Sisters of Battle Penitent Engines

Here are the models from the Sisters of Battle Combat Patrol boxes. Per the codex: "The pilots of Penitent Engines are subjected to terrible agony, thanks to the torment amplifiers spliced into their synapses."

The pose of the figure on the right in the above picture was modified a bit by repositioning his right leg and arms. Otherwise, they're both the same model.

I tried to follow the box art - pretty much dry-brushed Vallejo Gunmetal over black - and washed with Vallejo Black Ink. Gold and other details were added - also some of the engine cowling/covering was painted black and given edge highlights.

The picture above makes me think of Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum.

I couldn't find the fluff/background in the codex of how these "pilots" came to be in the engines themselves. The way the box art shows their pants (the only clothing remaining on them) makes them look like they were prisoners. EDIT: Here's what I found for the fluff of these "pilots" - "Many of the souls that are punished in this way may have once been members of the Ecclesiarchy; Imperial Priests who have fallen from the Emperor's grace, or even Battle-Sisters who have failed in their faith or through their mistakes have caused the death of others."

Pictured above is a comparison with a Battle Sister.

Still have the Sisters Repentia and Arco-Flagellants to paint up from the Combat Patrol boxes. On the gaming front, I want to host a Hail Caesar game using the EIR and Celts/Britons painted up last year during the lockdown and still needing some table top time. Until next time, thanks for stopping by and wishing you all the best in health and hobby pursuits.