Sheeps Laying a log

[sheep]

MASSIVE EDIT

The logs been open for a long time now, and it was suggested on page 100 that an index be added to the first post, with the tireless and thankless work of Incredisteve I can present that list to you.

All kudos for this list goes to Incredisteve:

Autumn Guard Concept (http://www.warseer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59410#2)
Converted Lascannon Team (http://www.warseer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59410&page=3#49)
with removable base (http://www.warseer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59410&page=3#59)
Converted Sentinel (http://www.warseer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59410&page=4#62)
Autumn Guard Sentinel Painted (http://www.warseer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59410&page=4#75)
Scratch Built Leman Russ Exterminator (http://www.warseer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59410&page=5#95)
Autumn Guard Exterminator PIP (http://www.warseer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59410&page=6#106)
Autumn Guard Exterminator Painted (http://www.warseer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59410&page=6#115)
2006 Bronze GD Isengard Troll (http://www.warseer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59410&page=7#138)
Armored Basilisk conversion PIP (http://www.warseer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59410&page=7#139)
Autumn Guard Armored Basilisk Painted (http://www.warseer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59410&page=9#169)
Autumn Guard Autogun How-To (http://www.warseer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59410&page=9#169)
Autumn Guard Veteran Painted (http://www.warseer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59410&page=10#196)
Autumn Guard Shotgun Veterans Painted (http://www.warseer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59410&page=11#220)
Converted Destroyer WIP1 (http://www.warseer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59410&page=15#285)
Converted Destroyer WIP2 (http://www.warseer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59410&page=15#296)
Converted Destroyer WIP3 (http://www.warseer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59410&page=16#306)
Autumn Guard Destroyer Painted (http://www.warseer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59410&page=18#357)
Chaos Warhound PIP Shin 1 (http://www.warseer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59410&page=21#402)
Chaos Warhound PIP Shin 2 (http://www.warseer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59410&page=23#455)
Chaos Warhound PIP Eye (http://www.warseer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59410&page=24#472)
Chaos Warhound Legs Painted (http://www.warseer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59410&page=25#498)
Winterized Command Chimera PIP (http://www.warseer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59410&page=26#520)
Converted Hydra WIP (http://www.warseer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59410&page=27#521)
Winterized Command Chimera PIP2 (http://www.warseer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59410&page=27#529)
Chaos Warhound Painted (http://www.warseer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59410&page=27#533)
Winterized Command Chimera PIP3 (http://www.warseer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59410&page=28#543)
Winterized Hydra PIP (http://www.warseer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59410&page=28#544)
Winterized Baneblade Painted (http://www.warseer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59410&page=28#558)
Baneblade Extra Armor Conversion (http://www.warseer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59410&page=29#575)
Leman Russ Vanquisher Conversion (http://www.warseer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59410&page=30#583)
Winter Concept DKoK Trooper Painted (http://www.warseer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59410&page=30#598)
Winter DKoK Squad Painted (http://www.warseer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59410&page=31#608)
Winter DKoK Panzerknacker Painted (http://www.warseer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59410&page=32#626)
Tyranid Behemoth Winged Tyrant Painted (http://www.warseer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59410&page=33#645)
Winterized Hellhammer Painted (http://www.warseer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59410&page=33#645)
Berlin Brigade Vanquisher PIP1 (http://www.warseer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59410&page=34#675)
Berlin Brigade Vanquisher PIP2 (http://www.warseer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59410&page=34#679)
Berlin Brigade Vanquisher Painted (http://www.warseer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59410&page=35#687)
Tank Commissar and GD Entries (http://www.warseer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59410&page=36#705)
Commissar's Leman Russ Executioner Repatined (http://www.warseer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59410&page=36#709)
Berlin Brigade Command Baneblade Painted (http://www.warseer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59410&page=36#710)
Chaos Warhound Titan Finished (http://www.warseer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59410&page=37#732)
Painted AoBR Imperial Fists (http://www.warseer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59410&page=38#759)
Painted Nidzilla Army Detail Shots (http://www.warseer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59410&page=39#763)
Autumn DKoK Concept Painted (http://www.warseer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59410&page=42#834)
Autumn DKoK Tutorial (http://www.warseer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59410&page=44#876)
Autumn DKoK Squad Painted (http://www.warseer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59410&page=46#913)
Autumn DKoK Command Squad Painted (http://www.warseer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59410&page=48#950)
Lego Armature Halftrack Conversion WIP (http://www.warseer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59410&page=49#979)
Kas-Ork-In Kommando Painted (http://www.warseer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59410&page=50#1000)
Autumn DKoK 2nd Squad Painted (http://www.warseer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59410&page=52#1033)
DKoK Nebelwerfer/Mortar Conversion (http://www.warseer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59410&page=53#1047)
Autumn DKoK Nebelwerfer Painted (http://www.warseer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59410&page=54#1062)
Tyranid Scythed Heirodule Painted (http://www.warseer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59410&page=56#1106)
Tyranid (FW) Trygon Painted (http://www.warseer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59410&page=56#1120)
Autumn DKoK Grenadiers Painted (http://www.warseer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59410&page=57#1140)
Autumn DKoK Nebelwerfer Squad Painted (http://www.warseer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59410&page=59#1166)
Autumn DKoK Command HQ Painted (http://www.warseer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59410&page=61#1206)
Autumn DKoK Army Progress Shot 1 (http://www.warseer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59410&page=61#1206)
Autumn Chimera PIP (http://www.warseer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59410&page=62#1238)
FW Nurgle Priest Painted (http://www.warseer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59410&page=63#1243)
Autumn Chimera Squad Pose (http://www.warseer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59410&page=31#1260)
Autumn Chimeras and Hellhounds Painted (http://www.warseer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59410&page=65#1287)
Autumn Sentinel Squad Painted (http://www.warseer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59410&page=66#1314)
Autumn Stormsword PIP (http://www.warseer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59410&page=67#1336)
Autumn Stormsword Painted (http://www.warseer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59410&page=68#1351)
Converted Gorgon WIP (http://www.warseer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59410&page=70#1395)
Mortian Heavy Tank WIP (http://www.warseer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59410&page=71#1405)
Mortian Heavy Tank Squad WIP (http://www.warseer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59410&page=72#1432)
Autumn Gorgon Painted (http://www.warseer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59410&page=74#1479)
Autumn DKoK Army Progress Shot 2 (http://www.warseer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59410&page=75#1491)
Plastic Valkryrie Painted (http://www.warseer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59410&page=75#1495)
Autumn Valkyrie Painted (http://www.warseer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59410&page=81#1612)
Autumn Grenadier Valkyries (http://www.warseer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59410&page=82#1640)
Mortian Heavy Tanks Painted (http://www.warseer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59410&page=84#1667)
CoD Space Marine Statues Finished (http://www.warseer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59410&page=88#1744)
Space Hulk Terminators Painted (http://www.warseer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59410&page=92#1824)
Autumn DKoK Heavy Weapons (http://www.warseer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59410&page=93#1640)
Tyranid Plastic Trygon Painted (http://www.warseer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59410&page=95#1882)
Tyranid Plastic Ravenors Painted (http://www.warseer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59410&page=95#1888)
Tyranid Tervigon Conversion WIP (http://www.warseer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59410&page=95#1895)
Tyranid Tervigon Conversion Painted (http://www.warseer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59410&page=96#1910)
Autumn Punisher Vultures Painted (http://www.warseer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59410&page=97#1939)
converted AoBR Orks Painted (http://www.warseer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59410&page=99#1972)

END EDIT


Well guys, time to jump on the bandwagon.

I present to you Sheeps project log – 1st Krast Sturmtruppen. An Imperial Guard drop troop army.

This army really started months ago in my head when I read the trilogy Axis of time by Australian author John Birmingham. The short version is a modern day battle group gets sucked through a worm hole to 1942 and proceeds to change history. The inspiration for this army comes into being because of the description of Waffen SS airbourne units in the book.

Heres the obligitory work sapce area, bit of a mess:D

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/Stuff/workspace002.jpg

So what have I done, well heres an army list:

Doctrines:
· Drop troops
· Carapace
· Special weapons
· Sharp shooters
· Close Order Drill

HQ:
Heroic senior officer
Powerfist
Bolt pistol
Refractor field

Plasma guns x2
Melta x1
Flamer x1
Carapace
Drop troops

Anti-tank Squads x 2 squads
3x lascannon
Sharp Shooters
Carapace
Drop troops

Special Weapons Teams x2 squads
Flamer x2
Demo Charge x1
Carapace
Drop Troops

Elites:
Hardened Veterans (10) w/shotguns x3 squads
Powerfist
Plasma guns x2
Melta x1
Carapace
Drop troops

Troops:
Infantry Platoon #1:
Command
Powerfist
Heavy bolter
Plasma guns x2
Carapace
Drop troops

Squad #1
Vet sergeant
Heavy bolter
Plasma gun
Carapace
Drop Troops

Squad #2
Vet sergeant
Heavy bolter
Plasma gun
Carapace
Drop Troops

Infantry Platoon #2:
Command
Powerfist
Auto cannon
Plasma gun
Carapace
Drop troops

Squad #1
Vet sergeant
Auto cannon
Plasma gun
Carapace
Drop Troops

Squad #2
Vet sergeant
Auto cannon
Plasma gun
Carapace
Drop Troops

Fast:
Sentinel
Heavy Flamer

Total: 1749 pts
Total Models: 110

Just received some Forge world goodness the other day, and as soon as I find my camera Pics will be forth coming.

Cheers

Sheep

[sheep]

1st update:
Found my camera

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/Sturmtruppen%20Test/Impy001.jpg

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/Sturmtruppen%20Test/Impy002.jpg

This is the test Scheme, trying for Waffen SS autumn camo, the auto guns instead of las guns because i think they're a lot cooler.

And some WIP shots of my Hardened Vets

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/WIP%20stuff/Impy005.jpg

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/WIP%20stuff/Impy006.jpg

Comments and critisisms welcome.

Cheers

Sheep

[Metal Fingered Villain]

Jolly good. These are amazing! I love the camo and the modified lasgun. I will definetely save this thread. Look forward to seeing some more stuff.

[AventineCrusader]

I'm really liking the scheme. Also the Hardened Vet sarge is in a very dynamic pose. Your autogun conversion is simple, yet extremely effective. After seeing your Traitors, I am full of hope for this army.

Crusader

[Robot 2000]

please don't give every last trooper an MP-40-alike. They may all have them in the Indiana Jones films, but most soldiers still had rifles. It is a very nice conversion though and I love the camouflage.

[Crazy Ivan]

Those are some cool conversions, I especially like the detail like the exposed trigger finger on the painted trooper. Nice colour scheme as well. What does the runic "s" on the side of the helmet designate?

[Voronwe[MQ]]

Your converted lascarbines or autocarbines are extremely nice, your camouflage scheme is good and your hardened veterans is very good. Keep us updated!

[HiredSword.]

those modified helmets are great, and i can't see anything wrong with your colour scheme!

[Endemion]

very well painted with lots of nice little touches, a whole army of these should look stunning. Keep em coming

[konrad]

looking very very nice. Are you going to model Carapace armour?

[old guard]

totally inapropriate for someone of my advanced age but ....DUUUUUUUDE, SWEEEEEET!!!!!!!!!.

Fantastic job on the camo, really nice representation of the autumn oakleaf. please tell me any vehicles (drop sentinels.... it is possible to convert if you dont want to FW them) will be in an appropriate german camo (The 4 tone winter one springs to mind).

In fact don't waste time to tell me....just get on with it and create more!!

[sanctusmortis]

Subscribed already - really want to see how this all comes out...

[shaw3029]

The Hardened veterans leader looks really, reall, really Great!

The pose Is so simple and so fantastic I love it!

Well done.

[Rokkitz]

Lovely conversions! I fell in love with your autoguns. Simple, yet very effective. The helmet is good, and I too loved that trigger finger.

The camo is awesome as well. My only criticism is that you highlighted the underside of the backplate, helmet and shoulderpad. It looks a bit weird to me.

Keep it coming, I feel inspired to start cutting away at my own lasguns now )

[schoolcormorant]

this looks awesome, the autgun conversion is great, i will watch this and be bowled over if you actually paint ALL those guardsmen, i went nuts after about 25, i'm looking at them now!

SC

[lee]

your vets look realy nice well done:)

[sheep]

Thankyou all for your kind comments, makes me much surer(sp?) of the camo scheme.

Robot2000: Most of them will have the sub-machine gun style auto-guns, I think it looks more like a MP-5, or even a Tompson, the Mp-40 would have a skinnier body and longer barrel.
I am toying with the idea of a section sniper, not as the heavy weapon, like some modern day ranger units have a single soldier armed with the M-14, maybe a las gun with a scope, hmmmmmmmm thinking thinking. . . .

Crazy Ivan: The S on the test guys was a bit of a laugh that turned out looking good, since the scheme is SS based i thought what bthe hell and painted an S. now it looks good and i'm not sure if i should keep it.
If i do keep it it will become the regimental symbol for the Sturmmtruppen drop regiment.

Konrad: What do you mean? They don't have it :o I figure if every model in the army has the same or similar army and i pay the points for carapace, then they have carapace.
one of the armies strengths is the camo, and too much armour would cover too much camo. Plus i'm going for the elite regiment look, and like delta force my guardsmen may modify they're uniforms at will, some may end up with more armour, we'll see.

Old Guard: Thankyou, high praise from someone of your prolific and quality guard collecting calibre. Which winter camo scheme in particular? Got a link? I was thinking of simply painting it in oakleaf too.

Thankyou all again for your interest and comments, any ideas etc please let me know.

Cheers

Sheep

[Astador]

Where is the Veterans Power Fist from? It looks familiar but I don't know from where. I've been trying to figure out how to give some of my DKoK power fists.

They look good! Looking forward to more!

[old guard]

I'll se if I can find a picci, it was a variation on the 3 tone scheme of then used. instead of sand, grey was used (slightly darker than codex) red brown (terracota/bestial mix) green (catachan would do) and white. Butas i said I'll have a hunt tonight and see what I can find.
oakleaf on a vehicle might look 'too busy' if you know what I mean.

re the 'S'; a single one with possibly an arrow on the bottom signifying a lightning strike would not be IMO bad taste.

[Warp-Rider]

That painted one is exellent! I like those converted WIP models, too.

[Erestor]

Nice looking work there Sheep. Look forward to seeing more.

[Voronwe[MQ]]

Who don't? :)

I didn't even realize the helmets were modified - that's perfect converting.

[jon23516]

Where is the Veterans Power Fist from? It looks familiar but I don't know from where. I've been trying to figure out how to give some of my DKoK power fists.

They look good! Looking forward to more!

Cadian Lieutenants (http://store.us.games-workshop.com/storefront/store.us?do=List_Models&code=301847&orignav=301304&ParentID=250379&GameNav=10)
http://store.us.games-workshop.com/storefront/newimage.asp?Size=A&Img=250379

[old guard]

Sheep dear chap

please find attache the pattern I refered to. Not a great picture I'm affraid but it was all I could find. This one has always been a favourite of mine (both vehicle and camo) anyway there for you to consider as an option.

[sheep]

Well update time, no new pics unfortunatly soon my pets soon.

Some work time has been lost to the terrible maw that is christmas. yesterday and the day before spent on the Gold coast shopping for presents. this has obviously curtailed my spending some what.

To make matters worse, last nite while i was a work (as a bar tender) a woman of indigenous origin decided to attack my car with a shoe. after breaking the aerial and smashing the entirity of my drivers side rear vision mirror she scampered in to the night.

Put together 4 more hardened veterns, and started modifying heavy weapons too look like they are air dropable and man portable. Done a las cannon, considering using the scout heavy bolter for the basis of both the bolters and the autocannons. Donations gratefully accepted ;)

jon23516: close its actually the catachan officers powerfist :p

Astador: see above

Old guard: Not bad, but that looks even busier then the autumn to me, and yes hetzers were the shiz. With the vehicular camo, i was going to increase the size of the idividual colours, i think i could work, we'll see.
RE. the S, do you think its in bad taste?

Cheers for the positive comments, keep 'em up.

Sheep

[Astador]

Cadian Lieutenants (http://store.us.games-workshop.com/storefront/store.us?do=List_Models&code=301847&orignav=301304&ParentID=250379&GameNav=10)
http://store.us.games-workshop.com/storefront/newimage.asp?Size=A&Img=250379

Ah, I truly feel stupid now! lol I knew I reconized it though!

[sheep]

Heres the obligitory work space area, bit of a mess:D

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/Stuff/workspace002.jpg

Bit late too but i edited the original post for late comers.

Undercoated the 1st 6 hardened veterans, pics will be forthcoming when i get some light.

Cheers

Sheep

[Calgar]

Heres the obligitory work space area, bit of a mess:D

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/Stuff/workspace002.jpg

Sheep

Now THAT is how a proper work space should look like.
And a jolly good job on the Cadians i might add. Splendid camo theme and some "MP5-las" goodness.

[sanctusmortis]

Can I see the legs of a titan there?

[old guard]

RE. the S, do you think its in bad taste?


No! as I mentioned it's inkeeping with the army, Droptroops= lightning strike! If there were 2 then that would be a different matter, but just the one is fine IMO.

Re the photo...Bless you ! I feel so much better about the state of my study (despite 'she who must be obeyed's; comments) having seen that!!!

[Bluesabre]

Look's good so far Sheep =)
Love the autumn pattern cam's, wanna redo the auscams on my westralians?
If anything the autoguns resemble the m3 greasegun more than anything else, certainly not the MP40.
Vehicle wise, if your looking for some more ideas, try getting a hold of Panzer Colors (silly american spelling) by Squadron/Signal Publications, its a series of 4 books with some decent pictures and colour plates and info.

[sheep]

Can I see the legs of a titan there?

Good eyes, yes the theres a chaos titan in the works, has been for the last 3 years though. One day . . .


but just the one is fine IMO.

Good too hear, the room is a state, i'll do a clean up and post another picture :D :p


Love the autumn pattern cam's, wanna redo the auscams on my westralians?


Your cams are great :D , no need to make more work for myself :p

Work is progressing slowly, hampered by my job, just got a promotion, learning new stuff is tyring.

Cheers guys

Sheep

[old guard]

Promotion =more money= BIGGER ARMY!!!!!!!!!!......... or a house cleaner.

[chunk]

I'm loving the work on your troops there, might try a few things out on some stormtroops.

Btw, the autoguns look scarily like mp7's

[old guard]

And before anyone says (in their best Nah,nanah, nanah, nah voice) whats an MP7...? theres no such thing as an MP7 you mean an MP5....Oh yessss there is:D :evilgrin: oooooohhhhhhh yes (I'm sorry I may need some time alone:eyebrows: )

BEHOLD!!!!!!!!

part of the IdZ (Infanterist der Zukunft) - Infantryman of the Future, Germany programe
Test firings at a range of 45m demonstrate a clustered target grouping of diameter less than 2in in 10-shot semiautomatic mode.

The MP7 has a flat bullet trajectory and full penetration of CRISAT protection, i.e. 1.6mm titanium combined with 20 layers of Kevlar, at 200m target range.

(wipes the dribble running down his chin) almost makes me wish I was German....almost;)

[The Iron Duke]

Excellent stuff, Sheep! A lot of subtle but effective touches, like the trimmed-down helmet and the exposed trigger finger. I love the camo scheme, and the base is great. If only I hadn't started on Vostroyans...

[spikyjames]

And before anyone says (in their best Nah,nanah, nanah, nah voice) whats an MP7...? theres no such thing as an MP7 you mean an MP5....Oh yessss there is:D :evilgrin: oooooohhhhhhh yes (I'm sorry I may need some time alone:eyebrows: )

BEHOLD!!!!!!!!

part of the IdZ (Infanterist der Zukunft) - Infantryman of the Future, Germany programe
Test firings at a range of 45m demonstrate a clustered target grouping of diameter less than 2in in 10-shot semiautomatic mode.

The MP7 has a flat bullet trajectory and full penetration of CRISAT protection, i.e. 1.6mm titanium combined with 20 layers of Kevlar, at 200m target range.

(wipes the dribble running down his chin) almost makes me wish I was German....almost;)


yep seen this thing about 18 months ago, i think it was just after it was first released, very nice.

the armies looking very, i like the camo and small conversions. looking forward to seeing more.

james

[The Hoff]

Very nice indeed Sheep,

Though I must tell you that my Blood Ravens will make short work of these guys when we have a game :D

For vehciles the classic tri-colour (Desert yellow, Red Brown and Dark Green) or ambush schemes are also perfectly kosher for a winter theme, just whatever you do use Tamiya paints on the vehicles, not GW.

That said, I think you should have a go at doing the whitewashed scheme we saw in the military modelling magazine, the one that uses the vegemite, very cool effect.

[sheep]

I too love the MP7, and the best thing is its a PDW (personal defense weapon), so you get to have a G36 or styer rifle too! Happy days!


Though I must tell you that my Blood Ravens will make short work of these guys when we have a game

We'll have to do that soon, for firebase no doubt.


For vehciles the classic tri-colour (Desert yellow, Red Brown and Dark Green) or ambush schemes are also perfectly kosher for a winter theme, just whatever you do use Tamiya paints on the vehicles, not GW.

That said, I think you should have a go at doing the whitewashed scheme we saw in the military modelling magazine, the one that uses the vegemite, very cool effect.


Yeah that could look very cool, you and your ambush schemes. I actually bought that mag for the tut, going to try it on a chimera i got lying around.

Let me know the next time you'll be in at the shop and i'll bring the tech priest in for you.

Cheers for all the comments guys.

Sheep

[sheep]

Ok guys, did some christmas shopping and got a present for myself,

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/Stuff/Newtoys002.jpg

About as much joy as you can find in a box, that isn't 35 degrees & has a pulse :D :eek:

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/Stuff/Newtoys.jpg

More work is being done on the heavy weapons, now that i have bases to test fit them on.

Cheers

Sheep

[ss_cherubael]

very nice sheep, i like autoguns too, they seem far cooler than your average las gun and no worrying about flash light jokes into the bargin.

keep up the good work!

[Zodiac]

About as much joy as you can find in a box, that isn't 35 degrees & has a pulse :D :eek:

Oh man..

MEDIC!!!


( nice models though , just dont give any more info about "yourself" again ok? )

[old guard]

Oh man..
MEDIC!!!
( nice models though , just dont give any more info about "yourself" again ok? )

It could have been worse:eyebrows: he could have said ...and looks like my avatar. Now that would have been:eek:

Come on Sheep get building and painting Chap!

[sheep]

It could have been worse:eyebrows: he could have said ...and looks like my avatar. Now that would have been:eek:

Come on Sheep get building and painting Chap!

I'm Australian not New Zealander :p :D

Looked through the battle force i bought today, and to my suprise i found 6 heavy weapons sprues, but no crew, back to the shop tommorow to get this fixed.

Called on a friend for some bits and picked up a scout heavy bolter and some useful webbing from the scouts sprues, expect more assembly soon.

Work progresses apace (a slow pace) on psinting the already assembled hardened veterans.

Cheers

Sheep

[Zodiac]

It could have been worse:eyebrows: he could have said ...and looks like my avatar.

Therefore it was a joke .. I like the SS troopers though!
Dont get me wrong!
What about a witch hunter painted like a member of the fearful gestapo?
( which I am not a fan off, I just really like the way the germans' troops looked )

[sheep]

Thats not a bad idea, yes they did have the best uniforms, but they were designed by hugo boss afterall :)

Cheers

Sheep

[old guard]

Zodiac dear chap! I was in no way 'havin' a go' (as we say this side of the channel) your comment was indeed taken in the spirit that it was meant to be. However I am a cheeky B*****d and couldnt resist extending the joke a little further.

Sheep, of course! how stupid of me. I should know by now that the only thing you Australian chaps tend to **** is English cricket, rugby....teams.

[m3ntor]

It could have been worse:eyebrows: he could have said ...and looks like my avatar. Now that would have been

Come on Sheep get building and painting Chap!

I'm Australian not New Zealander :p

I believe that was his point. :D :angel:

Nice conversions you have here btw. I'll be keeping an eye on this.

[sheep]

UPDATE: Yay Pictures

Well did some serching, and found a couple of Heavy weapon crew bodies.

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/WIP%20stuff/Lasteam002.jpg

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/WIP%20stuff/Lasteam005.jpg

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/WIP%20stuff/Lasteam007.jpg

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/WIP%20stuff/Lasteam009.jpg

Always hated having both models stuck on the one base, so i did some extra work so the loader is removable for storage and casualtie removal.

I also shortened the barrel and thined the las cannon to make it look air dropable, and man portable.

Cheers

Sheep

[The boyz]

That Lasacannon team looks very nice Sheep. Love the conversion work the base looks great too.

Nice paint job on the test guardsmen's camouflage. A whole army painted in that scheme would look awesome.

[sheep]

Thanks very much mate. Nice to know that the work is worthwhile.

Cheers

Sheep

[liamrob]

These are ********** good models. Love the basic converting even though it makes it turn out bloody awesome. The thompson i've seen in another thread and i like it, i might try it out myself later on.

[Voronwe[MQ]]

Excellent work on the lascannon. Strikes me as very realistic and purpose-faithful.

Voronwe

[sheep]

Thanks, thats definatley the look I was going for, utilitarian and realistic, as realistic as a large flash light can be :D

Cheers

Sheep

[Zodiac]

Thats not a bad idea, yes they did have the best uniforms, but they were designed by hugo boss afterall :)

Cheers

Sheep

HAHAHA

Hugo boss nazi costumes.. Man.. :D That kept me smiling for the last 5 minutes..
Really nice miniature, the miniatures really have a feeling of originality over them, just by adjusting the helmet.. Really.. Good!!

[HiredSword.]

yay update! really nice heavy weapon team, i like how the lascannon is portable, although wouldn't something so powerful recoil into the gunners face after each shot?

[Paddy]

Always hated having both models stuck on the one base, so i did some extra work so the loader is removable for storage and casualtie removal.

Can we get a detail pic of that please - something I'm interested in doing too.

[Paddy]

HAHAHA

Hugo boss nazi costumes.. Man.. :D That kept me smiling for the last 5 minutes..
Really nice miniature, the miniatures really have a feeling of originality over them, just by adjusting the helmet.. Really.. Good!!

it wasn't a joke. Really. :p

[sheep]

Can we get a detail pic of that please - something I'm interested in doing too.

Why certainly :)

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/WIP%20stuff/Lasteam010.jpg

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/WIP%20stuff/Lasteam012.jpg


although wouldn't something so powerful recoil into the gunners face after each shot?

The way i see it, the lascannon fires a beam of coherent light at the target, like a giant torch, so no recoil.


HAHAHA

Hugo boss nazi costumes.. Man.. That kept me smiling for the last 5 minutes..


Its even funnier because it was true :D

Cheers for all the comments guys.

Sheep

[Paddy]

Cunning!

Thank you :D

[sheep]

Cunning

Not really, but it does the trick.


Thank you

You're welcome.

Cheers

Sheep

[sheep]

UPDATE: P.I.P pics

Firstly we have a sentinel, half way through modeling, painting the pilot so i can get all the nooks and cranies before the armoured cab goes on.

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/WIP%20stuff/WIP002.jpg

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/WIP%20stuff/WIP001.jpg

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/WIP%20stuff/WIP004.jpg

And then we have a PIP pic of the 1st hardened veterans squad.

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/WIP%20stuff/WIP008.jpg

What do you all think?

Cheers

Sheep

[Astador]

They look good! Is that the Cadian Power fist or Catachen one? Someone said it was Cadian but I looked and the Jungle Fighter captain has a similiar one as well.

[sheep]

Its the one form the catachan officer.

Cheers

Sheep

[Astador]

Thats what I thought! Thanks!

[old guard]

NIIIIIIIIIIIIIIICCCCCCCCEEEEEEEEE!
This is progressing very well. Any chance of a step by step on the camo? I have an urge to go for the spring pattern on the cloacks of my future (as in they are still in the shop) DA scouts.
Have you decided on vehicle camo yet?

[sheep]

Thank old guard.

Sure i can do a step by step, its a pain in the **** though. Photos later.
1.Under coat black
2.Base coat the fatigues in a mix of (wait for it) Graveyard earth, Codex grey and Tenticle pink!
3.Wash with warterd down tamiya smoke with a little codex grey and scorched brown
4.Re base coat with #2
5.Add splotches of the orange (blazing, fiery, graveyard earth, codex grey), and the black (chaos black, scorched brown)
6.Go back and dot the large space between the splotches with the two colours that aren't there.
7.Really, really, light dry brush of bleached bone
8.Wash with a very watered down (really really watered down) black ink.

Rather involved but it looks good.

For the vehicles i still don't know, i think i'll give an up sized verions of oakleaf try. We'll see how that goes.

Cheers

Sheep

[The Iron Duke]

I really like that sentinel - very dynamic pose and some nice alterations. Vets are looking fine, too. Keep it up.

[Voronwe[MQ]]

The painting of the sentinel-pilot is great - and the sentinel's pose and alterations - and the same goes to say for the hardened veterans squad.

Keep it up!

Voronwe

[Siromcyre]

The whole dealio looks totally rad man, good work.

[Kasrkin 666]

Very nice! Lovin' the Sentinal.

-666:D

[liamrob]

I like the camo very much and can't wait for a finished pic of the sentinel. I accidentelly broke mine so i gotta pin the leg back on and repaint from scratch :p

I didn't like the colour i did it anyway.

[sheep]

Thanks for all the comments guys, much appreciated, they really help keep me motivated.:D

Painting continues, the sentinel is base coated, and the vets have the first layer of their armour done.

Cheers

Sheep

[sheep]

Alright, the girlfriend saw the state of my room, and obviously this caused an attack of the must cleans, so the room got cleaned.

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/Stuff/Cleanroom002.jpg

And this is my wall of shame, comments welcome :p :D

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/Stuff/Cleanroom003.jpg

The sentinel is done just waiting for daylight to take pics.

Cheers

Sheep

[sheep]

UPDATE: Sentinel

Sorry for the triple post, But i have pics, especially for you Old guard

A bit on the flashie side, so i'll take more later, but they give the general idea.

Lots of gubbinz have been added, theres a search light, improved comms, hunterkiller missile, all from the space marine vehicle sprue. As well as additional sensors from the predator turret.

The heavy flamer is actually the multilaser trimed of sll the technical stuff and a terminator heavy flamer added to the front.

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/Sturmtruppen%20Finished%20Models/Sentinel005.jpg

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/Sturmtruppen%20Finished%20Models/Sentinel006.jpg

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/Sturmtruppen%20Finished%20Models/Sentinel008.jpg

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/Sturmtruppen%20Finished%20Models/Sentinel006.jpg

Let me know what you think.

Cheers

Sheep

[Boss_Salvage]

Is the very top open on the sentinel? My guess is yes, with that lovely pilot in there and all ...

Looks ace Sheep, and I like the load-out too. Heavy flamer + hunter killer, good stuff.

Keep up the great work!

- Salvage

Also: what's the plan for those warhounds on your desk? Some LatD action?

[schoolcormorant]

Its even funnier because it was true :D
Sheep
about Hugo Boss Nazi uniforms, it is indeed true ;)

the camo scheme is awesome, the sentinel looks really good, very well shaded and the prone Lascannon team, the holy grail of Cadian players, prone heavies. awesome work.

SC

[spikyjames]

very nice sentinal, this armies gonna be very nice once it's done.

james

[HiredSword.]

Lovely, and a great scheme too.

Nothing really else to say, i mean maybe consider placing the squad insignia in the middle of panels as the 14 looks like its been cropped a little. But i'm being very picky here.

[The boyz]

Nice work on the Sentinel Sheep, lovley paint job. I love the camou scheme that looks awesome. Nice work on the base too.

[Melchiah]

Love the pics sheep, dont let the women tell you how to keep your hobby desk. Mine makes more of a mess when she paints her zombies then when i do. Keep strong brother.:D

[sheep]

Thanks for all the interest guys.


Also: what's the plan for those warhounds on your desk? Some LatD action?

Only got the one, its just in 2 boxes. The plan is for it to go with my other, finished, guard army of traitors. the Jenen Ironclads. One day i'll finish it, i made the mistake of painting all the interesting stuff first, and now i'm stuck with the legs.


about Hugo Boss Nazi uniforms, it is indeed true

Its so cool isn't it :D


very nice sentinal, this armies gonna be very nice once it's done.

Thankyou sir, very big coming from someone that paints as welland as quickly, as you.


i mean maybe consider placing the squad insignia in the middle of panels as the 14 looks like its been cropped a little. But i'm being very picky here.

Its there to coverup that the final glaze pooled, i do agree though the numbers would look better higher.


Love the pics sheep, dont let the women tell you how to keep your hobby desk. Mine makes more of a mess when she paints her zombies then when i do. Keep strong brother.

Lucky man having a gf thats atleast sympathetic to your addiction. Man power :p

Cheers guys

Sheep

[Zactar]

That sentinel is sweet, I do like the stanza of it, the dynamics, paint job and all the nifty details, and one question is the cuppola removable or is the guardsman prisoned in there?

-Zac

[Warboss Garfang]

That's one of the best sentinels I've ever seen--keep up the good work, this army looks sweet.

[hallowed_are_the_ori]

I really like your sentinels and i love the overall colour scheme. Great work man.

[sheep]

Thanks for all the great comments guys, keep em coming :D


one question is the cuppola removable or is the guardsman prisoned in there?


Hes stuck in there, the armour pieces have to be glued onto the model. But hes completly painted in there.

Cheers

Sheep

[Boss_Salvage]

Only got the one, its just in 2 boxes. The plan is for it to go with my other, finished, guard army of traitors. the Jenen Ironclads. One day i'll finish it, i made the mistake of painting all the interesting stuff first, and now i'm stuck with the legs.
Actually I meant the group of chaos hounds on round bases on your desk, but the titan is nice too :cool:

- Salvage

[Erestor]

Nice Sentinal Sheep.

[old guard]

Class! chap, real class. Now for those vets...

[sheep]

Thanks alot guys.

Merry christmas to all who celebrate it, and a happ holidays tot hose that don't :D

Update: No pics sorry :(

Big couple of nights coming up at work, so i don;t know how much work will get done, Bear with me though, i want to finish these damn Hardened Vets.

Cheers

Sheep

[Zodiac]

Oh yea nazi sentinels FTW! It looks really good!
The camo, the base, the barbed wire, the search light.. it works so well together!

[sheep]

Oh yea nazi sentinels FTW! It looks really good!
The camo, the base, the barbed wire, the search light.. it works so well together!

One of my friend said all the SM "bling" was too much, I told him to shove it . . .

Good to see i'm not the only one that like technical looking vehicles.

Cheers

Sheep

[Still learning]

updates? i'm sure i speak for all of us?

[fistofdorn]

agreed....i am looking forward to some of those

[sheep]

Alright guys just because you asked so nicely : p

UPDATE: PICS YAY!!!

Firstly the progress on the vets has stalled due to apathy on my part, I found that i enjoy painting vehicles much more so i have started on a parallel project "The 3rd Krast Armoured 2nd company"

The 1st tank i've started is the tank aces, an Exterminator pattern Leman russ. I used plasti-card to create Aplique Armour, reping extra armour, and expanded the turret. Stowage was found from many sources, mainly the imperial guard tank sprue.

Here it is with the first layer of base coat.

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/WIP%20stuff/Tank008.jpg

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/WIP%20stuff/Tank011.jpg

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/WIP%20stuff/Tank007.jpg

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/WIP%20stuff/Tank004.jpg

TBC

[sheep]

Last pic:

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/WIP%20stuff/Tank001.jpg

Hope you all like him, Let knpw what you think.

Cheers

Sheep

[Still learning]

LOVE IT! sheep. i can see it's gonna turn out nicley, i'll be watching this cos i need all the inspiration i can get for my own tanks.

BTW where in Australia do you inhabite?

[sheep]

Thankyou my friend. You'll do fine with yours i'm sure.

I live near Byron.

Cheers

Sheep

[Astador]

Looking good mate! Keep it up! Is this going to coincide with your current IG project?

[Boss_Salvage]

Wow great twin-autocannon turret! The added armor and the back of the tank are very nice too. Sweet work Sheep, good luck with another project, even if this one is merely 'parallel' ... :D

- Salvage

[Messiah]

Thanks for all the great comments guys, keep em coming :D



Hes stuck in there, the armour pieces have to be glued onto the model. But hes completly painted in there.

Cheers

Sheep

LOL! Thats the spirit man! :)

[sheep]

Looking good mate! Keep it up! Is this going to coincide with your current IG project?

Yeah, same world of origin, just different regimental organisation.

Thanks for all the support guys.

Cheers

Sheep

[Althanan]

LOVE the Autocannon conversion. Love it, love it, love it. Nice work!

[sheep]

Update of sorts:
Work continues on the exterminator, will put finished pics up tommorow.


LOVE the Autocannon conversion. Love it, love it, love it. Nice work!

Thanks mate, the basis for the conversion is actually a reeeeeaaaaaaaaaaallllllllllyyyyyyy old space crusade tarantula model that i found in a mates bitz box.

Hope everyones new years celebrations went according too plan, and good luck for the new year.

Cheers

Sheep

[schoolcormorant]

Last pic:
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/WIP%20stuff/Tank001.jpg
Hope you all like him, Let knpw what you think.
Cheers
Sheep

That is damn fine, i like the way the 'camera' is there, more 40k'ish' in terms of when the crew are firing.
nice job mate
SC

[sheep]

UPDATE: Pics

As promised here a re some PIP pics of the Exterminator.

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/WIP%20stuff/Piptank011.jpg

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/WIP%20stuff/Piptank004.jpg

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/WIP%20stuff/Piptank009.jpg

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/WIP%20stuff/Piptank006.jpg

TBC

[sheep]

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/WIP%20stuff/Piptank007.jpg

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/WIP%20stuff/Piptank003.jpg

Cheers

Sheep

[schoolcormorant]

wow, i really love that, the squared armour looks really nice with the colour scheme. excelelnt job there.
the tracks are especially good.

SC

[Astador]

Looking goood!

[Still learning]

Sheep make sure u don't loose it, with camo that good u just might.

[FearFrost]

Wow man, I love that scheme!

[scrubout]

Damned fine Sheep! The camo looks almost like my German parka I got from a military surplus store.

What did you use as the mantlet? At least I think that's the mantlet. I'm talking about the curvy piece above the autocannons with the camera and searchlight lense on top of it.

-peace out
scrubout:skull:

[Aquilla]

This is great.
Almost too good... must resist temptation to collect guard!

Nice job!
:D

[sheep]

Sheep make sure u don't loose it, with camo that good u just might.

Funnily enough a mate of mine had camo scouts and forgot to shoot them everygame because they blended in so well.


Damned fine Sheep! The camo looks almost like my German parka I got from a military surplus store.

What did you use as the mantlet? At least I think that's the mantlet. I'm talking about the curvy piece above the autocannons with the camera and searchlight lense on top of it.

-peace out
scrubout:skull:

I take that as a compliment because the scheme is based off German SS camo smocks, pattern autumn oak leaf A.

The mantlet is a space crusade era tarantula, found it in a mates bits box.

Thanks for all the positive feed back guys.

Cheers

Sheep

[sheep]

Update: FINISHED EXTERMINATOR

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/Sturmtruppen%20Finished%20Models/MoreStuff002.jpg

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/Sturmtruppen%20Finished%20Models/MoreStuff003.jpg

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/Sturmtruppen%20Finished%20Models/MoreStuff008.jpg

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/Sturmtruppen%20Finished%20Models/MoreStuff005.jpg

TBC

[sheep]

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/Sturmtruppen%20Finished%20Models/MoreStuff006.jpg

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/Sturmtruppen%20Finished%20Models/MoreStuff010.jpg

Let me know what you think.

Cheers

Sheep

[Hobbes the Tiger]

Holy Crap! Thats got to be the best paint job on a tank I've ever seen.
'Eavy Metal ain't got nothin...

[ss_cherubael]

feth that is one awesome tank there, it almost makes me want to take an exterminator...

the camo is top notch sheep and so is everything else for that matter, this is the second tank i have seen this week with those autocannons and i reckon they look so so so good! and i second hobbes comment.

now get back and finish those vets!

[mark_logue]

The detailing on the "heart breaker" is awesome. Glad I had a look through this thread it has given me a fair bit of inspiration.

[Aquilla]

Ha! Great job on the freehand.
Also the lenses are very well done, they stand out well.

[sheep]

Holy Crap! Thats got to be the best paint job on a tank I've ever seen.
'Eavy Metal ain't got nothin...

*blushes* thankyou very much.


feth that is one awesome tank there, it almost makes me want to take an exterminator...

the camo is top notch sheep and so is everything else for that matter, this is the second tank i have seen this week with those autocannons and i reckon they look so so so good! and i second hobbes comment.

now get back and finish those vets!

I wish you could still take the exterminator in regular Guard armies, but alas they went the way of the Squat.

I'll be painting more oif the vets soon, just bought a Vallejo model paints set, so true german colours will be added. Specificly the mixing of camo and feild grey uniforms.


Ha! Great job on the freehand.
Also the lenses are very well done, they stand out well.

Thanks, I'm not too hapy with the numbers, but they will have to do.

Thanks for the comments guys, they really keep me motivated.

Keep 'em coming :D

Cheers

Sheep

[scrubout]

Thanks for the comments guys, they really keep me motivated.

Keep 'em coming :D

OMGZOGBBQWTFWOOT!!!11!

*ahem* DAMNED FINE.

-peace out
scrubout:skull:

[FearFrost]

The lenses, freehand, camo, and conversion are all brilliant.

I think you should be able to use this tank in games sheerly because of how pretty it is, regardles of whether or not exterminators are still in the rules :D

[Koraath]

I'm a new comer to this thread but I have to say great work. I really love the exterminator

[Voronwe[MQ]]

That Exterminator is damn fine; well done and keep it coming!

Voronwe

[cpl_hicks]

I wish you could still take the exterminator in regular Guard armies, but alas they went the way of the Squat.

you can still use an exterminator in regular guard armys if you have a copy of the rules and get your opponents permission, then your fine

im loving the work, im just wondering how did you do that orange?

[Rictus]

The mantlet is a space crusade era tarantula, found it in a mates bits box.

Ooooh, i've got one of them somewhere. I've kept it for years thinking ai may find a use for it but untill now I never have.

The tank is superb, very nice conversion work and the paint job is great.

[sheep]

Ooooh, i've got one of them somewhere. I've kept it for years thinking ai may find a use for it but untill now I never have.

The tank is superb, very nice conversion work and the paint job is great.

Thats what he said too, til i stole it :P


you can still use an exterminator in regular guard armys if you have a copy of the rules and get your opponents permission, then your fine

im loving the work, im just wondering how did you do that orange?

The orange is:
blazing orange firey orange and codex grey, with a dab of graveyard earth.

I'm mainly a tournament plyer, and most local tounament don't allow imperial armour.

Thanks for all the great comments :D

Cheers

Sheep

[Voronwe[MQ]]

Enough requests will make local tournament arrangers allow Imperial Armour.

Voronwe

[Still learning]

oi Sheep, did u watch the Documentery on the SBS last night on the SS? U may not have got it up thier but it gave a history of the SS. It's on Saturdays 8:30 if your interested, check your guide.

[sheep]

So you watched tonites tv, yesterday?

Thanks mate, i'll keep an eye out for it.

Cheers

Sheep

[Still learning]

So you watched tonites tv, yesterday?

Thanks mate, i'll keep an eye out for it.

Cheers

Sheep

The mebourne way :D

[sheep]

Bloody Victorians, they only prove that some Tasmanians can swim :P :D

Cheers

Sheep

[magnificent*]

Quite an inspiring thread. Thanks for your tips about submachine guns and tanks. I mainly clicked on it because I was curious and confused about the reason someone would make a thread about a sheep doing a 5hit. I just didn't get the title.

[sheep]

Quite an inspiring thread. Thanks for your tips about submachine guns and tanks. I mainly clicked on it because I was curious and confused about the reason someone would make a thread about a sheep doing a 5hit. I just didn't get the title.

Thats the funniest thing i've heard for a while :D :D

You're very welcome, glad I could help.

Update of sorts:

I have conjunctivitus, so no modeling or painting for me, should only last a couple of days, then i'll get back into the swing of things.

Cheers

Sheep

[liamrob]

Dam that tank is
'eavy metal +++

Just the leman russ looks awesome. But with the awesome painting skills of sheep it makes it awesome. :)

I can't wait for more pics.

[Voronwe[MQ]]

Well, he has won a bronze Golden Demon statue for an excellent LotR armoured Isengard troll. :)

Voronwe

[sheep]

;1199470']Well, he has won a bronze Golden Demon statue for an excellent LotR armoured Isengard troll. :)

Voronwe

Wow that feels so good to read.

Interested if anyone spotted the conversion work on the troll?
Nothing huge, but i think its cool.

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/Stuff/MoreStuff018.jpg

Cheers

Sheep

[sheep]

Update: pics

Slowly working my way back into the land of the sighted after a horrible 4 days with both viral and bacterial conjunctivitus, not fun.

So what does one do when you can't see, base coat a tank.

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/WIP%20stuff/MoreStuff004.jpg

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/WIP%20stuff/MoreStuff006.jpg

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/WIP%20stuff/MoreStuff007.jpg

Easier to paint in pieces, still have to do some crew but that can wait til i can see my fingers.

Cheers

Sheep

[speedygogo]

I lke the gladiatortroll and the imperial guard look great.

[Aalok]

Awesome basilisk you have there! Very scary looking. I'm also jealous of your camo job. I would just go nuts painting 100+ men in that camo. :)

[sheep]

Awesome basilisk you have there! Very scary looking. I'm also jealous of your camo job. I would just go nuts painting 100+ men in that camo. :)

Thankyou, its supposed to look like a Marder, getting the plasticard straight was a real chore. The camos not that hard to paint, but i prefer painting tanks.

Cheers

Sheep

[Nostro]

Well I'm going to be nitpicky because there's not much else to say (bar repeating the praise form others): on the Russ, I don't find it wise to store two jerricans of gas on the front of the tank. It'll blow at the very first shot...

Unless that's not gas but orange juice for the crew. ;) And still, I wouldn't store it there.

"Rob, my throat is dead dry, and it's your turn to go get the juice"
"But there are obliterators firing at us!"
"Either you go or I stop firing the guns. Don't be a sissy."

[Astador]

Looks good Sheep! Keep it up! Hope your feeling much better.

[Colonel Max]

Sheep,everything looks totally awesome! You have the best SS camo style IG I've EVER seen.I'm building a large Cadian army inspired by the US Army in WW II.I like you're use of SM accessories on the IG tanks-just looks more "German" to me.I'm mixing things up in my force,some SM access. & some IG gear-I'm going for the look of Sherman tanks,how many versions & variations there were.

[sheep]

Well I'm going to be nitpicky because there's not much else to say (bar repeating the praise form others): on the Russ, I don't find it wise to store two jerricans of gas on the front of the tank. It'll blow at the very first shot...

Unless that's not gas but orange juice for the crew. ;) And still, I wouldn't store it there.

"Rob, my throat is dead dry, and it's your turn to go get the juice"
"But there are obliterators firing at us!"
"Either you go or I stop firing the guns. Don't be a sissy."

LOL, love the story. I glued it there in the days of yore. But if figure one shot isn't going to breach the front armour with a little bit of fire.


Looks good Sheep! Keep it up! Hope your feeling much better.

I am feeling much better, thankyou.


Sheep,everything looks totally awesome! You have the best SS camo style IG I've EVER seen.I'm building a large Cadian army inspired by the US Army in WW II.I like you're use of SM accessories on the IG tanks-just looks more "German" to me.I'm mixing things up in my force,some SM access. & some IG gear-I'm going for the look of Sherman tanks,how many versions & variations there were.

I love the SM stuff on guard vehicles, makes them look more tech. You'll have to post pics some time

Cheers

Sheep

[Bluesabre]

The tanks look good keep em coming.

[ss_cherubael]

Everything is still looking damn good, but i dropped in to ask a specific question: where do you buy your plasticard? i cant for the life of me find anywhere that stocks it! Other than that i saw your troll in the white dwarf extra mag, holy throne its good! far better than the one that won gold imo, that one was far too light in colour yours was just right! Keep it up!

[sheep]

Thanks guys.


Everything is still looking damn good, but i dropped in to ask a specific question: where do you buy your plasticard? i cant for the life of me find anywhere that stocks it!

I but it from a Hobby store in my local area, North coast hobby centre toyworld. Any hobby store thats sells train accessories should stock it. you could also look for an Australian online retailer.


Other than that i saw your troll in the white dwarf extra mag, holy throne its good! far better than the one that won gold imo, that one was far too light in colour yours was just right! Keep it up!

Thankyou very much. I agree entirely, but ofcourse i'm not biased :D

Cheers

Sheep

[The Inquisitor]

1st update:
Found my camera

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/Sturmtruppen%20Test/Impy001.jpg

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/Sturmtruppen%20Test/Impy002.jpg

This is the test Scheme, trying for Waffen SS autumn camo, the auto guns instead of las guns because i think they're a lot cooler.



Great job! Love the conversion. Reminds me of the HK UMP! Awesome. :) Giving me ideas for another IG army, perhaps with those respirator heads & shortened autoguns.

Keep up the good work!

[schoolcormorant]

love your guys sheep, the gun conversion is excellent as is the filed down helmet.
as for the gas cans on the front. Gas cans don't explode when shot at (unless it sparks which is highly unlikely) i would have said the same thing about them exploding if it weren't for "Inventions that changed the world" with Jeremy Clarkson, a great TV show where he ran about with guns in one episode.

SC

[jasevx]

Totally agree SC, Hollywood make bangs, not jerrycans!

Looking great sheep, keep it rolling, your like me, side tracked all the time with new toys!

[sLai]

The gas cans can ignite, if you fire tracer rounds into them but for 40k, there are lots of "fire" based weapons that would probably set them aflame, plasma, melta, laser, missiles etc etc. But as this army is somewhat "realistic" in its theme, I wouldnt care too much

Enought rant, its looking great isnt it? :)

[glenning]

GREAT figs and vehicles. I really like that you've painted the tanks and guardsmen in the same camo sheme, you don't see that very often. :)

[sheep]

Thanks very much guys, sorry for the lack of updates, the compters power supply went Kaput, so i've had to do some painting :P Unfortunatly mostly on my Contest entry, but there will be pics in the next few days of the completed basilisk sans crew, who are going to painted in german field grey.

Also progress pics of the Hardened veterans sometime soon too.

@glenning: Thanks i think it ties the two seperate forces together.

On the great gas can debate, if its diesel, it would be very hard to ignite with normal weapons fire, plus the explosion would be away from the tank, removing the paint from the front armour.

It would be a problem i combat i concede, but removing them for the somewhat questionable *realworld* physics in 40k seems to me to be more work then its worth.

Cheers

Sheep

[Anardakil]

Wow. Awesome awesome awesome :O
Brilliant painting scheme, great painting and great conversions. Damn you warseer folks and your impressive IG armies! I freaking want one but I'm already working on like 4 armies O.o

[schoolcormorant]

is very true, Deiesel is a bitch to light - Sherman tanks were powered by petrol which is why they had a tendency to burst into flames when hit - the germans named them Tommy-cookers

SC

[Nostro]

is very true, Deiesel is a bitch to light -

Not to speak about orange juice :D

[dugaal]

Fantasic work here sheep; i cant believe i havent commented yet, even though your autogun conversion single-handedly inspired my newest army. And the Exterminator is ace!
Question about the autogun conversion; ive noticed that there is only one lasgun wielding hand where the fingers arent over the cutoff point (well, plus the gun w/o a hand on it) what are you doing in those cases?

love the HVY support, would love to see the vets slapped w/ paint... but get some more guard out for show :)

ps. oh, and a Battleforce doesnt ever want to cuddle...

[Erestor]

Haven't checked here for a while, luckily your sig showed me the way.

The Russ is so good I'm going to have to wait and see how the Bassie turns out.

Top shelf, as usual.

[jasevx]

he he, think were on the same path with the basilisk, I'll just keep an eye on yours for tips, great work!

[sheep]

Wow, resurection much.

These models have been staring me in the face for a while and your comments will give me the kick in the pants to get started again.

@duggal: I didn't actually think about it. I guess there'll be alot of single handed poses.

Cheers

Sheep

P.s a battleforce doesn't nag either :P

[Seven Nation Army]

Some very nice stuff there sheep....we should date ;)

[animal64]

Hey just wanted to say that your stuff looks awesome; I really like the Autogun conversion, especially a fan of the glove w/ the finger cut out for the trigger; small detail but i think it looks really cool keep it up bro, putting all my stuff to shame ha

[Still learning]

(cracks whip)

Move it sheep!!!!!!

[proximity]

this thread name gives me the most horrid mental image :P

[Melchiah]

No not a whip on sheep......we need a sheepdog for this:cheese:

this thread name gives me the most horrid mental image :P

I think it may be the point

[ss_cherubael]

SHEEP! i know your having fun doing the tale of 40k gamers but please get this army finished, it would be a sin for such an awesome looking army to just disappear into the back pages of the project logs forum!

[sheep]

*puff of purple smoke, much coughing ensues*

Back from beyond the grave, does it count as threadomancy if its your own?

Any way onto the real reason for this post. I FINISHED SOMETHING!! Yay!!
This basilisk has been starring me down for months, but i finally picked up the brush and finished the bastard.

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/Sturmtruppen%20Finished%20Models/sTUFF001.jpg

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/Sturmtruppen%20Finished%20Models/sTUFF002.jpg

This is the rear view, i thought the fire controls for the stock model looked a little rudimentary, so i used a spare computer panel from a LR the pimp it out a little. There is also a periscope that provides fire control data, its the bit that looks like a smoke stack.

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/Sturmtruppen%20Finished%20Models/sTUFF004.jpg

Every tanks got to have a name right? Heres this bad boys.

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/Sturmtruppen%20Finished%20Models/sTUFF006.jpg

Cheers

Sheep

[sheep]

A final pic of some PIP crewmen

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/WIP%20stuff/sTUFF007.jpg

Comments etc welcome

Cheers

Sheep

[schoolcormorant]

heh heh "hammer time!"

the barrel looks like it actually would slide back when fired, you know that recoil thing?

looks awesome man, well done :)

SC

[cthorpe]

WOW.. this looks fantastic..

Great to see you back Sheep.. continue to inspire us.. both here and on the tale of 4 gamers..

Best wishes,

Carl

[Boss_Salvage]

Aye, good to have you back Sheep, and great that you come bearing gifts. The bassi looks great, dig the controls and periscope. Is the end muzzle bit painted camo too? Very nice touch if so ;)

- Salvage

[sheep]

Thanks guys,

Yeah i lost my mojo for a while there but it seems to be returning, so its good for the prospects of all my projects.


Is the end muzzle bit painted camo too? Very nice touch if so

Yeah it is, thankyou very much sir, its also burnt and weathered too, stupid ****ey pics.

Cheers

Sheep

[Still learning]

OH MY GOD HIS ALIVE (in reference to the thread) '

Very nice basilisk

[Siromcyre]

Kaboom Thwat

[Metal Fingered Villain]

*puff of purple smoke, much coughing ensues*

Hahaha, gotta love those puffs of purple smoke, or purple urple, purple doesnt usually leave purple smoke but..... Anyways... Great basilisk, lovin it.

[Arhalien]

Lovely work Sheep :D.

Any chance you could tell us how the autoguns were done?

[DigitsDavid]

Nice conversion on the basilisk. I'm about to build one myself and may pinch the muzzle idea. Reminds me of a Marder.

[sheep]

Nice conversion on the basilisk. I'm about to build one myself and may pinch the muzzle idea. Reminds me of a Marder.

HAHA sucess, thats the look i was going for.


Lovely work Sheep :D.

Any chance you could tell us how the autoguns were done?

Sure mate.
1. Cut straight through the stock of the lasgun so its level withe the forward sight
2. Remove the lasgun magazine, replace with a piece of plasti card, i used a strip, 1.5mm thick, by 2mm, clips vary in size so any length will do within reason
3. Take a piece of plastic rod cut a piece 3mm long, glue to the front of the gun
4. Once its dry drill out the barrel.

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/WIP%20stuff/Lasteam005.jpg

Thats it.


Hahaha, gotta love those puffs of purple smoke, or purple urple, purple doesnt usually leave purple smoke but..... Anyways... Great basilisk, lovin it.

:D :angel:

Cheers

Sheep

[no-use4a-name]

*auto gun*yoink*

Consider that one stolen.

[sheep]

HEY!

Nah, its alrite, go for your life :D

Cheers

Sheep

[Arhalien]

Thanks Sheep
May I steal that idea as well for the Necromunda gang I'm probably going to do this summer? :angel:

[Ethan Hunt]

Absolutely gorgeous so far.
The Exterminator & the Bassie are awesome. What kind of ACs you've used to the Ext.? Actual IG infantry heavy weapons acs? :)

[Arhalien]

Just one thing about the autogun Sheep; how do you get the plasticard to stay in place? I imagine that it would be pretty fragile and irritating to glue.

[Neighbor Kid]

Hwre can i find plastic card? i love the extra armor on the leman and woudl like to do somethign similar to my armored company =)

[sanctusmortis]

Hwre can i find plastic card? i love the extra armor on the leman and woudl like to do somethign similar to my armored company =)



Look in MP&T General at this thread (http://www.warseer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=75673).

[sheep]

Sorry for the lateness of the replies.


Thanks Sheep
May I steal that idea as well for the Necromunda gang I'm probably going to do this summer? :angel:

Ofcourse you can, go for your life. :)


Absolutely gorgeous so far.
The Exterminator & the Bassie are awesome. What kind of ACs you've used to the Ext.? Actual IG infantry heavy weapons acs? :)

The basis for the conversion is a space crusade era tarantula, the barrels ae current IG AC's.


Just one thing about the autogun Sheep; how do you get the plasticard to stay in place? I imagine that it would be pretty fragile and irritating to glue.

I use super glue, zappa gap to be specific, no problems yet. Plastic cement would give the same if not better result

The plasti card is about the same width as the original power cell anyway, plenty of contact.


Hwre can i find plastic card? i love the extra armor on the leman and woudl like to do somethign similar to my armored company =)

Try a model train shop or do an order from an online supplier, goodluck with the AC.

Thanks for all the support guys, i'll post an update shortly.

Cheers

Sheep

[sheep]

G'day boys and girls,

This is an update to show you why i haven't gotten any painting done in the last couple of days.

I CLEANED MY ROOM!!1!

Over view.
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/Stuff/cleanroom011.jpg

Comp, showing copious amounts of gaming literature, not including my BL books.
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/Stuff/cleanroom007.jpg

Bitz boxes, not including everything still in boxes on the shelves, or under the couch.
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/Stuff/cleanroom009.jpg

Cont...

[sheep]

Work space.
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/Stuff/cleanroom008.jpg

Me, pic the Gf took.
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/Stuff/cleanroom013.jpg

Hopefully i've gotten the feng shwe right and i can get some painting done.

Cheers

Sheep

[schoolcormorant]

nice legs....

i mean the titan on the table....:D

SC

[doghouse]

Awesome army Sheep! I love the Exterminator, absolutely brilliant. The turret is a touch of genius mate!
The Basilisk is coming along great as well, really unique colour scheme for the army so far and I'm loving it. :)

[sheep]

Thanks guys.

Looking at those pics i think i need a new chair, this one looks like its past its use by date.

Cheers

Sheep

[jasevx]

Bit like the legs...

Attic room, do they let you out the tower to eat or is there a slot in the door? ;)

Keeping a close eye on your IG bits, inspiration for my log!

[sheep]

Lol,

So i take it you guys want me to finish the titan then? :)

I'm only allowed out to work, i'm starting to grow my hair so i can repunsel out the window and escape.

Glad i can be help Jasevx.

Cheers

Sheep

[sheep]

UPDATE!!!!1!

Progress has been made finally, i guess the feng shue was fixed after all.

The Vet Sarg for the first Hardened Veterans squad. Really happy with the face, its the first time i've tried stubble and i think it worked perfectly.

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/Sturmtruppen%20Finished%20Models/Finshedsomething006.jpg

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/Sturmtruppen%20Finished%20Models/Finshedsomething005.jpg

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/Sturmtruppen%20Finished%20Models/Finshedsomething008.jpg

And finally a pic of some WIP Grenadiers, I tried out a helmet covering that will be painted in the same colour as the fatigues, ala WW2 Germans.

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/WIP%20stuff/Finshedsomething009.jpg

*EDIT* it looks like they have afros, cool :-)

Hope that whets your appetite, Let me know what you think.

Cheers

Sheep

[schoolcormorant]

very very cool!

i'm loving them - only one thing i don't like, is the barbed wire, bit clean and a bit 'untouched' looking. but thats minor and it's just me anyhow.

awesome work sheep :)

SC

[jasevx]

Doesn't look like afros, look like the beatles with guns! Brilliant work on the Sgt, great stubble!

[firestorm40k]

Hey Sheep, these are some of my favourite Guard conversions I've seen on this forum, I'm glad to see you're continuing with them! keep up your good work! :) :cool:

[schoolcormorant]

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/WIP%20stuff/Piptank011.jpg



so it's a bit late, but How do you paint you're tank tracks, they look phenomenal to me.

SC

[sheep]

From memory its Boltgun metal, drybrushed Chainmail, then washed with a Taniya smoke/black ink/chestnut ink/graveyard earth 40/40/9/1, thinned with water 1part ink to 2 parts water, this was washed over the whole model.

Hope that helps mate.

Cheers

Sheep

[Murag]

Amazing work so far.

I love the camouflage scheme and the conversion on the guns.

Keep the piccies coming, please.

:)

[schoolcormorant]

right, first off, consider that thieved like my virginity was at the YMCA.
second, you're a freekin god, and probably (barring Chris the Sheep, oh yeah Ted fans) the finest sheep on god's green earth.

SC

[bram kuijpers]

for some reason i dont like ww2 germans. so i dont like the models, sorry.

[sheep]

*ew mental images*

thankyou sir, you're very welcome.

Cheers

Sheep

[sheep]

for some reason i dont like ww2 germans. so i dont like the models, sorry.

I don't blame most Europeans for hating germens from 1939-45, you're entitled to your opinion and i respect you for saying so.

In my defence the only "german" things are the camo pattern, which is currently being reintroduced to the armed forces of Germany, Sweden and Denmark, and the runic S, which the germans stole anyway.

Not trying to start a flame war just getting my opinion on the matter out there.

Cheers

Sheep

*Edit* Oh and i really like the camo, Flecktern (http://www.henrikc.dk/camouflage/comparison/comparison%20Danish%20M84%20and%20German%20Fleckta rn.jpg) i think its called now days, similar patterning to the SS Oakleaf A (http://www.atthefront.com/guni_SScamotunic_oak.jpg).

In the link above the new German camo is on the left and the Danish is on the right.

[bram kuijpers]

acteuly i dont hate al german soldiers they werent aware of the treu nazi meaning, and acteuly they were poor people. i only treuly hate the ss and the ''hittler staff'' for the holocaust, their ideas to steal from the poorest of all and killing for fun.

seriusly germans arent that bad a bit arrogant for speaking german eventhough they are in another country (yes i live in limburg).

anyway thats my opinion if you want to discus pm me dont flame the treads.

but as far as the painting its good i just dont like it, its the van gogh vs rembrand van rijn discussion.

[jasevx]

Nowt wrong with Germans, I was engaged to one for two years, Sasquatch springs to mind again! ;)

I'm really liking the cammo, makes the army unique.

[DigitsDavid]

The vet sgt is great. Your camo scheme has just lept to the top of my "wish I could do that" list!

[schoolcormorant]

why the hell don't you like the models. TBH i don't see why the Nazi's should impinge you're liking for the models, surely they've done enough?

camo wise, i'm fairly sure i've seen it elsewhere, and it doesn't scream nazi to me in any case.

haven't we all been engaged to Germans? oh wait, the Germans. ;)

SC

[jasevx]

leave our Royal Family out of it! ;)

[sheep]

"Don't metion the war, i think i got away with it . . . "

Thanks for all the positive comments guys.

Cheers

Sheep

[mangustheix]

Amazing army, I have been waiting AGES to see the finished Sargent and he looks fantastic. How did you make his flat cap? or is it taken from another model? The autogun/pistols are ingenious. I might just nick the whole army idea!!! ;) !!!!

edit - whoops, just checked the first page and see that you got it from the tank sprue

[sheep]

Amazing army, I have been waiting AGES to see the finished Sargent and he looks fantastic. How did you make his flat cap? or is it taken from another model? The autogun/pistols are ingenious. I might just nick the whole army idea!!! ;) !!!!

edit - whoops, just checked the first page and see that you got it from the tank sprue

If you do nick it just make sure to put pics up :p Thanks for the knid words, i've been waiting ages to finish him too, hes just sat on my painting table staring me down.

Little bastard won :mad: :D

Cheers

Sheep

[thewizardofoz]

that looks really good. may i ask how you did that stubble, or get a link to a place where i can learn, that in phenominal.

[Ravenous]

Holy *insert long line of swears* !

Thats some damn fine guard

[sheep]

Thanks guys,

@Wizard & anyone else that wants to know:
The way i paint stubble:
1.Paint your skin tones as normal
2.Mix a little Dwarf flesh into some codex grey, stipple this around the jaw line where the beard would grow
3.Stipple fortress grey over the codex.

Thats it, hope that helps.

Cheers

Sheep

[Seer Drakon]

:evilgrin: Great update! Love the tank and I love the Boss Man. He is about ready to lay the spank down...and all because he can't find a razor. I love that effect. I need to find some minis to try it on. Do you think eldar can get away with that? Keep up with the updates what is planned for the weekend?

[Strelok]

I don't know how I've never posted on this log before... these guys are great and I know I've seen at least one of them before and my jaw dropped. The applique armor on the exterminator is awesome. My favorite however is the vet sarge from the hardened veterans. I just read through this whole log and saw the unpainted vet sarge and really liked the pose. It was complete when I saw the awesome paint job. As a guard player, I have to say that its one of the best guardsmen I've ever seen. The stubble looks brilliant as well. I will definitely be following this log, these guys are excellent.

[sheep]

UPDATES!!!

When i've cracked it, I finally finished 5 Hardened Vets!!

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/Sturmtruppen%20Finished%20Models/Finished002.jpg

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/Sturmtruppen%20Finished%20Models/Finished005.jpg

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/Sturmtruppen%20Finished%20Models/Finished007.jpg

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/Sturmtruppen%20Finished%20Models/Finished011.jpg

One more.

[sheep]

Oh the horror of a double post.

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/Sturmtruppen%20Finished%20Models/Finished013.jpg

Woot!

Well don't hold back what do you think?

Cheers

Sheep

*Edit* Damn split over 2 pages!!

[Light of the Emperor]

Wow, those guys look awesome! The guy running (3rd picture, 2nd from left) has the coolest pose ever. That is something to put on imperial propaganda posters!

[Strelok]

All these guys have a great sense of motion. Apply all my above comments on page 11 to this new set of posts!

[MIGHTYPanhead]

Well don't hold back what do you think?


I think they rock something serious! Nothing to fault really. Solid poses, awesome painting, subtle conversions... love it!


The only thing I can say I don't like is the blonde hair. I mean, it's unique and all, but a bit too "yellow" in the pictures. That's it though, and it's a huge nitpick.

[Still learning]

have you done a guide on how to do the camo? if not you know what i want...

[the_dark_sarge]

you sir are serious a awesome painter
nice work

kieran

[jasevx]

You bring life to the minature, and thats the hardest part of this hobby

[Arhalien]

Pics a bit smalll, but from what I can see those look brilliant! :D
I really like those Forgeworld shotguns, and you've done them well :)

[schoolcormorant]

ooh eeh ooh ah ah ting tang walla walla bing bang...

sorry ythats what sprung to mind when i saw them....

those are freakishly good.

only another 65 or something to go :P
SC

[Arhalien]

ooh eeh ooh ah ah ting tang walla walla bing bang...

sorry ythats what sprung to mind when i saw them....


Erm, why SC? :p

[Nife]

ooh eeh ooh ah ah ting tang walla walla bing bang...


What worries me is that at the back of my mind (in the place I never go,) that rings a distant faint bell of recognition....

:eek:

On topic - Sheep - those are stunning guardsman mate - subtle characterful conversions and an awesome paint job...

[DigitsDavid]

have you done a guide on how to do the camo? if not you know what i want...


I second that... Awsome mate.

[Angel Robertson]

What worries me is that at the back of my mind (in the place I never go,) that rings a distant faint bell of recognition....

:eek:

On topic - Sheep - those are stunning guardsman mate - subtle characterful conversions and an awesome paint job...

That is beacuse it was Witch Doctor by the Cartoonies!! lol!

Simply awsome guard! I love the flesh tones and the stubble! How have you done that? Stubble that is!

AR

[Arhalien]

One question Sheep, how did you do the autopistol on the sergeant, and (ok, 2 questions) how did you get that pose on him and (sorry, 3 questions ;)), may I steal the autopistol idea? :angel:

;)

[schoolcormorant]

Thank old guard.

Sure i can do a step by step, its a pain in the **** though. Photos later.
1.Under coat black
2.Base coat the fatigues in a mix of (wait for it) Graveyard earth, Codex grey and Tenticle pink!
3.Wash with warterd down tamiya smoke with a little codex grey and scorched brown
4.Re base coat with #2
5.Add splotches of the orange (blazing, fiery, graveyard earth, codex grey), and the black (chaos black, scorched brown)
6.Go back and dot the large space between the splotches with the two colours that aren't there.
7.Really, really, light dry brush of bleached bone
8.Wash with a very watered down (really really watered down) black ink.

Rather involved but it looks good.

For the vehicles i still don't know, i think i'll give an up sized verions of oakleaf try. We'll see how that goes.

Cheers

Sheep


Sure mate.
1. Cut straight through the stock of the lasgun so its level withe the forward sight
2. Remove the lasgun magazine, replace with a piece of plasti card, i used a strip, 1.5mm thick, by 2mm, clips vary in size so any length will do within reason
3. Take a piece of plastic rod cut a piece 3mm long, glue to the front of the gun
4. Once its dry drill out the barrel.

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/WIP%20stuff/Lasteam005.jpg

Thats it.

Sheep

here are what people are asking, for...sorry for taking over Sheep but it was annoying me :angel:

oh and whoevers voting this thread down...needs a kick in the grapes...
SC

[Arhalien]

here are what people are asking, for...sorry for taking over Sheep but it was annoying me :angel:


I was asking about the pistol; already pestered him about the autogun :p ;)

[MIGHTYPanhead]

I was asking about the pistol; already pestered him about the autogun :p ;)


If I'm seeing it right, the pistol is the same as the gun. Just give it a shorter clip, and take off the stock.

I think. Hope it helps some

[sheep]

Wow, i go away for a day and this thread explodes, Thanks for all the great comments guys, i really appreciate it.


If I'm seeing it right, the pistol is the same as the gun. Just give it a shorter clip, and take off the stock.

I think. Hope it helps some

Got it in one, you also have to cut a little bit more of the rectangular part off.


here are what people are asking, for...sorry for taking over Sheep but it was annoying me :angel:

oh and whoevers voting this thread down...needs a kick in the grapes...
SC

Thanks SC, the help is appreciated


One question Sheep, how did you do the autopistol on the sergeant, and (ok, 2 questions) how did you get that pose on him and (sorry, 3 questions ), may I steal the autopistol idea? :angel:



http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/Sheep_06/WIP%20stuff/Impy006.jpg

This is the only photo i have in WIP stage, the PF is from the catachan officer, head from the tank sprue, the out streched arm is the pointing arm from the HW sprue.

For the auto pistol, it the same as the autogun, you just have to to cut a little bit more of the rectangular part off. leaving the a little bit of the triangle there.


That is beacuse it was Witch Doctor by the Cartoonies!! lol!

Simply awsome guard! I love the flesh tones and the stubble! How have you done that? Stubble that is!

AR

Thanks mate.


The way i paint stubble:
1.Paint your skin tones as normal
2.Mix a little Dwarf flesh into some codex grey, stipple this around the jaw line where the beard would grow
3.Stipple fortress grey over the codex




ooh eeh ooh ah ah ting tang walla walla bing bang...

sorry ythats what sprung to mind when i saw them....

those are freakishly good.

only another 65 or something to go :P
SC

Yeah, i think i treminds me of that black guy falling down the stairs in family guy. :D


You bring life to the minature, and thats the hardest part of this hobby

*blushes* Thankyou sir, from a former squaddie and fellow gurad player that means a lot.


have you done a guide on how to do the camo? if not you know what i want...

Thanks to SC it just above :-D


I think they rock something serious! Nothing to fault really. Solid poses, awesome painting, subtle conversions... love it!


The only thing I can say I don't like is the blonde hair. I mean, it's unique and all, but a bit too "yellow" in the pictures. That's it though, and it's a huge nitpick.

I think its just the photos, its painted Iyanden darksun, the Bubonic brown, then a little bleached bone mixed in.

Thanks guys, really encouraging comments and i feel the love :-)

Cheers

Sheep

[Dark Apostle197]

Sheep, I feel hate for you... Wait... Nope... It's Jealousy :)

They are amazing.

[Arhalien]

This is the only photo i have in WIP stage, the PF is from the catachan officer, head from the tank sprue, the out streched arm is the pointing arm from the HW sprue.


Isn't the pointing arm a right arm? At least that's what the picture on the GW site shows.

Thanks Sheep :D

[Strelok]

The outstretched arm is the arm that usually holds up the flamer from the cadian troop box, that is if I'm not mistaken.

[sheep]

Well its not often i get my conversions picked apart, and i;m wrong about what parts i used :p

Sorry Arhalien, but streloks right, it is the flamer arm not the HW arm.

Thanks for the compliment Dark apostle.

Cheers

Sheep

[Arhalien]

Well its not often i get my conversions picked apart, and i;m wrong about what parts i used :p

Sorry Arhalien, but streloks right, it is the flamer arm not the HW arm.


Tut tut Sheep :p

Mind if I steal that for some point in the future (I may not even use it, I'm just planning ;))

Oh dear, I appear to be becoming a kleptomaniac :D

[Strelok]

I only know the arm because I end up using for other conversions besides holding up the flamer. I've never actually used it to hold a flamer.... I just realized that now, despite the fact I have several models based off cadians holding flamers.

[sheep]

Quick cover your valubles :D :p

You're welcome to steal what ever you want, as long as you show us all pics.

Still it was good spotting Strelok.

Cheers

Sheep

[Strelok]

Can we expect any more guardsmen out of you any time soon?

[sheep]

Soon my precious.

Cheers

Sheep

[Strelok]

Awesome. Because if I finish one of those harakonis (priest not included since he's almost done) before I see more out of you I'm going to be upset! Either way, it's great to be working on guard and to have three or four other incredible guard logs going at the same time.

[sheep]

Motivation is a wonderful thing.

Cheers

SHeep

[Rikka Rakka]

Superb. Truly. The Vet Sarg is a beautiful model in particular. Really, really well done.