-Crisp & Grey- A NZ blog (May Update - I painted a Dragon!)

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**WarbossDakka**

Damn Knightley, another one? I think most people would still be reeling from the first titan. I'll look forward to it either way

**ZergSmasher**

Good work on the Interceptors. What sort of big model did you have in mind to paint next?

**whalemusic360**

Any hints? Does it have treads? Is it a large robot?

**Knightley**

@WarbossDakka - Well I hope its not to overpowering.

@Zerg - Large and in charge. Heh.

@Whale - Hint No.1 Treads, second hint is just a picture

Update: Another large model underway, I ended up out of town for the weekend so very little was completed

**IceAngel**

Wow, i love that model. It is such an impressive tank. I am sure your paint job will enhance its overall menacing look.

**WarbossDakka**

That's the Spartan, right? They look awesome, and they are no pushover in the game either (if I recall). Good luck mate!

**inmygravenimage**

That is mighty fine and tanky. Very nice indeed. Brutal.

**Knightley**

@Ice - I hope so!

@WarbossDakka - Oh yes, this guy is a solid bit of resin for sure.

@Graven - Cheers mucker

Update: Workin on the guns and the rear engine bits.

**Camkierhi**

Well your taking the, "go big or go home!" bit literally these days, thats a beaut, looking forward to seeing your job on it.

**Solar_lion**

Awesome inspiration.

**Knightley**

@Cam - I know, there is some serious burn out approaching if I do another large model like this, they just take up so much time!

@Solar - Thank you!

Update: Layers and highlights done on the butt end.

**The Turnip Master**

Nice contrast on the guns and cables. They'll look really good when everything's attached.

**Mad..**

Another can to crack open to get to the food!

Looking forward to seeing another big machine painted up soon

**evildrcheese**

Awesome stuff. Grey Knights from the previous page are looking good.

Spartan is shaping up nicely too, set to be another awesome piece.

EDC

**Knightley**

@The Turnip Master - Welcome to the blog! Thank you very much for the comments

@Mad - Oh yes, this can is made of tough materials to, and the pull tab has broken off

@EDC - Cheers man!

Update: Quick stop off at drivers head town to paint a head

**WarbossDakka**

The eyes are very well done! My new favourite thing is painting faces, lots of detail and character can be found round there. Awesome stuff.

Where does the driver even go? I can't picture in my head where he'd sit...

**Knightley**

@WarbossDakka - Yeah I have a sick sense of pleasure painting faces. It's just so calming. Driver sits in the top.

Update: started on the main tank body and treads after tidying up the guns

**whalemusic360**

Knightley wrote:

@Whale - Hint No.1 Treads.

I hope it's a Vindicator.

**WarbossDakka**

Great colour choice as usual. Brass/copper pipes just work very well on a grey colour scheme. Fantastic work!

**JustaerinAtTheWall**

Looking very nice Knightley. The Spartan's always been a cool "little" tank, if only they weren't so big!

**angelofvengeance**

Spartan tank is looking fantastic, Knightley

**Mad..**

Ticking along and coming together nicely.

**Januine**

loing that Spartan!! waaaaaaaaaant one!!!

**Knightley**

@Whale - Not quite, its the Spartan

@WarbossDakka - Cheers, it was a delight to get the colour match like all by chance.

@Justaerin - Agreed! My hands, while large, struggle to keep this thing in hand during painting.

@AoV - Thanks!

@Mad - Thank you dude, its a long slog, but should be done quicker than the titan at least

@Januine - Worth it man, totally worth it.

Update: Front and top underway

**JustaerinAtTheWall**

The crest on the front is simply stunning Knightley, I don't know how you do it...

**evildrcheese**

That Spartan is looking awesome!

EDC

**WarbossDakka**

Love all the Forge World fronts for Land Raider doors. They are brilliant (and even do Imperial Fist ones

). Nice work Knightley!

**Solar_lion**

Very nice, The front plate is stunning.

**Knightley**

@Justaerin - Follow the step! it's really the only advice I can offer at this point

@EDC - Thanks!

@WarbossDakka - Agreed, I wish I could stomach painting the internals of another model, I could have done the underside of the door (just as detailed)

@Solar - Cheers

Update: More work done on the top, Next the sides!

**WarbossDakka**

Yeah, I don't blame you. I find it a bit of wasted effort painting something that you'll basically never see. The only exception would be painting something like a titan, get your money's worth (I'm yet to paint one, though it isn't high on my priotities at the moment). Very well done Knightley, will be great to see it all together.