The Reaper's Hammer Crusade: Upholding the First Born Vow

[Marshal Laeroth]

As always, edge of my seat waiting for the next one!

[SWORD BROTHER RYAN]

So, aside from one Primarus Hellblaster, it turns out I have 3,915 points of Primarus stuff to get painted. Knightfall is upon us! What should I vow? I have:

 

HQ:

1) Marshal (Captain) in Phobos armor

2) The BT box Marshal w/sword and plasma pistol

3) Another Primarus Marshal (Captain) w/HBP/PS and RS

4) Primarus Chaplain w/HBP and Crozius

5) The new EC

6) Lieutenant in Phobos armor

 

Troops:

1) 10 man Infiltrator squad

2) 5 man Intercessor squad w/2AGL, BR

3) 5 man Intercessor squad w/SBR

4) The new Primarus Crusader squad (HBP & ACS of course!)

 

Elites:

1) Bladeguard Ancient

2) Bladeguard vets (3)

3) Invictor Tactical Warsuit (the Rilpey walker!) w/twin Ironhail autocannon

4) Judicar

5) 10-man Reiver squad

6) 5-man Assault Terminator Squad w/3 TH/SS, 2 2LC

 

Fast Attack:

1) Invader ATV w/OGC

2) Outrider squad (3)

3) Strom Speeder Hailstrike

4) Suppressor Squad (3)

 

Heavy Support:

1) Eliminator Squad (3)

2) Eradicator squad w/MR

3) Gladiator Reaper (i have all the parts for the Impulsor also)

4) Hellblasters (5) w/HPI

5) Hellblasters (4) w/PI (need clarification if I can even vow this one, as I already painted one of them up)

6) Repulsor w/3x SB, AL, HOGC, IHS, OSG, TLC

7) Repulsor Executioner w/ AL, 2xfragstorm, HOGC, 2xSB, THB, TIIHS, HLD, IHS

 

Some? All? What do I vow if only some? Is 3 months enough to do it all? Decisions, decisions...

 

Advice?

Edited November 1, 2021 by SWORD BROTHER RYAN

[TheOneTrueZon]

That would truly be legendary if you could paint all that in three months. 

[SWORD BROTHER RYAN]

Challenge Accepted!

[SWORD BROTHER RYAN]

So, I'm taking today to finish my BT Primarus Crusader Squad (1 Initiate w/PF and 4 Neophytes w/BP-CS to go), then I vow it all! For obvious reasons, once I make my vow, I'll be going dark for a while. I'll try to update this thread with pics of progress, but almost 4.000pts is a pretty ambitious vow. I have a LOT of work cut out for me! So, wish me luck, and fluff will continue after this challenge has been met!

Edited November 2, 2021 by SWORD BROTHER RYAN

[SWORD BROTHER RYAN]

So, as I wrap up the build on my Primarus Crusader Squad and get my pics for the Knightfall vow in line, it just occurred to me that someone out there is asking a question:

 

"Hey, Sword Brother, you sure have a lot of stuff there, but I don't see any Assault Intercessors. I also see that you have the BT box, but didn't list the Redemptor. Why Not?" I hear the currently fictitious voices ask.

 

The answer is simple, I say to you! I have something planned for the 20 Assault Intercessors, and it's currently in the works. There is no way, unless the God-Emperor Himself somehow intervenes with more time in the day, that my plans for them will be able to be accomplished in the set time with SOOOOO much else that needs paint at this point. As for the Redemptor, I have to give that one some hard thought as to what I'm going to do with it, i.e. pose and decorations.

 

Already biting off a lot here. Lets make sure the meal I'm making can go down without failure (I may already be setting myself up for 'Oathbreaker'. but what a way to go!)

[SWORD BROTHER RYAN]

It's all vowed, and I added a Primarus Lieutenant that I completely forgot about until I was taking pictures, so now I go dark. Wish the God-Emperor's best to me as I paint!

[Khornestar]

May your brush be true and your light source illuminate your projects with the Emperor’s brilliance. Return to us with a crusade’s reinforcements. Edited November 7, 2021 by Juggernut

[SWORD BROTHER RYAN]

Got all the rest of the Infantry models and the bikes/ATV through primer and about half through base coat. I'm going to be focusing on the Infantry models first, as they are the largest block of models to paint, then move in on the vehicles. The "Ripley walker" falls somewhere in between, so it'll get done when it does, I guess. Gonna try to have all of the Infantry zenithal painted by the end of the day.

[SWORD BROTHER RYAN]

A long day of painting behind me, but I accomplished my goal of all the infantry zenithal painted. Now on to clean-up by squad.

[SWORD BROTHER RYAN]

First 4 Hellblasters with the standard Plasma Incinerators are done. On to the 5 with Heavy Plasma Incinerators... 

 

Edited November 13, 2021 by SWORD BROTHER RYAN

[SWORD BROTHER RYAN]

5 HPI Hellblasters completed!

 

 

Now on to the 5 Intercessors w/BR and 5 Intercessors w/SBR...

[TheOneTrueZon]

[SWORD BROTHER RYAN]

So, over the course of a 4 day weekend (took some time off for US Veterans Day), I got what is pictured above done and most of the base/shade coats done on the Intercessors (all 10). I should be able to wrap them up tonight after work. Glad to be moving this along! This challenge has certainly kicked me in the 4-point-of-contact to actually pick up my brushes again and get to work!

 

EDIT: On another note, I'll be glad to be rid of the Neophyte banner below, especially as I see other brothers completing their vows!

Edited November 15, 2021 by SWORD BROTHER RYAN

[SWORD BROTHER RYAN]

Well, I got touched by the plague god apparently. No new progress to speak of, as I've been too wiped out after work to touch my vow, but now that I have to quarantine for 10 days... we'll see what happens...

[Dosjetka]

Sorry to hear that ill health is plaguing you; hopefully it clears up quickly and you can use some of that quarantine time to crack on with your vow. :tu:

[Brother Christopher]

+1 to what Brother Dosjetka said! I wish you good health, Brother!

[TheOneTrueZon]

Quaranpainting should be an official term in our sector of the galaxy. Here's to your health! A beer a day keeps the nurglings away.

[SWORD BROTHER RYAN]

Well, try as I might, still no progress to speak of. This sickness is something else, let me tell you. Every time I even begin to get stuck in painting, the fog in my head gets worse. I don't want to screw up the job I've been doing so far (which is only TTS IMO) and have to start again when I'm feeling better. Better to just wait and trust that I'll be back at the brushes soon. Thank you all for your well wishes, and I'll keep this thread updated as I go.

[Lord Blackwood]

I hope you feel better soon.

[BLACK BLΠFLY]

I hope you better soon as well. Take care brother.

[Marshal Mittens]

Make sure to keep a check of your blood O2 levels if you can, shouldn't have too much brain fog. Get better soon, and go to the hospital if you need too!

[SWORD BROTHER RYAN]

So, I consulted with the Apothecary, and he looked at me crazily, saying "We've discussed this before Sword Brother. 250ml of blessed Promethium 3x a day followed by swallowing a lit match! Stop wasting my time!"

 

So, I'm not all the way back yet, but I'm doing a lot better than I have been in the last few days, so long as I remain medicated. Today, I'm back at the paint station. Thank all of you for your concern and support!

[SWORD BROTHER RYAN]

Okay, after a late start to the painting day and working well into the night, I can finally say that I have the 5 SBR and 5 BR Intercessors done! It feels good to be feeling better, but even better to be making progress again. 

 

 

Now on to the Reivers...

Edited November 23, 2021 by SWORD BROTHER RYAN

[Marshal Laeroth]

Okay, after a late start to the painting day and working well into the night, I can finally say that I have the 5 SBR and 5 BR Intercessors done! It feels good to be feeling better, but even better to be making progress again.

 

 

 

 

 

Now on to the Reivers...

Glad to hear you fought off Nurgle's advance. :)