Augustus b'Raass Posted September 2, 2015 Author Share Posted September 2, 2015 Thanks, SwaT and Dantay for the tips! I''ll keep those two options in mind for sure. Another option would be the pewter ammo belts by DragonForge: Hidden Content http://www.dragonforge.com/for%20sale%20images/dforge%20items%20for%20sale/supplies/ammo_feed/ammofeed_belt%20size%204.jpg Or, and I should have probably led with this, as I really like these: Hidden Content http://www.actionfiguren-shop.com/out/oxbaseshop/html/0/images/wysiwigpro/playkid_7.62-50-04.jpg They're 7,65 mm long, perfect for the feed entries of the deredeo's autocannons. I know in that auto-weapon technololgy works with caseless shells, if you follow the fluff, but these just look too good not to at least try, don't you think? Lemme know! @Grizzly_bear: Thanks buddy! you know your Scythes have been a huge inspiration for me, right? I mentioned you a few posts back, because I think credit is due to you. :) :tu: Honda, poom and Argent aquila 3 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psykic_scribe Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Wishing you good luck in finding the ammo belts 'cos the Deredeo pose is superb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olis Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Augustus, using such awesome looking ammo demands forgiveness in taking smalls liberties with the fluff. 40k is practically powered by the Rule of Cool. :D Augustus b'Raass 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostMalone Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Dude chain linked rounds win Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hunk Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 Excellent work on the Fists, especially the weathering. Augustus b'Raass 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaeron Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 All looks awesome mate! Will be a good project in the interim. Keep it up :) Augustus b'Raass 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly_bear Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 I just went back and saw that fella of which I'm truly thankful and humbled by, again thank it for the shout out. Also them bullet belts are looking mighty fine Augustus b'Raass 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augustus b'Raass Posted September 3, 2015 Author Share Posted September 3, 2015 (edited) OK I went ahead and ordered the chain linked NATO 7,62mm ammo links. What I didn't realize was that these are even more life-like than I thought: each bullet and each link is a seperate item!!! Check out how awesome this kit is: http://www.actionfiguren-shop.com/out/oxbaseshop/html/0/images/wysiwigpro/playkid_7.62-50-02.jpg I'm really looking forward to building the Deredeo now! I'm also going to drill out some of the missiles in the missile pack, to enhance the feel that the dread's been in the field for a long time. Fluff wise, I can even rationalize the chain links on a futuristic weapon platform. In my mind, the modern looking original ammo feeds are basically belt feeds with an armoured layer over them - and I can imagine that the armour got shot up at one point, leaving the IFs to decide to forego with the armour entirely to prevent further jams. Or whatever. Rool of cool. @Psychkic_scribe: Cheers buddy! I got the links! @Otis: Thanks! And yes, rool of cool trumps everything. @Kurama: Haha glad you're on my side @Bob Hunk: Cheers! Yes, weathering is such a rewarding thing to do. It's truly awesome. @Chaeron: Haha yes, interim - you mean the dread or the fists entirely? I assume you´re thinking of CoC @Grizzly_bear: Sure, buddy. Entirely earned and justified to give credit where it is due. Your Scythes are awesome and deserve to be drooled over. Edited September 7, 2015 by Augustus b'Raass Larkyn, Pearson73, Honda and 4 others 7 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soldier of Dorn Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 That is so metal. Great find on the ammo chains, deffo gonna use them on something at some point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flint13 Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 (edited) That NATO 7.62 is a little expensive, but you're right, it looks awesome. The Rool of Cool is exactly the way you should go In fact, all your Fists look pretty awesome so far for a loyalist... suspiciously so... You best watch it, buddy. Too many more of these guys done to this crazy good standard and I'll have to assume your current Bananamarine work is more than a passing flirtation... You wouldn't want anyone thinking you're a real loyalist http://imageshack.com/a/img909/1461/yl0mJT.gif Edited September 4, 2015 by Flint13 Chronotonic, Viridia, Brother-Chaplain Kage and 5 others 8 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kizzdougs Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 Hell yeah!! That amo chain is a thing of beauty! Can't wait to see you put one on the Deredeo :tu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soldier of Dorn Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 That NATO 7.62 is a little expensive, but you're right, it looks awesome. The Rool of Cool is exactly the way you should go In fact, all your Fists look pretty awesome so far for a loyalist... suspiciously so... You best watch it, buddy. Too many more of these guys done to this crazy good standard and I'll have to assume your current Bananamarine work is more than a passing flirtation... You wouldn't want anyone thinking you're a real loyalist http://imageshack.com/a/img909/1461/yl0mJT.gif Says another Night Lord (Lady?) with sons of Dorn. (I'm on a Black Templar spree right now, so I can't really comment.) Flint13 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother-Chaplain Kage Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 Those are some nice yellow marines, and that ammo belt is gonna look amazing on that Deredeo. Eventually, I think everyone succumbs to the Fist. Er... Augustus b'Raass, Honda and Flint13 3 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slips Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 Those are some nice yellow marines, and that ammo belt is gonna look amazing on that Deredeo. Eventually, I think everyone succumbs to the Fist. Er... Go on... :P But yes, that Ammo Belt is going to Look awesome! Also, any idea on how you'll paint him? More Traditional or a Variant Scheme? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Heinrich Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 Nice work man, they look great and I'm excited to see how your Deredeo turns out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honda Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 @Teetengee: Yup, numeral will be redone. Red+Green is a trick with the colour wheel. Normally, when you're darkening or lightening a colour, you add black or white, respectively. With red, that doesn't work, as you'll get goop and pink, respectively. So you have to add opposite colours. The opposite of red is green, so when you add dark green to red, you get a deeper, almost aubergine colour. It's quite lovely. Conversely, you can add red to green to get a darker green. I encourage you to experiment with it, because you can learn quite a lot from that alone! I really have to thank you for this tip. I've been painting for...<oops, can't reach my toes in this sarcophagus> let's just say a long time. I never thought to try this. Awesome! Your Fists continue to impress me. I was concerned about the "whiteness" in the decals but you seem to have handled the saturation rather admirably. Bravo to you. Deredo...I wasn't too crazy about this model when it first came out, but it's such a perfect fit for the Fists and I really like your pose and I think the chain linked ammo will not only add a level of detail that will enhance the model, but don't be surprised if the idea...catches on. :) Play on good sir! Augustus b'Raass 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augustus b'Raass Posted September 8, 2015 Author Share Posted September 8, 2015 (edited) Hey everyone! Work is killing me, but I managed to get one IF finished. I also built another three, minus the heads. Say hello to brother Brecht, who's in the process of changing a magazine. Apologies for the bad lighting, I'm having the outside woodwork done, so the whole house is in stockades right now, which blocks all sunlight. So the yellow is kinda dulled out, but I assure you, the yellow hue is exactly the same as the others. http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d185/mkruijff/Night%20Lords%20WIP/WP_20150908_005_zpsn9ioxkm1.jpg more pics of Brother Brecht. Hidden Content http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d185/mkruijff/Night%20Lords%20WIP/WP_20150908_006_zps6ac0lx5x.jpg http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d185/mkruijff/Night%20Lords%20WIP/WP_20150908_007_zpsejb6ywve.jpg And the three other marines: Veteran Sergeant Markus http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d185/mkruijff/Night%20Lords%20WIP/WP_20150908_0121_zpsnkbxtz5l.jpg Long range bolter specialist Tovald http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d185/mkruijff/Night%20Lords%20WIP/WP_20150908_0141_zpsjk3nprba.jpg Meltagun Weapon Specialist Schill http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d185/mkruijff/Night%20Lords%20WIP/WP_20150908_0131_zpsljck6fnj.jpg Hope you like! Feedback welcome. Still waiting for the ammo feeds to arrive. I´m super excited for them, and have planned a whole day of hobby time coming weekend. Replies! @The Psycho: Cheers, yeah I found a linky to them on a 2008 post on a german forum somewhere. I searched for 'pewter ammo feeds' on google and it came up on the fourth page or something like that. @Flint13: lol! Like Psycho said: you're one to talk! I'm just following in your lady-bootsteps with this, substracting I from VIII to get VII. So shut up and go back to your own fists, buddy! @kizzdougs: I'll work on it as soon as it arrives! @KBC: Haha probably. It's just that damn banana yellow... it's the best flavour and brown spots look good on it. @Slipstreams: Variant scheme? Interesting. Any ideas? I mean, it is 40K, but Deredeo's must be relics by then. So I'm very open to suggestions to 30k-ify this baby. @Honda: It's been that long huh? Hidden Content http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d185/mkruijff/qotdo_zpsmtfzfgy2.jpg Serisouly though: you're most welcome! It doesn't always work, btw, just with red and green hues. Both can be lightened with yellow, btw. I am thankful to you too for pointing out the brightness on the decals and made sure to apply decent layers of Matt Varnish over them before weathering them. Thanks! Edited September 8, 2015 by Augustus b'Raass Adra'Melek, Kizzdougs and Pearson73 3 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShVagYeR Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 This pose looks familiar. Hidden Content http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sWII7X5tMo4/Ve7UssVanAI/AAAAAAAAKqU/wvVsCOnVwHc/s1600/hgriffon.png But seriously, awesome work. It's great to see your IF army grow. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augustus b'Raass Posted September 8, 2015 Author Share Posted September 8, 2015 Haha well it's bound to happen with the clip-in-hand bit. But... shouldn't that Imperial Griffon first eject the spent clip before he grabs a replacement full one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShVagYeR Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 It's a frag grenade, though I admit this is one of my early sloppy paintjobs which makes it hard to tell. ;) Augustus b'Raass 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dantay VI Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Looking good...What are you using for the basing?, almost looks like papier mache Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonlover Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 On the one hand, this foray into Loyalists disappoints me. On the other, those are some sexy Fists! That Deredeo is gonna look mint. Dragonlover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augustus b'Raass Posted September 8, 2015 Author Share Posted September 8, 2015 @ShVagYer: Oh no, the picture and painting quality are beyond fine. I just didn't look well enough (and focussed on the bolter hand and not the other one) and was too quick to judge. It's clearly the grenade hand. :tu: @Dantay_xv: Cheers buddy! the basing stuff is Vallejo Sandy Paste. It has an excellent texture and dries into a flexible goop that is just perfect as wet mud. @Dragonlover: Trust me, doing loyalists feels super weird for (a) die-hard chaos players like me (us?). I feel like a super hypocritical traitor. It's just that Fists are so awesome. So incredibly awesome. To paint that is. Of course, they're weak, thin-blooded bastards who are doomed to fail in their quest to protect Terra. But damn is yellow cool to paint - especially after painting nearly 12000 points of traitorous midnight blue. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soldier of Dorn Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 Yeah, sometimes you just need a change of pace. It can get a bit old painting the same colors over and over and over again, even if it is for the glory of the Chaos Gods. 'Course, I haven't reached the scale of your army, but still... Like today, I discovered that I really enjoy painting Blood Angels. Who knew? When are we going to see a picture of Venerable Brother Edvaard (Get it? Deredeo, Eddy, Edvaard? No? Ah well.) with the GLORY of his new ammo chains? Soon, I hope. Those things look absolutly badass. Anyways, hope your workload lightens up and you can get back to our glorious hobby. Augustus b'Raass 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augustus b'Raass Posted September 9, 2015 Author Share Posted September 9, 2015 The ammo feed has not arrived yet, so I have to make do with the current fists. I finished another one and made better pictures of the last one. Brother Elken, renowned for his ferocity in close quarters fighting. Brother Elken is often assigned scouting roles during recon missions. http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d185/mkruijff/Night%20Lords%20WIP/WP_20150909_007_zpsp516gfld.jpg http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d185/mkruijff/Night%20Lords%20WIP/WP_20150909_008_zpsqahvexfn.jpg http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d185/mkruijff/Night%20Lords%20WIP/WP_20150909_009_zpsqpstidil.jpg http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d185/mkruijff/Night%20Lords%20WIP/WP_20150909_010_zpsj2zeqsxs.jpg Hope you like him. Also, here´s better pictures of Brother Brecht. http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d185/mkruijff/Night%20Lords%20WIP/WP_20150909_003_zpsvn7o8b5w.jpg http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d185/mkruijff/Night%20Lords%20WIP/WP_20150909_004_zps6b52nzom.jpg http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d185/mkruijff/Night%20Lords%20WIP/WP_20150909_005_zpsvbpmjmdb.jpg http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d185/mkruijff/Night%20Lords%20WIP/WP_20150909_006_zpscg9ux64t.jpg Feedback most welcome. MrBear, ShVagYeR, Dolchiate Remembrancer and 1 other 4 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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