tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68537108158012913132024-02-19T00:39:34.921-05:00Life in the Death CompanyBlog dedicated to the hobby and gaming aspect of Warhammer 40k.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04294952346872975357noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6853710815801291313.post-90687485819416120112014-01-08T20:59:00.000-05:002014-01-08T20:59:02.940-05:00Independent Characters 2014 Hobby Progress ChallengeI've submitted the list I'll be painting in the coming months starting this month.
Rune Priest (100)
Wolf Lord (225)
Logan Grimnar (275)
Lone Wolf (85)
5 Terminator Wolf Guard (225)
4 Terminator Wolf Guard (197)
10 Grey Hunters (170)
9 Grey Hunters (160)
10 Fenrisian Wolves (80)
5 Thunderwolf Cavalry (340)
5 Long Fangs (140)
Here's the thread (Everything will be posted here of course)
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04294952346872975357noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6853710815801291313.post-35764232233338662902013-12-19T20:45:00.002-05:002013-12-19T21:03:20.719-05:00Hobby Progress Challenge 2013 ConcludedThe challenge is done and the winners have been drawn, I'm not one of them but I'm glad nonetheless to have taken part in the challenge. I was part of the 57 that made it through the challenge from a pool of 250+ hobbyists.
Here's myself being mentioned in an admin post on his personal blog, he represented well the friendly community that dwell in the IC's forum.
Can't wait for the 2014 Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04294952346872975357noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6853710815801291313.post-41269356228266277202013-12-14T19:20:00.000-05:002013-12-14T19:20:25.805-05:00Fallout "Nuclear Sandlot" Color Scheme
T-45d Brotherhood of Steel Paladins
Improved level of detail on the Gatling laser one
They're done, well only the varnish still needs to be applied then some flocking to match the rest of my bases scheme. This is the very simple yet effective scheme that I've used, I'm not usually a fan of dry brushing but after some research it really suit the worn out yet maintained look of the Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04294952346872975357noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6853710815801291313.post-55154852104764529622013-12-08T17:41:00.000-05:002013-12-08T18:22:02.053-05:00Workbench - Fallout MiniaturesI've debated doing posts like this for ages, ever since I saw similar post on From The Warp. It's nothing fancy but the hassle of getting the Nikon out, importing and editing made it so I never got around to do it.
I've solve this with my new iPad, the photo quality is acceptable for simple work in progress pictures and it's quite easy to post straight from the device.
As the Independent Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04294952346872975357noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6853710815801291313.post-32783992470149226292013-10-28T20:28:00.000-04:002013-10-28T20:28:09.587-04:00Terrain - Battlescape and MoonscapeI've made some progress on painting terrain as a nice break from the Flesh Tearers, the Hobby Progress Challenge didn't gave me much chance to paint something else.
Battlescape
Moonscape
I've used the same colour scheme as my bases mostly, here's the link. I did try cheaper acrylics from Mickael's to colour match the Scorched Brown with mixed success. Games Workshop Citadel Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04294952346872975357noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6853710815801291313.post-78468704431137097162013-10-26T13:46:00.000-04:002013-10-26T13:46:38.098-04:00Kanban to the rescueI've ran with the Independant Characters podcast suggestion and started to use Kanban Flow to organise my hobby task in order to stop being distracted and get things finished.
My Kanban Hobby board
Here's mine, I've struggled to get meaningful categories that fit with the workflow that I use. I would break down detailing but that would make the board less usable as the columns would get Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04294952346872975357noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6853710815801291313.post-23395802054147623192013-10-25T22:20:00.000-04:002013-10-25T22:20:50.606-04:00Hobby Progress - Finishing the Flesh Tearers
In an effort of finishing my Flesh Tearers, I've been going over the units I didn't gave much love. Surprisingly this included the very first unit I've ever had, my Sternguards, which is also my first conversion. They all have warriors of chaos cloak and green stuff on the shoulders to match the fur.
Flesh Tearers Sternguard with some conversion
Left overs of Devastator Squad and CommandAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04294952346872975357noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6853710815801291313.post-63850917397107285622013-09-23T22:53:00.000-04:002013-12-14T12:06:36.818-05:00Terrain - Battlefield Accessories Set
Thanks to some bits that were given to me, I've finally decided to put my four sets of accessories to good use, adding some colours and visual treats to the table. I gotta say, nothing beats Imperial Guard bits!
Ammunitions Crates
Primed Chaos Black
Base Castellan Green
Drybrush Camo Green
Ammo
Primed Chaos Black
Base Leadbelcher
Base Balthasar Gold
Wash Nuln Oil
Artilery Shells
Primed ChaosAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04294952346872975357noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6853710815801291313.post-29125029531323193802013-08-26T21:18:00.000-04:002013-08-26T21:27:16.993-04:00Hobby Progress Challenge - August Completed
Baal Predator + Predator + Land Raider Crusader
Land Raider Crusader (250)
Baal Predator (145)
- Heavy Bolters Sponsons.
Predator (100)
- Heavy Bolters Sponsons.
That completes my challenge but my Flesh Tearers aren't done yet. I still have decals and basing to do and some free hand banner work (I'm not looking forward to that).
I had issues with airbrushing my vehicles and getting theAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04294952346872975357noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6853710815801291313.post-69232485516193588292013-06-28T22:40:00.000-04:002013-08-26T21:27:26.573-04:00Hobby Progress Challenge - August CommitmentSince all that's left are vehicles, I'll airbrush the lot of them at the same time.
Land Raider Crusader
Baal Predator
"Dakka" Predator
Land Raider Crusader (250)
Baal Predator (145)
- Heavy Bolters Sponsons.
Predator (100)
- Heavy Bolters Sponsons.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04294952346872975357noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6853710815801291313.post-21213686400783064802013-06-28T22:26:00.003-04:002013-08-26T20:56:45.158-04:00Hobby Progress Challenge - July Completed
Honour Guard + Blood Champion + Sanguinary Priest
Honour Guard (145 pts)
- Blood Champion
- 3x Plasma gun
Sanguinary Priest (50 pts)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04294952346872975357noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6853710815801291313.post-31912689842139843672013-05-28T10:00:00.000-04:002013-05-28T10:00:00.506-04:00Brother Vinni's "Sandlot" miniatures - AssemblyI've assemble them and I gotta say the assembly process is pretty similar to assembling Finecast except I really felt like I had to pin almost everything, especially the arms. Not a big deal and really half the issues I had might have been related to how old my super glue was.
I recommend washing before assembly to be sure to remove any casting agents and get a clean basecoat later on.
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04294952346872975357noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6853710815801291313.post-17982471427202557852013-05-25T10:00:00.000-04:002013-06-24T15:46:59.442-04:00Hobby Progress Challenge - July Commitment
Honour Guard + Blood Champion + Sanguinary Priest
Honour Guard (145 pts)
- Blood Champion
- 3x Plasma gun
Sanguinary Priest (50 pts)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04294952346872975357noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6853710815801291313.post-72954785281712096932013-05-24T19:02:00.002-04:002013-05-24T19:02:48.278-04:00Hobby Progress Challenge - June CompletedI've struggled with the red on those two, I can't say I'm fully happy with the result. The khorne red was applyed with the airbrush but the color was too bright thus my need to wash. I might have needed to use more dish soap to break the surface tension a little more. I'll need to figure out a mix of khorne red and some brown to pull off a true dark red on the august commitments.
Furioso Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04294952346872975357noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6853710815801291313.post-67587031909495738102013-05-02T13:00:00.000-04:002013-05-02T13:00:01.775-04:00Brother Vinni's "Sandlot" miniatures - First impressionsI'm finally getting caught up with some of my side project and thus I'm going to paint my two Brotherhood of Steel miniature. The resin quality and overall casting is solid. I can't wait to get started on those two.
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04294952346872975357noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6853710815801291313.post-80140914314036574842013-04-30T22:13:00.003-04:002013-04-30T22:17:25.635-04:00Hobby Progress Challenge - June Commitment
Furioso Dreadnought
Furioso Librarian Dreadnought
Furioso Dreadnought (140 pts)
- Magna-grapple
Furioso Librarian Dreadnought (175 pts)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04294952346872975357noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6853710815801291313.post-70601906207323193202013-04-30T21:51:00.000-04:002013-04-30T21:51:10.901-04:00Hobby Progress Challenge - May CompletedI managed to pick up quite a bit of steam, May is completed before the end of April. I've finally stopped being afraid of messing everything up with my airbrush and started using it, saving me hours and giving me a quality of finish that is hard to emulate with a brush.
Death Company Dreadnoughts
Death Company Dreadnought (125 pts)
Death Company Dreadnought (150 pts)
- Heavy flamer
- Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04294952346872975357noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6853710815801291313.post-69276520086045989822013-04-11T20:40:00.002-04:002013-04-11T20:42:12.422-04:00Hobby Progress Challenge - May Commitment
Death Company Dreadnought (125 pts)
Death Company Dreadnought (150 pts)
- Heavy flamer
- Magna-grappleAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04294952346872975357noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6853710815801291313.post-88909650316284436412013-04-10T18:35:00.000-04:002013-04-10T18:35:16.762-04:00Hobby Progress Challenge - April CompletedFor some reasons, my previous commitment post didn't automatically publish on the required date so please excuse the goal and completion being posted back to back.
Flesh Tearers Assault Squad
I'm still needing to base and apply decals, two aspect I don't think are required for the challenge, the only requirement I see is three colours minimum, which is quite easy to obtainAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04294952346872975357noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6853710815801291313.post-73715989143513948102013-03-31T19:31:00.000-04:002013-04-10T18:05:29.479-04:00Hobby Progress Challenge - April Commitment
Flesh Tearers Assault Squad
10x Assault Marines (225pts)
- 1x Power Axe
- 2x MeltagunAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04294952346872975357noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6853710815801291313.post-91215312394216278922013-03-29T19:24:00.000-04:002013-03-29T19:24:21.506-04:00Hobby Progress Challenge - March CompletedI've tested the black armour highlight with both Eshin grey and Dawnstone and I've sticked with mostly Dawnstone everywhere except where I wanted some contrast but very little as I didn't wanted to draw the eyes theres, the fingers for example.
Flesh Tearers Death Company with jump packs
They took me quite a while and I could have done a third layer of red on some part but I had to keep Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04294952346872975357noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6853710815801291313.post-41416229667877015732013-03-15T10:00:00.000-04:002013-03-15T18:10:28.288-04:00Essentials - Brushes Cleaner and PreserverI've came across this product a year ago, and seriously I can't recommend it enough now. It's called "The Master's Brush Cleaner and Preserver"
It's basically shampoo for your brushes, it cleans left over paint like nothing else. After every paint session, I use this product to clean the brushes and then once it's all clean, I put a little on the brush and then reform the tip and letAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04294952346872975357noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6853710815801291313.post-22746561948612089502013-03-13T22:09:00.000-04:002013-03-30T20:43:04.265-04:00Hobby Progress Challenge - March goal progressionHere the progress I've managed to accomplish since the beginning of the month, I'm still very busy from the move to the new house but things are starting to settle down. I forgot how long Death Company is to paint as every model is almost as detailled as an HQ model.
Jump pack Death Company got some base colors
Just to give some perspective on how much paint steps are is still needed, here's Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04294952346872975357noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6853710815801291313.post-15310565469104145132013-03-02T23:55:00.000-05:002013-03-30T20:44:08.276-04:00Hobby Progress Challenge - March commitment
Expensive Jump Pack Death Company of primed awesomeness
10x Death Company (420 pts)
- 10x Jump packs
- 1x Power sword
- 2x Infernus pistols
- 1x Power fist
I'm gonna try working with more subtile highlights than the ones I've previously painted, I like the look on the tabletop but on camera the lack of blending does show.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04294952346872975357noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6853710815801291313.post-90309730279415685082013-02-10T00:58:00.001-05:002013-03-30T20:43:54.489-04:00Independent Characters 2013 Hobby Progress ChallengeI've submitted the list I'll be painting in the coming months starting in march.
Honour Guard (145)
Sanguinary Priest (75)
Furioso Librarian Dreadnought (175)
Furioso Dreadnought (140)
10x Death Company (420)
10x Assault Marines (225)
Death Company Dreadnought (125)
Death Company Dreadnought (150)
Land Raider Crusader (250)
Baal Predator (145)
Predator (100)
Here's the thread (Everything Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04294952346872975357noreply@blogger.com0