Inquisitor lorr Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 Hi all So, finally getting round to consistently painting again (or trying to) after c.15 years out of the hobby. I’ve been lingering again for the past few years and dabbling, which includes foolishly amassing rather large collections of various of the old imperial guard armies. I now have 100+ of each Vostroyans, Steel Legion and Kasrkin. I love all three armies and think they’re all so characterful and brilliant in their own way. Whilst I love some of the new models, nothing quite has the character of these guys, for me. I had a small Vostroyan army back in the day and I held onto the models. I’ve tried to recreate a similar paint job as I did back then, albeit with no idea what my recipes were and with completely different paints. The goal with these is quick and dirty - I know myself, if I don’t get a decent number of these guys done in a short period and to a consistent standard I’ll get frustrated/bored and stop. So just looking for tabletop standard with these guys for now to get my mojo back and then might treat myself to a painting project or too. Would also be nice to have a playable army, in case the world ever gets back to normal and I ever find time/someone to play with! Anyway, that’s the intro. I’ll get some photos uploaded (once I figure how to upload), and also try and figure out the best and easiest way to get some good shots. Thanks for reading! Lorr. jeremy1391 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/370035-for-vostroya/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inquisitor lorr Posted April 23, 2021 Author Share Posted April 23, 2021 (edited) First up - mortar team! Photos aren’t the best - will work on that. Lemme know what you think! Edited April 23, 2021 by Inquisitor lorr Dr_Ruminahui, Bjorn Firewalker, Dosjetka and 7 others 10 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/370035-for-vostroya/#findComment-5691673 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjorn Firewalker Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 Good job. Inquisitor lorr 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/370035-for-vostroya/#findComment-5691676 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inquisitor lorr Posted April 24, 2021 Author Share Posted April 24, 2021 (edited) First couple of troopers - the ‘twins’! Photos are washing out some of the highlights, particularly the golds. Edited April 24, 2021 by Inquisitor lorr Bjorn Firewalker, Brother Tyler, Elzender and 6 others 9 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/370035-for-vostroya/#findComment-5691781 Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Torch. Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 Great job! These are lovely models and its been ages since I have seen a Vostroyan army outside of the concept stage. Dread to think how much the final product will cumulatively weigh though, being an all metal army. You will get super fit if you ever take these guys to events. Inquisitor lorr 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/370035-for-vostroya/#findComment-5691800 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doghouse Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 Very nice start, been ages since I've seen any of these guys and yours look great! Hungry Nostraman Lizard and Inquisitor lorr 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/370035-for-vostroya/#findComment-5691836 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjorn Firewalker Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 Again, good job. Inquisitor lorr 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/370035-for-vostroya/#findComment-5691860 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inquisitor lorr Posted April 24, 2021 Author Share Posted April 24, 2021 Thanks for the kind comments chaps! I intend to get as many models to this standard as I can, then go back and add some extra detail. I’ll do all the lenses, some additional highlighting, text on purity seals etc as a batch once I have a few more up and running. Next one I got finished today was one of the snipers. I’ll do some further work on his cloak in the future, and sort the final details like I mentioned above, but happy with him for now. I guess the one problem with metal models is the chipping! Already finding chips on freshly painted models. Dosjetka, Doghouse, Brother Tyler and 4 others 7 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/370035-for-vostroya/#findComment-5691886 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjorn Firewalker Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 Good job on the sniper. Inquisitor lorr 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/370035-for-vostroya/#findComment-5691900 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inquisitor lorr Posted April 25, 2021 Author Share Posted April 25, 2021 Got a few more standard troopers done. Face in the last photo has photographed really dodgily - oh well. And a group shot so far... Gonna take stock and do a little inventory of what models I’ve actually got! Cheers Lorr DaBoiKyknos, Bjorn Firewalker, Zebulon and 8 others 11 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/370035-for-vostroya/#findComment-5692017 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjorn Firewalker Posted April 25, 2021 Share Posted April 25, 2021 Again, fine works. I admire your efforts. Inquisitor lorr 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/370035-for-vostroya/#findComment-5692056 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magos Takatus Posted April 25, 2021 Share Posted April 25, 2021 I've always had a soft spot for Vostroyans. You've done a great job of bringing them to life. It's a shame they chip so easily. Inquisitor lorr 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/370035-for-vostroya/#findComment-5692081 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inquisitor lorr Posted April 26, 2021 Author Share Posted April 26, 2021 Thanks chaps. The work continues with a couple of plasma gunners - just now noticed the feather on one of them is unfinished, and the skull on other other feather has been missed too (d’oh!). I’ll pick that up on the final detail touch up. I think I’ll wait until I have 40 or so done before I turn to that, and just do it in a batch. I can never make my mind up about the plasma gunners models, I love them sometimes and from some angles, and others I hate them! A bit odd ha. You can see here I’m trying to think of ways to introduce some variation in the paint jobs to distinguish the limited different metal models. I’ve tried to mix up the silver/gold combos and even the red/gold on some of the more ambiguous torso pieces (although, in hindsight the red torso on the plasma gunner looks awful IMO!). Cheers Lorr DaBoiKyknos, andes and Brother Tyler 3 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/370035-for-vostroya/#findComment-5692362 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inquisitor lorr Posted April 27, 2021 Author Share Posted April 27, 2021 Preacher time! I painted this guy an absolute age ago, and just rebased him to match my new approach. The photos particularly let this guy down, as was pretty proud of him back in the day. Cheers Lorr Bjorn Firewalker, Brother Tyler, Kythnos and 1 other 4 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/370035-for-vostroya/#findComment-5692684 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjorn Firewalker Posted April 27, 2021 Share Posted April 27, 2021 Good job on the Ministorum priest. Inquisitor lorr 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/370035-for-vostroya/#findComment-5692780 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inquisitor lorr Posted April 28, 2021 Author Share Posted April 28, 2021 (edited) First sergeant. Not too far off the first squad - going to take a long time at this rate! Cheers Lorr Edited April 28, 2021 by Inquisitor lorr Dr_Ruminahui, Bjorn Firewalker, Dosjetka and 2 others 5 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/370035-for-vostroya/#findComment-5693157 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjorn Firewalker Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 Fine work on the model. By "first sergeant", do you mean he's the first NCO model you painted, or that he holds the rank of first sergeant? Inquisitor lorr 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/370035-for-vostroya/#findComment-5693177 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inquisitor lorr Posted April 29, 2021 Author Share Posted April 29, 2021 Fine work on the model. By "first sergeant", do you mean he's the first NCO model you painted, or that he holds the rank of first sergeant? Both...? Haha. Nah, I just meant he was the first one I’ve painted, but perhaps he deserves a promotion to the rank of First Sergeant for that honour? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/370035-for-vostroya/#findComment-5693292 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inquisitor lorr Posted May 2, 2021 Author Share Posted May 2, 2021 Got another trooper done, and with that, the first ten man squad is complete! I’ve made some decent progress over the bank holiday weekend too, so hopefully a few more updates to come shortly! Cheers Lorr Dr_Ruminahui, Tallarn Commander, Zebulon and 5 others 8 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/370035-for-vostroya/#findComment-5694050 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pearson73 Posted May 2, 2021 Share Posted May 2, 2021 These chaps look great, you're really doing these sculpts justice. Inquisitor lorr 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/370035-for-vostroya/#findComment-5694075 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjorn Firewalker Posted May 2, 2021 Share Posted May 2, 2021 Again, good job. Inquisitor lorr 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/370035-for-vostroya/#findComment-5694102 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inquisitor lorr Posted May 2, 2021 Author Share Posted May 2, 2021 Thanks chaps - I really appreciate the feedback! It’s a great motivator! I got a couple more heavy weapon teams completed, save for minor touching up at the end. I’m running low on my various brown paints, so they will be a focus for touch ups afterwards (including base rims where coverage is a little thin). Cheers Lorr Brother Tyler, Bjorn Firewalker, Dr_Ruminahui and 4 others 7 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/370035-for-vostroya/#findComment-5694150 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjorn Firewalker Posted May 2, 2021 Share Posted May 2, 2021 Good job on the heavy weapons teams. Inquisitor lorr 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/370035-for-vostroya/#findComment-5694197 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hungry Nostraman Lizard Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 I like that you've opted to go for having light fur on the bearskin hats! Inquisitor lorr 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/370035-for-vostroya/#findComment-5694501 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBoiKyknos Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 Lovely chaps! I think the Guard needs a massive overhaul, but these look sweet nonetheless. Inquisitor lorr 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/370035-for-vostroya/#findComment-5694546 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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