juckto Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Huzzah, I finally got this army done. "Finally" being the keyword - I started it about the same time I joined BnC. All I can say is I will not paint an army to this level of detail ever again. Well, technically it's not finished since I still have 10 daemons to paint up, but I finished the last marine last night and that's good enough for me. I'm setting the daemons aside while I work on a different project. Sorry for the poor picture quality - my camera crapped out and I can't afford to repair it (actually it'd almost be cheaper to buy a complete new one) so I'm reduced to using my sister's point and shoot. http://pk.dras.us/users/juckto/The%20Pyre/th_army.png http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a329/juckto/Wh40k/The%20Pyre/th_raptors-2.jpg http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a329/juckto/Wh40k/The%20Pyre/th_bikes-1.jpg http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a329/juckto/Wh40k/The%20Pyre/th_no_scopes-1.jpg http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a329/juckto/Wh40k/The%20Pyre/th_ccw-1.jpg http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a329/juckto/Wh40k/The%20Pyre/th_daemons-1.jpg http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a329/juckto/Wh40k/The%20Pyre/th_scopes-1.jpg http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a329/juckto/Wh40k/The%20Pyre/th_pred-1.jpg http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a329/juckto/Wh40k/The%20Pyre/th_vindi-2.jpg http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a329/juckto/Wh40k/The%20Pyre/th_dozer_pred-1.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alkana Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Great job. I can see why it took over four years to finish. I like the winged champion(or is it a lord?) that's with the raptors and the marine with the spiky backpack(from the squad without a rhino, on the far left). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathar the great Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Congratulations, gives me hope that someday I, too, will finish my army. The orange is really good and the contrast between armor and the dark base makes them stand out even more. And all the little conversions add a lot of flair to them. Good job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravenheart Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Wow, I never though that anyone would accutally do an Pyre army. It looks excellent though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuriousFerret Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 (edited) Vivd coloring, and a good mix of bits. Well done! EDIT: what's your recipe for orange? Edited March 4, 2009 by RRChristensen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I am Legion Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 You have a beautiful army there. Orange is a hard colour to paint, and you did a good job. I notice that you paint everything to look the same on the field so it's hard to differentiate, it's a great Idea, I do the same. I'll keep an eye out for more of your stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doghouse Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 I have to agree these are really nice, fantastic job! The Pyre are one of my favourites and these guys do them justice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Clausel Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Awsome army. I hope one day I can make such a beautifull army myself. Only have one thing I would change. Thats the color you have in the armor joins and reseses. I thinks its too bright. But that may be the pics or just personal preference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ageofgold Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Nice job. Liking the orange. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juckto Posted March 4, 2009 Author Share Posted March 4, 2009 (edited) Wow, I never though that anyone would accutally do an Pyre army.There is a surprising number of them, or maybe it's just I notice them more. In fact, there's even a guy who plays at my club who also has a Pyre army. But he paid someone to paint it for him, so at least I have that. EDIT: what's your recipe for orange?White undercoat.Blood Red. (rough basecoat) 70:30 Blazing Orange: Blood Red. (smooth basecoat - avoid recesses if possible) Blazing Orange. 50:50 Blazing:Fiery. Fiery. Final highlights of 60:30:10 Bad Moon Yellow: Fiery Orange: Skull White I notice that you paint everything to look the same on the field so it's hard to differentiate, it's a great Idea, I do the same.Are you referring to the fact there are no squad markings? If so you're right - I tell my squads apart by their weapons. One has scopes on their bolters, one doesn't, and the third squad have ccw. Special weapons and champions are an exception to this rule, so I can mix and match them between squads depending on what I feel like fielding. Thats the color you have in the armor joins and reseses. I thinks its too bright. But that may be the pics or just personal preference.It is blood red in most cases, which is significantly darker than the brightest parts of the armour which are fiery orange. As you say, could be the picture. Edited March 4, 2009 by juckto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muskie Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 The cult of Orange is complete? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brassangel Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 I like it. Lots of blues, reds, or greens in people's armies these days. Nice to see some bright orange. I especially like the blends on the tanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
battle captain corpus Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 Very well done, I like the mixture of armours. Sometimes this doesnt work well, but you have some nice cross over components that ensure the units stay "together." Well done! :) Corpus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother SRM Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 I like seeing Chaos armies that don't go completely over the top with being "evil" and "spiky" Yours has the look of a recent renegade force with some daemons for good measure. Love the orange! I can see why that took almost 5 years to paint... I'd go crazy if I had to paint an army like that! Awesome work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daemon*hunter Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 You dont get enough orange armours me thinks, tis an awesome colour! I've always wanted to do an orange and purple army... What wings did you use??? they look awesome! i'm looking for wings for my lord and don't want to spend £15 for a possessed squad to get them! I always liked the idea of bird wings, but they dont look particularly evil, and often look a bit... odd... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juckto Posted March 5, 2009 Author Share Posted March 5, 2009 Metal great eagle wings, bent to shape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daemon*hunter Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 Thanks! - I've got some bird wings lying around somwhere - they might be warhawk though... :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenkrieg Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 this is excellent. I am currently painting a DIY army that is half black half orange and I am going to try your technique for the orange. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Brotherhood Posted March 7, 2009 Share Posted March 7, 2009 CULT OF ORANGE!! Wow, juckto. I have been following this army for a while and to see it completed gives me hope. Your color work is fantastic and the whole army looks amazing. Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kotobuki Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 Man oh man, I was wondering if this thing would ever get done. Seems like it might finally make it. Looks great, if a bit monotonous (not that I have any room to talk). Glad to see it (almost) done finally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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