During the 2015
Adepticon event in Chicago, one of our team members encountered a Cerastus
Knight-Castigator. I thought it was a beautiful model, and knew I just had to get one.
The day after, as soon as Forge World opened their sales stand, I bought it.
I started the
project in May. I have worked with models from Forge World before, and I have
experienced “paying the price” for not “planning ahead “ and “cleaning” the
parts properly before undercoating them. This time, I took my time.
As this Knight
primarily is going to fight alongside my Ultramarines, I decided to make a base
that matches them, adding some ruins in order to accommodate the large base and
model.
The model was
ok to build, and I pinned extensively.
I used 100mmX100mm disc magnets connecting the torso and legs. And since there are no weapon
options, this was the only magnetising I decided to do.
Now, what
colour scheme to choose? Since my Dark Eldar, my Ultramarines and my High
Elves have a blue colour scheme, I intended to use a main colour that I have not
used before. At the same time, I knew I wanted them to look a bit torn and worn. It was also important that the “house” I chose gave me the “right
feeling”. “Oathsworne”, “no request for aid shall be denied”, and their use of markings
and badges from their allies attracted me. It had to be – House Hawkshroud!
Behold; Sir
Brian De Bois-Guilbert, pilot of the Cerastus Knight-Castigator – the Executor
What next? The
Ultramarines have requested further assistance from house Hawkshroud.
From the WIP pictures and previews you've shown us, I was eagerly anticipating the completion of this model.
ReplyDeleteYou did not disappoint!!!
From the metal colours on the skeleton to the gold trimmed yellow armour plates, the model radiates nobility.
This will be a tough act to follow...
Really like what you've done here. The gold shines as it should and the yellow is both crisp and worn. A beautiful FW model beautifully painted. Looking forward to seeing it with my own eyes :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so moths for the positive feedback☺ I loved working on this model, and I am sooo looking forward to trying it out.
ReplyDeleteYellow was a challenge. Never done that colour before. I struggled with the battle damage not looking like ”splatter marks”. But, with so many techniques on the net, I am not discouraged from trying it out again.