Legio Draconis Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 Some great work here, I really dig your terrain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Ciaphas Posted March 10, 2011 Author Share Posted March 10, 2011 Hail frater Thank you - kind words are always welcome. Though I have started on the Fortress and am in the process of painting the main gun turret, my attention deviated to an old project of mine: Mamon - Daemon Prince of Nurgle. And thus I just had to finish him. Here he is, in all his revolting splendor! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v650/Master_Ciaphas/Mamon001.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v650/Master_Ciaphas/Mamon003.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v650/Master_Ciaphas/Mamon002.jpg Over the course of the weekend, I hope to be able to show you more of the Fortress of Redemption! Have a nice day :-) C&C is always welcome. Regards, Master Ciaphas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Ciaphas Posted March 18, 2011 Author Share Posted March 18, 2011 Hail fraters, Nay, Ye are not forgotten. Since last I have been working on Flames of War (which sadly cannot be shown here, as I am rather proud of my itty-bitty Yankee Rifle COY with Sherman support), but lately, I have been slaving on the Fortress of Redemption, and BY THE LION!! that thing is huge. Here are the pictures of the completed sections to date: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v650/Master_Ciaphas/FortressofRedemptionWIP002.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v650/Master_Ciaphas/FortressofRedemptionWIP003.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v650/Master_Ciaphas/FortressofRedemptionWIP006.jpg And the turret section, which is done, although the bastion is not: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v650/Master_Ciaphas/FortressWIP003.jpg At the moment, I am working on the Tower segment. The Angel motif will be painted as though it was fashioned of limestone: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v650/Master_Ciaphas/FortressofRedemptionWIP004.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v650/Master_Ciaphas/FortressofRedemptionWIP005.jpg There is, as you can plainly see, still a lot of work to be done. Comments and advice is - as always - most welcome! Regards, Master Ciaphas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Ciaphas Posted March 22, 2011 Author Share Posted March 22, 2011 Hail frateris Work progress on the Fortress of Redemption goes on. Last night saw the Angel Tower completed, and now I will slave on the Walkway connecting it all together. I decided to paint the Angel motif as limestone, and I am well pleased with the result. The work session also saw me complete an Inquisitorial henchman (in the shape of an Imperial Guard veteran (aka. Stormtrooper (not the Karskin model)). I think it turned out rather well, and it was also my first attempt at painting camouflage. Still - the Tower - without further ado, I present it here for your viewing pleasure: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v650/Master_Ciaphas/FortressofRedemption-WIP013.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v650/Master_Ciaphas/FortressofRedemption-WIP012.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v650/Master_Ciaphas/FortressofRedemption-WIP011.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v650/Master_Ciaphas/FortressofRedemption-WIP014.jpg Comments are most welcome! Regards, Master Ciaphas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luther - the fallen Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 The Tower is looking good, how long did the entire thing take you to paint? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Ciaphas Posted March 22, 2011 Author Share Posted March 22, 2011 Thank you, mate! The Tower - in working hours - did not take that long....perhaps 6 hours total from start to finish. I only put the entire Fortress together in the beginning of March 2011, so I have been working on it more or less since then, with only a brief interlude with a Flames of War Yankee Rifle Company. The Walkway is also progressing nice tonight. Regards, Master Ciaphas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SincaiN Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 Very cool.. I've been thinking about picking up the the Fortress but as I have so many other projects going on I've waited. But I think after looking at yours I might be placing that order. :D Nice work! Always cool to see some terrain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legio Draconis Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 That sandstone effect on the tower is mighty. I think I prefer this to the marble effect folks have used in the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
empty choke Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 okay lovely models, i for one hate the daemon prince of nurgle from forge world but you my friend saved with a lovely paint job on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Ciaphas Posted March 23, 2011 Author Share Posted March 23, 2011 Thank you, thank you all for the kind words! I am also very pleased with the Daemon Prince Mamon from Forge World, and how the paintjob turned out. Just this morning I managed to finish the Walkway section on the Fortress of Redemption - sadly I did not have time to get a picture on account of a meeting with the firm's new pension service provider, but fear not: a picture will be put up soon. Having the Walkway finished there is only the last bastion to complete. I HOPE to have it done Sunday night, but time will, as always, tell... Regards, Master Ciaphas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Ciaphas Posted March 25, 2011 Author Share Posted March 25, 2011 (edited) Hail frateris Ahh - progress. What a truly magnificient thing. I have finished the Walkway section of the Fortress of Redemption and am well on my way with The Last Bastion, which contains the Lascannon turret. All is good. Here is how the Walkway turned out: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v650/Master_Ciaphas/FortressofRedemption-WIP017.jpg Followed by a picture of all the finished sections to date: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v650/Master_Ciaphas/FortressofRedemption-WIP018.jpg I also realized, that I have not provided a picture of the Lascannon by it self, so here: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v650/Master_Ciaphas/FortressofRedemption-WIP016.jpg Finished off by the progress to date on The Last Bastion: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v650/Master_Ciaphas/FortressofRedemption-WIP019.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v650/Master_Ciaphas/FortressofRedemption-WIP020.jpg The metal boardwalk was done first with drybushing Boltgun Metal, the thinning Vermin Brown and painting that on where I wanted it, followed (when dry) with a wash of Badab Black. Finally, a light drybrush of Chainmail finished the entire thing off. I think it turned out well enough. During the weekend, my attention slipped, and I had to finish an Imperial Guard Stormtrooper, that I have had lying around for ages. No more! Now he is inducted as a bodyguard for Inquisitor Solomon Lok! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v650/Master_Ciaphas/FortressofRedemption-WIP015.jpg C&C is most welcome - I hope you enjoy the blog so far. Regards, Master Ciaphas Edited March 25, 2011 by Master Ciaphas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Ciaphas Posted March 27, 2011 Author Share Posted March 27, 2011 Ave frateris Well - finally the "monster" is completed, done and entirely finished. The Fortress of Redemption has to be, without shadow of a doubt, the largest painting project I have yet embarked up. And now it stands proudly finished in my living room :-D I present to you, without furter ado - The Fortress of Redemption! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v650/Master_Ciaphas/FortressofRedemption004.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v650/Master_Ciaphas/FortressofRedemption001.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v650/Master_Ciaphas/FortressofRedemption003.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v650/Master_Ciaphas/FortressofRedemption002.jpg Requests and questions will be taken now ;-) Kind regards, Master Ciaphas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Ciaphas Posted May 1, 2011 Author Share Posted May 1, 2011 Hail fraters Well - the Forge has been steadily working, and progress has been made on a single Tactical Marine, an Inquisition Mystic/Astropath, as well as a completed Cities of Death ruin. Enjoy! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v650/Master_Ciaphas/Malenhandske012.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v650/Master_Ciaphas/Malenhandske013.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v650/Master_Ciaphas/Malenhandske014.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v650/Master_Ciaphas/Malenhandske015.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v650/Master_Ciaphas/Malenhandske002.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v650/Master_Ciaphas/Malenhandske004.jpg Kind regards, Master Ciaphas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jokaero weaponsmith Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 Beautiful work on show here loving the painting and weathering. If i could make one suggestion it would be that the symbol on the floor of the tower could be weathered as it would have been stomped all to hell. Nit picking i know its the envy speaking not me honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbabyjesus Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 hehe, I love that psyker model! I had the exact same one in my Praetorian army way back when! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Ciaphas Posted May 3, 2011 Author Share Posted May 3, 2011 Thank you both for your kind comments. Regarding the cover for the missile pit on the Fortress, I suppose that you are right. On the other hand, it does carry the Chapter symbol, so I reckon that it is also one of the thing given a fresh coat of paint by the servitors every night :-) No need to rest on the laurels - another project has been commenced (still not the Chaos Terminators I started on last year - they are no further), but rather two difficult ground/exploded vehicle markers. Here they are: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v650/Master_Ciaphas/Malenhandske017.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v650/Master_Ciaphas/Malenhandske018.jpg Purchased from MicroArts. Regards, Master Ciaphas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Ciaphas Posted June 3, 2011 Author Share Posted June 3, 2011 Hail fraters Well - the month of May has been an OK painting month. I have managed to complete the abovementioned two "wrecked markers" as well as an Obliterator and a few Plaguebearers in a new colour scheme. Also, I have painted the last two Raverners and Tyranid Warriors that I own, even if they cannot be posted here :-) First up, the Obliterator, named Demetrius: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v650/Master_Ciaphas/Malenhandske002-1.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v650/Master_Ciaphas/Malenhandske001-1.jpg Now, in his painted and completede form, he has been in two small battles. The second he did not do so much in, besides immobilizing an Imperial Guard Sentinel, so let me instead regale you with the tale of his first showing in the field: As it was a small battle, he was the sole heavy support unit in the Chaos army. His first shot insta-kills a missile launcher heavy weapons team, and the last two teams promptly leg it off the field. His second shot kills 7 Guardsmen nicely bunched up, his third shot kills all of Col. Strakens command platoon (4 models), his fourth shot terminates 4 Imperial Guard Stormtroopers who had deep struck next to him, and his fifth shot kills Col. Straken with a Lascannon shot. Boo-yah, and praise to the Dark Gods!! Next up, a test model for my third Plaguebearer squad: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v650/Master_Ciaphas/Malenhandske008-1.jpg I kinda like it, even if it is a bit bland. I will do another 6 models in this scheme, and then return to the original dark-ish scheme, which can be seen here: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v650/Master_Ciaphas/Plaguebearers002.jpg Let me know what you think of the attempted light scheme nonetheless - I will love to read your comments. Kind regards, Master Ciaphas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Ciaphas Posted June 5, 2011 Author Share Posted June 5, 2011 Hail fraters Well - I have painted another two Plaguebearers in the new scheme (though I will only paint seven in total). http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v650/Master_Ciaphas/Malenhandske018-1.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v650/Master_Ciaphas/Malenhandske017-1.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v650/Master_Ciaphas/Malenhandske016.jpg Also, I have managed to take a few decent pictures of the wrecked markers finished ages ago. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v650/Master_Ciaphas/Malenhandske015-1.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v650/Master_Ciaphas/Malenhandske014-1.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v650/Master_Ciaphas/Malenhandske010-1.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v650/Master_Ciaphas/Malenhandske011-1.jpg Kind regards, Master Ciaphas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Ciaphas Posted June 6, 2011 Author Share Posted June 6, 2011 Hail fraters Never a dull moment in Master Ciaphas' Forge. I have for a brief while turned my attention to nothing less than world building: the Planetary Empires box. I bought it during the end of May, and yesterday tried to paint up a few tiles. They are fantastically easy to paint (joy!). My first five tiles are here: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v650/Master_Ciaphas/PlanetaryEmpires001.jpg And these four are in the pipeline tonight: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v650/Master_Ciaphas/PlanetaryEmpires007.jpg Though I might just do another "ordinary" three tiles, and be done with the first of six tile sprues. C&C is welcome! Kind regards, Master Ciaphas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Ciaphas Posted June 10, 2011 Author Share Posted June 10, 2011 Hail frateris Well - no remarks? Still, I will not be daunted. I have continued on the Planetary Empires-tiles, and have so far painted some 15 in total. More will come, and I am almost done with the first Hive City tile as well! Enjoy the progress: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v650/Master_Ciaphas/PlanetaryEmpires008.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v650/Master_Ciaphas/PlanetaryEmpires009.jpg Additionnally, I have painted the first of many factory-widgets that comes with the box: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v650/Master_Ciaphas/PlanetaryEmpires010.jpg Easy, really - just drybrush Codex Grey on a black undercoat, give a wash of Badab Black, and drybrush gently with Codex Grey when dry. The lights were picked out with Mechrite Red and when dry just a dot of Blood Red. Kind regards, Master Ciaphas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew J Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 You have quite a talent for scenery. This is first time I have looked through here and I am really impressed with your painting abilities on the fortress! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Ciaphas Posted June 14, 2011 Author Share Posted June 14, 2011 Hail frater Thank you very much for the kind words. I am pleased that you think so. Over the weekend I have been working on yet more tiles - and have now finished half the box. The map on my living room coffee table grows ever larger! I have experimented with making beach segments, and the results are - I think - OK. Finally, I have finished two Hive City tiles and a bunch of power stations, shield generators, manufactorums and command bastions, that I will be posting pictures of tonight. Kind regards, Master Ciaphas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagicMan Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 Liking the Plague bearers and the scenery dude, awesome stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly_bear Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 The green on the fat nurgul deamon is SHWEEEEET how'd you get the colour? The boils/skin too are all on point.. Well done sir. Keep it up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Ciaphas Posted June 15, 2011 Author Share Posted June 15, 2011 Hail fraters, Thank you all for you kind comments. @Dorns_fist: the green gunk in Mamon's barrel was done with quite a bit of layering. I started out with a white base coat, washed with Thraka Green. Then I added in goblin green on the higher points, and mixed in a tiny bit of yellow while it was still wet. When dry, I mixed GW Water Effect with Thraka Green and sploshed it in. When that was dry, I added a final layer of pure GW Water Effect. I hope that explains it. With regard to the Planetary Empires set, I have now reached the halfway marker. Exactly half the tiles are completed, and therefore I present the results for your careful scrutiny: A Hive City tile: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v650/Master_Ciaphas/PlanetaryEmpires005.jpg Ocean tiles: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v650/Master_Ciaphas/PlanetaryEmpires006.jpg The completed half: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v650/Master_Ciaphas/PlanetaryEmpires003.jpg I look forward to hearing your comments. Kind regards, Master Ciaphas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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