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Those chosen really take well to that color scheme! As for a highlight, I'd use a Blazing Orange (or whatever the equivalent is in the new paint range, dunno if they changed it or not) and that would make the red really pop!

Very nice looking army! Love it!

The Blood Debt contains many factions from many parts of the galaxy, all with one thing in common.

The 19th Watermall Rifles were fighting on the world of Cillian II. They were ordered to launch an attack on the flank of the Necron army which had invaded the planet. Armor and artillery support was to be coming shortly after the infantry attack. That support never came and the 19th was destroyed. Later the survivors were to learn the promised support was instead used to escort the planetary governor and his harem safely off world, per the real plan. The 10,000 soldiers of 19th had been sacrificed for nothing.

The 212th Allerandian Dragoons landed on a newly discovered world and sought to conquer it in the Emperors name. The High Command did not properly recon the world and were unaware of the inhabitants mastery of teleportation technology. The 212th encountered fierce resistance when they landed. Instead of the follow on waves of troops which were planned, the 212th watched in astonishment as the Imperial Fleet turned and left. It seems an alien force teleported into the bridge of the command deck. The Lord General agreed to leave in exchange for his life. The 212th was left to die on the world without explanation.

Thanks for all the comments guys. I've been swamped lately and don't have much time for painting. I did decide what to do with the cultists. I was looking at the models and mostly they look as if they are wearing uniforms. So I am painting little groups as if they were part of loyal regiments who turned traitor rather than mindless cultists in rags.

I am digging the cultists! The blue really does a good bit for the model!

[i]The Orlatian PDF was defending its homeworld from an Ork invasion. The world was holding its own and believed they were saved when a company of Angels of Redemption arrived. The Angels organized a stunning set of counter attacks which set the Orks back all along the planet. An opportunity came to finish off the Ork threat and secure victory. The Orlatians were to leave the security of the Hive and engage the Orks along the plains outside. The Angels were to attack the Ork HQ, and watch as the Orks descended into chaos. The Orlatians eagerly launched their attacks, but in the open, the Ork numbers began to show. Of course, the Angels never came, the PDF was massacred, and the Hive and all its inhabitants destroyed. The few survivors were to learn the Angels devised the plan to empty the guard out of the hive. They had come for some trinket located in a vault deep within the governors palace. Once they obtained the item, they left. Never intending to help the Orlatians.

@eldartau- Thanks man, glad you like the blue. Wasnt quite sure about it at first but it works.

They just look mean as a group. I have not seen the rules on them. are they any good?

looking great

jesus 40kfsu - nice cultists. Really simple lokey, but brilliant and effective.

@eldartau- Dont know about the rules, just think they look really cool. I am going to buy another batch on Ebay.

@progreen10- Thanks sir, glad you like them.

@panda- Thanks, I believe in simple. Simple and I are good friends. Looking forward to you building that costume.

And here are the last 5 cultists. Still have the 2 leaders which I will be getting to.

Again, this simple scheme is awesome!

[i]The officers rejoined their units and gave great, inspirational speeches to the soldiers. Ignacious was especially convincing, perhaps taking a few liberties and exaggerations, but who cares, it worked. The soldiers redoubled their efforts and the martial displays regained their impressive pace. After a few more grueling days, the exercises were over. The people were proud of their proxy army. They had accomplished much with very little and knew it would be difficult to impress the masters of Imperial warfare. As the population rested and tended to what equipment they had, the politicians and leaders met with the Imperial officals.

After many tense days the leaders of Indigo IV emerged from the meetings holding a long piece of parchment. On that parchment were the signatures of the representative of the Munitorium and Adepts of Mars necessary for the arming of a full regiment of Imperial Guard. The 1st Indigo Dragoons were born. There was much celebrating and praise to the EMperor. Finally the people would be able to serve in the most noble of fashions. It had taken many generations, but the dream was achieved.

As it turned out, the Imperials were not going to allow the commission. The Indigo forces were adequate for a PDF, but did not show any signs of worth to the Guard. It wasn't until the officers' speeches that the true worth of the Indigo regiment was revealed. The representative saw in the people a willingness to overcome, the officers an ability to lead, and an utter dedication to a cause. For this they were granted a regimental commission. And for this Ignacious was elevated to a company command.

And so it was a few short years later the 25,000 strong 1st Indigo Dragoons joined a crusade to liberate a sector of space which had been isolated by Warp storms for over 1,000 years.


So here is the first of 2 Rhino's. I tried to use a technique I think is called "speckle". I used a lighter red and orange and dabbed it all over the tank then glazed it. Hard to tell with my stupid lighting. I dont want to put any chaos bits on the tanks till I get my hands on some of those new kits. I figure there will be cool bits besides spikey rails.

They are coming together nicely. Did you preorder any of the new stuff?

that rhino..seems to simple. and the costume will get there mate

@eldartau- No preorders. Im not allowed to buy anything new until everything I have is assembled and painted. Blah.

@panda- Agreed, the Rhino is dull. I plan to bronze all the bits Im going to put on it. I think that will zest things up.

Wow man that blows. Better get to work. I will help keep the whip cracking!!!!!

So, in spite of whip cracking on Dakka and home, its slow going. Managed to finish up the 2nd Rhino and the two cult leader guys. At some point Ill grab some more. They are pretty cool.

Looks good man!. I really like how the entirety of the cultists part of the project looks. What is next on the agenda?

I've been playing with cork and like how it's been going. What's next is rebasing!

I hear good things. I am currently experimenting with tree bark as rocks. It looks cool imo. I will snap a few pictures and put them in my gallery.

i still feel that rhino is dull. Here are my suggestions mate. the cultists look good!

I love it! How do you do your bronze?

@panda- I know, the big red box leaves much to be desired. The bits will all be bronzed and I think will break up the red. The bronze wont work on big areas on vehicles. The washes pool and ruin the effect.

@JohnoM- Thanks, glad you like it! Bronze is a base of Balor Brown, soaked with a wash of Agrax Earthshade, then another, lighter wash of Seraphim Sepia. Great on infantry but wont work on vehicles or large space due to pooling.

The Cultists look great, I really like the contrast between the deep blue on the autogun equipped ones and the dusty brown. Very cool project, keep up the good work!

but you must spruce it up! i request you lord to do so.

@Sabotage!- Thanks man, Im glad you like it!

@panda- Patience sir, all will work itself out.

Speaking of working it out, I finished up the new bases. Simple cork with a few paints. I think it looks really, really good. The simple stuff always works out the best. Im not dure if I should put some sort of grass on the base or just leave well enough alone.

Also got the new Chaos Codex, it is freakin sweet.

The bases look great! Well done! I would add some skulls for a little variety.

Skulls you say? Interesting idea.

http://www.secretweaponminiatures.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=230

This is great bang for your buck!

Skulls are over rated. Have rivers of blood flowing on the bases with chaos spawn crawling through ectoplasmic bio fluid. Thats new and exciting. Of course you could also do classic warp rifts or and exotic warp rifts with green stuff flares and such shooting out of the base.

 eldartau1987 wrote:
http://www.secretweaponminiatures.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=230

This is great bang for your buck!

It is, but man, is it a pain in the royal @$$ to clean up those tiny little skulls. I actually wish they had come on the sprue. Trying to hold those little buggers in your fingers and file them is just painful.