scatmandoo Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 I like it. Looks good. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297796-vashs-am-plog-battle-report-p12/page/9/#findComment-3863273 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 Looks like one of the old GW box covers, before they decided that wasn't boring enough :P Another great and speedy piece by Vash! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297796-vashs-am-plog-battle-report-p12/page/9/#findComment-3863345 Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmo Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 I just cant get "Flight of the Valkyries" out of my head now... Damn you Vash! On a side note.. the backdrop would be good for Taros campaign (or any desert planet) type models :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297796-vashs-am-plog-battle-report-p12/page/9/#findComment-3863363 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vash Posted November 15, 2014 Author Share Posted November 15, 2014 Thanks guys. So with some minor changes to the army list, I have made space for some minor upgrades to the command squad! So now I have 15 pts to spare, I added 3 sniper rifles and the last veteran is now represented by an arbites dog from Forge World. The whole squad is assembled and I'll be painting them either tomorrow or on monday. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297796-vashs-am-plog-battle-report-p12/page/9/#findComment-3863365 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 Nice, looks like you can have your cake after all. I'm looking forward to seeing them finished :tu: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297796-vashs-am-plog-battle-report-p12/page/9/#findComment-3863375 Share on other sites More sharing options...
scatmandoo Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 Thanks guys. So with some minor changes to the army list, I have made space for some minor upgrades to the command squad! So now I have 15 pts to spare, I added 3 sniper rifles and the last veteran is now represented by an arbites dog from Forge World. The whole squad is assembled and I'll be painting them either tomorrow or on monday. Sounds good. Where is the list? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297796-vashs-am-plog-battle-report-p12/page/9/#findComment-3863393 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vash Posted November 15, 2014 Author Share Posted November 15, 2014 One of the versions was in the astra militarum army list section. But its been redone. I now have two versions I am going to field at 2000 pts. Plasmagun scions rides the Valkyrie INQUISITION (45) HQ (45) 1 Ordo Xenos Inquisitor @ 45 Plasma pistol x2 ASTRA MILITARUM (784) HQ (104) 6 Company command @ 104 Officer of the fleet, boltgun, sniper rifle x3, camo gear x4 TROOPS (230) 10 Veterans @ 130 Plasmagun x3, missile launcher x1, forward sentries 10 Veterans @ 100 Grenade launchers x3, missile launcher x1, forward sentries FAST ATTACK (450) 1 Avenger Gunship @ 150 (1 komp LBK) 3 Armoured sentinels @ 150 Lascannon x3 3 Armoured sentinels @ 150 Plasmacannon x3 TEMPESTUS MILITARUM (601) HQ (125) 5 Tempestus command @ 125 Hot shot volley gun x4 TROOPS (331) 8 Tempestus scions @ 151 Plasmagun x2, plasma pistol x1 5 Tempestus scions @ 90 Meltagun x2 5 Tempestus scions @ 90 Meltagun x2 FAST ATTACK (145) 1 Valkyrie @ 145 Multiple rocket pods, heavy bolters FORMATION (570) 1 Callidus assassin @ 145 1 Culexus assassin @ 140 1 Eversor assassin @ 135 1 Vindicare assassin @ 150 Second list with Imperial knight and Straken instead. He rides the Valkyrie ASTRA MILITARUM (1063) HQ (383) 5 Company command @ 248 Straken, heavy flamer, meltagun, plasmagun, medic, carapace armour x4 3 Ministorum priest @ 75 1 Engineseer @ 60 2 Servitors TROOPS (230) 10 Veterans @ 130 Plasmagun x3, missile launcher x1, forward sentries 10 Veterans @ 100 Grenade launchers x3, missile launcher x1, forward sentries FAST ATTACK (450) 1 Avenger Gunship @ 150 (1 komp LBK) 3 Armoured sentinels @ 150 Lascannon x3 3 Armoured sentinels @ 150 Plasmacannon x3 TEMPESTUS MILITARUM (565) HQ (125) 5 Tempestus command @ 125 Hot shot volley gun x4 TROOPS (295) 5 Tempestus scions @ 115 Plasmagun x2, plasma pistol x1 5 Tempestus scions @ 90 Meltagun x2 5 Tempestus scions @ 90 Meltagun x2 FAST ATTACK (145) 1 Valkyrie @ 145 Multiple rocket pods, heavy bolters IMPERIAL KNIGHTS (370) KNIGHT ERRANT @ 370 Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297796-vashs-am-plog-battle-report-p12/page/9/#findComment-3863415 Share on other sites More sharing options...
scatmandoo Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 Which list do you prefer? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297796-vashs-am-plog-battle-report-p12/page/9/#findComment-3863715 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vash Posted November 16, 2014 Author Share Posted November 16, 2014 I don't know really :D One has the knight, and the other has the assassins :) But... The list with the Knight Errant is for games where my opponent has a stronger list. The other one is against "weaker" lists. We have a very developed army composition system here, used at country tournaments. Its a good guide line to have even battles. Or rather even power level of the army list. Tactics from each player can't be measured. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297796-vashs-am-plog-battle-report-p12/page/9/#findComment-3863758 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 I like both lists, assassins and Knights are cool so it would be difficult to choose between the two :P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297796-vashs-am-plog-battle-report-p12/page/9/#findComment-3863777 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vash Posted November 21, 2014 Author Share Posted November 21, 2014 Alright. I have been slacking on the painting department. Made a "promise" to complete the last models I have at home by the end of this week, and I am not going to back down from that. Started this evening with the final 16 members. 10 veterans, 6 man command squad. Made it pretty far, all the basic paints are on and shades/washes are applied. All thats left now is the high lights, details and bases. I should be done by tomorrow evening. Of course, I still have the alternative command squad to make, the one with commander Straken. But thats a later project and something I want to have some spare bits for. Also I want to try out the army as it is right now. Well.., missing the 6 sentinels of course. But I am hoping they will join my forces this coming month. Tomorrow pictures will come of the final 16 infantry men. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297796-vashs-am-plog-battle-report-p12/page/9/#findComment-3867797 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vash Posted November 22, 2014 Author Share Posted November 22, 2014 Well then. Now they are all done. At least the main infantry models. Still got the models for the alternative lists I might use later on. Al that is left now is the sentinels. Anyhow first up is the command squad. I decided to include one wardog. I only had points for three snipers anyway. So the last veteran mutated into a dog :) Close combat weapon and laspistol setting. The 6th guy is an officer of the fleet. Took two pictures, with different backgrounds. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v378/VashDime/40k/Astra%20Militarum/Companycommand1.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v378/VashDime/40k/Astra%20Militarum/commandsquad2.jpg Second up is the second veterans squad with grenade launchers. I wasn't to inspired to make these I must admit. Running low on good bits and ideas. So helmets were added, not a problem for me really. I can now see a clear difference between the veteran squads. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v378/VashDime/40k/Astra%20Militarum/Veteransgrenadelaunchers.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297796-vashs-am-plog-battle-report-p12/page/9/#findComment-3868283 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kierdale Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 Nice work. The sniper rifle muzzle breaks are converted, right? And I like that the officer isn't holding a weapon. The vets look good too. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297796-vashs-am-plog-battle-report-p12/page/9/#findComment-3868294 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vash Posted November 22, 2014 Author Share Posted November 22, 2014 Nice work. The sniper rifle muzzle breaks are converted, right? And I like that the officer isn't holding a weapon. The vets look good too. Thanks. The muzzles are from the Cadian command box. I added them to the Scions hot shot lasgun. I didn't see much point of adding a las pistol or a drawn sword on the officer. He is there to issue orders and be posh. But... his huge bird on his shoulder is a "count as boltgun". Similar to Inquisitor Coteaz cyber eagle but not as good of course. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297796-vashs-am-plog-battle-report-p12/page/9/#findComment-3868297 Share on other sites More sharing options...
scatmandoo Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 Love how individual they are. Goes without saying how good they look. The last vet squad should do a good job of stripping low armour HPs. Really like the idea of the commander bringing a dog with him! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297796-vashs-am-plog-battle-report-p12/page/9/#findComment-3868309 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoffeeGrunt Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 One thing I really love about these is the detailed fcamo, right down to the casings on the Lasguns. Excellent work, the sort of army I'd love to have a game against! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297796-vashs-am-plog-battle-report-p12/page/9/#findComment-3868656 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vash Posted November 23, 2014 Author Share Posted November 23, 2014 One thing I really love about these is the detailed fcamo, right down to the casings on the Lasguns. Excellent work, the sort of army I'd love to have a game against! Thanks. Not many catch the casing camo. Good eye. Come on over and we will talk, shoot each other and then have a drink or two. Love how individual they are. Goes without saying how good they look. The last vet squad should do a good job of stripping low armour HPs. Really like the idea of the commander bringing a dog with him! Thanks. Tried to make the personal, but towards the end ran low on inspiration. The vets with GLs are my cheap take on all. :) love the decent Strength and AP. Can also go for blast against weak horde units. And yes, all commanders should bring a pet :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297796-vashs-am-plog-battle-report-p12/page/9/#findComment-3868667 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonzi Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Vash, I have to tell you, I was gaming in my local store today and the subject of helicopters and AM came up. When I showed them pictures of your conversion for the Valkyrie everyone agreed that what you had done was what the model should have been to begin with and that the work was fantastic. Very impressive work. You occupy the niche of people whose overwhelming talent crushes and demoralizes me at the same time as it drives me to do better in my own painting. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297796-vashs-am-plog-battle-report-p12/page/9/#findComment-3868690 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vash Posted November 23, 2014 Author Share Posted November 23, 2014 Vash, I have to tell you, I was gaming in my local store today and the subject of helicopters and AM came up. When I showed them pictures of your conversion for the Valkyrie everyone agreed that what you had done was what the model should have been to begin with and that the work was fantastic. Very impressive work. You occupy the niche of people whose overwhelming talent crushes and demoralizes me at the same time as it drives me to do better in my own painting. Ha ha thanks :) The Valkyrie always struck me as a transport helicopter, so I think we agree. My talents are not that hard to obtain. It all runs down to sprays and shades. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297796-vashs-am-plog-battle-report-p12/page/9/#findComment-3868702 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Great stuff, I'm really liking seeing how the Scion bits work so well with the normal Cadian pieces. Just different arms or the helmets makes them very distinct but still clearly the same army. Keep up the excellent work Vash :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297796-vashs-am-plog-battle-report-p12/page/9/#findComment-3868865 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vash Posted November 23, 2014 Author Share Posted November 23, 2014 Happy to hear that WarriorFish. But now I am, as said, running very low on more things to do with this army. From now on its add ons... Going to see if I can get a hold of a place to take an army shot one day. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297796-vashs-am-plog-battle-report-p12/page/9/#findComment-3868895 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vash Posted November 26, 2014 Author Share Posted November 26, 2014 Been waiting for some sentinels, and it seems I'll be waiting until after x-mas for that to happen. So until then I'll be working on the Alternative Command squad. It will mainly be used in Zone Mortalis. Commander "Iron Hand" Straken counts as. He is represented by the model in the middle with the power fist. In his unit there is also a medic (with the chain sword and medic bag), a heavy flamer veteran, plasmagun and meltagun veteran. The guys with the coats are ministorum priest count as models. Trying to keep up the theme... Gave the helmets with the spike on top to further disguising them from the others. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v378/VashDime/40k/Astra%20Militarum/StrakenWIP.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297796-vashs-am-plog-battle-report-p12/page/9/#findComment-3872290 Share on other sites More sharing options...
scatmandoo Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Unit looks great as always and full of nice touches again. I like the idea for the priests too. Are they getting a distinctive paint job to differentiate them? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297796-vashs-am-plog-battle-report-p12/page/9/#findComment-3872596 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 More models to look forward to being painted up, keep the momentum up Vash :tu: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297796-vashs-am-plog-battle-report-p12/page/9/#findComment-3872635 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vash Posted November 27, 2014 Author Share Posted November 27, 2014 To be honest. I don't know yet if I will paint the priests differently. I am considering painting the whole helmet as a skull with red eyes. Perhaps even the armour in skull white to further raise the skeleton theme. Anyhow. Only time will tell. Thanks for the support guys. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297796-vashs-am-plog-battle-report-p12/page/9/#findComment-3872704 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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