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The Kalashnikovan 2nd - An Imperial Guard Blog

Thought I'd post up something I'm painting up at the moment. Contrary to what I said in my last post, the aspect of painting I really enjoy is vehicles (specifically the weathering which is always good fun), and I'm doing a heavily weathered scratch-built Wolverine Scout vehicle. If anyone has got a pic from the old Imperial Guard collecting guide from about 2003, that would be fantastic, because this is based on the vehicle from there.

Wolverine Scout Vehicle, PIP

Its made from a backwards Leman Russ hull, scratched turret, tons of accessories, some etched brass from a 1/48 scale tank (dunno which one) and ork trukk wheels. The crewman is a FW torso with a limited edition thunderbolt pilot head.

Painting is very WIP, and I'm posting it up because I have two days before it is ready to do any more on. So far, its been undercoated white, then a layer of brown filter, a layer of grey filter and oil dot weathering. The filters used were from the SIN industries nato set (made by Mig productions). For those who don't know, filters are a little like washes, but they 'tint' large areas rather than run into recesses. They are enamel mixed about 1:10 with some sort of spirit (might be turpentine, don't know) and take about 2 hours to dry. They really make a flat colour more interesting, and I plan on using them on space marines if I ever collect them. This was my first time using filters, and I'm thrilled with them.

For the oil dot technique, I used brown, yellow, white, red, black and a little blue and green and orange water mixable oil paints. I painted tiny dots on flat panels and tiny verticle lines on upright panels and blended them with a clean brush and turpentine. In bits I'd put too much oil paint, I simply dabbed it off with a tissue and blended it again with the turpentine. The turp evaporates off leaving some interesting weathered effects, and I'm really pleased with the results so far (though on the back of the turret I over-did the reds and greens a little, but no matter really).

Verdict?

PS you'll have to trust me that the colours aren't quite as strong in real life as they appear in these pics.













Whats in the next post?

The fat leftenant is progressing well, vox man is nearly done and a couple more troopers to show you.

Wow, that is amazing. I love the look of that thing.

BTW, if you want even more ways of super-detailing vehicles, you should get FWs model masterclass (if you don't already have it)

I don't have it, but I've picked up tons of tips on various blogs and forums to give myself a good idea of how I want this to come out.

Next I am going to weather it further my drybrushing some browny-grey with a scouring pad. Then I'll do an oil pin wash, some enamel blend weathering, rust effects and then pigments and details.

"BIMP!"
"IDENTIFY BIMP!"
"HEAT UP!"
"HEAT INDEX!"
"FIRE!"

Very nice looking model. Truly impressed.

Somebody on WIP found a pic of the Wolverine Scout from the old guide his model is based off. Mine's not quite in the same league, unfortunately .

looks great.

the rivets are a bit too big for my taste.

to me it makes it look orky.

What rules will you use for it??

DC

It looks ace man, good job.

deadly chicken wrote:looks great.

the rivets are a bit too big for my taste.

to me it makes it look orky.

What rules will you use for it??

DC

I was thinking about using some brass etch rivets I got from Mig productions, but I really don't have the patience to tear off the existing ones and painstakingly glue hundreds of microscopic ones to it. I like how it looks anyway, so meh...

As for rules, I really haven't thought about it yet. I was thinking maybe as a Salamander. Any suggestions?

Fantastic looking vehicle. It's possibly not suited to 'counts as' LRMBT as it's obviously supposed to be lighter and faster. It looks like an auto cannon equipped turret which could point to chimera; only there are the two HB sponsons and no passenger accesses. I could go on Army Builder and see what VDR throws out ?


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OK; AB's VDR says:

Wolverine: F11,S10,R9. Autocannon in turret with coax lasgun, HB sponsons. Amphibious (hey, why not ?) searchlight and smoke dischargers. 132 points.


Everso basic LRMBT (hull HB, no sponsons, no extras, no nuffink, no tax, no MOT, no air in the tyres) 150 points.


Looks OK eh ? Could be made 'fast' for another 10 points. S'ok for a mobile firebase. Sort of like a Serpent gunboat on wheels.

Dakka Predator (AC & HB Sponsons, smoke and lights as standard, heavier armour) 85 points for the Spaze Muhreenz, 100 points for the spikey Spaze Murheenz. So our bolter and chainsword chums get better for cheaper.

Not going to look at the indestructable 'serpent with SC and TL SL or TL SC. I know that they are cheap enough to make a Wolverine commander cry.

I dont think the salamander rules do justice to such a great model.

I would just use dakka pred rules.

DC

Looks awesome so far , I love the tank . I know what you mean about the time thing I have 3 active boys ( sports , music , acting ) so i have to help them a lot and watch there events on top of that I have been doing commissions so I have found it hard to get time in on my own stuff .

The std. at its current state looks really good , I suppose thats a cigar since it pretty thick , although he is holding it more like a cigarette .

A very nicely themed army with some really cool minis and fluff. Keep up the good work, can't wait to see more.

Cheers for the feedback guys .

CMDante wrote:Phew!

Just read through all of this for the first time (had been lurking occassionally when I had time before) and I have to say, mighty impressed!

You do a great job making your figures unique (my favourite part of the hobby!) with many subtle conversions and clever use of parts. The standard bearer in particular looks great and I like how the rotund (fat) fella is turning out too!

One thing though, are we the same person?! Your last post seems to describe my life at the moment almost exactly (except the bowel thing)! We have the same commute, same hours at work etc etc. Pretty frustrating having so little spare time eh?!

I know what you mean about the painting side, I can find it a bit tedious sometimes too. Converting and sculpting just seems to show more tangible results much quicker. I really think you should keep at it though, you have good talent already and I'm sure you will find it enjoyable to put paint on those conversions and do them up yourself.

Looking forward to more.

Cheers.

Dante

Only just seen this post, apologies . Thanks for the comments though, really appreciate them .

Zzzzzz wrote:Fantastic looking vehicle. It's possibly not suited to 'counts as' LRMBT as it's obviously supposed to be lighter and faster. It looks like an auto cannon equipped turret which could point to chimera; only there are the two HB sponsons and no passenger accesses. I could go on Army Builder and see what VDR throws out ?


Automatically Appended Next Post:
OK; AB's VDR says:

Wolverine: F11,S10,R9. Autocannon in turret with coax lasgun, HB sponsons. Amphibious (hey, why not ?) searchlight and smoke dischargers. 132 points.


Everso basic LRMBT (hull HB, no sponsons, no extras, no nuffink, no tax, no MOT, no air in the tyres) 150 points.


Looks OK eh ? Could be made 'fast' for another 10 points. S'ok for a mobile firebase. Sort of like a Serpent gunboat on wheels.

Dakka Predator (AC & HB Sponsons, smoke and lights as standard, heavier armour) 85 points for the Spaze Muhreenz, 100 points for the spikey Spaze Murheenz. So our bolter and chainsword chums get better for cheaper.

Not going to look at the indestructable 'serpent with SC and TL SL or TL SC. I know that they are cheap enough to make a Wolverine commander cry.

Not sure what I'll use it as really. You're right in that it can't be a transport (where would everyone sit?) but it doesn't look heavy enough to be a full-on battle tank. Maybe a Hellhound or variant?

"BIMP!"
"IDENTIFY BIMP!"
"HEAT UP!"
"HEAT INDEX!"
"FIRE!"

"Gunner sabot bmp on"
"on"
"fire"
"firing now"
" stop target destroyed, gunner continue scanning"

Wow.. These guard are fantastic. This is really inspiring me to start working on my guard again. Bet I can find some good ebay deals now that their not the flavor of the month anymore too.

That AFV is pretty damned great! Wheels seem a bit small to carry the weight but otherwise a really great vehicle

Apologies for the lack of updates recently, been really busy at work and living in hotels most of the week isn't helping matters either. I might find some time this weekend to do a bit though.

Brilliant work! Its like our new Strykers. Cant wait to see it painted.

If it's not too late, I'd like throw in my .2 cents on the Wolverine (heh, Kalshinkov...Wolverines...Red Dawn anyone?) I'd toss on a couple of dampner-like objects just behind the rear tires to give the appearance of something the compensate for the nasty backlash of the canon being fired. But all that aside, it looks fantastic, as does the rest of the army!

Nice! I like the colour scheme! I would have done something like this for my regiment if I based them in a arctic world (mine are desert). Is that guardsman sketch by get to the chopper made customly or out of the IG 4th ed codex?

Keep it up

Hmm nobodys suggested using it as a Lemun Russ Exterminator- Autocannon Check Heavy Bolters Check! It looks awesome by the way!

The Kalashnikovan 2nd - An Imperial Guard Blog

Hello folks, thank you for your patience since the last update, and cheers for all the responses. No progress on the Wolverine recently, sorry, but I have some more troopers to show you, and I'd appreciate some feedback.

I've made the decision to not use the Assault group backpacks and instead use the forgeworld ones as they offer more scope for being adorned with ropes, pickaxes etc etc which I can use to get across the fact that these are mountaineering and survival experts.

Vaulting guardsman

He's finally finished (well, built I should say )! I moved away from the wall piece as it looked a bit bulky and instead he is jumping over some razor wire. I'm very happy with him, even if he was an absolute nightmare to build. I particularly like my use of the Empire rope piece on his backpack to give a sense of motion to the model (the noose piece is trailing behind him).











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Command squad vox man

I went ahead with my plans to have him poring over a map on a rickety table. The maps aren't there yet and will probably be printed and added after painting, but he'll also be holding some sort of ruler or measuring device in his left hand. The backpack has a cable attached to a phone bit, which makes it a little bit more unique. I find it physically impossible to leave any single piece untouched .










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Ammo guardsman

I was looking at the FW Elysian models for heavy weapons, and I love those figures that are running along with ammo with their heads ducked low as if they're trying to avoid incoming fire or quickly moving between positions. So I created my own version . Very happy with how he came out too, if I may say so. The positioning of the head was important as he would look really unnatural if his head didn't get across the fact that he is charging along trying to avoid being killed, and hopefully I've achieved that.











Whats in the next post?

The fat leftenant is nearly done. He looks so imposing that I'm going to have him as a Creed counts as. Started work on a Kell model with this in mind - he'll have the same pose as CM Dante's Stormtrooper (I'm using the same torso as he did) and will be holding a standard aloft in his power fisted right arm while yelling orders down a megaphone. I'm going to give him muscled up Catachan arms and a short sleeved top to show what a nutter he is.

Also started work on another guardsman who is holding his rifle like a close combat weapon, like he's just jumped into the fray. Its hard to explain what his pose actually is, you'll just have to wait and see .

Good to see an update here!

All three of these models look really great. Though I'm not entirely sure of the wires on the vox man's backpack. The vaulting trooper also looks great (good sense of movement, lots of gear etc), though I am slightly sceptical of his entirely vertical left leg (as I see it) as he leaps.

Really looking foward to seeing the 'fat leftenant'. Looks absolutely great overall.

Keep up the good work.

Osh

Dude, this makes me want to make this regiment.

Love both jumping guardsmen! The Vox-Officer at the table is too static for my liking, but it suits his role nonetheless.

Also:

leftenant

You get a +1 for pronouncing it the right way. Americans and their "Lew-tenant"

I love it!
You sir, have an amazing skill when posing your models.

You've been promoted.
Sire.

I am loving the tactician look of your vox caster

like the flamer conversion!

Love the running guy and the vox man. Remeber the dirty magazine peeping out from under the map on that one

I might have put the leaping mans head looking more at where his hand is or where his feet will land, but other than that he looks great.

I tried to do that with his head but it looked really odd for some reason. Went for a more neutral position in the end.