Warhammer 40K: Assassinorum: Execution Force Assassins & Chaos Marines

Got both groups done over the weekend.

Culexus Assassin

The Assassins completed

I decided to go simple colours with the Chaos Marines. Probably should have increased the camera exposure.

Chaos Sorcerer Drask

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