Firedrake Cordova Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 (edited) Ah, that makes a lot of sense. Although I can't really talk, having an Emperor, Mars, and Dictator. I have one of the Ork battleships, which I bought when GW were discontinuing the Specialist Games lines because it would've been rude not to. I'm not a massive fan of it, but I'm glad that I've got it, if that makes sense. For me, they look better as raiders (and I really love that theme). Edited January 19 by Firedrake Cordova Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/357330-echoes-of-eisenstein-upscaling-madness-with-the-xiv/page/19/#findComment-6088629 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeroWolf Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 Ah Battlefleet Gothic, the one game I always wanted to try but never got the chance. Splendid job on the ships, they look fantastic, and the planet scenery to boot. Firedrake Cordova 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/357330-echoes-of-eisenstein-upscaling-madness-with-the-xiv/page/19/#findComment-6088670 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherrypie Posted February 21 Author Share Posted February 21 Cheers ZeroWolf! :) Fresh from the void-docks today, painted over two days: cruisers Abyss of Pain, Echoes of Tragedy & Unholy Warcry, light cruisers Crystal Moonlight & Flash of the Blade as well as the escort squadron In Tenebris sail out. Gnasher, Brother Captain Vakarian, Firedrake Cordova and 3 others 1 5 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/357330-echoes-of-eisenstein-upscaling-madness-with-the-xiv/page/19/#findComment-6096225 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Ruminahui Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 As always, your little ships are gorgeous. I've always wished that GW hadn't made the chaos warships with so much cross detailing on their prows - it would have been nice if they had left more flat surfaces there to allow for presentation of larger pieces of colour, like the imperial warships have. So, I really like the red you have on the prows of the "chaos" ships, I just wish GW's details didn't get in the way of there being more of it there. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/357330-echoes-of-eisenstein-upscaling-madness-with-the-xiv/page/19/#findComment-6096233 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherrypie Posted February 21 Author Share Posted February 21 30 minutes ago, Dr_Ruminahui said: As always, your little ships are gorgeous. I've always wished that GW hadn't made the chaos warships with so much cross detailing on their prows - it would have been nice if they had left more flat surfaces there to allow for presentation of larger pieces of colour, like the imperial warships have. So, I really like the red you have on the prows of the "chaos" ships, I just wish GW's details didn't get in the way of there being more of it there. Thanks doc. It's certainly true that many BFG ships are designed for easy drybrushing and are thus covered in ridges and trim, eating up the space that could otherwise be used for larger panels and plates. The traditional method is of course to prime the whole thing in bold colours and brush a metallic trim on, but eh ;P In all honesty, I've seen some fan designs that have larger surfaces like that and there's something off about them. Ships need a good amount of nooks, crannies and high gothic arches all over to fit in the mental landscape I've managed to cultivate in my head. Firedrake Cordova, Dr_Ruminahui and Tallarn Commander 3 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/357330-echoes-of-eisenstein-upscaling-madness-with-the-xiv/page/19/#findComment-6096243 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firedrake Cordova Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 Lovely work, as usual Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/357330-echoes-of-eisenstein-upscaling-madness-with-the-xiv/page/19/#findComment-6096283 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherrypie Posted March 1 Author Share Posted March 1 Cheer @Firedrake Cordova, hopefully the pace can continue this year :) 1200 points Fleet Engagement, the Imperial wedge smashed into a Chaos pirates' encircling trap but eventually battered their way through with the Dauntless squadrons relentlessly staying in the maneuver game until the very end. Click 'em bigger! Boc, Grotsmasha, Rusted Boltgun and 4 others 6 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/357330-echoes-of-eisenstein-upscaling-madness-with-the-xiv/page/19/#findComment-6097956 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firedrake Cordova Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 Looks great. Hopefully fun was had by all. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/357330-echoes-of-eisenstein-upscaling-madness-with-the-xiv/page/19/#findComment-6098016 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallarn Commander Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 Some fun photographs! I loved Dauntless Light Cruisers, they sure were glass cannons but they provided the Imperial Navy with some much-needed mobility. Firedrake Cordova 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/357330-echoes-of-eisenstein-upscaling-madness-with-the-xiv/page/19/#findComment-6098064 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherrypie Posted March 2 Author Share Posted March 2 3 hours ago, Tallarn Commander said: Some fun photographs! I loved Dauntless Light Cruisers, they sure were glass cannons but they provided the Imperial Navy with some much-needed mobility. The mobility is great, especially against an escort swarm that is even more fragile than they are :D At the end, as the Chaos fleet tried to prolong their fate (since disengaging would only have sealed their already losing situation), we basically had three nearly-crippled Dauntlesses rolling in a merry-go-round with a crippled Devastation cruiser and one Infidel seeing who'd slug the other first for the last time. All the other bigger ships had already been hulked or forced to disengage in flames. Tallarn Commander, Firedrake Cordova and Dr_Ruminahui 3 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/357330-echoes-of-eisenstein-upscaling-madness-with-the-xiv/page/19/#findComment-6098079 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherrypie Posted March 5 Author Share Posted March 5 Finished a couple more tiny tanks for Selen II home army. Tallarn Commander, Dr_Ruminahui, Grotsmasha and 4 others 4 3 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/357330-echoes-of-eisenstein-upscaling-madness-with-the-xiv/page/19/#findComment-6098426 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firedrake Cordova Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 They look great The highlights on the barrels, fuel drum, etc, come across really nicely. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/357330-echoes-of-eisenstein-upscaling-madness-with-the-xiv/page/19/#findComment-6098446 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherrypie Posted March 5 Author Share Posted March 5 Thanks @Firedrake Cordova! They're a bit quick and dirty, basically one afternoon job, but I'm trying to spit out more stuff this year to actually get somewhere with my armies rather than fiddling endlessly with half a dozen models :D Firedrake Cordova 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/357330-echoes-of-eisenstein-upscaling-madness-with-the-xiv/page/19/#findComment-6098485 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firedrake Cordova Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 Well, it's working well - it gives them a pleasing contrast, tone, and texture Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/357330-echoes-of-eisenstein-upscaling-madness-with-the-xiv/page/19/#findComment-6098492 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherrypie Posted March 5 Author Share Posted March 5 Had to test them too, sooo... E:A, 3k GT. The armoured battalion took to the field under their new commander, who immediately sank to the bottom of a toxic swamp under enemy fire. Despite the Dark Mechanicus commander getting unceremoniously crushed under Baneblade treads with their whole terminator retinue, the Guard tanks faltered in their deployment area without proper leadership to drive them onwards and the day was ultimately carried by the machine-beasts of Chaos. Firedrake Cordova, Grotsmasha, Gnasher and 2 others 2 3 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/357330-echoes-of-eisenstein-upscaling-madness-with-the-xiv/page/19/#findComment-6098497 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherrypie Posted March 7 Author Share Posted March 7 Putting stowage on the next superheavies. Dr_Ruminahui and Firedrake Cordova 1 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/357330-echoes-of-eisenstein-upscaling-madness-with-the-xiv/page/19/#findComment-6098839 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Ruminahui Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 (edited) Wow... that's attention to detail. Your tiny tanks never cease to delight. That said, as a perennial chaos player, I was contractually obliged to cheer over the victory of the mini-iest minions of chaos. Edited March 7 by Dr_Ruminahui Firedrake Cordova 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/357330-echoes-of-eisenstein-upscaling-madness-with-the-xiv/page/19/#findComment-6098854 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherrypie Posted March 8 Author Share Posted March 8 23 minutes ago, Dr_Ruminahui said: Wow... that's attention to detail. Your tiny tanks never cease to delight. That said, as a perennial chaos player, I was contractually obliged to cheer over the victory of the mini-iest minions of chaos. I'll get them next time, if my Guard could finally muster up the ability to succeed in a 2+ roll at least half of the times... :P Dr_Ruminahui and Firedrake Cordova 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/357330-echoes-of-eisenstein-upscaling-madness-with-the-xiv/page/19/#findComment-6098860 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherrypie Posted 17 hours ago Author Share Posted 17 hours ago Found some Eldar in the boxes and wanted to branch out from my regular Zorn palette a bit with some psychedelic thermal synthwave shenanigans. The first attempt on the Aconites failed, as there just was no kick to it. Then I went and bought a couple of Vallejo's fluo paints and most importantly, finally some magenta. With that, the pair of Hellebores got a whole new vibe. Grotsmasha 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/357330-echoes-of-eisenstein-upscaling-madness-with-the-xiv/page/19/#findComment-6102752 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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