Old School Bushes out of Raindeer Moss

Hi there! It's been awhile since my last posting. I've sure done some painting and hobby stuff, but it seems to be a challenge to take any fotos, because of the darkness in Finland and my lazyness:). It was in the news awhile ago, that in our city, we had five hours of sun shine last month. FIVE HOURS MAN..! And no snow at all at the moment, so it's really dark out there... I hope we dont get a black christmas (again).

Anyways... here's some pics.

So, I went to nearby forest to take a walk with the kids. And because I see the nature with the eyes of a wargamer, I soon came up with some terrain ideas, and had to pick up some scenery stuff... Here's a clump of raindeer moss.

I cleand it up from all the needless and insects... and stuff. Then I made seperate small "bushes" out of the clump.

Then I wanted to add some colors of the fall... So I just decided to sink the "bushes" in a mix of acrylic colors and water... for few hours.

And here are few of them based...

At this point the bushes seem quite fragile to handle... so I'm thinking of spraying some varnish on them. I'll report if it makes any difference :) Bye now!

Serpents of Hellfire: More Verterans

Hi there! I found time to paint / repaint three of my veterans... Here's some pics.

One of the brothers has an Auspex-scanner, to detect hidden enemy troops in cover. In the other hand he's carrying a Flamer, to turn them, when found, into "crispy critters"...
Other two brothers are equipped with pair of Lightning Claws. And they're in the mood for slicing!

Blip... Blip... Blip... Blip... "Two heretics detected in the ruins... Grilling time"!

In the last posting I decided to make the Veteran robes black. Well, I changed my mind again, as you can see...

I like more of these light brown robes more... It refers to the Dark Angel origin, and gives them more of that "Brotherhood" feeling.

More veterans coming soon... Bye now!

Serpents of Hellfire: Veteran with Chainsword and Storm Shield

Hello! Here's one additional marine for my Veteran Squad. This is the second one in the unit, that is equipped with Storm Shield. I think it's good to have two marines blocking the incoming fire with 3+ invulnerable save...

I'm still working with my chapter colors... plans seem to change as I go. This time I changed the color of the cape to black. And I think it really works better than the red cape with the older models. The broblem is, that now I have to repaint rest of the veterans, and probably do the same with my bikers. Good thing is that black covers with one layer, and high lighting is quickly done with little bit of grey.

Damn..! I forgot to write something smart on the shoulder banner. The shield, bolted on bolt pistol, is taken from old "Field of Glory" Celt Warband box. I think it looks coolish... And I like the idea it's wooden, that gives the shield some "old Chapter-artefact" feeling :) Bye now!

Serpents of Hellfire: Company Master Catulus

Company Master Catulus lost he's right arm during the defence of Cadillus Harbour, capital hive of Piscina IV. Serpents of Hellfire 5th Company were there to support the Dark Angels against hundread hordes of Orks. One of the endless Ork tides cost Catulus heavily, as one lucky Shoota Boy managed to blow up he's right arm from the shoulder down...

Despite the damage, Catulus managed to fight untill the arrival of remainder of the Dark Angels...

After the battle Catulus was rewarded by Dark Angels Tehcmarine to repair he's right arm to be as new. Catulus refused the honour. Instead he asked to be attached to the shoota that took he's arm, as a reminder of he's error in battle. Techmarine agreed, but was wise eneough to enhance the rugged shoota to the Chapters standards... 

Serpents of Hellfire: Squad Angelus

Here's my Serpents of Hellfire Assault Squad finnally ready for action. Two pics from slightly different angle...

Minis are painted in a long time table... The one in the middle is ages old paint job. It took part in "Chapter Master" painting competition back in 2005 (I came on 11th place: with this Chapter :) Rest of the squad is more recent painting.

There you have it... Bye now!