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So here is the start of my completely painted stuff.  I have been slow in getting things done this summer with my job and everything else.  I have a bit of time set aside now to hopefully get some more things done.  As evidence I have spent tonight taking some pictures and prepping the images in Photoshop.

Like I have said before, my basing scheme was chosen to match the GW standard so as to legitimize the look and feel of my army with the current edition of Warhammer.  A while back you may remember I mentioned that I was working on my own gaming board, the pics I took where on this board.  The lighting isn't great in that room, so the images are darker than my normal fare.

Lord on Great Taurus:



I am still not happy with this rider.  I may make a new one to mount on the back part instead of the neck.  The paint job is decent, however. Most of you have seen this guy before and there are more pictures elsewhere.

Chaos Dwarf Warriors:







These guys are more or less done, but not exactly finished.  They need some more coats on their bases, and the red needs a highlight.  Additionally I need to fix up the banner and do something nice with it.

Earthshaker Cannon:



Made using my Siegeshaker Conversion Kit I used to distribute, this model, I like.  Again, there are more pictures of this machine posted elsewhere.

Army Shots:





Looking good so far.  Falling in line with my vision for my army.

Gaming Table:







Not bad for my first crack at a decent board.  Like I said, the terrain is made to match the current Warhammer standard.

Whew.  Finally uploaded some pictures of the Warriors.  Sorry for the low-light.  Comments welcome!

Cheers,
-Xander

UPDATES:
[05-21-2008]
I am also converting an Imperial Guard Deathstrike Missile Launcher for no reason.  I have had the parts to make it for a long while, but with Apocalypse on the horizon I figure I can make it and sell it off.  I need to get it out of my system as it is a conversion I have wanted to make since I bought the parts many years ago. Tongue

This week should be productive. Happy
Ya, I haven't painted the edge yet, hehe. ^^;

The gaming board is a 4'x4' piece of particle board.  Using regular white glue, watered down a bit, I coated the table in beach sand.  This took several applications, as I did it a section at a time, each time shaking off the excess onto newspaper on the floor.  Once done, I applied some Elmer's Spray Glue to the surface, to lock in the sand a bit.  When that was nice and dry, I painted the board black with cheap dollar store acrylic paint.  Took a couple bucks worth.  Next I coated it in a dark brown, then dry brushed a lighter brown, then another even lighter brown.  You can see the paints I used in the right on the pictures.  Using the spray glue, I applied some train-shop variety grass in patches.  I also used GW's static grass in various places to give the grass a more varied look.  Applying spray glue over the grass also darkened the colour, so I purposely added some more dimension to the grass.  All in all, it came out pretty well.

Thanks for the comments.

As for the Lord, I knew I didn't like him when I made him. :/  But I was rushed for time and had to finish it to appease the Black Shirt.  I will be making a way better Lord for that dude.
I didn't even paint those Orcs, I just wanted them there for show.

The wings are from the old Cockatrice, and I think the old Manticore as well.

I had an uneven mix of marauder sprues that I bought at a GW auction before Marauders were even released yet.

Thanks guys!
Ya, those Orcs were given to me, they had similar basing, but they had the old Green Trim standard.  I modified them to look more like mine.  For my Orc unit though I am making a unit of slaves bound in chains and such.

hal Wrote:
Nice table, is it 4'x4'?


Xander Wrote:
The gaming board is a 4'x4' piece of particle board.  Using regular white glue, watered down a bit, I coated the table in beach sand.  This took several applications, as I did it a section at a time, each time shaking off the excess onto newspaper on the floor.  Once done, I applied some Elmer's Spray Glue to the surface, to lock in the sand a bit.  When that was nice and dry, I painted the board black with cheap dollar store acrylic paint.  Took a couple bucks worth.  Next I coated it in a dark brown, then dry brushed a lighter brown, then another even lighter brown.  You can see the paints I used in the right on the pictures.  Using the spray glue, I applied some train-shop variety grass in patches.  I also used GW's static grass in various places to give the grass a more varied look.  Applying spray glue over the grass also darkened the colour, so I purposely added some more dimension to the grass.  All in all, it came out pretty well.

Yep. Happy

I need to make some Hills and Forests for it now. Evil idea

Dino

Very nice start on painting youre army man. Can't wait to see more.
Thanks for all the encouragement! Happy  That's why I created this forum, to get lots of pats on the back! lol Tongue  Not really. I am happy to help the cause of the Chaos Dwarfs, as has always been my goal!

I have enough unbuilt models for more than 2500 points.  Slow and steady.... finishes last? But at least they finish. Happy

Lord Darkash

Great stuff! you are the lord and master!
Haha, Vexxus is my brother, him and I (mostly him) have been painting some hobgoblins.  We have 12 done, and a bolt thrower too.  I have to work on my 5 slaves though!  For GH#IV!

More pics soon!
Yea, I'd prefer not to indulge painting the Kollossus until I get at least my 1000 points finished. Happy
Heh, how about some Hobgobs? Big Grin

More to come soon, I need to get my act together!
Give me time, I am juggling many things at the moment!

I am hosting a Christmas Party for my friends this year, so I am cleaning house and stuff.  I also switched rooms in my house so we can paint the room.  Still need to buy gifts for nearly everyone.  Plus my golden hat entry!!  Less than a week left for that!
Dang, I should take some pics of some of my WIPs, and throw them up here.
I owe it to everyone to get some updated pictures on this blog.  Maybe after finishing my GH5 entry I will be compelled to continue on my 2nd Warrior unit!
Heh, well progress is slow, but after making my GH5 entry I am getting back into the groove.  I have been out of it for a while, dealing with other things.  But everything is moving pretty smoothly right now, and I got most of my Smash Bros. playing out of the way... so there are less distractions.

I need to finish up the Hobgoblins by putting the final touches of the last 8 or so converted BFSP NGs.  The selection we have painted so far look really good, and I will try to get pictures of those when I can.  Although, truth be told, Vexxus could take some pictures of his own anytime he wants. Tongue

After the Hobbos, I want to finish my second unit of CD Warriors, they are 30% converted so far for the unit of 25.

Grish

So who keeps this army?  Are you going to split it up?

Grish

If he likes, I can leave him a good portion of my army to paint if he's into that, Xandor, conqueror of worlds.

Grish

Vexxus Wrote:

Grish Wrote:
If he likes, I can leave him a good portion of my army to paint if he's into that, Xandor, conqueror of worlds.


Erm... maybe if good portion = wicked cool converted character models???

Otherwise, I have more than enough on my plate as it is Happy

If you are a very very very patient person, click here to see for yourself. Lots in the works, but nothing to present anytime soon Wink

No, just regular stuff.  I don't even put all my own stuff together, maybe 1/4 - 1/3.  No, I'm not a patient person.  Haven't really painted a thing yet; I do trades with people.  I know what I'm good at, and painting isn't it.

Grish

Yeah, that's what dave was saying.  He'll show me when he gets here.  I have no skills for painting as yet, have not dedicated any time to it.

THanks for the links, will email them to myself.
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