Charlo Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 So I'm steamrolling into 9th and the Crusade system with a new army; The Sisters of Battle! After picking up the box last year I figured this was the perfect excuse to paint them. I was going to wait until they were fully done, but I'm enjoying the WIPs too much to hold them back from you lovely lot ;) Narrative for the force is that they are a byproduct of the Indomitus Crusade; a loose collection of Sisters all found at a loose end, be this from casualties, seperation or any number of warp shenanigans. Their number is constantly in flux with refugee's and hangers-on from other Orders who have either perished or become seperated from their main force. Because of this, Sisters of the Order all display their personal colours on their battleplate and robes to reflect their impermanent nature of deployment. Upon reuinting with a force of their Order they are given a choice, to remain with the Lost Crusade until the end of their days or return to their original Orders. There is no shame in either of these options, but many Sisters have taken up permanent residency in the fleet-based formation, relishing the oppurtunity to purge Heretics across the galaxy. Real World Reason: I couldn't decide on a paint scheme and then got very inspired look at some old Bretonnian stuff - plus the Fler De Lis ties it all together ;) So yeah, they're all painted a mishmash of Red/ Blue/ Yellow/ Black & White, like the Errant Knights of yore! Trokair, apologist, brother_b and 7 others 10 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MithrilForge Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 wow she's like a Howling griffon and the rest are mega cool, cannot wait to see this come to fruition... and the Bretonnian influence is pure win Need Moar Cheers, Mithril Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RolandTHTG Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 Looking Good! You're using contrast paints, so I've got a question. How hard was it to do the split schemes with contrast? I've been planning to do a halved scheme for my sisters, but I've been worried that the colors will bleed across the divide too much with contrast paints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlo Posted July 22, 2020 Author Share Posted July 22, 2020 wow she's like a Howling griffon and the rest are mega cool, cannot wait to see this come to fruition... and the Bretonnian influence is pure win Need Moar Cheers, Mithril Moar will come soon enough! Cheers it is 100% a way for me to scratch the 1/4'd scheme itch without committing to a full marine chapter! Looking Good! You're using contrast paints, so I've got a question. How hard was it to do the split schemes with contrast? I've been planning to do a halved scheme for my sisters, but I've been worried that the colors will bleed across the divide too much with contrast paints. It was easy just keep a steady brush hand and don't overload the brush for the "divide" lines. I didn't have any bleeding issues at all - just ensure one side is dry before you do the next obviously! Open question: What do we think about the helms? I could just paint them to match the individual armours but i'm consdiering doing them all steel to push the knight theme... Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MithrilForge Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 Steel - Knight theme for sure, Although...do a test one first, "The best laid plans of mice and men often go astray... " in other words, it may not look how we envision it also kudo's on the steady hand with contrast, that's kinda like a weird but rare skill Mithril Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlo Posted July 26, 2020 Author Share Posted July 26, 2020 The Errant Crusade grows in number! The basic sisters squad are now all done bar basing and a few heads, and I hammered out 6 Repentia too (forgot to snap the rest). Went for a brown/ beige scheme for them not only to emulate Brettonian peasantry, but so they are a nice contrast with the bright sisters. Same colour purity seals (purple) tie them together. Also, the Silver Helm idea worked they need a highlight but paint is in the mail... brother_b and Dread 2 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjorn Firewalker Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 You're a skilled painter. Charlo 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaeron Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 Love the concept Charlo! I couldn't resist either - but beyond a couple of tester models, I've not really made any progress just yet. Will follow your project with interest (as always!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlo Posted July 29, 2020 Author Share Posted July 29, 2020 You're a skilled painter. Thanks Bjorn, that means a lot, truly! It's all just practise and contrast doing the heavy lifting. Plus some trickery with metallic sharpie pens ;) Love the concept Charlo! I couldn't resist either - but beyond a couple of tester models, I've not really made any progress just yet. Will follow your project with interest (as always!). Cheers Chaeron! Glad to have you following Like I said it was purely the Crusade system and a need want to work through some backlog that lead to it. Then my indecisivness helped inspire the colours I've gotten the weathering started on the Battle Sister squad and also painted most of the faces and also started on the Seraphim (with some scratch built Hand Flamers) which i'll post when its a little more complete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePenitentOne Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 Are you running it as a Crusade force? If so, you've got an awesome story hook, with super campaign potential. I also love multi-order/ detachment armies; I plan on exploring it a bit with my army and seeing if it is actually worth paying extra CP to have Bloody Rose for all your close combat needs, Martyred Ladies for a sacrificial faith battery and steady Sacred Rose to hold the objectives and provide cover fire. What I expect to find is that a two way split can work, but a three way split would offer diminishing returns. Anyway, your concept is cool and the models look great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlo Posted July 30, 2020 Author Share Posted July 30, 2020 Yeah! The Sisters Box is basically about 25PL (in current money anyway) so it fits perfectly into the starting army for a Crusade. I'll be running them as Bloody Rose to begin with (I just love the lore behind their acts of strength and fury) and figured it fit a crusading force the best. My opponent is playing 'crons. The current fluff I have is that I'll probably get beaten up by the Necrons and have some Marines come in and save the Order, as an excuse to paint the Indomitus stuff :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dread Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 Very nice army going on here. It'll be great to see a whole army. Also love your fluff idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePenitentOne Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 The current fluff I have is that I'll probably get beaten up by the Necrons and have some Marines come in and save the Order, as an excuse to paint the Indomitus stuff Sanctuary 101 revisited, except this time, our buddies show up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlo Posted August 2, 2020 Author Share Posted August 2, 2020 Here is a big dump of progress! You can see some finished* Battle Sisters with weathering and the Seraphim who are just about ready for that too! *I need to do some metallic weathering too, but haven't bothered yet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjorn Firewalker Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 Your painting, detailing, and weathering skills are most enviable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlo Posted August 4, 2020 Author Share Posted August 4, 2020 Your painting, detailing, and weathering skills are most enviable. Cheers bud! I assure you it's nothing amazing, lots of cheating with metallic sharpies, contrast paint and a bit of sponge weathering with Dryad Bark Here is a Seraphim post-weathering for you all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacepup Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 I like everything about your army. I think the story behind them is fantastic. Keep up the Emperor's work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlo Posted August 12, 2020 Author Share Posted August 12, 2020 Characters comin' in HOT! Just like the Power Level Change that ruined my 25 PL army but hey ho.... Canoness, Mistress of Repentia and a Missionary formerly of an unknown Praetorian Guard Regiment brother_b 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjorn Firewalker Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 Your models are well-painted. I commend your skills. How will you decorate their bases? If you can afford extra models that are NOT usable in-game, may I suggest an enemy's dismembered/decapitated corpse on each chainsword wielder's base? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Strike Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 Your painting, detailing, and weathering skills are most enviable. Cheers bud! I assure you it's nothing amazing, lots of cheating with metallic sharpies, contrast paint and a bit of sponge weathering with Dryad Bark Here is a Seraphim post-weathering for you all! Question, what metallic markers did you use? I want to pick some up for my High Elves for AoS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlo Posted August 25, 2020 Author Share Posted August 25, 2020 Sharpie do a set of Bronze/ Silver/ Gold! But they are rather bright so you need to wash/ weather them. General Strike and walter h 2 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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