hermanista Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 So in an effort to paint something other than my Knights, I've got involved in a tale of many painters via the Ashes of the Imperium podcast on Twitter. Decided to go with Sons of the Phoenix, as theres the chance to sculpt a few accoutrements on there such as the candles, whilst also doing a white army that I've never done in my 27 years of GW. Started with the archetypal Primaris Lieutenant, with some troops to follow - although Heat 2 is next weekend so I need to finish some Moirax too for my knight force I'm taking. The candles were made of pieces of plastruct tube, with paper clips for the wicks and to pin the to the backpack. The wax run off is made from applications of superglue and toilet paper, which helps embed it all in together. Nice easy conversion to get me started Closet Skeleton, Ryltar Thamior, DuskRaider and 3 others 6 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryltar Thamior Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 Looks like a cracking start and solid characterization going on. Anticipating more :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hermanista Posted August 6, 2019 Author Share Posted August 6, 2019 And therefore more you shall have! High Resurrectionist Ardemus, Chaplain Lord of the Sons of the Phoenix; bearer of the Book of Flame. Loved the original model but wanted something a bit different that hadn't been seen before. Still work to do on the greenstuff front, but that's the second character mostly done. Ryltar Thamior and robofish7591 2 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gederas Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 (edited) Err.... I hope you remove the Chaos iconography on that book. Else that Chaplain is gonna be one big Heretic I'm excited to see where these guys go though. Edited August 6, 2019 by Gederas Héléade 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hermanista Posted August 11, 2019 Author Share Posted August 11, 2019 Yep, he'll be re-educated back to the Imperial Way I'm sure ;) So whilst I've not had a chance to do much as it's GT heat 2 next week where I'm taking my knights, these did arrive in the post. Really crisp and I love the gold, keen to start painting has risen somewhat. MegaVolt87, Theduke08 and Marius Perdo 3 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Studio Silvernale Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 Maybe he is burning an evil book Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hermanista Posted August 19, 2019 Author Share Posted August 19, 2019 I am returned! Having qualified for the final at the GT, I can put the knights back in the cabinet and start again with the Sons. Over the event weekend I bought the new Kor'sarro Kham model, the pose is great for a character, but even more so I love the fur mantle over his shoulder, more marines should have that, not just the Wolves. I've filed off almost all of the White Scar iconography, just the chest to do so tonight I started adding on the candles that are a key part of the chapters look. They still need the flames and wax drips adding, but that will come later. Also need to decide what head I want to use and what weapon to replace the sword with. Anyway, what do folks think? Ryltar Thamior and PowerHungryMonkey 2 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martox Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 (edited) I think the head in hand will have to go, doesn't quite match the aesthetic of the Sons of the Phoenix, bit too barbaric. As a suggestion for the sword - possibly the sword from the Vanguard Veterans (the large one with Imperialis on it)? Maybe replace the small rounded armour piece with a tilt shield too.Also, where in the world did you get those lovely transfers from? I very much would like to know before I splurge on Shapeways for parts. Edited August 19, 2019 by Martox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hermanista Posted August 20, 2019 Author Share Posted August 20, 2019 Another night,m another hours work - I dug out a squad of infiltrators from the shadowspear release that I'd previously built - then started implanting what must be infrared #StealthCandles! It's obviously how their helmets optics can see each other when their squads armour is coated in optical camouflage... Which does make me think about doing the squad in black, with a purple arm and white shoulder pad - just to make them fit their role better in the force - something to think about. Anyway, pictures! Ryltar Thamior 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hermanista Posted November 5, 2019 Author Share Posted November 5, 2019 Long time no post! So after a busy summer, I'm back to working on building my force of Sons of the Phoenix. Load of stuff built the latest two being a captain/chapter master conversion that'll all sub in as Tor Garadon if needed, and the start of the first Contemptor dread. At some point I need to start putting real paint to model, with the idea being to run these at the GT final in January I need to get busy! Chris Ryltar Thamior 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kolgrim DeathHowl Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 Cool conversions so far, looking forward to seeing more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PowerHungryMonkey Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 Very nice. I'm betting the new Adepta Sorioitas kits will have a wealth of bitz for this army. Where is the dread from? I don't recognise the chassis. Is it a FW kit or 3rd party? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hermanista Posted November 5, 2019 Author Share Posted November 5, 2019 Very nice. I'm betting the new Adepta Sorioitas kits will have a wealth of bitz for this army. Where is the dread from? I don't recognise the chassis. Is it a FW kit or 3rd party? It's the new FW Dark Angel chassis, and it's very very pretty :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryltar Thamior Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 HOW DID I MISS ALL THESE UPDATES ?? As applies the Khan conversion - personally, I'd be tempted to swap the sword. It's a legit sword, but it might not mesh ideally with a more European-esque material culture. Obvious sub-ins would include the Dark Angels primaris sprue one ; perhaps a Grey Knight terminator one depending upon hands and suchlike. Although due ot how things are positioned, you may wind up just switching out hte blade rather than the whole thing. Stealth Candles are an amusing concept. As applies hte character - that's the gravis Iron Father as base miniature, I presume? Goes really nicely with the FW IIIrd upgrade helm - which i've usually been rather unimpressed by on its own. Nice work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hermanista Posted November 5, 2019 Author Share Posted November 5, 2019 @Ryltar The Khan conversion already got changed up, his sword replaced by a templarish club instead (counts as a sword). Also found a picture of my Executioner - it's not going in the list for the moment but I loved the model so grabbed one to paint up. Only the base layers have been laid out, but it showed the style at least. Packing to go off to a larp event tonight, but hoping I can finally start on the next bit of the force at least. Doghouse, TechType and Ryltar Thamior 3 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstralPanda Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 Some excellent conversions with a lot of character in them. The counts as Khan is very striking. I remember seeing the colour scheme for these a while back I think, and I remember thinking they looked good, although I find white rather an intimidating colour! Good luck with these, I will be interested to see more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechType Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 The first bloke is good, but that WS-based captain, to me, just oozes SotP-ness. Excellent work all round, I'm definitively following this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aarik Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 All this stuff looks great! Where did you get the transfers from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryltar Thamior Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 Excellent work with the not-Khan. Whereabouts are the mace-head and the head-head from? They're totally making the miniature! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theduke08 Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 Loving these! Where did you get those transfers from? Someone with a solid printer! I cant wait to see how the gold ones turn out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hermanista Posted November 6, 2019 Author Share Posted November 6, 2019 Wow, a load of replies. Here we go then - Astral Panda - cheers! I wanted to go with something a bit different to the normal first founding, that could play as a few different relevant chapters - these would do as Fists or Black Templars having read their background. But it was mainly because of the colours, the chance to try sculpting candles and to get better at painting white mainly. Techtype - he definitely looks the part, but I'm torn between him and not-Tor Garadon for favourite so far of the character models - the contemptor wins favourite model in the army. Aarik/TheDuke - transfers come from Scumb4g Kustoms on Facebook, they weren't cheap - about 27 quid for the two including postage from japan the the UK, but they are stunning and well worth it I reckon. Ryltar - I'd hoped you preferred it, removing the severed head and sword so the club does change the feel. The club came from the deathguard sprue, the head, I'm not actually sure to be honest. Still not started the centurions, but do have a youtube video to watch about converting them so that might work for it. We shall see Aarik and Ryltar Thamior 2 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hermanista Posted November 19, 2019 Author Share Posted November 19, 2019 So Brother ToBeNamed is pretty much done. He needs a few tweaks but happy enough to move on to the centurions. I did try a primaris one using agr3ssor legs, but wasn't happy in the end and moved back to just regular ones. With the GT final creeping closer I decided I didnt have enough time to get the army finished if I was heavily converting bits. As you can see, an earlier copy of the list shows loads to do, but it'll pick up quickly. For Dorn! Nomus Sardauk 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kolgrim DeathHowl Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 Looking good so far! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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