Mortarion Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 Some of you might remember my old Flesh tearers army posted here around two years ago. (Here is a link.) Since they now have a new codex and some new shiny models I decided to add some units to the army. And the new Sanguinary guard models were just too cool to pass by. I didn't want them all gold for two reasons. First, it wouldn't fit my army at all. The rest of the army is worn and toned down. a squad of golden marines would just look really out of place. And second, I don't think it looks good, even on a normal army. The models are very detailed and ornate, so painting them gold just pushes them over the top in my opinion. It may work for a character, but not really for a unit. So I painted them in my standard FT colours with some golden parts. That way, they still stand out from the rest of the army, but not too much. Anyway, on with the pictures... http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h233/Bulonicus/FT/Sang01.jpg The entire unit. http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h233/Bulonicus/FT/sang02.jpg http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h233/Bulonicus/FT/sang03.jpg First one, storming forward. http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h233/Bulonicus/FT/sang04.jpg Second, also charging. http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h233/Bulonicus/FT/sang05.jpg http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h233/Bulonicus/FT/sang06.jpg Third, armed with a Flesh tearer (Power fist). http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h233/Bulonicus/FT/sang07.jpg Fourth. A bit more calm. http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h233/Bulonicus/FT/sang08.jpg http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h233/Bulonicus/FT/sang09.jpg And finally the fifth one. I am happy with the results allthough my photo skills are not that good. So, what do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justicar Valius Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 Very nice, especially like the jagged power blades Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KYR GKIKAS Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 Excellent work my friend but i think that Chaplain Athos wants to speak to you for some minor violations of the colour scheme.If you will survive i will like some updates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Anvilus Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 I like the execution of this idea, like it ALOT :P one little thing I would have changed is the Flesh Tearer ( that counts as powerfist ), I'd painted it in a powerweapon-scheme ( the blue of the rest ), just my 2 cents :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Augustus Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 They are some very sexy Sanguinary guards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadlift58 Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 any shot at sharing how the blades were painted? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mortarion Posted June 1, 2010 Author Share Posted June 1, 2010 Thank you! @deadlift58: I used the same principles as simplified NMM. Each surface has a transition from dark blue to white and each adjecent surface has the opposite transition. So, for example, if one surface has white at the top and blue at the bottom, the surface next to it would have blue at the top and white at the bottom. And then I added the lightning bolts on top of that. The colours used are Regal blue mixed with a little Enchanted blue, Enchanted blue, Ice blue and Skull white. Lots of thin, watered-down layers is the key. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lysimachus Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 really, really beautiful, and I'd agree that they're much nicer than the 'please-shoot-me-now' bright gold! kind of agree that the buzz-saw could be made to stand out a bit more, though, the PW blue idea sounds good... anyway, great stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rashia the lurker Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 Awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Captain Cassius Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 They look dirty and as though that red isn't paint, it's the blood of their enemies. This, pleases me. ~ Brother Captain Cassius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demoulius Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 very appropiatly painted flesh tearers ;) :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loki-LaughingDeath Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 Those are excellent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sword brethren Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 i hate sanguinary guard and the sanguinor for their silly gold pretty boy look (sorry if i offended and BA players) but the scheme you have really shows their supremecy as well as the grittty, raw brutallity that the flesh tearers have about them. Well done :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Replica Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 love them, really cool, love the battle damage and serrated blades, full of character!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrannicide Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 The grimey battle damage and muted tones reveal the spirit of this Chapter on it's way to self-destruction. Very nice models and I hope to see more Flesh Tearers from you in the near future! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dosjetka Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 These are miles better than the gold Sang Guard, and you've actually made me like the Sang Guard :D I really love the worn down effect, the gems are amazing and the power weapons are just epic! :tu: Would love to see more of your army! :D Ludovic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Eight Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 holy crap these are the best sang guard i have seen dont spose u take commsions lol these truly are brilliant cant wait to see more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mortarion Posted June 8, 2010 Author Share Posted June 8, 2010 Thank you! Regarding the rest of my army, you can see the old models here. I will post pictures of the new stuff I paint as soon as I get it ready. But I'm not a very fast painter... ;) @Crazy Eight: Sorry, no commission. I don't have enough time to paint all the stuff I want to have in my own armies so there is definately not enough time to paint for someone else... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akutat Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 I must admit that these are so awesome miniatures that even long-time lurker like me has to come to praise them. I like the torn and suffered look you gave them, but still they look somehow "beautiful". I think that you wanted them to look like that. I just freaking love your blades and especially the jagged ones. Only small critic comes from "flesh tearer". Compared to the other metallic parts it just don't fit in. It looks like you have rushed it. Blood don't turn into that purple even if it's dry. And metal colored part looks also messy, not in good way. I suggest that you could "clean it up". Make blood more red and even might do very small and precise highlighting. But apart from that, well done and be proud from these fellows. Really good job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dosjetka Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 But I'm not a very fast painter... :D Don't worry. I can definately wait a long time to see such amazing models! :D Ludovic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mortarion Posted June 9, 2010 Author Share Posted June 9, 2010 I must admit that these are so awesome miniatures that even long-time lurker like me has to come to praise them. I like the torn and suffered look you gave them, but still they look somehow "beautiful". I think that you wanted them to look like that. I just freaking love your blades and especially the jagged ones. Only small critic comes from "flesh tearer". Compared to the other metallic parts it just don't fit in. It looks like you have rushed it. Blood don't turn into that purple even if it's dry. And metal colored part looks also messy, not in good way. I suggest that you could "clean it up". Make blood more red and even might do very small and precise highlighting. But apart from that, well done and be proud from these fellows. Really good job. Thanks. The blood on the flesh tearer does look strange in these pictures. In reality it is painted red, with a thin coat of gloss varnish over to make it look fresh. In the pictures, the varnish captures the light and somehow makes the blood look purple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akutat Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 Well if the camera is behind that color change and staff I must agree that these are maybe best sanquinary guards which I have seen. Where other people make them gold and stuff you did good choice by sticking in chapter colors. Good job. I assume that you used scab red to paint blood in tearer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mortarion Posted June 10, 2010 Author Share Posted June 10, 2010 I assume that you used scab red to paint blood in tearer? Yeah. But I have mixed my own version to make it look more like Scab red used to do a couple of years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erunamo Posted July 11, 2010 Share Posted July 11, 2010 This is mega cool :) :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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