Night Claws - Descendants of the Raven

[duz_]

Nice I like it! I dont see why not.

 

To distinguish it more when you paint it you could try and paint white lines around the helmet to look like a raven skull. :)

[Mr. Poe]

Captain / Eversor Assassin: Post 3

 

Alright! Found my self a holstered pistol and melta bomb last night. It took a while to decide on the melta bomb placement. It darn thing is so big it kind through the balance of the model off. Also, I wanted to be able to remove it when the model was acting like a captain (cause captains for some reason can't take melta bombs). I didn't have any 1/16th magnets so magnetizing it was a no-go, also it would be such a small item that I'd for sure lose it. I settled on gluing it to the lower portion of the backpack; I think it looks pretty good. The pistol was a little easier as there are only so many places one can put a pistol, heh. 

 

What do you think?

 

http://i.imgur.com/0E83WeI.jpg

 

http://i.imgur.com/krDVDGo.jpg

Edited June 29, 2017 by Mr. Poe

[Race Bannon]

I think he looks utterly badass.  I mean, he's totally top shelf ^_^

[Mr. Poe]

Thank you Race. Hopefully I can paint him up well! I like what duz suggested for the helmet. 

[WAR]

Sweet looking model Mr. Poe

[Mr. Poe]

Vanguard Veterans: Post 1

 

Okay guys so I have about 15 Vanguard Veterans that need some love this edition; here's a list of the current loadouts:

• 4 x Chain Sword + Storm Shield
• 4 x Lightning Claw + Bolt Pistol
• 2 x Lightning Claw + Lightning Claw
• 2 x Power Axe + Storm Shield
• 2 x Power Axe + Lightning Claw
• 1 x Lightning Claw + Power Fist

My goal is to magnetize all of them to Lightning Claw + Lightning Claw but I'm open to other suggestions if you guys have any. I feel like I should keep some Storm Shields in the mix, maybe with some Thunder Hammers? I have to see how many spare Lightning Claws I have laying around, I might not have enough to go around for everyone haha. 

 

Also, I'll take this time to clean up some of the paint jobs and details on the models that I never quite got to in the first go around. I'm open to any suggestions you guys may have!

 

Anyway, here goes with the first squad:

 

Group photo!

http://i.imgur.com/SZSS5Jt.jpg

 

Here's the individual models before:

http://i.imgur.com/IwCNh1M.jpg

 

http://i.imgur.com/5d0pGM4.jpg

 

http://i.imgur.com/tJH2G5p.jpg

 

http://i.imgur.com/NFlOjVC.jpg

 

http://i.imgur.com/Q1cAE5C.jpg

 

Now with the new toys:

 

http://i.imgur.com/uG0zTmX.jpg

 

http://i.imgur.com/zFw8T3l.jpg

 

http://i.imgur.com/ccGZLa8.jpg

 

http://i.imgur.com/wqzmoQa.jpg

 

Sorry for some of the photo quality!

[duz_]

For the "non-character" models with PF's I would replace with TH's.

Rright now there is literally no reason not to take a PF over TH. Guaranteed D:3 as opposed to D:D3 for the same penalties and price!

 

Although this could possibly change with the drop of the Codex. 

[Mr. Poe]

Yea I agree about the power fist vs. thunder hammer situation. I think I'm leaning towards a few thunder hammer storm shield models.

 

This is why I'm going to magnetize everything this go around. I always end up changing my mind or wanting to try something new lol. Thats how I ended up with some weird power axe guys...  

[duz_]

Yeh I have 5 I need to put together too... Maybe I should be magnetising... 

[Mr. Poe]

Captain / Eversor Assassin: Post 4

 

Finally got to painting this guy. I'm not sure how I feel about the helm color scheme, what do you guys think?

 

http://i.imgur.com/3FpVGnZ.jpg

 

http://i.imgur.com/1jKDf8G.jpg

 

http://i.imgur.com/KbqtMKN.jpg

 

http://i.imgur.com/X3N8LRi.jpg

 

Now I just have to finish the other lightning claw and jump pack!

[WAR]

I like it 

[Race Bannon]

I agree, very well done!  :tu:

[Mr. Poe]

Captain / Eversor Assassin: Post 5

 

So, I made another one. 

 

http://i.imgur.com/l8FwaFK.jpg

 

I've actually had some success using the last Eversor. His 3D6 charge range makes the odds of getting the 9" pretty good with a single dice reroll. The idea is to pair him up with a VV squad and go hunting for the scattered or out of position bits of the opponents army. Charge the assassin first and if all goes well he soaks up the overwatch and makes the charge. If you fail the charge with the VV's at least the guys directly in front of you can't light you up or counter assault. Not Sun Tzu level of genius but it works out under some circumstances. 

[Claws and Effect]

I'm keeping my power fists.

 

1) I sorta like the element of suspense with the damage roll.

 

2) Nothing is quite as satisfying as taking the last couple wounds off a big target by running up and literally punching it in the face.

[Mr. Poe]

I actually prefer the aesthetic of the power fist over the thunder hammer. They really should have reduced it's cost a little more to separate it from the TH. Maybe they will in the new codex and then ill have to buy more magnets 

[Race Bannon]

It's confirmed the PFist is cheaper. Not by much, but enough.