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Ok, #2 would be my default as red and black is always my default colour scheme if I don't think about what i'm doing  With a bit of thought I'd say #1 & #5 are the main contenders for me.
Which I reckon gives you a consensus on every seperate piece of armour being a different colour
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Post by: IronfrontAlex
Well then i vote for the scheme i laid down! Spartans wore bronze armor and had red incorperated within, they also used the laumda (sp?) as their symbol, well eventually they did.
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Post by: Darkvoidof40k
You haven't fixed the other thread.. but as I said, just right-click the images and.. ah forget it. 
I'll do it.
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Post by: Asherian Command
IronfrontAlex wrote:Well then i vote for the scheme i laid down! Spartans wore bronze armor and had red incorperated within, they also used the laumda (sp?) as their symbol, well eventually they did.
agreed that sounds awesome. Plus i need this down so I can continue my story, with the emperors shields.
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Post by: tony_nids_10
Here is all the background,
Darkvoidof40k wrote:
---Collected, contributed, written and posted by Darkvoidof40k--- (Giving credit where credit is due )
Collection of images (drawings by Vignor and Colour Scheme Creator images by Tony_Nids_10)
Original Concept
Chapter Master
'Typical' Sergeant
Standard Battle-Brother
Terminator Sergeant
Terminator
Chapter badge/emblem/logo concept
Tony_nids_10 wrote:The bottom one might just be the winner!
Human Auxiliary concept
Dreadnought concept
Battle-Brother Vignoris
Captain Tonynidious in the Mantle of Krius
Standard Bearer Samus
Scout Sergeant Bi'Mek
Atrum Inritus in training
Background/fluff
As for the fluff on Atrum Inritus I mentioned earlier, I'm thinking of something like Tzeentch took interest in him, turning its will upon his mortal mind. Though he resisted, refusing with all his might, he could not hope to stand up to the might of Tzeentch. Jedediah Storm, Chief Librarian, hastily erected wards and chanted powerful incantations of purity and righteousness. With this new power, Atrum found within himself the inner-strength to shrug-off the call of the Ruinous Powers. However, there was a small part of him that was curious at the power that could be gained.. curious of what it would be like to serve only himself. Tzeentch, capricous and unknowable, decided to take that part of Atrum's mind, and made it physical. A copy of Atrum, bolstered by dark power to insane levels, who was completely against everything The Original stood for. These two identical yet so different beings, one holy, one not, fought a titanic battle before the entire third company. Though Atrum had much courage, his "twin" had been born with the strength of the warp. A killing blow would merely slow him down; a hit from him felt like an Autocannon. Atrum could not win, and was cast down, his body ravaged and severely damaged. Yet still he fought on, firing with pistol in hand as a last defiant act of faith. But as quickly as it had been born, the copy was whisked away by eldritch powers. Despite that near-fatal conflict, Atrum refused to be interred into a Dreadnought, insisting he was not badly wounded enough. Though it took many months, he eventually returned back to fighting-form. Though he had suffered dearly in the ordeal with his "copy", he came out of it - his faith had been tested to the utmost and he had not been found wanting. Although it pained him to say it, Tzeentch had actually helped him. It had removed all doubt about his faith, about the Emperor. About Mankind's manifest destiny to rule the universe. The very thing that sought to corrupt him had made him uncorruptable.
Company layout idea's
Also, I'm thinking that perhaps the company lay out is like this:
First Company - Veteran company - The Astartans - ~300 Space Marines - Captain Garus
Second Company - Battle company - The Kings of War - ~100 Space Marines - Captain Asherian
Third Company - Battle company - The Incorruptable - ~100 Space Marines Captain Inritus
Fourth Company - Battle company - ??? - ~100 Space Marines - Captain ???
Fifth "
Sixth "
Seventh - armoured company - The Ironhides - Assortment of Heavy armour - Captain ???
Basically, not giving two about the little blue book. One extra large Veteran company - allowing for 6 Elite choices in-game - Battle companies - no effect in-game - Seventh and eighth company - Armoured companies - Allows for 6 Heavy support choices - Nineth and Tenth companies - Scout companies - in-game effect: something to do with Scout Captain Bi'Mek, perhaps? Or maybe two scout squads for every 1 Troop slot.
All that allows for a very elite, very stealthy, or very heavy playstyle. Perhaps, as an army special rule, when making an army list you can choose to either double your number of elites or heavy support slots?
And perhaps, there are no assault squads, as such, but any Tactical squad may replace its standard armament of a boltgun (they shouldn't have pistols! They never did before!) with a CCW and Bolt pistol, and they may also take Jump packs, and if they do then they become Fast Attack.
So potentially we could see a Scout, Tank and Veteran heavy army forming from all this.
Rules:
Anyway, watch this space for:
Chapter Standard Bearer, Ancient Samus
Atrum Inritus,The Uncorruptable One, Captain of the Third Company 'The Paragons of Faith'
Stealth Captain Bi'Mek of the Tenth
Krius, The Everliving
Honoured Brother Vignoris, Giantslayer, Champion of the Chapter, The Shield-Master, The Undefeated
Already written up another character last night.. he's all about brute force and smashing his weapon into enemies until death by blaunt trauma.
Adrius Curzon, High Chaplain of the Emperor's Shields
WS: 5
BS: 5
S: 5
T: 4
W: 3
I: 5
A: 5
LD: 10
Sv: 2+
Unit type: Independant character
Unit composition: 1 (unique)
Wargear:
Terminator armour
Rosarius
Heavy Flamer
Crozius Arcanum
Special Rules:
Honour of the Chapter
Liturgies of Fury - Adrius and any squad he has joined have the Furious Charge Universal Special Rule and may re-roll all failed 'to-hit' rolls on the turn they charge into close-combat.
^ Basically, a beefed-up Chaplain of insanity. He is a warrior, who makes other warriors even better. Him + oh say, I don't know.. a unit of Terminators with Lightning Claws? Or TH/ SS, naturally .
Tonius Niddius, Lord of the Shields, Exemplar heroica
( WIP model from the other thread)
Tonius Niddius, Lord of the Shields - 280pts
WS: 6
BS: 5
S: 4
T: 4
W: 4
I: 5
A: 4
LD: 10
Sv: 2+
Unit type: Independant character
Unit composition: 1 (unique)
Wargear:
Artificer armour, The Emperor's Shield, Bolt pistol, Frag grenades, Meltabombs,
Purgator - This ancient Halberd has been passed down for centuries amongst the senior master's of the Chapter, for the Shields are traditional in the extreme. It is practice for the oldest - or as some would argue, most experienced, - warrior amongst their number to wield this artifact beyond prize that dates back millennia to the early days of the chapter. As the currently most senior member of the chapter, it falls to Tonius to wield it in battle once more. The long blade of this weapon runs down almost the whole length of the polearm, starting with a curved tip at the top of the shaft. Made of forgotten metals and crackling with dazzling blue energy, Purgator has tasted the blood of millions of Heretics, dissidents, Xenos and Traitors. It is even reputed to have struck a fallen Primarch at the hands of the long-deceased Master Neverus and to have been forged by The Father - Primarch of the Shields. Purgator is a Master-Crafted two-handed Power weapon that adds +2 to Tonius' strength characteristic in assault. In addition, in the first round of any assault, Tonius gains + D6 attacks as he swings it in a massive arc, able to catch several opponants at once.
The Emperor's Shield - Though the details of how this relic was obtained by the Shields', it is known that the Emperor himself gifted it to them, many thousands of years ago when he still walked amongst mortal men. It is a Storm Shield, however in close-combat it grants a 2+ Invulnerable save that Tonius may take instead of his normal armor save.
Helm of The Father - This great relic was worn by The Father himself, and to fall under this helm's gaze is to be judged by the Primarch. No brother in the presence of this artifact will dare take a step back while he still draws breath. Tonius, and all models in the same unit as him, are fearless and benefit from the Feel No Pain Universal Special Rule.
Special rules: Eternal Warrior,
Inspirational - Tonius is a great leader of men, instilling courage into the hearts of those he commands even in the most desperate of situations, compelling them to fight harder. Where he treads, warriors rush to both defend and fight for him, even at the cost of their own lives. All friendly-models (including allies!) within 12" of Tonius are stubborn.
Options:
Tonius Niddius may replace his Artificer armour with the Mantle of Krius for +20pts. Krius is a legendary icon, the only warrior besides The Father to have a greater record of success than Tonius. The Mantle of Krius is a suit of Terminator armour that grants Tonius +1 Toughness.
Tonius in the Mantle of Krius
Jedediah Storm, Chief Librarian of the Emperor's Shields
Jedediah Storm, Chief Librarian of the Emperor's Shields - 230pts
WS: 5
BS: 5
S: 4
T: 4
W: 3
I: 5
A: 3
LD: 10
Sv: 2+
Unit type: Independant character
Unit composition: 1 (unique)
Wargear:
Artificer armour
Thunder - Master-crafted bolt pistol
Lightning - Master-crafted Force Axe
Psychic hood
Psychic powers:
Smite
Might of the Ancients
Null zone
Ward of Protection - This power is used at the beginning of the controlling players' turn. If the Psychic test is passed, Jedediah and any unit he has joined benefit from a 4+ invulnerable save until the end of the opponants next turn.
Gift of Speed - This power is used at the beginning of the controlling players' turn. If the Psychic test is passed, Jedediah and any unit he has joined will gain the Fleet Universal Special Rule and have +1 Initiative until the end of the controlling players' turn.
Destructor - This power is used at the start of the controlling players' shooting phase and it counts as firing a ranged weapon in all respects. It has the following profile: Range - 12" S - 10 AP - 2 Assault 1
Imbue Fury - This power is used at the start of the controlling players' assault phase, before any charges are declared. If the Psychic test is passed, Jedediah and any unit he is with gain the Furious Charge Universal Special Rule until the end of that assault phase.
Special Rules:
Master Psyker - Jedediah Storm may use up to three Psychic powers per turn, including his Force Weapons' special ability to instantly kill enemies.
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Post by: Darkvoidof40k
Perhaps you should put it in the rules/background thread? 
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Post by: IronfrontAlex
MUCH BETTER
and amazing, simply amazing, i approve! I'm tempted to make some as trophies :p
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Post by: tony_nids_10
Status Report- Production has come to a screaching halt... I know, Shocker This time it's only till the kiddos go to bed. I am having a small issue making a set of treads. Mainly I have no spare treads. I could make some out of plasticard but I don't think it will be the same. In addition I cant seem to make the base for the quad legs for the other dread. If I make it too small than it wont look quite right, but on the other hand if it's too large it will just look silly! I'll try to get a pic up at some point in the next few days of the tiny progress. In retrospect to be a screaching halt I would have to be moving quickly
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Post by: Asherian Command
I wonder we will make Captain Agro's Stats? (The Shield Captain of the 4th I believe.)
The one you authorized me to use for my Story.
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Post by: bigmek35
Well, its good to see you back ol friend! im going try to (if my scaner is complient, witch i doubt) upload my rendation of Bi'Mek
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Post by: -Cypher-
I think personally that scheme 3 compliments the name of the chapter the most.
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Post by: tony_nids_10
Well until we figure out a scheme I'm going to keep on working on the few figures I have.
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Post by: bigmek35
Tony, i think people will hate me for this, but have you thought of using the new GK dex?
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Post by: tony_nids_10
 I have sir. I know that Void was working on a for fun dex for the shields. I am loving some of the new GK rules and I think that the dreadknight model alone opens up alot of converting options.
It's great to have you back Mek
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Ahaha, its good to be back! Got Bi'Mek WIP, can i give him a new name? like Mekiran?
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Post by: tony_nids_10
i don't see why not. I wish I could work on more tonight but all my supplies are in the bedroom with the sleeping wife and I'm in the livingroom with insomnia...
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alright thanks mate.
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Post by: tony_nids_10
ACTUAL UPDATE!!!
I've been working on some minor changes to the shoulder pads.
And
Thoughts?
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Post by: whalemusic360
Looks good Tony, if head turning limiting.
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Post by: Asherian Command
looks good.
Looks like you used the technique from white dwarf 300
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Post by: tony_nids_10
If only I got White Dwarf...
As for the head turning, I don't mind that since I'm sticking to a slightly regimental fluff style.
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Post by: Darkvoidof40k
I like the shoulder pads.. but.. it's not keeping with the original concepts we came up with. That's fine; 'tis your project first and foremost, but I assumed that they'd all have Spartan type helmets. Or maybe we should just have that for the 1st company, the Astartans.
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Post by: tony_nids_10
Let's not jump to conclusions Void. All this was is a test fit for the pad. It's actually just set on a 21st founding marine. As for every marine in the army having spartan style helmets, I personally dont have that kind of money. I would love nothing more than to have enough for everyone. I mean I could start casting them but thats a no no since i didn't make them. Maybe I'll try to sculpt some.
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I was wondering if I sgould use a thinner piece of plasticard for the shoulder pad? Insight?
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Post by: bigmek35
It looks nice tony, but yes thinner plasticard is in order.
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Changed Mekiran's name to what it needed to be. Hey Void! could you try making rules for Mekiran and the other guys? Darkvoidof40k wrote: ---Collected, contributed, written and posted by Darkvoidof40k--- (Giving credit where credit is due ) Collection of images (drawings by Vignor and Colour Scheme Creator images by Tony_Nids_10) Original Concept Chapter Master 'Typical' Sergeant Standard Battle-Brother Terminator Sergeant Terminator Chapter badge/emblem/logo concept Tony_nids_10 wrote:The bottom one might just be the winner!
Human Auxiliary concept Dreadnought concept Battle-Brother Vignoris Captain Tonynidious in the Mantle of Krius Standard Bearer Samus Stealth Captian Mekiran Atrum Inritus in training
Background/fluff
As for the fluff on Atrum Inritus I mentioned earlier, I'm thinking of something like Tzeentch took interest in him, turning its will upon his mortal mind. Though he resisted, refusing with all his might, he could not hope to stand up to the might of Tzeentch. Jedediah Storm, Chief Librarian, hastily erected wards and chanted powerful incantations of purity and righteousness. With this new power, Atrum found within himself the inner-strength to shrug-off the call of the Ruinous Powers. However, there was a small part of him that was curious at the power that could be gained.. curious of what it would be like to serve only himself. Tzeentch, capricous and unknowable, decided to take that part of Atrum's mind, and made it physical. A copy of Atrum, bolstered by dark power to insane levels, who was completely against everything The Original stood for. These two identical yet so different beings, one holy, one not, fought a titanic battle before the entire third company. Though Atrum had much courage, his "twin" had been born with the strength of the warp. A killing blow would merely slow him down; a hit from him felt like an Autocannon. Atrum could not win, and was cast down, his body ravaged and severely damaged. Yet still he fought on, firing with pistol in hand as a last defiant act of faith. But as quickly as it had been born, the copy was whisked away by eldritch powers. Despite that near-fatal conflict, Atrum refused to be interred into a Dreadnought, insisting he was not badly wounded enough. Though it took many months, he eventually returned back to fighting-form. Though he had suffered dearly in the ordeal with his "copy", he came out of it - his faith had been tested to the utmost and he had not been found wanting. Although it pained him to say it, Tzeentch had actually helped him. It had removed all doubt about his faith, about the Emperor. About Mankind's manifest destiny to rule the universe. The very thing that sought to corrupt him had made him uncorruptable. Company layout idea's Also, I'm thinking that perhaps the company lay out is like this: First Company - Veteran company - The Astartans - ~300 Space Marines - Captain Garus Second Company - Battle company - The Kings of War - ~100 Space Marines - Captain Asherian Third Company - Battle company - The Incorruptable - ~100 Space Marines Captain Inritus Fourth Company - Battle company - ??? - ~100 Space Marines - Captain ??? Fifth " Sixth " Seventh - armoured company - The Ironhides - Assortment of Heavy armour - Captain ??? Basically, not giving two about the little blue book. One extra large Veteran company - allowing for 6 Elite choices in-game - Battle companies - no effect in-game - Seventh and eighth company - Armoured companies - Allows for 6 Heavy support choices - Nineth and Tenth companies - Scout companies - in-game effect: something to do with Captain Mekiran and two scout squads for every 1 Troop slot. All that allows for a very elite, very stealthy, or very heavy playstyle. Perhaps, as an army special rule, when making an army list you can choose to either double your number of elites or heavy support slots? And perhaps, there are no assault squads, as such, but any Tactical squad may replace its standard armament of a boltgun (they shouldn't have pistols! They never did before!) with a CCW and Bolt pistol, and they may also take Jump packs, and if they do then they become Fast Attack. So potentially we could see a Scout, Tank and Veteran heavy army forming from all this. Rules: Anyway, watch this space for: Chapter Standard Bearer, Ancient Samus Atrum Inritus,The Uncorruptable One, Captain of the Third Company 'The Paragons of Faith' Stealth Captain Mekiran of the Tenth Krius, The Everliving Honoured Brother Vignoris, Giantslayer, Champion of the Chapter, The Shield-Master, The Undefeated Already written up another character last night.. he's all about brute force and smashing his weapon into enemies until death by blaunt trauma. Adrius Curzon, High Chaplain of the Emperor's Shields WS: 5 BS: 5 S: 5 T: 4 W: 3 I: 5 A: 5 LD: 10 Sv: 2+ Unit type: Independant character Unit composition: 1 (unique) Wargear: Terminator armour Rosarius Heavy Flamer Crozius Arcanum Special Rules: Honour of the Chapter Liturgies of Fury - Adrius and any squad he has joined have the Furious Charge Universal Special Rule and may re-roll all failed 'to-hit' rolls on the turn they charge into close-combat. ^ Basically, a beefed-up Chaplain of insanity. He is a warrior, who makes other warriors even better. Him + oh say, I don't know.. a unit of Terminators with Lightning Claws? Or TH/ SS, naturally .
Tonius Niddius, Lord of the Shields, Exemplar heroica ( WIP model from the other thread) Tonius Niddius, Lord of the Shields - 280pts WS: 6 BS: 5 S: 4 T: 4 W: 4 I: 5 A: 4 LD: 10 Sv: 2+ Unit type: Independant character Unit composition: 1 (unique)
Wargear: Artificer armour, The Emperor's Shield, Bolt pistol, Frag grenades, Meltabombs, Purgator - This ancient Halberd has been passed down for centuries amongst the senior master's of the Chapter, for the Shields are traditional in the extreme. It is practice for the oldest - or as some would argue, most experienced, - warrior amongst their number to wield this artifact beyond prize that dates back millennia to the early days of the chapter. As the currently most senior member of the chapter, it falls to Tonius to wield it in battle once more. The long blade of this weapon runs down almost the whole length of the polearm, starting with a curved tip at the top of the shaft. Made of forgotten metals and crackling with dazzling blue energy, Purgator has tasted the blood of millions of Heretics, dissidents, Xenos and Traitors. It is even reputed to have struck a fallen Primarch at the hands of the long-deceased Master Neverus and to have been forged by The Father - Primarch of the Shields. Purgator is a Master-Crafted two-handed Power weapon that adds +2 to Tonius' strength characteristic in assault. In addition, in the first round of any assault, Tonius gains + D6 attacks as he swings it in a massive arc, able to catch several opponants at once. The Emperor's Shield - Though the details of how this relic was obtained by the Shields', it is known that the Emperor himself gifted it to them, many thousands of years ago when he still walked amongst mortal men. It is a Storm Shield, however in close-combat it grants a 2+ Invulnerable save that Tonius may take instead of his normal armor save. Helm of The Father - This great relic was worn by The Father himself, and to fall under this helm's gaze is to be judged by the Primarch. No brother in the presence of this artifact will dare take a step back while he still draws breath. Tonius, and all models in the same unit as him, are fearless and benefit from the Feel No Pain Universal Special Rule.
Special rules: Eternal Warrior, Inspirational - Tonius is a great leader of men, instilling courage into the hearts of those he commands even in the most desperate of situations, compelling them to fight harder. Where he treads, warriors rush to both defend and fight for him, even at the cost of their own lives. All friendly-models (including allies!) within 12" of Tonius are stubborn. Options: Tonius Niddius may replace his Artificer armour with the Mantle of Krius for +20pts. Krius is a legendary icon, the only warrior besides The Father to have a greater record of success than Tonius. The Mantle of Krius is a suit of Terminator armour that grants Tonius +1 Toughness. Tonius in the Mantle of Krius
Jedediah Storm, Chief Librarian of the Emperor's Shields Jedediah Storm, Chief Librarian of the Emperor's Shields - 230pts WS: 5 BS: 5 S: 4 T: 4 W: 3 I: 5 A: 3 LD: 10 Sv: 2+ Unit type: Independant character Unit composition: 1 (unique) Wargear: Artificer armour Thunder - Master-crafted bolt pistol Lightning - Master-crafted Force Axe Psychic hood Psychic powers: Smite Might of the Ancients Null zone Ward of Protection - This power is used at the beginning of the controlling players' turn. If the Psychic test is passed, Jedediah and any unit he has joined benefit from a 4+ invulnerable save until the end of the opponants next turn. Gift of Speed - This power is used at the beginning of the controlling players' turn. If the Psychic test is passed, Jedediah and any unit he has joined will gain the Fleet Universal Special Rule and have +1 Initiative until the end of the controlling players' turn. Destructor - This power is used at the start of the controlling players' shooting phase and it counts as firing a ranged weapon in all respects. It has the following profile: Range - 12" S - 10 AP - 2 Assault 1 Imbue Fury - This power is used at the start of the controlling players' assault phase, before any charges are declared. If the Psychic test is passed, Jedediah and any unit he is with gain the Furious Charge Universal Special Rule until the end of that assault phase. Special Rules: Master Psyker - Jedediah Storm may use up to three Psychic powers per turn, including his Force Weapons' special ability to instantly kill enemies.
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Post by: neil101
nice stuff and cool concept art also. tony niddius is great , what a cool head swap.
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Post by: tony_nids_10
There is a ton of work to be done for this project still!
@Neil101- Thanks for the kind words.
@BMek- I made a template of the shape so that it will make the process of making a gak-ton of these alot easier. I am going to try (and most likely fail ) to do some detail work with some green stuff to make a few unique variations to cast and mould the few unique ones.
I'm working at the moment on figuring out how to come up with the multitude of heads I am going to need for all of my troops. Along with all the "muscley" torsos for the units to keep the theme. Damn you Void for making a valid point! Automatically Appended Next Post: More pics later this evening when I have time to make a little progress once the kiddos go to bed.
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Post by: Asherian Command
Uhh when are we going to get the Emperor's Shields Captain of the 4th rules up lol. sad face :( He carries a huge Axe (Sanginary Guard Kit.) And I can't really find any more chaos warrior heads (Drat) so I am going to have to buy some or I can find an indiviual seller of these Spartan heads. Then buy the Sanginary Gaurd kit to get the axe and give him the axe and wait for the head. I remember naming him Captain Argo (After the Argo of the Argonauts ship they traveled in. Which is greek )
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Post by: tony_nids_10
You'll have to talk to Darkvoidof40k about those rules. I believe he was coming up with some pretty great custom characters.
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Post by: bigmek35
I hope void gose online soon....
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Post by: tony_nids_10
I agree!
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Post by: bigmek35
Oh abit of a quick note on fluff, do we have land speeder storms?
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Post by: Darkvoidof40k
It seems you all have need of me once more. 
Give me some rough background on your characters and I'll see what I can come up with.
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Post by: tony_nids_10
Some more paints for consideration... #5  #6  #7  As usual let me know!
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Post by: Darkvoidof40k
I think I like the top one there the most.. I'm trying to recreate it in B&C Marine painter, but I'm not doing too great. Automatically Appended Next Post: Two rough concept designs for Atrum Inritus:
I'm thinking that the Cloak and Robes theme should be continued onto his bodyguard - be it a Command Squad, Honour Guard or whatever. Maybe even to a degree on Veteran Sergeants in his company as well. Red is also a trend I want to stick. What do you guys think?
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Post by: tony_nids_10
Top one being #5? If so I've been liking that one too. The only thing I think I need to change is the helmet. Maybe make it the same color as the torso.
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pics are a no go void
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Nothing working for me bud. Sorry
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Post by: bigmek35
Alright void ill have fluff for you soon. tomaro soon.
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Post by: whalemusic360
Options 6 and 7 are the same thing....
And link and pics are no good for me either void.
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Post by: Darkvoidof40k
Hey Tony, just thought I'd point out that the title doesn't make any sense..
Meh.. useless pictures.
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Post by: tony_nids_10
Void, As in back to square one, the begining, starting over, starting fresh...Any of those doing it for you? As far as my models, I am completely starting over. Clean slate. Now if you will all excuse me It's my birthday and the overwhelming lack of intrest in this project is kinda starting to bum me out. So till tomorrow, have a great day/night. PEACE!
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Post by: bigmek35
heres the fluff for Captian Mekiran:
A old and wise Captian, Mekiran brings his wisdom to the chapter's recruts. As such though he is cursed to remember all the faces of those who pass through his ranks, and those who have died in his ranks. He is Furious In battle, sything down enemy comanders and infantry alike with his halbred 'Lemrata'.
BTW have a hbd!
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Post by: monkeytroll
Happy birthday Tony. Go out and enjoy yourself, forget about the silly plastic men for a while
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Post by: tony_nids_10
Thanks monkey.
I fixed the pic for #7 a few posts up.
5,6,7 are the finalists for my army so please by all means let me know your thoughts. I really like all 3 and they all would be fun to paint. Though I am a little groggy from a birthday night filled with my fav beer and CoD, I'm going to try and get some work done on the shoulderpads and take a swing at making a mould and casting some. Also I might try and make some progress on a few vets.
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Post by: whalemusic360
I'm liking #7 for no particular reason.
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Post by: Darkvoidof40k
Happy birthday, Tony, good to hear you enjoyed yourself . I was just pointing out your spelling mistake in the previous title name, I understood what you meant  . When you say "clean" I assume you mean "clean (with 87.6% of the fluff/images/art/rules we already have)". Edit: They're all so good! Maybe they can be different depending on each company? That we each one of us could potentially use one of the schemes for "our" company. Obviously, that also means we could all use the schemes more or less interchangeably.
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Post by: tony_nids_10
I think it's going to be #7. I suppose it could go by company. I'm going to head back to B&C and work out some variations on #7 to fit captain, sarge, dev squad markings, all that fun stuff. Be back
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Post by: Breotan
You can always do what I did, have one scheme for your basic guys and invert it for your veterans/characters.
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Post by: Darkvoidof40k
I think I will try converting Atrum Inritus soon.. maybe some marines to accompany him as well..
Also, it's strange, the B&C painter pictures I posted of Atrum (using my laptop) show up still on my laptop, but not on my (or your) computers.
Strange.. will see about reposting them.
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Post by: tony_nids_10
Main HQ-
Tac-
Dev-
Keeping them simple and subtle. Imagine them with crested helms.
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Post by: IronfrontAlex
DIGGING IT!
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Post by: Darkvoidof40k
Hm.. these new images, while I can't really complain about the particular designs themselves.. you've darkened the contrast colour, which doesn't look good..
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Post by: Samus_aran115
I like the finals a lot! Good luck, I'm looking forward to seeing some cool stuff
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Post by: tony_nids_10
Thanks for the support guys!
@Void- You are just a ray of sunshine lately. The contrast issue you are talking about is the shift from SM painter v9 to SM painter V5. For some reason the colors dont transfer well. Its the same color code on both painters, even if it does look a little different.
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Post by: Darkvoidof40k
Meh.
Anyway, V5 is my preference. Will remake my images now.
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Post by: WarPetrie
cool i like the selection of colors.
Im thinking of starting another chapter called the Saints of Maximus and they are quartered gold and white. the gold and black looks pretty cool though too. Im also goin to be using alot of the maximus armor from FW so i those drawings that you had gave me some more ideas ^_^
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Post by: Darkvoidof40k
bigmek35 wrote:heres the fluff for Captian Mekiran:
A old and wise Captian, Mekiran brings his wisdom to the chapter's recruts. As such though he is cursed to remember all the faces of those who pass through his ranks, and those who have died in his ranks. He is Furious In battle, sything down enemy comanders and infantry alike with his halbred 'Lemrata'.
BTW have a hbd!
Baurus Mekiran, Shadow-killer and Stealth Captain of the Emperor's Shields - 160 Points
WS: 6
BS: 6
S: 4
T: 4
W: 3
I: 6
A: 3
LD: 10
Sv: 4+
Unit type: Independant character
Unit composition: 1 (unique)
Wargear:
Hunter's Mantle - this revered Aspirant armour, said to have been worn by the great chapter hero Krius as he underwent training in the Scout company, this battle plate has proven resilient in the face of almost all enemy weapons its faced - and has undoubtedly saved Mekiran countless times when even his lightning-fast reflexes couldn't. Only ranged weapons with an AP of 1 ignore Mekiran's save - AP2+ do not negate his save!
Lemrata - All Aspirants are armed with one of the unique close-combat weapons known as an Honour Blade. Every Aspirant must forge his own and learn the unique style of fighting that comes with it. As the Blade is made of ultra-lightweight metal found only on the home planet of the Shields, in combination with the unique fighting style, they get +1 Initiative in combat when fighting with it. However, the fighting style requires full concentration on becoming one with the Honour Blade, so much so that no other weapon will be useable, as per a normal Honour Blade. Additionally, Lemrata is a power weapon.
Sawn-off Shotgun (Range: 6" S: 4 AP:- Assault 2)
Special Rules: Infiltrate, Stealth, Fleet, Hit and Run.
Options: --
Hunter Pack: Mekiran is often accompanied by his personal retinue of elite "Hunters", who have a fell reputation and are rightly feared by friend and foe alike - trained personally by Mekiran himself. Mekiran may be accompanied by up to five Hunters, using the profile below. If this option is taken, then so long as at least one of Mekiran's accompanying Hunters is still alive, he ceases to be an Independant Character and is treated as a normal member of the unit. If all Hunters are killed, Mekiran becomes an Independant Character again.
Hunters, Shadow Fiends of the Shields - 25 Points Per Model.
WS: 5
BS: 5
S: 4
T: 4
W: 1
I: 5
A: 2
LD: 10
Sv: 4+
Unit type: Infantry
Unit composition: 1-5
Wargear:
Honour Blade
Armor of the Aspirant
Bolt Pistol
Frag and Krak grenades
Special Rules: Infiltrate, Stealth, Fleet, Hit and Run.
Options:
Any Hunter may replace take:
- a Shotgun, Sniper Rifle or Boltgun for free.
- any Hunter may take Hellfire rounds for +2 Points.
- any Hunter may take Meltabombs for +5 Points
Up to two Hunters may be armed with:
- a Meltagun for +5 Points
- a Flamer for +5 Points
- a Plasma gun for +15 Points
Any Hunter may replace his Bolt Pistol with a Plasma pistol for +15 points.
Any Hunter may instead replace his Bolt Pistol with one of the following:
- Power weapon for +15 Points
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Post by: tony_nids_10
Void I love it! That is an amazing character! I cant wait to try and make him.
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Post by: Darkvoidof40k
The idea was to make him a sort of Assassin - to pick off high-value targets then disappear as if he was never there. However, I couldn't go overboard on the Assassin thing, as that would step into Champion territory, and we already have that slot filled with another to-be character. Automatically Appended Next Post: Chapter Champion Vignoris, ready to deal death to the enemies of the Imperium. Any time, anywhere! 
Arael Vignoris, Carnificis Primaris, Champion of the Shields and Righteous Executioner of the Emperor - 150 points
WS: 7
BS: 4
S: 4
T: 4
W: 3
I: 5
A: 4
LD: 10
Sv: 2+
Unit type: Independant character
Unit composition: 1 (unique)
Wargear:
Artificer armour
Gladius Mortis - This ancient blade has been passed down from Champion to Champion, Hero to Hero, and it has an ancient and bloody history. One of the oldest relics in the chapter, this masterfully crafted blade has ended the lives of uncounted enemies of the Imperium. Heretics, Aliens and Witches have all died equally to this weapon, and it never rests for long - for the Chapter Champion is ever seeking out the fell leaders and beasts that wage war upon the Imperium. The Gladius Mortis is a Master-Crafted Relic Blade (Two-Handed S6 Power weapon).
Iron Halo
Special Rules: Fearless,
Executioner - Vignoris has devoted himself to mastering the art of melee combat; and his skills are nigh-unparallelled amongst the Adeptus Astartes; perhaps in the entire Imperium. Few have fought him and lived to tell the tale, and fewer still would dare challenge him to a fight. Though he easily wades through common infantry, his true calling is to slay the champions and monsters of the enemy. When faced with such opponents, he will redouble his attacks, fighting with precision none can match. Vignoris re-rolls all failed To-Hit rolls in close-combat. Against any model with the Independant Character or Monstrous creature unit type, he also re-rolls failed rolls to wound.
Options:
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Post by: tony_nids_10
You have once again outdone yourself sir!
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Post by: Darkvoidof40k
Excellent news. Though, people call me Darko now . Not Void .
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Post by: bigmek35
Darkvoidof40k wrote:bigmek35 wrote:heres the fluff for Captian Mekiran:
A old and wise Captian, Mekiran brings his wisdom to the chapter's recruts. As such though he is cursed to remember all the faces of those who pass through his ranks, and those who have died in his ranks. He is Furious In battle, sything down enemy comanders and infantry alike with his halbred 'Lemrata'.
BTW have a hbd!
Baurus Mekiran, Shadow-killer and Stealth Captain of the Emperor's Shields - 160 Points
WS: 6
BS: 6
S: 4
T: 4
W: 3
I: 6
A: 3
LD: 10
Sv: 4+
Unit type: Independant character
Unit composition: 1 (unique)
Wargear:
Hunter's Mantle - this revered Aspirant armour, said to have been worn by the great chapter hero Krius as he underwent training in the Scout company, this battle plate has proven resilient in the face of almost all enemy weapons its faced - and has undoubtedly saved Mekiran countless times when even his lightning-fast reflexes couldn't. Only ranged weapons with an AP of 1 ignore Mekiran's save - AP2+ do not negate his save!
Lemrata - All Aspirants are armed with one of the unique close-combat weapons known as an Honour Blade. Every Aspirant must forge his own and learn the unique style of fighting that comes with it. As the Blade is made of ultra-lightweight metal found only on the home planet of the Shields, in combination with the unique fighting style, they get +1 Initiative in combat when fighting with it. However, the fighting style requires full concentration on becoming one with the Honour Blade, so much so that no other weapon will be useable, as per a normal Honour Blade. Additionally, Lemrata is a power weapon.
Sawn-off Shotgun (Range: 6" S: 4 AP:- Assault 2)
Special Rules: Infiltrate, Stealth, Fleet, Hit and Run.
Options: --
Hunter Pack: Mekiran is often accompanied by his personal retinue of elite "Hunters", who have a fell reputation and are rightly feared by friend and foe alike - trained personally by Mekiran himself. Mekiran may be accompanied by up to five Hunters, using the profile below. If this option is taken, then so long as at least one of Mekiran's accompanying Hunters is still alive, he ceases to be an Independant Character and is treated as a normal member of the unit. If all Hunters are killed, Mekiran becomes an Independant Character again.
Hunters, Shadow Fiends of the Shields - 25 Points Per Model.
WS: 5
BS: 5
S: 4
T: 4
W: 1
I: 5
A: 2
LD: 10
Sv: 4+
Unit type: Infantry
Unit composition: 1-5
Wargear:
Honour Blade
Armor of the Aspirant
Bolt Pistol
Frag and Krak grenades
Special Rules: Infiltrate, Stealth, Fleet, Hit and Run.
Options:
Any Hunter may replace take:
- a Shotgun, Sniper Rifle or Boltgun for free.
- any Hunter may take Hellfire rounds for +2 Points.
- any Hunter may take Meltabombs for +5 Points
Up to two Hunters may be armed with:
- a Meltagun for +5 Points
- a Flamer for +5 Points
- a Plasma gun for +15 Points
Any Hunter may replace his Bolt Pistol with a Plasma pistol for +15 points.
Any Hunter may instead replace his Bolt Pistol with one of the following:
- Power weapon for +15 Points
Wow  Tears of joy! i have to make him now! Thank you so much.... Darko is it?
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Post by: Darkvoidof40k
You are muchly welcome.
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Post by: bigmek35
YAYS!
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Post by: Darkvoidof40k
I'm just gonna go ahead and bump this thread in the hopes that some of my fellow Dakkaites will help revive it.
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Post by: tony_nids_10
Progress is on hold on my end till get a package in the mail from a good friend. So far I need to pick up some more stuff to strip a bunch of termies and standard sm troops to fill out the core of my units. Still working on the platform for the quad dread, can't seem to find anything suitable. Soon I'm going to try my hand at some casting. That ought to be interesting
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Post by: Miss Dee
Tony, do you know if the packadge I sent you arrived?
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Post by: Asherian Command
Wow that one guys rules are awesome.
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Post by: tony_nids_10
I believe so miss dee!
If you like any of the special rules, credit goes straight to Darkvoidof40k
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Post by: Darkvoidof40k
tony_nids_10 wrote:credit goes straight to Darkvoidof40k.
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Post by: vignor
I'm the chapter champion o,o hell yeahs..mr.nids I like your new color schemes and the shoulder pads.
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Post by: tony_nids_10
VIG!!!! WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN!!! Ok.. that may have been more excited than it should have been Glad to see another farmiliar face...er avatar!
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Post by: Darkvoidof40k
tony_nids_10 wrote:VIG!!!! WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN!!! Ok.. that may have been more excited than it should have been Glad to see another farmiliar face...er avatar!
He was off claiming the heads of enemy champions for his chapter master, of course..
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Post by: vignor
Lmao that was just excited you should of seen my face when I seen that you started on the shields again I woke my nephew up yelling F()c/ yes.but yeah I've not been into nothing that last few except playing guitar a writing music also started working on a comic book that is uhmm well to sum it up is norse mythology set in the future but today I started working on retinue to accompany thor and that retinue will be the emperors shields there not going to be spacemarines but tech vikings and your going to the land of the jountechs I know it might sound cheesy but there is a lot of violence and nudity;D...but yeah all hail the emperor his will is strong our shields are stronger...yeah that could of been better.but ill be popping by eveyday now that I know your back and also happy late birthday lol and to darkvoid nice work on the fandex.
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Post by: Darkvoidof40k
vignor wrote:norse mythology set in the future
Space Wolves?
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Post by: vignor
vignor wrote:Lmao that was just excited you should of seen my face when I seen that you started on the shields again I woke my nephew up yelling F()c/ yes.but yeah I've not been into nothing that last few except playing guitar a writing music also started working on a comic book that is uhmm well to sum it up is norse mythology set in the future but today I started working on retinue to accompany thor and that retinue will be the emperors shields there not going to be spacemarines but tech vikings and your going to the land of the jountechs I know it might sound cheesy but there is a lot of violence and nudity;D...but yeah all hail the emperor his will is strong our shields are stronger...yeah that could of been better.but ill be popping by eveyday now that I know your back and also happy late birthday lol and to darkvoid nice work on the fandex.
sorry for crappy typing I'm doing this on a black berry
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Post by: Miss Dee
@ Darkvoid love the cat
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Post by: Darkvoidof40k
vignor wrote:vignor wrote:Lmao that was just excited you should of seen my face when I seen that you started on the shields again I woke my nephew up yelling F()c/ yes.but yeah I've not been into nothing that last few except playing guitar a writing music also started working on a comic book that is uhmm well to sum it up is norse mythology set in the future but today I started working on retinue to accompany thor and that retinue will be the emperors shields there not going to be spacemarines but tech vikings and your going to the land of the jountechs I know it might sound cheesy but there is a lot of violence and nudity;D...but yeah all hail the emperor his will is strong our shields are stronger...yeah that could of been better.but ill be popping by eveyday now that I know your back and also happy late birthday lol and to darkvoid nice work on the fandex.
sorry for crappy typing I'm doing this on a black berry
I typed upwards of 4000 characters last night on my Phone's touch-screen. It was a real bitch; but I did it with only one word spelled incorrectly, and that was a simple lapse in concentration that resulted in me typing a totally different word than had been intended .
Fun stuff. Automatically Appended Next Post: Miss Dee wrote:@ Darkvoid love the cat
@ Miss Dee - The Kitty loves you too.
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Post by: vignor
Pretty much void lol but its still awesome
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Post by: tony_nids_10
Just got the most amazing package in the post today!! There will finally be progress made Thanks again WM360
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Post by: Darkvoidof40k
tony_nids_10 wrote:Just got the most amazing package in the post today!! There will finally be progress made Thanks again WM360
Can't wait to see what it is!
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Post by: whalemusic360
Hope you enjoy! I opened em up to make sure there werent any parts missing in case you were wondering. Now get workin!
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Post by: tony_nids_10
I have nothing but faith in you sir! Everything looked amazing. It's been a long time since I've been this excited about a project. Now all I need to get is a landraider.
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Post by: Darkvoidof40k
tony_nids_10 wrote:I have nothing but faith in you sir! Everything looked amazing. It's been a long time since I've been this excited about a project. Now all I need to get is a landraider or five.
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Post by: The Good Green
So, having just seen this thread. I opened straight to page 12, with the color scheme samples. While it appears #7 has won that race, I feel obliged to ask if it's not too late for additional voting?
It's just that I think #6 is more menacing. I'm not sure if you want them to look more regal or scary, but if it's scary: #6 all the way. #7 is better for a regal look, imo.
Great drawings. Vignoris, in particular, is superb. Now that I've found this thread, I think I'll keep an eye on it.
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Post by: Darkvoidof40k
The Good Green wrote:So, having just seen this thread. I opened straight to page 12, with the color scheme samples. While it appears #7 has won that race, I feel obliged to ask if it's not too late for additional voting? It's just that I think #6 is more menacing. I'm not sure if you want them to look more regal or scary, but if it's scary: #6 all the way. #7 is better for a regal look, imo. Great drawings. Vignoris, in particular, is superb. Now that I've found this thread, I think I'll keep an eye on it.
There's a summary of.. stuff.. a few pages back. I'll make a new compilation soon.
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Post by: tony_nids_10
Good to have you aboard Good Green! This entire thread has been a ton of effort from some really amazing people. Darkvoidof40k, Vignor and whalemusic360 amongst many contributors. I just handle making the guys. Well thinking about making the guys... Thanks to WM360 I now have everything I need to at least get a hefty start on everything. I am now the proud owner of a gak load of GKs. Though my time is very limited with the new job I'll try to get stuff going again between working and gardening with the wife.... save the jokes Automatically Appended Next Post: For anyone wondering, this is what I got in the mail from mr.360
The loose items are a rhino and oodles of misc marines and a few metal gks! I am just waiting for the kiddos to go to sleep so I can jump in
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Post by: Darkvoidof40k
Sexy stuff.
So, are these fellers for the Shields, or are you actually doing GKs now?
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Post by: Miss Dee
I might still have 2 metal termis around someplace, and I'll lob in 2 clean bases. (she says sneezing over the netbook as she types. F'ing hayfever)
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Post by: tony_nids_10
All of the GKs are for the Shields. I'm thinking it will all become conversion fodder!
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Post by: tony_nids_10
No pics as of yet but I have managed some work. ATM I have been working very long days at work and I haven't seen the sun in about a month... I do have a question that requires a little assistance. I needed the treads form a recently aquired rhino for another project, not I need something to replace them. Any suggestions?
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Post by: tony_nids_10
Any suggestions as to replacement treads for my rhino? Or maybe a hover rhino? Maybe even wheels? Any help would be awesome!
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Post by: monkeytroll
Have you thought of making your own from plasticard?
Although I do like the sound of a hoverhino Turbines at each corner, perhaps utilising some of the pre-heresy jump packs that are floating around?
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Post by: whalemusic360
Yeah, I couldnt come up with anything more then "Make your own"
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Post by: Darkvoidof40k
I saw a very good flying/hovering Rhino on Dakka awhile back.. I'll see if I can find it..
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Post by: tony_nids_10
I like the hover idea a lot. I am still kicking around the idea for a wheeled rhino. Not sure which way to go! I dont want it to look "orky"
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Post by: oaktree
You could always go for a flintstones rhino. Having no tracks and simply having marines legs through the bottom. 
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Post by: tony_nids_10
That would be hilarious!
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Post by: wolfshadow
There is a Dakkaite who has some tracks for sale that are pretty awsome.
I can't remeber his name right at the moment.
Edit: Found it....
http://stores.ebay.com/Blood-and-Skulls-Industry/
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Post by: tony_nids_10
Thanks wolfshadow! There are a few that I really like. I still may make a couple strips of legs for laughs
Obviously I'll pick up some real treads but I think I'm in the market for some extra legs
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Post by: Darkvoidof40k
I must know, are you planning on converting any of my special characters?
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Post by: tony_nids_10
I would like to very much! Just don't be terribly surprised if they look less than amazing
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Post by: monkeytroll
Of course, if you go for a hover rhino we will expect jet-bikes to go with it
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Post by: tony_nids_10
You may be onto something there
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Post by: Darkvoidof40k
tony_nids_10 wrote:I would like to very much! Just don't be terribly surprised if they look less than amazing
I was planning on converting up a few myself.. although being the less-than-outstanding painter that I am, to do 'em justice I just might have to send 'em to you. edit: But then again.. sending them all away across the puddle.. might be a bit more than my mediocre funding can handle.
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Post by: tony_nids_10
I would fund such a trip sir! In fact, if anyone is interested in contributing to the ranks feel free I am currently talking to WarMill to make some custom bases and command squad bases and such for the shields. By the way, check out his thread http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/359778.page and you'll get an idea of what I am thinking about.
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Post by: vignor
You should go for a hover rhino....sorry if I'm to late on that topic.
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Post by: tony_nids_10
You of all people Vig know the absolute snails pace I work at, there is no such thing as "too late"
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Post by: Darkvoidof40k
tony_nids_10 wrote:You of all people Vig know the absolute snails pace I work at, there is no such thing as "too late"
But such a thing as "too early" exists for sure.
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Post by: tony_nids_10
Bad news... The laptop is broken so photo updates are a no go. I will try and keep up the text updates.
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Post by: Darkvoidof40k
tony_nids_10 wrote:Bad news... The laptop is broken so photo updates are a no go. I will try and keep up the text updates.
I am disappoint.
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Post by: tony_nids_10
Darkvoidof40k wrote:tony_nids_10 wrote:Bad news... The laptop is broken so photo updates are a no go. I will try and keep up the text updates.
I am disappoint.
Not as much as me...
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Post by: tony_nids_10
I'm looking for a volunteer to upload and post pics on here for me since my computer is broken...
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Post by: WarPetrie
tony_nids_10 wrote:I'm looking for a volunteer to upload and post pics on here for me since my computer is broken...
id be happy to do it ^_^
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Post by: Darkvoidof40k
tony_nids_10 wrote:I'm looking for a volunteer to upload and post pics on here for me since my computer is broken...
Same here dude; just send me a PM and I'll give you my non-identity-revealing-email so you can send me the pics..
.. of Warhammer 40,000.
I have a photobucket account, so I'll use that to upload 'em.
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Post by: vignor
http://m.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=218985778129433&id=166146010080077&refid=7&_ft_a=166146010080077&_ft_tf=217874918240519&_ft_src=1&_ft_tpi=166146010080077&_ft_ti=6&_ft_sai=195619324722&_ft_time_ft=1305611065
You should look into some toy robot for cheap awesome kit bashers for the shields and I've been out of the 40k loop for a few months may the god emperor forgive my negligence but the greyknight dred and stormhawks looking freaking amazing
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Post by: tony_nids_10
Oh Vig.... If only I had a GK dread or stormhawk up here...
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Post by: WarPetrie
tony_nids_10 wrote:Oh Vig.... If only I had a GK dread or stormhawk up here...
Storm....raven? 
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Post by: Darkvoidof40k
tony_nids_10 wrote:Oh Vig.... If only I had a GK dread or stormhawk up here...
Sooo.. fancy emailing the pictures any time soon?
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Post by: tony_nids_10
Ok I really need to get my rear in gear! A good friend is goin to be back from college and I am severely under prepared to play! This weekend I'm going to buckle down and at least finish the tread-dread. Also now that I know Mr.360 has received his box o' tanks in the post I can rip into my GKs! Updates via DVof40k to come... I hope
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Post by: WarPetrie
Hey Tony do you still need someone to post those pics? If you send me them I can have them up in short amount of time.
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Post by: Darkvoidof40k
tony_nids_10 wrote:Ok I really need to get my rear in gear! A good friend is goin to be back from college and I am severely under prepared to play! This weekend I'm going to buckle down and at least finish the tread-dread. Also now that I know Mr.360 has received his box o' tanks in the post I can rip into my GKs! Updates via DVof40k to come... I hope
I hope so too.. but.. I haven't received them, and I check my email every day.
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Post by: tony_nids_10
Ok, here is a little update. The computer is back up and running...for now. I would have had a friend or two post updates for me but I ran into some issues making the tread dread, mainly my multiple thumbs when it comes to plasticard. So rather than put even more of a highlight on my buffoonary (sp?) I chose to wait till the project reaches a point where I am less likely to be embarassed by my poor work I promise though, there will be updates in the near future.
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ACTUAL UPDATE!!
Here is a WIP of "Captain Tonynidious in the Mantle of Krius"
Another view of the captain
Just incase you dont see any sort of resemblance here is the concept art done by Vignor for the character he named
I tried to keep it true to the great art that Vig made up for me. As usual thoughts are always welcome!
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Post by: whalemusic360
Might be cool to swap the blade of the weapon with the tip of a High Elves spear and maybe use one of the tilt plates on the groin for the cod piece.
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Post by: Asherian Command
tony_nids_10 wrote:ACTUAL UPDATE!!
Here is a WIP of "Captain Tonynidious in the Mantle of Krius"
Another view of the captain
Just incase you dont see any sort of resemblance here is the concept art done by Vignor for the character he named
I tried to keep it true to the great art that Vig made up for me. As usual thoughts are always welcome!
Yes nice job Love the grey knight base!
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Post by: Darkvoidof40k
tony_nids_10 wrote:ACTUAL UPDATE!!
Here is a WIP of "Captain Tonynidious in the Mantle of Krius"
Another view of the captain
Just incase you dont see any sort of resemblance here is the concept art done by Vignor for the character he named
I tried to keep it true to the great art that Vig made up for me. As usual thoughts are always welcome!
Just a repost of the rules:
Tonius Niddius, Lord of the Shields, Exemplar Heroica
Tonius Niddius, Lord of the Shields - 280pts
WS: 6
BS: 5
S: 4
T: 4
W: 4
I: 5
A: 4
LD: 10
Sv: 2+
Unit type: Independant character
Unit composition: 1 (unique)
Wargear:
Artificer armour, The Emperor's Shield, Bolt pistol, Frag grenades, Meltabombs,
Purgator - This ancient Halberd has been passed down for centuries amongst the senior master's of the Chapter, for the Shields are traditional in the extreme. It is practice for the oldest - or as some would argue, most experienced, - warrior amongst their number to wield this artifact beyond prize that dates back millennia to the early days of the chapter. As the currently most senior member of the chapter, it falls to Tonius to wield it in battle once more. The long blade of this weapon runs down almost the whole length of the polearm, starting with a curved tip at the top of the shaft. Made of forgotten metals and crackling with dazzling blue energy, Purgator has tasted the blood of millions of Heretics, dissidents, Xenos and Traitors. It is even reputed to have struck a fallen Primarch at the hands of the long-deceased Master Neverus and to have been forged by The Father - Primarch of the Shields. Purgator is a Master-Crafted two-handed Power weapon that adds +2 to Tonius' strength characteristic in assault. In addition, in the first round of any assault, Tonius gains + D6 attacks as he swings it in a massive arc, able to catch several opponants at once.
The Emperor's Shield - Though the details of how this relic was obtained by the Shields', it is known that the Emperor himself gifted it to them, many thousands of years ago when he still walked amongst mortal men. It is a Storm Shield, however in close-combat it grants a 2+ Invulnerable save that Tonius may take instead of his normal armor save.
Helm of The Father - This great relic was worn by The Father himself, and to fall under this helm's gaze is to be judged by the Primarch. No brother in the presence of this artifact will dare take a step back while he still draws breath. Tonius, and all models in the same unit as him, are fearless and benefit from the Feel No Pain Universal Special Rule.
Special rules: Eternal Warrior,
Inspirational - Tonius is a great leader of men, instilling courage into the hearts of those he commands even in the most desperate of situations, compelling them to fight harder. Where he treads, warriors rush to both defend and fight for him, even at the cost of their own lives. All friendly-models (including allies!) within 12" of Tonius are stubborn.
Options:
Tonius Niddius may replace his Artificer armour with the Mantle of Krius for +20pts. Krius is a legendary icon, the only warrior besides The Father to have a greater record of success than Tonius. The Mantle of Krius is a suit of Terminator armour that grants Tonius +1 Toughness.
Tonius in the Mantle of Krius
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Looking good Tony, I agree that the GK termie is a great base for the model
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Post by: Darkvoidof40k
The biggest issue I have with the model is the Halberd. It's nothing like how the special weapon was intended to look .
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Post by: tony_nids_10
Though in the special rules that someone made up it says "halberd" Automatically Appended Next Post: I'll be modding the halberd to include a gun and maybe a spear tip
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Post by: Darkvoidof40k
tony_nids_10 wrote:Though in the special rules that someone made up it says "halberd"
The Rules Writer wrote:The long blade of this weapon runs down almost the whole length of the polearm, starting with a curved tip at the top of the shaft.
Attention to detail.
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You sir overestimate my plasticard skills
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So it sounds like it is more blade than handle. Yes? I really want to make sure I get it done as acurate as possible.
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Well, the tip/top is attached to the end of the shaft, and the rest of the blade is not attached to the shaft to allow for gripping, but still runs down the length of it. Eh, it's early and I'm not sure if I'm making sense. I'll try and draw a dodgy sketch later on. edit: Hm, I've created an EW FnP Fearless S6 T5 W4 2+/3++ (2++ in melee) power-weapon wielding monster that has the potential for 11 attacks, and for just 300 Points who makes all other members of his squad also fearless and everyone within 12" Stubborn. When you think about it, he's actually better than Abaddon, point for point. Might have to slap him round the face with the nerfhammer.
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Post by: whalemusic360
Yeah, despite being expensive, he is VERY powerful. Maybe instead of the +d6 attacks, have a sweeping ark (like seth) that can hit all models in base to base instead of normal attacks?
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whalemusic360 wrote:Yeah, despite being expensive, he is VERY powerful. Maybe instead of the +d6 attacks, have a sweeping ark (like seth) that can hit all models in base to base instead of normal attacks?
Either that or drop the +2 strength.
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I think the other thing, and the thing that really takes him to the realm of OP-dom, is his durability. 3++/2++ with FnP and EW, with 4 wounds makes him nigh impossible to kill. A 5 man squad of LC termis, for example (and assuming they were all alive, got charged while in cover maybe) will get 15 attacks, 8 hits, 4 wounds, maybe 1 of which isnt saved. Something that isnt assaulty is just dead. And he has meltabombs, so not even hiding in a vehicle is safe. He would have to be killed by mass poison shooting, not much else would work. And unlike similar uber power hqs doesnt have a major weakness. Nightbringer can phase out and cant be attached to a unit. Mephistion has no invul and isnt an IC. Tonius + Assault Termis + LRC = unstoppable.
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Indeed. To be fair, he was the first character I created for this project. Compared to my more recent characters, which are far more balanced and are actually rather interesting, he is just overpowered.
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Post by: whalemusic360
I certainly think the imagery is well conceived and that a chapter master should be a bamf, but I suspect you just had all these cool ideas and they ended up falling on the 1st SC, making him invincible.
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whalemusic360 wrote:I certainly think the imagery is well conceived and that a chapter master should be a bamf, but I suspect you just had all these cool ideas and they ended up falling on the 1st SC, making him invincible.
I wonder if matt ward also did with Lord Dragio.
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Post by: Darkvoidof40k
Asherian Command wrote:whalemusic360 wrote:I certainly think the imagery is well conceived and that a chapter master should be a bamf, but I suspect you just had all these cool ideas and they ended up falling on the 1st SC, making him invincible.
I wonder if matt ward also did with Lord Dragio.
Nah, Mat Ward's case is much simpler. He just wants SPEHSS MAHREENS to be the most powerful, insane and best people in 40k. For this, he should be burned at the proverbial stake.
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Darkvoidof40k wrote:Asherian Command wrote:whalemusic360 wrote:I certainly think the imagery is well conceived and that a chapter master should be a bamf, but I suspect you just had all these cool ideas and they ended up falling on the 1st SC, making him invincible.
I wonder if matt ward also did with Lord Dragio.
Nah, Mat Ward's case is much simpler. He just wants SPEHSS MAHREENS to be the most powerful, insane and best people in 40k. For this, he should be burned at the proverbial stake.
Ah
Anyway what are we going to do next O.o
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Post by: whalemusic360
I like that Tonius has custom rules for friendly games, but also could very easily count as Drago for a more conventional one.
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whalemusic360 wrote:I like that Tonius has custom rules for friendly games, but also could very easily count as Drago for a more conventional one.
I thought the Blood Angels codex was being used?
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Idk, I know I sent Tony a bunch of GK, so I assumed he was using that?
And Tony, have you thought of using these?
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Post by: tony_nids_10
@WM360- I hadn't seen those but I really like the look of them.
Darkvoidof40k, have you had a chance to get that rough sketch of the weapon? Just so I can get rolling. I'm trying to focus and do one figure at a time rather than making 20 partial figures.
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Post by: Darkvoidof40k
tony_nids_10 wrote:@WM360- I hadn't seen those but I really like the look of them.
Darkvoidof40k, have you had a chance to get that rough sketch of the weapon? Just so I can get rolling. I'm trying to focus and do one figure at a time rather than making 20 partial figures.
Oh.. forgot about that. Had people round all yesterday and last night; slept most of today. I'll get on it when I can.
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Darkvoidof40k wrote:tony_nids_10 wrote:@WM360- I hadn't seen those but I really like the look of them.
Darkvoidof40k, have you had a chance to get that rough sketch of the weapon? Just so I can get rolling. I'm trying to focus and do one figure at a time rather than making 20 partial figures.
Oh.. forgot about that. Had people round all yesterday and last night; slept most of today. I'll get on it when I can.
Thanks a lot! I look forward to the reference material.
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While I wait for the sketch from darkvoidof40k I'm going to throw together some squad leaders and maybe start another special character. Wonder what one....
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tony_nids_10 wrote:While I wait for the sketch from darkvoidof40k
Don't hold your breath.
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Post by: tony_nids_10
Well than sir, I wouldn't hold my breath on me changing it from a halberd to a whatever the gak you are talking about.
I'm going to move ahead and either work on standard bearer Samus or company champion vig. I didn't like the old vig that I made so I tore it apart. Also I'm going to attempt to make a mould just as a test to see how it works. Once I get a spear/halberd design I like I'll try to make some extras since I'll need more than a few. Also I will try to cast some extra shields using the mould that Blackhand gave me along with the shields ( thanks again BH) I'm thinking of trying to make a few little designs out of GS and making a few press moulds for dupes of those. Or I may just end up putting together a desk bed with a built in desk for my daughter.... Maybe both
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Post by: Darkvoidof40k
tony_nids_10 wrote:Well than sir, I wouldn't hold my breath on me changing it from a halberd to a whatever the gak you are talking about.
To be honest, I honestly don't have a problem with that, and I was generally inclined to not bother doing the drawing anyway on the basis that he looks good already.
I'm going to move ahead and either work on standard bearer Samus or company champion vig. I didn't like the old vig that I made so I tore it apart. Also I'm going to attempt to make a mould just as a test to see how it works. Once I get a spear/halberd design I like I'll try to make some extras since I'll need more than a few. Also I will try to cast some extra shields using the mould that Blackhand gave me along with the shields ( thanks again BH) I'm thinking of trying to make a few little designs out of GS and making a few press moulds for dupes of those. Or I may just end up putting together a desk bed with a built in desk for my daughter.... Maybe both
Sounds good.
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Post by: tony_nids_10
As of right now he is in about 15 pcs.. He was never truely glued together. I figured if I didn't glue him than it would be easy to make changes if need be.
I would like to make him as accurate as I can, but I just can't seem to visualize the weapon. Sorry bud
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Post by: Darkvoidof40k
tony_nids_10 wrote:As of right now he is in about 15 pcs.. He was never truely glued together. I figured if I didn't glue him than it would be easy to make changes if need be.
I would like to make him as accurate as I can, but I just can't seem to visualize the weapon. Sorry bud
No worries.
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Post by: tony_nids_10
I made some progress on the tread dread
Here is the base with minimal detailing done. I'm going to put some armour details on the sides and I still have to put treads on but you can see the general shape.
Here is a shot of the "turret" torso. I'm going to end up making this into a shooty dread.
Let me know what you think. Like I said, I still have alot of details to do and the rear is completely garbage at the moment... Hence no pic of that Thanks for reading, the three of you that still do
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Post by: monkeytroll
Promising start. I like that you've gone for a big track unit, definitely means he'll have to be shooty
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Post by: tony_nids_10
I have a special plan for a more CC oriented dread/dreadknight.
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It's not a crooked as it looks either, there are tread supports on one side only and that makes it tip a bit.
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Interesting.. although it's not much of a 'walker' now.
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Just thought I would post this pic to show the size comparison between the "T" Dread and a standard issue dread.
I tried to make sure it was still standard hight for line of sight purposes. Obviously it is a bit wider. As with my beloved Flyrant, The arms will be magnetized so I can switch out weapon loadouts and such. Now that I think of it, it kinda reminds me of something from the Armoured Core video game series
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Post by: whalemusic360
I was actually thinking it looked like on of the Hover Mechs from my Giant Robot fighting days of yor
I think the concept and shape are looking strong, but it still needs lots of detail to make it look more complete. Very ambitious project, I'm sure you can pull it off. Would be cool to see something crazy done with the exhaust do to the increased size. Or maybe it being tied to the treads where the engine is now, with a big engine on the rear or the bottom.
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I'm thinking of running a few large smoke stacks up on the back side like a big rig... Maybe some exhausts coming out the sides instead. Not sure yet. The sides and rear are very plain, as is the front to a slightly lesser extent. The sides are going to get the tiny plasticard rod rivet treatment. Also I'm going to be putting the chapter symbol onto the front and maybe the sides as well. I'm definitely not leaving it in showroom condition either. I would like to add a moderate bit of battle damage. Any suggestions for other adornments for the sides to make it a little less plain?
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OH YEAH! I will be adding some "headlights" and smoke launchers to it as per the equipment that will be on the dread anyway.
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Post by: whalemusic360
All sounds good to me. Make it so!
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I forget, which of the symbols did you decide on for the chapter logo?
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Post by: tony_nids_10
For the symbol I decided to go with this one
It is my favorite by far and most likely the easiest one for me to do Plus with the shields BLACKHAND made for me it will look the best on them. No more progress as of late on the T-dread or Mr. T as my wife has begun to call it. I have found the base model for the Vignoris figure and I'm pretty sure I have something (though I don't know what) coming in the mail. Production had ceased due to fathers day and a flat tire on Saturday. Long story short, I'm waiting for the mail Automatically Appended Next Post: Also If you are still out there Vig, drop me a line!
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Oh, you have to give it some chains and a mohawk style crest now
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I was thinking about the crest idea but the chains may make it a little too CSM If it was a CC dread I would totally Mr T it! Automatically Appended Next Post: Also I would like to blame Mr. WM360 and Xbox for the loss of the remainder of my free time Who would have thought playing a card game on my overly priced game system would eat up so much time ...
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Post by: whalemusic360
Your welcome. If your not going to redeem the code, any chance you could take a .xps print of the coupon so I could?
I expect to see a painted model by you before we hit page 20 on this sucker.
And one last thing. 03101230000099438777
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You guys aren't playing Magic on your xbox are you? I lost 5 years to the physical game and am soooo glad I don't have an xbox
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Post by: Markillius08
I like the idea, my only concerns is that the body looks a bit disproportionate to the rest of the body. If I could make a couple suggestions, first I'd...
1) Bulk up the merger point. I'd say lots of tubes and wiring going up almost like a pyramid, just in that gap between the tread top and the bottom of the dread. It will help to channel the bulk into the body in a more natural way. Also, tubes make it easier to cover up just about anything and make it look good.
2) when you do the arms, I'd do the same thing with the mid-drift as i mentioned above. The idea is sound an i like the look, but just to speak from what I've seen, most mechs like this have bulkier armaments and they have lots of tubing going to them for what would be coolant and/ or energy transfer. Having that bulkier bottom, and bulkier arms also help to frame the torso, making it a more complete picture.
Just my suggestions. Also, I'd check out Terminator concept art for really good reference material to what I'm talking about. Hope it helps! But if not, sorry I could be of better services! I LIKE THIS THREAD.
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Post by: whalemusic360
Eff yes we are. 2012 is great, you should pick it up BH. Its available on psn and steam as well.
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Post by: tony_nids_10
whalemusic360 wrote:Your welcome. If your not going to redeem the code, any chance you could take a .xps print of the coupon so I could?
I expect to see a painted model before we hit page 20 on this sucker.
And one last thing. 03101230000099438777
What code? As for the page 20 threat... I'll try! I am working on getting the "me" figure rebuilt ATM.
BLACKHAND wrote:You guys aren't playing Magic on your xbox are you? I lost 5 years to the physical game and am soooo glad I don't have an xbox
Why yes we are! At one point in live I had well over 8000 of the physical cards Though I am glad that time is over.
Markillius08 wrote:I like the idea, my only concerns is that the body looks a bit disproportionate to the rest of the body. If I could make a couple suggestions, first I'd...
1) Bulk up the merger point. I'd say lots of tubes and wiring going up almost like a pyramid, just in that gap between the tread top and the bottom of the dread. It will help to channel the bulk into the body in a more natural way. Also, tubes make it easier to cover up just about anything and make it look good.
2) when you do the arms, I'd do the same thing with the mid-drift as i mentioned above. The idea is sound an i like the look, but just to speak from what I've seen, most mechs like this have bulkier armaments and they have lots of tubing going to them for what would be coolant and/ or energy transfer. Having that bulkier bottom, and bulkier arms also help to frame the torso, making it a more complete picture.
Just my suggestions. Also, I'd check out Terminator concept art for really good reference material to what I'm talking about. Hope it helps! But if not, sorry I could be of better services! I LIKE THIS THREAD.
I oddly enough was thinking pretty much the exact same things! I am trying to come up with ways to bulk him up a bit more. I do agree that tubes are a bit of a cure all Off topic but, great work on your thread BTW. I like the direction you are heading.
whalemusic360 wrote:Eff yes we are. 2012 is great, you should pick it up BH. Its available on psn and steam as well.
Subtlety is not your strong suit Where have you been? I've been building up my deck... I didn't think it was possible to feel more like a nerd but posting that on a minitures gaming forum just puts the icing on the nerd cake
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Post by: whalemusic360
I dl'd FF7, so was playing that, might be on tonight. I've got 3 decks finished, so settle down.
The code is one you can get from the "extras" screen in the game, put into WotC's Website, and get a redeemer for a free promo card.
And as far as nerd-core goes, I was at one point playing Mtg on my xbox, while painting 40k between turns. Top that, I dare you.
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Post by: tony_nids_10
Does playing Black Ops while watching G4 tv come close?
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Post by: Markillius08
Another idea would be to get a center console from a drop pod, and use that as the basic component bonding the torso to the treads, then use cables coming off, on, into, and round it to get the same effect.
Would add a nice solidarity to the feel, with some panes and lights sticking through. Just an Idea.
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Post by: tony_nids_10
Would you happen to have a spare center console from a drop pod? Unless there happens to be one in the package from WM360 I don't forsee getting one any time soon sadly. Money is irritatingly tight. I might stick with tubes
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Lemme do some looking, and I'll see what I got. I don't think I have one, but I may have a solution.
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So here's my solution:
It gives that tech feel, but still allows you to cables in. I'd suggest putting some bits or something underneath to raise it up a bit more to accentuate and give a better lead in to the torso, but that's my quick fix.
And no luck, sorry, don't have the center console. But i know you can order them for cheap from bits sites and if you just try to trade in the swap shop you'll get ahold of one easy.
Hope this helps!
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Post by: whalemusic360
I may have the console covered. I've got some Deathstom pods coming, and I dont think the use it.
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Post by: tony_nids_10
Since no one follows this anymore I'm not to worried about rushing any updates Thanks to one mister WM360 painting up a Shield's brother for me there will soon be a pic posted for everyone. Then again no one follows this anymore so I'll just keep talking to myself
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Post by: whalemusic360
I do believe you are required to post a pic of one you painted by page twenty. Editing that part out of your quote of me doesn't count.
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You have to update to be followed!
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Still following; albeit quietly.
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Likewise dude, always seeing if there's some action! ;-)
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Post by: monkeytroll
Yeah, I'm following. Wasn't there something about, umm, err, well, umm, oh yeah, there was something about Magic. I remember that.
See, always on top of things me
And yes, the judge has warned me about that..
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Post by: tony_nids_10
Well I sat down this evening with the intentions of starting work on a true scale SM for a buddy of mine. Everything started off well, gathered my termi bits and started bulking out the torso and filling in the legs with some GS when I decided some plasticard accents were required on the lover legs to give it an almost platemail feel! About 3 seconds into the cut I slip... Let's just say that the entirety of the hobby knife was burried in my middle finger. 45 minutes later the bleeding stopped and my living wife reminded me that I'm 28 and such "boo boos" no longer require kisses... Let's just say that when all things were finished I am now even angrier when I flip people off and my attempt at a TS marine has the most realistic blood paint scheme ever!
Mental note: add more band-aids to the hobby/first aid kit
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Post by: whalemusic360
Pics?
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Post by: tony_nids_10
I would but bloody finger pics are a little off-topic even for me
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Post by: monkeytroll
Nah, I seem to recall WM posting his modelling injury pics. It's the done thing these days
And I don't believe there's an age limit on receiving kisses for 'boo boos'. Think you should check the small print on that one
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Post by: vignor
tony_nids_10 wrote:Well than sir, I wouldn't hold my breath on me changing it from a halberd to a whatever the gak you are talking about.
I'm going to move ahead and either work on standard bearer Samus or company champion vig. I didn't like the old vig that I made so I tore it apart. Also I'm going to attempt to make a mould just as a test to see how it works. Once I get a spear/halberd design I like I'll try to make some extras since I'll need more than a few. Also I will try to cast some extra shields using the mould that Blackhand gave me along with the shields ( thanks again BH) I'm thinking of trying to make a few little designs out of GS and making a few press moulds for dupes of those. Or I may just end up putting together a desk bed with a built in desk for my daughter.... Maybe both
This is going on my facebook,
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Post by: whalemusic360
monkeytroll wrote:Nah, I seem to recall WM posting his modelling injury pics. It's the done thing these days
And I don't believe there's an age limit on receiving kisses for 'boo boos'. Think you should check the small print on that one
It's true, im pretty sure they are still in my gallery.
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Post by: vignor
sorry i have not been tuning in like i said i was but somethings have happened in my life and i have been on the war path with myself to keep myself going and to start living, i have a job now so that means i might be getting into 40k like i use to and nice work on the dread btw when i read " i didnt like the old vig so i tore him apart" reminds me of what i have been telling people the last few months lmao
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Post by: tony_nids_10
Trust me Vig, I've torn the old Tony apart and rebuilt so many times it isnt funny. They used to call me Anthony but that changed with the latest rebuild If I decide to tear down and rebuild again I'll end up just as "T" or "Ny" and thats not ok
I went from a homeless, jobless lump to being happily engaged with 2 youngsters and gainfully (well maybe not that last part) employed. I am truely glad to see you back Vig and I hope that your recent life changes allow you to come around more often. I miss the insight and all the amazing sketches.
As for bloody finger pics, you guys are out of luck. I took none at the time and I dont plan to Blood bothers me a bit. As soon as I get the chance i will post pics of yet another dread conversion I've been working on. I'm going to try to post it before bed tonight!
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Post by: tony_nids_10
Thanks to some rather frank "insight" I've decided to scrap the tread dread completely. I guess I didn't realize how it looked until it was pointed out to me. I think I'll just stick to a more basic design. Maybe I just need to stop listening to other people Now if you'll excuse me I'm going to go ahead and try to remove the bitter taste of criticism from my mouth
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Post by: tony_nids_10
Got bored last night and watched the robocop movies again for the.... 10000000000 time and figured I would make my own version of everyones favorite hall monitor
Good ol' ED 209
Obviously I'm not going to make an exact replica mostly because I cant, but if anyone asks it's because I want it to be unique
Here's ED 20mine (get it? I know Horrible )
and
Please excuse the "light box" It truely is the only place in the house I can find any sort of peace with 3 kiddos running around. It's very much a WIP, and going to get plenty more TLC. Let me know what you think and believe it or not I would appreciate some insight! Thanks!
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Post by: Rogue Wolves
looks better than before i like this one
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Post by: Arakasi
Legs look a bit weedy - going to add some armour plates?
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Post by: Asherian Command
Interesting! I really like the legs of the model look supportive.
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Post by: tony_nids_10
Thanks guys. I will be adding some armor plates to make them look a bit more beefy. Any suggestions on what to use?
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Post by: whalemusic360
I'd think the ironclad leg plates, or some plasticard ones.
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Post by: tony_nids_10
I think I would use the leg plates for "ankle" plates but not sure what for the thigh and shin areas.
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Post by: Darkvoidof40k
Not a great fan of your Dreadnought with chicken legs, but I suppose it gets some thumbs up for bringing chicken-legged-commical-death to the enemy.
I must apologize for more or less abandoning this project.. but I've been busy. I 'spose I'll get onto writing more special characters if you start making more models.
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Post by: tony_nids_10
Well after a bit of prodding from Whalemusic360 I've gone ahead and primed my first marine for painting. No promises on more progress for a bit.
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Post by: tony_nids_10
After going ahead with a black basecoat for my marine I realized that my paints are a bit too old and thick. So either I get new paints or someone tells me a good way to thin them out without ending up with a batch if washes
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Post by: whalemusic360
Slowly add water, mix, test, repeat if needed. Turning them upside down from time to time helps too.
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Post by: Darkvoidof40k
Gonna agree with WM.
Also, I'm no painting expert, but on the rare occasion that I do paint, I always thoroughly shake my paints.
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Post by: tony_nids_10
Thanks guys, I'll add water and shake. I added an agitator to them too so now they sound like mini spray cans I do need to pick up some gold and flesh tones. I may try NMM but not sure yet, that's a bit beyond my skills.
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Post by: Asylum_Inmate
The 'arms' on ED-209 look very much like the arms on the new forgeworld comptemptor dreadnought (ie storm bolter mounter inside what would be the palm of the power fist), still too expensive buy the parts direct but the pictures on the forgeworld site might provide inspiration. http://www.forgeworld.co.uk/New_Stuff/CONTEMPTOR_PATTERN_DREADNOUGHT_BODY.html
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Post by: tony_nids_10
I love that forgeworld dread, if I run a dread with my army it'll prob be a rifleman style if anything. Ed was more a "hey I'm bored and have extra bits" project. I'm thinking of rebuilding his arms from the shoulders down for his ranged weapons.
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That forgeworld Dread is all kinds of awesome I had 4 old dreadnoughts from an old project I was going to repaint for my army, now I want to buy all new ones..... curse you forgeworld!!!!
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Post by: tony_nids_10
Believe it or not I was a busy little monkey last night and I built a Dreadknight and magnetized the CC weapon options and set it up so that the ranged weapons are able to pop on and off so I can change them out when I feel the need. Who knows I might even take a pic or two!
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Post by: Asylum_Inmate
Any left over Dreadknight armour plates could be used for your dreadnought (who I really want to call FRED-209, Ed's older brother)
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Post by: tony_nids_10
Fred it is my friend, Fred it is!
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Post by: Asylum_Inmate
YAY! lol
Futuristic Robotic Enforcement Droid Series 209
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Post by: tony_nids_10
Asylum sir, that is amazing!
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Post by: whalemusic360
Errr, hi!
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Post by: tony_nids_10
Asylum_Inmate wrote:Any left over Dreadknight armour plates could be used for your dreadnought (who I really want to call FRED-209, Ed's older brother)
I'm looking at the leftover bits now and I don't think I have anything worth putting on FRED That is a bit of a let down! I'll have to search through my jumbled mess of a bits box and see what I can muster. Come to think of it I should organize some of this  and make life a bit easier. Also I will be posting a few DK pics once I manage to get some time alone. For some strange reason the kids want to play with Daddy's new toy Automatically Appended Next Post: Nice edit BTW WM360
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Post by: whalemusic360
I dont know what your talking about...
Kill Team isnt bad. Its a must play with a friend though.
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Post by: tony_nids_10
I was surprised by how decent it was for a 800 pt arcade game. Plus now I have a force sword unlocked for whenever Space Marine comes out. I wish it had online co- op multiplayer rather than local only. Either way its still pretty fun. Automatically Appended Next Post: Needless to say I didnt get any alone time yesterday due to kids and the new killteam game. Tonight I'll try and get the promised pics up and maybe even an army list for consideration. Should have brought the codex to work but I work on a construction site and I get ragged on enough as it is
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Post by: tony_nids_10
As promised here is the newest addition to the shields, Brother (insert name here) in Nemesis Dreadknight Exo-suit. As I mentined before I magnetized the CC weapons and made it so I can swap out the ranged ones.
Daemon Hammer and Psycannon
Daemon Hammer and Incinerator
Nemesis Greatsword and Incinerator
A close up of the lucky Brother blessed enough to pilot this beast
Any suggestions for a name for this fine fellow would be greatly appreciated. I'm still working on that army list. I started one and started to see more options so I'm looking at more than one I think I'm going to stay away from the min/max army lists using las/ plas razors and minimal squad sizes. It seems competative but a bit douchey even for me Let me know what you think and thanks for looking!
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Post by: Markillius08
Heracles? Hercules? Achilles?
Personally, with the helm and shield I'd go with Leonidas. Like in 300.
"This, this is Madness!!!"
"Madness? THIS. IS . F.R.E.D!!!
(Sicks fred on emissary)
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Post by: tony_nids_10
We've been trying to come up with original names for the more important brothers. As for F.R.E.D... he got into a throwdown with my youngest aka he picked F.R.E.D up and threw him down. Needless to say I wont be leaving my chair pushed out and F.R.E.D is DEAD for now.
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Post by: Markillius08
WOW. Glad I don't have kids right now...
Sorry to hear that bud, that sux!
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Post by: Asylum_Inmate
Awww Fred's Dropped Dead, what a bummer.
As for the new guy what about Brother Troy, kind of a Trojan horse reference, didn't want to say Brother Trojan, that just sounds weird.
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Post by: monkeytroll
Man I do some catching up and what do I find?
The tread-dread's dead. I liked that, I mean, I know I have a fondness for anything that's replaced legs with tracks, but still...I wanted to see where you went with it
So he got replaced with FRED 209. That's promising, could be something interesting here.
What's that?
Oh no.
FRED's dead too?
Sheesh.
On the up, dude in big suit of armour looks cool
Those helmets look very cool in the DK
edited to put some missing letters back in before they could slope off down the pub.
and then edited to do the same to the edit
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Post by: tony_nids_10
Well monkeytroll, things like this happen when you run away As for FRED he has received a new lease on life with the help of some extra bits I found lying about. I'll get some pics of that later this week. The tread dread is still around here somewhere. If I can muster 2 more autocannons I will finish him off as well. I'm sick of starting projects and not finishing them. So if anyone can think of other projects I'm "late" on let me know! Nothing is going to happen tomorrow due to me and the wife celebrating 4 years, not sure how she puts up with me I'll be back in a few days with some updates and maybe that army list too.
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Post by: Divine Comedy
Brother Arcturus?
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Post by: monkeytroll
Hmm, projects you're 'late' on? Looks cheekily at Tony's avatar
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Post by: Darkvoidof40k
I like the Dreadknight, especially the helmet. It improves the model by an awesome factor of seven.
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Post by: tony_nids_10
MT- Good point! You have my word that my lovely little bugs will be back! Just not till the ES's are done.
Thanks DVo40k. That means a lot coming from you, honestly.
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Post by: whalemusic360
Grats on 4 years, and she has my condolences
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Post by: Darkvoidof40k
tony_nids_10 wrote:Thanks DVo40k. That means a lot coming from you, honestly.
Always nice to be appreciated. Congrats on four years of hopefully happiness Tony, missed it earlier.
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Post by: Optio
Cant wait to see this painted, I nearly brought one on monday :/
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Post by: Miss Dee
FRED looks cool.
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Post by: tony_nids_10
whalemusic360 wrote:Grats on 4 years, and she has my condolences
She has mine too
Darkvoidof40k wrote: Always nice to be appreciated. Congrats on four years of hopefully happiness Tony, missed it earlier.
Thanks bud and you are.
Optio wrote:Cant wait to see this painted, I nearly brought one on monday :/
It's going to be awhile before I get to painting the DK but aside from the legs I love the model.
Miss Dee wrote:FRED looks cool.
FRED is dead but will return!
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Post by: Miss Dee
FRED 209?
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Post by: tony_nids_10
He took a spectacular leap thanks to my son and most definitely did NOT stick the landing
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Post by: Miss Dee
Ah.... Well there is FRED 210
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Post by: Darkvoidof40k
Oh hello, exalt button. *clicks*
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Post by: tony_nids_10
What does exhault do?
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Post by: monkeytroll
It's kind of a 'like' button for Dakka, only better, coz it's on Dakka and stuff
Lego explains it here: http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/384853.page
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Post by: tony_nids_10
So I've been debating how to build the two boxes of GK's I picked up. Thoughts? Should I roll them as a 10 man strike squad? Maybe Purifiers?
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Post by: Darkvoidof40k
tony_nids_10 wrote:So I've been debating how to build the two boxes of GK's I picked up. Thoughts? Should I roll them as a 10 man strike squad? Maybe Purifiers?
Definitely Purifiers. Strike Squads are mediocre in comparison to the rest of the 'dex. They're good as a small objective-in-cover-holding-unit though with their superior firepower, especially en masse. But Purifiers are just far better - run MSUs of 5 in Rhinos with dual Psycannons, turning that metal box into a gunboat. Grab Crowe as well, he's an awesome suicide unit, especially against horde, and really makes Purifiers insanely good.
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Post by: tony_nids_10
Sounds good sir. I was thinking something along those lines but I am at a bit of a loss as to what I will take as a troop choice. I wanted to take a unit of terminators with Anval Thawn, but that leaves me without a second troop choice. I like the standard termis but they are a little squishey and I dont like putting all my eggs in one basket so to speak.
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Post by: Darkvoidof40k
tony_nids_10 wrote:Sounds good sir. I was thinking something along those lines but I am at a bit of a loss as to what I will take as a troop choice. I wanted to take a unit of terminators with Anval Thawn, but that leaves me without a second troop choice. I like the standard termis but they are a little squishey and I dont like putting all my eggs in one basket so to speak.
Trust me, Crowe with 4+ MSU Purifier squads in Rhinos is a very competetive force. Just add in whatever else you please, although Psyriflemen Dreads are virtually a necessity. Draigo and Paladins do take my fancy, but instead another very attractive tank unit is a GKGM with Rad 'nades (and one or two more trimmings.. anything over 210 is really pushing it to the point you may as well just take Draigo though) accompanied by ten Terminators DSing with the help of the GKGM's servo skulls. Alternatively, a GKGM and 5 Terminators in a LR (or LRC/R) is very sexy, especially a Crusader or Redeemer with Psybolt - Psybolt Asscans are more effective for taking out armor than even Lascannons and are also deadly against infantry.
Believe me though, 2, 3 or even 4 or more Rhino gunboats pumping out between four and eight Psycannon shots a turn are terrifyingly devastating, especially against small, lightly-armoured units - Nobs, Guard etc. Rending helps dish out a decent amount of casualties against Meq and Teq as well though.
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Post by: tony_nids_10
I like how you think sir.
As for WM360's request for a painted figure by page 20... I need to get paint to make that happen and I'm not sure if I'll be able to. Maybe if I get two 5 man purifier squads and a 5 man termi squad assembled by then he will be happy
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Post by: whalemusic360
Nope, must have a model fully painted by you by page 20. Also must be a ES, no pulling out some nid you painted already. Gotta start somewhere man, just pick something and go go gadget paintbrush.
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Post by: Darkvoidof40k
tony_nids_10 wrote:I like how you think sir.
As for WM360's request for a painted figure by page 20... I need to get paint to make that happen and I'm not sure if I'll be able to. Maybe if I get two 5 man purifier squads and a 5 man termi squad assembled by then he will be happy
There is method to my madness.
Generally, I give most people the same GK advice, as it is what I intend to use myself. One last tip for such a force; try and find an Ork player. Build up their confidence then shatter it mercilessly with your cleansing flame.
Oh, I'm an evil one.
Now, being the lazy and forgetful person I am, would you do me the favor of explaining what you're doing with the GK 'dex again? To represent the shields, yes.. but what sort of unit explanations have you got in mind? Strike Squad = ??? because of ???
You must think about such things, lest I use some of the next six weeks of freedom I have to rant at you further.
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Post by: whalemusic360
I see your plan void, make him talk about fluff and he will never make the page 20 deadline. MWUHAHAHAHAHHAHAHA
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Post by: tony_nids_10
Unless someone wants to donate to the Tony needs gold, white, and black paint fund I'm not making the deadline
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Post by: Darkvoidof40k
tony_nids_10 wrote:Unless someone wants to donate to the Tony needs gold, white, and black paint fund I'm not making the deadline
I'll be more than happy to, provided you're willing to come and collect them.
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Post by: tony_nids_10
HAHAHA! I see what you did there! Donate if I go to the U.K. to get them!
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Post by: Darkvoidof40k
tony_nids_10 wrote:HAHAHA! I see what you did there! Donate if I go to the U.K. to get them!
..Yes.
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Post by: tony_nids_10
You cheeky bastard!
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Post by: HF Izanagi
Finally got time to come back, and NOT just ninja around with no trace!
I like the new dreadknight FRED209, especially with the Shield bitz. Does this mean the Emperor's Shields are making a return???
I also like your original Sentinal/Dreadnought hybrid first attempt. Also very sweet. Keep it coming!
-Remi
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Post by: tony_nids_10
Thanks Remi!
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Post by: tony_nids_10
Insight required, I need help coming up with an idea for a chapter librarian. I dont really want to use a standard one but I'm at a bit of a loss for what to use for bits... Any ideas?
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Post by: Miss Dee
Libby dread?
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Post by: tony_nids_10
I was thinking more of a Libby in terminator armor like in the GK codex.
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Post by: Darkvoidof40k
tony_nids_10 wrote:I was thinking more of a Libby in terminator armor like in the GK codex.
There's always Jedediah or whatever his name was from way back in the original stuff. Psyker Mastery Level 3 would be suitable for him.
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Post by: tony_nids_10
I'm all for that Darko, I just cant seem to be able to come up with an idea of a base model or a bits list.
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Post by: Darkvoidof40k
tony_nids_10 wrote:I'm all for that Darko, I just cant seem to be able to come up with an idea of a base model or a bits list.
The two obvious ones are:
Space Marine Librarian in Terminator Armour model, with a Nemesis Force Halberd instead of the default beatstick it comes with, as well as a GK helmet.
GK Terminator converted with lots of unnecessary cool bitz.
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Post by: whalemusic360
The Terminator Libby would be difficult to remove the head from in order to get a GKT helmet in there without damaging the surrounding wires.
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Post by: Darkvoidof40k
whalemusic360 wrote:The Terminator Libby would be difficult to remove the head from in order to get a GKT helmet in there without damaging the surrounding wires.
It's been done before.
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Post by: tony_nids_10
I know it has been done before to great effect but, given my lack of skills I don't think it would be worth losing the figure I think I'll look through my bits and GK termis and see of I can figure a way to make one. I think i have some guitar strings around here somewhere... Automatically Appended Next Post: Oh and I picked up some paints at my FLGS. Odd part is that it was pitch black in there due to some power outages in the area so I only got 2 of the three I wanted.
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Post by: Miss Dee
FLAGS open through thunder storms, power cuts and Evil doers
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Post by: tony_nids_10
As I'm sitting here at the jobsite wishing my hardhat didn't dig into my head so much, I'm thinking that though I will not meet WM360's pg 20 deadline I have managed to connect paintbrush to GK for some base coating. Also I have assembled 7 of 10 purifiers and the 4 remaining GK termies. Maybe tonight I will get some more painting in.
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Post by: whalemusic360
Maybe you can get it in on page 20? I'll still call that a pass
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Post by: Darkvoidof40k
tony_nids_10 wrote:I'm thinking that though I will not meet WM360's pg 20 deadline
QUICKLY! NOBODY POST!
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Post by: Miss Dee
What??
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Post by: Rogue Wolves
Any more updates?
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Post by: HF Izanagi
A bit late, but for the Librarian, I've had my eye on the RedScorp guy in FW... I'm not fond of the Termi look, so I'm doing him in "artificer" counts-as Termi armor on the appropriate base size... and yes... painting would be very nice...
-Remi
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Post by: vignor
http://www.forgeworld.co.uk/New_Stuff/CONTEMPTOR_PATTERN_DREADNOUGHT_BODY.html mr.nids hell any of you all out there that have known of me for awhile add me on facebook my name is aaron varner and i am from pound virginia usa look me up add me there, on another note vignor is getting a real good job in a few weeks he is going into the coal mines gonna be making twenty some odd dollars an hour and is going to raise a forge world shields chapter :E Automatically Appended Next Post: also you can veiw more of my art other crazy stuff i do there also lol
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Post by: tony_nids_10
Wow, would you look at the cobwebs in here... :cough:
HELLO! :echo: Hello..hello...hello
After some incredibly trying times that have very recently started to clear I am going to attempt to return to my long forgotten hobby. If anyone is still there...  Thanks for sticking by and who knows, maybe I'll even make that page 30 deadline
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Post by: BLACKHAND
I'm sure there are plenty of us still here bud, good luck with the deadline!
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Post by: whalemusic360
Page 30? It's been awhile, but I think it was 20...
Anyways good to see you back, was hoping you hadn't fully given up on the hobby.
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Post by: tony_nids_10
I've been a little sad lately. It's been a year since two incredibly important people passed away and to be completely honest, it still feels like a fresh wound. I am putting a serious effort into trying to keep myself level if for no other reason than I would prefer that my kids don't suffer for my pain. I think the shift in focus will help a bit. I'm still not excited for the upcoming holidays but who knows, maybe santa will bring me some closure. I do think that the Shield's are going to stay on the back burner for a little while I make a small 5 man unit of blood angels basic marines just because it was my buddies fav army when he got me into this hobby years ago. It's strange, I don't want to think about it but I refuse to forget. 25% masochisim 75% love.
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Post by: whalemusic360
A memorial project might be good, maybe punching the thoughts of him in the face rather than pushing them in the back of your mind might be a prudent move. Looking forward to seeing anything painted really!
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Post by: Darkvoidof40k
tony_nids_10 wrote:I've been a little sad lately. It's been a year since two incredibly important people passed away and to be completely honest, it still feels like a fresh wound. I am putting a serious effort into trying to keep myself level if for no other reason than I would prefer that my kids don't suffer for my pain. I think the shift in focus will help a bit. I'm still not excited for the upcoming holidays but who knows, maybe santa will bring me some closure. I do think that the Shield's are going to stay on the back burner for a little while I make a small 5 man unit of blood angels basic marines just because it was my buddies fav army when he got me into this hobby years ago. It's strange, I don't want to think about it but I refuse to forget. 25% masochisim 75% love.
Hey man, I'm still here. I suppose I can relate to you in someway.. real life just keeps on kicking me down these days.. hell, I barely remember what it was like to not have constant stress and pressure all day every day. Best of luck to you man. May your buddies rest in peace.
Yeah, a memorial might be nice.. something bright and positive (at least, as much as that is possible in 40k!). Something.. triumphant.. representative of something your buddy did before the end, that you can remember him for.
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Post by: tony_nids_10
I was thinking of a squad leader looking a bit weathered and damaged holding the helmet of a fallen brother. Are there any SM heads where the eyes are closed? I wanted him to look solemn, caught in a moment of rememberance.
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Post by: Darkvoidof40k
tony_nids_10 wrote:I was thinking of a squad leader looking a bit weathered and damaged holding the helmet of a fallen brother. Are there any SM heads where the eyes are closed? I wanted him to look solemn, caught in a moment of rememberance.
Shouldn't be too hard to paint it in that way.. reckon I've seen it done before.. maybe just try having him looking downwards at something, perhaps even kneeling on some sort of raised scenic base, with heavy shadowing painted onto his face instead?
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Post by: whalemusic360
Can't think of any, but as Void said, would be easy to paint it that way. Or just the downward look.
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Post by: IronfrontAlex
ARE YOU BACK? IM BACK TOO WITH A NEW BLOG
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Post by: whalemusic360
Is that some potential painting setup I see?
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Post by: Darkvoidof40k
Damn, sorry to say I'd forgotten about this one..
Good to know you're still alive and kicking Tony.
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Post by: monkeytroll
WooHoo! That looks dangerously close to being potential update material
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Post by: Red Corsair
Have you considered the tracks from a thunderfire canon for your T dread?
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