[PLOG] The Citizens of Khaine

Discover the age-old techniques of painting...

Moderators: Layne, xFallenx, cultofkhaine

Forum rules
Remember that picture file size should be no larger than 256KB.
For the full Painting and Modelling rules, visit [url]http://www.druchii.net/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=27440[/url]
User avatar
CitizenKhaine
Beastmaster
Posts: 330
Joined: Sat Sep 28, 2013 8:04 pm
Location: New Zealand

[PLOG] The Citizens of Khaine

Post by CitizenKhaine »

I will be posting some of my army here. In the meantime, model of the moment is my new BSB. I realised I didn't have a proper BSB in my ranks, usually I just have a standard on a magnetic base that floats around where I need it, but I had a spare body kicking around so...
I normally kit out a BSB with a shield, sea dragon cloak and some sort of sword.
The body was a spare charioteer, the Standard is from the Warlocks kit, I attached the shield at the waist so it was out of the way but handy and complies with WYSIWYG.
I arranged the flag to fit with the flowing belt and positioned the SDC to all look like they were blowing in the same direction.
The rock is to make him stand out from the unit, but more importantly to rank up, all those extra bits were getting in the way.
I am tempted to try and pick out the runes on the blade somehow, but not sure what colour for the blades and runes would achieve that. Any suggestions welcome.
Image
Last edited by CitizenKhaine on Thu Jul 24, 2014 7:27 am, edited 1 time in total.
You're one microscopic cog in his catastrophic plan - Designed and directed by his red right hand - Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds (channeling Khaine)

Visit the Citizens of Khaine http://www.druchii.net/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=75270
User avatar
CitizenKhaine
Beastmaster
Posts: 330
Joined: Sat Sep 28, 2013 8:04 pm
Location: New Zealand

Re: [PLOG] Growing the darkness

Post by CitizenKhaine »

This is the base I wanted to use, but my Witch Elf champion claimed it a couple of months ago.
I had spent quite a while removing her skirt with a dremel tool (metal is a sod to modify!) then green-stuffed in a replacement. Not sure it was an improvement, I could try something else but out of ideas.
Image
You're one microscopic cog in his catastrophic plan - Designed and directed by his red right hand - Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds (channeling Khaine)

Visit the Citizens of Khaine http://www.druchii.net/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=75270
User avatar
Amboadine
Miscast into the Warp
Miscast into the Warp
Posts: 3510
Joined: Mon Nov 19, 2007 11:07 am
Location: Investigating Mantica

Re: [PLOG] Growing the darkness

Post by Amboadine »

I like the use of the base for the witch elf. From a ltd ed daemon slayer model?
User avatar
CitizenKhaine
Beastmaster
Posts: 330
Joined: Sat Sep 28, 2013 8:04 pm
Location: New Zealand

Re: [PLOG] Growing the darkness

Post by CitizenKhaine »

Not sure I like the single wheel or not, my opinion changes every time I use the model. That goes with the big horse teeth too.
Image
You're one microscopic cog in his catastrophic plan - Designed and directed by his red right hand - Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds (channeling Khaine)

Visit the Citizens of Khaine http://www.druchii.net/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=75270
User avatar
Amboadine
Miscast into the Warp
Miscast into the Warp
Posts: 3510
Joined: Mon Nov 19, 2007 11:07 am
Location: Investigating Mantica

Re: [PLOG] Growing the darkness

Post by Amboadine »

Looks good in green. Ties it all in together nicely and the skin tone is nicely done.
Some good work. Thanks for starting up the plog.
User avatar
CitizenKhaine
Beastmaster
Posts: 330
Joined: Sat Sep 28, 2013 8:04 pm
Location: New Zealand

Re: [PLOG] Growing the darkness

Post by CitizenKhaine »

Amboadine wrote:I like the use of the base for the witch elf. From a ltd ed daemon slayer model?

To be honest I dont know. It was in a mixed bag of models I got off Trade Me as while ago, finally got around to using it recently. Thanks for IDing it!
You're one microscopic cog in his catastrophic plan - Designed and directed by his red right hand - Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds (channeling Khaine)

Visit the Citizens of Khaine http://www.druchii.net/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=75270
User avatar
Khaleth Blackheart
Would-be Seerlord or Quack doctor
Posts: 235
Joined: Fri Jan 24, 2014 2:50 pm
Location: Raiding out of Athel Loren

Re: [PLOG] Growing the darkness

Post by Khaleth Blackheart »

Really like the BSB :)
Was thinking of doing the same thing with that charioteer, but could never think of the right standard to use, that one works particularly well.

CitizenKhaine wrote:
Amboadine wrote:I like the use of the base for the witch elf. From a ltd ed daemon slayer model?

To be honest I dont know. It was in a mixed bag of models I got off Trade Me as while ago, finally got around to using it recently. Thanks for IDing it!


I remember a dwarf slayer being stood on top of the daemon head, from one of the gamesdays I think.
User avatar
Rakariel
Shade
Posts: 120
Joined: Sat May 10, 2014 6:16 pm

Re: [PLOG] Growing the darkness

Post by Rakariel »

Looking nice. Especially like your conversion skills and ideas.

The horse teeth are really a problem thats true, ruin most of the model imo. I`m not highlighting the gum instead painting it rather blackish to be able to paint the teeth smaller so they won`t get pronounced as much. Still those rabbit teeth suck.
User avatar
T.D.
Killed by Khorne
Killed by Khorne
Posts: 2818
Joined: Fri Apr 12, 2013 3:51 pm
Location: Hinterlands of Khuresh; The Lost City of the Angels

Re: [PLOG] Growing the darkness

Post by T.D. »

CitizenKhaine wrote:Image


Neato!

Consider your ideal stolen :P
OldHammer Advanced Ruleset
- Adding Tactical Depth to Your Favourite Tabletop Wargame
User avatar
CitizenKhaine
Beastmaster
Posts: 330
Joined: Sat Sep 28, 2013 8:04 pm
Location: New Zealand

Re: [PLOG] Growing the darkness

Post by CitizenKhaine »

glad you liked the BSB - I would have preferred to make that my entry into the painting competition - but I only just came up with it . I started with trying to put him on the back of the chariot, but then decided to pop him on the rock. He really needed the height!
You're one microscopic cog in his catastrophic plan - Designed and directed by his red right hand - Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds (channeling Khaine)

Visit the Citizens of Khaine http://www.druchii.net/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=75270
User avatar
CitizenKhaine
Beastmaster
Posts: 330
Joined: Sat Sep 28, 2013 8:04 pm
Location: New Zealand

Re: [PLOG] Growing the darkness

Post by CitizenKhaine »

Hi tried using a background picture on my computer and posing the models in front of that for a photo. It might have been better if I had blown the loose static grass off the model first though :oops:
Image
the Older Hag, but I still like this model
Image
You're one microscopic cog in his catastrophic plan - Designed and directed by his red right hand - Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds (channeling Khaine)

Visit the Citizens of Khaine http://www.druchii.net/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=75270
User avatar
CitizenKhaine
Beastmaster
Posts: 330
Joined: Sat Sep 28, 2013 8:04 pm
Location: New Zealand

Re: [PLOG] Growing the darkness

Post by CitizenKhaine »

Undercoat and base coat on the BSB - slow going as I am not putting much time into painting at the moment :(
Image
You're one microscopic cog in his catastrophic plan - Designed and directed by his red right hand - Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds (channeling Khaine)

Visit the Citizens of Khaine http://www.druchii.net/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=75270
User avatar
Amboadine
Miscast into the Warp
Miscast into the Warp
Posts: 3510
Joined: Mon Nov 19, 2007 11:07 am
Location: Investigating Mantica

Re: [PLOG] Growing the darkness

Post by Amboadine »

Maybe slow going, but the model looks nicely done.
Looking forward to seeing it finished.
User avatar
Malys the younger
Beastmaster
Posts: 301
Joined: Fri Jun 29, 2007 2:25 pm
Location: Fayetteville, NC

Re: [PLOG] Growing the darkness

Post by Malys the younger »

I agree, that's a great looking model. I'm tempted to go look for the bitz myself! I can't wait to see the finished product!
Image

Image

The Grim Host of Malys the Younger: http://druchii.net/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=75760

Overall W/D/L: 5/0/3
vs Empire: 1/0/0
vs Wood Elves: 2/0/2
vs Beastmen: 2/0/0
vs Vampire Counts: 0/0/1
Khazmando
Trainee Warrior
Posts: 40
Joined: Sun Jun 22, 2014 3:19 pm
Location: Aberdeenshire, Scotland. UK.

Re: [PLOG] Growing the darkness

Post by Khazmando »

CitizenKhaine wrote:II am tempted to try and pick out the runes on the blade somehow, but not sure what colour for the blades and runes would achieve that. Any suggestions welcome.


How about white base, red and yellow with a yellow glaze.
User avatar
CitizenKhaine
Beastmaster
Posts: 330
Joined: Sat Sep 28, 2013 8:04 pm
Location: New Zealand

Re: [PLOG] Growing the darkness

Post by CitizenKhaine »

Thanks for the tip Khazmando- last night I laid down the first colour coat and put some red wash in the runes. I was planning to tidy up around the wash, then dark the blade.
Have you got an example of that white-red-yellow idea? I might need to redo it.
cheers
Image
Image
You're one microscopic cog in his catastrophic plan - Designed and directed by his red right hand - Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds (channeling Khaine)

Visit the Citizens of Khaine http://www.druchii.net/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=75270
Khazmando
Trainee Warrior
Posts: 40
Joined: Sun Jun 22, 2014 3:19 pm
Location: Aberdeenshire, Scotland. UK.

Re: [PLOG] Growing the darkness

Post by Khazmando »

I couldn't find a decent image, but this YouTube vid shows it.

Go to 16mins to start the glowing runes
http://youtu.be/7AmdcUtWVvo

Good luck!

It's a different way than I originally posted, but very good.
User avatar
CitizenKhaine
Beastmaster
Posts: 330
Joined: Sat Sep 28, 2013 8:04 pm
Location: New Zealand

Re: [PLOG] Growing the darkness

Post by CitizenKhaine »

Hopefully I will attempt that today. Off home with the flu and if I get bored with being in bed I will try painting :)
You're one microscopic cog in his catastrophic plan - Designed and directed by his red right hand - Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds (channeling Khaine)

Visit the Citizens of Khaine http://www.druchii.net/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=75270
Khazmando
Trainee Warrior
Posts: 40
Joined: Sun Jun 22, 2014 3:19 pm
Location: Aberdeenshire, Scotland. UK.

Re: [PLOG] Growing the darkness

Post by Khazmando »

Look forward to seeing your results.
User avatar
CitizenKhaine
Beastmaster
Posts: 330
Joined: Sat Sep 28, 2013 8:04 pm
Location: New Zealand

Re: [PLOG] Growing the darkness

Post by CitizenKhaine »

This is how the runes turned out - I followed the video, but the lines on the forest thing were a little wider than these runes!
Image
You're one microscopic cog in his catastrophic plan - Designed and directed by his red right hand - Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds (channeling Khaine)

Visit the Citizens of Khaine http://www.druchii.net/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=75270
User avatar
Amboadine
Miscast into the Warp
Miscast into the Warp
Posts: 3510
Joined: Mon Nov 19, 2007 11:07 am
Location: Investigating Mantica

Re: [PLOG] Growing the darkness

Post by Amboadine »

Coming together nicely, the runes themselves are not too bad, the sword itself looks quite flat however, is it currently just a single metallic colour?
User avatar
CitizenKhaine
Beastmaster
Posts: 330
Joined: Sat Sep 28, 2013 8:04 pm
Location: New Zealand

Re: [PLOG] Growing the darkness

Post by CitizenKhaine »

Amboadine wrote:Coming together nicely, the runes themselves are not too bad, the sword itself looks quite flat however, is it currently just a single metallic colour?

Hi Amboadine, that sword caused me no end of problems. there have been several versions, I had it with black wash and mithral edging and a bronze looks and a red look. Each time I got the blade right I messed up the runes. I will give it one more try otherwise the paint will get too thick.
You're one microscopic cog in his catastrophic plan - Designed and directed by his red right hand - Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds (channeling Khaine)

Visit the Citizens of Khaine http://www.druchii.net/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=75270
Khazmando
Trainee Warrior
Posts: 40
Joined: Sun Jun 22, 2014 3:19 pm
Location: Aberdeenshire, Scotland. UK.

Re: [PLOG] Growing the darkness

Post by Khazmando »

Nice, those runes will be a pita unless you have an uber fine tip. Your version looks good IMO. You can see it meld from red to orange. I'd probably add a tiny bit of white here and there in the runes and that's it. Nice one!

To liven up the sword, I've used two tones of metal, then washed the dry brush across the edges to the centre.
User avatar
CitizenKhaine
Beastmaster
Posts: 330
Joined: Sat Sep 28, 2013 8:04 pm
Location: New Zealand

Re: [PLOG] Growing the darkness

Post by CitizenKhaine »

The BSB is complete now :) Next on the list is a bunch of warlocks - got them half painted, but the last half always takes the longest!
Image
You're one microscopic cog in his catastrophic plan - Designed and directed by his red right hand - Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds (channeling Khaine)

Visit the Citizens of Khaine http://www.druchii.net/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=75270
User avatar
Amboadine
Miscast into the Warp
Miscast into the Warp
Posts: 3510
Joined: Mon Nov 19, 2007 11:07 am
Location: Investigating Mantica

Re: [PLOG] Growing the darkness

Post by Amboadine »

Good work. Nice to see it finished, looking forward to the locks.
Post Reply