Nicodemus Doloroso Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 I was an Imperial Guard general before I started building my Blood Angels. I started IG back in 3rd edition with the Big Black Book "codex" and ran Praetorians. I later sold them for reasons that I can no longer remember, and played Sisters of Battle for many years before returning to IG in the twilight years of 3rd. Sold them after I got married and then in the final year of 5th Edition returned to the hobby. I've been slowly building up this army over a couple years -- with four children and a busy law practice, I don't have much time. But here's what I have accomplished so far: http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gyzUncYRhp8/UEGB0KijGwI/AAAAAAAAAtk/L56syHB64Uk/s1600/DSC05983.JPG Closeup of the Platoon Command Squad: http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-toceIRDNI50/UEGB73q6XhI/AAAAAAAAAts/cVPkO_7kF2w/s1600/DSC05984.JPG I think I should eventually get my hands on some Death Korps of Kreig commissars since the regular ones are a bit too big. Although I initially purposely chose regular ones, since the codex states that commissars are assigned to regiments other than from their own homeworld. They might still wear gas masks, though. Not sure, since my 2nd platoon, led by Captain Aleksandr Rachemovicz (Al'Rahem) is going to be Cadian models with a dot-pattern camo. Here is Inquisitor Ambro (Marbo) plus two inquisitorial henchmen (veterans with flamers) who accompany Inquisitor Soulis (Straken) when he takes the field: http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-EQqVUWKRxzw/UEGCGFwGFiI/AAAAAAAAAt0/oajeY6t0bo4/s1600/DSC05982.JPG Inquisitor Soulis: http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sW_snlUtCoE/TuwP1y1ID0I/AAAAAAAAAZM/ee0K-HP5fRg/s1600/Inquisitor+Soulis.JPG Some Storm Troopers: http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2012/10/7/418448_md-Inquisitorial%20Storm%20Troopers.JPG Tanks WIP (need to finish the commanders and add battle damage): http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2012/10/7/418449_md-Leman%20Russes%20WIP%206%20Oct%2012.JPG The fluff behind the army is that they come from the planet Sorgrece which was overrun by Chaos Forces/the Blood Pact. With the help of Inquisitor Soulis along with sisters of the Adepta Sororitas and the Angels Sorrowful (Blood Angels successors) they were ultimately able to regain their planet after decades of bloody war and atomic purging. They continue to have heavy inquisitorial "supervision" to ensure no Chaos taint after the years of occupation. Hence the storm troopers painted in Inquisitorial colours, and the use of Inquisition-themed HQ units. Now that we have access to allies again, I may invest in real inquisitors at some point. But I do like the ones I have made using IG rules. Just a very brief run-down. I can post more fluff later, but suffice to say that my army are religious zealots with a fair bit of Red Redemption influence (although the nobility who form the officer cadre are not Redemptorists). They have massive supply problems and the planet itself is reduced to about early 20th century levels so they only have access to meltaguns, flamers, and basic Russes. The Inquisition contingent is the only one that may use plasma, Valkyries, or more advanced vehicle variants. It's a personal "rule" that my army must always contain 1+ inquisitorial character (easily accomplished, since I have a Company Command Squad version and Primaris Psyker version) and 1+ Inquisitorial storm trooper squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olis Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Not bad so far brother. Looks like you have a decent force. I notice the bases are a bit bare - any plans on basing the army? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmo Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 +1 on the basing - it makes all the difference Another tip is to drill out the barrels on your flamers - it will look a lot better. Like the Kreig paint scheme and the muddy boots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicodemus Doloroso Posted January 12, 2013 Author Share Posted January 12, 2013 Yeah, I bought Army Painter's Sci Fi basing starter set and an going to base these guys and my Blood Angels with it. It's a mix of grey gravel and brown flock with dark green static grass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicodemus Doloroso Posted January 12, 2013 Author Share Posted January 12, 2013 Elmo, thanks. Actually, I realized that's an old pic. Since I took it, I did drill out the flamer barrels and straightened the officer's sword (3rd attempt - the trick was putting it in ice water right after straightening it). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmo Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Try this shameless self plug: http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/index.php?showtopic=247402 Cheap and fast ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Lorien Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 I love the muted colors of the DKOK , very fitting and you got nice force. Some small advice if you have some money to spend: Get grenadiers instead of the kaskin/stormtroopers for stromtroopers, they look so much better, esspecially in a DKOK army. Some advice on painting your tanks: Try to be a bit messy with your camo color, that way it might seem more transitional. Also , but that might be personal: I never use a very dark color as a base color below the color i want, i iether use a wash to wash the whole verhicle or i highlight the camo color i want, what i am reffering to is the very dark brown line next to the brown camo color. If this is intentional: forget i ever said anything :) Keep it up! We want to see more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicodemus Doloroso Posted January 13, 2013 Author Share Posted January 13, 2013 Brother Lorien: I do have some DKoK grenadiers, but my plan is to us them as a veterans quad with grenadiers doctrine. I already have them set-up with 2x melta and a heavy flamer for the purpose just haven't painted them yet. I hear what you're saying, they are awesome models, but I like the Kasrkin models for the inquisitorial troops to set them apart. Also, the camo was intentional. Personally I like the way it looks. Here is another unit I forgot to post. You must understand the fluff behind them to appreciate why I have Catachans in this army. Inquisitor Soulis (in the gold armour above) first made his appearance in my Sisters of Battle army in early/mid-3rd edition. He was the first model that I spent big bucks on to buy lots of different bitz and convert nicely. The first battle I used him in was for a batle report for batreps.com (which sadly no longer exists) against my friend who was using a Catachan Death World army at the time. In that battle Inquisitor Soulis was ambushed by a special weapons squad with a demo pack and instant deathed. Also, his power fist-weiling Commisar Akrim killed my canoness. So, in retribution for this, I worked into my fluff that Soulis got rebuilt (hence the use of Straken rules), hunted down the Catachans, and made them into penal legionaires. Commissar Akrim got his power fist forcibly removed (hence the rolled-up sleeve): http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Ycln2EPrrDM/TuwT6BSB-mI/AAAAAAAAAZs/PEqYftFK298/s1600/Penal+Legion.JPG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kierdale Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 I really like your tank camo, myself. There are so many schemes out there, it's hell choosing one you really like. Like the use of the Empire witch hunter too. I'd love to have that one in my army too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dosjetka Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 A nice tabletop quality force, I like it :tu: The Inquisitorial elements are nifty and I quite like your DKoK. Keep it all coming! Ludovic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachymike123 Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 its armies like this that give reason for guard to be allowed on the b&c top marks all round geezer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicodemus Doloroso Posted April 28, 2013 Author Share Posted April 28, 2013 Update on my force, I finally tore myself away from my Blood Angels and put battle damage/dirt on one of the Russes: http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2013/4/26/489222_md-.JPG It's a bit shiny from the Agrax Earthshade, but once I seal it with Army Painter Anti-Shine Matte Varnish that will be a thing of the past.Edited to add a second view (sorry for the darkness -- I'm still in the process of moving so haven't got my regular painting area complete with lights set up yet): http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2013/4/26/489224_md-.JPG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kierdale Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 Looks good! How did you do the camo netting on the right side? Bandage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicodemus Doloroso Posted April 28, 2013 Author Share Posted April 28, 2013 Yes the camo on the side and wrapped around the main gun on the other Russ is bandage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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