Thursday 29 October 2015

Dreadtober Showcase - Gnaf Finished

Made it

Here are some pics of Gnaf Redrum in all his glory, i may still add damage/weathering but don't want to rush into it.


I'm really pleased with it, the Murderclaws fit a contemptor chassis really well and you can always use the proper clenched fists if you don't want to shave knuckles.  I tried to keep the front as clutter free as possible seeing as it'ld only get ripped off in combat anyway so the tails/teeth hang on his back and who knows what the blade is for (relic or merciful release). My painting style is normally best viewed at 4' away so the camera picks up a few things i'll have to ignore but he looks crisp.

 To finish heres some shots with his mates off out for halloween :)

These Wulfen will stand in for standard Lone Wolves if i ever have spare points till then they'll have to lounge in the cabinet


Link - feedyournerd.com/dreadtober-2015
As always comments welcomed (I do read them ,some times i even remember to reply)
Till next time
Gumby out

Tuesday 13 October 2015

Dreadtober WIP

Firstly can i have a round of applause for my lovely Wife, as i've painted almost every night!

Nearly half way through Dreadtober and Gnaf is coming along well, i haven't started the base yet to try and finish the model 1st.




I'm really pleased with the 13th Co. badge and the odd red armour plate.
Hope you like it, comments welcomed

Till next time
Gumby out


Saturday 3 October 2015

What's That Coming Over The Hill....


Howdy
Afew photos of Gnaf Redrum tonight in his unpainted state.


I was trying for a feral/wolflike pose as it's a wulfen so lots of pinning ensued, the statue on the base came with the contemptor so i thought it would be ungrateful not to use it, i was going to put a helmet on it but managed to fit the proper head in (with a bit of fiddling) and i think it works well, most of the other bits came from the SW termie sprue or were made from greenstuff.

To finish here's Bob taking one for the team to show it's definitely not modeled for advantage ;)


The photos will improve i promise

Till next time
Gumby out

*EDIT*
Now with added Dreadtober

Sunday 27 September 2015

Summers over, time to get back in the hobby!

Hey guys and girls, me here again with a bit of an update as to what's going on in my little hobby world.

First up was the Forge world release of the Imperial Knight simply HAD to get myself one of these as I figure this was the reason my knight lancer was so rubbish in close combat - he had no pilot! 




Really really nice little model and it's actually possible to insert him into the pilot seat even if you've already constructed the Knights Cockpit. 


Next up is the Harlequin commission - that's progressing nicely, I'm still absolutely loving the models and each one is such a fun clean joy to paint it's refreshing from the imperial grime! 



Finally, some of you might recal I mentioned a special personal project I was undertaking? Well, after much procrastination about the models I wanted buy and the list I wanted to field I eventually got around to picking up a nice 1750 Krieg list for myself. These models have been on my wish list for years, ever since I returned to the hobby at the start of 6th edition. I didn't truly ever think I'd own one so I'm now attempting to do them justice and make this y own display army. 

I was talking with Doc a little about the armour and he asked if I intended to do heavy weathering on the Armourd division and at the time I said "not massively weathered, no". But then I got carried away playing with a few new techniques and such and ended up with a rather bashed up Vanquisher tank that I'm pretty proud of. 




I also had a quick start at the first infantry platoon this weekend. 


Anyhow, thats pretty much my little corner of the world right now - other than to say thanks to the guys that attended the Pork Chop event in Cheltenham with me, that was a very very fun day. 

I hope you guys are all well and the dice gods rolling in your favour!

Until next time :) 

Tom

Friday 18 September 2015

Showcase; Thunderbolts Space Marines Jump Pack Captain.

Hi All

Bluddtoof here with another new addition to my Space Marine Chapter; The Thunderbolts.
This is my new Captain with Jump Pack, Shield Eternal and Teeth of Terra. He will be leading a demi company with auxiliary support as part of a Gladius Strike Force against a bunch of filthy heretics in the form of Docs Traitor Guard; in a game in a week or so. Beware Doc!
Here's some piccies....






The base model is an old metal one I had in my bits box; one of the old Masters of the Chapter models. He originally had an axe in his left hand I think, I chopped the head off and replaced it with the large chain blade from an old metal Vanguard Veteran; also from the extensive bits box. The jump pack is just a plastic one from the old assault marine sprue.
I'm really pleased on several fronts; firstly I painted this in less than 2 days, pretty impressive for me; my painting occurs at glacial speeds usually! Secondly I built him over 2 years ago and he's been sat in the "to paint" case all that time. Thirdly the white went on so much easier and smoother than I'm used to; only 3 coats as opposed to my usual 4 or 5. Win all round.
And hopefully Win against the renegade filth on the 28th!
For The Emperor!

Bluddtoof.