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Proteus looks amazing.

Nice thunder hammer
Try to take extra wip shots on this one, would love to see how you work in more detail!

Thanks folks Proetus just caught an additional spray to help smooth out the basecoat a little and will likely catch green tonight once that's had a chance to dry a bit more.

Wehrkind, I'm almost certain I've seen those shields around at 28mm. Storm shield swaps are one of the best changes you can make for Marines, I've never been a fan of the original design and when this project came along it was one of the first things I knew I would swap out when I got to it As for the green, I'll likely have to get some additional screening... o.o...

Tom, WIP's abounds for this one. Can't wait to get him going!!

I must say that I had reservation as to the Proteus model, but with the addition of the thunder hammer arm and servo-skull, the model's wide pose really assuaged them. The model is coming together nicely, and I can't wait to see the color schemes you put into the details.

With regards to the rhino, I love the idea of moving away from a fully green vehicle. The green stripe is refreshing and should fit in quite well when with the entire army on the table. I look forward to seeing just what kind of alternate paint scheme you give it in the end.

One question though, how heavy do you wash the thraka green over the models? Could you offer a few comments on that bit of the painting process for me? I'll be adding that step to my marines very soon.

Great work as always and do keep it up! Happy painting!

Cypher, Thanks for the vote of confidence with the finished Proetus. His open swing really gives him the weight I wanted and makes him feel much more imposing than even the regular termies.

The Razorback will be a fun diversion, but not something that's going to catch paint for a few weeks I think. Maybe once I get the wargear and Proetus out of the way.

The thraka wash is applied selectively and I try to get it heavy in the recessed detail while staying as clear as I can of the clean armor areas. If it's on the spots that are supposed to be pure scorpion green I just clean it up, but steering clear of them in the first place saves a lot of time. The use of bleached bone as a highlight gives them the depth that they lack after just the wash.

Hope that helps

He looks good G_D, do you think I should use some servo arms for some of my squad leaders?

Miss Dee wrote:He looks good G_D, do you think I should use some servo arms for some of my squad leaders?

I've thought about using servo arms on more models around the army, but honestly think it's a touch too much for the average squad leader to have. I could see a Devastator sergeant with one, or (after a talk with a guy at a geedub shop) a medic using one. I tend to use older style armors or metallic hand/bionics to help denote squad leaders.

Thanks mate, good ideas that just been stripping a oop Techmarine I think there is or was about the same amount of glue to paint on him.

Just a quick update:



Thoughts posted on TPC

GREEEEEEN!
That'll look even better painted. Keep the updates coming!

Looking forward to seeing this guy painted up

Woa! thats one bright green!
Great job so far

I signed up to dakka just so I could say this is one the best looking armies I've seen. Ever.

Awesome stuff.

As always, your green is awesome.

Thanks guys The green definitely gets a lot of attention. It just doesn't feel 'right' though until it's fully weathered and the model is done! The early shots definitely have a radioactive feel to them

direwolf, Welcome to Dakka! Glad I could lure another to the fold


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Added bonus:

Shot some new pics of the Desert Support Squad to submit to GW's Elite Week. I did some additional work on them adding the Chapter Badge and even a cog detail to one of the Heavy Bolter guys.

Check them out:





Thanks for looking and here's hoping they get shown off a little more to the world

Love them! I'm sure they'll at least be on the website before too long!

Really nice. I like the desert Camo. just add a little orange and you Astral Claws! I also like the weathering and bases. Would you be willing to make a tut?

Thanks guys.

Styro, Desert Camo scheme
Armor weathering for Marines and Vehicles,
Here's the basing.
And here's the static grass.

Thanks, your my hero!

I've tried your battle damage technique on my Marines, but I guess it takes a bit of practice

I'm in much the same boat as Direwolf. I was searching around the internet for something? (to do with minis) and Bam! I stumbled across pics of this army on GD's friday night blog which led me here.

This army has completely inspired me to start 40K and a space marine army. Thanks for that. Any chance on giving a link to where you get information on step by step for making transfers? Got the download earlier but I'm in the dark as to how it goes from print paper to a transfer on the model?

I can't wait to see more of these.

Get some transfer paper from any art shop, and then prit it out and I think you have to varnish it (Tho im not 100% on the last bit.)

Styro, It's all about checking your pattern on a piece of paper a few times to learn what it's looking like. If you can't get it to work, try roughing up your sponge more and test it again. Don't jump right into using it on a marine before you have a better handle on how it applies.

Craaag, Glad I could help empty your wallet It's always a great feeling to know I've inspired a new army or reinvigorated someones old force. Here is what I used when I made my decals. If you have a decal that is predominantly white, remember that your regular printers don't print white on paper so you'll have to free hand that in with the decal as a guide!

Excellent!
LOL, I was all excited when I found your army then I saw the price of a Landraider and 5 terminators.....
I decide I would start slowly and purchased a space marine commander for now. The rest come as models get finished.
Keep up the good work!

Thats how I do it Craaag slowly and a squad at a time.

Very nice work again.

Fantastic freehand painting as well, what technique are you useing for that, if I may ask?

very nice, subbed

Brilliant bright green. Looking forward to detailing, especially ornamentation on the armor.

Simply amazing work Grey_Death! love the models you produce, and obscure chapter's are what I love to see! a little bit more scope to convert paint and model, keep on painting and i'm looking forward to seeing even more stellar work from your brush!

Question: is it tiring being awesome all the time?

Just got through the first 5 pages! Great stuff here, I love the green. I have just started getting into the idea of making my own Sons of Medusa force and there are so many things in this thread that I will want to use. Really love the work you're doing!