Carnelian's Blood Angels and Friends: Return to Form

[Brother-Chaplain Kage]

I filled in some large gaps on my Macharius first with green stuff, and then smoothed it out with Tamiya white putty, which you can see here.

[Son of Carnelian]

It's freezing cold here in Ohio, but I'm painting so fast that my brushes are hot! I've finished the squad of Terminators you see below. Let me know what you guys think.

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"Every step taken by the traitors treads on the graves left by the Wars of Unification and the Great Crusade. I will not let the traitors erase those sacrifices." - Veteran Sergeant Damarius

Edited January 29, 2017 by Son of Carnelian

[Idomeneus]

Awesome work. Particularly impressed with the skin on the sergeant. My record in painting skin has been somewhat patchy, so it's always something I look out for. Also the neatness of the highlights is fantastic.

[Son of Carnelian]

Teeny tiny update for the board. Finished my first objective marker for the force. Would love any feedback you guys have on it.

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Memorial site for Legionnaire Revalius, 1st Sergeant of the Blood Angel's 77th Company. Martyred at the Battle of Signus Prime, his grave marker stands as a testament to his bravery and sacrifice.

[GrandMagnus]

I'd probably say add some more battle damage to the helmet and blade, but that's about it.

[Son of Carnelian]

Well, just when you thought you could write me off, I return with more Blood Angels! With the fervor of 8th edition a bit quieted and the opening of a new GW store in my area, I've returned to the Blood Angels I know so well. Here's to the first of many more!

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"A man cannot serve two masters. Horus pledged himself to both his brothers and the nightmares of the Warp. But our focus remains unclouded: We serve the Emperor, in this war and in all things." - Brother Antonio

[Kizzdougs]

Very nice! I love the subdued red :tu:

 

Are you planning to get any of the Blood Angels' decals for them?

[Corswain]

Looking billiant as always but I really love that objective marker. It’s so much cooler to have a thematic, modelled objective rather than a dice or a coin. Edited October 29, 2017 by Corswain

[Brother Lunkhead]

Excellent work brother!  The objective marker brought a tear to me eye.

[BlueBelly1863]

The red is so clean. Continuously impressed brother, keep up the good work! Guess I gotta pick up my brushes again...

[Son of Carnelian]

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I kept busy by painting and throwing some dice down at my local GW. I lost a tough game against some traitorous Death Guard. It was heartening to see all of my boys in red arrayed for war together as one force. Pictures below! (I know, I need a new camera.)

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Elements of the Blood Angels 77th Company, pictured here after deploying to the traitor-occupied world of Criss

[Gorgoff]

Awesome work!

The flaming blade is really cool.

[BlueBelly1863]

Always love seeing minis deployed on the tabletop! 

[Xenith]

Those catas....hnnnngh.

[Son of Carnelian]

So uh... I got distracted. I don't know where this is going, maybe nowhere, but inspiration struck and now I have a strangely well-painted test model sitting on my desk, judging me. Anyway, let me know what you guys think. C&C would be GREATLY appreciated. Thanks!

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[Brother Michaels]

So uh... I got distracted. I don't know where this is going, maybe nowhere, but inspiration struck and now I have a strangely well-painted test model sitting on my desk, judging me. Anyway, let me know what you guys think. C&C would be GREATLY appreciated. Thanks!

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I like it mate! how did you do the silver? :)

[Son of Carnelian]

I like it mate! how did you do the silver? :)

Thanks! Leadbelcher over a black basecoat, wash pure Nuln Oil, drybrush Necron Compound, wash with a custom wash that is composed of 80% Agrax Earthshade and 20% Nuln Oil. I stop there, but you could theoretically apply another highlight of Stormhost Silver at the edges.

[Slips]

Looks good for an Iron Warrior

[Silas7]

Looking back at those cataphractii, i'm so jealous of your clean edge highlighting! As for the Iron warrior, I shares Slips' sentiment.

[Vykes]

Man, I'm definitely digging that Iron Warrior feel.  The silver in particular is absolutely perfect, leagues away from the 'clean' Grey knight silver and perfectly in the roughly pitted but not rusted or damaged use.  Man, I definitely gotta try that some time.  

 

Needless to say, love it.  The striped pauldron's field edging is kinda tricking up my eyes and telling me that it's one of those glossy button effects as the striping goes further than the edge lining.  Not bad, just plain neat.  But as someone who has to face Imperial Fists a frustrating amount... I'm definitely a fan!  

[Vazzy]

Iron Within. Iron Without. All that needs to be said if I'm honest.

[Son of Carnelian]

Man, I'm definitely digging that Iron Warrior feel. The silver in particular is absolutely perfect, leagues away from the 'clean' Grey knight silver and perfectly in the roughly pitted but not rusted or damaged use. Man, I definitely gotta try that some time.

Needless to say, love it. The striped pauldron's field edging is kinda tricking up my eyes and telling me that it's one of those glossy button effects as the striping goes further than the edge lining. Not bad, just plain neat. But as someone who has to face Imperial Fists a frustrating amount... I'm definitely a fan!

Thanks Vykes! It's all patterned after my hobby hero Hyaenidae and his Iron Warriors. If you've never seen them, you're missing out. Here's a link to his brilliant thread!

Okay gang! Here is the 100% final test miniature. I did the rivets in Stormhost Silver and added the chainsword. Any more thoughts? Next on the desk are some Iron Havocs to do double duty for the Legion and a CSM list.

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[Xenith]

Looks great! The armour looks more pitted/stippled in the second image - how did you achieve that?

[Son of Carnelian]

Another minor update-- A dead Salamander for an objective marker! A nod to the running rivalry between my Blood Angels and the Salamanders of BlueBelly1863. More substantive updates are coming soon, as I've got two Dreadnoughts on the painting desk!

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[Vykes]

Niiiice, very nice, mate!  Hah, never thought about using something like a raven in the mix.  Very cool.  I'm tempted to steal that idea for an apothecary display base.

 

Looks great, heh, got any battle pics against them Sally Anns from the 18th for us?