evil_bryan Posted January 12, 2017 Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 After I was committed to attending the Las Vegas Open, I was waffling back and forth on what to play. I decided that Death Guard would be pretty straight forward, allow me to use the new Traitor Legion book, and pretty easy to build a list for the 40K Friendly. Also, many of these models were painted or partially painted so I would have an easy time. Here is the list I sent off for approval: SONS OF MORTARION - DEATH GUARD VECTORIUM Plague Colony (Core) 7 Plague Marines (2 Meltaguns, Champion has Melta Bombs and a Power Axe) - 208 points 7 Plague Marines (2 Meltaguns, Champion has Melta Bombs and a Power Axe) - 208 points 7 Plague Marines (2 Meltaguns, Champion has Melta Bombs and a Power Axe) - 208 points 7 Plague Marines (2 Plasmaguns, Champion has Melta Bombs and a Power Axe) - 218 points 7 Plague Marines (2 Plasmaguns, Champion has Melta Bombs and a Power Axe) - 218 points 7 Plague Marines (2 Plasmaguns, Champion has Melta Bombs and a Power Axe) - 218 points 7 Plague Marines (2 Flamers, Champion has Melta Bombs and a Power Axe) - 198 points Chaos Lord (Mark of Nurgle, Sigil of Corruption, Palanquin of Nurgle, Plaguebringer) - 180 points Lord of the Legion (Command) Daemon Prince (Power Armor, Daemon of Nurgle, Mastery Level 3, Spell Familiar, Discipline of Nurgle) - 270 points Spawn (Auxiliary) 2 Chaos Spawn (Mark of Nurgle) - 72 points Total points - 1998 My approval was quick to come, so it was time to get this army ready. :) The bulk of this army came from a trade and mostly consists of the metal Death Guard models. I had about 30 or so models from the trade, so my path was clear. Inspect existing model to determine needs Buy and build the remaining Death Guard models Build a Nurgle Lord Start and/or finishing painting models Unify basing with the 3 models I have ready to go (Nurgle Prince and 2 Nurgle Spawn) My easy path to success was quickly derailed at step 1. While inspecting the existing models, I noticed mold lines on the metal models, which has been primed and based coated over. There are just a few things in this world that I cannot abide, but things like mold lines and vegetarian bacon are on that list! Time to update the list: Inspect existing model to determine needs Clean up existing models Buy and build the remaining Death Guard models Build a Nurgle Lord Start and/or finishing painting models Unify basing with the 3 models I have ready to go (Nurgle Prince and 2 Nurgle Spawn) With tools in hand, I started working on the existing models. If you have never needed to clean up a model that already had paint on it, it can be a bit tricky. Sometimes you can simply address the problem area and re-prime / re-paint as needed. Other times, the condition of the existing paint determines a more aggressive approach. I am sure you can guess what was the case here. :) Yep, due to a horrible primer and poorly bonded base coat, it was time to update the task list again. Inspect existing model to determine needs Strip existing models Clean up existing models Buy and build the remaining Death Guard models Build a Nurgle Lord Start and/or finishing painting models Unify basing with the 3 models I have ready to go (Nurgle Prince and 2 Nurgle Spawn) If you need to both strip paint and clean up models, you should alway strip them first. Since these were metal models, I decided to take an aggressive approach....lacquer thinner! It makes quick work of the paint but can be a pain in the ass to work with. If you want to try it, make sure to get the low VOC stuff and wear gloves. At this point, you should mentally cut to a montage of me stripping paint and cleaning up models. :) During my own mental montage (which was actually days of work), I thought "Wouldn't it be cool to do Sector Imperialis bases for this project too?" Time to revisit the task list. Inspect existing model to determine needs Strip existing models Clean up existing models Buy Sector Imperialis bases Buy and build the remaining Death Guard models Build a Nurgle Lord Start and/or finishing painting models Paint the bases Unify basing with the 3 models I have ready to go (Nurgle Prince and 2 Nurgle Spawn) In order to outline my exact place on this project, I think I will break out the Buy and Build step further. Buy and build the remaining Death Guard models2 Flamers (built) 6 Plasma (3 built) 6 Melta 7 Champions 28 Bolters (21 built) The last few models I need for this project are coming from a completed eBay auction. It was supposed to arrive yesterday but was delayed due to weather. Time for one last update to the task list: Inspect existing model to determine needs Strip existing models Clean up existing models Buy Sector Imperialis bases Wait for the snow in Portland to stop screwing me Buy and build the remaining Death Guard models2 Flamers (built) 6 Plasma (3 built) 6 Melta 7 Champions 28 Bolters (21 built) Build a Nurgle Lord Start and/or finishing painting models Paint the bases Unify basing with the 3 models I have ready to go (Nurgle Prince and 2 Nurgle Spawn) I hope to add pictures to future post as I try and to cross things off my task list faster than I can add them back on it. :) 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PourSpelur Posted January 12, 2017 Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 You going to dip them? Easy paint scheme that really works for your theme. Color prime, highlight with airbrush, dip, pick out details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil_bryan Posted January 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 You going to dip them? Easy paint scheme that really works for your theme. Color prime, highlight with airbrush, dip, pick out details. Probably not dip due to the time it takes to dry, but washes will plan a big role in getting them done. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestRider Posted January 12, 2017 Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 I'm kind of getting a Spanish Inquisition Sketch vibe from your to-do list there ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil_bryan Posted January 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2017 Looks like I am due for an update, and this time I will have pictures! I am happy to report after my last snow delayed package arrived, I was able to finish construction on all troop models. It is time for a big update to the task list: Inspect existing model to determine needs Strip existing models Clean up existing models Buy Sector Imperialis bases Wait for the snow in Portland to stop screwing me Buy and build the remaining Death Guard models2 Flamers (built) 6 Plasma (built) 6 Melta (built) 7 Champions (built) 28 Bolters (built) Build a Nurgle Lord Start and/or finishing painting models Paint the bases Unify basing with the 3 models I have ready to go (Nurgle Prince and 2 Nurgle Spawn) Here are the 49 models ready to go: When I finished up the 49 models last night around 1:00 AM, I had a little more gas in the tank. According to the task list, it is time to solve the problem of the Nurgle Lord. With this model, I decided to start with the base. My reasoning for this was that I had taken a palanquin and it was going to complicate the basing. Thankfully, a couple of years ago I received a used finecast Epidemius model in a trade deal and I was happy to repurpose the palanquin from the model. There are no basing specifications in the CSM codex for taking a palanquin, so I decided to use a 60mm (it is also what comes in the Epidemius box.) My one final thought was making the palanquin an optional upgrade in case I wanted to run the lord without it. To that end, I used a 32mm based on top of the palanquin to mount the model to. Here is what it looks like: To keep the smaller base in place, I mounted a styrene rod in the center of the palanquin to friction fit the 32mm base on top. Here is what it looks like with the base removed: I think I will end this post now before I think too hard on anything else that should be added to the task list. :) 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexcragg Posted January 16, 2017 Report Share Posted January 16, 2017 That is BRILLIANT, I am totally stealing this idea :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil_bryan Posted January 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2017 After another very late night, I present to you my Nurgle Lord: 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InfestedKerrigan Posted January 16, 2017 Report Share Posted January 16, 2017 You and shoemaker really know how to make a lazy hobbyist feel lazy. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexcragg Posted January 16, 2017 Report Share Posted January 16, 2017 Are the arms and legs from the Maggoth Lord kit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil_bryan Posted January 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2017 Are the arms and legs from the Maggoth Lord kit? No, the legs were from the CSM Possessed sprue and the arms were a composite build from leftover Blight Kings arms and the reason this build took so long. I had nothing that I thought would work well for his arms, so I went into full Frankenstein mode. The gun arm consists of 4 pieces, and the scythe arm was 5 pieces in total (not including shoulder pads.) I just cycled (and recycled) through the following stages - planning, cutting, shaping, filing, pinning, testing, and gluing until they turned out. I am extremely happy that they turned out as well as they did, and I'm proud to say they were built without the use of any green stuff. :) Here is a close up view of the arms: 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil_bryan Posted January 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 Today was the day for priming! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pretre Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 You're a beast! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottshoemaker Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 go Go GO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 Today was the day for priming! Though I do expect you to finish, this is exactly the stage you often see for Ebay armies for players that got overwhelmed and quit..... Way to go brian, they look awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PourSpelur Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 You ever tried zenithal priming? This would be a great candidate. I find it gives great results and saves quite a bit of time, especially when batch painting under a deadline. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil_bryan Posted January 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 You ever tried zenithal priming? This would be a great candidate. I find it gives great results and saves quite a bit of time, especially when batch painting under a deadline. Oh yes, and I broke that out for this project because my planned base coat will be pretty light in color. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil_bryan Posted January 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 Base coating action! I decided on using a pair of colors for the base coat of these model. I figured those colors would work well together. I also wanted to save a step and buy the Citadel Air paints. So I loaded up a pair of airbrushes, and went to work on the test model. I was pretty happy with the results, so I decided to go balls deep and do them all! The picture is a little washed out, but they all have a mottled look of green and brown. This will work! The next step is to seal them with varnish before moving forward. Without that step, the washes would tint and muddy up the base coat. Well, I think I have had a good hobby day so far. Time to step away and do something else nerdy for a while. :) 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil_bryan Posted January 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2017 It has been some time since an update, but I have been making progress. I just finished the infantry bases last night! Time for more painting....much more painting. :) 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romans832 Posted January 27, 2017 Report Share Posted January 27, 2017 NICE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil_bryan Posted January 31, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 I still have more details to paint, but since I am down to the wire I thought it was time to get them on their bases. Here are the 50 Plague Marines with Nurgle Lord: 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexcragg Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 This is so hot!How the heck are you going to tell the squads apart? Also the palanquin needs more nurglings to fill out the bottom base. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kremmet Posted February 2, 2017 Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 This is so hot! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil_bryan Posted February 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 This project is complete for now, and packed for Vegas! I present to you: The Plague March of Lord Fectus 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PumpkinHead Posted February 2, 2017 Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 Looks awesome! Best of luck! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romans832 Posted February 2, 2017 Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 May the odds be ever in your favor! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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