Azaryn Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 Hi there guys, newbie here (well used to play wayback ... Armageddon days) I picked up some Dark Angels recently from a car boot, most of the based purple or not at all. I stripped the ones with the really gloopy paint. Link to full album : http://imgur.com/gallery/dgdwF After stripping : http://i.imgur.com/BFzY52L.jpg http://i.imgur.com/GL3QXBB.jpg DA Tactical marines: http://i.imgur.com/l0BKlOe.jpg DA vets : http://i.imgur.com/Vky1PFq.jpg HQ : http://i.imgur.com/05kLp4A.jpg Termies : http://i.imgur.com/0o9d6XX.jpg Bikers + unlucky bike : http://i.imgur.com/Ogi0BDU.jpg Assault Sq + Chaplain : http://i.imgur.com/d0k1dHp.jpg Bonus : (don't think the seller painted these guys) http://i.imgur.com/0rXB2PP.jpg Any C&C, Advice, Input is welcome, I'm planning on getting the BA Starter pack this weekend :). Any tips on how to "lament" these dudes? Cheers. PS : Stripping was hard work but loved every minute of getting back into the hobby. That sounded bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrillhouse Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 Welcome back to the hobby, and an excellent choice for a chapter. I have a small lamenters army built, but not painted as i cant find a yellow scheme im happy with. Im gonna follow this thread and see what you come up with! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azaryn Posted January 5, 2017 Author Share Posted January 5, 2017 Welcome back to the hobby, and an excellent choice for a chapter. I have a small lamenters army built, but not painted as i cant find a yellow scheme im happy with. Im gonna follow this thread and see what you come up with! Not gonna lie that Averland Sunset spray is gonna be used a lot !! Any C&C on how to convert these guys is welcome, will be picking up the Averland Sunset spray & other paints on Saturday at my local store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azaryn Posted January 6, 2017 Author Share Posted January 6, 2017 Here are some figures I picked up today for 10 euros. Any tips on how to make the tanks better is very much welcome http://i.imgur.com/StszxPH.jpg http://i.imgur.com/nM9s9Im.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/As1beiN.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/9k1FYGX.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/Zuz1Aim.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/ZmLvmfO.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kriegsmacht Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 I don't know if it's the camera but it looks like the only way to make them look better is to strip the paint and start over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azaryn Posted January 6, 2017 Author Share Posted January 6, 2017 I don't know if it's the camera but it looks like the only way to make them look better is to strip the paint and start over. Oh yeah the paint is really thick I was going to strip them I think the guy I got them off painted them when he was quite young. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grotsmasha Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 If by "make" you mean Assemble, hopefully they're glued with super glue. *If* they're done with super glue, you can try putting them in the freezer overnight. This will make the super glue brittle and easier to break. I'd wedge a thin blade (butter knife) and try and lever the pieces apart. if, however they've been assembled with plastic glue, your only real option is a knife, slow and steady. Make sure it's a brand new blade, as you don't want to apply too much pressure at any given time, only for the blade to suddenly give way and cut way more than intended. Cheers, Jono Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Race Bannon Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 Wow, the freezer idea is novel to me! Gotta prepared the wife to see a Terminator squad sharing space next to the frozen veggies ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolemai Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 In addition to striping the models, source a jump pack for that Chaplain as he will look "better" with one (yes, that's a subjective term but the so-called "disco Lemartes" originally had one). For the Baal, do you have the second sponson? Finding a front plate should be no bother (you could even plasticard it) but the sponson might be tricky. Either source a Leman Russ sponson or replace them both with the new style (if it looks OK, of course). Oh, that Terminator Sergeant is illegal - find yourself a similar style regular Terminator and swap the ranged weapons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azaryn Posted January 7, 2017 Author Share Posted January 7, 2017 In addition to striping the models, source a jump pack for that Chaplain as he will look "better" with one (yes, that's a subjective term but the so-called "disco Lemartes" originally had one). For the Baal, do you have the second sponson? Finding a front plate should be no bother (you could even plasticard it) but the sponson might be tricky. Either source a Leman Russ sponson or replace them both with the new style (if it looks OK, of course). Oh, that Terminator Sergeant is illegal - find yourself a similar style regular Terminator and swap the ranged weapons. I have the other sponson I think it could be glued back pretty easily. The arms aren't glued on the termies thankfully. Thanks for the info on Lemartes I thought the normal powerpack looked strange. I was thinking of swapping out the bolt pistol on the librarian but I don't know what with. If by "make" you mean Assemble, hopefully they're glued with super glue. *If* they're done with super glue, you can try putting them in the freezer overnight. This will make the super glue brittle and easier to break. I'd wedge a thin blade (butter knife) and try and lever the pieces apart. if, however they've been assembled with plastic glue, your only real option is a knife, slow and steady. Make sure it's a brand new blade, as you don't want to apply too much pressure at any given time, only for the blade to suddenly give way and cut way more than intended. Cheers, Jono I can't really tell what was used to be honest, I don't think the paint is miniature paint so I doubt the glue is plastic glue .... will give this a go, is it best to do this before or after stripping the paint? Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grotsmasha Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 If by "make" you mean Assemble, hopefully they're glued with super glue. *If* they're done with super glue, you can try putting them in the freezer overnight. This will make the super glue brittle and easier to break. I'd wedge a thin blade (butter knife) and try and lever the pieces apart. if, however they've been assembled with plastic glue, your only real option is a knife, slow and steady. Make sure it's a brand new blade, as you don't want to apply too much pressure at any given time, only for the blade to suddenly give way and cut way more than intended. Cheers, Jono I can't really tell what was used to be honest, I don't think the paint is miniature paint so I doubt the glue is plastic glue .... will give this a go, is it best to do this before or after stripping the paint? Cheers, I don't it'd matter too much, I do it after breaking them up. you'll get into any nooks and cranies that disappear with the dis-assembly. Cheers, Jono Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Mike Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 That assault marine squad looks like one I saw on ebay under the header "Professionally Painted". Looks like you've got a lot on your hands just stripping the lot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azaryn Posted January 7, 2017 Author Share Posted January 7, 2017 That assault marine squad looks like one I saw on ebay under the header "Professionally Painted". Looks like you've got a lot on your hands just stripping the lot! Yeah I only paid 10euros for the lot & it was close to work. The baal predator was what interested me the most to be honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrillhouse Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 If you want to make them a bit more fun you could always add details from the newer kits. My own Lamenters have pouches, chalices and stuff from the new (relativly) blood angels tactical squad. I figure they are are proud of their ancestry and so blood angels-iconography is no problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrillhouse Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 Cant seem to edit my post on mobile, so sorry for the double post. But this is the kind of stuff im talking about: http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/Warhammer-40K-x10-Blood-Angels-Sanguinary-Guard-Daggers-Ammo-Pouches-Grenades-/112254704083?hash=item1a22e6d9d3%3Ag%3A95gAAOSwjDZYaEKO&_trkparms=pageci%253A26f8e743-d4c9-11e6-a31f-005056b6880f%257Cparentrq%253A789a81fd1590a788499ac86fffbfd4a4%257Ciid%253A2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azaryn Posted January 7, 2017 Author Share Posted January 7, 2017 If you want to make them a bit more fun you could always add details from the newer kits. My own Lamenters have pouches, chalices and stuff from the new (relativly) blood angels tactical squad. I figure they are are proud of their ancestry and so blood angels-iconography is no problem. Yeah I was thinking of giving them some more BA themed gear myself. That link is quite useful, is that better value than the BA upgrade pack? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrillhouse Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 No, i dont think so. It was more of an example. I think you could find that stuff cheaper at another seller on ebay. But the ba upgrade pack only has shoulders and stuff, so i dont think thats of any use for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azaryn Posted January 7, 2017 Author Share Posted January 7, 2017 REINFORCEMENTS INBOUND !!! http://i.imgur.com/0Bzb0zq.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OakRiver Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 If you are going to strip the plastic minis I suggest isopropyl alcohol. I used that to strip some RTB01 Marines with a lot of success. Dunk them in a few minutes, then use a tooth brush to scrub off the paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Mayhem Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 Lamenters? This is gonna be gooood! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azaryn Posted January 7, 2017 Author Share Posted January 7, 2017 Lamenters? This is gonna be gooood! I hope it will be :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azaryn Posted January 9, 2017 Author Share Posted January 9, 2017 Couldn't get the rest off ... Hopefully this will do. Don't know if i should paint & glue, or glue first. The doors all seem to work on the Rhino so I wouldn't mind doing the interior. http://i.imgur.com/lXcNwHX.jpg http://i.imgur.com/tA2GI7e.jpg http://i.imgur.com/8df5tgb.jpg http://i.imgur.com/DwiXLYN.jpg http://i.imgur.com/GTq5D29.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grotsmasha Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 They actually came up pretty good :tu: With the Rhino's hatch working, I would paint the interior, then attach the top plate. Cheers, Jono Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azaryn Posted January 9, 2017 Author Share Posted January 9, 2017 They actually came up pretty good With the Rhino's hatch working, I would paint the interior, then attach the top plate. Cheers, Jono Is it best to paint before putting it all together then? Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claws and Effect Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 Check Shapeways for pauldrons. A couple guys there offer 3d printed Lamenters pads, if you don't trust your freehand skills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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