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++ AUGUSTUS b'RAASS ++ pre-heresy BRASS SCORPION p.247


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Woops, double post.
 

I vowed a Whirlwind in the Imperial Fists counter-CoC thread. I have to say I'm much more motivated to paint Imperial Fists than Chaos mini's atm. I'm just a little burned out CHaos-wise. I'm sure it'll return soon, but atm I'll focus on painting and perfecting my bananaramarines.

 

As you can see, I'm also making it so that it can be fielded as a rhino and as a Rzaorback - I was lucky enough to get my hands on three Whirlwind lunchers, so I bought three Razorbacks from GW, which I could field as three vehicles each! 

 

Basically all the yellow is done now. I need to touch up all the blacks, then on to metals. Then it´ll be transfers, weathering, and finally lights.

 

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d185/mkruijff/Imperial%20Fists/temporary_zpsoen7vdxn.jpg

 

Hope you like.

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Triple post! Yay! (I guess 'working from home' isn't really working out for me...)

 

Anyway, here's another update on the Whirlwind. I did the black and the trasfer work on them.

 

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d185/mkruijff/Imperial%20Fists/temporary_zps7fwe9mgn.jpg

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I dunno. Here's a pic with a space marine squad next to it, as well as a helmet right next to the tank armour. I see no difference when up close. I guess it looks different due to the larger area.

 

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d185/mkruijff/Imperial%20Fists/temporary_zpshmcwm0l8.jpg

 

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d185/mkruijff/Imperial%20Fists/temporary_zpsw2igx7no.jpg

 

:) 

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Yay Bananalauncher!

 

The black on the sides and hatches really breaks up the yellow nicely. 

 

Also, have I mentioned that dark red you have going on the helms and weapon casings looks awesome? Cause it do. 

 

^ what he said!

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Scouts looks great. If I hadn't already done mine using Pig Iron heads I'd definitely be using those Scion ones.

Whirlwind looks good too, though a little flat. The black breaks it up nicely but I think a wash or some extra shading in some of the recesses would go a long way..

Your transfer work on everything is seamless, top job. I've been thinking more and more about starting to incorporate some, especially as I'm running out of diverse sculpted pads for my Deathwatch. What have you been using, Microsol and Microset?

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@SwaT: thanks buddy, glad you like the scouts! The tank is nowhere near finished, not to worry. I did the metal work this evening, plus most of the washes in the recesses (AP strong tone and AP dark tone). I intent to do some heavy weathering with flesh wash rust streaks, sponging battle damage and wear, and of course some writing here and there. Also, the tracks and most of the undercarriage will get a lot of Vallejo Dark Earth Crylic texture paint stipled on, as well as some FW powders. About the transfers: i satin varnish the surface, then smear it with microset, after which I apply the transfer using microsol. When that's dry, I again go over it with satin varnish, and finally a matt varnish. :tu:
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@SwaT: thanks buddy, glad you like the scouts! The tank is nowhere near finished, not to worry. I did the metal work this evening, plus most of the washes in the recesses (AP strong tone and AP dark tone). I intent to do some heavy weathering with flesh wash rust streaks, sponging battle damage and wear, and of course some writing here and there. Also, the tracks and most of the undercarriage will get a lot of Vallejo Dark Earth Crylic texture paint stipled on, as well as some FW powders. About the transfers: i satin varnish the surface, then smear it with microset, after which I apply the transfer using microsol. When that's dry, I again go over it with satin varnish, and finally a matt varnish. :thumbsup:

Ah, fair enough. I thought the yellow was pretty much done. That sounds like a lot more work, look forward to seeing it.

 

Cool, thanks for the breakdown. Seems like I know what next month's hobby budget is going to include.

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Alright, did a lot of work on the detailing of the Razorback/Whirlwind today. I managed to finish everything except for the rust streaks, the tracks in their entirity, the mud weathering with Vallejo paste, and finally the symbols on the side of the whirlwind launchers. 

 

Here's some pics!

 

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d185/mkruijff/Imperial%20Fists/temporary_zpszvumtj9m.jpg

 

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d185/mkruijff/Imperial%20Fists/temporary_zps0q7urr7x.jpg

 

High-Gothic short for 'Imperialis Victor'

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d185/mkruijff/Imperial%20Fists/temporary_zpsnnnsgbfy.jpg

 

Gotta love the Legion Symbol on Yellow :smile.:

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d185/mkruijff/Imperial%20Fists/temporary_zpsplqx9nrr.jpg

 

Aaaand proof that this is a razorback too :biggrin.:
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d185/mkruijff/Imperial%20Fists/temporary_zpsjvbzo2wq.jpg

 

ope you like! Feedback most welcome though - especially on the detailing. This weathering and neat iconography is all new to me, so if yuo see something at fault, please let me know.

 

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@Dolchiate Remembrancer: It probably will, buddy. I'm getting a little afraid that I'm more interested in doing IFs for the time being, which might entail failing my CoC vow.... :sad.:

 

@grizzly_bear: they can and they will. Oh yesss....

 

@Tarvick :Thanks buddy. The black breaks up the vehicle nicely, doesn't it?

 

@SwaT: Totally go for that stuff - it makes using transfers so much easier! Also: what do you think of the weathering so far?

 

@SkimaskMohawk: haha counts-as. Whatevs mate :wink: (all kidding aside, that scorpius does look mighty fine....)

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@Midnight Runner: Thanks buddy! When the Whrilwind is finished (which also means I will have received some last basing materials, I'll probably start painting the Deredeo.

 

@KotR: I based the scouts on 25mm and the marines on 32mm. 

 

@Brother heinrich: Haha thanks buddy. With 7th Ed. SM codex, and all those extra rules, I have devised a pretty good list. Check it out, and let me know what you think!

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Looks awesome, but could use a tad more weathering on the yellow IMO, though I may very well change my opinion when I see the mud and oil streaks.

 

And yeah, the scorpius model does look very cool, but I'll convert a different looking WW turret for a rhino chassis over 51 GBP (plus tax and shipping) any day lol

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I was going to ask if you plan on including any red on the vehicle, since it looks so good on your Marines, but I see you've already gone and done it.I'm stoked to see you get started on the Dorito Dread, things a beast.
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Whirlwind/Razorback/Rhino looks nice. Have I mentioned that I like your yellow? :D

 

It is still *so* weird that you're doing loyalists, though. Every damn time I check out a new update here, I forget you're not doing Chaos right now, and I get so confused. ;)

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Cheers guys! 

 

I finished the Whirlwind/Razorback today. Here's pictures of both configurations. 

 

WHIRLWIND

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d185/mkruijff/Imperial%20Fists/WP_20151002_001_zpsbutl7jjf.jpg

 

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d185/mkruijff/Imperial%20Fists/WP_20151002_002_zpshwfbzgpm.jpg

 

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d185/mkruijff/Imperial%20Fists/WP_20151002_003_zpsdjnp1zcj.jpg

 

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d185/mkruijff/Imperial%20Fists/WP_20151002_004_zpstzegsvv1.jpg

 

and the front. It says IMP. VICT., short for Imperium Victor, or (the) Imperium (shall be) victorious.

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d185/mkruijff/Imperial%20Fists/WP_20151002_005_zpsg1m1cdoy.jpg

 

RAZORBACK

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d185/mkruijff/Imperial%20Fists/WP_20151002_006_zpsmvim0zdw.jpg

 

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d185/mkruijff/Imperial%20Fists/WP_20151002_007_zpssrrhsvtr.jpg

 

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d185/mkruijff/Imperial%20Fists/WP_20151002_008_zpshzvjjahz.jpg

 

Hope you like - feedback msot welcome. I'm supernew to this crisp Imperial vehicle business, so rant away. :tu:

 

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@SkimaskMohawk: I'm interested to see which turret you'll be using for the converted Scorpius tank. Where can I find this awesomesauce?

 

@Tarvick: The dorito dread is almost readuy for painting. I did the base and the back ammo hoppers today. Both are drying currently - pictures tonight.

 

@The Psycho: Once or twice, yes. ;) It feels weird doing loyalists, dude. Seriously, I've done nothing but Chaos marines all my life (well, the last 19 years) so it's a superweird for me too. Still, not to worry - I'll be rocking Chaos for ETL:tu:

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