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2011/01/13 00:57:12
Subject: Re:"For Guilliman! For the Emperor!" - Straightsilver's Ultramar stuff.
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Boom! Leman Russ Commander
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Everything is so clean, your conversion-work and your painting is just so crisp, amazing stuff, love the last chimera
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2011/05/12 14:17:26
Subject: Re:"For Guilliman! For the Emperor!" - Straightsilver's Ultramar stuff.
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Dakka Veteran
South East London
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Well guys, I didn't realise I hadn't updated my plog for quite so long!
Admittedly that's probably because my "hobby slacking" has been worse than ever, I was doing really well but then lost all motivation to paint.
I do have some pics to show though, although not much, but thought I would prove I was still alive!
So some progress on the Vendetta. The majority of the highlighting on the hull is done and I have started on the decals. This is the first time I have used proper decal products and varnishes and I have to say it is worth it and makes a hell of a difference. Of course I probably should have dusted it before taking the photos, and apologies for the crappy pics too, time for a new camera me thinks.....
And the reason this bloomin' thing has taken so long, the hand painted over a black undercoat white underside!
[img width=600 height=450]http://i1018.photobucket.com/albums/af307/MacraggePDF/DSC00925.jpg[/img]
I won't ever make that mistake again, it took about a month to get this bit painted, it has about 7 or 8 stupidly thin layers to get it white, but it's still not 100% smooth, but will do for this one. Next one I paint will get airbrushed though!
And I have also done a tiny bit more work on the Vet Squad. I got rid of the melta gun as I didn't like the way it overhung the base, so he now has a lasgun. I did make up a couple of melta gunners to replace him though, still got to drill out the barrels on these guys.
And I also made up another Vet, this one stopping for a cigarette, which I have yet to green stuff (and his arm's held on with blue tac for now).
Anyway, sorry it's such a tiny update, I have benn neglecting the painting side of things a bit recently but hope to resolve that.
As always cheers for looking.
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2011/05/12 14:50:51
Subject: "For Guilliman! For the Emperor!" - Straightsilver's Ultramar stuff.
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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tiny? TINY? Seriously - an awesome update. Beautiful, classy work as always. Lot o' win there.
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Theophony"... and there's strippers in terminator armor and lovecraftian shenanigans afoot."
Solar_Lion: "Man this sums up your blog nicely."
Anpu-adom: "being Geek is about Love. Some love broadly. Some love deeply. And then there are people like Graven. |
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2011/11/17 10:24:16
Subject: Re:"For Guilliman! For the Emperor!" - Straightsilver's Ultramar stuff.
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Dakka Veteran
South East London
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Hey guys,
Well once again, it's been a while!
I have been a bit out of the hobby for the last few months, but things seem to be getting back on track so I have some updates for you.
I have been doing some more work on the army's transports, so I have some Chimeras for you.
First up is my "counts as" Straken's personal transport.
HQ: Company Command Chimera
It's only when you see these things on a big computer monitor that you realise there are a few things to sort out!
The gunner has something stuck to his breastplate and the highlighting on that needs redoing. And I have forgotten to paint a few bits, but it is still work in progress so not finished yet.
I have 3 more Chimeras to show, plus other stuff but don't want to bombard everybody with pics so early in the morning.
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2011/11/17 10:37:22
Subject: Re:"For Guilliman! For the Emperor!" - Straightsilver's Ultramar stuff.
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Courageous Silver Helm
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I think you have showed applaudable creativity in your pdf and the end result looks very good.
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2011/11/17 10:45:44
Subject: Re:"For Guilliman! For the Emperor!" - Straightsilver's Ultramar stuff.
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Anointed Dark Priest of Chaos
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Great conversion work in ths thread.
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2011/11/17 10:50:53
Subject: Re:"For Guilliman! For the Emperor!" - Straightsilver's Ultramar stuff.
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Neophyte undergoing Ritual of Detestation
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The painting is soo crisp and just lovely and clean...and loving the conversion work going on
Very high quality work
Keeping an eye on this
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2011/11/17 11:05:50
Subject: Re:"For Guilliman! For the Emperor!" - Straightsilver's Ultramar stuff.
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Dakka Veteran
South East London
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"Dig in and wait for Winter" |
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2011/11/17 11:26:05
Subject: "For Guilliman! For the Emperor!" - Straightsilver's Ultramar stuff.
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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Yowch. So very, very pretty. And blue IG always a good look Love the lenswork, esp.
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Theophony"... and there's strippers in terminator armor and lovecraftian shenanigans afoot."
Solar_Lion: "Man this sums up your blog nicely."
Anpu-adom: "being Geek is about Love. Some love broadly. Some love deeply. And then there are people like Graven. |
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2011/11/17 11:27:42
Subject: Re:"For Guilliman! For the Emperor!" - Straightsilver's Ultramar stuff.
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Insect-Infested Nurgle Chaos Lord
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This is fantastic, you've got a beautifully painted force that's stuffed with creative conversions.
I love this kind of blog.
I doth my cap to you good sir!
Keep it up!
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2011/11/17 11:51:08
Subject: "For Guilliman! For the Emperor!" - Straightsilver's Ultramar stuff.
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Blood-Raging Khorne Berserker
Fife, Scotland
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This thread is awesome! Love all the subtle conversions and the neat crisp painting. I'll be watching this definitely.
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2011/11/17 11:55:41
Subject: "For Guilliman! For the Emperor!" - Straightsilver's Ultramar stuff.
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Scarred Ultramarine Tyrannic War Veteran
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Simply Amazing. Great clean and crisp paint jobs! Completely flawless!
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"Whilst we stand, we fight. Whilst we fight, we prevail. Nothing shall stay our wrath"
Guilliman and the Ultramarines are like Manchester United, everyone hates them because they are so awesome!
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2011/11/17 22:18:31
Subject: Re:"For Guilliman! For the Emperor!" - Straightsilver's Ultramar stuff.
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Slippery Ultramarine Scout Biker
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Just an awesome job man!! AWESOME!! You've inspired me to finish my lot of Ultra's!!! several years int he making lol.. Love how you've added the IG element in there too. Are you going to possibly add a Bane Blade in there too
Subscribed!
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2011/11/24 20:32:29
Subject: Re:"For Guilliman! For the Emperor!" - Straightsilver's Ultramar stuff.
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Fixture of Dakka
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Wow! Lovely work, especially on the vehicle lenses and vision blocks. I'm also a fan of your lighter colors for the PDF's uniforms and the vehicle stowage.
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The secret to painting a really big army is to keep at it. You can't reach your destination if you never take any steps.
I build IG...lots and lots of IG. |
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2011/11/24 20:58:04
Subject: "For Guilliman! For the Emperor!" - Straightsilver's Ultramar stuff.
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Nasty Nob
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Awesome work!! Brilliant move going with the PDF. Love your work. More purity seals please
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A man's character is his fate.
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2011/11/24 21:13:20
Subject: Re:"For Guilliman! For the Emperor!" - Straightsilver's Ultramar stuff.
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Honored Helliarch on Hypex
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I hope you don't mind, but after seeing your Chimeras, I will definitely be doing something similar with the few tanks in my guard army. I honestly hate the look of the Chimera, but after you added that predator turret; it somehow seems right.
Great work.
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2011/11/24 21:48:11
Subject: "For Guilliman! For the Emperor!" - Straightsilver's Ultramar stuff.
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Ancient Venerable Dreadnought
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That's an expensive looking army, lol. Looks great too. The idea of Ultramarines with supporting PDF was the theme between my Space Marine and Imperial Guard armies. I like how you have mixed Space Marine and Guard tech to show the influence of the Ultramarines resources on their PDF. The Predameras are awesome, though I worry the placement of the turret mechanism and such would interfere with its troop carrying ability. But hey, it isn't like 40K was ever about realism. The Valkyrie looks spectacular. Makes you wish GW had done half as good of a job with the Storm Raven and not ended up with that abortion it turned out to be.
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2011/11/25 00:50:52
Subject: "For Guilliman! For the Emperor!" - Straightsilver's Ultramar stuff.
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Bounding Dark Angels Assault Marine
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Absolutely beautiful army. Thanks for sharing.
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2011/11/25 01:09:59
Subject: "For Guilliman! For the Emperor!" - Straightsilver's Ultramar stuff.
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Hurr! Ogryn Bone 'Ead!
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An incredibly polished army, keep up the good work!
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The pen is mightier then the sword, but you must keep a sword handy for when the pen runs out of ink.
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2011/11/25 01:16:28
Subject: "For Guilliman! For the Emperor!" - Straightsilver's Ultramar stuff.
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Manhunter
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They are painted SO nicely!
Well, if I start IG, I know what color scheme I will do
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Lokas wrote:...Enemy of my enemy is kind of a dick, so let's kill him too.
"Without judgement there is no obstacle to action." ~ Kommander Oleg Strakhov
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2011/11/25 13:16:10
Subject: "For Guilliman! For the Emperor!" - Straightsilver's Ultramar stuff.
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Fresh-Faced Inquisitorial Acolyte
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Great stuff! The clean painting looks really good and I like the imperial Ultramar-theme.
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2011/11/25 18:04:55
Subject: "For Guilliman! For the Emperor!" - Straightsilver's Ultramar stuff.
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Stubborn Dark Angels Veteran Sergeant
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I dont know where to start. This is one of the best IG armies Ive ever seen! The painting is perfect, infantry conversions superb, and the chimeras are perfect. I love how you kit bashed your whole army. Cant believe I just found this thread. Carry on sir.
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2011/12/19 17:10:42
Subject: "For Guilliman! For the Emperor!" - Straightsilver's Ultramar stuff.
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Fireknife Shas'el
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I love your converted Chimeras! What is the scheme for painting the canvas rolls on the vehicles?
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2012/03/14 10:48:26
Subject: Re:"For Guilliman! For the Emperor!" - Straightsilver's Ultramar stuff.
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Dakka Veteran
South East London
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Well it's been a while since I updates this, and admittedly i don't have a huge amount to show, but I have started two new armies since I began this project, which isn't much of an excuse I know...
Tiny bit more work on the Manticore:
And the army needed some higher AV so in goes a Russ:
The Russ needs to get painted for a tournament so hopefully I should have some progress shots for that soon.
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2012/03/15 12:04:03
Subject: Re:"For Guilliman! For the Emperor!" - Straightsilver's Ultramar stuff.
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Irked Blood Angel Scout with Combat Knife
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I just read your first post in this thread. You are my long lost brother haha I can never finish anything and I do the same thing with planning new armies
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When Kroot "death or glory"....
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2012/06/27 09:25:15
Subject: Re:"For Guilliman! For the Emperor!" - Straightsilver's Ultramar stuff.
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Dakka Veteran
South East London
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"Dig in and wait for Winter" |
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2012/06/27 09:36:57
Subject: "For Guilliman! For the Emperor!" - Straightsilver's Ultramar stuff.
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Painting Within the Lines
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Your painting skills are really good. You've made me almost like the ultramarines
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2012/06/27 10:11:17
Subject: Re:"For Guilliman! For the Emperor!" - Straightsilver's Ultramar stuff.
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Liche Priest Hierophant
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I agree with Krimsun, you'z startin' ta make me like dem ultra marines
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2012/06/27 14:04:06
Subject: Re:"For Guilliman! For the Emperor!" - Straightsilver's Ultramar stuff.
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Novice Knight Errant Pilot
Stockholm Forge District; Skandian Hive Collectives
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Good to see you are still at it StraightSilver. Top-notch painting and modelling as always.
I can understand that you are happy with the ally-rules, as are I with my Alpha Legion army too. Legion operatives for meee!
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I have a little hobby-thread going in the P&M section. Some say it's the best blog on Dakka, some don't agree, most belive it would be better if I finished at least one project some time this century and not just kept starting new ones.
Check it out, you just might like it.
http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/385168.page |
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2012/07/02 19:43:38
Subject: "For Guilliman! For the Emperor!" - Straightsilver's Ultramar stuff.
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Dakka Veteran
South East London
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"Dig in and wait for Winter" |
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