"Let freedom ring with a Boltgun's roar" - Marines Project

[hermanista]

How do,

 

so I'll cut to the chase and get to the meat of the initial post; I'm currently engaged on building a fantasy Warriors army in time for ToS in Feb, however since I'm not able to do much painting over Christmas, I thought I'd get some Marines built to combat a mate who's recently returned to hobby with Necrons. Unfortunately I'm stuck on a chapter and colour scheme for now, but never to let that get in the way I started building anyway.

 

The general plan as normal for me is a solid line of bolters to hold the line, including bolter-armed characters rather than the more gung-ho dive into combat heroes.

 

First up I managed to build a librarian, suitable to lead the force of ground pounders.

 

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w96/Hermanesq/Marines%202013/Libby.jpg[/url]

 

I think he'll fit in with the force, next up - the first demi squad of Tactical Marines.

 

Chris

 

 

[JeffTibbetts]

How about Raptors? Lots of flavor, great bolter rules. Otherwise, if you're doing a gun line I'd consider IF or successors. 

[Studio Silvernale]

Pick the most obscure chapter you can. Then you can kind of make them up however you please.

[RolandTHTG]

Looking good. Definitely reccomend the FW Raptor's rules if you want a bolter-oriented force (though the Imperial Fists could work too)
Where is that head from though?

[infyrana]

Very nice, more to the point - am I the only one who does not know where to acquire librarian books from?  :)

[The_Chaplain]

First of all- props on the head swap on that librarian and for having the cajones to make gunline characters.  That sets you apart already.  

 

I am going to Nth the suggestion/recommendation for Raptors chapter tactics or a IF successor if you want a bolter heavy gunline army.

 

 

Where is that head from though?

It's in the new tactical squad box.

 

 

am I the only one who does not know where to acquire librarian books from?

chaos terminator lord/sorcerer box, sevrin loth backpack, empire wizard kit, empire flagellants, dark angel veteran sprue, grey knight terminators have book related accessories like banner toppers.  

[infyrana]

Ooh, great list, thank you kindly indeed :)

 

Sorry for thread distraction ^^

[Monstra Sumus]

Hell yeah, bolters all the way buddy! All my HQ's (except old lysan-smashy-face-hammer-face-der) are toting 'dem bolters. 

 

I'd say go Malevolent but they are an acquired taste. Raptors get some gnarly rending bolter rules that set them apart that's for sure but I personally prefer re-rolling with the IF tactis, also all that Tank Hunter goodness on heavy weapons, mmmhmm. 

 

So, I vote for IF/Successor. 

[deathspectersgt7]

I vote for IF/successor,thats what I'm working on.

[hermanista]

Blimey,

 

I never expected a response like that, I guess a catchy title and a question gets peoples creative juices going, but thank's for the feedback. I've spent the last few hours on the research front for existing chapters that could fit the bill, so if I throw out my ideas people can have a think?

 

So potentially -

 

Celestial Lions - Painting metallics is my favourite part of painting, mainly silver but I think I do a pretty good gold too.

Mantis Warriors - Slightly different take on the bolter line idea is to have them scouting forward to form their line, then let rip with rank upon rank of bolter-fire

Raptors - Similar to the Mantis Warriors, slightly more deadly rules potentially, but a darker *less inspiring* colour scheme prehaps?

 

Other options - Scythes of the Emperor, Praetors of Orpheus, or something else...

 

Lots to think about, but I'm lucky in the fact I know someone who can probably do me some digitally sculpted resin shoulder pads, like a previous Sons of Medusa army I did and then sold

 

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w96/Hermanesq/Sons%20of%20Medusa%20v2/472693_10150853506707774_525192773_11701372_360879989_o.jpg

 

 

Chris

[JeffTibbetts]

Those are 3D printed? They look pretty clean, for the most part… 

[hermanista]

The originals were 3d printed I think, then cast up for me, but they came out great that this picture doesn't convey as well as it could.

 

But getting another set made up for this project is on the list of things to do.

[Brother Tancred]

You could always try Dark Angels rules with banner of devastation for massed salvo fire. Throw a power field generator onto the librarian and you grant a 4++ to all models within 6"! To finish it all off give the librarian divination so you get fe rolls to hit.

[The_Chaplain]

Oh dude a celestial lions army with custom lion pads and other lion gubbins? That would be the business!

[Monstra Sumus]

Celestial Lions. ALL the bolters. Call the leader Davidian. 

[Nomus Sardauk]

Oh dude a celestial lions army with custom lion pads and other lion gubbins? That would be the business!

This, by the Emperor, THIS.

[sockwithaticket]

Machine Head references are always good. I'm going to buck the popular trend and say Raptors as there simply aren't enough of the dour, sneaky buggers around.

[Biohazard]

What he said. ^^^ that Libby conversion is sweet as well. Look forward to seeing what you come up with.

[Gorkimedes]

Third on the Celestial Lions. They're one of the coolest chapters out there, would be nice to see more armies of them.

[ChaptermasterDemon7]

I am torn between Celestial Lions and the Raptors.

[hermanista]

Brother Tancred - I've actually got a dark angel army, with the Angels being my first ever army. So although the SoD tactic could work, I'll be giving them a miss.

 

I think I get the feeling the Lions are a bit of a fan favourite, so I'll give them a go. I do like painting gold after all.

 

I'll be going for the wartorn, prolonged campaign look and feel to them, so there certtainly won't be parade ground fresh scheme wise.

 

No pics tonight unfortunately, but hopefully get some of the ta tical squad photo worthy by tomorrow.

 

hopefully everyone has had a great Christmas btw.

 

Chris