I am probably no longer in the ideal time to be writing blogs, but this format fascinates me. I would most likely be writing this blog just for myself, but I really enjoy the exercise after reading several blogs on this forum. I have always been fascinated by the narrative aspect of the game, and especially by conversions, which are my favorite part.

So I am starting a project log for my The Lost & The Damned army, which I began two months ago. The goal will be to present the conversions, the evolution

of the lore, and battle reports. The main inspiration will come from the V3 codex “Eye of Terror”, which featured fascinating renegade and mutant miniatures. The central idea is that each model must be unique, even among the swarming mass of infantry planned.

The army’s lore is not yet fixed and will likely be developed in future posts. The short-term goal is to build a Boarding Action force filled with cultists and other Beastmen. In the longer term, the army will be played using the Astra Militarum codex, but I fully intend to add some Chaos Space Marines at the origin of the rebellion (chapter to be determined: Word Bearers, Night Lords) as well as several daemons.

For painting, I have stuck to a contrast paint scheme with simple highlights, easy to apply given the number of miniatures planned for a horde-style army.

Let’s get to the heart of the matter with the first units I have completed so far.

A horde of mutants led by “Nox the Pale-Skinned”

Built using bits of all kinds scavenged from my pile of shame, notably ghouls, Beastmen, and poxwalkers. I used a mix of contrast paints to achieve this sickly, pallid skin effect. One of the mutants has a plasma gun grafted in place of an arm, and another wields a flamethrower.

A group of cultists led by “Athreus the Visionary”

I wanted a more religious style using Necromunda kits, Bretonnian knights, or even old Orks (?)

I really enjoyed making the occult banner, and the missile launcher bearer made from a Boy from my childhood gives me immense pleasure.