IG Cadians (City Themed)

[Ridicule]

Hello!

I'm a avid 40K nerd that started painting 40k about 6 years ago. I've always been into the Imperial Guard. I started up with a city themed cadian army (3 figures anyway) but later decided on a American/Iraq-themed one.
Here's a link to my old log: http://www.warseer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=112098

Now I've going back to my original idea with a city themed Cadian army. I really want to go for a classic 40k army. Dirty, muddy and grim.

I'm a lot more dedicated this time and now I (more or less) finish every new squad/tank etc. before I start on the next one. Wich also adds for a better more regular update of this log.

Feedback is always welcome! Thanks for watching!

Observe. This is the current status of my army (2014-04-27). For more detailed pictures, check out page 2-3.

[Dictator]

looking good. I recommend some more shading on the clothing though. Perhaps have it be more grey based (but with black shapes like you have), and then using a simple wash for the shading? It would look quite good I think.

[Getifa Ubazza]

Those are really cool. Ive always liked urban style guard. Looking forward to seeing more.

[Ridicule]

So here's the first update, so far I've finished an Infantry platoon (Command Squad with mortar and two infantry squads) and a Sentinel. Right now I'm working on an Armoured Fist squad. Hope to have that finished as soon as possible. All these figures are still missing some highlights. They will also get squad markings eventually (most likely when the new IG codex comes out )

So give me some comments and feedback! I'd appretiate it!

[Ridicule]

looking good. I recommend some more shading on the clothing though. Perhaps have it be more grey based (but with black shapes like you have), and then using a simple wash for the shading? It would look quite good I think.

Those are really cool. Ive always liked urban style guard. Looking forward to seeing more.

Thanks guys but you misunderstood :P Those are the first three guards I painted ever ^^

The post above is my new army!

[Ridicule]

As usual, I haven't updated in a long while. I've still been painting though.
I'm going to update the log during the coming week with all the new stuff.

Right now I'd like to show my command squad which I submitted to BoLS for their competition (http://www.belloflostsouls.net/2009/...mment-11944160). I did not make it as a finalist and I hope it's because of the picture quality. Let me know what you think! More stuff coming soon!

These are the same pictures I submitted along with fluff for BoLS competition.

"Col. Jonathan Stark of the 317th Cadian Infantry and his command staff having just killed 13 old brothers in arms led by a Chaos Space Marine of the Black Legion.

The Thirteenth Black Crusade has taken a heavy toll on the 317th who are plauged by heresy and entire companies going traitor, their honour forever tainted by the filth of chaos."

[Ridicule]

Link to your old log is all brokeded, I wanted to see your Iraq themed army

Fixed in first post and here's a link also so you don't have to scroll ^^
http://www.warseer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=112098
Let me know what you think of that old one

[Ridicule]

I love them.

http://www.warseer.com/forums/attach...0&d=1199734839

What gun is that? Where's it come from? it's awesome!

Hehe, thanks. It's a slightly converted lasgun that has been molded. I haven't created it myself though. But it's parts from a lasgun and a bolter I think.

[Ridicule]

Nice, where could I get me some of them thar lasar goons?

"thar lasar goons"? :P
I'm not sure what you mean but it's an aquientant of mine that molded them. They're not for sale anywhere. Sorry.

[Happybug]

Wow That some really gritty realistic guard! I love it, can really imagine them in a city environment, fighting desperately for their lives.

Good job

EDIT:Ops just realized i necro posted pretty hard! sorry!

[Ridicule]

Happybug: Thanks man, I haven't updated in too dang long. I also have another plog together with some friends that is more updated than this one :P You should check it out, my pals tyranids is in it as well

Tale of four Gamers - Swe/Skeå-edition
http://www.warseer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=208698

[Ash]

Nice, I always liked Urban guard. The grizzled, blood soaked Command group is very cool.

[Ridicule]

Ash: Thanks man, I update this plog way to seldom, I actually got a sh**load of more things I should put up here, I'm almost finished with the army. We'll see if I get around to posting a proper update

[SDKFZ]

@ Ridicule: Yes please ! Would very much like to see how this has turned out !

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/ SDKFZ

[Ridicule]

Well then, I shall try and get the whole army properly photographed and make some major updates to the plog this weekend. I got a boost to my ambition when guys like you (whos ploggs I follow with great interest) post here

[Quiben]

Ridicule,

I am really liking your army so far. It captures the grity feel of urban combat very nicely. The painting is clean and well done. The modeling and conversions are excellent.

The one recommendation I have is that on the whole your color choice seems a bit dull. For more visual interest, maybe pick a shoulder pad or a helmet stripe and paint it in a bright marking. I think either bright red or yellow would work well. This small detail is pretty easy to include in the force, and I think would add a lot of visual draw to your army.

Keep up the good work.

[Ridicule]

Quiben:
Thank you very much for your kind words and feedback. I think you'll find this weekends update to your liking as I've already taken care of that issue

[Vex]

I noticed the eyes.
Which technique did you use?
They are very well done.

[Ridicule]

Vex: Lol, eyes have always been my weakness. But thanks! I simply put a Chaos Black dot in the middle of the eyes and then add two small Skull White dots on either side of it, using a citadel detail brush. That's it!

[Morden279]

The posing in your command squad is excellent - I love how the standard bearer looks close to exhaustion after what appears to be a bloody hand to hand struggle. Also really like the dude with a "Chelsea smile" - injured but defiant.

You've really managed to add a lot of personality to each individual model and make it tell a story as it were. Props.