The Burden of Duty: The End of the Beginning

[Soldier of Dorn]

Thanks Slips! Mako, I managed to find the scheme here.  It doesn't look bad, but it's probably easiest with an airbrush.

 

 

ts undercoat black then:

-spray undercoat army painter gun metal

-zenithal spray undercoat AP platemail

-drybrush runefang steel

-extreme highlight Vallejo air aluminium

-wash cassandora yellow

-wash again

-glaze top areas lamentors yellow:glaze medium 2:1

-repeat above

-weather/highlight with platemail

 

So, that's a possibility. I'm still leaning towards imitating Hyena's MM scheme (as best I can).

[Slips]

Actually, due to its nature of just layering shades and glazes over a silver base, its pretty easy to do by brush too; you just wont really get the Zenithal Highlights.

 

Its how I did these 3 in particular:

http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a598/stampeeder/2016-02-11%2000.06.26_zpsmgv1aisl.jpg

 

http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a598/stampeeder/2016-01-22%2000.33.04_zpsizpoenqf.jpg

 

This one being specifically a test of the Cassandora & Lamenters Yellow parts over a Gold Base instead of Silver.

http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a598/stampeeder/2015-02-01%2000.00.08_zpsnwoj8wni.jpg

Edited February 27, 2016 by Slipstreams

[Brother Pheidias]

I'd settle for a nice, industrial yellow myself. Oh wait, I already did ;)

Looking forward to some colours to match the rest of your marvellous work!

[Soldier of Dorn]

I'd settle for a nice, industrial yellow myself. Oh wait, I already did

 

Looking forward to some colours to match the rest of your marvellous work!

 

Funny you should mention that, I went up to the FLGS today for an Apoc game (was playing with foul xenoforms, so no details ) and picked up a couple items:

 

http://i.imgur.com/vXGO73M.jpg

 

Already had some Averland, hopefully I'll have some time this week to play around with a tester or two.

 

@Slips: Hmmm, guess I'll have to try it now. Thanks for the examples, love the Cataphractii dude.

Edited February 28, 2016 by The Psycho

[jimbo13]

Patiently awaiting. Like a good little soldier.

[Lord Blackwood]

I've always wondered what lamenter yellow actually did

[Soldier of Dorn]

Patiently awaiting. Like a good little soldier.

 

 

http://i.imgur.com/C0OFzCD.gif

http://i.imgur.com/urzHEXx.gif

 

See, you're learning what it means to be a Fist of the 284th now

 

I've always wondered what lamenter yellow actually did

 

Far as I understand it, the Citadel glazes are very thin paints that either intensify their color if layered over the same color, or change the tone of the color beneath if layered over a different tone. But my knowledge of paints is limited, so if someone can explain it better, please do

 

Unfortunately, I didn't have time to paint today, but I did have twenty minutes to sit down and blutack together a mock-up of the leader of an allied detachment to my Fists:

 

http://i.imgur.com/CbEFGru.png?1

 

[Pict-capture ZX/5793-39-00] Unknown Legionnaire, Azra'il Company, IX Legion

 

Still have to source an empty right hand to rest on his waist, but I'm sure I'll find one somewhere Any comments or critique are welcome, since he is completely blutacked right now.

 

Of course it figures this particular moment of inspiration comes on the last day of the Blood Angels March of the Legions event Irony really can be a sometimes.

 

 

 

Edited February 29, 2016 by The Psycho

[Brother Pheidias]

That's a great pose there, and there's empty right hands in the new Dev-kit. Otherwise, a bikerhand maybe?

[marine7312000]

It must be cold outside. ;)

 

Another good model.

[jimbo13]

I was hoping you'd like that. I think the grey knight kit has an open right hand... Maybe.

[Soldier of Dorn]

Thanks for the comments, guys. I asked the question of where to find open right hands in the P&M Questions forum, and ended up deciding to get a Devastator box for the bits I need.

 

Sadly, I haven't yet had time to paint due to a sudden deluge of homework, but hopefully this weekend I'll have something to show.

[DimDim]

Noice. Just freakin noice.

[Dosjetka]

No paint? For shame.

 

Also, recipe. ;)

[Soldier of Dorn]

More responses!

 

 

Noice. Just freakin noice.

 

Thanks man, means a lot coming from you.

 

No paint? For shame.

 

Also, recipe.

 

No focus? For shame. ;) I'd love to put some paint on models, but the quarter is coming to an end and I have my finals at the beginning next week, so I haven't really made time to. Next week after my finals, though, I will do my utmost to get some paint on plastic.

 

I actually saw your recipe back when you uploaded it, and I have it saved for reference, but four layers of yellow over a black undercoat? I really don't have the patience. Thanks for linking it, though. :tu:

[Dosjetka]

I'm multi-tasking, private. You should learn the difference before giving lip. :P

 

And it only takes a couple of coats over a white undercoat. ;)

[jimbo13]

Soldier. Quarters... You say quarters...? That shouldn't stop a loyal son of Dorn.

 

Since there is no paint, writing maybe?

[Dosjetka]

Soldier. Quarters... You say quarters...? That shouldn't stop a loyal son of Dorn.

Right with you, brother. This lack of progress is unacceptable.

 

...

 

:teehee:

[Soldier of Dorn]

I'm multi-tasking, private. You should learn the difference before giving lip.

 

And it only takes a couple of coats over a white undercoat.

Soldier. Quarters... You say quarters...? That shouldn't stop a loyal son of Dorn.

 

Since there is no paint, writing maybe?

 

Soldier. Quarters... You say quarters...? That shouldn't stop a loyal son of Dorn.

Right with you, brother. This lack of progress is unacceptable.

 

...

 

 

 

http://i.imgur.com/Quno4ND.jpg

 

 

I do have a couple papers to write today, but I'll try to write some story tonight. I'll deffo be painting over the weekend, though.

[Reaver Lord Soul]

Loving the fists so far :D consider the use of the Skitarii heads stolen

[Soldier of Dorn]

For you, Dos, a mini-update, to show that I haven't entirely let this project slide in favor of the blue one.

 

And to show to my brothers of the B&C that, yes, I actually do paint once in a blue moon.

 

http://i.imgur.com/fDubXKE.jpg

 

That's 3 layers of Averland Sunset over a grey basecoat, then washed with Seraphim Sepia, then layered with Yriel Yellow, with a glaze of Lamenters drying in this picture, too. After that, might do another highlight, but that'll probably wait until I've started other colors so I can see how it balances out. You'll probably notice that I didn't get entirely even coats, but in real life it ends up looking like battlewear, and with the chipping and stuff I was planning on it should end up looking pretty damn cool.

 

Anyways, I've got a question for y'all. I was thinking about doing black shoulderpads to mark out my Grenadier (Veteran) squads in this army. As much as I like the idea, I have some doubts about how it would look once put into effect. So, I'm asking you guys. Black shoulderpads? Yay or nay?

 

In any regard, thank y'all for the support. I'm still *really* excited about doing this project, and I'm incredibly thankful for the enthusiasm with which this has been received. Fluff is in the works for the next main update, which will come as soon as this guy is finished. Until then, sit tight, hold the fort, keep the home fires burning. And if we're not back by dawn...call the president Emperor!

[Slips]

Some black never goes amiss on Imperial Fists Legionnaires.

[Dosjetka]

Yep; another vote for black. :tu:

[Soldier of Dorn]

Thanks for the response, guys. I've taken your recommendation and run with it and I really like it.

 

http://i.imgur.com/DqBl8lk.jpg

 

For whatever reason, the yellow looks really flat in these pictures, despite the fact that it looks nothing like this in real life. When I make my weekly hobby shop run on Saturday, I'll make sure to get some Dorn Yellow to put in some extreme edge highlights on the bridge of his nose and whatnot. All the other colors don't have any highlighting or layers done yet, though, which is why they all look very flat.

 

Also, freehanded Legion insignia:

 

http://i.imgur.com/VqzeowY.jpg

 

I really should have waited til I finished everything else on the model, but I wanted to see if my theoretical easy method of doing the Fist symbol would work, and it basically did. It'll be incredibly easy to redo later if I screw it up.

[Slips]

Yellow generally tends to get washed out in photos sadly! Like the Helmet of my Deredeo. Its white but has the ridges highlighted in Dorn Yellow. Cant even see it in photos :p

 

Its kinda why my Yellow has gone a more...orange...route with a drybrush of Auric Armor gold applied afterwards for that Golden-Yellow shine.

 

As-is, he looks good and the yellow is solid! Dont be afraid to experiment in painting yellow though! 

[Brother Pheidias]

Just remember, sepia is your friend as far as shading goes!