The Tide for the Greater Good - October 29, 2011 (Pic Heavy)

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**djphranq**

SEPTEMBER PROGRESS 2

After a bit of a break, I got some work done on the tanks. I started with highlighting with a mix of P3 Sanguine Base and P3 Sanguine Highlight. After that I applied another highlight consisting only of P3 Sanguine Highlight. Next I highlighted the grey panels of the tanks' hull. I started with a mix of VMC Dark Grey and VMC White. After that I applied the same mix only with more VMC White. To bring out the red a little bit I applied GW Blood Red to the red panels of the tanks' hull.

Since I had the GW Blood Red out I decided to apply some as a sort of highlight on the Commander Suit. I like how it turned out. It softened the wash that I had applied in a previous session. I also applied the red to the Tau insignia on the shoulders of the Stealthsuits.

Pictures:

**Ledabot**

Looking good as always.

**inmygravenimage**

I love the army green guys. Has a style that transcends usual gw branding. Yeah - love em.

**djphranq**

Thanks folks!

The green guys are going to get another layer to them to bring out the color more.

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SEPTEMBER PROGRESS 3

I added a second layer of P3 Bastion Grey to the weapon/engine parts of the tanks. It looks much more solid. Next session I'll tack on a lighter layer/highlight.

Pictures:

**Evaelc**

I like what you're doing, especially painting the underside of the tanks. A lot of the people I know just leave them grey.

**Emperors_Champion**

Evaelc wrote:I like what you're doing, especially painting the underside of the tanks. A lot of the people I know just leave them grey.

Yeah that's real pet hate of mine! I even paint the underneath of my SM tanks!

Great work on the tau! Really coming on nicely!

**djphranq**

Thanks folks!

Half the time I'm thinking why am I painting the underside... no one will see it... then the other half of me is thinking... the underside is part of the vehicle... I'm painting the vehicle. So I gotta do it.

The only thing I'm not really doing is some of the highlights. I'm keeping that to the top and side areas.

EDIT: 3000th message!

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SEPTEMBER PROGRESS 4

I added a second layer of P3 Bastion Grey lightened with VMC White to the weapon/engine parts of the tanks as well as to the weapons and backpacks of the 'suits and parts of the Marker Drones. Next up on the tank will be little details like lights or lenses. For the suits, the Commander is done and just needs to be sealed, and the Stealthsuits and Marker Drones just need their color brought out a little more.

Pictures:

**Evaelc**

Those grey areas on the suit look really good, along with the higlighting. kepp up the great work. I still have tons of stuff myself to paint yet you just plough through it. In other words, I am inspired

**Norn King**

nice

**Enigma Crisis**

I love your color scheme even though I kinda wonder why the kroot hounds are red in colors while the Kroot kindred are green.

**djphranq**

SEPTEMBER PROGRESS 5 ***GOAL COMPLETED***

I managed to finish up the tanks. All that was left was to work on some details like lights and sensors. I used VMC Deep Sky Blue, VMC Light Green, VMC White, VMC Black, GW Blood Red, GW Warlock Purple, and P3 Khador Red Highlight. For some of the lights I used blue and red. I did a lens effect on the windows using green, black, and white. I also did a lens effect on a sensor at the nose of the vehicles with the red and red highlight. For the burst cannons I did a kind of weapon glow effect with the purple and white.

I overestimated the time I'd need for this goal, I think, because I thought the basecoat of the tanks would need a lot of work. It turns out they mostly just needed another layer. Also I thought the highlighting/lighter layers would take me long.

Pictures:

**djphranq**

Suits done!

I finished up the Stealthsuits and their Marker Drones. I brought out the 'green' a little more with a layer of Reaper Master Series Muddy Olive. It complements the shaded/washed green perfectly I think. I don't even remember what the base green was. I think VMC Russian Uniform. The shade/wash was GW Badab Black. At first I was kind of bummed out about the wash but applying this top layer of green fixed everything. They don't look as 'dirty' as they did after the wash.

Next session, I'm going to continue work on the Kroot. While I'm working on them I'll see if I can get the tanks and 'suits sealed up.

Pictures:

The first Stealthsuit spruced up with Muddy Olive.

A side by side comparison of a drone without the Muddy Olive (left) and a drone with the Muddy Olive (right).

**djphranq**

I sealed the tanks, stealthsuits, and Marker Drones. I didn't have any mishaps with the GW Purity Seal. As soon as this stuff runs out, though, I'm going to switch to something else.

Pictures:

Example of some of the sealed models.

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Enigma Crisis wrote:I love your color scheme even though I kinda wonder why the kroot hounds are red in colors while the Kroot kindred are green.

I wanted to distinguish the kroot hounds further from the kroot kindred so I went with a different color.

**djphranq**

I worked on a unit of Kroot. They were already basecoated and washed. I did some highlighting and details.

Pictures:

Applied a mix of VMC white and P3 Bastion Grey to the metal parts.

Applied VMC white to straps and highlights of some of the body parts.

Applied VMC Dark Grey to the quills/protrusions.

Applied VMC White to the ends of the quills/protrusions.

Applied a mix of VMC Chocolat Brown and VMC White to the leather parts.

Applied P3 Sanguine Base to the quill decorations.

Applied GW Blood Red to the eyes.

Initial basing. I'm going to applied thinned down PVA glue to the sand tomorrow.

**djphranq**

All I did today was apply some thinned PVA glue to the basing I did yesterday for the Kroot I worked on. At this point I'm not sure if I want to work on any more Kroot or maybe save it for next month. I'm starting to enjoy working on the Kroot but I have some other projects that could use attention right now.

Pictures:

**Ledabot**

awesome as ever.

Didn't I say that last time I posted?

**Evaelc**

(emotionless comment added)

looking great can we see some army shots perhaps?

**djphranq**

Thanks folks. I'll see if I can get a shot of what is done so far.

**yamgrenade**

Man, this is great.

**djphranq**

OCTOBER PROGRESS START

I've changed my list. The main list no longer contains Kroot and Gun Drones. Those guys are now on the sideboard. I figured I needed more Heavy Support in the main list so I fit in the Hammerhead and Sky Ray.

*********
MAIN 1850
*********

**HQ**

*Commander Shas'o 252pts
-Fusion Blaster
-Missile Pod
-Sheild Generator
-Hard-wired Multitracker
Crisis Bodyguard x2
-Fusion Blaster x2
-Missil Pod x2
-Multitracker x2

**ELITE**

*Stealthsuits 157pts
Stealthsuit
-Burst Cannon
-Targeting Array
Stealthsuit
-Fusion Blaster
-Targeting Array
Team Leader
-Drone Controller
-Marker Drone
-Targeting Array

*Stealthsuits 157pts
Stealthsuit
-Burst Cannon
-Targeting Array
Stealthsuit
-Fusion Blaster
-Targeting Array
Team Leader
-Drone Controller
-Marker Drone
-Targeting Array

*Stealthsuits 157pts
Stealthsuit
-Burst Cannon
-Targeting Array
Stealthsuit
-Fusion Blaster
-Targeting Array
Team Leader
-Drone Controller
-Marker Drone
-Targeting Array

**TROOPS**

*Fire Warriors 248pts
-Pulse Rifles x12
-EMP Grenade x12
-Photon Grenade x12
Devilfish
-Gun Drones

*Fire Warriors 248pts
-Pulse Rifles x12
-EMP Grenade x12
-Photon Grenade x12
Devilfish
-Gun Drones

*Fire Warriors 248pts
-Pulse Rifles x12
-EMP Grenade x12
-Photon Grenade x12
Devilfish
-Gun Drones

**FAST ATTACK**

*Piranha Light Skimmer 65pts
-Fusion Blaster

**HEAVY SUPPORT**

*Hammerhead Gunship 165pts
-Rail Gun
-Smart Missile System
-Blacksun Filter

Sky Ray Missile Defence Gunship 150pts
-Smart Missile System
-Blacksun Filter

*******
SIDEBAR
*******

**TROOPS**

*Kroot 158pts
Carnivore x11
Hounds x6
Shaper x1
+6 save x17

*Kroot 158pts
Carnivore x11
Hounds x6
Shaper x1
+6 save x17

**FAST ATTACK**

*Gun Drone Squadron 72pts
Drones x6

*Gun Drone Squadron 72pts
Drones x6

Here are the current plans:

October
-Paint Kroot 12 Carnivores
-Paint Kroot 12 Hounds
-Base Carnivores
-Base Hounds
-Seal Carnivores
-Seal Hounds

November
-??

December
-??

January
-??

February
-??

March
-??

April
-Adepticon 2012

Before Pictures:

I actually got started tonight with the Carnivores.

Progress Pictures:

**Evaelc**

looking cool and looking forward to seing the full army. might I suggest dropping the skyray, finding another 15 points and run two hamerheads. so much better. just my suggestion though.

**djphranq**

Evaelc wrote:looking cool and looking forward to seing the full army. might I suggest dropping the skyray, finding another 15 points and run two hamerheads. so much better. just my suggestion though.

I'd totally do that but I don't have another Hammerhead. The list is made up of stuff I have.

**Emperors_Champion**

Nice indians . . . oops, I mean kroot!

But seriously, great progress, i've only got another 10 kroot to do then i'm done with them. Not sure how many hounds yet!

Keep it coming!

**yamgrenade**

I'm gonna have to rip off the spines when i paint mine...just a heads up

**djphranq**

Emperors_Champion wrote:Nice indians . . . oops, I mean kroot!

But seriously, great progress, i've only got another 10 kroot to do then i'm done with them. Not sure how many hounds yet!

Keep it coming!

Thanks! Good luck on your 10!

yamgrenade wrote:I'm gonna have to rip off the spines when i paint mine...just a heads up

Haha sure no problem... spread the spiny goodness.

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OCTOBER PROGRESS

I finished up painting the Kroot Carnivores. Not much was left for them: Straps, belly, bones, spine decorations, and eyes. For the straps, belly, and bones I used a base of P3 Menoth White Base with a highlight of VMC White. With the spine decorations I applied the same colors but then on top of that applied a layer of P3 Sanguine Base. The eyes were quick dabs of GW Blood Red. Next up will be the Kroot Hounds. After I finish off those, I'll then base all the Kroot.

Pictures:

12 more Kroot Carnivores painted up.

A Shaper

A Carnivore

**djphranq**

OCTOBER PROGRESS 2

I finished painting up all 12 of the Kroot Hounds. I had basecoated and washed them during a previous month. All that was left was to pick out some details and do some highlights. I started with the parts that were metal. I added a layer of a mix of P3 Bastion Grey and VMC White for an initial highlight. Then to that mix I added some more VMC White for a second highlight. I then worked on the quills and claws. First I applied some VMC Dark Grey to the tips. Next I painted the belly of the hounds with some P3 Menoth White Base. I then applied VMC White to the tips of the quills, claws, and as a highlight to the belly. I then worked on the leather parts of the hounds. On top of the VMC Chocolat Brown basecoat I applied a layer of a mix of the brown with VMC White. I then added more white to the mix and applied that as a second layer/highlight. Next I applied some P3 Sanguine Base to the quill decorations. For the eyes, I put a spot of GW Blood Red. Finally for the tongue (for the ones with open mouths) I used GW Warlock Purple. Next up is basing these hounds plus the carnivores I finished painting.

Pictures:

12 Kroot Hounds basecoated and washed.

My sample for pictures.

Metal parts highlights.

Starting on the quills and claws.

The belly.

Finishing off the quills and claws.

Highlight for the belly.

Leather highlights.

Quill decorations.

Eyes.

Tongue.

**Ledabot**

I like how you've done them red with the carnivores green. It makes it easyer to play with them as a unit.

**Emperors_Champion**

Great progress, love the colours.

Looks like you'll be meeting Octobers dead-line!

**Tel**

I'm definatly looking forward to seeing how your progress continues. I like the paint scheme you came up with. The shoulder pads look sharp!

**djphranq**

Ledabot wrote:I like how you've done them red with the carnivores green. It makes it easyer to play with them as a unit.

Thanks! That's kind of why I did that. I tried playing with them when they were all just primed and I kept moving the wrong models. I thought the different colors would also indicate difference in 'creature type'...Green=Humanoid, more intelligent... Brownish Red=Bestial

Emperors_Champion wrote:Great progress, love the colours.

Looks like you'll be meeting Octobers dead-line!

Thanks! I was almost going to drop them altogether but once I got some paint on them, I got to liking them more.

Tel wrote:I'm definatly looking forward to seeing how your progress continues. I like the paint scheme you came up with. The shoulder pads look sharp!

Thanks! I really liked doing the shoulder pads. They're difference in color from the main color lets them stand out a bit more.