Blood Raven Rhino / Razorback conversion & refurbishment WIP

Good Evening!

With 8th edition rules revamping the good 'ol fashioned Assault cannons, I've decided to add two twin-linked variants to my collection.  I've settle on "Bits O War/Kromlech" produced bits for the upgrades:

Twin Link Assault cannon turret link:

• https://bitsofwar.com/home/498-legionary-apc-turret-twin-minigun.html

Las/Plas Turret link:

• https://bitsofwar.com/home/497-legionary-apc-turret-lascannon-with-twin-plasma-gun.html

So here is the work done so far!  First the comparison to the work I did on this almost 8 years ago to the cleaned up rhino of today:

Left side is the original work - Right side is the new and improved look.

Now, including the completed Twin-Linked Assault Cannon Turrets from Bits O war.  Working on it's sister for the other Razoback along with the Las/Plas variant.  The work done so far...

Blood Raven Razorback with Twin-linked Assault Cannon Turret.

Plan to show off the new turrets here shortly before I begin work on the Saim Hann Wraithknight.  Stay tuned...

Humble Beginnings...

A friend asked me the other day - what did my first model's I painted look like?  Unfortunately, all my previous pictures from my old facebook profile with lost.  I had to go a take new photos of my first models couple models that I haven't gone back and redone!  We all have to start somewhere and these were my first attempts at painting.  Dingy, simple, just starting to learn about washes - these guys are where it all began...

Comparison, now vs. then...

As long as you believe in yourself and the talent that is within you - anyone can start painting and the best place to start hands-down is with Game's Workshop models.  Their "paint by numbers" steps gets great results even with the youngest kids.  Makes me believe in myself a little more and makes me want to try new challenges to see what comes out.  I did these, and you can do as well if not better then me - you just have to try.

Well Fernando...  You got the guts? :P

Blood Raven Primaris Reivers

I got a good deal on 2 starter boxes of Reivers for $11, so I decided to add a small 5 man to my army.  Here is the result:

Quickly working on twin Assault cannon upgrades from Kromlech and then beginning the highly anticipated Saim Hann WraithKnight.  Stay tuned!

Blood Raven Stormtalon

It was high time I finally added a flyer to my BR's.  After a lot of research into design's I like, I have to give credit to Matt Farr for his own take on possible BR Stormtalon.  His post here:  http://bloodofkittens.com/wargaminghub/2012/12/19/blood-ravens-storm-talon-completed/

Using that and the official GW paint schema - Duncan Rhoades showcasing DoW III BR painting schema: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4nCScpgDhA

And I came up with this hopefully to look like it would on the GW website.  Here is the finished product:

To see how I magnetized the gun/missile pods - please visit my earlier Black Templar's commission:  http://tiguriusomnisarcanum.blogspot.com/2016/01/black-templars-commission.html

Saim Hann Wraithlord

This is the 2nd to last model in the Saim Hann commission for my friend.  Finally got his Wraithlord completed.  Here is the pictures of the completed model.  Loadout is twin Flamers, Ghost Glaive, Plasma Missile launcher, and a Shuriken Cannon.

Saim Hann Wraithlord - Front

Shuriken Cannon

Primary Soul Stone

Plasma Missile Launcher

Ghost Glaive

Next up is Blood Raven Storm Talon and Saim Hann WraithKnight.

Blood Raven Primaris Hellblasters

Continuation of the "Dark Imperium" Primaris Blood Ravens: Hell blasters.  Still work in progress and finally got these guys done...

Blood Raven Primaris Hellblasters - Front Group

Blood Raven Primaris Hellblasters - Group internal 360

Blood Raven Primaris Hellblasters Squad

Saim Hann Wraithlord and.... Next Project in the wings...

Artel W's Gabriel Angelos.  Keep you all posted...