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by warchild40k
Fri Mar 21, 2014 2:06 pm
Forum: Other Topics
Topic: Darklands kickstarter 2.5 sweepstake
Replies: 16
Views: 15053

Re: Darklands kickstarter 2.5 sweepstake

I see a big day one surge and then a nice bump overall from last time.

1 - £46,500
2 - £207,350
by warchild40k
Wed Dec 18, 2013 5:27 pm
Forum: Finished Models Gallery
Topic: Dan's Finished models
Replies: 5
Views: 12942

Re: Dan's Finished models

Looking good! Nice work
by warchild40k
Thu Dec 05, 2013 6:45 pm
Forum: Work in Progress
Topic: Warchild40k - WIPs
Replies: 102
Views: 88846

Re: Warchild40k - WIPs

I started doing some work on my Talos. So far he's coming along pretty well, still need to work on the eyes and base for the figure but most everything else is done. I went heavy with the vertigre for a more aged look and think it came out pretty good. https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-jLgzaMS3GNY/...
by warchild40k
Fri Nov 15, 2013 3:45 am
Forum: Work in Progress
Topic: Warchild40k - WIPs
Replies: 102
Views: 88846

Re: Warchild40k - WIPs

Thanks guys and don't worry about the line in the cloak it will be taken care of before the end :) I've been a bit all over the place lately. I haven't done anything more on Penda but put some paint on my Tândyndraig, converted Aradae. I still have work to do on the banner (weathering and maybe some...
by warchild40k
Tue Nov 05, 2013 4:16 am
Forum: Work in Progress
Topic: Warchild40k - WIPs
Replies: 102
Views: 88846

Re: Warchild40k - WIPs

I've taken a little break from my Cawrdraig and started painting up Penda. This will be part of my 500pt kindred I'm painting for the X painter comp. I'll post up this and the rest of the figures over on that thread in the near future. For now here is what I've gotten done on Penda so far. https://l...
by warchild40k
Mon Oct 28, 2013 4:06 pm
Forum: Work in Progress
Topic: Warchild40k - WIPs
Replies: 102
Views: 88846

Re: Warchild40k - WIPs

LOL An injury thread would be pretty amusing. I can see it now, "Hey honey, come here quick and take a picture of this gushing wound! I'd do it myself but the loss of blood is making me shake and I can't focus properly." I've not done too much more on my Tâncawrdraig but I did get a banner...
by warchild40k
Mon Oct 21, 2013 3:09 pm
Forum: Tale of X Gamers
Topic: Autumn/Winter 2013 Challenge - signup thread
Replies: 23
Views: 32560

Re: Autumn/Winter 2013 Challenge - signup thread

I'll definitely get in on the action once I finish up my Brythoniaid. Not sure who it will be just yet...have to give it some thought....
by warchild40k
Mon Oct 21, 2013 3:42 am
Forum: Work in Progress
Topic: Warchild40k - WIPs
Replies: 102
Views: 88846

Re: Warchild40k - WIPs

Some great miniatures dude wish I could paint that well! Just wondering what colours you used on the cape of Carrowek? Looks amazing For the fur it was Vallejo Dark Earth and then some washes and a little dry brushing. The interior skin was Vallejo Mud Brown with some highlights and a wash of Gryph...
by warchild40k
Sun Oct 20, 2013 5:00 pm
Forum: Painting and Modelling
Topic: Filling in the gaps...
Replies: 2
Views: 12503

Re: Filling in the gaps...

I'm not a huge fan of liquid greenstuff, though it is okay for small gaps. You can also use super glue to fill in smaller gaps. For larger gaps I use greenstuff or milliput. Greenstuff is my preferred go to medium but I know a lot of people here like milliput. I've used both but still stick wtih GS ...
by warchild40k
Sat Oct 19, 2013 8:40 pm
Forum: Tale of X Gamers
Topic: Autumn/Winter 2013 Challenge - signup thread
Replies: 23
Views: 32560

Re: Autumn/Winter 2013 Challenge - signup thread

What class of character is Aethelglyth? Can she go in an Duguth unit? Where can I find her stats/gold cost? (all questions that just came to me as I cant place her on the muster lists) Also could Meloda join a Duguth unit? She is a Thegn. You can find her on the following muster list. Just open the...
by warchild40k
Fri Oct 18, 2013 1:16 pm
Forum: Work in Progress
Topic: Minsks model muddle
Replies: 10
Views: 16028

Re: Minsks model muddle

I like the Tarvax and the armor is very nice. The picture made me laugh a bit because it looks like he's all pissed off that he lost and arm and it's just sitting there in front of him. "It's just a scratch, come on you bastard!"
by warchild40k
Mon Sep 30, 2013 11:46 pm
Forum: Darklands Rules and Musters - Updates, Errata and Addenda
Topic: Musters matched with miniatures
Replies: 0
Views: 3489

Musters matched with miniatures

I added graphics to the muster sheets so I could easily reference which models fell under each profile. I know MM is working on something nicer but figured it would do in the meantime and thought others might find it useful as well. Here is a link to all the released musters. Keep in mind that kindr...
by warchild40k
Sat Sep 21, 2013 1:28 pm
Forum: Work in Progress
Topic: Blood Maw WIP
Replies: 14
Views: 16706

Re: Blood Maw WIP

Very nice! I like the pallid grey tones on this guy and the sticky wet look of the mouth is awesome. Great job!
by warchild40k
Thu Sep 19, 2013 5:01 am
Forum: Work in Progress
Topic: PENDA WIP
Replies: 4
Views: 6638

Re: PENDA WIP

Very nice! Good job and looking forward to seeing more!
by warchild40k
Mon Sep 16, 2013 2:23 am
Forum: Work in Progress
Topic: Andy P WIPs
Replies: 14
Views: 13732

Re: Andy P WIPs

The bottom one looks like he's made of chocolate :)

Good luck in the comp, Beowa is looking good in both forms!
by warchild40k
Sun Sep 15, 2013 3:40 am
Forum: Finished Models Gallery
Topic: First attempt at a Tarvax
Replies: 18
Views: 18049

Re: First attempt at a Tarvax

I haven't done any other Tarvax just yet. Once I finish up my Brythoniaid muster I will be moving on to the Fomoraic Tarvax muster. Hopefully they should start showing up in my WIP thread in a week or so. Stay tuned...
by warchild40k
Sun Sep 15, 2013 3:39 am
Forum: Work in Progress
Topic: Warchild40k - WIPs
Replies: 102
Views: 88846

Re: Warchild40k - WIPs

I've moved on to Aradae Mawr now and here is where he is at for now. Still much to do but he's coming along nicely. Hopefully I can finish him up this weekend and then take care of Geraint and Hywel which will finish off my 1000 point Brythoniaid muster. Then on to the Fomoraic muster https://lh5.go...
by warchild40k
Thu Sep 05, 2013 2:35 am
Forum: Work in Progress
Topic: Warchild40k - WIPs
Replies: 102
Views: 88846

Re: Warchild40k - WIPs

Ok, been a while but have a few more pictures. The first two pictures are of Mabyon, the last member of my Dyndraig unit. He's still a WIP and I have some additional shading and highlights to do, add his tongue, finish is base, etc. but I think I found the color scheme I like for the Dyndraig. Natur...
by warchild40k
Tue Sep 03, 2013 11:11 pm
Forum: Darklands Kickstarter Projects
Topic: Sweepstake for KS2
Replies: 52
Views: 159641

Re: Sweepstake for KS2

38,250
by warchild40k
Tue Aug 27, 2013 11:49 pm
Forum: Fomoraic
Topic: Fomoraic Muster - Skirmish
Replies: 5
Views: 15735

Re: Fomoraic Muster - Skirmish

That's a good list Kenton, I may borrow it :)

Rob, makes total sense about Ckaarakk. That is a problem with doing lists on paper. Once all the models are together and on the board it would probably be obvious that he should be with his kin :) Thanks!
by warchild40k
Tue Aug 27, 2013 11:46 pm
Forum: Brythoniaid
Topic: Brythoniaid Muster - Skirmish
Replies: 2
Views: 12125

Re: Brythoniaid Muster - Skirmish

Thanks for the feedback Rob! Yea it makes sense to break them up I guess. A lot of these things will become more obvious as games are played but it is always good to get pointers before then. Great news for more Brythoniaid! Another Cawrdraig model or two will be nice to keep Aradae company and some...
by warchild40k
Mon Aug 26, 2013 11:38 pm
Forum: Fomoraic
Topic: Fomoraic Muster - Skirmish
Replies: 5
Views: 15735

Fomoraic Muster - Skirmish

Here is my first pass at a Fomoraic muster. General - Ckaaraak Untain of Tarvax - (w/ heavy armor) - 186g - Authority 76 - Rare Commander - Brunchaath Tain of Tarvax - (w/ light armor) - 129g - Authority 53 - Uncommon Tarvax Unit - (under Brunchaath) - Authority 26 - Uncommon - Raackanasck - Gultain...
by warchild40k
Mon Aug 26, 2013 11:30 pm
Forum: Brythoniaid
Topic: Brythoniaid Muster - Skirmish
Replies: 2
Views: 12125

Brythoniaid Muster - Skirmish

I think this is right but am posting here to see if there is any reason this muster would not work. This is for a skirmish size army. General - Geraint Nerthol (w/ heavy armor) - 95g - Authority 88 - Rare Commander - Hywel Hir (Uchelwyr Bannerman w/ heavy armor) - 94g - Authority 74 - Rare Dyndraig ...
by warchild40k
Mon Aug 26, 2013 10:48 am
Forum: Darklands Rules and Musters - Updates, Errata and Addenda
Topic: Commanders and Authority
Replies: 5
Views: 6676

Re: Commanders and Authority

See I read section 4.3 "...but any commander mustered must have an Authority that is lower than the general's own Authority" as meaning the General had a limit of commanders based on Command Authority. So the general does not have a limit of commanders based on Authority points then, they ...
by warchild40k
Mon Aug 26, 2013 12:25 am
Forum: Darklands Rules and Musters - Updates, Errata and Addenda
Topic: Commanders and Authority
Replies: 5
Views: 6676

Commanders and Authority

So I've read over the muster rules and am still a bit unclear on the concept of Command Authority. Brythoniaid Example: I want Teyrn as my general and he has a 88 Authority. In addition I want to have a Uchelwyr Bannerman who has an authority of 74. Since his authority is less than Teyrn's we are go...
by warchild40k
Fri Aug 23, 2013 10:22 pm
Forum: Finished Models Gallery
Topic: Fomoraic Tarvax
Replies: 3
Views: 5973

Re: Fomoraic Tarvax

They look great Silverear! I love the earthy tones, they go very well with these particular beasties.
by warchild40k
Sat Aug 10, 2013 1:16 pm
Forum: Work in Progress
Topic: Razormage Brythoniaid conversions - Aradae Mawr and Galhwch
Replies: 6
Views: 8562

Re: Razormage Brythoniaid conversions - Aradae Mawr and Galh

I always enjoy seeing what conversions people come up with :) These are both pretty cool and I look forward to seeing what they look like painted up. Nice work!
by warchild40k
Sat Aug 10, 2013 1:15 pm
Forum: Work in Progress
Topic: Warchild40k - WIPs
Replies: 102
Views: 88846

Re: Warchild40k - WIPs

It's a 50/50 mix of Vallejo Air Color Burnt Umber and Scarlet Red
by warchild40k
Fri Aug 09, 2013 11:38 pm
Forum: Work in Progress
Topic: Warchild40k - WIPs
Replies: 102
Views: 88846

Re: Warchild40k - WIPs

Here is an early WIP of my next Brythoniaid. This time it is Galhwch Lladd Llaw. This time I'm going with a dark red/brown color to start with and see how that works out. I like the red and green ones I've done but still haven't found that one color that really says "thats the one!". Anywa...
by warchild40k
Thu Aug 08, 2013 10:54 pm
Forum: Finished Models Gallery
Topic: Brythoniaid Dyndraig
Replies: 6
Views: 8390

Re: Brythoniaid Dyndraig

Very nice! I love to see everyone's take on how they imagine they look. The earthy tones come across very well!
by warchild40k
Thu Aug 08, 2013 3:43 am
Forum: Work in Progress
Topic: Warchild40k - WIPs
Replies: 102
Views: 88846

Re: Warchild40k - WIPs

I attached the arm and put it on its base for the moment. I still need to do some work on the banner obviously and a few other bits and bobs but otherwise he is mostly done.

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by warchild40k
Thu Aug 08, 2013 3:42 am
Forum: Work in Progress
Topic: Warchild40k - WIPs
Replies: 102
Views: 88846

Re: Warchild40k - WIPs

@Andy P. - I use several brands but this specific one was Green Black Game Ink from Vallejo. @Andy S. - Thanks, I will have to look into it. Are you referring to undercoating in black or dark grey and then using white sprayed down from the top to create dark recesses and light highlights? @Endor - T...
by warchild40k
Tue Aug 06, 2013 11:35 pm
Forum: Work in Progress
Topic: Andy P WIPs
Replies: 14
Views: 13732

Re: Andy P WIPs

Very nice start, looking forward to seeing the finished product! I say Beowa as well :)
by warchild40k
Tue Aug 06, 2013 3:51 am
Forum: Work in Progress
Topic: Warchild40k - WIPs
Replies: 102
Views: 88846

Re: Warchild40k - WIPs

I've started on the standard bearer. I took a different approach and color this time. I started off with dark grey and highlighted up several lighter shades of grey to get all the various highlights in place. https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7INdZhBJVc4/UgBxUJSU_VI/AAAAAAAAAw0/Xk7JPdN4xj8/w460-h81...
by warchild40k
Tue Jul 30, 2013 2:37 am
Forum: Painting and Modelling
Topic: Removing mold lines
Replies: 13
Views: 23036

Re: Removing mold lines

I use a couple of methods, it depends on where the mold line is located. I will scrape some with an xacto and use files on others, either way I will try to hit the area with some very fine grit sandpaper as well if possible to smooth it out and remove any scrape or file marks. Removing the lines sho...
by warchild40k
Sun Jul 28, 2013 4:20 pm
Forum: Work in Progress
Topic: Warchild40k - WIPs
Replies: 102
Views: 88846

Re: Warchild40k - WIPs

Think I'm about done with this guy. I may attempt some freehand on his loincloth at some point but for now I think I'm going to put a pin in it and move on to the standard bearer Dyndraig next. I haven't done any work on the base yet. Once I get the Brythoniaid starter set done I'll work on the base...
by warchild40k
Sat Jul 27, 2013 3:36 pm
Forum: Work in Progress
Topic: Warchild40k - WIPs
Replies: 102
Views: 88846

Re: Warchild40k - WIPs

Yep :) The above WIP was essentially a wash of transparent burnt umber over the original red. It darkened it overall but also added various shading effects as well and tone variations on the skin. He's essentially become my guinea pig as I try different things. I think I'm going to keep my Dyndraig ...
by warchild40k
Sat Jul 27, 2013 1:46 pm
Forum: Work in Progress
Topic: Warchild40k - WIPs
Replies: 102
Views: 88846

Re: Warchild40k - WIPs

You do have a good point there JLL concerning the red and the Infernii which is why I don't plan for all my Dyndraig to have the same color. There will be some variation. I view them similar to humans in that they have a variety of scale/skin tones. I started with red but will be doing other colors ...
by warchild40k
Sat Jul 27, 2013 3:28 am
Forum: Work in Progress
Topic: Warchild40k - WIPs
Replies: 102
Views: 88846

Re: Warchild40k - WIPs

I did a little more work and brought the red down a bit. Still more work to do but I think it is looking better.

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by warchild40k
Fri Jul 26, 2013 10:34 pm
Forum: Work in Progress
Topic: Warchild40k - WIPs
Replies: 102
Views: 88846

Re: Warchild40k - WIPs

No I definitely agree with you Andy. I have no problem with a bold palette but want something grittier for these guys. I've tried a few other variations on color but haven't found one that feels 'real' to me. I think the red will work but want to put some dark layers over it so it isn't so pronounced.
by warchild40k
Fri Jul 26, 2013 8:24 pm
Forum: Work in Progress
Topic: Warchild40k - WIPs
Replies: 102
Views: 88846

Re: Warchild40k - WIPs

So my next figure is going to be Gwyddol, Dyndraig of Gwaelod. Here is a WIP of where he stands at the moment. I'm not 100% on the shade of red, I think it needs to be pushed darker so it isn't so bright. I tested out a dark blue on another figure and it didn't look right so I've gone back to red. I...
by warchild40k
Fri Jul 26, 2013 2:38 pm
Forum: Darklands Kickstarter Projects
Topic: A big Favor
Replies: 9
Views: 18962

Re: A big Favor

Your friend will likely be back before the rules are released so you should be good.
by warchild40k
Sat Jul 13, 2013 12:54 pm
Forum: Finished Models Gallery
Topic: Larabic's Tarvax
Replies: 7
Views: 14105

Re: Larabic's Tarvax

Looking good! Nice work, mine are still in their baggies so good to see some with paint on and getting ready to get down to business. :) Well done!
by warchild40k
Fri Jul 12, 2013 12:09 am
Forum: Painting Competitions
Topic: WAMP Darklands 2013
Replies: 11
Views: 27947

Re: WAMP Darklands 2013

I might enter my Uuthüll, haven't decided yet.
by warchild40k
Mon Jul 08, 2013 11:26 pm
Forum: Work in Progress
Topic: Warchild40k - WIPs
Replies: 102
Views: 88846

Re: Warchild40k - WIPs

Thanks all! @Andy P Please, feel free to 'steal' any of the color schemes or ideas you want. lol I have no problems with that. @All The rust effect was done using weathering powders over black paint. I used three different shades of rust powder. I mixed each with a little Windex to make a semi-liqui...
by warchild40k
Mon Jul 08, 2013 1:04 am
Forum: Work in Progress
Topic: Warchild40k - WIPs
Replies: 102
Views: 88846

Re: Warchild40k - WIPs

Ok, I think I'm about done with this one. Just finished up the base and I think it came out pretty well. I added a piece of ripped sail, added some claw and sucker marks to the hull and mast, put in a broken sword and shield, added some seaweed and foam along with some rope and also added some water...
by warchild40k
Fri Jul 05, 2013 10:44 pm
Forum: Work in Progress
Topic: Warchild40k - WIPs
Replies: 102
Views: 88846

Re: Warchild40k - WIPs

The part under the boat will have some water effect before everything is done. The rocky part will be like the shore line with rubble strewn about and the boat sort of half in the water and half on shore.
by warchild40k
Fri Jul 05, 2013 5:11 pm
Forum: Work in Progress
Topic: Warchild40k - WIPs
Replies: 102
Views: 88846

Re: Warchild40k - WIPs

@Quuids The boat was built out of balsa wood and some wood strips. Here are some updated WIPs of the base, still more work to do but it is coming along. https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-ph3IFBQACMk/Udb9nb-s86I/AAAAAAAAAps/D47f_L24c5E/w524-h929-no/IMAG0484.jpg https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-_PH...
by warchild40k
Wed Jul 03, 2013 6:58 am
Forum: Darklands Kickstarter Projects
Topic: Another first wave delivery thread
Replies: 11
Views: 20632

Re: Another first wave delivery thread

Hot water does the trick, straightens it right out. Just don't use water that is too hot or leave it in for long. A quick dunk is all you need and then let it cool in the desired position and you're set.
by warchild40k
Mon Jul 01, 2013 3:37 am
Forum: Work in Progress
Topic: Warchild40k - WIPs
Replies: 102
Views: 88846

Re: Warchild40k - WIPs

Alright, with the big guy nearly done I've started working on the base. It was originally going to be a basic rocky or sandy base but as you can see things quickly escalated and before I knew it I was building a Viking ship so I could crush it on the rocks. I couldn't find a model Viking ship that r...

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