Heldrake WIP

First off, this was a very good kit to put together: only two sprues and for the most part the sections had wide surface areas to bond to each other. The only bit that was kind of awkward was the middle wing vane as the ball joint joining it to the main body was slightly too small and therefore the glue wouldn't always take and support the weight. Other than that though it required very little assembly for what appears to be a very complex model.

Anyway, this is just a WIP at the moment and more completed photos will go up as it progresses...

Ultramarines 2nd Company Command Squad

 Ancient Atavian, Company Champion Ethrion, Veteran Tibero, Veteran Tiriax, Apothecary Vandius

 Tibero, Tiriax and Ethrion equipped with the latest Mk.VIII 'Errant' armour variant with modified Mk. IV 'Maximus' helms. Tiriax however prefers the increased protection that the older but more heavily armoured 'Corvus' pattern leg provides.

Ultramarine armour

Quite self explanatory: tanks. Added white strips to them all to make them a little more interesting than just plan blue.

The white on the razorbacks and the vindicators still need cleaning up as they are just rough washed at the moment.

New Ultramarine scheme

Restarted painting my Ultramarines, decided to get them ALL painted which is admittedly a huge task!

The blue is a little darker than previously so they have a bit more of a grim dark feel about them, but the style is still the same cell shaded effect.

First on the block are my fast attack units: all my assault marines, bike squadrons and storm talon. Here's a taster...