Bases and Setting the Tone

I was originally going to update the previous post with images of the updated bases on my models, but, after performing the updates, I realized that I was stepping into a much larger world I had long forgotten about.  After experiencing something for the first time all over again, I wanted to share a bit about that experience .

Tweaking Bases

Well, I wanted to do some updating to the bases on the Fire Warriors.  The camouflage on the Fire Warriors certainly did work with the bases as they were, but they did such a good job of blending in that under low light they hardly looked painted. I aimed to fix that...

Devilfish: Preview of What is to Come

I put the Devilfish on the base for a preview of the finished product.  I was pleasantly surprised to see my work coming together.  The camouflage on the transport meshes well with the scenery on the base.

Well, here is a picture.  I'll let it talk.

If I can get an entire army looking like this, I'll be doing alright.  Still need to finish up this Devilfish, though.

Devilfishin'

I'm also trying to finish up the Devilfish troop transport.  I have the underside and starboard side left to complete.

I am going to have to make sure that the mud on the 'fish's landing gear matches that of the bases now that I've actally done a few.

Devilfish Base

I started making a base for my devilfish.  Why does my Devilfish need a base when there are "flying" bases for those?  Well, because I want one.  Everyone has a clear plastic "flying" base.  I want to have something unique that fits with the rest of my army.

Devilfish, Part Tertius, -a, -um

AS you can see from the previous post, I did some work on the 'fish this past weekend.  I've almost entirely finished one side of the transport.

Here are some details:

 I finished the work on theingine nacelles and even added the operational wear and weathering.

An overview of the body and one of the drones.

Now you can see the details and weathering up-close and personal.

So, what do you guys think?  Leave comments. More updates to come!!!!

Devilfish: Part Deux

I've finished painting one of the engine nacelles and I'm halfway through the first gun drone.  If your wondering why I'm doing those before I've finished the main body, I get distracted quickly.  : P  I half to freshen things up to keep my attention, especially with a very demanding project like handpainting this camouflage.  It also helps to give a good idea what the final project will look like, thus giving a visual destination of sorts.

Here are some pics:

I propped the engine up with bubble wrap as I will not actually glue it on until I have finished painting the side of the main body.  Fortunately, it gives a good idea of where the model is headed.  I have to say, after seeing most of that side of the devilfish painted, I am much happier with it.  It has definitely given me more focus.

Starting the Devilfish

I stripped as much paint off of these Tau models that my friend gave me as I can.  Thankfully, that has proven a worthwhile endeavor.  I've started painting the Devilfish and have a good portion of the base coloring completed and have started painting the camouflage.