ElDuderino Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 The wip pics were cool but the finished minis are gorgeous! I love the green fire, especially coming from the chapter icon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vairocanum Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 Desaad looks awesome completed! Having such a high standard of work even after 10 years hiatus is really impressive, definitely looking forward to seeing more members painted up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hushrong Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 I have to agree with Vairocanum as that after ten years your skills are razor sharp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viddik Posted July 3, 2017 Author Share Posted July 3, 2017 Many thanks. I also have to shout out GW's new technical paints. What a leap forward from the days of metallics, mattes and inks Vairocanum, Dark Rage, Luna707 and 3 others 6 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viddik Posted July 4, 2017 Author Share Posted July 4, 2017 Turns out a day off from work with the missus away equals quality painting time. One more done. http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss11/Viddik/IMG_1323_zpsvxgnjvfa.jpg Draakur, Vairocanum, Honda and 4 others 7 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viddik Posted July 6, 2017 Author Share Posted July 6, 2017 Hey folks, Photobucket has been acting sketchy but wanted to provide a few WiP shots of Khouran Nix http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss11/Viddik/IMG_1347_zpsyndiovqg.jpg http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss11/Viddik/IMG_1334_zpsmzqnbfy5.jpg  The Warband is almost halfway done and I'll be soon starting work on my OTHER project for the upcoming global campaign - my first actual army in years. Keep an eye out for that! Vairocanum and Terimus 2 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Rage Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 Really cool, was looking at the eyes thinking how they'd look with grey/green eyes similar to a raven similar to how carcharodons have black eyes like sharks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viddik Posted July 6, 2017 Author Share Posted July 6, 2017 I can see grey highlights on the eyes as a possibility. Was more following the standard description of the RG as having jet black eyes and hair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vairocanum Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 Nix is coming along great, really like his head! How many models are you planning for the warband? And any more bigger models planned too? Looking forward to seeing more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viddik Posted July 7, 2017 Author Share Posted July 7, 2017 I have at start 8 models in the warband. 4 initiates, 2 CSM troops, 1 gunner and my Shadow King. Also the two operatives and I have a few marine sculpts left for when my initiates upgrade to marines Vairocanum 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guiltysparc Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 A giant warp storm bringing an alt traitor legion into the regular timeline...so freakin awesome. Â Love the idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viddik Posted July 8, 2017 Author Share Posted July 8, 2017 Khouran Nix emerges from the Inevitable City to join his brethren. http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss11/Viddik/IMG_1382_zpsag6olrtl.jpg http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss11/Viddik/IMG_1383_zpspm9ickvm.jpg http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss11/Viddik/IMG_1384_zpsnrtaacn2.jpg Fenbain, Dark Rage, Shrieker and 2 others 5 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terimus Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 gosh I am loving this! I love the idea of traitor Raven Guard, and the daemony stuff is perfect! Can't wait to see more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viddik Posted July 12, 2017 Author Share Posted July 12, 2017 And now for something a tad different. A while back, I wrote a short story on these forums titled "The Witch" (it can be found here - http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/topic/329792-inspirational-friday-2017-the-witch-until-526/page-4?do=findComment&comment=4740503 ) For those wondering what happened to the boy, T'saii... http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss11/Viddik/IMG_1422_zpsw4zjvzdx.jpg The initiates are a tricky prospect as I really intended for them to be underwhelming. "Small" and "earthly" was the terms I wrote in my conceptual stage. The only hint as to what's to come is their palor, proof that the geneseed is taking hold. Geneseed alone isn't proof an initiate will survive to become a full Raven Guard however, as they must exercize control over their form as well. http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss11/Viddik/IMG_0658_zpszxzyibol.png Fenbain 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viddik Posted July 13, 2017 Author Share Posted July 13, 2017 A spotty week of overtime equaled out by tiny cultists means progress overall as Kraul joins his kin. http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss11/Viddik/IMG_1428_zpsol2vojkq.jpg And a shot of the coven thus far. http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss11/Viddik/IMG_1431_zpshnxqcgrq.jpg  Only two more initiates and operatives to go. This weekend however I tackle the biggest challenge. http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss11/Viddik/IMG_1432_zpsyyrmes5n.jpg Isengrin, Vairocanum and Terimus 3 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkimaskMohawk Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 My only criticism is that the basing isnt consistent and it throws the cohesion off as a result. Everything else is fantastic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viddik Posted July 13, 2017 Author Share Posted July 13, 2017 Many thanks, and I completely agree. In retrospect I should have added some form of urban rubble to the Raven Guard's bases to tie them in better. Either that or settled for plain 28's for the initiates and give them the scorched earth look Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viddik Posted July 14, 2017 Author Share Posted July 14, 2017 First stage done on Viddik. Flesh done outside of final blood effects. http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss11/Viddik/IMG_1455_zpstyzqdz0u.jpg Terimus, foamy248, Vairocanum and 1 other 4 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viddik Posted July 16, 2017 Author Share Posted July 16, 2017 Warband leader completed (outside varnish and base). Â Dhar'sis Viddik, the Gatekeeper. Singer of songs. One of the Unseen Hand's Shadow Kings. http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss11/Viddik/IMG_1489_zpsjyyhe3uz.jpg http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss11/Viddik/IMG_1490_zpss1ad5lod.jpg http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss11/Viddik/IMG_1491_zpsuxcbzsfk.jpg foamy248 and Vairocanum 2 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nomus Sardauk Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Holy :cuss: Viddik, your Tzeentchian Ravens are astounding, I love the Dprnian Heresy so it's really gratifying to see such skilled folk as yourself keeping the old girl alive through projects like this. Going for the DH Raven Guard was a rather gutsy decision given the inherent challenge of faithfully portraying their horrific, ever-morphing forms, one I must applaud. In fact, the only criticism I can muster though it might just be personal taste, is the rather monochrome nature of your models. Aside from the small bits of blood on some of your Ravens they are almost entirely black and white, which makes them a little drab colour-wise, therefore I suggest adding blue-indigo energies spilling forth from cracks in their armour, from cult markings and feathers like in this original artwork for the DH RG; Viddik 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foamy248 Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Your Ravens are looking awesome, dude! The Gal Vorbak kit works really week with the morphing nature of DH RG, imo, so well done! :) I'd echo SanguiniusReborn though - adding a spot colour would help make the model pop. Â Keep up the great work! Viddik 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viddik Posted July 17, 2017 Author Share Posted July 17, 2017 Thanks guys. Fair criticism, and I initially did attempt to add purple in a few ways. Veins and energy playing across the armor. The effect didn't come out as well as I had hoped, but by no means am I giving up on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terimus Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 (edited) I do have to say, Khouran Nix looks great. That model is by far my favorite chaos model of all time, and you've done an excellent job with him!  As well, do your Raven Guard have a particular chaos allegiance? Edited July 17, 2017 by Terimus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viddik Posted July 17, 2017 Author Share Posted July 17, 2017 Thanks so much! The detail in the Gal Vorbak sculpts is insane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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