++ AUGUSTUS b'RAASS ++ pre-heresy BRASS SCORPION p.247

[Augustus b'Raass]

Cheers, gang! Glad you like the new Necromunda girls. I did more work on my TTCombat Necromunda terrain. Almost an entire Sector 1  - Industrial Complex done (just the two Sotrrage Tanks and the Small Platforms to go), plus a stairs set, two Power Generators, two Municipium Sector Fan Platform and a single extra Large Platform (single level). It's starting to look good, no? The cool thing is, I haven't even used half of the gantries supplied with the finished building - you get so many spare!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Again, I've gone for that 90s retro look and I think I'm pulling it off. One thing I should do better with the rest of the terrain is to make the numbers (that I airbrushed with stencil) a bit brighter - they're now kinda washed away with the grime...

Hope you like! Comments and Critiques welcome :)

Cheers

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@ hushrong: "fly as hell"! That's high priase, thanks, dude! :D

 

@ Aasfresser: Ooooh I'm going to finish them soon enough. The GF has three night shifts in a row this weekend, which means silence in the house as she sleeps - which means painting time for me!

 

@ Markus>: Hey buddy, thanks for the comment, and glad to hear my work is inspiring you :) Thanks for the comment - it keeps the thread going :)

 

@ Atia: Heavy Bolter is good for any gang  -why wouldn't it be? Rest assured that champion will be bought Carapace armour and an armoured undersuit for that 3+ save, though. Maybe a suspensor if I have the credits? Also, Escher are like sheep. Singular and multiples are named by one name: Escher. Eschers sounds absurd. To my ear, at least. ;) :p
 

@ Gordon Shumway: Hey buddy! Welcome to this thread, and thanks for the comment. Is Lucky still alive or has your house guest finally eaten her? Also, about the eye swap: shhhhh. I won't tell if you won't. ;)

[Bjorn Firewalker]

Good job on the terrain.

[teku]

Damn man.... Isn't there anything you can't do? Top work on the terrain!

[Reyner]

That Heavy Bolter conversion is amazing, think I have one kicking around in a bits box... Might need to get one on my Orlocks!

[Augustus b'Raass]

More MDF terrain build. I'm trying to spice things up somewhat by adding some computer panels, lights, and - most interestingly - candles. Candles are such a fluffy part of the Grim Darkness of the 40k universe, that at least to me, they instantly transform terrain from almost 'regular' scifi gothic buildings into proper 40k terrain. 

Here's what I mean:

 

This Silo looks like a regular silo - "what's in it?", you may ask. Of course, the control panel makes it look a bit more sci-fi-y.

 

But then the candles underneath that same control panel instantly transport the miniature into 40k. Especially given the fact that open fire under a closed container that most likely contains something flameable is not the best idea. But with the regressive grasp of science that is integral to the dystopian 40k universe, it all blends in.

 

Next up, the same idea with this stairs set. Industrial stairs with a futuristic control panel at first glance.

 

Instant 40k because of candles!

 

Ligths on a set of walkways - makes sense. Oh wait, it's 40k, because there's also a candle there!

 

Need some light when you open the hatch? Put a candle there - because it's GrimDark in the underhive!

 

And more Silo candle fun!

 

So this is the pile of MDF terrain I'll be tackling next. Lots of work to do, but with an airbrush, molotow markers and some masking tape, it's going to be less work than it looks. Still a lot of work, though... ;)


In the meantime, my buddy Minh made me this wanted poster - I increased the bounty on my rival Necromunda player's top Champion Bo Duke to 150 credits if killed (either by rolling a 66 on the serious injury table or a 1 at the doc....


I hope you enjoyed this meagre update, and would love to read your comments!

Cheers

 

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@ Bjorn Firewalker: Cheers, bro!

 

@ teku: Tons of stuff! Bearing children comes to mind, but there's other stuff too. ;)

 

@ Reyner: Go for it! It's not too convoluted, but you will need to pin the crap out of it. :tu:

[noigrim]

150 creds? Bit cheap

[Atia]

Awesome! From where are the panels

[Augustus b'Raass]

@ noirgim: not in out campaign it isn't! 

@ Atia: they're from TTCombat as well :) They come in a pack of 18 plus two freestanding terminals. It's fantastic value for money. :tu:

[hushrong]

Fantastic terrain again! And it so grimdark too! I love the addition of the candles and hope you paint oak around their flame.

 

Also love you putting out a hit for a rival champ. That’s so great on many levels.

[NOOBIENOOBLET]

Hey man, I’m really loving the Necromunda stuff you’ve done. I was wondering when/if we’ll ever get a photo of everyone together.

[Kierdale]

Outstanding work! The leader is particularly great, and your terrain is wonderful!

[Augustus b'Raass]

@ hushrong: oak around their flame? What you mean? 

 

@ NOOBIEBOOBLET: Way ahead of you!

 

@ Kierdale: Thank you, Kierdale!

[hushrong]

Oh man, phone autocorrect blunder there haha. I meant to say I hope you paint OSL around their flame. From the lit candle onto the terrain feature.

[Eldrick Shadowblade]

Augs! Amazing Necromunda Progress! I really enjoyed the genestealer magos conversion. I think that is a slick mini overall. It look like a lot of fun to paint.

[KrautScientist]

The terrain remains a generous source for eye candy, buddy (even if some of those pictures are a bit fuzzy), and I couldn't agree more about the candles -- they instantly add a certain "je-ne-sais-quoi". In fact, I think you could even expand into adding little shrines and devotional corners. And 40g graffitti also works a treat when done well. With your recent terrain building and painting spree, I think I'll just point you towards "TheNickeNinja", who I think owns just about the most spectacular collection of underhive terrain in existence. I think you'll rather enjoy his work!

 

The Escher leader is also a really cool conversion! I love how you're expanding beyond the material provided by the stock sprues with your recent models, and the female GSC Magos is an inspired choice! The sword seems a bit clunky, though -- don't you think a Dark Eldar sword might do the trick a bit better?

 

As always, keep up the fantastic work, buddy! :)

[Brother Callidan]

Awesome work as always. What about putting a candle on top of some of the computer panels? I feel like that would be something that people in 40k would do.

 

Love the new leader as well.

[Augustus b'Raass]

Thanks guys! It's good to read your nice reactions to my terrain. I'm frantically working to finish the terrain before June 1st - the start of the ETL. Of course, I expect everyone to vow for the Chaos Space Marine forum. 

Here's some pictures of terrain finished or half finished.

The first solo silo - there can be a hexagonal platform attached to the top of this, but they're not nearly finished.

 

Same deal with these ball shaped silos - I decided to stack them. I ordered another Sector 3 Industrial COmplex from TTCombat and there's a solo ball shaped silo in there.

 

Then there's these three connected silos. I love the versatility of this kit - the tops are now off, but I have them. Also, the solo silos fit right on top of these. For the goop inside I used a Water effects mixed with some GW greens and browns swirled together. This piece is not finished yet - it still needs some detailing and of course three platforms.

 

And half-way finished (as in bright blue and yellow, but lacking grime, rust streaks, damage, and OSL, as well as the black stripes on the hazard markings. 

 

Onwards!

I also had a great game against Minh, who plays Chaos Cult. I won, and now I have enough cash and a good roll on the trading post to afford and have access to some hefty heavy weapons. I can actually buy a Heavy Bolter now. But I'm torn - should I buy it, or perhaps a Lascannon. Or a Multimelta? All are possible with the cash I have!

Let me know what any Necromunda enthusiasts think about this choice....!

Cheers

 

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@ hushrong: haha no worries. OSL will be and has been done. 

 

@ Eldrick Shadowblade: CHeers! It's not that original though - there's a ton of people on the Escher groups on FB and Insta that have made it. 

 

@ KrautScientist: Krauty! Always good to receive your comments. That Nick the Ninja's stuff indeed is the stuff of legends. Sadly, I do not have the time or the patience to make something like that, although it does get my juices flowing. Thank you for the positive feedback on the choice of the GSC magos - but please know that this is about the most standard Escher conversion on the interwebs right now... it's really not my idea. I did thunk of the sword and pistol though, and I hear you re: the clunkiness. But you know, the Underhive is a place of hardship and scarcity - so even though "Mad" Deana would have loved a fancy Edlar sword, she just had to make do with this run off the mill power sword!

 

@ Brother Calidan: I know right? I already did that! Check pics 3, 6, and 7 of this post. :) 

[Bjorn Firewalker]

You're a skilled painter.

[Atia]

Great work - and I approve on your "push the terrain before ETL starts line !

 

Also, sneaky Iron Warriors on Necromunda? Some one call the Imperial Fists!! 

[Chaeron]

Just caught up on your recent terrain work Augustus - so good! 

[Augustus b'Raass]

Thanks guys!

My Escher girls are getting stronger and stronger - and richer. Their reputation is now so great that I might even gain a Cariatid flying baby. This also works to my advantage when going to the trading post, where I have a lot more access to rare items. So I had 200+ credits to burn and bunch of items up to a rarity level of 12 to pick from. I wanted to finally buy a heavy weapon - but which? The Heavy Bolter would have been the logical choice as I had just build one. But then my buddy Willem suggested I get a lascannon. Out came the book and my eye also fell upon a Multi Melta. All have their ups and downs...

 

-lascannon: ADVANTAGES high strength means always wound on 2+; really good ammo roll of 4+; high range means great at Sector Mechanicus || DRAWBACK is that there's little scope availability; only one shot, advantages aren't really an issue in Zone Mortalis.
-heavy bolter: ADVANTAGES lots of shots with a medium strength, medium range, medium damage. Accurate at short range - great for both Zone Mortalis and Sector Mechanicus || DRAWBACKS really poor ammo roll coupled with 2 rapid fire dice means ammo is an issue

-multi melta: Super killy, reasonably good ammo roll of 4+, accurate because blas, fantastic in Zone Mortalis || DRAWBACKS scarce ammo; short range means bad at Sector Mechanicus, blast means SM is less of an advantage

Now that I'm writing this I think the lascannon is the poorest choice and I should have gotten a multimelta (also because I have two Ammo Caches to counter then Scarcity) but I went for the Lascannon - as someone on Facebook put it - because LASCANNON. Also House Escher is known for its laser weaponry so I thought it would be the coolest weapon. 

And I already build a miniature for her!

 

She's done really well in her first game - shooting a Champion right off an edge and to it's death! I also like how it's such a threat that people avoid areas for it. 

I also finished the build of the Heavy Bolter:

 

I hope you like them! Let me know what you think. :)

Cheers:
 

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@ Bjorn Firewalker: And you're a great follower! Really dude, I appreciate the continued support of this thread :)

 

@ Atia: Iron Warriors? Because of the hazard stripes? Come on now!

 

@ Chaeron: Thanks, buddy! Are you joining us for the ETL?

[Leviathus]

Absolutely fantastic! The gals look ready to kick some butt.

 

Are the heads from Forge World btw?

[Atia]

Oh boy, that lasergirl looks awesome - mind if I steal that idea away?^^

 

 

 

@ Atia: Iron Warriors? Because of the hazard stripes? Come on now!

 

And that fancy silver skull  

 

 

Iron Within, Iron Without!

 

 

[hushrong]

The Escher heavy gunners are looking great! Good to hear the new addition is already proving herself.

[Bjorn Firewalker]

Do your girls have an AdMech and/or Inquisitorial enclave's support? Unless such wealthy and well-connected patrons provide your girls with suspensors (miniature anti-gravity devices), the lascannon and heavy bolter should be too damn heavy for an un-augmented human to even lift, much less use with any proficirncy on the battlefield- and if your House DOES have such support, you might as well give the House's head and her elites power armor.