Assassinorum Showcase

[Mandragola]

Now that we all need one of each assassin, I thought I'd create a thread so we could share our efforts. These are mine, which I've painted for a tournament this coming weekend. I'd be interested in any comments, and pictures of other people's assassins - if  you can catch them.

 

I'm calling these done, though I'll add a bit of mud to their bases at some point before the weekend, when my other guys are ready for it.

 

For the Eversor I've done a pretty standard colour scheme. 

 

 

The Culexus is kind of understated, apart from is ridiculously overstated hat. A pretty easy paint job and nothing fancy to do for the model. I'd actually painted this guy already so he's more or less good to go. I wonder if I should add some more colour somewhere, though for a Pariah the monochrome seems appropriate. Things like his grenades could work as spot colours I suppose. Any other suggestions welcome.

 

http://i610.photobucket.com/albums/tt185/Someguy01/E3B26657-4A54-4E7C-A8DB-10DB66AB8F0B_zpsoniur5ux.jpeg

 

For the Vindicare I wanted him to look like he was actually difficult to see. I don't really think a sniper would go around in a white mask with red pouches, silver jewelry and things, so instead I've gone for a matte black effect all over. Basically a lot of drybrushing followed by a several layers of black ink. Not sure the effect is that much better than just spraying him black!

 

http://i610.photobucket.com/albums/tt185/Someguy01/6E6F1289-8493-4516-B47B-786A8805CB9C_zpsam0q3wv1.jpeg

 

I'm very pleased with the Callidus, mainly because she's an ancient metal mini that I found in my bits box, who has come out pretty nicely for zero cost. I already had the hero base. At first I struggled to find a way for her to fit on it, till I had the brainwave that she could be made to look like she'd just cut through the girder as she ran by. I'm not a huge fan of the current model so this one has been a bit of a win all round. Posting the pic has reminded me to paint that cable on the girder though.

 

http://i610.photobucket.com/albums/tt185/Someguy01/34E6B3D4-2A92-4435-9DD8-85393E6F16C0_zpsdxuv8jlh.jpeg

 

Anyway those are mine, let's see yours!

[Bjorn Firewalker]

Fine works.

[Interrogator Stobz]

I love the effect your painting has on the Vindie, it says "Nothing to see here, move along".

And the Callidus slice is hot.

 

Well done.

[antique_nova]

Isn't the C'tan phase sword meant to be green? Otherwise, I like the passing slash she made as Interrogator Stobz pointed out.

[Mandragola]

Thanks guys. I did the Callidus sword red to match the cut in the girder, but I think I agree it should be green instead. I’ll revisit that and have a look at adding something to the Culexus topic I have time.

 

Are you going to be at the GT finals this weekend antique nova?

[Gederas]

I like how your Assassins came out. I've got a Culexus myself and I've got a Vindicare that (should be) showing up soon. I'd been drawing a blank (har har) on how to go about painting the Culexus, and your scheme is actually pretty good.

 

Though, for some reason, I'm thinking of doing a Druichii Violet shade on mine to give it a more unusual palette. I'll post the model here when that's done :lol:

[IronKobra]

I loved these models! Here are my efforts with them

 

 

 

http://i847.photobucket.com/albums/ab36/IronKobra84/Execution%20Force/Assassins-2_zpssamhakck.jpg

 

http://i847.photobucket.com/albums/ab36/IronKobra84/Execution%20Force/Assassins%20LB_zpslvntr4qf.jpg

 

 

[Mandragola]

Thanks for posting your assassins IronKobra. They are fantastic!

I like how your Assassins came out. I've got a Culexus myself and I've got a Vindicare that (should be) showing up soon. I'd been drawing a blank (har har) on how to go about painting the Culexus, and your scheme is actually pretty good.

 

Though, for some reason, I'm thinking of doing a Druichii Violet shade on mine to give it a more unusual palette. I'll post the model here when that's done

Thanks. I look forward to seeing your Culexus. 

 

I thought about adding some more colour to mine. The trouble is, to me I felt like he ought to have kind of a black-hole-like thing of sucking in light and warmth, not radiating it. But that isn't necessarily the most interesting thing to look at. It's difficult to make the point that I haven't just sprayed the guy black and given up.

[Gederas]

I like how your Assassins came out. I've got a Culexus myself and I've got a Vindicare that (should be) showing up soon. I'd been drawing a blank (har har) on how to go about painting the Culexus, and your scheme is actually pretty good.

 

Though, for some reason, I'm thinking of doing a Druichii Violet shade on mine to give it a more unusual palette. I'll post the model here when that's done

Thanks. I look forward to seeing your Culexus. 

 

I thought about adding some more colour to mine. The trouble is, to me I felt like he ought to have kind of a black-hole-like thing of sucking in light and warmth, not radiating it. But that isn't necessarily the most interesting thing to look at. It's difficult to make the point that I haven't just sprayed the guy black and given up.

Yeah, I was thinking of doing that, but then I had an idea:

 

What if I do all of that, making him a very dark grey model with the silvered Animus Speculum, and then do a shade of Druichii Violet to make him seem 'otherwordly' in a sense?

[andes]

Cranked out this Vindicare to go along with my friend's Space Wolf army. Very fun model to paint... looking forward to doing the Culexus

 

[Wrath of Bruinen]

Some awesome assassins here! Here is my humble offering