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J-paint wrote:The red on that judge is really beautiful, love it! Any chance of sharing what colour you mixed in to get that baroque style highlight?

This blog gets better and better =] looking forwards to more.

Thanks - it's actually a very quick mixture, but obviously it's been affected somewhat by the original shaded white that I had on the robes, which probably boosts the contrast a bit. The original white mix was 50/50 Fortress Grey/Skull White, LOTS of Badab Black, then Skull White. The red mix was painted over this.

The first colour was Red Gore. Red Gore might have been renamed Scab Red since I got that pot - not sure.
Then LOTS of Badab Black.
Then a rough 40/40/20 mix of Red Gore/Blood Red/Skull White
Then the 80/20 mix of Blood Red/Skull White that I use for all the red faceplates.

I think it's the inclusion of a bit of Skull White into all the bright highlighting colours that gets the slightly pastelly/flat look....

Thats really interesting because i've been mixing in elf flesh for the final highlight on my ad mech (in sig) because i read somewhere it would help with the pastel like effect, but its interesting to know you just used white, will definitely be giving that a go, thanks for the tip.

Just thought i'd drop in a compliment on the rhino/chimeras as well, really loving the built up look. =] keep it up.

ArbitorIan wrote:Here's the new robes on the Judge. I darkened the helmet just slightly to bring it together....

Great improvement, imho! Have you thought about doing any text or icons on his stoles? Maybe add some spot color?

The robes really stand out now, nice work.

Rawson wrote:Maybe add some spot color?

Where would you suggest for spot colour? Maybe a different colour book? There's not a lot of standout bits of him - and I expect text would be black.

Also, progress with the second Judge/Priest - this one will be Jacobus. He's a bit wonky as he's not on the correct base. It's also quite hard to get a photo of this guy - he has no obvious 'front'.

ArbitorIan wrote:

Rawson wrote:Maybe add some spot color?

Where would you suggest for spot colour? Maybe a different colour book? There's not a lot of standout bits of him - and I expect text would be black.

Well, it is a little bit tough since the classic Arbites scheme is two primary colors. Text in the book would be a good addition, but wouldn't help the color problem. I'm thinking brown text edged in green on his stoles. Whaddaya think 'bout that?

This is my favorite thread on here

Keep up the great work!

MrFlutterPie wrote:This is my favorite thread on here Keep up the great work!

Thanks!

Rawson wrote:Text in the book would be a good addition, but wouldn't help the color problem. I'm thinking brown text edged in green on his stoles. Whaddaya think 'bout that?

I might well try that, though since the second Priest has more space for text, I might get them both up and running, and then go into the text. Maybe if the stoles had a combination of text and bright icons, there would be an excuse to fir in some other colours?

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And, in other news, Retribution Squad is complete - one new Proctor (to be honest, he's so mobile, I'll probably use him in a Dominion squad) and four Arbites with 'Heavy Bolters' (ahem..)

They're ace. And I really like the slab basing - felt it deserved a comment, it's not been getting the love it deserves. When you bringing these bad boys up to Glasgow for a game?

Looking good, AI - getting an Adeptus Arbites squad together has been one of hose things on my to-do list for a while.

Just thought I'd get some photos of the whole army progress...

This one is every model completed so far


And this is the progress so far with the SoB build

That sir, got an Exalt!

Sharazad wrote:That sir, got an Exalt!

feth YEAH!

Nice army shots, Ian - managed to win the Judge with Power Maul and Bolt Pistol on eBay this evening, along with one of the round helmet shotgun guys, so my Precinct has begun

Nice pics!!!!

anton wrote:Nice pics!!!!

Thanks!

Dysartes wrote:Nice army shots, Ian - managed to win the Judge with Power Maul and Bolt Pistol on eBay this evening, along with one of the round helmet shotgun guys, so my Precinct has begun

Aha - fantastic. Let me know if you need any regular 2ed shotgun guys - I have a bit of a surfeit at the moment if you want to trade...!

Looking good mate - pleased with FW arbites promo, btw?

inmygravenimage wrote:Looking good mate - pleased with FW arbites promo, btw?

I am buying so many of him at Salute.... !!!

EDIT. Ah bugger. He's the 1st April only model, and I'll be in Scotland... :/

yeah,
I think the email reads baddly. but the bottom bit makes clear these are the two event only models for 2012.
so we should be able to get some at salute. I fancy a doggie for my chaos lord...

These fantastic models will be available to purchase at all of our 2012 events, starting with the Forge World Open Day. We are not accepting Open Day reservation orders for the two Event Only models, and they will be limited to one of each per person on the day as usual.

Panic...

Ok, so I have a new goal - the completion of this army by the 2012 Rampage tournament in Bristol on the 28th April. Off to work.

I started with the remainder of the vehicles today. Three hulls complete, and magnetised for riot plows. The fourth (Immolator) hull still needs to be bought, but I did the turret anyway.



The two Immolator turrets with Arbites gunners, built from the gunner in the Imperial Guard box sets.



And all the weapon options magnetised.

Nice start. Can't wait to see them painted. Do the FW immolators only come with heavy flamer/multimeltas? I thought they could have a heavy bolter too.

Mr. S Baldrick wrote:Nice start. Can't wait to see them painted. Do the FW immolators only come with heavy flamer/multimeltas? I thought they could have a heavy bolter too.

Yup, the kit doesn't have any heavy bolters, though they are an option in the current SoB rules. I might convert some up - plenty of heavy bolters lying around....!

ArbitorIan wrote:Yup, the kit doesn't have any heavy bolters, though they are an option in the current SoB rules. I might convert some up - plenty of heavy bolters lying around....!

Thats wierd, but I am sure you will make something that looks cool.

When this thing gets bigger, you should try to add Necromunda Gangs in as things like Conscripts, or at least, regular platoon squads. Could be an intersting take on how the Arbites operate.

ArbitorIan wrote:

Dysartes wrote:Nice army shots, Ian - managed to win the Judge with Power Maul and Bolt Pistol on eBay this evening, along with one of the round helmet shotgun guys, so my Precinct has begun

Aha - fantastic. Let me know if you need any regular 2ed shotgun guys - I have a bit of a surfeit at the moment if you want to trade...!

If you're interested in the Roundhead, I'd be happy to look at a trade for him - I was looking to get the Judge from that auction, and prefer the look of the 2nd ed guys. Can't make my mind up on the Necromunda Enforcers, though, apart from the squad leader (who looks pretty cool).

ArbitorIan wrote:

inmygravenimage wrote:Looking good mate - pleased with FW arbites promo, btw?

I am buying so many of him at Salute.... !!!

EDIT. Ah bugger. He's the 1st April only model, and I'll be in Scotland... :/

As far as I could tell, they'll be available at all (or at least most) of the shows FW attend this year. It may be worth dropping them an email to check availability, however.

And my apologies - I didn't think to check this thread before going to the Open Day, as I'd've been happy to order one of him for you. As it stands, how about some pics of the parts?




That reminds me - how does this BoLS 'dex indicate cyberpuppies and their handlers should be based?

Dysartes wrote:If you're interested in the Roundhead, I'd be happy to look at a trade for him - I was looking to get the Judge from that auction, and prefer the look of the 2nd ed guys. Can't make my mind up on the Necromunda Enforcers, though, apart from the squad leader (who looks pretty cool)

Cool - well, I'd be up for trading for the roundheaded shotgun guy - I haven't got one of those. I've probably got a whole squad of 7/8 2ed Shotgun guys going spare, and a Grenade Launcher guy, if you want to do a bigger trade. I've also got spare Enforcer Proctors. I'm always looking for lots of stuff - PM me if you want to figure out a squad-size trade or something. Unfortunately, all my guys are already painted...

Dysartes wrote:As far as I could tell, they'll be available at all (or at least most) of the shows FW attend this year. It may be worth dropping them an email to check availability, however.And my apologies - I didn't think to check this thread before going to the Open Day, as I'd've been happy to order one of him for you. As it stands, how about some pics of the parts?

Ah - I was actually at the open day! They didn't have anything else I wanted, which was annoying, but I ordered five of the Enforcers for delivery. If I like them, I'll pre-order some more for Salute. I think the resin Enforcers are going to be REALLY useful for conversions...!

Dysartes wrote:That reminds me - how does this BoLS 'dex indicate cyberpuppies and their handlers should be based?

Almost every 'dex I've seen has cyberpups and handlers on separate 25mm bases. I'll be putting all mine on 25mm bases, since I'm planning to use them as Death Cult Assassins...


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While I had a morning free, I've finished up the other Judge - my counts-as Jacobus. Missed a bit of GS on his foot though, which I'll go back and cover up now...

ArbitorIan wrote:

Dysartes wrote:If you're interested in the Roundhead, I'd be happy to look at a trade for him - I was looking to get the Judge from that auction, and prefer the look of the 2nd ed guys. Can't make my mind up on the Necromunda Enforcers, though, apart from the squad leader (who looks pretty cool)

Cool - well, I'd be up for trading for the roundheaded shotgun guy - I haven't got one of those. I've probably got a whole squad of 7/8 2ed Shotgun guys going spare, and a Grenade Launcher guy, if you want to do a bigger trade. I've also got spare Enforcer Proctors. I'm always looking for lots of stuff - PM me if you want to figure out a squad-size trade or something. Unfortunately, all my guys are already painted...

yeah,
Your new camera is really working out these photos look great.

Panic...

Ian,
Is that any chance of seeing a Battle report for the SOB any time soon. I have seen that you and Panic are play testing tournament lits. Could the SOB be appearing against the DE anytime soon, we hope

Panic wrote:yeah,Your new camera is really working out these photos look great.Panic...

Hmm... it's certainly a lot more accurate and unforgiving. Showing up a LOT more mistakes....!!

Mr. S Baldrick wrote:Ian,Is that any chance of seeing a Battle report for the SOB any time soon. I have seen that you and Panic are play testing tournament lits. Could the SOB be appearing against the DE anytime soon, we hope

Yup, we're testing for a tournament in a few weeks so we should see some Arbites action in the next few weeks - I have to get thing like Seraphim converted first, though!!