The Eternal Court of the Carmine Rose
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Yeah, don't shelve it. Personally this change has kinda loosen things up a bit for me. I dug through the crypt and pulled out some oldies to repaint. Might even start a painting log to once I get past my seasonal job and have time to paint.
It's a fair point about the extra freedom - if I'm unlikely to game with the army then what something "counts as" and what base it is on is less important I suppose. But If I'd started this project just for the fun of modelling, painting and display I'd have made one, smaller unit of each type and spent half of the time and money I have! Oh well.
Here's a new addition...
This is the Grenadier War Mammoth of the Undead Legion, a companion piece to the War Rhino and Skeleton Giant I have previously made. The archer is original crew, the armoured standard bearer is converted (head swap with Mantic skeleton, flag replaces a broken spear). I think the Rhino is a nicer model, and I had to do a lot of repairs on this one (it was cheap, though) but it'll do.
Another model ticked off my list.
Here's a new addition...
This is the Grenadier War Mammoth of the Undead Legion, a companion piece to the War Rhino and Skeleton Giant I have previously made. The archer is original crew, the armoured standard bearer is converted (head swap with Mantic skeleton, flag replaces a broken spear). I think the Rhino is a nicer model, and I had to do a lot of repairs on this one (it was cheap, though) but it'll do.
Another model ticked off my list.
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Been a while since I looked in. Fantastic work as always, I have missed a lot. In particular I really love the all female Blood Knights, great glossy red on the armour, pure win 
Also, great work on the Coven throne Vampires, and I really dig the Rhino with the prison rib cage. Very cool.
In fact, after looking through your thread I am feeling inspired. It may well be time to dust of the brushes and get back to work.
Also, great work on the Coven throne Vampires, and I really dig the Rhino with the prison rib cage. Very cool.
In fact, after looking through your thread I am feeling inspired. It may well be time to dust of the brushes and get back to work.
Thanks for the praise, very encouraging coming from the creator of one of my favourite armies. Nice to see you back among us 
I've been meaning to paint this model for ages, decided on the blood-spattered look, applied by the traditional toothbrush method! I had to repaint her eyes afterwards so they stood out from the red speckles! This is Tamiya Clear Red with some blue added, looks a bit Blood Red here so I may try and add more for extra depth. I like how it has pooled around her hand, for example. I think it looks okay on the dress but would probably stay liquid longer on her skin, so I'll look at that too.
Not a great photo, I may try a dark background to see if I can get better contrast on the white dress.
Not a great photo, I may try a dark background to see if I can get better contrast on the white dress.
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Sorry for the shocking lack of updates, I've been working on other things. Or nothing at all, at times.
I am currently working on a Mounted Vampiress for the next painting contest, and alongside that yet another almost naked female necromancer. Yes, there seems to be an infinite supply of those!
I've also started looking at what I have left to do for this army. It's mostly a very long list of character models and scenery/unit filler projects, plus a zombie dragon or three. As you will have noticed, I keep struggling with the character models, so I am considering getting rid of a few that I don't like so much, and maybe outsourcing some of the ones I find really daunting!
Painted stuff to show you soon, I hope.
I am currently working on a Mounted Vampiress for the next painting contest, and alongside that yet another almost naked female necromancer. Yes, there seems to be an infinite supply of those!
I've also started looking at what I have left to do for this army. It's mostly a very long list of character models and scenery/unit filler projects, plus a zombie dragon or three. As you will have noticed, I keep struggling with the character models, so I am considering getting rid of a few that I don't like so much, and maybe outsourcing some of the ones I find really daunting!
Painted stuff to show you soon, I hope.
Time for some New Year's Resolutions, chaps? :tongue:
A couple of months isn't SO bad. Looking at some of my other army diaries there are projects I haven't touched in several years! My Beastmen, Empire and Daemons armies are all "finished"... except for the 100 or more models for them I still haven't painted! My Laserburn SF project hasn't been touched for two years, I haven't even painted 20 minis for it yet, and they are only 15mm tall! And don't even mention all the projects which I haven't even started on...
A couple of months isn't SO bad. Looking at some of my other army diaries there are projects I haven't touched in several years! My Beastmen, Empire and Daemons armies are all "finished"... except for the 100 or more models for them I still haven't painted! My Laserburn SF project hasn't been touched for two years, I haven't even painted 20 minis for it yet, and they are only 15mm tall! And don't even mention all the projects which I haven't even started on...
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Ahh, you finally painted up the Reaper Vampiress. Nice, I like the white steak in the hair.
Are you entering the mounted Vampiress in the comp?
Are you entering the mounted Vampiress in the comp?
I spent a while messing about with the white streak. I'm a bit concerned it draws attention away from the rest of the mini too much?
Yes, that's the Vampiress I'm going to enter. I've got a few weeks to tweak it if you have any feedback (needs a dry day so I can varnish it, too!).
Yes, that's the Vampiress I'm going to enter. I've got a few weeks to tweak it if you have any feedback (needs a dry day so I can varnish it, too!).
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@Shadespyre I checked this out earlier but for some bizarre reason my laptop wasn't loading the pics. Just taking a look at your most recent vamps, I'm really impressed.
The mounted vampiress really works well with your theme and the colours are wicked. Very elegant and striking.
The one on foot is really cool too. I think the streak running through her hair works nicely but she could perhaps benefit from another highlight on her red robes (maybe it's just the image as the skeleton's clothing looks fine).
Keep up the good work!
The mounted vampiress really works well with your theme and the colours are wicked. Very elegant and striking.
The one on foot is really cool too. I think the streak running through her hair works nicely but she could perhaps benefit from another highlight on her red robes (maybe it's just the image as the skeleton's clothing looks fine).
Keep up the good work!
Photobucket deleted the first set of photos I had put up, not sure how or why!
Thanks for the feedback, I'm pleased that the colours on that Vampiress worked out after a dodgy start.
You're totally correct about the red cloth - the skeleton got an Earthshade wash, the Necromancer's cloak never did. Will sort that out.
Thanks for the feedback, I'm pleased that the colours on that Vampiress worked out after a dodgy start.
You're totally correct about the red cloth - the skeleton got an Earthshade wash, the Necromancer's cloak never did. Will sort that out.
The mounted lady looks awesome! Propery martial. Good job on her and on the necromancer 
And somehow I still see two blank fields near the pictures, wonder if that's only me. I hate when hosting sites do this kind of thing.
And somehow I still see two blank fields near the pictures, wonder if that's only me. I hate when hosting sites do this kind of thing.
@Shadespyre I was browsing stuff the other day and came across a model that you might find suitable for your army:
Warmachine - Alexia, Mistress of the Witchfire.
Warmachine - Alexia, Mistress of the Witchfire.
@Farmer7574 Thanks for thinking of me! As it happens, I've already got an Alexia ready to paint, I almost did her for the competition!
Here's a sneaky peak at my Vampire Chariot concept...
A lot of work already removing the riders from the horses - in the end I just hacksawed out the central part of each mount, which I hope to remodel with suitable barding. Yes, a bit crazy maybe?! As for the style and content of the chariot itself, there are many options to choose from.
A lot of work already removing the riders from the horses - in the end I just hacksawed out the central part of each mount, which I hope to remodel with suitable barding. Yes, a bit crazy maybe?! As for the style and content of the chariot itself, there are many options to choose from.
@Shadespyre This looks cool - very fitting for your army with a lot of potential too. What are your plans for the crew?