The original Scythes 'Communication hub' with a updated image.
Today, 2nd of March, the Scythes of the Emperor website has turned 14yrs old. For over a decade I have modelled the Scythes in one form or another; going through several iterations of the website and even painting makeovers of the various characters. The Scythes website went live 14 years ago, you can read the full history here.
The Scythes website 1999, updating.. with dodgy old hologram!
My attention waxed and waned over the years, predominantly due to my Tau, which you can see on Eastern-Empire.com, taking prominence for about three years.
I have enjoyed every update and the feedback from readers over this time. Thank you for being interested in my black and yellow obsession, quite a few of you first heard of the plight of the Scythes from this very website; such overwhelmingly crushed underdogs, they almost became a foot note in history (read the Scythes Factual PDF history here).
Scythes take on Tyranids, Iagus foreground and Capt.Xaver center.
Over time the Scythes were mentioned more frequently, even appearing in war against the Tau. More recently they landed a starring role in ‘Orphans of the Kraken’ by Richard Williams, who contacted me to use the factual history PDF Andrew Taylor and I put together last year (still the most comprehensive guide, even for GW).
Now for some curiosities :
First ever Scythes Decal added to my marines (1998) Thanks Nick!
Would you believe it was almost Marines Errant? My original theme decision figures (1997).
In all these years, visitors have been inspired to paint their own Scythes forces, such as Andrew Taylor and Jon Hart, who’s collections I host on the website, and many others. The following gallery includes submissions from all over the world :
I would also like to thank the following Battle Campaign members over the years, when I have run small campaign packages; (not unlike the great GW internet campaigns in more recent times.)
DARK CATS Chapter via Inquisition Liason, Haekron and Lord Shadow Daemonslayer, The Great Shadow, Chapter Master of The DarkCats
Space Fleet OSIRIS – Battlebarge’CENTURIAN'<BR>
Emperor’s Crusaders Chapter (Black Templar Successor), Captain Argonius.
Lochiel Guard, Col. Floyd & Cmdr Thomas commanding.
Sky Marines; Brother-Captain Matthi Baldonimi, commander of the Sky Marines’ 3rd-company.
Chapter Amabutho led by Lord Duchek of Hydra.
Raehan Regulars, Raehaniv Tri-system near the Eastern Fringe.
Draco Legion, leader is Lord Sherman Bishop.
Blood Angels Chapter led by Brother Matthius.
The Dark Brotherhood (Veteran Colours) led by Lord Brother John McGuire.
Nemesis Marines contingent perished to a man helping the Lochiel Heavy Armour Escape during the Hacun V campaign.
Killer Bees Chapter led by Lord Matt Eagle
16th Cadian Rifles Regimentled by General Matthew Aurand.
Scions of the Emperor Chapter (Formerly known as the Emperor’s Word Chapter) led by Superscion Gunnirson Radax fighting alongside the Cadian 15th Rifles.
Dark Angels Chapter contingent led by Lord Jomas of the first Dark Angel force
Dark Angels Ravewing contingent led by Brother-Shadow-Dancer.
Dark Angels Deathwing contingent addition of Brother Captain Demetrius and his two squads.
Ultramarines Chapter contingent led by Captain Ardias
Ultramarines Chapter contingent, The Eighth company Commander Philius.
Space Wolves Chapter contingent led by Wolf Lord Aengle himself.
Ravenguard Space Marines Chapter contingent, Commander Sorvax leads to the field the Ravenguard Second company.
So, where to from here for 2012?
Truescale Deathwatch and Scouts is what!
Thank you for visiting the Scythes website over the years and hopefully once again on this special day, enjoy the weekend and happy painting!
Sebastian.
This is a fantastic site and you are an amazing painter. Could you tell me how you painted the black armor on the Deathwatch marine? I would love to have my Pre-Heresey Dark Angels look that good.
Happy Bir…er, Site Day? Maybe? Ah, well. Regardless, it’s a gorgeous website showcasing absolutely top-notch hobby and background work. Glad to see you’ve stuck with it and done so well.
Thank you Michael, Lexington :)
With Andrew and Jon’s Scythes on the site among my own, makes me pick up my game painting wise let me tell you!
My thanks to the visitors and friends who have always stopped by and either emailed me (when it was “mailto” links only), or lefts comments in this modern blogging era today. It keeps me encouraged and I hope to offer cool imagery for years to come.
Congratulations from Tokyo, Japan ^^
Congrats Sebastian!
Quick question. You’ve posted several photos of your Scythes from the past, but it’s not very clear how much of your collection has remained intact over the years. So I’m curious, how large is your current contingent of Scythes?
Hi Ray, thanks for the support! (No doubt spied your lads in the gallery!)
I unfortunately, prior to a major move, had to sell about 3/4 of the collection. Presently I have all my favourite characters and a tactical squad of marines.
I’m now rebuilding with an eye for a truescale force that is geared to player “Killzone” addon. So look out for more Scythes hobby posts in the weeks ahead! :D
– Seb.
Well I’m glad you were able to hold on to the models with the most sentimental value. No doubt the nostalgia of your old collection has driven your latest projects. I’ll stay tuned for updates!
Hi Sebastian,
I have loved the SOE since Advanced Space Crusade. Since finding the Scythes website, you have inspired me with your work and factual history and I’m pleased to find some of my guys shown in the birthday celebrations.
Keep up the good work.
Nixwaster
Hi Nick,
Thanks man, really appreciate the feedback and glad you approve of seeing some of your lads running amok on the site :D
If you have anymore images since, please do send them in so I can add them to the Gallery! ;)
Seb,
Send me a direct email to my personal account so I can send you some photos of my scythes! I havent got the cammera out in a while so they are old images but I may see what new images I can sort out soon. I have a couple of images from Warhammer world (my stag do) a scythe scout kill team mision photo or two and my scout speeder conversion made 3 years pre land speeder storm.
Nick
Will do, be great to add them to the International Gallery!
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I haven’t been in here in so long, I never knew you used my own pics! Great job again and good luck with the future!!
Certainly did, though after a database crash, lost the credits – I’ll update them based on your website photos :D
With COVID-19 chuggin’ along, I’ve randomly been surfing old sites, and yours popped up and still exists Sebastian! Huzzah and Cheers!
Now 47, I had almost forgotten about Lord Duchek of Hydra (my Rogue Trader), and his illustrious, and now near forgotten battle brothers from Chapter Amabutho, the Chapter that was lead out of the furthest reaches of the Eastern Fringe; a Chapter founded from the remnants of Chapters’ Black Warriors and Celestial Panthers who were tasked to explore warp anomalies just outside the deepest known borders of the Eastern Fringe, and nearly wiped out as they bumped head on into the initial tendrils of Hive Fleet Behemoth.
250 years later, the Explorer Duchek finds and reintroduces, now Chapter Amabutho, to Imperial Space, and tests their loyalty against Hive Fleet Kraken…
Oh the heady days of your Campaign!
Good stuff!
Glad you are still around, and props to the Scythes being in 8th!
Wishing you the best!
Oh man – so good to hear from you :D Amabutho! God, memories man :)
Thank you; good times these days – Chapter has gotten a lot of exposure these last few years.
I just did and interview actually; latest post on the website. Basically cover origins to now :D