Davey80y Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 hey all back again with another army this time round its gonna be a Black Templars force... I've had them sat in a box for far to long so i thought it was about time they got some attention (there all "reclaimed" ebay mini's as per :-) looking to build around 2000pts worth here's an example of how they looked before any work was started they were mostly to a nice enough table top standard :-) http://i424.photobucket.com/albums/pp327/davey8oy/P9140007.jpg and here’s the test mini’s http://i424.photobucket.com/albums/pp327/davey8oy/PA050009.jpg the main problem I'm having is trying to work out squad sizes........ should i go for 10 man with BP/CS or smaller to max special weapons......?? any BT players wanna help me out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dosjetka Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Great looking Templars <_< Will follow this thread with great interest! Ludovic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Montressor Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Great work on these esteemed descendants of Dorn! If you want your force to spew holy amount of ranged attacks, 5 man squads with a special and a heavy. For an assaulty force, a common ratio is 7 initiates 2 neophytes and an IC, or 7 initiated and 3 neophytes. Point for point they'll kill about as much as an initiate but are ten points and they have an appetite for lascannons, and power weapons... I hope this helps, but if you need some more in-depth tutelage, pop on over to the BT subforum! I'm sure my brethren will enjoy your work as well as answer any queries you may have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecritter Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 More excellent work. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother_Fatiswon Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 i'd vote for classic black tide with x2 twenty man blobs Plus x3 ven dreads + landspeeders for screening and fire support. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reckoning Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Awesome looking BTs you have there. As has already been said, 7-8 Initiates and 2-3 Neos is usually best for a CC Squad. For my ranged squads I use 6 initiates with a special and heavy. Usually Las/Plas or Las/Flamer. And theyre backed up by a RB with TLLC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lachdannan Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 Really looking nice. Will be following this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firepower Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 Yup...that's pretty much how Templars should look :D Nice work. I concur with the previous advice, though the Black Tide suggestion is unfortunately a passe and sub-competitive list in the modern Mech-heavy world of 5th edition, according to most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey80y Posted October 15, 2011 Author Share Posted October 15, 2011 cheers all :-) here's the rest Initiates for the big CC squad I'm thinking large blob squad of these with a couple of support squads of bolters for the main troops (will move the plasma gun to one of the support squads and replace him with a melta) http://i424.photobucket.com/albums/pp327/davey8oy/PA150009.jpg http://i424.photobucket.com/albums/pp327/davey8oy/PA150011.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Phoenix Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 Very nice clean sharp edge highlighting, and i'm loving the rich red! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey80y Posted October 15, 2011 Author Share Posted October 15, 2011 cheers :-) here's a little bit of fast attack...... (and yes I you can't have a flamer and chainsword but that's how it came :-P) http://i424.photobucket.com/albums/pp327/davey8oy/PA150013.jpg http://i424.photobucket.com/albums/pp327/davey8oy/PA150014.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey80y Posted October 15, 2011 Author Share Posted October 15, 2011 and here's some heavy support really do need to repaint that scroll on the front..... http://i424.photobucket.com/albums/pp327/davey8oy/PA150017.jpg http://i424.photobucket.com/albums/pp327/davey8oy/PA150018.jpg http://i424.photobucket.com/albums/pp327/davey8oy/PA150020.jpg http://i424.photobucket.com/albums/pp327/davey8oy/PA150024.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey80y Posted October 16, 2011 Author Share Posted October 16, 2011 soooooo quiet on here this weekend..... :-? ah well here’s the next squad prob not the optimum armament for them but...... http://i424.photobucket.com/albums/pp327/davey8oy/PA160001.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dam13n Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Liking these quite a lot. Especially the freehand on the tops of the jump packs. that half eagle will be "borrowed" at some point. The fact that this appears to have taken you only 2 days so far is also pretty impressive, and I consider myself fairly quick (when suitably inspired... :-P) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey80y Posted October 16, 2011 Author Share Posted October 16, 2011 ha no there's about a 1 1/2 weeks work there :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGPO Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Half a week is still pretty darn impressive given the quality here. Any plans to do some sword brethren? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey80y Posted October 16, 2011 Author Share Posted October 16, 2011 one and a half weeks :-) here's whats left to paint x2 6 man bolter/plas/missile squads marshal Grimaldus and freinds emp champ chaplain x5 sword brethren and a landraider crusader oh and a few scouts as well :-) there may even be a dread and Helbrecht not sure yet...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reckoning Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 soooooo quiet on here this weekend..... :-? ah well here’s the next squad prob not the optimum armament for them but...... http://i424.photobucket.com/albums/pp327/davey8oy/PA160001.jpg Let me just say that I really dig your painting. Very crisp and some really good freehand work. My problem with this squad is their shoulder pads. IIRC, the Crux Terminatus is on the left shoulder. Even if you didnt want it there, the fact that they are not all uniform is kind of messing with my eyes. But it really is a trivial complaint considering how nicely painted they are. Looking forward to everything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey80y Posted October 16, 2011 Author Share Posted October 16, 2011 yea that bugged me as well especially as the little cutout bit on the bottom corner of the pad on the back now.... but thats what happens when you buy ebay minis :-( and plastic glue means they aint coming off any time soon :-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecritter Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 Looks great. Wondering what's on the head of the one with the Cyclone launcher? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey80y Posted October 17, 2011 Author Share Posted October 17, 2011 it looks to be a iron halo thingy from the termi set (again it was on there when they arrived i think it sorta works :-) I'll try and get a better pic at some point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShinyRhino Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 Nice, smooth work. I kinda like the iron halo on that one Terminator's forehead. When he runs out of missiles, he can just headbutt the heretics into submission. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJB Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 Looking really good as always Dave, only a minor niggle for me (and it might just be the picture) is the Templar transfer on the right hand side of the Vindicator may need a slight touch up - looks like theres a little bit of the film showing around the top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey80y Posted October 17, 2011 Author Share Posted October 17, 2011 bit of a sore subject really its caused by the using army painter matt varnish spray :-( if you look at the edges all around it there all a little clouded...... that's after quite a lot of tidying (and swearing!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leahcim Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Hi Nice models you got there :P I especially like the effect you have on your vehicles - the Vindicator. It really compliments the black color and totally avoids the often flat coloring surface a lot of black armies get out there. How do you obtain the shades/coloring?? :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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