Raziel-TX Posted September 19, 2021 Share Posted September 19, 2021 Great stuff as usual. Hands down, my favorite HH blog. LameBeard and Cadmus Tyro 2 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadmus Tyro Posted December 11, 2021 Author Share Posted December 11, 2021 File type: text, embedded pict capture File location: Endryd Haar personal log. “The “crupellarii”, once the greatest honour to find a place within their ranks, now they are associated with infamy. Like so many who found favour with the Primarch, they have walked the crimson path, embracing the nails and the inevitable descent into madness. Now they are unleashed upon the enemy rather that deployed, uncontrolled in their rage and excesses. They stand as a testament against the use of the nails within my company. Imperial records will forever remember their formation as the crupellarii, an elite terminator company. But those of the legion know them by another name, the red butchers......” I remember the red butchers being revealed at a horus heresy open day (remember those?), so many years ago! The original sculpts were all without helmets, they had so much character. Imagine my disappointment when they released them with an odd new pattern of helmet! The kit is really detailed, but showing it’s age. I wanted to fix a few perceived problems with the kit. Firstly removing the helmets and adding some new heads. Secondly changing the top shoulder pads for the OOP Cataphractii world eater pads. This allows me to paint them separately and also gives the unit a more uniform silhouette. Thirdly, most of the arms are modelled in full extension, which makes for some really odd poses. Instead, I repositioned some of the arms to get some more realistic poses out of them. Hope you like them!? Cadmus LameBeard 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Varyn Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 The heads, arm adjustments and shoulder pads are all subtle changes which makes a big difference to the look of the unit. Bare heads feel more appropriate for a unit of crazed berserkers with little regard for their safety. Excellent work brother! Cadmus Tyro and LameBeard 2 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarvis Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 They look great! How do they hold up in size compared to plastic termies and more recent equivalents? Cadmus Tyro 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pearson73 Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 They look cracking with bare heads, definitely feels right for them. I also think that the uniformity brought by the replaced shoulder armour is a plus. Cadmus Tyro 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadmus Tyro Posted December 12, 2021 Author Share Posted December 12, 2021 The heads, arm adjustments and shoulder pads are all subtle changes which makes a big difference to the look of the unit. Bare heads feel more appropriate for a unit of crazed berserkers with little regard for their safety. Excellent work brother! Thanks mate, looking forward to getting them on the field! They look great! How do they hold up in size compared to plastic termies and more recent equivalents?Thanks Sarvis, they compare quite well to the current plastic Cataphractii, perhaps a tad bigger, but that comparison is hard to make give the poses of the butchers being more dynamic. Not sure about the current scale as I don’t own any of the newer sculpts, definitely smaller than the primarch sized IF praetor! They look cracking with bare heads, definitely feels right for them. I also think that the uniformity brought by the replaced shoulder armour is a plus.Thanks dude! Sarvis 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadmus Tyro Posted January 25, 2022 Author Share Posted January 25, 2022 File type: pict capture, plus commentary File location: Endryd Haar, personal log. “I will never truly understand the Xth legion. Their predilection for the machine above the flesh. This over reliance, I fear, will be their downfall. Although, I cannot help but admire how they press into service, even the most esoteric of constructs....” Greetings folks, a slight distraction to the XIIth. Even since seeing Mark Phillips’ Minotaur, I knew I needed one for the iron hands. It’s such a lovely kit, it even has the option to allow recoil action on the barrels. The challenge will be painting it, so I built it in two sections, which I will glue together after finishing the interior. It should work......in theory.... C&C welcome Cadmus LameBeard, Raziel-TX, lokkorex and 6 others 9 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astartes Consul Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 Absolutely stunning and now I want one Cadmus Tyro 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lokkorex Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 Nicely done Minotaur! Makes me wanna continue with my own, I got one half-built and one still unopened. How hard was it to get the dozer blade attached? Is the sitting crew member from one of the Land Speeder kits? Cadmus Tyro 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadmus Tyro Posted January 28, 2022 Author Share Posted January 28, 2022 Absolutely stunning and now I want one Thanks AC, you should buy one, it’s an awesome kit. Went together much better than my more recent 30k tank projects. Nicely done Minotaur! Makes me wanna continue with my own, I got one half-built and one still unopened. How hard was it to get the dozer blade attached? Is the sitting crew member from one of the Land Speeder kits? Thanks, hope it inspires you to complete yours. I’m in the process of painting the crew and interior, shouldn’t be too long until it’s finished. The legs on the seated crew member were from the OOP Damocles rhino kit, but the Mkiv speeder kit legs would work I reckon. I had to trim the seat a lot to fit him in though and the arms/levers were a pain. Still it works and was worth the effort. The dozer curve on the back of the dozer was filed flat and then the prow of the Minotaur was trimmed to fit. Then supports trimmed and dropped in underneath to give a sense of robustness. Overall took about 20mins. Looking forward to seeing yours ;) Cadmus lokkorex and Varyn 2 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadmus Tyro Posted February 11, 2022 Author Share Posted February 11, 2022 Name: “The Voice of reason” Classification: Minotaur pattern, heavy artillery tank Vehicle type: tank, heavy. Battlefield role: long range artillery support, siege warfare. Assignment: Xth legion, Iron hands, 54th company, 16th crusade fleet. Location: second embarkation deck storage, unit 14, mid level 23. Responsible officer: Forgelord Oramiah Laarn Pict capture repository: Well, I’ve always want to make a Minotaur, such a great kit. Challenge to paint though! Hope you like it!? Cadmus Stix, MrBear, Shovellovin and 7 others 10 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pearson73 Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 Looks great! Some nice weathering there, not too over the top. Cadmus Tyro 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dagoth Ur Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 Mhhh, it doesn't get much better than that. Really love how that came out. Cadmus Tyro 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Varyn Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 Another great piece of work. I particularly like the small details, hazard stripes on the step and so on. very inspiring hobby progress Cadmus Tyro 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raziel-TX Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 Are you going to fluff incorporate the Minotaur with your XII legion force? Cadmus Tyro 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadmus Tyro Posted March 16, 2022 Author Share Posted March 16, 2022 Are you going to fluff incorporate the Minotaur with your XII legion force? Only as target practice....just thought I’d show it off on the AoD forum. Cadmus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadmus Tyro Posted April 27, 2022 Author Share Posted April 27, 2022 File type: reconnaissance report, text embedded images. File destination: Endryd Haar, personal account. File origin: Veteran sergeant Carthanus Achmund Subject: “The wayward son” My esteemed praetor, Please see the details of my recent reconnaissance work at your command, the full report with pict capture image should be attached to this data burst. I confess, with humility, that your initial orders caused a feeling of disquiet amongst my squad. The thought of covert action against our fellow brothers of the XIIth legion seemed....unnecessary. However, what we have observed supports your reasoning and concern. I am ashamed to call them brothers and that they wear our heraldry, most certainly there has been a descent into madness and fury, further than I could have imagined possible. Respectfully your servant, Carthanus Achmund ****embedded pict capture**** Cactus, LameBeard, Dosjetka and 7 others 10 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raziel-TX Posted April 27, 2022 Share Posted April 27, 2022 Solid work and fluff as always. Cadmus Tyro 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Varyn Posted April 27, 2022 Share Posted April 27, 2022 The metallic colours on the shoulder pads is really great. another excellent unit! Cadmus Tyro 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFirstKnight Posted April 27, 2022 Share Posted April 27, 2022 My word, this blog has some absolutely stunning work! Absolutely well done!! Can’t wait to see more :) Cadmus Tyro 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadmus Tyro Posted May 6, 2022 Author Share Posted May 6, 2022 File type: text, embedded pict capture File location: Endryd Haar, personal log “For all the faults of my wayward gene father, he does have a deep understanding of the cost of war and the price that must be paid for victory. It is the balance of attritional loss against time, he trades the former for the later.....but sometimes, even for me, the butchers bill comes at too steeper cost.....” Endryd Harr, extract from personal log Shovellovin, Chaeron, Dosjetka and 9 others 12 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pearson73 Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 Very nice work indeed, a great sculpt and you've done him justice. Cadmus Tyro 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shovellovin Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 Excellent work on all your models. I especially like the crew of the Minotaur; love how they fit with that beast. Cadmus Tyro 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoke Frog Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 Wow great work on this thread. My favorite is your deredeo dreadnoughts with their air-defense loadout; they are expensive but I hope to get one someday! Cadmus Tyro 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadmus Tyro Posted May 10, 2022 Author Share Posted May 10, 2022 Very nice work indeed, a great sculpt and you've done him justice. Thanks Pearson, he’s perhaps my favourite Primarch sculpt and considering he was the first one released he’s stood the test of time well. I really like all the Primarch sculpts, but what sets Angron apart for me is how natural the pose is, some of the Primarchs look a little awkward but Angron and the unfortunate marines on his base are pretty much perfect. Excellent work on all your models. I especially like the crew of the Minotaur; love how they fit with that beast. Thanks for the comment Shovellovin! Hopefully we will see some rules for the Minotaur in 2.0! Wow great work on this thread. My favorite is your deredeo dreadnoughts with their air-defense loadout; they are expensive but I hope to get one someday! Thanks mate, yes big fan of deredeos both in looks and in game, where they always seem to get their points back. Cadmus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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