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Work in progress from my model desk

Posted on 1/5/25 at 6:16 pm
Posted by choppadocta
Louisiana
Member since May 2014
2272 posts
Posted on 1/5/25 at 6:16 pm
To quote Monty Python: "and now something completely different."

Went the fantasy route for a change. This is from the Warhammer 40,000 series of books, games, miniatures etc, this is an Imperial Knight, Knight Dominus class. In a little twist I decided to go with LSU colors. I still have the decals and some more weathering left to do but I figured I'd like to show you guys the progress and see what you think.












This was a bit out of my comfort zone cuz I'm usually World War II to modern tanks and aircraft but I decided to give this a shot.
Posted by idlewatcher
Planet Arium
Member since Jan 2012
86800 posts
Posted on 1/5/25 at 6:40 pm to
You painted it as well? Looks great
Posted by LegendInMyMind
Member since Apr 2019
66596 posts
Posted on 1/5/25 at 6:47 pm to
I love those figures/models. I know nothing about the game, but I've been tempted to build some of those. They're just cool.

ETA. Good job! It is coming along nicely.
This post was edited on 1/5/25 at 6:48 pm
Posted by FightinTigersDammit
Louisiana North
Member since Mar 2006
41679 posts
Posted on 1/5/25 at 6:48 pm to
Badass
Posted by Sasquatch Smash
Member since Nov 2007
25457 posts
Posted on 1/5/25 at 7:06 pm to
The Emperor protects!


And from which of the Knight houses do the LSU colors hail?
Posted by Zap Rowsdower
MissLou, La
Member since Sep 2010
14519 posts
Posted on 1/5/25 at 7:33 pm to
Very cool. Very badass.


I wish I had the patience for this stuff because I love the Model Desk threads from you guys
Posted by Mr Breeze
The Lunatic Fringe
Member since Dec 2010
6505 posts
Posted on 1/5/25 at 7:59 pm to
Awesome change of pace, well done.
Posted by sqerty
AP
Member since May 2022
7302 posts
Posted on 1/5/25 at 8:02 pm to
Nice color scheme
Posted by i am dan
NC
Member since Aug 2011
28449 posts
Posted on 1/5/25 at 8:04 pm to
Great work!

I'm trying to break into the modeling hobby. Wife got me a nice B-17E model and tool kit to use.

I need to buy paint. Any recommendations on a decently priced airbrush kit and paint set that's decent quality?

Thanks.
Posted by choppadocta
Louisiana
Member since May 2014
2272 posts
Posted on 1/5/25 at 8:04 pm to
Yes, I painted it myself with airbrush.And paintbrushes. It came molded in dark gray.
Posted by choppadocta
Louisiana
Member since May 2014
2272 posts
Posted on 1/5/25 at 8:07 pm to
Praise the Omnissiah! The color scheme is no house in particular, just something I wanted to do with a LSU twist.
Posted by WWII Collector
Member since Oct 2018
8101 posts
Posted on 1/5/25 at 8:09 pm to
Interesting... Nice work... But I am not really sure what that is.. some sort of futuristic attack droid or something I take it.

But alas... I am a boomer, therefor I boom.
Posted by choppadocta
Louisiana
Member since May 2014
2272 posts
Posted on 1/5/25 at 8:17 pm to
Decent starter airbrush kit that won't break the bank

Mine is very similar. The .003 needle is a good general purpose size for everything from priming to precision lines for camouflage.

As for paint sets that's a tough one.Usually what I do is when I buy a kit.I pull the instructions and go to the hobby shop and pick the colors that I need if I don't have them. You can't go wrong with Tamiya brand acrylics and spray paints. Tamiya isn't the best for straight push painting as it gets gummy but if you thin it or work with a wet palette you can get good results with Tamiya.
Posted by HoboDickCheese
The overpass
Member since Sep 2020
12006 posts
Posted on 1/5/25 at 8:28 pm to
Here’s some inspiration if you do another Warhammer model


For those who seek perfection there can be no rest on this side of the grave
Posted by Nitrogen
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Aug 2016
7147 posts
Posted on 1/5/25 at 8:34 pm to
this is awesome baw!
Posted by choppadocta
Louisiana
Member since May 2014
2272 posts
Posted on 1/5/25 at 8:37 pm to
Even in death I serve!

That is a bad arse paint scheme for a space marine. I would love to get some decals like that to put on my kit.
Posted by HoboDickCheese
The overpass
Member since Sep 2020
12006 posts
Posted on 1/5/25 at 8:41 pm to
You should do a Penitent Engine model
Posted by Camijoe
Member since May 2024
363 posts
Posted on 1/5/25 at 8:50 pm to
Looks great! But in some images that thing has an incredibly large penis
Posted by LegendInMyMind
Member since Apr 2019
66596 posts
Posted on 1/5/25 at 8:54 pm to
quote:

I need to buy paint. Any recommendations on a decently priced airbrush kit and paint set that's decent quality?

Thanks.

You can go to micromark.com and find just about anything you need. They have a wide range of quality and price point.
This post was edited on 1/5/25 at 8:55 pm
Posted by Stonehenge
Wakulla Springs
Member since Dec 2014
1791 posts
Posted on 1/5/25 at 9:01 pm to
Interesting subject. How was the build?
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