strategosgambler Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Hi. For the past 14 months Ive been building & painting & for more than half of that I've been anticipating probably the biggest game of 40K I'll have ever played. It's being run at my local hobby store Darksphere in two weeks and its the staff vs customers.I don't think I'll have represented the emperor on the battlefield in such numbers since i played epic space marine in the 90s. Here are a few of my first attempts. http://i850.photobucket.com/albums/ab63/michaelpeterfarrell/1216-Copy_zps67adefcc.jpg My converted biker commander http://i850.photobucket.com/albums/ab63/michaelpeterfarrell/1349_zpsf67a697b.jpg First tactical squad http://i850.photobucket.com/albums/ab63/michaelpeterfarrell/1379_zps0667427b.jpg First bike squad http://i850.photobucket.com/albums/ab63/michaelpeterfarrell/1427_zpsc901a6eb.jpg Im really starting to get a small force going here, see the terminators new tactical & ground based assault squad http://i850.photobucket.com/albums/ab63/michaelpeterfarrell/1388_zps719e9b66.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strategosgambler Posted January 14, 2014 Author Share Posted January 14, 2014 I never intended to build that big an army but after I'd painted my first few squads I has again hooked, I had to build more. See the two stormtalons I thought I just had to have. http://i850.photobucket.com/albums/ab63/michaelpeterfarrell/1634_zpsebbf7b12.jpg I decided on the name "goldenskulls" as I like the feel of it and was much better than my previous "Imperialis Opportunis chapter name. With silver skulls already in the fluff I wasn't sure why golden skulls wasn't already taken. I think lots of golden-skull iconograpghy will be good on the banners when I get round to using them. Also all skulls on all the marines have been done in gold, as are the chaplain heads, not sure but thought it a nice touch. It wasn't long before the lure of FW took hold, see below some pics of a force I painted for a tournament in the summer, I just love that achilles.I made the sternguard myself too. http://i850.photobucket.com/albums/ab63/michaelpeterfarrell/2001_zpse0583f6a.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strategosgambler Posted January 14, 2014 Author Share Posted January 14, 2014 After participating in my first game of apocalypse in July last year, I was convinced I needed some more formations besides the two psykic choirs id managed to obtain for the game ( one librarius and one sanctioned psyker elite ). So I set out to build and paint 2 full battle companies including their transports in 4 1/2 months ( by christmas basically )Here are some pictures of my efforts showing how I tried to saved time by dividing the processes & making a small production line out of it. I have/will add personal small details later at my leisure. I feel having then about 80% painted is good inspiration as to what details I want to add for individual character. http://i850.photobucket.com/albums/ab63/michaelpeterfarrell/photos_zps6adb1b07.jpg http://i850.photobucket.com/albums/ab63/michaelpeterfarrell/photodddd_zpsb03e2b6d.jpg http://i850.photobucket.com/albums/ab63/michaelpeterfarrell/photor_zps1a046370.jpg http://i850.photobucket.com/albums/ab63/michaelpeterfarrell/photodd_zpse4b11ba5.jpg http://i850.photobucket.com/albums/ab63/michaelpeterfarrell/photoo_zpsdd0ec19c.jpg http://i850.photobucket.com/albums/ab63/michaelpeterfarrell/photod_zps514e44cd.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strategosgambler Posted January 14, 2014 Author Share Posted January 14, 2014 More pics of my golden skulls coming to life. http://i850.photobucket.com/albums/ab63/michaelpeterfarrell/photoy_zpsdb34d6c0.jpg http://i850.photobucket.com/albums/ab63/michaelpeterfarrell/photo8_zpse2fad5b6.jpg http://i850.photobucket.com/albums/ab63/michaelpeterfarrell/photofg_zpsa24d4369.jpg http://i850.photobucket.com/albums/ab63/michaelpeterfarrell/photorr_zps9cf38d3b.jpg http://i850.photobucket.com/albums/ab63/michaelpeterfarrell/photoww_zps4b8124cd.jpg http://i850.photobucket.com/albums/ab63/michaelpeterfarrell/photoq_zps9cfb5954.jpg http://i850.photobucket.com/albums/ab63/michaelpeterfarrell/photow_zpse67cb85a.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strategosgambler Posted January 14, 2014 Author Share Posted January 14, 2014 And here are the pics for my two companies, they are almost finished, a lot of minor details to add though, starting to look good though now I feel. http://i850.photobucket.com/albums/ab63/michaelpeterfarrell/xxxxxx009_zps204e5853.jpg http://i850.photobucket.com/albums/ab63/michaelpeterfarrell/xxxxxx011_zps3e9b0d62.jpg http://i850.photobucket.com/albums/ab63/michaelpeterfarrell/xxxxxx012_zps9d83a0de.jpg http://i850.photobucket.com/albums/ab63/michaelpeterfarrell/xxxxxx015_zps158e7e9a.jpg http://i850.photobucket.com/albums/ab63/michaelpeterfarrell/xxxxxx016_zpsf06522fd.jpg http://i850.photobucket.com/albums/ab63/michaelpeterfarrell/xxxxxx019_zpse6ada5ff.jpg http://i850.photobucket.com/albums/ab63/michaelpeterfarrell/xxxxxx018_zps585ae7b1.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strategosgambler Posted January 14, 2014 Author Share Posted January 14, 2014 I've assembled enough now to field 21,000; time to play the team at darksphere.Here are some pictures of the whole force. Myself and my friend Rich will help me, it's really going to be a massive game, no points limit at all!! http://i850.photobucket.com/albums/ab63/michaelpeterfarrell/010_zpse1152b4c.jpg http://i850.photobucket.com/albums/ab63/michaelpeterfarrell/011_zps0ad5b1e9.jpg http://i850.photobucket.com/albums/ab63/michaelpeterfarrell/018_zps16fcd56e.jpg http://i850.photobucket.com/albums/ab63/michaelpeterfarrell/018_zps16fcd56e.jpg http://i850.photobucket.com/albums/ab63/michaelpeterfarrell/024_zps9b3bb05d.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrotherCaptainArkhan Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 I don't think there's enough here Mike. I think you need to buy at least a pair of Warhounds to round this force out. also, holy crap that's a lot of models. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strategosgambler Posted January 14, 2014 Author Share Posted January 14, 2014 I've taken pictures showing all the different squads but roughly what is there is listed below.I'm going to play the two battle companies as iron hands clan Raukaan successors + the support & Rich Will take control of the imperial guard, white scars allies, inquisitorial detatchment & will also control my allies ( the imperial fists reserves ).Not all the weapons that are on the squads are listed here but it all comes to 20,862 ( All the weapons are costed although not fully listed ) Iron Hands successors ( Golden skulls )Battle Company 1: ( apocalypse formation )Terminator captainwith twin thunder hammers, Digital weapons1 Terminator Chaplain1 Command Squad3 Contemptor Mortis class dreadnoughts6 Tactical Sqauds2 Assault Squads, jump packs2 Devastator squads2 dedicated rhinos, 2 razorbacks lascannons, locater beacons Iron Hands successors ( Golden skulls )Battle Company 2: ( apocalypse formation )1 standard Captain, Digital weapons1 Jump Pack Chaplain1 Command Squad1 Venerable, 1 normal & 1 ironclad dreadnought6 Tactical Sqauds2 Assault Squads, foot ( 2 dedicated rhinos )2 Devastator squads2 dedicated rhinos, 2 razorbacks with heavy bolters, locater beacons Iron Hands successors ( Golden skulls ) support contingentMasters of the chapter with jump packs-( apocalypse formation, Ironhands successors, 6 ) 1 chapter master, jump pack,The Axe of Medusa, the betrayers bane combi melta, The gorgons chain, grav pistol, Digital weapons artificer armour, 1 captain with lightning claw & bolt pistol, Digital weapons artificer armour, & jump pack, 1 captain with artificer armour, Digital weapons & twin power fists & jump pack, 1 captain with artificer armour, Digital weapons , relic blade & jump pack, 1 captain with artificer armour, Digital weapons , twin thunder hammers & jump pack,1 Librarius ( 5 Librarians in Terminator armour & storm shields ) ( apocalypse formation )1 Democles Command Rhino4 Land raiders, ( Land Raider attack squad )-( apocalypse formation )Achilles, Proteus, Crusader, standard3 Vindicators Seige sheilds ( Linebreaker squad )-( apocalypse formation )1 Typhon Heavy Seige Tank armoured ceramite, lascannons1 Predator, twin linked lascannons with lascannon sponsonsSpartan Assault tank, quad lascannons, armoured ceramite1 10 man standard terminator squad2 Thunderfire Cannons2 Tech Marines with 2 servitors each1 Master of the forge, servo harness, 2 servitors & ironstone1 techmarine with servo arm & two servitorsShadow Captain shrike -allied, no restrictionsTigerius Cheif librarian, no restrictions Imperial Fists Successors Allied Reserve ContingentDarnath Lysander & 3 Terminator assault squads ( Titanhammer squad )-( apocalypse formation )2, 10 man sternguard squads with combi weapons in two drop pods with deathwind launchersStorm eagle, twin multi melta, twin linked lascannon with 6 centurion devs inside with grav cannons & amps, missile launchers & omni scope + TerminatorStormraven, assault cannon, multi melta, with 10 man Vanguard veteran squad power swords jump packsLibrarian with the tempered helm, force sword bolt pist, level two psyker Inquisitorial DetatchmentTerminator inquisitor divination & psi cannon & deamon hammerStandard biomancy Inquisitor servo skulls, power armour Imperial guard Force1 Lord Commisar2 platoons consisting 2 infantry, 2 heavy weapons mixed, 1 sniper & 1 command squad each6 Lemun Russ Tanks, mixed cannons3 basilisks10 man sanction psyker elite & Primartis Psyker - ( apocalypse formation )1 Shadowsword - ( apocalypse super-heavy )1 Stormlord - ( apocalypse super-heavy ) White scars successors Allies1 Biker Captain, artificer armour,The burning blade, the sheild eternal, the armour indomitus, Digital weapons1 Command squad on bikes4, 5 man bike squads, mixed special weapons3 attack bike squadron3 Hyperios anti aircraft platforms2 Stormtalons1 Whirlwind Hyperios1 Land speeder, heavy flamer1 Hunter anti-aircraft tank http://i850.photobucket.com/albums/ab63/michaelpeterfarrell/025_zps047e16f8.jpg http://i850.photobucket.com/albums/ab63/michaelpeterfarrell/016_zps5116beb7.jpg http://i850.photobucket.com/albums/ab63/michaelpeterfarrell/008_zps7b578976.jpg http://i850.photobucket.com/albums/ab63/michaelpeterfarrell/022_zps6e5f4d41.jpg http://i850.photobucket.com/albums/ab63/michaelpeterfarrell/027_zps35b78bd5.jpg http://i850.photobucket.com/albums/ab63/michaelpeterfarrell/bbb148_zps919cf455.jpg http://i850.photobucket.com/albums/ab63/michaelpeterfarrell/bbb152_zps80dc1c0f.jpg http://i850.photobucket.com/albums/ab63/michaelpeterfarrell/bbb153_zps14d78e10.jpg http://i850.photobucket.com/albums/ab63/michaelpeterfarrell/bbb154_zpsf70a5b83.jpg http://i850.photobucket.com/albums/ab63/michaelpeterfarrell/bbb156_zps96f1be18.jpg http://i850.photobucket.com/albums/ab63/michaelpeterfarrell/bbb157_zpse5447cbb.jpg http://i850.photobucket.com/albums/ab63/michaelpeterfarrell/bbb168_zpsf7ea1150.jpg http://i850.photobucket.com/albums/ab63/michaelpeterfarrell/bbb171_zpsaceae034.jpg http://i850.photobucket.com/albums/ab63/michaelpeterfarrell/bbb172_zps80a66182.jpg http://i850.photobucket.com/albums/ab63/michaelpeterfarrell/bbb177_zps0b06e047.jpg I'm going to keep developing this chapter over the next year or two, see if I can get the 1st company fnished & maybe another battle company, possibly bikes. As well as finishing everything else I've got here. But then it's never finished in my mind.Would be happy to hear anyone's opinions regarding my creation and also any hints and tips anyone could provide in making the Golden skulls even more awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disease Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Thanks for sharing! Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disease Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 That's better, no we can really appreciate this awesome chapter now it's all in one place. What a mighty collection you have, I can't believe you managed all that in just over a year! Seriously good stuff here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strategosgambler Posted January 14, 2014 Author Share Posted January 14, 2014 Thanks, its 13 months now really! a warhound could be an idea, I could put it dead centre of the full battleline, would look quite imposing.It would be months before I could get it finished though, but then that's why its so enjoyable. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disease Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 I just noticed the storm eagle hanging out in the back. That's a serious forge world collection! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrotherCaptainArkhan Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 I was going to say something tongue-in-cheeky about 'only one Warhound?' but a collection this size merits a proper reply ;) Easily the most impressive thing about this force is the fact that you managed to do the bulk of this collection inside of a year. I cannot comprehend painting this many Marines in twelve (12!) months. I really can't. I start to get weary after painting two miniatures on the trot and the idea of painting almost every single miniature in a collection this big, let alone this fast, makes me go a bit funny in the head. I think it'd be interesting to read a bit more about the fluff you envisioned for the Chapter, and maybe see the characters/dramatis personae of the Chapter? You're pretty much well on your way to making a full Chapter here (no I'm not on a windup) so I reckon you need to actually model Chapter Command at some point. I have a measly plan to model the ten Captains of my Sons of Tyr + support staff and masters of the Apothecarion, Armoury and Reclusiam, but you could actually go the whole hog here and do the command elements for each Company. You could give each one a unique identity with regards to what role they're going to fill on the tabletop - I know you said you like to switch between Chapter traits so modelling a few Captains and their bodyguards to represent which Chapter trait the force in question is using could be cool.Keen to see you get some more flyers painted, too. How was the Fireraptor to assemble? Oh and you need to paint the commander on the massively converted bike, if only because it looks awesome ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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