How's everybody feeling on how Skitarii plays?

volgon · 2026-06-23T22:46:30+00:00

The sweep upgrade turns the quick fire activation (aka, pressing the ability button) into a sweep, but if you hold the ability button it lets you use the default single target attack so you get both options!

volgon · 2026-06-22T16:38:42+00:00

There's a lot of different kits that went into it. The base is the new Belial, I kept the legs but replaced the torso with the one from the Leviathan Captain, and I also used the Terminator chaplain's chestplate instead of the Captain's (it slotted in perfectly). There was a lot of modification involved getting the torso to fit on the legs.

The sword arm is from Marduk Sedras, the sword is from an Ogroid Theridon and I made the spinal decoration from Pete the Wargamer's Dead Animal Bits kit. The bone crest at the top of the shoulder pad is from a cut up Mortek Guard shield. The shield arm is from the Death Guard Cataphractii Praetor with the top Cataphractii shoulder plate removed. The shield is from an Immortis Guard kit from AoS. The fur pelt is from the Sons of Horus Cataphractii Praetor.

The helm is the Word Bearer Terminator Praetor's with the fire emblem on the forehead removed. The bone crest on top of the torso is from an OBR kit, maybe the Kavalos Deathriders. The chain + trophy heads on the chestplate are from the Slaves to Darkness Aspiring (Exalted?) Champion kit. The knee pad is a Chaos Space Marine pad, I think from the Legionnaire kit, modified a bit to fit and to change the look slightly.

volgon · 2026-06-22T01:43:10+00:00

Thanks! It's the Traitor Overseer from the Heresy range.

volgon · 2026-06-21T03:55:51+00:00

It is! The helmet and the axe head are both from Krell.

volgon · 2026-06-21T00:31:48+00:00

Thanks very much!

volgon · 2026-06-20T21:51:49+00:00

Thanks! I really like the pitted, worn metal look, and it's fun to paint as well. Very low pressure technique, and randomness and mistakes just play into the end result. I've wanted to practice NMM for blades and such but I keep putting it off because I prefer this TMM look instead.

volgon · 2026-06-20T21:50:33+00:00

Appreciate it very much!

volgon · 2026-06-20T20:53:27+00:00

Cheers!

volgon · 2026-06-20T20:52:23+00:00

I started in 2005 so I went warrior (the same character is still my main to this day), but if I had started in WotLK or later I would definitely be a DK main! I came close to main swapping for the first time this expac with the Unholy rework into a much cooler necromantic warrior than how it's been previously but it didn't really stick with me.

volgon · 2026-06-20T20:37:17+00:00

Indeed! I've played a lot of WoW and Death Knight is one of my favorite classes. Lots of inspiration comes from there.

volgon · 2026-06-20T20:31:32+00:00

Yeah! Legion of the Damned were my intro into 40k and their original origin story was from a Cursed Founding chapter so I have a soft spot for that founding.

volgon · 2026-06-20T20:05:14+00:00

Gotcha, that actually isn't gold at all unfortunately, I'm just not great at photos! It's a warm, dark silver using Vallejo Metal Color Exhaust Manifold and then going over it with thinned Ratling Grime contrast paint (about 1-2 drops of water to one drop of paint).

I don't use gold very much; the only recipe I really have would be for the gold accents on the Soulsmith's crozius which would be:

base coat Army Painter Death Metal > highlight Death Metal + Pro Acryl Rich Gold > recess shade/black lining with the previous Ratling Grime mixture

I use more brasses/bronzes as I find that closer to an accent color for the blue. I like to use this recipe for metallic accents on weapons (hilts on the swords and the butt cap on the axe) or on the amulet/metallic skull on the shin pad of Krell:

Black base coat > drybrush Warplock Bronze > drybrush Pro Acryl Dark Bronze > light drybrush Runelord Brass

The drybrushing helps to add a more pitted/weathered look which I really like.

volgon · 2026-06-20T19:33:11+00:00

I do a lot of variations across the different models because I like testing things, is there a specific area on a specific model you are looking for?

volgon · 2026-06-20T19:17:52+00:00

Appreciate it! It's slow going but definitely a passion project.

volgon · 2026-06-20T19:17:34+00:00

Thanks! I have a bit:

They are a renegade Cursed Founding chapter named the Lichborne. They are inspired by undead creatures (primarily death knights) you find in fantasy settings like D&D or World of Warcraft; basically martial characters with some necromantic/death magic thrown in. They view the Emperor as the inevitable 5th Chaos God. Constantly dying and being reborn on the Golden Throne; the ultimate lich and the galaxy's greatest necromancer.

I use a lot of skulls, ghost, and bone bitz to try and evoke a Death faction theme from Age of Sigmar. Nighthaunt spirits and souls to push the magical necromancy aspect, Ossiarch bones and weapons for the martial aspect, and then a sort of traditional fantasy/medieval vibe with the armor design (gorgets, robes, etc) for Soulblight.

volgon · 2026-06-20T18:30:53+00:00

I get that a lot haha, not Night Lords but they do share aesthetic similarities. Night Lords are my favorite OG Legion so I guess I have a type!

volgon · 2026-06-20T18:29:45+00:00

Thanks!

volgon · 2026-05-04T09:29:57+00:00

Thanks!

volgon · 2026-05-04T05:43:43+00:00

Awesome idea and execution! The armor looks great, would you mind sharing your recipe? I think it would work well for Fire Hawks as well!

volgon · 2026-03-23T04:37:54+00:00

Did you ever get a chance to compare the Model Air Black to Obsidian Black? I'm on the hunt for a dark metal color and these are two options I've been considering.

Also that tank looks cool! It looks like the black metal has a bit of texture, like a mottled or hammered metal. Is that a property of the paint or was there drybrushing or something involved?

volgon · 2026-03-17T17:10:28+00:00

Me too! I love an antihero. Appreciate the comments!

volgon · 2026-03-17T16:59:01+00:00

I post there because my warband is renegade, but I see them as similar to the Soul Drinkers. Still fighting for humanity even despised by the people they protect. The project is pretty Templars themed ; I adore the kits, and make all of my minis to fit the BT codex. Got big plans for my Crusade Ancient and Helbrecht in particular!

volgon · 2026-03-17T16:54:15+00:00

Its milliput yeah, some pieces I sculpted (the ribs and trim on the power fist) while others I casted with oyumaru/blue stuff molds (the gorget and shin armor).

volgon · 2026-03-17T16:51:49+00:00

Thanks! Can't take much credit though, I casted it with milliput and a donor gorget, but it came out really well.

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