Trysanna Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 Love the new Mortis. Gotta ask, does your nemesis play Fists? No reason, just curious. Will you ever make a Horus or Abaddon conversion to go with the army? -Tarvik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dizzy-xc Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 Wow, so awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Chaplain Astador Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 Sweet stuff buddy! Enjoy your vacation! I'll have to pop over to your blog to check out the Harpy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesG89 Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 Amazing weathering and armour mixes, makes everything look really nice. I wouldn't worry about the marine looking over weathered. He is lying in a bunch of probably oil and dust coated rubble so hey. Cheers James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kierdale Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 Beautiful work on the second Contemptor! I love the pose and the hazard stripes came out really well. Love how they alternate on the bottom of the ammo drums. Heavily weathered, yes, but I think it looks fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheep Posted October 16, 2012 Author Share Posted October 16, 2012 Thanks everyone :jaw: Glad you all like it, and don't think the weathering is too much Love the new Mortis. Gotta ask, does your nemesis play Fists? No reason, just curious. Will you ever make a Horus or Abaddon conversion to go with the army? -Tarvik My best mate does :jaw: but the theme of the siege is the real reason, his army choice is just a happy coincidence :jaw: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pingo Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Firstly, congrats on another appearance on White Dwarf Daily :) It reminded me how much I like the weathering you've done on your models, which leads me to my question. A while back you said ... I basically used all the weathering techniques in the FW masterclass modeling book. Which of the two books did you use? Are there many useful techniques for infantry models? Ok, that was two questions :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dosjetka Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 +1 on the congrats for the mention on WD Daily :tu: Also, pingo, I think it's the first one that really details the weathering techniques, but I could be wrong. All I know is that the first one is a must-buy book. Ludovic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheep Posted January 19, 2013 Author Share Posted January 19, 2013 Pingo: sorry for the lateness of the reply, but Ive been away from the boards for ages. The first book deals mostly with weathering Imperial vehicles and is the most helpful for SM painters i think. What have I been up too lately? Well this :) Now I've always been one of those people that eats desert before the main meal, and I tend to get carried away. So when the opportunity came up to buy a spartan I didn't even blink. This thing is a beast. However the instructions, unlike most FW products, are lacking in the details. This lead to a colossal **** up on my part and I glued two section of track on the wrong way round. The lesson here people is to always dry fit you expensive FW models before committing glue to resin. One thing I cant stand about the design of these Pre heresy heavy tank models is the tracks. There is no conceivable way that those things generate enough traction to move something that is supposed to weigh in excess of 100 tonnes. 240 pieces and 2.5 feet of 1.5x1.5mm plastic stripe later I had tracks that even if they might not actually work, at least look to me like they would. After several choice words, a walk around the house to calm down, and a failed attempt to break the bonded pieces off (resulting only in snapped track sections), I came up with idea of adding track guards and assault launchers to cover up my mistake. http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/Sons%20of%20Horus/IMG_1307.jpg http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/Sons%20of%20Horus/IMG_1303.jpg Now I've done it I wouldn't have it any other way. I think it just looks so tough. Like a M1A2 Abrams with the full TUSK upgrade. In that vein, I scratched up one of the command frames from apoc that came with my emperors fist tank company, and stole the SM sensor suite to make a remote weapons unit. I mounted the Hunter killer and a multimelta from the FW Pre-heresy heavy weapons pack onto it. This was then magnetised into the top plate for the heavy bolters. http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/Sons%20of%20Horus/IMG_1304.jpg I should also mention that I magnetised Quad lasers, and their mounts for ease of transport and pose ability. An interesting thing to note is that 2x 3mm/1mm magnets fit perfectly in the holes the lascannons are supposed to mount too. I had to get alittle more creative with the sponson mounts though. All in all I cant wait to paint this beast, and expect to have it finished soon. I should also post this, because it boggles the mind. http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/Sons%20of%20Horus/IMG_1319.jpg Almost 3/4 of a kilo, or a pound and a half to my American friends. Heavy support indeed! I've been working pretty constantly since on this, and I have to say, I'm in love. It may have been a dog to put together, but shes a beauty queen now. A battered and chipped one. I incorporated a piece of iconography from the Horus Heresy Betrayal book, the one that looks like an upside down sunrise. According to the book this was displayed by some of the elite formations of the SoH, and considering the rarity and tactical nature of the Spartan I thought it was appropriate. http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/Sons%20of%20Horus/IMG_1368.jpg I tried the technique of Object source lighting (OSL) for the first time of this model too. I used blue to compliment the power sword colour I had already used on the Sgt previously. http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/Sons%20of%20Horus/IMG_1371.jpg The side shot show the makings I put on the doors, Unfortunately the XVI numerals I painted at the top of the door were covered by the mud. Freehanding all the symbols and numbers is a real pain in the ass, but the silver lining is not having to worry about decal film . http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/Sons%20of%20Horus/IMG_1373.jpg Rear shot, I just love the size of this power plant I'm also really happy with the treads, adding the strips may have been a ball ache but it has improved the character of the tracks immeasurably IMHO. http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/Sons%20of%20Horus/IMG_1374.jpg Top down shot, showing off the hazard stripe. The justification for the amount of stripes on the engine grill is to warn dopey marine crew wearing a tonne and a half of armour not to step on the grilles. http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/Sons%20of%20Horus/IMG_1375.jpg Finally a scale shot, this is one big mamma jamma. http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/Sons%20of%20Horus/IMG_1377.jpg Thanks for looking. Let me know what you think, and what you think I should do next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armond Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Well I think that is a beauty! I love it! The colors are spot on and I am truly impressed!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olis Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Bravo, brother. That LR is a beast. I'd be proud to own one done as such. :tu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Reinhard Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 I read this with great Interest, having put together my own spartan. Like you the tracks gave me massive headache, they would just not seem to fit, and in my zeal to get it all together I made mistake, and in removing them, managed to snap a piece. Luckily in my case it was below the tank, and I have been able to mask the mistake so as to be nearly invisible.But there the similiarites of our tales end, because good god man, your tank is fricken amazing. That weathering is insane. and it just feels... dirty. Do you have any tips for doing something similiar with black?As for a suggestion of what you should do next: Justaerin Terminators. Definately Justaerins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy1391 Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Dude your SOH are amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spu00sed Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Beautiful spartan. I might just steel your track idea when I buy mine. Sanity is for the week and all that. On a please help me note, how did you do the assault cannons? They have the exact heated metal look I'm looking or. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sniperhavens Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 I didnt read every post and I may have missed something but if youre using the Space Wolf Codex your Tac squads need to have 10 men to get that second weapon. So if youre just running 8 guys you cant have 2 meltas or Plasmas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lachdannan Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Wow. The conversion work and painting is amazing! Absolutely love it! Glad you made that mistake with the tracks cos damn they look awesome now! Very well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biohazard Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 The Spartan is epic, I love what you did with the tracks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheep Posted January 20, 2013 Author Share Posted January 20, 2013 Thanks everyone, I'm really glad you all like it as much as I do :) I read this with great Interest, having put together my own spartan (link here if anyone's intersted) Like you the tracks gave me massive headache, they would just not seem to fit, and in my zeal to get it all together I made mistake, and in removing them, managed to snap a piece. Luckily in my case it was below the tank, and I have been able to mask the mistake so as to be nearly invisible. But there the similiarites of our tales end, because good god man your tank is fricken amazing. That weathering is insane. and it just feels... dirty. Do you have any tips for doing something similiar with black? As for a suggestion of what you should do next: Justaerin Terminators. Definately Justaerins Black is really hard to weather effectively, I'd be tempted to do a sort of "lite" version of what i do here, astronomicon chips on the edges, and chardon granite, or maybe bestial brwn to get some more contrast. Then rusting with dark and light orange pigments, but controlled, you don't want it to look like an ork tank. Beautiful spartan. I might just steel your track idea when I buy mine. Sanity is for the week and all that. On a please help me note, how did you do the assault cannons? They have the exact heated metal look I'm looking or. Its not really as involved as it looks, four steps, but it can take a bit of practice to get the timing right, to get the mid tones in the mixes between layers. 1. over a silver base, wash 2/3rds of the muzzle with lamenters glaze. 2. leaving some of the lamenters, next wash with sepia, or devlan mud 3. leaving some of the previous layers wash with baal red 4. Finally wash the tip wash with a asuramen blue, or watered down blue ink 5. if the finish is too blue, a light dry brush of silver and do a wet glaze of the red and blue to get a purple midtone. Hope that helps. I didnt read every post and I may have missed something but if youre using the Space Wolf Codex your Tac squads need to have 10 men to get that second weapon. So if youre just running 8 guys you cant have 2 meltas or Plasmas. Yeah that was an error on my part, you're right, I've moved on from that though, and I'm just painting what I think look cool and am going to make a list from that. Not really optimized, but I've always been a painter first, gamer second anyway :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batu Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Love it ! This will be a very impressiv army. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagicMan Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 I love what you've done with the track guards/assault launchers, it looks 100x better that way. This is the first time i've wanted to own one of those Land Raiders, and the painting is brilliant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown Chronicler Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 This are the best SOH marines I have ever seen, and the weathering is just magnificent! I can't wait to see more of this, btw I have a question how were you able to post photo's? I can't seem to figure it out, thanks in advance mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spu00sed Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Its not really as involved as it looks, four steps, but it can take a bit of practice to get the timing right, to get the mid tones in the mixes between layers. 1. over a silver base, wash 2/3rds of the muzzle with lamenters glaze. 2. leaving some of the lamenters, next wash with sepia, or devlan mud 3. leaving some of the previous layers wash with baal red 4. Finally wash the tip wash with a asuramen blue, or watered down blue ink 5. if the finish is too blue, a light dry brush of silver and do a wet glaze of the red and blue to get a purple midtone. Thanks I'll give it a go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandMagnus Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 So you are the one I have to say this to? Amazing work! I saw your minis a long time ago on the GW web page when Betrayal came out and I was stunned. Its a really great paintjob, one of the few good ones of the SofH Ive seen. Also your "eyes of Horus" and the power sword on the sergeant give an excellent contrast. Keep them coming! Thumbs up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheep Posted January 22, 2013 Author Share Posted January 22, 2013 Thanks guys Coldwinter: I use a website called photobucket. Its free, and the host your photos for you. You just need to copy the HTML code ( the one with :) Anaziel: Thanks mate, I sent them the pics of the spartan, so hopefully it makes the cut too :) sup00sed: I hope it works for you. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Since finishing the spartan its been nice basking in the afterglow of the internets, but progress must continue, and the sons need someone to lead them. I want to do a terminator heavy force, and to get them to count as troops in normal games of 40k, I need deathwing, or wolf guard. I've already done a wolfguard army, and Dark Angels just got a new book. So DAs it is. I'll obviously do a Belial conversion later (maybe a counts as Abbadon? Maybe I should do it soon, so I can be the first guy?) but Azreal seems like the most versatile choice, since he unlocks both ravenwing (jetbikes?) and deathwing.The current plan is: Azreal dude with banner of devestation 30x tac marines 5-10 deathwing 3-6 ravenwing dreads maybe a predator. But I also want the army to be able to be folded into any codex that catches my fancy. Ie Chaos. So some for though will have to be put into construction of the terminators so that they can cross codexes easily. Anyway, enough dribbling from my brain. Onto the pics.Front: http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/Sons%20of%20Horus/IMG_1393.jpg Continuing the theme of mixing armour mk's, the legs arms and left shoulder are mk4, the torso head and right shoulder are mk3. The little kilt, from the SM command sprue I think, is a nod to the Catphraci terminators, and will be painted in a dark red. The left hand is plastic, whilst the right is resin, and in some kind of weird FW/GW disparity, they are completely different sizes. I didn't realise this before I glued them to the sword hilt. Obviously I will run him as a Preator with Paragon blade (GL terminator force sword) in 30k, cause that's what everyone else seems too. Left side: http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/Sons%20of%20Horus/IMG_1394.jpg This angle shows the flow of the pose a bit better, I was trying to capture a mid-underhand swing, and the momentum affecting the slung combi bolter. He has been pinned numerous (9) times, with one in each shoulder, elbow, wrist hand/sword (one piece of 1.6mm brass rod), right knee and left foot. Back: http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/Sons%20of%20Horus/IMG_1395.jpg This show the sling and the swing on the bolter a bit better, I tried to 30k up the plasma gun a bit, whilst still retaining the mastercrafted look. Some of the back pack mounting had to be removed to aid the flow of the sling, but its covered anyway, if its too noticeable I'll resculpt it before priming. For tournament WYSIWYG purposes he also has a bolt pistol, frag and krak to cover almost any load out. The little shield can count as a refractor field. I also added a pouch to the holster of the Bolt pistol, to cover up the ugly nothingness of the design. I actually quite enjoyed putting this guys together, and as the first character I wanted to make him stand out. I'm thinking a white helmet, red plume as a nod to this guy being a terran luna wolf veteran, I will ofcourse make up some fluff to explain away why he wasn't purged on Istvaan 3. Thanks for looking, anything you have to contribute to the list, ideas on paint, or what you think I did wrong I'd love to hear them. Sheep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheep Posted February 14, 2013 Author Share Posted February 14, 2013 Seems i managed to post the last update just before the forum had a face lift (looking amazing too btw) and shut down for a few weeks, heres what I've been doing in the mean time though that is marine related :) Things have slowed down due to the start of the uni year and the running around that is involved in that, I'm expecting it to be a very slow year of hobby until the holidays because of the amount of time I'll have to put into my degree. However, I have some more progress to show: Firstly, the model that I am most happy with so far, Bannerman "TBD": http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/Sons%20of%20Horus/IMG_1496_zps3284d312.jpg Continuing the mixing of the Mks of armour, I also added one of the FW bionic arms from the character upgrade set they released. The banner is the standard from the SM command squad, with various purity seals which I have used to cover up an abortive attempt at damaging the standard. http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/Sons%20of%20Horus/IMG_1498_zps731944e5.jpg Betrayal say the Sons used to gild the skulls of worthy opponents, this is the first time I have added skulls to a model in the SoH force, though they should be making more of an appearance from now on. Secondly, a Sgt for the new squad, armed identically to the previous one, he does however have a bionic arm. http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/Sons%20of%20Horus/IMG_1502_zpsb464ed51.jpg Next we have some troopers, one of which will have a plasma gun. http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/Sons%20of%20Horus/IMG_1499_zps4552798c.jpg And finally we come to something different, I have been trying to figure out how to make my assault marines stand out, and didn't want to go with the named company of black armoured marines. So I decided that my assault marines will be a unit of World Eaters seconded to the Sons, or simply picked up in the heat of battle. In this way I can explain why they just get thrown out in the thick of the fighting, with no regards to casualties (I'm pretty terrible at keeping assault units alive) as the SoH commander simply doesn't care. http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/Sons%20of%20Horus/IMG_1500_zps258eacf1.jpg I need to buy some more of the FW chainaxes, and maybe one of the new sets with the pistols before I can finish this squad. Thanks for looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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