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bigcheese76
31-03-2010, 23:12
Personally I have never really liked the Dante figure that much, but when its painted to that standard by you, it has a certain appeal.
ss_cherubael
01-04-2010, 00:37
Great looking Dante there! Must steal your gold idea as well!
Dante looks amazing, the gold is brilliant mate :)
Astraeos
01-04-2010, 17:11
Nice work on Dante! Got any other special characters in mind to paint next?
I'll have to remember your method of painting bases, it looks good.
ilikebmxbikes
01-04-2010, 18:28
Nice work on Dante! Got any other special characters in mind to paint next?.
Im going to paint them all.
Personally I have never really liked the Dante figure that much, but when its painted to that standard by you, it has a certain appeal.
Yeah, Dante was one of those figures that was pretty new when I got into 40k. I started as an Ultramarine player but was always kinda jealous of the BA's gold artificer armour and dantes death mask. the figures always been one of my favorites since back then. Tycho was another one I always liked. I was kinda hoping in the new codex they would update Tycho's sculpt.. the current sculpt is good, but he is just a little small.
I worked on the landraider more yesterday. There is a gap in the Hull that wasnt that noticeable when undercoated. After applying the red on, I realized I have to go back and do a little gap filling. No big deal.
All this progress was done in only a few hours.
Tanks still needing paint:
Death Company Rhino
2x Regular Rhinos
Command Razorback
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e323/ilikebmxbikes/IMG_4394.jpg
The gap
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e323/ilikebmxbikes/IMG_4395.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e323/ilikebmxbikes/IMG_4396.jpg
Looks awesome, I like the pre heresey sponons, and the FW bits look nice. The red looks great as ever :)
hey colour looks wicked. cant wait to see the final product.
Land raiders looking cool so far mate and the gap doesn't look too bad
salvindogath
01-04-2010, 21:33
Land raider looks ace dude, I hate gaps like that, they're up there with the mold lines that appear once you've painted a model for annoyingness, :p
Astraeos
01-04-2010, 22:40
Im going to paint them all.
Awesome dude, just awesome. Looking forward to seeing how you do Astorath, once he's released that is!
Nice consistent red on the Land raider, shame about the gap. Funny how things like that are overlooked sometimes.
-=Lazuli=-
02-04-2010, 01:49
Hey BMX, about how long does it take to paint one BA? Am looking into BA again if Ido can them fast enough...
ilikebmxbikes
02-04-2010, 05:21
Hey BMX, about how long does it take to paint one BA? Am looking into BA again if Ido can them fast enough...
I can paint 3 basic marines in about 5 hours... but that is an estimate and i paint slow. i have never timed myself. I often paint them in a few stages. with the terminators, I painted all the Mechrite red on all 5 in one day. Then I did all the blood Red in a Day, then I did all the high lights then Inking in another. Then did the detailing and basing on another. So it took about a week to get all the figures done.
Do you have another army? If you alreay have a collection of figures to play with, then take your time on the BA's. I used to rush sometimes because I wanted to get my models on the table top. After selling al my figures, i realized, that after painting warhammer for over 10 years, I had nothing to show for it, so I decided to really spend time with this army and cut no corners. Progress is a bit slow, but the results are great and I really like this collection and overall through the process of taking so much time, it has changed my outlook on 40K a bit.
I have thought of a really cool fast painting technique for White Scars I am tempted to try out on a few figures.
Your stuff all looks fantastic, the level of quality is superb. How do you paint your tanks, are they brush painted or do you use something like an airbrush?
Petay1985
02-04-2010, 09:48
The highlights on the landraider are looking good fella, especially looking forward to seeing the finished article :)
Toschenko
02-04-2010, 10:15
Such a nice army, and I admire your dedication to it! Building and painting a full marine company is no easy task, and you're doing it with an high standard too :). Such a shame that I missed this log for that long.
May I ask how the FW land raider kit pieces go together? I had some troubles with my hellhound, fitting the rear resin part in the chimera chassis is a bit difficult. I'm asking since I see that gap in the raider, and this is seriously preventing me from buying one :rolleyes:
Toschenko
nagash66
02-04-2010, 11:30
Wow every time i come in this place things just get cooler and cooler keep it up man.
logan054
02-04-2010, 16:38
Im a massive fan of that forgeworld kit, one think i did notice however is that hight on the red seems to extreme, honestly i think you need a color between the orange red
ilikebmxbikes
03-04-2010, 22:10
Im a massive fan of that forgeworld kit, one think i did notice however is that hight on the red seems to extreme, honestly i think you need a color between the orange red
it may be the lighting of that pic. with the weather and normal light the highlight is much more subtle.
My preordered blood angels still havent arrived yet...... so I went to the game store and picked up a box of Death Company and a Sanguinor figure. the sanguinor figure is pretty amazing. I was surprised by how convertible it looked out of the box... So i cut him to pieces to remake my captain. The green stuff on the figure now is just to fill gaps and give support. I will be lengthening his legs and sculpting some hair on the figures head. He looks a bit more Blood Angelish than my current captain, which i will be holding on to. If i ever needed to run the Masters of the Chapter formation in a game of apoc, he could stand as the 4th company captain.
I armed the new captain with a power sword and a hand flamer... not as potent in the game as my lightning claws. I thought about arming the figure with a perdition pistol, but I didnt want him to look like a Rip off of Dante, and I did want a template weapon in the squad so I went hand flamer. With 5 power weapons, the stats of the captain, and the bonuses from the priest, this squad should be able to murder anything without the claws...
The figures pose compliments the command squad well
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e323/ilikebmxbikes/Picture5.png
salvindogath
03-04-2010, 22:37
Looking good dude, he seems to fit in really well, can't wait to see him all painted up! Any more progress made on the land raider by any chance?
Green-is-best
03-04-2010, 23:36
Oh man, that guy is going to look awesome.
ilikebmxbikes
04-04-2010, 00:14
Looking good dude, he seems to fit in really well, can't wait to see him all painted up! Any more progress made on the land raider by any chance?
here are a few pics of the tank as it is:
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e323/ilikebmxbikes/IMG_4405.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e323/ilikebmxbikes/IMG_4406.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e323/ilikebmxbikes/IMG_4407.jpg
Melchiah
04-04-2010, 00:26
I love how the sanganor guard looks like Mordred, from excaibur
http://www.freewebs.com/robertaddie20/Mordred2.jpg
http://www.yourprops.com/norm-46757bdb04e06-Excalibur+%281981%29.jpeg
Cant wait too see it done up.
punkfish
04-04-2010, 01:22
Great Captain conversion - any chance of a closer pic so we can see the details?
LR looks nice too - makes me want to stick mine together and paint that next.
Looking good as always. You have a good eye for conversions. I looked at the Sanguinor models and didnt see anything cept a big floaty angel guy. I will have to look again now.
nice job on the landraider so far. is that the Death Company sprue i see underneath the landraider.
ilikebmxbikes
04-04-2010, 07:09
nice job on the landraider so far. is that the Death Company sprue i see underneath the landraider.
yes.. the death company sprues. I am pretty satisfied with them. There are only two sprues in the box, but they are packed with stuff. I built 6 Death Company figures today, and have a ton of bits left. Im probably using about 50% as much bits stuff as GW does on their figures. They look really good.
Great Captain conversion - any chance of a closer pic so we can see the details?
LR looks nice too - makes me want to stick mine together and paint that next.
Here is the last photo I took of the captain. But the figure has radically changed since I took that photo. I decided I want a 'Red Armoured' captain in my force rather than the Gold. I think if I go with a more traditional red power armour, the sanguinary guard, dante, and Sanguinor will stand out that much more. And plus, in the Codex, captains cant have Artificer armour as an option. (maybe GW overlooked it? seems like BA especially, would have Artificer armour.)
My one gripe with the figure in the photo, as good as the figure looked and as proportionate as it is to a real human, it looks a bit awkward with the other marine figures. His feet are too small, (If marines were a size 14US, he would be a size 9US) and to scale he would stand about a foot taller than the other figures.
I ended up adding a Collar to the figure's neck, one off of a company champion figure to make his armor look more like Power armor, I replaced the figures legs with power armor (more like tycho's look) and I added some gear to the figures belt and sculpted the hair. Another thought I had was to add an Extra Dante Jump pack to the figure, and give him a JP honour guard, and let a librarian lead my current. But I decided, that this figure should lead his company on the ground, and Dante can lead the Vanguard (Im thinking apocalypse). Tomorrow If all goes as planned, i can get some finished painted photos of the figure as well as some of the, hopefully then, completed landraider.
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e323/ilikebmxbikes/IMG_4403.jpg
forgot to mention, I also have a squad of Terminators with stormbolters built up and awaiting some forgeworld pads. I also have a Forgeworld death company Rhino Door Set coming with those. With rage now in the DC profile, my initial idea of jump packs would be very difficult to control.
logan054
04-04-2010, 09:18
Land raider looks much better in that picture, i think it was the size of the picture rather than the lighting, nice conversion on the character
My_Nose_Is_Big
04-04-2010, 10:47
I bow down to you Sir, for your talent is unmatched
really though, this is one of the most awesome space marine armies I have seen in a long time!
Astraeos
04-04-2010, 11:23
That captain really compliments your Honour Guard/Command squad. They'll look good standing on a hill, as if surveying the battleground and directing the troops.
I thought it may have been as oversight when I noticed captains (and I think the other HQ models, Chaplains and Sanguinary Priests) couldn't take Artificier armour, that seems really odd.
Gonfrask
04-04-2010, 11:31
Nice Idea about change the legs for a more "power armour look", but also, the first idea was also great.
ancient god
04-04-2010, 12:54
Wow, i hadn't seen this blog before now. Great work on everything you've shown so far, especially the all-metal HG.
Really looking forward to seing what you do with all the new bits.
only joking...
04-04-2010, 19:05
The land raider and captain both look great, I can't wait to see what you do with the new sprues.
Dayspringer
04-04-2010, 20:59
That's a great conversion!
Looks like you use the majority of the figure, but the new head and being on the ground really make him look different
-=Lazuli=-
04-04-2010, 23:39
I can paint 3 basic marines in about 5 hours... but that is an estimate and i paint slow. i have never timed myself. I often paint them in a few stages. with the terminators, I painted all the Mechrite red on all 5 in one day. Then I did all the blood Red in a Day, then I did all the high lights then Inking in another. Then did the detailing and basing on another. So it took about a week to get all the figures done.
Do you have another army? If you alreay have a collection of figures to play with, then take your time on the BA's. I used to rush sometimes because I wanted to get my models on the table top. After selling al my figures, i realized, that after painting warhammer for over 10 years, I had nothing to show for it, so I decided to really spend time with this army and cut no corners. Progress is a bit slow, but the results are great and I really like this collection and overall through the process of taking so much time, it has changed my outlook on 40K a bit.
I have thought of a really cool fast painting technique for White Scars I am tempted to try out on a few figures.
That's pretty good time. I paint really fast so I might go faster than that. I have many other armies painted at a higher standard. I'm thinking of doing BA for a tournament in Dallas in October (I try to do a differnt army for each tournament and sell tham as I go...). I'm doing my nids like your BA now too.
Land Raider is fantastic. I never liked the black weathering, but yours is great! Keep it up, can't wait for the new plastics!
ilikebmxbikes
05-04-2010, 09:30
I appreciate all the support. Here are some photos of the new captain Aphael. I am very satisfied with the figure. Reminds me of Leonartos from blood quest. The figure compliments the command squad very well. He looks like a captain, but wont draw the attention away from Dante, sanguinor or the Sanguinary guard, which will be more of the centerpiece of my army.
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e323/ilikebmxbikes/IMG_4410.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e323/ilikebmxbikes/IMG_4411.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e323/ilikebmxbikes/IMG_4412.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e323/ilikebmxbikes/IMG_4414.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e323/ilikebmxbikes/IMG_4415.jpg
his yesterday mornings form
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e323/ilikebmxbikes/IMG_4403.jpg
Horus Aximand
05-04-2010, 10:04
Looking fantastic as usual! I love the tiny company heraldry on his knee plate.
Mannerheim
05-04-2010, 10:08
Aphael is terrific!!!
Excellent work mate, your army is unbelievable!!!
bigcheese76
05-04-2010, 11:09
Really looking great! Everything is looking great actually. How come Yarrick has turned up in one of the photos?
the captain looks really cool!
great updates so far!
I am currently waiting for my order to arrive...
meanwhile i replicated this old school piece:
http://kofler.dot.at/40k/units/Blood_Angel_Veteran_Sergeant.gif
into a plastic version and sculpted lots of blood drops onto my existing vehicles..
I will probably start a "forces of armageddon thread" that includes my marines malevolent aswell...
also some brainstorming i did on the bits composition of the tactical marines:
I will probably give each standard marine a blank left shoulderpad with the BA decal.. the right shoulderpad will bear one of the sculpted pads from the new boxes and personal heraldry similar to the heraldry of the space hulk terminators...
the company symbol blooddrop thing will be relocated to the legs i guess.
just some thoughts
can't wait for the new stuff to arrive!
what's next on the painting table for you?
The new stuff looks really nice, the captain is a nice conversion and fits well with the rest of the squad. With the paintjob you could use him alongside the other captain to give you different weapons options
titan136
05-04-2010, 12:53
The new captain looks good, great pose. The legs definitely work a lot better. However it was kind of a waste of the Sanguinor mini as you could have achieved the same chest result with one of the sanguinary guard chests...
Lamenter
05-04-2010, 13:00
I think it certainly looks better than the Sanguinor figure. Nice work.
Gonfrask
05-04-2010, 13:56
Nice Captain indeed! But now I think se needs a cloak also XD
Siam-Tiger
05-04-2010, 14:12
Question on the side, did you do the whole land raider with airbrush or by hand / brush? I am amazed by the clean base color.
DarkMark
05-04-2010, 14:48
Its a shame you added hair to the captain, everybody knows nobody 'messes' with the baldies! Super quick indeed amigo.
Did you have to remove any chapter specific markings from the chapter master set to 'BA' them?
ilikebmxbikes
05-04-2010, 16:44
The new captain looks good, great pose. The legs definitely work a lot better. However it was kind of a waste of the Sanguinor mini as you could have achieved the same chest result with one of the sanguinary guard chests...
Nope, Sang guard chest is much different. Not as much definition and it isnt as broad. I will also be using that bit already in my army on a Sang guard. I also used Sanguinors sword on the figure.
I think it certainly looks better than the Sanguinor figure. Nice work.
Thanks, I appreciate it. How is your work coming on your Blood Angel log? a lot of the new bits will lend themselves well to your true scale converting. Also, were the Lamentors always a BA successor? or was that added in with the new dex?
Question on the side, did you do the whole land raider with airbrush or by hand / brush? I am amazed by the clean base color.
Its by brush. Just make sure you water down your foundation paints. Because i heavily ink eerything, it also adds almost like a smoothness to some things.
Its a shame you added hair to the captain, everybody knows nobody 'messes' with the baldies! Super quick indeed amigo.
Did you have to remove any chapter specific markings from the chapter master set to 'BA' them?
I wasnt sure to go with hair or go bald. If it was a regular codex marine, I probably would have gone with the bald option, but as BA's age about half as fast as Regular marines and live twice as long (if they dont die in battle) I think the hair is good. When I get proper photos I am sure you will appreciate it more.
Masters of the Chapter figures are completely generic. They have no specific chapter Iconography and can be used for any marine force. They are great figures and do have some wings and stuff on them that do feel a bit BA when painted up. They also convert well with plastics, allowing head swaps and some arm swaps straight out of the box. With the new plastics you could get some pretty cool figures out of that set with very little work.
ilikebmxbikes
05-04-2010, 16:52
Really looking great! Everything is looking great actually. How come Yarrick has turned up in one of the photos?
Yarrick is awesome. I like the figure and until i paint my steel legion army, he will appear from time to time for scale comparison.
the captain looks really cool!
great updates so far!
I am currently waiting for my order to arrive...
meanwhile i replicated this old school piece:
http://kofler.dot.at/40k/units/Blood_Angel_Veteran_Sergeant.gif
into a plastic version and sculpted lots of blood drops onto my existing vehicles..
I will probably start a "forces of armageddon thread" that includes my marines malevolent aswell...
also some brainstorming i did on the bits composition of the tactical marines:
I will probably give each standard marine a blank left shoulderpad with the BA decal.. the right shoulderpad will bear one of the sculpted pads from the new boxes and personal heraldry similar to the heraldry of the space hulk terminators...
the company symbol blooddrop thing will be relocated to the legs i guess.
just some thoughts
can't wait for the new stuff to arrive!
what's next on the painting table for you?
You should start a forces of armageddon thread! that may be what this thread turns into after the BA's are wrapped up. I love that SGT figure too. I have a special place for all those 2nd Ed figures. There is something about them.
Whats next to paint? well, I have the landraider 95% finished and I built up some DC with the new stuff, some Rhinos and a bunch of tac marines. I will probably get the landraider out of the way and go into the Death Company as I have been pretty eager to paint some of the new stuff. Then once my pre-ordered stuff comes (I dont know why I even preordered it, as it is after teh release date and i dont have it), I need to put in some work on more tac squads, the last 5 devs, and another assault squad.
The new stuff looks really nice, the captain is a nice conversion and fits well with the rest of the squad. With the paintjob you could use him alongside the other captain to give you different weapons options
thats the idea. I wanted to make a figure that was different than the first captain that could be used alongside him.
bigcheese76
05-04-2010, 16:59
Yarrick is awesome. I like the figure and until i paint my steel legion army, he will appear from time to time for scale comparison.
I really cant argue with that, infact, I fully agree which is why he leads my IG apocalypse army atop his Fortress of Arrogance!
Astraeos
05-04-2010, 17:02
I like that Captain, I think short cropped, blonde hair is something that works well when used on Blood Angels.
The Lamenters, well I can't remember seeing anything about it from Codex Angels of Death and I never saw the 3rd edition Codex Blood Angels. But a long time ago there was an article in the UK White Dwarf covering the cursed founding and it was there that I first saw the mention of the Lamenters as being a Blood Angels successor.
hey wicked stuff as always. your commanders cool, i like that youve gone for a red guy not gold. land raider looks wicked too, good job.
Melchiah
05-04-2010, 18:56
Looks awesome BMX.
ilikebmxbikes
06-04-2010, 02:18
finished photos
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e323/ilikebmxbikes/IMG_4518.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e323/ilikebmxbikes/IMG_4524.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e323/ilikebmxbikes/IMG_4525.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e323/ilikebmxbikes/IMG_4527.jpg
Hushrong
06-04-2010, 05:43
the command squad is looking great as ever with the new capt.
That squad is awesome mate, keep it up.
awesome squad and captain what did you use for the collar.
LokkoRex
06-04-2010, 11:36
sorry for being such an *******, but i think the captain does'nt fit into the command squad paint-wise, he's got too little black on him.
sorry for saying someyhing like that when you've finally managed to finish him.
he looks too... generic i think, like a sergeant, i would have added a black loincloth or a mantle, to more "tie" him into the squad, or paint him a bit more like the company champion.
just some thougts.
looks wicked. his armour is cool, like his stance aswell. very nice as always
The God of Decay
06-04-2010, 11:54
Quick question, how did you make that Sanguinary Priest? I'm trying to find a suitable model to make mine and i can't find one i like, except yours, lol. Did you make it from a master of the chapter model? I'd like to know very badly! lol. thanks!
BTW, I love all the stuff in here. This is REALLY good stuff.
tcraigen
06-04-2010, 18:11
I am a fan of the captain as well, but kinda agree with the thought of him disapearing in the squad. My favorite detail is hiw knee pad with the the wing heraldry great work on that. All he might need is something small like a white detail on the hand flamer to draw the eye in a triangle from shoulder to belt buckel to flamer and back again. At the moment the eye wants to go there just doesn't have a reason. Beautiful work though, keep it up.
ilikebmxbikes
06-04-2010, 19:36
sorry for being such an *******, but i think the captain does'nt fit into the command squad paint-wise, he's got too little black on him.
sorry for saying someyhing like that when you've finally managed to finish him.
he looks too... generic i think, like a sergeant, i would have added a black loincloth or a mantle, to more "tie" him into the squad, or paint him a bit more like the company champion.
just some thougts.
I am a fan of the captain as well, but kinda agree with the thought of him disapearing in the squad. My favorite detail is hiw knee pad with the the wing heraldry great work on that. All he might need is something small like a white detail on the hand flamer to draw the eye in a triangle from shoulder to belt buckel to flamer and back again. At the moment the eye wants to go there just doesn't have a reason. Beautiful work though, keep it up.
I kinda agree with you guys a bit. I like the figure a lot, but I am going to continue to brainstorm for a captain figure. I will keep this figure as Aphael though. Probably use him as a Sgt.
I want my army to be based around the time period of the second war for Armageddon, in which Lazarius was in command of the 2nd company and Aphael was likely a Sgt, who took Lazarius's place when he died (when the new codex was written). This is the time period before Tycho got the black rage, so I could always use him in a game of apoc.
Anyone have any ideas?
Wargear?
Base Model?
I kinda agree with you guys a bit. I like the figure a lot, but I am going to continue to brainstorm for a captain figure. I will keep this figure as Aphael though. Probably use him as a Sgt.
I want my army to be based around the time period of the second war for Armageddon, in which Lazarius was in command of the 2nd company and Aphael was likely a Sgt, who took Lazarius's place when he died (when the new codex was written). This is the time period before Tycho got the black rage, so I could always use him in a game of apoc.
Anyone have any ideas?
Wargear?
Base Model?
Ok my brainstorming:
static pose
cloak!!!!
iron halo
sanguinary guard torso with abs
custom shoulderpads with heraldry
perdition pistol / combi melta
power axe / power sword
So Lazarius was the Master of the Guard, right? I think that an inspired model kitbashing Sanguinary Guard & Death Co would be great. Maybe you can add some type of cloth, cape or tabard.
ilikebmxbikes
06-04-2010, 20:21
So Lazarius was the Master of the Guard, right? I think that an inspired model kitbashing Sanguinary Guard & Death Co would be great. Maybe you can add some type of cloth, cape or tabard.
Lazarius was the captain of the 2nd company in the 2nd war for armageddon. His name appears in the apocalypse book where his army is charted and again in the How To Paint Space Marines book, his name is dropped many times in the BA section as Captain of 2nd company.
With the new codex, they have Aphael as the captain of the 2nd company in the chapter break down on page 9. Because they also have captain Machiavi as captain of the 3rd company rather than Tycho, it is safe to assume this breakdown is post 3rd war for armageddon.
So with 2nd war for armag period being my target, I think it would be cool to have Lazarius as captain and Aphael as a Sgt.
According to the new codex the Sanguinary Guard is led by Sepharan.
I might do another build off of the Sicarious figure for the captain. but I'm in no hurry. Time to finish the LR and death company.
PrimeMinisterSinister
06-04-2010, 20:38
There's a store near me that might have some leftover chestnut ink if you're interested.
ilikebmxbikes
06-04-2010, 21:05
There's a store near me that might have some leftover chestnut ink if you're interested.
yes, if they have some, please let me know. Ive gotten by with using the Ogryn flesh wash instead.
ChaplainOrion
06-04-2010, 21:53
How did you do that collar!!!???
Needs cape
ilikebmxbikes
06-04-2010, 22:25
How did you do that collar!!!???
Needs cape
I carefully cut the collar off of the Company Champion that comes in the command squad box set and then greenstuff it on. I did the same with a SGT. Collar on the old commander.
Cape would be cool, but I dont like the plastic capes that come with the captain plastic set. They look more like a fin than a cape.
Idealy, I will base my figure off of Sicarious, who has a cool cape.
A conversion on Sicarius would be great, I've seen one using the model to represent the Emperor's Champion and was a very beautiful.
Lamenter
06-04-2010, 22:54
There's a Blood Angels Captain in the Codex's colour section (page 66) that's made from a mix of bits off the Sanguinary Guard (chest/head/sword), Death Company (legs) and the plastic Captain kit. My suggestion would be to try to replicate that but with a SG Power Fist instead of stubby little sword.
Even though it's plastic it's one of the nicest mini's on the page.
BrotherAtrox
06-04-2010, 23:00
Just wanted to sneak in and say: your stuff looks great. The shade of red you've got is perfect.
tcraigen
06-04-2010, 23:01
Well I know in the last actual codex the captain they had in the yellow drop company colours was armed with a storm bolter chain sword and bald headed gas mask with the high collar chest piece. I was never able to get anyone to confirm if he was to be Aphael since he was if I remember right shown in the 3rd armageddon codex. I generally assume he was. So if your doing him as a serg and that is him, I'd say make a younger more youthful version. The GW captain was fairly cut and dry no frills kinda guy. I would say he was concervative and since that model seemed to have a selection of more advanced wargear he was not one for antiquity or much frivality. I'd say go with a bare head with grey/white hair, have him armoured in a fairly newer mark suit. Maybe his shoulder has a scroll stating his name. I wouldn't want him to out shine his predecessor.
beautiful paintjob on the new captain
cant wait to see lazarus as well
also: there's no 'i' in lazarus :P
magikjoka
13-04-2010, 23:57
I must say these are absolutely beautiful models and i hate you for making me want to start blood angel army!
By the way, i love your approach with red, i always disliked bit blight tone of red on GW blood angel models.
-=Lazuli=-
14-04-2010, 01:20
Sorry BMX, bad plug, but I started my BA log: http://www.warseer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=253863
Malevolent MC
14-04-2010, 07:18
Made an Account to post up to this; fantastic army! Makes me want to take a stab at real BA, the red you do is sublime.
Truly awesome stuff.
As for the Captain, i like the finished model of him just as is. I always found that really how you feel about the model makes the model more meaningful in a role moreso than what he is composed of.
If that makes any sense...
Malev
Smoke&Mirrors
14-04-2010, 10:37
This log is Awesome! Nice one dude! keep the awesomeness coming!
Smoke :)
There's a Blood Angels Captain in the Codex's colour section (page 66) that's made from a mix of bits off the Sanguinary Guard (chest/head/sword), Death Company (legs) and the plastic Captain kit. My suggestion would be to try to replicate that but with a SG Power Fist instead of stubby little sword.
Even though it's plastic it's one of the nicest mini's on the page.
I agree... Really nice selection of bits.. I think I will replicate this model myself
So ilikebmxbikes, have you decided on the choice of bits for the new captain?
Magos Explorator
14-04-2010, 19:40
That Sergeant/Captain paintjob is great, very nice work! I look forward to more updates.
ilikebmxbikes
15-04-2010, 03:04
I agree... Really nice selection of bits.. I think I will replicate this model myself
So ilikebmxbikes, have you decided on the choice of bits for the new captain?
I got a sicarus figure im going to make something out of.
I saw your titan/mechanicus log, soo good
ilikebmxbikes
15-04-2010, 05:07
sorry for the lack of updates. Here is some stuff of the nearly finished LR
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e323/ilikebmxbikes/IMG_4528.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e323/ilikebmxbikes/IMG_4529.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e323/ilikebmxbikes/IMG_4530.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e323/ilikebmxbikes/IMG_4531.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e323/ilikebmxbikes/IMG_4532.jpg
A dc figure
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e323/ilikebmxbikes/IMG_4533.jpg
Up to your usual superb standard. I really do love how these guys turn out, they are probably my favourite BA's on this site :) The LR looks great, especially the weathering.
ElTanko
ilikebmxbikes
15-04-2010, 07:30
Up to your usual superb standard. I really do love how these guys turn out, they are probably my favourite BA's on this site :) The LR looks great, especially the weathering.
ElTanko
Thanks -
The search for a captain goes on. I This figure is just loosly assembled. Once i decide on a pose, I will fill the small gaps and paint the figure. This figure could look really cool once painted. There are still a few more Ultra iconds to be filled. I think I will keep him bald.
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e323/ilikebmxbikes/IMG_4534.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e323/ilikebmxbikes/IMG_4535.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e323/ilikebmxbikes/IMG_4536.jpg
Group
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e323/ilikebmxbikes/IMG_4538.jpg
Hushrong
15-04-2010, 07:44
I really like the look of your latest Captain figure. Those BA bitz add alot of awesome to the mini.
i definitly want to follow your progress on him because i am trying to figure out what to do with that sicarius mini.
Melchiah
15-04-2010, 07:54
I love your Captains. Even if you cant pick "one" to be the Captain at least you have choices due to each one being armed differant.
Quick question; What armies do you face most?
I noticed none of your characters dont seem to be armed with power fists....or im just blind.
Mega Nutz
15-04-2010, 08:03
Yep certainly looks the part...
Yeah the Captain looks really good, more high collared goodness for your characters!
ElTanko
Doomseer
15-04-2010, 08:43
Very nice work and very inspiring. I can't wait to see that Captain painted:)
Petay1985
15-04-2010, 08:59
I am a big fan of all three of your captain models fella, however with the presedent of grandure set by your command squad my advice would be to go with the Original gold, lightning claw captain or the lastest incarnation based around sicarius, but again with gold armour. The 2nd captain, with the red sculpted armour, although a great model/conversion, doesn't suit the command squad, in my humble opinion.
The gold armour makes a dramatic difference and really looks great, i think its an essential aesthetic for a captain to suit you command squad!
Keep up the great work fella :)
I got a sicarus figure im going to make something out of.
I saw your titan/mechanicus log, soo good
thanks mate, that honors me a lot!
sicarius looks ace! good job
I also started my BA log but nobody seems to have noticed
http://www.warseer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=253962
/edit
that picture looks like Aphael to the left, Lazarus in the middle to me..can't have enough Captains =)
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e323/ilikebmxbikes/IMG_4538.jpg
also as far as inspiration goes I have something for you:
an old friend of mine (as far as toy soldiers go) created one of the web's most beautiful Blood Angels a while ago.. So with the new kits released he is back to the hobby.. I intented to do my Sanguinary priests with the color scheme pictured in the Codex.. After seeing his inspirational work, I am going for the white pattern, pictured in the old WD.. so I guess I will use my Sanguinary Guard box for 3 Priests and 2 Captain conversions =)
http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/index.php?showtopic=196445&st=25&p=2360273&#entry2360273
salvindogath
15-04-2010, 10:03
Looking good BMX! The latest captain looks great and I second what Petay says about the gold armour, personally I think it stands out a bit more so when you look at it you know he's the big man. Landraider looks great too!
bigcheese76
15-04-2010, 10:34
Really like how the land raider has come along and that captain is looking great, although of the three lined up I prefer the one with the lightning claws.
The land raider is looking really good too, I always loved the Mk 2b Land Riader.
wow. i think youve found your man. your command squad is the favourite ive ever seen. i love your work only wish you painted at such a speed that you had new pics and models every day :D
Astraeos
15-04-2010, 11:48
Pity that Sanguinor conversion didn't live up to the honour guard, but it's still a very nice model.
The new guy's looking good so far, he has a very regal look to him already.
As a long time BA player i must applaud you.. *clap* very pretty army, very true to concept, and flawlessly finished,
I have my whole force in a stripping vat at the min, and now i know that it's possible do do them justice i'm looking forward to having a go,
Cheers
Baron_Konrad
15-04-2010, 13:12
Was it diffecullt to get rid of Sicarius Left pad?
logan054
15-04-2010, 14:03
I really like that new captain actually, i know exactly what you mean about not having enough captains, i think i have about 3 atm lol (bit like my WoC army having millios of heroes i never use).
Was it diffecullt to get rid of Sicarius Left pad?
I bet so!
for inspiration:
I just spotted the most amazing stormraven conversion:
http://img63.imageshack.us/img63/9136/stormraven2.jpg
simple yet effective... what do you think about it ilikebmxbikes?
I would totally copy that conversion but I think I will rather wait and see how GW's release will look like
source:
http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/listByUser/27493.page
Marshal2Crusaders
15-04-2010, 14:55
Thats a sick conversion.
Thats a sick conversion.
totally! I am so jealous! I will convert myself that pattern of Stormraven if the GW model is not close as cool
@Tagsta, have yoy the tutorial link of this awesome bird?
@ Really nice use of Sicarius, I love it!
thats one sexy loooking storm raven
logan054
15-04-2010, 18:56
Damn man, i wish codex marines could have one of those, that is one funky conversion, actuallu makes me wonder if you could convert a thunderhawk in a similar way.
Hi guys..
Paulsongames.. here on Warseer has/is doing a storm raven along these same lines.. check it out..
http://www.warseer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=253682
I love these Blood Angels.. one of my favourite blogs.. please continue to inspire
Best wishes,
Carl
Nice work on the sicarius conversion mate, he looks cool, nicely in keeping with the blood angels imagery.
@Tagsta, have yoy the tutorial link of this awesome bird?
@ Really nice use of Sicarius, I love it!
unfortunately not..
it is the only picture the guy posted on dakka
titan136
15-04-2010, 23:34
Just wanted to stop by and say thanks for posting your 2nd company banner. i used it heavily as reference for my own and have posted a pic in my log.
Cheers
ilikebmxbikes
16-04-2010, 17:57
Thanks everyone for the support. I havent been able to paint as much as I have liked to this last week or so. Ive been getting ready for gumball3000 but after the trip, I will get back to regular updates.
Just wanted to stop by and say thanks for posting your 2nd company banner. i used it heavily as reference for my own and have posted a pic in my log.
Cheers
your log is so good. The Iron snakes are soo cool. I really like how your developed the limited imagery that GW has put out with them.
Hammer49
17-04-2010, 08:02
Really like the captains and the landraider. Great work!
ChaplainOrion
17-04-2010, 14:36
question where is space jesus??!!
I'm looking forward to seeing further progress on this beautiful army.. continue the great work.
Best wishes,
Carl
ilikebmxbikes
01-05-2010, 01:17
whats good guys? sorry for the lack of updates. Im over here in england shooting the gumball.
My blood angels log will resume when I get back but if anyone is interested, you can follow our gumball team at:
www.pumagumball.com
Hushrong
01-05-2010, 01:29
Looks pretty cool(the gumball stuff). alot of eurocars than im used to, im just a nissan an toyota guy from my dori dori times in oki. i am jealous of whoever owns that Batmobile!
One word-- WOW.
I admire your patience and painting skill.
Just started Blood Angels, and thanks for giving me some ideas!
I'm not sure if this has been answered all ready. I'm repainting my blood angels and I love how you got the grimy look. In your tutorial you said you dullcoated the model. I'm a painting noob and I have no idea what that is can you describe dullcoating for me? like is it a particular color you buy?
Shadow Fall
02-05-2010, 10:59
patience is a virtue...
but your in england? well welcome to the glorius country of the world!
lol
where in england?
SF :chrome:
Horus Aximand
02-05-2010, 11:54
I'm not sure if this has been answered all ready. I'm repainting my blood angels and I love how you got the grimy look. In your tutorial you said you dullcoated the model. I'm a painting noob and I have no idea what that is can you describe dullcoating for me? like is it a particular color you buy?
Dull coat is matt varnish spray :)
So this spray should give me about the same results right?
http://www.thewarstore.com/product33266.html
I dont wanna pick up the wrong thing. And I've actually been looking for one of these for a while that protect your minis too.
That is the same thing actually.
ilikebmxbikes
11-05-2010, 04:35
back in the US - gumball was amazing. lots of video editing to do, but that means i will be painting a lot. I made this for fun today.
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e323/ilikebmxbikes/IMG_6013.jpg
Coltaine
11-05-2010, 05:18
Wb Bikes. That is how abaddon SHOULD look like. nice work, with everything.
For the glory of the Blood Angels.!
Hammerhead
11-05-2010, 09:25
Your Abaddon looks very evil and menacing, as he should be, good job.
The blood angels are looking really good, the use of Sicarius for your commander is brilliant.
woop im glad your back. wow abaddon looks huge and terrifying, as colt said, as he should look.
so since your back, what models have you got in the making now?
Astraeos
11-05-2010, 11:04
That's a good looking update to Abaddon, I love the old model but he's in need of a resculpt these days. He was the first special character model I got way back when I was 11!
Good looking abaddon. NOW STOP WITH THE HERESY YOU TRATOR!!!
Nice to see you back mate, the abaddon mini looks cool so far, it'll be good to see him finished.
Very nice abaddon conversion. He certainly looks huge! Which is always how he is explained in fluff! Much nicer than the puny GW version!
ElTanko
superdupermatt
13-05-2010, 20:22
I have exactly the same Librarian that I am going to use for my Blood Angels, and it hadn't even occured to me to use a BA shoulderpad and a arm swap! Thanks for prompting me!
PrimeMinisterSinister
14-05-2010, 00:05
Looking good brother. That's a nice looking Abaddon.
Welcome back.
louwie616
31-05-2010, 12:00
i hoop you didn't fall asleep on the painting table. XD
i hoop you didn't fall asleep on the painting table. XD
He's probably been too busy with work. I battled his Angels almost a week ago and he was starting on another Tactical and talking about adding more transports and a Vindicator.
louwie616
06-06-2010, 18:26
He's probably been too busy with work. I battled his Angels almost a week ago and he was starting on another Tactical and talking about adding more transports and a Vindicator.
that is some good info you got there atleast 1 is posting somthing XD
If you see him again slap him and say we demand documentation :)
Haha. He flew back to England to film another car event of some sort, but he said he painted up a Sang. Priest before he left. I'm sure he'll throw up some pictures when he gets home.
louwie616
12-06-2010, 13:59
when we need a ash cloud in the air its not there stopid vulcanos
ilikebmxbikes
17-06-2010, 18:33
sorry for the extreme lack of updates. work as been pretty crazy lately. I have been to 10 countries in the past 40 days and only managed to paint one figure and base coat a few red.
I did get to play a game against 7150's chaos. they mopped my blood angels! I am in dire need of getting my heavyier hitting stuff done in this force. so far I have been mainly focusing on infantry but now its time to add the more BA strong units and some heavy support. I need to finish my DC before the next game.
Do you guys suggest a 2nd baal predator or a vindicator? I have read a lot of of peoples success using two tanks in either combination.
here is my sang priest
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e323/ilikebmxbikes/IMG_5679.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e323/ilikebmxbikes/IMG_5681.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e323/ilikebmxbikes/IMG_5680.jpg
the damned artificer
17-06-2010, 18:40
As always your BA models are stunningly awesome ! Can it be that you have painted your abaddon ?? Would really like to see him as well :)
Mega Nutz
17-06-2010, 18:48
Great looking priest, simple colour scheme but expertly done!!
ilikebmxbikes
17-06-2010, 19:22
As always your BA models are stunningly awesome ! Can it be that you have painted your abaddon ?? Would really like to see him as well :)
he is partially finished. i will post pics of the WIP tonight. I also purchased a mephiston figure. i want to hack him to pieces and add new arms and legs. My plan is to dremmel out the current legs on the figure and replace them with dark angels plastic robbed legs. I think the running robbed legs with some new arms would really not only make the figure more dynamic, but it will also build up the figures scale a bit. the current pewter is a bit tiny
he is partially finished. i will post pics of the WIP tonight. I also purchased a mephiston figure. i want to hack him to pieces and add new arms and legs. My plan is to dremmel out the current legs on the figure and replace them with dark angels plastic robbed legs. I think the running robbed legs with some new arms would really not only make the figure more dynamic, but it will also build up the figures scale a bit. the current pewter is a bit tiny
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOoooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo ooooooooo......
;)
Liking the priest, we need to battle again soon.
Chaplain Desmodus
17-06-2010, 20:19
Robbed legs? LOL
the damned artificer
17-06-2010, 20:25
he is partially finished. i will post pics of the WIP tonight. I also purchased a mephiston figure. i want to hack him to pieces and add new arms and legs. My plan is to dremmel out the current legs on the figure and replace them with dark angels plastic robbed legs. I think the running robbed legs with some new arms would really not only make the figure more dynamic, but it will also build up the figures scale a bit. the current pewter is a bit tiny
Sounds great :D
Actually I saw a great conversion of Mephiston somewhere where he used the sword from the bloodletter plastics for the champion as a base for a bit bigger blade and the legs of either dante or Astorath (not sure) and sculpted the robes to be flowing behind him as he walks. It looks sublime. I'll see if I can find it :D
Astraeos
17-06-2010, 21:23
Ooh, a Mephiston conversion in the pipeline? That sounds like something to see.
I wish I could advise you on the tanks (I haven't used any yet), but I had some success with Long Fangs today so maybe a Devastator squad could be due for consideration?
Although my Plasma cannons failed to impress sadly.
ilikebmxbikes
17-06-2010, 23:12
Robbed legs? LOL
ha- yes..... robbbbbeddddd
ilikebmxbikes
17-06-2010, 23:17
Sounds great :D
Actually I saw a great conversion of Mephiston somewhere where he used the sword from the bloodletter plastics for the champion as a base for a bit bigger blade and the legs of either dante or Astorath (not sure) and sculpted the robes to be flowing behind him as he walks. It looks sublime. I'll see if I can find it :D
that would be awesome. i would love to see what some other people have done for some inspiration.
Ooh, a Mephiston conversion in the pipeline? That sounds like something to see.
I wish I could advise you on the tanks (I haven't used any yet), but I had some success with Long Fangs today so maybe a Devastator squad could be due for consideration?
Although my Plasma cannons failed to impress sadly.
I have a dev squad in the force. right now it is just a 5 man squad. I need a few more bolter marines in there to take some bullets.
The reason im leaning toward a second tank is to take advantage of the fast rule and use them together. The vindicator is nice because the demolisher cannon on a fast vehicle will ensure it gets a shot or two in before my assault marines begin to get into the enemy ranks. a 2nd baal is also a good option as they are fast, scout, and pack quite a bit of medium firepower. a second baal maybe with a firestorm canon, rocket, and some heavy bolter sponsors would work well with my current baal pred.
Petay1985
18-06-2010, 07:29
Sanguinary priest looks great fella, nice use of the Sgt Culln model!
Wisdom like silence
18-06-2010, 12:06
Which tank you choose depends on what you feel is lacking. Baals are better at dealing with light infantry and transports; the Vindicator is great for threatening Marines on foot and heavier vehicles.
PrimeMinisterSinister
18-06-2010, 16:32
I can tell you now that fast demolisher's are crazy to have to deal with.
Before they were more of a board control unit, now they're a real threat to the back lines too.
Although, two scouting baal's would be awesome.
Also, I'm loving the priest, the finish on your marines is so smooth and glossy. Real props.
ilikebmxbikes
19-06-2010, 22:40
a few more pics of some progress. the figures are much more finished than they look in the photos. once all the details are done and I can base them they will look much better.
This will be a 5 man death company squad (one infernus pistol and power sword) with chaplain and razorback.
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e323/ilikebmxbikes/IMG_5859.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e323/ilikebmxbikes/IMG_5862.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e323/ilikebmxbikes/IMG_5860.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e323/ilikebmxbikes/IMG_5861.jpg
ilikebmxbikes
19-06-2010, 22:44
abaddon WIP for those who want to see it. This figure is still very much in progress. I have only painted the mandatory colors and haven't decided on the rest of the scheme.
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e323/ilikebmxbikes/IMG_5685.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e323/ilikebmxbikes/IMG_5686.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e323/ilikebmxbikes/IMG_5684.jpg
I hate you, you suck.
translated- I wish I had near the patience needed to paint something that nice :)
ilikebmxbikes
20-06-2010, 05:45
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e323/ilikebmxbikes/IMG_5869.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e323/ilikebmxbikes/IMG_5868.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e323/ilikebmxbikes/IMG_5870.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e323/ilikebmxbikes/IMG_5871.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e323/ilikebmxbikes/IMG_5872.jpg
magriller
20-06-2010, 12:47
Quite simply one of the best Blood Angels blogs ever. I love the depth of the brown on the death company loincloth, how did you achieve this?
magriller
the damned artificer
20-06-2010, 16:09
Found it :D It's by far the best Meph I've ever seen :chrome:
I took the liberty of posting his pic here although it's from his plog here on warseer http://www.warseer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=250640&page=5
http://i751.photobucket.com/albums/xx159/lilizzyloser2008/mephistonconversion.jpg
Now that I see it again it's actually just based on astorath, not both :)
constant_ones
21-06-2010, 05:58
ilikebmxbikes, you have some fantastic Blood Angels my friend, looking over your project log inspired me to purchase my first 40k model in over 5 years, GW should definitely think about taking talented and enthusiastic people such as yourself, and putting them on their marketing strategies. Like everyone else has said, fantastic Angels!
Loving how you've done your DC, they're so fresh and sparkly (tho in a killy death way clearly).. you've managed to get the look i was going for but to a much higher standard and without them looking gray.. I love the subtle highlighs on the Black Armour..
ilikebmxbikes: I follow your log with curiosity and pleasure to see witch ideas I can use in my army. Even when I don´t have these red inks. Death Company is on the list too. Really good work on your army.
Fantastic Death Company you have there, very well posed and the paint job looks good too. The Sanguinary priest is very nice, I shall be stealing that pose for myself. Keep it up
ilikebmxbikes
21-06-2010, 19:07
thanks for all the support.
I really just try to keep my figures simple and clean. With the new BA kits it is very easy to quickly make an over cluttered figure with all the good stuff on the sprus. I try to spread it out a bit.
Here is my new chaplain on foot. My jump pack chaplain is kind of useless now that I have opted for a razorback instead of JP's for my DC. The figure is a really easy conversion. I just cut the head off of Lemartes and used his arm. The rest of the lemartes figure will be used later down the road with his pistol arm/shoulder pad being incorporated into my mephiston and his body possibly being the base of my 'Final' captain figure.
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e323/ilikebmxbikes/IMG_5878.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e323/ilikebmxbikes/IMG_5877.jpg
better photo of the painted DC
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e323/ilikebmxbikes/IMG_5879.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e323/ilikebmxbikes/IMG_5880.jpg
Asorath - I dumbed this figure down quite a bit. I like the GW one a lot, but he seems 'too epic' for my taste. so i swapped out the winged pack with a metal dante one (No winged packs except sanguinor in my force) he looks pretty plain in pewter but once i get some paint on him he should look pretty cool.
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e323/ilikebmxbikes/IMG_5882.jpg
3 rhinos
2 razorbacks ( 1 FW)
FW BA Rhino doors
FW Extra Armor
FW Dozer Blade
FW DC Rhino Doors
FW Tech priest
FW Titan Princeps
FW Thunderbolt pilot
3x boxes of DC
1 Tac squad
1 assault squad
Lots of work to do
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e323/ilikebmxbikes/IMG_5881.jpg
I leave you for one weekend and this is what happens.
Christ those death company are awesome.
I wish u good speed on the fw extra armor. Ive used them on my other sm army and i hate them. But then again you seem more patient and skilled then me so ill look forward to the results :).
Keep up the good work.
The 'calmed down' Astorath looks quite good, not seen him done like that before. The chaplain conversion I feel could benefit from a better chest plate but then I dislike the particular one you have chosen as a general principle. It hides too much of the helmet. Whilst I know you steer away from too much bling even the standard chest with the Imperial eagle or the winged skull would suit the figure better I think. A good post though, the arm with the crozius is very nicely sculpted and helps make any chaplain look more dynamic I think
bigcheese76
21-06-2010, 23:38
The death company are beautiful. Every model in the army seems to look better than any model in my army. Insert jealousy here.
I was wondering if you would put up a shot of the whole army as it currently stands, just to sort of show how you are getting on overall.
PrimeMinisterSinister
22-06-2010, 00:55
I love the work on Astrorath. You've addressed all the issues I've had with that model. Well all of them except the nips. :)
Great work on the DC. Straight black is hard and you nailed it.
excellent painting job as usual
ilikebmxbikes
24-06-2010, 00:03
I was wondering if you would put up a shot of the whole army as it currently stands, just to sort of show how you are getting on overall.
The Tanks are not at my apartment at the minute. I will take a large army photo when I pick them back up and after I get the DC Razorback finished.
The 'calmed down' Astorath looks quite good, not seen him done like that before. The chaplain conversion I feel could benefit from a better chest plate but then I dislike the particular one you have chosen as a general principle. It hides too much of the helmet. Whilst I know you steer away from too much bling even the standard chest with the Imperial eagle or the winged skull would suit the figure better I think. A good post though, the arm with the crozius is very nicely sculpted and helps make any chaplain look more dynamic I think
I love the MK8 chest collar. I used it also because the cut around lemartes head was pretty close to the figures chin. the mk8 conceals the cut very well.
The chaplain is a very quick and easy conversion with mostly just plastics off of the new BA plastics with lemartes's head and arm. For how simple and easy he was, I am very pleased with the overall figure.
here are a pic of the DC
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e323/ilikebmxbikes/IMG_5887.jpg
ilikebmxbikes
24-06-2010, 00:06
I wish u good speed on the fw extra armor. Ive used them on my other sm army and i hate them. But then again you seem more patient and skilled then me so ill look forward to the results :).
Keep up the good work.
i have had a few sets. The most recent one that came from forgeworld must be a new cast as the resin is darker and significantly cleaner than my last set. I never had much trouble getting the rhino armor to work it was the landraider armor that gave me grief.
-=Lazuli=-
24-06-2010, 02:16
Death Company looks nice!
Looking good. I love that the Chap totally blends into the squad.
ilikebmxbikes
24-06-2010, 09:11
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e323/ilikebmxbikes/IMG_5894.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e323/ilikebmxbikes/IMG_5893.jpg
Ridicule
24-06-2010, 10:04
Razorback looks lovely so far, want to see it painted :)
Death Company Looks awesome!
namelock
24-06-2010, 15:38
Heya, I don't usually post here but I just love your Blood angels so much. The black and details on your death company look so crisp it's amazing. Could we get some tips on how you did the highlights and the white? Very very great work!
I thought the Razorback was going to have Heavy Flamers.
ilikebmxbikes
24-06-2010, 18:36
I wish u good speed on the fw extra armor. Ive used them on my other sm army and i hate them. But then again you seem more patient and skilled then me so ill look forward to the results :).
Keep up the good work.
I though the Razorback was going to have Heavy Flamers.
Im still undecided. I will have two razorbacks in the army. one for the DC, and a second for my honour guard and librarian. (I want to have a captain with a jump pack instead of on foot)
tcraigen
24-06-2010, 18:44
Chaplain looks really good, I love the simple approach to him. I think I may have to try this one my self.
ilikebmxbikes
25-06-2010, 02:31
Chaplain looks really good, I love the simple approach to him. I think I may have to try this one my self.
I really like this figure. Its one of my easier conversions but one of my favorites. I suggest you try one out yourself. the figure is pretty straightforward but if you have any questions, just shoot them to me and I can help you out.
Heya, I don't usually post here but I just love your Blood angels so much. The black and details on your death company look so crisp it's amazing. Could we get some tips on how you did the highlights and the white? Very very great work!
The black and the white are very easy to paint. The black is just a black undercoat, codex grey highlights and a heavy badabb black wash. The white is just codex grey, with skull white painted on one feather at a time. It takes a little bit of time and brush control. but it isnt too hard.
Here are a few pics of the updated razorback. Got my heavy flamer turret on there. I also added a hunter killer missile. Mostly for looks but it might come in handy during game play. I left off the hunter killer on the Heavy bolter set up as it seems kinda funny to position stuff infront of the guns. If you look at some of GW's same razorbacks, it looks like if the twin linked heavy bolters opened up, they would blast the pintle mounted storm bolters right off.
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e323/ilikebmxbikes/IMG_5895.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e323/ilikebmxbikes/IMG_5896.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e323/ilikebmxbikes/IMG_5897.jpg
Petay1985
25-06-2010, 12:32
looking great fella, your death company are particularly awesome, the black finish is ver crisp and well contrasted! looking forward to seeing the finished razorback!
The Illusionist
25-06-2010, 20:52
razorback looks awesome!
superdupermatt
25-06-2010, 21:55
EVERYTHING IS SO BEAUTIFUL.
Now I know I was shouting, but in all honesty, if there was a log to shout about, this will be it.
p.s. Can I borrow your painting hands for a few years?
ilikebmxbikes
01-07-2010, 21:25
Back to painting Red -
Going to finish this tac squad then up my Dev squad to a 10man. That will put me at half a company of blood angels
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e323/ilikebmxbikes/Picture14.png
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e323/ilikebmxbikes/Picture15.png
This army just gets better and better each time i come back to see the progress!!!! The death company squad look fantastic and the chaplain conversion is so simple but looks stunning when painted up, great work!!!
I agree with you with the Razorbacks as well, some GW set ups are very odd! Yours however are great, looking forward to more!!
Lamenter
01-07-2010, 23:19
Great work as always man. You really have got painting red figured out.
SelfTitled
02-07-2010, 02:27
Wow absolutely incredible.
I've only just registered on this forum, and this was one of the first topics I've scrolled through.
For the past hour I've been glued to my seat reading through this and getting excited.
I'm just about to start a BA army; however I'm doing a successor chapter. I'm torn at the moment between two Angels Encarmine and Angels Sanguine.
Your thread is FANTASTIC.
I'm extremely impressed by your painting skills and I've noted some of your techniques for personal use.
Watch this space for me pleading with you for tips/techniques for everything BA related.
That's it from me.
Keep up the great work, I'll be watching!
ilikebmxbikes
02-07-2010, 02:57
Wow absolutely incredible.
I've only just registered on this forum, and this was one of the first topics I've scrolled through.
For the past hour I've been glued to my seat reading through this and getting excited.
I'm just about to start a BA army; however I'm doing a successor chapter. I'm torn at the moment between two Angels Encarmine and Angels Sanguine.
Your thread is FANTASTIC.
I'm extremely impressed by your painting skills and I've noted some of your techniques for personal use.
Watch this space for me pleading with you for tips/techniques for everything BA related.
That's it from me.
Keep up the great work, I'll be watching!
welcome to warseer. there are so many great project logs on here that I always draw inspiration from. Lamenter - who commented above has some of the most amazing stuff. I definatly suggest you check his stuff if you havent.
Any questions or comments are welcome in this thread.
I really like the angels encarmine. Particularly because their death company and Sanguinary guard wear white armor. The white would look really cool in an all red army.
The Knights of Blood and the Flesh Tearers are also cool for their background.
ilikebmxbikes
02-07-2010, 02:57
Great work as always man. You really have got painting red figured out.
thanks man. any compliments mean a lot coming from you. Im still waiting for your true scale tycho.
I've spent all morning raving and looking through your painting log and i must say i really like it, So I'm going to subscribe instantly! Cant wait to get my painting log for my tyranids up, I just need to get myself an usb cable for my camera. Well, good luck and keep up the good work!
Astraeos
02-07-2010, 18:20
Wow, I've missed a lot!
Didn't remember about the BA's fast tanks, I can see why you're choosing a tank over a devastator squad now.
Great Chaplain conversion, it goes to sow that you can still get a good model from a simple conversion. I'm a bit of a devotee to kit bashing myself, most of my Space Wolves are kit bashed from various marine kits.
Everything else is superb as usual.
captainAurelius
02-07-2010, 19:42
Hey man great work; really impressive stuff. ;)
It was asked a few pages back about your technique for the earthy cloth tone on your death company marines. I too was impressed with the colour and was wondering if you could entertain a fool with a quick step by step?
Thanks.
ilikebmxbikes
02-07-2010, 22:54
Hey man great work; really impressive stuff. ;)
It was asked a few pages back about your technique for the earthy cloth tone on your death company marines. I too was impressed with the colour and was wondering if you could entertain a fool with a quick step by step?
Thanks.
hello
here you go-
First-
Paint the area SNAKEBITE LEATHER
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e323/ilikebmxbikes/Picture22.png
Then paint it bleached bone, leave some areas in the cracks darker. Bleached bone is a light color and may need more than one layer. layer the areas that are more raised more bone colored and the more recessed areas a bit thinner and darker.
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e323/ilikebmxbikes/Picture23.png
Highlight White
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e323/ilikebmxbikes/Picture24.png
Ogryn Fleshwash
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e323/ilikebmxbikes/Picture26.png
Baadab black the very deep recesses and the areas where the cloak connects with armor and accessories.
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e323/ilikebmxbikes/Picture25.png
ilikebmxbikes
02-07-2010, 22:55
And PS, i bought a thunderhawk transporter - got a damn good deal
Melchiah
02-07-2010, 23:00
Did you ever settle on a full time captain or did you decide to just take a different one as needed? Also is it me or do none of your captains have power fists :shifty:
SelfTitled
03-07-2010, 00:06
Another great painting guide,
more notes being taken by me.
ill be posting some attempts soon,
keep up the good work!!
ilikebmxbikes
03-07-2010, 00:21
Did you ever settle on a full time captain or did you decide to just take a different one as needed? Also is it me or do none of your captains have power fists :shifty:
i think i want to put my librarian with my current command squad and give my captain a jump pack and either make another command squad, which could double as a vanguard vet squad) or attach the captain to an assault squad.
Lamenter
03-07-2010, 00:43
Im still waiting for your true scale tycho.
Compared to you I'm working in reverse gear, but I'll try and make Tycho a priority soon.
You're basically building the army I'd like for myself only without the ridiculous amounts of time scaling everything up, though I have to say I'm very approving of the smaller heads you use.
ilikebmxbikes
03-07-2010, 01:00
Compared to you I'm working in reverse gear, but I'll try and make Tycho a priority soon.
You're basically building the army I'd like for myself only without the ridiculous amounts of time scaling everything up, though I have to say I'm very approving of the smaller heads you use.
your building hte army i would like games workshop to produce. the sculpting and truescaling of the figures is insane.
the small heads make a huge difference.
Im thinking of doing a tycho conversion myself. it wouldnt be anything too complicated. just a hacked up sang guard/ old tycho head.
ilikebmxbikes
03-07-2010, 06:21
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e323/ilikebmxbikes/Picture27.png
Nice little wip squad shot, the Libby is coming along very nicely.
ElTanko
That purpley blue is looking very nice indeed on the libby, fantastic.
One thing i might point out is drilling out the melta barrel a tad more, other than that, love the work as always!
logan054
03-07-2010, 23:05
I really like the chaplain conversion, simply and effective , lib is coming along well
I love your recent work..
This thread continues to inspire and get better and better..
I await further progress with great anticipation..
Best wishes,
Carl
punkfish
04-07-2010, 18:09
Love the Librarian, the arm swap makes it look even better. Did you have any problems swapping the arm or was it fairly easy - only reason I ask is because I like this particular Libby model but was turned off by the big book he was carrying before.
ilikebmxbikes
04-07-2010, 19:48
Love the Librarian, the arm swap makes it look even better. Did you have any problems swapping the arm or was it fairly easy - only reason I ask is because I like this particular Libby model but was turned off by the big book he was carrying before.
the book arm is a separate piece that attaches to the figure at the torso the same way the plastic arms/torso's join. Any plastic arm and a lot of pewter arms can just be glued right on.
this librarian is probably my favorite out of the bunch, seconded by the one with the axe.
ilikebmxbikes
04-07-2010, 19:49
and thanks everyone else for the support. more updates coming.
I picked up my tanks and will get the 'Group shot' people have been asking for
punkfish
04-07-2010, 19:55
the book arm is a separate piece that attaches to the figure at the torso the same way the plastic arms/torso's join. Any plastic arm and a lot of pewter arms can just be glued right on.
this librarian is probably my favorite out of the bunch, seconded by the one with the axe.
Excellent - thanks for that. Like you, this is my favourite Librarian, apart from the book.
Looking forwards to seeing the group shot.
ilikebmxbikes
04-07-2010, 20:01
Excellent - thanks for that. Like you, this is my favourite Librarian, apart from the book.
Looking forwards to seeing the group shot.
no proble. forgot to mention ive been trolling over your BA log for a while now. good stuff.
punkfish
04-07-2010, 20:04
Thanks mate, It's nice to see the BA's get some love. I have to say, I've been helped out massively by some of the chaps on here re photos so I may just be adding some better pics to the log soon. But not before I've finished the DC.
Astraeos
05-07-2010, 18:21
That was a good step by step tutorial on the cloth, I'll be sure to keep that in mind. It's great how you manage to stick to using the paint straight out of the pot and still get good results.
that librarian is looking good
PowerfulFawn
05-07-2010, 19:28
Been watching this thread for quite a while - some really great models here and subtle yet characterful conversions!
Just a few questions. What's the recipes for 1) your red tac marine armour? and 2) the gold on your Abaddon?
Keep the good work coming!
captainAurelius
05-07-2010, 20:39
Thanks for the step by step. Wasn't expecting pictures, let alone on a librarian like that!
Top Banana! :D
this is some great stuff! really enjoyed reading this thread, keep up the good work
RobotDwarf
06-07-2010, 02:04
PF, his tac marine step by step on the red is on page one, but I haven't seen a tutorial on his gold. *hint hint*
Awesome paint log, I've been following since around the start of page 2 and have used several of your techniques on my own stuff. Thanks for always taking the time to update your log here BMX.
ilikebmxbikes
06-07-2010, 02:13
thanks for the support - here are some full army photos:
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e323/ilikebmxbikes/Picture11.png
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e323/ilikebmxbikes/Picture12.png
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e323/ilikebmxbikes/Picture13.png
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e323/ilikebmxbikes/Picture1-1.png
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e323/ilikebmxbikes/Picture9.png
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e323/ilikebmxbikes/Picture4.png
ilikebmxbikes
06-07-2010, 02:14
work in progress tac squad
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e323/ilikebmxbikes/Picture7.png
first tac squad
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e323/ilikebmxbikes/Picture5-1.png
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e323/ilikebmxbikes/Picture2-1.png
nearly finished librarian
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e323/ilikebmxbikes/Picture6.png
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e323/ilikebmxbikes/Picture3.png
SelfTitled
06-07-2010, 05:17
probably the best quality pics Ive seen you put up so far!
fantastic WIP!
Love the scouts! wish I didnt have to put helmets/hoods on mine with GS.
I know youve got a lot of work to do, but when are we going to see Astorath started?
He's the one I'm looking out for, especially with your consistent level of standard.
(I can see him hiding at the back :P)
Really nice army. I see I have too much work and painting before me. :eek:
bigcheese76
06-07-2010, 08:06
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e323/ilikebmxbikes/Picture11.png
Now that, is a nice photo! The army looks really impressive as a whole and when you look back through the log at the detail level of each minature, it shows just how awesome this BA army is!
Well done ilikebmxbikes, really great army. So far.
PrimeMinisterSinister
06-07-2010, 12:52
I'd give my left nut for those skills.
Truly something to be proud of.
the damned artificer
06-07-2010, 13:19
Looking lovely dude ;) I see you got the FW showcase marine lying there in the background, what's the plan for that ?? :D
lilloser2010
06-07-2010, 13:48
What a cool army. Great blog, pleasure to read through. Although, if you are collecting the entire 2nd co. should I say really good start?
I'm really interested to see how your Tycho and Mephiston conversions turn out.
Bitchin' army shot as well. It's great to pull back from a project like this and see it come all together.
Ridicule
06-07-2010, 14:01
Nice to see them all together, it's a good looking army :)
Messiahnide
06-07-2010, 14:55
Looking awesome mate :D nice to see an army shot of them all
Very impressive group shots! Its always nice to see pics of a complete army done so well.
ilikebmxbikes
07-07-2010, 04:00
Very impressive group shots! Its always nice to see pics of a complete army done so well.
this army is far from complete. im trying to go the distance and do a full company of 100 marines, plus support.
I went to my parents over the weekend. took a photo of some of my first warhammer figures.
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e323/ilikebmxbikes/Picture1-2.png
Some old white dwarfs - some go back to 98
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e323/ilikebmxbikes/Picture2-2.png
Messiahnide
07-07-2010, 04:16
The avatar and farseer look awesome, and the old 2nd ed orks bring back memories, as do the old WDs, especially remember the black gobbo issue, played arena of blood that came with it a fair few times aswell but my cat ripped up the cardboard wyches :mad:
Da_Killa
07-07-2010, 12:45
great looking army, pitty i never get around to finishing mine at a basic level let alone one of this quality
this army is far from complete.
Well, complete-ish then. ;)
So many of these painting logs tend to peter out after a squad or two gets posted. Its nice to see one were so much has gotten done. :yes:
Back to '98? That's not old by a long way!
Alexius Sawall
08-07-2010, 07:14
Brilliant seeing it all together. Been taking a lot of inspiration from your Angels for my own efforts - thanks for sharing all this with us :)
ilikebmxbikes
12-07-2010, 20:22
sorry for the lack of updates. i managed to paint a few more figures and my thunderhawk transporter came.
I was always on the line about getting a large forgeworld kit... i was not totally sure i could justify spending that much money on a kit, but after receiving the thunderhawk, i am sold. This thing is absolutely massive and there is a ton of pieces. The casting is clean, but as all forgeworld kits, it will require some cleaning and sanding to fit... but that just means i will spend more time on it and get more out of the build. having a finished transporter will also make 'Deep striking' landraiders more realistic.
bigcheese76
12-07-2010, 21:23
Wow! I cant wait to see your Thunderhawk, if the rest of your stuff is anything to go buy, it will be AMAZING! Good luck building it, I hear they are not the easiest kit by quite a way.
ilikebmxbikes
12-07-2010, 21:24
Wow! I cant wait to see your Thunderhawk, if the rest of your stuff is anything to go buy, it will be AMAZING! Good luck building it, I hear they are not the easiest kit by quite a way.
I have heard they fit poorly at spots and require a lot of cleaning. cleaning will definatly take a while and I have noticed some slight areas where the ship will need fitting, but its nothing too bad.
Col. Custard
12-07-2010, 21:41
I have just went through this entire log, and it is nothing short of amazing. Keep up the amazing work!
Astraeos
12-07-2010, 22:35
A Thunderhawk? Well I'm looking forward to seeing that when it's done!
Good luck with it.
tcraigen
12-07-2010, 23:48
I remember the black goblin issue, Now Im going to have to go back and read all my old wd. I love reading the old material again.
Ah I see, somebody was really kind to have that nice and expensive present. :)
Actually I have this FW transporter baby at home. But it is not my own, I have it borrowed from my friend to take dimensions and probably make 3D mesh for future reference, if I decide sratchbuild it.
Captain Zorael
13-07-2010, 08:48
Wow that is a really great army you are putting together. Really like the red paint job you've done.
ilikebmxbikes
15-07-2010, 08:05
Ah I see, somebody was really kind to have that nice and expensive present. :)
Actually I have this FW transporter baby at home. But it is not my own, I have it borrowed from my friend to take dimensions and probably make 3D mesh for future reference, if I decide sratchbuild it.
The Thunderhawk wasnt a gift from anyone. more of a gift to myself... ha. The price on ebay was the lowest I have ever seen, so it was sort of a large impulse buy. but after getting it in the mail i am glad i made the jump.
This guy got finished
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e323/ilikebmxbikes/Screenshot2010-07-15at125756AM.png
I started pinning it together. Instead of pinning on the connecting parts as I would with a regular figure, I am pinning straight through the kit as if i were Nailing a wooden board down... if that makes sense... I am drilling small holes through certain parts, inserting metal pins, and then after I glue/gap fill it together, I can then go back and fill in the tiny pin holes. By pinning this way, the kit so far is fitting together very well and feels very sturdy. After begging pinning, I have noticed the kit is fitting together much better than anticipated and some of the gaps i experienced while dry fitting it with my hands now join together very clean.
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e323/ilikebmxbikes/Screenshot2010-07-15at125742AM.png
my third tactical squad is also 85% done. ill post pics when they are ready
Petay1985
15-07-2010, 09:02
The librarian looks great fella, by far my favourite librarian model from the current range. I am also very jealous of your thunderhawk! I am very much looking forward to following your progress on it.
The Thunderhawk wasnt a gift from anyone. more of a gift to myself... ha. The price on ebay was the lowest I have ever seen, so it was sort of a large impulse buy. but after getting it in the mail i am glad i made the jump.
my third tactical squad is also 85% done. ill post pics when they are ready
Yeah I´ve meant it, that you bought gift to yourself. :) It is interesting model and it is very big. Something about 70 cm x70 cm.
Nice Librarian, but I will have somebody custom made, same as this Chaplain or Sanguinary Priest. It will be great relax from this red.
Oh dear, third Tactical squad :eek:. I´m still not finished with the first one. Two marines are still unfinished.
ilikebmxbikes
15-07-2010, 16:26
Nice Librarian, but I will have somebody custom made, same as this Chaplain or Sanguinary Priest. It will be great relax from this red.
Oh dear, third Tactical squad :eek:. I´m still not finished with the first one. Two marines are still unfinished.
Seriously - I have painted so much red, the death company and librarian were a nice break. All the layers and painting red really has conditioned me so that painting any color, other than red (or white) seems fast.
ilikebmxbikes
15-07-2010, 16:32
Yeah I´ve meant it, that you bought gift to yourself. :) It is interesting model and it is very big. Something about 70 cm x70 cm.
Nice Librarian, but I will have somebody custom made, same as this Chaplain or Sanguinary Priest. It will be great relax from this red.
Oh dear, third Tactical squad :eek:. I´m still not finished with the first one. Two marines are still unfinished.
forgot to mention, your stuff is really good. your chaplain model is awesome. Your figures have a very subtle details that I appreciate and am striving for in my force.
you cast all those extra bits?
ilikebmxbikes
15-07-2010, 16:35
I remember the black goblin issue, Now Im going to have to go back and read all my old wd. I love reading the old material again.
yeah man. old white dwarfs are the best. I wish i didnt give a ton away. Reading the old ones brings back a lot of memories. Not to dog GW, but old white dwarfs are a lot better than the current ones. They were more focused on modeling and the hobby opposed to pushing new products.... Old white dwarfs also had a ton of Background articles and Chapter approved. Wish we could get more of that back.
Astraeos
15-07-2010, 20:32
Wow, look at that! Viva impulse purchases eh? That's going to be great when it's done, and one hell of a centerpiece for the army.
Old White Dwarves are great to flick through, it's amazing how much stuff you forget from them.
forgot to mention, your stuff is really good. your chaplain model is awesome. Your figures have a very subtle details that I appreciate and am striving for in my force.
you cast all those extra bits?
Heh thanks. I was only wondering, why you didn´t write it into my log. :)
I think you can see, that your log is for me great inspiration, althought I make own way.
Yeah these resing casings are my own. Still without pressure chamber.
tcraigen
17-07-2010, 01:43
yeah man. old white dwarfs are the best. I wish i didnt give a ton away. Reading the old ones brings back a lot of memories. Not to dog GW, but old white dwarfs are a lot better than the current ones. They were more focused on modeling and the hobby opposed to pushing new products.... Old white dwarfs also had a ton of Background articles and Chapter approved. Wish we could get more of that back.
totally agree. It was a magazine that was about the game and stuff gamers did and wanted to share. Now its a release catalog. I loved looking at articles about games conventions and competitions and seeing conversions like the army of darkness fantasy force with car, ash and various other characters. Or the little extra missions, stories, and sometimes card terrain. Remember the actual letters page? I really like that even a couple years ago theyd show peoples conversions and forces from around the office like the inquistors units when they released the WH force. When was the last time you read a half page story or mini fluff in a dwarf that wasnt connected to either a battle report or specific army release. I realise GW makes tanks, I dont need to see a 2 page ad on them right after an article about the army. Sorry I got a little fired up. I LOVED that magazine and in the last 2 years they have randomly stopped my subscription 3 times and lost 3 other issues. I now get them almost 3 weeks later than I used to when they moved everything to the states again. I used to get the mag 7-10 days before the month started now I seem to get them by the 15, I havent even gotten this months. So mad.
louwie616
20-07-2010, 19:27
I have to agree with Tcraigen GW is really slacking with the white dwarf A.T.M and the quality has gone back a lot ( don't read about 50% of the articles anymore ).
it is a shame bud I still buy it every month ( not willing to miss 1 in the collection).
ilikebmxbikes
21-07-2010, 02:13
totally agree. It was a magazine that was about the game and stuff gamers did and wanted to share. Now its a release catalog. I loved looking at articles about games conventions and competitions and seeing conversions like the army of darkness fantasy force with car, ash and various other characters. Or the little extra missions, stories, and sometimes card terrain. Remember the actual letters page? I really like that even a couple years ago theyd show peoples conversions and forces from around the office like the inquistors units when they released the WH force. When was the last time you read a half page story or mini fluff in a dwarf that wasnt connected to either a battle report or specific army release. I realise GW makes tanks, I dont need to see a 2 page ad on them right after an article about the army. Sorry I got a little fired up. I LOVED that magazine and in the last 2 years they have randomly stopped my subscription 3 times and lost 3 other issues. I now get them almost 3 weeks later than I used to when they moved everything to the states again. I used to get the mag 7-10 days before the month started now I seem to get them by the 15, I havent even gotten this months. So mad.
yeah man. Last whitedwarf, was entirely fantasy. i purchased it, went home, opened it up, and the 1 piece of 40K was just a paragraph describing one of the Ultramarine novels from black library... I was bummed
I have to agree with Tcraigen GW is really slacking with the white dwarf A.T.M and the quality has gone back a lot ( don't read about 50% of the articles anymore ).
it is a shame bud I still buy it every month ( not willing to miss 1 in the collection).
yeah man. it usually takes me about 15 minutes to read all that i want in a WD. I miss all the chapter approved, scenarios, campaigns, and the fluff article they used to put out.
I wish GW in general would do more campaign packs. Armageddon, Storm of Vengence :piscina IV, etc. I know forgeworld is doing their job with the imperial armour books, but I wish there was something more in between that was more generally available. Apoc, planetstrike and cities of death really give a lot of room for players to use those scenarios and create their own campaigns, which i love, but GW fluff used to be so dope and the current stuff leaves a bit to be desired.
punkfish
21-07-2010, 17:06
I wish GW in general would do more campaign packs. Armageddon, Storm of Vengence iscina IV, etc. I know forgeworld is doing their job with the imperial armour books, but I wish there was something more in between that was more generally available. Apoc, planetstrike and cities of death really give a lot of room for players to use those scenarios and create their own campaigns, which i love, but GW fluff used to be so dope and the current stuff leaves a bit to be desired.
QFT.
How's progress on the Thunderhawk dude?
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