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Miniatures Adventure => Future Wars => Topic started by: Agis on January 19, 2020, 11:01:17 AM
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I owned and played the Sisters in all editions from the late 1990s on:
1997 - Codex: Sisters of Battle (2nd Edition)
2001 - Chapter Approved 2001
2003 - Codex: Witch Hunters (3rd Edition)
2011 - Codex: Sisters of Battle (5th Edition)
2013 - Codex: Adepta Sororitas (6th Edition)
2017 -Index: Imperium 2 (8th Edition)
2019 - Codex: Adepta Sororitas (8th Edition)
(http://www.adpublishing.de/New_SoB_1.jpg)
I painted the Sister in the colours of the order of “Our Martyred Lady”.
You can still see my old metal Ebon Chalice Sisters on my site: http://www.adpublishing.de/html/sisters_of_battle.html
The new Sisters of Battles are here. In December 2019 I received the army box and was very curious how the new plastic Sisters looked. I like them.
They are a definite improvement over the original metal minis. But as usual there are some downsides, in this case the serious scale creep!
(http://www.adpublishing.de/assets/images/New_SoB_1_comp.jpg)
I fully expected that the new minis are bigger than the old metal ones, but being nearly as big as a Primaris Marine? SIGH!
:(
The new minis gave me also the drive to finish the resin Veridyan mini! A nice but now also a bit too small mini based on the famous John Blanche 1997 cover!
(http://www.adpublishing.de/assets/images/Canoness_Veridyan.jpg)
"Veridyan is a notable Canoness of the Order of Our Martyred Lady of the Adepta Sororitas. Canoness Veridyan is a veteran of countless battles, a shining exemplar of purity and dedication. In battle, she is a shining beacon, leading her Order into battle without fear of death or damnation, her blade tearing through those who stand before her with calculated precision. Under her command, the Sisters of Battle have crushed the foes of the Imperium across the galaxy."
A lot more Sister pics are on my site: http://www.adpublishing.de/html/sisters_of_battle.html
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Looks great and I really like your exorcist conversion. I used to have a sisters army from when they first came out but it got sold on at some point and all I have now are a pile of the banners, for some reason, and the roadside shrine that came in the army box.
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Nice work.
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That Veridyan is great! I'm pretty out of touch on GW stuff, I didn't know there was a mini based on that illustration.
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"Ephrael Stern, a Seraphim of the Adepta Sororitas is kept inside the Convent Prioris upon Ophelia VII. She scribbles forbidden knowledge upon the wall of her cell. Inquisitor Silas Hand arrives to investigate, and an unlikely assassin tries to kill her. Why? Because she is the Daemonifuge. Her secret lies upon the planet Parnis.
Meanwhile the shamed Eldar Kyganil tries to rescue the Spirit-stones of his fallen comrades, little knowing that his destiny is intwined with a certain Seraphim..."
Sister Stern is mentioned in the latest Codex and she and Inquisitor Hand both had miniatures and rules as part of the Black Library character series in the early 2000s. I painted her years ago and now retouched her.
(http://www.adpublishing.de/assets/images/Sister_Stern_1.jpg)
more -> http://www.adpublishing.de/html/sisters_of_battle.html
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They look amazing! I'm really surprised at the size of them next to that Primaris Space Marine, they must be loads taller than the standard Space Marines at that height?
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They look amazing! I'm really surprised at the size of them next to that Primaris Space Marine, they must be loads taller than the standard Space Marines at that height?
True, "standard" Marines are the new Squats! ;)
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Great painting Agis, looking forward to seeing more.
For me personally, though I like the new models I won't be buying any. I play 2nd ed 40K and have as many sisters as I will ever need (about 25 lol ), and for me the new models just aren't as good as the old Jes Goodwin classics. And most of all they are--along with everything else GW does-WAY too big. For me they don't work alongside anything else in my collection and are useless to me (yes I also am not planning to go down the primaris route :) )
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(http://www.adpublishing.de/New_Repentia_1.jpg)
One of the new plastic Repentia, great dynamic pose and a fitting fanatic look!
(http://www.adpublishing.de/WE_Repentia_1.jpg)
One of the resin Wargame Exclusive Repentia, great mini IMO but an unfitting sexy look... ;)
More -> http://www.adpublishing.de/html/sisters_of_battle.html
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Interesting, I thought only wombles wore socketed power armour?
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Interesting, I thought only wombles wore socketed power armour?
??? Sorry, you lost me... :(
womble?
socketed ?
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??? Sorry, you lost me... :(
womble?
socketed ?
Womble = Space Marines, often used to refer to the shape of the helmets on the classic RTB01 or 'beakie' marines (Wombles were a British kids TV thing with similarly shaped heads)
Socketed = in Space Marines the sockets allow them to interface directly with their power armour, previously 'other' power armour users (like sisters) didn't have them as they lack the Black Carapace implant. This seems to have changed around the time of the art for the last codex.
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Thanks Cypher!
I knew "Beakie" but wombles was new to me.
As far as the sockets in the Repentias body are concerned, I presume that they have indeed changed it!
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Womble = Space Marines, often used to refer to the shape of the helmets on the classic RTB01 or 'beakie' marines (Wombles were a British kids TV thing with similarly shaped heads)
Socketed = in Space Marines the sockets allow them to interface directly with their power armour, previously 'other' power armour users (like sisters) didn't have them as they lack the Black Carapace implant. This seems to have changed around the time of the art for the last codex.
Or could be signaling a move to female space marines? The two chapters that cannot be named perhaps?
Or more likely GW forgetting their own history lol
Glen
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Aye, from my understanding the Adepta Sororitas now have a proper interface with their power armour to make better use of it (which makes sense as they normally wear it all the time), but not the full Black Carapace (which is even better, but much more invasive). Whether fully intentional or mainly a design choice by the people who made the Repentia (the only sculpts on which it really matters) I'm not sure...
Very nice brushwork on these, they certainly are lovely sculpts (and the Primaris still looks suitably intimidating next to them).
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(http://www.adpublishing.de/Arcoflagellant_1.jpg)
One of the new plastic female Flagellants, also a great dynamic pose and a pleasure to paint.
:)
more ->http://www.adpublishing.de/html/sisters_of_battle.html
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Sisters of the Order of Our Martyred Lady painted by Ana Polanšćak and me
I gave myself a treat and asked the great Ana Polanšćak (from Gardens of Hecate) to paint some new Sisters of Battle for me. After receiving the minis I was in AWE! Ana has a very unique way of giving the minis a very dark and moody look, IMO perfect for Sisters of Battle. I am planning to do a whole Sisters army together with her.
(http://www.adpublishing.de/OoomL_SoB_Canoness_1.jpg)
Canoness from the SoB army box
(http://www.adpublishing.de/OoomL_SoB_squad_1.jpg)
1st half of the Battle Sister squad from the SoB army box
(http://www.adpublishing.de/assets/images/OoomL_SoB_squad_2.jpg)
2nd half of the Battle Sister squad from the SoB army box
more on my site: http://www.adpublishing.de/html/sisters_of_battle.html
and Ana's site: https://gardensofhecate.com/blog/miniature/adepta-sororitas-army-set
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(http://www.adpublishing.de/assets/images/OoomL_SoB_Seraphim_1.jpg)
A Battle Sister Seraphim squad from the SoB army box
more - http://www.adpublishing.de/html/sisters_of_battle.html
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Looking great!
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(http://www.adpublishing.de/assets/images/Arcoflagellants_and_Penitent.jpg)
A Penitent engine and an Arcoflagellant squad from the SoB army box, painted by Ana (mostly) and me.
http://www.adpublishing.de/html/sisters_of_battle.html
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Nice.
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(http://www.adpublishing.de/assets/images/OoomL_SoB_Repentia_1.jpg)
A Battle Sister Repentia squad from the SoB army box
more on my site - http://www.adpublishing.de/html/sisters_of_battle.html
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Really impressive
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Sisters were never my thing, but you give them a suitably grim dark future look!
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Nice painting.
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(http://www.adpublishing.de/assets/images/OoomL_SoB_Retributor_1.jpg)
A Retributor squad including two cherubs.
more - http://www.adpublishing.de/html/sisters_of_battle.html
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very nice except I cant see them unless I right click and choose open image in new tab (using latest google chrome as a browser)
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very nice except I cant see them unless I right click and choose open image in new tab (using latest google chrome as a browser)
Strange - works with Safari.
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A Rhino for my new Sister of Battle army. To be honest, I love the new plastic Sister (OK, a bit too big), but the new vehicles are way over the top for me.
Especially the new Immolator and Exorcist are too spangly. Consequently I will use a mixture of older kits with parts of the new versions.
(http://www.adpublishing.de/assets/images/OoomL_SoB__Rhino_2.jpg)
I took extra pains to get the trademark dotted look of Ana’s minis for the vehicle. Works well together IMO!
And - old model, new pic!
(http://www.adpublishing.de/assets/images/OoEC_SoB_Immolator_Mk_I_1.jpg)
The Immolator Mk I for my Command Squad. Extra care was taken to make this vehicle stand out.
Extra Armour made from Plasticard, Sandbag from a Tamiya kit, hand painted Ebon Chalice symbol on front armour and some nice and clean painting.
The basic Immolator kit is actually from my 1997 2nd edition Sister army box, painted in 2002 for my 2003 GT army!
more - http://www.adpublishing.de/html/sisters_of_battle.html
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Wow, you are good at this, Agis. I have box of plastic Sisters I'm kinda itching to paint, but I'm a bit nervous of touching them after looking at yours. :)
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Wow, you are good at this, Agis. I have box of plastic Sisters I'm kinda itching to paint, but I'm a bit nervous of touching them after looking at yours. :)
Thanks, you are welcome! ;)
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Ages,
The pics don't show for me. Have to do the "open in another" tab to see them.
Don't know if other peeps having the same issue.
But stunning paintjob as always.
Grimm
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The pics don't show for me. Have to do the "open in another" tab to see them.
Don't know if other peeps having the same issue.
But stunning paintjob as always.
Seems to be a browser problem, on Sfarai iPad all is fine, Desktop PC Chrome or Edge, no pics, but you can see them via "open in another tab".
Strange...
Sorry for the inconvinience,
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(https://adpublishing.de/assets/images/OoomL_SoB_squad_21.jpg)
1st half of the 2nd Battle Sister squad
(https://adpublishing.de/assets/images/OoomL_SoB_squad_22.jpg)
2nd half of the 2nd Battle Sister squad
(https://adpublishing.de/Statues_of_Faith.jpg)
And the twin statues of Faith! Both are age old Hasslefree metal minis mounted on a pillar from Anvil Industries “Daughters of the Burning Rose” range!
(https://adpublishing.de/assets/images/Prayer_Machine_2.jpg)
“Praying booth # 3 of the faithful, insert 50 credits and redeem yourself!”
I am not sure where I got this resin mini, I liked it a lot, but somehow it was never finished. To make it fit even more to the Sisters I added some candles, a cherub and a purity seal! To give the objective marker some extra stability I mounted everything on a piece of plasticard!
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Lovely work. Always liked those Hasslefree paladins and I've painted both several times for various jobs, but I never thought of using them for statuary.
You see the teasers for the new Novitiate squad sculpts coming in the second Kill Team box? Interesting mix of potential builds despite being push-fits, and I think these are the first Sisters ever that aren't wearing power armor.
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Everything looks great, but I do really like those objectives. Lovely painting on the statues, and the prayer booth has so many interesting details.
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Those objectives are very cool, I particularly like the prayer booth. (If anyone knows where it came from, I'd appreciate a pointer.)
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Looking great Agis, you're doing the new Sisters models proud :)
Those objectives are very cool, I particularly like the prayer booth. (If anyone knows where it came from, I'd appreciate a pointer.)
Maxmini "Confession Machine"
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Maxmini "Confession Machine"
Thanks Dr Mathias. I shall have to get one once they're back in stock and steal pay homage to Agis' extra detailing.
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Thanks Dr Mathias. I shall have to get one once they're back in stock and steal pay homage to Agis' extra detailing.
Sorry for not knowing anymore where they came from...
;)
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And more!
(https://adpublishing.de/assets/images/The_Faithful.jpg)
I painted some of the Black Crab Necropolis Scum for the faithful terrain!
IMO very fitting.
And the new Celestian Sacresants with Anointed Halberd
(https://adpublishing.de/OoomL_SoB_Celestian_Sacresant_Anointed_Halberd.jpg)
Again a collaboration with Ana, I only added some shield details!
more -> https://adpublishing.de/html/sisters_of_battle.html
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Love the work you've done on the Black Crab figures.
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Very nice Agis! I think these look so much better with the heraldry you've put on the shields than the stock gold the studio did them in, that it's almost made me reconsider the models - well done! :)
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Thanks folks!
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Last postings in 2021, happy new year to all of you!
(https://adpublishing.de/assets/images/OoomL_SoB_Celestian_Paragon_Warsuits.jpg)
While most members of the elite Celestian Order take to the battlefield on foot, a privileged few are afforded the honour of making war in mighty Paragon Warsuits. The machine spirits of such powerful war engines are fickle indeed, and the pilot must have both immense faith and incredible skill to control the warsuits effectively. Those who master the art, however, are capable of fighting some of the Imperium's largest foes and emerging victorious.
Paragon Warsuits are the epitome of the Adepta Sororitas' heavy infantry, carrying heavy firepower and massive close-combat weapons into the fray. Whether it's scouring away hordes of enemy infantry or dueling their strongest warriors, the pilots of these warsuits can tackle any challenge, all while trusting in the machine's thick armour plating to protect them from harm.
I only added some minor details and transfers.
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Lovely work as usual Agis.
Thanks for sharing
Z
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(https://www.adpublishing.de/assets/images/OoomL_SoB_Zephyrim_Squad.jpg)
A Battle Sister Zephyrim squad, painted by Ana, base material from Anvilindustries.
Zephyrim are a type of Jump Pack troop used by the Sisters of Battle specializing in melee combat. Only Sisters who experience a direct and persistant connection with the God-Emperor can become Zephyrim. Overwhelmed by this constant communion, they often lose the ability to converse with the other warriors of their Order. They speak in unknown words and exist in a state of unwavering rapture. Many amongst the Sisterhood believe that they speak prophecies that are intelligible only to those whose faith is able to decode the message. In battle they engage in vicious melees, dismembering the enemy with their Power Swords.
(https://www.adpublishing.de/assets/images/OoomL_SoB_Zephyrim_Superior.jpg)
Zephyrim Superior!
more -> https://www.adpublishing.de/html/sisters_of_battle.html
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My Sisters of Battle got reenforced. Again I convinced the great Ana Polanšćak (from Gardens of Hecate) to paint some Sisters for me.
This time Celestine the Living Saint, the cover Sisters and the Triumph of Saint Katherine
(https://adpublishing.de/St_Celestine_sm.jpg)
I provided Ana some suitable basing material to make Celestine the Living Saint more to my liking, so no 4m long seals...
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The Cover girls of the Sisters... ;9
Tariana Palos is a Sister of the Adepta Sororitas' Order of Our Martyred Lady. Tariana Palos' miniature is based off the piece of Anna Steinbauer artwork, that graced the cover of the Codex: Adepta Sororitas (6th Edition).
Battle Sister squads are each led by a Sister Superior, such as Amalia Novena, who is a member of the Order of the Martyred Lady. Based on the iconic Sisters of Battle artwork by Karl Kopinski, and clad in the classic power armour associated with the Adepta Sororitas, Sister Amalia is armed with a Godwyn-De'az pattern bolter. She is posed as if on sentry duty and is supplied with a scenic base representing the Convent Sanctorum on Ophelia VII, which includes the icon of the Order of Our Martyred Lady in the centre of the base.
more -> https://adpublishing.de/html/sisters_of_battle.html
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The great Ana painted some more Sisters for me.
This time a full squad (or Kill Team) of Novitiate!
As always I added some decals and finishing touches.
(https://adpublishing.de/OoomL_SoB_Novitiate_Superior.jpg)
1st half of the Novitiate Militant lead by the Novitiate Superior and Reliquarius
(https://adpublishing.de/assets/images/OoomL_SoB_Novitiate_Squad.jpg)
2nd half of the Novitiate: Penitent, Preceptor, Dialogus, Purgatus and Hospitaller
https://adpublishing.de/html/sisters_of_battle.html
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Beautiful :)
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I love seeing Ana's work, it's fantastic :-*
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I have an 'Emperor's new clothes' thing with Ana's stuff.
I really like the wierd Mordhiem stuff she does, but I don't think her painting style translates well into anything else.
They just look like a standard table top paint job to me, Agis's own paint work seem technically superior and gives a better end result.
These just seem a little sloppy for comission work.
Horses for courses.