Knight Titan Crusader Commission. Thulega Maniple Legio Deathguard

Painting up a Knight titan maniple in service to the dreaded Deathguard gave me a huge opportunity  to stretch out my weathering legs and have a good run around. The main body of the armour has been given a rusted worn look by using a combination of hairspray chipping, sponge chipping and good old fashioned brush work. All this complimented with weathering powder gives the effect of an aged vehicle that has stood on a hundred worlds. 

The freehand images are in line with  Deathguard iconography. The deaths head, the reaper, the eagle's bone lying on rotted green field all harken back to the rot of Father Nurgle. 

I must admit, the Freeblade app has got me really pumped for knights. Shall we have a week of nothing but knights? That should start off 2016 on the right foot. 

Paints used: Vallejo, Reaper Master Series, Games Workshop Washes, Com Art Medea Airbrush Airbrush: Iwata Hi-Line HP-CH Airbrush Paint Brushes: Rosemary & Co. Raphael 8040, Broken Toad Brushes, Windsor and Newton Series 7

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Deathguard Prophet of Rust. Deathguard Praetor Commission

Unknown Legionnaire Commander. Unofficial cognomen 'Prophet of 

Rust'

This Praetor was painted as part of the Deathguard Commission painted earlier in the year. I wanted to create something quote superior, a pose that echoed Horus Lupercal's. I had the phrase 'prophet of rust' revolving around my head creating it but I didn't have much more of a back story. I think the story must come from the battles he will go on to fight in the future. 

Paints used: Vallejo, Reaper Master Series, Games Workshop Washes, Com Art Medea Airbrush Airbrush: Iwata Hi-Line HP-CH Airbrush Paint Brushes: Rosemary & Co. Raphael 8040, Broken Toad Brushes, Windsor and Newton Series 7

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