Iron Warriors 5th Grand Company - Army log

[Brother Sergeant Scarus]

Nice touch on the vindicator with the dragon skull as the barrel. Also darn you for getting seige of castellax early! :tu:

 

 

Agreed - that Vindicator is already shaping up to be awesome - reminds me of Ghrond the battering ram from lord of the rings.

[Iron-Daemon Forge]

darknightdrako

Posted Today, 01:48 AM

Nice touch on the vindicator with the dragon skull as the barrel. Also darn you for getting seige of castellax early!

 

Not to make thing worst, though I am only on page 20? It been really great from what I have read so far of castellax.

 

 

Brother Sergeant Scarus

Posted Today, 10:17 AM

Agreed - that Vindicator is already shaping up to be awesome - reminds me of Ghrond the battering ram from lord of the rings.

 

Thanks Brother Sergeant Scarus. That was the sort of idea I had when I was thinking of adding a Vindacator that I wanted somthing like Ghrond in my force. Something (hopeful once the Vindcator is fully converted) that will bring dredd & fear to the foe's who though them self's safe in there fort, etc..... Idea is instead of fire normal shell's, it will fire warp energy.

Also I will be name the Vindacator - Ferrum Draco: Iron Dragon in Latin.

 

But thanks again, so far a lot of people (took the model to my wargaming club last night) like the model & the idea for the finish model. So aim a bit of today & tomorrow to finish building the Vindcators so it can be ready for painting next week.

 

IP

[Iron-Daemon Forge]

Update

 

Vindactors - Ferrum Draco (Iron Dragon in Latin)

 

These photos where taken just before I undercaoted the Vindactor tank & then got the metallic's & wash so it is all ready for painting on Wedsnday (sp)

 

http://i626.photobucket.com/albums/tt347/Insane-Psychopath/Iron%20Warriors/DSC05611.jpg

 

http://i626.photobucket.com/albums/tt347/Insane-Psychopath/Iron%20Warriors/DSC05612.jpg

 

http://i626.photobucket.com/albums/tt347/Insane-Psychopath/Iron%20Warriors/DSC05613.jpg

 

I'd use the liqud green stuff on the dragon parts to help show that they where blending into the vindacator hull. As normal I've also added the plasticard extra armour as see on my Rhinos, this is just to show the tanks being better gear toward seige warfare, I see Iron Warriors having there tanks a bit more armour vs other Space Marines Legions/Chapter.

 

The Space Marine trophie is base on a Ultramarine. The Ultramarine will belong to the 4th Company, like my Relic Object marker & the Crusifed Ultramarine on my Rhino. I think with the release of all those cool new Chaos models, I will be looking into adding more Chapter like Blood Angels my old grudge army of the Iron Warriors & possible look into adding some base on other Chaos Marine Legions like the Black Legion or Night Lords in the future.

I also think I've got a Chaos Land Raider hidden away somewhere that was ment for my Khorne Bezerker army I was going to start back three year ago? Maybe time to get it built & added to my Iron Warriors, just with the release of the new codex there a lot I really want to add to my army.

 

On a side note when seige of castellax is release. Buy this novel. I am just over page 100. It a great novel & show diffrent aspect like the Battle for the Fang Space Marine battle novel. By this I mean we get to see some Chaos Guards point of view, Slaves & of course the Iron Warriors :D Also page 71 made me laught.

It the first time I read a novel writen by C.L. Werner, it been really good to read.

 

So hopeful have the Vindacator painted on Wed & get a update on this by the end of the week before the release of the brand new codex Chaos :D

 

IP

[Kythnos]

That Vindicator is really looking ace! I might steal the idea for the barrel for my own Vindicator some time, as I still have the head of a FW Fire Dragon in a box somewhere around.

[Captain Idaho]

Love the Vindicator, but then I love all your models man!

[Iron-Daemon Forge]

Thanks for the comments

 

I've mange to get a good amount of time yesterday painting Vindactors - Ferrum Draco that my local Games Workshop store

 

http://i626.photobucket.com/albums/tt347/Insane-Psychopath/Iron%20Warriors/DSC05625.jpg

 

http://i626.photobucket.com/albums/tt347/Insane-Psychopath/Iron%20Warriors/DSC05626.jpg

 

http://i626.photobucket.com/albums/tt347/Insane-Psychopath/Iron%20Warriors/DSC05627.jpg

 

http://i626.photobucket.com/albums/tt347/Insane-Psychopath/Iron%20Warriors/DSC05628.jpg

 

There still a few things left to finish painting wise. I'm also going to add a bit more chip/batter effect on the Vindcator dozer blade. Then during this weekend, try get a few moment to get the Forge World weather powder onto the tank hull after I read the brand new codex :yes:

 

Also only a few days until codex Chaos is release. Then I will see what is happen for my Throne of Skulls army list.

 

I've just recently plade a Forge World order just to have a few things kept aside in the event for any changies.

- Raven Guard Captain Korydae

- Titan Tech Priest

- Khorne World Eaters Terminator Lord Zhufor

 

My current Iron Warriors force is going to have there last game under the current codex vs Orks later today that my local Wargaming club.

 

IP

[Kizzdougs]

I love your IWs! Such character and detail.

 

That Vindicator is looking really impressive, most worthy of Daemonic Possession. Good luck with your game and I hope the transition to the new codex is quick and easy for your army (I'm going to have to re-arm some of my terminators ;) )

I'm looking forward to seeing what you add to your army when the new codex/minis are released :yes:

[lord of lustria]

Hello! as i am trying to start an iron warriors paintscheme i was wondering if you wouldnt mind giving a little tutorial on your hazard stripes? truely, your paintlog is an inspiration. keep up the good work! Edited October 5, 2012 by lord of lustria

[Iron-Daemon Forge]

Hello! as i am trying to start an iron warriors paintscheme i was wondering if you wouldnt mind giving a little tutorial on your hazard stripes? truely, your paintlog is an inspiration. keep up the good work!

 

Iyanden Darksun

Bubonic Brown

Golden Yellow

Gryphonne Sepia

Sunburst Yellow - Highlight

 

You could highlight with very water down Bleachbone (or the new name for it?) or even mix it with the new medium as well.

 

These where useing the GW painted before the 145 update. There should be a conversion chart on what the current rage would fit with this. As said in my Games Day update it match with the way I currently paint them on my Iron Warriors force, see the test model shoulder pad.

 

Also I use a dry brush when stippling the chip armour effect on the yellow.

 

kizzdougs Posted Yesterday, 12:58 PM

I love your IWs! Such character and detail.

 

That Vindicator is looking really impressive, most worthy of Daemonic Possession. Good luck with your game and I hope the transition to the new codex is quick and easy for your army (I'm going to have to re-arm some of my terminators )

I'm looking forward to seeing what you add to your army when the new codex/minis are released

 

Thanks. Yep under 12 hours until I know what will happen to my Throne of Skulls list & what will change. Looking forward to reading the codex.

 

Update wise - Not had any time to adding the FW weather powder yet to the Vindcator tank as I had a lot on between Thursday & today. However my Forge World order I place recently for the Khorne Terminator lord arrive today, so that good & just help for any changies that may happen.

 

IP

Edited October 5, 2012 by Insane Psychopath

[Iron-Daemon Forge]

Update

 

Today saw Chaos Space Marines get a brand new codex release. For me, this has please me. Chaos Space Marines is a force I have collected for 16 years now, being my second army in the Warhammer 40,000 world from the Black Legion. Then in 2001 the Iron Warriors. Among that long there been DIY, Khorne & Death Guards & more Black Legion armies.

 

First up as said in the past few updates I have 12 days as of today to get my army ready for Throne of Skulls October. For the event I am going to be safe & go with what I know in term of army list. It alway great looking forward to a codex release, but same time there is a worry on what changies will happen.

 

So here a quick run down on the army. Please note this is not being posted for discuession on what unit should be added/taken away, just for people to see some quick changies for mY ToS Oct list. So please no comment on what unit should be drop or added. If any comment, it would be more if my army has went against a rule/illegal which I do not want when going to a event :tu:

Just I preffer to let my gaming let me chose what I want from a army & how it ended up in the end army list wise. I am going to use Throne of Skulls just to give me a idea for any changies to my tournament force.

 

HQ:

Narach Delau

Chaos Lord, Terminator Armour, Combi Plasma, Veteran of the Long War - 117

 

Troops:

Chaos Space Marine squad 1: Iupatus Proeliator

9 Chaos Space Marines, Bolter, Bolt Pistol, 8x extra Close Combat weapons, Autocannon, Melta, Icon of Vengance

Champion Bronn Tal, Bolter, Bolt Pistol, Power Fist

Veterans of the Long War - 236

Rhino Messor Ferrus, Smoke Launcher, Extra Armour, Combi Bolter - 45

 

Chaos Space Marine squad 2: Be Graphicus

9 Chaos Space Marines, Bolter, Bolt Pistol, 8x extra Close Combat weapons, Autocannon, Melta, Icon of Vengance

Champion Uzas Vel, Bolter, Bolt Pistol, Frag Grenades, Krak Grenades, Power Axe

Veterans of the Long War

Edited October 6, 2012 by Insane Psychopath

[Payce]

Quick question on the Warpsmith:

 

Is the head and arms separate from the body? IE are swaps and repositions easy, or a bitch?

[Iron-Daemon Forge]

Quick question on the Warpsmith:

 

Is the head and arms separate from the body? IE are swaps and repositions easy, or a bitch?

 

Yes - The head, two arm's, body, part of the backpack & wire are separate. The arm's do have part of the wire stuff & part of the backpack (daemonic head parts) are attach, but you can cut them off with out to much problems.

 

Body is just one complete body with the top & legs & the two bigger tubes are on the main body.

 

Hope that help out.

 

IP

[Payce]

Quick question on the Warpsmith:

 

Is the head and arms separate from the body? IE are swaps and repositions easy, or a bitch?

 

Yes - The head, two arm's, body, part of the backpack & wire are separate. The arm's do have part of the wire stuff & part of the backpack (daemonic head parts) are attach, but you can cut them off with out to much problems.

 

Body is just one complete body with the top & legs & the two bigger tubes are on the main body.

 

Hope that help out.

 

IP

 

Helps a lot, cheers!

 

Planning on doing a headswap and replacing the lower left arm with something else, so this is good news indeed :down:

[Iron-Daemon Forge]

Payce - A memeber has now posted up a photo of the Warpsmith in the Chaos Advance order topic in the news & rumour area of the fourm if your wanting to check out how the warpsmith mode is before being built.

 

Update

 

Just a small quick update. I mange to get a little bit of time yesterday night to start building the new Hel-drake

 

http://i626.photobucket.com/albums/tt347/Insane-Psychopath/Iron%20Warriors/DSC05634.jpg

 

This is still WIP. As said though out the log I like to convert models & this is no diffrent with the brand new models. I've converted the wings right now as I preffer them a bit more like the Dragons we see in Warhammer Fantasy (Dark Elf for exsample?). I've still got to add the claws onto the front wings & then I will blend that in with green stuff to act as part of the Daemonic side of the dragon.

I'm just thinking what to do with the base, right now I though about a few dead Templars. But I will see what I got in my bit box to make a cool looking base.

I'll also need to try see if I can get a copy of Reign of Fire movie (Dragons in London) for some more ideas.

 

The Vindacator - That just there due to the Forge World weather powder was on it & letting the MIG pigment fixer dry/seal the Forge World weather powder.

 

Last note - Forge World order arrive. So this mean I can start building my Chaos Lord - Narach Delau & get gaming this week with the brand new codex Chaos Space Marines :D So I'll try get a update by the end of the week with this model. Just there still a few parts I am waiting on.

 

IP

Edited October 8, 2012 by Insane Psychopath

[Iron-Daemon Forge]

Update

 

It always the same, ever tournament I go to over the past ten years, I will always still be painting up to the last few moments :) Also today I been recovering from a gig I went to last night - Trivium, As I lay dying, Caliban & Upon a buring body :)

 

http://i626.photobucket.com/albums/tt347/Insane-Psychopath/Iron%20Warriors/DSC05636.jpg

 

http://i626.photobucket.com/albums/tt347/Insane-Psychopath/Iron%20Warriors/DSC05637.jpg

 

http://i626.photobucket.com/albums/tt347/Insane-Psychopath/Iron%20Warriors/DSC05638.jpg

 

Narach Delau - I am happy with the way he turn out. The Salamander helmet is base upon a oppent I use to battle back when I started my Iron Warriors in 2002 when getting ready for Conflict Scotland & also it help bring people focuse onto the model.

I still got a few things to paint before Narach is ready for varnish like the Chaos rune on his shoulder pad & power axe.

 

http://i626.photobucket.com/albums/tt347/Insane-Psychopath/Iron%20Warriors/DSC05639.jpg

 

http://i626.photobucket.com/albums/tt347/Insane-Psychopath/Iron%20Warriors/DSC05640.jpg

 

Aaron Dembski-Bowden posted some art work base on Sevatar, by Jo

[The Colossus]

Jealous of the gig! Vindicator looks badass, that skull-cannon is awesome!

[The Nephilim]

Psycho, you had the exact same idea with the wings as I did. As I haven't gotten a chance to pick up the Heldrake yet and you have, is the wing conversion as simple as it looks?

 

Thanks.

[Iron-Daemon Forge]

Jealous of the gig! Vindicator looks badass, that skull-cannon is awesome!

 

Thanks.

 

Yes I think after the gig, I find the name to put onto my Power Axe in Chaos rune's - Trivium song - Watch the world burn, going to have that in chaos rune.

 

 

 

The Nephilim Posted Today, 02:26 AM

Psycho, you had the exact same idea with the wings as I did. As I haven't gotten a chance to pick up the Heldrake yet and you have, is the wing conversion as simple as it looks?

 

Thanks.

 

The wing are easy to do, just cut the ball joint of the wings. The only problem I face was just the glue side, you do have to make sure the wings are supported while drying other wise they will keep fallen off until the glue has dry. But beyound that it easy to do. I will try get photos of each side of the heldrake after the weekend just to let people see where the wing's fit, etc...

Just right now I'm getting everthing finish & then I need to get my army lists printed out, then to get ready for travel down south.

 

IP

[d@n]

Thanks for the comments

 

I've mange to get a good amount of time yesterday painting Vindactors - Ferrum Draco that my local Games Workshop store

 

http://i626.photobucket.com/albums/tt347/Insane-Psychopath/Iron%20Warriors/DSC05625.jpg

 

http://i626.photobucket.com/albums/tt347/Insane-Psychopath/Iron%20Warriors/DSC05626.jpg

 

http://i626.photobucket.com/albums/tt347/Insane-Psychopath/Iron%20Warriors/DSC05627.jpg

 

http://i626.photobucket.com/albums/tt347/Insane-Psychopath/Iron%20Warriors/DSC05628.jpg

 

There still a few things left to finish painting wise. I'm also going to add a bit more chip/batter effect on the Vindcator dozer blade. Then during this weekend, try get a few moment to get the Forge World weather powder onto the tank hull after I read the brand new codex ;)

 

Also only a few days until codex Chaos is release. Then I will see what is happen for my Throne of Skulls army list.

 

I've just recently plade a Forge World order just to have a few things kept aside in the event for any changies.

- Raven Guard Captain Korydae

- Titan Tech Priest

- Khorne World Eaters Terminator Lord Zhufor

 

My current Iron Warriors force is going to have there last game under the current codex vs Orks later today that my local Wargaming club.

 

IP

brilliant use of the zombi dragon head! consider this idea stolen

[Iron-Daemon Forge]

Update tomorrow that some stage on Throne of Skulls October & models made for the event. For now I will leave this here

 

http://i626.photobucket.com/albums/tt347/Insane-Psychopath/Iron%20Warriors/DSC05806.jpg

 

IP

[Vesper]

Well deserved, buddy. Congratulation.

[Iron-Daemon Forge]

Update - Throne of Skulls October

 

Now it finial time to get a update after getting a fried breakfast & getting my Throne of Skulls battle report wirten up on these fourms.

 

As said a few days ago I was going down to Nottingham for the Throne of Skulls October event in Warhammer World. I was going down with what I knew along with any changies to my HQ chose like my Chaos Lord in Terminator armour who in a practise game made his Inv save vs a Grey Knight with Daemon Hammer & then on the boon chart I ended up with +1T.... only to be killed by a unit of Henchmen with flamers, I assaulted in..

Though the best story during the Throne of Skulls weekend had to be hearing about Lysander being killde by 6 Grots from Overwatch when he assaulted in & failed three armour save, the hobbiest got a award for that & it great seen this happen to Lysander (got to get ever banter in with the Iron Warriors vs Imperial Fist where you can ;) )

 

It was a really great weekend just getting to know the 6th ed rule a bit better & being able to use the brand new codex Chaos Space Marines.

 

Some of the photos are from the Warhammer World facebook page & some are from my own camera

 

http://i626.photobucket.com/albums/tt347/Insane-Psychopath/ToS%20Oct%2012/69556_503349819684503_733642898_n.jpg

 

http://i626.photobucket.com/albums/tt347/Insane-Psychopath/ToS%20Oct%2012/208023_503349836351168_1075126557_n.jpg

 

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http://i626.photobucket.com/albums/tt347/Insane-Psychopath/ToS%20Oct%2012/408672_503349873017831_567471629_n.jpg

 

This was only for the Tank painting comp on Saturday

http://i626.photobucket.com/albums/tt347/Insane-Psychopath/ToS%20Oct%2012/560831_503349796351172_210231156_n.jpg

 

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http://i626.photobucket.com/albums/tt347/Insane-Psychopath/ToS%20Oct%2012/DSC05760.jpg

 

Also I mange to pick up Graham McNeill new Heresy novel during the weekend & get him to sign it along with the new codex Chaos.

 

http://i626.photobucket.com/albums/tt347/Insane-Psychopath/ToS%20Oct%2012/DSC05809.jpg

 

 

I also team up Rob (Throne of Skulls Nov 2010 & April 2011 oppent), Andy (Throne of Skulls April 2011) & there friends for the bugman bar quiz which saw us win overall with that which was cool. Also my army was up for army nominee which saw some really great armies on display & those who attended the Throne of Skulls event got to vote during launch time.

 

http://i626.photobucket.com/albums/tt347/Insane-Psychopath/ToS%20Oct%2012/DSC05808.jpg

 

Battle report

http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/index.p...=263977&hl=

 

 

IP

Edited October 22, 2012 by Insane Psychopath

[Iron-Daemon Forge]

Quick update

 

From Throne of Skulls October during the weekend just past, to Rapid Fire my wargamer club (Stirling wargamer) tournament this weekend. This mean I need to get more to my list to bring my army to 1750pts.

I am taken the list I took to Throne of Skulls but adding 250pts of extra being - Heldrake, Terminators with Veteran of the Long War! & give Lord Narach the Daemonic Axe so he'll not be attack that I1 in close combat :P Also so I can use the boon table more :D

 

Due to the house currently having work done. It ment I could only get some quick photos tonight that my painting stastion. I was spending today painting these two models that my local GW store & aim to try finish them tomorrow or that least Friday before going to Rapid Fire.

 

http://i626.photobucket.com/albums/tt347/Insane-Psychopath/Iron%20Warriors/DSC05815.jpg

 

http://i626.photobucket.com/albums/tt347/Insane-Psychopath/Iron%20Warriors/DSC05813.jpg

 

Heldrake - I still got the base to finish making which will be done tomorrow first thing. While painting side there still some wire to be painted & I am going to try mix the purple wash with the medium to really thin it down into a glaze & paint this onto the armour plates to try give a more "warp taint" feel to the model.

 

For the base - I will have a dead Templars, try to show that he has been rip apart from the Heldrake, then just case of find some spare 3rd ed 40k Ruin building I use on my IW base for this & try have some vampire count skeletion scatter about.

 

http://i626.photobucket.com/albums/tt347/Insane-Psychopath/Iron%20Warriors/DSC05814.jpg

 

Terminator - He will be join the unit who act as bodyguards for Lord Narach as he deep strike down into the hart of my oppents army. I had a few pts spare & though I would add onto the unit. His arm with just a combi bolter which has been converted useing a normal bolter & some other bits.

Trophie wise, I am going to paint the Chaos Marine helmet in Word Bearer colour after Round 4 from Throne of Skulls when I fought the same oppent from round 2 during ToS April which both games being brillaint, already added Thasound Son icon from ToS April.

 

If I got time between tomorrow & Friday I will try get some finish photos. If not then it will be after Rapid Fire been during the weekend.

 

On another note, I spoke of a 3000pts challenge I was issue by friends. Once Rapid Fire is finish, I will be aim to work on this. I will be taken part in Brother Nihm "Call of Chaos" challenge to get some of these units done.

http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/index.p...howtopic=263719

 

This list is just a reminder for myself

- One Maulerfiend.

- One Unit of 2x Mutilator,

- One unit of 10x Cultiest,

- Two Unit of 5x Havocs. Unsure which weapons I want to arm them with right now. I will be search my bit boxies for the old 2nd ed Missile Launcher backpack & I know I got a fair few metal Missile launcher I can paint strip. The other unit, it would be pretty cool to convert those Autocannons as a unit on there own.

 

Due to fail the last call of Chaos (back then real life really got in the way where I barely had any time & I lost my motivastion (sp) to finish my World Water army back then, painting them to a standard I did not enjoy)

I to add one more to this which will be a Chaos Sorcerer. Not sure how they are game wise. Just when I started my Iron Warriors & I shown a photo, I did have a Sorcerer in my force & he had a bit of background to my 5th Grand Company. I then made a new version of him back when codex Chaos 3.5 was release.

 

This one I will not fail as I've always kept Wed & Saturdays as days to spend time on my own models to get them painted.

 

Now I would like to bring him back & overall just be cool to convert up a Sorcerer, with the amount of new cool kits GW has release over the years.

 

On a side note, started reading Angels Exterminatus & it is a really great novel. All Iron Warriors player should pick up this novel.

 

IP

[Vesper]

Gotta quick question about the Helldrake as a miniature. You put the wings in a way that feels less invading than the ones in the codex. Is that the case ? You made something or it's just my eyes that see what they want to see ?

Would you mind posting pictures of your drake from other angles ?

Edited October 24, 2012 by Vesper

[Iron-Daemon Forge]

Gotta quick question about the Helldrake as a miniature. You put the wings in a way that feels less invading than the ones in the codex. Is that the case ? You made something or it's just my eyes that see what they want to see ?

 

The wings have been change. There usely on the arm's. But I wanted to go more like the dragons we see in Warhammer Fantasy like the High Elf or Dark Elf. So I've added the wings across the body, green stuff where it was needed.

 

Just let people see the heldrake as it is on the GW web site :P

 

http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/...Id=prod1710094a

 

IP