Battlefleet gothic showcase

[Captain Idaho]

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.

[Firedrake Cordova]

I'm hoping @Sherrypie drops by ...  

[Captain Idaho]

Was chatting briefly with @Sherrypie on discord actually! Great help, support and motivation on there.

Edited yesterday at 11:34 AM by Captain Idaho

[Robbienw]

Very nice Captain!

 

Apocalypse class is my favourite of the GW battleships, love it.

[Captain Idaho]

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 

[Captain Idaho]

This is going to be the weekend's project...

 

(Note turrets still not added to the spine of the ship)

 

 

[Mazer Rackham]

Now just hold your oars, sailor.

 

Does that thing have planning permission?

 

EDIT: In other news, I have a powerful need.

 

Edited yesterday at 08:37 PM by Mazer Rackham

[Captain Idaho]

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.

[Trokair]

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.  

[Mazer Rackham]

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 yesterday at 09:18 PM by Mazer Rackham

[Mazer Rackham]

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..!

[Captain Idaho]

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?