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Ahh, I see. How is that gloss nuln oil working for you? I could never understand how it could work, so I saved it for hydrolic joints on vehicles. Obviously it has worked wonders on your model!

@EDC cheers mate, I do enjoy painting, so when I get the opportunity to sit down and get on, I can do 5 hours without feeling like half an hour has passed.

@WBD I've found that it works well when glazed on, when it pools or leaves streaks they are a bit of a pain (which there are a few examples of on the shadowsword) but overall I really like it. It isn't as dark as regular wash, so I directly apply normal wash where I want stronger shadowing. With the airbrush for highlights, and the gloss not toning them out, it's made the iron work a breeze. I definitely recommend giving it a few trials, with a pot of matt on hand to control the shine.

That's a great job on the Tormentor JamesY. Your approach suits the fluff to a tee and is nice to see people reflecting it in their work.

Am I right in thinking that the Tormentor has a transport capacity? I just wonder how they thought of that in the rules since the model only has hatches?

Thanks elnibbus, I often end up starting a project based on reading the fluff, so although I don't insist on 100% "accuracy," I do try to maintain the elements that drew me to it.

Yeah the tormentor has a capacity of 15 with the access point at the rear. I always thought that that was an oversight of an otherwise great kit, that the infantry would have to climb out of the top to actually exit it. It should have had a doorway as an alternative rear panel. I just wish it could carry MC's so that Perturabo could use it with the iron circle bodyguard.

A little bit has happened since finishing the Tormentor, but I've gotten a few games in this week, so not as much painting;







I've also started building the first of these lads;




Hopefully they'll all be done over the next couple of weeks.

A heavy weekend of eating and drinking has meant not a lot of painting, but I have finally been able to tackle something I've been looking forward too since starting the army, the banner;



This was after placing the transfer and an initial trim to fit. After it had set and was varnished, i was able to trim the remaining overhang, paint out the tears, give it a border, add a couple of highlights to show the ripples and I brightened the eyes a bit;




When the rest is done I'll take a better picture. Cheers ,

Look James, that is not ok. It CAN'T be done that quickly. I let the Tormentor slide, but this (done on alcohol) is just plain ridiculous. Bloody amazing painting.

I think I'd let you use the Iron Circle inside the Tormentor, I mean it doesn't make much sense not to if I'm honest. The Veterans are shaping up nicely, as well as the first Iron Circle member being assembled. This is going to be awesome

I stay away from this Blog in fear of total embarrassment at how quickly you produce great paintjobs. Amazing, as always!

G.A

Cheers fellas, although credit for the banner really belongs with FW, the quality of their transfer sheets has become very impressive. That said, trimming it neatly and evenly into place was a victory in itself

I can't wait to get my paint brush on the iron circle, I've got two at present, and am really looking forward to getting them done. Building that one has been a nightmare so far though, the thing just has not wanted to stay glued.

Also GA, your stuff is looking good, don't worry if you aren't getting it done as fast as you'd like, it'll all get done

Very productive, brother. I love the Baneblade, and the squads are coming along very nicely (and very quickly). It's great to have this thread to visit for that extra bit of inspiration and motivation.

I'm on the verge of completing my legacy Iron Warriors (the ones I started 10 years ago). Then it's the Legacy Dread, finding the Legacy Vindicator, and then new models. I just need to decide between IW Khorne Berserkers or a MKIII Heresy-style squad...

Cheers Az, unfortunately I'm going to have to slow down over the next couple of months, exams coming up and then examining after, going to be precious little time for hobbying. I love the 'legacy' notion of yours, if I dared look in some cupboards, god knows what old projects might be found. I have also thought of doing IW berzerkers and plaguemarines, using the FW upgrades. I'd though about doing some units with rust and oxidation to transition from clean Marines to plaguemarines within the same army. Maybe one day. I look forward to seeing yours first though!

I have managed to make some progress, with there being so many characters I'm taking my time on some of the details.

Tackling 4 at a time? Good plan to get the most hobby out of a limited time. Good luck on your exams, hopefully everything goes well!

Doing them and the command squad, I just haven't done anything on them worth showing. And thanks although it will be my pupils taking their gcse's, rather than me sitting any exams. Not sure which is more stressful though! I've been appointed as an examiner now though, so I get the fun of even more marking...

What are you working on at the minute?

I was gonna say, I thought you were way past your exams, though it is still a bit embarrassing .

I'm currently working on some Deathwatch Vets at the moment, though I think I have the armour down now. Thank god for White Dwarf though, their colour scheme for black is a LOT better than the one on Warhammer TV.

Love your work so far brother. The banner looks fantastic to say the least. Havent seen too many of the terminator apothecary painted up, yours looks the part nicely. The chevrons on the shoulder guarrd really fit the theme of your army well.

Lots of food progress since I last check it. Love the work on the banner!

How did the games you mentioned go?

EDC

Food Progress is the best progress EDC.

I second that, how did the games go with your IW?

@wbd sounds good, would be great to see them if you feel like sharing

@Master Azalle Cheers mate, still more iron in the fire, so to speak. I can't decide on a head for the banner bearer, don't know whether to go crest, or use one of the iw specific ones.

@EDC Cheers pal games went well thanks, I used them against ravenguard to devastating affected. The iron fire used with bikes is brutal, first turn barrage wiped out a twenty man blob with librarian, and a unit of terminators, and the Havocs and siege tyrants whittled his armour away quickly. Last week I took my eldar against the new 30k thousand sons rules (couldn't be bothered to pack the iw's up), and my warphunter and hornets did me proud. Hopefully I'll get more 30k in over Easter and I'll try and get some decent pictures.

Cool stuff JamesY Love the apothecary

Cheers AoV

Been a little more progress made;



Apothecaries just need their backpacks doing, and the mkiii lads need transfers adding and lenses doing. Then I'll get the box out and get some proper pictures taken

Looking good, mate. And looking forward to the light box shots!

Cheers Az, without further delay (I'm back to my old camera again for the time being, so not brilliant on the fine details unfortunately)...

Command squad



Apothecaries



Just noticed that the base of the mkiv needs touching up, and the blood drip on the mkii needs re-leveling as my attempt to making it look like it swishing around really hasn't worked.

Primarus Medicae





The heart rate monitor on his waist has come out better than it looks on the picture.

Techmarine/Siege breaker/Warsmith



IV legion tactical marines/Iron Warriors Veterans



Made a bit of an error on these, I had thought the transfers that were intended for the left pauldron were gold. They aren't, they are silver, and so couldn't go on the silver pauldron I therefore had to switch the black and silver around, so they don't match up with the other IV legionaires I've done. Not a huge thing, but it's going to bug me when I look at them. Old eyes these days...

And a group shot;




So, I'm going to do Kharn for the p&m monthly challenge, and then on to the Iron Circle and their creator.

Looks lovely!

Any chance of some more focused shots on that Medicae? His heart rate monitor looks fantastic, even out of focus!

Looking brilliant.

I really like the techmarine/siege braker/warsmith.

EDC

A lovely collection you got there. The Medicae does look great, though it may just be me loving the hazard stripes. Fantastic!

Cheers all

I'll try and get a better picture of the medicae. I'm looking at getting a better camera soon, which will help a lot. I'll also try and get some decent wip shots of Kharn, who is starting to shape up nicely

A couple of progress shots of Khârn;







I'm fairly pleased with him so far, the armour is looking pretty much as I wanted, as is his helmet. Any c&c welcome, as I want to do a good job of him.

Cheers

Looking good so far, JamesY. Is he going to have some battle brothers tagging along for the slaughter?

Cheers AoV. No he's just a one off. Always liked the character and had a berzerker army through 2nd and 3rd ed, so wanted to paint him for that reason more than anything.

JamesY - are you the James referenced in this month's WD in Tale of Four Gamers? One of the guys is doing an Iron Warriors army inspired by his friend James' Iron Warriors army and I instantly thought of this one.

Sorry if you've already answered this!