Captain Semper

Well, I see it more as a painting challenge and its tabletop performance is a secondary consideration. Actually it looks like a scary project… but if I manage to get my hands on it I’ll give it a go…

Thank you guys, it’s great to hear from the old guard! Unfortunately I don’t have time to play games, so I must resign to just painting/modelling… now I have my eyes on a Warmaster Iconoclast… let’s see…

OK - due to Stobz' inspirational posts in this forum, I got motivated... Here's my interpretation of "Hammer of Tyrants" Warlord Titan of Legio Krytos: HAMMER OF TYRANTS WARLORD CLASS TITAN OF LEGIO KRYTOS And for dramatic effect:

Hey, I’m trying to lurk here as often as possible and keep up with the hobby… but at the same time work has intensified and so have my real life obligations… trying to become more active nowadays but we’ll see. :D you are doing tremendous things here man, a joy to watch and an inspiration for me to get more and more involved… keep at it!

Stobz is an inspiration - as ever!

And some scenery:

Some more artistic pis of the Helamites:

OK, i.m still active - I just can't figure out how to reduce the size of the photos in order to upload... Anyways, I completed the Ash Wastes Nomads and here goes: The first 5 (front).. ... and back Second 5 front... ... and back: And all 10 together:

Thanks Grot! I’m trying to reignite my enthusiasm so I’m trying various things from Tyranids and Guard to the weirdness of Necromunda. Once I’m back on the saddle I’ll try to engage my more long term projects (like a Primaris DA army…j. But for the time being this is an exercise in discipline. I know right? Well there is a story behind it. My daughter was totally blown away by the gigantic fleas and she pointed at this one and said (and I quote): “this one purple”. Now this was not a request… and you might think she's like 8 but no, she is 18. She gave the order and then went out… so purple it is.

OK - Helamites done! Fantastic models and a great way to re-enter the game! So here goes: : Anyways, the way I'll do this is: 1 unit of gangers and one large piece of terrain. So here's the next mini project: Just undercoated it metal...

Well, I'm starting a Necromunda project some 25 years since the last time I was (deeply) into the game. Starting off with the most scary picture of all: the sea of grey: Wish me luck!

Thx for the reply Emperor Ming! The plasma or vox is indeed an odd dilemma… at least you can still get two other specials. Why is plasma in particular penalised though? Weird… Meltas for everybody then! Or flamers, or the beautiful sniper rifle. And the medic seems to be a luxury… maybe in the command squad? So a Castellan is the equivalent of a senior officer? Then instead of proxying my army as Cadians I can just rename him with a DKoK rank (Colonel sounds right) and replace the mini with a DKoK one… although keywords might be a problem…. Can he take a power fist? I can use the bionic arm as a proxy… thx again mate - very useful stuff!

OK - had problems with lighting... but here goes: I need to add transfers... So a few questions for those who have the Codex: 1. How does the vox system work? A Command Squad has a master vox and each Infantry Squad can carry a standard vox? 2. Can each Squad have a medic? or just the Command Squad? 3. How many special weapons per standard DKoK infantry Squad? 4. Are command squads divided in senior / junior officers? And can the have a power fist? Some more questions may come as I build my force ahead of the Codex' general release...

Well, it's Castellan Green as a base, highlighted by Elysian Green (I dry-brushed it but apparently I should have been more heavy-handed) and then Militarum Green Contrast all around. And that's it. Funnily enough I used Steel Legion Drab for the harnesses but nowhere I used Death Korps Drab! Hey, if you like Green go for it again! Don't forget, you're talking to a Dark Angels guy here... And just to answer your previous question, I intend to go infantry-heavy. And when I'm fed up I will add some artillery before I go for vehicles. I'm not overwhelmed by the Rogal Dorn tank - I would probably go for some more exotic vehicle like the Malcador Infernus! What a model that is... We are His shovel indeed! Now the lack of a Codex is kind of problematic for me... For example I don't know how HQ work - Command Squads' load-outs and that about three special weapons is the first I hear of it! Is it a DKoK thing or a generic Guard thing? And how does the Vox / Master Vox work? Or the medics? As far as I know there aren't any rumours for additional DKoK kits... I'll able to do a lot with the current kit (once I get the Codex that is) but a plastic standard bearer and weapon teams will definitely be needed. I mean, they went all out to turn to plastic the HH range (well, the majority of it) so it could make sense... Oh well...

OK, first five: A few thoughts: The Guard models have evolved tremendously since the metal Catachans... the detail is amazing and... very demanding! My scheme came out darker than have hoped for and he highlights are way more subtle than intended. The result is too grim-dark and a pain to take a decent photo. The masks are very demanding and probably need to get the proper brush (got one that's slightly bigger and one that is waaay to small and can't keep a straight edge). I have not applied the decal yet - I will when I finish the other 5 (which are on the way now) Now the trick is to repurpose the existing minis to conform with the new Codex under the assumption that GW will not produce a full range of DKoK troops line the Cadians. I believe the Codex will become widely available after the holidays... Need to wait to see the options of the Command Squads and the DKoK Infantry squads... What do you guys think?