I’m slightly freaked out that pic is from an otherwise complete sprue! Time to do a stock take and get them on the second hand market. They’re doing me no good just sitting there.
Two more boxes of the Legion Support to come, hopefully next week. For now this lot are going in the cabinet, as I’ve decided I want to finish painting my Contemptors before I return to painting my Epic models.
Moar dreads. Dread for the dreadlocks. Or dread god. Or whatever.
Going the doc way now, you've convinced me, and now I'll set on doing a little hobby every week end I'm home. Should ramp up my painting pace as well! Started with my manticore.
Just about snug enough to not need them, and it should snuggen up just enough once sprayed.
Think I might prefer Plasma Cannon on them overall. Nice, speedy point defence ideal for overwhelming small squads with template spam, and probably efficient enough to put decent sized dents in large, spread out units. Needless to say anything bunched up in gonna be covered in Plasma.
Back to the Contemptors. Metallic base coats done on this guy. Next up are the reds, including the cowling on the Conversion Beamers. Then the usual wash and general tidy up.
Day 70 mostly involves Dog Sitting. But reckon I can get at least some of the Leviathan Weapons painted.
Automatically Appended Next Post: Have decided I’m too tired to paint, because 7 month old pups take a lot of fussing!
So instead, I’m gonna thrash out my first army list. Just to upset the internet in a petty way, I’m going with Fury of the Ancients as the Rite of War.
Day 70 mostly involves Dog Sitting. But reckon I can get at least some of the Leviathan Weapons painted.
Automatically Appended Next Post: Have decided I’m too tired to paint, because 7 month old pups take a lot of fussing!
So instead, I’m gonna thrash out my first army list. Just to upset the internet in a petty way, I’m going with Fury of the Ancients as the Rite of War.
'it's silly'
you're just mad you didn't think of that mature and genius joke
Tidy up and finished the metallics. Dunno how I managed it, but I’d missed some pretty big bits that should’ve been done last night.
But they’re done now. And I took the opportunity to tidy up the inevitable splodges. Also I’m quite taken with the Citadel Starter Brush. Something I probably got from the Conquest Partwork. It’s long, thin and has stiff bristles (stop laughing. Dirty) and it’s proven pretty much ideal for getting to finer details which are otherwise hidden or rendered inaccessible by the model itself.
Should have this mad lad done by the end of tomorrow. For tonight though, it’s washes once the extra metal is all dry.
Should have that one finished this evening. I got some red down on the main hull last night, and now need to consider what colour is going where on the Missile Launcher.
It’s an odd piece as it’s so large, so could unbalance the whole scheme if I’m not careful. And sure I could just redo it back to the black, but I’d rather get it right first time.
Was fun to paint as it’s got quite different detail compared to a Contemptor. Plus the crest and scroll on the upper hull really breaks up just how black it is.
I will need to revisit the missile launcher at some point to pick the missiles back out. But I simply cannot be arsed with that at this point in time.
I was gonna do the other Deredeo, but changed my mind last second and got most of the metallics down on the first Leviathan.
This one might be one I keep adding to, as the front just doesn’t have the same amount of detail as the other chassis. But as ever judgement will be reserved until I’ve got the reds down and the weapons painted too. For instance, I may redo the hull extension trim on the shoulders in red, as that may just balance it out nicely.
Need to start planning ahead, as next Friday I’ve a busy day of seeing the new Ghostbusters movie, and a gig at my local. With my last two Legion Support sets arriving this afternoon, reckon I might set that day aside for undercoating Epic stuff.
Automatically Appended Next Post: Day 76
Calling this lad done. Wasn’t initially sure the alternating colours on the sarcophagus lamps was working, but a careful layering and tidy up has left me satisfied.
Next up today should be assembling more Epic models, which should be in my palid, sweaty mitts in the next hour or two.
Tomorrow I’ll do another paintjob on another Dreadnought.
And a group shot, with just a Leviathan and a Deredeo left to go.
Starting to actually properly dawn on me that, sooner or later, I’ll be left with nothing 28mm Heresy left to paint from my current collection.
The next shelf stands at 4 Predators, a Laser Vindicator, 10 MkVI Assault Marines and the two AoD characters. I’m definitely feeling confident enough to tackle the characters now.
Automatically Appended Next Post: Have also assembled a sprue of Legion Support. Soon as the other three are done and I can properly visualise assets, I’ll get my army list updated. But I’m pretty sure I need another box of Infantry.
Over lunch I did some metallics I’d missed/felt they were needed, and the Nuln Oil wash.
Now work is over, it’s time to change my pot water, and get the detailing done. Bit of red of course, baharroth blue on the coils, do the scroll work in Bestial Brown then bone. After that? He’ll be done.
It’s a nice spot colour, and will of course get its second coat before it’s done.
Unsure how I want to do the lights on the sarcophagus though.
What color do you do eye lenses?
If red, you might want to go with the same shade, and then maybe some BftBG to add a gloss element? Personally I use a metalic green with a gloss green soulstone paint, but red fits your army better.
Alternatively, a bright blueish white or pale yellow makes decent lights. How do you plan to do all the headlights/spotlights on your tanks?
I use the same reds as the rest of the model. They pop out better on some, but I can’t be arsed to go redo them.
Speaking of redoing? Was about to get some Metallics down on the Leviathan, and noted its black coat was overly patchy. So tidied that up, knocking his metallics back to tomorrow. Probably a lunchtime job, so once I may be able to get the whole thing done by the end of the evening.
Every time I see a dread I hear dawn of war's quote. Well in french, because I always played in french and relic's voice acting at the time was absolutely mental.
I’ve got the Beastsnaggas box somewhere, but not an army.
That came out of left field!! You are MAD DOC GROTSNIK... you SNIK AND CUT GROTS... that's what your name implies, right?
and you have no ork army????
you're only working on da wimpy secretive beakies?
WOT? AR YA A BOY, OR AR YA A PANZEE GROT??!??!
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Maréchal des Logis Walter wrote: Every time I see a dread I hear dawn of war's quote. Well in french, because I always played in french and relic's voice acting at the time was absolutely mental.
Best dread being obviously Thule in DoW2, also voiced to stellar levels in the french version of the game.
Company of heroes 1 and 2 (especially the first) where just as good, but unfortunately most games today are either poorly voiced or copy pastas of one another. Or are not even translated.
Definitely got a touch of Nurgle today, so minimal effort. Last two Predators getting their undercoat.
Not sure if I’ll be working tomorrow due to illness and my brain not working. If I take the day off, I’ll try to blitz a load of the metallics on these four.
That actually makes sens, personally it's just that with most steps being somewhat longer than on an individual infantryman, I'd rather do them one at a time
Limited time today as I’m seeing a film and a gig. But the Hobby Must Flow. Final two Predator turrets with their base metallics down. I will be adding some flavour colours later.
Added some brass/bronze to the Predator Turrets. Once dry, I’ll give the metallics a wash of Nuln Oil. I’ve also got Army Painter’s “Red Tone” wash, which I’m hoping will play nicely on the bronze and give it some real warmth.
The very most beautiful heat stress to me is that of welded stainless iron.
As the chemical components react to the heatw their is a certain spectrum of intensity and welding speed where it leaves a trail of blue/gold/purple/pink colours. Sometimes I'm almost disappointed I need to clean it not to induce later corrosion because it is just that smooth and harmoniously colourful.
However whenever you need to apply more heat or weld slowlier, it might burn and instead get a grey coat that is less than appealing to the eye
Passionate welder's remebelling sorry.
I do love painting heat stress on my models a lot though!
Letting these two dry, then it’s time to break out the Nuln Oil. From there it’s general tidy up. Then the Inevitable Red, followed by fancy stuff like “glow” on the plasma and Volkite.
Washes down. Once dry, I’ll do the same on the tracks. Hoping to get the reds complete this evening. But the weapon effects are likely a tomorrow job now.
Automatically Appended Next Post: Oh arse. Now I realise what’s been irking me.
I need to do metallics on the wheels. And the bottom of the exhaust stacks.
As we roll into the end of March, that’s a quarter of the year down. Is the Pile of Shame going to be able to sustain this pace? Got a plan/outline for Q2?
Yup! Three boxes of Astartes Support, two boxes of Spartans, and a fourth box of Astartes Infantry.
Most of that is built, with just Support and Infantry to go.
I’m also picking up two sets of ruins on 6 April, supporting my friend’s FLGS.
Automatically Appended Next Post: Oh, and a big box of Civitas Imperialis from Goblin Gaming, who have five in stock. Because if I’m to encourage the game locally, it’ll help to be able to populate a board.
Might also think about making some classic Epic terrain. I’ve got the old Battles Book which has stuff like how to make scale barbed wire and bunkers etc. I figure a modicum of rescaling and they should still work.
Hopefully a mix of commercially available terrain and home made will attract interest!
Honestly, you must have a lot of mental strength to be able to build all those contemptors... I built mine today and putting together the legs into the ball joints was painful. Great looking army showcase too!
The Deredeo are probably my favourite build, as the legs have set positions in the mould, which for more adventurous folk are easily removed.
Trick I found with Contemptors is to glue the feet in last. Make sure the legs themselves are well set glue wise. Then glue them to the hip assemble. Plonk that sub-assemble onto the feet to help with positioning, and once happy leave the combined legs and hip assembly to properly set. Then glue the feets in to the ankle joints and the base.
Been oot and aboot on Good Friday, so not a big day for Hobby. Got five more Assault Marines assembled.
4 with Volkite Serpenta, and 1 with Power Sword. Bit of a pain WYSIWYG wise, as the Combat Shields are a straight upgrade, but carried in the left hand - which means I can’t normally equip pistols to the models. Even though they still have them.
Hence the Serpentas don’t have Combat Shields. I figured my opponent being able to clock the Danger Pistols clearly trumps the WYSIWYG of the shield.
Washes and tidy up done yesterday, today I’ve added copper to the Neutron Laser, followed by Red Tone wash by Army Painter. Lovely wash. Really deepens copper and brass tones.
Just the red left to go and this ‘un will be done.
Two Epic Contemptors assembled, the Heavy troops have their missile launchers glued, and the sprue is nearly ready for spraying - just need some strategic clipping on the Assault troops.
Sprues broken down for ease of painting, with the same recipe. Spray (before breakdown of sprue!) Mechanicus Standard Grey, then light drybrush Army Painter Gun Metal*, heavy going over of Army Paint Speed Paint Grim Black. Finally details (light grey on Terminator Tabards, Vampire Red on right shoulder pads etc).
Bases are MSG, stipple a couple of different greys, thinned wash of Agrax. Glue the models. And job done.
This lot will let me max out the existing units in my Demi Company, and provide what I need for Troops for the Garrison detachment.
After that I just need to build the third Infantry Support Box, and start putting the Garrison Detachment together. Which is much easier to do for me with the models assembled and painted.
All the metallics done. Next up red splodge on shoulder pads, which should only take a couple of minutes. Then banners/tabards/cloak inner Celestra Grey. Wee bit of electric blue on the plasma, basing and done.
Tomorrow I’m working, dog sitting and have my Monday appointment, so might mark that down as a Build day. Or I could be more sensible and get my Spartans base coated grey. Those should be fairly quick, and will help me decide where I want my spot colours on the 28mm versions of the chassis (two Spartans, one Cerberus, which are very close to being next).
Automatically Appended Next Post: Also did some spraying, specifically the infantry support artillery pieces.
12 Tarantulas, 12 Rapiers. They’re fiddly to assemble, but should prove useful during a game. Particularly the quad launcher Rapiers, as whilst not great at it, they can knock down buildings.
Load of metallics done. Having a break as the fine detail work is wrecking my eyes. But, just the Rapier platforms to go. Then of course Reddening, and basing.
Well on course to have all this lot done by the end of tomorrow.
Post work Brain-Scramblies, so another lighter effort today, but still a step toward overall completion.
Drybrushing of the Spartaaaaaaaaans
Automatically Appended Next Post: Looking to the FYOOOOOOOTCHA?
This isn’t my only Hobby, you know.
Picked up a cross stitch pattern I want to make for my friends. So there may, well, I say may by which I mean will come a time that my daily hobby won’t be suited to Dakka.
Bit of a sod to build, as the weapons are easily broken with clipping them off the sprue. It is something you can work around, just need to clip the right end at the right time to prevent the next clip’s pressure breaking the barrels.
They’re also a two stage Grim Black job, as there’s no handy dandy handhold place. But that side should have these thrashed out today, which will complete my existing Epic army models for now. Will probably go back to 28mm after this.
Pretty sure the platform normally appends posts by the same user automatically if they're consecutive and within a certain time window, which is why I was wondering if the attached images were what was preventing it.
And here we go with the Kratos, the biggest single piece I’ve tackled so far this year.
Mostly it’s just being neat and cunnin’ with the metallics. Turret is pretty much done, but lots of bits on the main hull.
However having done all the tracks and due to wanting lots of possible handholds, leaving it to dry for now. But very much on course to finish tomorrow. Maybe Thursday.
Wee lunchtime session to start blocking in some hull greeblies, break up the black and add some visual interest.
Genuine props to the model’s designer, because there’s *just enough* of such panels.
Will do the other side and the sponsons tonight. Maybe belt through the reds as well. Oh, and the metallics will be getting a Nuln Oil was before I’m done.
Automatically Appended Next Post: Also, I’m naming that Kratos “Mr Choomly-Warner” and there’s nothing you or anyone else can do to stop me.
I think that’ll do for the base metals. Soon as they’re dry, on with the Nuln Oil, meaning I’m now within a gnat’s chuff of getting this big boy done to a satisfactory standard.
Even did the detailing on the guns. Well, I say detailing. More splodges of different colours.
However you butter it, with six, yes six (see the combi Bolter!) Volkite weapons of varying stripes, it’s now ready to give some filthy Heretics the most explosive diarrhoea in the history of trouser ruining besmirchment.
Is Saturday, so been to annoy the Nephloof. He’s even giving paw, and came up for some proper “head on lap” sofa cuddles. Which has meant limited hobby time.
But, progress is progress. The hull’s metallics are pretty much done.
Is Saturday, so been to annoy the Nephloof. He’s even giving paw, and came up for some proper “head on lap” sofa cuddles. Which has meant limited hobby time.
But, progress is progress. The hull’s metallics are pretty much done.
be sure to tell us how this fine specimen performs on the battlefield. I always say that tanks need proper care like all the other pets, they need to get out on the field regularly and blow crap up. A Tank is for life, not for Christmas.
Nephfloof would be a nightmare made manifest on the board! Nothing would go unslobbered. For he is the very best of good boys. Spesh when he’s doing cuddles and having a snooze.
be sure to tell us how this fine specimen performs on the battlefield. I always say that tanks need proper care like all the other pets, they need to get out on the field regularly and blow crap up. A Tank is for life, not for Christmas.
A lot of praise for the kit’s designer. Just the right amount of greeblies and sections and that for even a simple paint job to look pretty spiffy.
Need to start planning my week ahead. Usual Monday appointment between 6 and 7, so probably stuff over lunch break. Thursday night I’m off to my mate’s gig in Canterbury. I think I’m travelling with them, so again that’s gonna be a lunchtime session.
And I think in terms of what I want to paint? I’ll get the Assault Squad done. They’re occupying a shelf of otherwise painted models, and it’s starting to annoy me. And I did buy a fresh bottle of Grim Black.
Looking good. That's a nice simple paint scheme for army building. I'm terrible at painting armies because I like to pick out all the little details and it can take me a long time to paint one mini.
Looks like you're painting those with the jump pack son, Doc? Would it've been as easy to leave them off for now, or are we on a weird-model-cut situation?
Last minute Nephloof Sitting today, so only a wee bit of hobby. Specifically testing the placement of metallics on the Assault Squad. And I’m pretty happy with it.
Doing sub-assemblies. Main body is sub-assembly one, backpack is two, shoulder pads and shield are three.
Found a “Pablo Hidalgo” how-to on the tubes of you which I fancy giving a bash.
But that’s it for today, as I’m afraid I can’t be arsed to paint. Instead gonna kick back with some beers, Supernatural on the telly, and a read of my recently arrived Codex Angels of Death (2nd Ed).
There’s a curiously low amount of armour to be done, as the rear of the model is all flown cloaks. Which to my mind suggests I’ll need to spend time getting those right.
Mad Doc Grotsnik wrote: There’s a curiously low amount of armour to be done, as the rear of the model is all flown cloaks. Which to my mind suggests I’ll need to spend time getting those right.
Might even try some glazes and that!
I did glaze my two banners for my IG and though it took freakin' forever to paint (like 3 hours each or somehting along those lines) I was extremly pleased with how it came out.
Good gravy. Nearly a third of the way through the year. And this Assault Squad will be finished, possibly by the end of this week. The metals are such a drag, but there’s no way round them. They bring the necessary contrast to the black.
It’s an odd feeling, given my commitment is to do even a wee bit each day. But given I’ve been thrashing it out at a rate of knots, the slow down here began to annoy me.
But, even if it’s one a day getting its metallics? It’s still progress, and a step toward being done.
Day 127 but proper, and not just “I painted past midnight”.
Getting one of those odd jobs done, specifically painting the alternative turrets for my Sicarans and Predators. Melta Blastguns for the Kratos need spraying though, so will get that done in a bit.
Powered through them last night and into the wee small hours.
If I add another squad? I think I’ll leave the Jump Packs separate, and maybe use blu-tank to line up the arms and hands. That should allow the painting to be less depressing.
Metallics on the hull done. For the most part. Given the hatch doors are to be red, I’ll need to revisit the odd detail and rivet. Next up once this is dry is the wash, then the red.
Should have this done by the end of the day, even at a sedate pace.
It’s worked really nicely for not a lot of effort. And it gets a top coat of a much more vivid red in a bit which will really brighten it up.
Quad Lascannons needed a quick skoosh with the undercoat, so they’re also currently drying. But those don’t take an awful lot of painting themselves, so should be done before I want me tea.
Sponsons nearly done. Just need their top cost of red, then the rivety bits on the red.
Automatically Appended Next Post: It should look better once they’re on, as there’s a big old void of black where their hull mounts sit. So getting a variety of colours in that section will make it look quite different.
Currently deciding if next up is my second Spartan, or my Cerberus.
Probably the Spartan, as it should be a quicker job now I know what I want to do scheme wise.
Automatically Appended Next Post: Sod it, second Spartan in the spray box now.
Just that, the Cerberus and two characters left to go in that cabinet now.
Job for next month’s wages is to get some acrylic risers for the Epic Scale shelves though. And I’m hoping to find somewhere that does custom ones.
Automatically Appended Next Post: No…wait. Just remembered that further 20 MkVI Marines still on sprue.
Think I’m gonna look to make a Veteran Tactical Squad or two out of those. Gives me an excuse to get the Forgeworld Upgrade sets, and delve into the ever growing bitz and bobs box of delights.
Rivets and metallic blocking in, and some tidy up as I go.
Definitely making swift progress on this one.
All rivets and hull metallics done. Definitely gonna have this one finished tomorrow. Which means I’ll also be under/basecoating the Cerberus, ready for Friday/Saturday.
After that? This cabinet will just need the two AoD character models done, and everything in it will be painted. Which is a slightly surreal feeling.
Once the current bits are dry, I’ll get the tracks dried. Tomorrow lunchtime whizz round and do the rivets, hopefully leaving just the red and copper for the evening.
Cerberus all done in the silver metallics. Barrels on the main gun look awful - but are to receive Nuln Oil was and some coppery tone, which should clear it up.
Also built the first of three boxes of Legion Fast Attack.
Really nice kit to work with. Nothing too small or fiddly. But wish the Flying Couches had weapon options. Game wise 1 in 2 can have Plasma Cannon/Heavy Bolter, and it makes for an odd array of guns in the squadron.
Tantalisingly close to finishing my Heresy stuff now. Just 6 Jetbikes, a Landraider Proteus and 3 Deimos Rhinos to go.
But…Day 140
It’s back to assembling Legion Imperialis. Got a box and a half of Fast Attack left to go, then all this is going in the spray box for an undercoat.
Week ahead I’m in two minds about. Got my first game on Saturday, and I may want to get some 28mm Jetbikes painted for that. Or I may just blitz all the stuff I’m building today.
Automatically Appended Next Post: OK doke.
One more sprue of Legion Fast Attack, and the 28mm Jetbikes in the spray box, as my 1,500 “learn the ropes” list has included them.
Much more pleasant kit to work with than the chore that was Legion Support.
Three boxes have also let me field a Sky-Hunter Phalanx of significant size, with some spare Speeders, and a full unit of Outriders for my burgeoning Demi-Company.
Next purchase will be a bunch of Sabre Tanks, on account they can slot into all my existing Detachments quite nicely. Overall I think the Neutron Laser ones will fit best with the Sky-Hunters, giving them some speedy anti-tank it’s largely lacking.
Definitely been a busy day of Hobby, as now I’ve got my first three Jetbikes to the pre-Grim Black stage.
If I’m smart, I’ll start the Grim Black tomorrow lunchtime, and finish that stage after work.
From there, probably Tuesday I’ll get the significant metallic areas blocked in. So significant, I’ll be using copper tones as a spot colour here and there to fancy them up.
Should, in theory, have them done by end of Wednesday, with a not insignificant part of that time allowing one part to dry before starting the next, on account no clear handhold.
Wait. Hobby Train didn’t stop at this station!
Automatically Appended Next Post: And finished the Grim Black. Because they were just say there. Taunting me.
Good long overnight dry, and back tomorrow for a whole load of metallics.
Strong start on detailing the Jetbikes. Probably about half way through doing their metallics. Had intended to do some at lunch, but I ran out of tea bags so there was a walk down the shops instead.
Back to the Epic scale. 18 Scimitar Jetbike and 12 Outrider stands done in the Grim Black.
Tomorrow I do metallics and the Red. Shouldn’t take very long at all, but I need the speed paint properly dry.
Automatically Appended Next Post: Also, I’m genuinely at the stage where I need to start thinking what I’m gonna paint next, as there’s no reason I won’t have my Heresy and Legions Imperialis stuff done by the end of this month.
Options include, but aren’t limited to….
1. Zone Mortalis terrain for Necromunda, including 16 base plates
2. Sector Mechanicus terrain for..erm…Necromunda. So much I honestly cannot recall what I do and don’t have.
3. Eldar! Yes, Eldar. Resurrect and wrap up my 2nd Ed to Modern ecksperrimunt.
4. Tyranids
5. HeroQuest.
I think might do them in that rough order. I’ve proper loony, madcap plans for a long running series of Necromunda campaigns, so being able to provide a pooload of terrain feels essential, Spesh if it’s the two separate types for added variety.
But…but…Necromunda. As a GM full of ambitious lunacy.
Provide the terrain and plot hooks, everyone else provides the Gangs and Ultra-V.
Got a proper mad plan to have the players taking part in the founding of a settlement of a newly accessible dome. Carve out our very own part of the Underhive, where actions have lasting consequences that will echo down multiple campaigns.
Using AK Interactive “Dark Earth”, which comes in 250ml tubs for around £9 each. Really nice to work with. It’s more liquid than I recall the GW equivalent being, without being anywhere near watery.
Going forward, I think I’ll do a bit of basing here and there, as it seems awfully dull and repetitive to blast through. Though it is a handy dandy Something Hobby for those days where I’m pressed for time or enthusiasm.
Once I stared basing my army I played catch up while covering the new work. So while I had the tools out and the flock paste mixed up I’d do as many as I could before I ran out of the mix. I’m sure I did a few dedicated sessions to knock out some squads, but think that was the exception not the rule.
But there was no way I was going to just sit down and base a few hundred models. That’s crazy talk.
How thick is that? You spread it around like a paste? You push it around with that wood stick, or was that just for mixing?
I use a diamond shaped offset spatula/pallet knife to push flock paste around. More convenient and ergonomic then just a stick, and was only a few buck from an art supply shop.
You going to add tufts or rocks? Or just go pure mud?
Wood stick was for dolloping it on and some spreading. I’ve also got the GW Doohickey not-a-brush for that too.
For now I’m just going with mud. I think my Magic Box O’Stuff has some tufts, so it’s always something I can return to - like I intend to get Transfers on at some point.
Automatically Appended Next Post: It’s quite a nice consistency. Whilst it would drip off a brush or tool, it’s something that’d take some time, and it clumps up quite nicely to boot.
Automatically Appended Next Post: Aaaaaaand it’s still drying.
Still, 14 and a bit hours to go to the game, so hopefully plenty of time!
Not so far. I’m suuuuuper close to having all my Heresy era stuff painted as it is.
I’m still open to expanding the collection in due course, but with probably 6,000 points ready to go, it’ll need to be something I don’t really have much of right now.
Though I might be persuaded to trade heavy weapons to field a second Autocannon Squad. Thanks to Rend, they’re proper all-rounder,
And after a most peculiar “I think I need to get a digital GP appointment” night of head related shenanigans?
I’ve made a fatal error. See, in packing for yesterday’s battle, I had to take stuff out of my carry case. Specifically, Ossiarch Bonereapers.
Which are now sat atop the Magic Box O’Stuff….taunting me. Taunting me knowing I’ve got 40 of the warriors painted and another 40 most of the way there.
Which means….another army has entered the fray. And I’m pretty sure I can belt that out in a month, thanks to The Power Of Contrast. And being mostly boney and brown.
Yeah. Think I’m gonna deploy them into the Other Cabinet. Give it a much needed splash of colour and thus inspiration. And crucially, free up the carry case for future.
I may revisit the Proteus squadrons to add more red, as you can see on one of them.
If anyone is interested, I’ll be doing a thread, probably tomorrow, where I group my Legions Imperialis stuff into Detachments, to give a visual reference for how an army could look - and what sort of cost might be involved.
Secret of Mana completed (second time, first being around, like, 1994 maybe?) and the Grim Black on the Sicaran’s done.
Think a sensible move is to Goopy Base the other Jetbike bases, and get the bikes proper into the spray box, setting me up nicely for the rest of the week.
Gonna do a thread on what Legions Imperialis Detachments might look like models wise, as that seems to be a rare resource online.
Main thread will be in the Specialist Games forum, but for ease of sharing pics, I’ll probably pop them up in here first, so I can copy and embed into the thread, step by step.
Starting on the Jetbikes. All under/basecoated and drybrush. First bit of Grim Black speed paint going on later. Should have these done by end of tomorrow I reckon.
When I built my fist 5 capheracti i gave them all paired LC. Because sometimes you just need to blend things. Plus the 40k rules at the time gave them a nice niche.
When I got more when the new HH came out I made 5 more to fill out the squad. 3x lightning claws but 2 with HF/chainfist. For pre-8th rulesets I’ve always liked to have a chainfist or two in a squad for when heavy armor needs to be cut open. And if you are not taking paired claws, why not a HF?
Just theory crafting, not actually played. Also trying to figure out if they need/how to give them some of the other squad upgeades.
Also got the first layer of red on the bikes, and about to do the last bit.
Weapons are going to be a pain, as I’m out of rubber gloves, and there’s not much to hold. Think I’ll dig out the blu-tak, try sticking them down on my palette pad whilst I blitz their Grim Black.
Cataphractii Grim Blacked. Was pretty good fun doing, but partially dreading the noodly detailing to come.
Also, as we approach half the year past in 22 days? I should have all my Heresy stuff done, even if I build the last 20 MkVI.
Got a selection of weapons to arm them with, including but not limited to Plasma Cannon, Multi-Melta, Heavy Flamer and Heavy Bolters, as well as Plasma Guns, Volkite Chargers and Flamers and Rotor Cannons. Almost certainly doing a unit of Plasma Cannon, because that’s just a sickeningly hilarious amount of firepower.
It can feel like a chore. The Rhinos and Jetbikes took me much longer than I expected, as my enthusiasm has ebbed a bit. But “little every day” has seen me through, even if it was just picking out a bunch of rivets.
It also helps that living on my own, I can leave my paint table out letting me see my progress as it comes along.
Broke out the coppery/brass paint and did the Multi-meltas. Also finally did the barrels on my Melta squad whilst I was at it, and they look much more the part than just being silver.
Automatically Appended Next Post: And as the Rhinos join the Jetbikes in the second cabinet?
I’m reminded I’m now just a Landraider Proteus and a 10 man Cataphractii Squad away from finishing my entire Heresy Dark Angels force.
In terms of future purposes, I’ll be ordering a Command Squad next Friday, and a box each of the Astartes flyers for Legions Imperialis, which I’ll take custody of the week after, on 29 June.
And for future planning? My trip to Orkney is rapidly approaching. Only away for four or five days, but I still need to think of something hobby I can do whilst on my travels.
Painting is out, as I’m flying. Can’t take paint pots in hand luggage, and I’m frankly dubious about packing them in any potential hold luggage. Likewise for tools and glues.
I could pack my Astartes book and just do random Army Lists. It is hobby, but hardly productive hobby.
Just needs the red top coat and the Heavy Flamers picked out, and calling it done.
Automatically Appended Next Post: Landraider Proteus finished. And I’ve realised I now have zero Heresy models at least not partially painted.
Just the Cataphractii to go, and they just need metallics, wash and red.
Automatically Appended Next Post: Nearly time to be doing my Necromunda Terrain.
There’s a lot of it. Like, lots and lots and lots. So much, I don’t actually know off the top of my head how much.
But with this tutorial? I should be able to smash through it in relatively little time. Already got the Mahogany Brown, and plenty strong primary colours in the Magic Box O’Stuff.
Pretty much all I need to pick up are some cheapo “don’t mind if they’re wrecked in three days” brushes, and maybe three cans of black spray.
