War Head Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 Evening all, I'd like to start by saying a little about myself... I've stalked the forum for some time checking out other peoples posts without doing my own. I've collected many armies over the 20 years of gaming, but never actually finished any... always getting bored and starting a new one. So I really want to get this one nailed! Without further ado, here is the start to my IV Legion project. WIP IV Legion Tacticals... a few close ups below of my current WIP chaps, and at the bottom the whole squad together... one minus a head, and the rest requiring work on bolters, shoulder pad trim and a few touch ups! Any c&c welcome ! Thanks all. Picture 85 by SultanGrayus, on Flickr Picture 67 by SultanGrayus, on Flickr Picture 66 by SultanGrayus, on Flickr Picture 87 by SultanGrayus, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grotsmasha Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 Welcome to the B&C War Head, and what an entrance!!! Very nice Iron Warriors you have there, I'm looking forward to seeing these guys expand. Cheers, Jono Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helterskelter Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 These iron warriors are pretty neat! Good weathering, great poses on your character models. I like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Chaplain Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 Piggybacking as it were off of Grotsmasha's post- you're off to a fantastic start with these iron warriors. Can you expound upon any future projects you might be tackling? Make sure to check out some of the Iron Warrior enthusiast's project blogs if you are ever hurting for inspiration- there are quite a few on here! Enjoy your stay on the B&C and please don't hesitate to ask any questions- we'll be happy to help answer them as best we can! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
War Head Posted March 23, 2014 Author Share Posted March 23, 2014 Thanks for the welcome and the kind comments. I recently bought a knight model, to go along with 5 cataphractii, 10 MK2, 5 breachers, 5 MK3 missile launcher infantry, a sicaran venator and 2 rapier cannons in their respective boxes! As I say, I want to complete a squad at a time so fingers crossed will finish these off fairly quickly and crack on to some more... However, I've been commissioned to paint some Word Bearers - which may distract me slightly! I attach the test model below... Picture 65 by SultanGrayus, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrannicide Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 Great start! Really nice job on the subtle weathering effects. I need to get my butt in shape and make more Fists to put you traitor dogs down. :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infyrana Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 Hi, welcome to the B&C :) Great pics, nice little army you have growing there! I dislike unhelmeted heads, but kudos to you for making them work ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostMalone Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 Good work and welcome to the ship, positions are available on the gunnery deck for all IVth legion brothers ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MordentHex Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 looking good in the HH neighborhood! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telhdrat Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 Great work! Can you tell how you did the Word Bearer colour scheme? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Chaplain Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 Wow, that's a lot of Iron Warriors units you have planned! Which varient of the rapier weapons battery do you have? That's a test model? Holy crap that red looks good. Any chance for a recipe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyromancer Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 The IW are awesome. Welcome to the Legion brother, Ave Perturabo! But Word Bearers, ewww. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
War Head Posted March 24, 2014 Author Share Posted March 24, 2014 thanks again everyone for the kind words. Wow, that's a lot of Iron Warriors units you have planned! Which varient of the rapier weapons battery do you have? That's a test model? Holy crap that red looks good. Any chance for a recipe? I have two of the laser destroyers, and likely to add another... I love the models! however I'll have to change the crew somewhat as their poses are pretty limited... Great work! Can you tell how you did the Word Bearer colour scheme? the word bearer recipe is as follows... prime black model air steel carroborg crimson wash (airbrush) tamiya clear red (airbrush) carroborg crimson wash (airbrush) and oila! add details to taste! it's basically ripped off from the FW scheme with a few minor tweaks. The IW are awesome. Welcome to the Legion brother, Ave Perturabo!But Word Bearers, ewww. thanks a lot mate, really enjoy the other IW blogs on here so keep up the good work ! cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Vidius Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Great stuff mate! Good to see more IVth Legion armies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of the Raven Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Now mister 66 means business. I like the painting, weathering and parched wasteland bases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
War Head Posted March 27, 2014 Author Share Posted March 27, 2014 thanks guys Here are two current WIP guys... a Praetor stand-in until I create something a little more interesting... and a breacher Sergeant... (edited so pics worked!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Chaplain Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Oh dang that breacher sergeant looks mean! Keep up the good work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aqui Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 I never had much interest in either the Word Bearers or Iron Warriors, but I do like yours The Breacher Sergeant is especially cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrannicide Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Dude, the metal is dreamy. My God, it's the perfect shade. Looks especially nice on the Praetor sculpt. What's your recipe? :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathspectersgt7 Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 From what pictures I could see Nice Work!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
War Head Posted March 27, 2014 Author Share Posted March 27, 2014 As always, thanks for the kind words guys, it really helps motivate to get these guys finished! The metal is fairly simple, but a number of different colours involved! 1.) Prime Grey (I use Autotek Grey Primer from ebay - around £5 a can) 2.) Vallejo Model Air Black all over (airbrush) 3.) GW Tin Bitz all over (airbrush) 4.) GW Chainmail thin coat (airbrush) 5.) GW Mithril Silver Zenithal (airbrush) 6.) Wash with GW Agrax Earthshade (non diluted) 7.) Thin washes of GW Leviathan Purple and Biel-tan Green to provide a bit of interest in the metal 8.) Edge highlight armour and rivets in Vallejo Model Air Steel 9.) Gold is purely Vallejo Model Air Gold washed in Agrax Earthshade! I won't be adding hazard stripes until I get Extermination which will provide the reasoning behind it all and any relevance to each marine (e.g. honorifics for a heroic deed) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
War Head Posted March 29, 2014 Author Share Posted March 29, 2014 evening all, I received a certain something through the post today which as soon as I'd seen released, I knew I had to have... Praetor in waiting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infyrana Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Sweet, how's the model in person? I felt his arms sat a bit high compared to his supposed neck line, but I guess having it in hand you could easily tell is if that's fixable or not an issue :) Look forward to seeing that one beside your other marines :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
War Head Posted March 29, 2014 Author Share Posted March 29, 2014 Sweet, how's the model in person? I felt his arms sat a bit high compared to his supposed neck line, but I guess having it in hand you could easily tell is if that's fixable or not an issue Look forward to seeing that one beside your other marines thank you. the model is very nicely cast. I know what you mean about the arms being high, but as you say it is fixable with a slight shaving of the "plug" which sits in the shoulder joint. Hope to get him halfway done by end of tonight :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyromancer Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Still doing the legion proud I see. That's a great start on the praetor. I'll probably be picking that model up myself, but use it as a techmarine. I have to say however that your breacher sergeant is fantastic. I'll be stealing that idea if you dont mind. Perhaps I'll even name him after you if you want? Anyways keep up the good work, Ave Perturabo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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