Sunday, May 5, 2013

The first of the Thallax Cohorts


Here are the first three of the new, Forgeworld Mechanicum Thallax Cohorts.


I went for a fairly simple color scheme, much like the FW paintjob, but a little brighter on the brassy bits.



I decided not to go for a bright blue glowing power core, but I might change that if enough of you think otherwise. Also, for the face plate I decided to steal a little bit from Roman Lappat's class. On of the busts he has painted features deep black eyes, accentuated by four or five layers of gloss varnish. I think it adds just the right touch of depth to the head.

Cheers
Dave
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12 comments:

  1. ChronowraithMay 5, 2013 at 9:45 AM

    Fantastic work. I really love the face plates.

    Power core looks fine as is although I could see where a bright blue with a little source lighting would make the back of the cohorts more interesting.

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  2. ManusMay 5, 2013 at 11:06 AM

    Good job on those as well.
    I couldn't remember the part on the back was supposed to be a powercore. However, when I saw it, my first thought was "got to remember, to paint some "lenses" on other part of minis, than the obvious places" [as it looks cool and very interesting].
    Heads look spot on as well.

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  3. david bromleyMay 5, 2013 at 3:56 PM

    They look very good; I myself, prefer the muted power cell as it matches the minis rather well! Your tech priest host is shaping up nicely!

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  4. deathkorpsMay 6, 2013 at 1:52 AM

    I love OSL glowy bits myself, but they look great as is dude. Love it!

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  5. J.E.May 6, 2013 at 1:52 AM

    They are beautiful - those sculpts are really fantabulous and paintjob is top notch.

    Perhaps it would be nice with red shoulderpads though - to tie them in with the rest of the army and bring in a dash of colour?

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  6. JanushedemannMay 6, 2013 at 3:32 AM

    Fantastic models, and paint job :)

    I agree with Jeff, a little red would be perfect.

    Cheers

    Janus

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  7. thirdxpartyMay 6, 2013 at 8:49 AM

    I love the masks as well. I feel like they could use some "pop" though. It doesn't have to be blue powercell/osl, but a splash of color like a tiny bit more red or some other device to tie them in like white gears somewhere.

    Its not necessary by any means though.

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  8. TonyMay 6, 2013 at 12:18 PM

    These look fantastic.

    Tony

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  9. Mordian7thMay 7, 2013 at 5:09 PM

    Darn it, Dave! I'm trying NOT to spend money at the moment, and this isn't helping!

    I really dig how those turned out, I was really hoping you'd paint up a unit and you did not disappoint! The facemasks are fantastic, love the gloss coat look. I also like the brighter, but still subdued scheme overall - the rear lenses look ace! They strike me as being pretty fiddly in the assembly stage, though - How was the build process?

    Keep up the excellent work! Ave Omnissiah! :)

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  10. LaranabucaneraMay 9, 2013 at 10:55 AM

    Precious miniatures, a very glossy army, since of custom in your works. Regards.

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  11. morbäckMay 12, 2013 at 10:28 AM

    Once again, nice job Mr. Taylor! ;)

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  12. UnknownMay 28, 2016 at 1:51 AM

    Great mini's what paint dit you use?

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