djgoldsmith Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 First thanks SG for the kind words on the paint job. Managed to get some decent photos today so will upload later. On the lighting, dremmel will be back on monday so will sort that out to. I owe b&c a tutorial on the fiber optic lighting anyway :-) On other thoughts in the thread, not only am I lucky enough to collect the first legion, but I also feel privileged to have active members of the forum who push is to paint / collect and discuss the work we do. Path to redemption was a turning point for me from having been in the hobby for too long, to finding a bit of motivation to paint. I managed to finish more on those 12 months than in the past 6 or so years. Regular Events like this have meant that the unforgiven have taken on such challenges as a normal part of the forum activity, and as such I feel we are happy to post work no matter what our perceived skill level / starting point. I get the impression from friends on the other forums that only "great" work will do. (on a side note I had a friend ask me to post some stuff on his behalf for feedback rather than have it in hos name). So I can see how the accusations of the DA forum lording it over others have come from. However, I also think that the rest of the forums will benefit (not knocking the way they work) from taking part in such challenges, as it will build the same great dynamic we have here. Looking forward to the day the gauntlet is thrown down to us. tl;dr; Shadow guard et al. Thanks for organising these events, and I hope there will be many more. (ps got a load of termis that need painting) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pbenner Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 These Painting Competitions are really all that gets me to painting; I personally appreciate them as they are a little drive to get-r-done. Looking forward to the next one, personally. I hope it's something on my to be painted list, makes it all the easier... Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grotsmasha Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 I, Grotsmasha, of the 1st Legion Astartes have kept faith with my Primarch and completed my oath of moment. For the Lion and 1st Legion! http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y464/Grotsmasha/Heresy%20Era%20Dark%20Angels/IMAG0284_zpsekiaqe9p.jpg Cheers, Jono Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostMalone Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Bloody epic!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pbenner Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 I Pbenner of the Dark Angels have kept faith with my primarch and completed my oath of moment.For the Lion and 1st Legion! http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss129/pbenner2250/20140111_230451_zpscb434392.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmo Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Great work from everyone Brothers... Just remembered you wanted photos for the collage SG. Hope these are ok. http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz66/jonbrooks_photo/P1120001_zpsf4cbef38.jpg http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz66/jonbrooks_photo/P1120003_zpsbf72a979.jpg http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz66/jonbrooks_photo/P1120004_zpsa3f9f3e0.jpg Now get on with the next challenge already! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Shadow Guard Posted January 13, 2014 Author Share Posted January 13, 2014 I, Grotsmasha, of the 1st Legion Astartes have kept faith with my Primarch and completed my oath of moment. For the Lion and 1st Legion! Cheers, Jono Another faithful keeps his word. Very nice work Jono, I really like the brooding nature of this tank with the Dark Green and Black panels. Given that it was scratch built, excellent work indeed. I Pbenner of the Dark Angels have kept faith with my primarch and completed my oath of moment. For the Lion and 1st Legion! I just can't get over how constantly you churn out painted models.... Nice work. Just looks amazing to see three Ares standing next to each other! Great work from everyone Brothers... Just remembered you wanted photos for the collage SG. Hope these are ok. Now get on with the next challenge already! Exactly what i needed. I am hoping everyone else will also follow suit with similar photos! You might just rue the day you asked me to "get on with the next challenge"... you have no idea what events lurk over them thar hills!! :) Sons of the Lion Oath Makers: 29 Oath Keepers: 18 Total Points Pledged: 89 Total Points Completed: 60 Total Vehicles Pledged: 55 Total vehicles Completed: 35 + + + 5 DAYS REMAINING - NO FURTHER EXTENSIONS + + + SG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liberame Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 I, Liberame, of the 1st Legion Astartes have kept faith with my Primarch and completed my oath of moment. For the Lion and 1st Legion! http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y210/Yongshigi/IMAG0883.jpghttp://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y210/Yongshigi/IMAG0882.jpg http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y210/Yongshigi/IMAG0881.jpghttp://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y210/Yongshigi/IMAG0880.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyro X Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 dang that rhino looks cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Shadow Guard Posted January 14, 2014 Author Share Posted January 14, 2014 Amazing weathering effect on the rhino Liberame, just amazing! The effet is absolutely superb on the cupola. The there is the chapter emblem on the roof of the rhino. never seen anything like that before. Nice work! Sons of the Lion Oath Makers: 29 Oath Keepers: 19 Total Points Pledged: 89 Total Points Completed: 61 Total Vehicles Pledged: 55 Total vehicles Completed: 36 SG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djgoldsmith Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Wow that rhino has seen a battlefield or two, really like the look. I must persuade the 4th company techmaines to offend the holy jet washes machine spirit. Some great looking landraiders to. Great stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillyfish Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Really nice miniatures in this thread. Liberame, I know the others have already said this, but that's an excellent Rhino. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djgoldsmith Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Updated pictures with better light. Hope it all works for the collage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanhausen Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 That freehand icon...did you do the stencil yourself or get it from somewhere? Very nicely and cleanly done :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djgoldsmith Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 I Didn't use a stencil, just a large scale use of the addition and subtraction technique seen here. http://fromthewarp.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/deathwing-symbol-in-freehand-and-decals.html?m=1 Only difference was doing the first lot of blocking out in a medium grey color,for the DA logo. Just means that the green comes back closer to the original shade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanhausen Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Thanks a lot for the linky...you've opened up Pandora's box for me! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark_Master Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 I Dark Master of the Dark Angels have kept faith with my primarch and completed my oath of moment. http://i1294.photobucket.com/albums/b606/Dark_master1/whirlwind/B580FE67-6C47-4ACE-9A1D-770DA9F66F59_zpsdaa5rxa9.jpg http://i1294.photobucket.com/albums/b606/Dark_master1/whirlwind/4250A375-D04D-444D-8A6B-E6E24928DC1D_zpsoblgbtem.jpg For the Lion and the Legion! DM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Shadow Guard Posted January 18, 2014 Author Share Posted January 18, 2014 Our second brother to complete his second oath with two whirlwinds.... :) Excellent. That brings us up to a whopping 38 completed vehicles out of the total 55 vehicles submitted as oaths! Nearly 70% comopletion rate! Sadly our brothers in blue appear to have wholeehartedly abandoned the challenge with no vehicles as yet submitted as completions, though i am hopeful for a handful to uphold the honour of Macragge! Sons of the Lion, you have 24 hours to complete your oaths and demonstrate that the Dark Anges Legion never flinches from any challenge, no matter how small or big, how easy or difficult! For the Lion and the Legion! Sons of the Lion Oath Makers: 29 Oath Keepers: 19 Total Points Pledged: 89 Total Points Completed: 63 Total Vehicles Pledged: 55 Total vehicles Completed: 38 SG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Shadow Guard Posted January 19, 2014 Author Share Posted January 19, 2014 + + + FOUR HOURS TO GO BOYS & GIRLS!! + + + Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cactus Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Am I too late? [edit] Apparently not, thanks SG! http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb440/Cactus-/Currus%20Belli/20140119_191907_zpsc2dbe058.jpg http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb440/Cactus-/Currus%20Belli/20140119_191754_zps3d2f9c81.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Shadow Guard Posted January 20, 2014 Author Share Posted January 20, 2014 + + + CURRUS BELLI ENDETH + + + My dear unforgiven brothers! The first episode of Bellum Aeternus, namely Currus Belli is finally over. The event was created with the twin aims of having a painting competition focusing on one aspect of our armies commencing with armoured vehicles and attempting to inspire and encourage the relatively smaller forums to greater achievements by the challenges themselves. As far as the Dark Angels forum is concerned the event was an unqualified success exceeding all my expectations. Amongst the unforgiven brothers there were 20/29 oath keepers who completed 66/89 points from 40/55 vehicles. These amazingly also included one Baneblade and two Sicaran Battle Tanks. I was blown away by the commitment, completion rate and quality of painting. Well done indeed, you have kept the faith with the Lion! On the otherhand, sadly, in the Realms of Ultramar, there was a near complete boycot of the event with the four brave souls who made their oaths being unable to complete even one of them. The Ultramarines appeared to have refused to take up the challenge and despite the intentions of the contest it may have been misconstrued by atleast some to be a one sided event. Bck to the drawing board !! Those of you who participated may continue to wear the Currus Belli banner and those who completed their oaths will have the honour of adding the Pearl of Ultramar next to it. http://www.fortressoftheunforgiven.com/Currus_Belli_Banner_01.jpg http://www.fortressoftheunforgiven.com/Pearl_of_Ultramar_Badge_Small_V2.jpg Sons of the Lion Oath Makers: 29 Oath Keepers: 20 Total Points Pledged: 89 Total Points Completed: 63 Total Vehicles Pledged: 55 Total vehicles Completed: 40 Now that the first Bellum Aeternus has ended everyone should consider their armoured vehicles. Those who kept their oaths and those who didn't, those planning on a new vehicles and those with old one.... Coming to a Fortress near you.....beware the ARTISAN'S GAMBIT.....which will be unleashed in the month of February! + + + For the Lion and the Legion! + + + + + + CURRUS BELLI ENDETH + + + + + + BEHOLD THE ARTISAN'S GAMBIT + + + Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmo Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 It is a pity that none of our Ultramarine brothers succeed in this challenge however that does not detract from the commitment and quality of the Dark Angels vehicles. Well done brothers. Also a separate word of thanks to SG for organising and running this challenge. I am looking forward to see the collage picture. Now bring on the next one - I have a cupboard full of models to paint and need some motivation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cod Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Thank you Shadow Guard for the Bellum Aeternus: Currus Belli! It really was fun and I thoroughly enjoyed seeing so many armoured vehicles go from start to completion! What a sight the Ironwing truly is! I still believe the idea of the painting challenge was a good one, the idea really being to inspire others to end up with painted miniatures. Clearly for the Dark Angels this was a success. But as they say, 'The Emperor helps those who help themselves!' Thanks once again, congrats to all who entered, I'm intrigued with the 'Artisans Gambit'! Sounds kind of... well... arty Cod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyfax Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Yeah thanks SG for the effort, the event was a good motivation to get that land raider painted. Now I'm almost hesitant too continue painting.. as I might be painting something I could use in the next challenge ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magos Valkamar Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Thank you very much Shadow Guard for organizing this event and congratulations to all those who finished their oaths! If I had had more time I would have painted more (the event almost made me buy a fellblade). It is a shame though that no Ultramarine oaths were fulfilled though, but I'm now looking forward to this next challenge! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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