The 144th Cadian "Emperor´s Retribution". WIP (first army)

[Halfpint100]

I will put up a few, sorry if they are bad quality 

[Bjorn Firewalker]

Why are the tanks so red? To honor Mars and the AdMech? Or because this regiment is from a planet with red foliage, and the colonists chose not to replace those red plants with the green ones (that evolved on Holy Terra) humans are accustomed to?

[Halfpint100]

My regiment is the 32nd firedrakes. They love burning things! So lots of red for flames (also red goes faster.....)

 

In reality. I decided my scheme by painting 6-7 guardsmen in different ways and picked my favourite. This one was my favourite. So now (as of today) I have finished painting 2000 points of my 5500 points of guard in the firedrakes scheme (with some 66th waterwierd scions attached).

 

The red and bone looks different to most other guard forces i have met, it isn't too tricky to paint. So it is a win-win!

 

I have a game on friday where i will be taking pics of the 32nd firedrakes/ 66th waterwierds in action.

[Guardsman Bob]

Personally I like the way he is giving the middle finger to those mars posers. My original scheme for my Chadian plastics was a red uniform with dark metal armor when I advanced I’d say, “Cobra!” Years later a new army comes out and makes me look like the copy cat. How fair is that? XD

 

Seriously need to fix my Cadians something bad.

Edited September 26, 2017 by Guardsman Bob

[lash144]

Personally I like the way he is giving the middle finger to those mars posers. My original scheme for my Chadian plastics was a red uniform with dark metal armor when I advanced I’d say, “Cobra!” Years later a new army comes out and makes me look like the copy cat. How fair is that? XD

 

Seriously need to fix my Cadians something bad.

 

Whats wrong with the Mars color scheme? ^^ I like it :)

[Guardsman Bob]

 

Personally I like the way he is giving the middle finger to those mars posers. My original scheme for my Chadian plastics was a red uniform with dark metal armor when I advanced I’d say, “Cobra!” Years later a new army comes out and makes me look like the copy cat. How fair is that? XD

Seriously need to fix my Cadians something bad.

 

 

Whats wrong with the Mars color scheme? ^^ I like it :)

It’s awesome. I was using it around 4th Edition after looking at the inquisition codex and seeing some of the ideas they had inquisitorial storm troopers. Right now it feels like I’m doing a weak initiation Mars stuff.

 

That’s why I like Halfpints efforts. He’s doing something so close and yet making it his own.

[CaptainMarsh]

I like what I am seeing here. Good stuff and good work.

[P3AKHOUR]

Great looking army mate.  Your picture made me realize I don't think ive ever seen a Taurox in camo before. Looks real fresh!

[lash144]

@Halfpint 

The astrogranite debris indeed look very good, especially on your color scheme!

 

@Marsh & Peakhour

Thank you :)

 

 

Anyone got a comment or tips on my weathering? (last pictures at the first page)

[Guardsman Bob]

What you already have looks great Lash. If you’re pushing for something more look up model railroad brushing effects. It’s easier than regular dry brushing and the results are disgustingly superb.

 

I picked up some dirt and rusting effects off eBay and was able spruce up a modular ship deck/board for a Gencon event in less than an hour.

[WarriorFish]

I think it looks good, you can always amend and add later. Astrogranite could be a good mud base, especially with some of the weathering treatment on top?

[lash144]

What you already have looks great Lash. If you’re pushing for something more look up model railroad brushing effects. It’s easier than regular dry brushing and the results are disgustingly superb.

 

I picked up some dirt and rusting effects off eBay and was able spruce up a modular ship deck/board for a Gencon event in less than an hour.

 

Thanks for the tip, found a nice guide!

[lash144]

So atm I am painting some different things including two Scout Sentinels, for which I need some advice.

 

Are you painting the cockpit at all? If yes, how (i.e. which colours)? Maybe you could be so kind and upload a picture?

[lash144]

Just finished some more models. I got lucky last week and got an absolute bargain on ebay, including a 10 men Kasrkin squad, for which I completed the first 4 miniatures.

I also finished my second in command.

 

 

 

C&C is always welcome, cheers !