elmo Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 "4th Tarosian Regiment... Wait for it... Get on Parade!" The Regimental Sgt Major would be proud of the units fine turn out. The Regimental Commissar, now he is a little harder to please ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/292185-4th-tarosian-regiment-devildog/page/17/#findComment-3968996 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoffeeGrunt Posted March 5, 2015 Author Share Posted March 5, 2015 I don't really know where it's going to go from here, other than a downward spiral into insanity and addiction, perhaps. :P Much of the armour is being held back for the ETL. Expect the Tarosians to have a presence supporting the Guard subforum! :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/292185-4th-tarosian-regiment-devildog/page/17/#findComment-3969037 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 You mean upward spiral? :P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/292185-4th-tarosian-regiment-devildog/page/17/#findComment-3969057 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Pounder Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 Great collection you've got there. Is that a Mecharius Vulkan at the back? Any good to play with? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/292185-4th-tarosian-regiment-devildog/page/17/#findComment-3969101 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoffeeGrunt Posted March 5, 2015 Author Share Posted March 5, 2015 Very nice against the likes of Carnifexes and other 3+Sv Monstrous Creatures. I wouldn't say it's amazing against squads of say, Marines though, there's better tools for that in the Codex. It also suffers a bit when the target is rocking a Cover or Invulnerable Save. Overall, it's a bloody lovely model. You can justify taking it if you really like it, but it won't be wiping squads out at a time without some silly play from your opponent. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/292185-4th-tarosian-regiment-devildog/page/17/#findComment-3969153 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoffeeGrunt Posted March 6, 2015 Author Share Posted March 6, 2015 I received some Elysian heads in an order a little while back, and decided to use them on a Veteran squad to get a more unique look on them. Pathfinder torsos and Cadian legs help seal it. I'm using the Rail Rifles as counts-as Plasma Guns, (they use heavier slugs which give greater stopping power at the cost of range and armour penetration, and the Rail Rifles are an older model which still have Gets Hot.) The Sergeant is armed with a Pulse Pistol that has been powered down to work as a Bolt Pistol. Looking forward to doing the rest of this squad. They're basically Elysians that survived the Independence War, (referred to as the Taros Campaign by the rest of the Imperium.) Opting to join the Tarosians rather than engage in lengthy and ultimately doomed guerilla campaigns like their Tallarn compatriots, many Elysian prisoners have joined the cause, and use their skills to train the next generation of drop troops serving the Tarosian Empire. They'll be riding a Valkyrie into the fight and jumping out to engage Monstrous Creatures where they threaten the defensive line. http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s36/coffeegrunt/WP_20150305_22_57_47_Pro.jpg Still to finish the rest of this squad. May submit one for the One For All challenge as well! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/292185-4th-tarosian-regiment-devildog/page/17/#findComment-3969916 Share on other sites More sharing options...
scatmandoo Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Look great and I like the story behind them. How are you going to Tau up the Valkyrie though? I am intrigued. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/292185-4th-tarosian-regiment-devildog/page/17/#findComment-3970228 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kierdale Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 Nice kit bash! :tu: Will you be painting them in a different scheme to the rest of your infantry? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/292185-4th-tarosian-regiment-devildog/page/17/#findComment-3970394 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoffeeGrunt Posted March 7, 2015 Author Share Posted March 7, 2015 Probably a slight variation on the main scheme. They're a part of the Regiment now, but they'll get a little bit of individualism. :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/292185-4th-tarosian-regiment-devildog/page/17/#findComment-3970414 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoffeeGrunt Posted March 8, 2015 Author Share Posted March 8, 2015 My current plan for the Tau-ified Valkyrie is to mount Sunshark Engines on the wings, to provide a little more forward thrust and make it seem more upgraded. Other than that, I'm not sure what else I could do to upgrade it aside from a few small details. Anyway, I've been working through the last bits and pieces for this big game. Spent much of yesterday stripping models in Acetone-Free Nail Varnish Remover. One Manticore is really struggling, due to having been party to about four paintjobs all layered on top of each other. (As a painting snob, it made em feel annoyed even before I had to ruin two toothbrushes scrubbing most of it off!) It was also interesting as the AFNVR ate through the cheap superglue some people had used, freeing up parts I'd fear were permanently glued in place, and disassembling Guardsmen into their component parts. It was a little like a reclamation pool, really. I thought I'd make my intent known to my Tyranid-loving friend with this model though. If I won our upcoming game, it'll be in his colours. If not, it'll be his choice of colours as I eat my humble pie. :P http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s36/coffeegrunt/WP_20150308_21_25_14_Pro.jpg Additionally, the Veteran Elysians are finished. Their Valkyrie is still sitting on my desk half-built. I'm trying to magnetise the wings, and the process is a real pain. May have to look up a tutorial or two, as transport is a PitA for my existing Valks, so I want this one to be more compact. What do you guys think of the guy on the far-right being the Vox Caster? I'm planning on adding a wire aerial or something to make it stand out more, but I liked the idea of a compact, high-tech Vox system for them. I can probably make it more noticeable with a paintjob as well: http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s36/coffeegrunt/WP_20150308_20_36_33_Pro.jpg Finally, I've started work on a Special Weapon Squad with 3x Demolitions Charges, for deployment from the Vendetta gunship. I decided on using a semi-improvised "gravity bomb" as the basis for the Demo pack.I wanted it looking suitably heavy to justify its short range, but high-tech enough to make the insane damage it can put out more believable. They should make for a good squad of martyrs for the cause, provided my luck doesn't turn against me! http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s36/coffeegrunt/WP_20150308_20_35_48_Pro.jpghttp://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s36/coffeegrunt/WP_20150308_20_35_59_Pro.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/292185-4th-tarosian-regiment-devildog/page/17/#findComment-3971807 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjorn Firewalker Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 I love the Sentinel stomping on a Tyranid, but the wings may cause trouble when you're positioning it, e.g., moving it as close to a wall as possible (for the Cover Save), WITHOUT interfering with the plasma cannon's line-of-sight (for Shooting attacks). Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/292185-4th-tarosian-regiment-devildog/page/17/#findComment-3971977 Share on other sites More sharing options...
scatmandoo Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Looking good and the idea for the valks sound good. I would say the vox looks good as it is. I agree about the Tyranid wings though. Maybe the could be upwards so to show you just stamping it into the ground? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/292185-4th-tarosian-regiment-devildog/page/17/#findComment-3972010 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 All looks good to me Coffee, great stuff :tu: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/292185-4th-tarosian-regiment-devildog/page/17/#findComment-3972054 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoffeeGrunt Posted March 9, 2015 Author Share Posted March 9, 2015 The gargoyle's a bit awkward to pose, the wings slot in under the carapace, so it's hard to repose it as a result. I'm not too fussed about positioning, my Sentinels tend to be out in the open drawing fire away from my Chimeras and Hellhounds, so they don't use Cover much. I also tend to cram my Infantry into cover anyway. :P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/292185-4th-tarosian-regiment-devildog/page/17/#findComment-3972092 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nomus Sardauk Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 You could cut away a large chunk of the offending wing and make it look like it got clipped by the Plasma Cannon, hence why it's on the floor being stomped in the first place. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/292185-4th-tarosian-regiment-devildog/page/17/#findComment-3972156 Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmo Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 That would work :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/292185-4th-tarosian-regiment-devildog/page/17/#findComment-3972225 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoffeeGrunt Posted March 11, 2015 Author Share Posted March 11, 2015 Might give that a shot then. For now I've went back to my entry for Blood and Glory. Almost finished the base colours, then it's on to shading and highlighting! http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s36/coffeegrunt/WP_20150310_22_46_24_Pro.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/292185-4th-tarosian-regiment-devildog/page/17/#findComment-3974155 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 He's coming along, should be done soon by the looks of it :tu: May as well get the vow done early so you can concentrate on your Vets :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/292185-4th-tarosian-regiment-devildog/page/17/#findComment-3974164 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjorn Firewalker Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 The Ministorum Priest looks great. I imagine he suffers greatly when bearing that ing heavy relic across the battlefield, but as a religious fanatic, he bears this burden WITH PRIDE! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/292185-4th-tarosian-regiment-devildog/page/17/#findComment-3975105 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoffeeGrunt Posted March 14, 2015 Author Share Posted March 14, 2015 It's his CCW, how do you think that dapper fella ended up on top of it? :P I finished the build of my customised Valkyrie, refitted for the previously-posted Elysian Gue'vesa squad. I really want to retrofit my other Valkyries with Sunshark engines now, gives it some serious presence and makes them look more like fighter craft! http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s36/coffeegrunt/WP_20150313_22_30_45_Pro.jpg http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s36/coffeegrunt/WP_20150313_22_30_58_Pro.jpg http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s36/coffeegrunt/WP_20150313_22_31_13_Pro.jpg http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s36/coffeegrunt/WP_20150313_22_45_28_Pro.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/292185-4th-tarosian-regiment-devildog/page/17/#findComment-3976620 Share on other sites More sharing options...
walter h Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 I like the look, but would be more interesting if you could replace the engine pods on top.The sun shark engines would look sweet, and would show the upgrade. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/292185-4th-tarosian-regiment-devildog/page/17/#findComment-3977054 Share on other sites More sharing options...
librisrouge Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 I like that Valkyrie, a lot. Great work dude. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/292185-4th-tarosian-regiment-devildog/page/17/#findComment-3977138 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoffeeGrunt Posted March 15, 2015 Author Share Posted March 15, 2015 I did consider looking into putting the Sun Shark engines up top if I ever build this again. However, they'd look quite a bit smaller and out of scale, plus they'd be awkward to fit around the cockpit. I'd already assembled the engines on this one by the time I got around to adding the Sun Shark engines. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/292185-4th-tarosian-regiment-devildog/page/17/#findComment-3977267 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 That's a great conversion, fantastic work! Looks really good and makes it appear as if it's been retrofitted for increased speed for intercept duties or the like :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/292185-4th-tarosian-regiment-devildog/page/17/#findComment-3977306 Share on other sites More sharing options...
scatmandoo Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 I like it a lot. Shame it's not a Vendetta ready to show the loyalists how you really build an Interceptor haha. What's that on the between the tail fins? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/292185-4th-tarosian-regiment-devildog/page/17/#findComment-3977328 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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