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Wow so many great comments. Cheers guys.

I'm kinda sad that they aren't mine, but then i must focus on my Mechanicus army. There will be lots of opportunities there for interesting weathering etc.

With me it's always the next project. So many ideas, so little time. I just wish more of my commissions were this interesting. It's hard to get this sort of work down here in NZ.

DUDE-epic! I am definitely make a winterized death krieg army instead of my planned catachans...

Remember guys, if you want me to paint your tanks I'm open to commissions. Probably a bit prohibative if you aren't in NZ or Aussie because of postage, but the option is there.

I'd love for someone to commission me to do a golden demon job on just one tank. Super detailing, chipping, weathering etc. That's what I call a fun job.

Even better would be a diorama. They are the most fun a modelmaker can have.

I love this army, the winter scene completes it! well done

Inquisitor Earl wrote:

These were taken outside. It's interesting how some colours change slightly in daylight compared to daylight bulbs...

First off amazing work on that army. Really is first class.

On the colours changing part that is simply down to the temp outside as opposed to the temp of the daylight bulb which is constant.

This is inspring work. I've always loved the DKoK models and you've really crafted a beautiful army that brings them to life.

Awesome minis! It's always a pleasure to see well done snow basing, you pulled off the whole effect wonderfully.

Very nice paintwork,the white coats are flawless imho.Vehicle weathering is also really well done and i know the customer will be over the moon.

Man, great job!

I cried after I saw this

No words could express just how awesome these DKoK look...
So I'll use emoticons instead.


You, sir, have single-handedly given me the simultaneous urge to stop painting altogether and given me inspiration for my future Imperial Guard army. I've always wanted to do a winterized scheme that looked as if the new camo was just recently issued out, and maybe not have enough of it to go around (like the German army during the first invasion of Russia), and you have captured that image perfectly.
Kudos to you, and best of luck with your mechanicus army!

I really, really like the weathering on the tanks, I might try it out myself sometime. The whole look is as impressive as it is in the IA books. I got the Siege of Vraks trillogy, and I might just get a few DKoK units to field with my regular IG at some point.

Thanks again guys. To have inspired others is great. So many on the net have inspired me so it's good to give back.

I was apprehensive in getting an airbrush but it has been a great learning experience. It takes a while to get used to but it's an amazing tool. I highly recommend everyone to look into it, even just to do basecoating with.

I've always wanted to be able to paint well enough to win a golden demon. Hopefully one day I can, but i've found it quite satisfying to be able to paint armies in a unifying and interesting scheme. They aren't perfect as I didn't spend hours on each model but as an army they look good.

Well, I'd much rather play against an insanely-painted army than have an opponent show off his one good centrepiece (although of course it would be appreciated!)

Newabortion wrote:Those tanks look fantastic, I'm wondering why you left the bases black on the infantry? I'm new to painting but to my eyes atlease it kinda takes away the snow feel. I think a brown would of mixed well with the models well. I'm sorry for nit picking just wondering if there was a reason. I really am impressed by your work.

I rather like the black rims. It looks classier and cleaner in my opinion then some of the sloppy colored rims.

CT GAMER wrote:

Newabortion wrote:Those tanks look fantastic, I'm wondering why you left the bases black on the infantry? I'm new to painting but to my eyes atlease it kinda takes away the snow feel. I think a brown would of mixed well with the models well. I'm sorry for nit picking just wondering if there was a reason. I really am impressed by your work.

I rather like the black rims. It looks classier and cleaner in my opinion then some of the sloppy colored rims.

The customer wanted them to match his other army which I did : http://ferrus-workshops.blogspot.com/2010/03/very-busy-plus-new-projects-afoot.html

I've nearly always done black bases. I agree that it looks cleaner. It's just a matter of personal taste really; I think there are good reasons for doing other colours though.

Man Earl. I love the work you did on the army. It's just Fantastic!! I cant wait to see any other work you do.

Just looking at them makes me feel a chill, a perfect colour scheme that matches the wind blown coats, all of which is executed extremely well. I am Jealous (even though they are 'Umies).

More then anything, I'm impressed by the detailed musculature you did on the horses. Best paint job on a miniature horse I've ever seen.

Loved the artillery as well, all of it was excellent.

Fantastic paint job, i mean that weathering effect is just awesome...

Nice colour scheme)