Ferrus Manus, The Gorgon. Iron Hands Primarch Commission

The Primarch of the Iron Hands Legion was a figure of legend amongst the peoples of his home world of Medusa, named by them ‘the Gorgon’ after the most ancient of mythic creatures. Ferrus was amongst the strongest of the Primarchs, reflected in this giant figure, dwarfing many of his brother Primarchs.

Ferrus Manus was blessed of a physiology remarkable even amongst the Primarchs. His arms were sheathed in liquid metal, the result, so the legends of Medusa claim, of a battle fought against the mightiest of beasts before he was re-united with the Emperor. His armour is as heavy and impenetrable as that of a super-heavy tank, yet he keeps both arms uncovered so that he might bring their full might to bear. The base of Ferrus Manus can also be combined with Fulgrim’s to create a diorama of the two Primarchs duelling, as shown is some of the photographs of the model.

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This model was painted as part of a masterclass series of online tuitions, guiding the student through painting marble, freehand and faces. Please check out the below link for information on how to sign up for these masterclass courses: 

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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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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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"And of them, Manus was the key. Implacable. Unshakeable. If he was at your side, he would never break."

Paints used: Vallejo, Reaper Master Series, Games Workshop Washes, Com Art Medea Airbrush

Airbrush: Iwata CR Plus High Line

Paint Brushes: Rosemary & Co. Raphael 8040, Broken Toad Brushes

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Paints used: Vallejo, Reaper Master Series, Games Workshop Washes, Com Art Medea Airbrush

Airbrush: Iwata CR Plus High Line

Paint Brushes: Rosemary & Co. Raphael 8040, Broken Toad Brushes

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Paints used: Vallejo, Reaper Master Series, Games Workshop Washes, Com Art Medea Airbrush

Airbrush: Iwata CR Plus High Line

Paint Brushes: Rosemary & Co. Raphael 8040, Broken Toad Brushes

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Iron Hands Legion Sicaran

Iron Hands Legion Sicaran

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Paints used: Vallejo, Reaper Master Series, Games Workshop Washes, Com Art Medea Airbrush

Airbrush: Iwata CR Plus High Line

Paint Brushes: Rosemary & Co. Raphael 8040, Broken Toad Brushes

My second Sicaran and boy does this kit keep giving. It's one of the easier kits to fit together but make sure you have some pretty heavy duty files to smooth out the resin injection at the end of the tracks. I used an Iwata HP High Line to put in the basic lines of highlighting. I used Com Art Medea Light Gray with progressively more white until I was using nearly pure white. I then used my favourite trick when painting black armour and gave the entire tank an airbush wash with Reaper Master Series Turquoise. I then reapplied the grey highlights for the final Airbrush stages. 

I used Pro Pigment weathering power Burnt Sienna to contrast with the blue tint in the armour. I also used Vallejo Liquid Gold Bronze for the weapon casings to give more visual interest to the piece. A few well placed Forge World Iron Hands accessory pieces and voila - A Sicaran Iron Hands battle tank ready to get destroyed at Istvaan. 

Myles

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190th Breacher Squad "Victus"

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Paints used: Vallejo, Reaper Master Series, Games Workshop Washes, Com Art Medea Airbrush

Airbrush: Iwata CR Plus High Line

Paint Brushes: Rosemary & Co. Raphael 8040, Broken Toad Brushes

These Iron Hands form part of a much larger commission for a high quality Heresy army. Because of the limited palette of the Iron Hands painting them in a visually interesting way proved to be a challenge. Apologist wrote a wonderful article detailing his thoughts on the effectiveness of a limited palette here. I decided to use teal and umber weathering powders to contrast with the black and silver. My aim was to draw your eye to the teal and then let the beautiful detail of the miniature reveal itself to the viewer. The weathering powder gives the nice impression of rust. I also used a high contrast scheme for the black to help bring out the sculpt on a dark colour scheme. 

Myles

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