yakkum2006 Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 Hi all have recently started my first BA army and have just finished my first squad: the paintings not as detailed as i would like but i wanted an army that was quick to paint but looked ok too (which i think i managed *fingers crossed*) I would like to ask advice on what to get next as having read some of the topics here, getting a tac squad may have been my first mistake as lots seem to say using them is not the way to go. i was planning on getting an assault squad with jump packs or rhino but not sure which is the way to go... any advice greatly appreciated :D thanks all Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/249258-first-ever-squad-of-ba-done-what-next/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdezFurioso Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 If you get a razorback it uses the rhino chasis. All you need to do is not glue in the piece that holds the turret and you can swap between the two at will. With a tactical squad you can use the marines as stand ins for Assault Marines without jump packs to take 35pts off the cost of a dedicated transport(like a rhino or razorback) EDIT: Oh! and your models look awesome! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/249258-first-ever-squad-of-ba-done-what-next/#findComment-3018785 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesI Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 Very nice models! These are quick painted? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/249258-first-ever-squad-of-ba-done-what-next/#findComment-3018800 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yakkum2006 Posted March 18, 2012 Author Share Posted March 18, 2012 @ Ardez - so rhinos / razorbacks are definitely the way to go? If thats the case I might save the jump packs for the death company and Astorath i plan to include :lol: thanks for the advice @ James - yeah, i normally get tied up trying to blend or hard edge highlight and get bored as im not a fast painter so i used the GW washes for a lot of the models. The only bits i really focussed on were bare faces. Heres the other bare face so you can see it (not got a melta gun handy yet to add ;) ) thanks both for taking the time to read and comment, really appreciate it :) will keep updates coming as i paint them Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/249258-first-ever-squad-of-ba-done-what-next/#findComment-3018823 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SevenExxes Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 Very nice work :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/249258-first-ever-squad-of-ba-done-what-next/#findComment-3019009 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenith Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 Well, you have a tac squad and DC box at least, lets see some assault marines. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/249258-first-ever-squad-of-ba-done-what-next/#findComment-3019494 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodEmperorOfMankind Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 Great models, love the paint job! Tac squads still have their uses, I can't see a special or heavy weapon in there though? what did you intend to use them to achieve? Holding objectives? If you're going to buy a rhino buy a razorback same price (living in the UK) and this means you can keep the top hatch loose and use it as either Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/249258-first-ever-squad-of-ba-done-what-next/#findComment-3019539 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deschenus Maximus Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 Razorback, definetely. Get some assault cannons from the ravenwing set to convert the tlhb to tl asscannons. After that, assault squad + another razor. Magnetize the jump packs too. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/249258-first-ever-squad-of-ba-done-what-next/#findComment-3019569 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yakkum2006 Posted March 19, 2012 Author Share Posted March 19, 2012 @ zenith - going to get some assault marine sorted this week so pictures to follow soon :lol: @ angels - the plan is to use them to hold home objective but if they get the "red thirst" i didnt want to waste it. I plan to use Dreads as a a fire base eventually. What do you think? thanks for the comments and will keep you all posted on progress :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/249258-first-ever-squad-of-ba-done-what-next/#findComment-3019580 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yakkum2006 Posted March 22, 2012 Author Share Posted March 22, 2012 Just an update - got an assault squad with DC set and have kitbashed to make 10 x assault marines (almost made up and will post a pic when done) and was swayed by the model of Astorath. Its a lovely model and have base coated and starting to highlight so will post when hes done too :P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/249258-first-ever-squad-of-ba-done-what-next/#findComment-3021951 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yakkum2006 Posted March 25, 2012 Author Share Posted March 25, 2012 another update: here is Astorath as WIP: any comments on the armour appreciated :unsure: photo of made up assault marines too though havent started painting them yet! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/249258-first-ever-squad-of-ba-done-what-next/#findComment-3024150 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yakkum2006 Posted April 3, 2012 Author Share Posted April 3, 2012 Another update, this time the asssault squad: will get another pic up soon as trying to finish fsces today ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/249258-first-ever-squad-of-ba-done-what-next/#findComment-3031555 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blindhamster Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 some great progress here, i like astoraths armour so far, looking good! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/249258-first-ever-squad-of-ba-done-what-next/#findComment-3031577 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicodemus Doloroso Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 Definitely looking better than just "OK" -- these are very well-done. I'd be very happy if my slowly painted minis looked as good as your "quick" painted. Very very nice. I shall have to give GW's washes another change, I think! Are those tacticals made using Death Company, or just some bitz from the Death Company box? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/249258-first-ever-squad-of-ba-done-what-next/#findComment-3031593 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yakkum2006 Posted April 3, 2012 Author Share Posted April 3, 2012 Update: not got as much done on the faces as i would have liked but heres where i got to: @ blindhamster: thanks, have took a backstep with Astorath as i was getting back into slow habits and want to stick to a quick painted army (hes the reward for getting stuff finished :( ) @ nicodemus: first time i have used the washes but they are well worth a try as devlan mud and baal red have really helped me speed up my painting. The tacs are a mix of a combat squad and DC box. I then used the JPs with the assault squad so they all have BA themed JPs :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/249258-first-ever-squad-of-ba-done-what-next/#findComment-3031671 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taranis Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Definitely looking better than just "OK" -- these are very well-done. I'd be very happy if my slowly painted minis looked as good as your "quick" painted. Very very nice. +1 Your tactical models can also be used as Devestators or Sternguard. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/249258-first-ever-squad-of-ba-done-what-next/#findComment-3032764 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venemox Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 +1 For pull double duty. I use my tacticals as Dev ablative wounds and filling out SG without special weapons. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/249258-first-ever-squad-of-ba-done-what-next/#findComment-3032802 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mezkh Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Honestly there is nothing wrong with a Tac squad in a Rhino supporting your Assaulties and Death Company. Plasma Cannon or MultiMelta is the way to go :) Painting is great too. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/249258-first-ever-squad-of-ba-done-what-next/#findComment-3033234 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yakkum2006 Posted April 9, 2012 Author Share Posted April 9, 2012 Another update on the assault squad - almost finished: as always, comments etc greatly appreciated and thanks for looking :P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/249258-first-ever-squad-of-ba-done-what-next/#findComment-3035618 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yakkum2006 Posted April 10, 2012 Author Share Posted April 10, 2012 @ venemox: i have never really used devestators before, are they worth while as i was planning on using a dread as my heavy fire support - any suggestions? @ mezkh: i agree with you, have decided i am going to use my tac squad either in a rhino or combat squad them and razorback them. So you think to go multi melta? im not sure as i get stuck not moving with a tac if i have a heavy weapon as i dont want to lose the shot? thanks for the comment on painting, i am happy with them to say i have tried not to spend too much time on them and get bored :lol: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/249258-first-ever-squad-of-ba-done-what-next/#findComment-3036116 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yakkum2006 Posted April 15, 2012 Author Share Posted April 15, 2012 Hi all, another update, heres the main part of DC dreadnought Hanzel almost completed: any comments would be great ^_^ also, had my first BA game V necrons (750 pts) and they were fantastic! the Tac sergeant was superb which i did not expect though they did get the red thirst :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/249258-first-ever-squad-of-ba-done-what-next/#findComment-3040025 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RagingChainsword Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 These are absolutely fantastic! What was your list? What did you play, objectives? Kill Points? And how on earth do you paint these, they're fantastic! Can't wait to see more. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/249258-first-ever-squad-of-ba-done-what-next/#findComment-3040123 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yakkum2006 Posted April 15, 2012 Author Share Posted April 15, 2012 Hi Raging, thanks for the comment ^_^ always nice to know people like ur painting ;) I actually found the painting technique online (apologies as i cant remember whose mix it was): from start to finish: mechrite red blood red devlan mud wash all over 50 50 mix of blood red and mechrite red leaving the wash and a little base showing baal red wash all over all done :) if theres anything else on painting just ask :) the list i ran was: Astorath, 5X RAS w TH, 10X Tac squad with PF and melta in a Rhino+ HK missile, DC dreadnought with magna grapple and twin blood talons we rolled a control and capture and i won 2 - 0, the DC dreadnought took out an entire squad of necron warriors! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/249258-first-ever-squad-of-ba-done-what-next/#findComment-3040208 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yakkum2006 Posted April 21, 2012 Author Share Posted April 21, 2012 Another update: have finished the blonde hair on the tac squad marines: heres their rhino WIP (though i havent glued the hatch so i can razorback it if i need to!) and heres something i havent tried before, any comments would be greatly appreciated as im not sure if it works and im starting to lose focus a little: thanks all :P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/249258-first-ever-squad-of-ba-done-what-next/#findComment-3044672 Share on other sites More sharing options...
daryl Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 Great job on the rhino hatches. I never had the patience to go free hand, but you did very well on it. And the dread is stunning. I never tried rolling them for my primary fire support. I enjoy devestators too much. I throw them in a razor too for a strong base of fire, to support any envolpements I want to try. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/249258-first-ever-squad-of-ba-done-what-next/#findComment-3044706 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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