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I've decided to attempt my first tournament in over a decade. The event is in August (edit: it's been postponed to October), and I hope to have my army up and ready by the start of July, so I can get in a few games to playtest and get a feel for the list first.

I have decided to go for something a little bit different this time around, and am building an elfzilla list. The tournament is 1500 points. I have built a list already (which was discussed here).
A little bit of background: My craftworld is only a small one; floating somewhere in the galactic north, just trying to get by...
Following with the eldar/gaelic tradition, I've decided to call it "Gaelach Fuinn", which as I understand can be translated to 'moon-set' (please correct me if you know better).
The craftworld's symbol is the winged moon, representing the moon in flight (duurr). The residents believe that the eldar moons have set for the night but will rise again, and they just have to live out the long night. Colours are bone (as pretty much everything in the list is a construct), and white (for weapons, gear, etc), with hawk turquoise highlights, and green gems.

The list I have decided upon is as follows:

HQ - 415
Avatar

Seer council
Farseer (RoWit, RoWar, Fortune)
Warlock (conceal)
Warlock (destructor)
Warlock (destructor)
Warlock (enhance)

TROOPS - 792
10 Wraithguard
-Spiritseer (conceal)

10 Wraithguard
-Spiritseer (conceal)

HS -290
Wraithlord (BL, SL, Fl)

Wraithlord (BL, ShC, Sh)

1497

Now I don't know how I can potentially marry this list to the fluff, other than to say the craftworld is quite small, and at times must perform some reanimating when things get desperate. I also recognise this isn't an optimised list; most decisions have been made for modelling rather than competitive purposes. Some decisions are quite regrettable, for example the twin catapults on one of the WL. I hope this doesn't offend the Stelek-types too much.

I have just received some lovely mail from Maelstrom, so pictures soon to follow.

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ok quick update before I head off for work:

The new plastic wraithlord arrived a few days ago, and next to it is an older one which I got off ebay and have just cleaned up.

Next step: converting!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296517/1601223.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296517/1601223.page GMT Re:Mal's craftworld plog

Started reconfiguring the older wraithlord's torso. I don't like the long-limbed, tiny body aesthetic involved in the older eldar models, and I wanted a little bit of consistency in size between the two WL's in my list.
For the abdomen, I originally started on a 4 pack ala the avatar, but decided the tubing I have used is a bit too thick and the whole thing looked a bit out of proportion; so I've scraped that off and started again. Without much inspiration at hand I have decided to go for something a bit like what Eva unit 1 has going on:

I've also added a little bit of weight to the legs (detail to be added). I think I will take the new plastic head and put it on the older body, and give the new plastic body an old zoanthrope head. I've clipped off the horns/spines and have done a rough gs-ing of some gems in their place (where the imperium has rivets, the eldar have gems!)

Hopefully I'll have something more to update soon...!
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You can just see the new torso...

Lucky surprise this morning: DELIVERY!

Yes, those warriors are going to be come wraithguard with a little help from some "finger bowling" skittles.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296517/1619655.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296517/1619655.page GMT Mal's craftworld plog
Keeep up the good work.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296517/1619774.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296517/1619774.page GMT Mal's craftworld plog
Anyway, looks good so far, lets just hope the painting is as good!!!

I do think the bodies shoulder need to be 'buffed out' a bit more, but still keeping with Eldar style. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296517/1619927.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296517/1619927.page GMT Mal's craftworld plog

aromasin wrote:Skittles.... hmmm...

Anyway, looks good so far, lets just hope the painting is as good!!!

I do think the bodies shoulder need to be 'buffed out' a bit more, but still keeping with Eldar style.

haha! I can't guarantee anything with the painting.

Once I've gotten the torso and legs mounted on the base (ala the first 'lord), I'll look at either using the hip armor plates from the sprue as shoulder pads, or just GSing some on.

thanks for the comments!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296517/1619963.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296517/1619963.page GMT Mal's craftworld plog http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296517/1621637.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296517/1621637.page GMT Mal's craftworld plog ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296517/1621672.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296517/1621672.page GMT Mal's craftworld plog http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296517/1621714.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296517/1621714.page GMT Mal's craftworld plog

Madness! wrote:Conceal on the seer council is unnessary they have a 4+ invul save anyway.

Would you suggest to go with embolden or another destructor instead? - I haven't got the codex on hand, but would conceal stack up with a cover save from hiding behind a wall of wraithguard? - I'm a bit of a seer council noob.

Some bad news: It looks like the 'skittles' I was gonna use are no longer in stock at the shop I first saw them at. I'm gonna have to have a further poke around. If I can't find anything, has anyone got ideas for wraithguard heads?

Thanks for the comments everyone!

Hopefully I will have an update with the finalised 'lords later today. I'm back at uni for a fortnight and am mainly only working on weekends, so (despite it being assessment time) I'm gonna have a little bit more time on my hands. This project is panning out well; as much as it is a distraction from essays, the conversion process and waiting for GS or glue to dry, forces me to take a break and get back to work!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296517/1622017.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296517/1622017.page GMT Re:Mal's craftworld plog

and the second one:

Nothing too exciting yet.
I've also created the appatures (sp?) for the warlocks, and am very excited about them; still working on the two spiritseers.
I'll probably have more pics after the weekend. It's my birthday and I'm 23 tomorrow. This combined with work and uni means I have low expectations for my modelling output over the next few days.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296517/1626612.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296517/1626612.page GMT Mal's craftworld plog http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296517/1626931.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296517/1626931.page GMT Mal's craftworld plog

NoShoes wrote:Interesting Plog, you might be interested that the metal Wraithlord head is actually a 3rd ed. Zoanthrope head.

Funny that! (Read the first few posts)]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296517/1626967.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296517/1626967.page GMT Mal's craftworld plog

mal wrote:

NoShoes wrote:Interesting Plog, you might be interested that the metal Wraithlord head is actually a 3rd ed. Zoanthrope head.

Funny that! (Read the first few posts)

D'oh! reading failure by me xD

I'm quite glad there's someone who thinks the Old Zoanthrope head looks like an eldar wraith head too, people at my LGS think i'm crazy for saying that

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To cool to pass by, and, like I said before, lets just hope the painting is up to par!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296517/1628830.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296517/1628830.page GMT Mal's craftworld plog

NoShoes wrote:

mal wrote:
NoShoes wrote:Interesting Plog, you might be interested that the metal Wraithlord head is actually a 3rd ed. Zoanthrope head.

Funny that! (Read the first few posts)

D'oh! reading failure by me xD

I'm quite glad there's someone who thinks the Old Zoanthrope head looks like an eldar wraith head too, people at my LGS think i'm crazy for saying that

Then they should read nid fluff better. Zoanthropes were created from eldar DNA, biovores from ork DNA, tyrant guard from marine DNA etc, hence the resemblance.

Awesome looking 'Lords, btw, great poses! Any chance for a side on shot of the 2nd?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296517/1629161.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296517/1629161.page GMT Mal's craftworld plog HI everyone! thanks for the comments;
more shots coming (with paint), unfortunately I rolled a double 1 on the painting mishaps table, and had to perform a makeshift re-pinning of the hips and feet.

stay tuned!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296517/1630150.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296517/1630150.page GMT Re:Mal's craftworld plog Just so you know I haven't given in, here is a WIP of one of the lords. Base colours and first wash before highlights and detail (just to give you an idea of the colour scheme).

Hopefully I will get these two done in the next two days, then it'll be on to the seer council.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296517/1653655.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296517/1653655.page GMT Re:Mal's craftworld plog http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296517/1653733.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296517/1653733.page GMT Mal's craftworld plog
Feel free to throw in some constructive criticisms (I'm still trying to get a handle on this modelling business).

Small update:
beginnings of the objective markers

I started GS work on the seer council

a warlock WIP

wraithblade WIP (they'll all be along these lines)

thanks! hope to update a bit more this week. Final exam on Thursday, but then it's straight back to full time work.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296517/1664448.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296517/1664448.page GMT Mal's craftworld plog
The posing on your wraithlords are fantastic, they just seem like really large soldiers. Keep up the good work and the great theme of the (almost) necromancer eldar!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296517/1664535.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296517/1664535.page GMT Mal's craftworld plog
The posing on your wraithlords are fantastic, they just seem like really large soldiers. Keep up the good work and the great theme of the (almost) necromancer eldar!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296517/1664536.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296517/1664536.page GMT Mal's craftworld plog
What's the source of your seer council? WHFB models of some sort...]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296517/1664628.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296517/1664628.page GMT Mal's craftworld plog ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296517/1664635.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296517/1664635.page GMT Mal's craftworld plog

Atre wrote:Subscribed

What's the source of your seer council? WHFB models of some sort...

The warlocks are made from old Dire Avenger Heads; and a mixture of WH zombie limbs, trimmed down torsos, legs, and some old plastic guardian legs. The wraithblades are made from WH zombie scythe blades, and trimmed down spear arms.

The Spiritseers are basically old plastic guardians with DA heads, GS cloaks, and some plastic-card 'wraith fins'; I haven't decided on how I will differ their wraithblades yet.

The farseer is still a bit WIP at the moment.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296517/1664640.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296517/1664640.page GMT Re:Mal's craftworld plog http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296517/1664802.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296517/1664802.page GMT Re:Mal's craftworld plog GS (1 maybe 2 more sessions).

A few other small things started...]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296517/1684472.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296517/1684472.page GMT Mal's craftworld plog Mmm... Like it but why Plog?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296517/1684527.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296517/1684527.page GMT Mal's craftworld plog
I'm definitely looking forward to seeing the Necron-Wraithguard conversions. I've been trying to think of some way to do plastic W-guard for YEARS, and I don't know why I never thought of the Necrons as a source for that. :\]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296517/1684988.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296517/1684988.page GMT Mal's craftworld plog Never thought of using the old Zoey head for a wraithlord though, that's total win. Love the color-scheme, btw. Let's see some more models with paint on them! I made my own seer council using high elf, dark elf, and guardian bits with a bit of greenstuff.

What's your plan for the necron-wraithguard? What kind of items were you looking for that you couldn't find at the store? Inquiring minds want to know!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296517/1686114.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296517/1686114.page GMT Mal's craftworld plog

-=Scar=- wrote:Mmm... Like it but why Plog?

Eventually... It will become a 'painting log'.

Gavin Thorne wrote:I like the conversions - reminds me of some of my stuff! Never thought of using the old Zoey head for a wraithlord though, that's total win. Love the color-scheme, btw. Let's see some more models with paint on them! I made my own seer council using high elf, dark elf, and guardian bits with a bit of greenstuff.

What's your plan for the necron-wraithguard? What kind of items were you looking for that you couldn't find at the store? Inquiring minds want to know!

The inspiration for the wraithguard comes from this image:

I found it somewhere on warseer I think; if anyone knows the original creator, it would be good to post them/ the source here (so we can see what they did!)
The plan is very similar to the above image: GS over some of the details (ribs, necronness, flesh-out limbs a bit); extend the waist/spine with some PVC; GS some fins (ala the WL) for their backs - the Spiritseers will have these too; maybe chuck on some loin-clothes if they are a bit bland; wraithcannons similar to what they have done.
I still haven't found the right 'heads'. I intended to use "finger-bowling skittles"; the skittles were about 1/2 the length of a plastic WL head, and I was going to file them into a more 'wraithy' shape. This idea was super cheap as well ($4 all up).

Hoping to finish the GS work on the seer council in the next 24 hours

Then we can think about paint (maybe by the end of the week I can have the HQ and HS completed).]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296517/1687122.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296517/1687122.page GMT Mal's craftworld plog
The heads are the only bit that's hard to duplicate, but you mentioned "finger-bowling skittles" - I've not heard of these before, but I'm an ignorant US citizen

can you enilghen us? ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296517/1687714.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296517/1687714.page GMT Mal's craftworld plog GS looks good too (so much green stuff). I'll be watching.

Until next time, subscribed!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296517/1687890.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296517/1687890.page GMT Mal's craftworld plog

Gavin Thorne wrote:That's a great find, very straight-forward conversion and I've got most of the bits to do it justice and I've been holding out for plastics, but we know how that goes.

The heads are the only bit that's hard to duplicate, but you mentioned "finger-bowling skittles" - I've not heard of these before, but I'm an ignorant US citizen

can you enilghen us?

As in a table-top ten-pin bowling set. You flick the ball with your fingers. I saw them in a toys'r'us; The skittles looked to be just the right size for the WG heads (and roughly the right shape). With a bit of filing down and GS work, I think they could do the trick. Unfortunately I can't find a google pic, or online store.

Working on finishing the seer council now!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296517/1689314.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296517/1689314.page GMT Mal's craftworld plog WG as well. i asked the OP and he said he just made resin casts for the heads and the gun tip.

If you can find the thing you're talking about using for the head post a picture of it, I'm intrigued.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296517/1689350.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296517/1689350.page GMT Mal's craftworld plog WG heads.

I found the poster's original thread on Warseer, his name's Morathi and he's in Poland. Incredible conversion talent and he and I have some very similar ideas it seems. He mentioned that he casts the heads himself, so it may be possible to just ask him for a few - I'm sure that he'd be happy to sell some.

In any case, I've gathered my necron and eldar bits boxes in the attempt to replicate this conversion. I might be casting some of my own WG heads, especially if I can find the same skittles that you're after.

This might work just fine. Pins are 1 & 1/2" long, pretty typical of most toy bowling sets. And here's a set with 1" pins for a smaller head.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296517/1690533.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296517/1690533.page GMT Mal's craftworld plog http://www.warseer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=127091&page=6

Oh i see Gavin has gotten here before me... d'oh!
Yeah I have that Warseer thread favved. It's an awesome blog.
Wierdly enough, I've started my own Necron Wraithguard this week. My GS skills leave a lot to be desired, and I was using the EMShuricannon ammo pack from the WL/WW weapon sprue for a head. It's too small, but it looks WG-esque.

Miniature plastic skittles though? That's a great idea! I was wracking my brain trying to think of something that would fit, hence the Shuricannon thing. That's genius. I'll have to look into that.

This, and so much more is why I LOVE online communities. Big love.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296517/1690626.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296517/1690626.page GMT Mal's craftworld plog http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296517/1691755.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296517/1691755.page GMT Mal's craftworld plog EML and the Shuricannon bit mentioned above and it looks pretty spot on after liberal application of brown stuff. It's about 3/4" long and fits the body pretty nicely. Using the 1" skittle, trim 1/4" off the top of the pin, then saw the pin in half from top to bottom and it's approximately the same shape and size as mine. I think it would work fine. The current WG models have big heads too, ya know?

Mal, this is your plog! Where's that seer council?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296517/1693492.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296517/1693492.page GMT Mal's craftworld plog WG heads I have, I don't see them being that big. Maybe, and hopefully, I'm wrong. Also Gavin could you pm me a picture of the one you made?

Mal, seer council???

EDIT: Just measured a WG head, it's just under 3/4", a lot bigger than I had previously thought.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296517/1693839.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296517/1693839.page GMT Mal's craftworld plog I had six teeth out yesterday; maybe the seers will emerge on the weekend.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296517/1695033.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296517/1695033.page GMT Mal's craftworld plog Lol, I jest.

EDIT: Was looking back at the first page, I'm stealing your wraithlord part swap idea just to let you know. I was already usinf the zoanthrope head though, friend used to play nids and I got it for a sweet deal.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296517/1695746.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296517/1695746.page GMT Re:Mal's craftworld plog UPDATE:

Seer Council

Sorry about the wait;
both the surgery and this have kept me distracted:

After noticing me working on my craftworld, a friend of mine (ex-player) lamented that he had given his IG tank army away many moons ago; so I latched on to paperhammer and have started building some tanks for him; although I can't decide whether to go heavy on LRBT or their alternates (thinking hydras are a steal, and maybe some medusas). Tough to decide in a 1500 list

Here is most of the HQ. The warlocks are done, but I may still add more gems etc. The farseer is still WIP: the intention is to finish him with the spiritseers. I want him to be a spiritseer who has "strayed too far down the path".

Avatar, nothing much to see here. I lost the 'bloody' hand after moving houses twice; so I sculpted a new arm with fist. I am as yet undecided what, if anything, to put in it (missing a thumb at the moment too).

A bit of an awkward pose; the torso makes sense, but the legs don't match it.

slightly sneaky looking

Casting a destructor on you

Mr. boring; I am strongly considering resculpting this guy so both hands are grasping his witch blade above the shoulder.

This is what their backs look like. Pretty standard warlockishness

The whole bunch. I should add that they are pretty tall (taller than a marine atleast). Truescalish.

In terms of converting, that's pretty much the HQ and the HS done. Now all that's left is the troops. I think I have a lead on some bowling pin heads, so I'll trying and track those down this weekend. I have until Sunday night left before I'm off on holiday, and then I have to travel interstate for uni for a week; so it'll be a fortnight off all up. So I intend to get my HQ painted over the next three days, and I'm working 9-5 each one. we will see what happens. I should be able to knock out the basics though (it's only 5 models afterall).

Thanks again for the C+C.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296517/1710756.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296517/1710756.page GMT Mal's craftworld plog http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296517/1715888.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296517/1715888.page GMT Re:Mal's craftworld plog

As you can see, I am no GD painter. I'm happy with these as a table top standard though.
There won't be much progress this week; 9 days straight of work and 6000 words due Monday...

I have acquired some WG heads and will update on those later!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296517/1768184.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296517/1768184.page GMT Mal's craftworld plog WG turn out. Great stuff.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296517/1768200.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296517/1768200.page GMT Re:Mal's craftworld plog
I have actually done a substantial amount of work in the last few days; notably:

Objective markers are finished. I don't think the lighting is doing them any favours here, but I'm quite happy with how they turned out.
World Spirit anyone?

And as you can see here, I've added 2 X 7 man squads of Hawks. Not everyones' favourite, but I'm hoping there'll be a little bit of synergy between them and the (also unpopular) wraithguard.
Speaking of WG, I know I've been putting them off

As of this morning I have acquired ALL of the components (and a few more tubes of GS); I have even put together a test model just to check. Unfortunately though there are few factors making me hold back from diving in and starting them:
1) I have my last research paper for a few week due on Monday, and
2) I want to get the far(spirit)seer and the 2 spiritseers finished before I start the WG.
I'm moving to a new placement at the end of the month, so that is the new deadline. Units left:
1 SH Exarch (needs paint)
1 Farseer (almost assembled/converted)
2 Spiritseers (I have the components)
20 Wraithguard (I have the components)

Eventually I will also add:
2 Vypers (will need to play a few games before I decide on weapon)
2 Ranger / Pathfinder Squads
2 Autarchs (to run with the IG, and to give the SH reliability when yo-yoing).
I don't know when this will be, but hopefully before Summer

That's all for now!
]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296517/1809343.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296517/1809343.page GMT Mal's craftworld plog Unfortunately I seem to have lost my camera charger; I spent about 2 hours yesterday turning over my house in search of it. This of course means that pictures won't be happening until I find another option...

Meanwhile though I have prepped a lot of stuff for painting:
6 X pathfinders with a few head swaps and GS
The final hawk exarch
A vyper
The Farseer is almost complete (needs a bit more GS on the back)
A stand in Yriel (need to finish cloak)
2 X Spiritseers (almost finished)

My aim is to get these completed and the first few coats done over the next 10 days.

Once all that is done, I will only have the 20 Wraithguard left to do;
I have decided I will do an in depth log on the progress of these so that we can hopefully turn it into a tutorial / article.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296517/1848763.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296517/1848763.page GMT Re:Mal's craftworld plog
I've finally got some time off.
Today was my first day off in a few months without any work hanging over my head to complete, so I rummaged around and pulled out the warriors I'd started on; switched on the first test; and had a relaxing afternoon.
I've gone through and done a step by step of the production process (so I can make a tutorial when I'm finished).
Here is a work in progress shot:

20 wraithguard armatures. Expect updates over the next few days.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296517/2161275.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296517/2161275.page GMT Mal's craftworld plog http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296517/2161443.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296517/2161443.page GMT Re:Mal's craftworld plog
If i may be so bold though and offer a word of advice. Your basic GS skills seem quite good but i notice there are alot of un-smooth and fingerprinted surfaces. I'm not sure what tools you are using but you should really lubricate them... you'll find you can get a much smoother surface.

Recently i've been using cooking oil... i keep a small jar of it near by and dab a touch on my left hand thumb-meat (i hold my tool in my right)... whenever i need lube i just wipe the tip of my tool on said patch of thumb-meat. It should only be a thin coat on the tool.

I really recomend it.

FTL]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296517/2162854.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296517/2162854.page GMT Re:Mal's craftworld plog

fasterthanlight wrote:Nice to see someone convert the hell out of everything!!

If i may be so bold though and offer a word of advice. Your basic GS skills seem quite good but i notice there are alot of un-smooth and fingerprinted surfaces. I'm not sure what tools you are using but you should really lubricate them... you'll find you can get a much smoother surface.

Recently i've been using cooking oil... i keep a small jar of it near by and dab a touch on my left hand thumb-meat (i hold my tool in my right)... whenever i need lube i just wipe the tip of my tool on said patch of thumb-meat. It should only be a thin coat on the tool.

I really recomend it.

FTL

haha! I'll take all this as a compliment as it has been my first serious attempt at "GS-ing".
I do use vaseline (petroleum jelly), but I do get lazy when I'm mass producing (such as the bases): hence the finger-prints.

On a side note, it was a nice surprise to find Australia had won the first test when I got home from work...]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296517/2164621.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296517/2164621.page GMT Re:Mal's craftworld plog

Just to show that there has been some progress...

...working on 20 at a time is a slow process

And another side project: Scarab farm! For the eventual army #4.

]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296517/2178852.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296517/2178852.page GMT Re:Mal's craftworld plog
Just a WIP army shot for now, as I am feeling a bit overwhelmed by the wraithguard project for the time being.
1500pts as it stands

Seer Council, 2X Wraithguard squads, 2X Wraithlord, Avatar, Objective Markers

And just because I don't think I have shown it yet; here is the WIP farseer (spiritseer).

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btw I like the progress so far. Keep it up!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296517/2183006.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296517/2183006.page GMT