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Thanks guys! Don't fret Solar there will be some Tiger Claw painting this summer at some point, just not right away.

Oh crap, I was going to post some pictures of the primed guys. I also think that Cormadepanda requested some ork pictures. Be right back!


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First up a picture of two apothecaries that I put together. You can see how they'll look once finally assembled.


The marine on the left was primed with super cheap primer. The one on the right was primed with GW black. The GW paint has more of a gloss look and the cheaper stuff isn't as black.


Here is Solar's Apothecary, btw. He needs to have his base completed and he needs a name. Any suggestions?

The next section is dedicated to Cormadepanda. Here are a couple snap shots of the ork horde all painted by various people. Some of them still need their bases done, please don't hold that against them.

that is a very cool ork horde, also liking the apothecaries. keep up the good work

Thanks bigfish. I've got a few more guys to build then it'll be on to some painting.

Lovely orks. I enjoy that horde very much.

Notice that was dedicated to me! Excellent. I demand more cow bell wagghs.

Ice... you sneaky git! I didn't know you were doing orks!?

Nice job on that Lamenter BTW.

As some of you may know Gitsplitta is having a Mantis Challenge. I decided that I wanted to get in on this so I began brainstorming some ideas. I was discussing this with my hermit friend Steve and we came up with some fantastic ideas. When we were done we had decided to make a diorama. Now in my mind there are several different important times in the Mantis Warrior Chapter's History. You have the pre Badab war time, the post Badab War crusade, and finally you have the Post Crusade Mantis Warriors (or modern mantis warriors). Some people are also making Mantis Warriors that turned to chaos. Of all of these times, the ones that interested Steve and myself the most were the Mantis Warriors that were stuck in a 100 year crusade, unable to resupply. So we went about collecting bits and sorting out our scene. The final effect will be a group of Mantis Warriors that are nearing completion of their crusade, being visited by the Inquisition, to confirm that they are still loyal and pure. Throughout the crusade they have picked up whatever they can from their fallen allies and enemies.

Per rules, here is a picture of the bits. I will apologize up front, it was done with a phone and the lighting was terrible.


The next picture is of our Inquisitor and his henchman.


Next are our loyal Mantis Warriors. Being that they have been crusading for 100 years, we figured they would have all sorts of random weapons and armor in use by this point. What few weapons that are left and still functioning are true relics to the chapter. In total we created a librarian, a tech marine, and some veterans.

Epic.

Love the GS dreads

Been lurking on your thread for a while so will take this opportunity to say "Good Work".

That's an impressive bunch o' mantises. Can't really add anything myself so will just say that I look forward to the completed piece.

@Gitsplitta, sir william the bold, and Dr H - Thanks guys. I'll let Steve know how much you guys like the Mantises. Steve actually put all of those guys together. I've been figuring out the scenic base they'll all be on. I will be painting some of them though. I am very much looking forward to that.

I love the heads where did you get them

 Styrofoam04 wrote:
I love the heads where did you get them

Many of those heads are Empire Fantasy heads. The blind librarian is a flagellant head. The tech marine is a standard space marine head. The pointed "executioner" head on the Inquisitorial henchman is from some European website. I'd have to dig to try and find that one again.

The pirate head?

Some really great work here Ice! Need to lurk some more and see all the goodies before i comment in more (any) depth, but im really loving what you are doing

Styrofoam04 wrote:The pirate head?

Empire Militia Box

Revenent Reiko wrote:Some really great work here Ice! Need to lurk some more and see all the goodies before i comment in more (any) depth, but im really loving what you are doing

Thank you sir! Please comment more and often. I always appreciate CC.

Wow so much character in each model, you can really tell they have been in the wars, not many have working should pads, or helmets!

Exactly! Not a single bolt pistol or bolter either. One plasma pistol and a power fist. The remaining weapons are black powder guns, an auto pistol, laspistol, and lots of close combat weapons.

I'm following your thread from a while and I love It.

Highlight of the show You're putting on are the Tiger Claws, they're superb

And now You put me against a diorama in Gitsplitta contest that is just full of awesomeness , great kitbashing and fluff, loving It

Try not to look at it that way Saky. This competition is to help spread the Mantis Warrior love, not bring intense competition. Besides, Mantis Warriors are incapable of winning, just ask Git. When is the cut off date for entries into the competition any ways? Something tells me I need to decide how to make this display base, ASAP.

Thanks for following my thread, btw.

There's no cut off for entry but the deadline is June 15th... or 14th... something like that.

 IceAngel wrote:
Try not to look at it that way Saky. This competition is to help spread the Mantis Warrior love, not bring intense competition. Besides, Mantis Warriors are incapable of winning, just ask Git. When is the cut off date for entries into the competition any ways? Something tells me I need to decide how to make this display base, ASAP.

Thanks for following my thread, btw.

thanks Ice. I'm actually not so competitive (should have put some smiling orkz ehehhe).
It was just a way to compliment You on the project

Thanks Saky. I look forward to seeing all of the Mantis's in a few weeks when they are all lined up for judging. Should be a great selection.

Hmmmmmm, there has been minor progress in the painting department and almost negative progress in the display board. I have spent the past few days tinkering with various ideas but I don't like any of them. It's like having writers block with modeling. Have you ever wanted to make something but haven't been able to convince your brain as to what that "thing" is? I want to make a display board that is square, holds five mantis warriors, and two inquisitor guys. After that its all a jumble of ideas, all of which seem to conflict in one way or another.

Maybe the new daft punk cd will make me feel better.......

Nope. What a disappointing cd.

Okay dakka, I need to have my concept picked by Tuesday! TUESDAY! grumble grumble grumble.....

 IceAngel wrote:
Hmmmmmm, there has been minor progress in the painting department and almost negative progress in the display board. I have spent the past few days tinkering with various ideas but I don't like any of them. It's like having writers block with modeling. Have you ever wanted to make something but haven't been able to convince your brain as to what that "thing" is? I want to make a display board that is square, holds five mantis warriors, and two inquisitor guys. After that its all a jumble of ideas, all of which seem to conflict in one way or another.

Maybe the new daft punk cd will make me feel better.......

Nope. What a disappointing cd.

Okay dakka, I need to have my concept picked by Tuesday! TUESDAY! grumble grumble grumble.....

Seems like you got all the idea you need. Your over thinking it mate.

So is the problem you want to make something, what that thing is.... is not currently known?

or

You know what you want to build but you can't translate it into model form?

If its the former I would perhaps look at historical pictures for a scenario or event you could diorama the gak out of?

I have this on a regular basis. But that's because I keep doing "Epic Projects" like my Thunderhawk Transporter kitbash, and I get stuck at the beginning...

...and a little into the project...

...and in the middle...

Etc.

Best thing is to arrange your parts, look at them, and walk away. Your brain will process in the background, so when you come back, you have a better chance at that 'flash of insight'.

--B.

If I can give my two cents....
I would put the MW In line to get a personal inspection, in stead of a squad one...

I have finally gotten around to taking some pictures of the small bit of progress I've made. BUT, the important part is that I have finally made up my mind on what I want to do. The hard part is now behind me. It's all down hill from here!
Step 1 - Cut board


Step 2 - Cut foam board to fit board, then cut holes out to place models in so their bases will be flush


Step 3 - Take picture of board with proxy models in it.


Step 4 is going to be gathering appropriate sized foam boulders. Time to bust out the foam cutter!

I'm confused? is this for the MW contest? I see alot of other chapters.. Care to expand on the design concept ( no worries if you want to sting us along) ?

Those are proxy models SL... just meant to hold the places of the MW models to come.