IceWind Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 Greetings crusaders! I've recently gotten back to the hobby after a hiatus of 10+ years and is there a better way than launching a new crusade? I'm still very much in the beginning stages but I was thinking that maybe starting a log would give me more motivation to actually get stuff done. The progress won't probably be too fast as I never did and sadly still haven't played a game(don't know a single other player ) so I'm not in much of a rush to finish everything but the backlog is getting frighteningly long. But on to the actual topic First up there's the Gravis Captain from Dark Imperium: He's still very much in progress, basically only highlights on the armor and some other base colors so far. Then there's the two Castellans from DI as well: Naturally Templar veterans such as them need some cloaks, tabards and chains. The cloaks actually came out a quite uneven but well.. room for improvement. There's also some others in progress but don't really have good pictures of them for now This is it for now but will update when there's progress. Gnosis, Link2edition, Othniel's Blade and 1 other 4 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Link2edition Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 I like your greenstuff work. Good Job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Reinhard Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 Welcome to the Eternal Crusade, brother! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceWind Posted September 26, 2019 Author Share Posted September 26, 2019 Thanks guys! Small update: Got some more painting done on the Castellan #1. First edge highlights on the armor and base colors for most other components so far, next up is washes and then some more highlighting. Hoping to get this fellow completed this weekend and start working on some others. vossyvo, Marshal Reinhard and painting.for.my.sanity 3 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
painting.for.my.sanity Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 Welcome, brother. That's some nice work you've got there so far. May I suggest picking up an upgrade sprue if you haven't already? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceWind Posted September 30, 2019 Author Share Posted September 30, 2019 Welcome, brother. That's some nice work you've got there so far. May I suggest picking up an upgrade sprue if you haven't already? Thank you! Been thinking about getting an upgrade sprue but haven't gotten around to it yet. But I've some progress on the Castellan, he's getting close to complete now: There are still some details to be done like the whites (I need Ulthuan grey and my local shop is out of stock right now), the ammo drum on the rifle, the display and buttons on the left arm (no clue what to do with it yet) and the icon on top of the backpack. Gnosis, Eberious, vossyvo and 3 others 6 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Vespasian Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 Looking good! I like the Helm on his Belt. Also very nice freehand cross. I am struggling on those right now, but practicing a lot. Could you see yourself posting some step by step instructions for your greenstuff work? It looks very impressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vossyvo Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 Welcome Brother! Really nice work! The Castellan is looking fantastic. What is the name of your Crusade? I also got back into the hobby recently after a 6-7ish year hiatus and didn't have anyone to play against. Ended up painting all the Death Guard that came with my Dark Imperium using the contrast paints, and adding few second hand units from Ebay on the cheap, then buying the codex and offering it to friends to come try - which worked well! I've got about 5 friends into the hobby now :). I wouldn't dare post photos for fear of excommunicatus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Laeroth Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 Welcome to the Eternal Crusade! Your forces are looking pretty darn good! Keep it up! If you have any questions, never hesitate to ask. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Custom Hero Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 You have my attention sir. That is a very nice castellan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceWind Posted October 6, 2019 Author Share Posted October 6, 2019 Hello again Brothers and thank you for the comments! I've been away on vacation this week so haven't been able to update. But hoping to get back on track again now that I'm home. Looking good! I like the Helm on his Belt.Also very nice freehand cross. I am struggling on those right now, but practicing a lot.Could you see yourself posting some step by step instructions for your greenstuff work? It looks very impressive. I'm still learning the art of greenstuff myself and there are so so so many people better at it than I. But I can certainly try to come up with some kind of instructions the next time I am doing some modeling work (psst.. probably in the form of a Chaplain). Welcome Brother! Really nice work! The Castellan is looking fantastic. What is the name of your Crusade? I also got back into the hobby recently after a 6-7ish year hiatus and didn't have anyone to play against. Ended up painting all the Death Guard that came with my Dark Imperium using the contrast paints, and adding few second hand units from Ebay on the cheap, then buying the codex and offering it to friends to come try - which worked well! I've got about 5 friends into the hobby now . I wouldn't dare post photos for fear of excommunicatus. Thank you Brother! I sadly haven't named my crusade yet, still trying to think of a good name. Also the reason why the shield on the shoulder of the Castellan is still unpainted. Also: the backlog is about to get slightly longer as I'm about to go pickup some aggressors tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceWind Posted October 9, 2019 Author Share Posted October 9, 2019 Hey guys A small update: I have started working on the other Castellan and some Intercessors now. Next up is the edge highlighting on the armor after I clean up the black a bit (was a bit sloppy when applying the other base colors ). Right now the backlog is looking pretty massive so I'm half excited half terrified of the possibility of us getting a Black Templar release this year. I just wanna slap some chainswords on my boys so bad. The backlog right now: All of Dark Imperium (excluding the ones I'm working on currently) 1x Primaris Captain 30x Intercessors (Some of these will probably end up becoming other things such as Chaplains and stuff) 3x Aggressors 1x Redemptor 1x Invictor 1x Emperor's Champion and a bunch of old marines that are in need of stripping and some serious modeling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceWind Posted October 16, 2019 Author Share Posted October 16, 2019 Haven't had a lot of time to paint this past week but here's a small update. I have been working on the highlights and I feel like it's getting easier bit by bit. Marshal Reinhard, vossyvo and +Chaplain Matthias+ 3 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Vespasian Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 Thats the beauty of the painting aspect of the Hobby. You get better by doing it a lot. I have promise myself to stop Myself from. Overhauling all of my oder squads though. Else its a perpetuum mobile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjorn Firewalker Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 Your Templars are well-painted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceWind Posted October 27, 2019 Author Share Posted October 27, 2019 Thanks for the comments brothers! Small update today, I had to take a small break from painting so I don't burn out. Instead I started working on my chaplain, here's a mockup of what I'm going for: Still heavily a wip, he's gonna be really blinged out in the end. Deadman Wade 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceWind Posted October 31, 2019 Author Share Posted October 31, 2019 Quick progress update as the chaplain's starting to take shape, hoping to get him done this weekend: Might have to redo the joint on the right leg, it looks a bit weird I think. Marshal Wolfhart, Gederas, vossyvo and 1 other 4 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gederas Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 (edited) Icewind, I love that guy, he looks great so far. I'm also so stealing that because a friend of mine keeps saying I should make a Black Templar doing Reynauld the Crusader's scroll move from Darkest Dungeon, and that kitbash gives me an idea on how to do it. Amazing Greenstuff work by the way. Edited November 1, 2019 by Gederas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Vespasian Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 Your greenstuff work is sterling! I dont see what you mean about the knee, but everyone is their own harshest critic when it comes to the hobby I feel. I wouldnt change a thing bout this guy and I would love to buy a sculpt like that from gw. The scroll and stamped down crozius are such a nice Touch. Love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nandor The Relentless Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 This is awesome green stuff work, I'm not brave enough to attempt stuff like that! Your templars would make dorn proud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Carpenter Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 I see what you men with the knee. You attempted to make it into a greave that went over the knee instead of a separate knee pad. Spray some paint on it and see how it looks. You can then always decide to go back and redo parts. Thats how its done in automotive restoration Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Carpenter Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 Nonetheless it is superior gs work compared to my attempts at making tabbards and shoulderpads. I love the pose and the general feel the mini breathes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medjugorje Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 how long I have to learn to use Green stuff to arrive your level? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceWind Posted November 14, 2019 Author Share Posted November 14, 2019 Thanks for the kind words brother! I was almost able to keep up my own schedule on the chaplain. But now I'm pretty much satisfied enough to call him done and ready for paint.. well after a few touchups maybe. Here he is: Actually redid the joint on the right leg since I wanted him to be raising his other leg but the earlier version just seemed like he was stretching out. how long I have to learn to use Green stuff to arrive your level? I haven't really worked with green stuff a lot before, I find that I've spent way more time watching and reading different guides. After that it's just all down to actually trying things and gaining experience(AND PROPER TOOLS). I don't really know what to start working on next, there's so much still to be done.. TheOneTrueZon and Marshal Mattias 2 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjorn Firewalker Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 The kitbashed Primaris Chaplain's green stuff additions are well-sculpted. What's he reading? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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