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This would be (from left to right) the 3rd tac Sarge, the 2nd tac flamer, a bolter from 1st tac sqaud, and the 4th tac squad plasma carrier. A little dark but I'm messing with lightbulb distance and timing the flash. Also the arrangement so the focus stays true to them all.



This would be the sarge on his lonesome. I'm not sure if this pic is too large or fuzzy but I tried to zoom as close as the macro flower would get. That would be a lizardman head on his shoulder for quick I.D. and an old bolter side clipped and combied with a flamer.



And this last one is a little free-handing for the shoulder tabard(?) and squad number. A micro-pen was used on all of them for storing them together.

I guess I should ask if there's any sizing/cropping I can do to try to help the image out but I will be curious how many can be made to fit in a frame before it gets too crowded. 5? All 10? I will try to post more pics and update weekly/bi weekly. Thanks for viewing!

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and the close ups





and I'll get more pics by Thursday so you can see the other sides as I go through the roster.

Thanks!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/365589/2748109.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/365589/2748109.page GMT Re:mrwhoop's Salamander's 4th Company
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and the 3rd squad
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You may have noticed the first 3 squads have flamers and 2MLs/HB. They're the anti-infantry/horde part of the company. The 4th squad has the plasma for heavy infantry, while the last 3 squads will have the anti-vehicle. So most all comers lists will have one of the first 3 squads (whoever I feel should make an appearance), 4th, and 5th (f/ML, p/PC, m/MM).

and some of the 3rd tac sarge. I'm proud of him as the first two sarges had magnets to hold a flamer bit this guy I actually started cutting and gluing the bits together. It was an older bolter that I used.
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The decal was put on and painted over to give each marine a more unique feel. I may still wind up buying some more bits to make the plainer bolter marines more 'ornate' with scrolls/salamander bits etc. Also touch ups (like some paint on the base) and a varnishing to protect the company

But at this point I decided to take some pics of something else so...
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Forge World makes it better

Then I decided to post my wip of a TFC with a Lizardman Stego head cut up and partially finished.
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Yeah, I seem to only work well with clay so I needed it to dry before smoothing out the top of the head as well as adding the horn bits to make it symmetrical.





I am tempted to put a hammer/anvil on the sides as it seems just a bit empty...thought that might make it busy too. Obvious WIP is obvious ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/365589/2763148.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/365589/2763148.page GMT Re:mrwhoop's Salamander's 4th Company the plasma squad for the Heavy Infantry/light transport
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I am proud of my freehand on the tabard/litany bits.

The 5th with meltas
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Yes, yes the sarges aren't done but then it wouldn't be a blog that updates now would it?

The 6th with meltas
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and the wire is black so the 2 melta squads can be picked out at a distance without squinting at the roman numerals on the shoulder.

here's that FW rhino coming along nicely
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And I do plan on drilling out the exhaust pipes, and getting some flames sometime this week. Which brings me to another mentionable, The next two weeks may see some more scrolls/flames/corsair cloaks added on so as to give the bolter marines more individual umph. Seeya next time!
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The last tac squad - the 7th tactical squad is for light and heavy vehicles
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Yes, the work that needs doing rears it's head.






and here's the first of 3 devastator squads
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yeah, still primed





Close ups helped but still

And since I'm still priming the other 2 devs here's the 11th squad. The 1st assault squad has arrived!
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Yup, the sarge is magnetized so I can PW SS or plain jane it. Options




Look! A flamethrower!

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and that makes two! By the way, that's a Mantic Dwarf Hammer the sarge is holding. I had extras in the Ironwatch set that I wasn't using. It just needed a little trimming.


And here's it's significant other known as the 12th squad or 2nd assault squad


That sarge is ALSO magnetized. Who da thunk it?


Plasma...



x2. So I have both kinds of Assault, anti horde burnanation and a little extra vehicle popping possibilities.


And so all who are following this are caught up to where I am now. Mostly done Tac squads, Assaults needing details, 5 sarges needing work, and another 2 dev squads to finish priming. The only other thing I can think of mentioning is waiting on bits like scrolls to add on to add variety and some flames on choice battle brothers. Oh! I also added some horns to the TFC to make it symmetrical but no pics as it needs more work to show any real difference.

Thanks for viewing and I'll keep at it.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/365589/2794906.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/365589/2794906.page GMT Re:mrwhoop's Salamander's 4th Company - pic heavy I played an apoc game over the weekend and got all tacs, devs and assault at least 3 colors (green, black and red eyes ) with decals. I also got my second FW doors so 2 rhinos will be on their way to getting done. Still trudging along

Oh and here is the gallery to the game: it was 3100 points, 3 vs 3 and ended in a tie.

http://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/images-23066-16617_Apoc%20Game%2005-15-11.html]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/365589/2812468.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/365589/2812468.page GMT Re:mrwhoop's Salamander's 4th Company - pic heavy , keep the updates coming.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/365589/2812996.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/365589/2812996.page GMT mrwhoop's Salamander's 4th Company - pic heavy keep up the good work]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/365589/2813762.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/365589/2813762.page GMT mrwhoop's Salamander's 4th Company - pic heavy dev squads on Thursday.
Thanks to all who view this thread ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/365589/2813939.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/365589/2813939.page GMT mrwhoop's Salamander's 4th Company - pic heavy http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/365589/2814124.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/365589/2814124.page GMT Re:mrwhoop's Salamander's 4th Company - pic heavy

Look forward to seeing more, Salamanders are one of my favorite chapters.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/365589/2814175.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/365589/2814175.page GMT Re:mrwhoop's Salamander's 4th Company - pic heavy
So here's the Ironclad and Venerable
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and the plain janes AoBR Dreads



here's all the weapons



and thus the AoBR as GW intended them (plus some reforging work )
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And this would be the Ironclad with both DCCWs and Venerable with PC and DCCW. I haven't gotten to drilling all the SB/HF holes but it is on the list of things to do. Also those bits are going to be magnetized as well.
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And now switching it up for AC DCCW and tl LC CF
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and now the rifledread and just showing off the benefits of magnetizing
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So yes, the Salamanders rescued this black and white dread from a destroyed chapter (read as sold as lot) as well as a wrecked LR (read as no weapons model needing TLC) which if I don't paint again, THAT may get onto the thread. I switched up some Venerable/Ironclad bits to enhance the plain janes and will later add some scrolls and other Salamander iconography to them all. But for now MAGNETS FOR THE WIN!
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Still waiting on bits so I tried adding some things to the dreads and rhinos. So for my sanity here's a listing of everything I have done and needing done

HQ wise I have a number of models but no desire to paint them...
Libby plain, Libby in TDA. Four chaplains- 2 old school chaps, one with JP and another in TDA. I may have too many Then I have the MotF on bike. Don't worry, he's magnetized so he can get a bike or foot it.

Here's his back from the apoc game. He is getting closer to what I want done but still needs work. The servo arms need to be fleshed out so as not to look like 2 cross beams. I also need to assemble the Captain and magnetize his command squad so they can hoof it or get on bikes.

Tactical Squad 5 done, 1-4,6-7 needing bits/flame work done

Devastator Squads 8, 9 and 10 are nearing done paint wise but still need bits and basing. They had my attention since the last update.

Assault 11 may get some bits and 12 still needs details paint wise and basing

6 rhinos assembled, 2 needing CH stuff, 1 has been painted. I need another to finish the lot

5 Dps, 3 for troops and 2 others are assembled. I'm debating whether to get some CH icons or make some for them

Mk I Razorback is assembled but needs the weapons magnetized

TFC needs work as does the Techmarines/servitors. None prime/painted

I need FW bits for 20 termies as well as another 5 assault terms to buy

Dreads are getting done, I just need to decide what Salamander bits to throw on

20 scouts are primed and some are painted green (10 snipers, 10 CC)

Land Speeder Storm needs to be assembled

Two LRs assembled but need some bits glued on before I prime

A vindicator mostly assembled but needs bits before the priming can be done

Maybe on Thursday I can get everything together for a group shot. My biggest issue is just getting all the bits together but as I'm low on funds it's been slow going. Still I'm trudging along and that's all that matters.

]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/365589/2876467.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/365589/2876467.page GMT mrwhoop's Salamander's 4th Company - pic heavy http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/365589/2876490.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/365589/2876490.page GMT mrwhoop's Salamander's 4th Company - pic heavy IA 10? I've just acquired a pile of lizardmen bits to do up some Dragon Warriors, interested to see if they gel with marine figs. Keep at it, and don't be dispirited by lack of (apparent) interest; remember there's a lot of lurkers, in p&m especially.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/365589/2876605.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/365589/2876605.page GMT Re:mrwhoop's Salamander's 4th Company - pic heavy raw company pics and I'm sad I couldn't get the lighting better. Oh well...
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Left

Those are CC scouts and a venerable dread in the back, two very old chaplain models in the front


Center

On the left column, Front row going back is Tac 1-3, Dev and assault squad with Chaplain. Middle column is 4th Tac and another devastator squad. Right column is Tac 5-7, Dev and Assault squad. Front and Center is the MotF on bike and an apothecary (minus the arm).


Right

TFC and Chronus with a vindicator here.

Down field left to right



Down field right to left


Any questions? I did do some more basing and painting on the assault squads and they're basically 95% done. Just need to paint some rocks and the sarges' details.

]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/365589/2885449.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/365589/2885449.page GMT mrwhoop's Salamander's 4th Company - pic heavy http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/365589/2885574.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/365589/2885574.page GMT mrwhoop's Salamander's 4th Company - pic heavy http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/365589/2885912.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/365589/2885912.page GMT Re:mrwhoop's Salamander's 4th Company - pic heavy WIP Master of the Forge on a bike. His upper body and arms are magnetized so I have the option to foot it and change his weapon load-out.
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Yes the servo arms move, I just need to round them out so they aren't so flat. And put clamps/drills etc on the ends. I pulled them from a VCR so I think they were part of the rewind/fast forward mechanism. Some tank ant. bits and 3 plasma pistols make up the welder and flamer on that harness; plus some wires wrapped around the back for effect. I may mess with the facebits some more as it doesn't seem right yet...maybe wait and prime it to see if that changes it.

Also, I'm still waiting on those purity scroll bits for my company so I may take some time before posting again...scratch that, I can load pics of the devs that I worked on later. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/365589/2890047.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/365589/2890047.page GMT Re:mrwhoop's Salamander's 4th Company - pic heavy
Squad 8 (dev 1) have 4 HBs for the AI work.
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Squad 9 (dev 2) AT with 2 LC and 2 PC for lighter armor and heavy troops.
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Squad 10 (dev 3) Mostly light armor with 2 PC and 2 ML. I have some MMs in the wings
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There are some MLs and MMs in the wings to replace any if needed I tried magnetizing but the arms were too finicky to place properly. I've also since painted the eyes and am getting ready to finish the basing with purple rocks/crystals. I'm still trying to decide how to mark the squads so that there are servo skull toting marines in each squad. I just realized looking they're all in the last dev squad I posted up. Oh well, trudging on.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/365589/2894567.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/365589/2894567.page GMT mrwhoop's Salamander's 4th Company - pic heavy
But why the crazy squad numbers? I thought the Salamanders were a Codex Chapter? ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/365589/2894613.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/365589/2894613.page GMT Re:mrwhoop's Salamander's 4th Company - pic heavy
Although the Salamanders follow the Codex Astartes, they nonetheless also follow the doctrines of their own Promethean Cult. The Promethean Cult places high emphasis on self-reliance, self-sacrifice and loyalty. Symbols of the forge - such as fire and hammers - are prominent throughout Promethean iconography. As such, Flamers, Melta Weapons and Thunder Hammers are widely used throughout the chapter. As one can imagine, this preference for Flamers and Meltas leads to a strong affinity among the Salamanders for close-range firefight when in combat. Because of their early training as blacksmiths, all Salamanders are fully capable of maintaining and performing moderate repair on their weapons and armour, leaving the Chapter's artificers with the free time necessary to create great works of technology and metallurgy. As a result, the Salamanders Chapter has an unusually high number of Master-Crafted Weapons and Artificer Armour. The Chapter also favours the use of Land Raider Redeemers.

In an interesting example of juxtaposition, however, the fluctuating gravity of Nocturne makes training with certain units such as Land Speeders and Bikes difficult, therefore the chapter makes little use of them, in favour of Devastator squads and Terminator Squads (the chapter has 120 veterans as opposed to the typical 100).

Indeed, it is fitting that Salamanders be lacking in the way of Fast Attack, as for some inexplicable reason, they naturally have slightly slower reflexes than most Space Marines. It should be noted though, that their reflexes are still significantly faster than those of a normal human. Also, as a result of a reaction between their genetics and the high levels of radiation on Nocturne, Salamanders battle brothers have dark or jet black skin and bright, burning eyes. This frightening appearance is entirely superficial, but has intimidated more than one rebellion into submission without firing a shot.

Trained never to give up or retreat, Salamanders are capable of going on when their entire squad is dead, holding positions for months on end. This is one of the more significant effects of Promethean doctrines upon the Chapter's collective psyche. Additionally, instead of having 10 companies, the Salamanders have only 6 companies of marines in addition to a small company of about 60 scouts.



So the Chapter tries to have something like 720 marines at any time and another 60 in training. While this means fewer companies to pull from, each Salamander company has more to give and with better equipment to boot. That was another reason I really like their fluff was the upkeep and veneration of the various machine spirits plus the Promethean Cult helps explain the four chaplains I possess ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/365589/2896745.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/365589/2896745.page GMT mrwhoop's Salamander's 4th Company - pic heavy Thanks for the enlightenment and keep up the good work.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/365589/2896795.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/365589/2896795.page GMT Re:mrwhoop's Salamander's 4th Company - pic heavy ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/365589/2927437.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/365589/2927437.page GMT Re:Re:mrwhoop's Salamander's 4th Company - [06-11-11 text update] apoc game on July 10 so I should feel the pressure to paint stuff.

Here's hoping things sort themselves out.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/365589/2993259.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/365589/2993259.page GMT Re:mrwhoop's Salamander's 4th Company - [06-26-11 no update excuses] http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/365589/2994774.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/365589/2994774.page GMT Re:mrwhoop's Salamander's 4th Company - [06-26-11 no update excuses] imo.

Good luck!

Cheers,
Rawson]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/365589/2994918.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/365589/2994918.page GMT Re:mrwhoop's Salamander's 4th Company - [06-26-11 no update excuses] devs still need basing but if you look at the Tactical squads you can make out the volcanic (black) sand and purple crystals. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/365589/2999887.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/365589/2999887.page GMT Re:mrwhoop's Salamander's 4th Company - [06-26-11 no update excuses]
mrwhoop wrote:Well, the assault and devs still need basing but if you look at the Tactical squads you can make out the volcanic (black) sand and purple crystals.


Oops, sorry! From here the volcanic black looks exactly like regular plastic bases

Cheers,
Rawson]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/365589/2999934.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/365589/2999934.page GMT Re:mrwhoop's Salamander's 4th Company - [07-04-11 Pic heavy update] 1st Dev squad with 4 HBs
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I mixed up MLs and PCs but it works out as I can't number their shoulder pads like the tactical squads.

2nd Dev squad with 2 LCs and 2 MLs
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3rd Dev Squad with 4 PCs
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And I managed to base coat some Dreadnaughts!

Here's the plain jane AoBR Dread...rocking a Salamander Hide! Yes I will com up with names/back stories for these entombed warriors.




Followed by the Rifle Dread. I gave him the front plate with 3 bullets because he's earned them. He has not failed to bring something important down. Yes he's missed but with that much ammo it'll get the job done at some point.
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Next up is the hard hitting Ironclad - which hasn't seen close combat but they can't all be winners. Maybe his Salamander Hide is a hand me down from the previous occupant
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And the most venerable,er Venerable Dread which is pulling the Cathedral look together quite well.
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So there you have it. I take some time off and I can still get the company rolling forward again. Thanks for viewing ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/365589/3027598.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/365589/3027598.page GMT mrwhoop's Salamander's 4th Company - [07-04-11 Pic heavy update] IMO it might add a bit more individuality to the dreads to have them wearing the salamander hides on different spots. Maybe one draped off the shoulder or something.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/365589/3034020.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/365589/3034020.page GMT Re:mrwhoop's Salamander's 4th Company - [07-04-11 Pic heavy update] So I highlighted and based some squads :

the 2nd Assault Squad

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The sarge still needs some details done.








And the 1st devastator squad

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Still need to do flame work on the purity seals/tabards etc






and the 2nd Devastator squad
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Again with the incomplete scroll on the shoulder

and the 3rd devastator squad

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and the one in the back corner needs some flames






But it is progress and I even got to some of the dreadnaughts for some more green and metal paint work.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/365589/3095372.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/365589/3095372.page GMT mrwhoop's Salamander's 4th Company - [07-20-11 Pic heavy update] ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/365589/3095530.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/365589/3095530.page GMT mrwhoop's Salamander's 4th Company - [07-20-11 Pic heavy update]
They are lovely models. Much better than my painting!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/365589/3095549.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/365589/3095549.page GMT Re:mrwhoop's Salamander's 4th Company - [07-20-11 Pic heavy update]
"Oh yeah"

So here are some updated pictures of the last three weeks. We'll start with an Ironclad with some golds and boltgun painted on.
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Then the Venerable sporting an assault cannon that I tried out on a game versus Chaos.
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Next some assault terminators that I have. They'll likely split into 3SS 2 LC and 2SS and 3 LC for some variable punch and soaking. I am trying to think of ways to make more of a salamander feel without painting just flames on them. WIP!

3 SS and 2 LC
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Here's the 2 SS and 3 LC squad
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My metal close combat scouts with a power fist toting sarge have come along well.



But here is my newest and imho greatest model. My custom Vulkan He'stan.

He's made of several kits I broke into and 2 things I specifically ordered from ebay:
GK back, halberd, and legs
SM champion back pack, shoulder pad and front torso
CH icon shoulder pad
SM capt lightning claw (claws cut off)
SM hand inside carved out gauntlet
Dark elf corsair cloak, cold one head, and lizardman heads
Venerable Dreadnought head
IG heavy flamer
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Thanks for the comments and I'll try to stay on top.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/365589/3183658.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/365589/3183658.page GMT mrwhoop's Salamander's 4th Company - [08-10-11 Pic heavy update] http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/365589/3185452.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/365589/3185452.page GMT Re:mrwhoop's Salamander's 4th Company - [08-10-11 Pic heavy update]






...and then I realized I had done more than 'lick'. Let's not describe it further yes?

Basically I almost finished it today. The wash for shadows, highlighting with the snot of green and deciding what do to with the lizard head on the spear. Leave it green or maybe paint some bone on the horns? I don't think I'll add any flames to the white of the cloak, though I may do some kind of edging. I would like to point out that Chapter House shoulder pad was both awesome and terrifying to do. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/365589/3191944.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/365589/3191944.page GMT mrwhoop's Salamander's 4th Company - [08-10-11 Pic heavy update] Only thing I would say is that the colours seem quite flat at present - though that maybe the photograph. Mind you I guess washes are still to come to. I watch with interest!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/365589/3192161.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/365589/3192161.page GMT Re:mrwhoop's Salamander's 4th Company - [08-10-11 Pic heavy update]
Got any stormshield arms over to trade?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/365589/3192267.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/365589/3192267.page GMT mrwhoop's Salamander's 4th Company - [08-10-11 Pic heavy update] ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/365589/3298986.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/365589/3298986.page GMT Re:mrwhoop's Salamander's 4th Company - [08-10-11 Pic heavy update]
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Lots still to do and clean up on the front windows. I figured I should make them match the marines' eyes. I also need to layer some more white on the tac arrow to smooth it out. More work was done on my dreads as well as Vulkan but the lightning came out bad so I'll try for better pics later.

Thanks again all


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The rifle dread
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The AoBR dread
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I reaaly need to decide what to put in that black area...





The Ironclad
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Once more another black area to mural upon..





and the Venerable Dreadnought
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Probably just flames on the greaves for the venerable dreadnought.








So overall I need to clean up the black areas, paint some edging to straighten the the colors out and base them.

This though is my pride and joy. I loved trying to convert him and paint up my custom Vulkan He'stan
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I may try to add some kind of a glowing orange to the halberd but I love how he came together. He just needs to be based to say 'finished'.

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or like shattered]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/365589/3321969.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/365589/3321969.page GMT Re:mrwhoop's Salamander's 4th Company - [09-11-11 Pic update]
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I'm going to continue trying to put the dark elf corsair cloaks on my HQ models and I think the librarian pulls it off nicely. I still have to base it and write something on the purity seals. Oh and drill out the bolter.

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And I didn't have the heart to change the chaplain in terminator armor. I still have to highlight, base, and paint the weapons some more. I haven't touched the storm bolter.

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That's right! I started another rhino with FW stuff. I'm debating whether I should keep the exhaust metal colored or put some plastic sheet on it, bulk it up and paint it black. Hence the side by side pics. The first one has the flames done and I even did the windows before starting on the second rhino. I may even start a third rhino before painting a drop pod


Now if you've noticed I've been a little scattered in my painting. Not finishing one project before bouncing to another. I'll admit it was a task to keep my hand painting and not building new stuff. I even did some work on my terminators and put some FW shoulder pads on the assault terms. Well, just the other day I made these : wreck markers.


Now I can almost hear someone ask, "Where'd the nice light box go? Why a dark room and flash?"






Hoozah! A guy I game with mentioned seeing these kind of markers on the e-bay for $7 and said "Hey, I can make those" and he did. Then I saw them and said "Hey, I could make those. Wait, how did you make those?"

Turns out you just need some electric tealight candles, some stuffing and primer/paint. So I went to a Walgreen's (corner drug store), got a 6 pack for $5, took some stuffing I had, and went outside. I formed the stuffing into appropriate shapes (as opposed to inappropriate ones?) and went to town on them with white, gray, and black spray primers/paints. A little superglue later and they're on top. I may use some hairspray to hold the shape better and I will paint the e. candle base black but there you go!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/365589/3457100.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/365589/3457100.page GMT Re:mrwhoop's Salamander's 4th Company - [10-17-11 Pic update]
First, I did get that third rhino started...
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Here's all three. The two FW rhinos in the middle and right



I used a base and cut the middle out and stuck a Cold One head in there


and there's the Dark Angels? bit to spruce up the other side.

... before starting a Drop Pod
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Again the bases with the middle cut out to ring an item. Here is another Cold One head and the left ring has a Mantic Dwarf Hammer. Those crossbow Dwarfs kit had some nice bits in there.


and another 2 hammers



And when I was done I started assembly on a Predator I just got. New Toy Syndrome and all that

There's a single magnet on the inside to help stick the AC or tl LC on the turret.
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Here's the sponson magnet so I can cover with a door or get extra weapons


and here you can see the sponson weapon magnet so I can switch LC or HB





I just love Cold One heads. Very nice fit and all that. I think the eye lines up and freems but some say it's the LC that does it.



And there we have more progress on the company. I also did more details on the librarian and I'll likely base him and the term Chaplain next. Keep mixing it up so I can stay on task and not burn out painting large flat surfaces. Till next time.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/365589/3537338.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/365589/3537338.page GMT Re:mrwhoop's Salamander's 4th Company - [11-05-11 Pic update]
First up is the Chaplain sporting TDA with some more work on him including some more metal highlights. No really, there's two different metal on those chains now
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Next up is a chaplain wearing the jump pack with an added book and Salamander Icon on top. It really belongs to the Librarian in TDA armor but how would he know it was missing?

You can really tell I haven't done enough work on him. The head/chest really looks that bleh in person also.
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Speaking of the Librarian in TDA here he is sporting a Chapter House Shield. I really like the way the shield seems to scale with the TDA. Though to be fair on my other Termies I put the Lizardmen shields on them.
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And to finish up here's the first Librarian with more details. I'm really happy the way the book on his hip came out.
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Seeing this really wants me to edge all of their armor in green but I'll wait to do that after I get some more work on the vehicles done. ROTATE!
Thanks for viewing]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/365589/3560236.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/365589/3560236.page GMT mrwhoop's Salamander's 4th Company - [11-10-11 Pic update] ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/365589/3560277.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/365589/3560277.page GMT mrwhoop's Salamander's 4th Company - [11-10-11 Pic update] btw. You custom Vulkan He'Stan is my fav so far.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/365589/3560286.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/365589/3560286.page GMT Re:mrwhoop's Salamander's 4th Company - [11-10-11 Pic update] almost done.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/365589/3562117.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/365589/3562117.page GMT Re:mrwhoop's Salamander's 4th Company - [11-10-11 Pic update] First up is the combat squad with two hammers and three LCs








And here's the combat squad with three hammers and two LCs






I still have to do washes and highlights but the extra colors help to break up the green and black to help me feel like much progress has been done.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/365589/3589017.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/365589/3589017.page GMT Re:mrwhoop's Salamander's 4th Company - [11-18-11 Pic update] http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/365589/3589144.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/365589/3589144.page GMT Re:mrwhoop's Salamander's 4th Company - [11-18-11 Pic update] ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/365589/3713569.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/365589/3713569.page GMT Re:mrwhoop's Salamander's 4th Company - [11-18-11 Pic update] TFC that I finished building
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Some purity seals and a few base coats really help.


The top scales were the top of the carnifex head I had lying around






Here's the techmarine with a metal coat and green. Lots to do with him.
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So what's my excuse for taking a month plus to update? Well, some Orks showed up and green is best. Plus I've been squirreling away some time and effort into this:

The kit came in and I've been getting this and that to build Awesome. Yes it deserves an A
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More on the Thunderfire Cannon with some highlighting and more layers. I've been trying to do the Tech Marine but have been putting it off
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And here's the predator. The Chapterhouse bits really made a difference I think. Put another wash and touch up the black and that area will be done. I still need to decide how to highlight the hull proper though.
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Mhmm, another wash as in person the red on the black is more subdued so it'll come together. With no pics I also put some details on the terminators (non assault) and went back and painted more Salamanders on the pads. I missed some on the Assault and Devastators but otherwise I'm taking my time on the ICs (JP Chaplain and the like) After the Terminators I'll go back and finish up the dreads. They look ok but when you get close you can easily tell I haven't finished...

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For these reasons,
A) The amount of time you have spent on these guys is amazing
B) The amount of money you have dedicated to the hobby is rather substantial and shows a tremendous amount of commitment
C) Your conversions, FW parts, painting and just everything is f***ing brilliant!

You are doing exactly what I want to do but alas I am poor and lack many of the skills you posses. So keep going!!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/365589/3896294.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/365589/3896294.page GMT Re:mrwhoop's Salamander's 4th Company - [01-23-12 Pic update]
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Why here's some members of First Company or Fire Drakes with Thunder Hammers and Lightning Claws


And another group of the proud Fire Drakes. Those flames look HOT!


Here's a servo skull's POV. Don't they look impressive folks? I'd almost feel sorry for the Enemies of Mankind if they weren't already foul Xenos or Malicious Heretics!


And here's a Sergeant of the more gun oriented Terminators. My Lord a quick question...


...perhaps another time.


Ah, now here's something. There's a repair bay over here...
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Oh my, this doesn't look like STC for Salamanders. Tech Priest, may I ask about this Skimmer?

"Ah, this was damaged in a battle which our brother Blood Angels fought with us against the foul Dark Eldar. They left it in our care to repair and retrieve at a later date. We repaired the damaged sections and placed a plaque commemorating this joined battle"


I see and when was it damaged?

"M41.491 I believe"

So it's been here for close to 500 years?

"Indeed, another decade and their claim may be voided and the skimmer painted in our Chapter colors"

Um, what would the Slow but Stoic Salamanders do with it?

"...We don't know"
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So as we continue the tour of the Factorum floor we see yet another work in progress and it is a much more familiar design


Yes it is indeed a Thunder Hawk


A pretty basic shape from www.robswagonworks.co.uk
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A strip of skulls along that middle panel is a good start.

I've been slowly adding plasticard and bits from Max Mini to build upon the shape. Pretty much a 1mm card for basic panels and then a thinner platicard for strips/shapes and rivets.



Thanks for Viewing and take care all






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A little bit has been done here and there but I'm posting this and re-starting the thread (including spoiler tags on the pics for easier loading) in hopes of finishing up more stuff. Like basing the terminators or details on the dreads. I kind of left the army in limbo with 3 colors or nothing at all...Hopefully that will change as I've primed things and hope that by updating this I'll have the desire to continue it once more.
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"Interrogative: Have the required components been assembled for the task?"

"Yes Master Cemin, the multimeltas have been fitted and the machine spirit found it acceptable. Though Tech Marine A'pol thought it necessary to wait until the day after their claim had expired to mount the guns."

" Expound: His adherence to protocol is acceptable. We do not leave our machines behind on the field of battle; these Astartes lack the proper respect due to the machine spirit." With a solid boom the doors locked into place and the two marines walked in. The younger tech marine made the sign of the Cog "A better sight in our colors Master of the Forge"

"Assumed: all of the Omnissiah's gifts require proper observance. This one's place was uncertain until now, now it has purpose again." It is a strong design bearing merit to those who found it.

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"And this plague commemorates that we all fight His Foes with a greater strength together than apart". Thanks CHS This'll go well with my Stormtalon

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So yeah it's been a long time. I was not motivated with my last post and actually just played a number of games. Then I got tired of that and started building my WHFB dwarfs and got tired of that. So I'm painting again and thought to share the love. I do have the kits together to make a Knights of Blood BA/CSM army but haven't gotten around to it yet. So I built these with the idea to ally in some BA when I get around to them and to 'blend in' they use the green the salamanders use. The other SR will have red for the green parts. Time to see if I can keep the momentum going on the last of the Salamander company with all the models needing basing, details and what have you. Maybe I'll get distracted and make a KoB threads...

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