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Well, you know... I gave you guys a bunch of hints several months ago... but no one could guess it. Got hung up on the whole Blood Angel Death Company thing I guess.

Thanks for the link Reiko, I'll take a look.

Hey i guessed straight away iirc!!

Gitsplitta wrote:Well, you know... I have you guys a bunch of hints several months ago... but no one could guess it. Got hung up on the whole Blood Angel Death Company thing I guess.

Thanks for the link Reiko, I'll take a look.

Whoah, some of us guessed, I believe i still have the PM proving so

Gitsplitta wrote:

Alfndrate wrote:
Legion of the Damned? It'd make sense because of your Mantis Warriors, since the Legion came from the remnants of the Fire Hawk chapter.

Very good guess. But it's the details of the project that will make it special (hopefully). More clues to come.

I stand corrected. ALF KNEW... so you guys can blame him (for whatever you've got). Actually it was Alf's graphic that was partially responsible for my decision to do them now... so I guess it al comes full circle, eh?

Ahem

Gitsplitta wrote:

Vitruvian XVII wrote:Is the secret project LoTD?

Very good Vit. However... identifying the squad in question is really only a very small part of the puzzle. The fun of the squad will be how I choose to interpret it. Which, I believe... will be unique.

Dated 22 jan might i add..

Gitsplitta wrote:Well, you know... I gave you guys a bunch of hints several months ago... but no one could guess it. Got hung up on the whole Blood Angel Death Company thing I guess.

Thanks for the link Reiko, I'll take a look.

So it wasn't a effigy of your Mother-In-Law? Dratts!

Git where did you get the spear from. I was thinking I would like my SANG. Guard to be armed w/spears.

SL

Can't remember off-hand, have to poke around on the internets. I order so many bits. I do remember thinking that they were a lucky find.

Nice casts too, clean and sharp.

Grats on the 300 Gits, and the Legion of the Damned sounds fantastic. I can't wait to see some with paint on, I'm sure you'll do a great job.

I feel as though you deserve a three hundred gun salute.
Well done Gits! Looking forward to the new progress.

Congrats man!

Gits, not gonna lie.

The fists on the LotD model seem... off. They look way too large.

Otherwise, it's a sexy-sex bastard.

Those are standard GW arms Chowder... don't know what to say. They're the only thing on him that IS GW... so, take it up with them!

Like it, though the hopelite's aspis shield seams undersized (nice may to represent the 3++ Inv ). Should extend from neck to groin.

That, and I couldn't mount it properly on his arm... not that I didn't try... but the whole space marine shoulder pad thing just makes so many things impossible or impractical.

Since I'm not a sculptor... I have to work with the bits I can find. On a smaller marine (which is what those shields were intended for)... I think they'd be fine. I just upped the anty on the figure by 25%.

Congrats on 301 sir! lol

What an epic thread -

Gitsplitta wrote:Those are standard GW arms Chowder... don't know what to say. They're the only thing on him that IS GW... so, take it up with them!

I WILL!

Does anyone have spare tickets to Nottingham? Please? I have SW bitz to trade...

Congrats Gits! and nice LotD, but I don't think truescale + heroic sale makes no sense, and doesn't look good together, but that's just me

Happy (late) 300th page, Gits!

I love your LotD

A belated happy 300th page erm... Congratulations to you. Here's to another 300 pages of MW and LotD glory.

Man I'm slipping... Got so caught up in this "page 300 project" stuff that I forgot to thank all the wonderful people who've wished me well. If y'all will forgive a massive "quote" post... allow me to rectify that... though I will paraphrase and abbreviate as I can.

Gathering Storm wrote:Oh, almost at the 300 mark! Anyway. I just realised I hadn't commented on your painting of the Mantid Tycho and the MoTF. So...

Mantis Warriors Tycho: Fantastic details with the tranquility camo and OSL. It thematically fits in perfectly, and the gold is a suitable homage to the character's original chapter. Overall, I'd say it's fantastic work, and definitely compliments the other Tranquility Veterans.
Master of the Forge: It's a great improvement on the quick job you did last year, and the details really shine through now (such as the magnetic "foot" clamps which I had failed to spot on the original ). The hazard pattern on the servo-harness clamps are really neat as well. Also, I feel I should bring attention to the weapon change, as the Power-Axe is far more fitting than the bolt pistol.

Thanks GS. I'm quite happy with both figures now. Funny how you get used to seeing an incomplete figure in a certain state of "doneness" so that your mind starts convincing you that it's really finished. It's only when you sit back and give it a critical eye that you see all the issues with it.

Lorna wrote:MotF looks alot better than before. And, woooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo. 300.

LOL! Thanks Lorna!

Zuul wrote:Congratulations on the 300th page Gits. I have to say your blog has easily had more influence on the direction I have taken building my army than anything else on this blue earth. Thanks for sharing your endeavour with us here on Dakka and I look forward to seeing more of your work in the future!

I'm very flattered Zuul, thank you!

Briancj wrote:Congratulations on 300, Gits! It has been a pleasure watching you work, and an absolute blast being part of the Wardens at Adepticon!

Up Mantis Warriors!

THIS!

IS!

BADAB!

--Brian

LOL! Thanks man. (wasn't sure where the "up yours" thing was going)

Vitruvian XVII wrote:Congrats Gits! You definitely deserve such a monstrous thread! Continue being an inspiration please!

Thanks Vit, appreciate the sentiment and it's been a pleasure having you along for the ride.

dsteingass wrote:Yay! 300! Gratz Gitz!!

Yes! I get to be top dog for about 2 more weeks... then I get eclipsed by the riveters. I'll enjoy it though.

alabamaheretic wrote:Congrats on the three hundred pages. I really like your approach on Legion of the damned. *gets a beer salutes* heres to another three hundred pages

Man after my own heart... cheers 'bama.

BLACKHAND wrote:Well done Gits, I have no doubt you will make it to another 300!

Got a lot of help along the way... like... from YOU! Thanks my friend, been fun.

Yellowbeard wrote:Congratulations, Gits! The LotD project sounds great. I'm looking forward to all the special effects - positioning them slightly above the base is brilliant - they should be spectacular.

And a new friend to go with the old... thank you sir, happy to have you as a regular & looking forward to seeing those Fire Hawks of yours really take off! (figuratively speaking of course)

prototype_X wrote:Gongrats gits!. Three hundred! In how long? 2 years? You sir are a ledgend And i love your take on the LOTD

I am prolific... my legendary status has yet to be determined. But I'll take the compliment & glad you like the LoTD.

inmygravenimage wrote:Yowser. It's great to see page 300 at last, and your special project sounds fab. That Weeping Angel doesn't know what's about to hit him... Really privileged to get the mention too, you crazy old man you. Onwards to your ghostly horde of doom!

Quite. Thanks mate!

nerdfest09 wrote:Here's a virtual handshake Gits *handshake with Gits* on reaching your milestone! 300 is great i can only attempt to reach that myself with my own blog! it's not an easy road as you've shown but the best bit is seeing you overcome problems and produce some truly epic marines and models! I love nearly everything you do it's really great to see the progression of your models and you are a great guy too replying to us all and encouraging us as much as we encourage you! the whole blog kind of puts me in mind of a that bar scene from Star Wars but in a virtual sense :-) oh and we're all mates us in here!

it's also funny that you're doing LoTD! I am also doing a secret small squad soon! damn you! :-) lets race eh!

*shakes hands with nerdfest09* You sir, are an outstanding modeler and painter... and I don't care what BLACKHAND says about you when you're not looking! ( ) Dakka wouldn't be anywhere near as fun, or worth the time if it was all about me. I love seeing the work other folks do & if I can say something to keep the going or convince them to try something new... then it's been time well spent. Usually I end up learning more than I teach, which eventually comes home to roost in the quality of my own models. Um.... didn't a whole bunch of people DIE in that Star Wars bar?? *gulp* Oh and... as to the race... you win! "Slow and Purposeful" does not just describe the marines I'm going to be working on...

HAZZER wrote:Happy 300! love the LoTD idea!

Thanks HAZ! You ready for the next 300?

Meade wrote:True Scale Greek Legion of the Damned Marines? Epic! I'm glad you're not doing minotaurs Gits because it's on my list of true scale dudes to do! I've been working with those chapterhouse kits, In my opinion they either need bulking up or covering up. Spartan marines look great with flowing drapery... preferably that looks like it's blowing in the wind heroically... you should try some green stuffs. I also sculpted some true scale 'chest' armor for mine... looks awesome.

I see what you mean Meade... though in some sense I've always felt the proportions of all marines in terms of the torso structure was ridiculous anyway... the TS kits address this to some degree & I like the end result.

Revenent Reiko wrote:Huge congratulations on hitting the 300 mark Gits! true scale Spartans LoTD eh? Hell Yeah! looking forward to it!

Thanks Reiko, glad you like them. Hopefully I won't disappoint in the execution.

Solar_lion wrote:Congrats Brother.

Thanks SL. Considering you started this mess, I'm glad you're still with me. (in more ways than one)

SelvaggioSaky wrote:Congratulation Git! I like your take on the LoTD and waiting the final result knowing that You will not disappoint us.

Thank you Sel, I certainly have a vivid image in mind... it's just a matter of whether my skills are sufficient to translate it onto a mini.

Sheep wrote:Congrats on the milestone Gits, look forward to 300 more.

Thanks Sheep! (already answered your question)

Alfndrate wrote:Waaaaait a tick! Anyone that follows this blog and remembers crazy bits should have remember several page ago that Gits mentioned another Badab Era army... Several of us guessed that it might be Fire Hawks, since they are the basis of the LotD... He's been telling us for months!!! NOOOO!!

You'd think if I had plans on starting a new chapter... I'd remember.

Styrofoam04 wrote:Congrats on the 300 pages cant wait for the next 300

Thanks Styro. You and vent make my list of "the best completely unappreciated painters/modelers on dakka". One of these days, that's going to change. Stick to your guns man.

Revenent Reiko wrote:saw a tutorial for blood/gore droplets using fishing line that may work really well for this (depending on how you are doing the tendrils of course...). Would only use a different colour in the PVA (i think thats the glue) for it to be ghostly green instead...
EDIT:
huh, found it...
http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/446259.page#4214212

dont know if thats of any use to you Gits, but i read you post and thought of this straight away...

That's really... icky looking. But 100% effective. Wow.

Demdiddydizzy wrote:LOTD? Wow, didn't see this coming! And truescale? This will most certainly be interesting!

I hope so D5, certainly a challenge and something that's not green or yellow. Be a nice change.

perplexiti wrote:Grats on the 300 Gits, and the Legion of the Damned sounds fantastic. I can't wait to see some with paint on, I'm sure you'll do a great job.

Thank you perplexiti! I greatly appreciate the confidence!

Disjointed Entity wrote:I feel as though you deserve a three hundred gun salute. Well done Gits! Looking forward to the new progress.

Thanks DE, just make sure you point them the *other* way, OK?

Cutthroatcure wrote:Congrats man!

Thanks!

Vitruvian XVII wrote:Great idea. Anything true scale is win in my book.

Thank you Vit, we'll see how it goes.

MajorTom11 wrote:Congrats on 301 sir! lol What an epic thread -

Thanks Tom! Don't see you 'round here much so I appreciate you stopping by. I'll be looking to your work as well as other's for inspiration during this project... so if you just happen to paint something black with a glowing something on it... please tap me the on the shoulder, will you?

Matt.Kingsley wrote:Congrats Gits! and nice LotD, but I don't think truescale + heroic sale makes no sense, and doesn't look good together, but that's just me

Thanks and a fair point Matt. This was the only way I thought I could "excuse" the TS marines in a normal scale army. Well, I briefly considered proxying them as terminators too, but that raised a whole host of other issues so I stuck with this approach.

shrike wrote:Happy (late) 300th page, Gits! I love your LotD

Thanks shrike, good wishes are always welcome... no matter the arrival time!

Legion of Damnation wrote:A belated happy 300th page erm... Congratulations to you. Here's to another 300 pages of MW and LotD glory.

Thanks mate, may the next 300 pages be even more interesting and enjoyable than the first!

I was trying to hold onto that magic 300 by not posting on it, but now that it's past, grays on having a silly long p&m ballad of mw greatness.

This blog has given me plenty of "grays" already (you should see my beard)... you don't need to wish more on me!

But thanks!


*whispered* (My hope, of course... is that the celebration will keep going and I won't actually have to do anything for another 3 or 4 pages... )

Congrats on 301 pages Gits!!

Congratulations Gits!
I've been stalking around here for a while and i've been sitting in my chair wow'ing over every miniature you threw out, now with your page count at 300! (301) i finally have a good excuse to say something..
So here goes:
Hey Gits you're awesome, k thnx bye.

P.S. Love your LotD idea.

@Vit: Thank you Vit!

@megabambam: Thank you and welcome to the blog. I'm very glad you've spoken up... please don't hesitate to do so again! With a bit of luck, I'll get some paintin' done this weekend so the fact that you broke your silence will be rewarded.

Gitsplitta wrote:*whispered* (My hope, of course... is that the celebration will keep going and I won't actually have to do anything for another 3 or 4 pages... )

Haha, I was going to call you on that!

Congrats on 300 pages, and the model you showed looks interesting. Very curious to see a test scheme done on it!

Probably get some work done on it tomorrow. Wyomingfox is coming over to hang out & probably paint some... so I'll attack it then.

Gitsplitta wrote:Well, you know... I gave you guys a bunch of hints several months ago... but no one could guess it. Got hung up on the whole Blood Angel Death Company thing I guess.

Thanks for the link Reiko, I'll take a look.

Ahem, - seem to remember I guessed that one (and I've got the pm to prove it!) Congrats on 300!

OK, so EVERYONE guessed it!

*sigh*


And thanks monkeyh!