ToyShip Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 Then: “Our lines have broken, the walls overrun! The capitol cannot fall, have the astropaths sing their song, get me the Tenebrae Gladio!” – last transmission of Arx Malander, former Imperial Governor of Galatian IX “Three?! Is this some sort of joke? Three warriors are all the Tenebrae could spare?” “Respectfully, three is more than plenty.” – recorded vox transmission between PDF command and Dark Swords Task Force Nonus Now: Demi-squad Anaximander, bonded of Task Force Nonus, pictured here shortly after hostilities were joined. Combat drop: successful. Enemy casualties: total. Domhnall, Syrakul, Nomus Sardauk and 12 others 15 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/368601-dark-swords/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjorn Firewalker Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 Fine work. Are the Dark Swords a canon Chapter, or your own creation? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/368601-dark-swords/#findComment-5655436 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dagoth Ur Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 Looks great! A homebrew of your own? :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/368601-dark-swords/#findComment-5655438 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToyShip Posted January 19, 2021 Author Share Posted January 19, 2021 Thanks guys! They’re technically canon, but with only one little blurb about them fighting against a World Eaters warband. I had the color scheme so I looked for a name to go with it. W.A.Rorie and Dagoth Ur 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/368601-dark-swords/#findComment-5655440 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syrakul Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 Saw you post about chapter question but not an expert on the subject, Cool to see you go your own way, though with the red and sword motif cant help think the classic DA homage means DA successor. Nice brown effect on the black and their posses really give that 'Astartes' deadly speed vibe Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/368601-dark-swords/#findComment-5655481 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pearson73 Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 That matte black is great, the flash of red on the tilt shield really draws the eye, but still keeps the overall tone muted. ToyShip and W.A.Rorie 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/368601-dark-swords/#findComment-5655505 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doghouse Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 Really nice job on that black, the chapter icon works really well set against it as well. ToyShip 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/368601-dark-swords/#findComment-5655839 Share on other sites More sharing options...
W.A.Rorie Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 Nicely done ToyShip 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/368601-dark-swords/#findComment-5655844 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToyShip Posted January 20, 2021 Author Share Posted January 20, 2021 (edited) Planetfall +1: "Additional support requested, ammunition depleted. The damned Secessionists are like an endless tide! Request mission status upgraded to Magenta." "Request acknowledged. Reinforcements inbound." - Vox conversation intercepted between demi-squad Anaximander and Fleet Assets. Unknown Bonded Brother of Demi-squad Anaximander upon insertion to Galatian IX, Operation Time: Planetfall +1 Demi-squad Anaximander pictured in mid operation to secure Galtian Spaceport. Objective to land more Chapter assets, Operation Time: Planetfall +3 +++++++++++++++ Saw you post about chapter question but not an expert on the subject, Cool to see you go your own way, though with the red and sword motif cant help think the classic DA homage means DA successor. Nice brown effect on the black and their posses really give that 'Astartes' deadly speed vibe Yeah, I decided that Heresy was too expensive, but I liked painting this color scheme too much so here we are. I'm not sure who they will be a successor of, stay tuned! That matte black is great, the flash of red on the tilt shield really draws the eye, but still keeps the overall tone muted. Thanks! They're third company, but they keep markings sparse. I'll flesh out more over time but suffice to say they are "reasonable" marines. Think a cross between Raptors and pre-Heresy Death Guard Really nice job on that black, the chapter icon works really well set against it as well. Thank you sir! High praise from a luminary such as yourself. I've watched your logs for years! Nicely done Thank you! Edited January 20, 2021 by ToyShip OakRiver, DaBoiKyknos, Doghouse and 3 others 6 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/368601-dark-swords/#findComment-5655923 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjorn Firewalker Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 Again, good job on the models. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/368601-dark-swords/#findComment-5655975 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thousand Eyes Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 Nice looking troops so far. Nice to see the pieces of background with them as well. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/368601-dark-swords/#findComment-5656212 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToyShip Posted January 21, 2021 Author Share Posted January 21, 2021 (edited) UnitedDemi-squad Anaximander, Full Deployment, Galatian IX Spaceport. Operation Time: Planetfall +4 ++++++++++++++ Thanks for the comments guys! This is the first squad of a burgeoning project. My buddy and myself are working towards 500pt Crusade/Combat Patrol lists. Next up for Task Force Nonus: Demi-squad Hetor, a 5-man Assault Intercessor squad. After that, well that's a surprise. Edited January 21, 2021 by ToyShip Doghouse, Dosjetka, Thousand Eyes and 4 others 7 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/368601-dark-swords/#findComment-5656441 Share on other sites More sharing options...
space wolf Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 I REALLY like these guys. The matte black, gives them such a unique look. They look, "no pleasure, all business". The little fluff blurb you've included really adds character as well. Great job! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/368601-dark-swords/#findComment-5656458 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord_Ikka Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 Definitely feeling a Heresy-era DA vibe with the colors. Primaris-only Successor maybe? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/368601-dark-swords/#findComment-5656485 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissar Molotov Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 Beautiful work, Toyship! Really like the look of these guys! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/368601-dark-swords/#findComment-5656486 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doghouse Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 Well done, they look fantastic as a squad. What are you using for the black? Corvus Black? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/368601-dark-swords/#findComment-5656685 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToyShip Posted January 21, 2021 Author Share Posted January 21, 2021 I REALLY like these guys. The matte black, gives them such a unique look. They look, "no pleasure, all business". The little fluff blurb you've included really adds character as well. Great job! Thanks! That is definitely the vibe I am going for. No nonsense, very little ornate trimmings. In a word utilitarian. I’m glad the fluff blurbs are working. I was starting to think about dropping them. Definitely feeling a Heresy-era DA vibe with the colors. Primaris-only Successor maybe? It’s a thought, though I feel like it may be too on the nose. I’ve been toying with the idea that they are Ultramarines successors. The reasons why they have diverged from a “normal” Ultramarine style Chapter is what I intend to explore with some background. Beautiful work, Toyship! Really like the look of these guys! I really appreciate it Mol! I’ve finally gotten a scheme down that I fully enjoy painting while being quick and effective. Well done, they look fantastic as a squad. What are you using for the black? Corvus Black?Actually the only GW paints I’m using are the reds for the eyes and the beige of the purity seal! The armor is a black undercoat (I use Stynel Rez Black primer) with highlights sprayed from above and slightly to one side with an airbrush. The highlight color is NATO Black by Tamiya. Just a really dark gray. After that it’s a gloss coat, transfers, another gloss coat, then a brown oil wash. Once that drys I spray the matte coat, do the eyes and highlights on the metallics (I only do a few), and highlight the armor/do some scratches and battle damage with a #2 pencil. Then I do ANOTHER Matte coat to set the graphite. It’s a super simple scheme, I’m really glad it’s been so well received. I can’t wait to try it on some bigger models. Doghouse 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/368601-dark-swords/#findComment-5656762 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Lunkhead Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 Very basic, very striking,...... basically........love it Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/368601-dark-swords/#findComment-5656926 Share on other sites More sharing options...
W.A.Rorie Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 I think my favorite part is that the weathering on the lower legs..makes the models pop and seem like they are coming at you. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/368601-dark-swords/#findComment-5658974 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dosjetka Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 Solid start on your DIY Chapter strike force, ToyShip. :tu: I'm looking forward to seeing more! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/368601-dark-swords/#findComment-5658980 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToyShip Posted January 25, 2021 Author Share Posted January 25, 2021 Thanks all! Minor update, my first 5x man squad of Assault Intercessors arrived today, going to try and get them ready to go this evening! Threads not dead yet! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/368601-dark-swords/#findComment-5659182 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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