting (except for buying Blood Bowl box set of course... and maybe just the undead and norse team when they come out...no more forgeworld...must block site). Well I have started painting my first successor chapter - The Flesh Tearers. I have always been a fan of the Blood Angels, but wanted something a bit more darker and menacing both in character and colour scheme, since I always found Blood Angels to be a bit to vibrant. The fluff around them is great as well, being a chapter that is notorious for brutality whilst being on the verge of a dark fate of either being excommunicated or going extinct. Now I have always been more of an observer when it comes to these kind of forums, usually trawling through all the great army projects, admiring all the amazing conversions and paint jobs, whilst appreciating and learning from all the discussions about the 40k lore and the games strategy and tactics. But I thought since I have such a big task ahead, with much painting and converting to do, it would be more beneficial and fun to try and share and document my project. I figure getting ideas and feedback would be great when it comes to my direction on the project and helping improve my painting. Plus I have always drawn inspiration myself from projects I have come across, so maybe mine will spur someone else on too. Maybe its a good way for me to reinvigorate my efforts, since I am experiencing a bit of a burnout as of late. A good way of me giving back to the community that I draw from a lot. As a disclaimer, I am more of a painter and not so much into the table top game itself. Though I am probably going to get into the game after I have painted up the army. Bit of a reverse in the usual way people go about it. So here is a few pictures of some of the marines I have painted thus far. Evidently I really need a better camera and more practice at taking pictures. Sorry for the poor quality. Will try get some better shots next time Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/328574-flesh-tearers-wip-army/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiqid Posted December 8, 2016 Author Share Posted December 8, 2016 Some more close up shots of some of my tactical marines. I think I need to try to be more precise and crisp with my edge highlighting and not go too heavy with the shading. Almost done with my 30 tactical marines. Moving onto 20 Assault marines next. Such a mountain of miniatures to climb! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/328574-flesh-tearers-wip-army/#findComment-4586815 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cephalopod Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 Great Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/328574-flesh-tearers-wip-army/#findComment-4586871 Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathspectersgt7 Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 NICE !!!! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/328574-flesh-tearers-wip-army/#findComment-4586882 Share on other sites More sharing options...
terminatorAM Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 Nice job. All those rank and file marines are so had to get through, but they look great in a group shot. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/328574-flesh-tearers-wip-army/#findComment-4587907 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjorn Firewalker Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 Good job. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/328574-flesh-tearers-wip-army/#findComment-4588044 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiqid Posted December 10, 2016 Author Share Posted December 10, 2016 Nice job. All those rank and file marines are so had to get through, but they look great in a group shot. Thanks mate. It can be laborious and the monotony of doing the same thing over again while looking at all you have to get through can get to you. But it is always great to see the fruits of your labour as they begin to show some semblance of an army beginning to form. Now I just need to finish 20 Assault marines, before I get into the fun of attempting to paint and convert some individual characters. Hopefully by then my painting will have improved some to do them a lil more justice. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/328574-flesh-tearers-wip-army/#findComment-4588619 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dosjetka Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 These all look excellent. What's the red you used for the base coat? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/328574-flesh-tearers-wip-army/#findComment-4588942 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiqid Posted December 10, 2016 Author Share Posted December 10, 2016 These all look excellent. What's the red you used for the base coat? Thanks for the compliment. Still trying to get better at painting, but its a fun learning process. The miniatures actually look a bit darker in person. I use khorne red for the base coat then washed with carroburg crimson and nuln oil (2:1), then I clean up with the base coat again. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/328574-flesh-tearers-wip-army/#findComment-4589027 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaeron Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 They look fantastic wiqid - will look forward to seeing more! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/328574-flesh-tearers-wip-army/#findComment-4589030 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dosjetka Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 Great, thanks for sharing the info. :tu: What can we expect next from you? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/328574-flesh-tearers-wip-army/#findComment-4589058 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiqid Posted December 10, 2016 Author Share Posted December 10, 2016 Great, thanks for sharing the info. What can we expect next from you? Well I am aiming to finish of my 20 Assault Marines next. Will be painting flesh tearers for a long while still. I am aiming to paint around between 100 marines/terminators/elites, and a host of vehicles and walkers. Daunting, but hopefully my airbrush I will be getting set up soon will help. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/328574-flesh-tearers-wip-army/#findComment-4589192 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiqid Posted December 10, 2016 Author Share Posted December 10, 2016 Just adding a few pictures of some of my other tactical marines. These are some of the next miniatures I will try to paint up soon. Death from the sky!! Appreciate any feedback or further ideas to help me along my way Thanks for looking :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/328574-flesh-tearers-wip-army/#findComment-4589251 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrotherJim Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 These are perfect Flesh Tearers nice job mate! Thanks for sharing Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/328574-flesh-tearers-wip-army/#findComment-4589299 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dosjetka Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 Where did you get the decals from? They look perfect for the job. Liking the latest batch of pictures. :tu: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/328574-flesh-tearers-wip-army/#findComment-4589976 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiqid Posted December 12, 2016 Author Share Posted December 12, 2016 Where did you get the decals from? They look perfect for the job. Liking the latest batch of pictures. Thanks for the support and encouragement I got the decals off ebay. It was some time ago so I can't find it on my purchase history. If I come across the seller again I will post it here. Edit* Basically it was this file; http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/files/file/222-flesh-tearers-decal-sheet-bols-version/ Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/328574-flesh-tearers-wip-army/#findComment-4590271 Share on other sites More sharing options...
terminatorAM Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 Daunting, but hopefully my airbrush I will be getting set up soon will help. Gotta love the airbrush. It makes base layers and highlights a lot easier and so much quicker, but fair warning, it's also a gateway into other new painting techniques. There are a lot of great how-to guides online. If you're interested, start looking into different scale model tank painting techniques for some cool tips. Just keep on mind, this could be a venture into the Weathering God's domain. Dirt for the dirt throne! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/328574-flesh-tearers-wip-army/#findComment-4590293 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiqid Posted December 12, 2016 Author Share Posted December 12, 2016 Daunting, but hopefully my airbrush I will be getting set up soon will help. Gotta love the airbrush. It makes base layers and highlights a lot easier and so much quicker, but fair warning, it's also a gateway into other new painting techniques. There are a lot of great how-to guides online. If you're interested, start looking into different scale model tank painting techniques for some cool tips. Just keep on mind, this could be a venture into the Weathering God's domain. Dirt for the dirt throne! Haha I hear what you are saying. I am somewhat apprehensive and nervous about breaking my airbrush virginity lol. I haven't even set it up yet, but that is mainly because I need to rearrange my workspace and get a better desk. Have all the equipment, just need to find the time to set things up. Then I will trawl through all the countless tutorials and guides I have saved. Can't wait to mess around with some weathering too. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/328574-flesh-tearers-wip-army/#findComment-4590886 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiqid Posted April 12, 2017 Author Share Posted April 12, 2017 Hey folks. Sorry for not updating this in a while. Had a bit of a hiatus then got back to painting recently and managed to get some good progress done over the last few months. Still have a mountain of miniatures to climb and a lot to learn with air brushing (only managed to use it on last squad of terminators). Well here is the squads I have managed to get done. Got all my assault marines done, now moving on to elite troops. Hopefully I don't get painters fatigue anytime soon. Let me know what ya think and thanks for looking! Sorry bout the crappy pictures. Need to work on that too Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/328574-flesh-tearers-wip-army/#findComment-4710013 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biohazard Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 Great looking update, the Assault Sgt with the rebreather is my favourite, love his aggressive pose. :tu: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/328574-flesh-tearers-wip-army/#findComment-4710038 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dosjetka Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 The latest additions look terrific. :tu: What can we expect to see next? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/328574-flesh-tearers-wip-army/#findComment-4711542 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjorn Firewalker Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 Excellent work. I especially like the paint on the plasma weapons and the helmet- mounted optics, which look as if they're actually lighted. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/328574-flesh-tearers-wip-army/#findComment-4711680 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiqid Posted April 15, 2017 Author Share Posted April 15, 2017 Thanks for the words of encouragement. I will have to look into ways of getting better pics for my next batch. Might need to look into making a lightbox n using a better camera. I am aiming to paint up 10 death company next. Going to try glowing eyes on these. Hopefully they will turn out alright. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/328574-flesh-tearers-wip-army/#findComment-4711761 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebs_evo7 Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 Awesome looking flesh tearers mate. Any plans on adding some furioso dreads? I think one would great painted up in your style of paint scheme Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/328574-flesh-tearers-wip-army/#findComment-4711783 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiqid Posted April 15, 2017 Author Share Posted April 15, 2017 Thanks mate, glad you like em. Makes me feel like I am improving, albeit slowly. I have a few dreads coming up. But might try and finish a few more squads first before I get cracking on those. Have a Furioso, Librarian Dread, and a contemptor. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/328574-flesh-tearers-wip-army/#findComment-4711998 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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