-Crisp & Grey- A NZ blog (May Update - I painted a Dragon!)

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**whalemusic360**

I think the ott windicator is a slight troll on me, but I'll take it in stride and comment on the jet bike

I really do like the bike. They look very reasonable and not ott. Like a baby Sammy bike.

**prototype_X**

YAY more knightley jetbike love

**Moltar**

Knightley, that hover bike is looking awesome, man. I really like all the subtle details you've added and the brass etch icons really work well.

**Knightley**

@Gits - Agreed, if only there was more options and I didn't have to get them from FW.

@WM - you caught me out, I know you like simple yet effective models but I couldn't resist going OTT on that one

the Whirlwind turret can come off so most of the time I'll just use it as a Vindi.

@Proto - Sadly it will be the last Jetbike for a long time (until I choose to really expand on them)

@Moltar - Thanks, being the Sgt of the squad I had to add a little bit more to the model

Update: The last of the dry fits, the Thunderfire. I had considered chopping the barrel completely off and putting in a Gatling Psylincer from the dreadknight however I only have two of those and they are going onto the Felblade so I was stuck with stock standard, The only thing I could really change up is the armored shrouds on the side.

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I'm away this weekend so there won't be any updates but next week will be primer spraying then onto painting

**leohart**

Thunderfire cannon is looking awesome. Those extras are sweet.

**Swordwind**

It's prime time!

**leohart**

@Swordwind I see what you did there.

**inmygravenimage**

I like the relatively low key use of the etch actually. Have you considered, given that you also run these as vanilla, doings contemptor?

**prototype_X**

^^Yea a gk contemptor would look pretty sweet!

**Casey's Law**

I'd could say that the Contemptor has lost its edge in the vast flood since release but instead i'll 3rd the vote since i know yours would be a refreshing wave of awesome!

Oh and 30,000 gallery votes?! Jesus wept! that's a lot of clicking. Well done!

**logg_frogg**

All sorts of stuff going on in here! Seeing that Thunderfire cannon reminds me I have 3 of them to assemble >.< *pukes*

**M0rdain**

Knightley wrote:@M0rdain - even if its scratch built?

Especially if its scratch Built

I am scratchbuild / converting a rhino into a RB. Thats half the fun of this hobby

**Knightley**

@Leohart - Thanks

@Swordwind - I also see what you did there (see below for your quote brought to life)

@Graven - I had considered it, but at the end of this I'll end up with 5 walkers so I will need to think hard about if I want another one.

@Proto - Yeah, I think I could do it justice, the problem is getting it over here from FW,

@LSC'L - There has been lots of Contemptor's around, I guess that does speak volumes about how awesome they are. Also thanks for noticing the gallery votes, My aim is to get to 33,333 votes (I was dared to by another DCM last year) and I'm slowly ticking away at it)

@Logg_Frod - metal ones? I remember assembling my one and it was a nightmare!

@M0rdain - Liking how your going with the converting! the skull on top is ace!

Update: We'll the LAN I went to on the weekend left me shattered and it's taken me two days to get through all the priming. On to adding paint to them now

First up is Git's Apoth.

**zariart**

A little late,but you're so prolific. Awesome hover bike! another vote for v3 but with sword, and good luck on your 33,333.

**prototype_X**

Knightley wrote:

@Proto - Yeah, I think I could do it justice, the problem is getting it over here from FW,

Mmm yea, I will probably end up with the same problem getting my dread arms for my death company dread, If you wanted to we could bundle the order and split the shipping?

**Knightley**

@Zari - Thanks man, I usually can work pretty quickly with the building of models so I suspect that's why I come across as a little prolific in that respect

@Proto - Sounds like a plan, however let me get through the majority of the models I have before I spend up again.

Update: some paint on Git's GMS

**Knightley**

Update: first stage grey done

**Gitsplitta**

Looking great! (I'm all excited...)

**Knightley**

Cheers Gits, I didn't get a lot of time to paint last night so only got second stage grey done

**lipsdapips**

SNAP 30K GALLERY VOTES NICE MAN Never vote on any again leave it like it is ;P

**Knightley**

Hahah, If I dont vote more how can I get to 31337 votes

Update: Git's GMS almost finished, I got quite a bit done actually. He's about 90% completed

I tried something new for the robes, if anyone has any interest in how I did it I can do a guide as I took lots of pictures at various stages

**Swordwind**

Man those robes are lovely. O:

Guideguideguide!

**Lorna**

GuideGuideGuideGUIDEGUIDE!!!!

looks pretty awesome knightly

**daxx367**

Looking good Thunderfires are SO much fun!

Stuff just dies by pointing it at it.

**Matt.Kingsley**

Swordwind wrote:Man those robes are lovely. O:

Guideguideguide!

Lorna wrote:GuideGuideGuideGUIDEGUIDE!!!!

looks pretty awesome knightly

Do I need to say more other then awesome

**inmygravenimage**

As ever, the standard of your step-by-step work is always revealing and fascinating in equal measure. Top notch chief.

**Knightley**

@Swordwind - Thanks, I'll get right onto that guide for you

@Lorna - Cheers, not long till I start on your GMS guys

@Daxx - Any particular rounds you use to make things turn into a pink mist?

@M.K - Awesome right back at you

@Graven - Thank you mate, although I don't see how its revealing? care to elaborate?

Update: Gits GMS done

Oh and also, the blog has had its 1 year birthday!

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**Swordwind**

The moment I saw the staff I thought 'Optimus Prime'.

Not too sure why.

**daxx367**

Looking really good. I use the normal shot most of the time but the anti-cover shot can be really useful along with the one that turns the ground in DT. Can be useful to stop tanks.

**inmygravenimage**

All I meant was seeing the staged WIP shots means it acts as a mini-tutorial :thumsup: