Brother Raul Posted May 3 Share Posted May 3 (edited) Hail Brothers & Sisters, Thought I'd finally start my WIP thread now we are getting closer to a 10th edition codex and I have a year off farming. I've never been able to fully commit to the hobby due to being busy and poor, I moved out when I was a teenager and life has just has not given me a window until now. For the first time that window has opened and I am going to sink my teeth into all things 9th legion and probably do a vigil with the watch too. The idea is to paint up a 2nd Company for myself and add elements of the 1st, staying true to chapter lore and markings. Agonised over heavy metal v grim dark style; going heavy metal with elements of grim dark as we are an artisan chapter that is ornate so heavy metal compliments 'elites' better IMO. That goes even more for 2nd Company, the blooded would know tempering their savagery with artisan works and dedication to the Emperor is at the core of controlling the thrist. Vehicles might still end up grim dark and think a scout squad will too. Will also try and post my more random stuff here too, although if I am trying to make someone laugh it might stray back onto the main forum board. Brothers and Sisters, may I present to you, Brother Raul's Blood Angels 2nd Company for the glory of Sanguinius and the Emperor! Edited August 27 by Brother Raul Tichinde, AutumnEffect and Helias_Tancred 3 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/382828-brother-rauls-wip-2nd-company-primaris/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Raul Posted May 3 Author Share Posted May 3 My eye sight isn't what it was when I first saw the Angels of Death Codex on a shelf as a much younger man. Researched the best lamp magnifier available and got this beauty. Determined to do the best I can with this paint job so even booked into the optometrist and got new lenses as have just started wearing glasses. Not 12 hours later...... AutumnEffect and Jolemai 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/382828-brother-rauls-wip-2nd-company-primaris/#findComment-6038099 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Raul Posted May 3 Author Share Posted May 3 (edited) However faith accepts no barriers to success..... Edited May 3 by Jolemai Swear filter dodge AutumnEffect, Paladin777, Jolemai and 1 other 4 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/382828-brother-rauls-wip-2nd-company-primaris/#findComment-6038100 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Raul Posted May 3 Author Share Posted May 3 It's humble, but its a better studio than I've ever been able to set up. Grotsmasha, lost_angel, AutumnEffect and 5 others 8 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/382828-brother-rauls-wip-2nd-company-primaris/#findComment-6038107 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolemai Posted May 3 Share Posted May 3 I had a similar one of those that had a grippy part so it could move around. Really enjoyed the light part of it. Of course I then used it to fix a burst pipe under the bath and a resultant leak soaked it, so now it's just a magnifying glass Brother Raul 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/382828-brother-rauls-wip-2nd-company-primaris/#findComment-6038125 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paladin777 Posted May 4 Share Posted May 4 My wife got me a magnifying glass like that a year ago for my birthday, or so. I love it! Brother Raul and Jolemai 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/382828-brother-rauls-wip-2nd-company-primaris/#findComment-6038291 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tichinde Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 there is nothing better, as an adult, as finally being able to have a permanent hobby set up and not having to clear it all off the kitchen table when you're done. I avoided the dog issue by setting up in the Attic, (also avoiding wrathful wife on occasion). i've recently (10th edition) got back into the glorious 9th legion (i had them originally in Space crusade and then 2nd edition) and will get round to posting some pics eventually. looking forward to see how you get on, that magnifier looks quite handy as my eyes aren't getting any better either! Brother Raul 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/382828-brother-rauls-wip-2nd-company-primaris/#findComment-6039391 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Raul Posted May 15 Author Share Posted May 15 I did warn you all that I'd post some of my more random stuff here and time to address the most negative of that random stuff. GeeDubs. Well it's important to preface this with the fact that they are getting more right than ever. Older players will know that's barely a compliment but we expect GW to misfire so accept when it does. The new, moved out of home, corporate GW is a little scary. Sure it's getting :cuss: done but it's also more indifferent than ever and probably more than greedy, even for a corporation. Now coming from a company that thinks fan engagement is making sure no one has the complaints email, that's bad. They didn't trust us with the new marines range, which is most of this complaint. We've bought new models before and there was no need to completely change how the faction plays to sell us new marines. Marines are basically tougher, worst tech and slower Eldar now. The loss of the tactical squad is huge and was a great point of difference between factions. Depending on gear and faction, tac squads could be completely different. Also the treatment of firstborn, just nerf them, don't stop making rules. Incentivise the new models don't penalise the old ones. Model manufacturers, that also provide game systems, have to sell models to pay the bills. I am just worried that the new bills appeal to the mainstream/ new players aren't worth the cost to the established community. TV ads and new interercessorerors factories might not be worth it long term if no one's rolling dice anymore, hence the greedy accusation on my behalf. Which leads me to the last part of the post and the really scary point of GW's greed. I am not buying :cuss: from GW until they start treating the distributors better. Few manufacturers owe their success so strongly to their distributors (FLGS) as GeeDubs does. They teach us to paint, give us tables to play on and have to survive off a much worse margin that GW gets wholesale let alone retail. This is the greed that scares me and the greed that will kill the hoby. GW could close their webstore tomorrow and still do well. However the current management thinks the extra 2% turnover is worth risking having their non owned distribution network bleed out. We need to think long and hard about where we spend our money in the hobby at the moment. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/382828-brother-rauls-wip-2nd-company-primaris/#findComment-6040673 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Raul Posted May 15 Author Share Posted May 15 Brother Cerberus is about to receive activation by the blessings of the Omnisah! All base coated and ready for me to ruin by washing. Rhavien, Tichinde and Jolemai 3 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/382828-brother-rauls-wip-2nd-company-primaris/#findComment-6040675 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Raul Posted May 15 Author Share Posted May 15 (edited) Still need to highlight, varnish and clean up. Bit too heavy as I made some errors due to being out of practice and never actually doing a vehicle previously. I've embraced doing a narrative base and have an idea that maybe badass but I'll let you all decide when it's done. Edited May 15 by Brother Raul Autocorrected edit Rhavien and Helias_Tancred 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/382828-brother-rauls-wip-2nd-company-primaris/#findComment-6040719 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhavien Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 Don't miss the base! Nice dread anyway! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/382828-brother-rauls-wip-2nd-company-primaris/#findComment-6040904 Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyslugger Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 Looking good to me :-) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/382828-brother-rauls-wip-2nd-company-primaris/#findComment-6041113 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Raul Posted May 23 Author Share Posted May 23 Made the mistake of not waiting for the lenses to dry before applying varnish. Just need to base it now. Jolemai, Rhavien and Helias_Tancred 3 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/382828-brother-rauls-wip-2nd-company-primaris/#findComment-6042408 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Raul Posted May 23 Author Share Posted May 23 Starting to get a bit done! squad Bathomett is about 75% done (just slapped some bits together for a photo). It's been a pleasure to learn new armour contours and they really are beautiful sculpts. Helias_Tancred, Smoke Frog, Jolemai and 1 other 4 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/382828-brother-rauls-wip-2nd-company-primaris/#findComment-6042410 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolemai Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 I naturally approve of the orange edge highlights - which paint is that in new money though? Helias_Tancred 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/382828-brother-rauls-wip-2nd-company-primaris/#findComment-6042413 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Raul Posted May 23 Author Share Posted May 23 1 hour ago, Jolemai said: I naturally approve of the orange edge highlights - which paint is that in new money though? You sir have fine taste. Hardest thing about getting back into the hobby is how much has changed in the paint space these last 5 years. Have tried to keep it simple, good old fire dragon bright but some mixed with a tint of evil sunz or carroburg crimson washed. Have tried heaps of different techniques on this dread in order to blend eavy metal and grim dark. Helias_Tancred and Jolemai 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/382828-brother-rauls-wip-2nd-company-primaris/#findComment-6042414 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Raul Posted May 26 Author Share Posted May 26 IF I stopped playing with my minis I'd probably paint them quicker. Not even proper playing, just 'Move out!' pew pew ECT. Squad Baphomett will be finished this time tomorrow. Will get the dread based and finalised as well then onto the AISwJP. Paladin777, Helias_Tancred, Smoke Frog and 2 others 4 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/382828-brother-rauls-wip-2nd-company-primaris/#findComment-6042751 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Raul Posted June 3 Author Share Posted June 3 (edited) I'd probably paint faster if I didn't insist on maintaining unit coherency (as well as play with my minis). The new agrax is thicker than the last one so there's heaps more brush work involved and clean up. Embarrassingly the Terminators and Baal predator rocked up on the same day and this last week has been lost to surgery recovery so still chipping away. Should help call to arms however. Edited June 3 by Brother Raul Spelling Jolemai, Helias_Tancred and Rhavien 3 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/382828-brother-rauls-wip-2nd-company-primaris/#findComment-6043863 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Raul Posted June 6 Author Share Posted June 6 Only just found out there's a brush smaller than the insane detail brush so have ordered that and stopped painting this squad until it arrives. Still have to finish lenses, emblem on the paldron and a final tidy up and both varnishes. Would you believe these are my first red marines in 26 years. My 9th edition return was all DC and scouts. Love this pose, very BA. Has a fully loaded bolter but still pulls out the flaying knife. Still can't photo for crap. Jolemai, Rhavien, Helias_Tancred and 1 other 2 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/382828-brother-rauls-wip-2nd-company-primaris/#findComment-6044282 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Raul Posted June 11 Author Share Posted June 11 Not sure about my idea to mix heavy metal and grim dark style without oils or dry brushing. Think I've achieved it but not sure I am happy with the results. Very out of practice as well and the new agrax formula caught me out a bit as it's super thick now. One thing I will say is those lenses are awesome. Smoke Frog, Helias_Tancred, Jolemai and 1 other 4 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/382828-brother-rauls-wip-2nd-company-primaris/#findComment-6044928 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Raul Posted June 12 Author Share Posted June 12 (edited) I finally finished a squad. Lots to improve on. I am never painting eye balls on ever again. Sharpie for the win. Lots of mistakes, learnt heaps and tried different techniques. Very satisfied by not exactly happy with the result. The next 3 squads should fly past now. Edited June 12 by Brother Raul Better pboto Jolemai, Tichinde, Smoke Frog and 2 others 5 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/382828-brother-rauls-wip-2nd-company-primaris/#findComment-6045099 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Raul Posted June 13 Author Share Posted June 13 I've labelled this my grim-dark curious Ballistus Dreadnaught. First vehicle, tried some wet blending too. The matt varnish didn't agree with my wash based grime effects and red glazing. Still have to dry brush and highlight the base. Tichinde, Jolemai, Paladin777 and 1 other 4 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/382828-brother-rauls-wip-2nd-company-primaris/#findComment-6045302 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhavien Posted June 14 Share Posted June 14 Your guys look really cool Brother Raul. They look both modern and old school at the same time. Brother Raul 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/382828-brother-rauls-wip-2nd-company-primaris/#findComment-6045531 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Raul Posted June 18 Author Share Posted June 18 Got some great bitz from Deutschland that got here quite fast. Megabitzshop are still very good. Also have started work on a HQ unit finally. Settled on the Librarian in tactical dreadnaught armour. Has good stats, shoots well and sustained hits1 is great on powerfists or hammers so for the points he's great. Lost both the nerolinks so making my own and doing a deep BA customisation. Paldron conversation worked well, those assault rims finally came in handy. Jolemai 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/382828-brother-rauls-wip-2nd-company-primaris/#findComment-6046012 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Raul Posted June 21 Author Share Posted June 21 Finally learnt how to spray prime with a can. It's pretty easy and I'd highly recommend it. Jolemai, DemonGSides and Rhavien 3 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/382828-brother-rauls-wip-2nd-company-primaris/#findComment-6046774 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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