I think the ott windicator is a slight troll on me, but I'll take it in stride and comment on the jet bike

I really do like the bike. They look very reasonable and not ott. Like a baby Sammy bike.

YAY more knightley jetbike love

Knightley, that hover bike is looking awesome, man. I really like all the subtle details you've added and the brass etch icons really work well.

@Gits - Agreed, if only there was more options and I didn't have to get them from FW.

@WM - you caught me out, I know you like simple yet effective models but I couldn't resist going OTT on that one the Whirlwind turret can come off so most of the time I'll just use it as a Vindi.

@Proto - Sadly it will be the last Jetbike for a long time (until I choose to really expand on them)

@Moltar - Thanks, being the Sgt of the squad I had to add a little bit more to the model

Update: The last of the dry fits, the Thunderfire. I had considered chopping the barrel completely off and putting in a Gatling Psylincer from the dreadknight however I only have two of those and they are going onto the Felblade so I was stuck with stock standard, The only thing I could really change up is the armored shrouds on the side.

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Thunderfire cannon is looking awesome. Those extras are sweet.

It's prime time!

@Swordwind I see what you did there.

I like the relatively low key use of the etch actually. Have you considered, given that you also run these as vanilla, doings contemptor?

^^Yea a gk contemptor would look pretty sweet!

I'd could say that the Contemptor has lost its edge in the vast flood since release but instead i'll 3rd the vote since i know yours would be a refreshing wave of awesome!

Oh and 30,000 gallery votes?! Jesus wept! that's a lot of clicking. Well done!

All sorts of stuff going on in here! Seeing that Thunderfire cannon reminds me I have 3 of them to assemble >.< *pukes*

Knightley wrote:@M0rdain - even if its scratch built?

Especially if its scratch Built

I am scratchbuild / converting a rhino into a RB. Thats half the fun of this hobby

@Leohart - Thanks

@Swordwind - I also see what you did there (see below for your quote brought to life)

@Graven - I had considered it, but at the end of this I'll end up with 5 walkers so I will need to think hard about if I want another one.

@Proto - Yeah, I think I could do it justice, the problem is getting it over here from FW,

@LSC'L - There has been lots of Contemptor's around, I guess that does speak volumes about how awesome they are. Also thanks for noticing the gallery votes, My aim is to get to 33,333 votes (I was dared to by another DCM last year) and I'm slowly ticking away at it)

@Logg_Frod - metal ones? I remember assembling my one and it was a nightmare!

@M0rdain - Liking how your going with the converting! the skull on top is ace!

Update: We'll the LAN I went to on the weekend left me shattered and it's taken me two days to get through all the priming. On to adding paint to them now First up is Git's Apoth.

A little late,but you're so prolific. Awesome hover bike! another vote for v3 but with sword, and good luck on your 33,333.

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@Proto - Yeah, I think I could do it justice, the problem is getting it over here from FW,

Mmm yea, I will probably end up with the same problem getting my dread arms for my death company dread, If you wanted to we could bundle the order and split the shipping?

@Zari - Thanks man, I usually can work pretty quickly with the building of models so I suspect that's why I come across as a little prolific in that respect

@Proto - Sounds like a plan, however let me get through the majority of the models I have before I spend up again.

Update: some paint on Git's GMS

Update: first stage grey done

Looking great! (I'm all excited...)

Cheers Gits, I didn't get a lot of time to paint last night so only got second stage grey done

SNAP 30K GALLERY VOTES NICE MAN Never vote on any again leave it like it is ;P

Hahah, If I dont vote more how can I get to 31337 votes

Update: Git's GMS almost finished, I got quite a bit done actually. He's about 90% completed



I tried something new for the robes, if anyone has any interest in how I did it I can do a guide as I took lots of pictures at various stages

Man those robes are lovely. O:

Guideguideguide!

GuideGuideGuideGUIDEGUIDE!!!!

looks pretty awesome knightly

Looking good Thunderfires are SO much fun! Stuff just dies by pointing it at it.

Swordwind wrote:Man those robes are lovely. O:

Guideguideguide!

Lorna wrote:GuideGuideGuideGUIDEGUIDE!!!!

looks pretty awesome knightly

Do I need to say more other then awesome

As ever, the standard of your step-by-step work is always revealing and fascinating in equal measure. Top notch chief.

@Swordwind - Thanks, I'll get right onto that guide for you

@Lorna - Cheers, not long till I start on your GMS guys

@Daxx - Any particular rounds you use to make things turn into a pink mist?

@M.K - Awesome right back at you

@Graven - Thank you mate, although I don't see how its revealing? care to elaborate?

Update: Gits GMS done

Oh and also, the blog has had its 1 year birthday!

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The moment I saw the staff I thought 'Optimus Prime'.

Not too sure why.

Looking really good. I use the normal shot most of the time but the anti-cover shot can be really useful along with the one that turns the ground in DT. Can be useful to stop tanks.

All I meant was seeing the staged WIP shots means it acts as a mini-tutorial :thumsup:

He looks fantastic Knightly... You've really outdone yourself! Wow!

@Swordwind - I bet it was the colors! Blue/Red mechanical... I can totally see that.

@Daxx - Ooh, the DT shot on vehicles, I hadn't considered that. Might have to try that in an upcoming games

@Graven - Oh, that makes quite a bit of sense now I'm happy to continue then!

@Gits - I'm happy you like him. He'll be in the post tomorrow and fingers crossed in two weeks you will get him.

Update: Ice's GMS WIP 2

Sweeeeet. I'm getting excited.

I'm glad you like it Ice,

WIP 3 update, First stage Grey

Great progress all round!

I'm keen to see how you get on with the Thunderfire Cannon, I like the model/concept but have always been put off by the idea of painting mass metal!

Watching with interest!

Looking good as all ways. Not many people do use the Dt shot on tanks or anything for that matter and if the rolls go your way it can put a cannon shaped spanner into the works.

@E_C - I think I'll get onto the thunderfire after I finish lorna's marines and WM's plasma cannon marine. stay tuned shouldn't be more than a couple of weeks away time permitting.

@Daxx - Thanks, I have yet to field the TF does anyone have any experience against the light armour of the DE when using the cannon?

Update: Stage 2 Grey done

Knightley love how the apothecary turned out great job Man don't know how you find the time to complete all those models!! Keep up the great work and hope to see more!!

Thanks GD1, I usually get between an hour to 3 hours a night to paint so I guess it's just consistent painting time that does help.

Update: Highlighting done and I finished the sword

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Spiffy sword! Wow!

Sweet sword! I also like the fact that he is pointing. Not enough marines point.

Nice sword. Looking really good!!

EPIC. Need I say more?

Really nice progress, man!

Nice sword - thorny!

@Git's - Cheers, I because Ice is looking to bring him into his fluff line I wanted something a little different for the weapon, fluff wise... you'll have to wait

@Ice - Agreed, pointing is definitely a better pose, he's more challenging this way, I'm glad you like it.

@Daxx - Thanks

@M.K - Epic is more than enough!

@LSC'L - thank you.

@Graven - Your Mentor marines weapon was the inspiration, I'm not sure I could do the same effect in the same way again, so you do have a once in a life time painted effect from me

Ice's GMS marine is done!

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Beau-tee-full!

Dat hood.

Do you use a gemcutter's lens or something?

Holy awesomeness, batman!

Wow...these are amazing...wanna do a swap?

Why is M and K clearly visible on his sholder pad in uppercase

Matt.Kingsley wrote:Why is M and K clearly visible on his sholder pad in uppercase

Its the true name of the last deamon he slew.

Matt.Kingsley wrote:Why is M and K clearly visible on his sholder pad in uppercase

its the initials of his next demon to slay......

That looks awesome! I love all the scribbles along the armor, and that hood really puts him a step above your typical GK guys in terms of just looking cool. Top notch chief.

Wow...just wow . It was going to look great but this...this is !!!! and I wish i could paint like you!

Looking good knightley!

Ive done a bit of work on your gms marine, I shall put some pics up when hes at a level worth seeing.

Scrollwork in da hood! Nice work on that.

whalemusic360 wrote:

Matt.Kingsley wrote:Why is M and K clearly visible on his sholder pad in uppercase

Its the true name of the last deamon he slew.

bigfish wrote:

Matt.Kingsley wrote:Why is M and K clearly visible on his sholder pad in uppercase

its the initials of his next demon to slay......

*gulp*

Knightley, that GMS marine is totally dope! I love the white helm under the black hood. All the little details really add up!

@Gits - Cheers

@Swordwind - Actually a gem cutters lens might help in some cases

@LSC'L - Thanks

@LDP - If your keen send me a PM

@M.K - Decided to use my initials on the pad

@WM360 - Technically your right on this one as well.

@Bigfish - Sounds foreboding indeed

@Chemical Cutthroat - Thank you for compliments!

@Daxx - Thanks mate, I think you should just give it your best shot.

@Proto - Awesome, I can't wait

@Zari - Cheers man

@Moltar - Thank you, I'm glad you like it

Update: Sorry it's taken so long to get an update, base coating and washing 5 guys takes a bit of time.

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Man you must have the steadiest hand for those highlights! Very well done!

I bet he chopped off his hand and replaced it with a robotic one for unwavering steadiness.

Great job as per usual. Can't wait till they're finished, and can't wait to see the Thunderfire all done.

Really want to get in on this GMS malarkey, i'll be entering the fray when my 'Nids are out of the way!

looks very sweet knightley.

Should really get started on yours hopefully i get some time this week.

@HONAW - I can't usually paint if I've ingested copious amounts of sugar or coffee hands shake far to much.

@Swordwind - Both hands actually, and I had one of my eyes replaced by a Miniaturized version of the hubble telescope

@LSC'L - sounds like a plan! How far have you got to go on your Nid's?

@Lorna - Awesome, can't wait to see the progress.

Update: first stage grey done

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I like how three of them had helmet incidents and they all decided to gently lay them on the ground.

I love the bases. They look simple and effective.

@Ice - Indeed, one's even a chaos helmet, but don't tell them that

@Leohart - Thanks

Update: second stage grey done, doing 5 marines at once is very time consuming....

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Knightley wrote:@LSC'L - sounds like a plan! How far have you got to go on your Nid's?

So, so far.

But it's a labour of love and the pace should pick up over the next month.

Sweet, well when you get to the stage of getting into the GMS ring let me know

Update: highlights done, not much left to go on these guys now

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looking rather nice right now.

can't wait for the finished ones.

Cheers Lorna, getting closer by the day, I should have them all done by the weekend

Update: Metals, browns and Reds done. All that's left is the bone, seals, weapons faces and robes. should be a good one

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Aaaaaand the squad is done

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Marine 4 front

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Marine 5 front

Marine 5 rear

Great stuff Knightley! Squad really looks good together.

Agree with Gits. The squad together look amazing. Great Stuff all around. Lorna better be happy!

These are some excellent looking Marines. And really good photos too! Top notch work!

@Moltar. I am rather happy. Once i get home i will be painting up my squad for knightly.

Once more you manage to turn out complete win.

Bit late in the game for me to suggest his, but wouldn't it have been pretty cool if on the first marine, he had scratches across his face in the same places that they are on his helmet? Attention to detail and what not.

Beautiful miniatures as always though.

@Gits - Thanks Git's I used the robe trial I did on your marine for the robes etc on this squad, I think it looks much better than my other robes now.... dangit.

@Moltar - Thanks, I'm sure Lorna will find a use for them

@C C - Thanks, I learned pretty quick good photo's can make or break good models, thanks for stopping by!

@Lorna - Cheers, fingers crossed they will get over to you with minimum damage, I suspect the squad leader (marine 5 with the staff) may be a little difficult, but I'll wrap them up as well as I can.

@Ghosty - Your right, I actually hadn't thought about it in that way, I should have done an abrasion on the other marine and scratches on the pointy helmeted one as well, good idea, noted for the future,

Update: Guide on the robes (I took last night off from painting and was playing the beta of Path of Exile)

Stage 1: I started with a base coat of Calathan Brown and gave the robe a Devlan mud wash, wait for it to dry.


Stage 2: this was a watered down coat of vermin brown and bleached bone 3:1 ratio


Stage 3: again more watered down vermin and bleached 1:1


Stage 4: watered down vermin and bleached 1:3


Stage 5: watered down Bleached bone only


Stage 6: Bleached bone and skull white 1:1 and applied to very raised edges allowing for the last pass of skull white to sit on top of it leaving more of this layer below


Stage 7: Skull white highlight

Knightley wrote:Marine 5 front

Spoiler:

Oh, you individually highlighted the grip on the staff...
Of course you did.
Because you like it when i feel bad about myself, don't you!?

Seriously though, the day you paint something i don't like the look of, hell may well freeze over.

That is an impressive squad. Your swords are excellent, especially the one on the previous page.

Marine number 5 is my favorite.

@LSC'L - That actually made me laugh out loud, I could totally see that line being used in a comedy sketch, brilliant!

@TaWaaagh - Cheers, I'm glad you like it.

Update: working on WhaleMusic's Plasma Cannoneer, base colors and wash applied, I think I need a new black wash, I ended up scraping the bottom of the pot to cover this guy.

Nice!

Hopefully I can get started on your marine, so you can start painting mine

Cheers Matt, yours should be started after I get this and the thunderfire cannon done.

Update: first stage Grey Pic

Yowser. I'm so impressed that you manage to stay focused and motivated. I am so very easily distr- ooh, a shiny thing!

And that's why we like you. Don't change for any man.

For a women... well that's a different kettle of fish.

Update; second stage greys done

Don't mess with women. If there is one thing Sisters Repentia teaches us. Once they go down, they take you with them .

Great work as always Knightley. Have you played with these guys yet?

a different kettle of fish.

Still one of the weirdest sayings ever...

The gunner looks like a good start. I like the Adeptus Mechanicus torso, nice little touch there.

Not much to say dude, brilliant as always!

@Leohard - Indeed, chainsaws in the hands of females are an extremely scary proposition! I've played about 7 games with my Spacemarine army, I think i've lost 2 won 1 and had 4 draws. with the last game being an 1850 point game!

@C C - yes I agree, I would think the most awesome would have to go to "Half as good as a wink to a blind bat" I decided for a nondescript chest piece as there is a hurring great plasma cannon blocking most of it up.

@NF09 - Thanks mate, your Honor guard are looking tight as well

Update: Grey Highlights done

Glad i could give you a laugh! If i haven't said it before, that grey is awesome!

@LSC'L - Cheers,

Metals and face done


Face

"yeah, just did this face that's better then your whole model, no big deal"

Nice progress Knightley... coming along.

@WM360 - Hahah, well it's going to be your models face so I'm glad you like it.

Update: Job's done

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That is all.

This just helps prove the unofficial Grey Knights motto:
"When faced with an enemy, speak softly and tote around a huge cannon to blow him to shredded chunks of plasma."

Plasma Cannon dude looks great. I love the swirling energy stored in his backpack. Great stuff, Knightley!

@Daxx - Thanks, I'm glad you like it

@Swordwind - Great line I like "walk softly and shoot an hurring great big cannon"

@Moltar - Thanks for noticing I thought I'd do something a little different with that panel, figured a shot of some kind of swirly/lightning could fit in there

Update: Thunderfire WIP 2, base colors and wash done.

PC looks corking I particularly like how you've made the join look like a surge of energy or something. Clever stuff.

Liking the T-Cannon

I have two of those sitting around just waiting to be built...

Hey knightley.

Just got home, lovely surprise waiting inside. Your squad arrived today. Only thing broken was sword arm on the libby looking dude.

Gotta say, your painting looks amazing on here. In real life it is completely jaw dropping.

Yours are coming along nicely got two ust about finished, should have the rest done by the rest of the weekend.

@Graven - Cheers man, it was an accident but one that looks semi decent

@M.K - Cheers

@Gits - They are a complete nightmare to assemble, are they metal or resin (in fact do they even make them in finecast?)

@Lorna - Oh wow, they got to your neck of the woods quickly! how badly was the break on the squad leader (he's the one with the staff) something easy enough to fix I hope?

Update: first stage grey done

nice progress dude, the tfc will look awesome with your trademark style, and cannon guy is nicely done!

when do you think the cannon will be done? and have you done or worked on the techmarine gunner guy? I can't wait to see how you do him :-)

Nerdfest has a good point whats happing with the techmarine?? O and looking good.

@NF - I think I should be able to get the cannon completed this week all going well, I did the Techmarine ages ago but I may need to revisit him a bit later to make sure all the grey is done correctly.

@Daxx - Cheers, I'll try get some pictures of the Techmarine up a bit later

Update: second stage grey done

Fantastic as usual Knightley. Just noticed, 30,000 Gallery votes? Solid Effort.

Moving along nicely... this should help when it's time to do my own.

@ Knightly, it's almost as if the emperors personal thunderhawk dropped them off. And that would explain the scorch marks outside my house. And the whole sword arm had come off, dab of glue and good as new.

loving the thunderfire cannon.

Also, your squad will be delayed as i'm having to move for a new job so possible 2 weeks before done. Probably sooner, but would rather not risk the guess.

Thunderfire ticking over nicely. Like the blog name change too...

@Norn King - Thanks man, its been a long slog looking through all those gallery pics.

@Gits - Thanks, my advice. run away, run away fast this thing is a nightmare...

@Lorna - Wouldn't you know it, out of all the marines I assembled that was the only arm not to have been pinned, imagine the chances eh. Congrats on the new job btw I look forward to more updates when you get started on them

@Graven - Yeah I was taking a trip down memory lane and a lot of the comments were about crisp and clean coverage. Oh and after reading Git's guide on blogging "give it a catchy name" I figured I best come up with one, not original I know but every one should get the jist of it.

Update: highlights done, not long now

That thunderfire cannon is looking so good I want to yank out mine and repaint it :(.

Can't wait to see that cannon up on it's feet tracks.

@Leohart - Cheers, I do have to say its a right pain to paint up.

@LSC'L - Tracks ahoy!

Update: It's done now

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It looks amazing, mate, but it looks even better next to the Techmarine!

Cracking. Oddly my favourite bit is the edge highlighting on the wall_e light on top. Can we get a shot of the servo harness pretty please?

Outstanding work Knightley! Looks fantastic! Now wasn't that worth all the trouble??

Love the tracks and the gears details :-) So much better than my typical boltgun metal => wash :(

Now that's what I call a gun!

Tarantula someday?

@LSC'l - Thanks, I'm not happy with the Techmarine so he will be getting redone at a later date.

@Graven - Cheers, I'll see if I have anything to show the back of him - If you zoom in you can see more.


@Gits - I guess your right, it was worth it, and even though its a nightmare to paint, it does look ok.

@Leo - Oh, good point i'll do a before and after pick.

@Swordwind - Tarantula you say, will have to see if I will buy one first

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Update: M.K's GMS marine WIP 2

Wow, those comparison shots are awesome. What is the color you use to highlight the wheels? Are those mithril silvers?

liking the comparision shots, and the thunderfire in general. very cool

Are you repainting the tech marine because it's a different red? I love the colour he's painted in but i could understand repainting him for the purpose of unity.

@Leo - Cheers Leo, Yep you got it. Edge highlighted with Mithril silver, Looks pretty good from a distance

@Bigfish - Thank you!

@LSC'L - Not a different red, more that there is to much of it, you can see that pipes/tubing/joints are all red and there is no other real color to the model so I plan on changing that should make him more awesome.

Update: First and second stage Grey done on M.K's GMS marine
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Me Likey

God, now I'm feeling guilty that I haven't had a chance to start...

Ah i see what you mean, yeh he'll look even better when you work your magic.

Knightley... you are just a GMS machine! You're going to be caught up with me in no time!

Crisp and grey!

@M.K - Well the weekend is fast approaching, could a good opportunity to jump on making a start on him.

@LSC'L - Yeah he should be, I am open to ideas however on additional details which could be added. He will get the nomal squiggles on armor but if anyone has an idea I'll entertain it for when I repaint him.

@Gits - If I get all the models from GMS swaps (including the 4 I'm making on Saturday) I will be up to 14, so I still have a small way to go before I catch up with you.

@N K - Thanks, that's the feeling I'm trying to go for with this army

Update: Edge highlighting done on the grey

Knightley wrote:@LSC'L - Yeah he should be, I am open to ideas however on additional details which could be added. He will get the nomal squiggles on armor but if anyone has an idea I'll entertain it for when I repaint him.

That all sounds good to me man, pick out the details like piping and do your squiggly line scriptures and that should be him. I wouldn't do anything unusual with him.

Sweet as, duly noted, let the painting do the talking eh?

Update: Metals and Reds done

And completed

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Oooh... someone got a camera upgrade... or something related.

Epic!
Now I'll just start on yours with the bits I have, so everything but the arms and the helmet. I want to have him with it hanging off his belt

His face looks sooooo good.

Looking realy good.

Yeah, lush, really need you to do a face workshop!

@Gits - Same camera, I guess just a good shot eh

@M.K - Sweet, I look forward to seeing what you come up with

@N K - It's not bad, certainly in my top 10 I've painted

@Daxx - Thank you

@Graven - Well if I did a workshop I'd have to be in either the UK or USA to really get the most out of it

Update: WIP shots of GMS marines I made on the weekend.

Njal's GMS


LDP's GMS


EndTransmissions GMS


BBL's GMS

Oh he looks sweet as mate
Ive got to get that pic up for you
Im going to do him up and start painting if I can find the time

thanks alot Knightley!

Looks like I'm missing a pair of legs
well, atleast I haven't ordered bits for the second GMS marine I'm doing

Cool stuff, dude!

@LDP - Cheers LDP, and your pic, while upside down, looks cool as well.

@M.K - Shame on the legs, your Marine is in the post by the way.

@LSC'L - Cheers

Update: I ended up redoing Endtransmission's marine as I wasn't happy with how it was looking, so I changed it up and primed him

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What's up with the pad on his left shoulder? Not in a negative way, just looks like a resin number, wondered about its provenance.

I managed to source an odd number of resin copies of the Deathwatch pad so what you see there is one of the last few.

Update: got some paint on Proto's GMS marine

First stage Grey completed

Awesome work brother.
Like the the thunderfire loads and loads.
Peace

Nice
Well, getting dem bits...soon, mostlikely today, if not tomorrow...

@Spudkins - Thanks for the comments, stay tuned there should be plenty more coming soon!

@M.K - Sweet, I look forward to seeing what you can come up with. Has your marine turned up yet?

Update: Second stage Grey done

Grey Edge highlighting done

Your work is so consistently brilliant and your updates so regular that you have shocked us all into silence.

Wow, thats beuitifull. I hope I can get yours yo a good enough level to be worth such an honour *grovels*

Looking great, Knightley!

@LSC'L (or is that CL now?) - There are slow day's on Dakka, so I'm not that shocked that sometimes there aren't replies to a blog for a couple of day's, I'll keep posting though

@Proto - Cheers, should be able to finish him today time permitting.

@Moltar - Thanks mate

Update: Metals/reds done

Looking mighty sweet Knightley!

Proto will be extremely please i can guarentee
Oh ps is there any chance I could get a head swap for my marine or is that out of the question? (sorry for any inconvinience but it fits my helmeted army ;P)
Thanks alot

@Gits - Cheers Gits, the finished guy looks pretty cool IMO

@LDP - No worries, helmet to be added

Update: Proto's GMS done

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Oh, now that's seriously sweet! Nice job Knightley!

Whoa, that looks really great! Love the lenses, can we get a pic of the auspex?

It's the detail work of the conversion that really sets this piece apart. I think which should set up a league of obsessive converters. Great job as always mate and the lens work is particularly fine!

@Gits - Cheers, I'm quite happy with he came out, I probably would have changed the head if it was going to stay with me.

@CL - Auspex below

@Graven - Obsessive converters eh? I think Dakka is full of those, Just take for example your Vindicare assassin, Git's latest Apoth. We should totally do that

So here's a side shot of Proto's GMS, you can kind of see the Auspex screen


And I got some base colors done on the 2nd Objective marker, it's a fresh pic you can see the Wash is still wet
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Snaaaaap! Proto is gunna LOVE THAT MODEL TO BITS!!

Epic, the auspex is even better than i imagined it would be!

That last GMS mini is awesome. The auspex turned out great! I'm loving the look of that objective marker, too! What head is that you used on the latest GMS dude?

@LDP - Here's hoping

@CL - Cheers

@Moltar - The head is a cut down version from the Devastator squad box, I removed the aerial from the side.

Update: more paint on the Obj marker

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I really like the objective; the way you've used the chaos vehicle plates is inspired. Neat!

Needs more skulls.

@Graven - Cheers mate, I wanted to make some kind of Chaos temple, but the size of the base really hindered me there.

@Swordwind - More skulls for the skull objective marker!

Update: Obj marker done

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nice, although a nice touch would have been to add a force sword or andother Nemesis weapon shoved into the icon

That objective marker is dramatic and suggestive of an effect or story. Loving it!

Really nice although maybe the shadows between the skulls on top need to be a bit deeper?

@inmygravenimage,Agreed but some yellowing as well.

Obj Marker turned out great, Knightley. And thanks for letting me know about that last GMS's head.

@M.K - Thanks, Good point about adding something more to it, I had considered more skulls, but I think having perhaps the Nurgle head impaled on a NFS would have been the better option

@Zari - Thanks man, it didn't take me long to concept/paint either so with it ending up with an implied effect is a tasty bonus! also would you suggest a sepia wash for the skulls?

@Graven - Good point, I'll see if I can do something about that, I only have it a once over coat of skill wash so perhaps another might darken it up.

@Moltar - No worries mate, I'm stoked your posting here quite a bit

Update: Predator started

Sepia but with a touch of transparent or glazey yellow maybe.

Interesting idea Zari, will see if I can see what it looks like

Update: Stage 1 grey done
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Looking fantastic as usual! One bit of nitpicking, shouldn't the Khorne symbol have some gold on it?

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@Moltar - No worries mate, I'm stoked your posting here quite a bit

Man, I'm always happy to post here, Knightley. I just don't always have the time. I'm often dakka-ing while on the job. You're product is so consistent and so crisp. I truly enjoy your work and am happy to offer up any criticism or comments when I have something worth saying. I'm never too far from dakka, even when I'm not posting. I'm great at lurking these forums. I need to get my stuff back on track though. I've been away from the paints since, I believe September. That's not good. Got to get back in a groove.

Predator is coming along very nicely. It's been too long since we've seen you tackle a vehicle. Excited for what's to come.

@NK - Good point, very good point. Let me see if I can some how add some in

@Moltar - Ah, I'm also one who likes to view from work but don't have the time to post. What 'were' you working on in September? I'd be happy to subscribe to a blog.

Update: second stage grey done

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It's a really lovely piece mate. How do you avoid streaks from glue on your paintwork, out of interest?

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@Moltar - Ah, I'm also one who likes to view from work but don't have the time to post. What 'were' you working on in September? I'd be happy to subscribe to a blog.

Since, I don't play 40k and I just paint, I tend to do whatever strikes my mood. The last thing I did was a Chimp Fist Terminator, which is a gorilla in Terminator Armor. My blog link is in my sig. Hopefully, soon, I will be able to get back in to it and bust some stuff out.

Pred is still coming along nicely.

@Graven - Streaks? I can't say I've experienced it, Typically I use the least amount of Glue I can to get a model to stick together. Since it's only me picking the guys up I don't have to worry about heavy handed kids/klutz causing breakages.

@Moltar - I'll have a look through your blog when I get a chance, front page looks good

Update: Highlights done on they grey

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Red's and Metals done

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Just blows me away Knightley... and so consistent with the rest of your army.

Looks beautiful. I love the white on muted red.

Is it bad i read the title as predator drone, and then thought you had managed to get one?

Looks good man.

Real nice!

Amazing as always. Any tips on painting SM tanks? I'm going to have to tackle 3 at some point this year.

@Gits - Hahah, I see what you did there. "Blows you away" and it's a tank. Nicely done.

@Leohart - Cheers, I can see I missed some squiggles on the top hatch marine on his red shoulder pad, I must fix that.

@Lorna - I would totally use that if I could get my hands on one!

@M.K - Cheers

@C L - thanks, I can offer tip's that help me out, but they may not be suited for you however here goes.

I paint in sections, for this tank the body didn't have the sides or the top stuck down so I could break up the large model into smaller and easier to manage littler parts I left the sponsons off and the turret assembled again so I didn't get stuck with a huge model to paint. For me this works great as I can tick of parts that are done.
As you've undoubtedly seen I do multiple thin coats of grey to get it clean and crisp there are some parts I do again as even with two thin coats its not quite clean enough

I also forgot to mention, the side sponsons are held in place by magnets, you can see on the front left picture the sponson looks like its sticking out a bit far, it is but only due to me not seating it right for the picture, it sits flush (as seen in the back left shot)

Update: I wanted to paint something not grey before I jump into the next round of GMS marines so I figure how about a black servitor eh?

Not grey? Heresy!

Jokes, he's looking great there. Especially like the skin tone.

Nice!

Do you start with wip 2 on them now? Thought I was crazy on the pred, now I know I'm not (well...)

Thanks, dude. That was some good insight, it gives me some ideas on how to go about them!

@Swordwind - I know right, that's why people come to my blog, to see oceans of grey

@M.K - Thanks

@WM - the concept models with no primer are usually WIP 1 so the basecoat with wash is WIP 2 typically. Happy it's been picked up now

@C L - no worries, let me know if I can help any futher.

Update: Servitor done

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Really nice work Knightley. Very tight.

Nice job captain speedy!

Nice

@Gits - Cheers, he's slightly different from the last servitor, so I'm going to go back and match the old to to the new as I really like how simple but shiny this one looks.

@Graven - Hahah thanks mate, to be honest there wasn't a lot to do on this guy I made all the metal areas very simple so I could get through it quick enough.

@M.K - Thanks!

Update: BBL's GMS WIP 2 (IE: with paint)

Man that servitor looks great, it's refreshing to see you work on some different colours. Have you thought about painting some Infinity miniatures any time soon?

That GMS marine is coming together really nicely too!

I assume then that WIP 1 = bitz box ? looking good, always impressed how you make BT stuff look GK. thought about getting sword brethren?

@C L - No worries, I'm looking forward to getting the last two servitors done as well as getting the Inquisitor Retinue underway as well. I've seen the Infinity models but nothings piqued my interest yet.

@Graven - Yep you got it, WIP 1 is a test mock up WIP 2 is painting time. I had considered getting the Sword Brethren after seeing what you have done with yours, I just need to get through what I currently have waiting for paint (check the first page in the 'To Do" spoiler tag for more)

Update: First stage grey done

More knights for the knightly god. Wait, maybe the wrong quote.

Looking awesome.

Some things that might interest you, Knightly:

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@Leo - I think its the right quote Surely there would have to be a Knight god right?

@C L - You're right, there are some interesting models on those threads, I might have to look into that when I get more time Thanks for the heads up.

Update: second stage grey done

Grey Highlights done

I've never noticed that the skull atop the backpack has a hood. That's kind of goofy. Regardless, he's coming along nicely. Does he have a storm bolter?

That servitor you did earlier this week turned out great. I love seeing great paint jobs on older minis.

Welcome to some of the Dark Angels accessories eh, it is very naff but I think its not to bad, it could be so much worse. You've seen correctly, he does have a storm bolter and also stay tuned theres another two servitors to complete

Update: Reds and metals done.

Very nice. I'm not really a big fan of the very bright metals but here I feel it really works, especially on the sword arm.

Cheers Graven, I was a big fan of having the metals rather muted until it was suggested that I highlight them and see how it goes.... well as you can see it went well

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Your skills make me grey with envy. Massive respect for this blog.

OK... how'd you do the hair? I know... it's probably one or two colors... but I want to know. Amazing job on the face BTW. They eyes are just intense.

Be-oo-tiful! I still couldn't visualise that from the component parts. Fascinating to see you work sir.

@CadianXV - Cheers, I also see what you did there and it was well done

@Gits - well I started off just doing a black wash and devlan wash over primer white, thinking it would make it look pretty cool. It didn't. Next step was to just cover his hair in adeptus battle grey then black wash it 3-4 times, I think picked out the raised hair with codex grey then gave it one more blast of black wash. Simple yet it looks good. Also thanks I think this face ranks in my top 5 I've done.

@Graven - Cheers, I usually have a good idea of how a model will look with parts but some times the model changes that (usually due to the placement of the backpack and the size of the shoulderpads.

Update: Servitor 3 WIP


Oh just realized I had the wrong picture on the last page. It should have been the Heavy Bolter guy on this page....

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Great work as always. Can i just ask; How much time a day do you spend painting? and how are you motivated?

I can't remember if i have posted before but i have recently come back across this thread, after going through all the pages i must say i am very impressed in the quality of the painting and i love the colour scheme, looking forward to seeing more from you in the future

Young Logan

@Norn - Depends on the day really, some night I'll get an hour in some nights can be up to three hours and on weekends can be the whole day (although that hasn't been the case recently) Motivation wise? I think I wanted to get my army listed somewhere in it's entirety and I personally want to ensure it's regularly updated (at the moment that's every day has a picture posted) and to top it off I like getting replies on this blog so that's one of my major motivations.

@Young_Logan - Thanks for stopping by, I'm sure there will be plenty more being posted in the future

Update: Endtrasmission's GMS WIP 2

Thanks, just wondering because this blog has been running a while and you always seem to have something new that's completed.

@Norn - Awesome that was what I was going for, some each day for people to look at and if they feel the need comment as well

Update: Stage 1 Grey done

Last GK for the GMS turned out awesome, Knightley. Endtransmission's seems to be coming along nicely, as well. Are those servitors an attachment to your GKs or are they for something completely different?

Cheers Moltar, The servitors are for the SM part of my army, I'll attach them to my MotF so he can last a little longer when getting shot at.

Update: Second stage grey done

Your parts-fu is superior. That SW chest gels surprisingly well with the gk look.

Cheers mate, I wanted someone who would be in the deathwatch but still has a little bit of superstition about him, and the SW chest works great

Update: Grey highlights done

Looking sharp Knightley, as per usual!

Thanks Gits, next up is the Red/White/Metals

Nice, End should be really pleased

Whew!! Finally caught up on your thread Knightley! You are a man on a mission you got tons done since I last checked in. I especially like that thunderfire cannon!
Sorry been away for a minute, still recovering from the flood in my house as you know and also my GK been on hold since my new painting group introduced me to Warmachine and with some commissions tieing me up the only break I get is from work to check the forums .
Well love your progress and you would need to get another updated group shot like Eggroll did, the amount of models you completed is amazing.

@M.K - Fingers crossed

@GD1 - I was wondering if the flood had killed your enthusiasm for the hobby, I've been checking your blog every couple of days for an update but good to hear your back again I'll do another group shot, but it will be a while away yet.

Update: Marine done

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Epic
He looks BA, and not the Blood Angels Way

Beautiful; subtle highlights on the gold a particular winner here, I feel.

@M.K - Thanks, I do love the pose like a survey after a kill.

@Graven - Cheers dude, ever since I got shown how to highlight gold by using mithril i've never looked back.

Update: Last servitor WIP 2

Update: Servitor done and a group shot

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Great servitors Knightley... very well done indeed. I like the stark contrast between the pale skin and the darker tones of the body and pants.

Servitors look great! Like the most recent one best. He looks like a boss.

they look real nice, knightly

also, with the GMS marine I'm giving you, is power sword and bolt pistol ok? sorry if you want a jump pack on him, as I have none and ordering 1 will add about 2 more weeks worth of wait...

@Gits - Thanks Git's you captured exactly what I like about them as well, simple color scheme with very harsh contrasts.

@Moltar - Cheers, I would say my favorite is the very very first one I did, after the retouch I ended up very happy with him.

@M.K - Thanks, RE: the GMS, very happy to be without jump pack and happy with power sword and bolt pistol, if you want feel free to do two power swords or similiar

Update: After seeing what Graven did with his Hector Rex retinue I decided I'd try to see what I could do as well, first up is the scabbard bearer

Very nice, like the ornate decoration on the scabbard, looking foward to seeing more!

^Same
Really liking the model

thanks for shout out. Liking your take on it! Also love the Borg servitors. @Matt I can throw a spare jump pack in with the gms I'm sending Knightley?

@Proto - Cheers, I found that I couldn't really figure out what to do with the scabbard so it may be a bit plain.

@M.K - Thanks

@Graven - No, thank you for giving me some idea's on what to do with them, also no need for jump packs on the assault team, they will have a rhino so I prefer normal pack backs.

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Talking about your GMS assault marines, Im having a bit of trouble with yours D:. Could you flick me a Pm I really want a nice model for you

Nice work on the sword-bearer.

He really is looking excellent mate. Nice work!

That model looks pretty detailed for its size.

@Proto - PM sent

@Gits - Thanks, he's a tiny model compared to a SM/GK so i wasn't 100% sure on what else to do with him

@Graven - Cheers! mean quite a bit to hear that

@N K - Agreed, I do feel I should have added more squiggles but I am happy with him.

Update: next guys started

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Great work matey. It's the attention to simple details - like the 2 columns of text - that really stand out. Also, it's great to see the attack of the classic Knightley squiggles

Cheers Graven, squiggle attack is go!

WIP of the next one:

"By the Emperor's light.... WHAT a hangover!"

"Hey, what's this thing on my face??"

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nice job, very muted tones. Hmm, that would make an interesting Deldar scheme. Nudge, poke .

I've been away for a while, but I see you are still churning nice and crisp pieces

@Gits - Hahaha, quite reminiscent of how Ye ol' English Sailors were drafted into the Navy. Waking up with a hangover on a ship, perhaps without the hurring great thing on their faces.

@Graven - Poke taken, I don't think I'd do a DE force, mainly because the only guy I face currently uses DE and I really don't want to copy him, Eldar perhaps

@Tipios - Welcome back, I trust you enjoyed your time away, hopefully it wasn't due to strenuous circumstances?

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That inner robe pattern is delicious, great job.

Knightley yea it was a bummer for a bit since I had to move my hobby table and clean up and sorta left me in the dumps. But now getting back into the flow with the Warmachine stuff (yea yea my GK and DA on hold for a bit) and several comissions and that can make it more like work then fun. But most of my customers models was fun to paint so no work here.

I am loving that last GK that pose is like a RT throw back with his knife and as usual came out awsome!! and loving the retinue you got going can't wait to see all of it done together.

@Vit - Thanks, I wanted to add more to it but I also didn't want the model to steal the attention away from the inquisitor (who is yet to be done)

@GD1 - Shame about the GK/DA on hold you had some really awesome models in there, fingers crossed you get back to them soon

Update: Repaint of the cherub is done (quickly as I was happy with the skin and the book)

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Ooh, lovely job there. Skin looks really fresh and vibrant now. Want to get some of those old metal retinue figures, but can't justify the ebay spendathon it would entail.

Cheers Graven! It's a huge difference a small highlight can make to really brighten up a model

Update: Another of the Retinue Started

Well now that's an intriguing conversion. Where' s the head from?

I believe its from the Baneblade tank commanders sprue but I couldn't be 100% sure on that

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It is indeed knightley

He looks great.


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Love the red muzzle

Glorious work. Recognised the body and arms but didn't recognise the spiffy head.

Beautiful work... love the freehand.

Is that mask one of the las-gun ports on the Chimera?

@Vit - Cheers man, I was really happy with how he came out, nothing over the top but still something a little special

@Graven - Danke

@Gits - Thank you

@N K - Hahah it would be awesome to get that to fit, but I do believe its from a tank sprue with IG on it, just not sure which one it was.

Update: Last retinue started:

It's from the baneblade sprue. At least one comes with the baneblade. I used mine on sm scouts, it looks a tad to big for IG. I think it's due to the feedsack though. Paint looks spot as per use.

He's looking great; I anticipate much squiggling!

@WM - Thanks for the clarification, so many pieces I sometimes wonder where they all come from

@Graven - Squiggles ahoy matey!

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YESSS, SQUIGGLES!

I must say Knightley, I am very envious of your squiggle ability. I mean, if squiggles were a tactical squad, you'd be the sergeant. If squiggles were an HQ, you'd be the special character. If squiggles were a way of life, you'd be Doctor Phil.........

Simply stunning Knightley... wow!

That cherub rules man!

IceAngel wrote:YESSS, SQUIGGLES!

I must say Knightley, I am very envious of your squiggle ability. I mean, if squiggles were a tactical squad, you'd be the sergeant. If squiggles were an HQ, you'd be the special character. If squiggles were a way of life, you'd be Doctor Phil.........

Lol, knightly you should sig this....

and great =][= retinue(s) members

You have filled my squiggle hole. Thanks.

inmygravenimage wrote:You have filled my squiggle hole. Thanks.

That's...that's just DIRTY.

@Ice - If I were a Deity, people would be shouting Squiggles for the squiggle god?

@Gits - Cheers, almost as awesome as your latest update on your mega-blog, seriously that was a huge update, how does one compete with such a monster!

@XDumboX - Thank you, it's always great to get some feed back about past models posted

@M.K - Sounds like a plan

@Graven - I'm always down to keep you happy

@Briancj - Yet just ambiguous to get through the censers

Update: Njal's GMS marine pic with paint.

By simply and quietly doing quality work... which you have in spades my friend!

SQUIGGLES FOR THE SQUIGGLE GOD!!

It's been a long time since i've perused your wonders, it's lovely to see how you tirelessly produce these beautiful miniatures once again! I wish i had your drive and, more importantly, your skill!

@Gits - Cheers Gits, I think I'm pretty much on a post a day with a picture, I wonder how long I can keep it up?

@bigfish - Another cultist for the great squiggle.... hmm... that doesn't sound very intimidating enough...

@C L - Thanks mate, your continued perseverance in commenting when you can fuels that drive

Update: first stage Grey done

How often do you get to play knightly?

Nice!
I wish I could paint that quickly, and wish that I had enough time to do everything I want, including paint

@WM360 - Usually I can squeeze in a game once a month or if the guy I usually plays is up for it twice a month, we're pretty even at the moment. We've tied about 70% of our games which imo suits me just fine.

@M.K - For me I found I had a ton of time when I stopped playing WoW, I have a nasty feeling that the pending release of D3 will slow me down something fierce.

Update; realised that Njal wanted a black blade on his model, so adjusted that color, Second stage grey done

Nice!
Must be minecraft that's holding me down, and the weather
QLD the sunshine state? more like QLD the rainy state

The retinue before and after pictures really showed the massive improvement of paint skills!!!

@M.K - Hahah yeah, I can imagine minecraft would take up a bit of time, I played it for quite a bit of time before I got back into painting

@Stonned_astartes - Hey man, its been a long time since I've seen you on the boards, cheers for having a look back into the blog.

Update; Grey highlights done

is it just me or is that photo darker than usual?
Nce, anyway

Squiggles for the throne of khorne? Lacks a certain something, yeah fig is looking good!

@M.K - I think it's just you, I'd check your monitor's brightness setting

@Graven - It does seem to lack a certain something special, what about squiggles for papa squiggle?

Update: Red's and Metals done

Very nice!!!

Ok, I'll bite: what's the plan for the visor?

inmygravenimage wrote:Ok, I'll bite: what's the plan for the visor?

White Squiggles?

Knightley wrote:what about squiggles for papa squiggle?

That's it. I knight thee, 'Papa Squiggle!'

@Tipios - Thanks mate

@Graven - Oh how quickly they forget, all of my interceptor GK's have black visors with a marking on it (you may have to check back through the blog to see what I mean

@Ice - Ding Ding we have a winner! Ice knows, he's got it down to an art from, sqiggles.... everywhere!

@C L - It's official then, if I was still a DCM I would totally put that as my forum title!

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Knightley wrote:@C L - It's official then, if I was still a DCM I would totally put that as my forum title!

If i wasn't so skint i'd buy a year for you!

Very nice Interceptor, Knightley! Very crisp & clean (and grey). I really like the contrasting red on the storm bolter and glaive. For the writing shoulder pad, etc., did you actually paint yhat on or did you use a micron pen?

@C L - Your far to kind! I was a DCM earlier however lack of my own personal funds has stopped me renewing, time to focus on saving up

@Yellowbeard - Thank you very much for taking the time to comment! I hope you stay around

Update: the last GMS marine started!

Knightley wrote:@C L - Your far to kind! I was a DCM earlier however lack of my own personal funds has stopped me renewing, time to focus on saving up

I thought you were, concentrate on saving! Hopefully for more lovely models!

Btw, is it just me or is your painting improving? I didn't think there was much room for improvement at the level you are at but everything seems smoother and sharper recently. Nothing i can put my finger on though, it's very hard to pick out changes when your caliber of painting is so high!

Looking good man.

I only just managed to get started on your marines again. Should be done in about a week or two.

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He looks so cool! I love the subtle blade glowy edge.

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@C L - Not sure, perhaps over time doing a similar scheme allows me to focus on doing it right instead of just doing it?, thank you for the compliment by the way, I don't really consider my self a top notch painter, just some one who enjoys that part of the hobby

@Lorna - Yay, I really look forward to any progress shots you may end up with!

@Tipios - Cheers, Njal's marines all have purple blades so I tried to match his, looks like I may have pulled it off

Update: First stage grey done

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