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Title: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: StealthKnightSteg on July 23, 2015, 07:22:27 AM
This blog will be used to monitor my Stormcast Eternal models in their various stages, to show off my army, and have some fun getting pointers and comments about my army and work.

The Fluff:
The Knights of the Aurora is a Stormhost from the First Striking, like the Hammers of Sigmar and thus bear the Hammer and Lightning bolt Heraldry.
The Borealis warrior chamber of this Stormhost is led by Lord-Celestant "Arturo Boreas" sometimes riding on his Dracoth "Prism" aided by his second in command Lord-Relictor "Amortea Luminu". They get help now and then from the Auxiliary Chamber commanders: Lord-Castellant "Solarius Skygazer", Lord-Veritant "Chiaro Scuro" and his officers Knight-Heraldor "Fulgur Halation" and Knight-Vexillor "Eos Coruscate".
Master scout and Reconnaissance leaders Knight-Azyros "Scintil Obscurea" and "Aurio Incandoria" and sky-archer Knight-Venator "Welkin Burnish" are also seen regularly between the ranks.
Rarely Knight-Questor "Solicius Dioptric" will be seen joining the army as he is mostly out on his own doing his missions from Sigmar.

Their motto: fortuna favet fortibus (Fortune favors the brave)

The Knights of the Aurora were selected based on their speed and agility. Only the best became a Knight of the Aurora. Sigmar deploys these chambers only when he sees that speed is of the essence and that it's better to send in small but fast and effective strike forces.
When these strikeforces are being send the lightning leaves a mark on the ground where they land. Crystalizing some of the minerals above the soil.

Their first task was to secure the Realmgate to Azyr in the realm of Ghyran (Life) where Arturo single handedly cut down a ravager-lord(1).

In an attempt to liberate the enslaved continent of Beryllius, Sigmar had cast the Knights Aurora Stormhost into battle. Led by a mighty spearhead of Paladins and Judicators, the Knights Aurora succeeded in overthrowing the Bloodtyrant and his nightmarish daemon cohorts, and reclaiming two Realmgates. Alas the cost was terrible, as well over half of the Stormhost fell as casualties.(2)

more to follow

References with published fluff:
(1) Age of Sigmar, Mighty Battles page 78, right hand side, 2nd paragraph;
(2) Balance of Power, p14, 4th block.


>>next part taken from my empire blog and edited a bit<<

The modeller/painter part of me:
I'm not in anyway artistic with sculpting and adding to a model this way, but I do not shy from adding some bits here and there that I have lingering around nor swapping bits out for others. Because of this most of the units you will get to see from me are pretty standard build.
As for the painting part... I'm a perfectionist and even with the rank and file units I kinda get carried away, hence why I didn't have much painted yet for back in the day.
 
The collector part of me:
Formost I think of myself as a collector, but due to a tight budget I am not able to get most stuff together as fast as I would like too. I hope the 2nd post in this thread will represent my collecting ability aswell besides the progress I am making on getting my models ready.
I'll update this 2nd post (and the 3rd aswell if I get my hands on something not Stormcast Eternal related) regularly, so check it often!
 
The gamer part of me:
Back in 1999 when I started this hobby I played pretty often with/against friends (Chaos, High Elves) and later I even joined the local gaming club and participated in a small tournament aswell (winning from a squickhopper/snotling pump wagon army). But the gaming group fell apart, the local club requiring 80% painted armies and other things in life made me stop the hobby for a while.
Picked up gaming again in 2010 when I met my newly aquired brother-in-law who played skaven. Had some stuff going on in my personal life again so stopped the hobby again for 6-9 months. Since the start of 2011 I'm back in the game versus skaven with 8th edition rule set and looking forward to start playing games on and off, maybe even at the local gaming shop (same founder as the gaming club back in 1999).
I also intend to visit the Eurobashes organized by this forum to have a blast at gaming. Where I have been 5 consecutive years now!



Link to my wordpress blog for all: https://wargamingbysks.wordpress.com (https://wargamingbysks.wordpress.com)

Link to my Empire Blog: http://warhammer-empire.com/theforum/index.php?topic=32604 (http://warhammer-empire.com/theforum/index.php?topic=32604)
Link to my Army Lists: http://warhammer-empire.com/theforum/index.php?topic=33114 (http://warhammer-empire.com/theforum/index.php?topic=33114)
Link to my Battle Reports: http://warhammer-empire.com/theforum/index.php?topic=33259 (http://warhammer-empire.com/theforum/index.php?topic=33259)

Link to my Lizardmen/Seraphon Blog: http://www.lustria-online.com/viewtopic.php?f=36&t=14667 (http://www.lustria-online.com/viewtopic.php?f=36&t=14667)
Link to my Lizardmen Armylists: http://www.lustria-online.com/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=14389 (http://www.lustria-online.com/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=14389)
Link to my Lizardmen Battle Reports: http://www.lustria-online.com/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=14666 (http://www.lustria-online.com/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=14666)
Title: The progress list of my (Knights of the Aurora) miniatures
Post by: StealthKnightSteg on July 23, 2015, 07:23:23 AM
Removed the list so I only have to adjust the list in one place
You can find it here:
https://wargamingbysks.wordpress.com/the-borealis-warrior-chamber-of-the-knights-of-the-aurora-stormhost/progress-list-of-my-knights-of-the-aurora/
Title: Other W:AoS models progress list
Post by: StealthKnightSteg on July 23, 2015, 07:24:16 AM
Removed the list here
See Fluff section (as far as there is one) for my Khorne Bloodbound here:
https://wargamingbysks.wordpress.com/khorne-bloodbound-the-skullfiend-tribe/
See progression on my Khorne Bloodbound here:
https://wargamingbysks.wordpress.com/khorne-bloodbound-the-skullfiend-tribe/collection-and-progress-list-of-my-skullfiend-tribe/

As for my (Lizardmen) Seraphon
Fluff:
https://wargamingbysks.wordpress.com/lacertilia-of-kukulcan/
Progress:
https://wargamingbysks.wordpress.com/lacertilia-of-kukulcan/collection-and-progress-list-of-my-lacertilia/
Title: Re: Steg's "need's a name here of the Knights of the Aurora Stormhost"
Post by: StealthKnightSteg on July 23, 2015, 07:26:07 AM
first picture!

WIP Liberator(s)
got 10 of them currently in the production line, a bit further already then in the picture here

(https://wargamingbysks.files.wordpress.com/2016/01/wip-liberators.jpg)
Title: Re: Steg's &quot;need's a name here of the Knights of the Aurora Stormhost&quot;
Post by: The Real Rick Salamone on July 23, 2015, 12:01:55 PM
Keep the pics coming...and you know I prefer this over the GW gold. :)


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Title: Re: Steg's &quot;need's a name here of the Knights of the Aurora Stormhost&quot;
Post by: StealthKnightSteg on July 23, 2015, 12:15:56 PM
Keep the pics coming...and you know I prefer this over the GW gold. :)


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There still will be GW gold added (but missing those paints as of yet.. stupid local gamesshop either forgets to order it or doesn't get it delivered), but it will be for the decorative stuff, like the shield top and hammer, pauldron edges, scales in the tabard and belt buckles and some assorted smaller stuff.

Loin cloth and the plume is in Mephiston red with agrax earthshade now and the parchment has the first layer of ushabti bone.

after the gold I only need to highlight the stuff to finish off the models, then onward to the bases!
Title: Re: Steg's "need's a name here of the Knights of the Aurora Stormhost"
Post by: Booah on July 23, 2015, 02:01:40 PM
Glad to see you start it up. Looking forward to seeing more colour schemes.
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chapter of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: StealthKnightSteg on July 25, 2015, 10:54:28 PM
So finally bought some of the new gold and applied the first layer to the first 5 Liberators, sorry for the bit blurry pictures with my phone camera. Once completely done I'll take out the macro camera :)

(https://wargamingbysks.files.wordpress.com/2016/01/wip-liberators-2.jpg)

(https://wargamingbysks.files.wordpress.com/2016/01/wip-liberators-3.jpg)

(https://wargamingbysks.files.wordpress.com/2016/01/wip-liberators-4.jpg)
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chapter of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: GamesPoet on July 25, 2015, 11:25:16 PM
They look bright, but maybe that's just the glare from a light or flash.
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chapter of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: Baron von Klatz on July 25, 2015, 11:56:23 PM
Wow, really nice paint schemes on them. The green and gold work really well together.

Great job! :::cheers:::
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chapter of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: GamesPoet on July 25, 2015, 11:58:07 PM
Evidently they aren't from Stirland. :icon_lol:
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chapter of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: Alexis on July 26, 2015, 12:36:49 AM
Evidently they aren't from Stirland. :icon_lol:

The box definately lacks that option for a single barefooted Stormcast  :smile2:

Also, cool paint scheme my good man! It's nice to see ones that arent the posterboy scheme,  keep it coming!
Title: Re: Steg's &quot;The Borealis&quot; warrior chapter of the &quot;Knights of the Aurora&quot; Stormho
Post by: The Real Rick Salamone on July 26, 2015, 11:10:54 AM
Dark Angels?


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Title: Re: Steg's &quot;The Borealis&quot; warrior chapter of the &quot;Knights of the Aurora&quot; Stormho
Post by: StealthKnightSteg on July 26, 2015, 11:36:51 AM
Dark Angels?


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Nope, just plain old/new Knights of the Aurora
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chapter of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: StealthKnightSteg on July 29, 2015, 12:38:17 PM
So after the most left one (doing the G-W gold scheme) I wasn't happy with the results at first, so now tried a few other ways out.
Differences shown on the top of the shield (and less visible here on the pauldron edges)

(https://wargamingbysks.files.wordpress.com/2016/01/gold-schemes-liberators-front.jpg)
(https://wargamingbysks.files.wordpress.com/2016/01/gold-schemes-liberators-top.jpg)

So first is:
Retributor Armour base - Reikland Fleshshade - Auric Gold Armour (brightening) - Liberator Gold (highlight)

Second:
Retributor Armour base - Reikland Fleshshade - Liberator Gold (highlight)

Third:
Retributor Armour base - Reikland Fleshshade - Retributor Armour (brightening) - Liberator Gold (highlight)

After viewing on the picture, still not really happy with the first (looks a bit gritty), second sharp contrast that I like, but like the third one also, which flows better.

Opinions?
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chapter of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: Lord_Crom on July 29, 2015, 12:40:27 PM
I really like the gold effect you have achieved. Against the green it really pops out.

I like the Eternals rules but my forces need to be more squishy so Free Peoples for me.
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chapter of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: Darknight on July 29, 2015, 01:35:02 PM
I'm liking them all, but the middle dude stands out for me.
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chapter of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: Alexis on July 29, 2015, 02:29:17 PM
I like the middle one most, it seems the most subtle. It was close between it and the 3rd. (right hand side)
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chapter of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: Gankom on July 29, 2015, 11:38:23 PM
I've got to go with the middle one as well. Couldn't tell you why, but something about it looks better to my eye.
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chapter of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: Lord_Crom on July 31, 2015, 12:13:25 PM
Hi Steg, have you fought with your Storm Casts yet? They look great so would be good to see them arrayed for battle.
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chapter of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: StealthKnightSteg on July 31, 2015, 12:32:33 PM
So I went with the middle scheme, fixed them up yesterday evening, only to finish the highlight on the metallic armour now to finish the Liberators (besides basing)

Hi Steg, have you fought with your Storm Casts yet? They look great so would be good to see them arrayed for battle.

I did the scenarios from the starter box mostly, but not yet with the painted models (and mostly on empty green boards). And I only have the Liberators so far painted. But will post pictures as soon as I have them ready for battle :)
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chapter of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: StealthKnightSteg on August 02, 2015, 12:27:48 PM
Here are my finished Liberators (bases will be done with the whole group from the Starterbox)

First group:
(https://wargamingbysks.files.wordpress.com/2016/01/liberator-group1-front.jpg)
(https://wargamingbysks.files.wordpress.com/2016/01/liberator-group1-back.jpg)

Second group:
(https://wargamingbysks.files.wordpress.com/2016/01/liberator-group2-front.jpg)
(https://wargamingbysks.files.wordpress.com/2016/01/liberator-group2-back.jpg)

And both Primes:
(https://wargamingbysks.files.wordpress.com/2016/01/liberator-primes.jpg)
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chapter of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: GamesPoet on August 02, 2015, 01:15:59 PM
Highlighting the armor reduced the brightness of the gold and that's a good thing.

Best looking Storm dudes I've seen so far.  :eusa_clap: :::cheers:::
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chapter of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: Alexis on August 02, 2015, 06:31:32 PM
Excellently done, indeed. I really like the shields and how they turned out, hope to see more!
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chapter of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: StealthKnightSteg on August 07, 2015, 10:21:53 PM
I bought a Citadel Wood thursday and have now assembled it.. well the bare trees as I first want to paint it up before adding the leaves. But before that it's back to painting the Stormhost.
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chapter of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: Alexis on August 08, 2015, 12:26:48 AM
I bought a Citadel Wood thursday and have now assembled it.. well the bare trees as I first want to paint it up before adding the leaves. But before that it's back to painting the Stormhost.

I can 100% advise you to do the leaves seperate, as you are planning. I painted 6 woods in a week. By the end of it I had come to 2 conclusions. 1) I was glad the leaves were painted seperately 2) I would never paint a wood again!!

Tip: When you are sticking the leaves back on after painting, try and use a fast drying hard sticking glue. On my first wood I used plastic glue but I had to hold it for a long time and it kept bending off due to the weak connection point. I ended up using super glue.
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chapter of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: StealthKnightSteg on August 08, 2015, 11:26:47 AM
Here a few pictures of my work in progress of the Retributors, Prosecutors and the Lord-Relictor

(https://wargamingbysks.files.wordpress.com/2016/01/wip-libs-pros-lrel-1.jpg)
(https://wargamingbysks.files.wordpress.com/2016/01/wip-libs-pros-lrel-2.jpg)

Only to add the Celestral grey to the lightning emblems then I can apply the first wash of Nuln Oil
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chapter of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: StealthKnightSteg on August 22, 2015, 01:35:28 AM
Another Work in Progress picture.

Still need to do a lot of highlighting on these, and made some progress on the Lord Celestant

(https://wargamingbysks.files.wordpress.com/2016/01/wip-pros-rets-relic-and-start-celes.jpg)
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chapter of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: GamesPoet on August 22, 2015, 01:49:32 AM
Sorry, but not seeing the last two posts where there have been pictures.
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chapter of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: StealthKnightSteg on August 22, 2015, 08:42:08 AM
Sorry, but not seeing the last two posts where there have been pictures.

weird as I see them, and I know the FB album is set at global setting, not friends or something, from where the links are taken. And they are no different then all the other pictures (same FB album)
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chapter of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: Sig on August 22, 2015, 10:02:53 AM
I'm seeing them just fine, on my work computer too.
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chapter of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: Fidelis von Sigmaringen on August 22, 2015, 10:26:27 AM
This morning I had the same problem (with other threads too), but it has solved itself now. 
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chapter of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: GamesPoet on August 22, 2015, 10:30:12 AM
Hmmm ... well I'm seeing them fine this morning.  I guess it is another welcome to the wonderfull world of the internet. :icon_lol:
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chapter of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: Baron von Klatz on August 24, 2015, 08:26:58 AM
Amazing work, those Stormcasts look phenomenal!  :eusa_clap:

Are you planning on getting the archer Stormcasts?(forgot the name)  If my wallet wasn't spitting out moths I'd be focusing on those lads and sword-armed Eternals.
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chapter of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: StealthKnightSteg on August 24, 2015, 03:34:45 PM
Judicators, and yes they are on the agenda, but my wallet isn't very forgiving either
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: StealthKnightSteg on September 04, 2015, 10:59:35 PM
Pre-Highlights on Lord-Relictor, been working on highlights this evening, hope to put the finished Prosecutors, Retributors and Lord Relictor on photo end of this weekend

(https://wargamingbysks.files.wordpress.com/2016/01/wip-pre-highlight-lord-relictor-front.jpg)

(https://wargamingbysks.files.wordpress.com/2016/01/wip-pre-highlight-lord-relictor-back.jpg)
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: Baron von Klatz on September 05, 2015, 12:03:04 AM
Very nice! :eusa_clap: :eusa_clap: :eusa_clap:
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: StealthKnightSteg on September 11, 2015, 07:36:36 PM
So it won't be too long now that I will finish my Stormcast Eternals (Lord Relictor, 3 Retributors and 3 Prosecutors and then the Lord Celestant will take a bit longer), so I would like to know some color scheme's for the Citadel Wood, mainly the woodwork and leaves.
Would like to know Base, Shade, Layer and Highlight colors for them. For the Leaves I was thinking abut doing to colors, spring/summer colors so green. Another time I will look into fall colors.

Thanks for any input you guys/girls can give me
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: StealthKnightSteg on September 14, 2015, 10:17:04 PM
So my next few units are done (even with Transfers, added those also to the Liberators) Hope you like them! (Still hoping on some paint tips for the wood), next up will be my Lord-Relictor, only a few more details to do.

Prosecutors with paired Celestial Hammers including a Prime (Starterset)
(https://wargamingbysks.files.wordpress.com/2016/01/prosecutors-front.jpg)
(https://wargamingbysks.files.wordpress.com/2016/01/prosecutors-back.jpg)

Retributors including a Prime (Starterset)
(https://wargamingbysks.files.wordpress.com/2016/01/retributors-front.jpg)
(https://wargamingbysks.files.wordpress.com/2016/01/retributors-back.jpg)
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: Baron von Klatz on September 15, 2015, 10:11:51 AM
The wings on those prosecutors are beautiful!  :icon_eek:

Really great job all round. :::cheers:::
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: StealthKnightSteg on September 15, 2015, 11:20:24 AM
The wings on those prosecutors are beautiful!  :icon_eek:

Really great job all round. :::cheers:::

Funny, it's the wings I'm least satisfied with..
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: Champildhir on September 15, 2015, 12:14:28 PM
Somehow I didn't realized about this post. This is awesome!! I like them all!

A shading and then some highlights and those wings will be the best prosecutor wings I've seen these two months (haven't seen many, though)  :::cheers:::
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: Doc J on September 15, 2015, 01:00:01 PM
Really nice job Im actually starting to like AoS because of this, the script is impressive.  :::cheers:::
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: StealthKnightSteg on September 15, 2015, 01:56:19 PM
Somehow I didn't realized about this post. This is awesome!! I like them all!

A shading and then some highlights and those wings will be the best prosecutor wings I've seen these two months (haven't seen many, though)  :::cheers:::

It's actually shaded and highlighted (metal and gold), the wings them selfs are Glazed (the blueish) and highlighted (the white) as GW did them (more or less)

Really nice job Im actually starting to like AoS because of this, the script is impressive.  :::cheers:::

Thanks!
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: Champildhir on September 15, 2015, 02:10:58 PM
It's actually shaded and highlighted (metal and gold), the wings them selfs are Glazed (the blueish) and highlighted (the white) as GW did them (more or less)

Ups...  Then some more shading and more highlighting?  :-P
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: FR1DAY on September 15, 2015, 08:52:02 PM
Vince this all looks amazing. Your painting is great.
How are you going to do the bases?
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: StealthKnightSteg on September 15, 2015, 09:42:33 PM
Vince this all looks amazing. Your painting is great.
How are you going to do the bases?

For now I have the following in mind:
PVA-glue some sand I got stored then Eshin Grey, shade Nuln Oil, dry brushing something not sure what, and putting down some or more tufts of static grass (scorched grass by GW) trying to get a good feel by the amount, not too little, not too much.
And should be highlighting the rocks also with something. But need to determine what will look great compared to the Eshin Grey, not so sure about the color choice done by GW (Tyrant Skull)
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: StealthKnightSteg on September 16, 2015, 09:12:13 PM
So here is my finished Lord-Relictor "Amortea Luminu"

(https://wargamingbysks.files.wordpress.com/2016/01/lord-relictor-front.jpg)
(https://wargamingbysks.files.wordpress.com/2016/01/lord-relictor-back.jpg)
(https://wargamingbysks.files.wordpress.com/2016/01/lord-relictor-standard.jpg)
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: Sixt on September 16, 2015, 09:41:25 PM
I really like the green and the gold look with these guys and the reddish leather really brings it together.  The Lord Relictor does look a bit like Killface from Frisky Dingo, though, but just his head.   :::cheers:::
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: StealthKnightSteg on September 16, 2015, 09:50:19 PM
I really like the green and the gold look with these guys and the reddish leather really brings it together.  The Lord Relictor does look a bit like Killface from Frisky Dingo, though, but just his head.   :::cheers:::

Very American patriotic! Just missing the red eyes  :biggriin:

(http://image.trucktrend.com/f/miscellaneous/separated-at-birth-ford-expedition-and-killface/9697078/killface.jpg)
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: Baron von Klatz on September 16, 2015, 10:10:22 PM
Red, white and blue. Now there's a color scheme I would use on my future Stormcasts. :biggriin:

Awesome job on that Lord-relictor,  Stealthknightstag. :eusa_clap:
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: StealthKnightSteg on September 25, 2015, 03:17:08 PM
I bought the Stormcast Eternal book and the Knight-Venator/Azyros (to build the Venator), so I added  bit of fluff to the first post and updated the 2nd post.
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: StealthKnightSteg on October 04, 2015, 03:12:43 PM
They are done!!!! AoS Starterset Stormcast Eternals!! Almost 3 months since the box came out. Really really happy how they turned out!

Evidence:

Liberator group 1:
(https://wargamingbysks.files.wordpress.com/2016/01/12141116_812932338815272_2758227060423343936_o.jpg)

Liberator group 2:
(https://wargamingbysks.files.wordpress.com/2016/01/12087742_812932342148605_4474563295413086761_o.jpg)

Retributors:
(https://wargamingbysks.files.wordpress.com/2016/01/1-003-finished-retributorshr.jpg)

Prosecutors:
(https://wargamingbysks.files.wordpress.com/2016/01/1-004-finished-prosecutors1hr.jpg)

Lord-Relictor "Amortea Luminu":
(https://wargamingbysks.files.wordpress.com/2016/01/1-005-finished-lord-relictor1hr.jpg)

and finally pictures of the finished Lord-Celestant!
Lord Celestant "Arturo Boreas" on Dracoth: (in HR)
(https://wargamingbysks.files.wordpress.com/2015/10/1-006-finished-lord-celestant-on-dracoth1hr.jpg)
(https://wargamingbysks.files.wordpress.com/2015/10/1-006-finished-lord-celestant-on-dracoth2hr.jpg)

And a few more poses in lower quality:
(https://wargamingbysks.files.wordpress.com/2015/10/1-006-finished-lord-celestant-on-dracoth1.jpg)
(https://wargamingbysks.files.wordpress.com/2015/10/1-006-finished-lord-celestant-on-dracoth2.jpg)
(https://wargamingbysks.files.wordpress.com/2015/10/1-006-finished-lord-celestant-on-dracoth3.jpg)
(https://wargamingbysks.files.wordpress.com/2015/10/1-006-finished-lord-celestant-on-dracoth4.jpg)

And a group mugshot  :happy:
(https://wargamingbysks.files.wordpress.com/2015/10/1-007-finished-aos-starterbox2.jpg)

Next up will be a  Citadel Wood
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: hagen88 on October 04, 2015, 03:49:51 PM
They look fabulous! Amazing job on them and a bold colour choice! This is an army I'd love to face on the battlefield!
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: Booah on October 04, 2015, 08:05:57 PM
Great job on those stor casts I echo what Hagen said, bet they look great on the table.
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: GamesPoet on October 04, 2015, 09:51:26 PM
Continued excellence in painting here! :eusa_clap: :::cheers:::
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: Champildhir on October 05, 2015, 06:13:16 AM
I am jelous! Great work!!  :::cheers:::
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: Syphon on October 05, 2015, 01:44:18 PM
Good paintjob, terrible miniatures.
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: Baron von Klatz on October 05, 2015, 02:01:01 PM
Amazing work, Stealthknightsteg!  You really did a inspiring job with that paint scheme. :::cheers:::

That Lord Celestant is awesome! :eusa_clap:
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: FR1DAY on October 07, 2015, 09:20:36 AM
The look of the army is really coherent, love it.

What is next? I've no idea what is available
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: StealthKnightSteg on October 07, 2015, 09:27:42 AM
The look of the army is really coherent, love it.

What is next? I've no idea what is available

Citadel wood, to get my scenery started, but on models the Knight-Venator, for added ranged attacks and a monster/hero killer

http://www.games-workshop.com/en-NL/Stormcast-Eternals-Knights-Venator
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: Westfalia on October 07, 2015, 11:41:40 AM
Excellent painting, The new GW models look very nice too.  :-)
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: FR1DAY on October 07, 2015, 07:02:55 PM
The look of the army is really coherent, love it.

What is next? I've no idea what is available

Citadel wood, to get my scenery started, but on models the Knight-Venator, for added ranged attacks and a monster/hero killer

http://www.games-workshop.com/en-NL/Stormcast-Eternals-Knights-Venator

Nice model, looking forward to seeing it painted
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: mottdon on October 08, 2015, 12:46:05 PM
Look GREAT Steg!  I love the little blue crystals you added to the bases!  They give the models just that little "something extra" to push them to the next level, IMO.  And great work on your Draco!  I love the black skin/scales!   :::cheers:::
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: StealthKnightSteg on October 19, 2015, 09:51:59 PM
Citadel Wood, base is done. Wondering If I should add some grass tufts but then again when moving models across will destroy that..

(https://wargamingbysks.files.wordpress.com/2015/10/x-001-finished-citadel-wood-base.jpg)
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: Baron von Klatz on October 19, 2015, 10:01:27 PM
Really nice! :eusa_clap:

The roots are a great touch.
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: hagen88 on October 20, 2015, 11:14:38 AM
There is something about this plog I find incredibly inspiring! Maybe the idea of starting from a small force and building it up to a sizable army and then adding the scenery elements to it, and in such a short amount of time! It looks like you found a perfect balance between painting quality and game requirements, even the questions you ask yourself (like the one about adding turfs to the wood base) shows this tension between perfect looking and gaming models! It's work like yours that inspires me to keep focus on a project and actually complete my goals, although I obviously lack your willpower.
Bravo!
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: GamesPoet on October 20, 2015, 12:02:52 PM
Well done on the base of the woods. :eusa_clap: :::cheers:::
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: StealthKnightSteg on October 20, 2015, 12:22:03 PM
Thanks Baron v Klatz and GP! really appreciated!

There is something about this plog I find incredibly inspiring! Maybe the idea of starting from a small force and building it up to a sizable army and then adding the scenery elements to it, and in such a short amount of time! It looks like you found a perfect balance between painting quality and game requirements, even the questions you ask yourself (like the one about adding turfs to the wood base) shows this tension between perfect looking and gaming models! It's work like yours that inspires me to keep focus on a project and actually complete my goals, although I obviously lack your willpower.
Bravo!

Willpower? Yeah maybe with this new endevour it shows. But you haven't seen my cabinet of Empire and Lizardmen (and some stray Brets), though I am fiddling with the idea to mix and mingle painting those inbetween the Stormcast to get those done also, but waiting till we know more of the Seraphon and Free People (want to focus first on stuff that actually will continue). Also looking into getting my Starterbox of Khorne dudes painted, already thinking about a paint scheme.

As for progress, the citadel woods are pretty daunting and glad I split the project up now, to first finish the base and then do the trees and lastly the leaves.

I also catalog every paint scheme as I do them so I can reproduce it easily in a few months/years in a word file.
Anyway glad to be inspiring to you!

(pun time) You just have to stick with it.
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: StealthKnightSteg on November 18, 2015, 08:14:17 PM
Dun dun dun!
This evening I will be able to finish my Knight-Venator (last bits on do on the base) So expect some pictures later this evening  :biggriin:
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: StealthKnightSteg on November 18, 2015, 09:26:22 PM
So here he is!

Knight-Venator "Welkin Burnish"

(https://wargamingbysks.files.wordpress.com/2016/01/1-008-finished-knight-venator1.jpg)
(https://wargamingbysks.files.wordpress.com/2016/01/1-008-finished-knight-venator2.jpg)
(https://wargamingbysks.files.wordpress.com/2016/01/1-008-finished-knight-venator3.jpg)
(https://wargamingbysks.files.wordpress.com/2016/01/1-008-finished-knight-venator4.jpg)
(https://wargamingbysks.files.wordpress.com/2016/01/1-008-finished-knight-venator5.jpg)
(https://wargamingbysks.files.wordpress.com/2016/01/1-008-finished-knight-venator6.jpg)

I do think I need to do some work on the wings as with the Prosecutors I'm not too happy with it. As with the tail of the Star Eagle I'm thinking of doing some blending technique on them. Trying it out on the Prosecutors first.
And going to add a bow-string, as soon as I find new drill bits as my previous one snapped.

And my other Work in Progress project (besides the Citadel Wood)

(https://wargamingbysks.files.wordpress.com/2016/01/wip-blood-warriors-bloodsecrator.jpg)
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: Warhammer-Weib on November 19, 2015, 06:46:28 AM
You've already done a great job here, StealthKnightSteg!  :eusa_clap:

As for the wings, they would look much better with more shading (I'd start with a dark blue wash on the blue parts, then use a lighter version similar to the blue tone you used directly above these white parts). I absolutely love the colour combination on these wings though - and the comets are perfectly highlighted and look great with that blue background!  :::cheers:::
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: Baron von Klatz on November 19, 2015, 07:53:42 PM
Good lord does that knight-venator look bada**! :icon_eek:

Awesome job! :::cheers:::
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: Syphon on November 20, 2015, 12:36:10 PM
As I said on FB, great paint job. Too bad I can't tell from the model what it is. At first I thought it was some sort of Eldar.
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: StealthKnightSteg on November 25, 2015, 09:45:20 PM
So finished up the Trees of my Citadel Wood, doing the brown base coat was a tedious work, but everything afterwards was a rewarding work.

Now only to do the leaves on these!

(https://scontent-ams2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/t31.0-8/12095142_836526619789177_8083815269306500208_o.jpg)
(https://scontent-ams2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/t31.0-8/12309582_836526613122511_4661576819211320784_o.jpg)
(https://scontent-ams2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpl1/t31.0-8/12307346_836526626455843_4880392918710349746_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: Syphon on November 26, 2015, 08:57:24 AM
The one on the far left on the first picture looks like it has a handbag :p
Good work, at any rate :)

Is it me or have the Eldar come to influence the Sigmarines? That archer dude as well as the dude on his kitty really have Eldar vibes.
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: Baron von Klatz on November 26, 2015, 10:37:16 AM
Bahaha! It does look like a handbag! :laugh:

I'm not sure where you see Eldar appearances except for the crests. Though the two you mentioned are supposed to be faster than the other ones so sleeker armor would contribute to that image I suppose.

If the Stormcast look like anything then it's the fusion between Smough and Ornstein from dark souls, IMO.

Anyway, great work on those trees, Stealthknightsteg!
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: FR1DAY on December 08, 2015, 07:57:41 PM
Haven't looked at this thread for a while but really like the work. The trees look great and the venator really crisp.
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: StealthKnightSteg on December 31, 2015, 03:10:29 PM
And my Knight-Azyros  "Scintil Obscurea" finished!
edit: hmm wondering why I can't see my pictures..

(https://wargamingbysks.files.wordpress.com/2016/01/1-009-finished-knight-azyros1.jpg)
(https://wargamingbysks.files.wordpress.com/2016/01/1-009-finished-knight-azyros2.jpg)
(https://wargamingbysks.files.wordpress.com/2016/01/1-009-finished-knight-azyros3.jpg)
(https://wargamingbysks.files.wordpress.com/2016/01/1-009-finished-knight-azyros4.jpg)
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: Zak on December 31, 2015, 03:40:35 PM
nice paint job
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: StealthKnightSteg on December 31, 2015, 03:56:22 PM
nice paint job

So... you can see my pictures then?
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: Warhammer-Weib on December 31, 2015, 05:43:00 PM
I can see them. And they look great! You are getting better and better at painting!  :::cheers:::
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: StealthKnightSteg on December 31, 2015, 06:06:14 PM
I can see them. And they look great! You are getting better and better at painting!  :::cheers:::

weird, but glad you can see my latest pictures.. I only see my older posts pictures. And thanks for the kind words!

edit: Ok with Edge I can see the pictures just not with Firefox..
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: FR1DAY on January 03, 2016, 12:01:38 AM
Looking good SKS.
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: GamesPoet on January 03, 2016, 01:00:49 AM
So here he is!

Knight-Venator "Welkin Burnish"

(https://scontent-ams2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xlp1/t31.0-8/11222818_831237606984745_274361243060071950_o.jpg)
(https://scontent-ams2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/t31.0-8/12247990_831237600318079_7988753860873730456_o.jpg)
(https://scontent-ams2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpl1/t31.0-8/12240349_831237610318078_5009504707114175722_o.jpg)
(https://scontent-ams2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpt1/t31.0-8/12240269_831237686984737_6060078636886246619_o.jpg)
(https://scontent-ams2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xft1/t31.0-8/12265797_831237693651403_143793416641142418_o.jpg)
(https://scontent-ams2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xft1/t31.0-8/12248157_831237690318070_1493784217663673662_o.jpg)
Despite my dispising the figures, you do make these look good. :eusa_clap: :::cheers:::
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: Naitsabes on January 03, 2016, 04:59:24 AM
The runes on the twirly scrolls look great! Is that molded on the model or freehand?
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: StealthKnightSteg on January 03, 2016, 11:52:56 AM
The runes on the twirly scrolls look great! Is that molded on the model or freehand?

It's etched into the model (deeper lying instead of a raised area) ideal for the washes to flow in, a drama to paint around with the layer colors
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: mottdon on January 04, 2016, 04:07:27 PM
I'm lovin' the Emerald Avenger!   :eusa_clap:
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: StealthKnightSteg on January 09, 2016, 03:40:11 PM
Decided to kick the bucket and buy myself the Stormcast Eternals expansion set to bolster my units especially on the shooting stuff. It's an investment of 160 euro's but saves me about 42 when buying the stuff individually.

Updating my 2nd post in a bit
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: FR1DAY on January 13, 2016, 10:43:21 PM
Decided to kick the bucket

'Kick the bucket' means to die vince. I think you mean 'bite the bullet' to or 'grasp the nettle' meaning to commit to doing something.
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: StealthKnightSteg on January 14, 2016, 08:15:23 AM
Decided to kick the bucket

'Kick the bucket' means to die vince. I think you mean 'bite the bullet' to or 'grasp the nettle' meaning to commit to doing something.

haha, well my wallet died a little there!
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: StealthKnightSteg on January 17, 2016, 06:51:27 PM
Here is my finished Bloodsecrator

(https://wargamingbysks.files.wordpress.com/2016/01/2-001-finished-bloodsecrator1.jpg)
(https://wargamingbysks.files.wordpress.com/2016/01/2-001-finished-bloodsecrator2.jpg)
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: Sixt on January 17, 2016, 07:10:50 PM
Nice work on the flesh tones and brass  :::cheers:::
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: StealthKnightSteg on January 27, 2016, 11:26:23 PM
I now started a blog as well to document all my activities, but mostly to cater for my fluff stories (they will come)
It can be found here:
https://wargamingbysks.wordpress.com

And also handy is the more fixed url it gives to my pictures, as FB has the tendancy to move pictures around once in a while. (hence all the updated posts that has pictures)
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: StealthKnightSteg on January 30, 2016, 01:22:25 AM
Blood Warriors finished!

Lots of brass... and more brass...
(https://wargamingbysks.files.wordpress.com/2016/01/2-002-finished-blood-warriors1.jpg)
(https://wargamingbysks.files.wordpress.com/2016/01/2-002-finished-blood-warriors2.jpg)
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: Doc J on January 31, 2016, 02:02:50 AM
These guys look like they just walked out of the corridors of Khorne, very nice job, very terrifying.  :::cheers:::
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: Baron von Klatz on January 31, 2016, 03:19:17 AM
Amazing work! :::cheers:::

.....even if it is for the foul chaos dogs.. :dry:

Great to hear about your blog as well! Can't wait for some fluff. :smile2:

Also, a bit off topic but I'd thought you'd like it, I found a small pdf on early Stormcast concepts in GW.

http://jobs.games-workshop.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Job_advert_miniatures.pdf
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: StealthKnightSteg on January 31, 2016, 10:28:02 AM
Amazing work! :::cheers:::

.....even if it is for the foul chaos dogs.. :dry:

Great to hear about your blog as well! Can't wait for some fluff. :smile2:

Also, a bit off topic but I'd thought you'd like it, I found a small pdf on early Stormcast concepts in GW.

http://jobs.games-workshop.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Job_advert_miniatures.pdf

Thanks I like watching that concept art! But those jobs isn't anything for me :)

I put up some battle reports with some story going already, but still doing backlog work and posting those in the past (obviously you can do that with wordpress :) )
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: StealthKnightSteg on January 31, 2016, 10:00:06 PM
Basecoats down (mostly where needed) and some washes done

(https://wargamingbysks.files.wordpress.com/2016/01/wip-khorgorath-lord-khorne.jpg)
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: Warhammer-Weib on February 05, 2016, 12:04:48 PM
Good start!  :::cheers:::
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: StealthKnightSteg on February 21, 2016, 09:43:14 PM

First unit of Judicators finished

Really happy with finishing my first unit of Judicators from the Expansion box.
(https://wargamingbysks.files.wordpress.com/2016/02/1-010-judicators-group1-front.jpg)

Judicator Prime is carrying the Shockbolt bow while the rest of the unit carry the Skybolt bows.

Backside:
(https://wargamingbysks.files.wordpress.com/2016/02/1-010-judicators-group1-back.jpg)

Now this didn’t go without a fight unfortunately. As I was struggling with the idea of way to many units that I need for my Warrior Chamber I’m trying to work towards. That reason was for me to try and find out if I could make this unit able to swap out their weapons. But then my OCD kicked in and I wanted to be able to swap all around to get the “perfect unit” that could be both.

(https://wargamingbysks.files.wordpress.com/2016/02/wip-judicators2-1.jpg)
(https://wargamingbysks.files.wordpress.com/2016/02/wip-judicators2-2.jpg)
(https://wargamingbysks.files.wordpress.com/2016/02/wip-judicators2-3.jpg)
(https://wargamingbysks.files.wordpress.com/2016/02/wip-judicators2-4.jpg)
(https://wargamingbysks.files.wordpress.com/2016/02/wip-judicators2-5.jpg)

In the first 3 pictures here you can see my experimental model that I worked out completely, bar the arrow/bolt cases on the back (Yes I wanted to make those exchangeable also). But even on the weapon options with the arm it was too flimsy to be content with and it also let too much room between the joints that I didn’t find aesthetically good. So I’m going for pure units now and only look for specialist weapon swaps if needed. Here with Judicators it isn’t. You always want the specialist weapons. Special Bow on Prime and Special Crossbow on normal member of the unit.

Also found here:
https://wargamingbysks.wordpress.com/2016/02/21/first-unit-of-judicators-finished
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: mr chumley warner on February 22, 2016, 09:38:54 AM
They look great but I still don't know what they are !

Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: DariusZero on February 22, 2016, 01:14:19 PM
Nice colors, metal armor looks good.
Title: Khorgorath
Post by: StealthKnightSteg on March 12, 2016, 12:11:15 AM
Finished my Khorgorath from the AoS Starter Set
It took some time and I had some distractions this past month to get this one across the finish line but all in all I really liked painting this model, so much detail and still with the few armor plates can be tied in nicely with my army theme of the Skullfiend Tribe.

(https://wargamingbysks.files.wordpress.com/2016/03/2-003-finished-khorgorath1.jpg)
(https://wargamingbysks.files.wordpress.com/2016/03/2-003-finished-khorgorath2.jpg)
(https://wargamingbysks.files.wordpress.com/2016/03/2-003-finished-khorgorath3.jpg)
(https://wargamingbysks.files.wordpress.com/2016/03/2-003-finished-khorgorath4.jpg)

Next up will be my Mighty Lord of Khorne to finish up and I started on my second unit of Judicators now with crossbows.

Found here also

https://wargamingbysks.wordpress.com/2016/03/12/khorgorath-finished
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: Doc J on March 12, 2016, 03:06:03 AM
We're gonna have to see a good group shot of everything soon. I have always been impressed at the amount of work you put into every model, not just the biggies.  :::cheers:::
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: StealthKnightSteg on March 28, 2016, 01:09:57 PM
I'll make another group shot when I finished the expansion box.

Here my second unit of Judicators (with crossbows)

(https://wargamingbysks.files.wordpress.com/2016/03/1-011-judicators-group2-front.jpg)
(https://wargamingbysks.files.wordpress.com/2016/03/1-011-judicators-group2-side.jpg)
(https://wargamingbysks.files.wordpress.com/2016/03/1-011-judicators-group2-back.jpg)
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: Henerius on March 28, 2016, 01:32:58 PM
Are those terminators with chewbacca bowcasters?  I see good 40K use of these models.

Nice painting SKS, I like the colourscheme. The gold green is one for the steel...  :biggriin:
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: Baron von Klatz on March 28, 2016, 07:17:39 PM
Those Justicators are so good! :icon_eek:

I was going to order some but I had a limit on my credit card so I just got Liberators (great amount of weapons) with glade guard to provide the shooting.

Working on my Stormcasts now so I'll link you to my page when I finish them. :smile2:
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: Doc J on March 28, 2016, 08:51:01 PM
They look great, you consistently  paint beautiful models, whats you head count? What are you using as the shade on your armor it has a tinbitz look to it?
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: StealthKnightSteg on March 28, 2016, 09:18:41 PM
Are those terminators with chewbacca bowcasters?  I see good 40K use of these models.

Nice painting SKS, I like the colourscheme. The gold green is one for the steel...  :biggriin:

Thanks  :happy:

Those Judicators are so good! :icon_eek:

I was going to order some but I had a limit on my credit card so I just got Liberators (great amount of weapons) with glade guard to provide the shooting.

Working on my Stormcasts now so I'll link you to my page when I finish them. :smile2:

I think Judicators are a must for a Stormcast army, we lack magic/anti magic and artillery, and we are low on ranged units, Judicators are the only good thing really. Prosecutors are nice but more an harass unit. Looking forward to see yours.

They look great, you consistently  paint beautiful models, whats you head count? What are you using as the shade on your armor it has a tinbitz look to it?

Thanks!
For the Stormcast (77 wounds):
4 Hero's and 1 one the way
26 troops (10 liberators, 10 judicators, 3 Prosecutors, 3 Retributors) and 8 inbound (5 Retributors, 3 Prosecutors) and a Gryphhound

Armour:
on a Chaos Black undercoat: Leadbelcher base, Nuln Oil Shade, rebrighten with Leadbealcher, highlight with Runefang steel
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: FR1DAY on March 30, 2016, 09:57:43 PM
They look good SKS, One of them looks like he is holding a cannon!
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: StealthKnightSteg on April 01, 2016, 12:14:19 PM
They look good SKS, One of them looks like he is holding a cannon!

Yeah it's the Thunderbolt Crossbow, shooting big blasts of Celestial Energy: roll a dice (-1 if monster) if result is equal or less then the number of models in the unit, the unit suffers D3 mortal wounds
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: StealthKnightSteg on April 11, 2016, 08:30:36 PM
So here he is Skardrax the Slayer ready to lead his Khorne Bloodbound on foot (real lord is on a Juggernaut) together with his faithful fleshhound.

(https://wargamingbysks.files.wordpress.com/2016/04/2-004-finished-mighty-lord-of-khorne1.jpg)

(https://wargamingbysks.files.wordpress.com/2016/04/2-004-finished-mighty-lord-of-khorne2.jpg)

(https://wargamingbysks.files.wordpress.com/2016/04/2-004-finished-mighty-lord-of-khorne3.jpg)

(https://wargamingbysks.files.wordpress.com/2016/04/2-004-finished-mighty-lord-of-khorne4.jpg)
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: FR1DAY on April 13, 2016, 04:00:05 PM
quality!
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: Baron von Klatz on April 15, 2016, 06:43:42 AM
That's really an outstanding job!

Really love the colors you used on them, makes them twice as scary looking. :-D

(Embarrassed that I said justicators...my shame is eternal. :icon_redface:)
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: StealthKnightSteg on April 20, 2016, 09:07:51 PM
Thanks guys!

Here is the newest addition to the Stormcast Family

A Gryphhound
(https://wargamingbysks.files.wordpress.com/2016/04/1-012-finished-gryphhound1.jpg)
(https://wargamingbysks.files.wordpress.com/2016/04/1-012-finished-gryphhound2.jpg)

As mentioned on my blog:

A little project that I could do this week is finished. After putting in some work trying to find a working colourscheme for it and laying the basecoat and washes. I worked on the layers, highlights and the base in 2 evenings.

After taking the pictures I notices a few little touchups (on the hind leg knee a patch of grey from the base) so they have been fixed now and he is truly finished now.
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: Zygmund on April 29, 2016, 08:10:04 AM
Where did that gryphhound come from? An out-of-the-box model, or a scratchbuild?

Overall, very good colour scheme and good eye-catching details.  :eusa_clap:

-Z
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: StealthKnightSteg on April 29, 2016, 11:09:04 AM
Where did that gryphhound come from? An out-of-the-box model, or a scratchbuild?

Overall, very good colour scheme and good eye-catching details.  :eusa_clap:

-Z

It's an out of the box model. You can get it either by the Lord-Castellant clam-pack or the same content from the clam-pack that is part of the content of the Stormcast Expansion set
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: Zygmund on April 29, 2016, 11:26:14 AM
Thanks for the info, I've totally dropped out of what GW does these days.  :::cheers:::

It's mounted on a 40mm base? So is about the size of earlier GW Chaos Warhounds, Mordheim Warhounds, WE Greyhounds, etc.?

Might try to get one.  :-)

-Z
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: StealthKnightSteg on April 29, 2016, 02:46:11 PM
Thanks for the info, I've totally dropped out of what GW does these days.  :::cheers:::

It's mounted on a 40mm base? So is about the size of earlier GW Chaos Warhounds, Mordheim Warhounds, WE Greyhounds, etc.?

Might try to get one.  :-)

-Z

Yes a 40mm round base, but I think it's more slender then the other ones you mentioned. But I can't give you a comparison first hand
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: StealthKnightSteg on April 30, 2016, 10:54:45 PM
And the Lord-Castellant "Solarius Skygazer"is ready

(https://wargamingbysks.files.wordpress.com/2016/04/1-013-finished-lord-castellant1.jpg)
(https://wargamingbysks.files.wordpress.com/2016/04/1-013-finished-lord-castellant2.jpg)
(https://wargamingbysks.files.wordpress.com/2016/04/1-013-finished-lord-castellant3.jpg)
(https://wargamingbysks.files.wordpress.com/2016/04/1-013-finished-lord-castellant4.jpg)
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: StealthKnightSteg on October 29, 2016, 09:42:05 PM
Full unit of Retributors done (from the Expansion Set)

(https://wargamingbysks.files.wordpress.com/2016/10/1-014-finished-retributors-grp2-front.jpg)
(https://wargamingbysks.files.wordpress.com/2016/10/1-014-finished-retributors-grp2-back.jpg)

And a Knight-Questor

(https://wargamingbysks.files.wordpress.com/2016/10/vraagteken.jpg)

yeah well... read all about it on my blog..

https://wargamingbysks.wordpress.com/2016/10/29/we-have-another-finished-unit-and-more
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: Artobans Ghost on October 29, 2016, 10:42:07 PM
Beautiful! I'm really starting to like the stormcasts as an army. When I found out the four types of cavalry I think I became a convert.
I like the green in these guys. Different and also my favorite colour.
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: StealthKnightSteg on November 01, 2016, 11:26:42 PM
and I found my Stormhosts moto:
Fortuna favet fortibus (Fortune favors the brave)

from this song:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICBbTKy6sxE
Love this song!
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: StealthKnightSteg on November 23, 2016, 08:21:35 PM
And as I promised my Knight-Questor (also first mini from the Silver Tower done)

(https://wargamingbysks.files.wordpress.com/2016/11/1-015-finished-knight-questor1-front.jpg)
(https://wargamingbysks.files.wordpress.com/2016/11/1-015-finished-knight-questor2-back.jpg)
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: Artobans Ghost on November 23, 2016, 08:47:53 PM
Looking excelllent! Just love these models the more I see them.
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: Doc J on November 25, 2016, 01:15:57 PM
You're the Energizer Bunny of painting, where do you get the energy. The only way to describe these guys is heroic looking, well done.  :eusa_clap:
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: StealthKnightSteg on November 25, 2016, 01:19:59 PM
You're the Energizer Bunny of painting, where do you get the energy. The only way to describe these guys is heroic looking, well done.  :eusa_clap:

I wish I had the energy (and time) you describe, in my eyes progress is slow with to many projects still lingering (and more to come on the horizon)
But I am pretty satisfied with how these guys are looking, thanks!
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: StealthKnightSteg on November 30, 2016, 11:06:38 PM
Did it last weekend, as the rules suggest a shield he needed one!

(https://wargamingbysks.files.wordpress.com/2016/11/1-006-finished-lord-celestant-on-dracoth3-shieldhr.jpg)
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: Artobans Ghost on December 01, 2016, 01:20:25 AM
Out frigging standing!!! 
How many hours Steg?
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: StealthKnightSteg on December 01, 2016, 07:37:17 AM
Out frigging standing!!! 
How many hours Steg?

The shield was about an hour of 2-3 (including drying times)
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: StealthKnightSteg on December 05, 2016, 06:56:10 PM
Some additions I got for Sinterklaas!

(https://wargamingbysks.files.wordpress.com/2016/12/2016-sinterklaas-spoils.jpg)
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: Artobans Ghost on December 05, 2016, 07:48:20 PM
This is exactly the army I want-  stormcast and flaggies. Complete devotion!
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: Doc J on December 11, 2016, 10:52:41 PM
Your AoS army must be massive now, you never stop painting it seems.
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: StealthKnightSteg on December 12, 2016, 09:35:41 AM
This is exactly the army I want-  stormcast and flaggies. Complete devotion!

When finished with my Stormcast I might shift my focus to the Devoted, that would be a nice combination :)

Your AoS army must be massive now, you never stop painting it seems.

Nah it ain't massive yet... you can see my model count on the 2nd post in this thread, but I never stop painting (due to the backlog of empire models)  :happy:
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: Baron von Klatz on December 12, 2016, 10:39:43 AM
Truly, your work is pure inspiration. Every model draws the eye and the quality is top-notch throughout, exceptional work! :eusa_clap: :eusa_clap:

Looking forward to seeing your soldiers of faith. The true underdog heroes who never give up hope or faith despite being surrounded by hell.  :::cheers:::

@Artoban's Ghost, just thought this might interest you since you like the Extremis chamber, artwork from their book:

http://wellofeternitypl.blogspot.com/2016/05/artworks-from-age-of-sigmar-viii.html?m=1
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: Artobans Ghost on December 12, 2016, 12:58:06 PM
Truly, your work is pure inspiration. Every model draws the eye and the quality is top-notch throughout, exceptional work! :eusa_clap: :eusa_clap:

Looking forward to seeing your soldiers of faith. The true underdog heroes who never give up hope or faith despite being surrounded by hell.  :::cheers:::

@Artoban's Ghost, just thought this might interest you since you like the Extremis chamber, artwork from their book:

http://wellofeternitypl.blogspot.com/2016/05/artworks-from-age-of-sigmar-viii.html?m=1

Agree with the above 100%. It was sks's models that started my return to the hobby and I actually forget how I came across stegs work and blog (it may have been lustria online) and his battle reports that rejuvenated my interest and my joining Warhammer-Empire which has sealed the deal.  I have a long way to go but at least it's a start.
@baron thanks for the link ! Awesome artwork!
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: StealthKnightSteg on December 12, 2016, 04:20:59 PM
Truly, your work is pure inspiration. Every model draws the eye and the quality is top-notch throughout, exceptional work! :eusa_clap: :eusa_clap:

Looking forward to seeing your soldiers of faith. The true underdog heroes who never give up hope or faith despite being surrounded by hell.  :::cheers:::

@Artoban's Ghost, just thought this might interest you since you like the Extremis chamber, artwork from their book:

http://wellofeternitypl.blogspot.com/2016/05/artworks-from-age-of-sigmar-viii.html?m=1

Agree with the above 100%. It was sks's models that started my return to the hobby and I actually forget how I came across stegs work and blog (it may have been lustria online) and his battle reports that rejuvenated my interest and my joining Warhammer-Empire which has sealed the deal.  I have a long way to go but at least it's a start.
@baron thanks for the link ! Awesome artwork!


Well I guess that would be a hobbyist ultimate goal I guess to inspire someone to (re)start their hobby into Warhammer, thank you Art for picking me as you inspiration
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: Artobans Ghost on December 12, 2016, 05:00:13 PM
Your most welcome! Keep doing what your doing please!
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: StealthKnightSteg on December 12, 2016, 05:53:33 PM
I certainly will! At the moment I have a Knight-Vexillor and 2 Retributors on the paint table. and thinking about if my Bright wizard is done (base contemplations) and if I should take some pictures yet or wait till I figured ut what to do with the base
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: Doc J on December 16, 2016, 04:54:41 AM
I guess you're right its not a super huge army, but its seems huge. I'm stuck on my last 3 models have been for months now, and I've been distracted by the squadron of spitfire Mk V's I'm building.  :laugh:
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: StealthKnightSteg on December 28, 2016, 11:29:31 AM
Some more additions due to a generous Santa!

(https://wargamingbysks.files.wordpress.com/2016/12/2016-xmas-spoils.jpg)

I got my work cut out for me!
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: Artobans Ghost on December 28, 2016, 01:37:03 PM
Three cheers for Santa!
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: StealthKnightSteg on January 11, 2017, 08:44:53 PM
build:
(https://wargamingbysks.files.wordpress.com/2017/01/wip-build-battleforce.jpg)

in progress:
(https://wargamingbysks.files.wordpress.com/2017/01/wip-vex-rets.jpg)

read more on it on my blog
https://wargamingbysks.wordpress.com/2017/01/09/progress-on-building-on-the-paint-table/#more-2085
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: Baron von Klatz on January 11, 2017, 08:54:11 PM
Glorious! Can't wait to see your work on the big boys. :biggriin:

Thanks for the link as well.  :-)
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: Artobans Ghost on January 11, 2017, 08:57:38 PM
Waiting impatiently for the dracoth's! It's funny I can be impatient with other people's time😺
Looking good! Are those crystals bits of series?
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: StealthKnightSteg on January 11, 2017, 10:52:39 PM
Waiting impatiently for the dracoth's! It's funny I can be impatient with other people's time😺
Looking good! Are those crystals bits of series?

The Dracoth's aren't high on the priority list though.
The crystals are just sprue clip offs
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: Syn Ace on January 13, 2017, 04:52:02 AM
All looks very nice!
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: Gankom on January 22, 2017, 03:19:44 AM
I love how the color scheme looks with them. The green is a really nice color.
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: Shadespyre on January 22, 2017, 10:37:23 AM
Nice, but I still wish you were beautifully painting models I actually like  :-P
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: StealthKnightSteg on January 22, 2017, 04:06:47 PM
Nice, but I still wish you were beautifully painting models I actually like  :-P

Keep an eye out on my Empire / Free People thread, very soon!
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: Artobans Ghost on January 22, 2017, 04:40:02 PM
Nice, but I still wish you were beautifully painting models I actually like  :-P

Keep an eye out on my Empire / Free People thread, very soon!

Waiting patiently for this particular eye candy 👀
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: StealthKnightSteg on February 05, 2018, 09:59:49 PM
A small update on what is coming for a slow growth league where we start an army (or continue an existing army), where we start with about 500 points.

(https://wargamingbysks.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/wip-005-commander.jpg)

The Liberator with Grandhammer will join (replace one normal loadout Liberator) my 1st squad of Liberator (build from the starterset with all hammer/shield) and a Lord-Celestant to complete a Start Collecting set (with a full group of 5 Retributors instead of an underpowered group of 2)

More on my blog about this.

https://wargamingbysks.wordpress.com/2018/02/05/a-cadre-fireblade-and-whats-up-next/

So keep an eye out on this space for more!
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: StealthKnightSteg on February 19, 2018, 07:28:19 PM
Here is the finished Lord-Celestant and Grandhammer wielding Liberator

(https://wargamingbysks.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/1-016-finished-lord-celestant1-front.jpg)
(https://wargamingbysks.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/1-016-finished-lord-celestant2-back.jpg)
(https://wargamingbysks.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/1-016-finished-lord-celestant3-side.jpg)

(https://wargamingbysks.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/1-001-finished-liberators-group1-grandhammer1.jpg)
(https://wargamingbysks.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/1-001-finished-liberators-group1-grandhammer2.jpg)

read more about it here: https://wargamingbysks.wordpress.com/2018/02/19/made-my-progression-goals-for-the-commander-lord-celestant-and-grandhammer-liberator/#more-2835
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: Artobans Ghost on February 19, 2018, 08:01:41 PM
Incredible! Simply incredible work Steg. I really like the pose on the grandhammer. Looks like nothing is coming thru this without a lot of hurt 😸 lord C looks as though he’s crafted from metal.
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: StealthKnightSteg on March 05, 2018, 10:24:48 PM
Thanks Artoban!

Well I got 2 more models ready to show off!  :biggriin:

As always more on my blog on my progress (no finshed T'au models this time)
https://wargamingbysks.wordpress.com/2018/03/05/stormcast-heros/#more-2850

A Knight-Vexillor.. he was almost finished earlier (battleready), but now he is totally done
(https://wargamingbysks.files.wordpress.com/2018/03/1-017-finished-knight-vexillor1-front.jpg)
(https://wargamingbysks.files.wordpress.com/2018/03/1-017-finished-knight-vexillor2-side.jpg)
(https://wargamingbysks.files.wordpress.com/2018/03/1-017-finished-knight-vexillor3-back.jpg)
(https://wargamingbysks.files.wordpress.com/2018/03/1-017-finished-knight-vexillor4-side.jpg)

And for something new.. and something I really loved doing (and quick to boot)
The new Lord-Ordinator
(https://wargamingbysks.files.wordpress.com/2018/03/1-018-finished-lord-ordinator1-front.jpg)
(https://wargamingbysks.files.wordpress.com/2018/03/1-018-finished-lord-ordinator2-side.jpg)
(https://wargamingbysks.files.wordpress.com/2018/03/1-018-finished-lord-ordinator3-back.jpg)
(https://wargamingbysks.files.wordpress.com/2018/03/1-018-finished-lord-ordinator4-side.jpg)
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: Artobans Ghost on March 06, 2018, 12:16:19 AM
Ever consider working for ‘eavy metal? These guys are flawless. Your right, the Ordinator is a great model. I hadn’t heard of him before. Your colours are awesome and that face.  😺
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: Gankom on March 06, 2018, 05:25:02 PM
Awesome stuff! I just love the colors as well. Your definitely the inspiration behind my own stormcast using green as a main color instead of the usual metallics.
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: StealthKnightSteg on March 06, 2018, 05:57:57 PM
Ever consider working for ‘eavy metal? These guys are flawless. Your right, the Ordinator is a great model. I hadn’t heard of him before. Your colours are awesome and that face.  😺

Thanks for the compliment but I'm nowhere near 'eavy metal material, maybe the army painters of GW that produce the bulk stuff for the scenery's. But I would go bonkers painting that volume :)
The Ordinator is one of the 4 harbingers that came out for Malign Portents. And yes, pretty happy the face worked out in 1 go :)

Awesome stuff! I just love the colors as well. Your definitely the inspiration behind my own stormcast using green as a main color instead of the usual metallics.

Still the silverish metal as a main color though, but I do try to break it up more with the host color where I can. And being an inspiration is always a great compliment, thanks!
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: StealthKnightSteg on April 16, 2018, 09:10:25 PM
Second unit of Liberators (the silver belt buckles) now have their own Grandhammer wielding Liberator!

(https://wargamingbysks.files.wordpress.com/2018/04/1-002-finished-liberators-group2-grandhammer1.jpg)
(https://wargamingbysks.files.wordpress.com/2018/04/1-002-finished-liberators-group2-grandhammer2.jpg)

And the third unit of Liberators (the copper/brass belt buckles) are also done!
Prime with the Grandhammer and 2 normal Liberators finished and 2 normal Liberators with the adjusted belt buckle color (as they came from the gold and silver units, being replaced by the Grandhammers)

(https://wargamingbysks.files.wordpress.com/2018/04/1-019-finished-liberators-group3.jpg)

more on my progress in my blogpost
https://wargamingbysks.wordpress.com/2018/04/16/liberators-done-onwards-to-tau-and-the-eurobash/#more-2877
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: Artobans Ghost on April 16, 2018, 11:47:39 PM
Everyone a peice of art. Some don’t like the stormcast but I have to say I love em. This will eventually be the type of full fledged AoS army  I will put together. They will also have the vanguard. Of course if Steg wants to paint it, I will step aside 😺
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: GamesPoet on April 17, 2018, 01:30:35 AM
I'm still not a fan of the stormcrud figures, but ... I'm still a fan of Steg's painting of them, excellent. :eusa_clap: :::cheers:::
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: Gankom on April 17, 2018, 03:18:57 AM
Those look awesome! I love the green on the shoulder pads. My stormcast use a similar green as their primary color.
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: StealthKnightSteg on April 17, 2018, 07:47:59 AM
Everyone a peice of art. Some don’t like the stormcast but I have to say I love em. This will eventually be the type of full fledged AoS army  I will put together. They will also have the vanguard. Of course if Steg wants to paint it, I will step aside 😺

I will get some vanguard eventually, but I won't paint yours Arto  :biggriin: got way to many stuff still to do on the shelves

I'm still not a fan of the stormcrud figures, but ... I'm still a fan of Steg's painting of them, excellent. :eusa_clap: :::cheers:::

Thank you!

Those look awesome! I love the green on the shoulder pads. My stormcast use a similar green as their primary color.

Yeah I'm really fond of how the green, silver and gold interact with eachother together with the splashes of red. What green do you use?
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: Gankom on April 17, 2018, 06:03:18 PM
I believe it's called Warpstone Glow, one of the GW paints. Its what they usually use on Salamander's. I started using it on my guys after my brother stopped painting his salamanders and I liked how the darker green looked.
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: StealthKnightSteg on April 18, 2018, 06:44:51 AM
I believe it's called Warpstone Glow, one of the GW paints. Its what they usually use on Salamander's. I started using it on my guys after my brother stopped painting his salamanders and I liked how the darker green looked.

Warpstone Glow is pretty bright, I use it as the higlight color on my Caliban Green base
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: Gankom on April 22, 2018, 06:19:08 PM
Pardon the terrible picture, but this is the coloring on how my guys are looking. This picture is a bit old, so I still plan and did some more highlights and details, but it should give you the jist.

(http://i.imgur.com/6us2EiWl.jpg)
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: Rowsdower on April 23, 2018, 02:18:39 PM
Good job :eusa_clap:
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: StealthKnightSteg on April 24, 2018, 07:40:47 AM
Pardon the terrible picture, but this is the coloring on how my guys are looking. This picture is a bit old, so I still plan and did some more highlights and details, but it should give you the jist.

(http://i.imgur.com/6us2EiWl.jpg)

Ah I see! Combining green with blue there!
I would suggest to limit the amount of colors though as it gets a feeling of beeing to busy for the eyes
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: Gankom on April 24, 2018, 04:17:02 PM
I fully agree. Moving on I'll probably skip the gold and make those parts bronze as well. I love how smooth the silver of your guys armor looks. I wanted to avoid metallic colors on my guys, just to do something different, but it looks great.
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: Warlord on May 03, 2018, 08:56:33 PM
I didn’t say so the other day, but I have been watching your thread for a while and enjoying your work. Shame I didn’t stick around longer to see them in person!
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: StealthKnightSteg on May 04, 2018, 07:40:55 AM
I didn’t say so the other day, but I have been watching your thread for a while and enjoying your work. Shame I didn’t stick around longer to see them in person!

Should of said so then I could just open a box and show you! So close and yet so far away (now)  :happy:
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: Warlord on May 04, 2018, 09:10:05 PM
I know! But thats ok. Meeting you in person was more valuable, and beating you in munchkin! :evil:
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: StealthKnightSteg on May 06, 2018, 09:52:40 AM
I know! But thats ok. Meeting you in person was more valuable, and beating you in munchkin! :evil:

Same for me! Though I did miss you walking around in 'thongs'  :Ohmy:
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: Warlord on May 06, 2018, 09:19:08 PM
Ha! I didn’t pack any. First OS trip I haven’t. Which is fine, despite it being a lovely day in Amsterdam (and Kukenhof) today, I wouldn’t have worn them yet.
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: StealthKnightSteg on May 07, 2018, 06:51:30 AM
Ha! I didn’t pack any. First OS trip I haven’t. Which is fine, despite it being a lovely day in Amsterdam (and Kukenhof) today, I wouldn’t have worn them yet.

*Keukenhof* Kitchen court... strictly translated.. don't ask why :)

Still in the Netherlands? or already choo choo'ing else where?
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: Warlord on May 07, 2018, 10:20:27 PM
Sorry, yes, was trying to pump out messages quickly. I knew it didn’t look right. We took a plane to Copenhagen today. Staying here for 5 nights - longboat ride, legoland, other stuff...

Also, we pronouced Bruges as Brugge because thats what they call it, however I have decided thats not what I will call it when talking about it elsewhere, because otherwise I would need to call all cities in their native tongue, which just gets a bit confusing. Rome / Roma, Milan / Milano, Florence / Firenze, Venice / Venezia, Paris / Paris (pronounced differently). Talking to other English speakers, but saying it the non english way will make me seem more pretentious than I do already (if I do?)....
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: StealthKnightSteg on July 09, 2018, 08:51:27 PM
It's been a little while but I got a new update for here!

As I got my Soul Wars box (and sold off the Nighthaunt part) I got some more models. Now as I was on pre-order day in the GW store I got a Sequitor model free to paint up and enter a small competition on release day. I got 2nd out of 7 in my category, so pretty nice!

from my regular update blog post:
https://wargamingbysks.wordpress.com/2018/07/09/regular-update-start-of-july/

(https://wargamingbysks.files.wordpress.com/2018/07/1-020-finished-sequitors-group1_1.jpg)
(https://wargamingbysks.files.wordpress.com/2018/07/1-020-finished-sequitors-group1_2.jpg)
(https://wargamingbysks.files.wordpress.com/2018/07/1-020-finished-sequitors-group1_3.jpg)
(https://wargamingbysks.files.wordpress.com/2018/07/1-020-finished-sequitors-group1_4.jpg)

And a group shot of the complete Soul Wars box (SE side) plus the extra Sequitor and an extra Evocator that I won with the lottery on release day (together with a nice Imperium shoulder bag)

(https://wargamingbysks.files.wordpress.com/2018/07/wip-soul-wars-set_1.jpg)
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: Gankom on July 09, 2018, 09:36:58 PM
I love the colors. The dark green and red robes especially turned out really well. I might end up doing similar colors myself, although with a bit more blue in places. The brown on the arms really breaks it up nicely.
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: Artobans Ghost on July 09, 2018, 11:12:46 PM
Awesome! Agree on the colours👆
Title: Re: Steg's "The Borealis" warrior chamber of the "Knights of the Aurora" Stormhost
Post by: Warlord on July 10, 2018, 12:20:43 AM
I like the dark green and red too!