Scaling the grey mountain of shame. Heresy Dark Angels

[Dwango]

Cheers Thousand Eyes. I'm really happy how it turned out. Other than paint and glue it was all free materials used.

[hushrong]

Everything is looking spot-on! Loving everything I am seeing but I am really digging the rescued nightwing. Awesome work bringing it back to life, sprucing it up, and giving it a sweet paint job!

[Dwango]

Cheers hushrong, I'm happy you like it!

 

I'm glad I did it as I had to do quite a bit of kit bashing/modelling to get it to a paintable state. Made me practice those techniques. Although I'm also glad I finished it as it was a bit of a pain to strip and repaint.

[Dwango]

So my first ever harlequin is done, diamonds and all! Not the best example but I think i know what to do to improve.

Things I've learnt;

I really like doing the mask!

The diamonds did not even up so ended up with matching colours next to each other. Need to take it steady when creating the lines and count them out.

On to the next one!

C&C welcome

[hushrong]

The mask does look darn good! Definitely draws the eyes and doesn’t disappoint! Kudos on doing the diamond pattern!

[Dwango]

Cheers hushrong. I'm on with another player and a troupe master so let's see how these diamonds turn out!

[Dwango]

On with the show! The troupe master and second player are done. The diamonds are still not overly neat but I think, well hope they're improving slightly.

I now have a method to try and get even spaces. I just need to practice the technique more.

Three more players to do then I have a squad. I'm currently gearing up to do a starweaver and 6 sky weavers. I hope I can get them started next month.

Troupe master

Player 2

C&C welcome

[Axineton]

Dwango these are outstanding mate! Love the diamond pattern you’ve done here

[Dwango]

Cheers Axineton. They took forever to do as I had to redo to grid work a few times. Still not totally happy with them, especially arms/legs as it's hard to keep the uniformity going.

[Axineton]

I reckon they’re awesome mate you should be proud of these. Freehand diamonds are a massive task on a small miniature and these look excellent mate. Your certainly braver than me. 

[Dwango]

I am pretty proud of these but I always want to try and improve where I can, even if it's just to appease the little voice of doubt.

The final 3 players of my first troupe are complete

Group shot with the troupe master. These will be the fusion bus. Well once the transport is done.

C&C welcome

Edited June 1, 2020 by Dwango

[Axineton]

Excellent as usual mate. 

[hushrong]

Harlies look great! The diamond pattern is still looking top notch!

[Dwango]

Cheers both. I'm weirdly enjoying doing them. I'm going to try and use this hobby wave to get the other two groups and perhaps the crew of the star/void weavers done this month. I will post once done.

[Dwango]

In between my work on the harlys I've painted a Helix Adept of the Shadow Haunters chapter. This was for an event held in the raven guard forum.

It was a welcomed break from painting diamonds and it allowed me to try a few new things/techniques.

I've tested a new colour scheme and a basing style. The latter involves using left over sprue and cork and is meant to look like a road and footpath. It's an urban environment.

I've also tried to create scratches and chips for the first time. Not many on here but I think they've gone ok.

I've also used micro sol/set for the first time too. Its definitely worth using these as they sorted out the decals going on a curved surface really well and have a painted on look to them.

I've even tried to improve my photo taking ability, although this still needs work lol.

C&C welcome

[Bjorn Firewalker]

The Shadow Haunter looks very "tactical." I appreciate the low-visibility Chapter symbol and the gray armor- appropriate camouflage for urban combat, instead of bright colors that scream, "Shoot me! I'm right here!" to any competent enemy.

 

Good job.

[Dwango]

Cheers Bjorn. That's exactly what I wanted to achieve. A more realistic urban scheme without going full on camo fatigues. Very fitting for a son of corax.

[hushrong]

This is a welcome surprise! The Shadow Haunter looks great and the new photography is showing it off well!

[Dwango]

Thanks hushrong! It is a welcome change. I now have an urge to do the rest of the squad. I'm going to try and resist though as I really want to complete an army for once!

[hushrong]

That good old urge to hobby butterfly! That sirens call that pulls you in all directions. Don’t let it get the best of you haha!

 

I’d say save the rest of the squad as a reward between completing chunks of your main army. And nice little break/breather to stay fresh. Believe me I do want to see more!

[Sandalphon]

Awesome work there! (Both the harlies and RG)

 

Your 'extra-tactical' helix marine is spot on, the colour scheme, weathering & damage, aged metal joints, use of tranfers all seriously cool. My only comment (not criticism!) would be using the brown leather tone you've used on the holster in-lieu of the green on the other packs (just because my eye goes there). I think the cyan rifle (which looks great) and green eyes/ display would get more love if they weren't competing with the similarly coloured gear. 

 

Keep them coming!!

[Machine God]

Great model, just needs drilling the barrel of the bolter!

[Dwango]

@sandaphon. Thank you for you kind words. I think I agree with you. I pondered over whether they should be green or brown for sometime. I think brown would have added to the more neutral 'tactical' look I'm going for. As it's an individual mini, I think I could get away with doing the rest as brown leather.

 

@machine god. Ha, I don't think I have ever drilled a bolter. My main force is a very large Heresy dark angels force. Far too many bolters to drill for them! I may start on this force as I'm limiting it to the shadowspear box contents with some reivers and another set of eliminators and incursers. Shouldn't be too many to do. Cheers bud!

[W.A.Rorie]

Looks great man

[Dwango]

Cheers war009.