Ahzek451 Posted June 11 Share Posted June 11 (edited) I've put this off too long, figured I would share a bit of completed works and upcoming stuff in an effort to give myself a bit more motivation and have a bit of fun. Life has increasingly been difficult to find time and motivation these last few years to hobby but dang it...gonna stubbornly do what I can. Bit of background: Started 40k in late 2nd ed. Been a Thousand sons fan/player/collector most prominently at the start of 3rd. Couldn't afford or even get a hold of some of the old pewter Rubric marines(I had some), so my first gen Thousand sons are a lovely hodgepodge of converted chaos marines scattered with the old pewter ones. One of these days I will have to find them. I played heavily from 4th through 7th. And built a substantial Thousand sons force, but M&P wise I did not put my best effort into the paint part of it. Battled Cancer through 8th and 9th, and slowly turned from less of a gamer to more of a hobbyist since. I largely worked on Necrons in the last few years but recently I have been returning to my first love. The awesome and ever amazing 15th legion! I want to re-start the army basically. Start fresh. So here goes in my attempt to keep motivated and adding to the Thousand sons. I'll start off with an Sorcerer I completed a couple months ago: Edited June 11 by Ahzek451 Heraclite, Alby the Slayer, Rogue and 15 others 5 13 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/388070-ahzeks-pyramid-armies-work-tsons-and-necrons/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Ruminahui Posted June 11 Share Posted June 11 He's gorgeous - you have done a great job highlighting him. Ahzek451 and phandaal 1 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/388070-ahzeks-pyramid-armies-work-tsons-and-necrons/#findComment-6175099 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadgersinHills Posted June 12 Share Posted June 12 Very nice work! Ahzek451 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/388070-ahzeks-pyramid-armies-work-tsons-and-necrons/#findComment-6175139 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blissful Brushes Posted June 13 Share Posted June 13 He’s lovely, also that’s the weirdest helmet I’ve seen in 40k for a while, that must forever be getting caught on things. Probably why he turned to chaos Ahzek451 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/388070-ahzeks-pyramid-armies-work-tsons-and-necrons/#findComment-6175326 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahzek451 Posted June 15 Author Share Posted June 15 On 6/13/2026 at 8:13 AM, Blissful Brushes said: He’s lovely, also that’s the weirdest helmet I’ve seen in 40k for a while, that must forever be getting caught on things. Probably why he turned to chaos I debated heavily on this helmet, on one hand I did think its kinda silly. But I was really trying to lean into the bird theme on this guy. The exalted kit is an option dream, and I stuck with all the bird bits....except for the staff...simply because I messed up the bird staff by accidentally getting too much glue on it and had to find a replacement. Wanted to share my glow up converted Defiler pre-new defiler. I started dabbling in Fusion 360 and made some 3d printed conversion bits to really make it belong to the T.sons. That being said, once the new Defiler dropped I couldn't help myself. I have been very slowly converting the new kit. I will be happy to drop him here once completed. And I do mean converted. I love how GW made unique cult heads to make a Thousand Sons defiler stand out from a Death Guard one but that's where it ends. Just the head. I took it a step further and pretty much re-made all of the chaos-y trim to look less chaos-undivided and more Tzeentchy and added on a bunch of bits. I also worked hard on a very thematic base with using 2-part epoxy resin to make water effects(which I am new to and trying to learn). The model itself is 98% complete and the base is about 70% done. Unfortunately its going to be awhile. The painting is going to take a lot of time. I tend to drag my feet with paint. Who knows, maybe I'll step it up. Can't wait for the guy below to get a brother! Rusted Boltgun, The Pounder, DaBoiKyknos and 11 others 6 8 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/388070-ahzeks-pyramid-armies-work-tsons-and-necrons/#findComment-6175662 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firedrake Cordova Posted June 17 Share Posted June 17 The sorcerer's very crisp Ahzek451 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/388070-ahzeks-pyramid-armies-work-tsons-and-necrons/#findComment-6175944 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WBRBloom Posted June 17 Share Posted June 17 Amazing work @Ahzek451! Just brilliant! Firedrake Cordova and Ahzek451 1 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/388070-ahzeks-pyramid-armies-work-tsons-and-necrons/#findComment-6176016 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Ruminahui Posted June 25 Share Posted June 25 Love your defiler - the painting and sculpt is so crisp it looks like a 1980s action toy (in the best kind of way). The only thing I would do differently would be to give the head guns more like excruciators and less like bolters - for that, I think they just need longer barrels and that distinctive excruciator muzzle break. Firedrake Cordova, kabaakaba and Ahzek451 3 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/388070-ahzeks-pyramid-armies-work-tsons-and-necrons/#findComment-6177056 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahzek451 Posted June 25 Author Share Posted June 25 1 hour ago, Dr_Ruminahui said: Love your defiler - the painting and sculpt is so crisp it looks like a 1980s action toy (in the best kind of way). The only thing I would do differently would be to give the head guns more like excruciators and less like bolters - for that, I think they just need longer barrels and that distinctive excruciator muzzle break. Totally agree, I built it before the new kit when they used to have combi bolters as options. In a pinch I would say its counts as, but I would replace it with a new design to look more like excruciators. After I finish my new defiler ill make a return to this one. Or...ill be lazy and leave it as an oldschool display piece. My tzeentchy side is fickle. Dr_Ruminahui and Firedrake Cordova 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/388070-ahzeks-pyramid-armies-work-tsons-and-necrons/#findComment-6177062 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Ruminahui Posted June 25 Share Posted June 25 I'm having to do the exact same thing with my "prior rules" defiler - I'm also going to be mocking up the other weapon options as well. That will have to wait until after Call to Arms, though. Ahzek451 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/388070-ahzeks-pyramid-armies-work-tsons-and-necrons/#findComment-6177071 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahzek451 Posted June 25 Author Share Posted June 25 (edited) Bit of a tease for my new defiler. A sample of what im talking about regarding completely reworking the trim(and then some). Once I figure out how to use a pressure pot to remove bubbles in epoxy resin, then I can actually move to painting. Edited June 25 by Ahzek451 phandaal, Firedrake Cordova, Dr. Clock and 4 others 4 3 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/388070-ahzeks-pyramid-armies-work-tsons-and-necrons/#findComment-6177163 Share on other sites More sharing options...
phandaal Posted June 25 Share Posted June 25 That Defiler is incredible! The realistic eyeball on either side is the best detail IMO. That one single thing makes it look like there really is a daemon inside the machine. kabaakaba, Firedrake Cordova and Ahzek451 2 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/388070-ahzeks-pyramid-armies-work-tsons-and-necrons/#findComment-6177168 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahzek451 Posted July 11 Author Share Posted July 11 (edited) Taking a break from the defiler to slow rolling some rubrics, pretty happy with the banding but dang I have to hold my breath. Im thinking im happy with my style but im lacking on the gold. The gold is basic, I want to work on shading to the point that it has more depth but im not sure I want to do NMM. Ive not dabbled with that stuff at all. As of now its just gold with one shade and some brighter gold highlights and bright silver edges. But thats looking kinda plain? I dunno. Edited July 11 by Ahzek451 kabaakaba, Rusted Boltgun, phandaal and 6 others 7 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/388070-ahzeks-pyramid-armies-work-tsons-and-necrons/#findComment-6179084 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kabaakaba Posted July 11 Share Posted July 11 (edited) If you won't bother with NMM why don't go for TMM? I mean you have base gold, light gold and highlight silver, you missing shadow. If you have bronze or "old gold" put it into shadows, like under palm. It should add depth. Or if you have Inka or contrasts you can put a bit of purple one in shadow. Thin coat should work too Edited July 11 by kabaakaba Ahzek451 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/388070-ahzeks-pyramid-armies-work-tsons-and-necrons/#findComment-6179085 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahzek451 Posted July 11 Author Share Posted July 11 Right now im using rhe classic retributer gold base, reikland fleahade wash, brighten areas with liberator gold, and edges with stormhost silver. In this combo, what would you use for old gold to shadow? More layers of wash (fleshade) in shadow areas? Or a layer of a darker gold(recommendations on which?). Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/388070-ahzeks-pyramid-armies-work-tsons-and-necrons/#findComment-6179086 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kabaakaba Posted July 11 Share Posted July 11 (edited) Balthasar gold should work in shadow are Edited July 11 by kabaakaba Ahzek451 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/388070-ahzeks-pyramid-armies-work-tsons-and-necrons/#findComment-6179089 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahzek451 Posted July 30 Author Share Posted July 30 Switching gears and moving to my Szarekhan Dynasty. Pleased with my skorpekh, will get a squad of 6 going. Rusted Boltgun, The Pounder, phandaal and 6 others 6 3 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/388070-ahzeks-pyramid-armies-work-tsons-and-necrons/#findComment-6181086 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kabaakaba Posted July 30 Share Posted July 30 What a nice transitions over the blade. Good work Ahzek451 and Firedrake Cordova 1 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/388070-ahzeks-pyramid-armies-work-tsons-and-necrons/#findComment-6181092 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firedrake Cordova Posted July 31 Share Posted July 31 They look great - the dull tone of the "bronze" armour works well, and the blades are really nice. Ahzek451 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/388070-ahzeks-pyramid-armies-work-tsons-and-necrons/#findComment-6181189 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahzek451 Posted July 31 Author Share Posted July 31 18 minutes ago, Firedrake Cordova said: They look great - the dull tone of the "bronze" armour works well, and the blades are really nice. Thank you! The dull tone was a bit of an unintended side effect I just went with. Painting the metal in the traditional method GW did theres with a watered down cryptek armourshade and a light blend of canoptek alloy at the top edge of any surface was the MO. But what seems to trigger the dull is using GW's Munitorum varnish spray. Even under near perfect conditions, that stuff does a very light "frost" effect which brings out that dull-ness. Normally I am not a fan of the "frost", but for necron metal, it seems to work well. Firedrake Cordova 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/388070-ahzeks-pyramid-armies-work-tsons-and-necrons/#findComment-6181193 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firedrake Cordova Posted July 31 Share Posted July 31 Ah, that's interesting. It's nice when things that would normally be frustrating work out Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/388070-ahzeks-pyramid-armies-work-tsons-and-necrons/#findComment-6181209 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahzek451 Posted Wednesday at 01:14 PM Author Share Posted Wednesday at 01:14 PM *phew* Really don't want to do another squad of these. Firedrake Cordova, The Pounder, Brother Captain Vakarian and 3 others 4 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/388070-ahzeks-pyramid-armies-work-tsons-and-necrons/#findComment-6181735 Share on other sites More sharing options...
phandaal Posted Wednesday at 03:27 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 03:27 PM Wow, these guys are great! Those are some smooth hyperphase weapons. Looking forward to seeing whatever you pick next! Necrons are a fun army to paint. It is mostly just a bunch of metal, but that leaves room to try different accent colors, basing etc. Ahzek451 and Firedrake Cordova 1 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/388070-ahzeks-pyramid-armies-work-tsons-and-necrons/#findComment-6181744 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crevette Posted Saturday at 08:33 AM Share Posted Saturday at 08:33 AM The colors on your Thousand Sons look great—very clean! I really like them... also looking forward to seeing more of the Necrons. Ahzek451 and Firedrake Cordova 1 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/388070-ahzeks-pyramid-armies-work-tsons-and-necrons/#findComment-6182038 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahzek451 Posted Saturday at 07:24 PM Author Share Posted Saturday at 07:24 PM On 8/5/2026 at 10:27 AM, phandaal said: Wow, these guys are great! Those are some smooth hyperphase weapons. Looking forward to seeing whatever you pick next! Necrons are a fun army to paint. It is mostly just a bunch of metal, but that leaves room to try different accent colors, basing etc. Thank you! I wanted to make my own scheme and experiment, but the fluff won out first. I just like the Szerekahn dynasty too much. phandaal and Firedrake Cordova 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/388070-ahzeks-pyramid-armies-work-tsons-and-necrons/#findComment-6182096 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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