Telencephalon Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Hello I had a BA army thread running here last year. I'm now returning to my project of trying to build a BA army, after a break. My progress has tended to be extremely slow, but I have more time to paint now due to a hiatus from work, so I should be able to get produce some marines! 2/5 in my assault marine squad completed: http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss217/ghaffasagris/IMG_3851_zpssobmdmrs.jpg http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss217/ghaffasagris/IMG_3846_zpsiad3uz5o.jpg The first marine from the death company squad (the matte varnish from Vallejo messed the black up completely in some places, I will try to fix it later on): http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss217/ghaffasagris/IMG_3853_zpsgyerwp1x.jpg The first of my Cataphractii terminator unit, led by a praetor: http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss217/ghaffasagris/IMG_3852_zpsufs1mw18.jpg Atia, sockwithaticket, Dosjetka and 9 others 12 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dosjetka Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 These look fantastic. Very nice blending. The black armour looks particularly good. Telencephalon 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Carnelian Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Lovely blending! Telencephalon 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m0nolith Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Absolutely fantastic! Looking forward to more! Telencephalon 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telencephalon Posted November 23, 2017 Author Share Posted November 23, 2017 Thanks for the encouragement :) So this is a freehand experiment (I'm not great at drawing or freehand in general) on the first terminator's shoulder pad. http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss217/ghaffasagris/IMG_3857_zpsl44xrbsb.jpg I'm thinking about equipping each terminator with a single black shoulder pad, containing a death mask-like face with a different expression. Any tips for painting freehand faces like this? Any good pictures of good expressions? It's difficult to squeeze in much detail, as the shoulder pad width is only 4-5 millimetres.. But that won't stop me from trying ;) Dosjetka, Ovidius Incertus, BrotherJim and 4 others 7 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verux Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 Wonderful paint work. The blending is great and the black has loads of character. Telencephalon 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telencephalon Posted November 24, 2017 Author Share Posted November 24, 2017 Finished the lower body of the first terminator: http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss217/ghaffasagris/IMG_3858_zpsgy7kog8b.jpg http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss217/ghaffasagris/IMG_3859_zpsmycbwuwj.jpg Cataphractii armour is such a joy to paint. There are so many lovely sharp angles and its so rich in detail! I won't speed paint these guys, nor the praetor leading the squad, as they will constitute the centerpiece of my army. I will try to make more rapid progress with the rest of the marines, and I will alternate between painting terminators meticulously and painting the regular marines to a tabletop standard. Feedback appreciated :) Sabadin, m0nolith, Sgt. Blank and 1 other 4 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Blank Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 I wouldn't change much of what you're doing, the paint work is awesome! As others have noted, the blending on the red is very smooth on the curved surfaces and the leather pterges (loin cloth) has the right textural look Telencephalon 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBoiKyknos Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 (edited) So this is a freehand experiment (I'm not great at drawing or freehand in general) on the first terminator's shoulder pad. http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss217/ghaffasagris/IMG_3857_zpsl44xrbsb.jpg It doesn´t look necessarily like Sanguinius (is it supposed to be Sanguinius?), but very cool! Has quite a somber, vampire-esque feel, which fits Blood Angels well, of course. Always amazed when people paint something like that on such tiny places! Edited November 24, 2017 by LordVelype Telencephalon 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telencephalon Posted December 1, 2017 Author Share Posted December 1, 2017 Thanks for the comments! :) So here stands my first terminator, ready to barbecue anyone of questionable moral character. The base still needs a bit of love.. I will see what can be done! http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss217/ghaffasagris/IMG_3882_zpsgukz7zvy.jpg http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss217/ghaffasagris/IMG_3880_zpsaolvrffq.jpg http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss217/ghaffasagris/IMG_3879_zpsvvic21dp.jpg NiceGuyAdi, Sabadin, Carrack and 8 others 11 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjorn Firewalker Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 Well done. Is that Sanguinius' face on the Terminator's right shoulder? Telencephalon 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corswain Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 Beautiful job on that Terminator. Telencephalon 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sockwithaticket Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 Outstanding work on everything so far. The freehanded terminator pad is an obvious highlight. Telencephalon 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrotherJim Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 Great to see you back again, still at em! I might have to start my Blood Angels quest again if you keep it up! Telencephalon 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBoiKyknos Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 Looks cool so far, though I just realized: Shouldn´t your assault marines have yellow helmets? That´s pretty much adefining aspect of the Blood Angels scheme- different coloured helmets for squad-type... Telencephalon 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolemai Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 Excellent looking Terminator. Don't forget to show him off in the BA sub-forum! Telencephalon 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atia Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 Awesome work buddy! From where is the base your Terminator is standing on? Telencephalon 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabadin Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 Sweet blood of the primarch how have I missed this masterpiece for the last week?! That's amazing work, keep it up. BrotherJim and Telencephalon 2 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telencephalon Posted December 4, 2017 Author Share Posted December 4, 2017 Thank you all for the kind words!! Very much appreciated :) After some mandatory christmas activities this weekend, painting resumes tomorrow. Awesome work buddy! From where is the base your Terminator is standing on? Thanks! It's from GW - industrial bases I think they're called. Looks cool so far, though I just realized: Shouldn´t your assault marines have yellow helmets? That´s pretty much adefining aspect of the Blood Angels scheme- different coloured helmets for squad-type... You're right - I have considered to create a sub-chapter, inspired by the BA main chapter, as I'm no fan of orthodoxy and I like to follow my whim when it comes to colour scheme. I have also chosen to give several marines black shoulder pads, not red ones. I am actually considering omitting the assault marines altogether in favour of some primaris, but I remain undecided.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telencephalon Posted December 8, 2017 Author Share Posted December 8, 2017 Soon done with the second terminator: http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss217/ghaffasagris/IMG_3898_zpstduq7cr0.jpg http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss217/ghaffasagris/IMG_3896_zpsmsfnnhji.jpg I'm building a close combat terminator squad - with a heavy flamer and 2x paired lightning claws planned so far. I'm somewhat i doubt however, as to whether or not I should include one thunder hammer or chain fist in the squad. What do you think? What about combi weapons (melta, plasma, flamer?). I want the unit to be fairly versatile, able to punch through both infantry and heavy armour. Dosjetka 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiritual Liege Posted December 8, 2017 Share Posted December 8, 2017 Masterful painting, simply amazing. That freehand is just unreal. On the gaming side, I'm not sure Cataphractii Terminators can take that equipment in 40k. Its combi-bolters, lightning claws and fists for everyone and 1 in 5 can have a heavy flamer. Telencephalon 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlo Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 More work into one armour plate than I do into an army Amazing stuff! Telencephalon 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blindhamster Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 lovely looking models! I commend you on your skill, dedication and vision!Every time I try to push for the best I can do with models, I end up never getting more than a few done. So if you keep this up I'll be extra impressed! Well done Telencephalon 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telencephalon Posted December 10, 2017 Author Share Posted December 10, 2017 Thank you all for the kind words. lovely looking models! I commend you on your skill, dedication and vision!Every time I try to push for the best I can do with models, I end up never getting more than a few done. So if you keep this up I'll be extra impressed! Well done It's the reason I'm going for an elite army, with as few units as possible ;) I'll see how long my patience lasts, but I would be glad to assemble 1000 points. I will try to speed paint a unit of death company. We'll see how that goes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Lunkhead Posted December 10, 2017 Share Posted December 10, 2017 Fantastic work brother The extensive black shading gives your figures a real menacing tone that fits nicely with this chapter. Well done sir! Telencephalon 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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