WIP: 75th Karshaki Dragoons (25 March) Basilisk Complete

[wulfgar hammerfist]

Here is my first squad of mech vets.

http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt103/crouching_lictor/vets.jpg

You can see the line platoon in the background. They follow a more traditional Cadian color scheme of green and khaki.

[bigted]

Looking good! Could you give us a close up of one of them?

[Father Mehman]

Alright, an Armoured Fist squad. They look very nice! By Dragoon can I assume you are going to have a fair few Armoured Fists Veterans?

[wulfgar hammerfist]

Here is a close up of one of the melta gunners. The veterans fight mounted and are true dragoons. The line platoon fights on foot. 

http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt103/crouching_lictor/meltagun.jpg

[WarriorFish]

They look good, the infantry scheme works well with the tank - when do we get to see more? ;)

[varchilde]

They are looking good, especially the grimy chimera.

 

Also is that a converted melta gun? Looks like a las gun with an alternative muzzle? Looks good!

[wulfgar hammerfist]

Yep, it is a converted meltagun. It was the first attempt. I cut off the tip of the lasgun and replaced it with a piece off of a necklace connector and used another necklace piece for the fuel cell. I have since gone over to using the standard flamer that comes in the infantry kit as the base for my specials. The shoulder slung weapon feels more Guard-like to me. You can see an example on the left side of the group shot in the post above.

 

@WarriorFish: I am working on more infantry at the moment and trying to salvage a Vendetta that I received. It's in poor shape but I think its salvageable. I also have Pask waiting in the wings to receive some paint. Of course I am also working on some Void Claws for my SW army. So many projects...

[wulfgar hammerfist]

I've decided to go ahead and make this my army WIP thread. This way you guys can beat on me to get the army built and painted this year.

[WarriorFish]

I have my swagger stick for just such things - now get painting! ;)

[varchilde]

I know the necklace bits you mean Wulf, and that's a great use of non-traditional hobby mats.  And I like the idea of using the flamer as well. Thanks for the inspiration.

[elmo]

So you have had 2 days and no photos.... how is this a WIP thread???

 

The Commissariat is not impressed ;)

[WarriorFish]

Yes, someone fetch my swagger stick! :lol:

[elmo]

Pick a wall...

[wulfgar hammerfist]

It's been super busy this week with classes and prepping to receive students next week. Here are a couple of pics of what I have completed so far to appease the Commissariat!

http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt103/crouching_lictor/guard%20squad.jpg

http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt103/crouching_lictor/tank3.jpg

[CommissarZac]

great work Love the theme.

[wulfgar hammerfist]

Much appreciated!

[vampyrerodent]

Ooh, I like the look of your armor! And that melta conversion is very sharp too. More streamlined looking than standard weapon. 

[WarriorFish]

Very nice, the troopers look great so you should add some more soon :tu: The tank too, so you'll need to be painting more of them as well :P The colour schemes work well, the red on the tank in particular and I like the plasma coils. Well done Wulfgar, I'll look forward to your next update in 2 days ;)

[wulfgar hammerfist]

Thanks for all of the positive feedback! I have a bunch of stuff built and a couple of things painted. I'll try to get a group shot of everything that I have at the moment. I also have a bunch of stuff ordered and on the way in the mail. I'm also thinking about the background information and how to bring that to life with written content and in the models. 

 

I'll do my best to keep the Commissars content to avoid the firing squad! 

[Father Mehman]

A Ryza-Pattern Executioner with "Disposable Hero" written on the side? That's hilarious !

[wulfgar hammerfist]

Okay, here is the status of what I intend to build. I will update this list as I acquire the models or complete a squad or vehicle. This will assist me in keeping track and providing you all with my progress in addition to pictures of painted miniatures! I have a copy of this written on a dry erase board overlooking my painting table to provide me with extra motivation.

 

Company Command Squad: Assembled, unpainted

Chimera: Assembled, unpainted, needs a new turret (bitz order)

 

Pask Punisher: Assembled, unpainted

LRBT Wing man: Need to purchase

 

Ministorum Priest: Complete

 

Platoon Command Squad, 4 flamers: Assembled, unpainted

Infantry Squad 1, 1 Autocannon: Complete

Chimera: Assembled, unpainted, needs some work

Infantry Squad 2, 1 Autocannon: Complete

Infantry Squad 3, 1 Autocannon: Complete

30 Conscripts: 30/30 assembled, unpainted

 

Veteran Squad 1, 2 melta guns: Complete

Chimera: Complete

 

Veteran Squad 2, 2 melta guns: Assembled, unpainted

Chimera: Assembled

 

Vendetta: Assembled,needs a lot of work

Vulture gunship with Punisher Cannon: Need to purchase. This will be a custom build using a valkyrie with PVC parts

 

Manticore: Unassembled

Wyvern 1: Complete

Wyvern 2: Unassembled

[Father Mehman]

I have a copy of this written on a dry erase board overlooking my painting table to provide me with extra motivation.

Oh, that's brilliant! The only thing on my wall is a picture of the Lord Commissar glaring at me. Quite the motivator!

No, seriously, this is great. I've been looking for a way to keep track of what is built and such. So many armies, so much time. Kind of wears on the nerves after a while.

In summation: this idea has been stolen

[wulfgar hammerfist]

Glad that I could assist! I also have a picture of a commissar glaring at me! Between my IG, SW and my Napoleonic armies I stay pretty busy.

[WarriorFish]

That's not a picture, that's me looking through the window... :P

[Simon Ros]

I really like your tank, Wulfgar. Well painted indeed! Keep up the good work. :)