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Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2010/10/30 17:23:49


Post by: IceAngel


Well, after much thought I decided to finally join the ranks of Dakkites that have a P&M thread. I've got a handful of things in progress and I'm about to start up an entire new army. At least a small 1,000 point force of Astral Claws. There will be more on that later.

Here are some WIP pics.


Here is a nice piece of terrain that I've been working on. I wanted to have some terrain that didn't give a ton of concealment, was difficult to traverse, but still added to the board.


This is a new unit I'm working on called the Ashurbani. If you're reading any of my dakka fiction then you'll have probably heard of them already.


This is a killa kan that I'm painting up for National Gaming day at the local library. I'll be playing with my gaming group to try and advertise Warhammer to some new people.


Lastly, this is my birthday present from August that has been patiently been waiting to be painted. I love the new predator kit, btw. This is hardly glued together at all, all the bits fit nicely together so I can easily take it apart to paint. I am really excited about this bad boy causing havoc on the field.

At any rate, that is what I'm working on. I'd love any sort of feedback as I go along, the goal is to improve my skills and actually get these guys done in a timely manner.

Also, if any one has any good suggestions on painting Astral Claws I'd love it. That's another thing I'll be working on in the near future.


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2010/10/30 17:50:50


Post by: Lennysmash


Hey Ice, very jealous that you have a Baal, I'm selling things left right and centre at the moment for funds but I think at least some of it may be directed towards that kit.

Glad to see you have decided to furnish us all with a blog also, I will watch with anticipation for your up coming projects.

Good luck on the blog the stuff so far is looking great.


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2010/11/02 22:44:06


Post by: IceAngel


First off, I finally complete Brother Inigo's base. Lennysmash had sent him to me from the marine swap and I think he looks great. Better now that he fits on the battlefield.



Next is a piece of the terrain that i've been working on. As we all know, terrain is all about the details. I added lots of good bits when I put it together and I've slowly been painting them. I wanted the skull to look a bit more weathered, but I need to find some inspiration on what happens in extreme colds to bones and scrap metal. This at least gives you an idea of where it's at right now.



Suggestions are welcome.


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2010/11/02 23:04:04


Post by: Ma55ter_fett


It will be interesting to see faces fitted to names.

The terrain looks good, I don't know if you're planning on making much more but a board that resembles the more "space hulk/random space junk" side of Shattermantle would be cool.

I wish I was home, I miss not being able to make terrain.


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2010/11/02 23:41:14


Post by: OoieGoie


A game board should be flat. The details as a separate piece so you can move them around. Otherwise you will eventually get board of the game board.

If its a diorama then go nuts. 8)


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2010/11/02 23:49:05


Post by: IceAngel


Ma55ter_fett wrote:It will be interesting to see faces fitted to names.

The terrain looks good, I don't know if you're planning on making much more but a board that resembles the more "space hulk/random space junk" side of Shattermantle would be cool.

I wish I was home, I miss not being able to make terrain.


The terrain is actually just of a some cold planet that is infested with orks the Ice Angels just happen to be attacking. That is a good idea, I am not sure why I never thought of creating some of the surface of Shattermantle. I may have to think about that some more.

Any suggestions?


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2010/11/03 19:09:57


Post by: Element206


I like the work so far. I will keep an eye out for updates on the angels


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2010/11/04 18:28:02


Post by: whalemusic360


Terrain looks good. I havent seen any non-IA from you, so im interested to see what else you do and to see if the GMS has changed anything in your models.

Btw, you should hit the yellow triangle and have the mods move this to P&M blog if its going to be a continual thing.


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2010/11/04 18:43:08


Post by: IceAngel


whalemusic360 wrote:Terrain looks good. I havent seen any non-IA from you, so im interested to see what else you do and to see if the GMS has changed anything in your models.

Btw, you should hit the yellow triangle and have the mods move this to P&M blog if its going to be a continual thing.


Holy cow! That's where I thought I had put it, lol. Thanks for letting me know.


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2010/11/05 04:16:09


Post by: Sageheart


looking good, i will keep tabs on thiss


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2010/11/09 03:07:47


Post by: IceAngel


First of all before I begin with some WIP pictures I felt the need to explain my WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGH PHUNGUNZ. Warlord Phungunz doesn't believe in uniforms he believes in gunz so his boyz don't ever seem to match. Here are a few pictures of some of his boyz. They are done except for their bases, but you'll get a good idea of what I am shooting for with my orks.




Any ways, the idea was that in my gaming group we would all contribute some orks. Paint them however we wanted and use them as a house army. This is something we haven't been doing for very long so you're looking at nearly all of the painted ones. We've got maybe 1200 points worth of orks in total. This is my WIP picture of my killa kan. I still need to do his legs and finish up his gun. The tyranid on the base needs a bit more work as well, other then that though he is coming along quite nicely.






Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2010/11/09 03:09:07


Post by: Sageheart


its hard to see the boyz with all that stuff around them, the dred/killa kan is awesome!


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2010/11/09 03:34:10


Post by: Ma55ter_fett


IceAngel wrote:
Ma55ter_fett wrote:It will be interesting to see faces fitted to names.

The terrain looks good, I don't know if you're planning on making much more but a board that resembles the more "space hulk/random space junk" side of Shattermantle would be cool.

I wish I was home, I miss not being able to make terrain.


The terrain is actually just of a some cold planet that is infested with orks the Ice Angels just happen to be attacking. That is a good idea, I am not sure why I never thought of creating some of the surface of Shattermantle. I may have to think about that some more.

Any suggestions?


The crashed and partially stripped hulls of ships (maybe work in a few LED lights to give the impression that some stuff is still working), some abandoned vehicles half incased in ice, said occupants of those vehicles frozen solid lying in the snow a few paces from the vehicle, some hatches that look to have been opened recently by something >.>

A little figure of Han Solo slicing open a tom tom and telling a delusional Luke how bad he thought they smelled on the outside.

Christmas is coming up, do those cans of spray snow that you use on your trees work good for decking out terrain in snow?


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2010/11/09 03:43:48


Post by: whalemusic360


Ma55ter_fett wrote:
A little figure of Han Solo slicing open a tom tom and telling a delusional Luke how bad he thought they smelled on the outside.



I was thinking a frozen transformer is a block of ice. Maybe just the top part even. Megatron if your a fan of the new movies, Jetfire if you liked the old show.


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2010/11/15 13:45:22


Post by: IceAngel


Well near the end of last week I finished up the orks I was working on. Unfortunately I don't have pictures of them, but I did manage to get some work done on one of my Ice Angels. This is Hunzuu the sergeant of the Ashurbani Veteran Unit. I've still got quite a bit to do on him but I like the way the purple turned out on him. These death company bits have a ton of stuff on them so I think they'll be taking me a bit longer then usual. I may be able to get a couple done before all of my Astral Claw bits start showing up. Then this unit will be put on the back burner for several months.



Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2010/11/15 13:56:37


Post by: wolfshadow


That purple is fecking awsome! Really glows!


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2010/11/15 15:13:17


Post by: ToxicsLayer


Impressive stuff! Will keep an eye on it.


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2010/11/21 13:23:07


Post by: IceAngel


OKAY, some of my previous WIP's are being put on hold, because I now have to work on my Adepticon Force. I have until April to make 1,000 points of Astral Claws. I am going to be starting with a nice tactical squad. So far this is what I've have completed.



lol, I am going to have other space marine chapters represented on the display bases and board. I haven't quite decided on giving this guy an arm or not, but for now he looks good and dead. There is still going to be a layer of sand and static grass, but do you think I should give him an arm, or shoulder pad, or leave him as is?


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2010/11/22 02:28:36


Post by: whalemusic360


I'd use something to make the right arm and legs some sort of appearance.


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2010/11/22 02:31:45


Post by: Asherian Command


Awesome Dude Love it already!
Now I need to start my Blood Angels army right away!


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2010/11/22 03:12:19


Post by: IceAngel


WM, I agree with you. So I did this.


I like it except for the scratch built hand, I may have to switch that out. That's actually a left hand, you know the one that holds up a missile launcher? It doesn't look natural, but I think over all it looks better with the shoulder pad. The guy that will be on the base is going to be jumping off the shoulder pad.

While working on that I was checking out another model, but I am left a little............................perplexed.



Pardon the terrible picture, but I unearthed two of these guys from my ancient bitz box. I don't really have a good way to cut pewter, so I am unsure on whether or not I should suck it up and buy a tool, or if there is a decent way to make this guy look good without it. I don't have a specific weapon combo in mind for him in mind, I just wanted to use the old armor. Suggestions?


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2010/11/22 03:17:56


Post by: Asherian Command


I LOVE THAT MODEL! I WANT ONE! UGH TOO BAD I NEED MORE CASH!


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2010/11/22 13:57:11


Post by: whalemusic360


For Mr. in the ground, Maybe if you used he arm to the elbow, and sunk it into the ground it would work out. Or if you made the hand holding onto something, like a knife or a gun.

Depending on what you really want to do with the pewter model, Id say you could probably cut him up, but you will most likely ruin part of him. It would be pretty easy to turn 2 static looking guys into one less static one though.


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2010/11/23 04:56:14


Post by: Gitsplitta


Ice! I missed this thread entirely! How'd I do that?? Thanks for the tip and things look *great*.


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2010/11/23 05:23:22


Post by: CalasTyphon216


WITH THE RIGHT ARMS, YOU CAN SORTA CONVEY A SENSE OF MOTION EVEN WITH A COMPLETELY STRAIGHT TORSO AND LEGS
sorry about the capitals, i didn't realise my caps-lock was on and cbf to retype it
for example, you could have a raised, pointing sword, as if hes challanging an enemy to a duel


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2010/12/03 01:12:41


Post by: IceAngel


Okay, time for another update. First of all I have this lovely pair of vehicles that is going to be converted into Astral Claw vehicles. They are ancient rides with a terrible paint job that I am glad I finally have motivation to strip, repair, and repaint.


Here is another WIP of my first group of Astral Claws. I should have them primed and some paint on them soon, I hope.



Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2010/12/03 16:32:19


Post by: Gitsplitta


Looks like a great start Ice!


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2010/12/03 19:52:01


Post by: IceAngel


I know your guys are relatively clean but I envision mine to be a bit more battle warn. U think that will work next to your force?


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2010/12/10 16:40:16


Post by: IceAngel





Here is a very rough WIP, but I wanted to get some thoughts on the stripes. I love the way the orange has turned out, but I am very unsure of how to pull off the tiger stripes. Thoughts?

I almost forgot to mention, the white and blue guy in the background is Brother Desai that Sageheart had sent me. I've finally gotten around to basing him.


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2010/12/10 16:46:09


Post by: wolfshadow


Nice Orange.

I like the combo.


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2010/12/10 16:53:45


Post by: Yggdrasil


Yeah, the orange's really nice, looks like he's just come out of the "Tiger Meet" NATO event!!

Small concern : is that a mould line on his left leg?!?

Also love Sgt. Hunzuu, the black + blue + purple + white scheme looks awesome!! And yes, those BA kits are nicely detailed indeed...


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2010/12/10 17:42:21


Post by: Gitsplitta


Very nice Ice.... I like 'im.


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2010/12/10 19:13:40


Post by: whalemusic360


You should give one golden shoes and change his last name to something stupid like two numbers in a different language!


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2010/12/11 14:49:07


Post by: IceAngel


@ Yggdrasil - Thanks! Hunzuu is nearly completed but he has been put on the back burner as I start up on these Astral Claws, I may have to finish him up though as he is taking up space in my painting area. I am ashamed to admit it but that is a mold line on my that Astral Claw, I don't know how I missed it when I was putting him together, but I didn't notice it until he was primed.

@ Gitsplitta - Thanks Git! I hope they look as good as your vets do. I am already beginning to feel you pain of painting a camo scheme, lol.

@ WM - How about "EIN ZWEI" ? lol, i kind of like that. Maybe I should change my name..........


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2010/12/11 14:55:07


Post by: Gitsplitta


Yeah, the camo bit can be a bit daunting... but keep at it. You'll get more comfortable with it as time goes on and it'll become easier. I find I need to take a break from it and do other projects once in a while to keep my mind fresh.



Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2010/12/13 04:37:36


Post by: IceAngel


OK, the below list is a list of all of the chapters involved in the Badab War, other then the four Wardens of the Maelstrom.

Fire Hawks
Marines Errant
Red Scorpions
Minotaurs
Novamarines
Howling Griffons
Star Phantoms
Exorcists
Fire Angels
Salamanders
Space Sharks
Sons of Medusa
Raptor Legion

As I work on my Astral Claws the plan is to have the bodies of the before mentioned marines on the bases. They will also be painted in the old schemes, not the new Forgeworld ones. Even though I like the new schemes almost as much as the old ones. I'll be using this list as a way to keep track of who I've used already. I don't want to leave any one out! Now the hard part. Who should I do first?


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2010/12/13 08:51:49


Post by: Lennysmash


Exorcists, and if you can get a GS press mould from a libby for the chapter badge.


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2010/12/13 14:46:59


Post by: wolfshadow


SPAAAAAACCCCEEE SHARKS!!



Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2010/12/13 15:12:36


Post by: Commander Cain


I say you should do exorcists. I did one a few months ago and found it to be very fun.

Here is the link if you are interested (he is missing Death Watch pad) http://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/153215-.html?m=2

Love the marine with stripes! He reminds me of the tiger off the Frosted flakes packet (in a good way of course )

Edit-just had to change that link as it was bothering me!




Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2010/12/13 16:08:34


Post by: whalemusic360


Da Spaze Sharkz fo sho!


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2010/12/13 16:17:26


Post by: Sandyman11


Just came across this thread and I'm liking the look of it a lot
One question: How did you get that orange to look so awesome??


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2010/12/14 01:17:09


Post by: IceAngel


So 2 for space sharks and 2 for exorcists. I think in this case I'll do the space sharks first, only because my marine is jumping off the shoulder pad of the dead guy. I really like the idea of the GS mold so I may want that shoulder pad to be a bit more visible.

@ Sandyman - Orange is one of my favorite colors but I never liked the look of all orange marines, they were either to bright or I didn't like the highlighting. More often then not it was the highlighting that would bother me so when I started messing around with these guys I started with a Calthan Brown/Macharius Solar Orange mix. Then highlighted up to straight Macharius Solar Orange. The final highlight was the Macharius Orange mixed with a little bit of white. Nothing to over the top. I am not sure if using the foundation paints in this manner is regular, but for this project it's turning out quite well.


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2010/12/14 04:40:49


Post by: Sageheart


Raptor Legion for the win! haha. I don't like the Space Sharks! the name bothers me!


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2010/12/14 05:01:04


Post by: IceAngel


Sageheart wrote:Raptor Legion for the win! haha. I don't like the Space Sharks! the name bothers me!

Would you prefer the Carcadons? which is there "new" name.


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2010/12/14 05:05:16


Post by: wolfshadow


Carachadons actually. :p


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2010/12/14 12:50:06


Post by: Sandyman11


Thanks for the orange mix Ice, I may have to try it out at some point, although it will probably turn out terrible, as I've never mixed paints or highlighted before
Also I think you tiger stripes came out brilliantly, it's not too 'in your face', yet they're still noticeable, good job!


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2010/12/15 03:41:39


Post by: IceAngel


wolfshadow wrote:Carachadons actually. :p


/rant begin
Really, I think its a terrible name. Space Wolves and Space Sharks are both perfectly 40k chapter names. Why change one of them, regardless of how popular it is? Plus Space Sharks, were done to the same cheesy degree as Space Wolves originally I think it's a shame they are trying to change it. That's my only disappointment with the forgeworld Badab war stuff. They could have easily written their two books elaborating on what was already known they didn't have to go back and change stuff.
/rant end

Sandyman11 wrote:Thanks for the orange mix Ice, I may have to try it out at some point, although it will probably turn out terrible, as I've never mixed paints or highlighted before
Also I think you tiger stripes came out brilliantly, it's not too 'in your face', yet they're still noticeable, good job!


Thanks for the kind words on the stripes. Please let me know how it turns out when you try it. The sooner you start messing around with mixing paints and highlighting the sooner you'll figure it out. Trust me, you can read all the tutorials and watch all the videos but until you actually do it it doesn't really sink in, at least for me.


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2010/12/15 04:01:54


Post by: Sageheart


I am also a bit annoyed with the change of the name. If they decided to use a bad name they should just go with it..not change it, you know what I mean?

I think you could really make the space sharks look cool if you do them! haha. but I like some of the other chapters just since i barely know much about them.

Weren't the Lameters also a part of the Badab war? I could be mistaken, which chapter was it which basically got killed off by the blood angels (I think) , and the ultramarines, then went on a crusade like the mantis warriors only to get trashed by a tyranid army and now are basically an almost ruined chapter... they seem funny since they just always get knocked apart each time they get into battle. my friend is converting an army for them.

I don't know much about the Badab war, can someone put up a quick summery of it?


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2010/12/15 04:05:48


Post by: Gitsplitta


I think that's the Lamentors.


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2010/12/15 04:10:55


Post by: Sageheart


okay, i wasn't sure. They are starting to become my favorate chapter, would love to see what you would do with them! Just hearing my friend explain how many times they got torn apart made me realize how much it mimics sometimes our playing style: try, end up trashed. haha


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2010/12/15 05:03:01


Post by: IceAngel


Badab War - Brief Summary

Astral Claws, Mantis Warriors, and Lamenters are tasked with guarding the Maelstrom, which is like a smaller Eye of Terror. They are fantastic at what they do and become very recognized because of it. They also become very powerful as they control a large area of space and everything goes to them. The Lamenters for example have a super powerful fleet and the Astral Claws have a near endless supply of rhinos and bolters. Without getting too drawn out or detailed, the Astral Claws piss off the Imperium because they want to do things there way and so the Imperium sends an emissary that gets killed. They then send an Inquisitor that finds out the Astral Claws are doing some fishy stuff. The Inquisitor then brings in all of the above mentioned chapters, meanwhile the Astral Claws get the Lamenters and Mantis Warriors to help defend their space. They also call in a favor from the Executioner chapter which help out as well. It ends up being a huge long drawn out war that ends up the Astral Claws using the Mantis Warriors, Executioners, and Lamenters as meat shields before retreating into the Maelstrom to become the Red Corsairs.

The Astral Claws are declared rebels and the other three chapters are forced to go on crusades to repent their mistake. The neat thing about the situation is that chaos isn't involved at all. The Red Corsairs are more like pirates then an army of chaos marines. It's a very political war with a lot of cool characters and plot twists.


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2010/12/15 05:24:12


Post by: CalasTyphon216


actually you're wrong on that last count huron in fact was corrupted by chaos


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2010/12/15 06:09:53


Post by: Yggdrasil




Actually, CalasTyphon216, you may be right in the end, but nothing states Chaos was involved at first...

As IceAngel described it, I think it's more of a difference in point of views, that led to the Astral Claws' defection to Chaos.

For, once they had to flee to the Maelstrom, what other choice did they have to survive but to embrace Chaos?

On a side note, maybe you should try and be less dogmatic in your answers : "You are wrong, I am right" never ends up good here in Dakka...
We all have the right to have our own points of views & interpretations of the "grim events of the dark future"...

[edit : couldn't spell IceAngel correctly ]


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2010/12/15 08:59:20


Post by: CalasTyphon216


lol sorz bout that that wasn't me that was my cousin he keeps messing around with my laptop when im not looking


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2010/12/15 11:43:01


Post by: Gitsplitta


My evil twin Skippy does that to me all the time... little b*stard... :-)


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2010/12/15 12:05:37


Post by: Lennysmash


lolz,

Ice raises a good point though, just because something bad happens doesn't automatically mean Chaos are involved. Annoying modern equiv. something like Al-Queda(spelt wrong I'm sure) everytime there is extremist action its these guys if you listen to the press. Never mind the thousands of other groups that may actually be involved.

I think its time we started creating some other insidious beings for the grim dark far future. For starters genestealer cults need to be resurrected absolutely loved that in the lore....anyways I'm sure I could ramble on about this.

Bottom line it isn't always the dark gods for jeebus sake.


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2010/12/15 14:29:01


Post by: Gitsplitta


I *think* from the fluff I've seen from a variety of sources, that it's pretty clear the Huron was corrupted by chaos, and that it had begun to affect his legion in subtle ways. But it's also clear that the Corsairs are not a typical choas legion either. It may be the the outward effects of chaos on them are much more subdued and more limited to philosophy and behavior than the overt physical effects is has on the heresy legions.

So in a way I think both sides are correct in this... chaos IS involved... but it's main manifestation in the Corsairs is in their behavior and hubris, not on their physical forms.


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2010/12/15 17:08:46


Post by: Lennysmash


I think its third edition fluff that has the Red Corsairs as a band of marines from a whole heap of chapters. I remember seeing a few shot of miniatures painted in their original chapter colours but with a red cross over their heraldry.


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2010/12/15 18:22:20


Post by: IceAngel


I think I need to clarify myself here just a bit. I never got the impression that chaos was involved in the Badab War, it always seemed very political and merely an argument that escalated to the extreme. Even in the huge major battles throughout the war there were never any demons or rituals or crazy sorcerer or anything of that nature. Once the Astral Claws and the left over secessionists fled into the Maelstrom they renamed themselves and became the Red Corsairs. Now, down the road I am pretty sure they became involved with chaos to some extent but I feel like its an important part of the Badab War to note. It wasn't a typical chaos driven rebellion. It was arguing over shipping lanes, cargo rites, and bureaucratic garbage that turned into an all out war.

On the other hand I am sure we could argue that chaos was behind it all along, blah blah blah, but I wanted to give just a BRIEF summary for Sageheart so that he could better get a feel for the situation.

Now, for a small update.


After taking this picture I did notice a handful of little things I need to fix. I need to do a better job of blending. At any rate, I am slowly making some progress. I need to get a bit to drill out some gun barrels and I'll be able to slap some guns on these guys. Whats the size on the bit for that?


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2010/12/15 20:11:36


Post by: Gitsplitta


Looking very good Ice... excellent work!

You figure 3 other chapters were working closely with the Tiger Claws at the time, so I agree... no obvious taint was visible at the time... and the early fluff certainly doesn't support it. Some of the later stuff suggests some early influences, but again... not enough to alarm their allied chapters so it couldn't have been that much or that wide spread even with the revisionist narrative.


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2010/12/15 20:25:46


Post by: IceAngel


Time for an important question. Astral claws are all orange with black/yellow stripes. Their guns are gray. Their ribbons are blue. Their eyes are primary colors. What color should power weapons be?

I was thinking either blue or purple. Discuss!


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2010/12/15 20:29:27


Post by: whalemusic360


These fit your painting style so well IA. You going to get Lugft FW model?

Blue, matches your purity seals.


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2010/12/15 20:29:51


Post by: Gitsplitta


I like the idea of purple... but I think it might be introducing too many colors into the pallet. So.... blue gets my vote.


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2010/12/15 20:32:48


Post by: Yggdrasil


Yeah, I'd go for blue as well...


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2010/12/15 20:36:31


Post by: IceAngel


I may get Lugft some day, but not for Adepticon.

You really think adding purple would be to many colors? According to our lovely color theory chart blue would be a better choice. I have just been on a purple trip ever since I started painting the Ashurbani unit, which unfortunately started to get killed off in my fluff. Oops!

/beginselfishplug

For those who haven't checked out my fluff. See the link in my signature.

/endselfishplug

What about a white powersword?


Automatically Appended Next Post:
This is the guy with the powersword btw, I did a little work on him today.



Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2010/12/15 20:41:27


Post by: whalemusic360


Not thinking while would work. Are you going to have any plasma weapons? Make it the same color as those. I would try to avoid more colors. IMO, marines need a pretty limited pallet (camo loosens it up a bit). Could always do a good metal.


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2010/12/15 20:43:36


Post by: IceAngel


whalemusic360 wrote:Not thinking while would work. Are you going to have any plasma weapons? Make it the same color as those. I would try to avoid more colors. IMO, marines need a pretty limited pallet (camo loosens it up a bit). Could always do a good metal.


I don't actually have any plasma weapons in my army list at the moment. As much as I like devastators with plasma cannons I decided against it this time around.


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2010/12/15 21:35:09


Post by: whalemusic360


Well thats unhelpful. How about eyes? I assume they have eyes.....


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2010/12/16 01:40:43


Post by: IceAngel


Eyes have been a variety of colors.


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2010/12/16 01:50:34


Post by: whalemusic360


your ability to help narrow this down are without peer , lol. Go with what ever your feeling.


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2010/12/16 02:03:13


Post by: monkeytroll


Blue sounds good to me, maybe a metallic blue?

And after noticing the backwards writing on those heretical texts you've placed your mini's on I believe YOU have been corrupted and are just messing with our heads by denying any chaos influences were involved


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2010/12/17 01:14:40


Post by: IceAngel


monkeytroll wrote:Blue sounds good to me, maybe a metallic blue?

And after noticing the backwards writing on those heretical texts you've placed your mini's on I believe YOU have been corrupted and are just messing with our heads by denying any chaos influences were involved


Me corrupted? No......

No.....

Maybe.....


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2010/12/17 01:54:58


Post by: Commander Cain


For the power swords, I would say use a very dark blue with bright lightning streaks. Orange is a tricky colour to go well with but blue is probably your best option. You can trust me, I got an A+ in art class (even though I happen to be colour deficient )

Hmm, just noticed that you suggested a white power sword. That could actually be a very nice idea, that is if you could find a way to make it look realistic. Perhaps starting with an adeptus battlegrey basecoat and blending (or airbrushing) to skull white.


Automatically Appended Next Post:
Yes, after thinking about it, I like the idea of a white sword more. Orange armour is a tricky one...


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2010/12/17 07:33:51


Post by: IceAngel


Just got back from Tron Imax 3d midnight showing. Enjoyed it so much I can't sleep. SO, after pondering the color thing. I think I am going to do blue power swords. I am going to try to keep the final white highlight to a minimum in order to preserve the blueness of it all.

On a side note, Tron was amazing.


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2010/12/18 01:49:38


Post by: Commander Cain


You could always do it as a blue lightning sword, that way you do not need to put as much bright colours in it (space wolves grey is a very good final highlight for it)


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2010/12/20 03:26:35


Post by: IceAngel




Okay, I took around a dozen pictures of my progress, but only one picture turned out worth posting. Sorry you can't really see the power sword, but its blue I swear! Any ways, what do you think?


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2010/12/20 04:16:13


Post by: whalemusic360


Look great, the camo is bad a$$! Glad to see the mold lines are no where to be seen We still havent got you to drill barrels though?


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2010/12/20 08:47:08


Post by: Yggdrasil


Great minis indeed!!!

Did you change the lens colour on purpose? I like the green better...
I have a (very minor) concern about the boltgun colour as well, but I can't say what... Maybe the grey is a bit too light?

The camo stripes are impressives, it must've been a pain to do!!
Congrats!


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2010/12/20 14:00:45


Post by: Gitsplitta


Very nice Ice... those are lookin' sweet!

Looks like you tried my basing system... and did a fine job at it to boot! So how was it to work through? Hard for me to be impartial but as someone new trying the system, how'd it work for you? Any suggestions for improvement?



Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2010/12/20 15:10:23


Post by: Solar_lion


I like the blue eyes.

Hubris, pride, devotion to your brothers, Greed on part of the league, Imperial ignorance.. all these things set up the Badab conflict. Only difference was Huron took things too far. Absolute power corrupts absolutly. Once corrupted the leap to chaos is just a quick leap. Most of the chapters brothers still believed they were loyal to the Emperor right up till they were executed.

The victors write history.

The Lamentors sense of loyality and brotherhood were their undoing. Once committed they were committed to the end. According the IA 9 book only about 300 survived the conflict. a continuing theme for this chapter.

PS.. I heard a rumors that all Mantis warrior are not right in the head.


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But I lament.. (sound of sobbing )


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2010/12/20 15:31:01


Post by: Gitsplitta


That would be consistent with their current modeler on Dakka.... :-) Gotta like consistency!


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2010/12/21 00:30:53


Post by: IceAngel


whalemusic360 wrote:Look great, the camo is bad a$$! Glad to see the mold lines are no where to be seen We still havent got you to drill barrels though?


Drilled barrels are next on my list of things to do.

Yggdrasil wrote:
Did you change the lens colour on purpose? I like the green better...
I have a (very minor) concern about the boltgun colour as well, but I can't say what... Maybe the grey is a bit too light?


Thanks Yggdrasil, I have played around with the eye colors and I havn't quite decided on which I like the best. I actually think that the blue works out the best, I just didn't do my best job on that model in the picture. As for the gray, if you have a suggestion I am still up to try it out. I definitely want the guns to be gray, but as for the light or darkness of it, that can still be adjusted.

Gitsplitta wrote:Looks like you tried my basing system... and did a fine job at it to boot! So how was it to work through? Hard for me to be impartial but as someone new trying the system, how'd it work for you? Any suggestions for improvement?


The tutorial worked out great! I need to wash my shrubberies, but other then that I think they'll look great next to your Mantis Warriors.

Solar_lion wrote:Absolute power corrupts absolutely.


Probably my favorite quote. Thank you Lord Acton! Thanks for all the comments guys, please keep them coming. I've got the rest of the squad primed except the heavy so hopefully I'll have a full Astral Claw unit. That will be sweet!



Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2010/12/21 00:37:54


Post by: Commander Cain


Looks great! The sword is also very cool. Looking forward to seeing a whole squad of these guys!


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2010/12/21 04:07:19


Post by: whalemusic360


I'd recommend drilling the barrels before paint in the future. Nothing sucks more then screwing up a model at the last minute.


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2010/12/21 04:18:09


Post by: IceAngel


whalemusic360 wrote:I'd recommend drilling the barrels before paint in the future. Nothing sucks more then screwing up a model at the last minute.


originally that was the plan, but once I got rolling I just couldn't wait to see the finished product. Damn my own impetuousness!

btw, i am currently working on the dead Space Shark. Did anyone else see the forgeworld preview of Imperial Armor 10? Space Sharks right there in the preview!


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2010/12/21 04:20:07


Post by: whalemusic360


Yeah, new FW > Old GW imo. New ones remind me of Mako Sharks, old ones remind me of......silver marines.


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2010/12/21 08:58:42


Post by: Yggdrasil


IceAngel wrote:btw, i am currently working on the dead Space Shark. Did anyone else see the forgeworld preview of Imperial Armor 10? Space Sharks right there in the preview!


Space Sharks? I just saw some CARCHARODONS (wow, hard to spell & pronounce), but no Space Sharks...





(Or... ain't it funny? )

[edit: gave the quote back to its original author, IceAngel... Sorry Whalemusic!!]


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2010/12/21 19:57:22


Post by: whalemusic360


How do I keep getting quoted for things I don't even say?


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2010/12/21 20:03:55


Post by: Yggdrasil


whalemusic360 wrote:How do I keep getting quoted for things I don't even say?


Sorry WM, I went wrong when deleting some sentences in the quote... I'll fix that...

[edit: or maybe that wasn't you complaining... ]


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2010/12/23 04:45:39


Post by: IceAngel


Okay, after some research and a lot of trial and error I finally got a finished old school Space Shark army icon painted on the dead guys shoulder pad. I hope that sentence makes sense.


I should have turned the image before posting, but if you look at it side ways it looks better, lol.

Thoughts?



Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2010/12/23 04:48:19


Post by: whalemusic360


He died because he had a mold line on his head, poor, poor fool.

Looks like the pad could use some dirt on it like the head and arm, though may be the pic.


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2010/12/23 08:55:39


Post by: Yggdrasil


You did pretty well on the freehand!

My only suggestion, other than WM's mould line removal, would be to try and "lower" the connection point between the fins and the body. I hope you get what I mean, but it seems to me the fins don't "sprout" from the middle of the body, but from the lower third...

As in :



But that's just nitpicking, you can tell from a distance it's a dead Carchorod... Caracharo... Corachodo... ...Well, a Space Shark!!!


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2010/12/23 12:23:26


Post by: Gitsplitta


Sad space shark....

LOL

Nice Ice. (hey, that rhymes!)


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2010/12/23 13:27:36


Post by: IceAngel


Alright then, tonights home work will be line removal and fin lowering. I will post an update when done.
Thank for the tips. There is some dirt and grime on his head and pad but not as much as his arm. I may try to level that out a bit.


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2010/12/23 13:59:44


Post by: Gitsplitta


Yggdrasil wrote:You did pretty well on the freehand!

As in :



Hey Yggs, where did you get that decal sheet? I'll be leaving some loyalist scum bits on some of my bases as well and I think the sharks were our main opponents (they got our home world anyway)... I don't trust my freehand as well as Ice's.



Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2010/12/23 14:24:43


Post by: Yggdrasil


Just google-fu'ed Carcharodon...

Nah, I went for Space Sharks, and found these... But very small size!!!

I guess you can find some better...

And, what did you say about "loyalist scum"?!?




Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2010/12/23 14:44:00


Post by: Gitsplitta


LOL!

"Bad Gitsplitta, no biscuit."

Actually from our perspective during the Badab War... WE are the loyalist scum (loyal to the Emperor that is). It's the Space Sharks, etc that have fallen under the corrupting influence of the Imperial Bureaucrats and Inqisitorial stoolies.


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2010/12/23 15:09:07


Post by: Solar_lion


There should be a Imperial Inquiry on why someone allowed a chapter of the Emperors finest be named " Space Sharks" .. followed by a purge. ( and any chapter with the word " flame" - not my original concept)

All my space shark dead marines on my bases will have Fedoras and power pool cues.

PS... I hate the Minotaurs.


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2010/12/23 15:13:13


Post by: Gitsplitta


Chapter Master of the Space (pool) Sharks, "Fast Eddie" Felson?

"The Hustler"/Paul Newman reference for you youngsters out there...


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2010/12/23 18:45:17


Post by: IceAngel


Solar_lion wrote:There should be a Imperial Inquiry on why someone allowed a chapter of the Emperors finest be named " Space Sharks" .. followed by a purge. ( and any chapter with the word " flame" - not my original concept)

All my space shark dead marines on my bases will have Fedoras and power pool cues.

PS... I hate the Minotaurs.


How is the name space sharks any different from space wolves? The are equally lame.

Painting the old minotaur scheme is going to suck. Lots of yellow and red stripes and obnoxiousness.


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2010/12/23 21:17:58


Post by: Solar_lion


And I'm playing Lamentors , Like their shoulders are bad enough. Besides maybe they all were killed by Meltas. Not good for the paint job. Hummmm..

Got a bunch of stuff from LTDD today, some of my bases will be Chaos bits as well as the remains of Highly malleable SM chapters slaves to lesser imperial authority.

I disagree about the wolves. Yes they lean lame but at least they are bound in the Norse traditions. That makes it so much better. Meat eating, beer drinking super warriors sounds cool to me. Yet no critique on the robe wearing green ones, at least the red ones feel the need to spill (or drink) a little blood once in a while. Note to self... kill the red ones that sparkle!

PS. I hear Mantis warriors eat their young.. well that what I heard anyway!

Back to lamenting.. (Fade out to the sound of crying)



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PS... the IA 10 book went on sale today. Won't paint the Minotaurs parts till I see what they do with them.


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2010/12/23 22:32:32


Post by: Styrofoam04


WOW awesome Thread. I always wanted to do the Astral Claws, but I was afraid of them looking too Garfield like. But after seeing yours they look really cool.

I glad you using the original colours. I really hate the FW ones. I just finished reading the IA badab wars book and I got to tell you I'm not a fan of it. So far the only thing I like is that they took Chaos out of the picture. And the fact made Huron Loyal to defending humanity (even if its only in his head). He believes what he was doing was for the greater good, and it had nothing to do with mutations or corrupt gene-seed. As for the rest of the book I found it long and boring

I'm still going to buy the book 10 and I hope it gets better


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2010/12/23 22:45:25


Post by: IceAngel


Styrofoam04 wrote:WOW awesome Thread. I always wanted to do the Astral Claws, but I was afraid of them looking too Garfield like. But after seeing yours they look really cool.

I glad you using the original colours. I really hate the FW ones. I just finished reading the IA badab wars book and I got to tell you I'm not a fan of it. So far the only thing I like is that they took Chaos out of the picture. And the fact made Huron Loyal to defending humanity (even if its only in his head). He believes what he was doing was for the greater good, and it had nothing to do with mutations or corrupt gene-seed. As for the rest of the book I found it long and boring

I'm still going to buy the book 10 and I hope it gets better


Thanks man! I am glad you like it. When we decided to start this Badab War army we talked plenty about which style to go with and after seeing IA9 I am glad to be painting the older style. The all silver Astral Claws are just boring. Even if I could paint really well, an all silver marine is just not nearly as exciting as a marine with tiger stripes. Am I right?

Solar_lion wrote:And I'm playing Lamentors , Like their shoulders are bad enough. Besides maybe they all were killed by Meltas. Not good for the paint job. Hummmm..

Got a bunch of stuff from LTDD today, some of my bases will be Chaos bits as well as the remains of Highly malleable SM chapters slaves to lesser imperial authority.

I disagree about the wolves. Yes they lean lame but at least they are bound in the Norse traditions. That makes it so much better. Meat eating, beer drinking super warriors sounds cool to me. Yet no critique on the robe wearing green ones, at least the red ones feel the need to spill (or drink) a little blood once in a while. Note to self... kill the red ones that sparkle!

PS. I hear Mantis warriors eat their young.. well that what I heard anyway!

Back to lamenting.. (Fade out to the sound of crying)



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PS... the IA 10 book went on sale today. Won't paint the Minotaurs parts till I see what they do with them.


By they way, I was not saying that space wolves are lame. I like space wolves. You are absolutely correct about vikings being a good background idea for a chapter. I just think their name could have been better.


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2010/12/24 00:20:44


Post by: Yggdrasil


Styrofoam04 wrote:WOW awesome Thread. I always wanted to do the Astral Claws, but I was afraid of them looking too Garfield like.


Goddamn you Styrofoam04, now I won't ever see the mighty, traitorous Astral Claws the same...

Here is Huron with his Hamadryad :



Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2010/12/24 04:12:15


Post by: Styrofoam04


LOL!! That is way too funny!

IceAngel wrote:
Thanks man! I am glad you like it. When we decided to start this Badab War army we talked plenty about which style to go with and after seeing IA9 I am glad to be painting the older style. The all silver Astral Claws are just boring. Even if I could paint really well, an all silver marine is just not nearly as exciting as a marine with tiger stripes. Am I right?


[Rant] I agree! If I want to paint something silver I'd buy necrons! I'm not even sure where they got those colour ideas from?! They must have picked them out of a hat because they sure as hell didn't ask me!! What does blue and silver have to do with them anyways? Also whats wrong with the old chapter symbol? Is it copyrighted?! That one was hard enough to paint (good job BTW)![/Rant]
I found this to be a better read http://www.belloflostsouls.net/2009/08/play-aid-badab-war.html

If I ever finish Gits SM swap. I'd like to swap for one of these! Great work.


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2010/12/31 01:51:38


Post by: IceAngel


So I am finishing up another Astral Claw and I was about to do the eyes and I thought to myself, "What color did we decide on again?"

Then another thought came to me, "Did anyone suggest yellow?"

Which was followed immediately by this thought, "No, that's a terrible idea."

YELLOW IT IS!

pictures soon to follow


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2010/12/31 01:55:58


Post by: Yggdrasil


Ha ha, that's a terrible idea INDEED!!!

I want to see the horror you've spawned!!!


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2010/12/31 04:34:44


Post by: IceAngel




Thoughts?


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2010/12/31 04:38:37


Post by: whalemusic360


Hes gunna fall over


I like the yellow eyes, I'd stick with that. Basing close up?


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2010/12/31 08:00:02


Post by: wolfshadow


The yeellow eyes work surprisingly well with the orange armour.

Love thaat tiger strip look.


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2010/12/31 09:41:42


Post by: Yggdrasil


Agreed with wolfshadow : after all, yellow's not that bad!!!

Dynamic model, and the statue is nice!!!


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2010/12/31 14:21:27


Post by: Solar_lion


Actually I'm suprised that it works that well myself.

Yes...Show us the basing. Want to see what chapter your representing/Dissin


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2010/12/31 14:49:13


Post by: Gitsplitta


Very good Ice... love the pose and you've got that paint scheme nailed...


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/01/02 19:51:07


Post by: IceAngel


MORE PICTURES!

A nice group shot!


Per request, here is a picture of the meltagunner and his base. You can clearly see the space shark iconography.


This is one of my newest WIP marines. The goal was to have him reaching down to pick up the helmet. I hollowed it out before gluing it down. Any request on what chapter it should be from?


This was what i spontaneously started working on today. I am going to have a heavy weapons marine standing on top of the standard in a firing pose.


Thoughts?


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/01/02 20:16:22


Post by: Sageheart


loving the work on the bases and the poses on the marines! they are looking very good!


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/01/02 20:55:00


Post by: WarPetrie


yeah nice bases. how about a space shark like the other base? i'd keep that theme going. if not a ultrasmurf would look good to. If you want to make the colors complementary i think a blood angel or blood raven would work. haha or just get some paints in a row blindfold yourself and randomly point at one XD hahahaha


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/01/02 21:15:10


Post by: dufflebag


Helmet needs to be an ultrasmurf. Nuff said.


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/01/02 21:22:31


Post by: IceAngel


Well this is all Badab War stuff, so it has to be one of these. I've already done Space Sharks so it will have to be something else.

Fire Hawks
Marines Errant
Red Scorpions
Minotaurs
Novamarines
Howling Griffons
Star Phantoms
Exorcists
Fire Angels
Salamanders
Space Sharks
Sons of Medusa
Raptor Legion


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/01/02 21:34:19


Post by: Sageheart


try out a howling griffon helmet! i would like to see that!


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/01/02 21:58:26


Post by: Yggdrasil


In the "FW mythology", the Red Scorpions don't usually use Mk7 gear, so I'd avoid this chapter for a tiny nut of fluff...

Otherwise, I'd try and do at least one of each, for fear of forgetting one...

So I'd say, take you list, remove the Carcharodons / Space Sharks, and go from top to bottom...

My vote, then, goes to the Fire Hawks!


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/01/02 22:12:06


Post by: RaegMachine


Salamanders


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/01/03 01:27:35


Post by: IceAngel


Yggdrasil wrote:In the "FW mythology", the Red Scorpions don't usually use Mk7 gear, so I'd avoid this chapter for a tiny nut of fluff...

Otherwise, I'd try and do at least one of each, for fear of forgetting one...

So I'd say, take you list, remove the Carcharodons / Space Sharks, and go from top to bottom...

My vote, then, goes to the Fire Hawks!


I actually have some forgeworld red scorpion bits that I'll be using at some point, but for the time being I think I'll do the helmet in Fire Hawks colors. The Howling Griffins and Salamanders bits I will be doing next.


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/01/03 02:23:17


Post by: Gitsplitta


Hey Yggs, what does the fluff say as to likely opponents for the Mantis Warriors. i.e. who's carcasses should litter MY bases?


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/01/03 02:44:59


Post by: IceAngel


Gitsplitta wrote:Hey Yggs, what does the fluff say as to likely opponents for the Mantis Warriors. i.e. who's carcasses should litter MY bases?


Sharks are the primary for of the mantis warriors.


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/01/03 02:45:44


Post by: bunnygurl


I LOVE those tiger marines! They really speak to me 'cause my son was born last year which was the year of the tiger. Did you do a step-by-step on how you did that, or would you mind? I wouldn't want to steal your idea, I just really like the idea of my lil' guy having his own tiger squad guarding him and for him to order around when he gets older.


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/01/03 04:40:40


Post by: bigmek35


this is a very nice thread! i realy like your astral claws, and through this i have concluded i might make a badab war era Carcharodons (sorry gits! looks like we might have a friendly rivalry goining on then)


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/01/03 05:06:26


Post by: TyraelVladinhurst


the orange scheme is for the tiger claws though.... they were founded off the arestal claws and were taken in by them as they faced extinction ergo why the claws couldn't send in geenseed


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/01/03 16:24:56


Post by: Yggdrasil


Gitsplitta wrote:Hey Yggs, what does the fluff say as to likely opponents for the Mantis Warriors. i.e. who's carcasses should litter MY bases?


IceAngel wrote:
Gitsplitta wrote:Hey Yggs, what does the fluff say as to likely opponents for the Mantis Warriors. i.e. who's carcasses should litter MY bases?


Sharks are the primary for of the mantis warriors.


Actually, I don't know...

Are the Space Sharks their main antagonist in the aftermath of the war (ie. after they are given rulership of the MW homeworld), or is it because they already fought a lot during the Badab War that the Imperium decided to give the planet to the Sharks?

That's something I don't know... Does anyone remember whether there are some elements in the RT rulebook? If so, I'd go and have a look..

If not... wait for a Dakkaite to buy the IA books and tell you, or choose your own main antagonist...


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/01/03 16:44:42


Post by: Solar_lion


I stay with the same for each unit. This would tie the individual squads together.

Good job on the Space sharks.

I agree with Yggs.. Fire Hawks would be a good change.


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/01/04 02:08:17


Post by: IceAngel


AHA!

The eye color is going to be Hawk turquoise to Ice Blue. WAY better then the other blue I did. Pics will show up tomorrow.


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/01/04 14:56:28


Post by: Yggdrasil


If you have it, consider basecoating with Necron Abyss, and leave a tiny bit in a corner, it looks ace!

That the recipe I'm using for the details on my SMs, if you want to have a look... (check my sig / marine swap / page 4, 5 or 6...).



Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/01/04 21:15:49


Post by: IceAngel




Okay, so this picture was for my previous eye comment. Thoughts on the eyes?


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/01/04 21:35:02


Post by: Yggdrasil


It seems to be highlighted enough, but we cannot see much from that angle... Maybe if you showed us from the side (thus seeing only one eye), we could appreciate the work better...

But from here, it looks nice!


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/01/04 22:38:29


Post by: Sageheart


i like the eyes on that marine!


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/01/05 04:24:28


Post by: IceAngel


bunnygurl wrote:I LOVE those tiger marines! They really speak to me 'cause my son was born last year which was the year of the tiger. Did you do a step-by-step on how you did that, or would you mind? I wouldn't want to steal your idea, I just really like the idea of my lil' guy having his own tiger squad guarding him and for him to order around when he gets older.


Bunnygurl this post is for you! I can add pictures if you'd like, but here is a step by step how to paint your own Astral Claw!


Armor Plates
Step 1: - prime model black

Step 2: - mix Calthan Brown and Macharius Orange - 50/50 mix, paint mix on all of the armor plates on the model

Step 3: - to that mix add more Macharius Orange so you're about 75% orange now, began to highlight up the armor plates

Step 4: - Devlan Mud entire model!

Step 5: - Highlight with straight Macharius Orange

Step 6: - Further Highlight with Macharius Orange / White 50/50 mix.

Stripes
For the stripes I am simply doing a squiggly line with Tausept Ochre, followed by a lower Chaos Black matching squiggly line.

Metallic Bits
Begin with dry brushed boltgun, wash with badab black, and then hit with mithril highlights.

Eyes and Base
The eyes I have done in a plethora of colors so I will let you decide on those. The bases have all been done using the mighty Gitsplitta technique. I will have to find that link for you, give me a minute. I feel like I am forgetting something but that should sum it up. Hopefully that will work for you, don't forget to water down your paints. I certainly never remember too, it's one of my biggest problems, but if you can remember to they may turn out better then mine! lol. Questions?

GITSPLITTA'S BASING



Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/01/05 04:41:45


Post by: Newt-Of-Death


Brilliant stuff!

Macharius Orange Is one of my favourite colours.


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/01/08 02:31:16


Post by: IceAngel




After uploading this picture I already went back and fixed the gray on his gun and some of the trim on the scorpion shoulder pad. It's amazing what a close up on a model can reveal!


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/01/08 02:35:15


Post by: wolfshadow


I love how clean your Minis look. Brilliant paint job, in what I consider a pretty difficult color to paint with. (Orange Yellow, White and Red seem to be the hardest to work with for me)

I like the Blacklining on the shoulderpad and feet. Looks good.


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/01/08 03:47:31


Post by: Gitsplitta


Beautiful work Ice!


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/01/10 17:11:00


Post by: IceAngel


OMG! I painted a TON this weekend, unfortunately all 8 hours of it were the walls in my loft, not minis. However, I have today off so I decided to take a break from my walls and start on this banner base. Here is what I have so far.



That is suppose to be the Star Phantom symbol, which is a winged human skull. Now that I stare at the picture of it though it doesn't quite seem "human" does it? I think I need to clean up the wings a bit and do something to the skull I just can't put my finger it.


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/01/10 17:30:26


Post by: Yggdrasil


The teeth, maybe?


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/01/10 17:52:33


Post by: Sandyman11


Looks kinda like a kroot head to me, not a winged human skull... I think it might be that the forehead is quite prominent, as well as the pointy teeth, as Yggdrasil mentioned. Other than that, nice banner
Oh and I am loving the tiger striped marines, I'd love to try painting some of my own, unfortunately I'm at universtiy at the moment, with plenty of free time but none of my 40k stuff :( Also I suck when it comes to mixing paints


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/01/10 19:26:35


Post by: IceAngel


Sandyman11 wrote:Looks kinda like a kroot head to me, not a winged human skull... I think it might be that the forehead is quite prominent, as well as the pointy teeth, as Yggdrasil mentioned. Other than that, nice banner
Oh and I am loving the tiger striped marines, I'd love to try painting some of my own, unfortunately I'm at universtiy at the moment, with plenty of free time but none of my 40k stuff :( Also I suck when it comes to mixing paints


Hmmm, good suggestions with the teeth guys. I may have to play with that. I think my little dirt clump on the banner may have made it a bit harder to tell the winged aspect of it, but I'll post another pic shortly to see if I can fix it a bit.


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/01/10 19:30:45


Post by: bunnygurl


Bunnygurl this post is for you! I can add pictures if you'd like, but here is a step by step how to paint your own Astral Claw!


Armor Plates
Step 1: - prime model black

Step 2: - mix Calthan Brown and Macharius Orange - 50/50 mix, paint mix on all of the armor plates on the model

Step 3: - to that mix add more Macharius Orange so you're about 75% orange now, began to highlight up the armor plates

Step 4: - Devlan Mud entire model!

Step 5: - Highlight with straight Macharius Orange

Step 6: - Further Highlight with Macharius Orange / White 50/50 mix.

Stripes
For the stripes I am simply doing a squiggly line with Tausept Ochre, followed by a lower Chaos Black matching squiggly line.

Metallic Bits
Begin with dry brushed boltgun, wash with badab black, and then hit with mithril highlights.

Eyes and Base
The eyes I have done in a plethora of colors so I will let you decide on those. The bases have all been done using the mighty Gitsplitta technique. I will have to find that link for you, give me a minute. I feel like I am forgetting something but that should sum it up. Hopefully that will work for you, don't forget to water down your paints. I certainly never remember too, it's one of my biggest problems, but if you can remember to they may turn out better then mine! lol. Questions?

GITSPLITTA'S BASING




Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!! Oh I'm so excited! Now I just need some marines.......


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/01/10 19:38:25


Post by: IceAngel




Filed down the teeth a bit, took out a little winged bit, shaved some off the forehead.

It's hard to tell I did much to it, lol.

I think I need the sun to come back out.


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/01/10 20:23:44


Post by: Gitsplitta


Three problems... the lower jaw is too long and the teeth in a human skull are pretty far forward (and they arent pointy). Problem number 2 is that you got your pile of dirt covering up the differentiation between skull and jaw bone which also helps to set a human skull apart. Problem 3 is the prominent orbital ridge...which hasn't existed in humans since cro magnon. Check this out.




Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/01/10 20:29:34


Post by: IceAngel


Gitsplitta wrote:Three problems... the lower jaw is too long and the teeth in a human skull are pretty far forward (and they arent pointy). Problem number 2 is that you got your pile of dirt covering up the differentiation between skull and jaw bone which also helps to set a human skull apart. Problem 3 is the prominent orbital ridge...which hasn't existed in humans since cro magnon. Check this out.




lmao, thanks Gitsplitta for the biological explanation. However! Problem 1, that is not a space marine skull. lol.

But I do see your points and I will attempt to correct them. Thanks!

Edit - Trying to fix this skull is proving to be the hardest part of my army so far! I may have to have my marine standing on the skull to hide it if this doesn't work out.


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/01/10 20:38:41


Post by: Gitsplitta


IceAngel wrote:lmao, thanks Gitsplitta for the biological explanation. However! Problem 1, that is not a space marine skull. lol.

Hmmm, I think the appropriate response is... "Duh" Sorry 'bout that Ice.

Edit - Trying to fix this skull is proving to be the hardest part of my army so far! I may have to have my marine standing on the skull to hide it if this doesn't work out.

Now THAT'S using your noggin'!!


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/01/10 20:47:29


Post by: IceAngel


AHA, the skull has been corrected and it is now perfect! I am so excited about it I wanted to make you all put forth extra effort to reveal it!

Spoiler:



Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/01/10 21:13:46


Post by: Gitsplitta


ROFLMAO!!

Ace.... Ice! The perfect solution and the most elegant.


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/01/10 22:56:58


Post by: whalemusic360


But I can't see it! Wait a minute......


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/01/10 23:33:11


Post by: IceAngel





More shots of the completed banner and the dude standing on it.


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/01/10 23:35:09


Post by: Yggdrasil


That adds a lot to the banner, IMHO...


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/01/10 23:49:13


Post by: wolfshadow


BOOM! Headshot!

I love Lascannons. They scream Overkill sniper to me, like a modern day Sniper with a Barrett.


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/01/11 02:05:06


Post by: WarPetrie


cool looks good =D
how about painitng the skull gold instead of Silver? the gold will bring it out more instead of the silver hiding with the grey.
The blue purity seal is interesting also havent seen one painted like that before


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/01/11 02:31:26


Post by: Gitsplitta


Jinkies! It's a BIIIIG gun!


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/01/11 03:09:08


Post by: yakface


Gitsplitta wrote:Three problems... the lower jaw is too long and the teeth in a human skull are pretty far forward (and they arent pointy). Problem number 2 is that you got your pile of dirt covering up the differentiation between skull and jaw bone which also helps to set a human skull apart. Problem 3 is the prominent orbital ridge...which hasn't existed in humans since cro magnon. Check this out.





Just a reminder: The dakka gallery (and post image attachments, both of which are hosted by Dakka) are for gaming related images only...so your skull image has been deleted from the gallery.




Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/01/11 04:09:02


Post by: Gitsplitta


Sorry yakface... since it was relating directly to Ice's wargaming project I though it would be OK. My bad.


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/01/11 04:53:44


Post by: Matt.Kingsley


IceAngel wrote:



Mercy! Mercy! I beg you!


Great looking marine iceangel!


M.K


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/01/12 02:28:26


Post by: Sandyman11


wolfshadow wrote:BOOM! Headshot!

I love Lascannons. They scream Overkill sniper to me, like a modern day Sniper with a Barrett.
+1 So so true xD
OT; Really liking that devastator Ice, especially the highlighting on the scope, very nicely done indeed, keep 'em coming!
P.S: One thing I would pick up on, are you going to leave the aquila on top of the banner grey? Or are you going to paint it in a more traditional gold at some point?


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/01/12 03:16:09


Post by: IceAngel


Sandyman11 wrote:
wolfshadow wrote:BOOM! Headshot!

I love Lascannons. They scream Overkill sniper to me, like a modern day Sniper with a Barrett.
+1 So so true xD
OT; Really liking that devastator Ice, especially the highlighting on the scope, very nicely done indeed, keep 'em coming!
P.S: One thing I would pick up on, are you going to leave the aquila on top of the banner grey? Or are you going to paint it in a more traditional gold at some point?



Thanks Sandyman! The aguila on top of the banner is silver and I think I'll leave it that way. The Star Phantoms always wore very dark drab colors, even their turquoise seemed very subdued so I don't think they would have had a gold symbol on their banners. I think had that banner been from some of the other chapters that would have been a good idea though. After doing this banner I now have high hopes of making others so keep an eye out for the gold aquilas in the near future!


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/01/12 03:35:36


Post by: Solar_lion


Ice... thats a cool banner/base. i have to do something for my assault marines.. My current squad will be partically airborn

I plan to put these guys on short wire to take them off their bases. Any suggestions?

[Thumb - IMG00040-20110111-2034.jpg]


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/01/12 03:40:29


Post by: IceAngel


Solar_lion wrote:Ice... thats a cool banner/base. i have to do something for my assault marines.. My current squad will be partically airborn


Ice Angel demands pictures! lol, how are you going to do the airborn thing? Use wire? The standard clear plastic bits? The hidden wire with some sort of "smoke" effect? Or perhaps clever placements of ruins or bodies or trees nearby? So many options!




LMAO, by the time I had posted this you had already added your picture, thats fantastic!


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/01/12 03:44:55


Post by: Solar_lion


I using chapterhouses jumpbacks, as they look more like the one in the past. I'm using roleplayers jumppack painting tutortial. Most likely just wire. Still work to be done. More detail work. Paint the jumppack is like painting another figure. Yeesshhh.

[Thumb - lament03.jpg]


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/01/12 03:58:38


Post by: IceAngel


Oh man, your guys are coming out great. All you had to do is show me the checker pattern and I'm sold. As for the jump pack flying base thing, I had to show you these.

These are some of my OLD Ice Angel Death Company models. I made these guys for my first Grand Tournament, good lord that was a long time ago. They are the closest thing to flying that I've gotten and as you can see, not all that great. I think the wire thing can work better, but you need to have a nice base to work with. Put a dead Minotaur on there first before you add the wire. Also, don't put all of your models at the same height, that always bugged me. You already have some dynamic poses, but if I were you I would try to do something a bit odd with at least one model, like maybe a Lamenter dropping the body of a dead marine as he slides of his sword. How cool would that be?! You know, something that wouldn't require the wire but still give the flying effect.


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/01/12 05:24:21


Post by: Gitsplitta


I recommend staying away from the flying base pillars... they break off frequently and then you're pretty much screwed. Have to drill out little pin holes to fix them. I think the wire is a good idea. Remember these will have to travel a long way & will probably be handled roughly at the tourney.

Nice stuff SL... they look beautiful!


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/01/12 11:41:59


Post by: Sandyman11


IceAngel wrote:
Sandyman11 wrote:
wolfshadow wrote:BOOM! Headshot!

I love Lascannons. They scream Overkill sniper to me, like a modern day Sniper with a Barrett.
+1 So so true xD
OT; Really liking that devastator Ice, especially the highlighting on the scope, very nicely done indeed, keep 'em coming!
P.S: One thing I would pick up on, are you going to leave the aquila on top of the banner grey? Or are you going to paint it in a more traditional gold at some point?



Thanks Sandyman! The aguila on top of the banner is silver and I think I'll leave it that way. The Star Phantoms always wore very dark drab colors, even their turquoise seemed very subdued so I don't think they would have had a gold symbol on their banners. I think had that banner been from some of the other chapters that would have been a good idea though. After doing this banner I now have high hopes of making others so keep an eye out for the gold aquilas in the near future!
Ah ok, sorry it looked grey in the picture Never heard of the Star Phantoms, not sure what they're colour scheme is, are you planning on painting any up, ie, as detritus on bases etc?

@Solar_Lion: As to the Assault Marines I think a simple wire painted black would serve admirably. If you try to go to lots of effort with trees and ruins and such to disguise the 'flying' effect, I think it would detract from the model/unit as a whole, there would be too much 'going on'.


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/01/12 13:32:03


Post by: Solar_lion


I'm not the baser you guys are. I usually keep it fairly conserivitive. Black wire sound good. anyone got any examples?

Ice.. Love the horizontal marine ( pole vaulter? ) Did you weight the base?

I was hoping to have my IA 10 book to look at the minotaurs livery. Has anyone already recieved their copy - In the USA?



Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/01/12 15:44:44


Post by: whalemusic360


I used straightened out paper clips for mine, either in a foot or up their bums. I'll take a pic of it and pm it to ya.


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/01/12 17:21:40


Post by: IceAngel


Solar_lion wrote:I'm not the baser you guys are. I usually keep it fairly conserivitive. Black wire sound good. anyone got any examples?

Ice.. Love the horizontal marine ( pole vaulter? ) Did you weight the base?

I was hoping to have my IA 10 book to look at the minotaurs livery. Has anyone already recieved their copy - In the USA?



Why yes, he is pole vaulting at the moment and yes the base is weighted. I would also like to add that that death company model killed Jan Zar (spelling) in that Grand Tournament. Pole vaulted that eldar douche right in the face!
I think you should paint the minotaur the old way not the new IA way. The old minotaurs had their yellow and red stripes, they were aggressively obnoxious. My Astral Claws and Gits MW are painted the old way, it would only be fitting.

If you need a good reference check out the bell of lost souls Badab download. lots of good pics and info.


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/01/12 17:24:06


Post by: Battle Brother Lucifer


IceAngel wrote:
Solar_lion wrote:I'm not the baser you guys are. I usually keep it fairly conserivitive. Black wire sound good. anyone got any examples?

Ice.. Love the horizontal marine ( pole vaulter? ) Did you weight the base?

I was hoping to have my IA 10 book to look at the minotaurs livery. Has anyone already recieved their copy - In the USA?



Why yes, he is pole vaulting at the moment and yes the base is weighted. I would also like to add that that death company model killed Jan Zar (spelling) in that Grand Tournament. Pole vaulted that eldar douche right in the face!
I think you should paint the minotaur the old way not the new IA way. The old minotaurs had their yellow and red stripes, they were aggressively obnoxious. My Astral Claws and Gits MW are painted the old way, it would only be fitting.

If you need a good reference check out the bell of lost souls Badab download. lots of good pics and info.

The old ways are the best ways


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/01/12 19:14:07


Post by: btemple0


I have a bunch of salamanders back home that are waiting to recieve their camo paint, and yes i can also say that I like the old paint jobs better.


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/01/12 20:30:56


Post by: Solar_lion


I was hoping to have my IA 10 book to look at the minotaurs livery. Has anyone already recieved their copy - In the USA?



Automatically Appended Next Post:
I'll use the red and yellow stripes in my baseing.


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/01/16 23:12:00


Post by: IceAngel


I actually got some real painting done today so here is my latest WIP, a couple touch ups and he should be good to go.


And because I was super excited about having a completed unit, here is a lovely group shot!


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/01/16 23:21:55


Post by: Asherian Command


IceAngel wrote:I actually got some real painting done today so here is my latest WIP, a couple touch ups and he should be good to go.

Poor angry marine :(


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/01/17 03:00:31


Post by: Sageheart


that group shot looks good!


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/01/17 07:07:06


Post by: wolfshadow


Lookin' very good Ice. I totally get being exciting over having a unit completed. I hit that stage with my tac squad this weekend myself. :-)


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/01/17 12:19:05


Post by: Gitsplitta


Fantastic group shot Ice! You're really making good progress!


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/01/18 03:24:58


Post by: Newt-Of-Death


Lookin good. Nice to see the full squad.

Love the crazy pole swingin 'kick to the face' marine!


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/01/18 15:57:00


Post by: Battle Brother Lucifer


Ice, on my list of things to do today, one of them is to write up the fluff I keep talking about


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/01/18 17:19:01


Post by: IceAngel


battle Brother Lucifer wrote:Ice, on my list of things to do today, one of them is to write up the fluff I keep talking about


Awesome! I can't wait.


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/01/20 15:52:49


Post by: IceAngel


This is for Solar_Lion and Gitsplitta, my buddy brought over some of his WIP Executioners. I should have taken a picture of his test models, but this is what his camo pattern is going to look like. I'll post more pictures once he brings over some completed marines.




Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/01/20 16:40:52


Post by: Gitsplitta


They look really good! Thanks Ice, please give my compliments to the chef! (so to speak) We're definitely going to have to get some all-army shots when we're finally all together!


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/01/28 16:36:50


Post by: Solar_lion


here is an update of what the squad will look like. Only a few details to do .

[Thumb - IMG00044-20110127-2115.jpg]


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/01/28 16:49:35


Post by: Gitsplitta


Sweet Solar_Lion!!! They really look spectacular! How many extra jump packs do you need? I'll send them right away.


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/01/28 20:43:57


Post by: Solar_lion


I'm in need of 3, but If you want to keep them I can order some more from CH. They did work well for this project.

I still need to fix a couple of flaws ( stripe on the CS, some writing on the Purity seals and loin cloth)

Will be trying your basing technique tonight. I have to go get some plant peices, most of mine is dried out ( 12 years old)

PS. I have a lot of heads if you need them. the BA ones have good " mouth open " poses.



Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/01/28 20:45:48


Post by: Sageheart


those all look great, some army shots would be awesome!


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/01/28 21:35:47


Post by: Gitsplitta


I got you covered SL, no worries...


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/01/28 22:06:59


Post by: IceAngel


Those look sweet Solarlion! I can't wait to see them in person.

BY THE WAY I was e-mailing some chapter symbols to my wife, she is a photoshop master, and while looking for them I discovered that if you google astral claws my guys show up on the first page. I just thought that was cool.

Astral Claw news: my land raider has been put together, i just need to do some green stuffing before I base it, I've also managed to create a few more marines, unfortunately no painting has been done

Great Marine Swap: Inushi has arrived at my house, he looks AWESOME, pictures will be posted once I have updated his base in my ice scheme

Executioner news: I was over at my teammates house and he is mass producing his camoed marines, almost ten have been completely camoed along with one of his tanks.

Adepticon news: 63 days left.

Battle news: Tomorrow I am taking on a Tyranid force, DEATH TO THE XENOS! The plan is to use my Astral Claw list to see how I feel about it. I don't expect to play against many tyranid players at the tournament but they are a ton of fun to play against.


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/01/28 22:13:05


Post by: Gitsplitta


Congrats Ice! That is very cool.


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/01/29 02:26:59


Post by: whalemusic360


Wait, base a Land Raider?


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/01/29 03:40:56


Post by: Malganess


I love the camouflage paint job. All these paint jobs are awesome. Great job.


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/01/29 03:56:17


Post by: IceAngel


whalemusic360 wrote:Wait, base a Land Raider?


by base, I meant prime....

Malganess wrote:I love the camouflage paint job. All these paint jobs are awesome. Great job.


Thanks Malganess!


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/01/29 04:04:16


Post by: whalemusic360


Ah, that makes much more sense.


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/01/29 10:36:00


Post by: taffiarti


That basing comment confused me too! Thanks for clearing it up.

Good luck against those nasty Nids!


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/01/29 11:21:43


Post by: Newt-Of-Death


Love that cammo!


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/01/30 04:41:11


Post by: IceAngel




SHABAM! Oh man, they are coming along nicely. Hand painted all of the axes on the right shoulder pads, details next then some basing stuff. More later...............

Current news: We are in the middle of a battle at the moment. Inigo, Inushi, Walters, Evrard, and Aquilum are currently taking part. Astral Claws and Executioners vs Tyranids, playing an old Adepticon scenario.

So far we're at the bottom of the third and it's up in the air.

Have I ever mentioned how much I hate zoanthropes?


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/01/30 05:28:32


Post by: Gitsplitta


Nice... give Steve my compliments.

I'm in a battle too. My Adepticon army expanded somewhat (1850) vs. my son's Necrons. We're at the top of turn 3, (he's up) and it's nip and tuck. Destroyers blew up one razorback in the opening volley of the game, but the other exacted vengeance by knocking out a monolith in turn 2. Thank God they don't come back!



Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/01/30 13:08:54


Post by: IceAngel


OK! Battle was bloody. We had to stop before starting turn 5 but up until that point the primary objective was contested, we owned the secondary, tertiary was kill points so who knows. Overall my army did well but I need to do some tweaking.

As for the marine swaps everyone died except Aquilum. The center was a violent mass of marines, genestealers, warriors, and gaunts. At the end of turn four I had two marines walk away from it. but they were about to be charged by another wave of gaunts, a trygon, and a tervigon. My teammates assault troops were the only thing in their way.


Overall great time!


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/01/31 21:33:54


Post by: Solar_lion


Don't have my first squad yet, but havemade progress.

[Thumb - s21.jpg]


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/01/31 21:55:48


Post by: Gitsplitta


SWEET!

SL, you need your own blog!


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/01/31 21:58:24


Post by: whalemusic360


Its true. You dont have to update as often as Gits does, I'm lucky if I remember to do it once a week!


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/01/31 22:01:14


Post by: Lennysmash


Thirdeded.... Solar stop stealing other peoples blogs! Your miniatures are good enough to get their own.

Beautiful work mate. Are the back packs Chapterhouse? I tried the Maxmini ones but the angle was all wrong.


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/02/01 00:55:02


Post by: IceAngel


whoa whoa whoa, lets all be rational here. If Solar_lion didn't post his pics, who would check out my thread? Come on now! His Lamenters are like the candy trail to my unmarked van!

Any ways, I can share. Check out my new subject!


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/02/01 01:05:38


Post by: Gitsplitta


Way to build team spirit Ice! Should I post my first batch of regular mantis warrior infantry here first so we have all 4 chapters represented?


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/02/01 01:07:39


Post by: IceAngel


Gitsplitta wrote: Way to build team spirit Ice! Should I post my first batch of regular mantis warrior infantry here first so we have all 4 chapters represented?


Oh sure! This could be the Warden of the Maelstrom WIP thread!


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/02/01 04:12:15


Post by: whalemusic360


IceAngel wrote:whoa whoa whoa, lets all be rational here. If Solar_lion didn't post his pics, who would check out my thread? Come on now! His Lamenters are like the candy trail to my unmarked van!

Any ways, I can share. Check out my new subject!


I'm trying, but you didn't add a pic, so.........


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/02/01 19:10:12


Post by: Battle Brother Lucifer


Ice, I absolutely hate painting orange. I don't know if its just winter, or if those models I received were bad voodoo, but orange isn't working well. Almost like how yellow doesn't.
Ah well. My Astral Claw is almost done, so w/e


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/02/01 21:32:23


Post by: Yggdrasil


Those Lamenters are great indeed... And Solar_Lion, in spite of what the other say, keep them here, that makes one less thread to get subscribed to!

Sorry IceAngel for supporting that threadjack, but I've recently failed in keeping my "subscribed threads" to less than 2 pages, and though I know I'll never get back to that, I'm now trying to keep it below 4!!!!


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/02/01 22:11:12


Post by: Solar_lion


Thanks, but it takes me weeks to get a figure done due to obsessive work hours. I'm to far behind my fellow warders to spend to much time on a blog.

I'm happy to get time to read them.

Yes they are chapterhouse back packs. One of them has a broken vent flap , but it's on the bottom so not really visible.

I wish I could take better pics. They look much nicer in person. Sadly when git and I play were going to have a lot of yellow on the board.

When I'm done with my list...I like to do a Lamenter Dread, but Git set the bar pretty high so I'll keep practicing.


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/02/01 22:48:33


Post by: Gitsplitta


Got your last 3 packs set aside SL, you don't use the little control flaps do you? Don't remember seeing them on your models. I have them if you want them with the packs themselves.


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/02/01 22:53:56


Post by: Solar_lion


Nope, I use them as is. One of the discharge vent was cracked and broke off. never to be seen again in the carpet.

No hurry, I still have plenty to work on.





Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/02/03 16:15:45


Post by: IceAngel




I picked up some forgeworld doors and did some green stuff to try and make the icon look more like claws. This is my first attempt at doing greenstuff. Thoughts?



Here is my next batch of marines I'm working on. It's crazy to think I only have to complete these and then do four more and I'm done with the infantry. I've been putting off the tanks though, not entirely sure how I should stripe them yet.


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/02/03 16:21:58


Post by: Gitsplitta


Nice GS work Ice! Door is going to look just fine... Your troopers are looking good to. Can't wait to see all four of our armies in the same place at the same time!


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/02/03 18:43:51


Post by: whalemusic360


Clever yet simple change on the door.


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/02/03 19:04:26


Post by: taffiarti


It's always the subtle stuff that makes the most impact. Great little addition there ice.


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/02/03 21:42:31


Post by: btemple0


Great GS-fu, too bad the door is smaller than normal, otherwise great stuff there.


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/02/03 21:45:04


Post by: Yggdrasil


Nice claws!!


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/02/04 00:05:39


Post by: IceAngel


btemple0 wrote:Great GS-fu, too bad the door is smaller than normal, otherwise great stuff there.


I know right! I wasn't sure how to handle the door being smaller so I just went with it and attempted to try to minimize the difference, but as you can see, it didn't turn out perfect.

I just need to GS the other two doors and then do a bit O priming. Any one have any suggestions on adding anything to the land raider? I feel like it NEEDS something and I am not sure the paint job will suppress that feeling.



Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/02/04 00:11:39


Post by: Battle Brother Lucifer


Crap loads of purity seal clusters, lots of text written on it after painting


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/02/04 10:12:06


Post by: Lennysmash


IceAngel wrote: I've been putting off the tanks though, not entirely sure how I should stripe them yet.


How about just reserving the striping to certain areas of the tank. You could divide it up. So for instance only the doors had the striping and the rest of the tank was another solid colour. Alternatively you could do the central body the tank in stripes and have the sides in another solid colour, maybe black.



Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/02/04 15:13:36


Post by: Solar_lion


Progress on the next lamenter _ jumppack in progress.
One more to go for this squad + the sarge. Then I might go do a tank to break it up the painting and give me a break.

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Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/02/04 15:19:43


Post by: Gitsplitta


*whew*, thought you were giving that one to Sage too!

Nice work... man your checks are just perfect!


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/02/04 15:30:35


Post by: btemple0


You could always make a plasticard armour panel over the old hole and cut a new hole for the door into it, you should be able to make a basic GS hinge without too many problems.


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/02/06 01:09:45


Post by: IceAngel




Okay, fourteen are done. Three have been built and are ready for painting. Only four more need to be put together.

While staring at my rhino and mulling over your suggestions I think I have finally decided how I want to paint my tanks. Once I start I'll have some WIP pics up for you all to see.

ALSO, here is a picture of my teammates latest Executioner.



Still very early but I already like the pose, he will of course have an ax in his right hand.


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/02/06 03:54:10


Post by: Gitsplitta


Lookin' good Ice!


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/02/06 15:31:56


Post by: Lennysmash


IceAngel wrote:


Alas, poor Yorick!

Looking very good indeed Ice. Have you given any more thought to the vehicles yet?


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/02/06 17:08:30


Post by: IceAngel


Lennysmash wrote:Alas, poor Yorick!

Looking very good indeed Ice. Have you given any more thought to the vehicles yet?


As of right now they will be all orange with two rows of stripes that will go down the length of the tank on the top edges, I will paint on the Astral Claw on the side doors in black. On the landraider I am not 100% sold on how to paint the door symbols. The gauntlet will be of course black but all of the other stuff might be gray, or black as well. Not sure yet on that part. I'm going to start with the rhino, then razorback, hopefully by the time i get to the raider I'll know which route to go.

I am also thinking that the stripes will be much larger, I don't want to have a ton of little stripes but a handful of larger ones that stretch maybe half way down the side of the tank and almost reach the center of the tank on top.

Thoughts?


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/02/06 17:21:46


Post by: Lennysmash


Hmm, yeah could work. As stupid as this sounds I would break out the crayons. Draw a couple of 3d boxes and roughly pencil in a few different schemes, so half stripes, full stripes also food for thought but how about reversing the scheme so orange strips on a black field?


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/02/06 17:33:45


Post by: IceAngel


Lennysmash wrote:Hmm, yeah could work. As stupid as this sounds I would break out the crayons. Draw a couple of 3d boxes and roughly pencil in a few different schemes, so half stripes, full stripes also food for thought but how about reversing the scheme so orange strips on a black field?


Hmmmmm, orange stripes. That's a thought. I may try that.

I was actually thinking of buying a chaplain (not for adepticon) and painting him black with white stripes, how cool would that look?!


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/02/06 17:37:38


Post by: Lennysmash


That would look pretty sick or paint him like a Siberian Tiger, White with the black stripes?



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Sorry I'm not knocking your ideas just trying to give you more.

I'm just reading back and I sound like a bit of douche just going " yeah that's nice but how about this"

I'm rubbish at visualising things so its difficult to go yeah, go with that kind of scheme.


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/02/06 18:11:05


Post by: whalemusic360


Maybe consider getting some of the tape offered by Lauer custom weaponry and tape it off. They have precut patterns cut into painters tape to use on larger things (like AR15s) that would work well on SM vehicles. Also fading to white on the bottom might be cool.
http://www.lauerweaponry.com/item-detail-colorchoice.cfm?category=240&colorchoice=cpr19.jpg&colortype=Contemporary

And careful on a chaplain, he may look a bit Zebra like. Or referee even (appropriate today).


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/02/06 18:14:34


Post by: IceAngel


Lennysmash wrote:That would look pretty sick or paint him like a Siberian Tiger, White with the black stripes?



Automatically Appended Next Post:
Sorry I'm not knocking your ideas just trying to give you more.

I'm just reading back and I sound like a bit of douche just going " yeah that's nice but how about this"

I'm rubbish at visualising things so its difficult to go yeah, go with that kind of scheme.


Lenny, I knew you were a douche a long time ago, lol just kidding.

But seriously, I appreciate all the ideas. I am all about the visualizing before I move forward. That's why I have a P&M blog. Keep the ideas coming, I am seriously thinking about the black tanks with orange stripes. Less paint to mix as well! The only down side is that I don't know how well that would look next to my marines. I'll have to ponder it a bit, maybe paint a stripe or two orange and if I don't like it then just painting the rest of the tank orange, lol.


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/02/06 18:19:37


Post by: whalemusic360


Opposite paint might be cool for Veterans. Something like a Death company, or even just specialists like Deathwing or Ravenwing.


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/02/06 18:29:20


Post by: Lennysmash


IceAngel wrote:Lenny, I knew you were a douche a long time ago, lol just kidding.


Lol, thanks buddy. Below is something that may help you visualise the scheme.

http://www.youtube.com/user/BlacksunArtstudio#p/u/8/TgZyf0kajPY


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/02/06 19:42:01


Post by: Solar_lion


First squad - sarge.
For some reason the camera is making them out brighter than they are. The reds are not that pink also. Hummm.

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Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/02/06 19:59:36


Post by: IceAngel


Lennysmash wrote:
IceAngel wrote:Lenny, I knew you were a douche a long time ago, lol just kidding.


Lol, thanks buddy. Below is something that may help you visualise the scheme.

http://www.youtube.com/user/BlacksunArtstudio#p/u/8/TgZyf0kajPY


I do not particularly care for his paint job, but I do have a better idea what we're going for. I will definitely paint some stripes on my tank and give that idea a shot, it is worth the attempt.

Solar_lion wrote:First squad - sarge.
For some reason the camera is making them out brighter than they are. The reds are not that pink also. Hummm.


I like the guys Solar_lion, I think when you base them it will really make the model. FYI, yellow models do not look good on a blue/white ice world table. I know first hand.


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/02/06 20:26:17


Post by: Lennysmash


Yeah you never know. Some of the coolest effects are often not planned anyway.


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/02/06 20:38:35


Post by: Gitsplitta


They look great SL! Very crisp with dynamic poses... How are you going to handle their bases?


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/02/06 20:54:32


Post by: IceAngel





TEST 1.

Give me input!


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/02/06 21:12:33


Post by: BLACKHAND


Thats actually pretty effective, very striking.

Can you post a pic with some marines around it so we can judge how their scheme works with the vehicles?


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/02/06 21:37:57


Post by: Gitsplitta


I like!


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/02/06 22:32:40


Post by: Yggdrasil


Nice!!!


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/02/06 22:47:49


Post by: btemple0


I would almost imaging the orange stripes on a brown color, but then again I think I am going back into my blank period of time where I was in college


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/02/07 20:17:06


Post by: Solar_lion


Git "They look great SL! Very crisp with dynamic poses... How are you going to handle their bases? "

Three of them will be off their bases, the rest will be grounded. I decided to wait to base them till the sarge is done. should be done today.


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/02/08 00:42:54


Post by: monkeytroll


That looks very striking Ice, like it a lot.

I second Blackhands request for a shot with some of the marines to see the group effect.


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/02/08 01:24:51


Post by: IceAngel


SHABAM!

You ask and Ice delivers!

Thoughts?


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/02/08 01:52:11


Post by: Gitsplitta


Pic with a solid background... the rest below the glass is distracting. But it looks good to my eye!


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/02/08 02:17:50


Post by: BLACKHAND


I really like it!

The reveresed scheme breaks up the solid wall of orange and the black will give a better background if you want to put purity seals or 3D chapter symbols on there, good work


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/02/08 02:30:08


Post by: manoknok


Agree with Blackhand...

And just found this plog! Very good indeed!


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/02/08 02:49:24


Post by: Lennysmash


Don't mention it Ice, and if anyone one else is looking for creative input I only charge a 5% royalty

Very nice indeed Ice, the contrast between the two works very well whilst still retaining a coherency.


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/02/08 03:01:14


Post by: IceAngel


Thanks guys, it sounds like the orange stripes are in! I actually have been trying to take a picture of my tank/marines on my board so I can appease Git, but I can't seem to find any AA batteries for my camera so that'll have to wait. It looks like wednesday will be my next painting day, hopefully by then I'll have some batteries for some more pics.


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/02/08 03:02:52


Post by: manoknok


Er...Sorry. I just wrote my blog update on yours by mistake.

Doh.


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I deleted but had to post something.


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/02/08 03:05:05


Post by: IceAngel


lmao, no worries, I was a bit confused but it did make me check out your blog, lol.


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/02/08 14:38:18


Post by: Styrofoam04


WOW

Your Astral Claws are amazing... I am sooo jealous!

Before:

IceAngel wrote:




After:






Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/02/08 14:41:35


Post by: Gitsplitta


Nice post Styro.... thanks for giving some big picture context!


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/02/08 14:56:13


Post by: Solar_lion


Ice.. with the exception of basing and some clean up ( will wait till the end so I can make sure I get all of these completed) My first squad is complete

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Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/02/08 15:18:06


Post by: Gitsplitta


Nice looking squad SL!


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/02/08 17:35:39


Post by: Sandyman11


Wow, all of you guys are putting my meagre attempts to shame... so envious of all of you
@Ice: Loving the black Rhino with the squad, works really well IMO. Also, could you tell me how you paint the grey casings on your bolters?
@SL: Those Assault Marines are stunning, the checks are fantastic!
Thumbs up to all of you!


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/02/08 17:44:42


Post by: taffiarti


Yeah, i feel like I'm copying and pasting the comments above. I think the contrast of colours is great and I'm loving the squad. the marine kneeling over the helmet is the stand out for me as I could see that pose just fits so well. gratz on the modelling as well as the painting.

The thing I find most thought provoking is the potential Siberian pattern chaplain. Something that simple whilst retaining such a strong sens of theme could simply be stunning. I guess my only concern would be how you my do an apothecary if you had one.


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/02/08 19:32:09


Post by: Solar_lion



Really like the contrast Rhino. They work really well with each other. Awesomeness.

Is there really 14 guys in the squad?


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/02/08 23:22:14


Post by: IceAngel


Sandyman11 wrote:
@Ice: Loving the black Rhino with the squad, works really well IMO. Also, could you tell me how you paint the grey casings on your bolters?


Thanks Sandyman11, to answer your question the bolters are simply codex gray, a black wash, then highlighted with fortress gray. Nothing to fancy but I wanted them to be simple, the marines have enough flare in their armor.

Solar_lion wrote:Ice.. with the exception of basing and some clean up ( will wait till the end so I can make sure I get all of these completed) My first squad is complete


Those look awesome Solar_lion, I can't wait to see all of our chapters next to each other they are going to look obnoxiously cool side by side, lol.

taffiarti wrote:Yeah, i feel like I'm copying and pasting the comments above. I think the contrast of colours is great and I'm loving the squad. the marine kneeling over the helmet is the stand out for me as I could see that pose just fits so well. gratz on the modelling as well as the painting.

The thing I find most thought provoking is the potential Siberian pattern chaplain. Something that simple whilst retaining such a strong sens of theme could simply be stunning. I guess my only concern would be how you my do an apothecary if you had one.


I hadn't really put that much thought into it yet, as of now I don't need a chaplain for my adepticon list, but afterwards I may make one just to paint one up. Maybe the apothecary could be the exact opposite of the chaplain, so one is white with black stripes and the other is black with white stripes, that could be interesting.

Solar_lion wrote:
Really like the contrast Rhino. They work really well with each other. Awesomeness.

Is there really 14 guys in the squad?


No, I have two tactical units one 10 man and the other 5 man, currently they are just hanging out together on the shelf.

Our executioner teammate, we'll call him...................... Steve, had a good suggestion for my rhino. Currently I just threw some orange stripes on there with a simple yellow highlight similar to how I highlight the black stripes on my marines, his suggestion was to highlight once more to make the stripes pop a bit more, he also suggested I have more forked stripes. Thoughts?


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/02/08 23:29:59


Post by: BLACKHAND


I like the stripes as they are but you never know how cool they could be until you try something different,

I especially like how the marines look as if they have torn through the rhino itself to get out, leaving big rents through to some orange dimension


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/02/08 23:42:05


Post by: Sandyman11


I think more forked stripes would be awesome, buck the trend as it were
Slightly OT, but how do you highlight? Is it simply a line of the highlighting colour along the edge of whatever it is you are highlighting? Would love some help, as I've always just been too nervous to try out new techniques past drybrushing (Having said that, I wouldn't call myself a bad painter, I simply restrict myself to paint schemes that are very simple, yet give good-looking results ) Thanks in advance, and keep up the great work!


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/02/08 23:44:49


Post by: Battle Brother Lucifer


Looking good Ice.
But paint the doors on top orange with the black claw


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/02/09 00:18:48


Post by: Solar_lion


BBL has a nice suggestion. I like the idea of Forks, but too much and you lose the original effect. Maybe try it on one or 2 to start.


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/02/09 02:16:57


Post by: IceAngel


Battle Brother Lucifer wrote:Looking good Ice.
But paint the doors on top orange with the black claw


Hmmm, not so sure about that one. I think the doors on the top, if they were orange, would detract from the overall ambiance of the tank, unless the orange was a totally different shade from the stripes, instead I was thinking of painting a gray circle over the doors with the Astral Claw symbol in black on top of that. After painting the stripes I think I will be staying away from painting the chapter badge on the side doors, only the top doors and the front. I think the tanks shouldn't have any orange other then the stripes, but I may at least test your suggestion before completely ruling it out.

Did I just use ambiance and tank in the same sentence?


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/02/09 02:40:03


Post by: samius


maybe use the grey from the bolters on parts of the tank to break away from the all black, and to make it seem less of jus the opposite scheme.
great blog and models by the way


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/02/09 02:44:49


Post by: Battle Brother Lucifer


Grey works!
I only put that because orange claw =


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/02/09 02:49:07


Post by: samius


I'm not sure if you have time for this with the deadline and all but imho the helmat with the shot eyehole would look even cooler with some more battle damage around the eye


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/02/09 02:56:46


Post by: Asherian Command


Why do i feel like showing off my Badass Tactical Squad?


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/02/09 03:22:56


Post by: manoknok


There used to be this delivery firm in the UK that had black vans with a speeding puma on the side...your Rhino reminds me of that...wish I had a pic to show you. Can't remember what it was called. Think PUMA - anyone in the UK help me out?

Great yellow.


Man. The name of the company is going to insane my membrane.


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/02/09 17:48:16


Post by: Lennysmash


The name of the company was Lynx mate.


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/02/09 17:52:44


Post by: Sageheart


loving what I see here, missed out on last few pages and its really starting to evolve! got to run to work but i will come bak togive better comment!


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/02/09 18:11:55


Post by: IceAngel





Some more WIP of my rhino and, per request, a picture not on my display shelf of the rhino with marines.

I've still got a lot to do on the rhino but its coming together. I still have to highlight the stripes a bit and paint the symbol on the gray circle. I've got to add some washes and do some highlights on the dirt I've added along the rhino's tracks. I've got to figure out what I want to do with the spiked ram in the front as well.


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/02/09 18:38:44


Post by: Gitsplitta


Very nice indeed! Those are going to look just great on the table!


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/02/09 19:01:45


Post by: abhorsen950


Really lovely, every model in this thread is amazing, I hate you all for switching back on my 40K mind, really excellent work, keep this up! Can't wait to pick up some mini's again


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/02/09 21:21:57


Post by: CalasTyphon216


very nice


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/02/09 21:44:17


Post by: Solar_lion


awesomesauce. Like the black and orange on the white field.


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/02/10 01:51:37


Post by: manoknok


@ Lennysmash! Good memory!

@ Ice...perhaps for another tank? It has a red stripe to make it go faster.


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/02/11 03:19:51


Post by: IceAngel




Now, this may appear to be a weird angle, but after taking a plethora of pictures this one really conveyed the message the best. This guy has just picked up an exorcist shoulder pad and is examining it. I've greenstuffed the base and added a damaged chest plate as well. This guys is going to be one of my veterans so I've also given him terminator honors on his right shoulder pad. This simple pose really stands out to me, I think I'm really going to like this guy.


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/02/11 03:27:52


Post by: Gitsplitta


Very cool Ice!


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/02/11 05:55:42


Post by: WarPetrie


thats pretty cool i might even use that

where did you get the sholder pad?


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/02/11 12:39:58


Post by: IceAngel


WarPetrie wrote:thats pretty cool i might even use that

where did you get the sholder pad?


Chapterhouse.


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/02/12 08:02:12


Post by: WarPetrie


Ohh ok cool i thought so but wasnt sure


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/02/12 19:11:05


Post by: Sageheart


great idea, i love it!


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/02/13 19:40:02


Post by: IceAngel



After MUCH altering and debating Steve finally figured out his axes that his assault marines will be wielding. I took the time to grab a picture before he left with them and MY PRIMER!


I also snapped a quick picture of what my force is so far. Still a long way to go, but it's getting there. Since I took this picture I've actually built another marine and primed my land raider. (good thing I keep a hidden stash of primer)

I am debating about sticking a dead marine on the front of the rhino or razorback, as if the marine had been impaled by those spikes in the front. Thoughts?


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/02/13 19:57:02


Post by: Sageheart


impaling a marine seems a bit too chaos like, What i think would be cool would be one of those plow things vindicators have and make some sort of dirt, mud, rubble stuff its pushing and having bits of dead marines within that rubble.


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/02/13 22:07:52


Post by: whalemusic360


Trophies are very chaos, which your marines are not (yet), so I'd avoid that. I get it wouldnt be a trophy per say, but it will remind people of it.


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/02/13 22:17:13


Post by: IceAngel


I wasn't thinking trophy like, more along the lines that the tank was driving along and just happened to impale a space marine. Now, I do like your idea of the dozer blade pushing some dirt with a space marine in it, however in the tournament if I had a dozer blade on my tank I'd have to pay the points to actually have it there. Oh well, it was just a thought.


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/02/13 22:19:49


Post by: whalemusic360


I think the problem is in the Ultramarine omnibus and the codex iirc, there is a scene of CSM with a marine stuck on the front that is pretty graphic, and therefore remembered well.


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/02/13 22:22:47


Post by: Battle Brother Lucifer


whalemusic360 wrote:I think the problem is in the Ultramarine omnibus and the codex iirc, there is a scene of CSM with a marine stuck on the front that is pretty graphic, and therefore remembered well.

I remember that part.


Ice, maybe have an impaled helmet on the spikes.But that seems trophy like also...


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/02/14 16:05:19


Post by: ToxicsLayer


You could do it if the marine was chaos painted and looked like he was being run over. Mabey?


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/02/15 02:06:13


Post by: IceAngel


Hmmmm, okay I will definitely be scratching the impaled marine thought, BUT after much discussion on painting apothecaries and chaplains, I have been thinking that I may want to make a wounded apothecary as one of my objectives. That way I can get away with painting a white with black stripes marine and I just so happen to have everything I need to make an apothecary, now just need to figure out a way to make him wounded.



Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/02/15 02:39:31


Post by: manoknok


I don't know about the impaling...I think it could look cool.

Could you not paint the impailed marine as Chaos, or just give it a skeletal head so that it looks like his just been picked up as they are moving acoss the field...

Of course if you wanted you could get some Rhino Marines and hang them on...



Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/02/15 06:21:59


Post by: Sageheart


Make the objective marine impaled! haha.


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/02/15 22:47:46


Post by: taffiarti


I have my dreadnaught destroying some of the old dark eldar models (one underfoot and one in the power claw). I originally was trying to vaguely reinact the scene from the DOW trailer (I think?) where the dreadnaught flamed the eldar. I failed and so made do with what I could. The morale of this slight rant is that some places I have been to have been far from please at the use of my "diorama" and that has detraced from my enjoyment of the games. I think I read somewhere they can be banned too? Maybe misinterpretting that so I leave it to more experienced players to please correct me.

My take on it would be to avoid it for the reasons above and the extra time it would take to do it.

Not to say I would not like to see it though


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/02/15 23:13:30


Post by: BLACKHAND


@ taffiarti - While I can understand some unorthhodox models being confusing for other players, I would be royally pissed if people had a problem with a "diorama" like you described! Done properly and with respect to the fluff these kind of additions can make an average model an awesome one....just maybe no trophies for astartes is all


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/02/15 23:24:59


Post by: btemple0


It depends on the trophies, the FW Ultramarines Venerable Dreadnought has the corpse of some Tyranid strung across its banner like an advertisement of what it has done in the last 5 minutes. Thinking of the nature of the badab war, it is likely that something like a partially dismembered space marine corpse to be attached so some offhanging parts of a vehicle, we are talking astartes against astartes are we not. The impaling would have to be done in moderation IMHO, since going too far with the impaled victims of a tank would cause it to look like a chaos vehicle.


Ice Angel's List of Things to do @ 2011/02/15 23:30:30


Post by: BLACKHAND


Thats been the worry I think since Ice Angel mentioned it, impaled Nids or a Necron being ground under a tank tread ( A la' Terminator) would be fine but another Marine might not sit as well especially as at that point in the Badab war the Claws still thought of themselves as "good" or at least "not chaos"...still its Ice Angels models at the end of the day