D.i.Studios Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 Hi guys, here is some pictures of my up and coming Death guard army. I am hoping that by sharing some of my work I will learn some new things and keep motivated to finish a project. The idea was for me to do a pre-heresy army but I like the Forge World Death Guard stuff so much that I ended up going for a Heresy Era army, I guess I was just looking for a excuse to put together daemon type things :huh: Typhus Herald of Nurgle: I started working on this figure last week as a whim. I was actually looking for some random bits to get rid of when I stumbled on some unopened Obliterators and a Typhus. I think once finished it will make for a nice centre piece to the army. http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad205/DiStudios/SS101355.jpg http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad205/DiStudios/SS101357.jpg With Salute this weekend, I am hoping to pick up some lovely Forge World goodness to bulk up the rank and file and get my hands on a trio of Blight drones. Thanks for looking DiStudios Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallvictory Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 Fantastic start, he looks like an absolute monster. Never pass up the chance to model daemon type things, you seem to have a knack for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaw3029 Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 Typhus looks fantastic!! Any chance of some larger pictures? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gresiloth Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 Hail Nurgle! Typhus is looking crazy, and it's cool to see the Chaos Warrior legs used - I've just picked up some Warriors myself to create some Death Guard Chosen. Can we have some close ups of those plague marines? I want to see how you've adapted the legs, because in those pics it looks like the feet are a bit oversized. I have to say that the Warrior legs seem to be sculpted a bit short compared to their bodies (by GW, not you), so I'd be interested to see how you make use of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.i.Studios Posted April 23, 2010 Author Share Posted April 23, 2010 Thanks for looking and the kind comments, I have added some close up pictures of Tyhpn as requested. I managed to finish one of the arms and added a few more minor details, the right arm is not far behind but I think that will have to wait for tomorrow. http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad205/DiStudios/SS101359.jpg Still a long way to go, needs more maggots! http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad205/DiStudios/SS101361.jpg I really like the way this turned out, after a lot of chopping I think I have achieved the image I wanted, of space marines being so powerful that regular men are tossed around like rag dolls. http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad205/DiStudios/SS101364.jpg I am hoping that this close up shot shows how much fun I had adding the rot flesh and armour effects. As requested by Gresiloth, I have included some shots of the Death Guard infantry. I have put them next to incomplete figures so hopefully it gives a scale comparison, the only thing I can really say is that I trim the belt a little to better fit the Death Guard torsos. Hope these photos help a little http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad205/DiStudios/SS101365.jpg http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad205/DiStudios/SS101367.jpg Right time for bed, got a potentially expensive shopping trip tomorrow! fingers crossed tomorrow evening will see more Nurgle goodness in the form of three Blight Drones. DiStudios Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gresiloth Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 Those are really useful photos, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.i.Studios Posted April 25, 2010 Author Share Posted April 25, 2010 http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad205/DiStudios/SS101369.jpg Typhon now has both hands attached and is in a much better state to sow trouble. I had a lot of fun putting together yesterdays loot, the triple Blight Drones are going together really easily, I am working on custom bases this time rather than just buying pre-mades. http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad205/DiStudios/SS101371.jpg http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad205/DiStudios/SS101372.jpg http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad205/DiStudios/SS101374.jpg The back still has the most work to do, I need to add lots of little details such as pustules and maggots to break up the plain areas of armour. http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad205/DiStudios/SS101375.jpg I opted to leave the Manreaper as it is, all I need to do is rework the wrappings that got scrapped away when removing the original hand. http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad205/DiStudios/SS101376.jpg It was my first time scratch building a hand and sculpting digits, it was a little stressful at first but I am happy with the final outcome. At the end, it's a good experience and one I can carry forward with my next project. I am happy with the pace at which this project is going, each day is progress and having new toys that are part of the same project always make it easier to concentrate. DiStudios Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminatorinhell Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 your typhus is sickeningly awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firestorm40k Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad205/DiStudios/SS101364.jpgI am hoping that this close up shot shows how much fun I had adding the rot flesh and armour effects. Wow, fabulous detailing, this army is off to a great start so far! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlâdvar The Destroyer Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 That Typhus Minis is looking mighty! Amazing green stuff work & some nice ideas!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurglez Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 I love that typhus model, the rest of your army is looking pretty sweet, but LOVE that typhus! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edemia Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 Holy mother of the god emperors wet nurse - that has got to be the best Typhus model i've ever seen (High praise coming from me considering the git killed my Sanguinor with one slap recently!) Looking forward to seeing him painted! Edemia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.i.Studios Posted April 29, 2010 Author Share Posted April 29, 2010 Thanks everyone for the kind comments ;) This week I took a little break from Typhus as adding all the rivets last week was making my eyes go funny haha **Updates** So instead I turned my attention to the core elements of the army, I built some more of the Death Guard and expect to get the third and final squad done by the end of this week, luckily I have been able to secure more than enough of the MK2 Sickle bolt guns to go around. http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad205/DiStudios/SS101383.jpg Considering that I only got these last Saturday, I am happy with the speed in which I have got them done (I work really slow usually). The Blight Drones are such lovely models that I had to do my own bases on them, as squadron I am sure they will look great once fully painted. http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad205/DiStudios/SS101378.jpg The "Lead" drone has by far the most dramatic base design as I really wanted to get some maw cannon shot in after reading up on Vrakks. Once I splash the ooze with some colour and water effects, It should come to "life" nicely. http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad205/DiStudios/SS101379.jpg From this angle you can see (another) the unfortunate guardsmen and also some of the skulls and bones poking out of the gunk. I really enjoyed making the mini trench, time (and space) permitting I would love to do a trench table of some sort. http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad205/DiStudios/SS101380.jpg This week should be the last week I spent on building infantry, and if all goes according to plan I will be putting paint on the figures by mid next week. Will all depend on whether the rest of my supplies turn up. Once this portion of the army is painted, I can begin work on the tanks :) Thanks for reading DiStudios Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leebe Posted April 29, 2010 Share Posted April 29, 2010 The Typhus is really incredible. Can't wait to see it painted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rorschach Posted April 29, 2010 Share Posted April 29, 2010 Consider the grabbed Guardsman in Typhon's left hand very much stolen - absolutely amazing modelling there! 10/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.i.Studios Posted May 11, 2010 Author Share Posted May 11, 2010 Hi guys, despite the lack of update this week there has been plenty going on. There were minor delays on supplies (volcanic ash etc) but everything is now accounted for. This weeks build plan has been shook up due to the arrival of the following items: Forge World Great Unclean One Forge World Daemon Prince Chapter House Studios Heresy helmets I am busily chopping away at the final squad of infantry and will start painting (something) this weekend. Pictures will naturally follow. DiStudios Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellitin Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 Yay! Paint! These guys are beautifully modelled, so I can't wait to see them painted! I really like the guardsmen getting blasted by the drone too. It's pretty fantastic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Itsonlyme Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 Great start mate, love the Typhus model so far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Lord Mjolnir Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 Just plain ewwwwwwwwwwwww - which means total win when talking about Nurgle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Runner Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 Excellent work. Can't get enough! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sons of Horus Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 he's massive :o i love it :tu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.i.Studios Posted May 19, 2010 Author Share Posted May 19, 2010 Finally managed to start some painting despite this week. I have been working on a "Big thing, little thing" principal, basically for every large item such as a tank or daemon, I need to paint a squad of troops after. Hopefully under this regime I will have something that ends up looking like a army rather than some nice looking items with grey troops hidden in the background http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad205/DiStudios/SS101388.jpg The detailed bases have proven to be my downfall as they are getting in the way of everything and are a paint to hold. Enthusiasm had gotten the better of me when I first got the Drones so I opted to build everything then paint. http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad205/DiStudios/SS101392.jpg I am pretty happy with the carapace, I think the drab green mixes well with the flesh tone I ended up picking. http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad205/DiStudios/SS101390.jpg I am having a really fun time with the weathering pigments, they break up the colours really nicely and add a more pastel look to my figures, which I am unuse too. I am looking forward to learning more tricks with these items in the future. I still have at least two more stages of rust to apply and then there is the base and goo to be painted. I am aiming to have this Drone finished by the end of week and apply what I have learnt to the infantry next week. Thanks for reading DiStudios Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maverike_prime Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 now THAT is a Typhus! Grade A+ for the army on that one model alone. That being said, the rest of the army is looking really good too. Love the use of the Chaos Warrior parts. Makes a very awesome change from the normal CSMs. Those blight drones look absolutely hideous and disgusting. Which considering they're Nurgle are very good things. Keep up the outstanding work. I'm adding a unit of Plaguies to my Chaos army and you're giving me some good ideas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forgeman Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 The pigments on the Blight Drones is very effective, did you find it reasonably easy to use? I've used Tamiya weathering master which doesn't need to be sealed but it doesn't seem to give quite as realistic a look that the powder does. And Typhus is truly epic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.i.Studios Posted May 20, 2010 Author Share Posted May 20, 2010 Thank you for the kind comments ;) I have to say that the MIG weathering powders are very user friendly, using a brush I was easily able to control the the stroke area and also how much of the pigment placed. I did use Tamiya previously on exactly the same basis of not having to use sealer but I find the effect left was a little thin compared to the MIG stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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