LilLegend Commission Painting Studio: Legion

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Friday, 24 June 2016

Sigismund The Marshal of the Black Templars

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“He that has eyes to see and ears to hear may convince himself that no mortal can keep a secret. If his lips are silent, he chatters with his fingertips; betrayal oozes out of him at every pore.”

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

In the Shadow of Mighty Wings: Sgt's update

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This post will be light on the philosophy and is more of a catch up of where we are. Painting is in full swing. 18 marines have had the airbrush layers put on and will be pushed into the brush stage.

I've completed the squad Sgt. as a tester for the rest and I'm very pleased with the result.

I've added a decal of the Legion symbol but I won't be adding any more as I'm not sure if Forge World will change it to a more nostalgic version. I won't be adding much in the way of detail to the models either - again waiting for Forge World to release a few colour plates so I have a feel of the secondary colours used and the patterns.

Dynameis - Literally translates as Powers but has connotations of Strength, miracles, but more strongly expressed as exceptional miracles (Renweal Theology: Systematic Theology from a Charismatic Perspective pg 156). Strange that miracles have a hierarchy - what would a mundane miracle be?

The Dynameis are my terminator unit. The first creation was a terminator with parts from the Sanguinary Guard, Phoenix Terminators and the Cataphractii kit. In battle I imagine these guys are dropped like an anchor from which the Blood Angel support elements can build or face from. These guys are the back bone of a dynamic assault. Like all Blood Angels their armour is individually decorated and crafted with an eye to aesthetic beauty - an echo from Baalite culture.

The second unit had to be 20 Tactical Legionnaires. Unlike their 40K descendants, Tactical marines could be taken in swathes. The silhouette of a 40K marine army is different to a 30K one, the Sicarans, Contemptors, Primarchs and Superheavies all make a distinct impression on the field.

Imperial Fist Forge World Command Squad Commission

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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

"There is only the Emperor, and he is our shield and protector."

Narik Dreygur Consul Praetor Iron Warrior Commission

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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

This model was an experiment in the use of metallics over a large surface. Iron warriors suffer from having too many metallics in their scheme. It's a nightmare to photograph and to shade. A well shaded true metallic surface is a joy to behold but it is one of the hardest things to get right. If done successfully you should not notice the shading as the metallics will look natural, but when not done well makes the model look untidy.

I started with a base of Gun Metal from Vallejo's range and worked in higher shades onto the raised surfaces. I then washed the model with Tamiya Smoke. This is quite a thick coat but seeps into all the recesses of the model making the metal look grimy and worn (which was the effect I desired).

A challenging but pleasing model to paint. I have to pick one of these up again at the Warhammer World opening day.

Myles