Brother Tankred Posted December 19, 2024 Share Posted December 19, 2024 (edited) After a very very very long gestation period (I'm talking about 15 years here), I'm finally starting on my heresy era Imperial Fists. First mini is done - as a proof of concept / recipe and to figure out what order to do things to be quicker. Also, the trim on the new MKIII is a PITA to paint. Edited December 30, 2024 by Brother Tyler Note that the topic title was edited. LameBeard, Lord Marshal, Spazmolytic and 9 others 7 5 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/384857-time-to-work-on-some-fists/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Tankred Posted December 19, 2024 Author Share Posted December 19, 2024 Grotsmasha, firestorm40k, Marshal Rohr and 9 others 8 4 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/384857-time-to-work-on-some-fists/#findComment-6081937 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pearson73 Posted December 21, 2024 Share Posted December 21, 2024 Excellent job, just the right level of weathering. The damage to the fist looks particularly good, any tips there? I always struggle to weather yellow without just trashing it... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/384857-time-to-work-on-some-fists/#findComment-6082165 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Tankred Posted December 21, 2024 Author Share Posted December 21, 2024 (edited) 8 hours ago, Pearson73 said: Excellent job, just the right level of weathering. The damage to the fist looks particularly good, any tips there? I always struggle to weather yellow without just trashing it... I sponge my weathering, but you could paint it - it's all about randomness, just sometimes you need to 'direct it'. Step 1 - sponge chip a paler shade of the armour colour, in this case a pastel yellow kind of thing - ideally this will be the 'outer edge' of the weathering. Step 2 - sponge chip a really dark brown over the top, I try and not obliterate Step 1, if you do, repeat Step 1, ideally this will leave the pale yellow at the edges, the brown being the outer edge in some areas is fine, probably even desirable. Step 3 - sponge chip a silver of your choosing, but very lightly, to show fresh damage - I use gun metal, again try and make this less than the previous Step, and inside of it, but some overlap in a few places is good. Tips- less is more, if you're doing it over a colour like yellow please be careful in case you get carried away, it's hard to get back to yellow :), so practice on something that doesn't matter so much. Good luck! Edited December 21, 2024 by Billy Butcher LameBeard 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/384857-time-to-work-on-some-fists/#findComment-6082211 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Tankred Posted December 21, 2024 Author Share Posted December 21, 2024 (edited) A closer pic is below. To be fair I think most of the larger areas of damage were painted - I was winging it in a rush. Edited December 21, 2024 by Billy Butcher Xenith, Gorgoff, LameBeard and 3 others 4 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/384857-time-to-work-on-some-fists/#findComment-6082213 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Tankred Posted December 29, 2024 Author Share Posted December 29, 2024 First 5 complete, second 5 should be in a day or so, and should be slightly better - I'm using this squad to refine the technique - mainly for speed. Brother Tyler, firestorm40k and LameBeard 2 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/384857-time-to-work-on-some-fists/#findComment-6083597 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayray Posted December 29, 2024 Share Posted December 29, 2024 They look great! I’d be nervous to sponge chip my army before the main paint jobs are finished due to consistency within the army Brother Tankred 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/384857-time-to-work-on-some-fists/#findComment-6083662 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Tankred Posted December 31, 2024 Author Share Posted December 31, 2024 (edited) Squad finished, last thing I'll finish in 2024, ready to become my new army in 2025. Once I decide on a basing theme ... Edited December 31, 2024 by Billy Butcher Ramell, Heir of Sigismund, firestorm40k and 2 others 4 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/384857-time-to-work-on-some-fists/#findComment-6084086 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Tankred Posted January 19 Author Share Posted January 19 Second squad done, and in record time for me. I used the old MKIII helmets to see what they looked like, I don't think they really add much over the ones in the new kit (after I'd removed the spike). I do need to dial down the battle damage, but keep getting carried away ... And a few close ups. Astartes Consul, firestorm40k, LameBeard and 1 other 3 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/384857-time-to-work-on-some-fists/#findComment-6088672 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayray Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 The battle damage makes it look like they’re having a serious party. Looks great! Brother Tankred 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/384857-time-to-work-on-some-fists/#findComment-6089204 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Praetorian of Inwit Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 Fantastic that your doing the best Legion with the best Primarch and best colour! Great work so far, they're looking smashing! Brother Tankred 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/384857-time-to-work-on-some-fists/#findComment-6089951 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pearson73 Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 I really like how you've done the vexilla, the rich red complements the yellow nicely and the transfers look spot on. Brother Tankred 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/384857-time-to-work-on-some-fists/#findComment-6090052 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Tankred Posted January 25 Author Share Posted January 25 Dead and HQ are next on the workbench. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/384857-time-to-work-on-some-fists/#findComment-6090375 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheArtilleryman Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 Great dirty look! Very real looking and grimy. Interesting choice of positions on the bases - not seen anyone do them like that before. Any reason for the choice? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/384857-time-to-work-on-some-fists/#findComment-6090441 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Tankred Posted January 25 Author Share Posted January 25 38 minutes ago, TheArtilleryman said: Great dirty look! Very real looking and grimy. Interesting choice of positions on the bases - not seen anyone do them like that before. Any reason for the choice? Cheers for the kind words, these are just the temporary bases, they're all on the edges to give better access to the trim on the mk iii, pita that it is - I'm all about speed. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/384857-time-to-work-on-some-fists/#findComment-6090447 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheArtilleryman Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 11 hours ago, Brother Tankred said: Cheers for the kind words, these are just the temporary bases, they're all on the edges to give better access to the trim on the mk iii, pita that it is - I'm all about speed. Ah that’s a cunning strategy - I’ll have to remember that one! Brother Tankred 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/384857-time-to-work-on-some-fists/#findComment-6090514 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deus_Ex_Machina Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 Those guys just came out of a trench for a photoshoot. Great work! Brother Tankred 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/384857-time-to-work-on-some-fists/#findComment-6090555 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Tankred Posted February 9 Author Share Posted February 9 HQ done, so I'm now force legal at last, dread is not far behind as are testers for the permanent bases. LameBeard and firestorm40k 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/384857-time-to-work-on-some-fists/#findComment-6093674 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Tankred Posted February 9 Author Share Posted February 9 Correction, dread now assembled, base is still wip. Wasnt quite as dynamic as I was hoping, but happy overall - better luck with the next one... TheArtilleryman, firestorm40k, LameBeard and 1 other 4 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/384857-time-to-work-on-some-fists/#findComment-6093696 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LameBeard Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 “Next one” - I like the way you think. tThese are looking great. I love the commitment in going from perfect blended yellow to the beaten-up trench fight survivor. Brother Tankred 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/384857-time-to-work-on-some-fists/#findComment-6094839 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pearson73 Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 Great weathering and use of transfers on the Contemptor. Brother Tankred and LameBeard 1 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/384857-time-to-work-on-some-fists/#findComment-6095091 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Tankred Posted February 15 Author Share Posted February 15 6 hours ago, Pearson73 said: Great weathering and use of transfers on the Contemptor. The old black templar sheet coming out of retirement - also have the brass etch, but not sure what to do with it yet... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/384857-time-to-work-on-some-fists/#findComment-6095126 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Tankred Posted February 15 Author Share Posted February 15 On 2/14/2025 at 9:57 AM, LameBeard said: “Next one” - I like the way you think. tThese are looking great. I love the commitment in going from perfect blended yellow to the beaten-up trench fight survivor. Surprisingly you can still see the blending through the weathering, it just doesn't show up too well with a phone camera, but I'm happy with them overall. LameBeard and Machine God 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/384857-time-to-work-on-some-fists/#findComment-6095135 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Tankred Posted February 16 Author Share Posted February 16 (edited) Family photo so far ... Edited February 16 by Brother Tankred TwinOcted, TheArtilleryman, LameBeard and 2 others 5 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/384857-time-to-work-on-some-fists/#findComment-6095338 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheArtilleryman Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 2 hours ago, Brother Tankred said: Family photo so far ... You know what - the ones on the left look blimmin good with the old style helmets. This photo really puts it into stark contrast - I thought it was the whole of the new MKIII marines that I didn’t like that much but now I see this, it’s literally just the helmets that do it. It’s now making me want some … Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/384857-time-to-work-on-some-fists/#findComment-6095394 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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