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Thanks guys, I will probably be going down to Bunnings and looking at the drill pieces there. At the hobby shop there was a packet of 5 drill bits that were tiny, but it cost $25.

Next up will probably be half the veterans (well as half as you can get of 5)


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YIPEEE!!! 2 PAGES!!!

Here is where I got my Drill set. The combat company sells separate drill bits fairly cheap.

Yea, I had a look at the combat company, The drill bits they sell separately are a bit big, I need around a 0.75 mm one.

The combat company sells 0.5mm and 0.85mm in the P3 Pinning Expansion sets. You can also get brass rods for pinning in the set. For $5, not bad

I play pre-heresy Dark Angels, it is always nice to see new additions to the Unforgiven's ranks. Though the fallen were the good ones anyway haha so you truly do play the Unforgiven.

I felt like a break from painting the Tactical marines... So I painted a vet!!!

Here he is, I tried a new technique on the power sword. I think it came out well!!

I also was not comfortable painting the robes in a bone colour so they got red





Please note that the vents on the backpack have been painted

As usual Feedback wanted!!

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I also want to say, I'm looking at getting some Rhinos or unbuilt razorbacks. So if anyone out there has some that are in good condition and willing to trade or give away PLEASE pm me or write in this thread.

ALSO I will be away for 5 days so no Hobby time or updates

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Wrong pic LOL

Nice Vet. That red robe is really well done it looks fantastic, the sword looks great too.

Nice man, the red looks grand. Your painting style reminds me of Nerdfest09 (:

Flying Pooo wrote:The combat company sells 0.5mm and 0.85mm in the P3 Pinning Expansion sets. You can also get brass rods for pinning in the set. For $5, not bad

Instead of brass rod, I use small paperclips for pinning. Infinitely cheaper and you get a ton!

Mortalitas wrote:I felt like a break from painting the Tactical marines... So I painted a vet!!!
Here he is, I tried a new technique on the power sword. I think it came out well!!
I also was not comfortable painting the robes in a bone colour so they got red
Please note that the vents on the backpack have been painted
As usual Feedback wanted!!
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I also want to say, I'm looking at getting some Rhinos. So if anyone out there has some that are in good condition and willing to trade or give away PLEASE pm me or write in this thread.

ALSO I will be away for 5 days so no Hobby time or updates

Ooh treading close to the 'Christmas Marines' motif, The paint combination looks good. I like that sword!

Never buy a Rhino. Buy Razorbacks or Predators, they all use the same frame as a Rhino and you can just not glue on the sponsons/top hatch if you really need a Rhino. Razorbacks even cost about the same (or did when I bought all my razorbacks) as rhinos so you're not paying more and you are getting lots of shiny extra heavy weapons too.

Thanks for the comments, I was saying rhinos because if the are already built I dont want the Heavy weapon on top.

Mortalitas wrote:Thanks for the comments, I was saying rhinos because if the are already built I dont want the Heavy weapon on top.

Your welcome! I was saying don't buy Rhinos because the other models are the same kit with just the extra heavy weapon sprue, you'll save money in the long run and by magnetizing the heavy weapon, you'll have the option of two vehicles in one model.

Thats what I find funny about the Rhino and Razorback Kit, they are the same price but one comes with an extra sprue. Why don't they just make an all enclusive Box 'Razorback/Rhino' ?

Nice work, the sword is great, I love the effect you got with it! power weapons are always a tough one to look good without appearing dodgy or especially with a brush, very well done, robes are done well too, only thing i'd suggest is to maybe add another brighter highlight on the edges of the folds, don't be afraid, I think it'll really bring it together, i'm not sure what colours you're using but perhaps blood red then a tiny blood red/orange combo, and you can wash it with baal red wash to tie the colours together. whatever you do, keep painting, you've got a cracking pace up and it's producing some really neat models!

NF09

Mortalitas wrote:Thats what I find funny about the Rhino and Razorback Kit, they are the same price but one comes with an extra sprue. Why don't they just make an all enclusive Box 'Razorback/Rhino' ?

Then GW couldn't make money off selling you multiple kits. Most gamers go straight to superglue rather than the advanced technique of magnetizing or something similar.

I think some people just don't "see" that most vehicle kits are the same and that they could save money by purchasing one and then sprue for the other.

I like to keep the main kit together and the weapon attachment separate through either magnetizing or by creating slots, this way I can alternate between vehicles or create new conversions as I need them with plasticard.

Just got home from the most boring of trips to my grandparents, the hobby shop said 'we don't stock and Gameworkshop products' and that put me in a bad mood.

Anyway work on the Unforgiven will begin shortly.

Drum roll please...

Tada!! (not best pic )


Follow the arrows to your Death!!



I am still looking for some rhinos so if anyone has some that they woul like to tade or give to me. Please PM me or write in this thread!![/color]

That's one cool sergeant!

Thanks Flying Poo.

Ive had these models done for a while and I recently took some pics of them....

Behold a blood crazed murderer, seeking a violent but honorable death in the thickest armour. LOL



and an expensive Deathstar unit. (nearly 300 points, but well worth it)



I was thinking of placing them in a Painting comp at my local GW, they just need some updating an they'd be right!!

They look great. The weathering on the Dreadnought is really well done, and the Death Company are fantastic! Do try placing them in a comp for sure, they will do very well!

Thanks. Reading through the rules of the comp, a squad has to be 10 models. I guess I could be another box LOL.

O well.

Still working the tactical marines.


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Yet another Tactical marine, only 8 to go...



BTW the eyes are painted, the angle of the pic looks like they arn't.

Feedback wanted!!

That tactical is really well painted, but it comes off looking a tiny bit bland.
I would suggest adding another contrasting colour to the scheme to make your minis pop a little more.
Maybe try gold like you used it on the sergeant.
Otherwise he is very clean and crisp.
I can't wait to see the whole squad!

I was thinking maybe painting the innards of the shoulder guard black. Do you think that would help?

^Yes, I think that would help, but to know for sure you will have to try it out on a test mini.

Did a quick snip and did a draft...



left shoulder is the DA symbol and right would be the company markings of the 3rd.

What do ya think?

Yes, that would look a little better. You should paint that smiley face on too!

Bing Bang Bong out pops 2 more!!




Blogs been abit slow lately I just realised I have a 15 page essay due when I get back to school. I have only done one page

Feedback wanted

Wow, cool looking Dark Angels!!

Keep up the good work!!

Bought a box of Dark Angel vets and since I needed some HQ models I kitbashe 'em...

Chaplain -



Librarian -




Master -



Feedback wanted!!

Wait, what?
Unless you have two Identical models, I think you put the Chaplain pic in where the Master pic should go.
Anyway they are some nicely kit bashed minis and they look good but I think the Librarian needs a physic hood.
The Chaplain also could have used a skull helmet but he looks great as is.

Thanks, wrong pic.