Topic: KL's 40K thread
Killer Lettuce? !HonkUK.BIE started this discussion 5 years ago #101,233
Hello, forumites! So, this topic is mostly for me rather than for the rest of the fora. Basically, I'm going to document my Warhammer 40K painting and modelling in here, aiming to post something 40K-related I did once per day. By "publicly" pledging to do this, I'm trying to benefit from the Rule of Commitment, so I'll feel a sense of obligation to work on my 40K stuff. Hopefully, this'll become a routine for me and I'll, in the not-too distant future, be able to get my army fully painted and start playing games with them.But still, feel free to discuss 40K things in here or to ask me any relevant questions.
Anonymous B joined in and replied with this 5 years ago, 13 minutes later[^] [v] #1,142,973
Are any of the Warhammer vidjyas worth playing, KL?
Fake anon !ZkUt8arUCU joined in and replied with this 5 years ago, 2 minutes later, 15 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #1,142,974
Why is Warhammer 40k better than the 39,999 Warhammers that came before it?
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Killer Lettuce? !HonkUK.BIE (OP) replied with this 5 years ago, 10 minutes later, 26 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #1,142,975
Some introduction-y stuff to get started: here's my desk that I use for 40K stuff. Normally there's newspaper on it to keep it clean, but I took this as I was changing it.Killer Lettuce? !HonkUK.BIE (OP) double-posted this 5 years ago, 3 minutes later, 30 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #1,142,978
Here's one of the soldiers from my army, fully painted (base aside). The first of many!I spent a while quite neurotically agonising over what paint scheme to use, the lore implications of it, would it look good... But in the end I just decided to go with a slight adjustment to the colour scheme I used when I painted them a few years ago.
I should note, I'm not that good at taking photos. I actually had to Google how to take decent pictures of 40K models before making this topic, haha. So bear with me on that.
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Killer Lettuce? !HonkUK.BIE (OP) triple-posted this 5 years ago, 2 minutes later, 32 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #1,142,979
@1,142,973 (B)
Good question! Sadly, Games Workshop (the company behind 40K) is very loose with handing out the 40K license, so a lot of 40K video games are kinda basic and low-quality. But, off the top of my head, some good ones are:
- The Dawn of War series are RTS games (though the third one has MOBA elements). Generally considered to be the best 40K games.
- Battlefleet Gothic 1 and 2 are meant to be quite good, but I'm not into space combat games.
- Space Marine, the video game, is great third-person shooter game. Think Gears of War, but instead of taking cover you shred enemies with a chainsword to regain health. I had fun with it when I played it.
I think there's some other decent ones out there, but nothing I know much about. The lack of high-quality 40K video games is really disappointing.
@1,142,974 (Fake anon !ZkUt8arUCU)
They finally got it right, man.
Good question! Sadly, Games Workshop (the company behind 40K) is very loose with handing out the 40K license, so a lot of 40K video games are kinda basic and low-quality. But, off the top of my head, some good ones are:
- The Dawn of War series are RTS games (though the third one has MOBA elements). Generally considered to be the best 40K games.
- Battlefleet Gothic 1 and 2 are meant to be quite good, but I'm not into space combat games.
- Space Marine, the video game, is great third-person shooter game. Think Gears of War, but instead of taking cover you shred enemies with a chainsword to regain health. I had fun with it when I played it.
I think there's some other decent ones out there, but nothing I know much about. The lack of high-quality 40K video games is really disappointing.
@1,142,974 (Fake anon !ZkUt8arUCU)
They finally got it right, man.
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Killer Lettuce? !HonkUK.BIE (OP) quadruple-posted this 5 years ago, 37 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #1,142,986
One more introduction-y thing, I thought I'd introduce the 40K army I collect. The Sisters of Battle, also known as the Adepta Sororitas.You may have seen me drunkenly posting about them before, but here's a sober and quick rundown on them:
They're an all-female army who wear power armour, and can use their faith in the God-Emperor to empower themselves in battle. Think nuns with guns, or an army of Joan of Arcs.
I think they're pretty cool because, in 40K's very dark setting with things like demons, killer robots, and huge genetically-engineered soldiers, the Sisters are elite but ultimately normal soldiers who are able to hold their own with sheer, unwavering faith and belief. It feels strange to praise that as an atheist, but in a setting like 40K, humans drawing power from belief is very heroic.
Also, their gothic and religious aesthetic is fucking cool, and some players understandably call them "the most 40K army in 40K". To give some examples, one of their units is a floating pulpit with huge flamethrowers mounted on it. Another is a pipe organ thank that fires missiles.
Killer Lettuce? !HonkUK.BIE (OP) quintuple-posted this 5 years ago, 7 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #1,142,988
@previous (Killer Lettuce? !HonkUK.BIE)Also, for decades they were heavily neglected by Games Workshop, having old models made of metal instead of the more modern and superior plastic models. They were also generally ignored when new rules came out, and by the authors at GW's fiction wing Black Library.
But, in 2018, Games Workshop did a survey asking players what they wanted to see, and the Sisters received overwhelming support. Due to this, they received fully-updated models and now get a lot of attention from the company as a whole.
I don't think I'm conveying it very well but basically, IRL, they have a nice story of being extreme underdogs who eventually came out on top.
Relevant wiki pages:
1d4chan (an informal but factual wiki written by 4chan's /tg/ board):
https://1d4chan.org/wiki/Sisters_of_Battle
Warhammer Lexicanum (a serious 40K wiki):
https://wh40k.lexicanum.com/wiki/Adepta_Sororitas
Anonymous B replied with this 5 years ago, 22 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #1,142,991
I remember being interested in 40K when I was but a lad, but being turned off by how vicously nerdy some players were.
jodie !foster2PAQ joined in and replied with this 5 years ago, 10 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #1,142,994
is war hammer bigger in the UK?
Killer Lettuce? !HonkUK.BIE (OP) replied with this 5 years ago, 33 minutes later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,142,999
Today's work: quick touch-up of a missionary model I painted a few years ago. I just repainted his chainsword from the garish white it was. Thought about painting it red, but decided on green to help to visually distinguish him from the Sisters, since he's not from the same arm of the church as them.Killer Lettuce? !HonkUK.BIE (OP) double-posted this 5 years ago, 3 minutes later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,143,003
@previous (Killer Lettuce? !HonkUK.BIE)Small aside, I'm not that good at painting (yet). I tend to lay the paint on a little thick, which is a common issue for new painters. But I'm not too worried about it. I'd like to improve, but ultimately I'm fine with just getting my models to "tabletop standard".
But some 40k painters are insanely skilled and can make some really amazing stuff. Pic related.
Killer Lettuce? !HonkUK.BIE (OP) triple-posted this 5 years ago, 1 minute later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,143,005
@1,142,991 (B)
I dunno, I think a lot of 40K players are quite chill and normal. But, like a lot of nerdy hobbies, there's definitely some quite weird and maladjusted people in there too. Tabletop gamers even have a term for especially weird or unlikable people in the hobby: "that guy".
Tbh, I think it's luck of the draw whether your local tabletop scene is good or not. But often there'll be a few different places you can go to play 40k, if you're somewhere reasonably populated.
@1,142,994 (jodie !foster2PAQ)
It's quite big here, yeah. It was made in the UK, and shops selling it can be found in most cities and a lot of towns here.
It's been doing especially well recently. Games Workshop's stocks have shot up, and the company was recently valued as being worth more than British Gas.
I dunno, I think a lot of 40K players are quite chill and normal. But, like a lot of nerdy hobbies, there's definitely some quite weird and maladjusted people in there too. Tabletop gamers even have a term for especially weird or unlikable people in the hobby: "that guy".
Tbh, I think it's luck of the draw whether your local tabletop scene is good or not. But often there'll be a few different places you can go to play 40k, if you're somewhere reasonably populated.
@1,142,994 (jodie !foster2PAQ)
It's quite big here, yeah. It was made in the UK, and shops selling it can be found in most cities and a lot of towns here.
It's been doing especially well recently. Games Workshop's stocks have shot up, and the company was recently valued as being worth more than British Gas.
Anonymous B replied with this 5 years ago, 2 minutes later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,143,006
@previous (Killer Lettuce? !HonkUK.BIE)
Nah, we only have one place here where you can go play, and when I tried to get into it, like 99% of the people were dicks bc I wanted to learn about it.
Nah, we only have one place here where you can go play, and when I tried to get into it, like 99% of the people were dicks bc I wanted to learn about it.
Killer Lettuce? !HonkUK.BIE (OP) replied with this 5 years ago, 16 minutes later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,143,012
@previous (B)
Ah, bad luck, mate. Unfortunately, in 40k you do sometimes get elitist players who are intolerant of newcomers.
What kind of place did you go to, an official Warhammer shop or a local place?
Ah, bad luck, mate. Unfortunately, in 40k you do sometimes get elitist players who are intolerant of newcomers.
What kind of place did you go to, an official Warhammer shop or a local place?
Anonymous B replied with this 5 years ago, 2 minutes later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,143,014
@previous (Killer Lettuce? !HonkUK.BIE)
We don't have an official shop, here. It's a local trading card\tabletop gaem shop. The main focus there is MTG, but they have always had a table reserved for Warhammer also.
We don't have an official shop, here. It's a local trading card\tabletop gaem shop. The main focus there is MTG, but they have always had a table reserved for Warhammer also.
jodie !foster2PAQ replied with this 5 years ago, 2 hours later, 5 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,143,061
@1,143,005 (Killer Lettuce? !HonkUK.BIE)
I c. here it's more of a nerdy thing and it seems to be more accessible there. even saw a chav on some shit vice doc get into it
I c. here it's more of a nerdy thing and it seems to be more accessible there. even saw a chav on some shit vice doc get into it
Fake anon !ZkUt8arUCU replied with this 5 years ago, 22 minutes later, 5 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,143,068
warhammer? More like Snorehammer.
Killer Lettuce? !HonkUK.BIE (OP) replied with this 5 years ago, 1 day later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #1,143,340
Started a new job today. Won't discuss it on here but, suffice to say, I am carrying out a task or tasks and am receiving money for doing so. Less time for 40k, though, unfortunately.Anyway, today's progress. As you can see, this model will have an augmetic (40k for bionic) arm. Quite excited to paint that tomorrow. Normally I'd paint these a simple metal colour, but I might try something more elaborate here.
Fake anon !ZkUt8arUCU replied with this 5 years ago, 2 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #1,143,342
@previous (Killer Lettuce? !HonkUK.BIE)
When are you going to give the fora get free stuff from whatever company you work for? Thanks.
When are you going to give the fora get free stuff from whatever company you work for? Thanks.
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Coil E. Leafeon !!KKlJgsBn+ joined in and replied with this 5 years ago, 5 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #1,143,346
@1,143,340 (Killer Lettuce? !HonkUK.BIE)
Are there canon colors you have to paint them or is it more of a creative endeavor?
Are there canon colors you have to paint them or is it more of a creative endeavor?
Killer Lettuce? !HonkUK.BIE (OP) replied with this 5 years ago, 3 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #1,143,348
@previous (Coil E. Leafeon !!KKlJgsBn+)
There are canon colours you can paint them, yeah, but the lore of each army is intentionally written so people can make up their own colour schemes/sub-factions too. That's what I've opted for here.
@1,143,342 (Fake anon !ZkUt8arUCU)
I am too tired to think of a funny response, but you can have this (you).
There are canon colours you can paint them, yeah, but the lore of each army is intentionally written so people can make up their own colour schemes/sub-factions too. That's what I've opted for here.
@1,143,342 (Fake anon !ZkUt8arUCU)
I am too tired to think of a funny response, but you can have this (you).
Killer Lettuce? !HonkUK.BIE (OP) double-posted this 5 years ago, 23 hours later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,143,480
Unfortunately little progress on the Sister today, as I went to visit some family.I thought of something cool for the augmetic arm, though. I'll put a little transfer onto the back of the hand. That's the blue sheet thing in the picture. Basically, you cut out a symbol, make it wet, and paste it onto the model. It's pretty neat. But it also requires special paints to be applied, which I don't currently have, so this poor Sister shall have to do without arms for some time. But I hope to grant her a head tomorrow.
Killer Lettuce? !HonkUK.BIE (OP) triple-posted this 5 years ago, 1 day later, 3 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,143,763
No picture tonight as it's late and not a great deal has changed. But current Sister nearly has a head now.
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Killer Lettuce? !HonkUK.BIE (OP) replied with this 5 years ago, 1 day later, 4 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,144,175
Another noble Celestian, finished and ready for battle!I thought about giving her a dove companion, but will hold off for now. Another Celestian may be more suited for that honour.
Edit: actually, not 100% finished. Still have to put that transfer on her augmetic.
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Killer Lettuce? !HonkUK.BIE (OP) double-posted this 5 years ago, 22 hours later, 5 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,144,489
Today's progress. This one is especially important: she's the Celestian Superior!(Edited 2 minutes later.)
Crimson Fucker !DONgSbOYdw replied with this 5 years ago, 1 minute later, 5 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,144,491
jodie !foster2PAQ replied with this 5 years ago, 41 seconds later, 5 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,144,492
Anonymous F joined in and replied with this 5 years ago, 6 hours later, 5 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,144,698
They are so tiny.
Killer Lettuce? !HonkUK.BIE (OP) replied with this 5 years ago, 14 hours later, 6 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,144,874
Sadly little painting done today, as I went out for a while.Here is a cameo appearance of the Celestian Superior's head. I used something called contrast paints for it. Basically, it's a relatively new Games Workshop paint that automatically goes into recessed areas of a model, giving an impression of depth and light without having to use multiple layers of paint.
Wasn't satisfied with how it came out, though. Her head looks kinda orange and weird. I think that generally contrast paint is considered a bit tricky to use despite its supposed convenience, so I'm not surprised I'm having a little trouble. Will try again soon with a slightly different colour.
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Killer Lettuce? !HonkUK.BIE (OP) double-posted this 5 years ago, 2 minutes later, 6 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,144,878
@previous (Killer Lettuce? !HonkUK.BIE)She is also, essentially, the Number 2 woman in my Order, so it is absolutely crucial that I put in my best effort in painting her. A lot is riding on this.
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Killer Lettuce? !HonkUK.BIE (OP) replied with this 5 years ago, 6 hours later, 1 week after the original post[^] [v] #1,145,219
Well, there was some progress tonight.. Not sure if the power maul will fit well into that arm socket, as it comes from a different model. But I'm it's nothing that some gorilla glue and some modelling epoxy can't handle.
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Killer Lettuce? !HonkUK.BIE (OP) double-posted this 5 years ago, 1 day later, 1 week after the original post[^] [v] #1,145,628
Small update. Progress made, but nothing picture-worthy.
Unhappy with my slow pace. Yes, employment is nice, but is it truly worth it if it disrupts my Warhammer time? ? Anyway, this weekend shall have to be quite 40k-centric to make up for this.
Unhappy with my slow pace. Yes, employment is nice, but is it truly worth it if it disrupts my Warhammer time? ? Anyway, this weekend shall have to be quite 40k-centric to make up for this.
Anonymous B replied with this 5 years ago, 28 minutes later, 1 week after the original post[^] [v] #1,145,640
@previous (Killer Lettuce? !HonkUK.BIE)
You'll get em done, lad. Post pics of them on the landscape, when you finish.
You'll get em done, lad. Post pics of them on the landscape, when you finish.
Erik !jzYkdX7lIw joined in and replied with this 5 years ago, 12 hours later, 1 week after the original post[^] [v] #1,145,770
Are they lead or plastic?
Killer Lettuce? !HonkUK.BIE (OP) replied with this 5 years ago, 1 hour later, 1 week after the original post[^] [v] #1,145,777
@previous (Erik !jzYkdX7lIw)
Haha, plastic, mate. Lead miniatures haven't been a thing since the early days of Ganes Workshop.
There's still the occasional older model made of pewter or resin, but plastic is the standard, nowadays.
Haha, plastic, mate. Lead miniatures haven't been a thing since the early days of Ganes Workshop.
There's still the occasional older model made of pewter or resin, but plastic is the standard, nowadays.
Erik !jzYkdX7lIw replied with this 5 years ago, 39 minutes later, 1 week after the original post[^] [v] #1,145,780
@previous (Killer Lettuce? !HonkUK.BIE)
If I was painting again I might feel disappointed by plastic. There was something real about lead, maybe the weight of them made them feel more valuable than they were or just nostalgic
If I was painting again I might feel disappointed by plastic. There was something real about lead, maybe the weight of them made them feel more valuable than they were or just nostalgic
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Killer Lettuce? !HonkUK.BIE (OP) replied with this 5 years ago, 2 hours later, 1 week after the original post[^] [v] #1,145,808
@previous (Kook !!rcSrAtaAC)
I'd say that plastic is superior for miniatures in every way tbh. It's much easier for companies to design, add detail to, and to mass-produce. Meanwhile, the people who buy them will get more assembly options and it's a much easier material to work with.
I think the only pro-lead or metal argument I've seen is that the models have a "satisfying weight" when you lift them. I suppose that's true, but it doesn't really matter.
@1,145,780 (Erik !jzYkdX7lIw)
What army would you collect if you did get back into it? I'm guessing... Chaos Space Marines.
I'd say that plastic is superior for miniatures in every way tbh. It's much easier for companies to design, add detail to, and to mass-produce. Meanwhile, the people who buy them will get more assembly options and it's a much easier material to work with.
I think the only pro-lead or metal argument I've seen is that the models have a "satisfying weight" when you lift them. I suppose that's true, but it doesn't really matter.
@1,145,780 (Erik !jzYkdX7lIw)
What army would you collect if you did get back into it? I'm guessing... Chaos Space Marines.
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Erik !jzYkdX7lIw replied with this 5 years ago, 1 minute later, 1 week after the original post[^] [v] #1,145,810
Killer Lettuce? !HonkUK.BIE (OP) replied with this 5 years ago, 1 hour later, 1 week after the original post[^] [v] #1,145,845
Body is mostly done. Now I just need to put on the power pack and the head, and the Celestian Superior shall be done!@previous (Erik !jzYkdX7lIw)
I never would have guessed that. But yes, they have a nice aesthetic.
Killer Lettuce? !HonkUK.BIE (OP) double-posted this 5 years ago, 7 minutes later, 1 week after the original post[^] [v] #1,145,849
This heartbreaking gif shows what it was like for the Sisters before their plastic relaunch in 2018. Very sad times.Kook !!rcSrAtaAC replied with this 5 years ago, 5 hours later, 1 week after the original post[^] [v] #1,145,921
@1,145,808 (Killer Lettuce? !HonkUK.BIE)
I feel like a satisfying weight is an important tactile function
I feel like a satisfying weight is an important tactile function
Killer Lettuce? !HonkUK.BIE (OP) replied with this 5 years ago, 19 hours later, 1 week after the original post[^] [v] #1,146,131
Spent most 40k time today. Trying to paint the Celestian Superior's head, but I failed. At this point I'm not sure that the head can be salvaged either, may have to try again with a different one tomorrow. ?
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Erik !jzYkdX7lIw replied with this 5 years ago, 58 seconds later, 1 week after the original post[^] [v] #1,146,134
Who would win in a fight? RWMB Rhubarb ninja girls or leman russ?
Killer Lettuce? !HonkUK.BIE (OP) replied with this 5 years ago, 22 hours later, 1 week after the original post[^] [v] #1,146,459
Some progress this morning, but TV obligations tonight.Tired now and will go to bed. But when I wake up, that Celestian Superior shall be fully painted by sundown... I am bloody doing it!
@previous (Erik !jzYkdX7lIw)
What is RWMB? RWBY, did you mean? Probably Leman, I guess. Not really sure.
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dw joined in and replied with this 5 years ago, 13 hours later, 1 week after the original post[^] [v] #1,146,695
Can you pirate 40k figures and 3d print them
Killer Lettuce? !HonkUK.BIE (OP) replied with this 5 years ago, 5 minutes later, 1 week after the original post[^] [v] #1,146,696
@previous (dw)
That's starting to become a thing, yes. I've seen one or two 3D printer files for models floating around on /tg/.
But mostly, the bulk of 40k "piracy" is done by recasters, people who make molds of official models and make their own resin models to sell. A lot of them are Chinese, I think.
That's starting to become a thing, yes. I've seen one or two 3D printer files for models floating around on /tg/.
But mostly, the bulk of 40k "piracy" is done by recasters, people who make molds of official models and make their own resin models to sell. A lot of them are Chinese, I think.
Anonymous L joined in and replied with this 5 years ago, 12 minutes later, 1 week after the original post[^] [v] #1,146,697
Best of luck with your painting todayKiller Lettuce? !HonkUK.BIE (OP) replied with this 5 years ago, 4 hours later, 1 week after the original post[^] [v] #1,146,736
Finished the power pack! Spent a lot of time on the purity seal on it (the parchment thing), carefully putting on small black lines that look like tiny writing on it.Having serious misgivings about attempting another head, as the one I wanted to use is probably beyond salvaging. Will look into a more suitable paint and will research techniques befor trying again. Might move onto another model for the moment.
Killer Lettuce? !HonkUK.BIE (OP) double-posted this 5 years ago, 1 minute later, 1 week after the original post[^] [v] #1,146,737
@1,146,697 (L)Thank you for your kind words. The purity seal was very fiddly to paint, so the luck was put to good use.
Kook !!rcSrAtaAC replied with this 5 years ago, 2 minutes later, 1 week after the original post[^] [v] #1,146,738
How much do these figurines cost?
Anonymous L replied with this 5 years ago, 2 minutes later, 1 week after the original post[^] [v] #1,146,739
@previous (Kook !!rcSrAtaAC)
I want to make a Kook 40k figure with a background story. It would be an upgrade to my Kook lego figure.
I want to make a Kook 40k figure with a background story. It would be an upgrade to my Kook lego figure.
chill dog !!81dzJNNYL replied with this 5 years ago, 1 hour later, 1 week after the original post[^] [v] #1,146,761
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@1,146,696 (Killer Lettuce? !HonkUK.BIE)
I have a new business idea! Also do you weather the figures
I have a new business idea! Also do you weather the figures
blom joined in and replied with this 5 years ago, 1 minute later, 1 week after the original post[^] [v] #1,146,781
Whats the secret to stop your hands from shaking and leaving big blobs
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THE ADEPTA SORORITASdw replied with this 5 years ago, 31 minutes later, 1 week after the original post[^] [v] #1,146,888
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Good lord. In my mead-induced stupor, I missed all of these questions!@1,146,738 (Kook !!rcSrAtaAC)
@1,146,782 (dw)
As hobbies go it's fairly expensive, tbh. A squad of Space Marines costs $49. The ones I'm assembling now, Battle Sisters, cost $60. And then you've still got the costs of things like paint and brushes on top of the pricey models.
I don't mind, though. I have a decent enough income.
@1,146,761 (chill dog !!81dzJNNYL)
Basically, players take turns, with different phases dedicated to moving, shooting, melee, and psychic powers. A lot of this is done with dice, like with you needing to roll a certain number or better to successfully hit an enemy model.
A decent 40k board looks something like this.
@1,146,781 (blom)
Big blobs aren't much of an issue if you don't use much paint and mix water with the paint you do put on the brush.
Killer Lettuce? !HonkUK.BIE (OP) double-posted this 5 years ago, 11 minutes later, 1 week after the original post[^] [v] #1,147,032
@1,146,888 (dw)@1,146,902 (dw)
When their models were first designed in like the 80s or 90s, the sculptors might've been trying to get across their being "the female army". But that's just an assumption on my part.
Some people think it's a bit silly, which is fair enough, but I think it fits well with their strong, over the top gothic look. This is an army that also has pipe organ tanks, braziers everywhere, and assault mechs that double as torture racks for the pilot. So ornate, exaggerated armour is perfect for them.
dw replied with this 5 years ago, 21 minutes later, 1 week after the original post[^] [v] #1,147,035
@1,147,030 (Killer Lettuce? !HonkUK.BIE)
Oh so only a few doller per figure? That's not bad tbh. Are the prices based on like actual cost or how overpowered they are like with card games
Oh so only a few doller per figure? That's not bad tbh. Are the prices based on like actual cost or how overpowered they are like with card games
Killer Lettuce? !HonkUK.BIE (OP) replied with this 5 years ago, 11 minutes later, 1 week after the original post[^] [v] #1,147,036
@previous (dw)
> Oh so only a few doller per figure?
Sometimes. The Battle Sisters box builds 10 models, so that's $6 per model. Though there's also extra parts left over, which can be useful.
> Are the prices based on like actual cost or how overpowered they are like with card games
There's a bit of that. Generally, the models for "leader" units will cost more proportionally.
The Canoness kit, which builds only one model, costs $35.
> Oh so only a few doller per figure?
Sometimes. The Battle Sisters box builds 10 models, so that's $6 per model. Though there's also extra parts left over, which can be useful.
> Are the prices based on like actual cost or how overpowered they are like with card games
There's a bit of that. Generally, the models for "leader" units will cost more proportionally.
The Canoness kit, which builds only one model, costs $35.
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dw replied with this 5 years ago, 10 minutes later, 1 week after the original post[^] [v] #1,147,039
Killer Lettuce? !HonkUK.BIE (OP) replied with this 5 years ago, 8 minutes later, 1 week after the original post[^] [v] #1,147,042
@previous (dw)No. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canoness
In 40k, they lead Orders of the Sisters of Battle.
dw replied with this 5 years ago, 4 minutes later, 1 week after the original post[^] [v] #1,147,044
chill dog !!81dzJNNYL replied with this 5 years ago, 2 hours later, 1 week after the original post[^] [v] #1,147,059
Killer Lettuce? !HonkUK.BIE (OP) replied with this 5 years ago, 5 hours later, 1 week after the original post[^] [v] #1,147,122
Tonight's progress. Decided to take a break from painting and assemble some models instead. Made two Repentia, with seven more to go!Quite excited for these ones. They're a bit less detail-heavy than their fully armoured counterparts, and also don't really have any difficult to reach crevices once fully assembled so I don't have to paint individual parts before putting them together.
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Killer Lettuce? !HonkUK.BIE (OP) double-posted this 5 years ago, 6 minutes later, 1 week after the original post[^] [v] #1,147,125
@previous (Killer Lettuce? !HonkUK.BIE)It's not just a matter of just gluing them together, by the way. If you want the models to look half-decent, you have to use a tool like this to remove the mould lines.
Quite happy with the results. I sometimes applied too much pressure with the Celestians and took too much off, but I'm achieving a very smooth finish on the Repentia.
Killer Lettuce? !HonkUK.BIE (OP) triple-posted this 5 years ago, 10 minutes later, 1 week after the original post[^] [v] #1,147,131
@1,147,122 (Killer Lettuce? !HonkUK.BIE)The Repentia, by the way, are a very interesting unit. To summarise, they are Sisters who have failed in some way and have consequently been stripped of their weapons and armour and given huge chainswords instead. They do this entirely willingly, as they feel that they've failed their God-Emperor and that the near-death sentence of being a Repentia is the only way to make things right.
It's generally expected that the Repentia will atone by dying in battle, but it is possible for Sister to survive long enough to be judged to have redeemed themselves, and rejoin the ranks again.
I like them because it's fucking cool that they're crazed zealots with death wishes, charging at things like tanks and giant monsters with only huge chainswords and no armour. They do a lot of damage if they connect, too, those chainswords are very damaging.
Also, my Minor Order gets buffs to their close combat attacks, which the Repentia obviously benefit from.
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Killer Lettuce? !HonkUK.BIE (OP) quadruple-posted this 5 years ago, 17 hours later, 1 week after the original post[^] [v] #1,147,348
*Siiiiiiiiip*dw replied with this 5 years ago, 2 hours later, 2 weeks after the original post[^] [v] #1,147,360
i saw some miniature kit things in the store the other day and i thought of u
Meowth joined in and replied with this 5 years ago, 1 hour later, 2 weeks after the original post[^] [v] #1,147,401
This sure is interesting. I would so watch videos of this.
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Killer Lettuce? !HonkUK.BIE (OP) replied with this 5 years ago, 2 hours later, 2 weeks after the original post[^] [v] #1,147,458
Tonight's progress. Two and a bit more Repentia assembled. Well, I didn't put the heads on the two "assembled" ones as they're wearing these head coverings that drape over their neck details, but I'll just paint them separately and glue them on.As opposed to the last two, these were a bit tricky. Couldn't quite glue their legs on right, so I'm having to use a modelling epoxy to fill in some gaps. It seems to be working okay, though.
@1,147,360 (dw)
thank you dw
were they Warhammer ones or something else
Killer Lettuce? !HonkUK.BIE (OP) double-posted this 5 years ago, 1 minute later, 2 weeks after the original post[^] [v] #1,147,459
Oh, and circling back to discussion about price, today I actually met a former manager of a Warhammer shop. He said he quit because he eventually felt guilty about charging kids so much money for the models. ?
dw replied with this 5 years ago, 20 hours later, 2 weeks after the original post[^] [v] #1,147,742
Killer Lettuce? !HonkUK.BIE (OP) replied with this 5 years ago, 3 hours later, 2 weeks after the original post[^] [v] #1,147,844
One more Repentia assembled, with two more partially assembled. Only two more remaining now, along with the Repentia Superior. No picture as it's just more of the same.Quite pleased with this thread. It has fulfilled its purpose of making me do 40k stuff on a daily basis. Even though I'm some ways off from having a playable army, I'll get there eventually as long as I keep at it.
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Killer Lettuce? !HonkUK.BIE (OP) double-posted this 5 years ago, 2 minutes later, 2 weeks after the original post[^] [v] #1,147,845
As an aside, I could play with unpainted models like @1,147,122 (Killer Lettuce? !HonkUK.BIE) these, but I don't want to do that. Painted armies look way better.
There's even a disparaging term for entirely or mostly unpainted armies: grey tide.
There's even a disparaging term for entirely or mostly unpainted armies: grey tide.
Kook !!rcSrAtaAC replied with this 5 years ago, 5 hours later, 2 weeks after the original post[^] [v] #1,147,960
Killer Lettuce? !HonkUK.BIE (OP) replied with this 5 years ago, 19 hours later, 2 weeks after the original post[^] [v] #1,148,191
Progress on the Repentia is going more slowly now. Apparently the later models are more challenging. Legs aren't quite attaching properly, mould line removals are getting trickier. Will have to take time to make repairs using green stuff before I proceed.Did an interesting workaround tonight. I unfortunately took a chunk out of a bicep while trying to remove some sprue remnant. Had an idea to conceal it by making an armband that goes around the bicep. Seems to fit in with the model well enough. Haven't yet decided what colour to paint it, though.
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tteh !MemesToDNA joined in and replied with this 5 years ago, 1 hour later, 2 weeks after the original post[^] [v] #1,148,262
Maybe it's the crippling inattentive ADHD, but I wouldn't have the patience!jodie !foster2PAQ replied with this 5 years ago, 6 minutes later, 2 weeks after the original post[^] [v] #1,148,266
@1,148,191 (Killer Lettuce? !HonkUK.BIE)
i thought that was a severed bird's foot I forgot what thread I was in
i thought that was a severed bird's foot I forgot what thread I was in
Killer Lettuce? !HonkUK.BIE (OP) replied with this 5 years ago, 7 hours later, 2 weeks after the original post[^] [v] #1,148,455
Killer Lettuce? !HonkUK.BIE (OP) double-posted this 5 years ago, 1 minute later, 2 weeks after the original post[^] [v] #1,148,456
@1,148,262 (tteh !MemesToDNA)
Yeah, it does take a lot of work before you start seeing tangible results. But looking at my finished models makes me more enthused about making more.
@1,148,266 (jodie !foster2PAQ)
Don't worry, it is merely a severed arm.
Yeah, it does take a lot of work before you start seeing tangible results. But looking at my finished models makes me more enthused about making more.
@1,148,266 (jodie !foster2PAQ)
Don't worry, it is merely a severed arm.
Killer Lettuce? !HonkUK.BIE (OP) triple-posted this 5 years ago, 16 hours later, 2 weeks after the original post[^] [v] #1,148,715
More plugging away at the Repentia. Epoxy into gaps, mould lines removed, etcetera.I also received some reinforcements today. I won't bore you too much with the nuances of 40k rules, but I basically need to finish 5 of these and I'll nearly have a (small) game-legal army. Exciting stuff!
Killer Lettuce? !HonkUK.BIE (OP) quadruple-posted this 5 years ago, 2 days later, 2 weeks after the original post[^] [v] #1,149,422
I DID IT, fora! I've painted the Celestian Superior's head! Sure, I know it's not very good, but it's sufficient, and I did it!Killer Lettuce? !HonkUK.BIE (OP) quintuple-posted this 5 years ago, 3 minutes later, 2 weeks after the original post[^] [v] #1,149,424
Anyway. No update last night as I drank some mead, and apparently I was a sleepy drunk that night. But much progress has been made since. All Repentia are all assembled now, and shall be painted once I have neurotically agonised over what colours to paint their clothes.
Killer Lettuce? !HonkUK.BIE (OP) sextuple-posted this 5 years ago, 44 minutes later, 2 weeks after the original post[^] [v] #1,149,432
I suppose I should also post these chaps, at some point. Poxwalkers! Horrid decaying horned zombies, their very moans can infect an unguarded mind.They are, if course, from a different army to the Sisters of Battle. I won't try and explain the lore of all that to you but, suffice to say, I bought them out of a lingering enjoyment of zombies.
Kook !!rcSrAtaAC replied with this 5 years ago, 2 minutes later, 2 weeks after the original post[^] [v] #1,149,435
Killer Lettuce? !HonkUK.BIE (OP) replied with this 5 years ago, 9 minutes later, 2 weeks after the original post[^] [v] #1,149,445
@previous (Kook !!rcSrAtaAC)
I can't give a straightforward answer, since GW is awkward and you can buy some Poxwalkers on their own, but then 10 more with different designs are exclusive to a starter box which includes other models.
The 6 are only $15, but I got the other 10 on their own off of Ebay. Don't remember how much I paid, but I was a reasonable price, IIRC.
I can't give a straightforward answer, since GW is awkward and you can buy some Poxwalkers on their own, but then 10 more with different designs are exclusive to a starter box which includes other models.
The 6 are only $15, but I got the other 10 on their own off of Ebay. Don't remember how much I paid, but I was a reasonable price, IIRC.
Kook !!rcSrAtaAC replied with this 5 years ago, 1 minute later, 2 weeks after the original post[^] [v] #1,149,451
Killer Lettuce? !HonkUK.BIE (OP) replied with this 5 years ago, 2 minutes later, 2 weeks after the original post[^] [v] #1,149,456
@previous (Kook !!rcSrAtaAC)
Yeah, they're definitely one of the better kits in terms of price. They're even push-fit assembly (no glue required), so I think they're intended to draw people in a bit.
Yeah, they're definitely one of the better kits in terms of price. They're even push-fit assembly (no glue required), so I think they're intended to draw people in a bit.
beckyderp !3NeoVaGFAg joined in and replied with this 5 years ago, 15 minutes later, 2 weeks after the original post[^] [v] #1,149,462
100 getdw replied with this 5 years ago, 7 hours later, 2 weeks after the original post[^] [v] #1,149,593
If you had to pick between only painting them or only playing the game with them which would it be?
Also remember not to trust any hardware that's been accesible by either an American or Chinese company!
Also remember not to trust any hardware that's been accesible by either an American or Chinese company!
Killer Lettuce? !HonkUK.BIE (OP) replied with this 5 years ago, 30 minutes later, 2 weeks after the original post[^] [v] #1,149,602
@previous (dw)
Painting, I guess. I enjoy looking at fully painted models on my shelf, while playing games with an entirely grey tide army would be absolutely cringe.
Painting, I guess. I enjoy looking at fully painted models on my shelf, while playing games with an entirely grey tide army would be absolutely cringe.
dw replied with this 5 years ago, 15 minutes later, 2 weeks after the original post[^] [v] #1,149,606
Killer Lettuce? !HonkUK.BIE (OP) replied with this 5 years ago, 12 minutes later, 2 weeks after the original post[^] [v] #1,149,610
I am glad that 40k is starting to enter my dreams. Last night, at one point, I dreamt that somebody dropped a head I was excited about painting and I was angry about that....Specifically, I dreamt about this gas mask head, which I hope to add epoxy goggles to. With 4 of them, I will have a cool looking squad of Dominions, highly mobile Sisters who all carry special weapons.
Killer Lettuce? !HonkUK.BIE (OP) double-posted this 5 years ago, 35 seconds later, 2 weeks after the original post[^] [v] #1,149,611
Killer Lettuce? !HonkUK.BIE (OP) triple-posted this 5 years ago, 12 hours later, 2 weeks after the original post[^] [v] #1,149,767
Today's painting. Quite excited to get a Repentia finished. Might go back to the Celestian squad after this, though. Only two more Sisters to go there for a full squad.dw replied with this 5 years ago, 5 hours later, 2 weeks after the original post[^] [v] #1,149,881
Killer Lettuce? !HonkUK.BIE (OP) replied with this 5 years ago, 15 hours later, 3 weeks after the original post[^] [v] #1,150,021
Very challenging night so far. I tried using a contrast paint, and it went poorly.As a quick explanation, contrast paints are a relatively new product by Games Workshop. The idea is that you can lay down one coat of this over your basecoat paint, and it will add colour while being darker in recessed areas, giving an impression of depth and shadow. The big advantage here is that it's quicker than the traditional method. A big selling point for me since, as you've likely noticed, I'm not exactly churning them out.
Anyway, as you can see, it came out very streaky...
Killer Lettuce? !HonkUK.BIE (OP) double-posted this 5 years ago, 2 minutes later, 3 weeks after the original post[^] [v] #1,150,023
...However, I googled advice on how to use contrast paints, and tried again on a leftover arm. Much better result here, with the paint going on evenly and pooling correctly in the recessed areas.Very important to get this right on the Repentia, as they have muscular arms and legs, so I really want someting that can highlight those recessed areas to portray that.
As an aside, the splotchy effect actually works kinda well on my Poxwalkers, since it makes them look slightly inhuman.
dw replied with this 5 years ago, 2 hours later, 3 weeks after the original post[^] [v] #1,150,052
will you be purchasing an air brush
Killer Lettuce? !HonkUK.BIE (OP) replied with this 5 years ago, 15 minutes later, 3 weeks after the original post[^] [v] #1,150,056
@previous (dw)
Nah. I used one once as a kid, and it didn't go very well. Games Workshop does sell spray cans, though. I might consider using those someday.
But, for now, I'm not sure I'll use anything like that. My two primary colours (the grey and the wine-red) are build up from two slightly different basecoats.
Nah. I used one once as a kid, and it didn't go very well. Games Workshop does sell spray cans, though. I might consider using those someday.
But, for now, I'm not sure I'll use anything like that. My two primary colours (the grey and the wine-red) are build up from two slightly different basecoats.
Killer Lettuce? !HonkUK.BIE (OP) double-posted this 5 years ago, 38 minutes later, 3 weeks after the original post[^] [v] #1,150,066
Sadly, it came out screwy again. I'll have to either do more research on and practice with contrast paints, or just paint the skin the more traditional way.On the upside, the eviscerator is coming along well. Oh to have 9 of them, bisectig heretic scum left and right.
dw replied with this 5 years ago, 1 hour later, 3 weeks after the original post[^] [v] #1,150,099
@1,150,056 (Killer Lettuce? !HonkUK.BIE)
I imagine getting the pressure correct takes some practice. They make fancy airbrush style caps for spraycans that might be useful.
Also what kind of paint is this anyway, I noticed it's more pricey than some of the high end fine art stuff
I imagine getting the pressure correct takes some practice. They make fancy airbrush style caps for spraycans that might be useful.
Also what kind of paint is this anyway, I noticed it's more pricey than some of the high end fine art stuff
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dw double-posted this 5 years ago, 1 minute later, 3 weeks after the original post[^] [v] #1,150,101
Also you should watch crafsman videos on YouTube
Killer Lettuce? !HonkUK.BIE (OP) replied with this 5 years ago, 20 hours later, 3 weeks after the original post[^] [v] #1,150,479
Most 40k time this evening was spent on researching a straightforward way to paint skin. I say "straightforward" because some of the guides I found got fairly advanced, and I'm just not at that level.Anyway, I found two straightforward techniques that I'll try once I get some appropriate paints.
@1,149,422 (Killer Lettuce? !HonkUK.BIE)
Also, full disclosure, I was somewhat drunk when I made this post. Looking at it sober, I am unsatisfied. Will try to fix up or remove the head.
The poor Celestian Superior...
Killer Lettuce? !HonkUK.BIE (OP) double-posted this 5 years ago, 4 minutes later, 3 weeks after the original post[^] [v] #1,150,481
@1,150,099 (dw)The paint I'm using? Citadel paints, the paints by Games Workshop. Yeah, some of them probably are more pricey than alternate company equivalents, but a lot of guides and such use them for reference, so I find it much easier to understand how paint will look and behave by using them.
dw !p9hU6ckyqw replied with this 5 years ago, 4 hours later, 3 weeks after the original post[^] [v] #1,150,607
@previous (Killer Lettuce? !HonkUK.BIE)
The.. paint type or whatever. Apparently it's enamel which I've never really heard of!
The.. paint type or whatever. Apparently it's enamel which I've never really heard of!
dw !p9hU6ckyqw double-posted this 5 years ago, 1 minute later, 3 weeks after the original post[^] [v] #1,150,608
Now I've only painted paper before
Green !StaYqkzUPc joined in and replied with this 5 years ago, 21 minutes later, 3 weeks after the original post[^] [v] #1,150,613
@1,150,481 (Killer Lettuce? !HonkUK.BIE)
How many World of Warcraft figures would you say you have painted altogether?
How many World of Warcraft figures would you say you have painted altogether?
Killer Lettuce? !!iNo3FkiZx (OP) replied with this 5 years ago, 21 hours later, 3 weeks after the original post[^] [v] #1,150,920
Putting the skin-related issues on hold for now, until I can try out some different paints. In the meantime, I'll work on this absolutely beautiful Simulacrum Imperialis bearer model.Used a contrast paint for the wood, and it worked perfectly. The darker pigments went into the recesses, giving an excellent finish which unfortunately I think is lost in my amateur photo.
Killer Lettuce? !!iNo3FkiZx (OP) double-posted this 5 years ago, 2 minutes later, 3 weeks after the original post[^] [v] #1,150,922
@1,150,613 (Green !StaYqkzUPc)
Of the current lot, 3 so far. Not happy with my output, obviously, but these are fairly detailed models and I have limited time in the evening so that's how it is. On the upside, they are quite rewarding to look at once finished.
I hope to get quicker as I get more practice at it.
Of the current lot, 3 so far. Not happy with my output, obviously, but these are fairly detailed models and I have limited time in the evening so that's how it is. On the upside, they are quite rewarding to look at once finished.
I hope to get quicker as I get more practice at it.
tteh !MemesToDNA replied with this 5 years ago, 2 minutes later, 3 weeks after the original post[^] [v] #1,150,923
Do you ever have a few cans, or some fyne mead, and realise you're not in a fit state to paint, so stop half way through? Sometimes if I'm up late and drunkenly programming, I'll realise I'm writing abject shite and stop for the night. Just curious if you do the 40K painting equivalent!
Killer Lettuce? !!iNo3FkiZx (OP) replied with this 5 years ago, 6 minutes later, 3 weeks after the original post[^] [v] #1,150,924
@previous (tteh !MemesToDNA)
Haha, yes, actually, I have had a moment like that. Was drunkenly trying to slide an arm into place to glue it on and spent quite a bit of time trying to find the correct position. Eventually realised I was getting nowhere and stopped. Similarly, this @1,149,422 (Killer Lettuce? !HonkUK.BIE) uh, effort, was finalised with some mead onboard. But luckily I think the head can be salvaged with some fresh coats of paint.
Like programming, 40k really isn't something that should be done while pissed.
Haha, yes, actually, I have had a moment like that. Was drunkenly trying to slide an arm into place to glue it on and spent quite a bit of time trying to find the correct position. Eventually realised I was getting nowhere and stopped. Similarly, this @1,149,422 (Killer Lettuce? !HonkUK.BIE) uh, effort, was finalised with some mead onboard. But luckily I think the head can be salvaged with some fresh coats of paint.
Like programming, 40k really isn't something that should be done while pissed.
dw !p9hU6ckyqw replied with this 5 years ago, 3 minutes later, 3 weeks after the original post[^] [v] #1,150,926
Killer Lettuce? !!iNo3FkiZx (OP) replied with this 5 years ago, 8 minutes later, 3 weeks after the original post[^] [v] #1,150,928
@previous (dw !p9hU6ckyqw)
I shall try that tomorrow, bedtime now. Luckily, I have a fyne adjustable lamp! @1,142,975 (Killer Lettuce? !HonkUK.BIE)
I shall try that tomorrow, bedtime now. Luckily, I have a fyne adjustable lamp! @1,142,975 (Killer Lettuce? !HonkUK.BIE)
dw !p9hU6ckyqw replied with this 5 years ago, 4 minutes later, 3 weeks after the original post[^] [v] #1,150,929
@previous (Killer Lettuce? !!iNo3FkiZx)
oh good I would mspaint what I mean but I'm phone and surely you can figure it out?
oh good I would mspaint what I mean but I'm phone and surely you can figure it out?
dw !p9hU6ckyqw double-posted this 5 years ago, 1 minute later, 3 weeks after the original post[^] [v] #1,150,930
I Google kept itKiller Lettuce? !!iNo3FkiZx (OP) replied with this 5 years ago, 1 minute later, 3 weeks after the original post[^] [v] #1,150,931
@1,150,929 (dw !p9hU6ckyqw)
Yes, it's not hard. Light source in front of the subject. I've previously had it directly above, but I'll see if it's practical to do it that way.
Yes, it's not hard. Light source in front of the subject. I've previously had it directly above, but I'll see if it's practical to do it that way.
dw !p9hU6ckyqw replied with this 5 years ago, 8 minutes later, 3 weeks after the original post[^] [v] #1,150,934
Killer Lettuce? !HonkUK.BIE (OP) replied with this 5 years ago, 1 day later, 3 weeks after the original post[^] [v] #1,151,267
Good lord, it's midnight! Well, just a quick post to acknowledge progress. This Simulacrum Imperialis model is a blast to paint. Would love to finish her over the weekend.
Killer Lettuce? !HonkUK.BIE (OP) double-posted this 5 years ago, 1 day later, 3 weeks after the original post[^] [v] #1,151,907
Tired and slightly inebriated, but here is an update, I guess.Anonymous B replied with this 5 years ago, 3 minutes later, 3 weeks after the original post[^] [v] #1,151,912
dw !p9hU6ckyqw replied with this 5 years ago, 21 hours later, 3 weeks after the original post[^] [v] #1,152,282
dw !p9hU6ckyqw double-posted this 5 years ago, 27 seconds later, 3 weeks after the original post[^] [v] #1,152,283
Did you look up that youtube channel yer
Killer Lettuce? !HonkUK.BIE (OP) replied with this 5 years ago, 3 hours later, 3 weeks after the original post[^] [v] #1,152,393
Time for bed. But first...Great progress today. Fully painted the Simulacrum, quite happy with the outcome. The stone on the the statue is especially a relief, as I wasn't sure that this would result in something evocative of "old-looking stone".
Toying with the idea of adding something in to make the statue head more prominent, but I might just keep it like this.
The whole model should be finished in a day or two. Exciting stuff.
@1,152,282 (dw !p9hU6ckyqw)
Thank you. They're not flags, though, they're parchment. They're 40k things called purity seals.
@previous (dw !p9hU6ckyqw)
I did check it out briefly. To be honest, I don't have much of a general interest in painting and making stuff, I just like doing that stuff within 40k.
But it looks like a cool channel, if you're interested in that kind of stuff.
dw !p9hU6ckyqw replied with this 5 years ago, 19 minutes later, 3 weeks after the original post[^] [v] #1,152,402
@previous (Killer Lettuce? !HonkUK.BIE)
Oh it actually looks more like parchment. I kind of want to make a figurine but I don't want to do molding and shit and I'm not good at 3ds
Oh it actually looks more like parchment. I kind of want to make a figurine but I don't want to do molding and shit and I'm not good at 3ds
Killer Lettuce? !HonkUK.BIE (OP) replied with this 5 years ago, 3 minutes later, 3 weeks after the original post[^] [v] #1,152,405
dw !p9hU6ckyqw replied with this 5 years ago, 16 minutes later, 3 weeks after the original post[^] [v] #1,152,409
@previous (Killer Lettuce? !HonkUK.BIE)
Whom knows some crazy thing probably maybe it's smoking a cigarette
Whom knows some crazy thing probably maybe it's smoking a cigarette
dw !p9hU6ckyqw double-posted this 5 years ago, 1 minute later, 3 weeks after the original post[^] [v] #1,152,410
It would be Mike wazowski smoking a cigarette
Green !StaYqkzUPc replied with this 5 years ago, 1 hour later, 3 weeks after the original post[^] [v] #1,152,482
dw !p9hU6ckyqw replied with this 5 years ago, 10 minutes later, 3 weeks after the original post[^] [v] #1,152,491
jodie !foster2PAQ replied with this 5 years ago, 6 hours later, 3 weeks after the original post[^] [v] #1,152,544
@1,152,410 (dw !p9hU6ckyqw)
> It would be Mike wazowski smoking a cigarette
i've seen this in my friends sketchbook
> It would be Mike wazowski smoking a cigarette
i've seen this in my friends sketchbook
jodie !foster2PAQ double-posted this 5 years ago, 14 seconds later, 3 weeks after the original post[^] [v] #1,152,545
he probably also had a PEnis
Killer Lettuce? !HonkUK.BIE (OP) replied with this 5 years ago, 14 hours later, 4 weeks after the original post[^] [v] #1,152,678
Progress for tonight. Main body is basically almost done, apart from an elaborate gun case she has on her back. Then it'll be the helmet, power pack, and pistol arm.Might be another day or two before this one is totally finished, but I'll try to plow through tomorrow.
dw !p9hU6ckyqw replied with this 5 years ago, 25 minutes later, 4 weeks after the original post[^] [v] #1,152,680
jodie !foster2PAQ replied with this 5 years ago, 1 hour later, 4 weeks after the original post[^] [v] #1,152,694
@previous (dw !p9hU6ckyqw)
> crass
it was always a weird little dangler.. always bepenised grotesque wazowski hiding in those pages...
> crass
it was always a weird little dangler.. always bepenised grotesque wazowski hiding in those pages...
Killer Lettuce? !HonkUK.BIE (OP) replied with this 5 years ago, 21 hours later, 4 weeks after the original post[^] [v] #1,153,052
Simulacrum bearer unfortunately still not finished. Tomorrow I shall really power through and get her finished.
Then it will be time to return to the skin problem... ??
Then it will be time to return to the skin problem... ??
dw !p9hU6ckyqw replied with this 5 years ago, 4 minutes later, 4 weeks after the original post[^] [v] #1,153,058
dw !p9hU6ckyqw double-posted this 5 years ago, 17 seconds later, 4 weeks after the original post[^] [v] #1,153,059
Killer Lettuce? !HonkUK.BIE (OP) replied with this 5 years ago, 10 minutes later, 4 weeks after the original post[^] [v] #1,153,065
@previous (dw !p9hU6ckyqw)
Regular paint again? My issue before was that I tried using something called a contrast paint, which is meant to be darker in recessed areas, but I couldn't get it working for skin.
My next attempt at skin will indeed use "normal" Games Workshop paint, though.
Regular paint again? My issue before was that I tried using something called a contrast paint, which is meant to be darker in recessed areas, but I couldn't get it working for skin.
My next attempt at skin will indeed use "normal" Games Workshop paint, though.
dw !p9hU6ckyqw replied with this 5 years ago, 4 minutes later, 4 weeks after the original post[^] [v] #1,153,068
jodie !foster2PAQ replied with this 5 years ago, 4 hours later, 4 weeks after the original post[^] [v] #1,153,145
Killer Lettuce? !HonkUK.BIE (OP) replied with this 5 years ago, 20 hours later, 1 month after the original post[^] [v] #1,153,441
I've done it, fora!!! The fourth Celestian is complete!Well, actually, there's a few minor pieces to paint silver and some tidying to do, but all of the major stuff is done. So I'm counting this as a win.
Killer Lettuce? !HonkUK.BIE (OP) double-posted this 5 years ago, 1 minute later, 1 month after the original post[^] [v] #1,153,442
@previous (Killer Lettuce? !HonkUK.BIE)Back shot. The fancy gun case she carries made this take a bit longer, but I don't mind. It's such a nice model.
jodie !foster2PAQ replied with this 5 years ago, 2 minutes later, 1 month after the original post[^] [v] #1,153,443
Killer Lettuce? !HonkUK.BIE (OP) replied with this 5 years ago, 2 days later, 1 month after the original post[^] [v] #1,154,446
Took a break from 40k for the last two evenings (other than finishing up @1,153,442 (Killer Lettuce? !HonkUK.BIE)). Back at it again today, using the new paints on the Celestian Superior's face.Much better result than last time @1,149,422, (Killer Lettuce? !HonkUK.BIE) I think the face is now presentable. Quite chuffed.
Anonymous S joined in and replied with this 5 years ago, 1 hour later, 1 month after the original post[^] [v] #1,154,463
https://thehardtimes.net/harddrive/warhammer-40k-tv-show-to-release-in-black-and-white-so-viewers-can-color-it-to-their-liking/
> Warhammer 40,000 showrunner Frank Spotnitz revealed today that the upcoming television show will be released in black and white so fans can color it themselves. “When you tackle a franchise as large as Warhammer you have to be very cognizant of the fans,” Spotnitz said. “They’ve been with this series for years and invested a lot of their own time and money into it. They love the lore. They love the setting. They love the strategy. But what do they love above all?”
> “Above all else, Warhammer is about coloring.”
> Warhammer 40,000 showrunner Frank Spotnitz revealed today that the upcoming television show will be released in black and white so fans can color it themselves. “When you tackle a franchise as large as Warhammer you have to be very cognizant of the fans,” Spotnitz said. “They’ve been with this series for years and invested a lot of their own time and money into it. They love the lore. They love the setting. They love the strategy. But what do they love above all?”
> “Above all else, Warhammer is about coloring.”
dw !p9hU6ckyqw replied with this 5 years ago, 4 hours later, 1 month after the original post[^] [v] #1,154,532
Killer Lettuce? !HonkUK.BIE (OP) replied with this 5 years ago, 1 hour later, 1 month after the original post[^] [v] #1,154,586
Next model. Once she's done, that'll be one squad complete@1,154,463 (S)
Haha. Okay, that was quite clever. I laughed.
Killer Lettuce? !HonkUK.BIE (OP) double-posted this 5 years ago, 22 hours later, 1 month after the original post[^] [v] #1,154,972
Really went for it today and made some excellent progress on the final Celestian. Should be finished in a day or two.dw !p9hU6ckyqw replied with this 5 years ago, 7 minutes later, 1 month after the original post[^] [v] #1,154,975
Killer Lettuce? !HonkUK.BIE (OP) replied with this 5 years ago, 6 minutes later, 1 month after the original post[^] [v] #1,154,976
Something fun I could mention: one of my new co-workers used to manage a Warhammer store. He's told me a bit about it, apparently one of the skills they have to learn is to stop the store atmosphere becoming "clique-y" (as he put it). As @1,143,006 (B) mentioned, this can be an issue. It was interesting, it never occurred to me that creating a good atmosphere was a part of that job, but it seems obvious now.He also mentioned, and I thought this was quite funny, that he had to "train" his staff to make normal small talk when a woman entered the store instead of getting nervous. And apparently some of his regular male customers weren't entirely comfortable either. I know nerdy hobbies attract awkward sorts, but still...
Anyway, he's not doing that job now, obviously. He said that he eventually quit because he felt guilty convincing kids to spend their pocket money on pricey models.
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Killer Lettuce? !HonkUK.BIE (OP) double-posted this 5 years ago, 2 days later, 1 month after the original post[^] [v] #1,155,704
And finished! Mostly. Maybe some light clean-up to do around some places that were glued, but otherwise it's all good. Tomorrow I'll do the bases for the whole squad that'll be fun.dw !p9hU6ckyqw replied with this 5 years ago, 2 minutes later, 1 month after the original post[^] [v] #1,155,706
Killer Lettuce? !HonkUK.BIE (OP) replied with this 5 years ago, 21 hours later, 1 month after the original post[^] [v] #1,156,020
Mostly just thought about basing today. In the olden days, this was done by covering the base in PVA glue, dragging it around in a container full of sand, then painting over it when it dried. That's what I did on the base on the right, years ago.These days, GW sells pots that you can just paint onto the base to get a similar effect (after drybrushing). I played around with some a bit tonight on the base on the left, but I'm not sure I'm sold on the colour I'm getting, I'm not sure it will match the colour scheme of my Sisters. Further research is needed.
Killer Lettuce? !HonkUK.BIE (OP) double-posted this 5 years ago, 1 day later, 1 month after the original post[^] [v] #1,156,454
I have begun assembling a new squad. This is be a squad of Battle Sisters, the rank-and-file troops whose job it will be to sit on objectives and shoot at the enemy.The Sisters have an interesting quirk where, in the past, their models ignored the usual sci-fi trope of "generic soldiers have helmets' important ones don't". Instead, most of them didn't have helmets, while sometimes the squad's officer was the one of the few who got a helmet. I assume this was done to show off their being the female army, but that's just an assumption on my part.
Anyway, the new plastic kits give you the option to assemble every Sister with a helmet if you want, but I might have my Battle Sisters all not wearing helmets as a small nod to that.