Sviar Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Well I didn't create a ETL thread in the first ETL and not in the second one either, so it's about time I am a slow painter with only a few hours each week to paint, so my progress might be at a slower pace than the rest of my fellow Guards. But rest assured I will try to paint as often as I find the time and I will complete every vow I make. The first vow was: 2x Chimeras with HB Maticore: 170 Veterans with 3 Meltaguns and a Bolter for the Sergeant. I made a photoboth from a sawn windscreen washer fluid can(had a few laying around in the trunk of my car). This is my starting picture. One is actually finished, but I'll wait until the other one is complete too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Tanks - lovely to see! I look forward to seeing your progress Sviar - for the Guard and Emperor! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sviar Posted May 14, 2014 Author Share Posted May 14, 2014 I had some free hours today, so I could complete the Chimeras part of my vow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Well done Sviar, though I think the Techpriests might not be happy with the piggyback ride :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kierdale Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Too late now, but one thing I noticed (I did the same with my first chimera) was that you put the tow hooks on the rear door: likely they'd get pulled off if the APC tried to pull anything big! ;) since the whole rear of the vehicle is a door I'm no sure where they expected us to put that hook... If you glue it on the front it would hang at a strange angle. Anyway: good work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sviar Posted May 16, 2014 Author Share Posted May 16, 2014 likely they'd get pulled off if the APC tried to pull anything big! since the whole rear of the vehicle is a door I'm no sure where they expected us to put that hook... Didn't think of that, but neither did GW, I think I followed the instruction a little too precise, I blame the glue fumes This is the second part of my first vow. More armoured might. This is the before picture of my Manticore, I haven't decided if I should stick a HB or a HF in the front though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Reminds me of the fun I had building the model, and painting it too. Though not as much fun as obliterating my enemies with it :P I'd recommend the HF on the hull, a single HB isn't going to do much so I prefer the killing power of the flamer. Especially since enemies like to get close to artillery pieces if they can so it makes them less vulnerable :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kierdale Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 I'm interested in getting a Manticore soon. What's the possibility of making it interchangeable (Manticore/Deathstrike) via magnets or whatever? Anyway, looking forward to seeing your work on it. Any advice on its construction? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Making it interchangeable is either very difficult or impossible I think. The missiles share parts in a way that doesn't lend itself to switching. It's been a long time since I assembled mine so maybe I can be corrected but short of fashioning your own replacement and additional bits (a lot of work!) I think it's a no go :( Otherwise a good kit, I enjoyed building and painting mine a lot :) I'm almost envious Sviar! :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendrik Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 The missiles are not the biggest problem,but the launching rack is. In my opinion it's not worth it,considering the in my opinion underpowered deathstrike. Heck,a manticore with the IA V1,2nd ed ammunition is cheaper,can fire more often,and is just as deadly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kierdale Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 Thanks for the advice, gents. A Manticore it is then. The leftover bits should prove interesting for basing and/or terrain, I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendrik Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 I've used the leftoversand to create an engine block for my valkyrie tovulture conversion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
our_baz Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Nice work. All these completed vows are shaming me. Must get paintbrush out tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 I wasn't going to say anything, but I do have a list that has your name on it... it's the same list I keep track of bolt pistol round usage on ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sviar Posted May 22, 2014 Author Share Posted May 22, 2014 So there is a list Finally some progress. The pictures is a little out of date though, because I had some work done on it today. The worse thing is that I haven't got the paint for the rockets that I need. And it is going to take weeks to get it(a lot of real life commitments), so it seems that I'm stuck...but I could always start on my vets or choose another colour. These thins was conceled when I glued on the reinforced armour today. The progress before B&C broke down. I want to take a moment to thank Brother Argos for his swift actions on getting the board up and running, despite being in the hospital for his eyes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 Indeed, I seem to have missed the problems which is fortunate for me. Good progress Sviar, it's looking nice and will soon be done! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sviar Posted June 8, 2014 Author Share Posted June 8, 2014 I drove to my LGC yesterday and got some time to finish my Manticore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 Well done, you're really doing a good job in the ETL :D That's a really nice colour on the missiles, what is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scatmandoo Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 Good looking tank you have there. Always had a soft spot for manticores Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sviar Posted June 8, 2014 Author Share Posted June 8, 2014 Thank you both for the kind words @ WarriorFish The paint that I used for the missiles is the old GW paint Tin Bitz. A member of my LGC lended it to me when I forgot my Tinny Tin(Vallejo replacement for Tin Bitz) at home. @ Scatmandoo Yes, I have a soft spot for them too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Ah Tin Bits, I thought it stirred something in my memories. Such a good paint, so good that I've got a pot that is pretty much dead but I can't bring myself to throw it away. My opponents have soft spots for Manticores too. Lots of soft spots spread messily over a large area! :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sviar Posted June 10, 2014 Author Share Posted June 10, 2014 So here is my starting photo for my veterans. There are two reason for them not having any arms.The first is that I always paint the whole body before putting on arms because there might be hard to reach some areas having an arm and weapon in the way. And I dont have the weapons that I vowed. Small note to GW, please include Melta and Plasma guns in the box. I'll probably find a way to solve this. At first I thought that I should use green stuff to do a strap on the helmet and hang it in the belt. But as the helmet is strapless, I'm still thinking what to do with it. Any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 I love the respirator heads, aside from looking really cool they're a great way to make Veterans stand out :) As for the helmet you could GS a small strap if you like, or just have it hanging from the belt? It could have some hook or something underneath you can't see for example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ammonius Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Great work on the Manticore! I have been waffling, but now that I've seen your WIP photos, I'm definitely getting one Keep it up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sviar Posted June 11, 2014 Author Share Posted June 11, 2014 @ WarriorFish I like the respirators too, it has that Vet look. Right now I'm considering to perhaps give them a different paint scheme. It was a great idea with the conceled hook to attach the helmet to the belt, I'm going to use it, thanks @Ammonius Thank you for the kind words. I was happy to hear that my Manticore inspired you to get one of your own. It is fun kit to build and paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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