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Chicago GT or Bust - Chaos Daemons in EIGHT Days <NOW WITH ARMY DISPLAY BOARD> @ 2008/09/23 05:06:50


Post by: Centurian99


The Chicago GT is coming up in 12 days...and I have zero models painted of a Chaos Daemon army that I'd like to bring. I've been working on an Eldar army, but that's a long-term project. No shortcuts, meticulous attention to detail, sculpted bases, etc. With my current job, I've had the time to finish exactly three squads for that army over the summer.

So of course, wanting to take a new army to the GT circuit this year, I decided to start yet another project. Actually, this one started because everyone else said Chaos Daemons couldn't be competitive...which is like a siren's call to me. Thanks to some paypal cash (due in no small part to selling off the swag I won at the Gladiator this year), I had enough discretionary funds to buy yet another army. The only question was time.

Over one and a half months through August and early September, through judicious E-Bay sniping, managed to get almost all the models I needed. Assembling them as I went was relatively easy, and also gave me the impetus for some nifty (I think) conversions. However, that still left me with the pewter horde...two weeks before the Chicago GT.

While not a total crisis (after all, I could take one of my other armies), I thought it would be interesting to see if I could actually pull off the "speed painting" army I've chatted Damien Garcia up about (Augustus here on Dakka, and noted AdeptiCon Seminar Instructor). For those who don't know, Damien regularly speed-paints armies to ridiculous standards. I spent an evening a couple of AdeptiCons ago picking his brain over some late-night chow, and found my own painting speed increased significantly as a result...although I never really tried it on a whole army. Daemons seemed an ideal army for Damien's "Big Brush" method...relatively organic, but not with flesh tones. Not a whole lot of large flat surfaces. And consistent color schemes.

So here goes. A whole army in less than two weeks. Mainly relying on drybrushing with big brushes and washes, with fine details if time allows (yeah right).

First step...basecoating the models. Last Saturday, I basecoated all the models using spray paint. A few more models were built on Sunday, with the basecoating happening before I went off to work this morning (Monday). Which left me (when I finally got home) with this:

DAY ZERO

My Work Area


The Future Army




Chicago GT or Bust - Chaos Daemons in EIGHT Days <NOW WITH ARMY DISPLAY BOARD> @ 2008/09/23 05:13:09


Post by: Centurian99


DAY ONE
I decided to start with the "blue" models. This would be the models that used "blue" as a base color - for me, the flamers, screamers, one of the soul grinders, and Lord of Change...and of course, the Bluescribes. Neatness mattered not at all at this stage - the only goal was to get the models the correct color, with appropriate highlighting and shading.

Drybrushing, overbrushing, and washing - gotta love it.
After a few hours of work (with TV in the background and few phone call interruptions), here's the results of Day One (washes are still drying):

Chariots, Flamers, Bluescribes, Screamers


Chariots, Flamers, Bluescribes, Screamers - from another angle


Soul Grinder and Screamers


The Lord of Change


Chicago GT or Bust - Chaos Daemons in EIGHT Days <NOW WITH ARMY DISPLAY BOARD> @ 2008/09/23 06:14:01


Post by: Tizz


Ah, I certainly do love those washes! Good luck man, hope you can pull it off!


Chicago GT or Bust - Chaos Daemons in EIGHT Days <NOW WITH ARMY DISPLAY BOARD> @ 2008/09/23 06:42:47


Post by: Flachzange


Awesome. Daily updates I hope.
Gotta love that, thatll get me through the week and straight into vacation time.

Looking good so far.


Chicago GT or Bust - Chaos Daemons in EIGHT Days <NOW WITH ARMY DISPLAY BOARD> @ 2008/09/23 12:27:18


Post by: Spawn


AMAZING DUDE! Thats great keep posting!


Chicago GT or Bust - Chaos Daemons in EIGHT Days <NOW WITH ARMY DISPLAY BOARD> @ 2008/09/23 14:30:33


Post by: Redbeard


Good luck getting finished. I think you've picked an army with a reasonable chance of success though.


Chicago GT or Bust - Chaos Daemons in EIGHT Days <NOW WITH ARMY DISPLAY BOARD> @ 2008/09/23 14:41:30


Post by: migsula


Go C E N T U R I O N Go!

Excellent motivation to field them and best of luck for the 12days, there's no giving up!! And thanks for sharing the process here!


Chicago GT or Bust - Chaos Daemons in EIGHT Days <NOW WITH ARMY DISPLAY BOARD> @ 2008/09/23 15:06:21


Post by: tinfoil


They do look surprisingly good, at this stage. That blue is lustrous.
This is going to be fun to follow.


Chicago GT or Bust - Chaos Daemons in EIGHT Days <NOW WITH ARMY DISPLAY BOARD> @ 2008/09/23 21:30:25


Post by: Blackbone


Good luck. I suggest working off a strict plan/checklist and only having music on.

I am going to try to sneak in so I can see people's armies. I will pose as a curious hotel employee.

- Blackbone


Chicago GT or Bust - Chaos Daemons in EIGHT Days <NOW WITH ARMY DISPLAY BOARD> @ 2008/09/23 22:22:53


Post by: Platuan4th


What's your list look like?


Chicago GT or Bust - Chaos Daemons in EIGHT Days <NOW WITH ARMY DISPLAY BOARD> @ 2008/09/23 22:50:17


Post by: Centurian99


Platuan4th wrote:What's your list look like?

That's the other tricky part...I'm not sure yet, entirely. The core is decided on, but there is some flexibility.

At its core, I'm going to include the models you see above - 2 Soul Grinders, 1 large squad of Horrors /w The Changeling, 2 small squads of Horrors, 1 medium-sized squad of Plaguebearers, and the Bluescribes. I'll also include four bloodcrushers, and at least some flamers.

There are two big questions in my mind right now.

#1 - Skulltaker, or no Skulltaker. He's a beast, no doubt about it. He's also as expensive as four more Bloodcrushers. Unfortunately, I don't have four more Bloodcrushers, and realisticallly won't by next weekend. So the question is do I take Skulltaker, do I use him to represent a normal Herald on a Juggernaut, or do I just use him to represent a normal Juggernaut (probably one with the Fury of Khorne). Right now, option A seems like a good idea, but option C does free up lots of points...over 100...that I could spend on another unit of horrors, more screamers, more flamers, etc.

#2 - Lord of Change, or 2 Tzeentch Heralds on Chariot. Actually, this one's much less of a question...I've pretty much decided to go with the Heralds. For coolness if for nothing else. The real question is whether I rush out and get a Great Unclean One to use instead of the Heralds.


Chicago GT or Bust - Chaos Daemons in EIGHT Days <NOW WITH ARMY DISPLAY BOARD> @ 2008/09/23 23:21:00


Post by: ChaosDave


I vote stick with the Skulltaker and 2 heralds. You only have 11 days right? Keep it simple and make sure to define exactly what you need right now.


Chicago GT or Bust - Chaos Daemons in EIGHT Days <NOW WITH ARMY DISPLAY BOARD> @ 2008/09/23 23:48:37


Post by: Ozymandias


How did you do the blue? It looks great!

Ozymandias, King of Kings


Chicago GT or Bust - Chaos Daemons in EIGHT Days <NOW WITH ARMY DISPLAY BOARD> @ 2008/09/24 00:00:49


Post by: Centurian99


Ozymandias wrote:How did you do the blue? It looks great!

Ozymandias, King of Kings


Basecoat black.
Overbrush Regal Blue
Heavy drybrush of Enchanted Blue
Light Drybush of Ice Blue
Wash /w Asurmen Blue

Remember, the wash is still drying in the pics. They had a nice matt finish when I checked on them this morning.



Chicago GT or Bust - Chaos Daemons in EIGHT Days <NOW WITH ARMY DISPLAY BOARD> @ 2008/09/24 00:09:03


Post by: Panic


yeah,
This is going to be great fun to follow.
Good Luck!
PaniC..


Chicago GT or Bust - Chaos Daemons in EIGHT Days <NOW WITH ARMY DISPLAY BOARD> @ 2008/09/24 04:40:47


Post by: Centurian99


DAY TWO
Only had a couple of hours to work tonight. But with Rachel Maddow followed by the Shield going on in the background, I did manage to get a bit done.

I worked on two base colors today - the pinks and the browns. The wash was still wet on the Plaguebearers when I took this picture, but the Horrors were pretty much dry.



Horrors of Tzeentch


As you can see, I painted some of the Horrors blue to represent the models with the Bolt of Tzeentch. I suppose I should have tried to model them two on a base ... maybe I will do that. What do people think?

Plaguebearers of Nurgle


Decided at the last moment to go with a much different wash than with the others. With the others, the washes were intended mainly to blend, so I used a shade of wash complementary to the color. With these plaguebearers, I figured a contrasting color would work better, so I chose the green wash. I 'll see what I think after it dries, but I like it on initial viewing.


Chicago GT or Bust - Chaos Daemons in EIGHT Days <NOW WITH ARMY DISPLAY BOARD> @ 2008/09/24 06:04:19


Post by: Ozymandias


Interesting effect on the Plaguebearers. I would have thought to paint green and then wash brown, but you painted brown and then washed green? It looks good.

Ozymandias, King of Kings


Chicago GT or Bust - Chaos Daemons in EIGHT Days <NOW WITH ARMY DISPLAY BOARD> @ 2008/09/24 06:42:45


Post by: Centurian99


Ozymandias wrote:Interesting effect on the Plaguebearers. I would have thought to paint green and then wash brown, but you painted brown and then washed green? It looks good.

Ozymandias, King of Kings


TY. Actually, went snakebite leather - vomit brown - rotting flesh - then washed thraka green.

Like the effect myself.


Chicago GT or Bust - Chaos Daemons in EIGHT Days <NOW WITH ARMY DISPLAY BOARD> @ 2008/09/24 06:55:57


Post by: Centurian99


Oh yeah, I figured this would be useful information - and I'll add it to the future updates:

Day 1 Time:
About 3 hrs.

Day 2 Time:
About 2 hrs.


Chicago GT or Bust - Chaos Daemons in EIGHT Days <NOW WITH ARMY DISPLAY BOARD> @ 2008/09/24 07:32:36


Post by: Blackmoor


It would take me forever to paint that army.

Too bad I spaced out when you and Damien/Augustus were talking about the big brush method at Denny's.


Chicago GT or Bust - Chaos Daemons in EIGHT Days <NOW WITH ARMY DISPLAY BOARD> @ 2008/09/24 14:16:26


Post by: Jin


Jeez...you did all that in 3/2 hours, respectively?

Wish I could paint that fast.


Chicago GT or Bust - Chaos Daemons in EIGHT Days <NOW WITH ARMY DISPLAY BOARD> @ 2008/09/24 14:59:36


Post by: Centurian99


So...Blue Horrors...any opinions? Keep them as-is, or figure out how to make them 2 per base.


Chicago GT or Bust - Chaos Daemons in EIGHT Days <NOW WITH ARMY DISPLAY BOARD> @ 2008/09/24 17:12:04


Post by: KIL KIL KIL


2 per base would set them apart nicely I think, and it's not a huge undertaking...

unless you make the extra ones out of greenstuff and toothpicks.


Chicago GT or Bust - Chaos Daemons in EIGHT Days <NOW WITH ARMY DISPLAY BOARD> @ 2008/09/24 17:46:20


Post by: biztheclown


I think the 2 per base thing is great, if you have the time. I also really like the blue one being the bolt. Good thinking.


Chicago GT or Bust - Chaos Daemons in EIGHT Days <NOW WITH ARMY DISPLAY BOARD> @ 2008/09/24 19:09:37


Post by: MagickalMemories


You're painting an army in 12 days.
You don't think you're torturing yourself enough already? : )

One to a base is fine. You're separatihng them by color. That's good enough.


Eric


Chicago GT or Bust - Chaos Daemons in EIGHT Days <NOW WITH ARMY DISPLAY BOARD> @ 2008/09/24 19:14:53


Post by: Centurian99


The main thing I'm worried about in terms of doing 2 blue/base, is that the horrors have very small connection points. Basically, i'd need to pin them onto the base, and I'm not certain if that's possible.

Might be worth taking a look. I've gotten really quick with the dremel and the pinning, and repainting 4 of the pink horrors blue is No Big Deal (you're talking 5-10 minutes at most).

Besides, tonights plan is my kryptonite: the color red. There's only six total models, and they'll need some time between coats.


Chicago GT or Bust - Chaos Daemons in EIGHT Days <NOW WITH ARMY DISPLAY BOARD> @ 2008/09/25 03:19:38


Post by: Centurian99


DAY THREE
I'm feeling pretty good about the progress I'm making. The biggest problem I've got is on nights like tonight...actually got home by 7:30 or so, and could get right to painting. But after about two hours, I pretty much finished everything that I thought I'd set out to do...which leaves me with something of a dilemna...do I start on another color, and put myself in a position where I have to stay up REALLY late to finish all the models that require that color...or do I call it a night. I'm also limited by the fact that I'm using washes on pretty much everything here so far (it really helps blend the dry/overbrushing together), and the washes need time to dry (as do the large brushes I'm using.)



Soul Grinder of Khorne



I really liked the idea from the first Daemons Batrep of having a Grinder of Khorne and a Grinder of Tzeentch. Voilla.

Bloodcrushers of Khorne...and Skulltaker on a Juggernaut



Here's the only reason this took me two hours tonight...after doing some initial painting, I discovered that it was simply too difficult to paint the bloodcrushers in an assembled state. So I had to snap off all the riders, and then go over all the models again. I was only on stage 2 (of 4) so it wasn't as bad as it could have been, but it was kind of annoying. Anyway, I think I'll leave them unassembled until the detail work is done.

Blue Horrors of Tzeentch


2 per base Blue Horrors was an idea that kept gnawing at my brain. After the frustration of having to repaint the bloodcrushers, I decided I might as well go for broke. Turns out the connection points were just large enough to drill and pin, so it was maybe 10-15 minutes of work to double-mount the horrors.

Of course, then I had to repaint...but that went pretty quick too. And I think that the blue horrors definitely look better two to a base (and makes them distinctive from the pink horrors).

Here's another picture, just to show off the four main colors I'm using.



Anyway, at this point, everything has its base colors on, with the exception of the "centerpiece" models. I still haven't exactly figured out - A) How I want to the discs of Tzeentch and B) How I want to do the cloaks and clothing on the Heralds and Changeling. I know pretty much what I want to do with the Soul Grinders (or the lower, more mechanical halves to be precise.)


Chicago GT or Bust - Chaos Daemons in EIGHT Days <NOW WITH ARMY DISPLAY BOARD> @ 2008/09/25 04:15:43


Post by: BeefyG


Hmmm awesome work thus far. I am really impressed with the numbers you are putting up for this. It would take me ages.

I have to say though that the brushing and the washes on the blue, purple and green/brown seem to work a whole ton better than that red on the crushers. I mean its great, but compared to even the defiler in the same colour they don't look as good. Is it the photo's not doing them justice?

Are the juggernauts going to be washed again?


Chicago GT or Bust - Chaos Daemons in EIGHT Days <NOW WITH ARMY DISPLAY BOARD> @ 2008/09/25 04:25:14


Post by: Centurian99


Noticing that myself. I think another highlight and wash might be in order. I highlighted up to orange, but I think highlighting to a yellow may be necessary.

Like I said...Red's my Krytonite.


Chicago GT or Bust - Chaos Daemons in EIGHT Days <NOW WITH ARMY DISPLAY BOARD> @ 2008/09/25 05:22:04


Post by: Centurian99


Okay, it bugged me enough to give it a try. So add another half hour to today's total.

I highlighted the Crushers up to a yellow, and then washed them with Badab Black. I'm liking the results so far (after letting it dry for about a half hour) but we'll see if I still feel that way in the morning. I think that will work, especially since I'm planning on doing detail work in brass/gold.




And here's a better picture of the Grinder, for comparison. This one is only highlighted up to an orange, and that washed with Baal Red.



Chicago GT or Bust - Chaos Daemons in EIGHT Days <NOW WITH ARMY DISPLAY BOARD> @ 2008/09/25 08:19:17


Post by: BeefyG


Looking much better

I'm certain once the brass/metal colours hit them they'll meld really nicely with the rest.

Oh and GO! GO! GO!!! I'm cheering for you.


Chicago GT or Bust - Chaos Daemons in EIGHT Days <NOW WITH ARMY DISPLAY BOARD> @ 2008/09/25 13:26:01


Post by: grey_death


It's like an evil bag of skittles spilled out onto the table. Ready to devour your soul.

Solid pace going so far. Looking forward to seeing the finished project.


Chicago GT or Bust - Chaos Daemons in EIGHT Days <NOW WITH ARMY DISPLAY BOARD> @ 2008/09/25 13:50:05


Post by: Sok


Wow, I'm more than a little impressed. All that in 3 days? I'm lucky if I do that much in a month! I'll definately be keeping an eye on this, maybe pick up some ideas for my 3rd Soul Grinder I have planned

I'd really like to see some more pics of your special characters (the Bluescribes, Skulltaker on Juggernaught and the Changeling). Have you posted any WIP looks at these?

Nice to see you're not letting the Daemon-naysayers get you down, I hope you get to the tourney and beat them all silly


Chicago GT or Bust - Chaos Daemons in EIGHT Days <NOW WITH ARMY DISPLAY BOARD> @ 2008/09/25 13:52:26


Post by: JD21290


0_o
your painting speed is insane!
im happy to get a model a night done XD
take too much time, after seeing this i think ill try and speed paint some orks, see how they turn out.


Chicago GT or Bust - Chaos Daemons in EIGHT Days <NOW WITH ARMY DISPLAY BOARD> @ 2008/09/25 14:05:26


Post by: migsula


Nice progress!!! Keep working and the results will be worthy


Chicago GT or Bust - Chaos Daemons in EIGHT Days <NOW WITH ARMY DISPLAY BOARD> @ 2008/09/25 14:12:02


Post by: Aldonis


Very impressive job here.

Are you using the foundation/standard GW paints as a base - then hitting with washes - or is this 100% wash?

Very interested in how you are doing this and using the most sincere form of flattery by copying.


Chicago GT or Bust - Chaos Daemons in EIGHT Days <NOW WITH ARMY DISPLAY BOARD> @ 2008/09/25 14:32:36


Post by: Moz


Yes, more info on this big-brush technique.


Chicago GT or Bust - Chaos Daemons in EIGHT Days <NOW WITH ARMY DISPLAY BOARD> @ 2008/09/25 14:51:44


Post by: Centurian99


grey_death wrote:It's like an evil bag of skittles spilled out onto the table. Ready to devour your soul.

Solid pace going so far. Looking forward to seeing the finished project.


Thanks. Mmm...skittles.

Actually, that's one of the things I'm a bit worried about...tying the whole army together and making it coherent. I'm hoping to use the bases and details to do that.

Sok wrote:Wow, I'm more than a little impressed. All that in 3 days? I'm lucky if I do that much in a month! I'll definately be keeping an eye on this, maybe pick up some ideas for my 3rd Soul Grinder I have planned

I'd really like to see some more pics of your special characters (the Bluescribes, Skulltaker on Juggernaught and the Changeling). Have you posted any WIP looks at these?

Nice to see you're not letting the Daemon-naysayers get you down, I hope you get to the tourney and beat them all silly


Hope to work on the characters tonight. Stuff is probably going to slow way down...

Aldonis wrote:Very impressive job here.

Are you using the foundation/standard GW paints as a base - then hitting with washes - or is this 100% wash?

Very interested in how you are doing this and using the most sincere form of flattery by copying.


Every model so far has involved a base color, two highlight colors, and a wash, Except the Bloodcrushers, which are using three highlights.

Moz wrote:Yes, more info on this big-brush technique.


Get Augustus in here...he can explain it much better than I can. Remember, I largely developed these techniques off of a late-night conversation over dinner after the Team Tourney two-three years ago.

But essentially, its just drybrushing/overbrushing using the big brushes. The basic principle is to let your model strip the paint from the brush, instead of using the brush to apply paint to the model. Washing is a stage that I added because it blends the highlgiths together so nicely. (or I just wasn't paying attention when he told me).


Chicago GT or Bust - Chaos Daemons in EIGHT Days <NOW WITH ARMY DISPLAY BOARD> @ 2008/09/25 16:46:17


Post by: Platuan4th


I'd love to see some closeups of how Skulltaker is mounted to the Jugger. I have an extra Skulltaker sitting around waiting for that new Khorne Lord's Jugger but have no idea how I should mount him and make it look good.


Chicago GT or Bust - Chaos Daemons in EIGHT Days <NOW WITH ARMY DISPLAY BOARD> @ 2008/09/26 00:57:47


Post by: Freaky Freddy


I would love to know what colours you used on the Soul Grinder of Khorne. I am currently building my 3rd one. First 2 are 1 for Papa Nurgle (Greens and browns, Rusted Body) and 1 for Tzeentch (Purple and Blue, Silver Body)


Chicago GT or Bust - Chaos Daemons in EIGHT Days <NOW WITH ARMY DISPLAY BOARD> @ 2008/09/26 04:13:54


Post by: Centurian99


DAY FOUR

Had a lot of time tonight. Which was good, because tonight was centerpiece model night. The objective was to get all the base colors done, so I could devote the weekend to detail work.

The difference with the centerpiece models was that I planned to have multiple base colors, to give them more "oomph" visually and make them stand out from the rest of the army, while still obviously having them be part of that army.

So after three hours of painting, here's the results on the six models I worked on. Pay attention to the Soul Grinders, because I didn't include any close-ups of them. Seriously though, there's not much there yet...the sheer size makes them centerpiece models (deserving of two base colors) but honestly, I see too many ways to screw them up, so I'm going to keep them as simple as possible. But they're ready for detail work.



The Changeling



Those who pay attention to the WIP Conversion posts I've done in the last few weeks might notice that this changeling looks different than the one I posted before. That's because he is. I converted up four more and are seeing if the conversions will sell on ebay. I liked the way this one looked the best, so I kept him.

The cloak is essentially drybrushing a series of progressively lighter greys, starting with shadow grey and working to...well, can't recall right now. Then I hit the model with a purple wash.

Check out the auction here!


The Bluescribes
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Awkward angle, but you can see the flame effect best from here. That's the color scheme for all the discs...gold disc, silver spikes, flames. Simple, but I think it'll be eye-catching.

The Heralds of Tzeentch on Chariots




I'm going with the purple/pink skin for the heralds...after all, they're supposed to be "super-horrors." I think I like how the cloaks are looking...but as always, we'll see what they look like once the washes dry. As you can see, I started painting the chains, then realized those should probably fall under "detail" work, because I'm going to want to do them after I do some other stuff.


Chicago GT or Bust - Chaos Daemons in EIGHT Days <NOW WITH ARMY DISPLAY BOARD> @ 2008/09/26 04:32:40


Post by: Jin


Really diggin' the discs. All this is reminding me of how much painting I'm _not_ getting done.


Chicago GT or Bust - Chaos Daemons in EIGHT Days <NOW WITH ARMY DISPLAY BOARD> @ 2008/09/26 04:56:38


Post by: Centurian99


Freaky Freddy wrote:I would love to know what colours you used on the Soul Grinder of Khorne. I am currently building my 3rd one. First 2 are 1 for Papa Nurgle (Greens and browns, Rusted Body) and 1 for Tzeentch (Purple and Blue, Silver Body)


Prime Black
Basecoat /w Mecharite Red
Heavy Drybrush /w Blood Red
Light Drybrush /w Burning Orange
Wash with Baal Red.


Chicago GT or Bust - Chaos Daemons in EIGHT Days <NOW WITH ARMY DISPLAY BOARD> @ 2008/09/26 05:48:02


Post by: Boss Salvage


Just caught wind of this, best of luck C99. Awesome project and you're really blazing along nicely, the army is looking quite solid. Dig the 4 color idea, and the list behind it seems cool as well - hell, there are screamers aplenty so to that!

Great Changeling conversion as well, nice to see those alwaystaken special characters get some loving.

- Salvage


Chicago GT or Bust - Chaos Daemons in EIGHT Days <NOW WITH ARMY DISPLAY BOARD> @ 2008/09/26 06:38:06


Post by: Flachzange


Well, day four and still going strong.
Nice job on the flames. Looking good so far and it seems like you´re able to manage your time wisely. Im excited about your weekend detail work.



Chicago GT or Bust - Chaos Daemons in EIGHT Days <NOW WITH ARMY DISPLAY BOARD> @ 2008/09/26 14:41:03


Post by: grey_death


Brass/Gold is going to be the color that ties all of this together the best. It fits with every color in the scheme, and really stands out. I'd make a serious effort to use as much of the color on detail work as possible. Plus it's a super easy color to work with ^_^! gryphonne sepia is your friend with brass/gold.

On things that really just won't work out with brass (no details to paint it on!) try mixing in colors. You're going to have a rainbow of colors at your disposal, so really don't be timid about going nuts with it. Bright red tongues for your blue/pink horrors and the like.

What is your plan for the scales on the screamers?

And you're right that the basing will make a big difference in tying it all together.

Great job so far. Keep it going!


Chicago GT or Bust - Chaos Daemons in EIGHT Days <NOW WITH ARMY DISPLAY BOARD> @ 2008/09/26 15:09:17


Post by: Blackbone


One more day of painting, right? Good luck to you.

I am hoping to pose as a curious bystander and sneak into the GT to see people's armies, especially my friend B.C. after I play at a Chicago Bunker tournament.

- Blackbone


Chicago GT or Bust - Chaos Daemons in EIGHT Days <NOW WITH ARMY DISPLAY BOARD> @ 2008/09/26 15:20:47


Post by: Centurian99


Boss_Salvage wrote:Just caught wind of this, best of luck C99. Awesome project and you're really blazing along nicely, the army is looking quite solid. Dig the 4 color idea, and the list behind it seems cool as well - hell, there are screamers aplenty so to that!

Great Changeling conversion as well, nice to see those alwaystaken special characters get some loving.

- Salvage


Thanks. The screamers are a relatively recent addition to the plan. Playtesting revealed that I needed a slight addition to the anti-tank capability.

Flachzange wrote:Well, day four and still going strong.
Nice job on the flames. Looking good so far and it seems like you´re able to manage your time wisely. Im excited about your weekend detail work.



Thanks. Plan is to pick colors and apply to all the models that need them. i.e. Bone, tongues, brass, etc.

grey_death wrote:Brass/Gold is going to be the color that ties all of this together the best. It fits with every color in the scheme, and really stands out. I'd make a serious effort to use as much of the color on detail work as possible. Plus it's a super easy color to work with ^_^! gryphonne sepia is your friend with brass/gold.

On things that really just won't work out with brass (no details to paint it on!) try mixing in colors. You're going to have a rainbow of colors at your disposal, so really don't be timid about going nuts with it. Bright red tongues for your blue/pink horrors and the like.

What is your plan for the scales on the screamers?

And you're right that the basing will make a big difference in tying it all together.

Great job so far. Keep it going!


Thanks for the tips. I've been racking my braing to figure out how to use the bases to tie it all together. I'm looking for something outside the usual, which makes it a bit trickier.

Blackbone wrote:One more day of painting, right? Good luck to you.

I am hoping to pose as a curious bystander and sneak into the GT to see people's armies, especially my friend B.C. after I play at a Chicago Bunker tournament.

- Blackbone


One week, actually. Chicago GT is next weekend. You're friends with Brian Carlson? Good man.


Chicago GT or Bust - Chaos Daemons in EIGHT Days <NOW WITH ARMY DISPLAY BOARD> @ 2008/09/27 06:56:07


Post by: Centurian99


DAY FIVE

Five concentrated hours of painting tonight. Hit pretty much every model with something. I focused on two things today: bones, flames, and tongues. Or to put it another way, browns, ivories, yellows, and reds.

Things are really starting to come together here.



Flamers of Tzeentch



I think I ready to stick a fork in these guys and call them done. There may be some touch-up type stuff left, and figuring out exactly how I'm doing the base, but aside from that, I've got models here that I'm not ashamed to Deep Strike onto the tabletop. Woo-hoo...first models done! Only five days!

Pink (and Blue) Horrors of Tzeentch



These guys are also pretty much done. Again, touch-up and basing, but aside from that, they can join the flamers on the tabletop any day. The Changeling needs more work, but the actual Horrors all pass muster. I consider doing their tentacles/hair in different colors...but honestly, every color I tried on the test model ended up looking way too garish.

One thing I love...Horrors don't have eyes!

Plaguebearers of Nurgle



Something's missing here (aside from the eyes). I'm just not sure exactly what it is. Obviously the eyes need to be done, and the standards should be done in a nice rusty brass...but I'm not quite certain where to go with these boys.

Screamers of Tzeentch



Almost done with these guys. The scales need to be contrasted with the base color, but that's it for me here.

Soul Grinders of Tzeentch and Khorne



No close-up yesterday, so here's a closeup today. About 66% done here. One of the major things to do next.

The Bluescribes




About 90% done here. Some cleanup and maybe some freehanding on the scrolls.

The Heralds




About 80% here. Cleanup, making these screamers match the regular screamers, eyes, staves, chains, etc.

What's not pictured: The Bloodcrushers. Honestly, Red is my Achilles Heel. Those are going to be my main focus tomorrow...


Chicago GT or Bust - Chaos Daemons in EIGHT Days <NOW WITH ARMY DISPLAY BOARD> @ 2008/09/27 09:07:11


Post by: Lemmingspawn


Looking pretty nice for a speed painted army The contrasts are really working in your favour, which makes it easier when you are doing the Daemonic horde. Maybe you could do a little more washing over the metals? They're still a bit stark. You've definitely used contrast and simplicity well. I hope you get to the end and have it all done nicely I'll keep and eye on your progress


Chicago GT or Bust - Chaos Daemons in EIGHT Days <NOW WITH ARMY DISPLAY BOARD> @ 2008/09/27 11:21:28


Post by: Freaky Freddy


I love it, keep up the good work. By the way, Thanks for the colour scheme for the Grinder of Khorne, once i finish green stuffing some of the gaps round the head i will be painting mine similar to yours.


Chicago GT or Bust - Chaos Daemons in EIGHT Days <NOW WITH ARMY DISPLAY BOARD> @ 2008/09/27 13:10:17


Post by: davetaylor


Looking great! Particularly for just five days!

Perhaps the thing the plaguebearers are missing is some glossy-oozy bits? I know the washes can leave a matte finish.

See you next week.

Cheers
Dave


Chicago GT or Bust - Chaos Daemons in EIGHT Days <NOW WITH ARMY DISPLAY BOARD> @ 2008/09/28 08:55:48


Post by: Centurian99


DAY SIX

Day 6, I managed to squeeze about 6 hours of painting in. Purely coincidental, that. 5 hours on Day 5, and 6 hours on Day 6.

Anyway, I continued to procrastinate on the Bloodcrushers and Skulltaker. Added some more paint (mainly of the brown and bone on skull variety) but something is still bugging me quite significantly. When that happens with my writing, I usually write around the problem and come back to it later, when I can hopefully identify exactly what is bugging me. So hopefully, I'll be able to come at the problem tomorrow with clear eyes.

Of course, I'll be able to focus on the problem tomorrow, because except for basing, every other model is to what I'd consider an acceptable GT standard. They're not about to win Golden Demons, and I don't see a painting award in my future, but I'm happy with the way that the models all look. If I have time this week (once I finish the Bloodcrushers, basing, a display base, and potentially some extra models - on reflection, a Chaos Spawn or two might be a useful model to have with the Bluescribes in my army), I'll go back and do more detail work on the centerpiece models.

So here's the product of six days and approximately 18 hours and change of concentrated speed painting.

HQ: The Bluescribes



Mainly clean-up work here. Painted the icons underneath the horrors feet, cleaned up the spikes, and washed the metal. If I've got time, I'll go back and add some freehand lettering on the scrolls, and maybe do the eyes (although they're so ridiculously tiny that It'd be difficult to do anything noticable.

HQ: Herald of Tzeentch on a Chariot #1



Aside from more detail work here, the screamers got some touch up as well, along with a wash of purple which actually added a lot when the models are viewed next to the pink horrors and the plaguebearers. Basically, every model in the army with the exception of the Soul Grinders and Pink Horrors got a purple wash today. It does something subtle to tie the models together.

HQ: Herald of Tzeentch on a Chariot #2



Same here, more detail work. One thing I never noticed before was how the sorcerer model has a face on the side of the head. Lots of stuff I could do here with herald himself, if I had time. If I don't (which is quite likely) I'm pretty happy with the way this guy looks right now.

E: Flamers of Tzeentch



Said I thought they were done yesterday. Washed 'em in purple today. Can't really tell in the picture...like I said, its a really subtle effect that seems to tie the army together.

T: Pink and Blue Horrors of Tzeentch, along with The Changeling



Drybrushed another coat of tentacle pink onto the pink horrors. Realized they were getting a bit too purple after the initial purple wash. Blue horrors got the purple wash (they'd never had it before), and I drybrushed Shadow Grey onto the Changeling's robes, as well as filled out his staff. If I have time, I'd like to do something to the flowing scrolls...not sure if that's freehanding or what.

T: Plaguebearers of Nugle



Purple wash made the biggest difference here. It really helped them fit in with the rest of the army, at least in my opinion. Details were picked out in a variety of colors. I may go over the dripping bits with a glosscoat to make the glossy...but I kind of like it the way its looking right now. I may change my mind (or that might join the list of things to do if time allows).

FA: Screamers of Tzeentch



Purple wash, scales, and more bone on the jaws and spikes. I think they've come together nicely.


HS: Soul Grinders




I'm pretty happy with the way these have turned out.


Chicago GT or Bust - Chaos Daemons in EIGHT Days <NOW WITH ARMY DISPLAY BOARD> @ 2008/09/28 15:43:01


Post by: grey_death


I think I would have gone with the brass on the plague weapons instead of bone.

The purple washing does seem to be working nicely for you. You're right though that some of it's effect seems lost in the photos. You can catch some hints of the color though here and there. Maybe with propper lighting and all that, you'll get better translation from mini to photo ^_^.


Chicago GT or Bust - Chaos Daemons in EIGHT Days <NOW WITH ARMY DISPLAY BOARD> @ 2008/09/28 17:52:14


Post by: Flachzange


grey_death wrote:I think I would have gone with the brass on the plague weapons instead of bone.


While I agree, that it would tie the different units further together, I think the bone is a much more fitting color for the plague bearers.
Otherwise, youre army is turning out nicely.

Im looking forward to the crushers, even though youre complaining about them. Cant wait for the basing to begin. That should really tie the army together.


Chicago GT or Bust - Chaos Daemons in EIGHT Days <NOW WITH ARMY DISPLAY BOARD> @ 2008/09/29 01:47:25


Post by: yakface


Very inspiring work here Bill.

I've been thinking about maybe trying to do Daemons and mainly painting them with mainly just washes (which is, of course, different from what you did), but this little blog has definitely made me think that Daemons are an army you can paint relatively quickly and still have them look good.

Of course, I really should just stick to painting my Tyranids.


But great job on the blog, and I'm very interested to see how you do in the tournie with the army.





Chicago GT or Bust - Chaos Daemons in EIGHT Days <NOW WITH ARMY DISPLAY BOARD> @ 2008/09/29 03:45:07


Post by: Centurian99


DAY SEVEN

Day 7...After about five hours, I finally managed to get the Bloodcrushers and Skulltaker to a point where I can live with them. So now all the models are pretty much done, except for basing.

E: Bloodcrushers





I'm not totally happy with them, but I think I finally got them to a point where they aren't demanding that I put more work in on them. After drybrushing a bunch of different layers of red, I did all of the gold trim, and then washed with purple.

62 Models, 24 hours, 7 days




Well, here's the whole package. Now I just have to do the bases. I'm thinking of trying to do something besides the normal brown earth/green grass.


Chicago GT or Bust - Chaos Daemons in EIGHT Days <NOW WITH ARMY DISPLAY BOARD> @ 2008/09/29 05:28:33


Post by: Freaky Freddy


what about snow or gravel bases? or if your confident what about painting lava bases?


Chicago GT or Bust - Chaos Daemons in EIGHT Days <NOW WITH ARMY DISPLAY BOARD> @ 2008/09/29 06:34:41


Post by: Smashotron


why not a series of purple colors using a lava style? when i envision the warp i always consider it a swirl of greens, blues and purples.


Chicago GT or Bust - Chaos Daemons in EIGHT Days <NOW WITH ARMY DISPLAY BOARD> @ 2008/09/29 06:46:10


Post by: Centurian99


Too late to do lava, really. I'd have to re-base all the figs, and that's simply not going to happen.


Chicago GT or Bust - Chaos Daemons in EIGHT Days <NOW WITH ARMY DISPLAY BOARD> @ 2008/09/29 07:06:55


Post by: Greebynog


Not necessarily, if you base with sand, but leave cracks in the finish, then paint the sand black, drybrush grey, paint the cracks with whatever colour you'd like the lava and cover with PVA, you've got a simple, basic lava base.

Top work here though, really well done on getting them looking so good in such a short time.


Chicago GT or Bust - Chaos Daemons in EIGHT Days <NOW WITH ARMY DISPLAY BOARD> @ 2008/09/29 07:11:07


Post by: Centurian99


The problem is that the sand is already glued to the bases with even coverage. I wasn't entirely certain I could finish this army in time. I certainly didn't expect to essentially be done painting with four working days left.


Chicago GT or Bust - Chaos Daemons in EIGHT Days <NOW WITH ARMY DISPLAY BOARD> @ 2008/09/29 07:12:37


Post by: Tacobake


I stand in awe. The Soulgrinders and character models really help it.


Chicago GT or Bust - Chaos Daemons in EIGHT Days <NOW WITH ARMY DISPLAY BOARD> @ 2008/09/29 07:18:33


Post by: Flachzange


Tacobake wrote:I stand in awe. The Soulgrinders and character models really help it.


I second that.
The skulltaker is looking ace and so is the army altogether. I think it already looks good.
Personally, I really enjoy snow bases. I wouldnt go for the lava.


Chicago GT or Bust - Chaos Daemons in EIGHT Days <NOW WITH ARMY DISPLAY BOARD> @ 2008/09/29 07:21:55


Post by: Tacobake


Flachzange wrote:
Tacobake wrote:I stand in awe. The Soulgrinders and character models really help it.


I second that.
The skulltaker is looking ace and so is the army altogether. I think it already looks good.
Personally, I really enjoy snow bases. I wouldnt go for the lava.


Snowbases would be cool. Not hard to give them some rocks or something.


Chicago GT or Bust - Chaos Daemons in EIGHT Days <NOW WITH ARMY DISPLAY BOARD> @ 2008/09/29 07:41:04


Post by: Centurian99


Definitely going to need to add some stuff to the bases beyond the sand already glued. The one idea that's been bouncing around my head has been crystals, although I struck out when I was looking through my FLGS and another hobby shop in town.

Snow, I'm hesitant to do, simply because the bases are already done in black. bringing that up to white is going to take a lot of coats of paint. And I doubt I'll have time to let the paint dry more than 2-3 times...insufficient for painting white on black.


Chicago GT or Bust - Chaos Daemons in EIGHT Days <NOW WITH ARMY DISPLAY BOARD> @ 2008/09/29 07:42:12


Post by: Centurian99


Thanks for the kind words, by the way. I'm still not 100% happy with Skulltaker and the rest of the Bloodcrushers, but they at least pass my minimum standards.

And perfect is why I'm not rushing the Altansar Eldar.


Chicago GT or Bust - Chaos Daemons in EIGHT Days <NOW WITH ARMY DISPLAY BOARD> @ 2008/09/29 07:55:03


Post by: Greebynog


I didn't realise that the sand was already on there, forget what I said! Crystals would be awesome, or if you went the snow route, you can just drybush greys onto the sand then add patches of snow flock (if you can get any) or bicarbonate of soda. It would look better than a complete snow coverage for me. Just throwing ideas around though, please ignore if it's too time consuming, you've got plenty to do already!


Chicago GT or Bust - Chaos Daemons in EIGHT Days <NOW WITH ARMY DISPLAY BOARD> @ 2008/09/29 08:17:55


Post by: BeefyG


The crystal theme is the best idea for basing thus far and will require the least amount of effort as the best contrast for the crystals will basically be blackened/scorched earth and crystal.

If you want to get cheap crystals go get a chunk of rose quartz (pink) and smash it.

Flourite or some serpentine should do finely for the greens.

Blue crystals can be accomplised at home with copper sulphate and a piece of string.

Alternatively head to your local homeopathy, alternative medicine shop and ask to buy the pretty crystals...so you can smash them!


Chicago GT or Bust - Chaos Daemons in EIGHT Days <NOW WITH ARMY DISPLAY BOARD> @ 2008/09/29 12:52:25


Post by: Sok


I've only just gotten around to checking this after a busy weekend... and my word was it worth it! Your character models are stunning, I especially love what you've done with the Bluescribes, very inspiring

All in all, in the time it's taken you to paint an entire army, I've found time to paint 1 Fiend. I need more free time!

I take my hat off to you sir!


Chicago GT or Bust - Chaos Daemons in EIGHT Days <NOW WITH ARMY DISPLAY BOARD> @ 2008/09/29 16:41:27


Post by: Centurian99


We'll see if I can locate crystals today. Got a few ideas about where I might be able to source them locally.


Chicago GT or Bust - Chaos Daemons in EIGHT Days <NOW WITH ARMY DISPLAY BOARD> @ 2008/09/29 21:11:59


Post by: Wehrkind


If you can't get crystals, which would be my first choice too for just over all cool factor, I saw some really nice snow type flock at AC Moore the other day. It was additive for candle making, and came in baggies in various grits, from tiny sand sized stuff to almost 00 buck shot size, with the best I thought being in little flakes. Of course, it wasn't sold as flock, but the little tiny flakes looked highly reflective through the bag, and would probably have just the right effect. Plus, the bags were like 2-3$.

Overall though, I am really impressed with this project Cent. Not only the raw speed, but the fact that I have played against more traditionally painted armies that don't look this good. If you run into Augustus again, steal his children and don't give them back until he writes a full and detailed article about this topic. While it is similar to what I do, my methods take a good bit longer, and if nothing else, Boss Salvage needs to learn to layer and wash


Chicago GT or Bust - Chaos Daemons in EIGHT Days <NOW WITH ARMY DISPLAY BOARD> @ 2008/09/29 21:37:04


Post by: winterman


Absolutely inspiring work C99. Great way to motivate us slackers.

As far as the basing -- I picture a scorched earth look. Yellow grass flock, browns with black scorched areas. Maybe a quick sculpt of some craters and blasted areas on a few bases. Skeleton parts or other little touches as your bits box allows.

You've done such a nice job on the flames, you could even have some burning things on BC bases and a few others with a little GS work (bushes, tree stumps, corpses, etc). Some misc wreckage or what not as well. Would tie the various models together rather nicely I would think but isn't too bright or adding yet another color on an otherwise color filled army.



Chicago GT or Bust - Chaos Daemons in EIGHT Days <NOW WITH ARMY DISPLAY BOARD> @ 2008/09/29 21:50:40


Post by: proximity


yakface wrote:Very inspiring work here Bill.

I've been thinking about maybe trying to do Daemons and mainly painting them with mainly just washes (which is, of course, different from what you did), but this little blog has definitely made me think that Daemons are an army you can paint relatively quickly and still have them look good.

Of course, I really should just stick to painting my Tyranids.


But great job on the blog, and I'm very interested to see how you do in the tournie with the army.





I've just started painting my fantasy daemon army utilizing washes over a white undercoat, and a misting at certain angles with spray - insanely quick and really quite nice looking. Once I've done a few more rather than just test figures, I'd be happy to throw some pics up if you're interested


Chicago GT or Bust - Chaos Daemons in EIGHT Days <NOW WITH ARMY DISPLAY BOARD> @ 2008/09/30 01:37:54


Post by: Nerf


I knew you could do it. When I painted my Khorne daemon army for the '03 GT I did it in about 3 days, though I'm pretty sure I took time off work to make it happen. You remember that one, you crushed them with your Daemonhunters.

Best part about this blog is now I know what I'll face in the first round...maybe I can make it a little more challenging for you. Good luck, army looks awesome. Looking forward to seeing it in action this weekend.

Norm


Chicago GT or Bust - Chaos Daemons in EIGHT Days <NOW WITH ARMY DISPLAY BOARD> @ 2008/09/30 02:33:43


Post by: Centurian99


Norm! Good to hear from you.

Yeah, I remember you mention "furiously painting" to get that daemon army squared away.

But I don't think its the time for us to face off in round 1. Don't we alternate? So this time we should face each other in round 5.


Chicago GT or Bust - Chaos Daemons in EIGHT Days <NOW WITH ARMY DISPLAY BOARD> @ 2008/09/30 02:56:09


Post by: Nerf


Considering our respective levels of tactical ability, if I don't face you in round one, I doubt we'll see each other the rest of the tournament, but I would be thrilled if we faced off in round 5. If nothing else, maybe we can get a practice game in Friday night.


Chicago GT or Bust - Chaos Daemons in EIGHT Days <NOW WITH ARMY DISPLAY BOARD> @ 2008/09/30 05:20:36


Post by: Centurian99


After spending an hour and a half walking through some local craft-type stores, I came to a couple of conclusions.

#1 - Crystals are cool. No one freaking sells 'em for a price I'd want to pay to break them and put them on models base.
#2 - I'd really need to paint over them anyways or else it's not going to work with the rest of the model.

So I decided to clean up and finish the bases as your basic ash waste, and call them good. If I really get motivated later this week, I might add some orange/brown static grass-type stuff...but I'm okay with the idea of dead ground beneath their feet...after all, they're Daemons.

So after a few more hours of work, I decided to declare the 2008 GT Chicago Chaos Daemons Army complete. Finis. Or at the very least, ready for GT competition. I still need to make up an appropriate army display board, and maybe some gussied-up army lists for my opponents. And if time allows, in the three whole evenings I have left, I just may go back in and add some stuff to the bases.

So here's the product of eight days and some 26-some hours of painting.

Daemonic Incursion 897


The Bluescribes


Herald of Tzeentch on a Chariot of Tzeentch #1



Herald of Tzeentch on a Chariot of Tzeentch #2



Skulltaker and the Bloodcrushers of Khorne




Flamers of Tzeentch


The Changeling and the Horrors of Tzeentch


Plaguebearers of Nurgle


Screamers of Tzeentch


Soul Grinder #1



Soul Grinder #2



Chicago GT or Bust - Chaos Daemons in EIGHT Days <NOW WITH ARMY DISPLAY BOARD> @ 2008/09/30 05:33:03


Post by: Darkness


Well Done. You should recieve an insanity award or something at Chi Town.


Chicago GT or Bust - Chaos Daemons in EIGHT Days <NOW WITH ARMY DISPLAY BOARD> @ 2008/09/30 06:58:49


Post by: Old Man Ultramarine


I like the army.

Go hit the eyes on most with a wash or something. Only thing that looks hastely done.

8 days or less. <bowing>


Chicago GT or Bust - Chaos Daemons in EIGHT Days <NOW WITH ARMY DISPLAY BOARD> @ 2008/09/30 07:56:10


Post by: BeefyG


Great effort!

I haven't seen this kind of speed painting to such a high standard before.

Well done on the overall look I still think some small patches of blue crystals on the bases would really set it all off to new levels of greatness but aiming too high might cause failure :~(

The juggernauts look really good now too, as does skulltaker.

My only real criticism (and its just because this all looks too good to be real for the time you've taken to do it)
is that it seems like the bloodletters riding the juggernauts are half done...something is just missing there.

Would it be possible to paint their horns a scorched black/bone? I think that might be all thats required. Or failing that could there be some difference between the upper/lower half of their bodies, or perhaps the extremities coming to a lighter red whilst the middle goes from a base dark colour?


Chicago GT or Bust - Chaos Daemons in EIGHT Days <NOW WITH ARMY DISPLAY BOARD> @ 2008/09/30 08:36:08


Post by: 99MDeery


Nice work especially for the time it was done in absolutely inspiring, it reminds me of the time i had 72 hours to paint my eldar army before the UK GT 2 years ago
staying awake for 72 hours before a tournament is absolutely not fun, still once again great job


Chicago GT or Bust - Chaos Daemons in EIGHT Days <NOW WITH ARMY DISPLAY BOARD> @ 2008/09/30 09:13:32


Post by: yakface




Hey look! It's a painted freaking army in a week.


Nicely done sir, nicely done.


proximity wrote:

I've just started painting my fantasy daemon army utilizing washes over a white undercoat, and a misting at certain angles with spray - insanely quick and really quite nice looking. Once I've done a few more rather than just test figures, I'd be happy to throw some pics up if you're interested



Please do. And send me a PM when you do.



Chicago GT or Bust - Chaos Daemons in EIGHT Days <NOW WITH ARMY DISPLAY BOARD> @ 2008/09/30 13:21:40


Post by: Centurian99


yakface wrote:
Hey look! It's a painted freaking army in a week.

Nicely done sir, nicely done.


Thank you, sir. And everyone else for their kind words.

BeefyG wrote:Great effort!
I haven't seen this kind of speed painting to such a high standard before.

Well done on the overall look I still think some small patches of blue crystals on the bases would really set it all off to new levels of greatness but aiming too high might cause failure :~(

The juggernauts look really good now too, as does skulltaker.

My only real criticism (and its just because this all looks too good to be real for the time you've taken to do it)
is that it seems like the bloodletters riding the juggernauts are half done...something is just missing there.

Would it be possible to paint their horns a scorched black/bone? I think that might be all thats required. Or failing that could there be some difference between the upper/lower half of their bodies, or perhaps the extremities coming to a lighter red whilst the middle goes from a base dark colour?


Might not be a bad idea...give them actual horns, essentially.

Old Man Ultramarine wrote:I like the army.

Go hit the eyes on most with a wash or something. Only thing that looks hastely done.

8 days or less. <bowing>


Actually, the eyes are only about half-done. Probably should go back and do all of those.


Chicago GT or Bust - Chaos Daemons in EIGHT Days <NOW WITH ARMY DISPLAY BOARD> @ 2008/09/30 13:39:38


Post by: mercer


Cool models, especially the soul grinders. I'm liking the red one the best.

btw - to dull the metal did you used a wash?

Mercer


Chicago GT or Bust - Chaos Daemons in EIGHT Days <NOW WITH ARMY DISPLAY BOARD> @ 2008/09/30 13:41:55


Post by: Panic


Centurian99 wrote:

Daemonic Incursion 897



Yeah,
I love the fluffy incursion number!
I hopes the dark prince slaanesh doesn't take offence!
I'm totally in shock that you did this!!! with days to spare!!!

PaniC...


Chicago GT or Bust - Chaos Daemons in EIGHT Days <NOW WITH ARMY DISPLAY BOARD> @ 2008/09/30 14:07:47


Post by: Centurian99


mercer wrote:Cool models, especially the soul grinders. I'm liking the red one the best.

btw - to dull the metal did you used a wash?

Mercer


Yep. Assuming you're talking about the discs, it was a watered down greystone sepia. Something like a 2:1 Water/Wash mix.

Panic wrote:
Centurian99 wrote:
[Daemonic Incursion 897

Yeah,
I love the fluffy incursion number!
I hopes the dark prince slaanesh doesn't take offence!
I'm totally in shock that you did this!!! with days to spare!!!
PaniC...


Points for being the first to notice. I may be a powergaming git, but I'm a fluffy powergaming git.

I did honestly try to figure out how to include some Slaaneshii daemons in there, but to be honest, I'm really not impressed by the way they're implemented in the Chaos Daemons codex. Combine the rending nerf with relative fragility, and the only way I could see them being useful was to use them En Masse. Fiends and/or seekers seemed tempting, especially because of their speed...but still way, way, too fragile for my tastes. Pavane seemed like a ridiculously good power...but all its platforms were less than impressive.

Then I realized that the Bluescribes can cast Pavane.


Chicago GT or Bust - Chaos Daemons in EIGHT Days <NOW WITH ARMY DISPLAY BOARD> @ 2008/10/01 11:48:05


Post by: Orlanth


Finishing on the eighth days is significant. You will earn the blessing of the Blood God for your toils.


Chicago GT or Bust - Chaos Daemons in EIGHT Days <NOW WITH ARMY DISPLAY BOARD> @ 2008/10/01 16:31:27


Post by: Myrlyn


Wow, I'm totally impressed. I've had several years to finish my Space Wolves army, and I think at best I have a large scout squad finished. Everything else is half assembled and half painted. his puts me to deep shame!


Chicago GT or Bust - Chaos Daemons in EIGHT Days <NOW WITH ARMY DISPLAY BOARD> @ 2008/10/01 16:53:45


Post by: Da Boss


Wouldn't the ninth day have been better, since so many units are Tzeentch?
Wow, this is really impressive. And inspirational!
Nothing like a tournament to get you painting faster than you've ever painted eh?


Chicago GT or Bust - Chaos Daemons in EIGHT Days <NOW WITH ARMY DISPLAY BOARD> @ 2008/10/01 21:54:17


Post by: Xanthos


So, what drugs were you on, and are there any left? Damn impressive, I think that´s the fastest army ever!

I could never do that, way to nit-picky about my models...


Chicago GT or Bust - Chaos Daemons in EIGHT Days <NOW WITH ARMY DISPLAY BOARD> @ 2008/10/01 23:57:46


Post by: Centurian99


Caffeine.

Lots of Caffeine.

To be honest, the 8 days/26 hours things involves only painting time, and not prep, assembly, or priming.


Chicago GT or Bust - Chaos Daemons in EIGHT Days <NOW WITH ARMY DISPLAY BOARD> @ 2008/10/02 00:01:13


Post by: JD21290


ok, i really need to get started, this is insane, a week 0_o
ok, im now impressed

and now looking at 2k of orks still in boxes.
i think i need to start speed painting.


Chicago GT or Bust - Chaos Daemons in EIGHT Days <NOW WITH ARMY DISPLAY BOARD> @ 2008/10/02 00:14:26


Post by: Centurian99


JD21290 wrote:ok, i really need to get started, this is insane, a week 0_o
ok, im now impressed

and now looking at 2k of orks still in boxes.
i think i need to start speed painting.


Lemingspawn had an interesting speed painting method (different than mine - actually, I kind of used his to finish the bloodcrushers).

He put an article on coolmini: http://www.coolminiornot.com/article/aid/725


Chicago GT or Bust - Chaos Daemons in EIGHT Days <NOW WITH ARMY DISPLAY BOARD> @ 2008/10/02 00:16:26


Post by: JD21290


thank centurian, this could be interesting and help alot since im going for an army with 150+ models.


Chicago GT or Bust - Chaos Daemons in EIGHT Days <NOW WITH ARMY DISPLAY BOARD> @ 2008/10/03 02:04:14


Post by: Centurian99


Finished the display board and added a bit more to the bases of each model.



Tomorrow night, I'm on the road to Chi-Town.


Chicago GT or Bust - Chaos Daemons in EIGHT Days <NOW WITH ARMY DISPLAY BOARD> @ 2008/10/03 02:10:41


Post by: Aduro


You, good sir, SICKEN me. Thanks for making the rest of us look bad.


Chicago GT or Bust - Chaos Daemons in EIGHT Days <NOW WITH ARMY DISPLAY BOARD> @ 2008/10/03 02:14:16


Post by: Wayfarer


An impressive feat of speed painting to be sure. Good luck in Chicago.


Chicago GT or Bust - Chaos Daemons in EIGHT Days <NOW WITH ARMY DISPLAY BOARD> @ 2008/10/03 02:17:09


Post by: Tacobake


I stand in awe. More.



Chicago GT or Bust - Chaos Daemons in EIGHT Days <NOW WITH ARMY DISPLAY BOARD> @ 2008/10/03 12:26:03


Post by: Sarigar


An outstanding effort to paint and post progress of an entire army in such a short period of time.


Chicago GT or Bust - Chaos Daemons in EIGHT Days <NOW WITH ARMY DISPLAY BOARD> @ 2008/10/03 16:02:26


Post by: grey_death


The addition of the red stone has really worked wonders.

The army looks great. And the speed you finished such a diverse army is close to sickening.

It's so nice to be privy to such feats as they develop from bits of plastic and metal to finished armies in such a short amount of time.

Bravo.


Chicago GT or Bust - Chaos Daemons in EIGHT Days <NOW WITH ARMY DISPLAY BOARD> @ 2008/10/03 16:17:00


Post by: The Dreadnote


Aduro wrote:You, good sir, SICKEN me. Thanks for making the rest of us look bad.
A truly obscene amount of talent and ability.


Chicago GT or Bust - Chaos Daemons in EIGHT Days <NOW WITH ARMY DISPLAY BOARD> @ 2008/10/03 16:58:34


Post by: Centurian99


Thanks...

I have to say, I don't think my stuff is all that good...it just comes together quick. It's painted to a level that looks good on the tabletop, but up close, you can tell what shortcuts I'm using and all.

It doesn't really take all that much skill...a lot is just practice in terms of how to get the most out of drybrushing and overbrushing. Which really just involves a lot of drybrushing experience so you can judge how much paint to leave on the brush.

The biggest skill aspect is in choosing colors, or more precisely, choosing shades of color so that they blend together.

Anyway, none of this stuff is going be winning a Golden Demon.

Then again, my standards are skewed because I've sat down, chatted, and have seen the works of painters like Orteza, Dave Taylor, Chris Borer, and other GD-caliber painters.


Chicago GT or Bust - Chaos Daemons in EIGHT Days <NOW WITH ARMY DISPLAY BOARD> @ 2008/10/04 08:07:02


Post by: Flachzange


You have outdone yourself.
I like the change on the bases. An awesome way to put more life into those things.

Other than that, I believe all has been said. The army looks great and I dont think anyone couldve done a better job in the same matter of time. Very well done and congrats on a great looking army.


Chicago GT or Bust - Chaos Daemons in EIGHT Days <NOW WITH ARMY DISPLAY BOARD> @ 2008/10/04 08:25:28


Post by: BloodDeathAssault


Loving the work. keep it up.

BDA


Chicago GT or Bust - Chaos Daemons in EIGHT Days <NOW WITH ARMY DISPLAY BOARD> @ 2008/10/06 16:20:37


Post by: DaBlackgobbo


I must say is stunning...


Chicago GT or Bust - Chaos Daemons in EIGHT Days <NOW WITH ARMY DISPLAY BOARD> @ 2008/10/06 19:56:00


Post by: smart_alex


I am in awe with how good looking and at the speed with which it was finished. That army looks better than most chaos armies i have faced. You must have had neck spasms. I wish I could to that. Its takes me foreever just to paint 10 models.


Chicago GT or Bust - Chaos Daemons in EIGHT Days <NOW WITH ARMY DISPLAY BOARD> @ 2008/10/07 01:13:03


Post by: Nerf


Personally I have to say they looked just as impressive in person. Still in shock that we didn't get to play, first time I've gone to Chicago and not been beaten by you.

Sounded like they performed fairly well, particularly for such a 'chaotic' army. I guess it's my turn now to make a Daemonhunters army huh?


Chicago GT or Bust - Chaos Daemons in EIGHT Days <NOW WITH ARMY DISPLAY BOARD> @ 2008/10/07 03:30:19


Post by: Centurian99


Batreps coming, although I apparently screwed up a setting on my camera, so the pics are a bit sub-optimal, but they're enough to let you see what's going on.

This was definitely the weekend of Chaos infighting, as I fought 3 CSM armies, a Space Wolf army, and an Eldar army. Ended up with 2 20-point wins, a 10-point loss (minor but with full bonus points), a 15 point minor win (+2 bonus), and a game where cascading Epic Failure struck and I got 5 points out of a major loss with 2 bonus points.



Chicago GT or Bust - Chaos Daemons in EIGHT Days <NOW WITH ARMY DISPLAY BOARD> @ 2008/10/07 05:22:31


Post by: tzeentchling


What was the final list you used? I can guess most of it from the army, but I'm curious of details.


Chicago GT or Bust - Chaos Daemons in EIGHT Days <NOW WITH ARMY DISPLAY BOARD> @ 2008/10/07 11:58:28


Post by: Metsuri


The speed you got this army on the table is amazing. It doesn't look like a fast job so you have succeeded really well.


Chicago GT or Bust - Chaos Daemons in EIGHT Days <NOW WITH ARMY DISPLAY BOARD> @ 2008/10/07 12:52:22


Post by: the_trooper


You are an inspiration. People like you and my local speed painters give me hope.


Chicago GT or Bust - Chaos Daemons in EIGHT Days <NOW WITH ARMY DISPLAY BOARD> @ 2008/10/07 18:54:24


Post by: nidz


those are freaking awesome!