Clingy Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 How many knights have you got in your collection? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/345486-hermanistas-knights-mechanicus/page/9/#findComment-5193634 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hermanista Posted November 17, 2018 Author Share Posted November 17, 2018 (edited) Too many? Iirc Atrapos 2 Lancers 1 Gallant 1 Gallant/Preceptor conversion Castellan Valiant 2 Questoris magnetised for all purposes Styrix (about to be retrofit as a Crusader - take the claw off for an avenger and treat the volkite as a thermal cannon) Maegera (Currently moonlighting as a Crusader) Porphyrion 4 Warglaives 2 Helverins Edited November 17, 2018 by hermanista Stray 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/345486-hermanistas-knights-mechanicus/page/9/#findComment-5193649 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clingy Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 Wow, that’s quite a few! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/345486-hermanistas-knights-mechanicus/page/9/#findComment-5193792 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hermanista Posted November 18, 2018 Author Share Posted November 18, 2018 It's certainly excessive for the amount I get to play and paint. So, after yesterday's crushing reminder of the futility of war... back on the painting bandwagon. The Atrapos is shelved and one of the Red Queen' s Knaves, the Lancer. Plenty to do, but this and just an avenger is needed for a fully painted force for the GT, so I can spend some time making this a worthy warlord for the force. Lancer 2 crusaders, one with a thermal and one with a rfbc 2 Armigers. 1750 on the nose Vel'Cona and ranulf the revenant 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/345486-hermanistas-knights-mechanicus/page/9/#findComment-5193821 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Knight Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 hermanista stop making me want a lancer :O Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/345486-hermanistas-knights-mechanicus/page/9/#findComment-5193843 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hermanista Posted November 18, 2018 Author Share Posted November 18, 2018 Sorry man. Look away now then I guess... Gloss coat on, decals, highlights, gloss, weathering to go. Subtle Discord and Vel'Cona 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/345486-hermanistas-knights-mechanicus/page/9/#findComment-5193980 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtle Discord Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 Oooo... shiny! Literally and figuratively. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/345486-hermanistas-knights-mechanicus/page/9/#findComment-5193986 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hermanista Posted November 25, 2018 Author Share Posted November 25, 2018 Made a small start on decals. Tiger9gamer, brother_b, Vel'Cona and 1 other 4 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/345486-hermanistas-knights-mechanicus/page/9/#findComment-5199109 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hermanista Posted November 25, 2018 Author Share Posted November 25, 2018 Did a bit more before bed, it's getting there slowly. Subtle Discord, Stray and Vel'Cona 3 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/345486-hermanistas-knights-mechanicus/page/9/#findComment-5199611 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vel'Cona Posted November 26, 2018 Share Posted November 26, 2018 Wow, those decals are immaculate! How did you get them to settle so smoothly? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/345486-hermanistas-knights-mechanicus/page/9/#findComment-5200091 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hermanista Posted November 26, 2018 Author Share Posted November 26, 2018 Gloss varnish first Then Micro set on the decal and surface of the armour. Plop it on and use a brush to position it, then micro set over the top. When they're all in place I'll give it another coat of gloss and seal them in place. Vel'Cona 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/345486-hermanistas-knights-mechanicus/page/9/#findComment-5200131 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hermanista Posted November 27, 2018 Author Share Posted November 27, 2018 Managed the two household icons last night. Just one shin to go this evening now and then onto the next phase. Vel'Cona and Focslain 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/345486-hermanistas-knights-mechanicus/page/9/#findComment-5200781 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hermanista Posted November 27, 2018 Author Share Posted November 27, 2018 So here we go, All decals in place and I'm happy with their arrangement. Tomorrow night starts the real difficult yet fun part, bedding them in with highlighting, battle damage and weathering. What do folks think? Too much? Too little? About right? ranulf the revenant, Vel'Cona and Focslain 3 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/345486-hermanistas-knights-mechanicus/page/9/#findComment-5201479 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vel'Cona Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 It looks amazing I could even see just leaving it there, but hey you obviously have a plan. Tally ho! :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/345486-hermanistas-knights-mechanicus/page/9/#findComment-5202100 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hermanista Posted November 28, 2018 Author Share Posted November 28, 2018 @Vel'cona Cheers, I don't think I've enjoyed working on a model as much as this in a long time. And there's a faint plan, which basically involves trying out new tech iqes and hoping for the best. Tonight's new thing - enamel washes. Picture overload incoming... Honest criticism time, what do we think brothers and sisters? Vel'Cona, Subtle Discord, Trixie and 2 others 5 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/345486-hermanistas-knights-mechanicus/page/9/#findComment-5202300 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hermanista Posted November 28, 2018 Author Share Posted November 28, 2018 Just realised, there is a mix up pics wise, some before and after on the gold of the carapace. The ones with a head on are where he's currently at, with the gloss of the gold covered over with the weathered gold look. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/345486-hermanistas-knights-mechanicus/page/9/#findComment-5202307 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vel'Cona Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 It just keeps getting better! Don't worry about the pic volume, it's worth it to see the process take place :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/345486-hermanistas-knights-mechanicus/page/9/#findComment-5202643 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hermanista Posted November 29, 2018 Author Share Posted November 29, 2018 Still stuff to do - Lance Ion shield The Styrix needs the claw off and an avenger gatling cannon added. Paint the lancer base Hope the replacement Armiger bases arrive in time, then paint them. Paint the various lenses and fine details on the lancer Bit of battle damage on the two crusaders Then attack the lot with weathering powders to unify them. Should finish before the actual event, might even be able to get a game in to practice with the list Nice to do a group shot though. Behold Battlegroup: Repton Vel'Cona, brother_b, frosteldar and 1 other 4 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/345486-hermanistas-knights-mechanicus/page/9/#findComment-5203005 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hermanista Posted November 30, 2018 Author Share Posted November 30, 2018 So for 1750 points at GTHeat3 I'm running this list, planned as a Vulker household. House Vulker - rerolls 1s when shooting closest unit Lancer with Adamantine Knight (not wounded on 1s, 2s or 3s) and 2+ armour Crusader with thermal cannon Crusader with RFBC 2 Armiger Warglaives with stubbers Basically lunge forward, everything clears a path for the lancer to tear forward to take out the biggest threat. With that in mind, Q - which knight gets Endless Fury? Q - does the same knight get Ion Bulwark or do I put it on the other knight for a third knight character = more heroic intervention moves Q - keeping to the same list - as that's what will be painted, is there another household that could be better? Q - is it worth running the two Armigers as a seperate household as an aux choice for a different/more suitable household stratagem? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/345486-hermanistas-knights-mechanicus/page/9/#findComment-5203218 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hermanista Posted December 3, 2018 Author Share Posted December 3, 2018 S I managed to get some tidy to blitz the hobby room today for the first time in months. Also meant a chance to get better photos in daylight for the force I'm taking to the GT at the weekend. Still loads to do, but a good chance to see them all together and work out what will unify them more. What do we think? And a very clear painting space. frosteldar, brother_b, ranulf the revenant and 3 others 6 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/345486-hermanistas-knights-mechanicus/page/9/#findComment-5205335 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjorn Firewalker Posted December 3, 2018 Share Posted December 3, 2018 Beautiful works. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/345486-hermanistas-knights-mechanicus/page/9/#findComment-5205395 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clingy Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 (edited) Edited December 4, 2018 by Clingy Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/345486-hermanistas-knights-mechanicus/page/9/#findComment-5205891 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hermanista Posted December 4, 2018 Author Share Posted December 4, 2018 Cheers folks, I'm hugely enjoying working on them at the moment, with the deadline of Saturday morning looming for the GT Heat. Last night I cut off the Styrix claw, so after work I'll spray up the avenger ready to go on. New bases should hopefully arrive today too, so airbrush might come out tonight to get all them done. Also decided to go with a much brighter set of pigments on the bases to make them pop. Hopefully stuff arrives in time, expect pictures to follow when that happens. frosteldar and Thousand Eyes 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/345486-hermanistas-knights-mechanicus/page/9/#findComment-5205997 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlo Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 Fine looking Knights. Makes me want a Cerastus chassis. Probably an Atropos.......... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/345486-hermanistas-knights-mechanicus/page/9/#findComment-5206145 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hermanista Posted December 4, 2018 Author Share Posted December 4, 2018 Cheers Charlo, They're expensive but definitely worth a go, will be having a break after these are done and the weekend is over, but I'll definitely be coming back to finish the other Lancer and my Atrapos. So another night, another few hours of work. Obviously when painting a big gold and red robot - Iron man 2 had to come out for viewing. Earning this Lancer the name "Ferrous Vir" - Iron Man :-) Obviously folks will be getting sick of wips soon, if not already. Trust me, we're almost there. Tomorrow is hopefully bases if they arrive, and then details and final touch ups. Maybe done tomorrow if I'm lucky! So pictures then. Also, I need names for the other 4 I think Subtle Discord and Thousand Eyes 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/345486-hermanistas-knights-mechanicus/page/9/#findComment-5206710 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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