The Acid Dog Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 Today I put the finishing touches on a month's work (well, month and a few days), finally completing some models that, when I started, were completely unpainted. Here they are: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/274679-today-in-the-hobby-i/page/154/#findComment-4276857 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firepower Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 All that in a month...I hate you. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/274679-today-in-the-hobby-i/page/154/#findComment-4276859 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lysere Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 TITH I built my second Ironclad finally, and almost started painting my Culexus. Firepower 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/274679-today-in-the-hobby-i/page/154/#findComment-4276874 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlson793 Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 YITH, my fiancé learned my exact feelings about GW kits for basic units that do not include enough bits to actually make the basic unit (specifically, the Skitarii Vanguard/Ranger box that only includes 9 standard backpacks and 9 don't-need-to-modify radium carbines for a basic unit that needs 10 of each). Halandaar 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/274679-today-in-the-hobby-i/page/154/#findComment-4277014 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urauloth Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 I think the assumption was that you'd never build a vanguard squad without at least one special weapon, and... I'm not sure why you would? My problem with the kit is the fact that it only has one arc/plasma when the squad can take up to 3 specials, which has driven me to buying arc rifles from france on ebay (or it did, before the start collecting box flooded the internet with admech components) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/274679-today-in-the-hobby-i/page/154/#findComment-4277032 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucien Eilam Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 It's only really an issue if you only want one squad, or want to min-max on a single troop type. If you're building a Skitarii army you'll probably want at least 3-4 infantry squads. Rangers want an occasional arquebus or nothing, Vanguard want max arc or plasma, so it all works out in the end. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/274679-today-in-the-hobby-i/page/154/#findComment-4277048 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urauloth Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 Min-maxing vanguard is probably why I've been suffering shortages. On topic: today I've been removing studs from BaC Mk.IV legs. It takes some time and patience, but I'm pleased to see that it's completely possible to get a smooth finish on the greaves and kneepads. I plan to replace the studs on some of them the old fashioned way once I get hold of some suitible material (water filter beads, I believe) because I don't mind them being there, I just can't stand the ones with a glaring lack of undercut. Should have my first BaC squad built soon, the Ultras for the boardgame. Doing a full set, and using the Word Bearers as convenient practice (and extra manpower) for my main XVII legion project. The Mk.IV tac kit is so nice. I don't think I can go back to the 40k one, at least not without parts from this one thrown in. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/274679-today-in-the-hobby-i/page/154/#findComment-4277075 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kriegsmacht Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 TITHI bought the Start Collecting: Skitarii box and a pot of Martian Ironearth Might have to buy another pot down the line. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/274679-today-in-the-hobby-i/page/154/#findComment-4277084 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaeron Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 I think the assumption was that you'd never build a vanguard squad without at least one special weapon, and... I'm not sure why you would? My problem with the kit is the fact that it only has one arc/plasma when the squad can take up to 3 specials, which has driven me to buying arc rifles from france on ebay (or it did, before the start collecting box flooded the internet with admech components) I know the feeling - I need more Arc Rifles! Quite a few more actually... TITH, I've been planning for Loyalty and Treachery. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/274679-today-in-the-hobby-i/page/154/#findComment-4277120 Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathspectersgt7 Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 Tith integrated some MkIV marines into some of my Tac squads. Still prefer the 40k squad. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/274679-today-in-the-hobby-i/page/154/#findComment-4277121 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kobrakei Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 (edited) TITH I painted the base silver on the rest of my Vanguard and washed it all, painted the base gold on my Captain and washed, received the twenty MK IV marines I ordered and finally managed to get hold of some Macragge Blue spray. It's sold out everywhere, but my local GW manager had 3/4th of a can left that he'd been using, and kindly gave it me for free. What a legend, especially as it means I can start cracking on with my Arcology XIX log. Edited January 16, 2016 by kobrakei Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/274679-today-in-the-hobby-i/page/154/#findComment-4277237 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aqui Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 TITH I painted the base silver on the rest of my Vanguard and washed it all, painted the base gold on my Captain and washed, received the twenty MK IV marines I ordered and finally managed to get hold of some Macragge Blue spray. It's sold out everywhere, but my local GW manager had 3/4th of a can left that he'd been using, and kindly gave it me for free. What a legend, especially as it means I can start cracking on with my Arcology XIX log. Dave's like that Yesterday in the hobby, I managed to get a little more done on my Penitent Engine. I'm surprised I had the time after trying not to tear my car asunder fitting a heater resistor pack! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/274679-today-in-the-hobby-i/page/154/#findComment-4277265 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aeternus Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 TITH I repainted half my flat blue marines in metallic blue, still got a long way to go Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/274679-today-in-the-hobby-i/page/154/#findComment-4277274 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian_F_H Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Tith Picked up 2 boxes of death wing knights to convert into sword brethren terminators for my black templars.... Cleaning these bits of heresy is going to feel like an eternal crusade. .. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/274679-today-in-the-hobby-i/page/154/#findComment-4277317 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace Debonair Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Today in the hobby, my nephew and I painted the names of our marines on the back of their bases so I can finally get the names right during me and my nephew's games of sort-of-space-crusade without having to check my modelling threads on the B&C mid-mission. It's much more gripping when it's Vakar the Vengeful and the hero known as Barlevant fighting off endless waves of enemies while everyone else secures the objective, instead of just White Hawk #4 and Champion of Athlum #2. Furthermore, it's given me the Hobby Bug again - as soon as it stops raining, snowing or otherwise precipitating, I'm gonna spray some assault marines and get back to painting! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/274679-today-in-the-hobby-i/page/154/#findComment-4277336 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommodusXIII Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Today I started painting the last component of this blasted Void Shield Generator. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/274679-today-in-the-hobby-i/page/154/#findComment-4277949 Share on other sites More sharing options...
treadhead Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 TITHI finished the last of my three 16 man legion tactical squads base coats, The 2nd contemptor dread is fully base coated, As are the breachers, The quad mortar and I even did a cataphracti terminator just for giggles, next up is painting them all blue several times (really need a better blue method or just to find a decent replacement for ultramarine blue ) after which it's on to the apothecaries, Invinctarus suzerains and Roboutte Guililiman Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/274679-today-in-the-hobby-i/page/154/#findComment-4277995 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaeron Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 TITH, I ordered the last few things needed for my Skitarii army. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/274679-today-in-the-hobby-i/page/154/#findComment-4278520 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW1 Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 TITH I finally got around to trying box standard cheap acrylic paint (cheap poster paint) on some scenery. Don't think I'll be looking back if I can mix the colours I'm after up. :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/274679-today-in-the-hobby-i/page/154/#findComment-4279407 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommodusXIII Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Today I assembled my Void Shield Generator, and only broke one of the four gorram support pillars. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/274679-today-in-the-hobby-i/page/154/#findComment-4279581 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Chaplain Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 TITH I played my first game of 40k of the 2016 year. Aqui 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/274679-today-in-the-hobby-i/page/154/#findComment-4279601 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonlover Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 TITHI learnt I need to stay away from the Victoria Miniatures website. So many shinies, so little money. Dragonlover Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/274679-today-in-the-hobby-i/page/154/#findComment-4279704 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mard Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Today i finished my prep for the Australian Epic Championships this coming weekend. 3000pts of Vraksian Renegades and 4000points of Heresy Era Dark Angels for the 30k Big Bash game. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/274679-today-in-the-hobby-i/page/154/#findComment-4279730 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantomzero17 Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 TITH I began discussing with a few friends the possibility of starting up some kill team games to get a few others who interested in the hobby to start playing / modeling.Not sure what I'd want to run but I'm thinking Guard since it's an army I haven't done before. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/274679-today-in-the-hobby-i/page/154/#findComment-4279773 Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulJam Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Today i finished my prep for the Australian Epic Championships this coming weekend. 3000pts of Vraksian Renegades and 4000points of Heresy Era Dark Angels for the 30k Big Bash game. that's at cancon? as it so happens i will be in our glorious capital visiting the fam that weekend. today in the hobby i learned that cancon is on. Mard, many thanks. i also finished off some painting that i'm not allowed to talk about. Mard 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/274679-today-in-the-hobby-i/page/154/#findComment-4279846 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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