dillonjay21 Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 With 2nd edition Age of Sigmar’s announcement I finally felt like it was the perfect time to get into it. It had peeked my interest for a year or two, but had never fully committed to an army since my attention was seeming to be drawn all over the place. However, the new Nighthaunt range finally made something click. It was a faction that would be supported with a battletome, was easily accessible for a reasonable price, and most importantly the new models were sooooooo good. Despite this, I am still holding out hope for a dark oath faction as human type armies (free people, imperial guard) have always appealed to me and the two models released for that line are some of my favorite GW has done. So, with that said, I have gotten a head start on the project with 6 Spirit Hosts. Super fun to paint, but a pain to put together. The theme for my army is a Nighaunt faction lead by a former noble resurrected by Nagash to reclaim his kingdom in the Realm of Life. Once I get my hands on the core book and all the amazing background that is packed in it I will really fill out this forces backstory, but for now that’s the basis of what I’m working with. I’m super excited to finally get into AOS, as my friends have enjoyed it for awhile and now with 2.0 there has been no better time! Hope you guys stick around as I document this forces journey into the Mortal Realms. The Spirit Hosts: There had always been a cold thickness to the air surrounding the villages that edged the Noble’s kingdoms. Despite the vast beauty of the forest that ran through his lands, the Noble had heard tales of outskirtvillages hearing whispers of long dead relatives whose souls had not come to the peaceful rest they sought. Time passed and the whispers went unanswered, becoming a story village elders told children if they venture to far into the forest. However, in his new life as one of Nagash’s many servants, the noble came to see how real these whispers were. His forces raised these spirits, pulling them back into the reality they once knew, in an ethereal form nothing like the body they once had. They still seek that peace, an eternal rest in the Land of the Dead, but the Noble has raised them in Nagash’s name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScarsnStuff Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 Very nice! I love the purple hue contrasting with the grass color on the bases, very nice color choices. Also, on a photography standpoint, great choice with the black background. I think it really helps them stand out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HammerTime Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 These are fantastic - what are your steps to complete them ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dillonjay21 Posted June 28, 2018 Author Share Posted June 28, 2018 3 hours ago, HammerTime said: These are fantastic - what are your steps to complete them ? Thank you! It’s pretty easy 1) Corax White spray 2) Drakenhoff Nightshade the whole model 3) 3:1 Druchi Violet:Drakenhoff Nighshade was the whole model 4) Drybrush with Ulthuan Grey 5)Swords are Leadbelcher washed with Nuln Oil and layered again with Leadbelcher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dillonjay21 Posted July 25, 2018 Author Share Posted July 25, 2018 Big photo dump on the way! Was able to get through the soul wars box plus 4 extra glaivewraiths and 4 of the hard to find banshees. Honestly tried to do them quickly so I could get playing with a painted force and I have had a blast with the 2 games I’ve been able to get in. Well here’s what I got so far. I’ll probably look to pick up Reiknor, the two easy to build horse dudes and the Black Coach in the near future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davariel Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 Great stuff! The new nighthaunt look really good in a more solid colour scheme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dillonjay21 Posted July 26, 2018 Author Share Posted July 26, 2018 @davariel I appreciate it! I thought the boneish color would stand out more than doing everything in the purple wash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenshin620 Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 Really great models! Coincidentally your color scheme is similar the official FFG's colors for their runewars wraiths Spoiler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManyBothans Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 Awesome stuff,they really look good in the Drakenhoff and Druchi washes ...although the bone is great i cant help thinking a more whiter bone on special characters etc would make em stand out better(sorry,don't want to offend,it's just my 2 cents) they all look pretty awesome in a big group. very inspirational work indeed Cheers, MB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dillonjay21 Posted July 27, 2018 Author Share Posted July 27, 2018 8 hours ago, ManyBothans said: Awesome stuff,they really look good in the Drakenhoff and Druchi washes ...although the bone is great i cant help thinking a more whiter bone on special characters etc would make em stand out better(sorry,don't want to offend,it's just my 2 cents) they all look pretty awesome in a big group. very inspirational work indeed Cheers, MB I appreciate it and I think that would be a cool idea. Maybe i'll do it with Reiknor when I pick him up as he is a special character and will probably be my centerpiece model. I do get what you mean though, I like the colors together, but its not a scheme that necessarily pops off the table. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ApaWanka Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 Awesome job... I've love it 😍 Did you keep the same recipe of purple for the other models, or that was only for the Spirit Hosts? Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dillonjay21 Posted January 24, 2019 Author Share Posted January 24, 2019 10 hours ago, ApaWanka said: Awesome job... I've love it 😍 Did you keep the same recipe of purple for the other models, or that was only for the Spirit Hosts? Thanks!! I appreciate it! And ya its the same recipe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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