Prot Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 Hey guys My old Thousand Sons thread is no more, so I thought I'd put up my new Ahriman here, and in case you don't check out the forge forum, I wanted some base feedback: So I'm well into my second Thousand Sons army after selling the first. I did them once with a basically earth tone/brown type of basing scheme. I usually sprinkle in some of the fancier resin bases I see that I like. This is my latest Ahriman on such a base. (It would fit in with a lot of schemes so I'm not too worried about it.) So here are two Tzaangors I painted. One is on a base from the GW line from the Sector Imperialis, the other is on a typical base I used in sand colours with Cork stone work. (I would probably rim either/both bases with Black like Ahriman's) So that's the basic consideration I have right now. Some of the characters would get 'fancy' sand bases from resin collections I have of bases. But if I go with the Sector Imperialis it's a different look... more along the lines of city fight. here are some other examples of how I paint those imperialis bases on my armies that do use them: Some Deathwatch on my Imperialis Bases: Some of my Custodes with those same bases: Now here is an example of some of my sand/cork bases in my Grey Knights: and some of the sand/cork mixed in with some resin bases for characters: So I think that's a good sample size for you to see. Now if you were taking my Thousand Sons into account, which bases do you think they would look better on? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/350948-prots-new-ahriman-and-base-questions/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larkyn Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 I've been a long-time fan of your armies and battle reports, and while I think the imperialis bases are really well done, I think the Thousand Sons would look best on the dusty/sandy cork bases. I think the metal and brightness of the imperialis bases will clash with all the metals on the Thousand Sons. Plus, the thematic of dusty bases with the Sons...All is dust afterall. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/350948-prots-new-ahriman-and-base-questions/#findComment-5183276 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Yncarne Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 Agree with Larkyn. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/350948-prots-new-ahriman-and-base-questions/#findComment-5183370 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skerr Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 Looks fantastic Prot. Love the base! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/350948-prots-new-ahriman-and-base-questions/#findComment-5183494 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kite Senet Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 I personally love the styling of Ahriman's basing. The cork bases also look stellar, and I think they make an excellent continuation of the earthen hints of Ahriman's basing; but it would be excellent to include some of the runic stylings hinting at Ahriman's base. If I may be so bold as to presume to offer my opinion to one who is evidently infinitely more talented at painting than I, I would say the way you're painting the Sector Imperialis bases, especially with the vibrant blue lights, pulls my eyes away from your excellent paint jobs on the miniatures due to their vibrant colors. Blue colors may catch my eye much better, however, since I am somewhat red/green colorblind and the models in question do not utilize the blue portion of the spectrum very heavily; i.e. this may not apply to Thousand Sons as much. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/350948-prots-new-ahriman-and-base-questions/#findComment-5183523 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Yncarne Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 I tend to use resin bases that are very dark and use black rims to make the model stand out more, but the cork can also suggest they work with the resin bases. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/350948-prots-new-ahriman-and-base-questions/#findComment-5183618 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quixus Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 I personally love the styling of Ahriman's basing. The cork bases also look stellar, and I think they make an excellent continuation of the earthen hints of Ahriman's basing; but it would be excellent to include some of the runic stylings hinting at Ahriman's base. Dito. If you have a Space Puppy player in your gaming group, snow is always an option. Your SW friend might even gift you some base decorations. The pink Tzaangors look great, a much more interesting choice than blue Tzaangors next to blue rubrics. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/350948-prots-new-ahriman-and-base-questions/#findComment-5184490 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMDR_Welles Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 "IF" I were to ever get the funds to do a 1kSons army (second favorite Chaos Faction), I'd want to go with something that would give an air of the "arcane". I'd consider something from the Shattered Dominion line for bases. Yeah, it is for Age of Sigmar, but the Fantasy elements would fit with 1kSons very nicely.I don't think the Sector Imperialis works for 1kSons. Too technological IMO Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/350948-prots-new-ahriman-and-base-questions/#findComment-5184515 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quixus Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 I don't think the Sector Imperialis works for 1kSons. Too technological IMOI don't think the Thousand suns always stand on their home turf. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/350948-prots-new-ahriman-and-base-questions/#findComment-5184573 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skerr Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 Both work great! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/350948-prots-new-ahriman-and-base-questions/#findComment-5184629 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 Ahriman's base is very nice, but the sandy rocks looks great and I agree is a nice fit for Sons Though to be fair, your models would still look good even on solid black bases Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/350948-prots-new-ahriman-and-base-questions/#findComment-5184930 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prot Posted November 5, 2018 Author Share Posted November 5, 2018 Thanks for all the great feedback guys. I think it seems pretty strongly in favour of sand/rock/cork bases with some elements of runes (for characters) and that's what I'll be going forward with! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/350948-prots-new-ahriman-and-base-questions/#findComment-5185643 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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