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

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**Casey's Law**

@Graven - Haha!

Yeh i've got the BT and DA upgrade kits planked away. It's all for kitbashing 500points of DIY Marines which i also have boxed up and waiting.

**Knightley**

@Graven - Had to laugh at the Armenian Mafia, I had dealings with those guys about 10 years ago, they still contact me for protection money, I wouldn't use them again. And I'm fully aware of what I have started, something I am very happy about doing!

@Tipios - Well once I get to paint the smaller details I hope it will pop just right

@Imperial Monkey - I start with GW Tin bitz as the base, I then give it a Leviathan purple wash, I raise up the color with dwarf bronze and edge highlight with burnished gold. Hope that helps.

@C L - Perfect the league of extraordinary converters has another member to add to its team, welcome brother and may your marines be unique and awesome when you've completed them.

Update: the second coat of grey is done, In hindsight it probably didn't need it but better to be safe than sorry

**Gitsplitta**

Really like the work on the shield Knightley.

**prototype_X**

Looking awesome as usual!

I was looking on trade me and I found theese: http://www.trademe.co.nz/gaming/war-games/warhammer-40000/auction-476241429.htm looked like something you might need, and the price is good too!

**Knightley**

@Gits - Thanks Gits i'm still debating to do bone or white as the offset color, will see what it looks like I guess

@Proto - Looks good, I've already done a purchase of that kit so will keep an eye on it incase I want another)

I just saw this and had so many conversion options light up inside my head.....

Spoiler:

**tipios**

Nice highlighting as normal!!! and I want to see a GK Stormtalon by you please

**inmygravenimage**

I second gits's comment; the division on the shield looks great, and goes a long way to helping the fig feel uncluttered.

Re: Stormtalon - I'm already hording bits for basing it!

**Knightley**

@Tipios - hehe, I will definitley look at getting one possible 2 as escorts for my chibihawk but I need to get through the models I currently have before I buy more.

@Graven - do tell about your bits? you might give me even more ideas!

Update: Red's N Metal's done

**Gitsplitta**

That's looking very sharp...

**tipios**

Yep, ultra sharp.

If you keep going at this pace, we should see 2 Stormtalons by next week

**inmygravenimage**

Beautiful job. Tau parts, this time. Got a battle suit of some variety and a piranha, need a few bodies to fly and die. Then again, I've also got a Russ hull, turret and sponsons spare. Need sides for that though. How about you? Any plans for winged death?

**Knightley**

@Gits - Danke

@Tipios - Totally, have they released them yet? I can't see anything to support my claim.

@Graven - Was thinking of adding valkrye/vendetta parts, the round missile launchers and the wings could be useful, I would need to see how the thing goes together first though.

Update: Draigo done

Front

Left

Right

Back

Top

**tipios**

Awesome!!!!!

Stormtalon, 2nd June release

**eldartau1987**

Very well done!

**Gitsplitta**

Man oh man....

**Matt.Kingsley**

Amazing, stunning, nice, beautiful.. (mumbles off into oblivion...)

**Casey's Law**

Wonderful job, man!

Busy? Maybe. Awesome? Definitely!
Seriously though, you did a great job on him and your crisp, grey armour defuses the mass of detail to the point where the sculpt doesn't look busy any more.

**Yellowbeard**

Fantastic, Knightley! I really like the shield and the banner.

**Gutsplitta**

I don't think I've posted in your thread before, but I've been subbed for a while. I really like your stuff and this latest figure is another example of why. Very nicely done!

**Miss Dee**

Punisher Cannons

**Knightley**

@Tipios - Oooh, I also just got the GW email about it as well, looks interesting indeed!

@eldartau1987 - Thank you! stop by again, I'm sure there will be plenty more

@Gits - I'm glad you like it

@M.K - Cheers

@C L - Thank you for your analysis of the model and my painting, anything I could have picked up on?

@Yellowbeard - Thanks, I like the shield the most

@Gutsplitta - I had to re-read your name again (seeing as we already have a Gitsplitta) I think this is the first time you've posted so thank you very much, and thank you again for the continuing sub

@Miss Dee - oooh, interesting idea for the new flier right there!

Update: Started on the repaint of the dreadnaught, got quite a bit done, base colors and first coat of grey

**Casey's Law**

Knightley wrote:@C L - Thank you for your analysis of the model and my painting, anything I could have picked up on?

Since you asked i went back and looked really hard for something to complain about but i can't find anything at all.

I imagine it's a hard model to paint, one i won't be tackling for a long time but you made it look easy. The dreads coming along nice as well!

**vent**

Woah Knightley! That Grey Knight is awesome. The Blue and red are so vibrant against it. I especially like the script all over him. Great stuff!

**Knightley**

@C L - Cheers, I'm sure there is something I could pick out on him, probably that I didn't do extreme highlights on the armor like I did with the other Paladins. But thats something I can do later.

@Vent - Thanks heaps!

Update: well I've reached 4000 posts! a shame I don't have something flashy to post to celebrate the milestone. I guess a second coat of grey will have to do eh?

**vent**

4000 posts! CONGRATULATIONS!

That is a smooth grey...

**Gitsplitta**

Congrats Knightley, they've been 4000 quality posts that have been a pleasure for the rest of us to read!

**Casey's Law**

Congratuwelldone! Quality and quantity, your a double threat!

**Knightley**

@Vent - Cheers, smooth was the aim so I consider it a job well done

@Gits - I still have a long way to catch up to your post count

@C L - Thanheeryou, combo of thanks cheers and thank you, I hope to never disappoint

Update: edge highlighting done, tonight should be a longer painting session and hope to knock him out fully. Stay tuned!

**inmygravenimage**

I particularly like the red on the tlac. Very nice indeed. I *still* want to see you try your hand and sonething more outré though...

**tipios**

That dread is looking mighty fine!!