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Scarper your work is great, don't worry about lack of comments it just means no one can think of anything wrong with your models

At least thats what I tell myself when no one comments on my blog

Nice theme and a great weathered look on them with plenty of variation.....good work, keep it up

Looking really good. A very great theme.

I'm constantly watching this Scarper and you've inspired me to box up my CSM and start IG with this blog and your ideas.

Cheers for the responses, guys!

Morgrim - Thanks a lot! Fluke is based off a giant wolf from the 10mm range at Copplestone Castings. They come on some metal bases that need clipping away, but the scales not bad and they're easy to repose. Great little company!

Lord Kaesar II - Thank you! There's a lot of booby trapping and ambushing between different groups in my fluff, so I though guard / sniffer dogs would be pretty invaluable to have around. I'd love to give 'em a role, but I'm not sure what to go for at the moment. I think they could end up as just some scenic tag alongs

Rose_Mountainz - Thanks a lot! The fox is a good idea, I might see how I can mix up the colours. My palette is a little limited in terms of oranges though

BLACKHAND - Cheers, that's wonderful to hear coming from someone with your modelling skills! I know people can easily skim read and not leave any comments even if they like something (lord knows, I do it!), so I try to bear that in mind. Half the reason to put stuff up is so I can keep track of my own progress. Always nice to hear if people have any comments or tips though ;D

Doots - Thank you! That's really kind.

alexwars1 - Thanks so much!

Natorum - Wow, really? That's great to hear! Good luck with your new guard; they're brilliant to work with, and have loads of scope for changes. Make sure you post your stuff up so we can all have a look!

Next up is a few vets with molotov cocktails, but I've got an anatomy exam in a few days, so it might be a while. Thanks all for the input, I really appreciate it!

Hey againd Dakka! I was hoping I could steal some opinions off you guys. I've decided to represent melta bombs in my army with molotov cocktails. I know at present they're pretty much useless against vehicles, but I thought I could come up with some rubbish 40ky reason of a different fuel that burns hotter or something like that? Plus, I loved the idea and couldn't ditch it once I'd though of it Would anyone object to facing squads with meltabombs like this as long as I was consistant with them?

This is Moran, my first meltabomber vet. Hope you like him! There's still going to be a shotgun lying against those rocks at the front, as soon as my cast dries. What do you reckon of the helmet? I was trying to add some more cohesive variety, but I'm still in two minds, and might end up repainting it.





Here's a horribly mistake-revealing close up on the molotov. No judging!


As always, really appreciate every comment you give. You've all really helped me out a lot!

lol, the molotov is something Iv'e never seen before I think it works great, for me it would be ok.

I'd be perfectly fine with the use of Molotov cocktails as meltabombs in the force of my opponent, considering I take some leeway here and there myself when it comes to WYSIWYG

I approve of the use of dogs in this force, and I'm intending to use 2 in my army once I get time to start work on it.

Feel free to take this or leave it, but fluke's coat, particularly in his face looks like it could use a little more variation in its color.
Perhaps add a mask to his muzzle. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melanistic_mask). My dog (an irish setter mix) has a black mask and it really adds a lot of character to her face.
Perhaps having the chest/belly fur a lighter tone of the fur on the back would help aswell. This may also help if done to the paws as some breeds' coats may have "boots" or "socks" in their pattern (the paw itself is a different color than the rest of the leg, usually being the coat's secondary color).
Example of Mask
Example of Feet You can also see his "tuxedo" pattern where his chest and belly are the secondary color instead of the primary color.
(And yes, both of these pictures are my dogs)
Maybe a little pink tone to the inside of the ears since no fur grows beyond the edges of the ear.

My idea for incorporating the 2 dogs I plan on using is to have them be counts-as bodyguards for my CCS. I plan to modify them slightly by sculpting some flak armor on them and integrating a las-pistol into the armor. (which will be linked into an implant in the dogs head for targeting.) It doesn't seem out of the question for a high ranking Imperial officer to have his prized hounds and most faithful bodyguards bio-technically modified. I mean after all, the imperium does spend resources to alter Ogryn, and they're little more than hairless apes. Besides, a human bodyguard may run or hesitate to do its job when it hits the fan. A well trained german shepherd will never hesitate.

Very nice, it has given me a few ideas for my penal legion. Keep up the good work, I look forward to your further works

Great minis, great colour-scheme, great background and great attention to detail! And I allways though I put too much time into my "ordinary" troopers, but you've taken that to an art

The post-apocalyptic style really appeals to me and gives you an incredible amount of room to personalize every mini. You've even put a helluva lot of detail in the bases, which is nothing short of inspiring. Almost makes me regret I didn't pay more attention to them myself in my own army The colours work well with the set-up, and the weathering effects subtly come through in a great way.

I'm gonna look forward to you posting your future tanks (which I assume there'll be). I'm guessing you'll be making them look alot scrappier and jury-rigged than standard issue tanks for the Guard? Almost mistakable for Ork vehicles? Oh, now I'm getting ahead of you. I'll just really look forward to them

I also love the idea of motorcyclist Rough Riders. If I'll ever make a squad myself, I think I'll stick with horses, but I've looked at many different options for using motorcycles. Kickass idea and kickass execution from you! Kudos!

i love this army. simple as.

Hey Scarp, everything is looking good my friend. I've been super busy so i simply havn't had the time to keep posting on your thread.

Dog looks excellent, character is still dripping from your force like congealed excellence.

Keep up the good work my friend!

@Rose_Mountainz - Thank you! I'd never seen it done before either, which is what had me worried about whether people would be ok with it. Now I'm starting to think noone's done it cause fire is a bitch to sculpt!

@LKII - Thanks a lot! Glad to hear they'd be alright

@Nowlan - Thanks loads for the tips, and especially the photos. The two dogs I've got in the army so far are the first time I've really tried painting fur - seems like a bit of a learning curve! I'll see if I can get them looking better next time with your advice I really like the idea of your armoured mutts - make sure to post em up if you run with it!

@Kung Fu Jim - Thanks a lot, and glad I could help!

@Wolfed - Wow, that's one hell of a compliment there, thank you so much. I've yet to actually play a game, so I'm thinking maybe I'm going to be seriously disappointed in how easily my lovingly made 'regular' guardsmen are massacred... Hopefully you'll like the rest of this post it you're into ramshackle vehicles...

@cadian512 - Thanks a lot, I really appreciate that!

@Las - Cheers man! That's really kind of you to say. And I'm still waiting on those vets you're going to post up, right? It's great to hear from you! Hope work isn't beating you down too much :( Just getting to exam season myself...

Right, you lot won't have seen this monstrosity -

First thing I ever painted, way back when in March last year. Well,, he kind of got in a fight with my stairs, and lost. And pretty badly too! I'm loathe to throw away the first thing that I ever made though...

So here's my solution - the sent is getting the call sign "Limp", and it's going to be a scrapyard acquisition with a rusty-ass paint job. This is a bit of a WIP on the repairs I'm doing, but what do you reckon so far? I'd really love some tips, cause this is the first time I've done anything like this, and I know some of you lot out there are scratchbuilding pros.




The foot is going to be painted like a section of a highway sign - y'know, scavengers and that I'm off to finish writing up a portfolio now - I'd love to see some responses when I emerge from my hole in 48 hours or so! x

Nice fix man, course now your gonna have to battle damage all your other vehicles to the same degree!

You gonna get some other military vehicle models and do some kitbasjing?

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@Nowlan - Thanks loads for the tips, and especially the photos. The two dogs I've got in the army so far are the first time I've really tried painting fur - seems like a bit of a learning curve! I'll see if I can get them looking better next time with your advice I really like the idea of your armoured mutts - make sure to post em up if you run with it!

Once this semester ends and I finish the US Navy Skyraider I'm building for my girlfriend's father (retired S.E.A.L., served in country from 70-71) I'll hopefully have time to get started on my army. All I've got done so far is the sentinel that came in the battleforce, and its only assembled and primed.

As for the dogs, wikipedia has a list of all the standard coat colors and patterns that today's domestic purebreds have.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coat_%28dog%29
If I were you I'd use them as a rough guide, but wouldn't adhere to them too strictly, because after all, there's a lot of room for evolution between 2010 and 40,000.

Thanks BLACKHAND! I've thought about that, but the sentinels are pretty much the only vehicles I'm planning on putting in my list atm (light recon and all that), so it's probably not worth it. It seems like a lot of fun though, so it may end up happening for a different modelling project or something

Cheers again for the links and the tips Nowlan, I'm looking forward to seeing your stuff come together

For now INCREDIBLY MINOR UPDATE!

And with that I'm off to bed.

Would love to hear your thoughts! (In the morning, though )

All your models look great, can't wait to see the finished paintjob on the scrap sentinel excellent work.

Very nice. That list little bit really makes it work... that elbow was looking a little stiff, but the new gubbinz do the trick perfectly! I really like the foot too.

Okay you actually got me laughing out loud with your sly marbo/solid snake. Looks great man light infantry all the way.

Thanks a lot guys! Apologies for the lag here - it's exam season, and I've got a bumper crop this year

Here's another sergeant, complete with a few FW bits. I messed up the face, but I put in too much time to scrap it now.




Once again, would love to hear any opinions or suggestions, good or bad

I don't got any constructive criticism, only that it's looking good as usuall

Pliskin. Hmmm. Did he have to escape from Nova Yeurk at one point?

All looks good, with the scrapped sentinel.

Are these guard meant to be loyalist or traitor, some are kinda hard to work out, they look nice tho. I like the sentinel

nice work especially on the names.

I used to know but can't remember, whats that style of fist-weapon called?

I'm considering doing a tonfa style sword (Think Kroenen from Hellboy) for my CCS.

It's exam season here, which means PROCRASTINATING MODEL TIME

This is Redfield - my latest veteran. I put more work into the face than I usually do, do you think it shows? (Please say yes! ) I'll hopefully have the last two of those squad members done by the end of the week, and updated the paint on some of the older ones




Hope you like her - let me know if you do / don't!

@Rose_mountainz - Thank you! And thanks loads for commenting, I really appreciate all the feedback and comments you have - you're awesome!
@Calgar 2.5 - I'm afraid his past is shrouded in mystery. Rumour is that he's got a bandana on under the box though!
@Commissar Agro - Thanks a lot! I have some trouble staying motivated painting vehicles, but you've inspired me to bash a bit more paint on it. Results next year maybe
@Imperial Monkey - Cheers! These guys aren't traitors, but they're not fighting for the Imperium either - There's a blurby type thing in my first post with their background, but they're basically survivors on a wasteland planet. I'm sure some of them would happily rejoin the emperor if he promised to take them off Caitiff
@Comisarmilo - Thank you! I'm glad you like them
@Nowlan - A friend on another forum called it a katar. Not sure if that's right though!

Thanks for all the comments guys, really appreciate them!

Some nice realistic shading on the face there! the armour on the left shoulder is also a nice touch.

Thanks Rose_Mountainz! Very kind of you to say so

Just a quickie today. Changed up a vet I made as a request from someone on another forum. I wasn't happy with the proportions - I couldn't really work out why, but for some reason, a catachan head seemed way too big on this body. I've slapped on a pack, repainted most of the armour, used some weathering powders and done a headswap - think he looks way more veterany now ;D




Exams tomorrow - wish me luck! And I've heard comments about models are really good luck too, so I wouldn't mind one or two of them Much appreciated, obvs.