Long absence

So, I have lapsed in posting regularly. I am sorry for that. However, in my defence it has been due to the BFG:Armada beta. Once I have a headset, and some of the major bugs are squished[there are only a couple] I will probably post my own gameplay video.

So again, for the couple of people who read my blog, sorry.

Summoner build

So, as I previously stated, I am documenting the building of the Gaunt Summoner. Here we go.

Glued disc.

So, I started by gluing the disc parts together, since the two sections don't really obscure any parts by themselves.

Blue, so much blue.

So I did most of the blue, both Ultrasmurf Blue, and Enchanted blue, while it was on the sprue.  

The Disc on the base.

At this point, I had just finished the base, I used Magenta Ink on some of the fleshy bits and Leadbelcher on the blades. The green on the bottom part is Dark Angels green, with Dark Green Ink, and Desert Yellow as a dry brush.

Another image from a different angle.

This one shows the teeth on the disc a little better; I did them in using P3s Menolith White Base. It is the closest thing I could find to the old Bleached Bone.

Some finalized images.

I skipped some steps since I was in the zone while painting.

More angles.

Even more angles.

Still more angles.

Last image.

So that is that. I have finished the build. As previously mentioned, I will mostly be using this as a Sorcerer of Tzeentch on a Disc. 

The Gaunt Summoner [AKA My new Sorcerer of Tzeentch on a disc.]

So, like my Dark Angels scouts, I am going to [mostly] document the build for this guy. Except, I think I am going to do it in one post, rather than across two. I have started to do a little gluing at this point, though it is limited to a couple parts of his disc, as I want to do most of the painting first on this model. I want him to look suitably epic. Also like the scouts, he may get his own fluff post. I am not too sure yet, I will decide while I build him.

But for now:

New toy to put together

I think I will run this guy as a sorc on a disc.

Hive Tyrant

So, a buddy of mine is having me help with the painting of his 'nids. 

Scout Fluff

The Red Hands scout squad are a group of elite scouts. Each member is a Sergeant in his own right. So lets start with the leader of the squad:

Veteran Sergeant Matteus.

Veteran Sergeant Matteus has been honoured many times for his service to the Obsidian Wings chapter. Most notably, were his actions that lead to the capture of one of the Fallen, on the feral world of Enkidu, having personally silenced the fallen angel's retinue, he cleared the way for the Terminators of the inner circle to capture the foul traitor. He has turned down positions within various companies, including an appointment to the vaulted 1st company, in order to continue leading the 10th Company. 

Brother Sergeant Danius

Brother Sergeant Danius has been with the Red Hands since just prior to the Enkidu campaign, his service record has recorded 51 confirmed kills; 20 of which were traitor marines, 11 Eldar raiders, 15 Tyranids, and 5 Ork Nobz. 

Brother Sergeant Tartus

Brother Sergeant Tartus has been with the Red Hands since the time of the Second Tyrannic war, he distinguished himself by single handedly slaying a carnifex prior to the extraction of the chapter from the world of Sotha as they were providing aid to the Scythes of the Emperor Chapter.

Brother Sergeant Boreas

Brother Sergeant Boreas is the newest member of the Red Hands. His marksmanship is what set him apart from the rest of his peers in the 10th company. 

Brother Sergeant Tanis

Brother Sergeant Tanis is the second in command within the Red Hands, having aided Veteran Sergeant Matteus in the capture of a Fallen Angel on Enkidu. He has distinguished himself many times through the years, once killing 2 Ork boyz with one shot.

Brother Sergeant Crantz

Being the only heavy weapons specialist within the Red Hands, Brother Sergeant Crantz has been tasked with training the neophyte scouts in the art of heavy weapons, and demolitions.

Scouts, pt 2

I finished the scout squad today. I was going to finish them up yesterday; but I was feeling crappy, and unmotivated, so it didn't happen. However, here they are.

Just a few fiddly bits to go.

So, I have the models mostly painted, all that is left are the fiddly bits, such as the visors, boots, and random bits. Thus far, I think they are turning out rather well.

Done.

So, here are all the models finished. I can't wait to field them. 

Cloaks.

I am really happy with how the cloaks turned out; the basic camo pattern that I tried looks somewhat realistic I think.

Close up of the Sgt.

Finally, the Sgt. for the squad. 

I may type out the back story for these guys at some point. I don't know. Really it depends on how well these models are received.