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by Heartsbane
Thu Jun 02, 2016 12:57 pm
Forum: Painting and Modelling
Topic: Show Us Your Harpies [Picture Heavy]
Replies: 18
Views: 8116

Re: Show Us Your Harpies [Picture Heavy]

My harpies conversion, based on ghouls for a more bestial look. I'm happy with how they turned out, but never did get around to finishing the second flock... https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8on8OlqU448/UcWo3rk7NmI/AAAAAAAABus/nbIx10xBJRI/s640/P1020167.JPG https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-aHVQaY...
by Heartsbane
Thu Jun 02, 2016 12:54 pm
Forum: Painting and Modelling
Topic: [PLOG] Catrine's Paledrake Asterism
Replies: 49
Views: 17786

Re: [PLOG] Catrine's Paledrake Asterism

Very nice looking force, and I particularly like the basing and overall colour palatte! Bravo!
by Heartsbane
Tue Dec 08, 2015 3:26 pm
Forum: Painting and Modelling
Topic: Suicide Assassins
Replies: 12
Views: 5458

Re: Suicide Assassins

Um, yeah. I wouldn't do it. With people where it works, it's not that funny. When it doesn't work, it *really* won't work and has potential for causing great offence or upset. I think if it was something like goblin sneaky skulkers it'd be a little better, as they're incompetent and cowardly, so the...
by Heartsbane
Mon Feb 16, 2015 9:10 am
Forum: Druchii Tactics & Army Discussion
Topic: How to become a Demonslayer?
Replies: 8
Views: 2957

Re: How to become a Demonslayer?

Daemons have ward saves but very little armour, so in general I'd say many attacks (like witches) are better than armour busting attacks (like exes) For characters, I'd suggest that you take both the 2+ ward against flame items, on the characters least likely to get look out sir saves (eg your peg r...
by Heartsbane
Tue Jan 20, 2015 9:55 am
Forum: Painting and Modelling
Topic: DRUCHII.NET SECRET SANTA
Replies: 202
Views: 75453

Re: DRUCHII.NET SECRET SANTA

Ah, yes. Ooops. I was holding out on pics until after I'd based him to match my army. Then I got sidetracked painting up a bloodbowl team for a tourney, and haven't based him yet. Please don't take that as a reflection of how much I like him though, he really is a great figure and I can't wait to ge...
by Heartsbane
Mon Dec 22, 2014 4:46 pm
Forum: Painting and Modelling
Topic: DRUCHII.NET SECRET SANTA
Replies: 202
Views: 75453

Re: DRUCHII.NET SECRET SANTA

Payce, glad he fits in well! He was lots of fun to paint too. :)

And Rowena, the Manticore looks even better painted! I'll try and get some photos up before Xmas.
by Heartsbane
Mon Dec 22, 2014 9:46 am
Forum: Painting and Modelling
Topic: DRUCHII.NET SECRET SANTA
Replies: 202
Views: 75453

Re: DRUCHII.NET SECRET SANTA

Yesterday morning a very pleasing parcel arrived for me. I am now the proud owner of a manticore! I presume I have direweasel to thank, so thank-you for completing my options for character steeds! I've not test fitted it yet, but it looks like my magnetised dreadlord will fit on the new beast perfec...
by Heartsbane
Fri Dec 19, 2014 12:48 pm
Forum: Painting and Modelling
Topic: DRUCHII.NET SECRET SANTA
Replies: 202
Views: 75453

Re: DRUCHII.NET SECRET SANTA

I was keeping my cool about this, but then yesterday had my postman leave me a "tried to deliver you a parcel and it won't fit through the letterbox" note. It could be a model I bought myself, but suddenly I'm all excited about the possibility that it's from my SS! Exciting times indeed!
by Heartsbane
Mon Dec 15, 2014 11:01 am
Forum: Painting and Modelling
Topic: Dark Elf Invasion 2015
Replies: 17
Views: 3690

Re: Dark Elf Invasion 2015

At risk of asking daft questions, is this only for dark elf armies, or would any race be welcome? And what kind of time scale are you considering (ie finished by April, or end of 2015)? See, I'd love to participate and can get lots done in a short space of time do long as I'm enthused, so anything t...
by Heartsbane
Mon Dec 08, 2014 9:52 am
Forum: Painting and Modelling
Topic: DRUCHII.NET SECRET SANTA
Replies: 202
Views: 75453

Re: DRUCHII.NET SECRET SANTA

I had PLENTY of time, until I had a (thankfully minor) car wreck, a very hectic two weeks of work, my basement flooding, not once but TWICE, and now I'm right up against it. See those sound like really good reasons, all I have are excuses... Still, just the silver, varnishing and sticking a couple ...
by Heartsbane
Sun Dec 07, 2014 6:07 pm
Forum: Painting and Modelling
Topic: DRUCHII.NET SECRET SANTA
Replies: 202
Views: 75453

Re: DRUCHII.NET SECRET SANTA

Why is it that when it comes to painting, however long I have to do something, I always come down to finishing up on the night of a deadline? Still, nothing like a little pressure to focus the mind....
by Heartsbane
Thu Nov 20, 2014 1:42 pm
Forum: Painting and Modelling
Topic: Assembling the raiding force
Replies: 106
Views: 30034

Re: Assembling the raiding force

Thanks for the kind words. There probably won't be frequent updates, as I'm a little jaded to dark elves lately. Had the same thing with dwarves when I started my dark elves, and the change of army was a breath of fresh air. That said I'm painting dwarves again now, and I pushed myself further into ...
by Heartsbane
Thu Nov 20, 2014 12:37 pm
Forum: Painting and Modelling
Topic: Advice on parts for converting warlocks
Replies: 8
Views: 2351

Re: Advice on parts for converting warlocks

I've converted up a unit of witch elves on steeds of slaneesh, and think they look good! A bit of greenstuffing was needed to get a pair of bent legs to fit the saddles, but some more modest loincloths than most witches have easily covered most of the affected area. If you do go down that route, I'd...
by Heartsbane
Tue Nov 11, 2014 1:25 pm
Forum: Druchii Tactics & Army Discussion
Topic: Karl Franz Ascendant
Replies: 62
Views: 59129

Re: Karl Franz Ascendant

Hellbrone should take a decent sized chunk out of him, for significantly fewer points. Maybe even have an assassin with OTS jump out to force him to re-roll ward saves... Other than that, an 8 assassin hit squad might leave a mark. He probably wouldn't worry about leaving his flank exposed to a unit...
by Heartsbane
Wed Oct 22, 2014 11:52 am
Forum: Druchii Army Lists
Topic: 2400 point tournament army list
Replies: 14
Views: 2720

Re: 2400 point tournament army list

I like it, and run a moderately similar list myself. I prefer a dreadlord too, as running around with an ogre blade, 1+ rerollable and a 5++ he's nails hard, but I can see going masters is also viable so go with whichever you prefer. One addition I would suggest is a k-beast, probably in place of th...
by Heartsbane
Mon Oct 20, 2014 10:40 am
Forum: Painting and Modelling
Topic: Two quick painting questions
Replies: 7
Views: 2029

Re: Two quick painting questions

Alternate idea would be to make the torso detachable from the legs, with either a pin (or 2) or magnets. Then you can undercoat separately with spray. Also would make transport easier and allow you to model alternate torsos/mounts lest you want to have a BSB on cold one or a peg option for your lord.
by Heartsbane
Thu Oct 16, 2014 10:47 am
Forum: Painting and Modelling
Topic: So who can tell me all about this whole "magnets" thing?
Replies: 8
Views: 2555

Re: So who can tell me all about this whole "magnets" thing?

Slight addition to what has already been said: 16 cents per magnet might seem cheap compared to another box of models, but it's still pricey for magnets! A 2 minute check of ebay showed that £5 (approx $8) per hundred seems to be available from a range of suppliers, such as http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm...
by Heartsbane
Thu Oct 09, 2014 1:34 pm
Forum: Painting and Modelling
Topic: how to convert glade riders??
Replies: 7
Views: 2165

Re: how to convert glade riders??

I made all my dark riders before the new kit came along, so glade riders were what I based them on. It's a little bit of work but I think it can work nicely! There are pics in my plog, as linked in my sig if you're curious as to how it turned out for me. If you do GR -> DR, then any further dark rid...
by Heartsbane
Mon Oct 06, 2014 1:04 pm
Forum: Painting and Modelling
Topic: DRUCHII.NET SECRET SANTA
Replies: 202
Views: 75453

Re: DRUCHII.NET SECRET SANTA

I also don't think it's a problem to say "please don't give me an X".

I'm pondering what to do for my giftee, and am leaning towards an assassin, but still plenty of ideas to mull over...
by Heartsbane
Mon Sep 29, 2014 2:41 pm
Forum: Druchii Tactics & Army Discussion
Topic: The Magic Phase - ALL. FIGURED. OUT.
Replies: 24
Views: 10869

Re: The Magic Phase - ALL. FIGURED. OUT.

Great to hear it's working well for you!

As a minor rules clarification, doombolt is a magic missile, and under the description of MMs in the BRB, it states they can't be cast if the wizard is in combat. Sorry.
by Heartsbane
Mon Sep 29, 2014 2:40 pm
Forum: Druchii Tactics & Army Discussion
Topic: How to dismantle Throgg & his trolls (in combat)?
Replies: 25
Views: 10934

Re: How to dismantle Throgg & his trolls (in combat)?

In my MSU list I've had problems as only one unit has the flaming banner, and since all ASF attacks hit at the same time, the trolls will keep their regen against all ASF units other than the one with the banner... My ideas for getting around this consist of sticking a bloodwrack shrine into a unit ...
by Heartsbane
Thu Sep 25, 2014 9:15 am
Forum: Druchii Tactics & Army Discussion
Topic: 1500pts DE vs Goblins
Replies: 7
Views: 2156

Re: 1500pts DE vs Goblins

Ok, I realise I'm posting this a week after the game happened, but I'd say you are sorely lacking in chaff. I generally love having fast mobile units in my army like dark riders, pegasai, harpies etc. and wouldn't want to play without them. I also have a friend who plays gobbos, and have found even ...
by Heartsbane
Tue Sep 23, 2014 2:48 pm
Forum: Painting and Modelling
Topic: DRUCHII.NET SECRET SANTA
Replies: 202
Views: 75453

Re: DRUCHII.NET SECRET SANTA

I don't think a plog should be a prerequisite for participating, but it'd certainly make it easier to ensure whatever I paint fits into the recipient's army if they have one... It'd be even easier if everyone doing this who does have a plog either links to it in this thread or at least makes sure th...
by Heartsbane
Wed Sep 17, 2014 11:04 am
Forum: Painting and Modelling
Topic: [PLOG] Veysha Everkiss and the Clan of the Shadow Fox
Replies: 123
Views: 50202

Re: [PLOG] The vengence of Veysha Everkiss

When considering how stark to make the texture I'd ask if you're painting these for display or gaming, to be honest. Gaming minis are usually viewed from further away, so you need quite striking levels of contrast for the viewer to notice. Unfortunately (to my mind at least) that level of contrast l...
by Heartsbane
Thu Sep 11, 2014 1:50 pm
Forum: Painting and Modelling
Topic: DRUCHII.NET SECRET SANTA
Replies: 202
Views: 75453

Re: DRUCHII.NET SECRET SANTA

I'd be up for that too! If you get enough participants, will you group them by continent? Just curious as I can see both pros and cons of doing this. I would be keen too, and grouping sounds like a good plan, posting from New Zealand to UK/Europe or USA is expensive, and visa versa of course. I'm n...