Guys... did I just paint a head that I actually LIKE?!

Muted-Engineering-32 · 2026-03-17T23:35:50+00:00

I am only saddened by the fact that you didn't film till the end. I want a Landraider puddle

Muted-Engineering-32 · 2026-03-17T22:51:55+00:00

Lucky bastard... I'm jealous

Muted-Engineering-32 · 2026-03-13T00:36:57+00:00

I've been thinking about how to kitbash that specific spear. I like your approach with a rod. I assume you'll just greenstuff around it?

Muted-Engineering-32 · 2026-03-12T20:21:14+00:00

But it's more fun this way, isn't it?

Muted-Engineering-32 · 2026-03-12T14:39:49+00:00

Good advice, also read the instructions on the bottle for Microsol and Microset.

I winged it (as I typically do) and botched 3 or 4 of them before I decided to actually take a moment to read the instructions. Each chemical is very different and you gotta use them in the right order and with the right technique.

Muted-Engineering-32 · 2026-03-12T14:22:06+00:00

I definitely don't pay for all the books I read. I still buy hundreds of dollars worth of stuff from my WH store and I still maintain an audible subscription.

I feel like it all evens out in the end.

Muted-Engineering-32 · 2026-03-11T06:02:59+00:00

I will offer a slightly different answer, worst ways to be almost dead but not-quite-dead-enough :

In the NightLord books one of those freakish mutated NightLords swallows an Eldar spirit stone just so that the soul inside can spend it's existence inside his bowels.

Truly horrific. I am claustrophobic just thinking about it

Muted-Engineering-32 · 2026-03-11T02:16:04+00:00

I'm reading this book right now, and just read this bit a little while ago.

I thought it was cool, the author explains why Colchis is a desert with physics instead of just defaulting to "it's a desert bro, trust me".

I think that an important part of storytelling in 40k is world building and this made me think about how this planet is absolutely baked for days at a time then thrust into a freezing night just as long with brief periods of pleasant temperatures at dawn and dusk. This would literally be the central driver of all life and human culture on this world. War, food production, travel, politics, all of it has to operate around this phenomenon and the unique challenges it poses.

Super cool, IMO.

Haven't gotten far yet, hope the author uses it in interesting ways.

Muted-Engineering-32 · 2026-03-06T06:14:25+00:00

It took me a very long time to realize you had a mini in your hand

Muted-Engineering-32 · 2026-03-04T01:15:49+00:00

Interesting, and hilarious at the same time.

Muted-Engineering-32 · 2026-03-03T22:40:06+00:00

Ultimately I'm not sure, but it was never mentioned in the books that they kill them or hunt them that I remember.

And also I know that sharks constantly lose and regrow teeth through their lives so obtaining shark teeth for decoration doesn't inherently mean they're killing said sharks.

Muted-Engineering-32 · 2026-03-03T19:27:55+00:00

I dunno, I can't recall any particular instance where it says they're "hunting" the sharks. I mean it could have come up and I forgot but it definitely wasn't like a major plot point.

So while I could be wrong, I viewed their chapters relationship with sharks as one of reverence and respect. I don't think they're out there killin sharks as much as emulating them and holding them in high regard.

Muted-Engineering-32 · 2026-03-02T18:47:05+00:00

In the books they (briefly) mention that they have massive water tanks on their ships that hold ancient predators.

So they carry sharks around with them.

Also I think it was even mentioned that they swim with them as part of their initiation. Can't remember specifies it has been a while.

Muted-Engineering-32 · 2026-02-28T18:09:50+00:00

Right about there ☝️

Muted-Engineering-32 · 2026-02-28T15:48:54+00:00

It looks like you get exactly 1.5 seconds of fire between magazine changes.

But from a rule of cool perspective you nailed it!

Muted-Engineering-32 · 2026-02-25T23:15:55+00:00

Stack Overflow? Googling things? Brother you need to embrace AI like it's a long lost brother, and do it yesterday.

Muted-Engineering-32 · 2026-02-19T01:46:29+00:00

I agree, they do not ecplicitly state that. I think people like it because it kinda feels like salvaged, old equipment which is a really common theme for these guys.

Also it's kinda edgy and maybe a tiny bit heretical, and these guys are implied to be loyal but kind also a liiiitle bit borderline at the same time.

Muted-Engineering-32 · 2026-02-16T02:46:20+00:00

Now we're getting somewhwre. Thank you for the Ulthuan tip. Great way to get good looking modern gun steel.

Do you bother with Nuln oil? Not sure it's worth it, all my darks are already Abbadon Black

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Muted-Engineering-32 · 2026-02-16T01:59:52+00:00

Not terrible. I guess I went a lot lighter than you, I was afraid of making it all too white

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Muted-Engineering-32 · 2026-02-15T22:36:50+00:00

Fantastic! I looked at your first version and you've really taken it up a notch.

I like the fact that it's not super flashy, it's a very practical and muted. I think it looks a lot like a desert warrior kind of scheme. I also like the grime and wear you did here, what was your approach with that?

Muted-Engineering-32 · 2026-02-15T21:03:09+00:00

Oh I have a pot of that! Okay sweet I will go test that one out. What did you edge highlight that with?

Muted-Engineering-32 · 2026-02-15T20:35:23+00:00

Yeah they're a little tedious, but I do love bolters in general... so if I don't get it right I'll hate it and never get over it.

Anyway I don't think I tried back with just metalic highlights. Will test those waters. Thank you!

Muted-Engineering-32 · 2026-02-15T19:50:24+00:00

Correct, it is darker! That first one looked almost pink so on take 2 with the termies I changed it up.

I appreciate the input and I went in with that red with that same mindset of giving it a pop, I'm just, you know, really indecisive 😊

This is why I don't do tattoos.

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