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Post by: AAN
Before reading the excellent Horus Heresy Novel “ Flight of the the Eisenstein” I always disliked the Death Guard. To be honest the whole Chaos gods - and the Lord of Decay in particular - idea of 40K is not appealing at all to me. The Horus Heresy books changed that a lot. I really liked the way Garro acted and even more in the following short stories centred on him.
So when Forge World previewed the Death Shroud Terminators I was hooked. So time for a start - 1st test minis painted.
I will use the minis also when playtesting my Victory Decision SciFi rules, so expect a lot more in the next months.
I was also positively surprised how well the HH Marines Mk III scales up next to a Forge World Imperial Guard. The Marine DOES look big enough!
More: http://www.adpublishing.de/html/death_guard.html
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Post by: Igloo
I love the shading, great work!
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Post by: Tappers
Pretty nice work! I do however think the marine needs to be upright a bit more, otherwise it looks like he's being shoved backwards.
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Post by: AAN
Upright??? More leaning forward, or?
Anyway - absolutely intentionally, I wanted him bigger looking, straight and proud, "nothing shoves back a Death Guard once moving"...
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Post by: UnCool Villain
That is beautifully painted and weathered.
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Post by: Hector Draver
Wow, Great job. I read the novels as well, Great series.
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Post by: MetalOxide
Great work! Would love to see a tutorial.
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Post by: Godeth
Lokks good. Nice work.
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Post by: caminacambob
Funnily enough I really fancy a go at heresy era death guard after reading "Flight of the Eisenstein" too but can't choose between them and DKoK....
I painted some custom bases to look like blasted earth which could suit either army, which is the most enjoyable to paint? I would love to hear your opinion on this as it may tip the balance one way or the other!
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Post by: Brokksamson
Looks great! I am envious of your DKoK, However I also have an observation, I know everyone paints DG as white and green, however in all of the HH books they are quoted as having uncoated ceramite armor (as Dusk Raiders AND Deathguard), they are described as having Ash Grey armor in one of the books, I just can't remember which one off the top of my head.
BTW gotta love VII Company, Straight Arrow Garro! 
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Post by: Crypto
Gorgeous, making white look all worn out and aged like that is not always easy.
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Post by: Darth Bob
Such a smooth off-white color you've got there. Definitely a top-tier Marine. I will agree, however, that he looks like he's about to topple backwards. 
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Post by: GalePrime
Stunning job friend!!! 
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Post by: Briooh
Really think you've nailed the Death Guard, I love the look and style of your mini's. Did you airbrush or use a standard brush?
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Post by: Imperial Monkey
Lovely, i think the FW guard stuff (the elysians and krieg) are slighter than their GW contemporaries, whihc makes them more suited to being compared with all marines.
I'd love to see a full army of these death guard though. Fantastic start.
I'd also love to see more of those Kreig
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Post by: thesilverback
Nice paint but marines are tilled to far backwards. But you are making me jealous though.
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Post by: AAN
THANKS everyone!
 caminacambob wrote:I painted some custom bases to look like blasted earth which could suit either army, which is the most enjoyable to paint? I would love to hear your opinion on this as it may tip the balance one way or the other!
For me Death Guard, you can go all dirty and sloppy while painting them!
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 Brokksamson wrote:Looks great! I am envious of your DKoK, However I also have an observation, I know everyone paints DG as white and green, however in all of the HH books they are quoted as having uncoated ceramite armor (as Dusk Raiders AND Deathguard), they are described as having Ash Grey armor in one of the books, I just can't remember which one off the top of my head.
BTW gotta love VII Company, Straight Arrow Garro!
Me too, that's why the VII is on the armour.
As far as the colors are concerned, I just went with the look I liked. This is Fantasy/ SF after all, no need IMO to be as Rivetcounting as historical players, or?
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 Briooh wrote:Really think you've nailed the Death Guard, I love the look and style of your mini's. Did you airbrush or use a standard brush?
Standard all over, "How to" will follow today.
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 Darth Bob wrote:Such a smooth off-white color you've got there. Definitely a top-tier Marine. I will agree, however, that he looks like he's about to topple backwards.
As said above "absolutely intentionally, I wanted him bigger looking, straight and proud, "nothing shoves back a Death Guard once moving"... "
I really WANT it this way! 
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 Imperial Monkey wrote:Lovely, i think the FW guard stuff (the elysians and krieg) are slighter than their GW contemporaries, whihc makes them more suited to being compared with all marines.
I'd love to see a full army of these death guard though. Fantastic start.
I'd also love to see more of those Kreig
Totally agree - FW Guard stuff is better suited to Marines.
Krieg IG is on a back burner for me, but eventually...
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Post by: halvare
 Tappers wrote:Pretty nice work! I do however think the marine needs to be upright a bit more, otherwise it looks like he's being shoved backwards.
What you talking about???? He's checking for flyers!!!!!!
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halvare wrote: Tappers wrote:Pretty nice work! I do however think the marine needs to be upright a bit more, otherwise it looks like he's being shoved backwards.
What you talking about???? He's checking for flyers!!!!!!
I should have thought of that answer!!!
LOL
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Post by: Eggs
I think its a great model with a great pose. Humans lean back from time to time after all. Even soldiers.
I quite like seeing models that aren't all caught in the half a second where they are shooting.
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He looks like he is checking out a hot piece of SoB ass he just strolled past haha
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Post by: AAN
Next one done...
After showing the pics in of the initial posting I received a lot of requests about a small tutorial. Normally I really do not like to write about how I paint my minis, since there is NOTHING special. Just all the techniques that are explained over and over on the net anyway.
But - here we go:
Read the rest here ->> http://www.adpublishing.de/html/death_guard.html
Have fun!
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Post by: Briooh
Nice and easy tutorial, and looks really simple. I'll move onto a death guard army once my Sanguine are completed
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The first half squad is now finished; one Marine carries the Nuncio-vox, one the Legion Vexilla.
See more: http://www.adpublishing.de/html/death_guard.html
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Post by: ssspectre
These are just beautiful, That drab green is to die for.
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Post by: ArbitorIan
These are really nice - and I always thought Marines were the right size. As everyone says - it's the plastic Cadians/Catachans that are too big - all the old metal IG models looked the correct size, just like that DKOK.
Brokksamson wrote:Looks great! I am envious of your DKoK, However I also have an observation, I know everyone paints DG as white and green, however in all of the HH books they are quoted as having uncoated ceramite armor (as Dusk Raiders AND Deathguard), they are described as having Ash Grey armor in one of the books, I just can't remember which one off the top of my head.
BTW gotta love VII Company, Straight Arrow Garro!
I think the white IS unpainted ceramite - it's a ceramic/metallic compound, so it's quite possible that the base material is ceramic-coloured. People just seem to assume it's a shiny silver steel-colour...
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Post by: crimsonfist832
I must say, I absolutely love seeing HH themed armies and the likes, especially with the FW stuff so this is an instant win for me, but my oh my are these some preety models. The olive fits perfectly with that alabaster white you have, absolutely lovely.
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Post by: Just Dave
Love the paintjob, love the quality, love FW HH miniatures, lovely job. Easily the best Death Guard I've seen.
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Thanks folks, more next weekend!
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Post by: crimsonfist832
NOOOOOO! I can't wait until next weekend.
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Post by: SickSix
Wow, seems Forgeworld got the scale exactly right! Great looking minis.
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Post by: Eiríkr
These are just stunning, AAN.
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Post by: AAN
Next painted model, a Deimos pattern Predator tank, armed with Autocannon and sponson mounted Lascannons. The Lascannons are fully magnetised to make swaps with Heavy Bolters possible.
And a detail shot of the tank commander:
More pics: http://www.adpublishing.de/html/death_guard.html
Also some news from the “print on demand” version of Gear Krieg, layout is over 40% done. I will finish it over the weekend, then cover work, spine and off we go to the test print. After approval the book will go live. End of February might be realistic!
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Post by: bubber
Your army rocks - wish I'd spent my Xmas bonus money on these minis now.
Have to wait until summer - but great inspiration from you.
Cheers for sharing.
BTW is this the varnish you're using?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Marabulack-Solvent-Varnish-Mattlack-weatherproof/dp/B0012F7OYC
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Yup!
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Post by: bubber
Thank God - just bought some as only 3 left & didn't want to be too late!!
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Post by: Brokksamson
Everything is looking great so far! Excellent work, love the predator! Excellent standard bearer too.
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Post by: Young_Logan
Looking so good clean and dirty at the same time, well done, looking forward to seeing more
Young Logan
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Post by: Colin747
 AAN wrote:Next one done...
After showing the pics in of the initial posting I received a lot of requests about a small tutorial. Normally I really do not like to write about how I paint my minis, since there is NOTHING special. Just all the techniques that are explained over and over on the net anyway.
But - here we go:
Read the rest here ->> http://www.adpublishing.de/html/death_guard.html
Have fun!
Had a look at your tutorial you don't seem to say what colour you're using for the armour. Is it just the paint you use to prime the model? If so what is it?
Thanks and awesome models 
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Post by: Cave_Dweller
Awsome tank! You really did justice to that forge world model
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Post by: AAN
Colin747 wrote:
Had a look at your tutorial you don't seem to say what colour you're using for the armour. Is it just the paint you use to prime the model? If so what is it?
Just the primer. For two models it was Armypainter white, for the rest Citadel matt white.
Any matt white will do.
The white gets the used look from the mixture of Marabu Matt and Army Painter Dark Dipping ...
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Post by: Armorum Ferrum
Well done mate, look forward to seeing more ! Maybe some Deathshroud
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Post by: 6^
Great work!
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Post by: AAN
Deathshroud are ordered and will be painted soon after arrival.
I am finishing a Contemptor Dreadnought right now, so that might be "showable" next weekend...
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Post by: EleanorUmbra
I Love what you've done with the place! I most certainly want some mattlack now hahaha.
No seriously, very cool!
S.
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Post by: chrisyella
Awesome work AAN 
The white gets the used look from the mixture of Marabu Matt and Army Painter Dark Dipping ...
I've never dipped but love to use washes, now I might have to dip if this is the result. Waiting for some Deathshroud now, hehe.
Thanks for sharing!
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Post by: Crypto
Predator looks amazing, that white, that subtle texture makes it so HEAVY.
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Post by: Viersche
Nice work, they look awesome!
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Post by: AAN
 chrisyella wrote:Awesome work AAN
The white gets the used look from the mixture of Marabu Matt and Army Painter Dark Dipping ...
I've never dipped but love to use washes, now I might have to dip if this is the result. Waiting for some Deathshroud now, hehe.
Thanks for sharing!
Please keep in mind that the minis are NOT dipped, I just use some of the Dipping fluid together with the mattlack and brush it on.
With dipping I loose too much control how the dipping spreads.
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Post by: chrisyella
My apologies AAN, thank you for the clarification!
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LOL, no apology needed. I just want to prevent any disappointment.
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Post by: tom191
Nice tutorial thanks
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Post by: AAN
As noted before, I was also working on a Contemptor Dread...
The Melta and Fist are fully magnetised and the shoulder part is pinned and movable to make weapon swaps possible.
FW model, transfers and brass etched parts.
More pics: http://www.adpublishing.de/html/death_guard.html
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Post by: AAN
Eisenstein Coverboy - The mini below is my attempt to convert a Marine with the look of the Marine from the “Flight of the Eisenstein” novel cover.
see:
(From Neil Roberts Blog: http://skinnyelbows.blogspot.de/2008/10/horus-heresy-flight-of-eisenstein.html)
Components used: FW Mk II body, Blood Angel plastic head, SM Captain plastic PF and BP arm and legs, standard backpack.
After that a lot of FW decals.
As usual more here: http://www.adpublishing.de/html/death_guard.html
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Post by: Just Dave
Very nice. Great representation and a lovely looking model, I like the grit too.
I the man on the cover was supposed to represent Solun Decius.
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Post by: paintwhore99
Great work! Your shading and weathering are awesome.
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Post by: caminacambob
Excellent work there! Look so similar that I can hardly think of a way to make a change to be a closer representation. Bravo
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Post by: AAN
Thanks!!!
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Post by: bkiker
I wanted to shower you with compliments just like everyone else. These models look beyond awesome, and how you accomplished the look based on your tutorial makes it even more impressive. It's a process that is easy enough to do a whole army with, and still make it look good.
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 bkiker wrote:It's a process that is easy enough to do a whole army with, and still make it look good.
Thanks, and that was exactly the idea!
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@AAN
Did you mix the Matt Medium and Army Dipper 1:1?
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Honestly not sure, I just mix out of a gut feeling.
Maybe 2/3 Matt 1/3 Dipper...
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Post by: AAN
After a small hiatus again a picture.
Nathaniel Garro wearing a mixture of Mk III and IV armour and his sword libertas.
Some info on the mini: it is of course based on the SM mini from the Master of the Chapter box. Since the PF would be not fitting and Garro often wears Mk IV armour I used a suitable hand and helmet. I then added an Aquila to a MkIV backpack and repositioned the head. The idea is to have him wear a prototype armour.
More: http://www.adpublishing.de/html/death_guard.html
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Post by: Void_walker
Awesome work. Curious on how you did they wash on the vehicles? Was it brushed on or did you use another technique?
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Post by: AAN
 Void_walker wrote:Awesome work. Curious on how you did they wash on the vehicles? Was it brushed on or did you use another technique?
Same as the infantry!
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Post by: epicwalrus
Your death guard are some of the best I've ever seen, they look perfect for how they are described in the fluff. I want to see more, keep pumping these models out.
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Post by: Thatguy91
These things are awesome! Love the paint job, big fan of the Death Guard!
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Post by: Rotgut
I really like your Garro, great stuff!
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Post by: AAN
Some scenery for the Death Guard, the Quantum Gothic Communication Array!
More pics on my Website: http://www.adpublishing.de/html/death_guard.html
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Post by: BaconUprising
These are probably the best painted legion models I have ever seen! Definitely subbing!
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Post by: tom_gledhill7
I agree with the last comment. These are painted perfectly in my opinion. The best Death Gaurd I've ever seen.
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Post by: Gitsplitta
Tremendously good work here AAN. You've captured the feel of them perfectly.
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Post by: stichfitz
Great Job!
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Post by: Demigod
Very, very cool looking models. Ace!
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Post by: Myelinated Axon
First, your minis look amazing.
I have a request: Could you provide some pictures and/or a description of how you magnetized the sponsons on that Deimos predator? I'm not sure how to magnetize the sponsons on mine because of how the how the various bits slot into each other and how the lascannon and heavy bolter use different hoses/cables, and it would be helpful to see how you handled that.
Thanks!
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Post by: AAN
Big thanks Folks! Makes me go on...
@Myelinated Axon: Nothing Special to Show to be honest.
I used the same magnets that are provieded with Flames of war tanks. One is glued to the hull, one to the weapon - done.
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Post by: Crypto
Nice Radar assembly! Nicely weathered without being overly weathered, the right balance of form and function.
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Post by: ghostmaker
Awesome looking Stuff !
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Post by: AAN
The III rd Legion - Emperors Children
As with the Death Guard I totally dislike 40K EC. Way to colourful and queer for my taste (well as long as a tabletop army is concerned).
The way they are presented in the Heresy novel is a different thing, very much to my liking. A warrior brotherhood sworn to achieve martial perfection with a vain leader who constantly is doing the wrong thing out of often good reasons.
So when the opportunity was there to get a decent painted Heresy style EC army, I had to jump at it. So when Peter Zuidgeest of Scars was selling his army we quickly reached an agreement, roughly 2/3 of his force was sold to the US and I took the rest.
As you can see the minis are very nicely done with some cool Source lightning effects. But still I wanted to change something. The freehand numbering is a bit sloppy IMO for a Legion so vain. The bases are IMO a bit too distracting for rank and file trooper.
So I changed the minis to look like the mini below. Only a subtle difference, but more to my liking. And as strange as it sounds - now it is really MY mini. So within the next weeks you will see some more EC from me!
OK, on to Fulgrim, not only one of my favourite Primarchs, the FW mini is just too good to be missed!
More: http://www.adpublishing.de/html/emperors_children.html
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Post by: Just Dave
Wow, excellent paintjob on Fulgrim: really does the model great justice: he looks brilliant.
And I too share your dislike for 40K EC, but like of 30K EC.
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Post by: Demigod
AAN wrote:
OK, on to Fulgrim, not only one of my favourite Primarchs, the FW mini is just too good to be missed!
I'm glad to hear this once in awhile, most of the posts I see hate the Fulgrim model. I think the sculpt is great, and I even like the stance that so many do not like.
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Missed that discussion complete, who dislikes a sculpt like this??? Automatically Appended Next Post: And another one:
Aftermarket Sanguinius - Forge World Fulgrim.
The Sanguinius mini is sculpted (probably) by Scibor. I bought the minis quite cheap from a guy in Russia.
While Sanguinius is agreat mini as it is, it is really no competition for Fulgrim!
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Post by: Dante72
Very nice paint job. How did you do the Roman numerals? I'm just starting and experimenting with freehand symbols. Would love to put the squad number in the tactical squad arrow
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Peter just painted them on, mine are Transfers.
So for you use the arrow Transfer, seal it with tranfers fix or something similar and then apply the next trasnfer, pretty straightforward.
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And one more pic showing the Transfers on the cloak in more Detail:
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Here we go:
...the effect of the “Agisfication” on a half squad.
Bases changed, transfers applied, banner repainted, metal effects added, some retouches here and there.
Same on a Contemptor:
More: http://www.adpublishing.de/html/emperors_children.html
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Post by: Gitsplitta
Beautifully done!
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Post by: inmygravenimage
Man, you really make me want to paint purple pretties...
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That 's the idea!
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Hi again,
And the effect of the “Agisfication” on a Heavy Support Squad. Again bases changed, transfers applied, banner repainted, metal effects added, some retouches here and there.
BTW - I have to say that Peters Light effects are absolutely top notch, he even takes into account that the targeting system of the 2 running Marines are still unlit! Very nice details and clever posing.
And a mini painted all by myself...
Apothecary Crassus in his Mk IV Armour, please note the squad number “728” on the Geneseed tube. Crassus is currently assigned to Tactical Squad 728.
WIP - Tactical Support Squad. Peter sold me a 10 Marine Tactical Squad using the 40K Codex. Consequently he included 1 Meltagun and a Heavy Plasma Cannon. The melta Marine is the nucleus of a Tactical Support Squad.
more: http://www.adpublishing.de/html/emperors_children.html
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Of all 3 versions of the Marine Land Speeder I always like the chunky full metal 2nd edition one the most. Since I still had one around I bribed Peter to paint one for me.
Splendid work from him as usual, I only had to apply some transfers do some some weathering and the basing. The original Flamer broke off during transport which pushed me into the right direction to mount and paint a Heavy Bolter.
More as usual: http://www.adpublishing.de/html/emperors_children.html
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Post by: Cutthroatcure
I always felt the Deathguard in the Heresy had so much potential. Flight was also one of my favorite books in the series so far.
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Post by: AAN
Forge World did it again - they pulled me to the Dark Side of GW models - this time the fantastic new Thallax miniatures.
Size comparison - New Thallax and old IG Tech Priest
more: http://www.adpublishing.de/html/adeptus_mechanicus.html
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Post by: .Mikes.
AAN wrote:
Components used: FW Mk II body, Blood Angel plastic head, SM Captain plastic PF and BP arm and legs, standard backpack.
Hey, AAN. Your pics made me create a profile here just to say how awesome they are. They're such an inspiration. Could I ask how you get the weathering around the feet of the infantry and bottom of the vehicles?
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Post by: AAN
Big thanks Mikes!
The weathering is done with MIG pigments, I am brsuhing some pigments on and then seal it with the Pigment Fixer.
Gives also a very nice matt finish.
After that some brown and/ or black small dots here and there and all is done.
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Post by: Bla_Ze
I must say im jealous. Good quality painting.
Whats with those balancing act devastators?
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Post by: .Mikes.
AAN wrote:Big thanks Mikes!
The weathering is done with MIG pigments, I am brsuhing some pigments on and then seal it with the Pigment Fixer.
Gives also a very nice matt finish.
After that some brown and/ or black small dots here and there and all is done.
Awesome, thank you! I'm new to the whole idea of pigments, but seeing what you've done with them have convinced me to give them a try.
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Thanks again.
They are running to suppoprt their already shooting brethren.
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Post by: Solar Shock
Excellent excellent work! a fantastic looking force and awesomer use of transfers. Something I will be thinking more about! Love the stuff Keep us posted, truely inspiring
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Post by: Necroagogo
This is universally wonderful. I love the understated palette you've used on all the 30k stuff. Muted but not dull.
And your Thallax guys are a quantum leap beyond mine. *Sob*
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Thanks Folks, more over the Weekend!
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Finished the Thallax squad:
...and with an Age old Mechanicus model:
I have to say that I really love These "robots"...
More pics here: http://www.adpublishing.de/html/adeptus_mechanicus.html
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Post by: Gitsplitta
Beautiful work! Love the shot with the old mechanicus model.
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Post by: Bonde
I love the Death Guard and the Thallax. If I had the time and money, I would start a HH DG army myself, because the miniatures are amazing and I love the color scheme.
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And more Mechanicus...
After posting my Thallax minis I was a bit unhappy with the look of my older minis, so some retouching was required.
more pics here: http://www.adpublishing.de/html/adeptus_mechanicus.html
...and also the story how I used them all as Redemptionist in a Sister of Battle army.
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Sorry, no update last week, I had to set up my new PC. But I still painted something...
I just can’t stop it - again more - Adeptus Mechanicus
Metal Servitors with Catachan plastic arms, some greenstuff and a Rotor Cannon
more pics: http://www.adpublishing.de/html/adeptus_mechanicus.html
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Post by: Gitsplitta
Wonderful work!
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I finally painted my 1st Death Guard Terminator and some more Emperors Children.
And a full EC squad including Nuncio-Vox and Legion Vexilla below:
More pics:
http://www.adpublishing.de/html/death_guard.html
http://www.adpublishing.de/html/emperors_children.html
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Post by: BaconUprising
Nice termie, the cataphractii terminators are beautiful minis
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Post by: Ketara
Absolutely beautiful. Do you take commissions?
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I am not taking commissions, however, feel free to contact Peter at scarsminiaturemadness!
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Just for the fun of it some old OOP Epic scale minis...
I am really proud of the really old plastic Contemptor Dread and Land Speeder.
And since some of the younger gamer don’t know Epic a normal scaled Marine besides...
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Another “Small” update - A Emperors Children Epic Land Raider.
Classic plastic Land Raider, now known as Proteus LR. I also added some more tiny Details to the Rhino, please note the small headlights!
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Post by: Pacific
Amazing! Some of the best epic miniatures I have seen, and stupendous level of detail (not sure if I have headlights on my 28mm stuff!)
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LOL and Thanks!
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Post by: Gitsplitta
Love those classic models. I'm using one of the LRs to make a gun servitor. Worked out pretty well.
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Post by: alanmckenzie
AAN wrote:
Of all 3 versions of the Marine Land Speeder I always like the chunky full metal 2nd edition one the most. Since I still had one around I bribed Peter to paint one for me.
Splendid work from him as usual, I only had to apply some transfers do some some weathering and the basing. The original Flamer broke off during transport which pushed me into the right direction to mount and paint a Heavy Bolter.
More as usual: http://www.adpublishing.de/html/emperors_children.html
Love this, really great work. Got three of these landspeeders myself, one is the ravenwing one with the assault cannon. Always my favourite speeders too.
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Post by: Zuul
I finally got cornered into choosing which army to do next when I got corralled into entering an upcoming competition. Deathguard Legion. Thanks for all the inspiration!
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My pleasure folks!
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Some more 30K stuff, next week more Victory Decision Planetfall related generic SF minis!
Pretty much the same techniques as on the Marine statue.
Emperors Children on the Aquila...
Bionic Arms and Legs by Anvilindustries, all the rest by Forge World
And a new section on my website: http://www.adpublishing.de/html/iron_hands.html
The Iron Hands chapter came to my attention when reading the fantastic Fulgrim novel by Graham McNeal. The story of there steadfast Primarch Ferrus Manus was much to my liking. More or less by accident I painted two minis in their colours using the really good conversion parts of Anvilindustires. Since I was delighted how fast I could paint them I finished 5 Marines. At that time the first FW Iron Hands previews came around - and whuups - I was hooked!
More pics on my website!!!
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Post by: Theophony
Fantastic iron hands . Really like the red contrast instead of white that most people paint the weapons.
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Post by: .Mikes.
LOve the Iron Hands mate. Can I ask what base colour you used for the armour and what colour you undercoated? The matt black you have there is exactly what I'm after for a planned Raven Guard force.
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Matt Black undercoat, dark grey brush on.
Then Boltgun metal and a good wash/ink as described on page 1.
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Post by: Evariuda
looks awesome Are you by any chance going to attempt the other pre heresy chapters, would love to see those
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Post by: AAN
Not in the forseeable future.
The EC will be finished soon, one Assault squad, Palatine Blades, Champion and Phoenix Guard, thats it.
Then back to Death Guard and the occasional Iron Hand.
But who knows...
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Post by: Eiríkr
AAN, you simply must pick up the ForgeWorld Horus Heresy books if you have not already. I'm afraid to say it but you'll be hooked on Iron Hands if you grab the latest one.
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Post by: AAN
All ordered, the 2nd HH book should be here every day.
What is so special about IH? (My nephew will be interested too)
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Post by: .Mikes.
AAN wrote:Matt Black undercoat, dark grey brush on.
Then Boltgun metal and a good wash/ink as described on page 1.
heers, AAN. This wash, would that be the matt / AA dark tone wash you used before?
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Post by: LutherMax
Lovely work - very inspirational for my planned Dusk Raiders (the predecessors to your Death Guard!). I've been trawling the net looking for good/quick white armour methods and think yours is the perfect solution, so thanks for sharing the tutorial.
Questions: do you not find that the pigment fixer gives a glossy finish and removes the matt of the pigment itself, or do you just fix that with a final coat of spray on varnish?
And, when shading the larger areas of the tanks does the wash ever dry too quickly and leave a tide mark?!
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Post by: AAN
 .Mikes. wrote: AAN wrote:Matt Black undercoat, dark grey brush on.
Then Boltgun metal and a good wash/ink as described on page 1.
heers, AAN. This wash, would that be the matt / AA dark tone wash you used before?
YES! Automatically Appended Next Post:  LutherMax wrote:
Questions: do you not find that the pigment fixer gives a glossy finish and removes the matt of the pigment itself, or do you just fix that with a final coat of spray on varnish?
And, when shading the larger areas of the tanks does the wash ever dry too quickly and leave a tide mark?!
The MIG pigment fixer never gave me a glossy finish , just worked fine. But yes, once in a while I apply an additional coat of Tamiya Matt varnish.
Dry too quickly? Never - I even speed it up sometimes with a hairdryer. But I am rarely apply the pigments to a large area.
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Post by: LutherMax
The MIG pigment fixer never gave me a glossy finish , just worked fine. But yes, once in a while I apply an additional coat of Tamiya Matt varnish.
Dry too quickly? Never - I even speed it up sometimes with a hairdryer. But I am rarely apply the pigments to a large area.
Ah sorry I didn't make that second question clear – I meant when you use your Marabu/Army Painter mixed wash to shade large areas (e.g. the domed turret of the Predator) do you not find it difficult to cover the whole area before it starts to dry?
As for the Mig pigment fixer, I use this with Forge World weathering powders and it always seems to give a 'wet' look even after drying for 48hrs..?!
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Maybe it is the FW pigments, so far I have mainly used MIG pigments.
As far as the Marabu mix is concerned, it dries VERY slowly, over night in fact - so no rush at all..
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Post by: LutherMax
Hmm... Interesting... I'll try with some Mig pigments.
Thank you for the tips!
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Post by: AAN
Some more Horus Heresy Emperors Children.
Again the effect of the “Agisfication” on a Heavy Support Squad. Again bases changed, transfers applied, banner repainted, metal effects added, some retouches here and there. The legs of the kneeling Marines are from Anvil Industries.
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Post by: Meph
Lovely stuff, mate. They're looking fantastic.
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Post by: Gitsplitta
Like those. Very pretty. 4 PC guys is pretty ballsy. If I ran those, two would be dead after the first shot overheated.
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Post by: Moltar
Wow. AAN, I'm not sure of the last time I've seen you do anything 40k related, but those Emp's children look tits! Awesome stuff and Awesome OSL, something I don't feel like we see enough of from you.
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Post by: AAN
To be honest Moltar, that is because the OSL is not from me.
Peter of scarsminimadness did it, please read the posts above and it all makes sense then.
I am still not a fan of any OSL but have to agree that Peter did a marvelous job.
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Post by: Dreadclaw69
Really nice. Is that a 2nd Edition metal heavy plasma gun I see on the far left Marine?
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Post by: Mike Mee
Oooooooooooh, very nice models!
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 Dreadclaw69 wrote:Really nice. Is that a 2nd Edition metal heavy plasma gun I see on the far left Marine?
Yes, it is a leftover of an old RT Spac Wolf project!
Peter had to add a coin to the base, it was constantly tripping because of the heavy PC!
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Post by: Darth Bob
Wow, been a long time since I've looked at this thread. You've been busy! I really like what you've done with Garro.
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Post by: Dreadclaw69
AAN wrote:Yes, it is a leftover of an old RT Spac Wolf project!
Peter had to add a coin to the base, it was constantly tripping because of the heavy PC!
Yeah, it was sorta easier when the model was almost entirely metal for balance
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Post by: AAN
... and again some more Horus Heresy Emperors Children.
The Emperors Children Phoenix Guard Terminators. The usual collaboration of Peter and me. The head of the squad leader is painted by me, all the rest are the above describes modifications.
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Post by: AAN
I finally came around to finish my next Primarch - Angron. An good opportunity to give the World Eaters their own section. Also new are some Epic scale Iron Hands.
As with most Chaos Legions I only started to like them while reading the Horus Heresy Novels. The brutes of 40K are not my thing, the savage but noble warriors of 30K who followed their hyper- aggressive Primarch Angron no matter what are more to my liking.
The awesome Forge World model of Angron tempted me even more. For Angron I tried a look of a truly aggressive warrior who did not care at all about his armour or appearance. So old school metal effects, some rust and a slightly dirty look.
The Assault Marine is a FW MkII model with an axe from Anvil Industries, I simply like their axes more.
More -> http://www.adpublishing.de/html/world_eater.html
I recently started an EPIC Armageddon side project. I always loved EPIC A since its release and think that the huge battles of the Heresy just need to be also played in EPIC! I plan to paint an Emperors Children and an Iron Hands army. Below is a Tactical squad (repaint of my Black Templars, therefore the Missile Launcher) with Rhino and a Sicaran tank. The Sicaran is a private sculpt of a fellow enthusiast and not commercially available.
More -> http://www.adpublishing.de/html/iron_hands.html
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Post by: jah-joshua
that dirty white on the WE marine looks awesome...
always nice to see Epic stuff, too...
that Sicaran tank is a nice little sculpt...
kudos to the guy who made that...
keep up the good work ...
cheers
jah
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Post by: Exiled
Love those Emperor's Children man. There is a lack of light/dark contrast on Angron in my opinion, other than that, good job.
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Post by: Loken31809
Nice work.
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Post by: AAN
Thanks folks!
The muted look on Angron is intended, I wanted a paler, no nonsense look when Standing next to the vail Fulgrim!
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Post by: BrotherOfBone
Awesome work, more please!
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Another collaboration of Peter and me:
The Emperors Children Legion Champion in his Mk IV Armour, Iron Halo and Jump Pack.
I only had to retouch the hairs, some highlights here and there, apply the transfers and paint the base.
More: http://www.adpublishing.de/html/emperors_children.html
Also new are some Robots:
The above minis are from Anvil Industry; ARC Trooper range.
Very nice and clean cast Robots.
I am still not sure if I am going to use them in a Terminator setting or as Adeptus Mechanicus Tech Thralls.
More: http://www.adpublishing.de/html/fuco_robots.html
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Next addition, an EPIC scale Fellblade!
The Fellblade is - like the Iron Hand Sicaran - a private sculpt of a fellow enthusiast and not commercially available.
More pics: http://www.adpublishing.de/html/death_guard.html
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Post by: bubber
Another great addition! So love your stuff.
You just need to do a 28mm scale one now!
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Post by: paintwhore99
Those look great.
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Post by: Young_Logan
I love these epic scale sculpts, it's a real shame that GW don't do this stuff any more. Looking forward to seeing some more heresy stuff in the near future
Young Logan
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Post by: Paradigm
Those are EPIC! (someone's probably made this joke before in the last 5 pages )
Seriously, nice work on those, and on the Anvil robots further up.
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Post by: AAN
The Emperors Children Palatine Blades. The usual collaboration of Peter and me.
The large Power sword was repainted by me, all the rest are the usual modifications.
I only had to retouch some highlights here and there, apply the transfers and paint the base.
More pics:
http://www.adpublishing.de/html/emperors_children.html
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Post by: Aims
AAN wrote:
I finally painted my 1st Death Guard Terminator and some more Emperors Children.
Oh man those Cataphractii models are something else. I think I may have to buy a set and give them the Thousand Sons treatment
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The usual collaboration between Peter and me!
Soon the EC army is finished.
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Post by: em_en_oh_pee
So much great work here!
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Post by: Gitsplitta
Very nice stuff AAN, as per usual. Detail work really makes them stand out.
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Thanks!
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EC Predator:
After the two tanks, my Emperors Children army project is more or less finished, time to show the whole army...
A lot more pics here: http://www.adpublishing.de/html/emperors_children.html
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Post by: Meph
Gorgeous, simply gorgeous.
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Post by: LutherMax
Agreed - beautiful looking force, as befitting the III Legion
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Post by: Relentless136
Love the purple choice. Looks fantastic!
The osl however is overboard for my liking.
Great painting skill on show though, very high standard. Love the EC so keep it coming!
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Post by: Lord Cornilius
The blades are fantastic, is that airbrush or brushwork?
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Depends, some are airbrush, some old School brushwork.
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Post by: em_en_oh_pee
Dude! That Predator is absolutely tops!
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Post by: AAN
After finishing an EPIC Horus Heresy Legion Malcador Assault Tank Squadron I used the same technique on a Cataphracti Legionnaire.
And a blast from the past!
Old and new, not everything was better in the old days...
->http://www.adpublishing. de/index.html
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Post by: Gitsplitta
Beautiful work.
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Post by: AAN
The Thousand Sons are one of my favorite chapters of the Heresy Era.
After buying the new GW game Execution Force I decided pretty fast after seeing the dreadful Chaos Marines in the box that I wanted 3 30k TS Marines as opponents for the Assassins.
So here they are.
More infos and pics on my Website: http://www.adpublishing.de/html/thousand_sons.html
And Magnus is already assembled and primed on the "to paint" table...
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Post by: bubber
All your stuff rocks & these are no different.
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Post by: LutherMax
They look great - and great idea using them for Execution Force! When do we get to see the painted assassins?!
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Thanks!
 LutherMax wrote:They look great - and great idea using them for Execution Force! When do we get to see the painted assassins?!
Painted Assasins are not so soon ready, 1st Magnus as the Sorcerer, then the Cultist.
And since I already have 3 painted old school Assassins the Assassins might take a while.
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I bought one of the model kits right at the release of the Imperial Knight kit in March 2014.
I assembled it pretty fast but then it somehow ended in the “to Paint Queue”.
Now after 15 month I finally got the model finished.
So behold “Ixion” venerable Knight Paladin of House Hermetika.
I used transfers of the original kit and some Forge World sheets, the heraldry on the Ion shield is partly freehand painted (the flames) as is the Hermetika H symbol on the right shoulder.
And finally a group shot with some more Mechanicus minis:
As usual more on my website: http://www.adpublishing.de/html/adeptus_mechanicus.html
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Post by: Gitsplitta
Very nice Ann. The group shot looks just great!
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The new Prospero GW box inspired me to finally finish my Magnus mini, it was standing for months half finished on my paint table...
More info and a lot more pics on my site: http://www.adpublishing.de/html/thousand_sons.html
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Post by: evildrcheese
Cool. Nice job on Magnus.
EDC
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As soon as the HH Prospero Box arrived I just had to paint a SiS. I always like the SiS and their strange background. The great Graham McNeill immortalised them in his novel "A Thousand Sons " - IMO one of the best Horus Heresy books!
The model is really good, not just good, really good. The picture below with my 15 years old SoB models clearly show the way GW (and also my painting) have come. It also shows the famous scale and base size creep...
As far as painting is concerned, I wanted a clean gold look. More or less like described in GWs paint booklet. For the head I wanted a more battle worn look, the Sisters is in service on Prospero so no time to daily shave her head, therefore the darker look. Hope you like it.
More on my site: http://www.adpublishing.de/html/sisters_of_silence.html
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Post by: Matthew
Looks great! And I do agree that the SoS are among the best GW has ever created.
Any cool tips on how to make that stubble?
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I did the stubble with a layer of brown shade , done!
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Post by: PossumCraft
Can't help but think the SoS armour looks like slightly beefed up DE wyches. Just around the legs mainly.
Awesome gold effect on the armour, looks really nice
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Post by: SJM
Nicely painted, but those SoS heads are very masculine.
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Thanks Folks!
 SJM wrote:Nicely painted, but those SoS heads are very masculine.
Hmm, which warrior woman with a shaved head would look feminine?
For the head is one of the strong features!
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Post by: IGtR=
I love these, do you have a recipe for the Gold?
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SiS and Custodes in Power Armour - right out of the Prospero box!
as always more pics on my site: http://www.adpublishing.de/html/adeptus_custodes.html
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Post by: Matthew
Holy cow man, you're a genius. Looking great.
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Post by: Gitsplitta
Stunningly beautiful!
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Post by: .Mikes.
As stunning as that custode is, someone has to be photoshop a guitar in there.
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Thanks folks!
And for me the right hand looks more like playing bass...
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Post by: Luvvo
Really nice clean work!
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Post by: Floyd73
Great work! Very inspiring.
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Post by: Fireball
Yesterday I glued together the exact same Custodes which will be my first one to paint ... lets see if my paintjob can keep up with yours! Excellent!
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