Like a lot of folks, I suppose, I buy and paint more GW models than I ever play. I was big WHFB player, but since the Old World folded I buy figures because they look great, and then when it comes time to put them into a feasible army, I just am not able to keep up with all the changes to the games. Case in point, this great St Celestine model that came out in "Triumvirate of the Imperium" set at the end of 7th ed. 40k. I bought the box because I loved the figure, but it sat on my shelf, and there wasn't any urgency on my part to get it painted and on the table. Originally, this was supposed to my entry to for "Flight" theme, but I missed the deadline.
In past year or so I've also started using an airbrush for priming and base coats. This model is one of my first attempts at doing something a bit more technical. I painted the armor and the Celestine's wings with the airbrush. Also, this is my first shot using the photo background Santa gave me this past Christmas.
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This is sensational stuff Mike, wow! Like you I have form for buying things that catch my eye and I can certainly see why this one ended up in your collection. You are really getting to grips with that airbrush too, the graduation of colour on St Celestine's wings works brilliantly. I am sorry that this missed the bonus round, it would have made a cracking entry.
With regards to points, I simple can't mark St Celestine as a single figure, it is so complicated and spectacular that I will consider her as a vehicle in this case, giving you 25 points for the submission. Bravo Sir.
Nice work Mike :)
ReplyDeleteFor a first try doing more than undercoating with your airbrush that's a wonderful outcome!
ReplyDeleteVery nice work.
ReplyDeleteLovely lovely work! She looks fantastic!
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Oh this lovely!
ReplyDeleteWonderful work this! I've had my eye on this set for awhile, but I refuse to buy it till more Sisters are available.;)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work on the wings and the golden armor turned out really well!
Lovely work on her wings, a pity she missed the theme round. Always had s soft spot for the sisterhood, I had a small force of them many moons ago
ReplyDeleteThat's a sterling effort with the airbrush, well done Mike!
ReplyDeleteGreat subtle transitions on the wings. Nice work.
ReplyDeleteThat’s a cracking figure!
ReplyDeleteExcellent brushwork Mike! My first 40K force was Sisters of Battle so this post makes me quite nostalgic. I'll echo Byron, beautiful colour transition on the wings and I also really like the red streamers. Lovely stuff.
ReplyDeleteGreat model, great painting
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