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Title: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 11 Sep update
Post by: janner on March 09, 2013, 11:35:11 AM
Okay, so the FW figures are hardly cheap, but I love the theme and away we go!

I already have a 30K-era VI Legion force. So it was time for something different with the release of The Betrayal. Of the four armeis listed, the Death Guard seemed the most intriguing...

First batch were a little heavy on the eye make-up:

(http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd141/jannerxi/HH/IMG_0863_zps0ba04ec2.jpg)

Second batch came out better, I think:

(http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd141/jannerxi/HH/IMG_0871_zps49bc4979.jpg)

Right hand pauldrons all gloss varnished up ready to receive transfers  :D

Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy
Post by: Mason on March 09, 2013, 11:55:57 AM
Nice work, Janner!
I like 'em.
 :-*


Trying hard to resist this era myself, as I am totally hooked on the period due to the novels (I know some are pretty ropey...) and have always loved the background.

I think that I will settle for watching you guys (Agis isnt helping either... ::)) with your projects and pretend they are mine.
 :D

Thats that settled then.
Looking forward to more.
Bring 'em on!



(Also, I dont want to give Jibbly another excuse to call me a butterfly...)

Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy
Post by: Suber on March 09, 2013, 12:02:20 PM
Most interesting nice job there, Janer! :) I pretty much like the dirty white colour, I don't find that particularly easy to do. The overall looks of these marines is simply spectacular!
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy
Post by: dijit on March 09, 2013, 12:03:08 PM
Looking good! Horus Heresy does have a certain appeal to it.
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy
Post by: OSHIROmodels on March 09, 2013, 01:10:40 PM
Very nice Steve  8)

They are expensive but very tempting aren't they  :D

cheers

James
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy
Post by: commissarmoody on March 09, 2013, 02:52:44 PM
They look great! are they the only only modles you are geting for the death guard? Or are they just the start of an army? Also got any pics of your 30k space pups?
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy
Post by: Agis on March 09, 2013, 02:53:50 PM
Welcome on the evil side!  8) ;) ;)
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy
Post by: janner on March 09, 2013, 11:15:38 PM
Thank you all for the kind words.

Yes, this is but the thin end of the wedge. The next seven are already on the painting tray - final six marines for the first twenty-man Tactical Squad and a Centurion.

Second twenty-man Tactical Squad are en route from Nottingham, as are a couple of Apothecaries and some other bits and bobs.

In the meantime, I've a Autocannon equipped Support Squad and a Contemptor to keep me busy  :D

I will sort out some piccies of the Space Pups, but there are a few on my blog if you cannot wait  ;)
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy
Post by: janner on March 23, 2013, 01:22:12 PM
First twenty:

(http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd141/jannerxi/HH/IMG_0877_zps074ddab3.jpg)

and yes, went for red plumage after all  :grin:
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 23 Mar update
Post by: OSHIROmodels on March 23, 2013, 01:40:38 PM
Great stuff Steve  :-*

cheers

James
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 23 Mar update
Post by: Kitsune on March 23, 2013, 07:49:38 PM
Looks great. Big fan of pre heresy death guard armies.
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 23 Mar update
Post by: commissarmoody on March 23, 2013, 08:41:08 PM
Spiffy!  :D
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 23 Mar update
Post by: Mason on March 23, 2013, 09:45:36 PM
Looking good, Janner!
They look great en masse like that.
 8)

Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 23 Mar update
Post by: Damien on March 23, 2013, 09:46:08 PM
Hello Janner, lovely paint jobs, they all turned out really well, even the guys with 'too much eye make up'. What rules will you be using for these? Are there any special 30K rule sets out there?

As an aside, though the sculpts are fantastic, they also remind me a little of 'Reaction Marines' from RAFM:

http://www.rafm.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=RAF&Product_Code=RAF05013&Category_Code=SKRM

(perhaps it is just me)

A great thread, I hope you continue posting,
 Damien
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 23 Mar update
Post by: janner on March 23, 2013, 10:39:45 PM
Thanks all.

I went back over the ones with the heavy eye make-up  :)

We're using the new Betrayal book released by Forge World now, but had been using the Tempus Fugitives prior to that:

http://www.tempusfugitives.co.uk/pdf/40k/AotE%20Expansion.pdf  (http://www.tempusfugitives.co.uk/pdf/40k/AotE%20Expansion.pdf)

They do look a bit like the RAFM marines don't they  ;)

Next up is a heavy support squad...
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 23 Mar update
Post by: Damien on March 24, 2013, 02:00:39 AM
Thanks janner, I just downloaded that pdf and it looks like a really interesting read; I am off to print it now.


Cheers,
 Damien
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 23 Mar update
Post by: Dr. The Viking on March 29, 2013, 08:04:56 AM
Very nice work. You'll have to build a ruin scape now.  lol
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 23 Mar update
Post by: Brummie Thug on March 29, 2013, 08:08:30 AM
Very nice must admit I love the books, Wish had infinite funds I'd do this and a great many other things.
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 23 Mar update
Post by: janner on March 29, 2013, 10:33:18 AM
Very nice work. You'll have to build a ruin scape now.  lol

I'm thinking of doing entrenchments that would cover historical and 30K, but it might not be possible to cover both  ::)

Very nice must admit I love the books, Wish had infinite funds I'd do this and a great many other things.

They are very expensive and you can fund several 28mm metal historical armies for the same price. However, I have limited painting time and enjoy painting enough to not want it to become a chore. So I'm following the froth for a while and damn the cost  :D
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 23 Mar update
Post by: Dr. The Viking on March 29, 2013, 10:43:00 AM
Trenches would be a real hoot. I take that we're doing a bit of WW1 night raids in 2014 anyway seeing that it's a hundred years and all.
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 23 Mar update
Post by: janner on March 29, 2013, 10:45:14 AM
Well I do have more than a few Imperial Russians, as well as the odd German...
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 23 Mar update
Post by: OSHIROmodels on March 29, 2013, 10:56:26 AM
I'm thinking of doing entrenchments that would cover historical and 30K, but it might not be possible to cover both  ::)

Now this I want to see  :D

cheers

James
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 23 Mar update
Post by: Dr. The Viking on March 29, 2013, 11:17:25 AM
The Ziterdes hard foam things paint up rather nicely

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41oeKOk-IwL._SL500_SS500_.jpg)


(https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSBujgzSXvl1pEZelwfdW2VmmR5RQVgfhX-CO4hzQaDeOD04pr6)
(these aren't painted yet I think)

(http://www.gaugemaster.com/_upload/imgs/lrg/18823680/Z12552.jpg)

They have corners as well... so you wont have long open trenches-  lol
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 23 Mar update
Post by: janner on March 29, 2013, 11:25:31 AM
They have potential  :D
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 23 Mar update
Post by: OSHIROmodels on March 29, 2013, 11:27:08 AM
They have potential  :D

Build your own you lazy git.

cheers

James
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 23 Mar update
Post by: janner on April 04, 2013, 03:58:13 PM
First of 10 Autocannon armed Heavy Support troopers:

(http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd141/jannerxi/HH/IMG_0895_zps42c8a8bc.jpg)

I changed the helmet crest for the Mk II version for consistency  :grin:

More on my blog...
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 23 Mar update
Post by: janner on April 04, 2013, 04:18:49 PM
Mispost  o_o
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 8 Apr update
Post by: janner on April 08, 2013, 01:03:22 PM
With the next five Heavy Support guys close to completion, it was time to get twenty Tacticals undercoated and ready for painting  :)

(http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd141/jannerxi/HH/IMG_0896_zps2927ead4.jpg)
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 8 Apr update
Post by: OSHIROmodels on April 08, 2013, 02:06:53 PM
Do you paint them on the sprues then?

cheers

James
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 8 Apr update
Post by: janner on April 08, 2013, 04:01:30 PM
I do the undercoating and base coats on the sprues, then assemble them and do the washes, shading, details etc.

Found there were too many hard to reach corners once fully assembled and it's easier for my aged hands to deal with chunky sprues  ;)

Also, the washes run off bare resin. So it you miss a bit, it can stand out a tad.
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 14 Apr update
Post by: janner on April 14, 2013, 11:17:53 AM
Next five Heavy Support:

(http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd141/jannerxi/HH/IMG_0897_zps28cbcd03.jpg) (http://s221.photobucket.com/user/jannerxi/media/HH/IMG_0897_zps28cbcd03.jpg.html)

and all ten together:

(http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd141/jannerxi/HH/IMG_0906_zpsc1543671.jpg) (http://s221.photobucket.com/user/jannerxi/media/HH/IMG_0906_zpsc1543671.jpg.html)
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 14 Apr update
Post by: Dr. The Viking on April 14, 2013, 11:25:20 AM
Wowser! Nice hunting party
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 14 Apr update
Post by: OSHIROmodels on April 14, 2013, 11:31:43 AM
Silly big guns  :D

cheers

James
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 14 Apr update
Post by: janner on April 14, 2013, 12:08:11 PM
Silly big guns  :D

Very silly - so what's not to like  :D
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 14 Apr update
Post by: Mason on April 14, 2013, 02:17:40 PM
Excellent work, Janner.
 :-*
i am enjoying watching this progress and pretending it is my very own DG Legion.
You are saving me a fortune!
 :D





After seeing these fellas, I will never be able to look at a leaf blower in the same way again!

http://www.forestandarb.com/husqvarna_leaf_blowers_vacuums.html

 ;)
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 14 Apr update
Post by: janner on April 15, 2013, 11:16:04 AM
 lol lol lol
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 17 Apr update
Post by: janner on April 17, 2013, 12:33:43 PM
Next, someone to administer some Tender Loving Care:

(http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd141/jannerxi/HH/IMG_0899_zpscd4aa95f.jpg) (http://s221.photobucket.com/user/jannerxi/media/HH/IMG_0899_zpscd4aa95f.jpg.html)
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 17 Apr update
Post by: Jonas on April 17, 2013, 05:44:53 PM
Great looking bunch!
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 17 Apr update
Post by: Dr. The Viking on April 17, 2013, 05:50:29 PM
Larvely!
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 17 Apr update
Post by: janner on April 17, 2013, 06:01:29 PM
Larvely!

Is that you again Louise  lol lol lol
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 18 Apr update
Post by: janner on April 18, 2013, 09:33:21 AM
Marshal Durak Rask, Siegemaster of the Death Guard Legion:

(http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd141/jannerxi/HH/IMG_0903_zps74980a49.jpg)
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 18 Apr update
Post by: Dr. The Viking on April 18, 2013, 03:09:28 PM
Take him to the car wash!
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 18 Apr update
Post by: Mason on April 18, 2013, 03:17:38 PM
Take him to the car wash!

Dirty boy!



(Not you, Doc, I meant the Siegemaster....)


Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 18 Apr update
Post by: janner on April 18, 2013, 05:13:49 PM
No, you were right the first time, he is also a dirty boy  ;)
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 18 Apr update
Post by: janner on April 29, 2013, 10:50:30 AM
Next twenty Death Guard Tactical marines base painted, assembled and ready to receive some washes. Well, after I've touched up a chip I've just noticed on one of the guys at the front  ::)

(http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd141/jannerxi/HH/IMG_0932_zpsce3fb863.jpg) (http://s221.photobucket.com/user/jannerxi/media/HH/IMG_0932_zpsce3fb863.jpg.html)

Yes, there are two vexilla in there. In truth the first twenty were actually the first halves of seperate squads with subtle differences in the decals.

These, then, will make up the second half to each twenty man Tactical squad.
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 29 Apr update
Post by: janner on May 01, 2013, 03:01:57 PM
Ready for highlights, scuff marks and general tinkering:

(http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd141/jannerxi/HH/IMG_0935_zps74e3f0a8.jpg) (http://s221.photobucket.com/user/jannerxi/media/HH/IMG_0935_zps74e3f0a8.jpg.html)
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 1 May update
Post by: Paul Hicks on May 01, 2013, 05:56:48 PM
Those are fantastic mate.
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 1 May update
Post by: janner on May 01, 2013, 10:53:09 PM
Those are fantastic mate.

I'm on a roll Hicksey, but don't worry, I'll get back to painting some of your lovelies some. I have a schiltron awaiting my attention  ;)
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 1 May update
Post by: janner on May 20, 2013, 08:23:28 PM
Next 7 off the production line:

(http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd141/jannerxi/HH/IMG_0937_zpsb92f0df8.jpg) (http://s221.photobucket.com/user/jannerxi/media/HH/IMG_0937_zpsb92f0df8.jpg.html)
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 20 May update
Post by: OSHIROmodels on May 20, 2013, 09:34:14 PM
Thought you'd been a bit quiet recently.

They are great additions  :-*

cheers

James
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 20 May update
Post by: janner on May 21, 2013, 07:48:02 AM
Short trip to Michigan for a medieval conference interrupted play  :o

Next 7 should be ready in a couple of days...
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 20 May update
Post by: OSHIROmodels on May 21, 2013, 07:50:33 AM
Short trip to Michigan for a medieval conference interrupted play  :o

I see, you can travel half way round the world to talk about dead people but can't cross the tiny channel to play with live ones eh?

 ;D

cheers

James
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 20 May update
Post by: Dr. The Viking on May 21, 2013, 09:24:10 AM
Short trip to Michigan for a medieval conference interrupted play  :o

Next 7 should be ready in a couple of days...

Hope you had a great trip!

My 'nids will happily chew up these new ones.. although strictly speaking they didn't exist at the time.  :)
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 20 May update
Post by: Suber on May 21, 2013, 09:39:30 AM
They do look great, as your previous units :)
Not an easy colour for proper (i.e. realistic) weathering, but you really succeed in achieving that effect! Pretty nice work.
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 20 May update
Post by: steders on May 21, 2013, 11:46:00 AM
Janner said I can put these in here
I wanted a military look for these boys when I started. I haven't quite decided which legion they belong to yet (maybe very pale salamanders or Luna wolves)
(http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i27/steders/DSCN1664.jpg) (http://s68.photobucket.com/user/steders/media/DSCN1664.jpg.html)
(http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i27/steders/IMG_1369_zpsd2b4893c.jpg) (http://s68.photobucket.com/user/steders/media/IMG_1369_zpsd2b4893c.jpg.html)

Picked up a few old Beakies for the bad guys. I want to use them as Emperors children 'cause I like purple
Before spraying
(http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i27/steders/IMG_1401_zpsdd6efc16.jpg) (http://s68.photobucket.com/user/steders/media/IMG_1401_zpsdd6efc16.jpg.html)
After
(http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i27/steders/IMG_1416_zpsa2ae4f65.jpg) (http://s68.photobucket.com/user/steders/media/IMG_1416_zpsa2ae4f65.jpg.html)
The lads top right are my cheap and nasty assault troops
Khorne bezerker bodies, beakie backpacks and maxmini heads
(http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i27/steders/IMG_1415_zpsa3036f3f.jpg) (http://s68.photobucket.com/user/steders/media/IMG_1415_zpsa3036f3f.jpg.html)

Janner is going for quality I'm going for quantity!
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 20 May update
Post by: janner on May 21, 2013, 12:02:48 PM
Great start Steders - 'tis a slippery slope  :)
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 20 May update
Post by: Suber on May 21, 2013, 12:08:05 PM
Oh, you've got my heart with those :-* :-*
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 20 May update
Post by: dijit on May 21, 2013, 12:31:08 PM
Lovely stuff all round guys.

@Steders - they could be Death guard and I love seeing all those classic minis!
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 20 May update
Post by: Dr. The Viking on May 21, 2013, 12:52:46 PM
Love the converted guys Steders!

Very nice!
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 20 May update
Post by: Jonas on May 21, 2013, 10:07:24 PM
Awesome stuff!!!!  :-*
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 24 May update
Post by: janner on May 24, 2013, 10:53:41 AM
I've been trying out a green wash on the brass for the next batch of seven:

(http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd141/jannerxi/HH/IMG_0941_zps3ad165dc.jpg) (http://s221.photobucket.com/user/jannerxi/media/HH/IMG_0941_zps3ad165dc.jpg.html)
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 24 May update
Post by: dijit on May 24, 2013, 11:43:27 AM
Yeah, that seems to work.
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 24 May update
Post by: steders on May 24, 2013, 11:54:33 AM
Nice stuff Janner
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 24 May update
Post by: Ragnar on May 29, 2013, 03:23:45 AM
Superb stuff.
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 24 May update
Post by: Mason on May 29, 2013, 05:35:02 AM
Works for me, sir.
 :-*

Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 24 May update
Post by: OSHIROmodels on May 29, 2013, 06:55:18 AM
Looks good to me mate  :-*

cheers

James
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 24 May update
Post by: Dr. The Viking on May 29, 2013, 07:18:05 AM
Looking good!

They're on the warpath to find some grub...
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 24 May update
Post by: janner on May 29, 2013, 12:43:53 PM
Bring 'em on  ;)
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 24 May update
Post by: janner on June 03, 2013, 02:53:27 PM
Last of the Tacticals with another Apothecary:

(http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd141/jannerxi/HH/IMG_0945_zps50de9e43.jpg) (http://s221.photobucket.com/user/jannerxi/media/HH/IMG_0945_zps50de9e43.jpg.html)

(http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd141/jannerxi/HH/IMG_0948_zps6e40960d.jpg) (http://s221.photobucket.com/user/jannerxi/media/HH/IMG_0948_zps6e40960d.jpg.html)
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 03 Jun update
Post by: Dr. The Viking on June 03, 2013, 03:07:02 PM
That medic looks ace!!  :-*

Why'd you go and do the armour different on that guy though?!  o_o
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 03 Jun update
Post by: Mason on June 03, 2013, 03:10:02 PM
Nice work, Janner.

Love the medic!
 :-*


When do we get a group shot of the Company so far?
 ;)

Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 03 Jun update
Post by: janner on June 03, 2013, 03:31:29 PM
I did the same with the previous medic. The rest are off-white and I wanted the medics to stand out with purer white armour (suitably weathered).

Just got some Deathshroud to finish off before the first group shot  :D

Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 03 Jun update
Post by: Suber on June 03, 2013, 08:52:54 PM
Woah, that guy has seen some action!
Great effect indeed, well done :o.
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 03 Jun update
Post by: Elbows on June 03, 2013, 11:22:57 PM
Pretty slick stuff...as much as I hate GW nowdays...the IP is still good and these figures are top notch.  Good stuff.
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 17 Jun update
Post by: janner on June 17, 2013, 01:08:23 PM
So Deathshroud:

(http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd141/jannerxi/HH/IMG_0950_zps78418e8f.jpg) (http://s221.photobucket.com/user/jannerxi/media/HH/IMG_0950_zps78418e8f.jpg.html)

Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 17 Jun update
Post by: Dr. The Viking on June 17, 2013, 01:54:15 PM
So Deathshroud:

(http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd141/jannerxi/HH/IMG_0950_zps78418e8f.jpg) (http://s221.photobucket.com/user/jannerxi/media/HH/IMG_0950_zps78418e8f.jpg.html)



Nice! A special sort of close combat marine I gather?
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 17 Jun update
Post by: Mason on June 17, 2013, 02:00:28 PM
Nice! A special sort of close combat marine I gather?

Primarch's bodyguard.
 ;)

A lovely rendition of them, too.
 :-*

Of course this now means that you have to do the man himself, Janner.
You know that, dont you?
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 17 Jun update
Post by: Dr. The Viking on June 17, 2013, 02:05:08 PM
Primarch's bodyguard.


Oh OK. My second suggestion was that they were typical farmers of the 41st millennium.

In the 41st millennium even the grain is lethal and requires armour to harvest.  lol


Yes, let's have a primarch!
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 17 Jun update
Post by: Jonas on June 17, 2013, 02:17:30 PM
They look good, but the weapons are stupid IMO.
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 17 Jun update
Post by: robertsjf on June 17, 2013, 02:33:03 PM
but the weapons are stupid IMO.

Can't be any worse than chainsaw swords, can it?
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 17 Jun update
Post by: Jonas on June 17, 2013, 02:47:13 PM
Chainsaws are always cool  lol
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 17 Jun update
Post by: Cosmotiger on June 17, 2013, 03:41:09 PM
If you thought the grain was lehtal, wait 'til you see the trees!
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 17 Jun update
Post by: janner on June 17, 2013, 03:48:51 PM
I'll surely do their glorious leader once FW release him  ;)

As to the idea of power-scythes, I'd hope no one would take their small resin space toys too seriously  lol lol lol

Still you never know  ::)
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 17 Jun update
Post by: Dr. The Viking on June 17, 2013, 03:52:29 PM
I'll surely do their glorious leader once FW release him  ;)

As to the idea of power-scythes, I'd hope no one would take their small resin space toys too seriously  lol lol lol

Still you never know  ::)


But still - you have to admit that these guys would be pretty awesome at harvesting grain!  lol
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 17 Jun update
Post by: Jonas on June 17, 2013, 04:09:41 PM
As to the idea of power-scythes, I'd hope no one would take their small resin space toys too seriously  lol lol lol

Still you never know  ::)

I don't do resin  ;)

I still think a power scythe is silly though. In same league as Space Sharks riding a flying shark or Space Wolfs riding wolfs.

Even though I prefer the super silly Rogue Trader approach to 40K, there is just somethings which is becoming too over the top in new GW stuff.

Admittedly the pre-heresy stuff from Forge World is mostly very cool though.
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 17 Jun update
Post by: Elbows on June 17, 2013, 09:48:29 PM
In the Grim Darkness of the Farm Future...there is only Agriculture.

Warharvest 30K.
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 17 Jun update
Post by: janner on June 17, 2013, 10:01:39 PM
No offence intended Jonas, and yes powered battle scythes are very silly indeed. But, these marines have flared power armour so what can you do!

On a boring note, whilst these are an extreme version, more mundane use of scythes in combat has quite a long heritage including the falx, fauchards, rhomphaia and, of course, the Japanese kama.

So roll on harvest time: scrumpy, wanton wenches and plenty of reaping  ;)
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 17 Jun update
Post by: Jonas on June 17, 2013, 10:23:57 PM
I know scythes have been used in combat, but as far as I know it has been used by peasants who could not afford a real weapon. Surely an elite marine could do better.

Anyway, it is an impressive army you have and I hope we soon see a group picture.
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 17 Jun update
Post by: Inso on June 18, 2013, 07:22:00 AM
Nice paint, Janner :)

As for scythes... it doesn't matter how daft you think they are, they are in the rulebook.
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 17 Jun update
Post by: steders on June 18, 2013, 07:48:36 AM
Nice stuff Janner. I need to get my stuff back on the work bench
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 17 Jun update
Post by: Ragnar on June 18, 2013, 08:02:48 AM

So roll on harvest time: scrumpy, wanton wenches and plenty of reaping  ;)

Seconded!   lol

Fantastic, gritty paintjobs Janner.  Very inspirational.
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 17 Jun update
Post by: janner on June 18, 2013, 05:48:52 PM
I know scythes have been used in combat, but as far as I know it has been used by peasants who could not afford a real weapon. Surely an elite marine could do better.

Anyway, it is an impressive army you have and I hope we soon see a group picture.

I think you are right that the use of a scythe would have been limited to levied or revolting peasants. However, in the diversity of medieval weapons, the difference between an agriculturally influenced polearm, such as a fauchard, guisarme or bill, and the halberds and glaives carried by elite formations is problematic. Even Oakeshot lumped them all together as staff weapons. So I'm not sure that a men-at-arms who had been tripped by a bill and then had the point stuck through his eyeslit or up his nethers would agree that it wasn't a real weapon  lol

Still, as you know, these have scythes because they are the elite of the Death Guard and their boss looks like a Pratchett-esque version of Death, scythe and all.
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 17 Jun update
Post by: robertsjf on June 18, 2013, 08:27:04 PM
Now I want to do a squad of World Eaters with a chainaxe in one hand and a bolter with a chainbayonet in the other. Paint them up in lumberjack plaid.
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 17 Jun update
Post by: janner on June 18, 2013, 08:32:35 PM
Now I want to do a squad of World Eaters with a chainaxe in one hand and a bolter with a chainbayonet in the other. Paint them up in lumberjack plaid.

Cue the Lumberjack Song:

'I cut down trees, I wear high heels
Suspenders and a bra
I wish I'd been a girlie
Just like my dear papa'
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 30 Jul update
Post by: janner on July 30, 2013, 06:35:21 PM
So, finally back to 'work' after my hols with a ten man Tactical Support Squad blah blah:

(http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd141/jannerxi/HH/IMG_1087_zpse17011ae.jpg) (http://s221.photobucket.com/user/jannerxi/media/HH/IMG_1087_zpse17011ae.jpg.html)
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 30 Jul update
Post by: Dr. The Viking on July 30, 2013, 06:42:31 PM
That is one deadly tactical squad!  :o :o :o
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 30 Jul update
Post by: janner on July 30, 2013, 06:47:56 PM
My aim is to have finished painting the whole force by 15th August - only a couple of characters, ten termies, a dreadnought and a squad of Destroyers to go  ;)

Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 30 Jul update
Post by: OSHIROmodels on July 30, 2013, 06:51:31 PM
My aim is to have finished painting the whole force by 15th August - only a couple of characters, ten termies, a dreadnought and a squad of Destroyers to go  ;)



Well go on then  :D

cheers

James
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 17 Jun update
Post by: infelix on July 30, 2013, 07:42:53 PM
In the Grim Darkness of the Farm Future...there is only Agriculture.

Warharvest 30K.

 lol lol

On topic: They look absolutely great, very nice painting!
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 30 Jul update
Post by: Penfold on July 31, 2013, 01:26:56 PM
Love em, never really cared for the Death Guard as they became but these look soo good
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 30 Jul update
Post by: Krysset80 on August 01, 2013, 12:49:21 PM
No titan? :p great paintjobs btw.
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 30 Jul update
Post by: janner on August 05, 2013, 11:35:10 AM
No titan? :p great paintjobs btw.

Well I have got one in UK that needs finishing off  ::)

Anyway. on with the Praetor:

(http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd141/jannerxi/HH/IMG_1088_zpsb877733c.jpg) (http://s221.photobucket.com/user/jannerxi/media/HH/IMG_1088_zpsb877733c.jpg.html)

(http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd141/jannerxi/HH/IMG_1089_zpsd7d9cdff.jpg) (http://s221.photobucket.com/user/jannerxi/media/HH/IMG_1089_zpsd7d9cdff.jpg.html)

Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 11 Aug update
Post by: janner on August 11, 2013, 04:23:35 PM
Contemptor Dreadnought:

(http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd141/jannerxi/HH/IMG_1092_zps189d9cbd.jpg) (http://s221.photobucket.com/user/jannerxi/media/HH/IMG_1092_zps189d9cbd.jpg.html)
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 11 Aug update
Post by: Mason on August 11, 2013, 05:08:31 PM
Now THAT is class!
 8)

Great work on the weathering.
 :-*

Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 16 Aug update
Post by: janner on August 16, 2013, 10:09:20 AM
Thanks Mason  :)

Ten Cataphractii termies rolled off the production line this week:

(http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd141/jannerxi/HH/IMG_1105_zpsfb8f3bf5.jpg) (http://s221.photobucket.com/user/jannerxi/media/HH/IMG_1105_zpsfb8f3bf5.jpg.html)
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 16 Aug update
Post by: OSHIROmodels on August 16, 2013, 11:23:18 AM
Lovely work on the dread mate  :-* :-*

The base works really well with it, gotta a good RT thing going there  8)

cheers

James
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 16 Aug update
Post by: Dr. The Viking on August 16, 2013, 12:06:25 PM
Looks good!  :-* :-*

They're armed and dangerous! And camouflaged to go hunting for Santa!  lol

Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 16 Aug update
Post by: janner on August 18, 2013, 09:05:21 AM
Thanks chaps  :D
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 16 Aug update
Post by: janner on November 09, 2013, 01:54:15 PM
Time for an update methinks.

I did the Moritat and Destroyers back in August (that might make an average name for a rock band), but was pretty unhappy with the results. So I finally got around to Redoing them this week  :D

(http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd141/jannerxi/HH/IMG_1289_zps64a79313.jpg) (http://s221.photobucket.com/user/jannerxi/media/HH/IMG_1289_zps64a79313.jpg.html)

(http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd141/jannerxi/HH/IMG_1291_zpsc54ba35f.jpg) (http://s221.photobucket.com/user/jannerxi/media/HH/IMG_1291_zpsc54ba35f.jpg.html)
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 09 Nov update
Post by: Suber on November 09, 2013, 02:21:43 PM
Hm, interesting change! :)
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 09 Nov update
Post by: janner on December 06, 2013, 10:13:41 AM
Nearly finished the first batch of Reavers:

(http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd141/jannerxi/HH/IMG_1340_zps305da06b.jpg) (http://s221.photobucket.com/user/jannerxi/media/HH/IMG_1340_zps305da06b.jpg.html)
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 06 Dec update
Post by: janner on December 07, 2013, 01:47:32 PM
Reavers complete:

(http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd141/jannerxi/HH/IMG_1341_zps5d771ee0.jpg) (http://s221.photobucket.com/user/jannerxi/media/HH/IMG_1341_zps5d771ee0.jpg.html)

(http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd141/jannerxi/HH/IMG_1343_zps1d3dab63.jpg) (http://s221.photobucket.com/user/jannerxi/media/HH/IMG_1343_zps1d3dab63.jpg.html)

(http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd141/jannerxi/HH/IMG_1344_zps76a90865.jpg) (http://s221.photobucket.com/user/jannerxi/media/HH/IMG_1344_zps76a90865.jpg.html)

(http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd141/jannerxi/HH/IMG_1346_zpsedd6f340.jpg) (http://s221.photobucket.com/user/jannerxi/media/HH/IMG_1346_zpsedd6f340.jpg.html)

Next up, Justaerin:

(http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd141/jannerxi/HH/IMG_1348_zpsc6214f73.jpg) (http://s221.photobucket.com/user/jannerxi/media/HH/IMG_1348_zpsc6214f73.jpg.html)
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 07 Dec update
Post by: janner on December 11, 2013, 09:25:19 AM
More WIPs:

(http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd141/jannerxi/HH/IMG_1361_zps460b9db6.jpg) (http://s221.photobucket.com/user/jannerxi/media/HH/IMG_1361_zps460b9db6.jpg.html)

(http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd141/jannerxi/HH/IMG_1363_zps1742cb27.jpg) (http://s221.photobucket.com/user/jannerxi/media/HH/IMG_1363_zps1742cb27.jpg.html)

(http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd141/jannerxi/HH/IMG_1365_zps02d057bf.jpg) (http://s221.photobucket.com/user/jannerxi/media/HH/IMG_1365_zps02d057bf.jpg.html)
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 11 Dec update
Post by: Dr. The Viking on December 11, 2013, 10:10:21 AM
He seems to be screaming WAAAAAAAARGH!  lol lol


Bloody nice figures Steph!
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 11 Dec update
Post by: OSHIROmodels on December 11, 2013, 10:16:16 AM
He seems to be screaming WAAAAAAAARGH!  lol lol

 lol

The face on him is great though  8)

Are we going to see a group shot some time soon?

cheers

James
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 11 Dec update
Post by: Suber on December 11, 2013, 10:37:16 AM
Lovely. I'm definitely enjoying this project.
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 11 Dec update
Post by: janner on December 11, 2013, 05:31:05 PM
lol

The face on him is great though  8)

Are we going to see a group shot some time soon?

cheers

James

There's still his eyes and bottom teeth to finish off. What a joy to paint he is!

Group shot - yeah, I need to sort out my lighting before doing anything so ambitious!
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 11 Dec update
Post by: Elbows on December 12, 2013, 06:08:14 AM
Come on...let's see a group shot! lol
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 11 Dec update
Post by: janner on December 13, 2013, 02:59:39 PM
All done!

(http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd141/jannerxi/HH/IMG_1367_zps506c681c.jpg) (http://s221.photobucket.com/user/jannerxi/media/HH/IMG_1367_zps506c681c.jpg.html)

(http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd141/jannerxi/HH/IMG_1368_zps33c2f9a0.jpg) (http://s221.photobucket.com/user/jannerxi/media/HH/IMG_1368_zps33c2f9a0.jpg.html)

(http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd141/jannerxi/HH/IMG_1373_zps0cff90aa.jpg) (http://s221.photobucket.com/user/jannerxi/media/HH/IMG_1373_zps0cff90aa.jpg.html)

(http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd141/jannerxi/HH/IMG_1378_zps28b698af.jpg) (http://s221.photobucket.com/user/jannerxi/media/HH/IMG_1378_zps28b698af.jpg.html)

After seeing the last shot, I went back and tidied up his right eye a bit  :D
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 13 Dec update
Post by: steders on December 17, 2013, 09:54:22 AM
When you gonna paint Loken??
Lovely paint jobs, do you think the set with the pair of them in is worth the money?
I've been thinking about getting them but my painting skills are not great and I'm sure my cash would be better spent elsewhere!
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 13 Dec update
Post by: janner on December 19, 2013, 08:20:08 AM
The base is pretty much done. So Loken is in the waiting room.  :D

As to cost, it is pretty hefty for two gaming minis and a base. However, the details are extraordinary. So it feels more like doing a Historex model than a normal gaming piece and the pricing seems comparable.

I could probably have knocked out a couple of 28mm historical units in the same time it took to do Abaddon and his buddies, but it is a pleasure to out so much effort into a single grouping occasionally  :)



Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 13 Dec update
Post by: janner on March 28, 2014, 07:49:29 AM
Next batch, not quite finished though

(http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd141/jannerxi/HH/IMG_1619_zps70f4d7a9.jpg) (http://s221.photobucket.com/user/jannerxi/media/HH/IMG_1619_zps70f4d7a9.jpg.html)
(http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd141/jannerxi/HH/IMG_1618_zps5ae99e05.jpg) (http://s221.photobucket.com/user/jannerxi/media/HH/IMG_1618_zps5ae99e05.jpg.html)
(http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd141/jannerxi/HH/IMG_1616_zpsfe952e27.jpg) (http://s221.photobucket.com/user/jannerxi/media/HH/IMG_1616_zpsfe952e27.jpg.html)
(http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd141/jannerxi/HH/IMG_1612_zps035f9b01.jpg) (http://s221.photobucket.com/user/jannerxi/media/HH/IMG_1612_zps035f9b01.jpg.html)
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 28 Mar update
Post by: Mason on March 28, 2014, 12:56:50 PM
Great additions, Janner.
Excellent weathering on those shields and the glow on those guns is particularly good.
 :-* 8) :-*

Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 28 Mar update
Post by: OSHIROmodels on March 28, 2014, 07:09:41 PM
Coolios  :D

cheers

James
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 28 Mar update
Post by: Commander Vyper on March 28, 2014, 10:47:12 PM
That 'glow' is so nice on the muzzles. Kudos my friend.  :-*
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 28 Mar update
Post by: steders on April 07, 2014, 11:30:07 AM
Nicely done

Have you pre-ordered book 3 yet?
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 28 Mar update
Post by: janner on April 07, 2014, 12:54:39 PM
Nicely done

Have you pre-ordered book 3 yet?

Of course, limited edition, only the best will do (and Horus)  ;)
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 28 Mar update
Post by: steders on April 07, 2014, 01:17:40 PM
Snap, (on the book)
Glad I placed my order when I did, the collectors one is sold out now
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 28 Mar update
Post by: janner on April 08, 2014, 06:46:08 AM
Are you going to the weekender next month?
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 28 Mar update
Post by: steders on April 08, 2014, 10:39:53 AM
Unfortunately no I'm not.
Would of liked to go but got too much on at the moment
Are you?
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 28 Mar update
Post by: janner on April 09, 2014, 10:38:21 AM
Yes, rare trip over to froth. Unfortunately, Salute was a non-go this year  :(
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 28 Mar update
Post by: Argonor on April 09, 2014, 10:49:25 AM
I really like the grungy look you put on these. Makes so much more sense that the clean-cut high-def painting that is most often seen on marines.
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 28 Mar update
Post by: steders on April 10, 2014, 02:23:21 PM
Yes, rare trip over to froth.
Lucky you. Make sure you get me something nice ;)
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 11 Jul update
Post by: janner on July 11, 2014, 10:31:41 AM
So back to my Death Guard with a summer project to expand my force to a 6000 pts doubles army :D

Calas Typhon:
(http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd141/jannerxi/HH/IMG_1826_zpsc870a821.jpg) (http://s221.photobucket.com/user/jannerxi/media/HH/IMG_1826_zpsc870a821.jpg.html)

Twenty marine tactical blob:
(http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd141/jannerxi/HH/IMG_1822_zpsc5253a93.jpg) (http://s221.photobucket.com/user/jannerxi/media/HH/IMG_1822_zpsc5253a93.jpg.html)
(http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd141/jannerxi/HH/IMG_1823_zpse169452c.jpg) (http://s221.photobucket.com/user/jannerxi/media/HH/IMG_1823_zpse169452c.jpg.html)
(http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd141/jannerxi/HH/IMG_1824_zps4da8c68a.jpg) (http://s221.photobucket.com/user/jannerxi/media/HH/IMG_1824_zps4da8c68a.jpg.html)
(http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd141/jannerxi/HH/IMG_1825_zps590f556d.jpg) (http://s221.photobucket.com/user/jannerxi/media/HH/IMG_1825_zps590f556d.jpg.html)

Next up are more breachers...
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 11 Jul update
Post by: warburton on July 11, 2014, 01:50:52 PM
Nice!
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 11 Jul update
Post by: grant on July 11, 2014, 02:41:03 PM
Look great!
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 11 Jul update
Post by: Dr. The Viking on July 11, 2014, 02:47:53 PM
Great to see you're still alive!

Nice miniatures too. But really, 6000 pts of this?  lol lol
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 11 Jul update
Post by: Gun bunny on July 11, 2014, 04:08:40 PM
very cool  :) :) :)
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 11 Jul update
Post by: janner on July 11, 2014, 04:27:52 PM
Great to see you're still alive!

Nice miniatures too. But really, 6000 pts of this?  lol lol

Oh the two Spartans and the Typhon Siege tank in assembly may take up a few of those...
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 11 Sep update
Post by: janner on October 11, 2014, 03:51:00 PM
Finally finished Loken for that diorama:

(http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd141/jannerxi/HH/IMG_2129_zps5d5e6dcf.jpg) (http://s221.photobucket.com/user/jannerxi/media/HH/IMG_2129_zps5d5e6dcf.jpg.html)
(http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd141/jannerxi/HH/IMG_2135_zpsaf3c41d0.jpg) (http://s221.photobucket.com/user/jannerxi/media/HH/IMG_2135_zpsaf3c41d0.jpg.html)

Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 11 Sep update
Post by: warburton on October 11, 2014, 11:19:59 PM
Nice work :)
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 11 Sep update
Post by: OSHIROmodels on October 12, 2014, 09:42:44 PM
Cool beans  :D

cheers

James
Title: Re: The Siren call of the Horus Heresy - 11 Sep update
Post by: steders on November 07, 2014, 02:43:10 PM
Missed this
Nicely done