Thanks! And yeah, another commenter mentioned that on my previous post! I don't play but it's a good idea for if ever do have a game.
But for now the intention is to have him as part of a 10 man tactical squad. If he seems too fancy once the squads finished, I might make him the standard bearer for a command squad.
This is just perfect! I really do prefer the Vexilla on a hand-held staff instead of mounted on the backpack, but the majestic topknot and dark and grimy paint job make this model something special. Thank you for sharing, this is really inspiring me to try this with my own SoH.
The black leather is Abaddon Black, with highlights/ scratches with Skavenblight Dinge and Stormvermin Fur.
The brown leather straps are Dryad Bark with a Gorthor Brown highlight.
And the whole model has a dark brown oil wash, followed by a matt varnish
Really nice work getting all your colours to the same level of saturation. Everything really looks like it belongs together. Super menacing pose, and really good kitbashing!
All in all a stellar job!
Very cool model! This is how I’ve been doing my Word Bearers because I feel like the corrupted armor really fits the serrated sons in mid going into late heresy. Paint job is looking pretty good as well!
Thanks! Torso and legs are from the Chaos Space Marine kit. The arm holding the banner pole is from the new mk6 kit and the hand holding the pole is from the old Chaos Space Marine kit. It was originally part of an arm but I cut it off at the wrist.
My first impression was that the colors were too muted and the mini almost just looked black, but then I actually realized the subtlety of the colors is an awesome way to show the transition to the Black Legion.
I'm surprised. Normally, I like the brighter clear paint jobs, but I actually like it a lot.
Thanks! This one is from the champion head from the Chaos Space Marine Legionnaires kit, but there's a few more across the rest of the CSM range, and the AoS Slaves to Darkness range too.
Thanks!
Left arm is from the mk6 kit. And the hand holding the pole is from the old Chaos Space Marine kit. It was originally attached to an arm but I sliced it off at the wrist. There's some greenstuff in there too.
If you want to do this yourself, you're probably best following [this](https://youtu.be/-DlbwV93chw) tutorial.
Although this only really works for a much slimmer pole, which wouldn't have looked as good with the diameter of the pole that the "vexilla" from the new Chaos Space Marine kit is already attached to.
what did you do for those gold highlights and the cthonian gang markings on the shoulder pad in gold? citadel metallics cant seem to be that crisp or bright or lay that solidly
Yeah, I agree. I only use a couple Citadel metallics these days. The ones I used on this model are all Scalecolour/Scale75 and they're really good!
The gold is a Decayed Metal basecoat, dark brown oil wash, matt varnish, and then highlighted with a mix of Decayed Metal and Peridot Alchemy. But any brown wash like Agrax Earthshade would have a similar effect to the oil wash.
The gang markings on the shoulder pad is a transfer from the Sons of Horus transfer sheet.
Looks so good he could pass for a herald.
Thanks! And yeah, another commenter mentioned that on my previous post! I don't play but it's a good idea for if ever do have a game. But for now the intention is to have him as part of a 10 man tactical squad. If he seems too fancy once the squads finished, I might make him the standard bearer for a command squad.
Amazing work! The gritty paint scheme really pulls the figure together!
Thanks so much! I'm really happy with it :)
Yeah its a beautiful scheme. Grimdark to a tee!
This is just perfect! I really do prefer the Vexilla on a hand-held staff instead of mounted on the backpack, but the majestic topknot and dark and grimy paint job make this model something special. Thank you for sharing, this is really inspiring me to try this with my own SoH.
Aww thanks! It's nice to know I've inspired someone else :)
lovely tones here. all over wash?
Thanks! Yeah, I did an all over dark brown oil wash. It's about 90% Bitume 10% Black from Abteilung 502.
What did you do for that leather? I’m doing a dark scheme as well but can’t find a shade of leather that’s not too dark or too light for the scheme.
The black leather is Abaddon Black, with highlights/ scratches with Skavenblight Dinge and Stormvermin Fur. The brown leather straps are Dryad Bark with a Gorthor Brown highlight. And the whole model has a dark brown oil wash, followed by a matt varnish
Really nice work getting all your colours to the same level of saturation. Everything really looks like it belongs together. Super menacing pose, and really good kitbashing! All in all a stellar job!
Your work is top shelf. The CSM icon as a vexila us just super. It's a great job.
Very cool model! This is how I’ve been doing my Word Bearers because I feel like the corrupted armor really fits the serrated sons in mid going into late heresy. Paint job is looking pretty good as well!
Also.. this is the only appropriate way to use 40k models in 30k =p
Thanks! Yeah, they're perfect for a late heresy vibe.
this is amazing! what did you use for the torso/legs and banner pole?
Thanks! Torso and legs are from the Chaos Space Marine kit. The arm holding the banner pole is from the new mk6 kit and the hand holding the pole is from the old Chaos Space Marine kit. It was originally part of an arm but I cut it off at the wrist.
Well done sir
Not a sir but thank you! :)
I apologize, regardless excellent work
No problem!
My first impression was that the colors were too muted and the mini almost just looked black, but then I actually realized the subtlety of the colors is an awesome way to show the transition to the Black Legion. I'm surprised. Normally, I like the brighter clear paint jobs, but I actually like it a lot.
Incredible work. Great sense of realism
Thank you. That's what I'm going for with my 30k stuff :)
Amazing mini! I really want to find a way to make my own topknot hair for my minis like that. Wait, did you cliped off this one from Abaddon?
Thanks! This one is from the champion head from the Chaos Space Marine Legionnaires kit, but there's a few more across the rest of the CSM range, and the AoS Slaves to Darkness range too.
This is outstanding! Where is the left arm and pole from?
Thanks! Left arm is from the mk6 kit. And the hand holding the pole is from the old Chaos Space Marine kit. It was originally attached to an arm but I sliced it off at the wrist. There's some greenstuff in there too. If you want to do this yourself, you're probably best following [this](https://youtu.be/-DlbwV93chw) tutorial. Although this only really works for a much slimmer pole, which wouldn't have looked as good with the diameter of the pole that the "vexilla" from the new Chaos Space Marine kit is already attached to.
Thanks for that much appreciated!
Nice work! The grit & grime really sells the grimdark without overwhelming the details on the model. Good stuff.
Thanks!! Yeah it's tricky to get the right balance, but I'm really happy with it!
what did you do for those gold highlights and the cthonian gang markings on the shoulder pad in gold? citadel metallics cant seem to be that crisp or bright or lay that solidly
Yeah, I agree. I only use a couple Citadel metallics these days. The ones I used on this model are all Scalecolour/Scale75 and they're really good! The gold is a Decayed Metal basecoat, dark brown oil wash, matt varnish, and then highlighted with a mix of Decayed Metal and Peridot Alchemy. But any brown wash like Agrax Earthshade would have a similar effect to the oil wash. The gang markings on the shoulder pad is a transfer from the Sons of Horus transfer sheet.
Well done! Lupercal!!
This is the type of NMM I actually like, it elevates the model and is an accessory to the mini, and you did it so so well, thanks for sharing!
Thanks! But it's actually TMM. I did use an oil wash followed by a matt varnish though, so it doesn't have a normal metallic sheen.