Friday 26 February 2016

From JamieM - More Heretical Goodies (45 points)

I wish I could be as prompt at posting as my Friday buddies, they unfailingly produce great stuff for Friday posting and here I am again, just about making it.

These two vehicles are my first proper attempt at weathering. First up, a rhino APC

I've used my black sponging for general wear but added some painted metallic chips in the middle of the larger black splodges.
I found this gave me much better control than sponging the metallic colour and looked a little more realistic.
Forgeworld transfers again and the sheet is an absolute gold mine.

Next up, a Vindicator, converted up from a rhino.
I went a bit crazy with this one...... As the Wordbearers are religious loons, I decided that a pulpit/sacrificial table and a torture rack were just the sort of things they'd slap on a vehicle with a honking great gun.
The plan being that they'll waste no time after a battle getting down to the important tasks of preaching and learning the enemies secrets.
Somewhat over the top, but I enjoyed doing it. I think I may have weathered a little too much, but it was a good learning experience as most of my vehicles are a little bit "fresh off the production line" as that's easier and quicker (but not nearly as nice).

Next up for weathering is trying some rusting and perhaps oils for streaking as I tried using washes and they were just too thin..... I suspect patience and more costs would have helped instead of giving up!

Last up is a 40k entry, a Hellbrute. These are dreadnoughts partially possessed and certainly mutated.

It's the fourth one I've painted (I did three for the challenge last year) and I really like the model.
No weathering for this one as he's for my 40k army and I need to go back and weather all of the vehicles for that at some point.

Three 28mm vehicles done and 45 points towards my total I think? (The Hellbrute won't count towards my 30k duel though, as he's strictly 40k).
Great work Jamie.  I think each entry here fully captures the spirit and approach of Lorgar's chaps, especially the bonkers torture rack.  That is precisely something the Word Bearers would wish to have handy, particularly after they have just blasted a building at point-blank range with the heavy weapon. While I find the "Hellbrute" a little too far gone down tentacle lane for my own tastes, you've done a cracking job on the model.  

Weathering is a tricky thing to get the hang of, but it does add so much to vehicles and I think you've done really nice work here. The sponge chipping, combined with targeted silver chips in the larger spots has produced an excellent effect. Another 45 points on the pile! Sigh...I had best get cracking on some more Raven Guard...

22 comments:

  1. Nice work Jamie! I like the chipping on your vehicles and that torture rack is completely bonkers, in a good way. :)

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    1. Thanks Curt, I thought I'd be a bit silly with the additions to the vindicator! Sometimes you just have to treat yourself....

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  2. I like the chipping and weathering you did on those. I tried to do some on a large bot last night and really messed it up. I shall be starting over.

    One day I hope to do it as well as you.

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    1. That's very kind of you to say Anne, but having seen your awesome entries I doubt there is anything I could tech you! Your tutorial on the two types of faces was inspiring.

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  3. Nice work all round on these Jamie :)

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  4. Well done Jamie, you've captured their heretical spirit nicely.
    Great job on the skin-like part of the Hellbrute too.

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    1. Thanks Sean, trying to make them feel like Wordbearers is definitely the aim instead of just red marines.

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  5. Very well done,Jamie! The vicks definitely have a used look and hardworking one at that!

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    1. It's about time I started weathering instead of being lazy, so it was quite good fun.

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  6. Gimme that ol' time religion!
    ; )
    Great work, that Vindicator's just the ticket for any Aspiring Champion or Chaos Lord to tool around in!

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    1. Indeed! Religious nut jobs get everywhere....

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  7. Well you certainly have made a great job of transferring the fluff on to the mini's! This is so important to get a force that really carries the "feel" of the background and is so much more fun to fight with/ against. Great job!

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    1. Thanks Sander, the thing about 30k and all the marines running around is making them all stand out to not just be marines in different coloured armour I think.

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  8. Great work on the weathering, a top notch entry

    Ian

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    1. Thanks, it's something I really need to work on to get the units look realistic.

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  9. Amazing paintjob! The weathering really is top notch!

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    1. Thanks! Time consuming, but worth it as a learning experience.

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  10. Nice vehicles. I was going to say that I like the torture rack but I know someone would DELIBERTELY miss construe that comment!

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    1. Who doesn't like a good torture rack? Especially when strapped to a tank.

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