GodEmperorOfMankind Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 Hi Guys, with the new Betrayal book firmly in my sticky mitts, I've got a hankering to paint up a legion army (not that I have anyone to play against mind) Now I wanted to be able to use my mini's in a 40k army, as well as 30k, so I wondered what army was best to go for. I was considering Word Bearers, but my love of big artillery pieces and the mk3 iron armour meant there was only ever going to be one winner here, the Iron Warriors! This also meant I could use a fair amount of my 30k models in 40k, and also allows me later on to pick up some of the nice new chaos models and use some IG tanks/fliers as allies. Now I have to admit my painting skills aren't the best, so no Golden Daemon winning entries here sorry. My first test piece to see how I got on with the sons of Perturabo (which went surprisingly well I thought) was an old space crusade model, as I have a shed load of them knocking around. http://i1245.photobucket.com/albums/gg586/clarkus-maximus/IMG_0647_zpsf7ed8188.jpg http://i1245.photobucket.com/albums/gg586/clarkus-maximus/IMG_0643_zpsd2552a68.jpg C and C most welcome please! I'm especially keen to learn how to do hazard stripes, as they seem to be an integral part of painting this legion. Cheers guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeaky Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 I love were this is going if you have enough olde marines to field an army i think it would turn heads. The painting is good so i wouldnt knock yourself, look forward to more updates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodEmperorOfMankind Posted October 16, 2012 Author Share Posted October 16, 2012 Cheers! The space crusade model was just to test, I wasn't planning on doing an army. Though now I may do a squad of them. It'll be mk3 Iron Armour from FW mainly, as that's how I see the Iron Warriors, and I like that armour the best :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeaky Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 Ah i see, yeh they need heavy looking armour and the suits are called iron its ment to be. Cool I look forward to seeing your mkIII suits keep up the good work as i love the iron warroirs even though i hate choas, prejudice much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaplainmikey Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 Oh, I have some of those! I'm liking the darker than average metallic armour which gives off a more menacing look. Perfect for traitors! You've done a good job with the hazard stripes too. Any idea what the second models gun is? Flamer, Melta or other?? Nice to hear that you will be using a predominance of MK.III armour. Love that armour and it is prefecct for IW's. Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodEmperorOfMankind Posted October 16, 2012 Author Share Posted October 16, 2012 Thanks guys! Hoping to have a few mk3's up by end of week. I went for the darker look as that's how it looked to me from the wiki pic of pre-heresy, plus if they were silver people might mistake them for grey knights ;) I'm not happy with the hazard stripes, but with a bit of practice I think they'll be fine. The gun in the second pic is actually a plasma gun from the space crusade box set. there are also missile launchers, assault cannons (which would probably make good rotor cannons) and a commander mini with different weapons options. The expansion pack has conversion beamers, multimeltas, lascannons and tarantulas. I may use it as a plasma gun, or maybe a volkite weapon. If anyone wants pics I'm happy to put some up? There ware plenty on ebay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeaky Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 Pics would be nice and didnt know they did know they did an add on, so might see pictures of mkIII's soon then good, cant wait for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodEmperorOfMankind Posted October 21, 2012 Author Share Posted October 21, 2012 Well progress isn't as quick as I'd like, I have a couple of mk3 suits starting to come together, here's a pic of one next to me test model: http://i1245.photobucket.com/albums/gg586/clarkus-maximus/IMG_0650_zps6932492e.jpg Will upload a pic of the space crusade weapons too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodEmperorOfMankind Posted October 21, 2012 Author Share Posted October 21, 2012 http://i1245.photobucket.com/albums/gg586/clarkus-maximus/IMG_0653_zps0fa79a03.jpg Ok so from top to bottom, left to right: Conversion Beamer, Multimelta, Missile Launcher, Bolter, Plasma Gun, Conversion Beamer (Dreadnought), Assault cannon (Marine), Assault Cannon (Dread), Lascannon (Dread) Multimelta (Dread) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodEmperorOfMankind Posted November 11, 2012 Author Share Posted November 11, 2012 Well here's an update: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodEmperorOfMankind Posted January 13, 2013 Author Share Posted January 13, 2013 well Here's my post Christmas update! I was hoping to show you some wip on a fellblade, but it's not had the attention it's deserved yet. However with me getting the DV box set over the holidays, I present my 40k Iron Warriors and cultists! http://i1245.photobucket.com/albums/gg586/clarkus-maximus/image_zps5dc7f727.jpg http://i1245.photobucket.com/albums/gg586/clarkus-maximus/image_zps256e358a.jpg http://i1245.photobucket.com/albums/gg586/clarkus-maximus/image_zpsebc4e272.jpg http://i1245.photobucket.com/albums/gg586/clarkus-maximus/image_zps5f5bd0b8.jpg http://i1245.photobucket.com/albums/gg586/clarkus-maximus/image_zpsca6d8ecb.jpg Now that IG are also allowed on here I'll be posting some steel legion allies I'm planning as janissaries/miltia as soon as I get them :) C&C and any ideas alway welcome! Ad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodEmperorOfMankind Posted January 29, 2013 Author Share Posted January 29, 2013 Hellbrute done a few days ago: http://i1245.photobucket.com/albums/gg586/clarkus-maximus/image_zps484c5e71.jpg http://i1245.photobucket.com/albums/gg586/clarkus-maximus/image_zpsea7dabe6.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banelord Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 http://i1245.photobucket.com/albums/gg586/clarkus-maximus/IMG_0653_zps0fa79a03.jpg Ok so from top to bottom, left to right: Conversion Beamer, Multimelta, Missile Launcher, Bolter, Plasma Gun, Conversion Beamer (Dreadnought), Assault cannon (Marine), Assault Cannon (Dread), Lascannon (Dread) Multimelta (Dread) Looks like Space Crusade parts. That brings back some memories, that’s what got me into 40k in the first place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodEmperorOfMankind Posted January 30, 2013 Author Share Posted January 30, 2013 10 points! That's exactly what they are and indeed got me into the game as well. I have a ton of bits from there so I figure they'll see some light in my heresy era force :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodEmperorOfMankind Posted September 8, 2013 Author Share Posted September 8, 2013 Update time: Here's some of the ETL models I've painted over the past few months: http://i1245.photobucket.com/albums/gg586/clarkus-maximus/2013-07-25193914_zps0fa61880.jpg http://i1245.photobucket.com/albums/gg586/clarkus-maximus/2013-08-06222418_zps6354b113.jpg http://i1245.photobucket.com/albums/gg586/clarkus-maximus/2013-08-15063123_zpsd67e186f.jpg Finally I've finished converting my Heldrake and now have it uncoated. Just gotta get some paint on it! http://i1245.photobucket.com/albums/gg586/clarkus-maximus/2013-09-07224901_zps67ddff0e.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doghouse Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 Very nice stuff, these guys are looking great. :tu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodEmperorOfMankind Posted September 12, 2013 Author Share Posted September 12, 2013 Dash of paint on the Heldrake: http://i1245.photobucket.com/albums/gg586/clarkus-maximus/2013-09-11235212_zps1b702332.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother-Chaplain Kage Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Nice 'drake conversion, but... where's the warning stripes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodEmperorOfMankind Posted September 12, 2013 Author Share Posted September 12, 2013 You don't get any warning when it strikes ;) Honestly I can never do them right, and I'd rather have a paint job I'd be happy with on the model. A kind soul did point me in the direction of a tutorial but I'd already started and would prefer to practise on something else. I could always come back to it. Thanks for the kind words though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother-Chaplain Kage Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 I was joking, really. With all the chaos-y trim on that drake, it'd be hell trying to get straight warning stripes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodEmperorOfMankind Posted September 12, 2013 Author Share Posted September 12, 2013 well Sedekiel sent me a link on painting a heldrake and doing hazard stripes on the wings: http://ironwithout.blogspot.gr/2012/12/painting-commission-heldrake-12.html It looks good but I think I'd have to attempt that before I'd glued the wings on, maybe for the next one ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodEmperorOfMankind Posted September 15, 2013 Author Share Posted September 15, 2013 Some Pre-heresy work now, sorry it's a bit washed out, too many light colours. First Up, Lance Sergeant Sinon http://i1245.photobucket.com/albums/gg586/clarkus-maximus/2013-09-15202920_zpsbff7719e.jpg Next is Brother Sergeant Varro: http://i1245.photobucket.com/albums/gg586/clarkus-maximus/2013-09-15203040_zpsb1b8d838.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonal Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 They look bloody fantastic, I have to say. I particularly like the dark metals you've been doing, any chance of a how-to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordie Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 Great to see you working on these guys again. The Lance Sergeant looks totally badass! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodEmperorOfMankind Posted September 15, 2013 Author Share Posted September 15, 2013 Thanks tonal. It's really easy actually, bolt gun metal (now leadbelcher) ghennas gold for the bronze, then a heavy nuln oil wash over everything and a silver for a bit of highlighting Thanks Geordie, never stopped, have a squad of tactical marines to back up Varro and have a rotor cannon squad too. Will get some more pics up when I get chance, just wanted to give 40k a bit of time too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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