Canis Vulpis (Warhound name)

Well, I waited until the poll was through to see who came out on top and Canis Vulpis wins, with Invictus Canis right behind.  So if I ever decide to build a second Warhound I'll name her Invictus Canis.  In celebration of her official naming I sat down last night and knocked this out.

 The idea for them came form the templates BoLS created  for their Icons of the Titan Legions decal sheets.  I plan on using some of the tutorials on painting banners create by Ron over on ++From the Warp++, to paint these up.  I especially liked Ron's idea of creating something different for the back.  I just have to decide what it is I want to paint in the back...

Crimson Fists Captain Cortez

Well I mentioned in an earlier post that I've been wanting to paint some Crimson Fists for my Black Templar army, Yes the one that I rarely use.  This has been an idea of mine since, oh say 3 years or so and one that's finally seeing the light of day.  It's been a while since I've really painted any SM's and the Attack bike I did a few weeks ago really was fun to do.

So it's been a pleasant few days working on this guy on the side.  A much needed break from IG and the Warhound I'm building.   As you can see I didn't go all out on him, and left a few places empty so that I can add stuff later.  You see I'm the type of player that likes to add decorations after using models in a game, like war trophies.

Now I've only got 10 more Fists to paint, and a 2nd Attack bike and this little force will be done.   I'm hoping to have them done by summer but with the other projects I have planned we'll see how it goes.

Templar Tuesdays

Well, in the process of consolidating blogs I decided at the end of last year to merge my Black Templars into this blog.  Now I haven't played these guys regularly for about 4 years so they've been collecting dust in the basement.  In fact most of the pictures that will be popping up every Tuesday from now on are also 4 years old.

Additionally most of these were painted anywhere between 1998 and 2006, so there are varying levels of skill or lack there of.  Indeed, I'm usually ashamed to pull these guys out which I only do for Apoc games.  But I have to say I learned a lot painting these guys.  My first forays into highlighting, painting skin, and shading were here.  They may not be great, but they still hold a place of honor. So, here's to the beginning of what I'll be calling "Templar Tuesdays" as I show a new set of "old" photos every Tuesday, for you amusement.

Warhound Poll

So I've sitting here today trying to come up with a name for the Warhound Titan that I'm building and I've got it down to 4 choices.  They are:
Virtus Canis
Canis Vulpis
Canis Antagonistes
Invicuts Canis

Now my favorite is Canis Vulpis.  Not sure why, I think I just like how it sounds, so now I'm interested in hearing what you all think.  The poll is on the right and will be up for a week so get started and vote for your favorite!

Oh, and here's an updated pic with the latest progress: