Tenshi Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Way to go, brother! At this rate, you'll be out of vows Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pbenner Posted May 27, 2013 Author Share Posted May 27, 2013 @Tenshi Well, someone needs to set the bar for the team, don't they? ^_^ I was thinking about that this morning, but I've laid out everything that I have that is close to being ready to paint. By the time I'm done with my last one, I'll need to start over from the beginning for the last things I own that need painted, but those are vehicles, and those aren't cost-effective. haha. Vow IV will be the one that slows me down. I've got some stuff in there that I've never painted before, and based on surface area, they're very inefficient as a vow, but I want to do them at the same time as the unit going into them, oh well. Vow V might be a barn burner too, as I'll have a bunch of "random" stuff in there in top of my "normal" stuff I paint, but it's all good. Now off to figure out how to represent a Monster Slayer of Caliban and a Personal Field Generator... Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Blaire Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Monster Slayer could be a DA converted two handed sword from the GK line and the PFG could use one of the teleporter backpacks from the PA GK stuff, if you have any of those bits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pbenner Posted May 27, 2013 Author Share Posted May 27, 2013 I think the Monster Slayer would be a 2hander in Power Armor, but TDA should have enough actuators and servos to compensate and still allow the use of an off-hand ranged weapon. I've been thinking that a back-pack would be a good one for the PFG. Right now I'm not 100% sure what else will go with it, but the PA backpack seems small next to the TDA back. I just ordered 3 more of those SW Assault Cannons, and I'm going to cut one down and remove the belt and fix it up to be the backpack. I may combine the fuel cylinders from a Redeemer's Flamestorm Cannons and attach them to the sides as additional capacitors. Some guitar strings to run a connector to the sword and I may just be there. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy1391 Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 You should send me one of those contemptors .... You know to paint... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pbenner Posted May 27, 2013 Author Share Posted May 27, 2013 Jeremy, You're funny. That's pretty good. I've got another one here that I want to use as part of a future vow, but I haven't gotten to him yet. He'll be down the road. I want to use him as a CC monster, so I need to order in Contemptor CCWs. Vow III Status Update: The Dreadnoughts have most of their first coat of Bleached Bone on them, but the paint pot is looking a little low, so I need to track down another pot of paint. The round of Terminators for this vow is still shy one CML, but it should be in sometime next week. I think I have another tub of Bleached Bone here, and if not, I know I have one of Ushabti - They look a little different when wet, but when cured, they're nearly identical, so not a big deal. Best, Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Avoghai Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Do you plan to magnetize the arms? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pbenner Posted May 27, 2013 Author Share Posted May 27, 2013 I already have. I bought 3x sets of Las Cannons, Auto Cannons, and Kheres Pattern Assault cannons - I'm only painting the Las for the competition, but I'll do the other two later one. I probably won't magnetize the CML on them, because I'll probably always take that option for versatility. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Avoghai Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 I've magnetize mine because I want to be able to play the contemptor with CCW + one shooting weapon like a dread. But I recognize that on a Mortis pattern it's useful and almost compulsory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pbenner Posted May 28, 2013 Author Share Posted May 28, 2013 On a Mortis it really is. While for most things, a Las Cannon is Overkill when in need of Skyfire, a sure thing always beats a gamble. Glancing on 3s vs Glancing on 5s is a WIN in my book. Plus BS5 with Re-Rolls is great. I would rather not strip Hull Points off of a flier when in need. Also, while I don't have much to fear from fliers as a 2+/5++ army, I can still use them to target ground based units at very long range when I want to. I'm organizing my vows right now, to assure that I have everything I need to accomplish them. I need to buy a few things from Forge World to wrap it up, but I'm trying to talk myself out of buying a Land Raider Achilles - I've always LOVED the Thunderfire Cannon, and what could make it better than putting it on an AV14 chassis with PotMS. :D :D I don't know how much painting I will get done tonight. The rest of my speakers came in today so I need to finish setting up my Home Theatre surround. :D :D Best, Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pbenner Posted May 29, 2013 Author Share Posted May 29, 2013 Damn, Woke up sick as a dog this morning. Can't even keep Water in my guts, ugh. Not wanting to paint much right now either, but I expect that the Contemptors will be done before Friday. Terminators to follow probably early next week. I have my time with my Son soon, so my evening painting hours may slow a little bit, but I can still paint once he's in bed. I'm expecting Vow III done before I go to get him and onto Vow IV (The one I'm looking forward to most me thinks). Made the decision to sell/trade my Tau project army off to fund more Deathwing stuff. It looks like a Land Raider Achilles is in my future, and maybe something else that'll be unique and shiny :D Best, Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaM_TW Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 Looks good man. Keep on going, dont forget to rest now and then, and spend time with your son! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pbenner Posted May 31, 2013 Author Share Posted May 31, 2013 I love scoring cheap models on trading sites. I've gotten all the models I need to finish my planned vows, plus the rest of the Deathwing Knights that won't make it to the vows this time. I've just about convinced myself that I want to go for a LR Achilles - just need to sell my Tau and I will be placing that next oh-so-wonderful Forgeworld order. Best, Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pbenner Posted June 6, 2013 Author Share Posted June 6, 2013 I thought that these Contemptors would be a welcomed break from painting Terminators, but they've not been. Oh well. Been kind of burnt out but plan on doing some painting this afternoon. I should wrap up the contemptors today. I need some bits in the mail to arrive to get my 2nd CML installed onto the body that needs it. Best, Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy1391 Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 I already offered to accept your contemptors for painting.... If you don't mind them being consecrators ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pbenner Posted August 4, 2013 Author Share Posted August 4, 2013 Depressing to see so much of my log gone, oh well. I have finished painting the 5 and 6 man squads for my ETL II. I will post all the before and after pictures shortly. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pbenner Posted August 6, 2013 Author Share Posted August 6, 2013 Well, The ETL II is over for me. I have finished my Fifth Vow, and have a grand total of 5,027 points for the event. The blow by blow is listed below for each vow; ETL Vow I Sargent w/Powersword and StormbolterPowerfist and Assault Cannon x2Powerfist and Stormbolter x7 480pts ETL Vow II Sergeant w/Powersword and StormbolterChainfist and StormbolterPowerfist and Assault CannonChainfist and StormbolterLightning Claws Sergeant w/Powersword and StormbolterLightning ClawsLightning ClawsLightning Claws and Cyclone Missile LauncherPowerfist and Stormbolter Sergeant w/Powersword and StormbolterPowerfist and Plasma CannonPowerfist and Plasma CannonLightning ClawsLightning ClawsLightning ClawsLightning ClawsPowerfist and StormbolterThunderhammer and StormshieldThunderhammer and Stormshield 980pts ETL Vow III Mortis Pattern Contemptor Dreadnought with Dual Las Cannons and Cyclone Missile Launcher x3 Sargeant w/Powersword and StormbolterLightning Claws and Cyclone Missile LauncherLightning Claws and Cyclone Missile LauncherThunderhammer and StormshieldThunderhammer and StormshieldThunderhammer and StormshieldChainfist and StormbolterChainfist and StormbolterChainfist and StormbolterChainfist and Stormbolter 1170pts ETL Vow IV DW Command Squad with TH//SS and DW Company Banner, Champion, Apothecary, LC x2, and Assault Cannon + Chain Fist Librarian in TDA + StormbolterLibrarian in TDA + StormbolterLibrarian in TDA + StormbolterLibrarian in TDA + Stormbolter 710 points ETL Vow V Chaplain in Terminator Armor + Combi PlasmaChaplain in Terminator Armor + Combi PlasmaChaplain in Terminator Armor + Combi PlasmaChaplain in TDA + Lion's Roar & MoR Sargeant w/Powersword and StormbolterPowerfist and Assault CannonPowerfist and Assault CannonChainfist and StormbolterChainfist and StormbolterChainfist and StormbolterThunderhammer and StormshieldThunderhammer and StormshieldThunderhammer and StormshieldThunderhammer and Stormshield Sargeant w/Powersword and StormbolterPowerfist and Plasma CannonChainfist and Storm BolterPowerfist and Storm BolterThunderhammer and StormshieldThunderhammer and Stormshield Sargeant w/Powersword and StormbolterPowerfist and Plasma CannonLightning Claws x2Lightning Claws x2Lightning Claws x2 1672pts A total of 77 models. 74 Terminators and 3 Dreadnoughts. All in all, it was a good painting run for me, and has put me in a very good position for our upcoming Apocalypse game at the end of the month. I still have a long road to walk in regards to getting the rest of my army painted, but this is a great start. Finishing the "new" command squad was a big push in the right direction for me, and now that I have (2) TDA Command Squads, I can play the list I wanted to play at 2500 points against a local guy. We want to show the newer local players what 'Ard Boyz used to look like. I spent last night after getting the pictures taken and posted preparing the boxes of DW Knights that I've had laying around, priming the last of the Terminators I needed to get going, laying out bases to prep them for DW Knights, and assembling a 6th Librarian (for whatever reason). I need to head down to Hobby Lobby and pick up another roll of cork to get those bases finished, but they're on my list of things to do. All in all, it was a good run. I feel good about the part I played in this years ETL, and I hope that my brethren continue their push towards completion. I'll be taking pictures in the next few weeks of the completed army of 100 terminators, and I need to go through the hobby closet to make sure that I get everything that still needs built onto the pile of things to do. Best, Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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