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Offline DaCone2

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Sloooow Log of Empirey goodness
« on: July 02, 2009, 08:17:41 PM »
Hello everyone!
I've just started to assemble some empire that i bought:



Any my favourite so far: ( the greatsword champion )


Is it worth drilling the barrels for the handgunners since they look a little odd as is?

After cleaning up so many models it's started to dawn on me how big empire armies are. I was going to do Ostland but I think it might be fairly unlikely now.
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Re: Sloooow Log of Empirey goodness
« Reply #1 on: July 02, 2009, 08:40:52 PM »

Is it worth drilling the barrels for the handgunners since they look a little odd as is?

IMO it is definitely worth the effort. Just make sure the holes are carefully centered. Personally, I drilled the barrels before gluing the guns. By doing that I could easily avoid any misdrilled ones.

After cleaning up so many models it's started to dawn on me how big empire armies are. I was going to do Ostland but I think it might be fairly unlikely now.

Cleaning up the models (especially plastics) properly is the most annoying part of building an army, but it will be worth it the end.
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Re: Sloooow Log of Empirey goodness
« Reply #2 on: July 03, 2009, 03:44:32 AM »
Hummmm can we see them painted soon? and that greatsword dose look cool!
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Re: Sloooow Log of Empirey goodness
« Reply #3 on: July 03, 2009, 03:09:58 PM »
Here's the chaos warriors i have been doing before i started cleaning up the empire. ( Will be doing empire at the same time. )

Khorne Warriors:



Battle Standard:



Hounds:


Kniggits:




Marauders: ( this unit is finished, can't find a better pic )


Slaanesh Warriors:





Jullevi, i thought it would be. I remember how much it made bolters look better.
All of the arms are blu-tacked together atm. I find it really difficult to paint when the models completely stuck together. Do you get that or is it just me?
Once the cleaning up is done you get to post them though which i enjoy. :)

Captain DVD, you may have to wait a little while. I really want to get the slaanesh warriors ( 8/12 ) and the khorne knights done. ( 3/5 )
I was going to have them done by this weekend as we are playing a 4 player game ( Chaos - me, skaven vs dark elves, undead ) but between glandular fever, girlfriend and sheer laziness i didn't manage it   :-D

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Re: Sloooow Log of Empirey goodness
« Reply #4 on: July 03, 2009, 04:43:22 PM »
wow! wowy wow wow! great job my friend!  I'm almost tempted to make a WoC army now.  :Ohmy:

keep up the great work! :::cheers:::
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Re: Sloooow Log of Empirey goodness
« Reply #5 on: July 03, 2009, 04:45:48 PM »
those look really nice, now convert them to empire or Kislev, get to it, dont hesitate, you can do it.  steveb

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Re: Sloooow Log of Empirey goodness
« Reply #6 on: July 06, 2009, 01:09:33 PM »
very nice dude, very neat and clean models  :smile2:
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Re: Sloooow Log of Empirey goodness
« Reply #7 on: July 06, 2009, 05:04:19 PM »
That's awesome. I love the red, I love the BSB comversion, and love the clean painting style.

All in all, huzzah!  :::cheers:::

....even if they are Chaos.  :-P

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Re: Sloooow Log of Empirey goodness
« Reply #8 on: July 07, 2009, 10:35:51 AM »
Your colour coverage is amazing. Really neat painting as well, unbelievable how well your models stand-up to such sharp and up-close photography.

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Re: Sloooow Log of Empirey goodness
« Reply #9 on: July 08, 2009, 04:19:48 PM »
Well done so far, especially with the nice, crisp paint job on the Warriors!  :eusa_clap:
Which province/city-state are you planning to do for your Empire if you just gave up on Ostland?
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Re: Sloooow Log of Empirey goodness
« Reply #10 on: July 08, 2009, 08:51:38 PM »
I'm not a fan of the pristine condition and coloring of the armor of the Warriors of Chaos, but that paintjob is ace and the color coverage is done perfectly, especially the red.
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Re: Sloooow Log of Empirey goodness
« Reply #11 on: July 08, 2009, 09:32:35 PM »
Also, has anyone else noticed that Khorne seems to enjoy his standards being lovingly dripped with melted chocolate?  :-D

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Re: Sloooow Log of Empirey goodness
« Reply #12 on: July 10, 2009, 02:05:29 AM »
Hah, I just now noticed that.  Looks awesome. :happy:
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Re: Sloooow Log of Empirey goodness
« Reply #13 on: July 10, 2009, 02:14:41 PM »
Yeah, I noticed that, but it looks like they lovingly remove the skulls from the spikes first, then lovingly dip the standard, and then finaly carefully replace the skuls so as not to get any chocolate on them!
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Re: Sloooow Log of Empirey goodness
« Reply #14 on: July 10, 2009, 02:39:10 PM »
How is the red done on that armor?
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Re: Sloooow Log of Empirey goodness
« Reply #15 on: July 10, 2009, 05:48:39 PM »
Hello again everyone!
Other than the Knights, i've cleaned everything empire i have atm. am going to see if i can find something to test schemes on on the weekend so i don't use troops that i need.   :eusa_wall:


That is:
Warrior Priest
Captain Battle Standard Bearer
10 Spearmen
5 Swordsmen
5 Halberdiers
10 Greatswords
10 Handgunners
10 Handgunners
Cannon

I'm thinking about getting the limited edition army box thing that they released for warhammers 25th anniversary.


Feanor Fire Heart, Cheers mate!
Don't do that though, theres enough of them already . . .  :icon_biggrin:

Steveb, Convert them to empire? Eh what what???

Thanks Zak, I am kinda a neat freak when it comes to painting which is why it takes me forever to do anything.

Merrick, the BSB took me aaaages. 30hrs ish?
Originally the blood on the icon was Bestial Brown then chestnut inked heavily. Back when it was still brown it looked exactly like toffee. One of my friends was trying to get me to an army dedicated to the "Lord of Tooth Decay"

Stareso, A good pic makes all the difference. I have yet to learn how to take a half decent one of a regiment though. Single models are easy.

Union General, I haven't given up completely. Just want to make sure i know what i'm getting myself in to so a lot will depend on how quick they all are to do. I don't know what i'll do otherwise. I've been thinking about a dull green and khaki 1/4'd maybe? Maybe turquois ( sp? ) for something different?

Volt 2187, i'm not very good at painting weathering / chipping etc unfortunately :)

Delthos, maybe the khorne warriors have OCD?

The Real Rick Salamone, here is a tutorial i did on ammobunker:
http://s3.zetaboards.com/The_Ammobunker/topic/7141122/1/#new


I have loads of random pics if anyone wants to see them  :happy:

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Re: Sloooow Log of Empirey goodness
« Reply #16 on: July 10, 2009, 09:25:22 PM »
Dacone 2, yes convert them. Here is one unit converted to foot knights of Morr. steveb



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Re: Sloooow Log of Empirey goodness
« Reply #17 on: July 11, 2009, 03:11:20 AM »
The painting is ace man, though you could use some edging done in a lighter colour to make them really pop!  Well done!

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Re: Sloooow Log of Empirey goodness
« Reply #18 on: July 12, 2009, 10:36:11 PM »
Hah! Those are really cool Steveb! I've not seen that done before.
Nice Freehand too.

Horus Reborn, would that be to me or steveb and which models are we talking about particularly?


Just ordered a "Warhammer 25th Special: Empire" box.
Box contains:
Luthor Huss
30 Flagellants
20 Free Company / Militia
5 Pistoliers / Outriders
1 Cannon
1 Helblaster Volley Gun
All that for £60!  :smile2:

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Re: Sloooow Log of Empirey goodness
« Reply #19 on: July 13, 2009, 03:57:37 PM »
Hah! Those are really cool Steveb! I've not seen that done before.


That is the general reaction to things converted/painted by Chief Engineer steveb.  :-D
And now with that box... you should be able to construct a pretty formidable army...
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Re: Sloooow Log of Empirey goodness
« Reply #20 on: July 13, 2009, 09:58:23 PM »
Maybe, i still have no wizards and i think i need ANOTHER battallion to get a decent amount of state troops and greatswords.

I will have: ( when the box turns up )
Luthor Huss
Warrior Priest ( HW + shield, also want to get the great weapon one )
Captain BSB ( on foot )
20 Free Company / Militia
10 Spearmen ( Shields )
5 Swordsmen
5 Halberdiers
10 Handgunners ( Marksman, RHG )
10 Handgunners ( Marksman, RHG )
10 Greatswords
30 Flagellants
8 Knights
5 Pistoliers / Outriders
1 Cannon
1 Mortar
1 Helblaster Volley Gun

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Re: Sloooow Log of Empirey goodness
« Reply #21 on: July 17, 2009, 05:52:16 PM »
These arrived today! Happiness and joy:  :happy:


Also started to work on a scheme for them. These are some tests for the metal:
Screen Left - Boltgun Metal, P3 armour ink. Screen right - Boltgun metal, Black wash:


Boltgun Metal, Brown Wash:


Drybrushed Boltgun Metal: ( 4 different 1/4'd colours )



3 more 1/4'd colours ( and one regal blue, ignore that. )


And then i thought i'd give a go to trying white just to see. Doesn't look too bad, but takes way too long:



And finally:

The missus's slippers.  :smile2:


So far i think i prefer the left turquoise and the black atm. Might have another go tomorrow.
Any feedback / Ideas?

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Re: Sloooow Log of Empirey goodness
« Reply #22 on: July 17, 2009, 09:21:24 PM »
Turquoise and black sounds like a very good and unique colour scheme.

Haven't ever seen it done before.

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« Reply #23 on: July 18, 2009, 12:16:14 PM »
Your models look awesome!.. I love the Chaos Warriors.

How did you go about ordering the 25th anniversary box?.. I wouldnt mind getting one myself but i didnt think they were available anymore.. Can i order one to australia?

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Re: Sloooow Log of Empirey goodness
« Reply #24 on: July 18, 2009, 04:43:28 PM »
Slightly different ones. This took quite a lot longer though:




Then layered with the basecoat again:





ScarletSquig, thats why i chose it. Make them a bit different. I need to work out the armour as well though.

Schulzy, cheers mate  :icon_biggrin:
I found one on an online retailer. You'd have to try and find which ones local to you would have one in stock because i bought the last from the site i used and like you said they were a limited edition style thing.