Grey Knights: Brotherhood Banner

Ah, great!  The 7th Edition Grey Knights Codex comes out, and instantly makes this chap semi-defunct, in spite of the horrific amount of time I spent painting him.  Grrrrrreat.

The Grey Knight Terminators are deceptively time-consuming.  At first glance, you would think that the amount of silver that they are showing would mean an easy paintjob, but all of the minute details are what really chews up your schedule.

This banner, in particular, took an absolute age to complete, as - like with all flat pictures (2D ones), you have to paint up from a dark base, getting progressively lighter in layers.  The whole process started with fading the background of the banner up from yellow at its hellish base, underneath the broken rocks and coals, to the red of the top.  There was also the shading and lighting effects on the different parts of the 2D Grey Knight's armour. Not as easy as it might look. I was also able to pop some detail in the pages of the book held out by the Grey Knight for a bit of added fanciness.

Here's a bit of a work-in-progress shot. In truth, he was pretty much finished by this point.

Note that I used the red as a spot colour across the model, but a contrasting sapphire blue to pick out the eyes, to make them seem piercing.

Space Wolves: Wolf Guard Terminator #2

Another Wolf Guard Terminator for the archives, here.  This time with a little bit of additional firepower in the form of an Assault Cannon.  Annoyingly, I am now annoyed by the lack of barrel holes thanks to all your comments on previous posts ;-)

Ahhh!  There you go, from the side view you can just imagine the barrels being drilled out.

One more Wolf Guard added to the ranks.  Technically, I need another couple of Wolf Guard to make the unit legal (I have three, and you need five to unlock the Heavy Weapon), but we're getting there!

Space Wolves: Wolf Guard Terminator

I love Wolf Guard Terminators!  And who wouldn't? Not only can they form a rock-solid unit, but they're also chock-full of character.

I've been really enjoying spending time on my Space Wolves - I think they are my most satisfying army.

Lightning Claws never seem super-effective to me, but they're so iconic that I have to have a few, at least.

Grey Knights: Terminator Squad

A recap here of my finished Terminator Squad for my small Grey Knights force.

Now that the rules have changed, I will probably have to run these guys as Paladins (as the Brotherhood Banner is only available to them now).

Yes, yes... I know! Bolter holes! I'll get that drill sometime!

I love the detailing on Grey Knights.

Grey Knights: Terminator Justicar

Well, somebody has to lead the Grey Knight Terminators into battle, don't they? Another example of the loveliness of the Grey Knights kits - this chap is festooned with detail.

Purity seals, books of knowledge and servo-skulls are dotted all over his armour, giving him a pious look.

I'm looking forward to using this chap more in future battles.

Blood Angels: Terminator

I have waaaaay too many Terminators, and they are generally all of different hues and styles.  For my Blood Angels - the Scions Of Sanguinius - I have tried to co-ordinate their look a bit more.  This chap used to look a lot more cartoony - basic primary colours and the like, and no washes, but I used a muted red and a simple palette to try and tie him in with my Tactical Squads.

Spot the difference!  I know it may not look like much, but the difference is quite stark.  If only because I've removed the static grass!