Warhammer 40K: Asmodai, Anrakyr & Venerable Dreadnought

While completing the the Dark Vengeance set, I picked up some additional minis which captured my attention. They basically fit the armies which I intend to collect: Dark Angels- Deathwing Company more specifically, Tau - Farsight Campaign, Necron and Tyranids.

I am currently planning a workup on my Deathwing Squad before moving to the other factions. However, some unique character HQs could be fun to pick up prior to me starting those individual factions.

Here's what I got:

Asmodai, Interrogator-Chaplain of the Dark Angels
He is a Dark Angel HQ. 'Nuff said!

 

 

 

Learning from previous jobs, I am tacking the units with blue tacks (or white in this case) to allow me to paint better those hard to reach places.

Anrakyr the Traveller - Necrons

 

 

 

His Warscythe was a pain to join but I got it glued correctly somehow (I think). Although he was my initial HQ of choice, I have decided instead on either Imotekh the Stormlord or Trazyn the Infinite instead after checking their abilities in detail. Nevertheless, he was the only named HQ available in the shops around here.

Venerable Dreadnought

 

 

 

This unit was not in my initial 750 points and 1500 points listing which I had planned. I got this guy since I am looking for something different to work on, and Tau Crisis suits were not available XD

The right arm weapons were designed such that it can be removed and replaced with other weapon of choice easily. Even the shoulder can still be removed and replace with another shoulder of choice. I have yet to fully determine the final design for this unit. Since the sprue does not come with the full set of optional parts (which means more bits shopping. Bummer!)

By the way, this unit is my first attempt at pinning. The torso is able to swivel around as needed. There were some errors in my method of applying the pin, but somehow, everything turns out well.

Swappable bits from the venerable dreadnought

In the mean time, here is a list of what's to come:
- Robotech Tactics minis
- Fairytale Battle Royale minis
- Another set of Deathwing Termies from the Dark Vengeance box set
- Probably a box of Deathwing Command Squad

I have also got some magnets which I ordered at a discount from miniwargaming.com which I intend to use in my minis in the future. Starting with the Deathwing Command squad box set.

Warhammer 40K: Dark Vengeance Part 10

Finally, Dark Vengeance set is completed!!!

 

I really did not have any ideas on how to exactly paint them even with online references which I just found (http://www.3plusplus.net/2012/08/6th-edition-starter-set-dark-vengeance-preorders/)

 

The urgency to complete them before the end of the month got me to try something different and a little short cut-tish since I found myself getting a little lazy to put any more effort (eg, paint mixing to get the tones needed)

 

 

 

I used plenty of drybrushing this time to create a dusty effect on the cultist, except for Tetchvar who was painted  a few days earlier. I initially tried to create an identity for each of the twins, via grey (dawnstone) and brown (steel legion drab) drybrushing. The grey did not turn out so well against some of the colours I used as a basecoat.

The complete set is now in my living room cupboard. I am thinking of creating a small diorama to showcase the units.

Dark Angels

Crimson Slaughter

For those who are wondering, yes, the bases are still unpainted as I have yet to decide the exact colour to use (either Eschin Grey, Dawnstone or the same gold/brown like colour I see around. Still have not identified that shade of colour)

Next Step:
- Base colouring
- Deathwing Army setup

*On a footnote, this is entry number 50! Woo Hoo!!!

Warhammer 40K: Dark Vengeance Part 9

Completed 1 set of Chaos Cultist Sect Anarkus over the weekend. 1 more set to go.

 

Iron Painter was held at Hobby Forge by Legio Malaysia over the weekend. One of the advice give was to know what colour scheme to paint prior to the event. Chaos cultist will definitely not make it into my list as I have no idea what colour to be using when painting these guys. Even attempting to use the Chaos Marines Codex as a reference did not help much. Anyway, enjoy.

Next step:
- Chaos Cultist Sect Tetchvar

Warhammer 40K: Dark Vengeance Part 8

Chaos Chosens completed over the weekend.

This unit was the first to be completed as I painted this while following Jay's tutorial. I then use it as a guide on parts to paint on the other models.

The hellbrute is the first "vehicle" I have painted.it is certainly fun to paint it in preparation of the dreadnoughts I intend to add to my Deathwing company.

Kranon posed an interesting challenge as I tried to create a "living effect" after noticing the faces on the blade. This, in my opinion, is the toughest part in the whole collection to create. I am still undecided on the quality presented here. I might just look around eBay for another model to paint.

Yeah, I forgot to finish up the plasma gun.

The Sergeant.

The close combat guy.

The power axe guy.

The twins.

  

Chaos units here are certainly a fun bunch to paint due to the layer of details and the chaotic designs on their armour, especially the sculpture of faces trying to come out from their leg and shoulder plates. 

I will probably revisit on some of the minor parts which I left out this round such as the tendrils encasing the backpacks.

Next step:-

- Chaos cultist

Warhammer 40K: Dark Vengeance Part 7

Started Chaos Chosens while I was working together with the Ravenwings especially on the initial basecoats.

The methods chosen to paint them were based on Jay of MiniWargaming (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VtLGWcfHIc0).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

These units only had their basecoat of Mephiston Red

Basically, the steps were:
1. Basecoat with Mephiston Red
2. Wash with Carroburg Crimson
3. Layer with Evil Sunz Scarlet
4. Layer with Wild Rider Red
5. Glaze with Bloodleter

I did a light brushing instead as seen below

Next Step:
- Chaos Chosen Details

Warhammer 40K: Dark Vengeance Part 6

I got around to complete my Ravenwing Squad over the holidays. It took me a while to find the method I need to work around the blacks. I finally used a mixture of Eschen Grey and Abbadon Black (1:1) to paint the black parts as to bring out the colour.

 

 



I initially worked on the feathers and other white areas as I was not confident in the methods to use to paint it. In the end, I decided just to paint whatever way I can think off. I was never confident in the steadiness of my hand whenever it comes to working with find details. At least these turns out right.

 



 

 

 

 

With that, I completed the Dark Angels set from the Dark Vengeance box set.

Anyways, here is a short showcase on how my current Warhammer minis are kept.

Death Angels set with some earlier test units.

The Dark Vengeance collection. Ravenwings were unpainted yet at this point.

Next Step:

- Chaos Chosen