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Holy mother of pearl! This stuff is great!!

Thanks Kelly!

Some progress to report.

After uncharacteristically reading the Codex, (yet to open the Tyranid Codex) and pondering on how to paint and where to take mine in the drowning sea of freshly finished Knights that is the internet, I've decided that.

a freeblade knight fits my army theme perfectly
I want mine to look much more gothic and detailed than built from the kit
it needs to be really really sinister. Sinister!
I am going to go with the green direction, but a dramatic splash of Black introduced to the scheme. I haven't yet done moonlight black. So I am looking forward to that challenge.

So far the kit has been an absolute joy to work with. Only down side is how very long it takes to build one...

one WIP picture to share:

http://legionofplastic.blogspot.com/2014/03/the-black-prince-freeblade-knight-in.html

Migs, I adore and love your work. You have inspired me to start up Inq 28 again after a 15 month break.

Love and adoration from Stockholm.

And soon we have HH:3 in our hands, life is good.

The Hydra uncoils : See us Rise....

Thanks mate! Happy to hear that. Please let me know when you have new stuff to share.

Absolutely excited about the FW stuff too. Here's hoping Alpharius is as amazing as the Horus sculpt.

Hear hear!

Well, I have restarted the whole thing in this thread: http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/585576.page

Don't have anything painted posted yet, just a few wip-models, keep an eye out if you want.

Wow amazing. Do you use a sponge or brush mostly when you do your weathering?

Thanks. I use both a brush and a sponge. Sponge first, then go over things again with a 000 brush.

Started painting the Knight this week. Oh WOW. It is going to take a while

This thread is tremendously inspiring. I've been lurking in it for years, and no, I have no excuse for never dropping a comment. Everything in this thread is top-notch, but your Alpha Legion are, IMO, the single best example of truescale/artscale Astartes out there. Absolutely dying to see what you do with a Knight.

 RazakelXIII wrote:
This thread is tremendously inspiring. I've been lurking in it for years, and no, I have no excuse for never dropping a comment. Everything in this thread is top-notch, but your Alpha Legion are, IMO, the single best example of truescale/artscale Astartes out there. Absolutely dying to see what you do with a Knight.

Agree, I have tons of Migs work saved for inspiration in my phone hehe.

 migsula wrote:
Started painting the Knight this week. Oh WOW. It is going to take a while

I feel you - making a knight feels like a real labor of love. Can't wait to see yours.

Thanks guys! Much appreciated! Really do hope the knight will be worth your wait!

I've been working on the Knight every night for an hour or few and it's going to brake all records about the amount of time I've ever spent on a single model.

That's not to say I am not whole heartedly enjoying it - just feel the pressure a bit with the new Imperial Guard units (mainly the storm troopers) in transit. The Knight has been a great platform to move to more evolved airbrushing and to learn about oil paint weathering. Oil paints definitely make me excited to build some guard tanks soon, and I have 4 more on the list. Everything else I've learned these past years, is going to be put on display herewith the aim to create a real showcase piece for the Legion project.

Last night I spent 2 hours on the decals alone. I am now roughly at the half point mark and should be able to put all of him together in a few days. That's when the real weathering and "Freeblade" narrative work begins.

Attached is a quick pic of the pale green scheme after carefully "massaging" the first layer of weathering in with oils. I should post another one after decals, the top carapace looks very cool now.

Stay tuned!

*Hyperventilates* OhmygodohmygodOHMYGOD! *fanboy squeal of exitement*

Faster! Moar!

Can't wait to see more, migs!

Beautiful! I love that shade of green.

Looks good so far, Migs. Lovely green.

When did the massaging of the first layer of weathering, do you mean a simple oil wash, or did you use the 'dots' method?

Oils and pastels are the go-to effects for weathering!

Can't wait to see this Freeblade stalking the ruins!

This will become quite something when it's finished..

Everything looks gorgeous as usual Migs. You remain a constant source of inspiration and Legion goodness.

 Lamby wrote:


When did the massaging of the first layer of weathering, do you mean a simple oil wash, or did you use the 'dots' method?

Oils and pastels are the go-to effects for weathering!

Can't wait to see this Freeblade stalking the ruins!

Oil wash applied very carefully and selectively and then going back once the spirit has evaporated and carefully nudging the oil in the right place, around rivets, streaks... It really does feel like massaging.

I do still consider inks, washes and pigments just as instrumental as the oil will be. The oil just gives you so much more control, smoothness and time!

You may have to wait a while But given you guys enjoyed the WIP, maybe I will post some more as I go?

Thanks for all the comments guys!

More WIPs? Yes please, I'd love to see how you tackle the medium of oils.

Any particular reason (besides handling) that the pieces are still on sprue?

More WIPS would be great. Mainly just to see how the carapace changes.

I'm keeping the armour parts on the sprue for handling while painting and also because there are like 15 of them to lose

Interesting looking green. Maybe a bit too subtle?
Not that I'm complaining

Well, no matter what it'll turn into something gold. You must bless your brushes with holy water.

love your dread knight thing Migs ! well tbh i love everything you do so lets not be too choosy ;-)

the knight titan is shaping up to your usual meticulous standards , hazzard stripes are looking pretty perfect, interesting to see your painting on sprue - i got fed up building mine after a week lol its all in a bag now - waiting for paint inspiration to come back .

Imperial Distractions arrive!

Took a night off from building the Knight. Could not help myself. Imperial Distractions first batch arrived. 4 sets of Storm Troopers, their Codex, a Baneblade and and a Tauros.

I have to let you in on a secret. I've been slowly building not one, but two very very detailed and lovingly crafter Inquisitorial Retinues. One is the "Good" finale for the +I+ trilogy (albeit your mileage on good may vary) and the second one is Rosethorn Redux, return of Inquisitor Eisenhorn and friends. Legion friend included.

I love working on stuff that I have such a passion, but slowly over a long time, collecting each part carefully and having enough time to contemplate and tweak. The overcoat from the new Storm trooper kit was the final missing piece for the big man himself.

Speaking of the new storm troopers, stunning work Games Workshop!!

Neil Cheers mate. I think the parts come off the spur tonight and it's time for another WIP - if I can stay disciplined

Guardian Thanks man. The Armour trims on the knight are off white and the green stands out quite distinctly against that reference!

 migsula wrote:
Imperial Distractions arrive!
... I have to let you in on a secret. I've been slowly building not one, but two very very detailed and lovingly crafter Inquisitorial Retinues. One is the "Good" finale for the +I+ trilogy (albeit your mileage on good may vary) and the second one is Rosethorn Redux, return of Inquisitor Eisenhorn and friends. Legion friend included...

O Migs - you tease!!!
Eagerly awaiting both retinues,especially Rosethorn Redux - your Rosethorn now diorama was an inspiration back when I first returned to modelling... and another Legion mini - inspiration taken from Pariah perhaps... I hope!

*Has an apoplectic episode in a corner from pent-up exitement for all the awsome*

Yeah, I know, sorry. I will try to start sharing some of that stuff as soon as the Knight is done.

M

So I settled on what to do with these Storm Trooper distractions. The first impulse I had had upon seeing pictures of the rumored release was to think they would make great Mechanicus troops. The Legion was always going to be about themes within themes, a philosophy that has held true from the very fist models and units. The little Mechanicus Continent has grown to be one of my favorites and offers a great space to explore. Count as allied space marines, it already contains the Cyclops dread automaton and Skitari Centurions.

I've always been annoyed by the disparity between rich Mechanicus fluff, intelligent tech assassins, elite military squads and operators and then all things Mechanicus in miniature form coming across a bit lobotomized. While it fist servitors perfectly, not the shock troops of Horus Heresy books or my own imagination. Mechanicus being an esoteric organization that doesn't fully understand yet alone reproduce the technology it has makes for a beautiful back drop for the imagery in the grim darkness of far future!

I am going to create a unit that fits what I think would be the Warhammer 40K outcome of a technologically superior organization creating it's Speznats, bionic warrior adepts on an industrial scale.

PS. after this assembly detour, I was back painting the Knight last knight, and will do my very best to finish it first.

Cant wait to see these admech soldiers!