Horus Heresy Dark Angels Command Squad Veterans - TO DONE

Right on schedule, I completed the two command squad models by the (very) end of January.  For those following the project, I wanted to post up the final photos.  Above, the pair of veteran Dark Angels can be seen standing with the recently completed Praetor on my painting table. They are a little sad that their banner bearer didn't make the tour, but they are DONE.

Part of my cunning plan to delay painting the banner played out as I hoped with the release of a new First Legion decal sheet from Forge World. The sheet appears to include some banner art, so we'll see if they planned it to fit the legion banners (and why wouldn't they??).  I was blocked on a final banner design that I felt I could do justice to (a mix of free and and decals). Now perhaps I will have some fresh new art.  Just waitin' on the pre-order while I work on Squaduary 2020.

So...back to the command squad veterans.  Here they are during a little photo shoot.

Cheers and Happy Gaming!

Still looking fierce.  I must come back at some point and brighten up the skull on his chest...maybe with some gold.  I'm using gold very sparingly on this force, but might make the emblem a little more interesting.

Now sporting the first legion designation on the shoulders. I went back and added a decal on the Praetor as well.  Totally missed that before...

As a hobby hoarder, it always feels good when I get some use out of something stored for over two decades.  If you've been at this long enough, you'll recognize the emblems on the power fist and chest plate below.  First Legion all the way - suitable for these legion veterans.

This fellow has really grown on me. Maybe it's a form of Stockholm syndrome, or maybe he really is cool looking. I like the leg, and the simple look to this veteran.  He's definitely been at this whole cleanse the galaxy thing for a while.

I like the First legion emblems, but feel a need for something more granular...after all these guys don't serve in the Lion's own command squad.  Have to look into something for a chapter/company designation, maybe on the front corner of the pads.

I can't make the sword not look bent to my eyes in this picture.  I assure you it isn't.   Maybe you won't see it anyway...