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And further progress. I've gotten the torso front and main assembly completed (Save a few touch ups here and there) and glued together. Take a look!







Work will next begin on the power pack/back of the dreadnought, then after that is completed, I'll move on to the arms.

More updates to come. Take it easy for now.

-Red__Thirst-

Minor update.

I don't remember where I heard it, but a long time ago I heard the saying "God is in the details."

It kinda resonated with me, and has driven me to make sure I am detail oriented, both in my work, and in how I approach learning things.

I say that to explain tonight's painting venture. I didn't accomplish much, comparatively, but I did get the back piece started, and some very fine detail work painted to a satisfactory standard.

Take a look:



That adeptus mechanicus symbol was... interesting. Lots of trial and error, thinning paint, highlighting, ink washes, and at least an hour of work on just that one bit.

Once it was *finally* finished to a satisfactory level, I finished painting the red cowlings over the 'engine exhaust' of the back of the dread, and then got the purity seal finished.

All that's left (which is the majority of the piece) will be the metallic paint on the central/interior part of the back, followed by ink work, and then 'dirtying' up the exhaust vents. It should go fairly quickly once I get started on it.

Thanks for looking, and the next update will have the back piece finished and glued into place.

Take it easy for now.

-Red__Thirst-

Looking good dudes, nice work on the ad mech symbol.

EDC

That is a beautiful Dread full of awesome little touches and details. Well done on the Ad Mech symbol, I've always struggled with those.

That Librarian Dread is looking gorgeous Red. I can't wait to see the final product

Thank you all for the kind words. I'm about to start doing the next steps on the back/dreadnought power plant. Today was kind of a wash (in a good way, thankfully) but I didn't get much painting done at all. I'll get the metallic paint laid down on the back now and hopefully the ink work before I go ahead and attach it and then do the final weathering on the tops of the exhaust stacks.

I'll post an update in here shortly once progress has been made. Take it easy for now.

-Red__Thirst-


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Alrighty! Here's the promised pictures. With this, the body of the dreadnought is officially finished up. All that's left to do is paint the arms up and we're good to go!

First, the front once again:



Now, a few angles of the completed and attached back:









More progress updates to come as I make them. Going to likely paint up the power fist arm first as it has two additional bits of sub assembly to work on versus the furioso force halberd, which I'm not exactly sure how I want to paint yet. We'll see what we can see.

For now, take it easy and thanks for following along everyone.

-Red__Thirst-

Update time.

I've gotten the right arm started. Red layer is down on the red parts, and I've started some preliminary metallic work before ink/wash work begins. I also paused to add a decal that I'm about to finalize now by adding a little paint to 'mask' the edges of it.

Take a look.



In addition, I also started the arm armor plates that will mount to the top/front of the dreadnought's forearms.



Ink work has started on both as well in preparation for the detailing. The chapter symbol (left most) one will attach to the right arm, while the librarian emblem arm shield will attach to the left arm with the Furioso Force Halberd. They're both small parts so painting them together makes sense. I'll also be painting the Heavy Flamer and attaching it once I get to that point with metallic work on the right arm.

Lastly, here's a quick picture with both arms 'in place' for fun.



I'm looking forward to getting this model finished up and moving on to the next item in the queue. Not sure quite yet what that's going to be, but I'm leaning toward getting my scouts finished, or possibly doing another vehicle (Dreadnought Drop Pod, anyone?)

I appreciate everyone following along, and I'll try and have another update with the finished right arm as soon as I can. Till then, take it easy.

-Red__Thirst-

Looking goof there, Red!

Have you ever considered weathering your models? I think you should have a unit looking all banged-up . Adding character to your already awesome models .

I'm hoping to finish off some models this week and update my own blog as well. I'd like it to have as much activity as yours


What is next in your bag?

The dread's looking awesome! The red of BA and the blue of Librarian armor contrast really well! really excited for that force weapon!

teban wrote: Looking goof there, Red!

Have you ever considered weathering your models? I think you should have a unit looking all banged-up . Adding character to your already awesome models .

I'm hoping to finish off some models this week and update my own blog as well. I'd like it to have as much activity as yours


What is next in your bag?

Thank you for the kind words as always Teban! Your dreadnoughts came out splendidly if I may say! Can't wait to see what's next!

Regarding damage/weathering, I'm considering doing some slight weathering, but I've not done any kind of weathering on the infantry, so I don't know if I'll do some chipping or leave him 'pristine'. Still kinda back and forth on it at this point. Will make a decision once I get the model finished and assembled.

As for what's next, likely some scouts, or more tactical marines. My other option will possibly be a drop pod for the Librarian Dread to carry on with the steam of painting a vehicle. We'll see.

JustaerinAtTheWall wrote:The dread's looking awesome! The red of BA and the blue of Librarian armor contrast really well! really excited for that force weapon!

Thanks Justarein! I really like the blue and red contrast a lot. I want to paint more of it I'll confess! Maybe another Librarian, though I do have Mephiston left to paint as well at some point. We'll see what I can work on soon. I'm saving the Force Weapon for last, hoping to make it look cool, and suitably intimidating. Fingers crossed!

That all being said...

Progress! I've gotten the metallic work mostly finished, and preliminary ink work all but done as well on the right arm. At this time, I only lack some small touch up on the red, and then detail work such as on the fore-arm and such. Once those steps are finished, I'll paint up the armored plate to mount to the top of the arm, and then the heavy flamer and get both attached. After that, it'll be down to the left arm to finish off the mini.

Here's the continued WIP of the arm. Hope to have this finished up soon, fingers crossed.



Thanks for looking as always. Take it easy.

-Red__Thirst-

Excellent progress RT.

EDC

Hey dude! I've been on holiday so I couldn't keep commenting, but i'm back, and your work is as good as ever!

All the dreads' bits are looking good Red! He's going to look great when he's done.

Finally! An update!

I had a run of terrible luck lately and as such have been woefully unable to find painting time till the last couple of days. Thankfully, I FINALLY have the right arm finished and have begun work in earnest on the left arm as well.

Here's where we sit at present:









Very pleased with the model to this point. I've got 7 days to finish off the left arm to complete the challenge I'm competing in on another board (B&C for any interested) and barring another world crushing instance, I should be able to get it wrapped up in short order I hope. I've already gotten the left arm started, and have made some solid headway on the shoulder and arm itself, with the final part to be worked on being the Furioso Force Halberd itself.

More updates pending. Take it easy for now folks.

-Red__Thirst-

Good to have you back! dread is looking cool as ever

Much obliged STG. I'll be posting another update shortly with progress on the left arm once I make a bit more progress.

I've gotten basic headway on the red and started the metallic parts of the arm started. Next comes finishing up the metallic parts, doing the parchment, and other fine detals (gems) and finally finishing the actual halberd.

Not a ton to do, but not a lot of time left to finish it up. Fingers crossed I'll get it finished before the end of the week.

Take it easy for now, and more updates to come. Stay tuned.

-Red__Thirst-

Nice work R_T, looks like you should finish your vow with time to spare!

Hopefully whatever cropped up is all sorted now and hasn't been too much of an horrid experience.

EDC

Quick status update. Nearing the home stretch, the shoulder is mostly done, sans the jewel on the front of the shoulder just in front of the parchment.

Once that is finished, I'll begin work on finishing up the halberd itself, glue the armor plate to the top of the fore arm, and I'll have the model wrapped up. If I can get some good headway tonight, I should be able to finish it up tonight or, at the latest, tomorrow. Fingers Crossed.

Here's where we sit:



Thanks for looking, and more updates to follow in short order. Take it easy for now.

-Red__Thirst-

Heyyy, new stuff! Everythin's lookin' good for the libby, any plan's for what's next?

Getting there. How are you going to do the halberd?

EDC

I'm just finished up with the model now. Halberd is drying at present.

Next project will likely be a 5 man scout squad to give me a second troops choice.

Pictures will be posted once the drying is completed.

As for how I'm doing the Halberd, I'm putting a good layer of pure white into the recesses of the blade, then painting the blade with a very bright silver (The old Mithril Silver paint). Once that dries, I'm going to apply pure blue wash into the recesses to 'tint' the white a nice deep blue shade. Once that's finished, I'm going to be taking a very thinned down blue wash to the blade itself and allowing it to pool at the tip/front of the blade, allow that to dry completely, then do the same thing at the mid point, and possibly at the rear as well depending, before hitting the entire blade with a clear gloss coat to keep everything in place (I prefer the way gloss looks on blades for clear coating.)

I'll have pictures within the next few hours. Stay tuned.

Take it easy.

-Red__Thirst-


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As promised, semi final pictures. Final pictures will be posted tomorrow. Take a look.





Final pictures will be taken once I get the blade all the way finalized.

Take it easy.

-Red__Thirst-

Librarian dreadnought's coming along nicely there, Red

That looks brilliant! When can we roll our dice to see who's dreadnaught wins ?

Red! I am also here to present a challenge!

Your 5 scouts vs 5 Tacticals of mine !


What do you say?

Looking like it's coming together nicely. Love the detail and paintjob on that front plate though, especially the company colour jewels linking it with the rest of your army.

teban wrote:That looks brilliant! When can we roll our dice to see who's dreadnaught wins ?

Red! I am also here to present a challenge!


What do you say?

I would love to agree to this, but sadly I am still lacking the heads I need to make my scouts look the way I want to (I need to get my hands on five of the helmeted Tempestus Scions heads to achieve the desired look for my Angels.) Once I have them in hand (which will be soon, I hope) I'll let ya know and we can try and throw down! As for the dread-off, I'm ready when you are! We just need a neutral third party to roll the dice and see which one of us comes out on top. Any Volunteers??

Adamski Alders wrote:Looking like it's coming together nicely. Love the detail and paintjob on that front plate though, especially the company colour jewels linking it with the rest of your army.

Thanks for the continued support Adamski I wanted to incorporate the onyx gems in somewhere, so front and center made the most sense. I'm glad you like it!

angelofvengeance wrote:Librarian dreadnought's coming along nicely there, Red

I'm pleased to announce it's pretty much finished as of a little earlier. Finally getting around to posting pictures of it now. They're kinda poor shots, and more/better pictures will be taken in short order I hope, once I can borrow my friend's recently completed lightbox.

That all being said, without further ado, here's the (finally!) finished Librarian Dreadnought.











Thanks so much for looking, and I hope you guys like the finished product. I'll likely be making a few touch ups here or there, but the model itself is by and large finished up. Very pleased with the final result.

More updates to come. Take it easy for now guys, and I'll see y'all soon.

-Red__Thirst-

Excellent work on the Libby Dread. Thanks for all your contributions to the ETL this year, have you enjoyed the experience?

EDC

Quick follow up update for those here following along. I'll be starting work on another batch of Tactical Marines, or possibly a vehicle (Drop pod), depending on which tickles my fancy once I sit down at my paint desk. Pictures to come in my next progress update.

That being said, can I get a volunteer to roll some dice for me in the near future please? I (and Teban) need someone to help us out and see who the final champion of Dread Bowl, 2016 will be and I'd love it to be a neutral party so the dice rolls can be documented and results posted up here.

I'll get Teban to comment on his Dread's stats, but the following rules will be in play:

One "Turn" will be in place, with the dreads starting 8" apart (Center of base to Center of base, so they'll be around 7ish inches from each other).

Each Dread will be given the chance to cast psychic powers (If able) up to their mastery level (ML:2), with one roll made for psychic charge dice/deny the witch dice for both models. Then, each dread will be given the opportunity to shoot with Teban's dread shooting first (He won the painting competition, so he gets to shoot and try to charge first).

Once that occurs, Teban's dread will attempt to charge and my dread will overwatch (My dread only has a Heavy Flamer for ranged weapons, so likely won't be doing anything but scorching paint) .

If Teban fails the charge, my Dread will attempt to charge and Teban's Dread will get overwatch. If my dread fails the charge also, then Teban will again attempt to charge, this will alternate till one of us makes it into melee with the other, the successful charging dread benefiting from +1 attack charge bonus.

For my Dread, he has the following:
Front AV: 13, Side AV:12, Walker (Character) with WS:5 and BS:4. He's I:4 base, and has 4 Attacks base, with + 1 Attack for second Close Combat Weapon while using the Furioso Force Halberd (S:10, AP:2 weapon). The model's only ranged weapon is the Heavy Flamer.

Psychic Powers (Mastery Level: 2) - Roll once on the Sanguinary chart and default to the Primaris power, which is Quickening: Warp Charge 1 Blessing - Target (Psyker or friendly character within 12") gains the Fleet USR and +D3 Initiative & Attacks (Roll once for both characteristics)
The second power will be a random roll (or draw if cards are available) on the Fulmination discipline.

The Librarian will attempt to manifest both powers, using two dice for Quickening, and one dice for the Fulmination power if the minimum of 1 is rolled for the pool of psychic power dice (Giving 3 power dice total) - the exception to this being if the Fulmination power is a Warp Charge 2 power (And isn't a movement based power. If it is a movement based power then default to the primaris power on Fulmination as well).

As I said, I'll let Teban lay out his dread's pertinent stats and weapons so out third party volunteer knows what he has.

Take it easy for now.

-Red__Thirst-

That Librarian Dread is gorgeous!

Hey Red!

Let me know which you will do first (Drop pod or Tacticals) - I'd love to build my own at the same time!


Damn! those look like good stats

Mine:

Front AV 13, Side AV 12.
WS5, BS5, I4, 3 Attacks Base (+1 for second CCW) using Chainfist. He has a Graviton gun (built in) and a Plasma Blaster (built in).

Atomantic Shield confers him a 5++ to shooting attacks and 6++ in Close Combat.

It also happens to have fleet


Lets fight!



Cheers!

Hoping some kind soul will volunteer to drop some dice for us soon. Any takers??

Teban: I'm likely going to be working on a drop pod next. I have to do some prep work on it first, however (Resin Dreadnought Drop Pod)

Gotta cut all the excess resin off of it and get the uprights straightened out.

Once that's finished, I'll let ya know.

Take it easy for now.

-Red__Thirst-