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2014/09/02 11:54:17
Subject: Blood Angels Army Project (pic carpet bombing)
Cheers,
Yeah, not too shabby actually, when you see I've been cobbling this together over a good 4-5 years. I'm actually eager to continue work on the assault squad and vanguards squad. Especially since I've got only 2 troop choices so far (TS & DC) and those Death Company are points sponges.. I still have to paint up 10 magnetized backpacks for them because the original plan was to equip them with jump packs. But they cost 550 points, which is just plain silly.
The assault squad will give another 'normal' option as a troop choice.
From Ebay I ordered 10 scions helmets, because after years of looking around, they seem as the best option for some helmeted scouts. (No bare headed marines in thís army, no siree). I'm still wondering what to equip them with... Sniper rifles or boltguns... any suggestions?
There's also the Baal Predator, magnetized so it can double as Rhino and Razorback. It will receive a nice assault cross on the hull, 'projected' from the top down.
Then there will be the first thing that might break the look of the army, and that's the regular Landraider... I know it might look different, but I feel it in my bones that I need to paint it camo, it's crying out for it. Then I just need to solve the dilemma of whàt camo... My gut's telling me to go all-out forest camo. Y'know, green+brown+black (or grey), but it might also look nice in a russian style khaki green, maybe even with those fancy parade stripes on the side...
Or a desert camo...? Aaah the possibilities!
Aand slowly but surely there is a plan coalescing in my mind to attack the Storm Talon and turn it into something that looks like it can fly... The plan is: extend the nose, extend the tail, put on a V-tail, enlarge the wings significantly, better integrate the weaponry, ditch the ridiculous assault cannon turret and make a better one.
So many things, so little time...
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Yes? No? Well I'm going to anyway. I've had this idea kicking around in my head that scouts would look good in balaclavas. I think scouts with helmets look silly as the helmets are often to bulky or don't match the rest of the model. But balaclavas keep the stealthy spec ops feel to the scouts, while also keeping the heads "helmeted" and low profile.
Balaclava's, that's actually something I thought about but I couldn't find the heads I like... In combination with that I would have preferred also night sight, for that specops feel.
Balaclavas... Immediately reminded me of this: I lookied up^a version with english subs.
40kFSU wrote:Wow, really great army. If I may give my opinion, camo the Land Raider. You got the skills to pull it off. Maybe use gray to match up with the bases. Also I really like the stripes on the Land Speeders, it really adds to them.
Thanks, Styro! I don't know if you noticed, but a lot of the unified and detalied look comes weirdly from the omission of details. Meaning, I didn't paint very little blood drop red, nor every little bone or scroll in beige bone, etc.
No I didn't notice it at all and I still kinda don't. It's the details that really get me. They slow me down to a stop. My RCs being 3 different colours don't help either. Thats why I'm enjoying My Oathbreakers unit. The Ultramarine and White Scar I did were very refreashingly easy and no pressure to be perfect either. Tho for my RCs I dont think I can lay off tho
"The strong are strongest alone", Lufgt Huron, Tyrant of Badab.
The Blood Reaver. Master of the Red Corsairs. Lord of the Maelstrom. Huron Blackheart. "Life sucks when it gets in the way of Warhammer." - CGBSpender
2014/09/03 01:10:52
Subject: Re:Blood Angels Army Project (pic carpet bombing)
Meph wrote: Balaclava's, that's actually something I thought about but I couldn't find the heads I like... In combination with that I would have preferred also night sight, for that specops feel.
Ohh, Mad Robot Minis, I often forget about those. And they're some good balaclava heads indeed. Food for future projects!
Styro, those RC's are looking good, they have a nice look & feel to them. If I may offer one comment, I notice you often paint the some small cable here and there in a really contrasting colour, bright blue, bright green, and that offers a focal point for the eye and can be 'distracting' at times. I think that if you would do those is a subtle, muted colour, it would immediately change the look of the model and bring more focus to the rest of the model.
Meph, put on your hood mother[bleep]!!!
hahahahahaha
great satire, amazing beat, and hilarious video....
gotta love Marseille...
i still listen to French hip-hop, even though it's been twelve years since i left Europe...
we had a break dance battle here two months ago, and the DJ busted out the NTM track from Le Haine, Nique La Police...
the locals didn't know the track, but went wild for the beat...
it was cool...
merci beaucoup, mon ami...
cheers
jah
Paint like ya got a pair!
Available for commissions.
2014/09/03 07:25:07
Subject: Blood Angels Army Project (pic carpet bombing)
lol, de rien. W00p w00p, is de sound o' da police! La Haine is a brilliant, brilliant film. French is my second language and hip-hip is one of the few music genres that can get away with French. (Starflam is a good example).
Fatal Bazooka parody it perfectly, their silly walk during the remix part cracks me up each and every time.
For those not familiar with France, Savoie, to which they refer, is actually considerd a real posh and dandy ski resort area, so the fact that they bring 'gangsta' rap from that area, hilarious... It was Gangam Style avant la lettre
Well, I spent a bit too much time fiddling around with weathering powders on the bases and the result was a bit too flat. So I gave the rocks some drybrushed highlights and re-applied some flock here, just to add some contrast.
Oh, and I've been look all over for the two banner but can't find them anymore... :( I'm sure they'll pop up sooner or later but until then those hands will have to remain empty.
*Ahem* and 10 black backpacks still need to be magnetized and painted as well.
For the moment a flu is preventing me from holding a steady brush so maybe it's time for some assembly and cleaning. I still have a librarian and storm talon lying around...
Well, i just did a rough calculation and over the last 4-5 years I painted up around 3800 points. Which is the force as-is.
And lined up is another 1200-is points. That kind of snuck up on me as it is a rather sizable force already.
I think I'll also cobble together a captain from the parts I have because besides the Librarian that still needs to be started, I have no HQ for this new army I started in 2009.
Just to bounce back some ideas, what would you think of to equip a Captain and Librarian with? My initial thought would be rather standard; a powerfist or relic blade for the Cap, and maybe a fancy pistol for both. I can always magnetize their backs to equip them with jump packs. I don't really have an assault oriented army at the moment, but with an assault squad and vanguard squad on the way, I will have a lot of options.
I've been on the receiving end of Powerfist/Plasma pistol Captains and I have to say it wasn't nice, not at all.
One nasty set up I've seen is a chapter master on a bike, with the relic storm sheild and either the relic sword (burning sword - can't remember what its called) or a thunderhammer. put him with a squad of bikers and my god does he wreck some faces. T5 3++ 3 wounds str 8 just really hurts lots.
IceAngel wrote:I must say Knightley, I am very envious of your squiggle ability. I mean, if squiggles were a tactical squad, you'd be the sergeant. If squiggles were an HQ, you'd be the special character. If squiggles were a way of life, you'd be Doctor Phil...
No bikes so far in the army. I've always been temped but never fully satisfied by the bike models. It does seem to be a popular choice out there, T5 is a good'un to have for sure.
I was leaning towards a plasma or melta postol indeed. A powerfist for sure, to keep in theme with the rest of the army.
I was thinking about giving him a sword as well. Mostly for the threatening esthetic though... and I could use it asa relic blade or Glaive Encarmine
IceAngel wrote:I must say Knightley, I am very envious of your squiggle ability. I mean, if squiggles were a tactical squad, you'd be the sergeant. If squiggles were an HQ, you'd be the special character. If squiggles were a way of life, you'd be Doctor Phil...
GiraffeX wrote:The Forgeworld bikes are quite nice.
Yes, yes they are. I'd love a squad of those, but I only have two kidneys. Damn you, Forgeworld! If I win the lottery Il'l make them my personal slaves!
I'm a Blood Angle player since the beginning, so I may be a little bias, Meph... This has got to be the best looking army I've ever seen. You've managed bring out the grit and character in your models much like I imagine while I read the 40K/30K novels. I wouldn't change a thing, I wanted to comment on the "we brake for kittens" but you have a sense of humor. Not for competition?! Really? They should be showcased in a White Dwarf at least, and then in a battle report so we could all "see them in action".
You have an inspiring talent! Thank you for sharing this over the last few years!
Crush your enemies, see them driven before you and to hear the lamentations of the women.
Twitter @Kelly502Inf
2014/09/11 09:52:38
Subject: Blood Angels Army Project (pic carpet bombing)
Thanks man! From a fellow Blood Angel veteran, that means a lot. I'm glad you enjoy it, and if all goes well, I'll be chugging along for quite some time.
Yes Sir you're welcome! Man I caught your FW large scale Blood Angel... Sheesh man! Awesome! I hope you don't mind but I'd like to save a few of the photos as a painting reference. I went by my local today and grabbed some of the newer golds in hopes to achieve that gritty look you've done on your veterans.
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Crush your enemies, see them driven before you and to hear the lamentations of the women.
Twitter @Kelly502Inf
2014/09/12 07:27:29
Subject: Blood Angels Army Project (pic carpet bombing)
Solar_lion wrote:Bikes are one of the few meta's that work well in the 7th. I've done well with a tapped out command squad.
Cool, and it looks impressive on the table no doubt. Maybe a long term-addition to the force. Although knowing myself, one day I'll blink and realise that I've painted up the entire 5th company
Kelly502 wrote:Yes Sir you're welcome! Man I caught your FW large scal Blood Angel... Sheesh man! Awesome! I hope you don't mind but I'd like to save a few of the photos as a painting reference. I went by my local today and grabbed some of the newer golds in hopes to achieve that gritty look you've done on your veterans.
Have at it man! Inspiring a fellow painter is the biggest praise there is. And in case you want some specifc shots of anything, don't hesitate. I have tons of pics, and a camera, so any extra shots are just a few clicks away.
Ok thanks man, oh by the way I started reading, my simple mind gets overwhelmed by pictures and words just get bypassed... I saw the bit describing the gold technique, I'll go at it a different route but still achievable, I'm thinking some browns as a base then the GW golds with final mithril silver. For ages I shunned the Gold helmets because I didn't want that look of shining gold, the gritty look you've achieved did it for me.
Have you been able to get a studio set up or are you still on the once a week then pick up afterwards? I was in the same boat until my lovely wife gave me a room upstairs. She said have at it, because weekly I took over the kitchen table, it has three great windows I miss but I don't miss the pick up...
I think I see what you did with the battle damage, pretty sharp!
Been playing at all?
I can't get over the vision lenses of the helmets. Serious detail.
Crush your enemies, see them driven before you and to hear the lamentations of the women.
Twitter @Kelly502Inf
2014/09/12 10:31:45
Subject: Blood Angels Army Project (pic carpet bombing)
@Kelly502; yeah,; same here. For years I lamented the introduction of coloured helmets for the Blood Angels. I think I still have an unfinished assault squad of oldskool plastic beakies lying around boxed up at my parents place from when they first came up with that... But I'd like to think that I managed to come up with deep and slightly muted colours for the devastartor/assault/veteran helmets. And now I'm actually looking forward to painting up the yellow- and gold helmets for the assault marinesa nd vanguards.
As for setup... still stuck on the coffee table I'm afraid... although I have taken the habit of prepping a minimalistic quickie kit to deploy and let disappear. A very, small box o' carton that can hold a half-dozen paints and a few brushes, a cloth, and two small water containers.
So I put some paints aside which I'll need in the immediate future for whatever model I'm working on. When the opportunity arrives, I put down an old newspaper, take the models, the mini-kit and I can start immediately and it's cleaned up in a few minutes. And when the gf is not present for a few days due to work, this can very quickly multiply to the coffee table filled with paint pots and -equipment.
it's amazing how little space a man needs to live comfortably... even though a clean coffee table and living room can be immensely satisfying and resting ofr the mind, one adapts easily to having just a few 'hunting' trails to get to the fridge, toilet, and bed.
As for gaming, not nearly as much as I'd like to. My last game has been over a year ago. The trouble is that between the friends, it's difficult to come together as it is, with spawning spouses and careening careers all over the place. And when we come together with the usual bunch it's usually for a boardgame or roleplay, seeing as 40K is more of a 1 on 1, or 2 vs2 game, and our 'gaming-gang' is 5-7 people, and of those, only two are still actively painting mini's (myself included)
There is a gaming club in Leuven, where I live, but I'm sceptical as I suspect it's still the same cliché'd, shower-o-phobic, overly fanboyish crowd that's been active since a few decades. And I'd rather have more casual games between adults in a well-ventilated space instead of a sweaty, cramped back room of the local gaming shop.
Automatically Appended Next Post: In the mean time I've started work on the Assault Squad. They've been basecoated, four drybrushed highlights, a dark wash, a light glaze, a drybrush-highlight touch-up, and another thin wash & glaze.
Ready to start blacking out the details and secondary colours.
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Although I'm not very fond of that green, but that's really a matter of taste really 
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