And I Would Burn 500 Worlds...

[Brother Dallo]

"Put your trust only in the weapons you bear; for even those you consider closest might harbour thoughts of malice and treason under the familiar visage of a trusted brother."

 

Unnamed Word Bearer Legionary.

Unidentified firearm. Speculated to be a Khaladine pattern bolt rifle.

Torso plate bears superficial damage, likely from previous engagement.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited July 17, 2022 by Brother Dallo

[Pearson73]

Very nice indeed.

[Brother Dallo]

Thanks Pearson73. 
This log will follow my slow grow Heresy project.

I’d previously sworn off anything bigger than a skirmish game, but they say the Heresy Train has no brakes.
I’m using the 3rd party bodies from Tortuga Bay, as I prefer the scale.

I’m currently working on building a small Zone Mortalis force to fight General Zodd’s Imperial Fists later in the summer. Currently working on a no frills Tactical Squad as scoring units seem to be very important in Heresy.

Brother Alpharius here is my only completed Marine, but I’ve a batch of ten in various stages of completeness, so expect to see them over the coming days and weeks.

Dallo

[Chronotonic]

Another brother in the word...

 

I like the paint job...great job there

 

it looks like there is a bit of basing there as well...?

[Brother Dallo]

This is a character I've put together for my Word Bearers. He can be anything from Tactical Sgt to Librarian to Praetor. I expect he'll see the table in my upcoming ZM game.

 

C&C welcome.

 

Dallo

[Chronotonic]

6 hours ago, Brother Dallo said:

This is a character I've put together for my Word Bearers. He can be anything from Tactical Sgt to Librarian to Praetor. I expect he'll see the table in my upcoming ZM game.

 

C&C welcome.

 

Dallo

So much going on with the back...

 

but the front is just plain and unadorned...maybe add a belt pouch and a knife to the hip for sacrifices...?

[Pearson73]

I agree that there's quite a contrast between the front and rear. A few pouches/scrolls/knives could help address this and add some more personality and clues as to the role of this guy in his legion.

[Brother Dallo]

That’s some interesting feedback. Not something I’d considered, so thanks.

I actually quite like the relatively understated look of the model. I used the fancy backpack as it was glued to the cloak at the time. Do you think replacing it with a plainer 30k one would help?

Alternatively, I could add a detail or two to the belt, but I’d keep it separate for painting at any rate. We’ll see.

As these are 30k Word Bearers, I didn’t want to go overboard with the Chaos details.

Thank for commenting.

Dallo

[Pearson73]

I think using a more generic backpack could work, but I am also a fan of gear on marines, so some pouches would defo look cool on the front. They could simply hold ammunition, or something more esoteric for use in rituals.

[Chronotonic]

15 hours ago, Brother Dallo said:

That’s some interesting feedback. Not something I’d considered, so thanks.

I actually quite like the relatively understated look of the model. I used the fancy backpack as it was glued to the cloak at the time. Do you think replacing it with a plainer 30k one would help?

Alternatively, I could add a detail or two to the belt, but I’d keep it separate for painting at any rate. We’ll see.

As these are 30k Word Bearers, I didn’t want to go overboard with the Chaos details.

Thank for commenting.

Dallo

if you have blue tact I would use small amounts to put some scrolls and "oath of the moments" on the armor...skulls? stuff like that...

 

[Ryltar Thamior]

Great to see more truescale HHery 

Also appreciating the uh .. 'Proclaimers', so to speak, viz. thread title and XVIIth [well .. "XVIIth" ... ] 

[Brother Dallo]

I’m glad someone got the reference.

Dallo

[Dosjetka]

The hydra is a nice touch on the first Legionnaire. Looking forward to seeing more painted models!

[Brother Dallo]

Thanks Dosjetka.

Currently away from my models, but I’ll try to post a status update later this week. 
 

Dallo

[Chaeron]

Great title (you probably guessed I'd be a fan!) - and that first model is great. Really like how much thought has gone into this!

Looking forward both to the force expansion and then the battle to come...!

[Brother Dallo]

Thanks Chaeron.

Are you cheering for the Red team or the Yellow team? 

Dallo

[Brother Dallo]

I've signed up for a 1.5k points Heresy Event in mid-January, so I'm reviving this thread to document my painting progress and help to motivate me to finish the force.

 

Brother Ralpharius is no longer on his own.

 

 

I've got the full ten man squad to tabletop standard.

 

 

 

 

The plan is to get all of the models a basecoat, transfers and wash, to be ready for the event. Once I've got everyone done to this basic standard (shown above), I'll be able to circle back and add some additional details like eye lenses, highlights etc. 

 

This will be my first game in HHv2, so I'm looking forward to it.

 

C&C welcome.

 

Dallo

Edited November 19, 2023 by Brother Dallo

[Firedrake Cordova]

Nice work - the group shot looks good

 

Good luck for the event  

[Brother Dallo]

Thanks.

 

The current plan is to get 1.5k painted up which looks pretty from three feet away. 
 

Once I get that sorted, I’ll see what time I have left.

 

Current list is

Cataphractii Praetor

Cataphractii Command Squad (5)

Land Raider

Contemptor

Tactical Squad (10)

Tactical Squad (10)

Assault Squad (20)

Heavy Support squad (5)

 

Everything is built (heads, packs and shoulderpads left off for painting), 95% is primed and a decent chunk is on the way to completion.

 

I’m learning to hate applying transfers to Marine shoulder pads. Flat surfaces are fine. Those pads? Less so. 
 

Dallo

 

 

[Pearson73]

The bionic holding the helmet is a lovely detail. The squad look cracking together too.

[Brother Dallo]

Thank you Pearson73.

 

I wanted to sprinkle a few more characterful models through the fairly stock Bolter grunts. One of my favourites is the guy with the belt feed. He has a Ravenguard Bolter looted from Isstvan V.

 

Dallo

[Brother Dallo]

Hey folks, 

 

My Contemptor is ready for the table. 

 

I'll be working on the Terminators and their Land Raider tonight.

 

 

Dallo

[Firedrake Cordova]

Nice work. The base is nicely done, and the transfers are a great touch.  

[Brother Dallo]

Thank you Firedrake Cordova.

 

Base is some torn up cork floor tile, with a spare shoulder pad piece to add a little visual interest.

 

For now, the bases are just Black Templar over a grey prime. It gets them done nice and quickly and doesn’t detract from the models. Once I get the list painted, I may return and give them a drybrush to make them pop.

 

Dallo

[Firedrake Cordova]

The cork works well to provide an extra dimension (height) and some nice extra detail.

 

When you go back and drybrush it, will you be adding anything else? Some tufts around the rock, or some barbed wire would work well