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[Race Bannon]

You guys :blush:

[duz_]

Wow! Rocmistro is playing for keeps!

[Race Bannon]

No kidding! Gotta see the before pics for that :lol:

[9x19 Parabellum]

Hehe. Yep. I don't even have all those models, yet, FYI.

 

I have a personal policy that I'm not allowed to buy more models than I recently finished.  Thanks to that, my "backlog" of shame is basically down to 10 blood angel scouts and 20 death company, my storm raven and my land raider.

 

I might have to break it for this challenge, of course :-)

 

EDIT: Taking the Grav Centurions off because they are almost entirely done, and because I re-read the whole thread from start to finish and found the original "start date" was June 15th. (I originally thought it was back in May when the thread first started up, and I did the Grav Centurions about 2 weeks ago so I thought they were "in".)

Edited June 17, 2017 by Rocmistro

[Bedouin2]

Love to see vows like that Rocmistro. Got ya added to the roster. I'll log the units you're for sure doing, and when you decide on the few unkowns you can either do a new vow for them or just let me know so i can keep my external records for the event accurate.  

 

Also i like to picture my Race in a tuxedo t-shirt cause it says like I wanna be formal but i'm here to party too. 

[Race Bannon]

Like James Bond :yes:

[Mr. Poe]

Ugh, I wish I was home this weekend to paint. 

[MajorNese]

I wish I've had another day before the Dark Imperium release. Scouts done, assault squad half finished, but right now I'm casting Raptors logos onto primaris shoulderpads. At least that will fill the next vow...

[Claws and Effect]

No painting for me this weekend.

 

On top of the bathroom remodel, we're tearing put the carpet in the bedroom, which is where I do my painting.

[Bedouin2]

I'm already almost finished with my Master of the Rites model and making good progress on the Scouts. Probably have my HQ finished by tomorrow. I've been busy painting as you can see.

[WAR]

No painting for me this weekend so far either

[9x19 Parabellum]

Ok so here are some photos:

 

Shadow Captain Solaq (or rather, y HQ conversion with Relic Blade):

http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag29/rocmistro/Raven%20Guard%20Pledge/captain%20primed_zpstgylvulh.jpg

 

Honour Guard, primed.

http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag29/rocmistro/Raven%20Guard%20Pledge/honour%20guard%20primed_zpsxtslohor.jpg

 

Vanguard Vets, primed:

http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag29/rocmistro/Raven%20Guard%20Pledge/vanguard%20vets%20primed_zpsq9ekpa34.jpg

 

Gunnery Sergeant Chloe performing assembly inspection on Vanguard Vets!

http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag29/rocmistro/Raven%20Guard%20Pledge/chloe%20inspection%20arms_zpsnf3kpblb.jpg

 

They Passed! On to basecoats!

http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag29/rocmistro/Raven%20Guard%20Pledge/vanguard%20vets%20base%20coated_zpshsqxdniu.jpg

 

(sorry for the blurriness...my phones camera covering is cracked...)

 

Space Marine bikes, still getting bult:

http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag29/rocmistro/Raven%20Guard%20Pledge/bikes%20assembled_zpsxzhgx54a.jpg

[9x19 Parabellum]

Grav Centurions, just about done. Need some edge highlights, got to figure whether I want bolters, ironclad assault or missiles on the chest. Also need to finish a couple features on the base, and get the raven guard chapter badge on the right pauldron as soon as they arrive from Forgeworld. NOT counting these guys toward my pledge since they were finished before the 15th, but thought I'd include them for posterity.

http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag29/rocmistro/Raven%20Guard%20Pledge/gravturions%20done_zpslgbvibii.jpg

 

Scout Squad, base coated. I'm counting this towards my pledge since they were started on the 16th.

http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag29/rocmistro/Raven%20Guard%20Pledge/scouts%20base%20coated_zpsveflxovu.jpg

 

Sniper Scouts, done!  Also would ask to count this toward my pledge since these guys were started on the 15th and finished tonight:

http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag29/rocmistro/Raven%20Guard%20Pledge/scout%20snipers%20done_zpsshjjvhuj.jpg

 

Land Speeder Storm, primed with a tiny bit of boltgun metal basecoats:

http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag29/rocmistro/Raven%20Guard%20Pledge/lsstorm%20primed_zpsxbhnhf8t.jpg

 

Land Speeder's Scout crew and occupants, the 4 riders are magnetized so I can pull them out of the Storm and put them on bases after they deploy. 

http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag29/rocmistro/Raven%20Guard%20Pledge/lsstorm%20scouts%20unprimed_zpsbywtptex.jpg

[Khine]

I, Khine, for the Talon's of the Emerald Drake, vow to start off slow and complete...

 

5x Members of a Tactical squad (with more to come later on)

 

 

by 11:59 PM on September 15, 2017.

P.s Pictures to come shortly.
 

Edited June 18, 2017 by Khine

[Race Bannon]

Vow 1 complete!

The sealer is drying on these guys which is why the cardboard is still under the Assassin! Man, I had a couple of good days to get these done so fast ^_^

Planning next vow :tu:

[Claws and Effect]

That's a sexy Tempest, Race.

 

I'll get my 2 done, well, eventually. Been a rough weekend that included 5 trips to Menards to get stuff I didn't realize I had to replace until I tore it apart.

 

Hopefully I'll be able to get some painting in tonight, but I'm not counting on it.

[9x19 Parabellum]

Made some more progress today on my vanguard vets!

 

http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag29/rocmistro/Raven%20Guard%20Pledge/Van%20Vets%20lined%20up%203_zpsokgsut4s.jpg

 

http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag29/rocmistro/Raven%20Guard%20Pledge/Van%20Vets%205_zpsycatj1y4.jpg

 

http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag29/rocmistro/Raven%20Guard%20Pledge/Van%20Vets%203_zpsitf6gwap.jpg

 

http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag29/rocmistro/Raven%20Guard%20Pledge/Van%20Vets%20lined%20up%202_zps7kdvqk7j.jpg

 

http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag29/rocmistro/Raven%20Guard%20Pledge/Van%20Vets%20lined%20up_zpspyzqxxuj.jpg

 

What I learned today:

 

I never painted white armor before and it was harder than I thought it would be.  The test vets arm came out a little 'chunkier' (with paint) than I normally hold myself to.  He'll definitely be the first casualty.  All in all, made good progress today though.  Still figuring out best angle and lighting for taking pictures.

 

Also, going to put my BA's here.

[Race Bannon]

I suck at pics too. I learned not to use a white background. Something about light reflection into the lens and brightness/contrast/religion/reality.

 

You'll see GW doesn't either and that level is pro. ^_^

[duz_]

The GW page does have a good little piece on mini photography. :) I recently purchased a Foldio lightbox its pretty neat. :)

 

As for white ... yes that's white for you. If its not too late I also suggest checking out the GW youtube vids on how to paint not white white. It'll save yourself a lot of pain!

Otherwise I find Ulthuan grey base, nulin wash then many thin coats of white scar + medium + water will eventually get you there.

 

Looking good though!

[duz_]

Quick update on my vow :)

And so it begins...

Started on the base to get used to the large surface area, the large base brush and Castellan green consistency.

It takes about 3-4 thin layers (Duncan would be proud).

All up this took probably over an hr... hopefully once this base goes down the camo will go on quicker and require less coats.

I wish I had an air brush!!

Enjoying it so far though. :)

[Race Bannon]

I, Race Bannon, for the Raven Guard Chapter, vow to complete one Land Raider Redeemer and one Primaris Lieutenant by 11:59 PM on September 15, 2017.

Hidden Content

The bag has the turret/sponson bits. I plan to magnetize the sponsons. The Primaris dude has the sword/pistol combo because THAT guy looks cool.

[Claws and Effect]

Question:

 

Does Race automatically get the Race Bannon bonus for BEING Race Bannon?

 

(He should)

[Race Bannon]

I had to like that post :blush:

[Kua]

I’d suggest him to dress in power armour for this purpose.

 

(He should)

[WAR]

No race has to repaint race to complete the race challenge ;)