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You'll do fine Guildenstern, A new kopta model would be cool, they used to go very cheap on ebay etc but recently they have been going for a lot more, makes me glad I stocked up on them for conversions like this one

My WIP from this weekend I hadn't fully committed to this idea since I wasn't sure it would all fit together (I knew I would be doing some sort of conversion to a plane but the number of wings was in question) but it looks like it will work. So an update to my entry as Baron Von RichthOrken (or Orkthofen?) a.k.a the Red Baron. His history if anyone is interest. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manfred_von_Richthofen

Almost done with the Hawks. Just need to put their packs on and figure out how to base them. The original though for my Eldar army was maiden world grass scheme. Need to see how the tufts I picked up work with my old flock. Tested out on an old scout.

OK, finished them up! Final pic:



Sometimes I forget how irritating some of the old metal models are. Undercuts filled in, etc. Plus as these guys demonstrate: balance issues. Perched like ballerinas on their toes, with big ol’ sets of wings on their backs. Basing was a fun exercise in finding the biggest rocks in my collection that would fit. I still want to cut some pennies in half to glue under the slotta base.

For those interested, I did some touch-up work on the two existing guys who I had painted decades ago. As the rules are 5 minis, plus needed to start mostly unpainted, they are not included in my entry. But here is the full squad of 6:

Bit over a quarter of the way now.

Midget Gems wrote:

@ Midget Gems: wow we're in for a real treat this month,

Nevelon wrote:



Sometimes I forget how irritating some of the old metal models are. Undercuts filled in, etc. Plus as these guys demonstrate: balance issues. Perched like ballerinas on their toes, with big ol’ sets of wings on their backs. Basing was a fun exercise in finding the biggest rocks in my collection that would fit. I still want to cut some pennies in half to glue under the slotta base.

@Nevelon: I agree, many people are nostalgic about them, but I must admit I love plastic models. Looking great, I've never seen them with metallic wings before but I really like them.

methebest wrote:Bit over a quarter of the way now.

@methebest: Looking great, can't wait to see this one finished.




As I'm away at the end of this month and beginning of next I need to submit early. I must admit my motivation to paint is starting to wane a little (so many things to do outside in the summer) and I've not the patience I had a few months ago. Still I'll submit even if its not as good as I think I can do.


Sanguinary priest in the middle of some weapon blessing ceremony.

That is awesome! When a mini tells a story like that, I think it makes all the effort worth it. Cracking stuff!

very nice there Moolet. Soem greaat wee touches like the cracking on the blade where the blood is hitting it - top stuff

Thanks Paradigm and Januine, I really appreciate your comments. =)

Finished up my ashen claws assault squad. This may be my last entry for a while since I am leaving for college and I may not have time to paint much, wanted to thank para for running this and for everyone entering good luck!

Is it too late to get in on this?

PossumCraft wrote:
Is it too late to get in on this?

Just post a proof pic and you are in.

Anytime up until the last second is OK.

One undercoated scary-flier whose name I can't remember. Hemlock Wraithfighter! Thanks google.

Photo taken this morning. Undercoated then painted with Ceramite White

Is it too late to change my entry?

I got my hands on the Deathwatch box, and I just stared building the vanguard veterans, and I'm really liking those crazy heavy thunder hammers. Can I change my entry to a squad of vanguard veterans? I'd post a proof picture tomorrow as soon as I have the five of them built... (and yes, then I'll paint all five of them before the end of next week, I'm mad, I know... )

As long as they fit the theme changing is totally cool I'm sure. Cant mwait for my own DW box to arrive. Hurry up Mr.Postman...HURRY!!!!

Did a bit on my 'Koptaz tonight



I used Jan's recipe for old metal (http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/90/694730.page#8752723 really ought to check it out if you've not seen it, it's awesome). Really like the look of it. I had to sub Old Gold for the Gehenna's Gold, and I think I may have done a bit less runefang. The wash is still wet in the above. I'll take a look at it again in the morning, see how I want to proceed. I like the look so far. I'm probably going to be going over some parts with ork colours, leaving a good bit of metal. Anyway, wip.

So, here is my new 'proof' picture for my deathwatch vanguard veterans.

It's hammer time...

 ChaosDad wrote:
So, here is my new 'proof' picture for my deathwatch vanguard veterans.

It's hammer time...

I don't even want to think about how much that unit will cost in-game, but it'll look AWESOME!

 ZergSmasher wrote:

I don't even want to think about how much that unit will cost in-game, but it'll look AWESOME!

Thanks! it will! I'm running a RoC killteam, because honestly, why else play deathwatch?

And with the codex in my hands it's going to clock in at about... hmm... 260-270, depending on what I give to the fifth man...

And my son, ChaosDadJr, would like to submit an entry this month, Zagstruk and a pair of stormboys:

Still issues with the vengeance kit from ebay. Got tired of waiting, picked up a kit at local store for retail.. I'm going to make a second shroud and finish the one I started last winter.

I'll turn the one I'm waiting on from amazon into a vengeance.

Have a good day.

Some WIP

nice TP^DC Deputy Manager, how did you do the canopy? I really like it. =)

Thanks Moolet, it was Tamiya clear smoke paint. I bought a pot and brushed on, which was a mistake (too blotchy). Then found in the depths of my tools a rubbish airbrush and it seems to smooth it down a lot. In summary, buy the spray can version

The black lines need tidying, but were painted on the moulded lines on the inside as a Heads Up Display

Progress for me

Not as I'd forseen, but I like her nonetheless!
The Endless River, my Eldar's air support

Nice look! How did you get those effects?

Errrrrr...
Basecoated in the GW white
Painted in Ceramite White
Printed a decal of the sunrise
Laid decal on
Colour matched and blended from the sky up to tail, blue through to midnight purple (varying layers and wet blending of blue/purple/black mixes
Applied an irridescent nail polish to the fin and tail
Applied a thinned down layer of same nail polish to fade into the sky
Used various mixes of purple, blue, orange, black and green to touch up creases and marks on decals
That's about all so far.

Hi all,

Two drop pods are finished. I wanted to do more, but between work and vacation these will have to do.





They're a bit beat up, but that's what happens when you deliver Death from the Skies.

Thanks and take care

Nice!!! See whatcha did there

Well, I'm afraid I have some bad news. My airbrush kicked the bucket! Thankfully I was only halfway through basecoating, so the flanker may return in a later challenge

Searching for a plan B now... got the Vanguard Vets from Death Masque, and some sanguinary guard bits lying around, so maybe I can throw something together with them.

Just checking in.

Yay Buttery!! Wondering where you'd gotten to. Pegasus looks gorgeous..... Though maybe a little too pure and brilliant for she who thirsts??