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hi

just started working on 15OO pts ravenguard, in the armylistthread i mentionned my salamanders i've almost finished and somebody demanded pictures
well, here they are
please comment ( the flaming idea and the use of lizardmenheads i saw somewhere else but i extended the idea using more then the standard heads)

Mr vulkan hestan




Capitaine flame :p




command squad pimped



random marines, heavy weapons, special weapons en sergeants




terminators with chaplain (old model)



assault terminators




droppod



razorback with twinlinked heavy flamer


dreadnoughts


whirlwind


redeemer


landraider terminus pattern with chronus

wow... those are some awesome sallies ya got there.. sure puts my own to shame


how did you do the flames on them guys??

thanks

it's not very visible in the pictures but the yellow does not cover enough on large surfaces (brushstrokes remain visible in some cases)

the flames on the marines :
first outline on black foundation paint red (merchrite)
second outline blood red leaving a bit of the merchrite visible
third fiery orange leaving a bit of the blood red visible
4th sunburst yellow leaving a bit ... (you know)
5th white or mix yellow+white

on the vehicles i used extra iyanden yellow foundation paint and orange foundation paint in between the layers for extra covering but still the last layer had to be thick so it left brushpatterns visible in some cases (like the first droppodpicture)

but for my first try at a more elaborate paintingtheme i'm very happy with the result

Awsome models mate, love the paint work, the flames really bring this force alive, and nice use of some other kits to bring in an added touch of character! love the converted back packs and your command squad banner.

Quality stuff, keep it up

WOW

Really HOT marines . Awesome paintjob.

Like the standart too. Could you think about holes in the muzzles (multimelta,combimelta,meltagun) to make them ...

Perfect.

i've drilled out :

bolters
flamers

i've no idea how to drill out the melta's, i've tried it but it doesn't work with the small drills i have, any advice?

I think you done well with the bolters+flamers. So the meltas just need bigger drills.

Boltgun: estimated size of drill = 1,0 mm

Meltagun: estimated size of drill = 1,5 mm
Multimelta: estimated size of drill = 2,0 mm

I did use my grandpa's set of drills,a fine set of drills , range from 1,0mm to 25,0 mm (in steps of 0,1 mm), but i believe any semi pro set with 1,0+1,5+2,0+2,5..... drills wouldn't be a bad choice as modelling tool.

Metal weapons are a pain to drill,take care if you have them used.Beware of splinters,so =>
Plastic weapons are easy going. Just stop before you reach the mag of the gun.

Sweet job my friend. Excellent work! I know the sallies you mean with the lizard heads. You've done some top converting, love em.

Nice Vulkan. I've seen a few and yours is one of the nicer ones. Good stuff!

Looking forward to your Ravens

here's the vindicator, i'm thinking of adding highlight "eyebrow"line on the spacemarines helmets




did i overdo the weathering?

Overdone? No.

But remember: whilst important on historic military models ( where you know the environment the vehicle was in),
its nigh impossible to cover all the weathering that may happen on a space marine vehicle in different environments with
one model/paintjob. So its not "needed" to add specific mud/dirt/dust to a vehicle but can help its appearance to have
some "blackened" or "oily" parts, also ok to have some scratches on the painted vehicle even if its always loved
by senior members of a chapter to have some extra work at hand for the rank and file troopers ( like painting vehicles).

I think this vindicator is good work.

Looking forward to the whole army (and RG models too).

at the moment the mud on the sides is scorched brown only but i'd like to add a second color the diversify it a bit, how do you guys paint mud?

made a razorback with forgeworld parts




all vehicles together ,added battledamage on vehicles and heatdamage on pod



will redo helmets of the marines and their lenses
only one final special conversion and the army is ready
=> more time for the ravenguard

I did not paint any mud on my vehicles, so no clue.

But i your vehicles look fine as they are.

Very Impressive

I really like your flame effects.

hi i added this one today


close combat weapon and seismic hammer




huricane bolters and chainfist