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I really like the idea that they line up when positioned base to base. Would love to see larger versions of these like on a dread base or even a flyer-sized based (not sure what kind of scope there is for that in 30k)

I really like those bases. They are minimalist but also get across the point of where they are fighting.

Looking good dude. Love those quad mortors.

EDC

nice base idea!

I’d make some crack about how Ultramarines don’t need painted markings on formation grounds, they just instinctively rank up in orderly rows. But I know that nothing is going to be left to chance in something as important as a full muster, and that every squad has a designated spot. Love the concept and execution.

Great work as ever, the grey and yellow on the bases really complements the UM colour scheme and they look great. Good luck with the continued basing crusade.

Thanks guys! Glad everyone seems to like the bases.

Here we have poor Invictus. Dude was just standing there minding his own business when his crazy uncle went all First Heretic. Next thing he knows, somebody drops some scaffolding on his head.

I like it! What did you use for the rebar, just sprue bits?

Love it, he looks very action posed. Love how the gold on his helmet contrast with his body!

Fantastic

Dreadnoughts killing heretics with I-beams. Totally badass.

EDC

frickin awesome! love it

Thanks guys I appreciate all the positive comments. The second batch of tactical bases are done, same configuration with a different number. Im going to try to make up some cover and major damage for the heavy weapon squads. Reasoning the Word Bearers would have made them priority targets. The bases for the speeders are going to be fairly bland, since they will be coming to the rescue and not on parade. So, more pics tonight. I hope.

And the rebar is not sprue. Its this plasticard stuff I got from the hobby shop. I think its used to make railroad scenery.

Ayyy and there's that dreadnought-sized base I was looking for
Not quite sure how I feel about the blue on the assault cannon barrel; I probably would've stuck with metal. Excellent stuff otherwise. Are we able to see shots from different angles? I'd love to see more of his pose

Ok. So I decided to restart the basing. Same idea just different execution. Still going with the staging area ambush theme, but more of a aftermath. Kinda like the pics in the HH book. Also got some new goodies to spice up the look. That little container terrain out is just cool. I couldn't resist. Will also be a nice contrast to the rest of the army I think.

 40kFSU wrote:
Paradigm- ive checked out those guys and a lot of others. I have 2 problems. My preferred method is the brush, but the formula I like results in pooling on vehicles. Can't figure a way around that. The other problem is should I buy an airbrush. That would probably be best but is I'm gonna spend money, I would rather it be models. Oh well, first world problems.

Here's a quick WIP of the Sicaran and more Ultramarines.

Yup first world problems

Great plog, and I am totally the same as you. If you put 'Legion' in front of it I'll do my best to get it

I am really digging your Ultras. They have a good look to them. I would humbly suggest drilling out the Kheres barrels out tho. It really does make it look that much better

Thanks man. I've had the barrel drilling recommendation before. To be quit honest my conversion skills stink and I'm probably a tad too lazy to drill all the barrels. I did get some good progress in the bases. Hope to have them all done by the weekend. Then got some Invictarus Suzerain guys and the containers. Almost there....

Ooooh what's going on the big base! Looks like more dreads to come too

Those containers will fit right in to the mustering ground theme. You have a display board in mind?

Those containers look awesome. Such a great move by GW.

EDC

Hey guys. Thanks for the comments. Display board is an interesting idea, but how to mail it? So I finished up the first batch going with the damaged assembly area theme. I'm almost half way done. Once all the bases are done I'm going to arrange them together, add the containers, then add the floor markings. I think it will make a little more sense that way. At least it does in my head.

I always feel so sad when I realize you are finishing up an army to only sell it. Do you have any idea what will be next?

Bases look great so far.

And yeah, give us a tease od what's next.

EDC

Its gonna be Minotaurs and Knights. At this point.

Ok, 25 more bases done. This batch has no damage on them. Presumably, there would be places not covered in debris and blast marks. These will represent those spots. I also started on the containers, pretty sharp!

Mmm such lovely containers...

EDC

So these things turned out pretty cool. I think this is the first time I made a GW terrain type set. At some point I'm going to build a fort of some sort. Anyway here they are.....

Also an aerial view of the bases and all so far. The idea is to line them up in such a way as the assembly area has been attacked. So damage to one side as if the Word Bearers were moving in. Once it's been done and laid out I'll add the floor markings. Makes perfect sense in my head.

Nice! You are making me want to buy them

 Ustrello wrote:
Nice! You are making me want to buy them

Ditto here

Thanks gents. A quick WIP of the boys with all the bling.