Santa's Workshop (Mini Tradeoff): The Great White Waagh!

[SonsOfStalingrad]

Event closed, aftermath

Santaaagh needs some help to spread joy this christmas, to all the boys, girls and various spawns or gender non-specific aliens out there from his loveable Gretchin-Elves, and bring a Waagh right through the cold, white snow. This is the very first Great White Waagh!
Post in the thread here to become a Gretchin-Elf.
Those that show incredible christmas spirit in their work will become Gretchin-Nobz.

Next, PM myself and say what army (including any specifics in colours) you want for christmas, as well as what armies you either have models for or are willing to buy to send to someone else, as well as an address for your gift to be mailed to.

I will match up people's wants and haves as best I can, and fill in one or two myself if there's holes.
You can JUST give if you want, but you can't just receive. You can also give multiple times, though you might not receive as many, depending on number. I will try my best though.

What you do:
You'll be painting ONE model for someone else, for christmas, based on their army. So long as it's the right army, right system, right colour scheme, it can be ANYTHING. From box, converted, scratch built, sculpted, whatever.
Don't be too naughty or you'll be labelled a gnasher squig!

What you get:
The gift of painting a model, and if you ask, a model in return for your own army. If not, a sense of happiness.

What you ask for:
Make it like a christmas list. Mail me similarly to:
Dear Santaaagh, for christmas, I would like -
Undead (Vampire Counts, Warhammer Fantasy)
Orks (Goffs, Warhammer 40,000)
I will be making -
Space Marines, Warhammer 40,000
Orks, Warhammer 40,000

List of Christmas Helpers!
Santaaagh! - SonsOfStalingrad (Giving & Receiving) (Unknown Number)
Gretchin-Elf - Chaplain Vald (Giving & Receiving) Mini Sent?
Gretchin-Elf of America - Gman13 (Giving & Receiving) Assignment Given
Gretchin-Elf - wingsofoblivion1 (Giving & Receiving) Assignment Given
Gretchin-Nob - Vent (Giving & Recieving) Mini Sent, Mini Received!
Gretchin-Elf - Gnomesbane (Giving & Recieving) Assignment Given
Gretchin-Nob - Donanton (Giving & Recieving) Mini ready - Not sent (lacks address) Errenous mini received (my bad. Will correct)
Gretchin-Elf - Cap Was Right (Giving & Recieving) Mini Sent?
Gretchin-Elf - Sir Arbarac (Giving & Recieving) Assignment Given
Gretchin-Elf - Arateus (Giving & Recieving) Assignment Given
Gretchin-Elf - Drake's Pride (Giving & Recieving) Assignment Given
Gretchin-Elf - Scythes (Giving & Recieving) Assignment Given
The Spirit of Jule (Giving Only) Assignment Given

Special Helpers
Big Gretchin Elf - Ricky Chang (Giving to EdmundBlack)
Snotling-Elf - EdmundBlack (For emergency use only)

Gnasher Squigs/ People Not Eligible
None yet, but if Edmund tells me you didn't give back models during his model swap, you'll get put on here :smt011

[Lemartes]

This is a really cool idea, I have to decide whether I have time in between now and Christmas to do some painting, I would hate to put myself on the list and find I don't have the time...

I will have a think about whether or not I want to be part of this.

[scythes]

I would love to but I seriously doubt I'll have time once I begin my recruiting duties. Great idea though SoS and the best of luck to the rest of you though. :mrgreen:

[Gnomesbane]

Hmm. Sounds like it would be fun. I'm not sure though how my painting schedule will be in the coming months. Can I get back to you on this?

[Vent]

I shall give the gift of a painted model! (and receive if anyone likes me)

PM being sent.

[Lemartes]

Also i don't really need any models right now, if I decide I have the time I will give but I don't think I will receive

[Arateus]

sureely I do it!! but had wy 2 mufh ta drubj=k atm 10 bulmers, will be back tomerow, interestd in guard givng for mrines :smt005

[Lemartes]

^ huh?

[Gman13]

Count me in.

[Ricky Chang]

will this be international or only domestic, mr. Santa ?
if this go for international, i want to paint a GK termie for EB :mrgreen:

[Chaplain Vald]

This is a great idea, I'm in to paint all the way. PM incoming!

[Gnomesbane]

sureely I do it!! but had wy 2 mufh ta drubj=k atm 10 bulmers, will be back tomerow, interestd in guard givng for mrines :smt005

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On topic. Will we have a choice or price limit to this? Like, will there be a list we can choose off of in case cost is an issue for us? Or are our gifts randomly selected? Again, I am interested, but what I don't want is to find that I somehow end up needing to buy someone a model that becomes out of my price range at that time. Not that I want to be cheap or anything, it is just that I usually live from paycheck to paycheck, and while one week things can be great, the next I have to decide between eating and paying some bill.

[Gman13]

SoS: How about you post the models people want and we can PM you which one we will take on?

[SonsOfStalingrad]

Gnomes: There are no limits, it's better to give after all :P
Just don't go doing a freakin' DREADNOUGHT or something unless you really can afford it. x.X In most cases, a simgle blister packed model will suffice, or a single spare model someone can donate.

Ricky: It's open to anyone!

Gman: Santa works in secrecy.

[Sammich]

:?

SoS, you do realise now I'm going to go and make you a specialised 40kforums Santa hat for this? =D

>.>

... This sounds kinda cool o.o If only I could paint yet! :roll:

[SonsOfStalingrad]

This event is hereby known as the Great White Waagh! :D

[Gnomesbane]

Well I can't resist anymore. Especially now that its a WAAAAAAGH! :-|

[SonsOfStalingrad]

The Great White Waagh! has grown stronger!

[edmundblack]

will this be international or only domestic, mr. Santa ?
if this go for international, i want to paint a GK termie for EB :mrgreen:

Hey, who could refuse that offer? :P

However, I don't know what time I'll be able to spare between now and Christmas, so I shall have to be put on hold for the time being. Sorry guys. :(

[SonsOfStalingrad]

Aw, no Edmund?
Come on, where's everyone's christmas spirit?

[edmundblack]

Well, the decs are out in local shops now (don't get me started!), but the chances are I'll be very busy upto Christmas. You can put me down for a maybe, how about that? Sort of a reserve. :D

[SonsOfStalingrad]

Edmund the emergency elf? :lol:

[donanton]

I'm in for the WAAAAAAAAAGH!!

[Sir Arbarac]

hmmm, this is intriguing. I suppose this could be fun. As long as the price and stuff is within reason count me in

[Lemartes]

If Ricky really wants to paint a model for Ed, Ed doesn't really have to do one back does he? I mean yeah he would be getting and not giving but if Ricky really wants to?

[Ricky Chang]

If Ricky really wants to paint a model for Ed, Ed doesn't really have to do one back does he? I mean yeah he would be getting and not giving but if Ricky really wants to?
well, there are a lot of GW minis i want to paint, but i really don't want to start a new collection. so in some cases such as V1 challange i be very happy to paint other people's minis only if
1. you don't mind to have a mini with my paint job on it
2. i don't have to pay for that mini, of course i don't mind to pay for the mailing fee
so, if EB consider my paint job as a X'mas present, i be very please to do so.

[Cap Was Right]

This sounds sort of fun, I guess if we're accepting Americans, I'll volunteer. What's the worst that could happen? I lose a model? OH GOD! $1.50! SOMEONE GET ME A SHORT LENGTH OF ROPE TO HANG MYSELF!

I don't know if I'm comfortable playing with a model someone else painted for me though, I like the scheme of my army to be coherent. I wouldn't mind having a pretty display model though.

[edmundblack]

If Ricky really wants to paint a model for Ed, Ed doesn't really have to do one back does he? I mean yeah he would be getting and not giving but if Ricky really wants to?
well, there are a lot of GW minis i want to paint, but i really don't want to start a new collection. so in some cases such as V1 challange i be very happy to paint other people's minis only if
1. you don't mind to have a mini with my paint job on it
2. i don't have to pay for that mini, of course i don't mind to pay for the mailing fee
so, if EB consider my paint job as a X'mas present, i be very please to do so.

Well, when you put it like that... :D

I have just the one for you, though he'll need stripping first (not a big deal, I can do that). ;)

[Ricky Chang]

Well, when you put it like that... :D

I have just the one for you, though he'll need stripping first (not a big deal, I can do that). ;)
then, you knew my address. EB elf.

[edmundblack]

No I don't, but send it to SoS as he's doing all that stuff this time. :D

[Ricky Chang]

i don't know if this may against the rules of The Great White Waagh! since i am not buying any minis. so, we should better consult the Mr. Santa SOS if this is a proper way to participate / get involved into his workshop.

:prayer: Mr. Santa SOS, can i paint a mini for EB which he mailed to me instead of buying him a new one as a present?

[SonsOfStalingrad]

i don't know if this may against the rules of The Great White Waagh! since i am not buying any minis. so, we should better consult the Mr. Santa SOS if this is a proper way to participate / get involved into his workshop.

:prayer: Mr. Santa SOS, can i paint a mini for EB which he mailed to me instead of buying him a new one as a present?
Santaagh! says, If you want to paint something for Edmund that he mails you, that's fine. =) Your gift is your fantastical art skills.

Cap Was Right and Donanton have joined the Waagh!

What you do with your gift once you get it is up to you. Display it with pride, let it follow or lead your forces in battle, whatever! This is simply a christmas celebration of the one thing we all love, with the result being hopefully a few people learn a little more about each other!

[Ricky Chang]

to Santaagh,
PMed you my address. i am just thinking about i may be capable to paint one more mini for the lovely 40kforumers, so i can be a reserve as a "giving (but not buying) only elf :santa: "

[SonsOfStalingrad]

Festive mood is definitely coming into play here, I see :D
Ricky is our Big Gretchin-Elf.

[Irakax]

I'm definetly intersted in this. Probably only giving, not receiving. And it would be easier if someone could send me a model, but I could buy one that's not a big deal. SO let me think about this I'm not sure if I can yet.

Edit: If anyone's ineterested in Eldar I've got some Eldar models that I would have no problem painting and giving to somebody. If you're interested just post here and I'll see if I have them. I'm willing to paint more than one model e.g. if you want a squad of Dark Reapers I'll paint you up anywhere from 1-5 (if I have time).

[SonsOfStalingrad]

I'm definetly intersted in this. Probably only giving, not receiving. And it would be easier if someone could send me a model, but I could buy one that's not a big deal. SO let me think about this I'm not sure if I can yet.

Edit: If anyone's ineterested in Eldar I've got some Eldar models that I would have no problem painting and giving to somebody. If you're interested just post here and I'll see if I have them. I'm willing to paint more than one model e.g. if you want a squad of Dark Reapers I'll paint you up anywhere from 1-5 (if I have time).
One of our Gretchin does in fact have Eldar listed in their wants.
You wanna be added to the Waagh?

[Arateus]

sureely I do it!! but had wy 2 mufh ta drubj=k atm 10 bulmers, will be back tomerow, interestd in guard givng for mrines :smt005

Cider.Thats all ill say

now never speak of it again.

Id be interested in doing that! have a few models lying around that arent marines :P

i have time to paint it aswell, so count me in!

(match me with someone who wants IG? Has coolass conversioncommisar ready to paint!)

[SonsOfStalingrad]

PM me your wanted list, list of models you can do, and your address.

[Drakes Pride]

I'd be happy to paint for someone :)

[SonsOfStalingrad]

all volunteers pm me as per the first post.

[edmundblack]

My package will be winging its way to China very shortly. :D

[Ricky Chang]

My package will be winging its way to China very shortly. :D
i'll have a knight in my house shortly :smt040

[SonsOfStalingrad]

Participation ends in 4 days, people! anyone else who wants a part in this, join up!

[donanton]

Sign up ends in 4 days or I have to have the mini done in 4 days?!?!

[SonsOfStalingrad]

Sign up ends in 4 days or I have to have the mini done in 4 days?!?!
Sign-up. :lol: You've got 'til the week before christmas for models and the like, once you've been told what to paint.

[SonsOfStalingrad]

Just lifting this waagh up incase there's any late joiners.

[SonsOfStalingrad]

LAST DAY TO SIGN UP!

[edmundblack]

Sorry - busy through to Christmas, I'll be lucky to get any of my own stuff done. :(

[SonsOfStalingrad]

I'll close the time for entries late tonight, and send out PM's to those involved.
There's still vital hours left for those wishing to join the Waaagh! :-|

[scythes]

I signed up, I guess I can find the time somewhere in the next 2-1/2 months to paint a single model and spread the cheer. Maybe I'll put a santa hat on something like a goblin as a bonus and send it along.

[SonsOfStalingrad]

Whoo! My Waaagh grows ever more impressive with another well-known forumer in the mob!

[scythes]

I don't know how well known, and not the best painter on the forums, but I'll do my best to spread the cheer of the seasons. :santa:

Edit: I saw Lemartes was thinking about joining earlier on but never said yes or no and isn't on the list, come on buddy, we could use more people. I'll be working 12+ hours a day at least 6 days a week, sometimes a few hours on Sundays too, but I'm sure I canfind a few hours in the next 2-1/2 months to paint something up. Anyone else gonna sign up here?

[donanton]

It's santa ork come with the gift of minis
http://k53.pbase.com/u32/mjollnir10/large/21075810.P1010004.jpg
Not mine. I found it online.

[SonsOfStalingrad]

Santaaagh sees no image.

I'm keeping sign-up open for the next HOUR, then you're all getting your PM's.

[donanton]

try now

[SonsOfStalingrad]

assignments despatched to my gretchin!

[scythes]

Any chance we can find out who's doing who's?

[SonsOfStalingrad]

Nnnope, that's the mystery of it being a Secret Santa event.
Everyone has to work out who's doing what for who.

[Chaplain Vald]

Wheee!!! I know whoz I got! :mrgreen:

Starting work tonight!

[donanton]

Whee i dont. Time to start on my ****** ***** with a ****** and ******.
:mrgreen:

[SonsOfStalingrad]

Wheee!!! I know whoz I got! :mrgreen:

Starting work tonight!
Yours was the only specific one.

Alright people, remember to post pictures of your progress as you go!

[Vent]

Wheee!!! I know whoz I got! :mrgreen:

Starting work tonight!
Yours was the only specific one.

Alright people, remember to post pictures of your progress as you go!

Ah OK, so we're meant to do that. Excellent! :)

[scythes]

I'll be buying mine tomorrow, I looked up on the GW site to find a good model. I could just buy the right one but I think it would be more fun to convert them from something else. Oh, whoever is getting mine, I'm not totally decided, it all depends on what the GW store has, you'll either get something kinda big, or five somethings normal size. :mrgreen:

[Drakes Pride]

I'll be ordering my model to paint as soon as i get paid... (just over a week) So 2 weeks and i can start painting the bad boy... (love the model).

[Ricky Chang]

i am waiting eagerly for EB's GK to arrive :smt026

[donanton]

Good. Just waiting for my csm terminator lord.

[Drakes Pride]

Which one? :D I've decided to paint up the Old Metal CSM Terminator Lord... Incredable Model... Anyone know by any chance if the Head is attached??

[donanton]

The plastic one

[Drakes Pride]

Can do some interesting things with that one... I like the older models for certain things. :)

[SonsOfStalingrad]

You have like, 81-ish days until christmas, people! Where's Santaaagh's progress reports?

[edmundblack]

Posted mine to Ricky, have no idea if he's got it yet. That's my bit done! :mrgreen:

[Drakes Pride]

I scrapt my first idea and i'm going to convert something instead... Just had to put it on hold for a bit so i can finish painting some stuff for a tourny on the 18th.

[donanton]

I got my Terminator Lord today.

Thats all. :mrgreen:

[scythes]

I got my squigs today, I know you only said one but they came three in a blister, so it's two bomb squigs and a santa squig, that's gonna be fun to make. I figure make him green with a santa hat and toy bag, then send a note saying something like, this is what happens when you feed the elves after 8pm.

On a side note, if you were to model duct tape on a model, what would you use? Green stuff?

[Lemartes]

Maybe even use little strips of actual duct tape? and just glue it down, then paint over it, it'd give the most realistic texture.

[donanton]

I white tacked the parts together to give the general idea of what I'm going for.

I didn't use the image uploader cause the pics are too big. 56kers BEWARE!!

[donanton]

the other 2 views.

If you look closely, you'll see I put the power axe head on the sorcerer's staff.

[Arateus]

i have lots of occasions coming up so i wont be able to buy it for awhile =(
birthday (sister)
debts (generall)
new mike (xbox)
brushes(GW)
etc etc....

[Gnomesbane]

I'll be buying mine soon. Lol, I know who got me, since he already knows my address... :lol:

[SonsOfStalingrad]

Donanton shows us what it's all about! :-| Santaagh is pleased.

[donanton]

I'm gonna get some duplicolor sandable primer tonight so I can get a head start on this guy and actually do something with all my built berzerkers and space marines.

[Chaplain Vald]

Here is a pic of a very early Brother Talos, who is destined to become part of the ****** ****** chapter (Did I ruin the surprise? :mrgreen: )

Anyway he is the rocket launcher marine taking a bath in some simple green to get rid of his awful old paint job. Soon he'll be stripped and ready for a fresh coat.

Got my first order from armorcast in the other day as well, I picked up some of the new cinematic effects pieces, including the "firing rocket" in the picture. I plan on adding one to him to make him stand out a little.

Anyway, more to come in the next few days....this is fun! Christmas for the win.

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[donanton]

Does the front end connect to the rear end inside the missile launcher?

[Vent]

Alrighty I've been searching and searching for the right model for my elfly duties... I was given... Vague instructions regarding the space marine I was to paint. So in the end I went for a Veteran Marine. I like the model. Lots of rivets and more plated than normal. I had thought to try and add some chainmail flowing off him, but I've come to the realization that I have a lot of trouble with conversions. Thus, it shall be unconverted less I shank the model...

Undercoating takes place tomorrow. Painting begins the day after. I shall keep the mighty Santa Ork updated... HAIL SANTA!
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[Lemartes]

Where'd you get that model? it's sweet, I like his shoes.

[Vent]

Where'd you get that model? it's sweet, I like his shoes.

Just from Games Workshop. Blister pack of Veteran Sarge's. I thought this one was more in theme with the request I got. But yeah, his shoes are cool ^_^

[SonsOfStalingrad]

Donanton and Vent are promoted to Gretchin-Nobz for their diligence and devotion to the Great White Waaagh!
Chaplain Vald is under supervision for promotion.
The others are about to be jabbed with a grot-prodda.

[scythes]

I only get sundays off, other than that I get home around 9pm and don't want to do anything. I'll see if I can scrounge up some primer and get started this weekend. I wonder if I still have those meltabombs from my assault marines around some place.....

[donanton]

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Does that SM have the termie cross on his right shoulderpad?

[Vent]

Does that SM have the termie cross on his right shoulderpad?

Yup... Guess being a veteran you get to be special :)

[Ricky Chang]

EB's GK has made his long journey to me. i will start the paint job after finish command squad and serg of elite squad. i hope i can do that within october and spend november for EB's GK.

[SonsOfStalingrad]

Cap Was Right has apparently already shipped his gift.

[Vent]

Cap Was Right has apparently already shipped his gift.

With no pictures?! Scandalous!

[SonsOfStalingrad]

Perhaps when the first "Great White Waaagh!" box arrives at it's address, the recipient will be kind enough to post a photo.

[edmundblack]

EB's GK has made his long journey to me. i will start the paint job after finish command squad and serg of elite squad. i hope i can do that within october and spend november for EB's GK.

I'm sure it will be awesome Ricky. Looking forward to seeing what you do with him! :D

[donanton]

Perhaps when the first "Great White Waaagh!" box arrives at it's address, the recipient will be kind enough to post a photo.

Hmm yes. Indeed.

[Vent]

Step one of the figure which will be winging its way to the Emerald Isle; Undercoat. A boring update I know, but it's important ^_^
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[donanton]

The boringest update is indeed the undercoat. I didnt even take pictures. 8)

[Chaplain Vald]

Ok, so here's the first REAL update on my project, as I have had to put the rocket launcher marine on the back burner for the moment. There were some "difficulties" in the scrubbing of old paint, and I feel like a standard marine was just meh, so I'm going for a more characterful model. Here he is, basecoated, the new Brother Talos. He'll be sporting a banner, and I'm thinking of doing a little detail with some modeling chain as well. Also I have some of the plasma blasts from Armorcast on the way as well so I'm not totally giving up the "firing" idea. Painting is beginning right now, more to come.

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[wingsofoblivion1]

Yikes! I still have yet to buy my mini!!! Anyone have any cool ideas for a librarian that requires little to no GS skill, please PM me! (I don't want the person who's getting this mini to have the surprise ruined for him/her!

[Vent]

Ok, so here's the first REAL update on my project, as I have had to put the rocket launcher marine on the back burner for the moment. There were some "difficulties" in the scrubbing of old paint, and I feel like a standard marine was just meh, so I'm going for a more characterful model. Here he is, basecoated, the new Brother Talos. He'll be sporting a banner, and I'm thinking of doing a little detail with some modeling chain as well. Also I have some of the plasma blasts from Armorcast on the way as well so I'm not totally giving up the "firing" idea. Painting is beginning right now, more to come.

Looks like a nice mini to me Chap!

[donanton]

I still need to add more brazen brass and put the scab red basecoat in the recesses. But here's 2 pics of whats done on the termie lord's legs so far.

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I need to touch up the BB a little. I'm gonna get one of those head straps with the magnifying lenses so I can actually see what I'm doing.

[Vent]

I've always loved Gold/bronze on black. Looks really nice. Looking forward to seeing more Don!

Anyway, here is my update. I was asked to paint a Space Marine in Chainmail theme. Now as I've already stated my Green Stuff skills are lacking so I've just gone ahead and painted a mini with no conversions. I still have work to do with him. I think each of the rivets is going to be done in either gold or bronze, opinions would be appreciated, but which every I don't use will be chains color, so I'm leaning towards gold for the bolts and bronze for the chains as I've already got his terminator honors painted gold. Power mace has more coats to come, that's just one coat of foundation blue. But if anyone has any advice please lay it on me! I still have no idea who this is actually going to...
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[SonsOfStalingrad]

You know, that guy could work for a demon hunter inquisitor in power armour right now. :-| Good work! Santaaagh will not bash your skull in today.

-jabs wingsofoblivion1 in the ribs with a grot-prod-
YOU need to get to work. :-|

[Gnomesbane]

I'm going to GW today to pick out the model today. I finally got a little extra money so I don't have to decide between gas in my car and food. :D Yay!

[SonsOfStalingrad]

Ah, the life of a Grot. Have to choose between eating or doing your job, when you'll probably still get beaten either way.

[Gnomesbane]

Good news everyone! I bought a Grey Knight Terminator for my person today. I figured it was a safe bet, as most everyone A) uses them. and B) Could always use more. I will assemble it soon and remove all mould lines to the best of my ability.

[donanton]

I've always loved Gold/bronze on black. Looks really nice. Looking forward to seeing more Don!

Actually I was going to paint the lord like a berzerker. Red with the gold raised areas.

UPDATE: 10-21-8
I finished most of the base color for the gold and I'm gonna do some red. Hopefully pictures soon.

[Arateus]

i have yet too buy mine!!! no need to prod buying it this month :P

[SonsOfStalingrad]

i have yet too buy mine!!! no need to prod buying it this month :P
Why not sooner? :-| -delivers a mild prod to the posterior-

[donanton]

Thats why I started so early. It might take me 2 months to paint the lord.

[Arateus]

i have yet too buy mine!!! no need to prod buying it this month :P
Why not sooner? :-| -delivers a mild prod to the posterior-

no money is why -_-

[SonsOfStalingrad]

i have yet too buy mine!!! no need to prod buying it this month :P
Why not sooner? :-| -delivers a mild prod to the posterior-

no money is why -_-
Use Teef.

[Gnomesbane]

Use Teef.

:o

I know how to fund my next army.....

[donanton]

Here's some pics of my progress. I've actually touched up the red and gold allot but here's the pictures I have. If I can get my camera working I'll relpace these pictures with the up to date ones.

[Vent]

I think Donanton and myself are on the same paint schedule. Update time!

Painted his arm, painted the chains, started the base.

Still to do: The power pack, highlighting (Or at least attempt it), some more base work.

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[SonsOfStalingrad]

very impressive!

[Gnomesbane]

Bump to hopefully remind some people about this, and to notify whomever that I will hopefully begin painting of someone's Grey Knight Termie this weekend.

[Arateus]

no money is why -_-
Use Teef.[/quote]

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How do you think i get my clothes?? none left..........

[SonsOfStalingrad]

Seems work has been slow while Santaagh relocated... -grot prods everyone-

[Chaplain Vald]

Quick pictureless update: Got my package of spare banners in and am planning on doing some work on my mini tonight. I'll post more pics as soon as there is something worth posting.

[donanton]

I'm almost done with the legs. I'lll post pics when they're done.

[donanton]

Sorry for the double post but does anyone have any progress to report. I don't.

[Vent]

Actually yes. I'm done! All that's left is to find a good way to package it and send it.

My instructions were to paint a space marine in a chainmail theme, this I have done. I decided on making the power pack golden. I just felt the mini needed some more color.

Final Product:
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I've left the shoulder pauldron blank so who ever is actually getting this can apply a transfer or freehand.

[6^]

Looks good Vent, but im not too partial on all the colors on the plasma pistol.

[Vent]

Looks good Vent, but im not too partial on all the colors on the plasma pistol.

Yeah, I'm not super fond of them myself. But the whole silver thing was getting annoying. Maybe if I go gold for the plasma pistol as well? Or maybe just yellow and red... Hmmm decisions decisions...

[SonsOfStalingrad]

Looking sexy.
Santaaagh will use your effort as example. :-|

[Ricky Chang]

alright, some updates.
still a lot to do and still looking for place to paint some freehands.... like a dragon or something.

any thought? especially EB.

ps. EB, i pinned your GB both arm so i won't glue them dead and leave it to you thus you can decide its pose.

[Vent]

Hmmm, looks good to me Ricky. Only problem with the Grey Knights is that they have such detailed armor that finding a place for freehand is going to be tough... I suggest the book pages, but even that might be better suited to text freehand... What about on the blade itself? Do you think you could do some freehand on that?

[Arateus]

no camera for me.... none avaliable... this is hard for me becuase i do marines, no exp with painting flesh =(

[donanton]

ps. EB, i pinned your GB both arm so i won't glue them dead and leave it to you thus you can decide its pose.

Great idea ricky. I'm gonna do that for ease of shipping. And of course so that the recepient can pose the lord how he/she wants it posed.

[Ricky Chang]

EB, do you like your left arm ?
http://40kforums.com/imageupload/images/img4926c6ebe6114.jpg

i alway thought the GK is jus a pile of silver with some gold, it is actually much harder to paint that i was imagined. i hope the paint job won't come out too bad.

[kaileyrose]

I like the kanji

[donanton]

jeez louise!

[edmundblack]

Looking good Ricky, I'm loving it! :D

Let it go where it takes you, I'm easy in that regard. I know he won't "fit" with the rest of them, as you are painting it, not me. However, I'm happy to let that happen, as I don't want to cramp your style, so feel free to paint as you wish! :D

[edmundblack]

...zomg, double post!...

This thing still going? Any updates? :D

[Ricky Chang]

yeah....update!
there is no update since the humidity here (Hong Kong) has dramatically drop to 33-40%, the paint start to dry before going to the mini. all paint job of mine was go to a halt.
maybe get resumed next week, hopefully.

[Vent]

Update! Mini Sent! Winging its way to Ireland!

Can I now know who I actually sent this to yet?!? ^_^

[Chaplain Vald]

Update! I'm down to the final detailing of the model, and am working on some freehand details on the banner. I will try and post some pics tonight!

[donanton]

Time to paint all night then explain to my boss how I worked so hark I caught keyboard face. :smt015
yay. :smt011

Its always great when you lost half the parts of someone else's model and have to scavenge the parts off the one you were making for yourself.

[Arateus]

Update! Mini Sent! Winging its way to Ireland!

Can I now know who I actually sent this to yet?!? ^_^


That wouldnt be me!!!!

I need too finish that imp, fast. *goes to cobble 2.50 to get some kommandokhaki for clothing*
Either that or look for it. I think the lesser is the easier method.

[Vent]

Update! Mini Sent! Winging its way to Ireland!

Can I now know who I actually sent this to yet?!? ^_^


That wouldnt be me!!!!

I need too finish that imp, fast. *goes to cobble 2.50 to get some kommandokhaki for clothing*
Either that or look for it. I think the lesser is the easier method.

THE TRUTH IS REVEALED! FINALLY! ^_^

Wait... Wouldnt? *sigh*

[Chaplain Vald]

Last pictureless update, mini is finished now, just adding the details to the banner and patiently awaiting the arrival of the final part from my armorcast order...pics coming tonight, for real this time! :mrgreen:

[Arateus]

THE TRUTH IS REVEALED! FINALLY! ^_^Wait... Wouldnt? *sigh*

Buy one or look through almost every paint in the GW range man. rather buy anyway cause i think i spilled it.....

[Plarzoid]

These paint and swap things are so cool. Bummer I've been away from the forums for too long, I missed this one. :cry:

Pics Pics Pics!!

Can't wait until the next event!

[Chaplain Vald]

Ok, here are some pics of my finished mini, I'm still working on the banner and awaiting the plasma gun blast bits from armorcast, but for now at least the core of this model is done. More to come when I get those final bits added!

Hope you like him, you know who! :mrgreen:

[attachment=1:ep4a3ekf]collage1.jpg[/attachment:ep4a3ekf]

[attachment=0:ep4a3ekf]collage2.jpg[/attachment:ep4a3ekf]

[Vent]

AWESOME!

Of course now the rest of my minis will have envy towards this guy... Wouldn't wanna be him when they all hit the showers together after a game... He's gonna get the shit beaten outta him ^_^

[Gman13]

Putting my burna-boy in the mail today. Sorry about no pictures -- I don't have a camera. :(

[donanton]

Haha! I finally have pics. The melta/chainsword/bolter combi weapon is puzzling me on the red to brass coloring since they are the 2 genersl colors. I'm only using the colors sugested for a berzerker on the GW usa page.

I know there's black sticking out and the left arm isn't started. I'm gonna use the pointy ground bit base that came on the sprues.

The back of the termie lord will be covered by the cape bit so it dosen't need to be perfect.

I also still need to do the trophy racks for the lord's back.

After all the scab red and brazen brass basecoats are done, i'll do the washes and inks and make it look better fast.

[donanton]

Last pic of the termie lord.

Questions? Comments? Concerns?

[Chaplain Vald]

Just finished the banner for my Great White Waagh!! marine, I know you haven't chosen a chapter symbol yet for your army Vent, so I wanted to try something somewhat neutral that won't offset anything you do in the future, hence the pretty standard "sword" motif with "S"S" for your army name, and some text to show your army creed. The Aquila is a piece from the etched brass sheet that comes with the citadel basing kit attached with some jeweler's chain. This was my first attempt at a freehand banner, so thanks for the practice! :mrgreen: One more piece to add then he's in the mail!

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[Vent]

ME LIKE!

Awesome! Thanks Chap!! ^_^

[donanton]

Any suggestions for the combibolter?
http://www.40kforums.com/phpBB3/download/file.php?id=13962&mode=view
im using berzerker colors.

[Plarzoid]

red base, gold accents

MS paint + 3am after 13 hours on a school project + laptop touchpad = sorry-a$$ picture

[Chaplain Vald]

Ok final update, the newest member of the Shadow Sanctus Chapter is finished with the addition of the small plasma blast from armorcast, and he will be boarding his drop pod and shipping off to war in the next few days! Merry Christmas, and a happy WAAAAGH to you!

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By the way SonofStalingrad, this was a great idea, I had a blast taking part! Here's hoping we can do it again next year! :mrgreen:

[Vent]

I loves it! ^_^

[Arateus]

I just got the parcel today Vent. Imagine my mothers suprise upon getting something entitled GREAT WHITE WAAAAAGH from a tittering postman in the postoffice.. she was not amused... im shipping your box off with my mini so you know!

[Vent]

I just got the parcel today Vent. Imagine my mothers suprise upon getting something entitled GREAT WHITE WAAAAAGH from a tittering postman in the postoffice.. she was not amused... im shipping your box off with my mini so you know!

YAY! Glad it made it there safely! It's a great little box too. Glad it's being reused :D

Hope you like the figure :)

[Arateus]

His backpack is missing a magnet
what miniature is that?? i know its a chaplain, but..huh???

[Vent]

His backpack is missing a magnet
what miniature is that?? i know its a chaplain, but..huh???

A magnet? What do you mean?

As for the model it's not actually a chaplain, it's a veteran sarge.

[Arateus]

The backpack (where it was) has a small piece of metal in it

[Vent]

The backpack (where it was) has a small piece of metal in it

Hmmm ok... That's weird. I didn't add any metal to it. Did it break off in transit?

[Chaplain Vald]

Your marine is in the post today, Vent, and is currently winging his way to you!

[Vent]

Your marine is in the post today, Vent, and is currently winging his way to you!

Thanks Chap! ^_^

[Gnomesbane]

Someone's Grey Knight Terminator has been primed today and is ready to be painted.

[donanton]

I'm almost done with the termie lord. Just one question.

How the HELL am I gonna ship it? Zip tie the base to the bottom of a cardboard box so it dosen't move and put that box in a slightly bigger box? Everything will be attached.

[Gnomesbane]

I was wondering too, how to ship it? glue it to the bottom of the box, fill said box with packing foam or something, then that in another box?

[donanton]

I was wondering too, how to ship it? glue it to the bottom of the box, fill said box with packing foam or something, then that in another box?

What a coincedence I just happen to have a thread about shipping models here (http://www.40kforums.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=57176).

[Ricky Chang]

its done and ready to ship back to EB

[Gnomesbane]

*looks at Ricky's GK Termie*
*looks at own GK Termie*
*back to Ricky's*
Goddamn it... :lol:

[edmundblack]

Looking good there Ricky, nicely done. :D

Look forward to getting him back into the fold. :P

[donanton]

Here's probably the final pics before the termie lord gets shipped out. Just have to highlight, paint the rock he stands upon, and finish cloak.

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[donanton]

last pic

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[donanton]

Does anyone know SOS outside the forums? I'm sure i'm not the only one trying to contact him to get where to send their mini.

[Gnomesbane]

Hmm, oh yeah. I had the address in my PM box when this began, but that was months ago and I think it was deleted. :?

[donanton]

This might get complicated.

[wingsofoblivion1]

Sorry it's taking me so long to send my model. He's painted and everything; I just have to get the post office.

Edit: I've gotten my ork burna, and I wubs him!

[Gman13]

Good to see you like the burna boy. In hindsight, I wish I spent another five minutes on him, but for all the time I put into that, I really liked how he came out.

[wingsofoblivion1]

Too bad his paint job is past my ability; he won't fit in with the rest of my army...

[edmundblack]

Got mine back from Ricky "The Man" Chang:- nice one Ricky! :smt023

Now I just have to remember what he's called! :oops:

[Ricky Chang]

Got mine back from Ricky "The Man" Chang:- nice one Ricky! :smt023

Now I just have to remember what he's called! :oops:
wow, that fast. never expect he will made his way home that soon.
happy to know you like it.
the grey knight mini is far way difficult to paint than i was imagined. i found it is hard to make shading and hightlight on silver color thus hard to give the paint job depth.

[edmundblack]

I found that at first too, but then I started to use black ink washes and two shade highlighting to good effect.

[donanton]

Ok, were in january and SoS isn't back. Maybe we should state who asked for what and just mail the stuff to each other.

[edmundblack]

SoS was, as far as I know, moving house to live with his partner and I don't know if there is internet there yet. SoS will return, of that you can be sure! :D

[donanton]

Then we wait. How many others haven't sent out their models yet because of lack of adresses?

[Arateus]

I havent sent mine. It took me too long too finish as im a shite painter, and when it was done twas a day overdue....

[Gnomesbane]

Mine is just about done. I nearly had it complete when some unexpected problems occurred in my life and I haven't been able to sit down and finish it. I apologize for the delay, to whomevers model I have. I promise to have it done soon and out to whoever asked for it.

[Gman13]

I don't want to be pushy or anything, but I still haven't gotten an exchanged mini.

If you can't get my address because SOS is MIA, then PM me for my info.

I asked for a catachan model, but considering how everyone seemed to do some Imperial character, SOS might have just said to do anything from the Imperium.

Anyway, maybe people can reveal what they did/what they asked for but did not get.

[donanton]

well lets wait till at least febuary before we completely give up. Give sos a chance to move in.

Does anyone know sos outside the forums?

[Ricky Chang]

looks like Skeleton Jack has once agian kidnapped our Santa!
send someone to Halloween town to resecue him.

[Gnomesbane]

Anyone ask for something for Grey Knights?

[Chaplain Vald]

Well I mentioned I would be interested in grey knights or regular marines as I am doing an army of both, whichever was easier for someone to provide....I'd be happy to receive a figure but if there is someone else who strictly asked for grey knights then I say give to them. If no one shows a hand, I'd be glad to accept though and you can PM me for an address!

[shotcoder]

Hey chaplain, what's you color scheme? I'll paint a Space Marine up for you.

[Plarzoid]

I know I completely missed out on signing up, but I'd be happy to 'even up teams' if someone had to paint for two people, etc.

-Plarz

[donanton]

Well no one knows who painted for who which is why I suggested waiting til february to finish without sos, since he has who is making for who lists already.

[shotcoder]

I know I completely missed out on signing up, but I'd be happy to 'even up teams' if someone had to paint for two people, etc.

-Plarz

Plarz, you have Sm and I have SM we could paint one for eachother if you would like.

[Plarzoid]

I know I completely missed out on signing up, but I'd be happy to 'even up teams' if someone had to paint for two people, etc.

-Plarz

Plarz, you have Sm and I have SM we could paint one for eachother if you would like.

Sure! What kind of marine do you want?
-Plarz

[shotcoder]

I know I completely missed out on signing up, but I'd be happy to 'even up teams' if someone had to paint for two people, etc.

-Plarz

Plarz, you have Sm and I have SM we could paint one for eachother if you would like.

Sure! What kind of marine do you want?
-Plarz

Something along the lines of my main Marines would be nice....

Here's a shot
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/ ... ysquad.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/Shotcoder/Termysquad.jpg)

What kind of marine would you like? Just something with your paint scheme?

[Gnomesbane]

Sorry Chap, I don't think I had you. All I remember about my address was that it was somewhere in England. Haha. Oh, also, I'm not sure if it has been sent, but if anyone had an address in California, let me know. It is either me, or Sir Arbarac (my best friend) I have a feeling he asked for something chaos. I just did basic Ultramarines.

[Plarzoid]

Something along the lines of my main Marines would be nice....

Here's a shot
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/ ... ysquad.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/Shotcoder/Termysquad.jpg)

What kind of marine would you like? Just something with your paint scheme?

Yeah, that'd be fine. Grab a link from my sig if you need pics of my scheme.

Are your guys 'The Sons of Artemis' then? Do they have a chapter symbol?

*runs off to kit-bash something fun*

-Plarz

[shotcoder]

Something along the lines of my main Marines would be nice....

Here's a shot
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/ ... ysquad.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/Shotcoder/Termysquad.jpg)

What kind of marine would you like? Just something with your paint scheme?

Yeah, that'd be fine. Grab a link from my sig if you need pics of my scheme.

Are your guys 'The Sons of Artemis' then? Do they have a chapter symbol?

*runs off to kit-bash something fun*

-Plarz

Nope They don't have a chapter symbol just yet.

[Plarzoid]

Picless update. I have a glued and primed mini sitting on my table...

-Plarz

[wingsofoblivion1]

I have a space marine finished and waiting to be sent off to MI... I have the address, just not the time/money to get to a post office and ship the thing.

[Plarzoid]

Laid some foundation paints last night. I really understand now why it takes so long when your main color isn't the same as your basecoat... The marine I'm working on is mostly green, with a black undercoat. It took forever to lay the green foundation paint everywhere!

-Plarz

[Ricky Chang]

so how is this going? did everyone got their little present from the Santa SOS yet?

[Vent]

I have sent and received! ^_^

[donanton]

nevermind, do what sos says in the next post

[SonsOfStalingrad]

Yeah, apologies for my awayness, folks. Anyone who's sent or recieved a mini should report here, bonus points for photos.
And anyone who hasn't got one, say what you were expecting. I'm gonna see if I can chase up the odds and ends.

[Arateus]

I have the address, just not the time/money to get to a post office and ship the thing.

Same. I need monies and stamps, Stat!