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The Emperor’s Heavenly Sword of Divine Mercy...



I would like to paint my Defense laser white with gold filigree/details. I want it to look like a holy gothic weapon of “mercy”
I’ll appreciate any advice on this matter. I was told to try: Grey base coat, light white coat, wash with black or brown.

Thank you for your time and input.

Sluggie McSlugg

More pic's here: http://dorkamorka.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2987&sid=8e2ea245cb595c2ec9c05ab59cede4f3

This is one of the most impressive superheavies I've ever seen. Then again, is this small enough to be considered "superheavy"? hahaha
I think there might be a larger class, or so I've heard.
In any case, excellent work.

As I clicked on this thread, and the picture loaded the following words came out of my mouth:

"Mother of god, that is the most awesome model I have ever seen"

That thing is KILLER.

Just awesome, just completely, completely awesome.

Totally fits the theme of Apocalypse.

I'm not really familiar with the 40k Superheavies from Epic or the videogames, so is this a custom created super heavy or is it based something from a 40k computer game or maybe Epic?

it sound like you want it white cant give much advise their but if you want a cool gothic looking worn out threw time kinda of deal heres what i would paint it:

1.give the whole model a basecaot black(to late i suppose for that one)
2.ink it with badab black or just black ink
3.drybrush boltgun metal
4.give it a wash of 50/50 orangy color(any will do i preffer vomit brown) h2o
5.drybrush 50/50 chaos black and boltgun metal
6.drybrush boltgun metal
7. highlight mithril silver
8. badab black wash
9.add gold trimming to any details
10. ink the gold with 40/15/45 chestnut ink, brown ink, h20
11. highlight gold with brazen brass(very lightly and just in certain areas near bottom)
12. paint any insignias, skulls all that and then add weathering effects,

to do any detail just use your best judgment, i know this may not be what your looking for but since no one has replied id thought id atleast throw something out their.
any way you paint good luck and show some piks!

If the trim/details are going to be gold, I would suggest the white be washed with a warm color, not cool. Stay away from blues and greens and work with earthtones. This will complement the gold and give the vehicle an overall antiqued look. Try some test panels primed white then wash with bestial brown, scorched brown, or other earthtones.

As you have such a huge area to cover, I would make some magic wash with some paint and a lot of Future floor polish. Brush it on and allow it to fill the recesses then dab up excess with a paper towel from the raised details. After it has dryed, drybrush the model up through bleached bone to warm off white, then paint the gold details.

Almighty Emporer! that's a huge bit....errr...beast! What components did you use to construct the barrel? I believe you have your work cut out for you.

As far as painting goes, on such large and magnificent artifacts of the Imperium, I always think there should be some red on the outside. A prideful symbol that the Mechanicus (duh) had quite a hand in it's creation in addition to a nod to the Omnissah.

If you are able to, check out the 4 brown/yellow color based Citadel Washes. I bet they'll make this baby look real pretty!

I'd be interested to see the stats on this.

Lagduf wrote:As I clicked on this thread, and the picture loaded the following words came out of my mouth:

"Mother of god, that is the most awesome model I have ever seen"

Mine was "sweet mother of god, that's insane. What a project, can't wait to see it painted up!

GOOD GOD!

Where do you live? I need to 'visit' you and stea... tak... pilf... admire your super-heavy.

BYE

HBMC

I'll help hold him down if I get joint custody.

That is one impressive piece of work, friend.

On a model of this size, I have no real advice beyond:
"We're going to need a bigger brush."

Gutter...

I hate you so much.

Le Grognard wrote:

Lagduf wrote:As I clicked on this thread, and the picture loaded the following words came out of my mouth:

"Mother of god, that is the most awesome model I have ever seen"

Mine was "sweet mother of god, that's insane. What a project, can't wait to see it painted up!

i'll let you know mine when i've picked my jaw off the floor.


so many people are doing great stuff with COD sprues. How many do you get in the boxes? Are they easy to use? I really wanna get in on this.

Most impressive!
The only thing i miss is secondary weaponry ^^

Wow....helluva first post.

Agreed Krak_kirby on washing with Earth-tones. Will definitely meld with gold details better.

Very well done mate. I especially love the turnable turret. seriously awesome stuff and i also agree about warm earth tones and gold...that should like great

If you want filigree, I'd suggest penciling it on first, while looking at something else with lots of filigree (Hint: Imperial Russia) and then painting over with gold as a last step in the painting process.

Post more porn... err pics when you're done.

Thank you all for your most excellent replies and advice!

@ CplPunishment: Ha! Not sure… But it is smaller than a warlord and bigger than a warhound.

@ Lagduf: The design is custome and the stats can be found here: http://www.games-workshop.com/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m1180090_Imperial_Guard_Datasheet_-_Defence_Laser.pdf

@ ArmoredReaper: I can hit it with a black under coat… after that, I am scared!

@ Krak_kirby: Aye, I was thinking washes. I like the paper towel trick.

@ VermGho5t: I used PVC, Bottle caps, plastic-card, syringe, and green stuff. I am trying to get a game store to sponsor another one. If I can get them to give me the stuff, I’ll take WIP pic’s.

@ Le Grognard: I can’t wait to see it either.

@ H.B.M.C.: we’ll come visit… more Ausie babes in you area!

@ Valhallan42nd: I got’s 2 big brushes and not a clue!

@ Deadshane1: Be careful friend, The Emperor is watching

@ Sleazy: Originally I was going to plastic-card the sides. Then I saw I had a sector and factory boxes I figured I would never get to using… so I adjusted fire and after my bro donated some items I needed, Boom! There it is!

@ Eisenkeil: Wait for it! Waaaiit… Foooorr… Iiit…

@ HFJor: Thanks!

@ Flachzange: The turret is just a center magnet, that way I have options. A few guys and I figured with a little effort, I can use this as a Leviathan or something similar.

@ CrimsonTurkey: A Local gamer also recommended Imperial Russia! I’ll check it out!

Back to working on the HB's and AA's

-slugg

Holy schnikes! What are the dimensions on that thing? That's incredible!

Talk about a shadow on the Warp!

I have been blasted into silence by the sheer awesomeness that is your creation...

OK, not really.

Please be sure to keep us updated as you paint it up!

Some inspiration:

http://www.momist.com/uploaded_images/Isharya-Large-filigree-cuff-797819.jpg
http://www.hellojeff.com/russia/picturegallery/stpete.stisaacs.jpg
http://www.rolandspek.com/images/yusupov4.jpg

St. Petersburg is filigree-tastic.

This is the greatest thread on this forum of all time.

I was expecting more.

Plank: Is that last one the Opera House in Paris? If so, I think G_S needs a Chagall window or two (or at least a fresco on the ceiling).

G_S: really outstanding work. I have no idea where or how you store/transport the thing, other than very carefully (I assume you host most games?), but it really is something to be proud of. Kudos.

holly crap and thout my brige project wood cost alote but this thing kan probeble not even fit on it ( its 1 foot wide ) and on dose stats it sas imobel your looks a bit mobel

@ Death By Monkeys: 10” x 22” x 22” Size Ref:



@ Alpharius: I think it looks harder than it was. Then toughest part was planning the layout because I build as a go. I do start with a sketch… but in the end, it never looks like the sketch.

@ CrimsonYurkey: That second one is jackpot! I actually want a mural of a space battle on the side of the main gun. Along the bottom will be a planet with space above hosting a field of stars and ships blasting each other.

@ Plank of Wood: Ha! Thanks, but you might want to look around

@ Aduro: I hear that a lot… but usually only after I drop my trousers.

@ Syr8766: It is pretty light considering the size. It is also very sturdy because of the layering, think box upon box. Nope, I just tote everything to the local game shop.

@ Quietus86: Bane Blade x2, WH Chapel x4, Imp sector and a bunch of smaller box sets. I just spoke with a black shirt at the LA Battle Bunker and he is going to see if they want to sponsor another one of these for the store. If they do, I will take lots of WIP pics and post them as I go. The DL is immobile, I just put the tracks on for fluff… to justify why the “Sword of Mercy” is on a moon or in a forest.

Scouts out!

My God, the titan can hide behind that thing!

You realise that you've basically built an Ordinatus. I know of no one who's done that before, so congrats on that alone.

But to make one that's just so... pefect.

Seriously - Your address. You and Mr. Chloroform have a date coming up. I promise you nothing will be missing by the time I've left except maybe the Super-Heavy...



BYE

errrrrrrrrr can i have one.....please?





pretty please with cherrie and ice cream on top?

That's seriously cool!

I second the earth tone wash. The other way that sprang to mind was a grey undercoat and then give it loats of light sprays with white spray from an angle to build up to white, then add the details.

If only I had the money to do one your an inspiration!

My heart explodes with joy!!!

That has to be one of the coolest things I have ever seen! Totally made my day.

Wow..I mean wow...that is amazing. I am curious how many sets and of what it took to build that? You have captured the essence of the 41st Millennium and made it kick much ass.



Cpt. Rex