Tigurius is looking pretty sweet so far, Knightley

Love the Hammernators... just ooze resilience and power... although I'd be trying to snipe them in the head if I came up against them. All that thick armour and sheilds and leave the noggins exposed hehe.

Tigurius is coming along really nicely as well, he has had some encounters with Tyranids in the past... wonder if it's time for another fight with a certain hive fleet

Well the hammers came out great bud, lovely work. Knew you would get that blue in check, really nice gritty bunch.

I don't mind bare heads myself, I figure they are either so amazing they can hold their breath for years, or there is some force field thingy built in. After all when do we actually see them fighting in space, it is always on a flat piece of field/city/battlefield that these are actually on at this moment in time, and they are that thick headed probably deflect most any projectile thrown at them.

Tiggy is off to a good start too.

@AoV - Thanks mate

@Mad - Heres hoping, a 2+/3++ model is very tanky, but very high points cost. Look forward to our next round of games.

@Cam - I suspect there is a force field, at least it helps with a squishy noggin.

Update: Had a 1500p base vs Mad this afternoon, Necrons got a leg stretch which was nice after being in their case for 4-5 months, eked out a 12 to 6 win with some very lucky rolling from me vs some very unlucky rolling for him (case in point ran C'tan shard of death, rolled a 5 on the shooting attack which is the Str D one shot weapon) rolled a 6 to hit, then a 6 on the D chart then a 5 on the wounds, = dead Swarmlord) Looking forward to the next round. Model wise metals started, cloak basically done

Update: And done

Tigerius looks great. Really liking the runes on the staff, really nice choice of complimentary blues.

EDC

Great job Knightley. Defintely one of your best.

Very nicely done. yes good use of different colors throughout.

Looks great!

Looking good!

He is awesome, I love his staff highlights and that blue really pops!

@EDC - Cheers, I was really struggling to figure out how to make it different and unique.

@Januine - Thanks, I would have liked the scripture on the shoulderpad and tabbard to be a little finer, in hindsight I used the wrong brush size.

@Solar - Thank you!

@Nev - Thanks

@d00m - Cheers.

@Wolvey - You're to kind

Update: Got a bit done on the GK centurions, not all the colours mind you

Dum dum dum! More centurions! I love their models so I cannot fault you. If I ever do my carcharodons I will have centurion because I love the models.

Looking good so far.

Great work on Tigerius, love the blue armour.

Whole thing works really well!

@Wolvey - I think the normal models are pretty cool, doing them as I have here is a nightmare to store (so many pointy sticky outy bits)

@Mad - Thanks man!

Update: more base colours applied.

I'm waiting to comment until the heads go on.


Oh wait.... crap.

I didn't know that the Gk had personal centurions. Where did you get these, parts or all?

@Gits - Hahha, thats a paradox isn't it, I need to let you know, but I'm not going to post to let you know, so how do I let you know with out posting (Brain melts)

@Justaerin - Welllllll..... technically they don't, but in the same breath a spider tank isn't really a thing either All the spares are from my bits box, i've had to extend to 3 now as the first filled up to quickly

Update: more base work on the cents, then washed

Update: Starting the grey edge highlighting feet first I guess

Update: whites and some red, might try and add some parchment into the mix as well

GK cents are looking awesome so far.

EDC

Definitely looking awesome, parchment would be pretty wicked. Looking forward to seeing them done!

@EDC - Thanks dude!

@Wolvey - You and me both

Update: not much left to go

Tigurius looks great. The Centurions are coming along very nicely, and the Terminators look top notch as well.

Thanks Azazelx, These Cents shall be done shortly I hope

Update: Blues, Greens and some metals underway

I love these models! You've done really well with them, and I hope to see more soon!

Thanks d00m! check back this time tomorrow for the final shots

Update: just going to put the heads here before glueing them on and finishing up the models, check back tomorrow for completed shots!

Good lord that's bloody nice.

Ahhhh... the marvelous faces!

I've been waiting for this... They look awesome, remind me so much of servitor type heads. I like the bare heads for once on these guys.

crikey Knightley - those heads are fantastic. Beautiful job

@Graven - Cheers mate!

@Gits - Thank you, the offer still stands btw if you want me to paint some faces for you.

@Wolvey - I have succeeded then! finally have you liking helmet-less models!

@Januine - Thanks man, I suspect its one thing I do quite well (Faces that is)

Update: GK centurions done, this wraps up my latest push, picture tomorrow with a break down, thank you for tuning in

Those turned out great, Knightley! You should be very proud.

Really not a fan of the Cents, but as always you have done a fantastic job on them, they look brilliant bud. Really nice work.

Going to do my own version soon I think. But the effort you have put in, really shows these off. Really like the head swaps, and the crispy quality of your work is really effective on these.

What an excellent conversion, and a beautiful paintjob to match! really might need to buy my own soon.

Blimey! Excellent work on the heads, great choice of heads too, the GK really do have some cool bits.

EDC

Beautiful work on the centurions Knigtley. I really like the heads rather than helmets as it gives you some perspective as to where exactly the marine is in the suit. Makes you wonder where his arms are though. The suits too small for them to be in the body section... they must be sticking straight out into the upper arm sections of each arm... or maybe the elbows are behind him with the controls just behind the rocket launchers.

And thanks, I fully intend to take you up on your kind offer.

@Zerg - Thank you, I do admit they do look pretty cool, a nightmare to pack up though, nothing I have fits them just right

@Cam - Thanks! I look forward to seeing what you do with your cents

@Justaerin - Do it! all it takes is some conversion pieces and time!

@EDC - They really do, the books, skulls and esoteric weapons just so good

@Gits - Haha yes, I looked at where the shoulders would fit combined with the legs, there are some proportions which are a little... off, overall they look good I feel.

Update: 12th Push complete. Overall not happy with the time it took to complete this push, I should have finished over a month ago, I got held up with playing PokemonGo for a while, then weekends got away on me with Kids parties and dinners meaning there just wasn't enough time dedicated to painting. Next up is a small commission for Mad with the Marines from the OverKill box set, I also have a bunch of Grey Knight interceptors to do, so might try get them done as well (quick and clean as they say)

Ahh, the Deathwatch marines. I'm very excited by this release and plan to make my own soon. GLHF amigo!

Very nice GK spin on those Centurions. Well done!

They are looking amazing, and the centurions really do look great, love the painting you did.

Excited to see that armor done, at least that will be relaxing.

I look forward to see how you incorporate your squiggles on the deathwatch marines.

@Justaerin - Cheers man

@Azazelx - Thanks!

@Wolvey - Yeah something small up next

@Ice - I may or may not include squiggles, I haven't made that call yet, It is a commission so I might just keep them bland (If thats something I can even do?)

Update: Had a brutal game vs Mad on Saturday, I wanted to field all my recently painted models (chapter master on a bike, centurions, chaplain, contemptor and hammernators, so they all got jammed into a list, after the game I realised that it was a pretty d**k move to include all that 2+ armour in a list where only 3 models had AP2 weapons. Mad had fun, and I think next time I'll keep an eye on my list building.

Model wise I've spent the last week or so mold lining and priming (boring things) so today is the first bit of some paint

 Knightley wrote:
I may or may not include squiggles, I haven't made that call yet, It is a commission so I might just keep them bland (If thats something I can even do?)

The day you paint something without squiggles is the day we know you’ve been replaced by a pod person.

Squiggle like your life depends on it! You don’t want the pod people to win, do you?

 Nevelon wrote:

 Knightley wrote:
I may or may not include squiggles, I haven't made that call yet, It is a commission so I might just keep them bland (If thats something I can even do?)

The day you paint something without squiggles is the day we know you’ve been replaced by a pod person.

Squiggle like your life depends on it! You don’t want the pod people to win, do you?

I may have to agree with this. I think your squiggle skill is why people do commissions with you.

Knightly is the King of Squiggle.

Looking forward to seeing how the DW turn out.

EDC

Still had awesome fun playing the game Knightley! There were some great mini battles throughout the main game which made it really interesting, and seeing your reaction when the fleeing venomthrope turned around and starting downing the bikes in assault was worth it as well.

Exciting to see the Deathwatch get some paint on them!

Squiggles... seems like Deathwatch would write some anti-xenos prose on bits of their armour, so if you want to I'm ok with squiggles... plus, need to keep the readers happy huh

@Nev - Who's to say I'm not a pod person now....

@Ice - Oh, here I was thinking I had a distinctive style apart from the squiggles

@EDC - Cheers

@Mad - Ok, point taken will see what I can squiggle

Update: So continuing to slowly paint all the bits, its going to be a long slog.

Looks like very organised madness - I like it!

Great stuff so far, the end result will be worth it!

The Deathwatch have such awesome minis, I'm looking forward to how they turn out!

@WarbossDakka - Thanks for the comment! I'm pretty sure Mad will be happy with them

@Zerg - They really do, It's making me want to get some of the new releases to add the bits to my marine army.

Update: so much silver to do, might branch off and do some individuals to spice it up.

Since Deathwatch are so elite, I don't think anyone will blame you for doing them 1 or 2 at a time, and putting that bit more effort into each one.

Could we be expecting some Greywatch in the future?

@WarbossDakka - Yeah seems fair eh doing some individuals during the main batch, just to spice it up. Greywatch may be a thing, however I might just have the weapons distributed amongst the normal marine squads and do a counts as.

Update: got a large chunk of the biker underway

I love your miniatures! I wish I could paint like this!

@d00m - Thanks, my advice would the same as our wise Duncans, thin your paints and take your time

Update: Almost done, some squiggles and some assembly left

I really like the Deathwatch model. What would you say is the best model you've ever painted?

Beautiful work on that bike.

Man, what a glorious looking model! The White Scars really do lend to some interesting pieces.

DW biker is looking great so far.

EDC

Black and white on the same model. Ouch. You've pulled it off quite cleanly though, so good job on that!

@d00m - Oooh that is a hard question to answer, first that comes to mind would be the Fulgrim Commission I did for a friend, the gold and face were amazing, second would be one of the chaos lords repaints, they allowed me to stretch my legs, Fabius Biles cloak is a work of art for me. What is your favourite so far?

@Gits - Thanks

@Justaerin - Yeah the style they have is unique, I feel the designers hit it out the of the park with this model.

@EDC - Cheers!

@WarbossDakka - Yeah, any bleeding of the black was going to be catastrophic, and raising white to a bright look on top of black wasn't easier either!

Update: Figured I'd show you some better (subjective) pictures of the biker, the eagle is off to allow for transport.

Lovely painting. I don't know if it's a lighting thing, but is the black more like a dark grey? Looks very effective. Squiggles are on point as usual too.

Also, does the eagle have a magnet on to re attach during games?

Awesome model to start the Deathwatch crew on... the crazy guy who rides a bike into battle and then has a sword and shield to take the fight to the enemy when the bolter rounds are gone

Squiggles on the front mud guard work well!

Very nice work. Looking great. Really like this one. Got a feeling about it. Nice work on the eagle too.

@WarbossDakka - Yep, the model was primed black, then had an airbrush of abbadon black to cover any bits the primer missed, then a top down blast through the airbrush of administratum grey to highlight. I looked at magnetising the eagle, but the fixture point is so small and fiddly all the magnets I have are just to big :(

@Mad - Drive me closer I want to hit things with my sword!

@Cam - Thanks!

Update: big chunk of the terminator done!

I love what you are doing with the cloth... looks like magma flowing between the scales!

Lovely work on these Deathwatch guys, mate.

That flame is very well done. Nice work!

@Mad - Cheers, I wanted something a little different, but decidedly Salamander

@Azazelx - Thanks man!

@WarbossDakka - Thank you, another attempt at flame as well, I'm not sure if its to bright at the top though.

Update: Terminator done!

Great atuff Knightly. For a Deathwatch Marine you've gave him a lot of varying colours, nicely sets off the model imo.

Fantastic job with the Sally. Looks superb

Biker and Terminator look awesome, Knightley! One question though: are you going to do anything with their bases?

Salamander Terminator is looking awesome.

EDC

Well, I have to say I have missed a lot! That terminator is totally awesome! My favourite model has to be Tigurius or the DW biker.

I just love how you do your faces.. Someday I love to be able to produce that quality of face. ( did that come across weird? )

@WarbossDakka - Thanks, there is a ton of black on these models and to keep them bright and clean I was forced to do a bit more colour than I had intended, I am slightly dreading the Raven Guard assault marine for this very reason.

@Azalle - Thank you!

@Zerg - Thanks and regarding bases, for all my commission work I leave the bases as bare as I can, so that the client can match the bases to the force the want to, in this instance I've even left them off the bases to make it easier.

@EDC - Cheers bro

@d00m - I wouldn't say it was a terrible amount of bits missed, just a post every week day

@Solar - not weird until you think of it this way "I want to take a cast of your face and produce more of them" then it gets a little more weird

Update: Librarian is up next! base colours underway.

That finished Salamander is great - he really looks the business and the drake skin has come up really nicely as well.

I'm looking forward to seeing the Blood Ravens Librarian.

Thanks Azazelx more done on the libby below

Update: almost done the libby, there is still the face and the tabbard to do

Libby is looking nice, but that Termie is

Excellent work bud.

Natorian is coming along nicely Knightley . Lookin good!

Branatar is pretty damn awesome though

Sword looks awesome.

Going to be great to see it all put together

@Cam - Aww shucks thanks man.

@AoV - Cheers, got a little bit of a Knightley twist to him

@Mad - I am very happy with the sword, the yellow looks very cool IRL

Update: Libby done!




Better face shot

Man, that face

* what Graven said * wow

Looks like it's squiggles and faces now Knightly . The sword tones are very nice to look at too.

Lovely model!

Loving the model!

@Graven - thanks man

@Solar - Cheers!

@WarbossDakka - Gah, will need to reorganise my signature now!

@d00m - Thank you.

Update: a little bit more done to the remainders

Update: On to the chaplain now!

Time for the one and only Ortan Cassius! He's a great mini, with lots of fluency and "emotion". Probably my favourite out of DW:O. Lets see what you can do with him!

@WarbossDakka - Fingers crossed I can do him some justice!

Update:Spent some time doing the tin/bronze bits, I think its looks nice and shiny now

Lovey job on Cassus so far. Be careful with his chains! I broke them and had to glue back together... pain in the arse.

@AoV - Gah, should have read your reply earlier, I did just that thing! the chain under his arm got damaged and a pain to fix!

Update: pretty much done, will take better pics shortly

Sweet job man. Work on the face is well tidy.

Amazing work. Love the way he turned out. Probably my favorite mini from that set.

I may have some bias there as an Ultramarine player though...

I think you should just paint faces as commissions.. worth the money!

 Solar_lion wrote:
I think you should just paint faces as commissions.. worth the money!

There are enough people who hate painting them, there is probably a good market. Shipping would be easy as well.

Bloody hell, you've outdone yourself here. He looks class! The silver highlights on the gold really work well.

Nice Chaplain. Now it just needs some field time!

@Januine - Thanks man, I see your also working on a Cassius and I have you say yours looks just as good!

@Nev - Agreed, although I do like the White Scars Biker if only for the detail on the mini

@Solar - Heh, I've offered that to Gits once or twice (as he approached me) however if anyone is interested in me doing some heads I might consider it.

@WarbossDakka - Cheers, its a little trick I picked up painting the reliefs on my GK terminators and wanted him to look as equally as shiny

@d00m - You'll have to talk to Mad about that one

Update: Better pics taken (I hope)




Moneyshot

Fantastic work. Face is brilliant, all looking brilliant.

Being good at squiggles and faces just make people jealous.

Great work

@Cam - Brilliant!

@WarbossDakka - Jealous, here I was hoping for inspired

Update: Getting a little bit more onto the DA and IF, then might just power through the individuals

Ooh, I'm definitely looking forward to how you tackle the Dark Angel guy!

Should be a good one Zerg, DA used to be my main army when I was younger

Update: Worked on The raven Guard model!

Very cool, though you may need to change the blog to Crisp and (Dark) grey

Truly excellent Knightley. Love him from head-to-toe.

Liking the muted tones for the white. Doesn't take anything away from the model itself.

@Graven - Haha, I thought about Crisp and tron at one point, and Crisp and metal at another, always come back to grey though

@Gits - Thanks!

@WarbossDakka - Bugger, its about to get a little brighter....

Update: Raven Guard done, quick pics followed by better pics



Better pics

I like that quite a bit. Nice work on the scrolls on the jump pack.

That Raven Guard guy looks amazing, way better than my own effort at painting that same miniature. How did you get the writing on the scrollwork to turn out so nice? Is it just a really tiny brush?

Actually, disregard the last comment I made. The white looks much better I've decided

Well done!

The face on the chaplain... dear god knightly thats beautiful. I wish I LOOKED THAT GOOD IRL

Looking stunning and at a good pace as well.

Loving your work as usual! Looking forward to seeing them in the flesh at our next game

I've started painting up the cult minis, so perhaps sometime in the future we can have a crack at the overkill game and see them all in action...

Damn Knightley, the faces on your DW are off the hook!

EDC

Brilliant work! The scrolls on the Raven Guard guy are superb!

@Gits - Thanks, I actually went pretty quick on the scrolls, means if I can replicate it I can do it quicker!

@Zerg - Yeah basically a tiny brush, also try not to write letters with curves, its easier to keep the lines small.

@WarbossDakka - Hahah cheers, noted for future.

@Azalle - You and me both man, you and me both.

@Mad - Yes! I am down for that for sure definitely keen on trying the new boardgame

@EDC - Ah you're far to kind, I just do what I can with the paints provided

@d00m - Thank you!

Update: On to the Blood Angel next

Liking the colour choice for the Chainsword. Looks very nice

Thanks Warboss! finished pics below

Update: finished up the Blood Angel, took some phone pics (1st set) then did some with the normal camera (2nd set) Should be pretty quick to get the rest done I feel.




Normal Camera

Oh, well done! That red is very vibrant, and the weapon choic is simply perfect for a BA marine!

As a Scion of Sanguineous, I highly approve of the BA Death Watch marine.

EDC

Great attention to detail Knightley. Everything is very well done, and all aspects of detail are accounted for. Well done!

Bloody squiggly, that is.

Love what you did with the BA guy. It's always nice to see a mini I've done before be painted by someone with greater skill; it gives me something to aspire to!

Awesome model!

@Justaerin - Its not bad, I think that if it were my model I might do something a little different, but for a commission it should be fine

@EDC - As a purveyor of painting I applaud your approval!

@WarbossDakka - you say that.... I note some items which I could have done more, however, due to time constraints I wanted to get this guy done and dusted

@Graven - Bloody well ain't it cobber (I have no idea what I just wrote)

@Zerg - Always happy to inspire fellow painters, there are so many who have done it for me

@d00m - Thanks man

Update: Next up is the spacewolf, only the 5 man squad left to do!

Gorgeous work on Antorn. He's looking the business

Thank Januine, I really should learn their names it would make posting about them a little more personal.

Update: Antorn done , cell pics followed by better pics




Better pics

Very nice Knightly, I think he has more squiggles than normal. Others should be jealous!

Well done!

I get more and more envious everytime I see your spectacular models!

The Space Wolf guy looks great! His name is Drenn Redblade, BTW, not Antorn. I think you got him confused for Antor Delassio, the Blood Angel guy. It's tough to keep all those names straight!

I can see why he isn't wearing his helmet, don't want to mess up a hair do like that!

Excellent work, squad is going to look awesome all together!

@WarbossDakka - I wonder what level of jealousy would be if I covered a complete model in squiggles

@d00m - You're far to kind!

@Zerg - Ah, I had no idea what it was, my mistake, whats the Dark Angel guys name?

@Mad - Thanks for the game, I hope they look great as a unit

Update: Had a great game vs Mad today, he'll put a mini-rep, lots of swings and round abouts on it. Got some more paint onto the Dark Angel including a wash

Nice model the Dark Angel. Anything special planned for him?

Also I think a lot of people would pay good money for a squiggle marine. I'm just sayin'.

Beautiful work on all of these Deathwatch guys. I especially like the fine freehand writing.

@WarbossDakka - See below

@Azazelx - Thank you!

Update: Finished the Dark Angel! Phone pic, then proper pics


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Very nice!

The Dark Angel marine's name is Zameon Gydrael. And he looks really good as painted by you! Painting the robe green is an interesting choice, although I do see that you got the more traditional off-white on the inside (a nice touch).

The green is nice and vibrant, well done.

Damn that's lovely and rich.

@d00m - Thank you!

@Zerg - His name is Robert Paulson (Fight Club throw back) and yeah I had considered doing a bone cloak, but the over all look for the Deathwatch is dark, so I opted for a darker outside with the throwback inside.

@WarbossDakka - Cheers

@Graven - Thanks mate!

Update: On to the Ultramarine now (waiting for ZergSmasher to fill me in on his name )

Okay, Knightley, here's the names of the whole squad:
Ultramarines Chaplain: Ortan Cassius
Blood Ravens Librarian: Jensus Natorian
Ultramarines Sergeant: Vael Donatus
Dark Angels Marine: Zameon Gydrael
Space Wolves Marine: Drenn Redblade
Iron Hands Marine: Ennox Sorrlock
Imperial Fists Marine: Rodricus Grytt
Salamanders Terminator: Garran Branatar
Blood Angels Vanguard Veteran: Antor Delassio
Raven Guard Vanguard Veteran: Edryc Setorax
White Scars Biker: Jetek Suberei
I must be a total nerd, I named all of them from memory...

All of them you've done so far look great Knightley, I look forward to some shots of the whole squad when they're all done!

Lovely work on the Space Wolf and Dark Angel.

I really like the freehand (and squiggles) on the Space wolf's chapter should pad.

EDC

Good heavens, you finished two different models since the last time I checked in... both brilliantly I might add!

The blue is looking good. This guy is definitely my least favourite out the bunch, not much going on model wise IMO.

Must be getting close to the finish line now!

Nice work Knightley!

@Zerg - Cheers mate, thats very useful I'll update my newer posts with the new names

@EDC - Thanks, I was debating over to include squiggles, but the crowd demanded blood (or squiggles)

@Gits - Trying to speed up the commission work and its a marine very two days or so, not many left.

@WarbossDakka - Yeah, he's like a generic spacemarine basically, he has come cool additions but over all very static. Not many left now.

@d00m - Thank you!

Update: Vael done, thanks to Zerg for the names. Phone pics then proper pics




Proper

Like the green on the helmet. Lens also very nicely done. Great job.

Superb. Could be your best yet. Really nice smooth job

Mmmm... Ultramarine....

Beautiful work Knightley.

@WarbossDakka - Thanks

@Januine - Oh wow, you reckon? I feel the chaplain or the librarian is better than this guy, but that's my thoughts.

@Nev - Mmmm... tastes so good

@Gits - Cheers mate!

Update: Rodricus Grytt underway!

Here we are, the guy with the big gun. Should be good to see.

Squiggles on the yellow should be very impressive!

Heh I love this guy.... shoot many explosives!

Nice work on the on DW ultramarine, fist with the frag is looking cool so far.

EDC

@WarbossDakka - Fingers crossed it looks ok, see below.

@Mad - Such bang, much dead, wow

@EDC - Thanks man

Update: Rodricus completed!




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Rodricus is looking hella cool!

Looking snazzy. One of my favourite bits on the model is the fist on the combat knife, don't know why

Gemstone is very well executed also.

@d00m - Hella thanks!

@WarbossDakka - I think the fist on the knife echoes what they are all about, proud warriors of their history.

Update: on to Ennox now, base colours and washes done

Bionics are really cool on this mini, should be nice seeing how he turns out.

Looking hella nice!

Big Rod is looking top banana. Lovely job. Not quite sure about the wee lines on him but still gorgeous job. Am onto Ennox the grumpy as well now. There really isn't a bad fig in that set, well... SW guy aside
Great stuff fella

God damn, that frag cannon dude is totally rocking.

EDC

@WarbossDakka - Yeah he ended up being last as I do like the bionics as well

@d00m - Cheers!

@Januine - Fair point, if I were to dedicate a little more time to him I would tighten them up.

@EDC - Thanks man

Update: Ennox getting there, should be done tomorrow

Update: Ennox Done




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Optics are nicely done there. Well done!

I love him, looks great, although the pose is a bit "did I leave the iron on?"

Very nice. I really like his face x you do great work on faces anyway, but this one looks particularly good. I think it's the purple lens for his bionic eyes which add a nice element to the mini overall

EDC

@WarbossDakka - Thanks!

@Graven - Hahah, the things that go through a marines mind when on the battlefield.

@EDC - Cheers mate

Update: Finished up the skull and teleporter

Loving the blue glass work, always love the skulls, don't know why, just do.

Love them little pieces, always nicely used as objective markers or on dioramas. Nice work.

Those extra bitz are simply perfect. The blue glow Is very well done. What's next?

@Cam - Cheers, he was a pain to paint as he broke on his 'tail' and would not go back on it for the longest time.

@WarbossDakka - Thanks! I like using the teleporter as an objective for games

@Justaerin - Up next is another small commission figure for a mate of mine, then a special model, then some GK's then a tank, then something big. You know the usual.

Update: Group Shot because I know you want it
Phone pic


Camera pics

Oh you knew I wanted it

Great bunch of chaps Knightly, they all look amazing!

Wonderful progress since the last time I checked in. So many beautiful figures!

@WarbossDakka - You're welcome!

@Gits - Thanks gits, good to have you back

Update: Next commission underway a Hawkshroud Sacrosaint for a mate of mine - Airbrushed medium yellow and a brighter yellow top down

She must have a hell of an arm to carry that huge axe around!

Looking forward to how she comes out

Wait. Wait wait wait. Yellow? Zenithal highlighting? FEMALE?! what the heck other dimensional dakkadakka have I fallen into?
Looks good bro, i live your marines but always excited when you tackle something really different.

All your Deathwatch guys turned out really great! I hope mine end up looking half as good.

Deathwatch look awesome... thank you so very much for painting them up, I am stoked with the job you did on them!!!

Really looking forward to seeing this next figure, I know you're not a fan of painting yellow, so be cool to sink your teeth into this one hehe.

Groupshots of the deathwatch look swell.

EDC

@WarbossDakka - Agreed, I think she's been lifting and using some under the counter 'enhancements'

@Graven - I know right, its another tale from 'stranger things' commission work is the best way to try new things eh?

@Zerg - Thanks man!

@Mad - Happy you like them, lemme know how the basing goes its one of the things I detest the most.

@EDC - Cheers

Update: Base colours almost done, missed the thigh and some other bits

Looking good mate.

blue and yellows are those? They're surpisingly refreshing. Lookin' good!

Why do ladies always wear shoes that aren't always practical???

Looking good bud, I'm looking forward to seeing how you flesh out that yellow robe for sure!

Knightley, that lady is amazing! Your killteam is top notch too, but I just love the yellow! Could I ask where that model is from though?

@WarbossDakka - Thanks man!

@Justaerin - Cheers, Yellow is a nightmare to paint I have to say

@Mad - Lemme know what you think below

@Kakita - Welcome to the blog! the model is - http://wargameexclusive.com/shop/heresy-hunters/female-mechanicus-inquisitor-28mm/ IIRC

Update: some very good progress on the model

The model is certainly defined! Great job on it Knightley!

Lovely yellow. Love the way it contrasts with the darker bits.

The skin tones compliment the yellows very nicely. The black helps break it up too. Nice stuff!

@d00m - Cheers, its very fiddly and I would have liked to paint it while it was apart, allows me to get into every little crease.

@Gits - Thanks, I was worried the black would be overpowering, but contrasting is even better

@WarbossDakka - Thank you!

Update: apologies for the terrible lighting on these ones, she's almost done

You say that the lighting's bad, but its really well picked out the details on the model. I was thinking there were some extreme highlights going on!

Also I give the +1 for the glowing axe. Looks awesome

Good looking model, with a good looking paint job... stellar work as usual, and still a bit to go

Looking good. That yellow is really crisp.

EDC

Nicely painted and she has some big sensor Nodules

Awesome robes and awesome weapons!

Those watermellons :O

@WarbossDakka - Heh, every time I look at the picture my eyes hurt a little from the over exposure, close lighting and cell phone pics will forever be the bane of my existence.

@Mad - Thanks Bro!

@EDC - Cheers

@Jehan-reznor - Welcome to the Blog! Indeed she does, how better to pick up the noosphere?

@d00m - Thank you.

@CragHack - Mecanicum issue from what I hear, I didn't get any in my welcome back though...

Update: Model done

Nice and neat highlights on the yellow. Well done!

I almost thought there were no squiggles on there, but I suppose you can get away with that scroll on the front.

Thanks Warboss! The client only wanted a few squiggles as the rest of his army is pretty bare, I had to acquiesce to his request, he's happy with her though.

Update time; let me tell you a story about this next model I'm going to paint.

There may be a number of readers who, as a younger person got into Warhammer or 40k when in high school, well I got started with 40k when I was in primary school, but it never kicked off as a greater passion for it till later, in between my trysts as a painter and a gamer there was another geek game I participated in at school, Dungeons and Dragons.

I told you that to explain this. About two/three months ago I was looking for things to watch on youtube when one of my regular channels (Nerdist) released a series of videos listed as "Force Grey - Giant Hunters" having a small case of OCD and needing to watch every video I see on my sub list I opened it up. My first reaction was "Hey, this is pretty cool for D&D" then "Oh wow, the Dungeon Master is pretty good" and finally "Holy c**p, who is this DM I need to know more" I find out his name is Matthew Mercer and he is a Voice Actor, well that explains his voices and demeanour with everything being on point. I wonder what else he's done??

A lengthy google later I find he runs a weekly D&D campaign on Twitch.tv with the show called "Critical Role" on Geek and Sundry. I think they were up to Episode 70 odd at this point and I had a look to see if I could find any of the previous videos, which I did on Youtube. Big problem, they were 3-5 hours long and I wasn't sure I was up to watching 210 to 350 hours of some guys play D&D no matter how good the DM is.

I decided to give it a couple of episodes to see if it was worth the time investment, Oh boy did I find out it was! The other party members are also all voice actors and there is such a wide range of experiences in the group I was instantly hooked, I've been power listening every day while painting and I am now up to date.

There is a side effect to listening to a bunch of nerdy ass voice actors playing D&D, is now I want to play.... and here the next chapter begins, I've found an old mate of mine who partakes in a weekly D&D campaign as well and I want in, so I present to you my new Character - Micus Demonbane, Holy Paladin of Vengeance, armed with a vambrace mounted cross bow, Long sword. Armoured in weathered Platemail and carries with him a hallowed book of demonic names.


The model is a custom piece from www.heroforge.com and for any of you who are interested in Critical Role here is a play list of their adventures - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-p9lWIhcLQ&list=PLqTT_VuffgDP0I6accl0jP5p3kxBRPVPa

I am excited.

He looks pretty awesome!

I'm also quite a long time follower of Critical Role, and as soon as I found out about the roles they play in various franchises, it only made me like the cast even more. I try to follow the story as well as I can (3+ hour shows are quite hard to squeeze in somewhere!) and love every second of it. I don't play DnD myself, but it certainly has kept me entertained for hours on end. The only problem is when you listen to them for long enough, you start picking out their voices when they're in character. Laura is one of the main culprits for this, as when you listen out for it you find out she is everywhere!

Cool looking model...

Is that an Inquisitor "I" I can see on the armour?

Can't wait to see what demonic names you write onto the pages of that book

Cool model. Sounds like your gonna have a blast with the D&D.

Pretty impressed that you listened to the entire backlog!

EDC

Well done on the yellow tech priestest!

By the way, i know I am late to the party, but I am totally envious of the way you paint your black armor

Nice work on the Techpriest, and awesome model for D&D!

@WarbossDakka - I knew there would be a number of Critters on Dakka, it's to huge not to have some! Agreed Laura is everywhere, I was watching a gears of war video and lo and behold, I hear a familiar voice.

@Mad - Yep, I added some other bits to the model and wanted a necklace but didn't have anything small enough, then saw some brass etch I had lying about, boom sorted

@EDC - Thanks man, I'm actually considering watching it again to pick up on more of the things I may have missed on the first listening.

@Master Azalle - Cheers, the use of an airbrush take a lot of the work away from black armour

@d00m - Thank you!

Update: Washes applied, thinking on doing some free hand on the base, maybe see if I can get some cobblestone going on.

Edges are very defined as soon as you add a wash. Looking great already!

Perhaps you could do an "aura" glow on the base of the model.... like paladin in Diablo 2, running around with a swirling glowing aura on ground around him.

Just a thought. Paintjob is looking up to normal high standard thus far.

Having just finished working my way through the whole thing, Knightley, I'm very impressed with your work - both in terms of quality and quantity.

Quick question about the IH guy from the recent DWOK project - the skull on his chest aquilla and on his backpack both appear to have a bionic eye, yet I note that you painted that element as bone - was there a particular reason for that?

@WarbossDakka - Cheers, I want to take my time a little (not a lot as I hope to have this as a game piece) and give him some really stand out bits.

@Mad - That is a brilliant idea, had I not just completed the base (as below) I would have totally run with that!

@Dysartes - Welcome to the blog! What would be your favourite painted model from the archives. Regarding the IH gentleman, it call came down to speed and getting the commission completed I went to all skulls and did them bone, had I applied more time then they would have gotten a silver bionic bit to complete his heritage. Good spot however

Update: As mentioned above I pretty much have completed the base, I wanted Micus to be interrupting a ritual stepping into the circle to break the wards then channelling his might to his long sword. To this end I tried my hand at some cobble stone and free handed a sigil on the ground. Thoughts?

Epicness incarnate!

That's a tough question, Knightley.

If I can pick a couple, in no particular order:
- The Fellblade
- NDK with the custom halberd
- The Necrons

It's ok Knightley... the base you have gone with looks awesome anyway! I like the little story you have got for it as well, disrupting a summoning spell... Nice work!

Your highlighting on your projects are an inspiration. Really given me some ideas to apply to my own work.

Keep it up, very impressive!

Looking good. Get on the the squiggles in the book already, you know its what we come here for.

Seriously though, nice work.

EDC

Love the base, the circle is great as are the cobbles; funnily enough you inspired me to go a bit crazy on my building and do shaded tiles and an elder sign BTW my favourite model is still either your classic jetbike conversion or a certain Grandmaster

I think you've nailed the icon on the ground, but doesn't it look a bit chaosy? Not necessarily a bad thing, but it is certainly looking like it!

Very nice painting on the gems on the sword.

@d00m - Thanks!

@Dysartes - Some good choices in there, interesting the Necrons got featured they were pretty quick to paint and I wanted an army I could game with.

@Mad - Cheers, I think it needs something more, maybe some blood splatter?

@Caranthir987 - Welcome to the blog!! Happy to inspire you to greater work

@EDC - Hahaha, I have some ideas on that as well, there will be squiggles...

@Graven - Ah yes, Grand Master Knightley, he is a very cool model and I painted him very well.

@WarbossDakka - True, I figure the Paladin is all about wrecking chaos and evil demons, so maybe it fits, your thoughts?

Update: Armour almost done with layers and the blade has some cool effect added.

I think you can afford to be smug about that sword. It looks AWESOME! The problem you may encounter is though that your model is going to look so much better than everyone elses - it might ruin the immersion

Great model Knightley. Definitely one of my favourites you've done.

That sword is absolutely ace!

In terms of blood splatter on the base... could work, I would look at doing something really subtle like a few drops of blood around, maybe from a sacrifice to power that rune on the ground? Maybe a small trail of blood drops leading towards the rune?

Nice work on the sword, Knightley - is the book going to gain some writings as a final step?

Maybe dried blood so it doesn't get lost against the ritual circle?

@WarbossDakka - Haha, I think that if this guy is going to be going toe to toe with some big baddies he would need any advantage he can get, so a swish paint job might a step in the right direction.

@Mad - Good idea, I used that idea and ran with it, Micus has disembowelled a cultist and his blood is leaking through the cobble stones

@Dysartes - Oh but of course, I wanted to have the book look like something that features a lot of demonic creatures and as such has diagrams etc of them and things about them, so not just squiggles.

@Graven - I thought about doing that but wasn't sure how to get a dried blood effect on stone, my understanding is blood dries a slight orange/brown look, and I wasn't sure if it would be gloss or not.

Update: I wanted the armour to look well worn and beaten up, this guy is an adventurer after all, so I applied some weathering as well, I'm not the best at this but I am trying to learn and be better at it. Being an adventurer he wouldn't always been able to keep his face well shaven so he got some stubble. The Icon/Symbol on his tabbard is the Vox Machina Icon/Symbol as I wanted to have a throw back to why I started this whole thing. Also take note of the blood effect on the base, I think it looks really cool. The book has an expanded version of the ritual circle on the ground but in a smaller version.




Thoughts? have I made a mistake with the weathering choice?

Nope, I think the weathering is the right colour. The only thing I'd say is the scrolls are too clean for the weathering you've done - I think you'd get away with it though.

Knew there was going to be squiggles on it eventually

That's beautiful man.... the book steals the show.

I have to say this is now my favourite model of yours!

Some people doodle when their bored, i'm pretty sure you just squiggle when you're bored.
As always, well done! I've made like 7 different models that I might order now.

@WarbossDakka - Just a clarification on scrolls, are you referring to the tabard over his armour? if so yeah, it is quite clean, my thought process was he could wash the tabard, but repairing his armour would be much harder, not sure that makes the most sense.

@Gits - Thanks! the photos really don't show all the detail as its pretty glossy :(

@d00m - Yuss! thats great to hear

@Justaerin - Awesome, I'm up to about 15 I would order, even made my character from 1997, might get her printed next.

Update - Micus has been completed and full pictures below

Yeah, I was referring to the scrolls over his armour, sorry for not clarifying.

God damn, I missed the book on my first look. That's some serious squiggle skill (freehanding). Looks damn awesome! Great job on this piece, hope it serves you well on the tabletop.

OK, glad you ran with the blood effect on the base, really finishes it off and it works well with how you have done it between the cobbles.

That book.... is off the freaking charts!

Awesome... I'm intrigued to see what is coming next

Damn Knightley, this is off the hook!

Look at the book! Just look at it. Damn, so good.

Love the fiery sword too, really cool.

EDC

That's a really nice job on the book, Knightley - excellent freehand work.

@WarbossDakka - Thanks! there are sometimes a number of things which get missed on a first viewing and it's always nice to see them get seen after a second glance

@Mad - Thank you, your suggestion was top notch. Next up.... you'll have to see below

@EDC - Cheers, I was expecting some comments on the book, not nearly this much though!

@Dysartes - Thanks

Update: I've spent a little bit of time cleaning and prepping this beast

Is it just the camera angle that makes the front of the tracks look like they're slightly angled inwards, Knightley?

Beast of a vehicle - call me jealous! Love painting vehicles, lots of edges to highlight.

Have fun washing it though

Ooh, looks good. Is that a Spartan? What army is it for?

OK, now I'm *really* jealous!

That’s a chunk of tank.

This is awesome on a scale not seen since the Big Bang!

(For a writer, I really don't do very well, do I?)

@Dysartes - I looked top down and you might be right, there is a slight curve on the left track when you look at the front "I think" Once I get to painting it properly we'll see if its really noticeable.

@WarbossDakka - Yeah, you say that now, but look at the pic I posted below

@Zerg - Oh yes, I played against one about a year and a half ago and it was an unstoppable behemoth, loaded with TH/SS Terminators and characters it was a very scary prospect. This will be for my Gray Nights Marine force - need a transport for my own hammernators

@Gits - You say that now, lemme know what you think after this photo.

@Nev - Its huge, and its heavy.

@d00m - Works for me buddy, works for me.

Update: I'm going to leave this picture here, I'll you all draw your conclusions.

My my, those are inquisition vehicles! and a lot of them, it appears! GL with those resin models. I've not experienced FW resin, how is it compared to finecrap?

Warhound

OY.... looks like a lot of thankless work...

Knighty-knight!

Very nice!

Thank god for the mask, you would be off your head on superglue fumes!

That is some serious resin. Lets see it come together (safely of course )

@Justaerin - The mold looks ok, thin at points, bubbles at other, harsher to deal with as I find FC softer. Close on the item

@Solar_lion - Winner winner chicken dinner!

@Gits - Tell me about it, all the cutting/sanding was a long weekend.

@Graven - Yessy-yes?

@d00m - Thanks

@WarbossDakka - Not just the fumes, the resin dust is not healthy for you either, I hear its a carcinogenic.

Update: So much washing to do, so many parts....

And here is the base

I wouldn't know where to even start if I'm honest. Good luck either way.

@WarbossDakka - Well I figured I'd start with the feet

Update: Started with the feet after the base was stuck down to a bit of board, I wanted to "dip my toe" into adding some water effect to a crater, the toe may look silly to others, but I like it

It does look a bit strange, but I think that is because I am equating robo-toes to those on an animal. It makes sense that a giant robot machine god would have some baller stabilization toes.

With all the other wacky stuff going on in the 40k universe, I think that toe doesn't look half bad.

Although that Rhino would be a ceramite pancake

@Whale - Specially a god machine of the Omnissiah!

@WarbossDakka - Certainly agree, I suspect once the full weight of this weapon platform is applied we'll end up with a rhino pancake

Update: With all the pinning he can now stand unsupported, no glue on this baby yet!

I stand and clap at your work, Knightley!

Impressive. Very impressive

That's a good looking set of legs.

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That's a good looking set of legs.

Is that a compliment you hear often, Knightley?

Looks like the build is off to a good start. I take it the base is something from FW as well?

Looking good so far.

EDC

@d00m - I see what you did there

@WarbossDakka - Thank you!

@Sigulf - Welcome to the Blog, happy to have your comment. It's not often I get told I have nice legs

@Dysartes - Only from random men in the street, slightly disconcerting as mine are like a wookies... The base is one that used to be in the GW library of scenery - http://store.miniwargaming.com/images/D/battlescape-o496c.jpg

@EDC - Cheers mate

Update: I primed the base a little silver

Busy weekend, only managed to prime and airbrush the grey on to the Spartan.

Looking good Knightley.

I'm agreeing with WarbossDakka - looking epic!

What a tease... shows off some leg and then hides it away and shows us giant tanks instead.

Loving the progress

Awesome work, looking forward to seeing both of these done.

Could I ask a favour, can I have a shot of the back of the legs, I have a scratch built torso and head, but no legs, need to make some. Would really appreciate a shot of the mechanics.

In the mean time, good luck you are going to have to really get your squiggle on for this one!

Slowly slowly catchy land raidy.

Good progress so far.

EDC

@WarbossDakka - Thanks

@d00m - Cheers!

@Mad - Hahah isn't that how you get all the boys to chase after you, show some leg then bait and switch hehe

@Cam - See below, I hope it helps.

@EDC - Very slowly catchy land raidy the spartan is a behemoth and will take a while to paint imo.

Update: legs got a silver prime as well, hopefully this provides the angles your after Cam

I hope you're ready for this Knightley. Those Titan models might take an entire pot of paint just for the squiggles...

LOL! Good one.

Warhound!!!! NICE!! You going all magnety on this? I'm still feverishly awaiting the arrival of mine so gonna be followingthis one closely for tips!

@Zerg - I brought a specific black pot for that reason exactly!

@Gits -

@Januine - There are a bunch of magnets in the waist and the weapon arms (might have to leave the cables off to make them swappable) My current advice, do a pilot hole then go up in size slowly (almost ruined the top of the waist as I went 10mm right off the bat, big mistake.

Update: More metals primed then washed, my god this thing is large

Zerg's comment just made me realize the sheer amount of squiggles going on this beast. I'm getting giddy just thinking about it.

@WarbossDakka - I wonder how much grief I'd get if I just posted one giant squiggle on a bit of paper and said, titan complete

Update: Wanting to put a little more effort into the titan, I will do some interior painting, up first is the power room.

I have the poweeer...

Looks cool. Amazing how a titan houses that.

Very nice work on the Titan Knightley!

I'll say! The one reason I DON'T want a Titan is the fact that i'll need 2 pots of paint for each of my main colors!
That power room is lookin' mighty pretty, and I love how detailed the inside of a Titan is.

This is going to be awesome!

Looking forward to seeing it at one of our games in the future... possibly not on the table though hehe.

@WarbossDakka - Going to have to nick name the reactor room, castle grey skull

@d00m - Thank you!

@Justaerin - Yeah tell me about it, I used pretty much an entire grey pot of paint to do the spartan

@Mad - Could always use him as terrain right

Update: crappy lighting, but the reactor room is done ready to be assembled

Ah ok Knightley - cheers. I'll magnetise the waist and still figuring out which way to mag the arms too. gonna need to order up some JB Weld and some ....bigger sized magnets soon

Thank you for the leg shot.

Very interesting to see the interior detailing, unfortunately mine doesn't have an interior to detail.

Interior is looking good dude.

EDC

@Januine - I have 3 1 x 10mm magnets in the stalk of the arms and 1 1 x 10mm in the top shoulder, I think it hold just fine in my test runs.

@Cam - Scratch built has those problems eh? Any other shots you'd like me to take?

@EDC - Thanks bud!

Update: started working on the servitors, base colours done and washed

Such a detailed interior, especially that you won't be seeing half the time. Definitely want to make you feel like you're getting your money's worth.

Great progress.

Nice work on the titan Knightley. Looking forward to seeing how it will turn out. You have a colour scheme set already for the exterior?

Servitors looks good dude.

EDC

Brilliant work Knightley!

@WarbossDakka - I know right, and when the thing is together all the bits at the bottom of the interior definitely wont be seen. I guess I'll know about it right?

@Egg - I really want it to match the Cerastus Knight I finished at the beginning of the year, the down side is there is sod all trim on the plates so the effect will look different, however I plan on shading each panel with the airbrush, so that will be something very new.

@EDC - Thanks!

@d00m - Cheers

Update: Powered through the servitors so they are done now, very fiddly to get in amongst them.

Man that's looking good!

Very inspirational. I have to study this so I do my Reaver crew justice.

Very cool. But no squiggles on some of the screens.

EDC

@Gits - Thanks, this thing is so large and imposing I can see why so many start and never finish

@Solar - Happy to help, I went with a very basic base, wash, highlight instead of my normal base, wash, layer, highlight, extreme highlight. For stuff you wont usually see I wanted it to be painted but not over the top.

@EDC - You sure? I had a look when I got home and from all accounts everything I can see has squiggles, what screen dont show it?

Update: Got the interior area based and washed

You are so dedicated to your work. It is amazing!

I can't believe how detailed the interior is. Very nice!

@d00m - Thanks, just taking it one day at a time

@WarbossDakka - Yeah lots of detail and textures, I was very impressed.

Update: So after getting the interior done I went through the primary assembly of the body, lots of gaps, lots. I'm going to be using a ton of greenstuff to fix the gaps but thats a task for later. Having the body done I wanted to see what it looks like standing on its own now, with no glue.



and with the guns on with magnets and the head with bluetac

I always find myself holding together big models before they're even done just to see how good they look! How are you planning on painting the metallics?

Looking good Knightley! You're making great progress. I remember when I go to the same stage on my titan model, I stalled for at least a week because I would just stare at the model and appreciate all the fine details FW put into it. Keep up the momentum!

My my, progress is good! I'd be mighty daunted by this task!

Great use of the battlescape terrain there, Knightley!

The interior details look great too

I never realized that Titans had all that interior detail. It all looks great! As for testing what the model will look like before gluing it, I do the exact same thing! It's probably a good idea to get a feel for how you want to pose the model. Even more so for something as big and expensive as a Titan.

Looking like you're off to a good start with the guts of the Hound, Knightley.

@WarbossDakka - You and me both mate, I've even done some sound effects of the plasma cannon firing and coupled with big explosions (my son thought this was hilarious) Metals will have some other colours, but the legs will have plates over the top so I wont be doing to much with them.

@Egg - Yeah I see this going in stages, first was getting the thing standing without glue, next will be the base fully painted, then getting the lower portion painted, then either weapons or torso (these seem to be mini pushes in them selves)

@Justaerin - Who's to say I'm not, this is by far the largest and most complex model I've built ever and I am deathly scared of getting to 80% done and realising I missed something or glues something the wrong way around.

@AoV - Thanks, I can't claim I was the first, but I think its very fitting in this sense

@Zerg - Yep! also consider something of this size needs to get pinned, and imaging committing to drilling holes in something this large only to think you made a mistake....

@Dysartes - Cheers, next is the outer skin eh?

Update: So wanting to get a properly standing model I need to get the base done as soon as possible, so thats next on the list, base colours underway

Update: The whole base got washes!