Bloodtide - khorne daemons

[isotope99]

New army, khorne daemons with lots of monstrous creatures

Skarbrand

Lots of bits went into this one, I've bought an entire army of conversion parts for him which will all get re-used later on other models.

Tried to get it closer to the art with a flatter face , double horms, single bladed axes, lots of hair etc.

http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/photopost/data/581/DSC010601.JPG

http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/photopost/data/581/DSC010611.JPG

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http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/photopost/data/581/DSC01064.JPG

[isotope99]

Throne of skulls daemon prince - 100 skulls

http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/photopost/data/581/DSC01065.JPG

http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/photopost/data/581/DSC01067.JPG

prototypes for khorne hounds and bloodcrushers - WIP

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[Gotthammer]

Skaarbrand is amazing, excellent work!

I'm not 100% sold on the Bloodcrusher, mostly the rider's pose.

[DrLove42]

Every time you start something new you absolutly blow me away. Incredible work

[RGilbert26]

Skarbrand doesn't have any wings, other than that nice conversions.

[Rev. Tiberius Jackhammer]

Oooo, liking these Monstrous Creatures, and the Hound's looking good too. What does the Pistol on the 'crusher represent, tho?

Skarbrand doesn't have any wings, other than that nice conversions.Not rules-wise, but the fluff mentions that he has torn, useless wings which were broken when Khorne exiled him, so the model's appropriate.

[isotope99]

Yes, the wings are supposed to be torn and atrophied so the skinny zombie dragon ones worked quite well.

I'm not committed on the bloodcrusher riders yet but want to use those DV chosen models somewhere. I'm also thinking of doing Angron as skulltaker on juggernaut so want a squad to go with him.

The plasma pistol will either be replaced or represent the champion's AP2 weapon

[dwez]

You Sir are a relentless hobby machine! How are the rest of us supposed to keep up when you are churning out all these armies so quick.

I wouldn't mind so much if they were a bit poo, but each model has tons of detail and modelling, nothing seems to be completely stock, even if it's a fancy base!

No doubt they'll all be painted by the weekend so you can play in a Tournament at Warhammer World!

[jgebi]

how much to get you to make me the one on the throne? (I'm being fairly serious here (as much as a suger/oil hypo man can be over one epic model)

[Dlatrex]

Really great work. All of them are coming out great, with Skarbrand being a spectacular centerpiece. What is the Khornate symbol that makes the backing of the throne from? I don't think I've seen it before.

[isotope99]

Forgeworld used to make these resin symbols. I cut out the big grinning face at the botttom and kept the rest in case it was useful.

Sadly they are now discontinued, probably due to poor profit margins as they used to be cheap by forgeworld standards.

[Bigred]

Damn isotope,

You are a one man conversion factory!

Just amazing stuff, and so fast as well.

-L

[Brakkart]

Good grief your monthly hobby budget must be obscene to afford all these bits. You put them to such great use though. That Daemon Prince is just epic. I look forward to seeing whatever else you're gonna add to this force.

[energongoodie]

Legen.....

[krittoris]

dary!

[isotope99]

Trying to replicate the daemons codex cover style, pretty plreased with the OSL, just need to paint the rest whilst blending it in

http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/photopost/data/581/DSC01106.JPG

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[SotonShades]

That looks incredible! May have to go clean myself up after that nerdgasm. Looking forward seeing where you take this.

[Deadlift]

Fantastic :D

[KrewL RaiN]

That is going to cause a lot of power armoured goons to soil themselves! Ominously awesome!

[Bigred]

I like his whole battlefield vibe:

"I'm so badass I'm gonna kick your *** sitting in my chair"

or

"Khorne says - don't make me get up!"

[dwez]

That's amazing, I recall an article, maybe on BoLS or From the Warp ages ago that was discussing the way things were being painted and how the 'eavy metal way of doing things had started to be replicated across the board with some many armies ending up looking the same. I specifically referred to painting things in a style, that it would be a brave individual who brought out a Sin City style army, all monochrome with extreme highlights etc. The referenced another painterly style but as I think about it now I think you've achieved what they were getting at. I hope you can replicate the same effect across the entire army, I absolutely love it. Could you imagine if they were all lit from the same side and positioned you could recreate one of those old battle paintings, y'know the sort GW uses for inspiration themselves

http://a1reproductions.com/battle-scene-by-salvator-rosa.jpg

Just replace the guys with daemons ;)

[Dlatrex]

MAGNIFICENT. To get something to look that gutter-ing and gloomy, all while under photo-lights against a white background...just glorious! Keep em coming.

[isotope99]

Thanks all, just need to figure out how to comibine NMM with the OSL and he'll be done - keeping the remaining colours very dark to emphasise the lighting.

Here are some more khorne doggies, I was in Warhammer world and picked up some heresy marines. My centrepiece is going to be an an'grathh versus sanguinius piece (see the cover of fear to tread) so a bit of heresy stuff fits.

http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/photopost/data/581/DSC01111.JPG


http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/photopost/data/581/DSC01112.JPG

[isotope99]

My first finished model. Going to have to speed up a bit but it's too hot to paint, but not to convert in my living room.

http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/photopost/data/581/DSC01116.JPG

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The back is a little dull but I can live with it.

http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/photopost/data/581/DSC01118.JPG

Can this be converted into a bloodthirster?

http://www.forgeworld.co.uk/Images/Product/AlternativeFW/large/Fireelem7.jpg

[Fizzybubela]

Possibly. Replace the weapon with an axe and armour up the legs and arms.

[isotope99]

WIP warp rift aegis line/terrain - Quad gun o/s I'm thinking a standing bloodcrusher/daemon prince with a forgefiend minigun.

http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/photopost/data/581/DSC01121.JPG

[dwez]

WIP warp rift aegis line/terrain - Quad gun o/s I'm thinking a standing bloodcrusher/daemon prince with a forgefiend minigun.

http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/photopost/data/581/DSC01121.JPG

That's awesome, I can see that being stiff competition for best Fortification at Warhammer World ;)

[Dlatrex]

Hahah. Those are great. It's certainly a unique take on the ADL! Keep them coming.

[Bigred]

Isotope, that Aegis line for Daemons is truly inspired. I'd love to see that as a tutorial on the frontpage. Take notes!

[isotope99]

Will do boss, just got distracted by the new shiny and my first super-size bloodthirster (I have another one in the works)

http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/photopost/data/581/DSC01122.JPG

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On a par with the wraithknight

http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/photopost/data/581/DSC01128.JPG

[Bigred]

HOLY MOLY!

Isotope, you have achieved "an 11"!!!

[SotonShades]

Only an 11? You are a cruel man Bigred. I'd say that is at least a 15. Though I guess I am imagining it with one of Iso's paint jobs...

[magickbk]

That is amazing. I can see that you used what looks like Defiler parts for the feet, is that what you used at the knees joints also?

[isotope99]

Bits used:

Soul grinder: Armour plates, claws, lower legs
Forgefiend: Ectoplasm cannon barrels for upper legs, knees from maulerfiend arms, maulerfiend claw, cables
Heldrake: Wings
Valkyrie: engine intake/outflow
Chariot of tzeentch: Fire for OSL painting
Bloodletters: Icon
Various skulls and old icons
Everything else is from the lord of skulls torso an dtanks leaving the treads for some future project perhaps.

[bfmusashi]

I've gone deaf from the sweet guitar solo seeing that model played in my head. The rock, it was so hard.

[Me not Weedy]

The legs still look a little weedy/short. And the feet don't really match up with the rest of the aesthetics of the rest of the model.

I think that instead of just using other model bits and using p-card you could achieve better results. But then again, my critiques could be because of the limited number of pictures.

Other than those two issues I think it's a great model.

[Bigred]

I've gone deaf from the sweet guitar solo seeing that model played in my head. The rock, it was so hard.
Agreed!

I will leave you with this bit of Goatboy and his converting wisdom: "Can chaos ever have enough chains and tubes?"

[Rev. Tiberius Jackhammer]

Likes it very much. Perhaps the "hip-joint" could be a bit lower, though? Looks a leetle beet like he's got legs coming out of the sides of his abs.

[isotope99]

Result of the tiered armour, the actual leg is a bit lower.

Here is the missing quad gun from the defence line. Gun is obviously too low but the top of the ammo pack is about the right height.

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[SotonShades]

that beggars belief! absolutely top conversion. I'd want to use that as something in the army itself, let alone an emplaced weapon

[Fizzybubela]

Is the ammo and barrel from Zinge Industries?

[isotope99]

Leftover from aircraft punisher cannons I used on my Ksons storm raven - save everything useful

Here he is with OSL completed

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[energongoodie]

I've run out of stuff to say when you post BOLS chum. You're a hero.

[dwez]

If I'm honest I wasn't stuck on the 'Bloodthirster', don't get me wrong the execution and technical achievement was immense it just didn't push my buttons.

The paint job though, oh my, that's just brought the whole thing together. And I love the elements that have no paint whatsoever, how difficult is it to refrain from just putting some grey highlight on those black bits? That's a whole level of restraint right there - a clear sign of someone with the confidence to know 'when to stop'.

Wow, that thing really does look like it's on fire inside!

[lattd]

It reminds me of Optimus in revenge of the fallen/ dark of the moon

[primeministersinister]

You're a witch.

This work is stunning. I had to make my girlfriend look at it. She thinks the Bloodcrusher looks like a "possessed coal furnace from a cartoon you night have been much too young for."
She's right.

[miteyheroes]

Man, everything so make is so damn cool. It's not fair!

[isotope99]

Here are some closer shots of teh defense line, ready for painting. Bit messy right now due to all the different materials used but should look good painted.

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[magickbk]

I really love the Bloodthirster. Have you considered using a crackle-effect spray on some of the black areas for texture? It may not be the look you are going for on these models, but I've had a can waiting around that I wanted to use on *something* to make it look charred.

[isotope99]

Working on my NMM for some of the black areas, daren't try and apply texture too.

The other half of my khorne doggies. Fluffy, my attempt at a karanak stand-in, another big jaws and a sort of halfway between.

http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/photopost/data/581/DSC01146.JPG

[Ghoulio]

That Bloodthirster (especially the paintjob) is amazing. One question I have though is that going to be his final base? The fact that neither of his feet actually fit on said base makes the whole pose from the waste down look REALLY akward. If you custom made an appropriately large base this thing would be beyond off the charts :) . You could do something like this:

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-y7pZy-hzGk8/UCqdhzdT_wI/AAAAAAAAA1I/JhFztuDec-M/s1600/Stalker+Front_Reshoot.JPG

That is a base I made for my Triarch stalker using a CD and plasti-card. Turned out really well.

[isotope99]

I may do a scenic base eventually as a doughnut base like my assassins so that I can slot it in, but not a priority right now. The 'tiny' base is a product of wanting to use it as a bloodthirster and GW's older greater daemon designs (I reckon a new model would be on the big oval dreadknight style)

My attempt at NMM

http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/photopost/data/581/DSC01149.JPG

Not teh greatest shot but more flattering to the legs

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[SotonShades]

If that isn't the epitome of grim-dark, I don't know what is! I love how different the style is to your relatively flat Necromechanicus colourscheme (as much as I love that also!) Really shows off your painting skill

[isotope99]

Aegis defense line WIP

http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/photopost/data/581/DSC01152.JPG

[interrogator_chaplain]

Where do the skulls come from?

[dwez]

Aegis defense line WIP

http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/photopost/data/581/DSC01152.JPG

Oh wow, that is insane. I absolutely love what you've done. I really hope I get to see theses in person at Warhammer World one day although I think kby the time that may happern you'll have moved onto another army of equal awesomeness and dropped that for yet another crazy-cool project! ;)

[isotope99]

My first defence line piece, the warp is based on the art in the rulebook.

http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/photopost/data/581/DSC01155.JPG

The skulls are mostly from the fantasy storm of magic arcane fulcrum

[dwez]

Seriously! I mean, seriously! Really it should have been obvious from their absence in the previous picture that what was to follow would be something else altogether and you did not disappoint. A whole new level right there!

[isotope99]

Here are some more, almost finished the main sections; taking longer than anticipated; very hard to blend this sort of off yellow colour

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http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/photopost/data/581/DSC01157.JPG

[Alan Braggins]

Some awesome work there. What models are the hounds based on?

[Denzark]

Very well modelled. Going to be a pig discussing line of LoS for games etc.

[isotope99]

Potentially, but there's a clear default that it doesn't block LOS (except for swarms) and gives a 4+ cover save, with the new 25% test it's going to be rare that any different results would come up and I have a few spare actual defense line pieces to swap in in case of tight calls.

The hounds are forge world hounds of xaphan. A bit too expensive so I'm going to fill them out with regular plastic warhounds.

I will eventually get round to doing some troops

http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/photopost/data/581/DSC011611.JPG

[magickbk]

I've always liked that art page, I think it might have been from BFG originally. You captured that warp rift effect perfectly.

[Vargojones]

That defence line is inspired, and very unnerving! Excellent stuff :)

[isotope99]

Almost done:

http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/photopost/data/581/DSC01166.JPG

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A bigger base:

http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/photopost/data/581/DSC01162.JPG

[talinka]

Crazy! Crazy I tell you!

If only my painting/modelling skills were this awesome...

That Aegis defense line looks superb. Really captures the raw essence of warp rifts. Would be a nice theme for eventual Deep strike markers for your deamon army as well.

[isotope99]

Last post on this :

Finished the back or the rifts as a sort of space window

http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/photopost/data/581/DSC01168.JPG

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[SotonShades]

If anything I like the backs even better! The freehand burning ships are incredibly detailed for such small work! I am beginning to think we need to get the Inquisition to purge you though. No untainted mind could represent the warp so well...

[Dimitrios]

There are no words..... :eek:

[dwez]

Oh yeah, the backs! :eek:

[Asymmetrical Xeno]

I never thought I'd see a khorne army I like but this one is absolutely amazing! you've implimented a level of sci-fi horror and darkness into the concepts that I feel nobody beforehand has managed to pull off.

[KrewL RaiN]

They are little canvas' of unholy art! Tiss a bold defense line indeed, though I can see LoS issues popping up sadly :< They would make awesome dangerous terrain pieces too! You could even rule in a random Daemon spawning thing for crazy warp rift scenarios!

[isotope99]

Strated painting my main hounds and also have filled out the rest of teh unit(s) (2*8 or 1*16). Warhounds look tiny on a 40k cavalry base so here are the double dogs:

http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/photopost/data/581/DSC01173.JPG

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Hard to get female represemtation in a khorne army but she makes a good bloodletter

http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/photopost/data/581/DSC01171.JPG

[Rev. Tiberius Jackhammer]

Looking good, should look nice and horde-y on the tabletop, doubled up on the bases like that. A minor thing, but having the doubledogs on the bikes running in opposite directions lessens the feel of movement a bit. And agreed, that Valkyria would look great as a Bloodletter champion! Perhaps Bloodletter champions mimic/are the 'ghosts' of famed warriors throughout all of time?

[isotope99]

Part way through the khorne doggies

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[KrewL RaiN]

That paint job makes them look hellishly menacing!

[SotonShades]

See, this is why I like cats...

the OSL on those looks incredible mate. Not overly sure about the left most one on the bottom set. Can't quite put my finger on why either, which is bugging me lol. Possibly just too much too bright, which might tone down with the rest of the scheme. Time will tell though, looking forward to seeing the finished product as always.

[primeministersinister]

These are total monsters. I hope you're planning on doing a board or display base for all of these guys. I'm so impressed that you've kept the very subdued (though exceedingly moody) colour palette. You're a credit to the hobby, my man. Keep at it and we'll all keep watching.

[isotope99]

They don't look massively different completed, but that's partly intentional.

http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/photopost/data/581/DSC01182.JPG

Up next, skarbrand has waited long enough. :mad:

[Daveisdvd]

Awesome work mate, love the hounds especially. They are such a great incarnation of Khorne. Can't wait to see more of your projects.

[isotope99]

The underlighting was a little harder but necessaru because of the modelling:

http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/photopost/data/581/DSC01189.JPG

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[Kirsten]

wow, absolutely incredible.

[dwez]

Oh yeah, this dude, he's on post one and we all forgot about him. I've just realised something really ingenious about this paint scheme, you can hide a multitude of scratch-building sins in the shadows and highlights. That's not to say you have any but for someone who likes modelling but isn't great at it and can manage the paint job, which is where the idea may fal down as it's probably really difficult, they could get away with an awful lot.

Amazing work.

[White Tiger88]

Very Sexy, You may worship that fool of a Blood God but you have some impressive minions.

Glory to Slaanesh

Tiger.

[isotope99]

Oh yeah, this dude, he's on post one and we all forgot about him. I've just realised something really ingenious about this paint scheme, you can hide a multitude of scratch-building sins in the shadows and highlights. That's not to say you have any but for someone who likes modelling but isn't great at it and can manage the paint job, which is where the idea may fal down as it's probably really difficult, they could get away with an awful lot.

Amazing work.

There are a fair few. the challenge with one off conversions is that you can't really tell if its working until you get the major bits on and then you have trouble getting the detailing right. The head on skarbrand went through several iterations for example before I settled on this version.

The painting isn't as hard as it looks (which is one reason i like it) first step is to do lighting tests with an LED torch after priming.

http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/photopost/data/581/DSC01186.JPG

It's then a blend up through the following colours using a lot of semi-drybrushing:

Black
Rhinox hide (dark brown)
Khorne red
Doombull brown (a dark reddish brown)
Skrag Brown (an orangey brown)
Golden yellow (now Yriel yellow I think)

Finally a Reikland flesh wash and a yellow+red watered down glaze

Key is to use only a little of the primary colours and use mostly the browns, the primary colours are then saved for the light sources.

[isotope99]

I think the final product captures the spirit of the art quite well if not every detail.

http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/photopost/data/581/DSC01193.JPG

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[isotope99]

Double dogs part one. not as good as the other squad but they're basically filling out the squads.
http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/photopost/data/581/DSC01197.JPG


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Next: The other 2 double dogs painting and soul grinder/brass scorpion conversion

[miteyheroes]

These are all amazing, and it's fascinating to see how you did them.

[isotope99]

This Soul Grinder was easier to imagine than translate into a real model. I wanted a brass scorpion clambering over wreckage including a Rhino melting into lava but I was awkward to position the legs even with the large soul grinder base so I settled for arcane ruins pillars in places.

It's a mix of the helldrake body and neck, forgefiend weapons, lots of defiler claws that I have accumulated over the years, leftover zombie dragon bits and various other parts, including the skull chucker gun from the lord of sjulls to represent the phlegm upgrade.


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[magickbk]

The scorpion is ridiculously awesome. Using the Heldrake carapace this way opens up a universe of possibilities.

[DrLove42]

Either you have a redonkulous bits box or a billionty pounds when making this

Incredible stuff

[energongoodie]

Dude...... You blow my mind...... O_o

Can the mods change your Chapter Master status to 'Primarch' or 'Living Legend' or 'Him on Earth' or something equally masterful?

[Brakkart]

Such an amazing looking army you're putting together there. That scorpion is superb. I love the base and the poor Space Marine desperately clinging on to his sinking Rhino. Genius!

[isotope99]

Fabricator general might be more appropriate.

Last update before the weekend, the bloodletter champ-ess OSL

The smaller the model, the tougher it is to get the gradation between light and shadow, this maybe needs a final sharp highlight

http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/photopost/data/581/DSC01205.JPG

[SotonShades]

That is the most chaosy, least ridiculous looking brass scorpion I have ever seen! I don't play chaos (yet) but I want one!

[isotope99]

Lot of light sources to balance on this one.

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[Kirsten]

that is insanely good

[miteyheroes]

I'd love to see all of these against a black background - just the orange bits emerging from the dark.

[isotope99]

I'd love to see all of these against a black background - just the orange bits emerging from the dark.

I don't have a black background handy but 5 mins on paint and... ooooh, it does look quite good :cool::

http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/photopost/data/581/black_scorpion.jpg

and a couple more

http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/photopost/data/581/blackforge.jpg

http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/photopost/data/581/blackthrone.jpg

[primeministersinister]

I am so impressed with your work. It's so well thought out and just crazy.

[miteyheroes]

Yeah, that's pretty damn cool - they look like heavy metal album covers. This army is far far more terrifying than most 40k daemon armies, really intimidating and captures the feel of the fluff brilliantly.

[isotope99]

A couple more

http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/photopost/data/581/blackbrand.jpg

http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/photopost/data/581/blackline.jpg

[SotonShades]

Those pics really bring out your work. Great call mightyheroes!

As for the OSL on the Scorp, stunning is the only word I can conceive! So many different sources, but I think you've got it spot on.

[isotope99]

Pretty much done, teh NMM has worked everywhere except the big claws but I'm putting that in the 'if I get time' category.

The base makes a nice bit of standalone terrain.

http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/photopost/data/581/DSC01216.JPG

http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/photopost/data/581/DSC01217.JPG

http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/photopost/data/581/DSC01218.JPG

http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/photopost/data/581/DSC01219.JPG

[isotope99]

For completeness

http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/photopost/data/581/blackscorpion.jpg

http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/photopost/data/581/DSC01221.JPG

[Bigred]

That is just crazy work - I love the melting/sinking Rhino.

I've been thinking - what could your technique do with a Forgeworld Avatar? It's almost custom made for this style.

[bloodangel 83]

Is the Blood Angel SM and rhino from the Flesh Tearers chapter? Nice work.

[xNickBaranx]

Pretty much done, teh NMM has worked everywhere except the big claws but I'm putting that in the 'if I get time' category.

The base makes a nice bit of standalone terrain.

http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/photopost/data/581/DSC01216.JPG

http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/photopost/data/581/DSC01217.JPG

http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/photopost/data/581/DSC01218.JPG

http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/photopost/data/581/DSC01219.JPG

This is absolutely gorgeous. Fantastic.

[Rough Touch]

I just done my 1st ever conversion and was really happy with it until I saw your amazing effort!
guess im just doing baby steps lol

[SotonShades]

I just done my 1st ever conversion and was really happy with it until I saw your amazing effort!
guess im just doing baby steps lol

I recently stripped a load of my first models, including taking apart a few conversions! At the time I was so proud, even just little things like re-posing the leg of the old old SM Terminators. Compared to my stuff now, they were atrocious. With years of practice though, I have a Scrap Daemon statuette on my shelf and I'd like to think a few of my models can stand up to isotope's stuff without looking too shabby. Just got to keep having a go, not worry too much if you make mistakes, so long as you learn from them, and use stuff like these models for inspiration to keep driving onwards.

Speaking of which, great work Iso. The herald and Scorpion look amazing on those black backgrounds.

[miteyheroes]

The hounds with really big mouths rather than heads - what models are the jaws from?

[isotope99]

Forgefiend ectoplasm cannons.

I've not entered the army list competition before but I had lots of bits left over from my imperator.

http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/photopost/data/581/DSC01222.JPG

http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/photopost/data/581/DSC01223.JPG

[miteyheroes]

Nice!

[DXM]

Some inspirational work you done there......salute

[Bigred]

I always respect a hobbyist with a 2-handed armylist.

[isotope99]

An'grath, the ultimate khorne daemon. In a world of Destroyer weapons ignoring Invuln saves, he's a little overpriced compared to the three bloodthirsters with rewards you could otherwise get but I wanted him anyway. Trying tio replicate the cover of fear to tread.

http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/photopost/data/500/DSC01230.JPG

http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/photopost/data/500/DSC01225.JPG

http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/photopost/data/500/DSC01226.JPG

http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/photopost/data/500/DSC01227.JPG

[White Tiger88]

Sweet man! Lets get more Pictures of sanguinius :D

[Fizzybubela]

He's used Angron to make Sanguinius. :eek:

[isotope99]

Sanguinius wasn't really designed to fly solo but here he is. If I was doing a single model I would have left off the phoenix flames but it is useful for the OSL to have a strong in-model light source.

http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/photopost/data/581/DSC01231.JPG

Slightly sharper Angrath
http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/photopost/data/581/DSC01233.JPG

Not ,my most imaginative model but makes a good portalglyph
http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/photopost/data/581/DSC01234.JPG

And finally a full squad of bloodletters, which are next on my painting list
http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/photopost/data/581/DSC01235.JPG

[White Tiger88]

Thats freaking awesome man!

[isotope99]

Almost done with my core 1,500 army.

http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/photopost/data/581/DSC01240.JPG

Another daemon prince, Deep strike mishap can kiss my ...

http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/photopost/data/581/DSC01236.JPG

http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/photopost/data/581/DSC01237.JPG

http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/photopost/data/581/DSC01238.JPG

[SotonShades]

I love how dark this army is. Properly terrifying!

Can we have some pictures of those daemons on black please? :D

[isotope99]

Will do once I get the NMM bits done.

Here is an'grath all undercoated.

http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/photopost/data/581/DSC01244.JPG

http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/photopost/data/581/DSC01242.JPG

[Rough Touch]

very good looking, the best I have seen

[qwerty3666]

This is such a beautiful army. I would love to see a pic of the whole hoard at some point

[isotope99]

Conveniently I have just finished (just ignore the plaguebearers hiding shamefully in the background):

http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/photopost/data/581/DSC01246.JPG

Also the portalglyph and final two double dogs completed

http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/photopost/data/581/DSC01247.JPG

http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/photopost/data/581/DSC01248.JPG

http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/photopost/data/581/DSC01249.JPG

[Netsurfer733]

I am in awe. Seriously.

It's things like this that inspire me to make my army after being out of it since 3rd edition.

[Dlatrex]

Isotope, you just continue to impress. Very great look mate!

[sculdozer]

By the ruinous powers! I've never liked Khorne and have happily sworn allegiance to Nurgle but this army makes me tingle in my pestilential bits. Many congrats to you sir on an incredible, creative and utterly flawless army!

[The El Kay]

Almost done with my core 1,500 army.

http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/photopost/data/581/DSC01240.JPG

Another daemon prince, Deep strike mishap can kiss my ...

http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/photopost/data/581/DSC01236.JPG

http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/photopost/data/581/DSC01237.JPG

http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/photopost/data/581/DSC01238.JPG

Your Deepstrike DP... WHAT model is that? AMAZING conversion work good sir. Definitely something to inspire!!

[isotope99]

Bloodletters on black

http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/photopost/data/581/blackletters.jpg

http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/photopost/data/581/blackportal.jpg

Forgot the hounds:

http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/photopost/data/581/blackdog.jpg

[SotonShades]

Damn it i have to go change my shirt from drooling!

[Brakkart]

Gratz on all the prizes your army won at the Throne of Skulls!

[isotope99]

Thanks, Some army shots on proper terrain

http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/photopost/data/581/DSC01265.JPG

http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/photopost/data/581/DSC01266.JPG

http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/photopost/data/581/DSC01267.JPG

http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/photopost/data/581/DSC01270.JPG

[isotope99]

An'ggrath is going to take me a while so I thought I'd do a step by step.

1. Identify light sources and mark out the OSL

Rhinox hide & Khorne red

http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/photopost/data/581/DSC01284L.jpg

[Reecius]

Beautiful army!

[NeoBiggs]

I like the army but the OSL is just horrible. Before you get all jumpy, let me explain. The painting is done very well, no complaints there. The whole point of OSL is to make it appear as though the light sources are casting a hue/glow onto the surrounding surfaces. Looking at your models, the OSL is not convincing at all because you have light on surfaces where there shouldn't be or surfaces that are literally right next to the light source yet have no glow at all? Love the army, I really do but I think your light theory could use some work..

[Autarch]

This army is freaking amazing. Never seen demons look so scary. Can't disagree more with the last poster. This is one of the most impressive armies I've ever seen.

[isotope99]

I'm sure there are plenty of technical flaws but it looks good in the round.

Next steps on an'ggrath

2. Normally I wouldn't paint the flames this early but there are lots on this model and I don't want to forget any - Mephiston red

3. Blend the edges of 1 back to black - Rhinox hide, khorne red, black, watered down a little

4-6. semi-drybrushed coats with increasing amounts of doombull brown - Rhinox hide, khorne red, doombull brown

http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/photopost/data/581/DSC01287.JPG

[Bob821]

I like the army but the OSL is just horrible. Before you get all jumpy, let me explain. The painting is done very well, no complaints there. The whole point of OSL is to make it appear as though the light sources are casting a hue/glow onto the surrounding surfaces. Looking at your models, the OSL is not convincing at all because you have light on surfaces where there shouldn't be or surfaces that are literally right next to the light source yet have no glow at all? Love the army, I really do but I think your light theory could use some work..

Maybe you could show us some of your convincing OSL Mr NeoBiggs. I'm totally blown away by this army if yours is better think I'd die of a nerdgasm.

Totally awsome work isotope99. The painting and the mods go together to make really impressive army.

[isotope99]

Been a bit busy with work, home improvements and planning a new army (can I do something interesting with an ultramarine force? find out next month).

7-9 Doombull brown through Skrag brown

http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/photopost/data/581/DSC01329.JPG

Also my originally planned bloodthirster (got bumped when the new Lord of Skulls was released)

http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/photopost/data/581/DSC01325.JPG
http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/photopost/data/581/DSC01327.JPG
http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/photopost/data/581/DSC01328.JPG

[isotope99]

10. Skrag brown & averland sunset
11-12: yriel yellow added to teh above for highlights, second version with more yellow
13: All over wash with Agrax Earthshade and Reikland Fleshshade

http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/photopost/data/581/DSC01331.JPG



http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/photopost/data/581/DSC01333.JPG

[isotope99]

14-23: Blended fire (Khorne Red, Mephiston Red, Evil Sunz Scarlet. Wild Rider Red, Fire Dragon Bright, Jokaero Orange, Averland Sunset, Yriel Yellow, Ceramite white
24: All over glaze of Lamenters Yellow and Bloodletter Red (watered down)

http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/photopost/data/500/DSC01334.JPG

Next up: Feathers

[Deadlift]

:eek: looks awesome as always mate. I would love to see your display cabinets one day.

[isotope99]

Would have to clear some space for them first.

Sanguinius has wings, next up leopard print and bling - He's a total chav! :cool:

25-34 Blend through to white using doombull brown, skrag brown, jokaero orange and several increments of ceramite white
35 wash with mix of sepia, fleshshade and earthshade watered down

http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/photopost/data/581/DSC01336.JPG

http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/photopost/data/581/DSC01337.JPG

[isotope99]

36-43. Leopard skin, stippling using Dryad bark, steel legion drab, skrag brown, balor brown, averland sunset. Spots with watered down doombull brown and Rhinox hide. Washed with agrax/sepia, lamenters yellow glaze.

44-51. NMM dryad bark, steel legion drab, balor brown, skrag brown, ceramite white. Washed with agrax and druchii violet.

52-56. Hair. Stell legion drab, balor browmn, averland sunset, ushabti bone, washed with sepia

57-62. Face. Steel legion drab, tallarn flesh (now ratskin), rakarth flesh ceramite white, doombull brown around eyes, fleshshade wash.

63-70. Gems. Khorne red, mephiston red, evil sunz scarlet, wild rider red, ceramite whitem abaddon black, agrax and bloodletter glaze, ardcoat shine

71-75. Parchment, dryad bark, steel legion drab, rakarth flesh, abaddon black, agrax wash

http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/photopost/data/581/DSC01338.JPG

http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/photopost/data/581/DSC01340.JPG

[isotope99]

Almost done now:

76-79. Stone: Mechanicus grey, abministratum grey, abaddon black (black added to make all shades dark). Agrax wash

80-83. Wings: Abaddon black, dryad bark, steel legoing drad, rakarth flesh (drybrushed around the tears in the wings). Agrax wash

84-87. Tongue: Dryad bark, Tallarn flesh, rakarth flesh, druchii violet wash

88-93. Fur and leather: Dryad bark, steel legion drab, rhinox hide, doombull brown, rakarth flesh. Agrax wash.

94-98. Bone. Dryad bark, steel legion drab, rakarth flesh, cermaite white, Agrax wash

99-101. Skin. Abaddon black, rhinox hide, khorne red, dooombull brown, agrax and bloodletter wash.

http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/photopost/data/581/DSC01342.JPG


http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/photopost/data/581/DSC01344.JPG


http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/photopost/data/581/DSC01346.JPG

[Fizzybubela]

Looks great. :D I can't wait to see it finished.

[Demonicsarge55]

That second pic looks like he had a few too many spicy tacos.

[SotonShades]

I'm glad I'm not the only one who thought that lol. Still, looking forward to seeing it all come together

[isotope99]

Finished:

http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/photopost/data/581/anggrath_black_small.jpg

http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/photopost/data/581/duelblack.jpg

http://www.blacklibrary.com/Images/Product/DefaultBL/xlarge/wallpapers-fear-to-tread.jpg



102-109: Brass. Dryad bark, steel legion drab, balor brown, ceramite white, agrax wash.

110-115: Blood and gems. Khorne red, rhinox hide, evil sunz scarlet, wild rider red, bloodletter and agrax wash, ardcoat shine

The super rocket fart is only obvious when viewed from behind (hence I've avoided that angle so far)

[isotope99]

http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/photopost/data/581/DSC01362.JPG

http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/photopost/data/581/DSC01365.JPG

http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/photopost/data/581/DSC01367.JPG

http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/photopost/data/581/DSC01355.JPG

[SotonShades]

Stunning. I especially like the left shoulderguard and that fallen Standard :)

Sanguinius's cloak looks a little plain though and I would have thought you would have been tempted to paint some malevolent faces in to the flames supporting the big guy, ala your defence line. Those are very very minor criticisms though

[Pauly Addams]

Extraordinary, absolutely inspiring work. That last piece in particular looks alive and I'm in love with your Brass Scorpion/Defiler. Bravo sir!

[musical-fool]

To put it politely, HOLY POO is that an amazing finished diorama(?)!!!

I was looking at the WIP pics only this morning in awe and then you go and drop the finished photos. I tip my hat, sir.

[Deadlift]

Isotope, your an inspiration. Every project keeps getting better and better. Very cool as always and I love the colour palette you've used here.

[White Tiger88]

Amazing! However Spoiler alert...Sanguinius wins!

[Karl Bacon Sawyer]

So a foul creature of chaos fighting a khorne daemon? ;-)

Incredible work mate. The lighting is amazing

[pgarfunkle]

Wow.... Just..... Wow

These are amazing, absolutely love the diorama with Sanguinius

[Psychosplodge]

That's awe inspiring.

[Tyrendian]

best thing is, I atually just started re-reading Fear to Tread... holy moly awesome doesn't even come close to describing this...

[isotope99]

Just finishing off the last couple of models for the November Carnac campaign:

http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/photopost/data/581/blackdp.jpg

http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/photopost/data/581/DSC01375.JPG

http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/photopost/data/581/DSC01377.JPG

http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/photopost/data/581/DSC01379.JPG

[chicop76]

Pictures do not do the model any justice.

[Tzeentch's Dark Agent]

Good work as usual isotope. :D

[White Tiger88]

Holy crap...NICE~ Can't wait for my Fulgrim >_>

[Liam Deowag Hartles]

Just finishing off the last couple of models for the November Carnac campaign:

http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/photopost/data/581/blackdp.jpg

http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/photopost/data/581/DSC01375.JPG

http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/photopost/data/581/DSC01377.JPG

http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/photopost/data/581/DSC01379.JPG

November Carnac Campaign?

[FTGT]

Great googly moogly. This is... jaw droppingly awesome. I love the look of the entire army. All of it is just.. wow.

[isotope99]

Last model: Thanks for all the comments.

http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/photopost/data/581/DSC01380.JPG

http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/photopost/data/581/DSC01382.JPG

http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/photopost/data/581/DSC01381.JPG

http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/photopost/data/581/blackfire.jpg

[Boon]

How did you get the glow effect for the flames?

[Zgecko666]

I am loving the job you are doing. Where did you get the head for your last bloodthirster, is it still available for purchase?

[Deadlift]

Very impressive matey, I really enjoy the individuality and how unique all your models are. Impressive paint job too. Very fire and brimstone.

I look forward to seeing how you tackle Ultramarines next.

[Magus]

I am loving the job you are doing. Where did you get the head for your last bloodthirster, is it still available for purchase?

I'll bite...
The base of the model (including the head) is Forge Worlds "incarnate elemental of fire" from the warhammer forge range. I'm loving it here too.

[Zgecko666]

Thank you much Magus. the only site the i didn't check lolz.