Captain Idaho Posted July 29 Share Posted July 29 Hail, admirals! I've just gotten into Battlefleet Gothic, despite having ships for a fleet for yonks. The warp hasn't made time translation as I'd hoped but better late than never. I'm currently painting up an Imperial fleet, set around Ultramar and the 13th Legion of the Heresy era, such that I've actually got a 3D printed version of the Macragge's Honour. She's massive and I'm currently waiting on delivery of another brass piece to hold it up, such is its size! Anyway, here's is my Apocalypse class battleship, painted Sunday and I'm super proud of it, not least of all because it was metal and a nightmare to paint! Show us your ships, fellow admirals! And any time honoured tales of grandeur are always appreciated. Astartes Consul, Robbienw, Brother Captain Vakarian and 6 others 3 6 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/386373-battlefleet-gothic-showcase/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firedrake Cordova Posted July 29 Share Posted July 29 I'm hoping @Sherrypie drops by ... Captain Idaho 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/386373-battlefleet-gothic-showcase/#findComment-6124941 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Idaho Posted July 29 Author Share Posted July 29 (edited) Was chatting briefly with @Sherrypie on discord actually! Great help, support and motivation on there. Edited July 29 by Captain Idaho Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/386373-battlefleet-gothic-showcase/#findComment-6124944 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbienw Posted July 29 Share Posted July 29 Very nice Captain! Apocalypse class is my favourite of the GW battleships, love it. Captain Idaho 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/386373-battlefleet-gothic-showcase/#findComment-6124967 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Idaho Posted July 29 Author Share Posted July 29 Many thanks! Mine too, I've had this model for years and only recently got into the game. So happy to get it painted up as my first miniature for the fleet. Glad to hear of another fan of this model, got any stories of its usage you'd like to share Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/386373-battlefleet-gothic-showcase/#findComment-6124999 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Idaho Posted July 29 Author Share Posted July 29 This is going to be the weekend's project... (Note turrets still not added to the spine of the ship) Mazer Rackham, Trokair and Brother Captain Vakarian 3 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/386373-battlefleet-gothic-showcase/#findComment-6125026 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazer Rackham Posted July 29 Share Posted July 29 (edited) Now just hold your oars, sailor. Does that thing have planning permission? EDIT: In other news, I have a powerful need. Edited July 29 by Mazer Rackham Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/386373-battlefleet-gothic-showcase/#findComment-6125060 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Idaho Posted July 29 Author Share Posted July 29 I actually think in generates its own gravity lol. Might paint it in stages mind. Which makes me think... if it's 26km long in-universe, what was the logistical nightmare of painting it! Maybe they use coloured metal. Mazer Rackham 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/386373-battlefleet-gothic-showcase/#findComment-6125063 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trokair Posted July 29 Share Posted July 29 Whenever they need a repaint they stop at Dulux VII* and requisition a decade’s worth of planetary tithe. *Other paint and pigment producing Hive Worlds exits. Captain Idaho and Mazer Rackham 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/386373-battlefleet-gothic-showcase/#findComment-6125067 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazer Rackham Posted July 29 Share Posted July 29 (edited) 33 minutes ago, Captain Idaho said: Which makes me think... if it's 26km long in-universe, what was the logistical nightmare of painting it! Maybe they use coloured metal. 'Whips, Idaho, they used massive, massive whips.' - Davian Listerian, Third Class Vending Machine Repairman, Jovian Guild. They have metal called Ultramarine, so perhaps it was actually produced in components then STC cerakoted or some-such before assembly - you couldn't apply it in a vaccum, unless it could be completely enclosed. However, those shipyards were big... 17 minutes ago, Trokair said: *Other paint and pigment producing Hive Worlds exits. Armageddon offers sandblasting, I hear. Edited July 29 by Mazer Rackham Captain Idaho, Necronaut and Trokair 2 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/386373-battlefleet-gothic-showcase/#findComment-6125075 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazer Rackham Posted July 30 Share Posted July 30 Apologies for double-post, but @Captain Idaho threatened me with poke from a wonky banana unless I ponied up, and dug out my own BFG Collection. 2 x pewter BB's (beats a dreadnaught in a sock, I tell you); 4 x pewter SC's, 3 x FW Gladius Frigates (left side) 3 x pewter Novas (behind and above them to the right) 4 x pewter Gladius (bottom middle)... ...And, FW resin Thunderhawks. Thunderhawks, son. Thunderhawks for days. My regular opponent at the time I got to play this fine game, referred to them as 'Stupid Space Marine Buses!' because of the ridiculous amount of Hit-and-Run attacks they provided to set all his ships on fire. Could do with a colour-matched lick of paint, though..! Brother Captain Vakarian and Captain Idaho 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/386373-battlefleet-gothic-showcase/#findComment-6125254 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Idaho Posted July 30 Author Share Posted July 30 Man they look great. Battle barges are so imposing, especially as they're metal and thus prone to causing serious injury if dropped from even minor heights. I too am loving the Thunderhawks. Totally jelly. Only issue is the Ultramarines blue is somewhat off? Mazer Rackham 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/386373-battlefleet-gothic-showcase/#findComment-6125314 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Idaho Posted August 7 Author Share Posted August 7 Done my Dictator, just needs gloss satin finish: Got an Armageddon all but completed too. It is 3D printed but the Voss prow makes it stand out anyway so it kinda works. Mazer Rackham and Brother Captain Vakarian 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/386373-battlefleet-gothic-showcase/#findComment-6126814 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazer Rackham Posted August 8 Share Posted August 8 (edited) Not to toot my own horn here, but I picked up 30 x white metal Thunderhawks - for under a tenner! They're in great condition...here's one of them. Look! Spoiler Ain't he a little cutie? Edited August 8 by Mazer Rackham Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/386373-battlefleet-gothic-showcase/#findComment-6126871 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trokair Posted August 8 Share Posted August 8 How do we know that isn't a giant dice? On a more practicable note, do you have enough Hanger space on all your ships to house that many Thunderhawks? Mazer Rackham 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/386373-battlefleet-gothic-showcase/#findComment-6126880 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazer Rackham Posted August 8 Share Posted August 8 (edited) 5 hours ago, Trokair said: How do we know that isn't a giant dice? You are right. The model is the size of my car, and this photo was taken from space. The D10 is my house. 5 hours ago, Trokair said: On a more practicable note, do you have enough Hanger space on all your ships to house that many Thunderhawks? Practical: in Battlefeet Heresy, yes, I just might... Theoretical: Who cares, Tro? Thunderhawks! Edited August 8 by Mazer Rackham Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/386373-battlefleet-gothic-showcase/#findComment-6126885 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Idaho Posted August 11 Author Share Posted August 11 Dictator: Armageddon: And group shots: Brother Captain Vakarian, Mana, Mazer Rackham and 2 others 3 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/386373-battlefleet-gothic-showcase/#findComment-6127439 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Idaho Posted Wednesday at 10:27 PM Author Share Posted Wednesday at 10:27 PM The momentum I've got for painting is suitable to mirror the size of a ship! 2 Tyrant class cruisers: These 2 are 3D printed, but they look pretty accurate. Now just 1 more ship and I've got the 1500pts fleet ready to roll. Brother Captain Vakarian and Black Cohort 1 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/386373-battlefleet-gothic-showcase/#findComment-6127778 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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