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[mithrilforge]

@elmo - fantastic! ,great decal work   decals always add that extra oomph to a figure !.

@Jud- Kool Kroot 

And yay...i finally got some spray weather... inside the ventilated storage area at work  outside is too cold but inside is just right   so undercoat is down on first vow and parts of 2nd vow too!...better paint vow 1 first though  .

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now i can try and catch up to all the awesome work everyone else is cranking out!!

 

Cheers, Mithril

[Captain Semper]

Almost done...

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So many details I want to clean up! But the desire to bring some Greater Good with this beast is overwhelming! The hex kill markers worked amazing!

 

This has turned out awesomely! Will you be doing the seated Fire Warriors too? 

 

 

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The super tuna is really starting to take shape. I can't wait to matte varnish the entire model. I hate the glossy surface but it is essential (any mistake can be easily wiped off!)

 

Man, I have to tell you, grey and yellow work very well together - and also kudos for choosing what is in my opinion the most challenging colour to work with (yellow that is, not grey - )

 

 

I decided to paint the Kroot Shaper first.

 

Next up is Darkstrider then 10 more Kroot, then I've achieved my first vow!!

 

 

Yeay, Kroot! Looks great mate: suitably dark and determined! Look fwd for the other 10!

 

 

NOW THIS IS THE LAST WEEKEND OF THE RECRUITMENT PERIOD - MAKE THE MOST OF IT!

 

 

 

UPDATED TO THIS POINT!

[Vay]

- I did not want to add the FW at the start. In the air still on it. Also wanted to use some in my Orca.

 

Anaris

[Shas O R'alai]

May was a really busy month for me and the family. Having said that, I have no obligations other than completing this PLEDGE! 

Enjoy the updates:

 

Having an utter blast painting this model tho. Still have to edge highlight all the yellow with yriel and edge highlight all the gray with vallejo cool grey. Then I have to matte varnish all the pieces...... and you all get the picture. I am OCD as a T'au would be.

On a positive note, the Super Tuna is almost done. Should be completed by 6/3/18! 

Enjoy!! 





 

[facmanpob]

After a good week of hobbying, my vow is now 50% complete:

XV-81 Commander



XV-88 Broadside with all the weapon options!



XV-84 Commander is up next

Edited by facmanpob, 27 May 2018 - 01:00 PM.

[mithrilforge]

Oh Facmanpob, very nice,i like the colours indeed and cool basing  

 

cheers,Mithril 

[Jud Cottrell]

Shas'o R'alai, looking forward to the finished product! Great WIP pics!

 

facmanpob, I really like your desrt style camo, looks great!

 

I've finished another element of my vow! Darkstrider is finished!

 

Tau Empire Darkstrider 

 

Just 10 Kroot to go and I've finished my first vow!!!

[Brother Krysos]

Finally had a chance to make some progress! While I was waiting for arms and backpacks to dry, I got started on one of my Ethereals. Then I kept going cause painting greeblies on Fire Warriors is mind-numbingly boring. So, I experimented with some white and red since I'm going to have a Vior'la detachment of stealth suits.






The colors aren't done yet on the ethereal. I still need to finish getting the white and red more evenly distributed, but I think hes going to be bare chested with some shiny equalizers.

Oh, and I managed to get a coat of green on the optics of the breachers. I'll add more coats later, but the silver undercoat brightens the green nicely so far.

Everyone else is coming along nicely, and welcome to the new blood! Let's keep it up!

[Triszin]

prepped 60% of my vow for painting.

 

still building the custom riptide.

[facmanpob]

Oh Facmanpob, very nice,i like the colours indeed and cool basing

cheers,Mithril

Thanks matey. They are modelled to be attacking an Imperial Guard desert outpost, which matches my Dark Angels successor chapter bases.

facmanpob, I really like your desrt style camo, looks great!

I've finished another element of my vow! Darkstrider is finished!

Tau Empire Darkstrider

Just 10 Kroot to go and I've finished my first vow!!!

Thanks, much appreciated. Darkstrider is looking great too! 👍

[Brother Krysos]

EDIT: Went no facepaint. Other than finishing up his hooves and his claws on his hand, I removed the facepaint and now I just need touchups and basing.

Edited by Brother Krysos, 29 May 2018 - 01:26 AM.

[Shas O R'alai]

Keep up the great work everyone! 

FOR THE GREATER GOOD!!!!

[Captain Semper]

Great progress everyone! 

 

 

May was a really busy month for me and the family. Having said that, I have no obligations other than completing this PLEDGE! 

Enjoy the updates:

 

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Having an utter blast painting this model tho. Still have to edge highlight all the yellow with yriel and edge highlight all the gray with vallejo cool grey. Then I have to matte varnish all the pieces...... and you all get the picture. I am OCD as a T'au would be.

On a positive note, the Super Tuna is almost done. Should be completed by 6/3/18! 

Enjoy!! 





 

 

I was complementing you on the use of yellow, but then you go on and do such a job on the metal! 

 

 

After a good week of hobbying, my vow is now 50% complete:

XV-81 Commander

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XV-88 Broadside with all the weapon options!

XV-84 Commander is up next

 

You may not have vowed for the DAs, but boy it was worth it!

 

Shas'o R'alai, looking forward to the finished product! Great WIP pics!

 

facmanpob, I really like your desrt style camo, looks great!

 

I've finished another element of my vow! Darkstrider is finished!

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Tau Empire Darkstrider

Just 10 Kroot to go and I've finished my first vow!!!

 

That's a mean   He looks very dark and realistic... great job man! 

 

Finally had a chance to make some progress! While I was waiting for arms and backpacks to dry, I got started on one of my Ethereals. Then I kept going cause painting greeblies on Fire Warriors is mind-numbingly boring. So, I experimented with some white and red since I'm going to have a Vior'la detachment of stealth suits.

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The colors aren't done yet on the ethereal. I still need to finish getting the white and red more evenly distributed, but I think hes going to be bare chested with some shiny equalizers.

Oh, and I managed to get a coat of green on the optics of the breachers. I'll add more coats later, but the silver undercoat brightens the green nicely so far.

Everyone else is coming along nicely, and welcome to the new blood! Let's keep it up!

 

 

Well, red and white is an unbeatable combo! And not easy either! Keep going man!

 

 

THIS IS THE CUT-OFF FOR THE WEEKLY UPDATE - EVERY VOW OR COMPLETION REPORTED BEYOND THIS POINT WILL COUNT FOR NEXT WEEK'S UPDATE.

 

UPDATED TO THIS POINT!

[mithrilforge]

No update pics but iv'e been working on my Breachers, will post a WiP tomorrow for feedback.

well done to everyone that's finished stuff and to those plodding along ...

some really nice models are coming out of this  

 

cheers, Mithril 

[Shas O R'alai]

Thank you for the kind words Captain, just wait till I’m done with it. I haven’t begun to add the fine details and other colors I plan on using. Since Vay decided to drop a manta, I’ve really got to go above and beyond.....and I love that! Only the best for the ETL!

MithrilForge, every time I take a picture from here on out will have a blue hand in it Hahaha. Since I’m going to matte varnish the entire model when I’m done I ALWAYS wear gloves while handling the model. Anyone who airbrushes will know the horror of true grease.

Just ask JeffJedi what happened when he ate pizza and then touched his models. The horror that unfolded when the Stynylrez left the airbrush and hit the model.....imagine a virus bomb touching skin.

Jud, sfPanzer, Elmo and anyone else who has complimented me I really appreciate it. You all keep the embers going so that the Forge does not go cold!

Keep up the great work everyone!

FOR THE GREATER GOOD!!

[Captain Semper]

 

ETL VI - WEEK 4 UPDATE

LESS THAN 48 FOR THE DOORS OF ETL VI TO CLOSE FOREVER TO NEW PARTICIPANTS!

[elmo]

Final push for new participants - if you know any T'au players/collectors who want some motivation to paint some models get them to vow here.

 

Let us make this first T'au ETL a good one

[mithrilforge]

Quick update- 

Veeeery WiP of my breacher, trying to work out if grey stripe on helms and red casing on rifles will look ok... Made the Undersuit turquoise to show they're the ethereal's "Royal Guard"

the helmet is practically the only part finished as i wanted to get an idea of how the grey stripe will look ...?

 

 

 

C&C appreciated 

Cheers, Mithril

 

++EDIT++ sorry for average pics 

Edited by mithrilforge, 31 May 2018 - 02:49 AM.

[Captain Semper]

36 HOURS REMAINING FOR THE DOORS OF ETL VI TO CLOSE FOREVER TO NEW PARTICIPANTS!

[Jud Cottrell]

Quick update- 
Veeeery WiP of my breacher, trying to work out if grey stripe on helms and red casing on rifles will look ok... Made the Undersuit turquoise to show they're the ethereal's "Royal Guard"
the helmet is practically the only part finished as i wanted to get an idea of how the grey stripe will look ...?
 
 
 
C&C appreciated 
Cheers, Mithril
 
++EDIT++ sorry for average pics 

Looks great so far!
Personally I really like the grey on the helmet and the red panel on the gun.
They do add something.

[facmanpob]

XV84 Commander complete - that's 75% finished for the 1st vow

 

I do feel a little bit sad for the dead guardsmen appearing on my Tau bases...

 

 

[Triszin]

Quick update- 

Veeeery WiP of my breacher, trying to work out if grey stripe on helms and red casing on rifles will look ok... Made the Undersuit turquoise to show they're the ethereal's "Royal Guard"

the helmet is practically the only part finished as i wanted to get an idea of how the grey stripe will look ...?

 

 

 

C&C appreciated 

Cheers, Mithril

 

++EDIT++ sorry for average pics 

Grey stripe looks great!

 

happy to see my orange stripe Idea taking hold!

 

 

It helps break the helmet from a solid chunk of color into almost a simple but effective and purposful camo.

[Captain Semper]

LESS THAN 24 HOURS REMAINING FOR THE DOORS OF ETL VI TO CLOSE FOREVER TO NEW PARTICIPANTS!

[Captain Semper]

 

12 HOURS REMAINING FOR THE DOORS OF ETL VI TO CLOSE FOREVER TO NEW PARTICIPANTS!

[mithrilforge]

Quick update- 
Veeeery WiP of my breacher, trying to work out if grey stripe on helms and red casing on rifles will look ok... Made the Undersuit turquoise to show they're the ethereal's "Royal Guard"
the helmet is practically the only part finished as i wanted to get an idea of how the grey stripe will look ...?
 
 
 
C&C appreciated 
Cheers, Mithril
 
++EDIT++ sorry for average pics 

Grey stripe looks great!
 
happy to see my orange stripe Idea taking hold!
 
 
It helps break the helmet from a solid chunk of color into almost a simple but effective and purposful camo.

Yeah I had a printed colour pic of your breacher nearby when I was painting him!, for reference.
Cheers, Mithril