Bowlzee Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 I've started working on my 30K Emperor's Children. I have written two articles on them so far. HQ Troops I've finished Modelling two Contemptors. The green stuff is still curing on the second Contemptor hence I didn't photograph it with Weapons yet. I will be undercoating them tomorrow morning, ready for painting. I can't wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kizzdougs Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Great looking Contemptors! I've just had a look through your blog and this project looks really promising. I'm particularly keen to see your version of Eidolon. Keep up the solid work and get some paint on those dreads! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowlzee Posted July 28, 2014 Author Share Posted July 28, 2014 Thanks kizzdougs! Contemptors have been sprayed and are awaiting some paint! More pictures on the blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowlzee Posted July 31, 2014 Author Share Posted July 31, 2014 Paint is getting on one of the Contemptor's: More pictures and the painting steps on my blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firepower Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 God, those models...damn your extortionate shipping and handling, Forge World! Love the poses and the bases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowlzee Posted July 31, 2014 Author Share Posted July 31, 2014 God, those models...damn your extortionate shipping and handling, Forge World! Love the poses and the bases. If you live in Australia the costs is very similar to 40K pricing... Hence why I'm seeing a lot more Heresy players on this side of the world. It was an easy decision to choose between a 30K force or another 40K force... The Contemptor is easily my favourite model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firepower Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Well I also have reservations about resin fragility...but damn if Forge World doesn't make some real beauties. These Contemptors are among the top picks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kizzdougs Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Great start mate! The purple looks really nice. Looking forward to seeing some more progress :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowlzee Posted August 4, 2014 Author Share Posted August 4, 2014 Weapons complete. Just need to to burn, smoke weathering on the nozzles etc. Awaiting some pigments to be delivered. http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-oCdjvDgi8mk/U96uPk8SkbI/AAAAAAAAIqI/XGXG1Yribkc/s1600/DSC_0631.JPG More base paints are on the Contemptor also. More pictures on my blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowlzee Posted August 4, 2014 Author Share Posted August 4, 2014 I've also written part three in the series of Army building for my EC, found here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowlzee Posted August 7, 2014 Author Share Posted August 7, 2014 More Progress has been made on the Contemptor: Highlighting is about 90% done. I will then move on to weathering! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forté Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 Couple of beauties you have there :tu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hunk Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 Very nice Bowlzee. :) How are you going to paint the bases? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowlzee Posted August 8, 2014 Author Share Posted August 8, 2014 Getting Closer! I still have the parchment to do on the front of the model. I haven't fully decided on the bases yet... I may need to experiment with them I'm using the Tamiya Weathering Master kit. I have to say it's awesome for beginners! No need for Isopropyl alcohol, just use the tool to apply it to the model. once you're happy just seal the model as normal. i've only used the 'soot' right now, to add some scorch marks on the weapons and power plant, I won't add any to the feet until I'de decided on the base colours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kizzdougs Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 Looking great mate! The soot on the Assault cannon and exhausts looks really convincing. Good luck with the base! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowlzee Posted August 12, 2014 Author Share Posted August 12, 2014 The Contemptor is pretty much finished. After taking the photo I realised I want to add more weathering 'dust' on it's feet so it stands out more. I would love people's opinion on the base: I feel it could do with some more colour? Maybe this colour is too brown? maybe a greener colour would be better? As always, more pictures on my blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPT Weiss Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Your stuff looks great, keep at it! As for that base, some green would really draw the eye to it, however it might take away from the dread itself. I'd leave it as is personally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowlzee Posted August 15, 2014 Author Share Posted August 15, 2014 I've ordered a greener grass for the base. I've kept the base Daemon colour as it is, it links really well to my Slaanesh Daemon army. I've started work on the second Contemptor while I wait for the grass to turn up. Here they are side by side: Link to blog post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowlzee Posted August 19, 2014 Author Share Posted August 19, 2014 Update on the second Contemptor: I need to finish the rivets and do some weathering. Does anyone have a link to a good chipping tutorial? I'm having trouble getting good effects. more pictures on my blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowlzee Posted August 20, 2014 Author Share Posted August 20, 2014 Greener grass arrived. Need to finish the base still on the 2nd Contemptor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowlzee Posted August 22, 2014 Author Share Posted August 22, 2014 Contemptor Finished. I've now started work on my Lord Commander Eidolon conversion. I'm using the Sanguinary Guard box set as my base for Eidolon, with blood drops removed of course. I'm a novice when it comes to green stuff but I'm throwing myself at the challenge. First off I'm working on the legs. I HATE the knees that are on the Sanguinary guard, they look like after thoughts from the designer, "bugger, I didn't pimp up the knee pads....err... I will just use my sculpting tool and put a cross in there..." So I'm shaving them down and trying to sculpt some MKIV knees. My first attempt is below, beside the original knee. Do I have the sizing right? Any tips on improving it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marine7312000 Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 It looks like it could stand to be smoothed out a bit more. Can't wait to see what he looks like when he's finished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowlzee Posted August 22, 2014 Author Share Posted August 22, 2014 It looks like it could stand to be smoothed out a bit more. Can't wait to see what he looks like when he's finished. I had to give up smooth with the tool, as I ended up just pushing the green stuff to the side and warping the shape. I will file it down once it's cured :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kizzdougs Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Looks good mate! The new knee pad looks very MkIV, which is great. Fine grade sanding paper is real useful for smoothing greenstuff areas after they've cured. Great work of the Contemptors as well :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowlzee Posted August 24, 2014 Author Share Posted August 24, 2014 Here is my WIP Lord Commander Eidolon. I'm looking for feedback. Atm I think he looks too much like a Sanguinary guard... Which he basically is. I think perhaps his helmet is what does it. Anyway here are the pictures: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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