Well, here goes another project idea!
My usual Sunday night group has only three people who attend. Between us though, and with the new armies for the Escalation League, we've got the majority of the armies for 40k. Here's how it breaks down:
Me:
Necrons
Dark Angels
Grey Knights (I don't have my army anymore, but I am slowly rebuilding it, so I claim them anyways.)
Other Guy #1:
Imperial Guard
Eldar
Tau Empire
Space Wolves
Other Guy# 2:
Dark Eldar
Tyranids
Oks
Armies we don't have:
Blood Angels
Black Templar
Chaos Demons
Chaos Space Marines
Space Marines
Sisters of Battle
Now I've heard rumors that Space Marines are getting a codex update soon, and with the Khuster project almost done, I need something else to focus on, something that won't change anytime soon. Rumors aside, I'd be safe to stay away from Space Marines for now. Black Templar did peak my interest for a bit, but I've been latching onto the Blood Angels the last couple of days.
So I ordered a few spare bits, once I settled on an idea, and when they come in, I will be playing around with the concept for a Spartan Blood Angels Sanguinary Guard army!
Now doesn't that sound fun?
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
Sunday, July 28, 2013
A Hitch in the Plan #1
Well, I base coated my last few bitz Friday morning before heading to work. I used a can of black paint I had from a while ago, and thus began the problem.
When I got home, I worked on the remaining spots for the my first 4 ravenwings. When I finally got to the bitz I base coated that morning, I found out that the can of paint was older than I thought. Now all the ones I had planned to work on were fuzzy looking. To the touch, they felt like sand paper, and when I got them into the light, I realized what a horrible scene it really was.
So now I get to learn how to strip models...or maybe not. The Khuster Project is almost finished. I have Sammael, 4 Ravenwings, 3 Speeders, 2 Predators, and a full unit of Scouts with an Aegis Defence Line. I think that's plenty, considering that I only wanted a small army out of this project. So once the display board is done, the good models will go on it, while the bad ones go into my bitz box for future use, in case I need fuzzy looking models for some reason.
Anyways, to commemorate the occasion of being 95% done and setting an end goal for the Khuster army, here are some fun pics from the whole thing!
When I got home, I worked on the remaining spots for the my first 4 ravenwings. When I finally got to the bitz I base coated that morning, I found out that the can of paint was older than I thought. Now all the ones I had planned to work on were fuzzy looking. To the touch, they felt like sand paper, and when I got them into the light, I realized what a horrible scene it really was.
So now I get to learn how to strip models...or maybe not. The Khuster Project is almost finished. I have Sammael, 4 Ravenwings, 3 Speeders, 2 Predators, and a full unit of Scouts with an Aegis Defence Line. I think that's plenty, considering that I only wanted a small army out of this project. So once the display board is done, the good models will go on it, while the bad ones go into my bitz box for future use, in case I need fuzzy looking models for some reason.
Anyways, to commemorate the occasion of being 95% done and setting an end goal for the Khuster army, here are some fun pics from the whole thing!
Friday, July 26, 2013
Feast of Blades Qualifer Prep
Just as the title says, I'm preparing for our local FoB Qual tonight. Khuster's Cav is almost ready to go, but not quite. My Black Knights in the Command Squad need more painting, and one whole Ravenwing Squad needs bikers and more paint as well.
I did a base coat on the parts needing paint last night, and then again this morning. So once I get home from work, it should be pretty easy to get them to the three color standard. I won't win a ton of points for appearance, but that's okay, since the mission packet says I just have to win the most games.
So assuming nothing goes wrong, I should be able to bring the full force of Khuster's Cav to bear at this event. Now, in the past, an 1850 list would see me bringing out squads of Landspeeders and a few Predators, but thanks to Rob over at http://idicbeer.blogspot.com/ I have a new list I am trying out. (You can see the list and recommendations he made here.)
Now, most of the advice Rob gave I'm going to use. I added in the apothecary to the Command Squad, but I don't own a Darkshroud, so I had to modify the list a bit. (I might get a Darkshroud for my birthday coming up, so I'm going to wait until after that before I see if I need to get one.) I know it's probably not the smartest move, but here's what I'm bringing to the table tomorrow:
Khuster (Sammael on jet bike)
Ravenwing Command Squad (+2 bikes, Apothecary upgrade, Standard of Devistation, 1 Grenade Launcher)
Ravenwing 1 (+3 bikes, Meltagun, Plasma Gun, Attack Bike w/Multimelta)
Ravenwing 2 (+3 bikes, Meltagun, Plasma Gun, Attack Bike w/Multimelta)
Ravenwing 3 (+3 bikes, Meltagun, Plasma Gun, Attack Bike w/Multimelta)
Ravenwing 4 (+3 bikes, Meltagun, Plasma Gun, Attack Bike w/Multimelta)
Ravenwing 5 (+3 bikes, Meltagun, Plasma Gun, Attack Bike w/Multimelta)
Scouts (+4 Scouts, Sniper rifles, 7 Camo Cloaks, Missile Launcher w/ Flakk)
That's just under the 1850 for the Qualifier. I don't have the Aegis Defence Line or Quad gun, so I do have some weakness against flyers, but I'm confident I can survive using the tactics on assaults I've picked up.
I'm expecting to face a lot of Eldar, Tau, and Necrons, as that's what seem prevalent in our scene. Maybe the influx of out of town players will bring in some variety.
And in case I can't get everything painted in time, I have a small Necron ally force I can throw in at the last minute, and they are fully painted.
Wish me luck!
I did a base coat on the parts needing paint last night, and then again this morning. So once I get home from work, it should be pretty easy to get them to the three color standard. I won't win a ton of points for appearance, but that's okay, since the mission packet says I just have to win the most games.
So assuming nothing goes wrong, I should be able to bring the full force of Khuster's Cav to bear at this event. Now, in the past, an 1850 list would see me bringing out squads of Landspeeders and a few Predators, but thanks to Rob over at http://idicbeer.blogspot.com/ I have a new list I am trying out. (You can see the list and recommendations he made here.)
Now, most of the advice Rob gave I'm going to use. I added in the apothecary to the Command Squad, but I don't own a Darkshroud, so I had to modify the list a bit. (I might get a Darkshroud for my birthday coming up, so I'm going to wait until after that before I see if I need to get one.) I know it's probably not the smartest move, but here's what I'm bringing to the table tomorrow:
Khuster (Sammael on jet bike)
Ravenwing Command Squad (+2 bikes, Apothecary upgrade, Standard of Devistation, 1 Grenade Launcher)
Ravenwing 1 (+3 bikes, Meltagun, Plasma Gun, Attack Bike w/Multimelta)
Ravenwing 2 (+3 bikes, Meltagun, Plasma Gun, Attack Bike w/Multimelta)
Ravenwing 3 (+3 bikes, Meltagun, Plasma Gun, Attack Bike w/Multimelta)
Ravenwing 4 (+3 bikes, Meltagun, Plasma Gun, Attack Bike w/Multimelta)
Ravenwing 5 (+3 bikes, Meltagun, Plasma Gun, Attack Bike w/Multimelta)
Scouts (+4 Scouts, Sniper rifles, 7 Camo Cloaks, Missile Launcher w/ Flakk)
That's just under the 1850 for the Qualifier. I don't have the Aegis Defence Line or Quad gun, so I do have some weakness against flyers, but I'm confident I can survive using the tactics on assaults I've picked up.
I'm expecting to face a lot of Eldar, Tau, and Necrons, as that's what seem prevalent in our scene. Maybe the influx of out of town players will bring in some variety.
And in case I can't get everything painted in time, I have a small Necron ally force I can throw in at the last minute, and they are fully painted.
Wish me luck!
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
Escalation League #1
So one of the new things I'm trying this year is a local Escalation League.
Today is the deadline to have 750 points or a Battleforce box finished. That means assembled, painted in at least 3 colors, and based beyond just painting the base.
I finished the BF box of Necrons last night. Barely.
What I'm turning in today is a long awaited project I call my "Blue Steel Necrons". I started it a year or so ago, and was working diligently on completing a 1500 point necron army. However, one of our local gamers had his entire army of Necrons stolen, and myself, along with many others, pitched in and donated/swapped parts of our army to help him get back on his feet. What models that didn't go to him went to help my Sunday Night 40k buddies complete their armies. I had a Grey Knight army to fall back on, so I just went back to that and shelved the idea of running a necron army until I felt up to it again.
And the Escalation League is what got me back into it. We're doing an additional 250 points a month starting today, and by the next deadline, I not only have to have the full 1000 points (because the Battleforce isn't even close to that) but it also has to work with the Force Org charts.
So here's what I have done, and some decent-ish pics to go with it. I'm looking forward to making the HQ and Royal Court next month. But for now, enjoy the product of an amateur painter!
And now I head back to my Khuster's 777th Cav army, in hopes to get it ready for the Feast of Blades Qualifier at the end of the month...so little time, so much modelling...
Today is the deadline to have 750 points or a Battleforce box finished. That means assembled, painted in at least 3 colors, and based beyond just painting the base.
I finished the BF box of Necrons last night. Barely.
What I'm turning in today is a long awaited project I call my "Blue Steel Necrons". I started it a year or so ago, and was working diligently on completing a 1500 point necron army. However, one of our local gamers had his entire army of Necrons stolen, and myself, along with many others, pitched in and donated/swapped parts of our army to help him get back on his feet. What models that didn't go to him went to help my Sunday Night 40k buddies complete their armies. I had a Grey Knight army to fall back on, so I just went back to that and shelved the idea of running a necron army until I felt up to it again.
And the Escalation League is what got me back into it. We're doing an additional 250 points a month starting today, and by the next deadline, I not only have to have the full 1000 points (because the Battleforce isn't even close to that) but it also has to work with the Force Org charts.
So here's what I have done, and some decent-ish pics to go with it. I'm looking forward to making the HQ and Royal Court next month. But for now, enjoy the product of an amateur painter!
And now I head back to my Khuster's 777th Cav army, in hopes to get it ready for the Feast of Blades Qualifier at the end of the month...so little time, so much modelling...
Thursday, July 11, 2013
Secret Weapon or just Expensive Toy?
So, I'm not sure if anyone has heard about Rustoleum's NeverWet product. You should check out the page below if you aren't familiar with it.
http://www.core77.com/blog/materials/never_say_neverwet_multi-purpose_waterproof_coating_available_now_might_be_too_good_to_be_true_25190.asp
Even after reading this, I still have an idea that might make the product marketable...40k.
I'm nowhere near the level of painter I want to be, mostly because my hands are not as steady as they used to be, and also because I don't paint much or often between projects. BUT, what if I had a bit of help?
Let's say I want to just paint a section of a model one color, but that section doesn't have the best angles or access. For example, the inner thighs of a Space Marine...(did I really just type that? Creepy!)...but I don't want to mess up the codpiece area. I just simply tape where I want to paint, coat the rest, and paint away, knowing that any excess paint will just pool up and not stick.
The bonus? It comes off with a little friction or running water!
I have to try this!
http://www.core77.com/blog/materials/never_say_neverwet_multi-purpose_waterproof_coating_available_now_might_be_too_good_to_be_true_25190.asp
Even after reading this, I still have an idea that might make the product marketable...40k.
I'm nowhere near the level of painter I want to be, mostly because my hands are not as steady as they used to be, and also because I don't paint much or often between projects. BUT, what if I had a bit of help?
Let's say I want to just paint a section of a model one color, but that section doesn't have the best angles or access. For example, the inner thighs of a Space Marine...(did I really just type that? Creepy!)...but I don't want to mess up the codpiece area. I just simply tape where I want to paint, coat the rest, and paint away, knowing that any excess paint will just pool up and not stick.
The bonus? It comes off with a little friction or running water!
I have to try this!
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