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500 points ready realistically by the end of November. The list I've worked out is 16 models and one Vehicle, a Rhino Transport.

As far as what's finished, Two of 16... But I have another two very close to being finished, and the Rhino is also already finished/tabletop ready (Old Rhino I held on to when I sold my Angels off back in College).

Also: I like a challenge.

Regarding the basing, I have based three armies myself, the hard way, one of which was an Imperial Guard army, and have found that Resin Bases with pre-molded texture you can add to make for a much more enjoyable modeling experience. I'll only ever do molded bases for my Blood Angels, as I think they look better and are easier to work with and prepare for paint. To each their own of course, and I totally understand wanting tips.

What I can offer for basing is this: get some 'Formula 560' canopy glue if you can. It's excellent for basing, and holds wonderfully, while also drying fairly quickly too. Beyond that, get a little bit of several sizes of basing material and mix them up. That'll give you some variation from fine sand texture to larger chunks of stone or what-have you. Also, get some extra bits and put them in the mix too, gluing them down before you add the flock. Things like discarded ammo pouches, a dropped grenade, a magazine or discarded pistol or other bit. Little things like that go a long way to make a base look interesting.

I hope those suggestions help, and thank you once again for the encouragement.

Take it easy for now.

-Red__Thirst-

Those are some good basing ideas. Might use em for my ultramarines and my eldar

Mini update, no pictures but I'll add some tomorrow.

Got the first veteran's Jump Pack primed red in preparation for the first coat of Mephiston Red. Once that coat is finished drying, I'll be able to get the metallic and ink work finished, them paint the few details and I'll be ready to glue it on and finish off the mini.

From there, I'll detour over to paint up a Death Company Marine as break from painting so much red lately. After that, I'll either begin the next Veteran, OR... I'll begin work on a new optional HQ choice I've had in the back of my mind for a bit, and that might be fun to paint up with all the bits I've got at my disposal now.

More to come soon, updates will be posted tomorrow once I make some headway.

Take it easy for now folks.

-Red__Thirst-

Instead of a Death Company marine or HQ choice - I vote both

Seriously though I think with your skills either will look awesome.

Hey Adamski, thank you!

Work has commenced on the Veteran's Jump Pack. Once it's finished up, I'll attach it and get some pictures taken. This one won't be quite as time consuming to paint as the others have been thanks to much less decoration on the pack. I'm looking forward to having a second member of this squad properly finished up, unlike the Champ, who's still armless and waiting for his power sword patiently.

Look for pictures in the next hour or so.

Take it easy.

-Red__Thirst-




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Update! The Veteran is FINISHED!

Check him out









Super happy with this mini! As I said, probably my second favorite after Aedus, though I do love how the Novitiate has come out too, as well as the Company Champ (Though I don't have a full opinion on that one yet as he's still WIP).

Thanks for looking folks. I'm about to go lay the base coat down on a Death Company Marine next. Will update with a parts list shortly.

All feedback welcomed and appreciated. Take it easy for now and thanks for looking.

-Red__Thirst-

Your painting schedule makes me feel guilty for not getting anything done, i've been working on a captain for like 3 weeks now. And you're pumping out vets left and right

Hey War Kitten, don't feel bad about taking the time you need to be happy with a mini. Be it three days, three weeks, or three months, so long as you're making forward progress.

I've begun work on the first member of my Death Company. Here's the component parts (Sans base, forgot to snap a picture of it)



This will be more, and at the same time less tricky to paint than the Red. I struggle to highlight black effectively, so will be trying a few new techniques to try and see if I can make the black power armor look less flat while still hitting all the details effectively.

I've already gotten the helmet painted last night, just didn't get any pictures taken of it as I was prepping for bed. Will update later with more progress on the helmet and legs next. Stay tuned.

Take it easy for now.

-Red__Thirst-

Ooh death company, this'll be good.

Quick update to show progress. Helmet is finished, about to begin work on the legs now.

Here's where we're at:







More to come soon. Take it easy for now folks.

-Red__Thirst-

Helmet came out quite nicely. Can't wait to see the whole figure.

Putting the paint brushes down for the night.

Hope you guys like the progress. Next up will be the base, then the arms, and shoulder pads, then jump pack last.









Thanks for looking. More updates to come soon.

Take it easy.

-Red__Thirst-

He's coming along quite nicely. I especially like the gem/blood drop on his right knee

Lovely stuff there

Thank you both, I appreciate the kind comments as always.

Mini-update: I've almost finished the left arm & Chainsword off. Just have to paint the scroll/decorative bit on the blade guard, then paint the gems on the bottom of the handle and I'll be ready to glue it into place. Once that's finished I'll get the right arm painted & prepped up, then shoulder pads and jump pack to finish off the mini. It's been tedious painting black, and I'm dreading painting another 8 to 9 of these marines truth be told, but I do love the final product, so I'll endure.

In other news, I have finished off the base and have attached the DC marine to it. Pictures will be forthcoming tomorrow once I'm home from work.

That's all for now. Take it easy everyone.

-Red__Thirst-

Ah yes. The dreaded marine painting wall. I've hit that many a time whilst painting my boys in blue. Just keep at it and you'll prevail.

you should edit your first post with the other models

I'm enjoying putting my updated pictures in here as I go. It's not like it adds that much time to scroll through a few pages to glance at the pictures.

I can appreciate keeping the first post updated in a thread, and once I have more minis in a finished state, I will likely do that. At present I've only got three figures fully 'Finished', with two more WIP and rapidly nearing completion I hope. Fingers crossed, anyway.

Hopefully you enjoyed the thread. Thanks for looking & take it easy.

-Red__Thirst-

Update! Got the Death Company Marine on the base, and am still making forward progress. Work this weekend has been hectic to say the least and has cut into painting time more than I'd like.

That said, here's the progress:







Feedback welcomed, and more to come soon. Take it easy for now everyone.

-Red__Thirst-

Looks like he's coming along quite nicely. Keep up the good work

Yea, I'm pretty happy with him so far. Black is still a total PITA to paint I'll add. I'm glad I'm only going to be doing five Death Company at first.

Chain Sword will be completed and added to the mini in short order, then the bolt pistol arm and shoulder pads. After that it'll be down to the Jump Pack, which shouldn't be terribly difficult I hope... Knock on wood.

After I finish off this DC marine, i'll be starting up on the next Honor Guard member, who'll be wielding a Storm Shield and Chainsword. Excited to get started on the next mini for sure.

More to come soon. Take it easy for now.

-Red__Thirst-

Yep. Black is a pain. I know from my brief (failed) foray into black templars

Awesome Death Company mini so far

Quick update before I sleep. Thanks for the kind words there War Kitten and Adamski, as always.

Tonight, I finished off the Chainsword, and Bolt Pistol, and have also finished up the right shoulder pad. Here's the forward progress so far:









Next up is the left shoulder pad, and then jump pack to finish off the figure. After this, I'll move on to the next Command Squad Veteran.

Thanks for looking and take it easy for now folks.

-Red__Thirst-

Looking good so far. Keep it up

Thanks War Kitten. I just finished up the Death Company Marine. Take a look:













Very happy wit this mini. The pose and the painting came together beautifully thank goodness. I went with silvers versus gold and darker gem shades than the rest of the army to give them a darker cast, also using a grey wash over the whites instead of the blue, giving the white bits a little bit darker shading. I wanted to make the Death Company set apart from the rest of the army, which will be painted with more golds, and whites. The darker color choices hopefully provide a nice contrast, and a good representation of the ever present darkness in the Blood Angel's psyche.

More to come soon. I've sourced the parts for Veteran # 2 and will begin work on him later today or tomorrow. Take it easy for now ladies and gents.

-Red__Thirst-

DC came out nicely. Can't wait to see the next guy

I'm loving your decision on going with the silver to partner the black, it will really contrast nicely with the reds and golds of the other members of the Honour Guard and 5th Company models you will have.

That DC really looks menacing, brilliant work.

Mini update, though no pictures yet. Work has begun on the second Honor Guard Veteran; his helmet is painted and ready to be attached. Next up will be the legs, and base. After that I'll get the torso painted & begin sub assembly.

Following that I'll get the arms and shoulder pads painted an then finish up with the Jump Pack. Then it'll be just one more model to finish off the squad (Save for the Champion's sword arm) and I can move on to the next unit for the army.

In other news, I'll be picking up my Blood Angels tactical squad box this afternoon and finally getting my hands on the power sword to finish up the Company Champion this weekend. Look forward to that update soon as well.

More updates to come. Take it easy for now.

-Red__Thirst-

I FINALLY have the power sword for the company Champ! Took long enough, right??

Here's the picture! Base-coat about to be sprayed.



Once I get this bit knocked out, I'll get the Champion final assembly completed and then move back over to keep working on Veteran # 2.

More to come soon. Take it easy for now.

-Red__Thirst-

Nice choice for the sword