the games workshop thread - Page 3

self biased · February 10, 2004, 03:00

wave serpent redux: one.

self biased · February 10, 2004, 03:03

wave serpent redux: two.

self biased · February 10, 2004, 03:04

wave serpent redux: three.

self biased · February 10, 2004, 03:05

wave serpent redux: final.

self biased · February 11, 2004, 00:32

beginning work. primary hardlining done. he's officially caught up with the rest of the lads. i've also got all but seven or eight of the backpacks done (out of forty or so). then on to arms, shoulder pads, and i think i'll strap myself down and go for bolters and random red bits.

Jamski · February 11, 2004, 05:37

I've gotta move to whereever SB lives and play a game against these fantastic looking figs.

-Jam

self biased · February 22, 2004, 04:46

i'll aslo be chronicling the progress of my chaplain.

self biased · February 23, 2004, 05:16

there will be much painting of space marines this day.

self biased · February 25, 2004, 01:22

i lied. there was not much painting of space marines today. instead i binged and finished sergeant hamlet.

[sergeant hamlet]

self biased · February 25, 2004, 01:23

[sergeant hamlet]

self biased · February 25, 2004, 01:29

[sergeant hamlet]

self biased · February 25, 2004, 01:37

[sergeant hamlet]

self biased · February 25, 2004, 01:45

[sergeant hamlet]

self biased · February 25, 2004, 01:51

[sergeant hamlet]

self biased · February 25, 2004, 01:58

[sergeant hamlet]

Frankychan · February 25, 2004, 19:35

Damn, you even detail your base.............I know some people who paint great models but don't bother with the base....they say they don't want to make a base that might conflict with the terrain.

I usually did my bases in urban-style detail...when I bothered to do them at all.

Jamski · February 25, 2004, 19:42

Bloody hell, he looks good

Very nice work - almost too well painted to play with.

-Jam

self biased · February 27, 2004, 16:35

i'm changing my approach. i'm going to try to finish an entire tactical squad each week. i'm to the point where assembly lining my lads is just too goddamn mind numbing. so, that's going to be my goal. and, without further ado, let's meet some of sgt hamlet's lads, shall we?

self biased · February 27, 2004, 16:38

[brother falling-leaf]

self biased · February 27, 2004, 16:42

[brother elias]

self biased · March 5, 2004, 14:40

okay. i've got twenty marines left. my goal is to be finished with my rank and file before my birthday, march 21st. actually that'll be by the 19th, as i'm going to nyc the 20th. then, i'll finish my rhinos and razorbacks, and start on my heroes. i've got a chaplain started, followed by a lieutenant level hero, and my grand master.

for the lieutenant, i've used this dark angels veteran sergeant:

i've removed his head and replaced it with a helmet. for some reason the idea of marine running around without helmets on doesn't sit too well with me. i've also repositioned the chainsword so it looks like he's taking a swing, rather than waving the damn thing over his head like a fairy.

next is the grand master:

[figure painted by mathew hunt. used for reference purposes only]

this is a limited edition figure, used for promotion during grand tournaments and whatnot. he comes witha bolt pistol, but like mathew, i've replaced it in favor of a plasma pistol. but i didn't use Cypher's pistol, just a garden variety plasma pistol. i'm contemplating instead of using the antennae that i've become so fond of (and seeing as i've run out) that i'll be getting some servoskulls and model them buzzing around my guy.

self biased · March 17, 2004, 19:16

:dusts off some cobwebs:

i've got but six more lads to finish. i should have some decent pics in a few days.

Jamski · March 17, 2004, 19:24

You have no idea how many memories this thread gives to me. Keep them coming, Mr Biased, keep those pictures coming.

I'd like to read a report if they ever get an outing in battle too.

-Jam

Frankychan · March 18, 2004, 03:49

Since you two are the only ones that seem to know what GamesWorkshop is, can I ask you what the heck is the Tau?

I've seen some of their models and graphic art and they look awesome. I'm thinking of collecting some just for fun, but I want to know who they are and their story/motivation/whatevers.

Jamski · March 18, 2004, 04:22

You'll have to ask Self Biased. I stopped buying and reading GW stuff about 8 years ago (apart from Ian Watson's fantastic books)

-Jam

self biased · March 18, 2004, 08:29

the Tau are a budding and overall optimistic race in the 40k universe. they know how their technology works, and they're aggresively expanding their empire, but in a "kinder, gentler" sort of way.

Footie Mad · March 18, 2004, 12:54

Tried to play 40k a few years ago but I just sucked at painting the models

Always thought chaos space marines looked coolest though.

self biased · March 18, 2004, 14:52

BURN THE HERETIC!

ahem. it's easy to get a little too far out of control with chaos models, though. there's only so much blood, gore and viscera that is simply feasable on a mini.

willie, did you have fun playing? if so, i can be convinced to paint a small army for you for a pittiance. just let me know.

Footie Mad · March 19, 2004, 15:10

Well yeah it was pretty fun but i mostly played against this guy who knew the tactics and rules real well and got my ass kicked.

Footie Mad · March 20, 2004, 18:37

On a different matter, anyone else seen the new 40k computer game being developed? Looks pretty sweet. You're supposed to be playing as a warrior of the newly introduced race (Tau?) in an FPS setting and battling against the other races. I don't think all races are implemented though.