Brother_Bethor's log + ETL V +

[Brother_Bethor]

In this thread I will put photos of my models. Some will be part of various events, some won't. I'd like to share with you, my fellow brothers with my work. I hope that you will find it somewhat useful. 
 
At this moment I'm taking part in Bellum Aeternus' extension. My initial post you can find here. Below are results of my today's work.

 

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b56/brother_bethor/Bolter%20and%20Chainsword/012_zpsa3541119.jpg

[Brother dean]

Very nice Brother...  Might need another coat on the one on the right but very nice...

[Brother_Bethor]

Thanks! It is about two coats of watered down Khorne Red. More to come. I'm only in the beginning of the road to finish these freehand markings. :)

[Brother_Bethor]

First major breakthrough! So far I've never tried to paint that large freehands. Please, have a look:

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b56/brother_bethor/Bolter%20and%20Chainsword/013_zps8bcd0363.jpg

Also I did paint the chapter logo on middle Rhino's driver hatch. Half of the oath is completed.

[Galthan Ironsturm]

Nice work !

[elmo]

Looks great :)

[The Shadow Guard]

That is excellent work.... I am amazed that you manged the squad numbers on the rhino hatches...they simply look amazing.... I atually thought they were oversized decals! :)

 

SG

[Vissah]

For a first freehand they are excellent mate :D

[Cactus]

Excellent work indeed. Now go and erase those pencil lines.

[Brother_Bethor]

Thank You Brothers! I really appreciate this.

@ Vissah: These are my first that large freehands. I had three squads with tactical markings painted by hand...

@ Cactus: Yeah, I will when I find a way to remove them. Ordinary eraser doesn't work.

Now something new: campaign badges for Sicaran tank.

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b56/brother_bethor/Bolter%20and%20Chainsword/008_zps2dd90e26.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b56/brother_bethor/Bolter%20and%20Chainsword/009_zpsa9a8cd23.jpg

Those markings are going to be patched up. Thanks to hi-res pics now I see where I have to make some corrections.

[Galthan Ironsturm]

Excellent work Brother Bethor !

[Isiah]

All awesome sauce ... and you've called the Sicaran 'Bethor' - your alter-ego on tracks :)

 

Cheers

I

[The Shadow Guard]

That is some exemplary work for a first effort.... Thanks you very much ... :)

 

SG

[Brother_Bethor]

All awesome sauce ... and you've called the Sicaran 'Bethor' - your alter-ego on tracks

Cheers

I

When I saw this name on the FW DA decal sheet I couldn't resist. I had to put it somewhere :)

[Brother_Bethor]

Here, I'll post (hopefully) updates of my progress in E Tenebrae Lux III contest and Bellum Aeternus challenge. My plan is to paint stuff which is covered by both events: the TERMINATORS Also I have in the pipeline two relic Whirlwinds, which I need to counter the Ork army in planned Storm of Vengeance campaign, that I'm gonna play with my friend.

Stuff that I plan to paint:

2 x terminator squad:

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b56/brother_bethor/Bolter%20and%20Chainsword/Deathwing_terminators_001_zps43c1c9ff.jpg

Terminator Sergeant for already painted squad (before FAQ )http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b56/brother_bethor/Bolter%20and%20Chainsword/Deathwing_sergeant_001_zpsfb46b0c9.jpg

Deathwing Knights:

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b56/brother_bethor/Bolter%20and%20Chainsword/Deathwing_Knights_001_zpsd032ddbd.jpg

Interrogator Chaplain (NoName ATM):

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b56/brother_bethor/Bolter%20and%20Chainsword/Interrogator_Chaplain_001_zps4c7c0482.jpg

And finally, the Whirlwinds:

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b56/brother_bethor/Bolter%20and%20Chainsword/Whirlwind_01_001_zpseb3ee05a.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b56/brother_bethor/Bolter%20and%20Chainsword/Whirlwind_02_001_zpscbc1b7c1.jpg

If (and this very big ''if'') I paint those models in time, I plan to add some DV Tactical Squads as I need some cannon fodder (and bolter heavy firepower) to play Storm of Vengeance campaign.

[Brother_Bethor]

Here is my vow for this year's ETL. I'm going this year rather small, taking different approach: quality before quantity. I hope to paint my vow up to my best ability. After all, Grand Master Belial and his retinue rather deserves artificer armours and all the bling they could carry, right?

All miniatures are going to be fully magnetized allowing me some tactical flexibility.

Grand Master Belial with all weapon options:

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b56/brother_bethor/Bolter%20and%20Chainsword/SDC15447_zps5whkw33a.jpg

Please note: Belial's head has gone AWOL when I was taking this snapshot but since then it has been found. Also I haven't decided yet which hammer will fit better to Mr. B.

Belial's Retinue - Deathwing Command Squad, also with almost all weapon options (they won't have storm bolters and fists)

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b56/brother_bethor/Bolter%20and%20Chainsword/SDC15455_zpsjs2lrarg.jpg

Last year I've made one of my dreams come true and acquired complete starter set for Epic 40k. Friend of mine took all greenskins and I've started to build Space Marines force. I hope to present here my adventures in 6mm land

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b56/brother_bethor/Bolter%20and%20Chainsword/044_zpsxpo75asr.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b56/brother_bethor/Bolter%20and%20Chainsword/046_zpskerowd03.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b56/brother_bethor/Bolter%20and%20Chainsword/048_zpsnwlgyriv.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b56/brother_bethor/Bolter%20and%20Chainsword/051_zpsa1omrqb6.jpg

[JeffJedi]

I vote for the far right hammer, good luck!

[Brother_Bethor]

A little update from me (without pics, for now).

 

Belial is now ready for painting. All magnets, shoulder pads, personal banner and Iron Halo has been installed :). Tomorrow I'm going to magnetize Command Squad. If there will be time, I'll assemble the command Land Raider for my Epic Ironwing Detachment and convert one of the Rhinos into Damocles Command Vehicle.

[Interrogator Stobz]

Not sure how I missed your Sicaran tank Bethor Brother Bethor, it looks awesome!!! Any finished pics of it?

 

I may need to add one or two to my green-wing motor pool and was on the fence until I saw yours; it looks great in green, well done :tu:

 

Good luck with your vow.

 

:D

bs

[Brother_Bethor]

Yeah, when I saw first pics of it from some Games Day I knew that I want it!

Here are some more photos (old) of my Sicaran:

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b56/brother_bethor/Bolter%20and%20Chainsword/014_zpsbd4f376c.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b56/brother_bethor/Bolter%20and%20Chainsword/015_zps4c23542c.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b56/brother_bethor/Bolter%20and%20Chainsword/sicaran_zpsa0c66ada.jpg

As you can see, Brother Stobz, it still lacks some detail work but that is first thing on my 'to-do list' after this year' ETL.

[Interrogator Stobz]

Nice :tu:

[Brother_Bethor]

It is time for some work in progress shots. First in line, venerable Grand Master Belial.

Basic armament

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b56/brother_bethor/Bolter%20and%20Chainsword/ETL4_013a_zpszs8oiijv.jpg

with lightning claws

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b56/brother_bethor/Bolter%20and%20Chainsword/ETL4_014a_zps2t1bv0zz.jpg

... and with thunderhammer & stormshield

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b56/brother_bethor/Bolter%20and%20Chainsword/ETL4_015a_zpslavgwifu.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b56/brother_bethor/Bolter%20and%20Chainsword/ETL4_016a_zpsq1iqhqpm.jpg

Second, Deathwing Command Squad

Hammerers' style

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b56/brother_bethor/Bolter%20and%20Chainsword/ETL4_017a_zpsrsqop4p5.jpg

pack of wolverines

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b56/brother_bethor/Bolter%20and%20Chainsword/ETL4_018a_zpsgulsgyxi.jpg

[Epher]

That is some great work there.  Excellent job with the magnets.  A few questions if you do not mind. 

 

Where did you get the hammer heads from?  It really gives the squad and Belial that finished look.  Great pose on Belial, by the way.

 

Second question, where would one find an iron halo bit?  I have been trying to track one down.

[Brother_Bethor]

Thanks Epher! No, I don't mind any questions - in the contrary - I'll be happy to answer them

Hammers are from MaxMini http://maxmini.eu/conversion-bits/melee-weapons-shields/mechanical-hammers-MK2-bits. Iron Halo came from vanilla Terminator box. I don't know which one, because I bought it from bits service (bitzgalaxy). Funny thing, it was cheaper for me to order bits from as far as from Australia than from Europe. Heck, it was even cheaper than to buy in my homeland.

Link to auction with Iron Halo: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/400525532493?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[Epher]

Thanks for the links.  Looks like I will be buying a bag of hammers, or at least a ten pack.  It is crazy how much it can be especially once you add in the shipping.  For me in Canada, it is cheaper to purchase from Australia or Europe than to buy from the US.  Shipping for one lot is about $8. 

 

Once I get my ETL vows done, I will have to start on my Belial conversion.  Thanks for the great inspiration, the swinging hammer pose is awesome!