Milmaa’s Black Legion

Progress made last night on the Axe and his cloak.

I might take another look at the gem on the axe, not 100% happy with it so far, but its coming together well.

Just the main body to do now really, so will attempt to do most of that today!

Its taken a little while to get these guys done, as I had to stop and do the bases in the middle of them but we got there!

I am very happy with the way they turned out, Not too much blue and they should fit with my whole Black Legion feel. Not sure why I went with the 7 man unit but it felt right! – Thats how I build armies! What feels right and what looks good! Not the most competitive method !

When working through the Rubric marines I noticed I didnt have enough bases left from my first batch, so I had to break open the second batch and get them sorted.

First off I gave them a wash in soapy water, then left them to dry for the evening. After I was sure they were dry they got the Grey primer added.

Following that the base metal colours added, and any other colours for cables. Once dry again, I washed the who thing with a mix of Nulin Oil and Agrax Earthshade.

I left that to completely dry then added a dry brush of a grey to highlight up again, followed by a further lighter highlight with a stone to finish.

The final touch was using an AK Interactive wash….

Only thing to do is add the tufts of grass, and a varnish!

Next batch of bases complete!

Its been a slow week of hobby, plenty of football has been watched, and not so much painting has been done…

today I’m working on the Rubric squad, bringing them all up to the same stage as the test marine.

I will also need to complete the next stage of bases before I can finish these guys, so the resin has been washed and will be primed before the day is out.

I would like to have this squad complete for the end of next weekend, means I’ll be able to plan what I need to build for this force next! (I love the building side of the hobby)

This is the test miniature for the Rubric squad. I have them to have the black armour of the Black Legion, while still keeping a bit of the normal Thousand Son colours in there to help with identification.

Taking my tine with this one, probably the longest I’ve ever taken to paint a bald head! Want to try and have it stick out when combined with the model I’m making to represent him.

Finished the second 5 man half of the first Chaos space marine squad. Pretty happy how they turned out, pretty basic Black Legion minions for Abaddon to use as he sees fit.

Its nice to finally have the first unit done, after not really doing too much hobby wise this week.

Progress being made on the second part of the first Chaos Marine unit.

Always liked the heavy bolter so was important to have one int the squad. The stage I’m at now, is the base colours done. I will add a slight highlight on the gold and silvers, then its the tidy up stage, leading to transfers!

Could be done quicker, but World of Warcraft is taking up some of my spare time! hehe!

Not much to report so far this week, back at work after some time off is taking its toll on me!

These arrived today from Micro Art Studio, was super happy with the first batch I had to pick up some more so that I have enough for my current force.

Picked up 12 of the 32mm, 4 of the 40mm (for terminators!!!) finally the big 60mm for the Hellbrute!

Enjoyed painting the last batch so will make sure I document these ones as I go along!