Jediguru's Riposte: updated 1/12/15
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RE: A New Evil Arises (updated August 22nd 2012)
So much better then the gw one's that is great. I am not usually a fan of green flames but yours looks great very legend of the seeker.
So much better then the gw one's that is great. I am not usually a fan of green flames but yours looks great very legend of the seeker.
RE: A New Evil Arises (updated August 22nd 2012)
Been quite awhile since I updated this. Been busy this summer and fall planning a wedding, getting married, honeymoon,etc. Recently been spending time getting back into the swing of playing and painting. Unfortunately I haven't been playing my Undead at all.
It's been exceedingly hard to find someone who wants to play Warhammer Fantasy. I played a few games this summer with a guy but that didn't last for very long. Warmachine/Hordes is going really strong in my area and there is a pretty large base of players here, so I've been putting most of my hobby time into that. Here are a few pics of some recent models and some terrain I just did this week.
Been quite awhile since I updated this. Been busy this summer and fall planning a wedding, getting married, honeymoon,etc. Recently been spending time getting back into the swing of playing and painting. Unfortunately I haven't been playing my Undead at all.
It's been exceedingly hard to find someone who wants to play Warhammer Fantasy. I played a few games this summer with a guy but that didn't last for very long. Warmachine/Hordes is going really strong in my area and there is a pretty large base of players here, so I've been putting most of my hobby time into that. Here are a few pics of some recent models and some terrain I just did this week.
RE: A New Evil Arises (updated December 20th 2012)
Loving the warmachine pieces, they still remind me of black templar space marines. So do they win many games?
Loving the warmachine pieces, they still remind me of black templar space marines. So do they win many games?
RE: A New Evil Arises (updated December 20th 2012)
Thanks. I'd say I'm about 500 with these guys. Just started playing earlier this year.
Thanks. I'd say I'm about 500 with these guys. Just started playing earlier this year.
Jediguru's Riposte (updated 7/21/13)
It's been quite awhile since I updated here. That's not to say I haven't been busy. Actually I've done more painting in the last several months than ever before. Warmachine though, has been the focus of my time painting miniatures and I just feel wrong about posting all my WM models on a plog dedicated to Warhammer and more specifically Vampire Counts. Thus, I haven't posted here for something like 7 months. I have started a blog dedicated to miniatures and war gaming of all kinds. You can find a link to that in my signature. I also have a plog over on the Privateer Press forums. That too is linked in my signature.
I've mentioned before that Warmachine/Hordes has a really strong following in my area and Warhammer and 40k are just not played as much, especially WHF. I have been getting in a few games of 40k with a friend and there is a smaller following of 40k players at my LGS. Figured I'd post up what I've been working on lately. I purchased a couple Space Marines halves of the AOBR set something like a year and a half ago and have just gotten to painting them.
My base coat for all the armor is plain old Krylon gray primer. I then just did base coat colors with no shading or highlights. I decided I wanted my space marines to be easy to paint so I made up my own "dip" using Liquitex matte gel medium mixed with water and black paint. After some testing to get the right viscosity, I applied it to the whole miniature and what you see is the effect. Of course it's not up to the quality of most of my Protectorate of Menoth miniatures, but I won't be spending as much time playing 40k as I do Warmachine, so I don't plan on putting in as much time or money.
Once I finally decided to get started on painting the 2 tactical squads, in the middle of painting I realized that I'm short 2 boltguns and 2 backpacks. I vaguely remembered the ebay auction I got these from did mention that a couple marines were missing some pieces. Hmm, well that kind of sucks. I decided I would try and cast them from the ones I had. Problem was I was already finished painting all of them and I wasn't sure if the instant mold would affect the paint. I recently purchased the new starter set "Dark Vengeance" but it hadn't arrived in the mail yet so I decided to wait and then use a nice fresh boltgun and backpack to cast from. I posted pictures and explained my process for casting on my blog. If you're interested you can check that out there but here are some final pics and comparisions.
It's been quite awhile since I updated here. That's not to say I haven't been busy. Actually I've done more painting in the last several months than ever before. Warmachine though, has been the focus of my time painting miniatures and I just feel wrong about posting all my WM models on a plog dedicated to Warhammer and more specifically Vampire Counts. Thus, I haven't posted here for something like 7 months. I have started a blog dedicated to miniatures and war gaming of all kinds. You can find a link to that in my signature. I also have a plog over on the Privateer Press forums. That too is linked in my signature.
I've mentioned before that Warmachine/Hordes has a really strong following in my area and Warhammer and 40k are just not played as much, especially WHF. I have been getting in a few games of 40k with a friend and there is a smaller following of 40k players at my LGS. Figured I'd post up what I've been working on lately. I purchased a couple Space Marines halves of the AOBR set something like a year and a half ago and have just gotten to painting them.
My base coat for all the armor is plain old Krylon gray primer. I then just did base coat colors with no shading or highlights. I decided I wanted my space marines to be easy to paint so I made up my own "dip" using Liquitex matte gel medium mixed with water and black paint. After some testing to get the right viscosity, I applied it to the whole miniature and what you see is the effect. Of course it's not up to the quality of most of my Protectorate of Menoth miniatures, but I won't be spending as much time playing 40k as I do Warmachine, so I don't plan on putting in as much time or money.
Once I finally decided to get started on painting the 2 tactical squads, in the middle of painting I realized that I'm short 2 boltguns and 2 backpacks. I vaguely remembered the ebay auction I got these from did mention that a couple marines were missing some pieces. Hmm, well that kind of sucks. I decided I would try and cast them from the ones I had. Problem was I was already finished painting all of them and I wasn't sure if the instant mold would affect the paint. I recently purchased the new starter set "Dark Vengeance" but it hadn't arrived in the mail yet so I decided to wait and then use a nice fresh boltgun and backpack to cast from. I posted pictures and explained my process for casting on my blog. If you're interested you can check that out there but here are some final pics and comparisions.
RE: Jediguru's Riposte (updated 7/21/13)
Haven't completely decided. I've played them as Dark Angels mostly but played them the other day as Ultramarines. I'll probably end up using them mostly as DA.
Haven't completely decided. I've played them as Dark Angels mostly but played them the other day as Ultramarines. I'll probably end up using them mostly as DA.
RE: Jediguru's Riposte (updated 7/21/13)
Now that the missing bits are casted, painted, and glued on, my second tactical squad can now be complete. Here's a quick pic of all 20 of my painted space marines.
Now that the missing bits are casted, painted, and glued on, my second tactical squad can now be complete. Here's a quick pic of all 20 of my painted space marines.
RE: Jediguru's Riposte (updated 7/22/13)
How did I miss this all? Stupid me...
Where is that spirit host model from? Looks brilliant! Depending on the prize, 2 or 3 of them would be a nice alternative for a ME "substructure"..Great stuff you assembled here, I'm not really in 40k, but like the colour scheme you've chosen. Keep 'em coming!
How did I miss this all? Stupid me...
Where is that spirit host model from? Looks brilliant! Depending on the prize, 2 or 3 of them would be a nice alternative for a ME "substructure"..Great stuff you assembled here, I'm not really in 40k, but like the colour scheme you've chosen. Keep 'em coming!
RE: Jediguru's Riposte (updated 7/22/13)
The Spirit Host model is from Reaper. I think you would need more than 2 or 3. It's on a 40mm base so you can get an idea of its size. I would think you'd need more like 5 or 6 of them.
Ha!, I'm not all that into 40k either but more people play it than fantasy around here. I hardly ever get a chance to play my VC.
The Spirit Host model is from Reaper. I think you would need more than 2 or 3. It's on a 40mm base so you can get an idea of its size. I would think you'd need more like 5 or 6 of them.
Ha!, I'm not all that into 40k either but more people play it than fantasy around here. I hardly ever get a chance to play my VC.
RE: Jediguru's Riposte (updated 7/22/13)
Ye, heard about that..same here, most of the people who play in shops or official events play 40k, but all the friends I started playing with years ago still play Fantasy with alternating armies. What sucks is, that they don't have much time for painting and finishing their armies, so its "often" when we play once a month :|
Ye, heard about that..same here, most of the people who play in shops or official events play 40k, but all the friends I started playing with years ago still play Fantasy with alternating armies. What sucks is, that they don't have much time for painting and finishing their armies, so its "often" when we play once a month :|
RE: Jediguru's Riposte (updated 7/22/13)
I hate you.....
If only for the speed and quality you paint marines at..... Talented swine.
I hate you.....
If only for the speed and quality you paint marines at..... Talented swine.
RE: Jediguru's Riposte (updated 7/22/13)
It's hard for me to stay focused on one thing right now. I got a good start into my Space Marines and now I'm painting some Dwarfs. And the worst part?, I'll probably work on some undead after these guys are finished. Or maybe I'll go back to Space Marines. Ahhhh, miniature painting ADD!
Well, last spring I purchased Mantic's Kings of War 2 player set. I painted up most of the Undead half but haven't touched the Dwarf half until now. Got a chance to use my new compressor to basecoat them all in enchanted blue. SMURFS!!!
Warhammer Fantasy uses so many models that I just can't bear to spend ridiculous amounts of time painstakingly painting each model to a high standard, so I will be going the base coat, dip, dullcote, done route for these guys. Here is the initial test model first shown simply basecoated and then dipped and matte varnish applied.
It's hard for me to stay focused on one thing right now. I got a good start into my Space Marines and now I'm painting some Dwarfs. And the worst part?, I'll probably work on some undead after these guys are finished. Or maybe I'll go back to Space Marines. Ahhhh, miniature painting ADD!
Well, last spring I purchased Mantic's Kings of War 2 player set. I painted up most of the Undead half but haven't touched the Dwarf half until now. Got a chance to use my new compressor to basecoat them all in enchanted blue. SMURFS!!!
Warhammer Fantasy uses so many models that I just can't bear to spend ridiculous amounts of time painstakingly painting each model to a high standard, so I will be going the base coat, dip, dullcote, done route for these guys. Here is the initial test model first shown simply basecoated and then dipped and matte varnish applied.
RE: Jediguru's Riposte
Got started on these to help fill out my number of zombies. Just using mostly bits left over from the Dwarf and Undead sprues from Mantic's Mhorgoth's Revenge set.
Got started on these to help fill out my number of zombies. Just using mostly bits left over from the Dwarf and Undead sprues from Mantic's Mhorgoth's Revenge set.
RE: Jediguru's Riposte: Zombie Unit Fillers WIP
All done and disgusting. First time using Tamiya's clear red (I'm a fan) and employing the piece of hair technique for the string of gore effect. Zombies are just fun to paint.
All done and disgusting. First time using Tamiya's clear red (I'm a fan) and employing the piece of hair technique for the string of gore effect. Zombies are just fun to paint.
robtion
Vampire Thrall
RE: Jediguru's Riposte: Zombie Unit Fillers Finished
Awesome unit filler, great looking gore. Nice work
Awesome unit filler, great looking gore. Nice work
Kingside_Bishop
Black Knight
RE: Jediguru's Riposte: Zombie Unit Fillers Finished
Wow, nice blood effects! The zombie in the back with his spine sticking out... gruesome...! And the dwarf being eaten -- that is grim!
Wow, nice blood effects! The zombie in the back with his spine sticking out... gruesome...! And the dwarf being eaten -- that is grim!
RE: Jediguru's Riposte: Zombie Unit Fillers Finished
Well done Jedi I love the dwarf unit filler, it does count for the dwarf challenge btw. It also is a interesting use of turning a dwarf undead. Seeing him before he rises as a zombie when he is still a warm and wriggling meal.
Well done Jedi I love the dwarf unit filler, it does count for the dwarf challenge btw. It also is a interesting use of turning a dwarf undead. Seeing him before he rises as a zombie when he is still a warm and wriggling meal.
RE: Jediguru's Riposte: Zombie Unit Fillers Finished
it is always a good time to eat something raw and wriggling
it is always a good time to eat something raw and wriggling
RE: Jediguru's Riposte: Zombie Unit Fillers Finished
I got these two models some time ago with the intent of using them as spirit hosts and then I thought they'd make good banshees as well. I decided to put little magnets into the bottom of each miniature and then I put a thin sheet of metal on a 40mm base and two 20mm bases so they can act as either a spirit host or two banshees.
While the miniatures are beautiful, I wanted them to look more scary and more true to the artwork in the Vampire Counts army book. I set about grinding their pretty little faces off with an xacto and a dremel. Then I sliced off the faces from some skeleton and zombie bits and with a little trial and error fit them in place. I think the effect works nicely and they look much scarier.
I got these two models some time ago with the intent of using them as spirit hosts and then I thought they'd make good banshees as well. I decided to put little magnets into the bottom of each miniature and then I put a thin sheet of metal on a 40mm base and two 20mm bases so they can act as either a spirit host or two banshees.
While the miniatures are beautiful, I wanted them to look more scary and more true to the artwork in the Vampire Counts army book. I set about grinding their pretty little faces off with an xacto and a dremel. Then I sliced off the faces from some skeleton and zombie bits and with a little trial and error fit them in place. I think the effect works nicely and they look much scarier.
RE: Jediguru's Riposte: Zombie Unit Fillers Finished
All done. I'm satisfied mostly with how they turned out. Had to sacrifice creativity on the larger base a bit in order to make switching them between bases possible. I would have probably spent more time on the Spirit Host base if the 2 models were glued in place.
All done. I'm satisfied mostly with how they turned out. Had to sacrifice creativity on the larger base a bit in order to make switching them between bases possible. I would have probably spent more time on the Spirit Host base if the 2 models were glued in place.
RE: Jediguru's Riposte: Spirit Host/Banshee conversion
Just finished up 24 more zombies for the cause.
Just finished up 24 more zombies for the cause.
