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Preacher of the Emperor





Denver, CO, USA

Very nice weathering work... on the to-do list for my vehicles as well, so now I've got a good role model for this kind of work.

   
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Steady Space Marine Vet Sergeant





Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

We are go on the Primaris Marines!

I spent a couple of days working out how best to paint these guys. Then I just dove in! Pics at the end of the building session, not great lighting (it was getting late).




The bases took longer than the actual marines, I think. I've always had trouble conceptualising bases and putting them together nicely. Going to try and get my basing on point with the Primaris Marines.
Second picture shows the extra purity seals I added. With the stock kit, everyone has the same. And the models are bulked out with kit to the point where I couldn't really add much more. So I added the minimal to make them 'mine'.
I loved putting these guys together. Very easy and straight forward, for great looking results. I wasn't a fan of the up scaling when they were released, but they handle nicely and I have to deal with less fidly parts.

Maybe they'll be primed by the weekend. (Maybe).

Thanks for the kind words, guys. I'm not done with the pic relinking. I'm up to page 7 of the blog (30 more to do). I started using Dakka to host my finished pictures (for the votes), so it shouldn't be as much. But still a ways off.

Take it easy,
Z

   
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Steady Space Marine Vet Sergeant




England

I was waiting for this - I'm sure they'll come out great!

If you can't believe in yourself, believe in me! Believe in the Dakka who believes in you!  
   
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Steady Space Marine Vet Sergeant





Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

Wait no longer!!



I took this picture Saturday morning. Then forgot to upload it :(
Painting has started on the Primaris and the second squad are in the works.

I've settled on a paint scheme, too. Not too much difference, but I will have to throw one Primaris under the bus to test it. Essentially, it's the same as before, but with no brown chipping or dirty feet/legs. And edge highlighting (something I neglect to do with my other fists, for some reason).
The result should be (in my mind, at least), the same shade of yellow, but with more shape definition, and crisper highlights. I'm more than happy to just make it up as I'm going along, too. So who knows where they'll end up. I'm waiting on FW transfers, so progress will be a little limited for now.

I have 2 weeks off work, on account of it being my Birthday at the end of the month and because I can. My hobby goals (among other non-40k goals), are to finish 5 Incessors and a character. Should be doable.

Z

   
Made in nl
Regular Dakkanaut





Netherlands

Nice meeting ya! Your Imperial Fists look great. I'll be keeping an eye on this thread. Shame about the photobucket thing :(

   
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Steady Space Marine Vet Sergeant





Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

@Helstrom Shame is an understatement... But relinking slowly.

I have an update for you!
And not a shoddy single picture "pseudo update" I seem to have been doing recently. Relinking my old pictures made me realise that I used to take loads of pictures of different angles, all the models etc etc. I feel like a single picture is a cop-out of an update. So here is a "real" update. Something you can ogle at.

Primaris Marines are coming along nicely. Got 4 of the 5 incessors with their base layers down. I was waiting for the FW IF transfer sheet to arrive before I go any further with them. It showed up today. Just the sergeant left to do. Ideas for something special?






Similar colour as before. All base layers in. Lots more black in the scheme, though. Couple of reasons, variety in scheme and all the transfers are white! Seriously, when GW did away with the multi-chapter transfer sheet I burst a blood vessel in my eye... White squad markings are ok, if you're a blue ultra. On a yellow fist? Probably not. So black right shoulder pads will be a thing, as white transfers over them will look better. I think the fluff for it will be a sign of respect for the IF's fallen. Would give me a solid reason to paint a black armoured Primaris Ancient, at some point.
I want to paint the Sergeant tomorrow, but I have a new toy [see below] so it may not happen...

Oh, and here is a small test for how the final paint job will look. On his right thigh (tiny area, I know..) I tested edge highlighting. Not sure if I like it, but it is only on a tiny area. So it may or may not scale well with the entire marine.


Not sure if I like the colour of yellow that came out when I mixed white with the airbrush yellow. I'll have to peruse the yellow paints on Saturday when I go and get my Codex. See if there is a paint pot with the right shade of yellow.

In other news, I finished my Dark Elf army. Full pictures can be seen here. Teaser below:
Spoiler:




And the new toy I mentioned. For my next Fantasy army, Ogres. But not just Ogres. Pirate Ogres. I feel FW's Merwyrm is a suitable model for a monster, seeing as it's trampling a pirate ship on the bottom of the ocean.


More soon,
Z

   
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Steady Space Marine Vet Sergeant





Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

I've been working on the Primaris where I can. They're really growing on me. So much so that I'm thinking of dropping some $$ on more next week...

But my progress, first. FW transfers are on. So nice to have fresh transfers. I've been using old, dry ones from ebay because GW stopped doing IF transfers. It was a pleasure to use fresh ones, they didn't keep breaking on me. Here they are, with the Sergeant that I also got up to the transfers stage.




And a comparison of the FW transfers and GW transfers.

The difference is minimal (it's still an IF logo). But the style is still noticeably different. It would bother me if I'm mixing those types of transfers on regular marines. The inconsistency is a bit more acceptable if all the FW transfers are on the primaris marines and the GW ones on older marines - at least both groups would have the same.

And I pushed ahead quite far with one Marine. I was checking the edge highlighting will match up with my mental image. It does, pretty much. But I'd love to hear your thoughts. I don't want them to be the bright, GW style IF. I just want them cleaner, but still a dark yellow.


Sergeant on the left is pre-highlights and the marine on the right is an "old-style IF", for comparison.
I like it (I'm biased). I haven't done edge highlights on Marines in ages. I need more practise to get that brush control back, but in the mean time I'll accept having to go back and do touch ups.

Like I said, I'm thinking of dropping some money on more Primaris Marines to last me through August. I got a rough idea of how much I want to spend (about £150ish). Codex is a guarantee, I'm thinking of 2 Repulsors - my boys'll need a ride - which leaves enough for a box of something. Reivers don't do it for me. Aggressors seem lack luster in their rules. And I talked myself out of buying a £22.50 single miniature. I stay away from reading the 40k rumor engine, are there any more boxes coming out soon I should consider waiting for?

Oh, and I finished painting 2 minis for WQ:ST.
Spoiler:




Would love to hear your thoughts!
Z

   
Made in us
Walking Dead Wraithlord






I think this force is going to be quite the sight. Very well done.
   
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Legendary Master of the Chapter






Very nice.

didnt even think about just making the right shoulder pad black and using the white markings.


 Unit1126PLL wrote:
 Scott-S6 wrote:
And yet another thread is hijacked for Unit to ask for the same advice, receive the same answers and make the same excuses.

Oh my god I'm becoming martel.
Send help!

 
   
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Ambitious Space Wolves Initiate





Wow, looking good. I only wish I could get my yellow paint to come out so nicely.

Looking forward to seeing the rest of the squad get their details finished.
   
Made in ie
Sureshot Kroot Hunter





Ireland

Those new bigly marines are looking sweet. I like what you've done with the clean yellow. Really does make them look like the fancy fresh new guys, like interns fresh out of college

As for characters, I personally love the new chaplain models but I don't think they fit the IFs that much so you could go captain? Either that or they did just announce multi part plastic kits for the hellblasters which includes heavy plasma incinerators which is very IF

Link to my haphazardly updated blog: Boundless's sub-par conversion projects


 
   
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Steady Space Marine Vet Sergeant





Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

Ok, wow, I'm really bad at updating this...

Of the past 3 weeks, I have spent very little time on 40k. A handful of painting sessions, and some quick priming has lead me to completing 2 Intercessors and primed the Ancient.
Here are the fruits of that labour.













I'm liking how they're coming out. I'm a bit ashamed of my edge highlighting. It's terrible in those close ups. I need to spend more time with the brush and get the skill back to where it should be.
Looking at them, I can see a few spots were rushed. I should have blended the white into the green on the Sergeant's arm scanner, and I also have to touch up his left shoulderpad..

Not so sure how quickly I can push through the rest. If it's not quick, hopefully it's at least consistant.

Keep painting guys,
Z

   
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Decrepit Dakkanaut





The Battle Barge Buffet Line

Very crisp and nicely done!

We Munch for Macragge! FOR THE EMPRUH! Cheesesticks and Humus!
 
   
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Steady Space Marine Vet Sergeant





Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

Hey guys, happy new year!

It's been a while since updating here. Not much has changed, I'm still chugging along painting. It's predominantly been Dark Elves, recently. I've put the brakes on the Imperial Fists (although I keep telling myself I will finish a battle company!).

I impulse bough the Daemons of Tzeentch get started set early December. They're little more than a distraction, at the moment. I paint predominantly dark colours (dark yellow for the fists, purple for the Dark Elves), I wanted something more vibrant. I'm hoping that these can be just a little change for me. Something I can dip in and out of with no hassles. Here is what I've got so far.



And the painted ones





I'm aiming for a 2 hour paint job per model between the first picture and finished pictures. That way it's not more than a single painting session when I'm fed up of my main projects.

I've got the rest of the boxset to build up, along with a handful of new models from Christmas to build up. I'm aiming for some quality building sessions in Jan to get everything up and running.

For now, take it easy. Happy new year! I'm sure I'll have more for you next year
Z

   
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The Marine Standing Behind Marneus Calgar





Upstate, New York

Nice work on the demons, I like the color transitions. They just a painting project? Or going to work them into a full 40k/fantasy army?

   
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Steady Space Marine Vet Sergeant




England

Welcome back! I really like the blending you've done into the hands, it looks really impressive. Great work!

If you can't believe in yourself, believe in me! Believe in the Dakka who believes in you!  
   
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Steady Space Marine Vet Sergeant





Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

Thanks guys!

Just painting fun at the moment. I have my eye on a long term Tzeentch AoS army with an above standard paint job (best painted here we come!). But that's not really a serious commitment or anything set in stone. Just a fun day dream. And maybe if I get a few more bits and pieces I can have that AoS intro game I've been dodging for a while now...

I got a few more bits and pieces put together.


Still need to make the bases for the flamers. It takes a while to put the bases together, I'm just being lazy and putting it off. Any suggestions with the ball and socket base on the Screamers? They're terrible. I'd love to hear how to make it a better stand, while still being able to take apart to transport/store and functional on the TT. I thought about just gluing it, but not too helpful...

And I got paint down on another Horror:




Not my best work. I've been ill, and super busy so this horror got done over about 4-5 paint sessions. So it was very stop-start and inconsistent. Will get the next one done in a single session, so it should be a lot nicer!


Hopefully I can show you more next weekend! Take it easy, all.
Z

   
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Steady Space Marine Vet Sergeant





Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

Baby steps...

Got the finishing touches on the 3rd Daemon. Here he(/she/it?) is, finished:




And the 3 so far. Taking a long time to come together, but I'm happy with the standard. And I'm in no rush.



It was a super busy week for me. Hence the minimal progress - so much so I came close to not updating the blog (but that's a slippery slop to a hobby black hole). I have the next week off, and my aim is to paint 2 more Tzeentch daemons, and finish building the get started box. Need to solve the Screamer's stand issue, create the flamer's bsaes and I itill got the Chariot and Herald to build. So plenty to get on with.

I also did some priming and movement tray building for my Fantasy army. I don't mention it much, doesn't usually get much attention (but I'm struggling for content, so here it is)



Z

   
Made in us
The Marine Standing Behind Marneus Calgar





Upstate, New York

Looking good!

   
Made in gb
Steady Space Marine Vet Sergeant




England

I think you're getting used to these Daemons now, the 3rd Horror definitely looks the best of the 3. Well done!

If you can't believe in yourself, believe in me! Believe in the Dakka who believes in you!  
   
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Steady Space Marine Vet Sergeant





Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

Hey guys,

Update time!

I'm half way through the banner bearer:



The main body is done. The flames will be green, and those feathers will be blended out into yellow. Still a ways to go.

I also finished building the start collecting set (it's taken me long enough!!)




That herald on the chariot was incredible to build. I've really forgotten how enjoyable it is to put together complex GW kits. I'm really looking forward to painting it!

All that's left is to make the bases for the flamers, chariot and exalted flamer. I keep putting it off, because I know exactly how time consuming it will be. I'm going to bite the bullet this week - promise!

Z

   
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Steady Space Marine Vet Sergeant





Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

Slightly late update... oops!

Got 2 extra pinks done. Taking my total up to 5/10. We're going too slow with these, I know.





Also, I got some building/priming progress in too. Flamers and blues have bases now, and screamers have had their stands fixed and been primed.




I want to continue pushing with the pinks, and get the flamers and blues primed. I'm getting a growing 40k itch, so they may even see play...

Z

   
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The Marine Standing Behind Marneus Calgar





Upstate, New York

Hold on a sec, I thought you said these were an AoS project? You aren’t making deals with the ruinous powers in 40k now are you? That never goes well. Especially Tzeench. He will use you and then cast you aside once you have done your part in his schemes.

Don’t you have some Imperial Fists that need paint a/o time on the table? And more importantly, have you seen Dorn?

Come back the the Emperor’s Light!

(But keep painting the demons for fantasy, you are doing a great job on them)

   
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Steady Space Marine Vet Sergeant





Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

AoS, 40k... who knows at this point... Rolling dice is the aim. Maybe I can save myself the hassle of painting and just play Yahtzee?

T9A is fun, and there is a following in my area. And a good following in the UK in general (really good events). But I'm finding it increasingly difficult to get regular games in recently. My 2 games on a sunday, and the occassional week game has turned into a game every other sunday the past few months. I'm looking for more reasons to play games. And a Daemon army can do 2 game systems!

All my fists are painted up. I sold off the Primaris stuff I had to fund other things. I feel 0 desires to put Marines on the table. I think they're over represented. Massively. I stumbled into the general discussion/army lists area of this forum for 40k and it got me curious about Daemons in 40k. I read the term "soup" thrown around a lot. From what I gather it refers to a collection of (forgotten all the jargon already :( ) armies/formations/detachments?

Anyway, onto pictures:




I know I'm drip feeding you guys Horrors. Sorry. I have the Screamers primed now, so they can start getting layers I think.

Oh, and I painted an old Bretonnian Knight. The T9A tournament I'm going to has a painting competition attached to it. There'll be best painted as normal, then there are other categories (Regiment/Single Model/Duel/Open/Large Model). No requirements for those models to be part of the army. So I'm taking it as an opportunity to paint something interesting and different. Should have another 5 more of these bad boys following shortly.



(PS Freehand is hard)

   
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Steady Space Marine Vet Sergeant





Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

Hey guys,

It's been a quiet month and a half. I've had some RL commitments that have left me with little mojo to paint. That changed about a week / two weeks ago. And since then, I've been trying to make up for lost time. And the first thing in my sights is Start Collecting: Tzeentch Daemons - which I bought in November, and it shames me to say that it's still WiP...

Here are the final group shots of the Horrors from the set. I had 4 to finish off, and a cranked them out last week finishing them off this past weekend.













I'm really quite happy with how the came out. They're really bright. Which is a massive change to my painting style (and general 40k styles). I'm stoked about it, and want more to field a full force in this style.
Not to mention, the blending on each model. Really happy with it overall. It's not great on some models. But I know if I was painting regularly without breaks between models, the blending would be more consistent.

Next up are the screamers. Already made a start on them. We'll see how much progress we've made by the weekend, and grab a snap then.

And in other news... I played a game of 40k last night. First 40k game in ages! It was 1000 points, 3-way. I got crushed, with Orks fairing better and GKs coming out on top. Was a really fun game. So much so that I might even get a second 40k game in at some point (hopefully a more traditional 1 on 1).

That's it for now - sorry again for lack of updates...
Z

   
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The Marine Standing Behind Marneus Calgar





Upstate, New York

Good to see you alive, well, and painting.
Demons are looking great. Due to their brightness, it might be good to take a pic on a darker background.
3-way games are always twitchy, and not just 40k. They just lend themselves to unfair play. So the fact that you had fun in one is promising. Come back to the grimdark side!

   
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Steady Space Marine Vet Sergeant





Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

As promised, the weekend update.

I wanted to finish this Screamer today, before I updated this thread. But some poor Friday night decisions have pretty much written off today.



I'm happy with these as the base colours. Time to build on it. The blending takes the most time, so it should be straight forward to finish this one off. Then it's a matter of replicating the work on the 2 others.

I think, my aim for this week, is to finish all 3 screamers, and make a start on building the Bretonnian models I've been amassing the past month or two.



I also got a second game of 40k in!





My IF army, vs Guilliman and a selection of his finest Ultras. I lost in the last turn. But put up one hell of a fight the first 3 turns.

There was a point where I was up 9-0 on points. But I eventually ran out of steam, and the Ultras made a great comeback. It finished 15-14 to Ultras, and I had a single scout hiding in ruins left.
I was shocked by how good my Sternguard vets were, with some of the strategems and synergies. I shot off a whole unit of VVs with one round of shooting. And I was kicking myself at the end of the game about how I handled the 3 Redemptor dreads I was fighting. He had a techmarine and was able to heal them up slowly. 4 Lascannons took 1 to 3 wounds left in turn 1, so I was able to kill everything comfortably. But I spread the wounds around too much, and he healed them back. I did enough wounds to kill 2 of the redemptors, but because I spread the shots around I didn't kill any of them. And they were the units that hosed me down at the end of the game...
It was really fun, all the same. Great opponent made it a pleasure to play against.



Thanks for checking in,
Z

   
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Steady Space Marine Vet Sergeant





Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

Afternoon chaps,

Just a midweek update for you all. First screamer done! I'm happy with it, overall. Although I shouldn't have done anything to the spikes on the tail. Chalk that one up to a learning curve. Won't happen with the next 2.






This week, I've also started going back through this blog and relinking pictures. The whole photobucket thing really p*ssed me off when it happened. I started uploading my pictures to Dakka and relinking them. But it takes so long. Once I finish relinking everything, I want to rewrite my intro page and get back into blogging properly.

Should have the other 2 screamers done by week's end. And maybe a sprinkling of OOP Brets...
Z

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Steady Space Marine Vet Sergeant





Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

Hi guys,

Screamer #2 is finished. I wanted to paint the third yesterday, but I went to a food festival instead. I have no regrets. Everything was delicious!




I did a blend on the top fin. I think I'll go back to the first one and do one there too. Looks a lot better, imo.


I also started to work on my Bretonnian models. They need a bit of TLC before they're ready for paint. So I'm just putting them together atm, and magnetising them to their bases.
I have 2 lots of 6 done and ready for paint, and 12 that need some attention.







They're quite beat up, as you can see. But I have all of the parts on sprues. Just a matter of putting them back together.


More for you, soon
Z

   
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The Marine Standing Behind Marneus Calgar





Upstate, New York

I thought bretonians were a myth, lost in the depths of time. They must have been trapped in the timeless warp with the screamers.

Also seems odd to see them in square ranks, I always saw them in wedges, like the cheese they were.

Looking good!

   
 
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