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I only paint to one standard, so it's what it is. For this project I'm hoping to try some different things.

First its a different color process I'm trying. Still using the AB, but I want a more satin look than the normal flat on my Lamenters.

Next I'm going to try and weather them up. I really suck at it so this will be good practice and give them a more worn look which should be appropriate for a CSM army.

Lastly I'm going to try and base them with more built up bases. I'm not too consistent with basing on some of my armies( Sometimes I don't know how I want them based so I just leave them painted ) A little more dramatic as it's the HH after all.

Still we'll see what the test model comes out like. Hopefully this week I get some time. Only 10 weekends till Adepticon. 17 figures to paint and the clock it ticking.

OK... see... that's EXACTLY what I was talking about!

When you say "I only paint to one standard" followed by a series of things you're going to do differently or special for this project... I got news for you... you've got more than one standard.

Worked on getting the 5 Terminators built. Managed to get the bodies together, but will have to wait till I figure the load out to do the arms. Hopefully today I'll finalize my list ( for better or worse since I haven't played a Zone Mortalis game, I'm not sure what to expect. )

The tac squad should be pretty much bolters.

The tough decisions will have to be made via the Cptn, Sgt(s) and the Dread load out.

Will be looking at ordering either bases or material for bases. Wanna do something ship interior or tunnel looking.

That terrain looks really awesome, Solar! Sorry to hear about all the snow over the holidays... good exercise like you say

Thanks RiTides.

Posted this on Gits blog, but felt every blog should have one ( def. open carry ) so nuff said..

So started assembling my list(s) for the ZM game..Proof..

So bloody cold in my shop even with the heater going. Weekend perhaps!

Weatherman down here says decent temps today and tomorrow with temps going sub zero for Sun & Mon.

Git's ... your'e package is in the mail.

Thanks SL. Promise to give them a good home. You should see action on them fairly quickly. Next month for sure (think I'd pretty booked getting ready for a tournament at the end of the month). You aren't interested in coming down to Milwaukee for a day, (Jan 30th)?

Not much to report .. did a test figure on with the Alpha Legion last night. I followed someones formula (complex ) as it had the right look I wanted. Didn't work out. I didn't get the same results.

So I'm trying another ( simpler - using inks ) formula this weekend ( should I be able to keep my shop heated ).

I hope to have everything built and all the base colors done this weekend. Pics forthcoming.

Managed to get most of my 30k Alpha Legion lists built and base painted. They have a bit of green to them which is not showing up too well in the pics.

Showing the centurion conversion and Dread. Waiting on magnets to do the Dreads arms.

Terminators from the BaC box.


Next will be to start the black. Waiting on bases as well.

The green/blue color looks nice. Does it have a metallic thing going on, or is that my eyes playing tricks?

 whalemusic360 wrote:
The green/blue color looks nice. Does it have a metallic thing going on, or is that my eyes playing tricks?

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It does not. Just the light. Original formula wanted me to base metallic silver and then paint the blue. I thought it was too shiny and distracting. The trim will be silver/ steel so it should provide a nice 'brighting' effect.

As AL i'm trying to not get to colorful. They are in general supposed to look very similar. Though my Centurion is obviously different I will probably go with a black cloak and helmet crest to avoid making him stand out more than he does.

One of my list has a HB rapier.. I have an old metal one from 40k 2nd edition that I'll try using. Cool thing is that I've had this for years and this will be the fist time it see action.

Love that color SL. Wow, have you made progress!

Ooooooohhh Really like that color, SL! Mind sharing a bit of the recipe?

Working on doing something different with these. I primed black. Next using the AB painted 'Sotek green ( blue)" only at an angle. Leaving some parts of the model completely black. Hopefully this look give the figure a more sinister or darker look. Next a wash of Nightshade ( blue/purple ). Once dry a wash of Green ( mine is so old it still says Thakka green ).

I've then added leadbelcher metal to the trim and wash with Nun oil. I then go bach and highlight the armor with the Sotek green/blue. So far I've only managed to get my Centurion done to this stage. I thought I would do them more of a green than blue but the test models look to much like the SoH with the green color, I'm contemplating doing another brighter highlight but I'm not sure that fits with the Alpha Legion.

I'll work on the rest this week and weekend. I plan to paint the writing and icons using the neon green. Hopefully the 100$ I spent on bases will come in soon. I'll paint them in a metal and rusty red color so they contrast a bit with the figure. This should reflect the interior bowels of a ship thats being boarded!+

I'll carry over the theme into my 40K CSM. Since I have a lot of original vehicles ( 2 original LR, 2 RB and 2 Rhinos ) that would fit the 30k concept. Obviously I'll have to have some 40k figure to make it work, Helldrakes, cultists ect. Future project for sure.

Love it Solar.

Very interesting idea. Looks terrific so far!

^hanks SW and Gits ( did you get the package?)

This brings me to another quandary.. As I have two old Mk1 Land Raiders and we are all aware that the LC on the side are poorly designed (most of line are broken off anyway ) I hate to just glue them back together, Has anyone seen a good looking kitbash on updating these?

I don't want to change the rest of the tank as they are a classic, but I don't want something that looks stupid either.

Thoughts?

Any pics for those of use born more recently than the model was cast?

No thoughts on the kitbash. Maybe stick those dragon heads on the end?

As far as the highlight goes, I say you do it. Then paint a white spot where the light hits, because reasons.

I've been thinking about that myself as I have one of said broken weapon systems. So far, my best idea has been to clean out the plastic rod in the weapon mount, opening it up, then fill it with steel (shot, washers, etc) or magnetic material. Then mount a strong rare earth magnet on the TL las cannons so they simple glide magnetically on the mount. That way you keep all of the original poseability of the weapon mount. Also makes it easy to store and virtually unbreakable.

The olddddd Proteus.




THE MOST BEAUTIFUL KIT GW EVER MADE. <3

That's significantly converted (though beautifully).

Mine is a little closer to stock. (minus the gunner and hatch on top)

Thanks, couldn't find a stock image on google.

SW .. yeah the bottom one is converted .. looks like they used a 25mm base and a modern LC.

Mine are like Gits. The original I believe was just a single plastic pin that held the cannons on (See Gits first pic) . Made no sense from a design point and had no power cables, shielding or targeting.I guess they didn't put that much into it at the time since they had very little vehicles in the game.

I like the weathering you did on yours! I'll have to look at the newer FW version for the timeless look.

 moonpie wrote:
No thoughts on the kitbash. Maybe stick those dragon heads on the end? As far as the highlight goes, I say you do it. Then paint a white spot where the light hits, because reasons.

Judge Dread would say.. "I knew you'd say that" Might go another level up and see what it looks like. OR.. you could paint these for me and I could sit back and feel honored and privileged! Probably not go with the dragon heads though they would be appropriate for the Hydra iconography for the Alpha legion. I'll try to keep the 30K stuff as close to the original and use it for my 40k when needed.

The Deathwing one is a normal TLLC from the current LR kit, but just half of it (so not really twin linked). Looks good, and should be easy to source.

Edit: Expensive conversion:

 whalemusic360 wrote:
Any pics for those of use born more recently than the model was cast?

Whippersnapper!!! In my day you actually never saw a Warlord Titan.. oh wait.. same as today! ~sigh~



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 whalemusic360 wrote:

Hummmm I kinda like that! I know a guy!
WM, Dat der guy is a smart one, fur sur!

Bonus is you could make a ph thunderfire cannon or heavy bolter pretty easy and get another marine for your AL.

Almost finished with the Terminators. Some flamers to detail ( both on the Dread and the Terminator ) Still waiting on the new bases.

So put down some base colors on the Old Landraiders. Working on updating the Las Cannon, Hatches and the MM/ HB mounts.

A lot more work. I might have to breakdown and order some transfers.