The Kitchen Sink project log

[Burnthem]

The skin on those Ogryns is perfect, well done!

[odmiller]

Thanks Burnthem, glad you like them. The new washes make skin a snap, especially on minis with all the defenition that the ogryns have.

[Serraphim]

You ever grab that Celestine from the case?

[odmiller]

I didn't. I didn't want to strip the paint off your great mini. Let it continue to give the Emperor's light to the chaos of the display case.

[Serraphim]

Its not all that good. And I'm never going to use it, so you might as well have it.

[odmiller]

Just a small update. I have a tournament coming up this weekend, and I used that as an excuse to add a little flavor I had been putting off.

My Commander has brought his Necromundian Greenback Spider along to the battle. I'll use it as a wound counter.

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[Lepp]

The legendary Necromundan 8th! You've certainly done them justice. The Stormtroopers are especially impressive.

[odmiller]

Thanks Lepp. I can't wait to see the new codex to start adding to the army again.

[odmiller]

I've done a little work on my DA recently. The front two dreadnaughts were awaiting the paintbrush, and I finally got to it. The only thing left to do is the grass on the bases and the sealant.

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[Temprus]

Wow, awesome stuff as usual. Looks like you will have a lot of fun with the new codex if the rumors/leaked ref sheet prove correct.

[odmiller]

Thanks Tempus. I'm very excited!

[odmiller]

Here's my next project, a Penal Battallion squad to go with my Necromundians. You'll notice the explosive collars if you look closely.

I'm going to paint them up using a throwback scheme to the original penal legion models, that's why I'm using the catachans with vests.

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[odmiller]

Here's a quick pic of my test model without the snow on the base yet. I'm pretty happy with it. The pic's not the best, but you can see what the squad will look like>

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[odmiller]

Made some progress tonight, but it's not much to see. Painted all the pants on the squad. I'll take pics tomorrow wherever I end up.

[odmiller]

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Here's an update of my work on the penal squad. Getting those base colors done. "Grunt work" if you will. Things will start to progress much faster now.

[rcal13]

I can't belive I haven't seen this log before. Great work, very well done. I rate it a 6 on a 5 scale. Keep up on the great work. can I STEAL ONE OF YOU FEMALE GAURD? :)

[odmiller]

Thanks rcal13, I appreciate it. I've been starting to think that I should drop my logs off Warseer. I can barely seem to buy some feedback in either my Fantasy or 40k logs.

As for the female guard, they're cast at cost by a gaming club I belong to. Look up Dr. Thunder, and he should be able to point you in the right direction.

[systmdownxer]

dont give up hope od! i happen to like this log very much
i like the scheme of your penal squads, making it look like they have under armor and the orange flak jackets makes them look really fluffy :D

[III]

Nice casts, good work.

[kizzt]

I'm very impressed with your guard!
Love your work!
You should try and work in some of the Last Chancers into that penal legion squad... i love those models!

[odmiller]

Wow, thanks for the feedback guys. I like some of the last chancer models, but some seem very silly to me.

I will be working some other Regiments in soon I think, aside from the Necromundians.

[odmiller]

Here is the next update, orange clothing and skin done.

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[odmiller]

Here is the finished squad of troublemakers. Next up. it's finishing my old shadowsword.

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[Vinsanity]

Very nice looking Necromundian army, and the penal squad is also great :D

[odmiller]

Thanks, glad you like them.

[odmiller]

Rather than finish the shadowsword, I think I'm going to paint up a few more commissars to keep the lads and lasses in line. Then the shadowsword (unless I get distracted again).

[sheep]

Why are their arms a different colour to their faces? Other then that they look fantastic to me mate.

Cheers

Sheep

[odmiller]

Why are their arms a different colour to their faces? Other then that they look fantastic to me mate.

Cheers

Sheep

Because they're in the snow. My entire army wears turtlenecks and gloves (or bodysuits in 40k terms). No real army runs around shirtless IMHO.

[odmiller]

Here are my three new Commissars, giving me five in total. Someone's got to keep an eye on the penal squad.

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[Vinsanity]

Commissars are looking great... Looking forward to the Shadowsword :p

[odmiller]

Here's my test miniature. I've settled on the Cadian 122nd, from the Battle for Vogen.

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I'd love to hear your thoughts.

[Explodingboy]

I like it allot, what are you planning for the base?

The commissars look brilliant as well.

[odmiller]

I'll be doing some cityfight basing so they can fit in with my Necromundians

[kizzt]

I really like the test mini!
The gas mask head really reminds me of Killzone 2 for the PS3...
I don't usually like Cadians, but i like the look of that enough to want to steal the idea :P

[odmiller]

Kizzt, glad you like it. The helmet is from Pig Iron. They make a great series of heads for swaps. I've had them sitting in my bitz box for 6 months or so, but decided to get my test model and scheme sorted before the codex comes out.

Well, after all the broken promises, the shadowsword (armorcast variety) is finally underway. I'll try to get pics up tonight.

[Serraphim]

It looks good although I think that you could still thin your paints a little bit more. Some of the highlights on the test model look a little blotchy, but then again that could be the photo.

[odmiller]

It looks good although I think that you could still thin your paints a little bit more. Some of the highlights on the test model look a little blotchy, but then again that could be the photo.

It's a combination. I knocked this guy out very quickly to get the scheme down. It's not up to snuff for a final paint job.

[[sgt.Harris](voltarian)]

These are brilliant!
i love the way you have used female guard and male guad together and it has made it look very cool.

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[odmiller]

(voltarian);3385518']These are brilliant!
i love the way you have used female guard and male guad together and it has made it look very cool.

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Glad you like them Sgt Harris. I understand GW's business reasons for not producing mixed guard units, however, all the fiction (Gaunts Ghosts, Cain, 13th Legion, even the Gunheads has female Vulture pilots) has mixed units, so it makes sense to me. It also breaks up the monotony of painting so many infantry units.

[systmdownxer]

cant wait for some shadowswordy goodness
if you haven't already, read the 40k novel Gunheads, really good so far, and there is a shadowsword in it :)

[odmiller]

I read it, I think it was what finally put me over the edge.

[Inquisitor Konig]

I really like the test scheme but painting those in the numbers that guard are usually fielded would be a nightmare!

[odmiller]

Ahh, I could do it. I think. Glad you like them.

[systmdownxer]

for some reason i had a feeling you had read gunheads
for some reason that penal sergeant makes me think of colonel stromm, i don't know why
maybe it seems like he has a strong commanding presence, and that's why

[odmiller]

He was a great character. I loved the book. Hopefully it's the start of a series.

[odmiller]

Here's the Shadowsword, as it looked fresh off the assembly line.

Now I have to add the wear and tear and dust and weathering, as well as the snow that asccumulates.

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[odmiller]

Here's the completed ShadowSword. You can imagine what the conversation between the Commander and the Penal Trooper is.

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[systmdownxer]

The little addition of the Penal Trooper ads a lot of character to the tank.
"Get your **** over there and die for the Emperor!"

[odmiller]

The little addition of the Penal Trooper ads a lot of character to the tank.
"Get your **** over there and die for the Emperor!"

Glad you like him. I was thinking, "you go bait the trap, and we'll wait here to spring it."

The penal trooper looks resigned to his fate of trying to get big enemy machines to chase him into the killzone to me.

[odmiller]

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"If you could get the Titan to chase you across that intersection there, that'd be great."

[systmdownxer]

HAHA, although I don't think a titan would waste its time on a measly little penal squad, although it would be funny to see a warlord titan chasing a few guardsmen

[Neknoh]

Love all of the little details on the tank personel, especially the black and yellow eight on his shoulderpad and the facepaint. And I really do love the colours on him, I have to say that I preffer them to a lot of the standard "green and some cammo" themes out there, looks more real and a lot more "Dead 'ard guard".

The tank in itself is also good, and the snow and wheathering helped a lot... but there's still something, the surfaces seem a bit... bland when there isn't anything on them.

[odmiller]

Love all of the little details on the tank personel, especially the black and yellow eight on his shoulderpad and the facepaint. And I really do love the colours on him, I have to say that I preffer them to a lot of the standard "green and some cammo" themes out there, looks more real and a lot more "Dead 'ard guard".

The tank in itself is also good, and the snow and wheathering helped a lot... but there's still something, the surfaces seem a bit... bland when there isn't anything on them.

I generally agree. The Shadowsword is pretty lacking in detail, especially compared to the craziness on usual GW stuff.

Glad you like the guardsmen.

[odmiller]

My next project is another Veterans Squad in the Cadian 122nd scheme and a Chimera. I started assembling the squad today.

[odmiller]

After receiving my OOP citifight book, I've reattempted the test model for the Cadian 122. I'm pretty happy now. Don't worry about the technique, this is a color and uniform test (although he might make it into my first squad.

I've changed the uniform blue and the camoflague to so it contrasts better, and is more faithful to the original. I added the helmet camo too, and the red left shoulder armor. Not sure if only special squads will have this, or all. Still deciding there, but since he's a Veteran, he gets it.

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[odmiller]

I'm building the rest of this vet squad today. Will try to get pics up.

[odmiller]

Taking a short break to catch up on some space marine stuff. In order to have everything built painted too, like my IG, I just need to finish a landraider and rhino. Then it"s back to these guys.

I'll post pics as done.

[odmiller]

Here's my latest update to my DA Army. I reconditioned a trashed old landraider I received in a trade, so there are a lot of inperfections in the build and because of the previous paint mess. However, I'm still pretty happy.

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[odmiller]

Sorry for the lack of updates. I've been slowing working on a rhino to finish up my assembled Dark Angel stuff. After that it's back to the 122nd.

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Oh, and just for fun, here's a shot of my three DA dreadnaughts hanging out.

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[Inquisitor Konig]

Triple Threat!

[odmiller]

Lol. Absoltuely.

[odmiller]

OK, I got a bee in my bonnet and decided to finish building my veteran squad for the 122nd.

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[odmiller]

Here's the finalized Rhino.

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[odmiller]

Well, I've had to take a short break from my Ghost project this week. I have a 1200pt tournament using the new codex on Friday, and I've got a Medusa and a Fleet advisor to add.

The Medusa is done except for the servitor loader. You can see he'll attach via some cables into his arm socket.

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I'll start painting the advisor tonight. He's a downed pilot calling in his buddies for air support.

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[odmiller]

Thanks guys. Glad you like the DA. It's a pretty simple scheme, but I feel pretty effective too.

The Medusa is made from a bassie with the Forgeworld shield instead of the standard one, and a shortened barrel. I had a couple sitting around for just this purpose, i.e. converting to the new variations in the codex.

Here's the finished Fleet Advisor

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and here are a couple of shots of the Medusa.

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[odmiller]

Bueller? Bueller?

[Lu&Pu]

Bueller? Bueller?

Could you translate that to me??

Can´t believe I missed this log...
I like the camoflage pattern of those 122nd Cadians. Could you make a tutorial for it? I´m tempted to try that one out to for a guard army. Also leave the red shoulderpad as it is, looks good and gives a great contrast.

The idea for the fleet advisor is nice too, just dislike your medusa version, looks good but I prefer the wider barrel made by forgeworld looks better IMHO and differentiates basilisk and medusa from each better.
Though great idea with this servitor great idea in deed.

Use of snow is nice too, adds a lot of character to your models.

[odmiller]

Thanks for the feedback. I generally agree with your comment about the Forgeworld Medusa. I like it too, but I have to work with what I've got in the end.

I can explain the camo now, and when I return to that squad I can do a turtorial. My next project is a couple of Gaunt's Ghosts squads I'm detailing in another log, after that it's back to the 122nd.

The scheme is space wolves grey over black primer. Then, the blue wash from the GW set. The camo stripes are chaos black and skull white. It's really simple, but effective, designed for the mass production you need in a guard army.

"Bueller? Bueller?" is from an 80's movie caller Ferris Bueller's Day Off. His teacher stands in front of the class calling his name, and everyone just stares, no response. I thought it was appropriate for my thread, as I think I'd had one response out of my last 13 or 14 posts. Little bit of an inside joke.

[MF3000]

I like to check this blog ... and ... I'm amazed how you always turn out cool stuff.

sj

[Ragsta]

I hate Bueller, he makes me want to retch stomach acid on that wretched little smirk of his :)

SO feedback- this log is awesome, the paintschemes for your IG in particular appear to be simple yet extremely effective. I have noted down your choice of paints for the future- the markings on helmets and shoulders really set these models off.

The use of gloos varnish on your Marines to make them 'pop' a little more is also excellent and I will remember this for when I do a few Marines myself (bronzed armour in my case)- the DA are also gorgeous and kudos to you on those.

The 122nd regt... wow, that test model is really something, the camo is different and cool and the finished piece made me think of the Helghast, Space Above and Beyond and all the random cartoon movies depicting sci fi carnage altogether!

Well done od, I would hate to see you pull your threads cos of too little critique ;)

P.S. How could I be the ONLY one to have noticed this on the Penal Squad- the explosive collars are COOL!!!!!

[odmiller]

Wow, thanks guys. Yeah, Ferris Bueller seemed cool when I was a kid, now it's just annoying as hell.

Glad you IG schemes. I find it's important to find a balance between decent painting and assembly line with IG. Especially since I won't play with unpainted stuff.

I played in a tournie last night and the penal squad doesn't just look crazy and dangerous, they play that way too. What a cool unit.

Good eye noticing the gloss varnish on the DA. I was trying to get the effect of dark green shininess from my favorite 40k painting.

Thanks for the feedback guys, it's nice to know people are watching.

[Temprus]

"Bueller? Bueller?" is from an 80's movie caller Ferris Bueller's Day Off. His teacher stands in front of the class calling his name, and everyone just stares, no response. I thought it was appropriate for my thread, as I think I'd had one response out of my last 13 or 14 posts. Little bit of an inside joke.I fear it is the title of your PLOG, most geeks are scared of Kitchens and Sinks, combine the two and it is truly fearful. :skull:

The new stuff since my last post are as amazing as ever and your "Fleet Adviser" has inspired me to get the model to paint up as an Astropath for an Object Marker or such.

Guardsman 1: "Why is the Astropath in a Flight Suit?"
Guardsman 2: "Dunno, but maybe he knows something we don't."

[odmiller]

I fear it is the title of your PLOG, most geeks are scared of Kitchens and Sinks, combine the two and it is truly fearful. :skull:

The new stuff since my last post are as amazing as ever and your "Fleet Adviser" has inspired me to get the model to paint up as an Astropath for an Object Marker or such.

Guardsman 1: "Why is the Astropath in a Flight Suit?"
Guardsman 2: "Dunno, but maybe he knows something we don't."

Lol, classic.

Even better would be to use him as your Company Commander.

[Cadian 122nd]

Excellent incarnation of the 122nd you've got there, spectacular head conversion, looks like a pig iron head. The weathering looks fantastic too. Ill keep tuned in to this thread, looks like you'll have a squad done in no time.

[odmiller]

Taking a couple of days away from the Ghosts to work on my Valkyrie. The idea is that it's using red light in the interior. The gunners will have red backs and regularly painted fronts. I'll work on them next.

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[odmiller]

Well, the interior and gunners are all done and assembly has started, but my camera has been borrowed, so it will be Sunday before I can take photos.

[odmiller]

So, here's the progress on the Valk. I've painted the base coat on and painted in all the metallic areas with a black coat.

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Here's a shot of one of the gunners, you can see the reflected red light on their backs.

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Here's a poor shot of the interior, so you can see the effect I was going for.

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[odmiller]

Here's the exterior of the Valkyrie with the next step done, weathering and washes.

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The next step is to highlight the metallic areas (minus the weathering).

Then I'll paint the cockpit and lights

Then I'll paint the rockets and cockpit cover which I haven't attached yet.

Thenn the final step will be the markings.

[ancient god]

Very nice Valk so far.
I take it the chipping is Chainmail or Boltgun Metal or some such? Can you post a close-up of it later?

[odmiller]

Sure can. It's chaimail. I'll take a closeup next update.

[Ragsta]

You know the sequence in Predator where that Huey is roaring over the treetops with everyone bathed in red light inside? Yeah, your Valk reminds me of that, excellent work!

And hotdamn, even your weathering is straightforward (I mean that in a good way), I am impressed :) I guess now I'm unemployed I should get onto slapping some paint onto my own Guard. Well, proxies (they're Warzone pieces).

Nice work again odmiller

[odmiller]

Thanks. That's the exact sequence I was thinking about! My guardsmen will be telling off color jokes and complaining about the inquisition representative they have to bring along.

[odmiller]

The cockpit and lights are all done now, as is the metallic highlighting.

Still to go, cockpit canopy, weapons loadout, markings and base.


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[bob_the_small]

can we get a shot of the back of the inside crew members (with red light?)

[odmiller]

Sure, I'll take a picture in the next batch.

[odmiller]

Here's a glimpse of the Valkyrie base. It's a wounded guardsman looking up at a statue of a saint, maybe in a small city park. He'll be in the 8th Necromundian colors and in the snow, like the rest of the army.

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[odmiller]

I've completed the canopy, numbering, and nose art. I cleaned it up a bit after the pic, but you get the idea.

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[MF3000]

Oooo that's a lovely base idea. I shall steal it for something, someday.

sj

[odmiller]

Oooo that's a lovely base idea. I shall steal it for something, someday.

sj
You're welcome to it. I've always been looking for a use for that wounded guy.

[odmiller]

Here's the finished projects. First, some shots of the entire project:

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[odmiller]

And here are some closeups:

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[odmiller]

I was intending to go back to my Ghosts, but I've unexpectedly come into another Valkyrie. I stopped by my LGS to show off my finished product, and ended up walking out with an assembled Valk in trade for some stuff in my bitz box.

It's missing it's base, but I'm not going to look a gift horse in the mouth.

Images to come.

[mattcollins1986]

The red lighting inside is such a fantastic idea. I may have to borrow your eyes so I can have the same vision as you!

[odmiller]

The red lighting inside is such a fantastic idea. I may have to borrow your eyes so I can have the same vision as you!

Lol, thanks for the kind words.

[odmiller]

I was able to get the first steps complete.

1. Cleaned all the flash and trimmings off the already assembled model.
2. Sprayed on the base coats.

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Next step, base paint the metallic areas.

[odmiller]

Weird, somehow I had closed my thread.

I managed to do a test paint for my next project after this Valk to make sure I was happy with my choice. Here you go. Soul Drinkers for the win!

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[rewolf31]

That valk is astonishingly awesome.

[odmiller]

Thanks for the kind words rewolf31.

[odmiller]

Made progress on the second Valk. The weathering and washes are done.

Next it's highlighting the metallics.

Then lights and cockpit.

Then icons, markings, and canopy.

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As I mentioned, this one was already assembled and has no stand. So, no red light interior, no gunners, and no base. What I think I'll do is paint up a gunner standing on the ramp, shouting and pointing, like they've just unloaded or are loading.

[odmiller]

Here's the next step, with the highlighting done.

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Lights and cockpit next.

Then markings and canopy.

Then, I have to figure out how to handle the interior. I'll do that after the exterior is complete.

[Death Korp]

WOW..... awesome work on the Valk and the Soul Drinker. Always loved purple marines! :)

DK

[odmiller]

Thanks Death Korp. I'm quite hapy with the marine. I think the scheme looks right and is something I can carry through across an army.

[Cyroul]

The red view inside the Valkirye is a great idea! The result is excellent!

[odmiller]

Thanks Cyroul. Glad you think it works.

On Valkyrie number two, I've built a crewman who'll be standing on the back ramp, telling everyone to load up. Which will explain why there's no flying base or red light. Pics later.

[odmiller]

Here's some more progress. At this point, all I have left is the canopy and the interior.

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[Ragsta]

Nice Valks, an excellent steal on Valk number two aswell!

So is your Guard army pretty much done then? Or as done as any army is, I know you still have the 122nd Cadians lurking somewhere.

That's a nice Souldrinker, they will scrub up well under your painting skills. I too did some purple marines once... *shudders*

[odmiller]

Glad you like them. What do you mean by steal?

I don't think the army will ever be done. I have a Cadian 122nd theme I want to do, as well as 25 Ghosts I started documenting in another blog.

The only competition for the IG right now is the Soul Drinkers. I am trying to start up a Tale of x Gamers project locally, and doing another marine army would be the perfect project, especially as all the bitz have been languishing in my bitz box. So, after I finish this Valkyrie, I have to make the call on whether to tackle more IG or move to marines.

[odmiller]

I've completed the second Valk. Because of the lack of stan, gunners, and the fact it was assembled, I decided to assemble it as if it has landed to pick up passengers.

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[odmiller]

Well, I'm leaning towards going to Soul Drinkers for my big project, so the IG will most likely take a breather. However, not 100% sure yet.

[odmiller]

I am running a Tale of the x Gamers project at my local game store. For the 4 month project, I've decided to return to the Deathwing. We're only building for 1200 points, so my list is Belial, a Librarian, three squads and a dread in a drop pod.

Each month,June through September, we have to paint 300 points, and I'll catalog my adventures here.

So, first, here's a tray of the miniatures. I'll be converting the Black Reach miniatures with various bitz. Don't worry about the bad photo, this isn't really an important one, just to give you an idea of what's coming.

http://odmiller.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/armyplastics.gif

And here are the bases. I was inspired by VanSan's incredible blog, and spent a good 4 hours today building the bases to reflect the spacehulk the Deathwing are investigating.

http://odmiller.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/armybases.gif

[MrP]

I've just read through the whole log, and i must offer you my admiration! I shan't dig up things from aeons ago, but I must praise those gorgeous Valkyries - that red lighting is purely inspired, old boy. Keep up the excellent work!

[odmiller]

Thanks MrP. Glad you like the Valks. I love the model, and I do think the red light worked out decently.

I've made a lot of progress on the DW bases tonight. I'll post pics tomorrow when the washes dry.

[odmiller]

Here's the next update. I added a little color to the bases, but still left them quite dark to contrast with the models once they're done. The green bases will be coated with a gloss varnish in the end so it looks like liquid.

http://odmiller.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/armybases2.gif

[Ragsta]

When I said steal I just meant that it was good to get a second Valk from someone else. Love all those bases you've churned out, very nice. Now all you need is to put some kind of scanner in a Terminator's hands ala Aliens movie! :P

If you do end up going for Souldrinkers it will a kind of break from churning out so many guard but seeing as you already have another thread on the go with those... ;)

Question: The plating on the bases, is that textured plasticard? Nice.

[odmiller]

When I said steal I just meant that it was good to get a second Valk from someone else. Love all those bases you've churned out, very nice. Now all you need is to put some kind of scanner in a Terminator's hands ala Aliens movie! :P

If you do end up going for Souldrinkers it will a kind of break from churning out so many guard but seeing as you already have another thread on the go with those... ;)

Question: The plating on the bases, is that textured plasticard? Nice.

Got it. I agree, it was great to fall into a second Valk. I couldn't believe it.

The movement detector's not a bad idea actually. I'll think on it.

The Souldrinkers got put on the shelf for the time being, because I wanted to choose an army I would be sure to get done, as I am the leader of the project. Got to set a good example, and the Deathwing will allow me some extra time to work on guard stuff too.

It is textured plasticard. Good stuff.

[odmiller]

I need your feedback in my bases. There are going to be a couple of remnants of previous marines in the hulk. Which chapter should it be?

Blood Angels?
Dark Angels?

What makes the most sense? I'm thinking Blood Angels because there's some symmetry with the old Space Hulk game having Deathwing investigate a hulk Blood Angels had been in centuries before. However, having old black Deathwing armor there would be cool too, as the follow on force tries to uncover what happened to their brothers the last time the hulk popped out of the warp.

[MrP]

I'd be tempted to go for Blood Angels, m'self, as their armour would be a nice spot of bright colour on the bases.

[odmiller]

That seems to be the consensus answer I'm getting.

[Explodingboy]

Blood Angels, the green armour of dark angels would clash with the dark green pools on the bases.

And like you mention yourself, Blood Angles used to dominate the fluff when it came to Hulk raiding.

[tcraigen]

Actually green is the complimentary colour of red so it will make the colours pop. Id say the green works. Plus Blood Angels Terminator force is an exciting image, not usually done.

[odmiller]

Thanks guys. Old Dark Angels' terminators would be black, not green, and although I was tempted, I think for design and nostalgia's sake we'll go with Blood Angels.

[odmiller]

Here's my update with the remnants of a past battle on the space hulk. I think the bases are done for now.

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[odmiller]

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[Gen.Steiner]

Wonderful stuff, Odmiller. I especially like your Guard, and would love to see your take on the Ghosts - any chance of a link for the lazy? ;)

[odmiller]

Wonderful stuff, Odmiller. I especially like your Guard, and would love to see your take on the Ghosts - any chance of a link for the lazy? ;)

Sure as sure, General Steiner. I'll be returning to them as I meet my monthly progress requirements on the Deathwing.

http://warseer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=194742&highlight=odmiller

[Gen.Steiner]

Ace, thanks Odm. I can't wait to see what you do with your latest Deathwing!

[odmiller]

Here are images of the first mixed squad of 5 termies, as well as Belial. note the Sgt with the Auspex.

http://odmiller.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/dwsquad1wip.gif

http://odmiller.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/belialwip.gif

[odmiller]

Made some more progress. Here is my next squad and the Librarian:

http://odmiller.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/dwsquad2wip.gif

http://odmiller.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/librarianwip.gif

[Gen.Steiner]

Your conversions and kitbashes are superb, and with your painting skills I suspect that this will be a Space Hulk/40K force to reckon with. 300 points a month is a good amount, by the way (although theoretically that's a full, if naked, 55 man Guard platoon :p).

[odmiller]

Your conversions and kitbashes are superb, and with your painting skills I suspect that this will be a Space Hulk/40K force to reckon with. 300 points a month is a good amount, by the way (although theoretically that's a full, if naked, 55 man Guard platoon :p).

Thanks General. It's a bit of a paradigm switch going from IG back to Deathwing and vice versa. With the DW I need to paint 1 5 man squad and a character, and that's it.

[odmiller]

I've primed what's built so far, and tacked them temporarily to their bases. Here's a quick pic.

http://odmiller.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/dwpartialprimed.gif

[odmiller]

OK, here's my army built (minus the drop pod/boarding torpedo). I'll get them primed tomorrow, but the good news is I can start painting.

http://odmiller.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/dwarmybuilt.gif

[odmiller]

Well, I'm doing a little research on Boarding torpedoes. I am converting my Dread's drop pod to look like a boarding torpedo. It'll have to have the same footprint as an open drop pod for gameplay, but for fluff, theme and coolness sake, I want a boarding torpedo instead. Any thoughts while I'm doing research?

[Gen.Steiner]

Boarding torpedoes smash their way through armour with a combination of directed meltas and kinetic energy (a sharp point) and then hinge open. Think a cone which folds open into an 'X' shape. This not only provides an egress point for the troops inside but locks the torpedo into the enemy vessel in the same way as barbs on an arrowhead.

Note also that Space Marine boarding torpedos don't seal the hole they make, creating a vacuum which they use to help clear the immediate area.

[odmiller]

Thanks General. That sounds like what I'm going to try and do.

I made some progress on my first test paint, but nothing really worth posting.

I want to knock out the test paint before going back to the torpedo.

[Gen.Steiner]

Just FYI - the boarding torpedo would best be modelled coming 'up' through the 'floor' of the Hulk: due to zero-G (or at least reduced G) and the haphazard (some would say insane) positioning of wrecks within the hulk, the floor that your Terminators and Dreadnought are on may well be at 90 degrees to the Space Marine vessel that launched the Torpedo. Or, even more likely, the Strike Cruiser was 'underneath' the Hulk and launching 'up' relative to the floor your Terminators are stood on.

Although, due to magnetic boots, they may actually be walking on a wall, or ceiling... ;)

[odmiller]

Just FYI - the boarding torpedo would best be modelled coming 'up' through the 'floor' of the Hulk: due to zero-G (or at least reduced G) and the haphazard (some would say insane) positioning of wrecks within the hulk, the floor that your Terminators and Dreadnought are on may well be at 90 degrees to the Space Marine vessel that launched the Torpedo. Or, even more likely, the Strike Cruiser was 'underneath' the Hulk and launching 'up' relative to the floor your Terminators are stood on.

Although, due to magnetic boots, they may actually be walking on a wall, or ceiling... ;)

Yeah, I'm still thinking through the positioning. I've been having the same ideas.

[Gen.Steiner]

After I wrote that post, I spotted the base with a door in it - that's exactly what I was gibbering about. Madmen think alike, eh? :D

[odmiller]

So I've started my paint test mini. I've settled on matching the original DW scheme from the original launch of Space Hulk, as opposed to the newer 40k one.

Here are the reference images:
http://odmiller.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/pic353051_md.jpg

http://odmiller.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/492px-spacehulkcover.jpg

Here is the mini in progress. The white, the metallic, and the glass areas are done. Next on to the gold and bone areas. Then, on to the stripes, checks, and heraldry.
http://odmiller.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/testpaint1.gif

[bob_the_small]

Awesome WIP, really like the base too!

[odmiller]

Thanks Bob. I'm looking forward to seeing if I can capture the feel of that DW cover.

[odmiller]

Here's the test termie, mostly done. I saw a few fixes in the photo I'll fix tomorrow. It's late here. Next step varnish.

http://odmiller.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/dwtestpaint.gif

[odmiller]

Here's the finished test model.

http://odmiller.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/dwtestfinal.gif

[odmiller]

I was given some old school stealers to play with. I think some of the bases may have some lurking surprises for the DW boys.

[tcraigen]

He looks great I love the storm bolter's pattern it plays well against the white and the fist

[odmiller]

Glad you like him tcraigen. The checks and stripes are a homage back to the days of Space Hulk, but I didn't want to go super bright and colorful.

[odmiller]

Here's my first step on the rest of the squad. Just waiting now for the washes to dry.

http://odmiller.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/dwsquad1paintwip.gif

[sheep]

Great idea mate, and the models are looking sick. What are you using to rep your boarding torp?

Cheers

Sheep

[odmiller]

Great idea mate, and the models are looking sick. What are you using to rep your boarding torp?

Cheers

Sheep

Not sure yet. I'm roughly planning something coming up diagonally through the corner of the floor and wall. I'll use a drop pod as the base and go from there.

[odmiller]

Well, I was finally able to make some progress again. Here's the Lightning Claw trooper. I'm not sure yet whether to paint up the rest of the squaan in white, and move on assembly line style, or finish each model individually. I guess I'll decide tomorrow when I pick up the paint brush again.

http://odmiller.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/dwsquad1lcwip.gif

[odmiller]

Here's some more progress, the white coat for two more troopers from the squad, the sgt and the heavy flamer. One more to paint the white, then I will move to the details.

http://odmiller.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/dwsquad1sgthfwip1.gif

[MrP]

They look jolly good, old boy!

[Ragsta]

Loving the test scheme, the red checkers are nicely done and compliment your white armour work beautifully.

Looking forward to seeing some 'Stealers secreted on those bases, that will really make these guys pop. a mini diorama on each mini!

Heh heh, are you exploiting GW washes against a white undercoat then? Whatever you're doing is coming out well, I must say.

[odmiller]

Thanks guys. Jihad, you are exactly right, a babdab black wash over a white primer coat.

Once the whole army is done, I'll work in some of the hiding stealers.

[odmiller]

Here's the last guy in the squad base coated. It's a bad photo, but you can see the progress. I'll start on the details for the squad tomorrow.

http://odmiller.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/dwsquad1th.gif

[Gen.Steiner]

From excellent to superb. I can't wait to see the rest!

[odmiller]

Thanks General.

Here's the progress I've made. I need to add the reds and the iconography.

http://odmiller.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/dwsquad1wip2.gif

[odmiller]

Here's my next update. I finished three more of the squad completely.

http://odmiller.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/dwsquad1three.gif

I still have to finish the heraldry/stripes on the flamer trooper, so that'll be tomorrow.

At that point, I'll do the shiney varnish on the water.

[sheep]

Lovely mate, the white scheme is great.

Cheers

Sheep

[odmiller]

Thanks Sheep, glad you like the look.
Lovely mate, the white scheme is great.

Cheers

Sheep

[odmiller]

Here's the competed squad, now I have to paint a character by Friday. I think I'll do the Librarian.

http://odmiller.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/dwsquad1final.gif

[MrP]

They look excellent, old boy!

[odmiller]

Thanks MrP, glad you like them.

[odmiller]

Here's my update. White base coat on the Librarian.

http://odmiller.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/dwlibrarian1.gif

[Ragsta]

I would hate to rush down a cramped corridor towards that guy. His pose and basing are an excellent set piece already. Such a crisp scheme on your finished dudes too... Meh *Goes outside to try and kick cats*

[Maynard]

my God these guys are incredible that scheme takes a lot of talent to pull off! hy are doing the Librarian in white though?

[odmiller]

The mini's obviously doing most of the work. I think it's one of GW's best ever. Glad you like the basing.

The reason the Librarian is in white is because that's the way they were painted in the Spacehulk supplement.

I would hate to rush down a cramped corridor towards that guy. His pose and basing are an excellent set piece already. Such a crisp scheme on your finished dudes too... Meh *Goes outside to try and kick cats*

[odmiller]

Here is the update photo. I still have to paint the staff, the armor's ribbing and pipes, and the wiring and cables in the psychic hood.

http://odmiller.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/dwlibbywip2.gif

[odmiller]

Here's a pic of the painted Librarian. I will vernish him tomorrow.

http://odmiller.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/dwlibby3.gif

[odmiller]

Here's the finished mini. I added the heraldry on his knee to tie him in with the rest of the models, and gave the liquid a nice gloss finish.

http://odmiller.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/dwlibrarianfinal.gif

[odmiller]

I got two out of three wins with these guys at our Friday tournie, better than I was expecting.

OK, next up, it's another squad, most likely the assault cannon one, and then Belial. I have to have them painted by July 24th.

[odmiller]

Here's some progress on my month two squad. I've painted the base white on the Sgt and the Ass Cannon guy.

http://odmiller.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/dwsquad2wip1.gif

[MrP]

Really nice work on these chaps, old boy. The Lib looks a treat!

[odmiller]

Thanks Mr. P. The librarian is such a great mini, he paints himself.

[Emilio101]

Your librarian is great. It's one of my favourite minis as well. Although i don't like the ugly combi weapon it came with!

Emilio

[odmiller]

Thanks Emilio. Agreed, that's why I went with the hand too. I'm sure I will use the combi-weapon somewhere in the future.

[odmiller]

For your 122nd Vets, what helmets are they?

They are pig iron heads. They make a great range interchangeable with IG bodies.

[Yayale]

I've only skimmed a few pages and all I can say is I'm loving what I've seen so far and I will be having a proper look through when time permits :D

[odmiller]

You're welcome McFlurry. Glad you like the look, the 122nd is unfirtunately third in line for my 40k projects.

Glad you like what you see so far Yayale.

[odmiller]

Here is my next termies base coated.

http://odmiller.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/dwsquad2termie.gif

[odmiller]

I have about 4000 points in painted IG, about 2000 in men alone and the rest in vehicles.

I have about 3500 in painted dark angels. Once these guys are done I'll be at around 4500.

[odmiller]

Here's the next termie from the 2nd squad:

http://odmiller.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/dwsquad2lc.gif

[odmiller]

I finished the white base coat on the TH trooper today. Here's the squad together.

http://odmiller.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/dwsquad2wip2.gif

[tcraigen]

They look good on the bases, good work.

[odmiller]

Thanks tcraigen. I get a lot of comments about the bases, which were quite easy to do, just took some patience and one afternoon.

[MrP]

It's an eye-pleasing contrast, so it is, between the pure white of the models and the metal and gloopy stuff of the bases. :)

[Yayale]

Finally sat down and read/skimmed the entire log :D
Gotta say I love your free hand on the banners and valkeries :D

[odmiller]

Thanks guys. The pristine white and the dull bases do make a nice contrast I think. Glad you like the Freehand Yayale, I'm always looking for opportunities to do it, as I enjoy that part.

[odmiller]

Well, I made some good progress tonight. I got all the silver metallics done and the faces on the two bareheaded termies.

Next, it's the reds, golds, and bone colors, then the heraldry.

[Ragsta]

Looking forward to that, pal, have you had any Spacehulk games with the Deathwing then?

By the way, thank you for inspiring me to try painting white, I have started some humble work on Marine shoulder pads and your excellent work helped encourage me, nice one!

[odmiller]

Glad I could inspire someone. I haven't played space hulk since the original game came out, and I got rid of it a long time ago unfortunately, before I got back into the hobby. I'll have to stick with space hulk inspired marines.

[odmiller]

Here is my next update. I've completed the base coats and washes on the golds and the bone areas.

Next, I will highlight them, then the reds, then the heraldry.

http://odmiller.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/dwsquad2wip3.gif

[eltanko]

They are looking great, I especially like the bases, they look excellent.

ElTanko

[talon216]

great stuff you got going on here mate! the women on the valks added a nice touch. all your stuff is very well done imo, my painting skills are horrid and so its prolly my least favorite aspect of the hobby atm. So looking through logs like this and seeing some awesome models inspires me to paint more to get better so i can eventually have stuff like this.

Cheers,
Talon

[Tommygun]

That white armor is fantastic.
Very well done.

[odmiller]

Thanks for the kind words guys. The ladies on the Valks were fun to paint and give the planes a bit of character.

The bases were very easy to make, and frankly what inspired me to do these guys in the first place, a space hulk theme.

[MrP]

Looking jolly good, old boy!

[odmiller]

Here's the next pic. All the basic painting is done. Now it's the freehand, like the hazard stripes, checks and heraldry.

http://odmiller.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/dwsquad2wip4.gif

[Yayale]

These really are incredible :D
You will definitely have an army to be proud of :D

[odmiller]

Thanks Yayale, glad you like them. Looking forward to finishing these 5 so I can paint Belial.

[eltanko]

Jeez, they are looking pretty damn amazing!! very very nice indeed.

ElTanko

[odmiller]

Thanks Eltanko. Getting there.

[Batatius]

duuuude!!
i love the white termies!!! and the bases look amazing. i want your hands!!!!

[odmiller]

Thanks Batatius, glad you like them. kmi

[Batatius]

thats cool, i juts like looking at nicely painted models!!
i read your entire thread last night tho :D
sorry for the shameless plug but have a look at mine (http://www.warseer.com/forums/showthread.php?p=3752375#post3752375)??
cheers!

[odmiller]

Good stuff Batatius. I like the sniper a lot.

[eltanko]

Thanks Eltanko. Getting there.


Getting there? GETTING THERE?!?!?!?!

you are so far there, its a speck in the distance behind you!
seriously I would be absolutely chuffed if i could paint that well!

ElTanko

[Batatius]

i agree with eltanko here!
thanks for the heads up tho, nice to see u found something u liked!
any more superb white termies coming??

[odmiller]

Well, I don't know about superb, but I've made progress on the squad. I've competed the should shield heraldry and the chapter icons, so all that's left is the weapon checks and the hazard stripes. I'll have pictures tonight.

[Batatius]

dnt put yourself down, im still voting superb!!!! :D
good job tho, looking forward to more pictures!

[odmiller]

Thanks Batatius. Life dropped in last night and delayed me, so I'm still 1 1/2 guys short of finishing the squad up. Should be able to finish tonight and get pics up.

[odmiller]

Here's the completed 2nd squad.

http://odmiller.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/dwsquad2.gif

[odmiller]

I made some more progress tonight, here's the base coat of white on Belial.

http://odmiller.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/dwbelialwip2.gif

[eltanko]

Honestly Od i am blown away with how fantastic these are!!! especially in white, one of the hardest colours to paint. but you get the colouring so smooth and the shading spot on. and adding the little extra colour on the storm bolters/power fists, just makes it stand out all the more. simply divine!!!

ElTanko

[odmiller]

Glad you like the eltanko. They're coming along reasonably close to what I envisioned, which is good.

[Explodingboy]

I have to agree with eltanko, they look brilliant.

[odmiller]

Thanks Exlodingboy, glad you like them.

[MrP]

Lovely work, old boy! I agree with the others; that white is splendid.

[odmiller]

Well, you'll be happy to know I got a lot done on Belial. I am hoping to finish him tonight, although it might take one more session after that. I'll put up pics then.

[odmiller]

Here's a WIP pic of Belial. I still need to highlight the silver metallics and finish the servo skulls, but he's getting there.

http://odmiller.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/dwbelialwip3.gif

[Treadheadz]

Those Valkyries black are great!

Would you mind posting a tutorial of how you painted it?

T(h)anks

[odmiller]

Those Valkyries black are great!

Would you mind posting a tutorial of how you painted it?

T(h)anks

Here's a run through of the basic painting:

I primed the whole thing black.

Then I used gray spray paint and sprayed the underneath.

Then I flipped it over and sprayed three diagonal stripes, going back with black spray as needed to make sure there was some differentiation.

Then I painted all the metal areas with chaos black.

Then I painted all the metal areas with chainmail.

Then I weathered the entire thing with chainmail on all the corners, edges, and rivets.

Then I used the ogryn flesh wash over the engine turbines and exhauts.

Then I used the badab black wash over the whole thing.

Then I highlighted all the metal areas with chainmail again.

[Batatius]

would you mind giving me a run down on your white?? i've been staring at it for ages and still can't get all of it!!
do you even undercoat them in white??

[odmiller]

Sure, I base coat them in white, then use the GW badab black wash, then go back with thin even layers of white.

Unfortunately, I've had a family emergency arise talking me out of town over the weekend. I won't finish Belial now until next week.

[Batatius]

thanks, might try my own white termies, tho they will be grey knights instead!!

good luck sorting ur family crisis, we'll see u when u get back!

[odmiller]

Here's an update pic. Belial is done, but because of rain I cannot apply sealant. I'll get a better pic once I do. You can also see the third and final squad has had its base wash:

http://odmiller.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/dwsqud3wip1.gif

[odmiller]

Here's the finished Belial.

http://odmiller.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/dwbelialfinal.gif

[Gen.Steiner]

Woah! He's brilliant! Well done, Odmiller.

[odmiller]

wow, thanks General S. Glad you like him.

[odmiller]

Well, I made some progress painting the base coat of white on two of the termies. However, I'll hold the photos until I've got all 5 done, as there's not much to show.

[odmiller]

Here's the progress on the third squad. Technically, this is August work, but I am trying to get a little ahead because it will be a tough month.

http://odmiller.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/dwsquad3wip1.gif

[eltanko]

Still looking suitably awesome! its the little extra details you add that makes them so good.

ElTanko

[Ragsta]

Belial.... Beautiful.... :)

[odmiller]

Thanks guys, glad you like them. I really hope they do release SpaceHulk this year, I've got a bunch of genestealers to try next if they do.

[Batatius]

wow i go away for a week and look what happens!!! stunning work as ever!
keep these up!!!

[odmiller]

lol, thanks Batatius.

Here's an update to show I'm working. I've also started to build a display base. I'll put some pics up once I make more progress.

http://odmiller.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/dwsquad3basictermie.gif

[eltanko]

Looking great as always. What do you use to make your bases, the sheet metal looks really good, very space hulk like.

ElTanko

[odmiller]

I use some textured plasticard, some plasticard tubes, and then chopped up sprue and stuff from the bits box.

[odmiller]

Here's the last guy base coated.

http://odmiller.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/dwsquad3cyclone.gif

[odmiller]

I got some work done on the display base. It will also kind of work as a basing tutorial I guess.

Step 1 - I Cut one side off some pieces of plastic packaging and built the layout of the "Space Hulk" section my terminators found themselves in. The board it's on is actually a frame I picked up on clearance, so once it's done, I'll put the frame around to make a nice finished display.

http://odmiller.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/basestep1walls.gif

Step 2 - I added in sprue bits to build up a foundation for the flooring. I continually measured to make sure the termie bases could fit in the empty space, which will be painted as green glop.

http://odmiller.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/basestep2fountation.gif

Step 3 - I added in pipes made from hollow plastic tubes of different sizes and round sprue. These will be painted and poke out of the floor as sub level piping.

http://odmiller.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/basestep3pipes.gif

Step 4 - I added the textured plasticard flooring along the edges. It can be rough, and uneven. I added lots of little panels overlapping, like access panels, etc and made sure the termie bases still fit in the halls.

http://odmiller.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/basestep4floors.gif

[eltanko]

Thats looking really good, they will look great in that once its painted up.

ElTanko

[odmiller]

Thanks ElTanko. I think it'll make a nice display.

[odmiller]

Here's my next update on the base, details added. Next is the base coat.

http://odmiller.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/basestep5details.gif

[eltanko]

Its a good use of leftovers! what did you use to make the corridors? are they leftovers aswell?

ElTanko

[Corrode]

The Deathwing are looking awesome. How many Terminators actually fit in the display base?

[odmiller]

The coridors are plastic packaging from something my wife bought. I saw it and saved it.

All 17 termies and the dread fit in the display.

[odmiller]

Here's the next stage, black undercoat and then silver base coat. Doesn't look like much yet...

http://odmiller.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/basestep6spraycoat.gif

[odmiller]

Here are the next steps.

1st I blocked in the water areas with a black base coat.

http://odmiller.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/basestep7water.gif

2nd I Painted the water base color and the details.

http://odmiller.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/basestep8paintdetails.gif

Then I added the washes (they're still wet as you can see).

http://odmiller.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/basestep9washes.gif

Next steps, I'll paint the teleport homer (that's the black thing in the main room) and spray the sealant, and gloss varnish the water.

Here's a glimpse of what the termies might see looking down the hall...

http://odmiller.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/basetunnelview1.gif

[eltanko]

Im seriously hooked on this log now, cant wait to see the full outcome, its looking fantastic so far.

Have you thought about painting up any enemy/xenos for a battle scene?

ElTanko

[odmiller]

I have thought about it, I have a box of old school stealers, however, this display will be pretty full.