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So this is basically where I will be posting updates on all my models related to my Deathwatch project. So far I have a rather small force planned consisting of less than 30 marines and a few PDF allies and scouts. The special thing about this project is that I will be posting 1 marine at a time. This is mainly because each of them being from a different chapter, I feel obliged to write a backstory for each character, their personalities and who they hate and like. This will make the project seem longer, but will add to the fun I think.

So far the project is just beginning with only 5 guys built and being painted. I have finished one guy and am working on the rest.

First Update/Character:

Name: Octavious Bellorum of the Ultramarines
Age: 235
Rank (Chapter): Veteran Sergeant, 1st Company
Rank (Deathwatch): Squad mate
Personality: Octavious is a stout man. He firmly adheres to the beliefs of the Codex Astartes and is a very solid marine. He is very caring and like all Ultramarines has a firm sense of honor and courage. He believes that differing from the Codex Astartes is heretical, and therefore has very tense relations with squad mates from chapters such as the Space Wolves.
Extra Notes: Octavious is also my character in Deathwatch. I am joining a campaign and haven't rolled for new stats yet, but he is a Tyrannic War veteran with a stalker bolter and laser targeter. He is a pretty fun guy to play as.
Pictures: I know I am a terrible painter, but I spent a LONG time getting the bits and patience to sit down and paint him. I know I am terrible at it I tried... But here they are anyways in the attachments. enjoy and please comment and criticise! If you have any painting techniques you know are good and useful, please feel free to explain them to me! I am always open to suggestion!


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Sorry about the bad pics... I have a pretty bad camera.

That looks great! The only problem I can see, especially on the helmet, is that the paint is waaay too thick. Try to have less paint on the brush when you paint with certain colours, and if it doesnt show clear on ther model straight away, dont panic and use more paint, do it layer by layer until the white pigment or whatever colour it is sets in more and more with each layer until it reaches a level you are happy with.

Yeah thanks I guess I panicked when his helmet turned bright pink >.< I forgot what brush I was using and I used the one I had been using on my Blood Angel Libby for this project, and I painted his helmet... guess I panicked a bit... Thanks for the tip!

So, the update I promised. Not all of them are primed/painted or even fuly built.

The Watch Captain (and counts as Pedro Kantor for in game purposes...) Tell me what you think of the pose and pieces I used.

Lots of Grey Knight bits and Captain bits mushed together. Yes the Power fist is forgeworld stuff. I traded for it. BEST BITZ TRADE EVER!!

And heres a back view. It is the GK Teleporty back packs with the little rods cut off. It makes it look better IMO.


And here is a Raven Guard Vanguard Veteran:

Not much beauty on him, but I hope to justify it with an awesome paint job.

Black Templar Squad Leader of the Vanguard vets. He gets a pretty power weapon shown later.


The Blood Angel Libby

I had the bits, I wanted a Librarian, and this is the result. He is painted terribly, and I am repainting most of him. And I also ran out of flesh color...

Imperial Fist guy

I started working on him today. He is the Techmarine. He's got a cool pose with his arms when they are on him...

Devastator marine for the sternguards kill team

He gets a heavy bolter.

And the bits and pieces for all the hand-less guys...


And I am really proud of myself on this bit of work... don't hate

My first attempt at free hand, and it came out pretty nice. An Imperial Fist icon for the techmarine. He is holding an auspex.

Update to come in a few days time, while I finish up the Devastator and Libby and work on the others. Please C&C and tell me what you think of them!