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 Solar_lion wrote:
I'm impressed that you do you bases en mass. I love the grittiness of them I'd love to see a step by step thru them if you are so inclined.

Which kind of base(s) would you like to see?

The ones posted on 11/15

 Solar_lion wrote:
The ones posted on 11/15

Ah yes, my standard "urban ruins" bases. I will do up a fee when I get a chance to do a step-by-step got you. I know that client has one more model anyhow, so I think he will be on a nice 32mm base. Should give me plenty of room to show you various things.

Keep an eye out for it.

Excellent.. thanks

Whew... been a while. Had to move, so that was .... something.

Think of it as a opportunity to reorganize.

 Solar_lion wrote:
Think of it as a opportunity to reorganize.

Oh yea. And to sift through the junk. And I have about twice the space in my new place, so that is always nice!

Got the studio set up about ....60%? Maybe. Did some work, either way. Rescuing some very poorly painted Iron Hands. And apparently, the dude who painted the Land Raider originally like... didn't wash it and/or prime it, because my masking tape ripped off paint down to the resin. UGH. But yea, these went from "touch ups" to full-on rescue and they are... getting there.

Also, more Khorne stuff because it was a damn good deal at my FLGS (30% off WHFB boxes and 10% off AoS!). So, just need 6 more Skullcrushers and a Jugger Lord for my Brass Stampede. The Skullfiend tribe is taking shape!

More work. Next up, decals. Some more OSL (engine flare, lights) and details. Almost done!

And the Iron Hands are now done. My client did a nifty kitbash on the flyer, turning it from a Stormwolf to what I have now christened the "Ferrum-pattern Stormhawk", which is an STC Stormwolf variant built for the Iron Hands. Both models were just in terrible shape when I got them. The Raider was all dryrbushed metallic and no real love to it, so I tried to give it a bit of life. The flyer was... red, mostly. No masking used and just airbrushed horrendously (see pics below). Now, they will match all the Iron Hands i have done for him thus far (just take a look back through the blog here to see!).

Next up, Blood Angels and some Dark Angel characters. After that, I finally take a crack at my own projects. Skullfiend Tribe AoS army in the works, my Metalica & Raven War Convocation and maybe just a trio of House Mortan Knights done as a Barional Court (to free up some for my 30k army), though I may do the original five. Still working out the kinks of my custom decals for this, actually.

And... I can't decide on a 30k Space Marine faction to save my life. About to just sell the stuff and go Taghmata! Not really, but it is tempting. I am drowning in the excess of variety!

Right now, I am back to contemplating World Eaters with a small side warband of the Unspeaking Chapter of the Word Bearers. We will see... lots to do before I have to settle. And there is always the new stuff (Black Shields!) to consider.

Very nice recovery, like the power OSL.

For 30K i went Alpha Legion, I was hard to decide as there are still chapters that haven't been rolled out. I had to pick as I'm in a 30K game at Adepticon.

 Solar_lion wrote:
Very nice recovery, like the power OSL.

For 30K i went Alpha Legion, I was hard to decide as there are still chapters that haven't been rolled out. I had to pick as I'm in a 30K game at Adepticon.

Thanks!

I told myself I wouldn't do a metallic Space Marine army. Just doesn't seem like it pushes the envelope of painting as much as traditional. So, that rules out Iron Warriors and Alpha Legion.

I am a perfectionist, so I can't really just settle. I need to have love for my army. I am hoping to see them roll out a lot for the Black Shields maybe. Might be fun to do some sort of marauding warband.

Looking forward to what legion you do..

 Solar_lion wrote:
Looking forward to what legion you do..

I just started tossing around a Black Shields list that amuses me greatly. 60 dudes in a Spartan and Mastodon. Viable? Doubtful. But would it be neat to go crazy with unique paint schemes on that stuff? YES!

For now, my focus is on wrapping the Blood Angels and moving on to my War Convocation. Right now, rumors are for some new stuff for AdMech this year, so that has me excited too. Options are always welcome!

And I haven't forgotten that base tutorial. My client just ordered his last model (new BA Chaplain) and I will be doing that base up all rubble lookin'.

Thanks for the update. I didn't think the Mastodon was available. Need to check.

 Solar_lion wrote:
Thanks for the update. I didn't think the Mastodon was available. Need to check.

It isn't yet. Really hoping it isn't out of my price range, but it looks like such a great centerpiece.

I'd be shocked if it wasn't at least 300gbp. Supposedly coming out in April after the molds had to get retooled.

 whalemusic360 wrote:
I'd be shocked if it wasn't at least 300gbp. Supposedly coming out in April after the molds had to get retooled.

Actually, that isn't too bad. And of course, I only say that because the pound has dropped so heavily. I mean, $415 is no small amount... but it is HUGE and detailed. I just hope it isn't a dud unit. I would hate to see it popped in a single round.

OH MY GOD HOW DID I MISS THESE?!

These previewed on Battle Bunnies back in October! Same time as the already released Makabius ones, so these should be releasing any time now!

I CAN'T WAIT!

FW has been putting out a bunch of new transfers lately.

 Solar_lion wrote:
FW has been putting out a bunch of new transfers lately.

Yep and these escaped my radar and I have been in a tragic malaise thinking my beloved God-Eaters were being ignored! Not that case! These really should hit any day now, if the Makabius ones are an indicator. Literally this and some foam are all that stand between me an my 3000pt Questoris army. I didn't want to start it and have to wait on decals that may never show up, but this gives me a lot of hope! Time to start a few airbrush trials for the emerald armor.

The Throwback Freeblade is almost done. Just need to lacquer that base rim and do the mud effects on the base.

Also, here are three pics of a base WIP, though not my usual urban ruins. This one is for the Ferrum-pattern Stormhawk I finished recently.

So, as per request, here is a ....well, it is a terrible "tutorial". More like some pics of me working on a base. But I hope it helps!

This is for the last model in the current Blood Angels commission - the new Chaplain.

Nice work on the base, and I like the pose as well, very dynamic.

 hk1x1 wrote:
Nice work on the base, and I like the pose as well, very dynamic.

Thank you! I love making bases.

As for the pose, that is all GW. Can't say I am happy with the monopose clampack concept, especially given the price point. $30-ish for one guy in one pose? Why not make it like the SM Commander kit with a slew of options? Just seems like a "model company" would do more. /endrant

And here is the base painted up and the chappy getting some paint done.

Thanks for the Step by step. Are you using ' White' Glue on the bases?

 Solar_lion wrote:
Thanks for the Step by step. Are you using ' White' Glue on the bases?

My pleasure.

I didn't on the Chappy base because I wanted it done quickly and didn't want to wait for drying time. I do usually though, due to cost efficiency and working-time.

Scored a good buy for my Skullfiend Tribe, plus saw some dudes at my LGS slugging it out with two underdog armies. Orks and Chaos mixing it up. By far one of the more fun, fluffy games to watch that day!


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Oh, also...

Here is how the Skullfiend Tribe is shaping up right now:

Warscroll Battalions

Dark Feast
(1) Slaughterpriest "Kordrok"
(1) Bloodstoker
(3) Bloodreavers

Brass Stampede "Thundering Death"
(1) Khorne Lord on Juggernaut "Lord Skardrax, the Slayer" *
(3) Mighty Skullcrushers * [Need 6]

Goreblade Warband
(1) Mighty Lord of Khorne
(1) Bloodsecrator
(1) Bloodstoker
(1) Blood Warriors
(1) Bloodreaver
(1) Khorgorath

Warscrolls

(2) Exalted Deathbringer *
(1) Bloodsecrator
(1) Skullgrinder *
(1) Slaughterpriest *

(5) Wrathmongers
(5) Blood Warriors
(1) Khorgorath

The stuff with asterisks I still need to purchase, but this is my master to-buy list currently, so you can see I am almost there.

Debating on two more units of Wrathmongers just to run that warscroll, but at $57 a pop... ouch.

As soon as I have everything, this will be my first project for myself. That should be very satisfying.

Finally had a moment to get some of the mud effects on the throwback Knight. Almost done!