=][= Nurgle's plague hobby challenge =][=

[Dwango]

Cheers jpwyrm! Glad to be here.

So did some work on the base. Also tried a zenithal highlight for the first time. My white spray was old and splattered over the mini. Sad times. More white ordered and I will have to offer up a prayer to the emperor for it to cover up the mess I've created.

[duz_]

Base turned out great!

Zenithal highlighting you really have to go heavy with the white highlights on top

Doesn't work great on black colour schemes though :down:

[Dwango]

Cheers for the info. I'm going for a grey/muted tone kind of scheme so hopefully it will have some effect.

[Dracos]

Hey Duz how about a list of participants? :)

 

Also let’s slide something in our sigs everyone to advertise the Ravenspire is fighting back against Papa’s Rot!

 

Edited May 14, 2020 by Dracos

[jpwyrm]

Hey Duz how about a list of participants?

 

Also let’s slide something in our sigs everyone to advertise the Ravenspire is fighting back against Papa’s Rot!

 

 

Excellent idea!

[Dracos]

In case anyone wanted slightly tidier pic to slip into your Signature during the event, I made this 108 x100

So of course I dialed in on my Grav-Captain at the moment, lol.

Edited May 14, 2020 by Dracos

[duz_]

Geez you all are ball busters! <_<

 

Well since we now have some art I guess I better update the list

 

If it's any consolation this isn't the only event I haven't update yet :sweat:

[WAR]

Yeah you are slacking in the chimera variant build....

[duz_]

Yeah you are slacking in the chimera variant build....

Sush you! ^_^

[Dracos]

I’m keeping eye on that one too. Loved converting Chimera for my Demonhunters way back when. Nice kit to work with.

[WAR]

 

Yeah you are slacking in the chimera variant build....

Sush you! ^_^

Lol

[WAR]

I’m keeping eye on that one too. Loved converting Chimera for my Demonhunters way back when. Nice kit to work with.

Yeah I was thinking of entering to build a chimera I’ve been wanting to build but I decided against it do to high cost money wise

[Jaipii]

I, Jaipii, vow to completely paint 1 Infiltrator Helix Adept assigned to the Raven Guard's 5th Company by June 28, 2020, for the honor of the Ravenspire.

"Stand up, Son of Corax!"

Edited May 15, 2020 by Jaipii

[Dracos]

Is that Helix Infiltrator from the Shadowspear box? I love the left atm

[duz_]

Participant list updated! Let me know if I missed anyone 
(That should keep the peanut gallery quiet for now )

 

I still need to decide if I'm doing a First Born or Helix for my vow... 

[Jaipii]

Is that Helix Infiltrator from the Shadowspear box? I love the left atm

Yes, he's the Helix Adept from the Vanguard Space Marines -box (probably the same sprue as in the Shadowspear) with slight modifications.

 

If you zoom in you can see a small separation between the shoulder pad and the rest of the outreaching arm. The arm that is reaching towards a battle-brother is actually the smoke grenade throwing hand from the sprue. The smoke grenade is sawed and filed off. I have then seperated the shoulder from the bit by sawing between the elbow and shoulder pad. The arm is then pinned to the Helix Adept torso's shoulder ;)

 

I've also added the bolter. The "original" Helix Adept is holding the bolter in his arm. It was too standard ;)

[Jaipii]

Regarding my previous post. I just got myself my first hobby saw and I am happy for getting to use it to fight against Nurgle :D

[jpwyrm]

Here's the begining, pre-shading and some desert yellow filters on the lights. My blending skills are rusty, I hope I'm not ruining this model! Scratches, weathering and blood splatters should help cover my sloppy attempt at painting white.

[Dracos]

jpwyrm , I think it looks great so far. Love all the bits and blades you have on him.

 

 

jaipii , no one going to notice any separation after your done. Good thin saw, green stuff and pin vise been my good friends since the days of 2nd edition and all metal models.

 

 

Keep us the good work Brothers. I have myself buried in my Grav Captain for the Lockdown challenge right now but I’m going to look at all my Infiltrator / Reiver spare parts and see what I can do to turn the Apothecary into a Brother of the Phobos. I had a Corpsman drinking buddy who had spent some time with the Marines when I was in the Navy. See if I can make a something a nod in his direction.

[jpwyrm]

Thanks Dracos! Here's some progress on the white. I wasn't sure about my colour choices at first but it's looking good now. And I also learned that I don't know how to use contrast paint so I'll have to tackle that shoulder pad the old way.

[thewarriorhunter]

1/2 my vow is done. Will report back when the Apothecary joins the ranks.

 

[Dwango]

Little update, I have achieved a zenithal highlight/ basecoat and have applied a watered down eshin grey to it. Looks quite good I think. Will post a pic tomorrow perhaps. Need to get the overall look in my head sorted before I apply more paint.

[Dwango]

As promised, here's a wip of the helix Adept. Well part of him.

[jpwyrm]

Nearly there! Only the face, decals, glowing vials and base to do. And I'm still on the fence about my usual AK Interactive treatment for Raptors - I'm scared it could ruin the white of the armour...

[jpwyrm]

Ok I'm calling this guy done for the purpose of this challenge. I present to you Apothecary Holtz, currently assigned to the Vanguard detachment accompanying 2nd Company.