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[GomezAddams]

Having been a long time lurker I thought it was about time I posted some things up.

I've always been a fan of true scale space marines, but it was Synapse that finally hit true scaling on the head for me and last week I caved in and built...




And a scale shot, just because its cool



He's a bit bump in one or two places (not half as many as the pictures make out mind). The legs for example, are as smooth as I can get them without reshaping the entire leg. I'm fairly proud of the work, especially the torso which got a bit nightmarish, and the backpack which has a flame design at the top you can quite see.

Any suggestions as to what chapter he should be from?

[GomezAddams]

Anyway heres tonights awesome progress



The guy on the right isn't as out of proportion as he seems. Its more perspective, and the fact his left legs all bunched up.

I have to admit, I did my usual trick of getting distracted


Still have no idea on a chapter for the true scales - I'm currently leaning towards Salamanders by virtue of them being the only original founding legion that I've yet to see lots of true scaling of, but I'm not keen on all that green and black. Ideas?

[sharkaithegreat]

Nice work so far, the priest guy looks cool as well.
Maybe add a bit of detailing to the torso of your first marine? looks a bit bare at the moment.

[GomezAddams]

Nice work so far, the priest guy looks cool as well.
Maybe add a bit of detailing to the torso of your first marine? looks a bit bare at the moment.

Thanks very much, I'm quite pleased with him myself.I originally removed the head as it had an inquisition symbol on the back and I wanted something more ordinary but chances are hes going to rejoin the inquisition - ah well

I left the torso bare while I decided on a chapter. As I said, I considered Salamanders so this guy was going to get a flame pattern on his armour but now I'm not so sure.

So deciding I need a bit more to keep me motivated I've waded into the tale of 40k painters with not one but two armies - a battlefleet gothic imperial army of 1500pts and an imperial guard army of 1000pts.

For the battlefleet gothic force Ill be mainly using full thrust models produced by Ground Zero Games. Ill be mainly using there Neu Swabian League models as they look the most imperial/mechanicus to me but expect a few models from there other ranges to appear as I've been quite taken with the quality and price of there space ship range.

Heres what I ordered last night, with the product codes so you can get a look at the ships I plan to use.

(FT-525) Falchion Class escorts x 4 = 140
(FT-527) Endeavor Light Cruisers x 2 = 260
(FT-536) Defiant Class Light Cruiser x 1 = 130
(FT-530) Dominator Class Cruiser x 1 = 190
All for around £20 which I thinks incredibly reasonable. I could have chosen cheaper ships to represent the light cruisers, or got more ships if I had dropped the defiant, but overall I think its a fairly nice little force that'll take me through till christmas and at a very reasonable price.

Having not played gothic since its paper release in WD, I could do with some advice on my next choices, what list I should use, etc.

Anyway, onto something more interesting.



They look a little messy and shiny, but its only because I didnt want to use white spirit with the oil paints so had to settle with linseed oil which takes forever to dry. Once the matt varnish goes on and the rest of the weathering they should look fine.

[Jihad_Ragsta]

That's a very nice start to truescaling, Gomez, I like the modifications to give it real personalised style. Good idea keeping the chestplate clear until you've decided which Chapter to go for.

That Priest looks hardcore, I wouldn't mess with him. Ever. Darn it, he'd probably make me follow him to eternal glory (getting shot)!!

Those Sentinels are looking good already, can't wait to see where you go with those! Never tried oil washes myself but would like to start weathering vehicles at some point. Linseed oil eh? Arts and crafts store I take it?

Glad to see another user of GZG stuff, and I'm pleased that my own little log helped you out with some of your questions! I have posted a size comparison for you- think you may find BFG stuff a little larger. I think it would still be fine tho- just tell your buddies this particular fleet comes from a less manpower oriented design ethic

Fleet list looks nice and solid- the BFG lovers on this forum rave about certain IN ship types, the Dominator being one. So maybe a Gothic to play off against all that Firepower on the Dom?

Haven't played Gothic in years but I still love it. Your fleet looks an Armageddon fleet list setup. The Dominator can still be used as a Reserve.

And here's a lil link for you with all the Gothic goodies you MIGHT have missed

Loving your work, lets have moooooore!!

[GomezAddams]

Those Sentinels are looking good already, can't wait to see where you go with those! Never tried oil washes myself but would like to start weathering vehicles at some point. Linseed oil eh? Arts and crafts store I take it?

Yeah it was from 'The Works' but its been far much more trouble then its worth to be honest. I would have been better off using white spirit or ordering some oderless mineral spirits but... meh I'm impatient Having said that, there varnished now so there ready for painting just in time for month 2 of tale of 40k painters.

Haven't played Gothic in years but I still love it. Your fleet looks an Armageddon fleet list setup. The Dominator can still be used as a Reserve.

Well then we'll have to sort a game out Got a friend stationed in the Navy somewhere further North then Edinburgh so I'll be heading up there sometime soonish.
As for the list, it has the option for Space Marine ships so its definately a strong contender as theres a few other GZG ships I'd like to buy and have fit in with the fleet.

Couldnt get the link working - where abouts is that stuff on the GW website?

Any, on to the minor update. My GZG order arrived today which was impressive. The casting isn't brilliant and you can see it in the pic below - the bigger ships were a bit of a headache to put together and the endeavors were a complete and utter mess but seeing as I only have to do one a month I've got plenty of time to fix them.

I did however, get this little beauty built while watching stargate universe...


Bought this by mistake, meaning its much much bigger then my light cruisers so its going to have to be a cruiser. Sadly, and annoyingly, there isn't a dedicated 'aircraft' carrier in BFG. so looking at the lists theres only one cruiser it can be - a dictator. Just wondering though, should I try and add some weapons batteries to the sides?

I also did some work on the marines, you can see them in the background, I'll update with those tomorrow as the fiancees calling me to bed to watch Buffy.

[Jihad_Ragsta]

Well then we'll have to sort a game out Got a friend stationed in the Navy somewhere further North then Edinburgh so I'll be heading up there sometime soonish.

Bought this by mistake, meaning its much much bigger then my light cruisers so its going to have to be a cruiser. Sadly, and annoyingly, there isn't a dedicated 'aircraft' carrier in BFG. so looking at the lists theres only one cruiser it can be - a dictator. Just wondering though, should I try and add some weapons batteries to the sides?

I also did some work on the marines, you can see them in the background, I'll update with those tomorrow as the fiancees calling me to bed to watch Buffy.

I'd be well up for a game, keep me informed! Odd that the link doesn't work- look at Specialist Games on the GW site, under BFG you should find 'Resources.' Otherwise will just email the stuff you want to ya.

Dictators are fluffy- the Mars is rare and dying out anyway. I think it looks fine without batteries but you could always improvise using plasticard squares with holes drilled dead centre. Looks better than it sounds!

Buffy? Your missus has good taste.

[GomezAddams]

Sorry the silence of late - Gomez is on the move!
My fiancee has got a job up in Manchester so were moving up there and its been a bit of a mad dash to get everything organised.

This has mean a bit of a halt on the modeling side of things but fear not - come Monday I'll have a desk and a proper painting desk which is a lot better then the small stool I've been working on at the moment.

AH I saw the resources section (the bit with the Ad Mech 'fleet' - I mean seriously, one ship and the rest is just IN??). Its wwhere I got the armageddon fleet list from.

I might have a try at the holes when I get settled but sounds good to me. On some of the bigger ships I dont see why the guns would have to be on the outside. Better to keep them under some sort of hatch 1800 navy style.

Anyway, see you guys monday

[GomezAddams]

Actual painted models! Whodathunkit?!

Comments and crits always welcome





''Icarus Abides'
'Built in the great ship yards of forgeworld Arnesk, Icarus Abides is a variamt on the common dictator class cruiser. Shunning the duel role of cruiser and carrier of its cousin, the Icarus focuses solely on being a carrier. Having seen use as both a fighter carrier, a rescue vessel, and a troop transport, it has proven its invaluable more then once. However its reliance on fighters has often been its downfall. With no serious firepower of its own, it would be easy prey for a well armed foe.
The ship currently bears the symbol of Arch Magos Djancaz-Bru who has made the vessel her home during her time seconded to Battlefleet Obannon. Whilst she has responsibility for maintaining the fleet, it is the Icarus where the majority of her attentions lye.
Not that this deters Admiral Mapes. A true blooded fighter pilot who earnt his way from meat to brass the hard way and has enough bolts in his body to prove it - the ideal commander for the Icarus Abides. His green eagle emblem adorns the ships hull'

Felt it needed a bit of fluff as I'm quite proud of the little bugger especially the little eagle on the hull and the Aquila on the base. Didn't take me long to paint either - I probably spent more time thinking/waiting for paint to dry then actually painting the model. Even though I wanted to wait and paint the fleet slowly for the tale of 40k painters, I'm itching to paint the others now. I've contented myself by spraying up the four escorts so... we'll see what happens.

I've also finally manged to put some paint on the sentinels. Nothing major, but there now based in quite a funky way and I've made a start on another base which I'll be showing shortly...


Oh and a cookie for someone who gets the ships name without reading the fluff - two cookies if you get all the references

[GomezAddams]

Triple post! Bah.

Anyway, I've had 900+ views so somebodies looking, so for those that are heres what I did last night. Its the first time I've ever really invested a lot of time into a base (nearly all of yesterday really), and I'm pretty happy with it but as ever comments and crits welcome.







Not entirely happy with this guy for some reason.. but I like the idea of him looking for directions.



Hoping to get this painted this week ready for next months Tale pf 40k painters, but I've got the sentinels to finish off for this months first so its going to be pretty tight...

Oh and the patches of space are going to be filled with water effects but more on that later. I hate it when I pic up the wrong stuff...

And as something to keep me busy over the next few days, I'm working on a campaign book. More on that as things develop.

[agerstone]

Triple post! Bah.

Anyway, I've had 900+ views so somebodies looking, so for those that are heres what I did last night. Its the first time I've ever really invested a lot of time into a base (nearly all of yesterday really), and I'm pretty happy with it but as ever comments and crits welcome.







Not entirely happy with this guy for some reason.. but I like the idea of him looking for directions.



Hoping to get this painted this week ready for next months Tale pf 40k painters, but I've got the sentinels to finish off for this months first so its going to be pretty tight...

Oh and the patches of space are going to be filled with water effects but more on that later. I hate it when I pic up the wrong stuff...

And as something to keep me busy over the next few days, I'm working on a campaign book. More on that as things develop.

Please finish this!!!

[synapse]

nice marine though i think the thighs need to be a bit wider... or if not, at elast a positioned a bit closer to ech other. other than that - nice, and i liek the little plasticard details you added too

[Jihad_Ragsta]

That cruiser looks very nicely done, now I can see why you were encouraging heraldry with mine cos yours is very sharp and cool! I also like the fluff but sadly am unable to pin down where your inspiration is coming from. Very nice paintjob and the work you did on the basing really compliments it.

Excellent scenic base for your flyer! I think a radio mike in the kneeling guys hand would be better myself but they still look sweet- sarge looks like he's shouting 'get your damn head down!!'

The battered signpost is great by the way! Where did you get the bedroll on the rightmost guardsman?

Keep up the good work and I hope you've settled in after the move

[GomezAddams]

@ Synapse - Cheers fella I see what you mean about the thighs, those armour plates dont exactly help although I think its more the pic then anything, that and the fact I've gone for a different style of armour (just to be awlward ). But I'll see how the next four go but I make a firm decision.

@ Jihad_Ragsta - The names are all pillaged from Farscape

I did want a radio mic but then hes got that rebreather style helmet and I figured it'd all be built in so I had to make do with his.. thingie. The bedroll came from my bits box, but I'm vaguely sure its from a tamiya kit.


Things are settling down nicely, although it being nearly November the lack of a job is seriously starting to worry me. I keep hammering the job sites but.. oh well. I've had a bit of a ponder and come up with a possible solution but I'll let people know more about that when I have pics. In the mean while, I have a sentinel to paint.

[GomezAddams]

Well I finally got the sentinels finished

'Pegasus' Squadron, 4TH army.




I'm really happy with these after they turned into such a nightmare. Note to self: if instructions say to use white spirit, use white spirit. ANyway the pegasus logos aren't as bright as in the pictures but I do wish I could darken them a bit. I'm kinda tempted to do some detail work on them - as if its the only bit of the vehicles the pilots tend to.

Oh and the blue from the pipe should clear up a bit given time. I think I might add some static grass or something to the base as its a little plain. AH well.

Comments and criticisms welcome always

[Wednesday Friday Addams]

Great work, almost makes me feel like I should do some painting and building.

[GomezAddams]

Woo another Addams

Thanks very much, glad to have helped (thats if you have started painting, and if you havent then get on with it! ).

I've bought some copper paint from the vajello model color range today so the pipes and metal looks a bit more reasonable. I've also got everything I need now to have a crack at some NMM but unfortunately I'll be PCless till Monday so.. tara till then

[Commissar Molotov]

Nice work. Do you have any more pictures of the Priest in Post #2? I'm really interested in him.

(Thanks in advance!)

[N0th1ng c4n b34t 3lv3s]

Great diorama on the Valkyrie base! Your Guard and navy stuff looks very promising, and the truescalers apper quite good.

[GomezAddams]

@Comissar Molotov - Thanks very much, I'll dig him up shortly.

@Nothing Can be Elves - Cheers for the support, its always appreciated, I should be back on the navy stuff in a few days time.


I've been bad and got distracted.. again. Not a good thing with it being the middle of the month and having next to nothing done on my Tale of painters entrys...

Recently I bought some sisters of battle stuff from a warseer member called Its Coming This Way, thinking it'd be a small addition to my guard. Suffice to say, I ended up with a small army and got distracted.




(I've used tinypics auto fixer thing to make it a little brighter but you get the idea between the two pics ). Ill get a picture tomorrow in the manchester gloom called 'daytime'.

Ignore the robes, got giddy and buggered up

This was my first attempt at using NMM, and the first model I've ever painted using a windsor & newton brush so I'm glad its paid off but I'm unsure where to go from here. Any advice at all would be really appreciated.

So please, guys who know there NMM, please comment and tell me where I should go next with the mini!