CrusiusFin Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 Over a year ago I last posted some pictures to my WIP thread. Then I completely forgot about it, but I've been painting my Custodes slowly and steadily. I haven't played 40k in almost a year and this army is mostly a showcase army (I've been playing Necromunda on the gaming side of things). The basis for painting my Custodes is the Warhammer TV tutorial by Duncan Rhodes. The only part where I've used drybrushing (apart from bases) is the steel parts on the grav-tank (I know, maddness). Trajann and Telemon took part in a local painting contest a year ago and Trajann won the small category (the miniatures were on display in the local game store for a month and all customers could vote their favorite). So here are the pictures (in my opinion the pictures came out slightly too reddish): Comments and critique are welcome! svane jotunsbane, Dr_Ruminahui, HorrOwl and 11 others 14 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/364501-finished-custodes-army-for-now/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
pawl Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 These are absolutely beautiful! Have to admit I've never been overly keen on the Custodes ("they're all just gold") but you might have swayed me a little. The gold isn't overpowering (and I think works better for not being overdone), your robes are clean, faces are beautiful, and the blades & gems contrast really well with the red. Good basing finishes them off without being too much of a distraction. Are the Aquila/wreath freehand? Going to have to show these to a guy who's starting a Custodes force, think he'll appreciate it! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/364501-finished-custodes-army-for-now/#findComment-5540718 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjorn Firewalker Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 Excellent works. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/364501-finished-custodes-army-for-now/#findComment-5541136 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrusiusFin Posted June 22, 2020 Author Share Posted June 22, 2020 These are absolutely beautiful! Have to admit I've never been overly keen on the Custodes ("they're all just gold") but you might have swayed me a little. The gold isn't overpowering (and I think works better for not being overdone), your robes are clean, faces are beautiful, and the blades & gems contrast really well with the red. Good basing finishes them off without being too much of a distraction. Are the Aquila/wreath freehand? Going to have to show these to a guy who's starting a Custodes force, think he'll appreciate it! Thanks for the comments. The Aquilas and the wreaths are from the Custodes transfer sheet from Forge World. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/364501-finished-custodes-army-for-now/#findComment-5546550 Share on other sites More sharing options...
pawl Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 The ones of the back of the robes (beardy fella and bald fella)? I was going to compliment you on your work! I actually forgot to tell my friend about these, will have to get round to it! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/364501-finished-custodes-army-for-now/#findComment-5546580 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrusiusFin Posted June 22, 2020 Author Share Posted June 22, 2020 The ones of the back of the robes (beardy fella and bald fella)? I was going to compliment you on your work! I actually forgot to tell my friend about these, will have to get round to it! Okay, you meant them. They are part of the models and they're some of my first NMM painting attempts. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/364501-finished-custodes-army-for-now/#findComment-5546680 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interrogator Stobz Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 Great work :tu: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/364501-finished-custodes-army-for-now/#findComment-5546879 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrath of Bruinen Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 Great work, thanks for sharing. And congrats on the painting comp win! Hope the (for now) doesn't last long and we get to see more! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/364501-finished-custodes-army-for-now/#findComment-5547305 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bat33.1 Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 These are really nice, clean paint finish, love the cloaks sharp highlights and good shadows.  If I was to be slightly critical, hopefully constructive, the gold is lacking contrast to really make it pop. It might be the photos but the shadows are a bit light, maybe a purple wash to give some deeper shadows on the gold? Not everywhere but just in the deeper recesses. Like I said I'm being picky but I'd be really happy if these were mine Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/364501-finished-custodes-army-for-now/#findComment-5547326 Share on other sites More sharing options...
brother_b Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 Great eyes on that bro with the Halberd! Such a wonderful army. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/364501-finished-custodes-army-for-now/#findComment-5547356 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaplain Killmer Posted June 25, 2020 Share Posted June 25, 2020 What i really like about this army is that the details on the armor look like it is actually part of the armor plate. In many armies those are in so strong contrast that it looks bolted on. Gratulations to the paintjob really like it. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/364501-finished-custodes-army-for-now/#findComment-5548204 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMDR_Welles Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 There is no "finished", only more... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/364501-finished-custodes-army-for-now/#findComment-5549818 Share on other sites More sharing options...
undecideded Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 These are just downright majestic! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/364501-finished-custodes-army-for-now/#findComment-5555625 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkia the Bloody Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 Oh wow, these look amazing. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/364501-finished-custodes-army-for-now/#findComment-5556541 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrusiusFin Posted July 9, 2020 Author Share Posted July 9, 2020 Thank you all for the comments. If anyone is interested my local gaming store has announced a new painting challenge and I've picked up big ol' Mortarion. I'm planning to post some pictures to a new thread when he's ready. Something dirty after all the clean gold. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/364501-finished-custodes-army-for-now/#findComment-5558398 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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