WAR Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 You can do it! duz_ 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duz_ Posted April 27, 2017 Author Share Posted April 27, 2017 So quick update I've got two grav bikes ready for highlighting. (Although I did forget to paint the second ones belt >< ) I did fall behind a bit tonight. I thought I'd finish one and get started on the next. That wasn't the case though ... however I seem to be on track to get them all done within 2 weeks of the 19th. :) I plan on bulk highlighting the 4 once the last is complete. Prot, deathspectersgt7, Bedouin2 and 1 other 4 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyriks Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 They look awesome! I still can't believe you have the patience to do that camo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duz_ Posted April 28, 2017 Author Share Posted April 28, 2017 Thanks! Nor can I, I'm committed to it now though. The bikes look really good with it though. I had all 5 lined up together when I packed up for the evening last night. 1 isn't painted up yet so really makes the other 4 pop. Ill try and take a photo this evening of that line up. I could have them all done by this weekend. :) 20 troops next, I dont think they'll take too long tbh. The Vets took longer because of all the white ... Annoyingly I suspect my 2 Grav sternguard squads will need a rejigging in the new edition. Fortunately I dont think I've got too far with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duz_ Posted April 29, 2017 Author Share Posted April 29, 2017 Quick photo to compare and contrast before and after Race Bannon 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyriks Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 I just noticed your bike bases - why the change? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duz_ Posted April 30, 2017 Author Share Posted April 30, 2017 They're the new standard I guess? Those are the bases that came in the Deathwatch set. I imagine they'll all be reboxed with the same someone's eventually. I did specifically switch out my scout bikes to match this new style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duz_ Posted May 1, 2017 Author Share Posted May 1, 2017 Quick end of weekend update. Annoyingly I didn't get them completed as life (and wife) got in the way. All I have to do is Eshin grey highlights on the remaining 4 bikes. I had initially given myself until this Wednesday yo complete it. Im hoping I can still achieve that. The clock is ticking! Race Bannon, Damo1701, NiceGuyAdi and 3 others 6 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duz_ Posted May 4, 2017 Author Share Posted May 4, 2017 Goal complete! Admittedly I would have liked to of finished these over the weekend, but best laid plans and all... So next up is my 5man lascannon Dev squad. Im hoping the troops I will get through quicker! Damo1701, deathspectersgt7, Race Bannon and 2 others 5 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAR Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 Very Nice duz_ 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duz_ Posted May 6, 2017 Author Share Posted May 6, 2017 So my task for this weekend (inbetween life admin and a local tournament) is to finish these guys off! Im actually going to try a variation on the "black" weapon idea Helias Tancred mentioned and I said I would steal from another thread. I plan to do a variations of grey for the power. I'm currently painting the first member of my upcoming Raven Guard 40k force, and I'm seeing all this steel color on lightning claws? If I were Raven Guard using lightning claws I'd want as much of it dark as I could have, meaning the actual claws would be silver and possibly bright and the "nuckle" parts of it, but the steel grip that is locked into the gauntlet? Black. The base of the nuckle that meets the gauntlet? Not steel, but black coated steel. Does this make sense? Black claws would be kinda neat .... (steals idea for later) For the few marines that combat knives in my army I've painted them black deathspectersgt7 and WAR 2 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firenze Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 Quad Las squad... that could be very very nasty... Im loving those bikers though man, awesome job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duz_ Posted May 12, 2017 Author Share Posted May 12, 2017 So I finally finished my Dev squad! Highlighting them took nearly as long as the camo! Its a week and a half away to my tournament. At this point its pretty clear I wont be able to get my full army to the same standard in time. In addition to that this has turned from a challenge into a chore. I do not enjoy when that happens, I like my hobby to be something to distract and relax me from the grind (its 80% of the reason I jumped back into the hobby!). So don't expect too many more fully painted models for the near distant future. After the tournament, I will probably take a bit of break from painting during the week too. At least until after 8th drops and I finish my Baneblade commission :) In the meanwhile I will get the rest of the army up to a respectable 3 colour / table top minimum (fortunately theyre RG so black is perfectly acceptable! :) ) and finish off the basing. Enough rambling heres the pics! :) PS This is actually my favourite skin colour scheme so far Ulthuan Grey Base Reikland Fleshshade wash Flayed one flesh layer Drakenhof Nightshade wash Turned out best on the Sgt, although the lighting is a bit harsh to see properly WAR, Valaas, SanguinaryGuardsman and 2 others 5 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjorn Firewalker Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 Excellent work on the Devastators. duz_ 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SanguinaryGuardsman Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 Gah... if you get some lucky rolls in June... your targets will be facing a 4d6 damage roll. Brutality. Any plans for the bases? duz_ 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duz_ Posted May 15, 2017 Author Share Posted May 15, 2017 Thanks all Yeh I love lascannons they're gonna be even better in 8th. Tbh my experience with them as a PDC with ignores cover was enough for my opponents to give a second thought about them. As the for the bases I slowly worked on them this weekend and got all of the done. Astrogranite debris Nulin wash Dawnstone dry brush Eshin grey for the base edges Normally I dont like basing, but I was happy with how these turned out. :) So from here on out its just bits and pieces so my army looks respectable on the table. Damo1701, Race Bannon and NiceGuyAdi 3 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claws and Effect Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 My basing is super easy. - Paint the top a light brown. - Smear some super glue over it - Stick it in a dish full of coarse sand and gravel and move it around a bit. - Done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SanguinaryGuardsman Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 duz: how did you get the astrogranite to look so much like gravel? Mine tends to be somewhat smoother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duz_ Posted May 15, 2017 Author Share Posted May 15, 2017 Im not sure? Its the first time I have used their new thicker ones. Maybe I spread it too thinly? I just applied it with the GW plastic scraper / spreader. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duz_ Posted May 18, 2017 Author Share Posted May 18, 2017 As promised my tournament list BDC (this will be the first and last time I get to use it!) And all of them showing of their shiny Shapeways RG shoulder pads (I did notice I had managed somehow to forget 1 marine shoulder pad, looks like I do have hobby tonight after all!) Damo1701, NiceGuyAdi, WAR and 2 others 5 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Race Bannon Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Looks VERY nice! Proper Raven Guard :tu: duz_ 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAR Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Very nice Duz duz_ 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjorn Firewalker Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Again, excellent work. Your digital camouflage pattern never fails to impress me. duz_ 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firenze Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Demi company with Raptor wing... might have to be careful fighting you then :P duz_ 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duz_ Posted May 20, 2017 Author Share Posted May 20, 2017 I think its one of the most underrated and extremely powerful formations in the game!I've stopped bringing it to friendly matches (not that it will be an issue much longer)I think people over look Stormtalons because they're made of paper and only have 2hp. But the amount of firepower they can dish out, especially if your opponent doesn't have and AA is devastating! I hope they don't get too nerfed next edition. Firenze 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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