Tiny Yellow Men

[Splatter Paint]

Good morning one and all.

After collecting space marines for almost 12 years, I thought it high time to get some painted. So, after stripping about 5000 points of dark angels, I decided I finally would attempt the ONE chapter that always appealed to me. Imperial Fists.

After a good amount of test models, I've finally settled on a technique that takes my fancy, and well, have a look at the results:

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[Darren Richardson]

Nice I like the weathered look to them.

[Splatter Paint]

I'm quite happy with the weathering. Never liked the clean and crisp look for warriors. It's just not right.

[Asymmetrical Xeno]

I never ever ever ever get tired of the paint chipping effect, it just makes stuff look so much better, more brutal and more warlike to me.

[Splatter Paint]

Let's just hope I can keep it up. Got 2 whole battle companies with assorted vehicles to paint. Haha.

[Lord Commissar Maxwell]

Looking great! I look forward to seeing the rest.

[Darren Richardson]

Let's just hope I can keep it up. Got 2 whole battle companies with assorted vehicles to paint. Haha.

I know what you mean.....

I've got an entire Company waiting for the weather to improve so I can basecoat it with spray cans......

Not to mention the equivelent sized force of other assorted marines as well......

[Splatter Paint]

More updates to come soon!

Very happy Splatter today, as someone made on of my wargaming wishes come true. Since I started playing wargames, there have been a few armies that I have always wanted to own. Not because of the fact that they are competative or what not, but because of the way they look. Today I managed to finally break into the army I've had on number one since I was about 15 years old. ( Im 27, going on 28 soon, so that means something to me. ) The Vostroyan Firstborn.

Then today, someone traded me this:

-2 platoon command squads
-5 Infantry squads all with flamers,3 with heavy bolters and 2 mortars
-1 spare lascannon team
-3 snipers
-2 company commanders with power fists
-2 company commanders with plasma pistols and power swords
-1 spare sergeant and 1 trooper
-8 plasma gun troopers

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So they will be collected sometime during the next few days, and every now and then expect one of these bad boys to sneak it's way into the blog, most likely in in a ellow great coat.

[Kirsten]

wait Vostroyans came out twelve years ago? now I feel old...

[Asymmetrical Xeno]

Let's just hope I can keep it up. Got 2 whole battle companies with assorted vehicles to paint. Haha.

D: That's like over 200 models, right?

I'd be having nightmares about painting yellow after that.

[Splatter Paint]

Aye, that is over 200 models, and then another 40 Tempestus Scions and then the Firstborn and then 3 knights.

ALL.... YELLOW.

Because I like the idea of a single coherent army, made up of different parts.

[Psychosplodge]

wait Vostroyans came out twelve years ago? now I feel old...

Nah they can't be that old....can they? :eek:

[Darren Richardson]

wow I'm envious that you've got that many Vosties, I've only got the one in my figure collection.....

[Psychosplodge]

I managed to get two....They're both snipers....

[Lord Commissar Maxwell]

Aye, that is over 200 models, and then another 40 Tempestus Scions and then the Firstborn and then 3 knights.

ALL.... YELLOW.

Because I like the idea of a single coherent army, made up of different parts.

All...Yellow....God speed you crazy deranged son of an emperor. If you get the chance go read The yellow wallpaper, hopefully you wont go mad with all those minis with their sinister yellow.

[Splatter Paint]

It won't be too bad. I'm a commission painter by trade, so I can take as many breaks from painting yellow as I fancy. Haha. Should have some new pics come the weekend. Just finished another 5 line marines, almost done with a dreadnought and just airbrushed 4 scions and Gideon Lorr in yellow. They will be played as allies with 2 Inquisitors in the command squads.

[Splatter Paint]

And a quick WIP shot of the first of 3 dreadnoughts:

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[Splatter Paint]

After much procrastinating, the dreadnought is finally done!

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And my little treat for finishing the dreadbeast:
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[Darren Richardson]

I like the nice and simple paint job on that dready, well done

[Splatter Paint]

Hmm, the picture doesnt show the highlights very well. I need to work no my photography skill...

[Splatter Paint]

Woohoo. Another update. 5 more marines have been added to the line up. Same load out as the first squad.

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Now, let's see if I can paint up a character over the weekend, to finish of the small CAD.

[TemplarBrother]

I'm impressed! All of your models look great, the scheme works well. And as mentioned the weathering and chipping never gets old, gives, in my opinion, marines the reect they deserve as soldiers constantly on deployment. And the first born... Lucky devil!

[Splatter Paint]

Many thanks!

I did finish a Librarian that I'm fairly happy with, as well as the big guy himself... well, sort of. Mr Pedro Kantor. Just need to take a few pics and Ill slap em on here sooner, rather then later.

[JonnyRoxtar]

A weegie that likes yellow?... Partick fan maybe?
Really nice muted colour and the weathering makes them look like they have seen action. Good job on getting the Vostroyans too

[Splatter Paint]

I was born in Holland, where I also lived 25 years. I only recently moved here, haha.

[Splatter Paint]

Quick shot of what's on the WIP square.... Yes, square. I'm not allowing myself to start more things then I can fit on that white square of plasticard, to make sure I actually finish up things. Seems to work for me:

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[Psychosplodge]

The "square" of projects is quite a good idea.

[Darren Richardson]

I don't have the will power to even stick to something like that, I've got stuff all over the place LOL.

Your figures look great, they are turning into a nice looking focre.

[Splatter Paint]

Oopht. Been a little while since I've last updated this. Busy busy busy, but fear not, the Sons of Dorn are still being worked on. Hopefully, Ill have a few more pics this week.

Also, Hallooooo Mr Mailman!

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[Kirsten]

my projects would fit on a square. a large square. if I piled them up high.

[Darren Richardson]

my projects would fit on a square. a large square. if I piled them up high.

yeah like me, the amount I need to paint, it would fit on a large square rug and still spill over.....

Your amry is looking great so far, and it's gonna looke better once you get those 3 knights made up :D

[Splatter Paint]

Thanks Darren.

I'm having a bit of a hard time to focus on just one project at a time. But hopefully, with the addition of the Knights, I can help myself focus on the 5th a bit.

Anyways..... It begins.....

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[Deadlift]

Nice work. Not sure how you plan on painting those banners on the knights, but I found painting them separately, doing the transfers and then attaching them much easier :)

[Splatter Paint]

Very slowly and very carefully Deadlift! Haha.

Anyways, I promised pictures, and I have pictures!

Been playing around a bit with a new camera set up, and I think the pictures are a lot better. Have a look:

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[Splatter Paint]

A little update on the House Hawkshroud project.

The 3 knights have been built, bar the armour plates, which I am leaving off for now for painting purposes.

These 3 knights will be fielded during the ETC 2015 in Prague for Team Malta, and as I am still waiting to hear which ranged weapon options they need, those have also been left off for now.

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[Darren Richardson]

Very slowly and very carefully Deadlift! Haha.

Anyways, I promised pictures, and I have pictures!

Been playing around a bit with a new camera set up, and I think the pictures are a lot better. Have a look:

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They are looking great, really liking the libby, his beard and face look amazing.

[Splatter Paint]

You thought you've gotten rid of me didn't you?

Well you almost did, haha. I've been very busy with my commission work, but should have a lull in the work in a week or so, so Ive been preparing some more things to go onto the painting table.

I'm very chuffed with this, my modeled objective markers, Space Marine Casualties:

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[metallian]

I agree also that weathered warriors have a particular charm. My Iron Warriors sympathies approve with the latest update in particular. ;)

[Splatter Paint]

Disaster, Panic, Apocalypse! And more of such nonsense.

So, the ETC is only 2 months away and I only realized this over the weekend. I'll be going up for team Malta ( so come say hi if you happen to be in Prague around that time ) with my little yellow b*stards. I was also roped into letting the team use my 3 Knights.... that have now found 2 friends. ( Yes, I got myself 2 Wardens to fill out an all Knights army )

So, after closing up shop, I will be racing to get my army painted for the ETC deadline, which for me is the 6th of August.

The list!

Imperial Guard Command Squad
2x10 Imperial Guard Veterans
1 Primaris Psyker
1 ..... thing..... I plan to use as the Master of the Fleet.

1 Librarian
1 Sanguinary Priest
8 Sternguard
2x Command Squad
5x5 Tactical Marines

11 Drop pods

3 Imperial Knights

12 Objective Markers.

So, quite a lot to do in 2 months, but I remain confident..... for now. The Librarian and the first 15 tactical marines have been painted, but require some finishing work.

I did get my hands on Captain A... ga.... mem.... non? from Strikeforce Ultra, and after some repairs and changes, he will be the prize at the end of the run.

I'll be updating at least twice a week, mainly to keep myself motivated!

So, without further ado, I spent my sunday afternoon playing with my airbrush and slathering on the metallics on the Knights, the first project I'm starting on.

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Today I'm aiming to get the metallics on the skeletons done, so washing and highlighting it, before adding some bright brass details to break the model up a bit. Also hoping to get the armour panels primed, so I can get to work with the airbrush again later this week. Because the Knights will be yellow as well. Haha

[Splatter Paint]

So, Ill be doing daily updates, because I can.

The progress so far on the Knights:

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[Splatter Paint]

Today's progress:

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[Splatter Paint]

And yet another update on the Knights! The skeletons are done bar the Yellows and Blacks on the armour plates and the banners.

That'll be up next prior to the rest of the armour plates.

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[Splatter Paint]

More yellow!

So I finished applying the first layers of the dreaded colour and am about to start slathering on layer number 2, before going to a slightly more mustardy yellow for the final layer.

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[Kirsten]

they are looking great

[Splatter Paint]

they are looking great

Thank you, I'm rather pleased with the outcome so far myself.

Speaking off, the skeletons are done! And I have never been so glad that I bought that airbrush a while ago, because the armour plates are so much quicker this way, haha.

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[Splatter Paint]

Another update on 3 Knights that are nearing completion!

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[Splatter Paint]

Ok, so less updates then planned, but we're still on it.

Just because I got bored over the weekend, I decided to kitbash a Sigismund, as I don't feel like paying 45 odd quid for a model that I don't like.

So, I built this:
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[Splatter Paint]

It's bee a while, and a struggle to say the least, but the 3 Imperial Knights are done. What a blast to paint, but I am glad to have them finished.

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[Splatter Paint]

Ugh, sorry for the lack of updates fellow followers of Dorn.

ETC was an absolute disaster gaming wise, baggage was lost on the way up and day 1 into the tournament I got my army back, with many many repairs to be done.

Save to say, I wasn't happy with the airline. At. ALL.

Anyways, onwards and upwards. In between commissions I have been working on a few other things, and I will be competing for an Armies on Parade melda in the Glasgow GW shop.

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So, over the next few weeks Im planning to get that up to scratch. I'll post a few close ups of the units that are completely done, when they are done. Haha.

[Splatter Paint]

Right guys, update time. Im getting there with the board, but it's taking a LOT longer then I expected. I am however, very happy with the results so far.

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And finally, some shots of the models that are going ON the board. They are almost done. I just need to finish up the metallics and a few other highlights.

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Overall, I still have a lot to do, but so far, I am extremely happy with the results. Let's just hope the judges are as well. Haha

[Kirsten]

they look fantastic

[Splatter Paint]

And the board is finally done as well. Now just waiting for it to dry, so I can start priming and painting tomorrow.

Here's what it looks like just now:

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[Splatter Paint]

Right, quick shot of the display board all primed. Just need it to dry now and then hopefully, I can get the majority of the painting done today:

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[Splatter Paint]

Quick update:

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[Splatter Paint]

Ladies and gents, with pride, I present to you, my entry for Armies on Parade:

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[Splatter Paint]

So... Armies on Parade 2015. I managed to take the gold home in the GW Glasgow store. 29 entries, according to them, one of the biggest pool in the UK.

I am well happy with that :D

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[Psychosplodge]

Very nicely done

[Splatter Paint]

Cheers!

Next up will be some more space marines in prep for Caledonian Uprising in Januari, and then I will be moving on to Imperial Guard, Cadian style!

[Meph]

W00h00! Congratz on the victory in Glasgo'!

[Splatter Paint]

Cheers Meph! Did you compete somewhere?

Quick snaps of the guard I've painted so far.

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[Meph]

Not recently, no. The last time was in the very first Lowlands Painting Competition from GW. That must have been 2009 I think. Got 2nd place in the large model category with that large Forgeworld Marine of mine.
Actually I have no idea if there are army competitions in Belgium.

[Splatter Paint]

I take it that the GW stores in Belgium also have armies on Parade?

I have been following your blogs for a bit as well.

[Meph]

Cheers, mate!

Hmm there is a GW in Brussels, and Antwerp. Not where I live though, in Leuven. Could be worth checking out, seeing as even Antwerp is only a 45-50-minute drive.

[Daxos232]

Hello Splatter Paint,

those are some awesome looking Imperial Fists!

The weathered look is very cool, I've been reading a variety of sources on how to do weathering/chipped effects for my Imperial Guard. Found a wide range of methods that can give many different results.

May I ask what technique/tools you used to produce that effect?

[Pitaya]

Ladies and gents, with pride, I present to you, my entry for Armies on Parade:

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Hi, excuse how did you painted those buildings? Would you share with me the color recipee? It would be perfect for Rhino tank interiors! :D
Thank you for your time.

[Splatter Paint]

Hello Splatter Paint,

those are some awesome looking Imperial Fists!

The weathered look is very cool, I've been reading a variety of sources on how to do weathering/chipped effects for my Imperial Guard. Found a wide range of methods that can give many different results.

May I ask what technique/tools you used to produce that effect?

Thank you for your kind words Daxos.

The technique I used to create the weathering is surprisingly simple. Once the models are all painted up, but before I apply the OSL, I take a small piece of blister sponge and use the old GW foundation paint "Charadon Granite" and lightly dab the model with the sponge, applying this colour moderatly and randomly, making sure the legs are a bit more covered, as they would attract more dirt and dust then the rest of the armour.

If you'd like, I could always take a few step by step pictures next time I weather a batch of models ^^


Hi, excuse how did you painted those buildings? Would you share with me the color recipee? It would be perfect for Rhino tank interiors! :D
Thank you for your time.

Of course Pitaya ^^ The models were basecoated in the GW colour Zhandri Dust with a little bit of Karak Stone mixed in. After that has dried, I drybrushed the buildings with Terminatus Stone, from the GW Dry range. Easy as 1 2 3 ^^

[Pitaya]

Thank you for your kind words Daxos.

The technique I used to create the weathering is surprisingly simple. Once the models are all painted up, but before I apply the OSL, I take a small piece of blister sponge and use the old GW foundation paint "Charadon Granite" and lightly dab the model with the sponge, applying this colour moderatly and randomly, making sure the legs are a bit more covered, as they would attract more dirt and dust then the rest of the armour.

If you'd like, I could always take a few step by step pictures next time I weather a batch of models ^^



Of course Pitaya ^^ The models were basecoated in the GW colour Zhandri Dust with a little bit of Karak Stone mixed in. After that has dried, I drybrushed the buildings with Terminatus Stone, from the GW Dry range. Easy as 1 2 3 ^^

You are amazing!!! I will show you pics of the end result once it's done!
CHeers!!!

[Splatter Paint]

Enough resting on my laurels.

I'll be participating in Caledonian Uprising in January, so more has to be painted. After a disastrous ETC performance with my drop pods, I've revamped the list to include the Skyhammer formation.

So, after a little airbrush session:

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And I may or may not have ordered a box of Calth.... or 2.... or... 3.

[Splatter Paint]

More Knights! These 2 were done as part of an ongoing commission for a club member.

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