Marshal Vespasian Posted March 10, 2019 Author Share Posted March 10, 2019 Thank you guys for the kind words. I just had to use that massive eviscerator when I saw it. Could not resist. My idea for the fighting companies is to have them structured by role E.g.the avenging blades are the assault company, the wardens of the slain are more defensive leaning, so focussed on ranged combat and the fury recast is an Experimental formation to try and integrate primaris into the templars organizational structure. In terms of manpower at the moment I should have something about 80—90 infantry models painted. I surely want to get to 100. Which should be quite doable. I dont have a final number of bodies im going for,but I think its awesome to have on the table exactly Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/349131-the-caecus-crusade/page/4/#findComment-5274006 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Vespasian Posted March 17, 2019 Author Share Posted March 17, 2019 I have finished this as of yet unnamed rhino last week. Tried some vallejo weathering acrylics, quite pleased with the results. Bjorn Firewalker, BitsHammer, The Pounder and 1 other 4 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/349131-the-caecus-crusade/page/4/#findComment-5277894 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Reinhard Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 Who's an adoreable little armored personnel carrier? Yes you are. Yes you are~ librisrouge 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/349131-the-caecus-crusade/page/4/#findComment-5277906 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sword Brother Adelard Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 [purrs in binaric] librisrouge and Marshal Reinhard 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/349131-the-caecus-crusade/page/4/#findComment-5277944 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjorn Firewalker Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 The Rhino looks great! As for a name, "Sigismund's Hand" is my suggestion, for it delivers Templars to their objective, the way a mailman's hand delivers a message. ("Sigismund's Fist" should be reserved for something with more firepower, e.g., a Vindicator or even a Land Raider Achilles.) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/349131-the-caecus-crusade/page/4/#findComment-5278088 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sword Brother Adelard Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 You may struggle putting that on the scroll, if such things are your style.Out of interest, where did that Storm Bolter and top hatch come from? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/349131-the-caecus-crusade/page/4/#findComment-5278184 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Vespasian Posted March 17, 2019 Author Share Posted March 17, 2019 (edited) I left the scrolls blank, because I dont have abame yet, exactly. The other two rhinos are pilum and odium. Sigismunds Hand/Fist might be a good Name for a space Ship though. The additional turret is kromlech, I wanted to magnetize an extra stormbolter to each of my rhinos. Little did I know that there is only one sb in this kit, so I am one sb short across 3 rhinos now. The hatch was in the kit actually Edited March 17, 2019 by Marshal Vespasian Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/349131-the-caecus-crusade/page/4/#findComment-5278259 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Pounder Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 Really like your Rhino. It's a shame Primaris don't have a cheap transport. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/349131-the-caecus-crusade/page/4/#findComment-5280284 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Vespasian Posted March 26, 2019 Author Share Posted March 26, 2019 Ballsy posting a Dread on this sub right now, I know. But the venerable brethren Jan, the saviour of Werth VII and Gabriel the wrathful Blade have risen from their slumber. The Pounder, librisrouge, Marshal Reinhard and 2 others 5 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/349131-the-caecus-crusade/page/4/#findComment-5284633 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Christopher Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 Holy Emperor, that is one seriously cool choice of colours for the paint work. I absolutely love what you did with the models. In the end, I think I like the second one a bit better (for having more black), but they're both nearly equally amazing. BTW, these dreadnought are really small in comparison to other versions, aren't they? And, does Forge World still produce and sell these kits? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/349131-the-caecus-crusade/page/4/#findComment-5284654 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Reinhard Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 The pattern of dreadnought is Castra ferrum. I believe Forgeworld only produces the Salamanders special character anymore..?.GW still makes them since they're the 'standard dreadnought'. And they're pretty small compared Leviathans and Redemptors, even contemptors are fair bit taller. Vespasians dreads seem to be Forgeworlds mk. V series which hasn't been for sale in quite a while now. Got drowned out by all the heresy spam. A shame too, as they were the best Castra ferrums made in my opinion, along with Forgeworlds Ironclad version. Nice to see you bring them to life Vesparian Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/349131-the-caecus-crusade/page/4/#findComment-5284659 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Christopher Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 That's indeed a shame. This venerable dreadnoughts were properly awesome. Regarding size, I am also a proud owner of one of these and I noticed that they're even smaller than their standard, plastic castraferrum equivalents. So what I meant is that they are cool, but a bit stubby when 'regular' dreadnoughts are around... Not to mention the other patterns Reinhard spoke of. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/349131-the-caecus-crusade/page/4/#findComment-5284667 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Vespasian Posted March 26, 2019 Author Share Posted March 26, 2019 (edited) I will see the comparison in size when putting them next to my Stock gw ven dred. I bought the two of them conpletely magnetized and with the weapons options pictured off a guy from my gaming Group for 50€ after gw failed to deliver a Stock ven dred to our flgs. I am pretty pleased with how they turned out and can now Tell people that I own forgeworld models so there is that. Edit: I was curious myself and did a comparison, middle is Stock gw venerable dred, sides are fw models: http://imgur.com/gallery/HEXIAc7 Edited March 27, 2019 by Marshal Vespasian Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/349131-the-caecus-crusade/page/4/#findComment-5284757 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Vespasian Posted April 11, 2019 Author Share Posted April 11, 2019 (edited) So the crusade continues. Amidst a tunoltous Real life and (slowly) painting my sector fronteris terrain I stripped some very old models, gave them some New weapons and repainted them, so please greet squad Hugo and Brother Mark the Tenacious, who is mainly there for Kill Team. Brother Mark earned his Honorary title, when withe the coming of 8th edition he clung to his Power fist so tightly that rather his arm would break off, than his fist be removed. And that leaves me with 5 terminators and 1 one terminator marshal unpainted as well as a landspeeder that I am currently stripping the paint off. Then I will have my templar back log completed and will have to see, how I continue. The first step has already be fifured out for me: I will paint my rogue trader Box, that has been sitting around unopened since release. I can already say the best Part of owning an airbrush is without a doubt in my mind ak interactive ultra matte varnish. I mean look at how matte These guys are. Edited April 11, 2019 by Marshal Vespasian Bjorn Firewalker and bolvar 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/349131-the-caecus-crusade/page/4/#findComment-5294628 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Christopher Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 Now that you've pointed it out, I really like the matte finish. I mean, I haven't paid much attention to the finish and just considered the models in their as-is state. Are all the models you've posted here varnished? Thanks for raising the topic - this helps me a lot since I've been trying to find images online of Black Templars in a matte finish. I think, I need to varnish my models to give at least some layer of protection to the paintjob, but a guy working in a store told me to never use matte and instead go for satin; however, I happen to have a matte varnish for my board games (I'm using their Quickshade) and I must admit I quite like the look of the models. The metallics are somewhat dull and less shiny, but the overall effect is definitely nice - why, I don't know, but it seems nice. As for the Black Templars, I can see in your photos that the matte finish makes the actual colours (like red, yellow and tan) pop nicely and the blacks are... I don't know - richer? deeper? Simply put, nicer :P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/349131-the-caecus-crusade/page/4/#findComment-5294966 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Vespasian Posted April 11, 2019 Author Share Posted April 11, 2019 (edited) Varnishes are difficukt. It depends on what you want. I love extremely matte varnishes. They make everything Pop, but show where your transitions are rough. But they will also dimm out your metals somewhat. I started varnishing with my company Veteran squads and loved the absolute matteness it gave. The Black just Looks way creamier and Richer and darker. When my citadel varnish ran out, I tried liquitex because it was cheap and quick to get on Amazon. It matted almost nothing. Which is cool too. I think the Ideal Method for me would be: Paint the Model sans metal and varnish it in ultra matte Paint the metals and varnish with liquitex matte varnish or just leave as is to retain the metallic gleam. Hope my autocorrect-affected ramblings can help you. I feel like varnish can do a lot for us as hobbyists. I also like to repaint Power weapons in gloss varnish after matte varnishing. Edit: The cybots where done with liquitex if that helps in comparing the effect of varnishes. Edited April 11, 2019 by Marshal Vespasian Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/349131-the-caecus-crusade/page/4/#findComment-5295114 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Vespasian Posted April 14, 2019 Author Share Posted April 14, 2019 The Caecus Crusade tooke to the field in force yesterday with the following list with allies from the 588. Caleda Corps (Guard) and an allied Knight. Marshal Vespasian and his forces rushed in to defend the hallowed soil of the Imperium honouring old battle honours to buy time for Imperial reinforcements to make planetfall in order to face impending doom in the form of an uneasy alliance of the Greenskins and the genetic abominations known as the genestealer Cults. Under Heavy losses of loyal Imperial guard forces and with time running out Crusade forces managed to wipe out two of the disgusting Xenoforms known as Warbosses and two subverted Guard tanks as wells as staggering numbers of Greenskins and some of the cowardly cult forces before falling back with acceptable casualties, heaviest of all being one of the venerated forefathers having to be rescued under enemy fire from a renegade knight. Special honours will be bestowed on the 588. Caleda Corps whose valiant forces never backed down even once and died on the blades of the enemy to buy time for vital counter charges. Lessons learned: Don't let evil sunz have turn one or get :cussed. Blowing up enemy tanks in tight packed enemy formations is fun. Bolt Pistols and Stormbolters can actually ruin more normal infantry pretty well. we can still slice up orks and the emperor ascendend banner rocks, especially the ld -1 thing when facing large blobs of infantry can come in clutch. Roll of battle on my side: ++ Battalion Detachment +5CP (Imperium - Space Marines) [67 PL, 7CP, 1097pts] +++ No Force Org Slot +**Chapter Selection**: Black TemplarsBattle-forged CP [3CP]Detachment CP [5CP]Specialist Detachment [-1CP]: Black Templars Sword Bretheren+ HQ +Captain [6 PL, 124pts]: Jump Pack, Storm shield, Thunder hammer, WarlordThe Emperor's Champion [4 PL, 75pts]+ Troops +Crusader Squad [8 PL, 123pts]: 4x Neophyte w/Combat Knife. 2x Initiate w/Chainsword. Initiate w/Heavy Weapon: Power sword. Initiate w/Special Weapon: Flamer. Sword Brother: Bolt pistol, Power swordCrusader Squad [8 PL, 123pts]: 4x Neophyte w/Combat Knife. 2x Initiate w/Chainsword. Initiate w/Heavy Weapon: Power sword. Initiate w/Special Weapon: Flamer. Sword Brother: Bolt pistol, Power swordCrusader Squad [8 PL, 123pts]: 4x Neophyte w/Combat Knife. 2x Initiate w/Chainsword. Initiate w/Heavy Weapon: Power sword. Initiate w/Special Weapon: Flamer. Sword Brother: Bolt pistol, Power sword+ Elites +Company Veterans [8 PL, 110pts]. Space Marine Veteran: Power axe, Storm shield. Space Marine Veteran: Power axe, Storm shield. Space Marine Veteran: Power axe, Storm shield. Space Marine Veteran: Power axe, Storm shield. Veteran Sergeant: 2x Lightning ClawCompany Veterans [8 PL, 132pts]. Space Marine Veteran: Power fist, Storm shield. Space Marine Veteran: Power fist, Storm shield. Space Marine Veteran: Power fist, Storm shield. Space Marine Veteran: Power fist, Storm shield. Veteran Sergeant: Storm shield, Thunder hammer+ Dedicated Transport +Drop Pod [5 PL, 65pts]: Storm bolterRhino [4 PL, 74pts]: 2x Storm bolterRhino [4 PL, 74pts]: 2x Storm bolterRhino [4 PL, 74pts]: 2x Storm bolter++ Battalion Detachment +5CP (Imperium - Space Marines) [25 PL, 2CP, 488pts] +++ No Force Org Slot +**Chapter Selection**: Black TemplarsDetachment CP [5CP]Relics of the Chapter (2 Relics) [-3CP]+ HQ +Chaplain [6 PL, 90pts]: Bolt pistol, Jump Pack, The Crusader's HelmLieutenants [4 PL, 67pts]. Lieutenant: Master-crafted boltgun, Power sword+ Troops +Crusader Squad [5 PL, 112pts]. 2x Initiate. Initiate w/Heavy Weapon: Lascannon. Initiate w/Special Weapon: Plasma gun. Sword Brother: Chainsword, Combi-plasmaCrusader Squad [5 PL, 112pts]. 2x Initiate. Initiate w/Heavy Weapon: Lascannon. Initiate w/Special Weapon: Plasma gun. Sword Brother: Chainsword, Combi-plasmaCrusader Squad [5 PL, 107pts]. 2x Initiate. Initiate w/Heavy Weapon: Missile launcher. Initiate w/Special Weapon: Plasma gun. Sword Brother: Chainsword, Combi-plasma++ Vanguard Detachment +1CP (Imperium - Space Marines) [25 PL, 1CP, 414pts] +++ No Force Org Slot +**Chapter Selection**: Black TemplarsDetachment CP [1CP]+ HQ +Lieutenants [4 PL, 65pts]. Lieutenant: Chainsword, Plasma pistol, Teeth of Terra+ Elites +Cenobyte Servitors [1 PL, 6pts]: 3x Cenobyte ServitorCompany Ancient [4 PL, 63pts]: Chainsword, Standard of the Emperor AscendantVenerable Dreadnought [8 PL, 140pts]: Missile launcher, Twin lascannonVenerable Dreadnought [8 PL, 140pts]: Missile launcher, Twin lascannon++ Total: [117 PL, 10CP, 1999pts] ++ I am unsure wether to remove the plasma pistol from my castellan and take a third lascannon instead, the rocket launcher sucks vs leman russes. Also not sure about the crusader helm. I played my Marshal as a Chapter Master (which is pretty good I feel), so I started with only 9 CP which isn't a lot, if you want your sword brethren to chop up some vehicles and you have to abhor some witches. So Removing the helm would free up 2 more CP, putting me at 11. In the end we had to end after turn two, when my Sword Brethren came in (and wrecked face, as they should) but I was out of CP. Still killed some 100 Orks and Gretchin. We were doomed to loose from the start facing two horde armies, with my game partner being forced to take a knight and a baneblade and a lr just to get to 2k points, the GSC fielding more tanks than us and the orsk having some 200 boots on the ground and da jumping two 30 boyz squads into melee turn 1, as well as 10 warbikers (which we killed) and the melee tank (which we killed). Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/349131-the-caecus-crusade/page/4/#findComment-5296380 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Christopher Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 Sometimes the odds are just overwhelming. But 100 filthy xenos mowed down is a fine result! Do you have any photos from your game? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/349131-the-caecus-crusade/page/4/#findComment-5296932 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Vespasian Posted April 16, 2019 Author Share Posted April 16, 2019 I am actually pretty content, I managed to wipe out a lot of orks with minimal losses on my side and managed to hurt the gsc a bit. The problem was mainly, that no Guns on our side remained, that could remove 30 Grots in cover positioned on two of the mission objectives. So the enemy would outscore us. Our only win condition was to take the center objective and the one in their deployment zone. My Swordbrethren and Marshal deepstruck and deleted the GSC infantry protecting the objective, as well as one of their leman russes, which in turn dealt 3 mortal wounds to a 5 man squad. Leaving a sgt with hammer, a swordbrother with fist and my marshal with his hammer to face down a traitorous knight paladin and a second leman russ. The russ I could have defenitely managed with ranged weapons or just weathered his shooting, the knight I am not entirely sure. But time (As in rl time) ran out anyways, so I will sadly never know. But VS orks I need a better answer than I have to weather turn one somehow (which kind of worked our) or get first turn myself. And there is a few pictures, I had to crop the one, where there is people to be seen, the first one is my crusade taking to the field, afterwards there is pictures from the game. Marshal Reinhard 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/349131-the-caecus-crusade/page/4/#findComment-5297562 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Pounder Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 Nothing like seeing a fully painted army on the field, great job. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/349131-the-caecus-crusade/page/4/#findComment-5298015 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Vespasian Posted April 18, 2019 Author Share Posted April 18, 2019 (edited) Felt pretty good to me, yeah. Especially putting my first squad next to the Dreads I painted last and seeing the difference felt quite good. Motivated by the game I put some thought in a permutation of the list, basicly it replaces the droppod full of swordbrethren with two ironclads and a techmarine for more Boltershots and less, but hopefully more powerful and durable melee attack vs Tanks and knights, while still having crusaders, Chaplain, marshal, EC and castellan to Deal with more elite melee threats like aberrants or nobz ++ Battalion Detachment +5CP (Imperium - Space Marines) [67 PL, 7CP, 1107pts] ++ + No Force Org Slot + **Chapter Selection**: Black Templars Battle-forged CP [3CP] Detachment CP [5CP] Specialist Detachment [-1CP]: Black Templars Sword Bretheren + HQ + Captain [6 PL, 124pts]: Jump Pack, Storm shield, Thunder hammer, Warlord Techmarine [5 PL, 61pts]: Boltgun, Power axe . Servo-harness: Flamer, Plasma cutter The Emperor's Champion [4 PL, 75pts] + Troops + Crusader Squad [8 PL, 117pts]: 4x Neophyte w/Combat Knife . 3x Initiate w/Chainsword . Initiate w/Heavy Weapon: Power sword . Sword Brother: Bolt pistol, Power sword Crusader Squad [8 PL, 117pts]: 4x Neophyte w/Combat Knife . 3x Initiate w/Chainsword . Initiate w/Heavy Weapon: Power sword . Sword Brother: Bolt pistol, Power sword Crusader Squad [8 PL, 117pts]: 4x Neophyte w/Combat Knife . 3x Initiate w/Chainsword . Initiate w/Heavy Weapon: Power sword . Sword Brother: Bolt pistol, Power sword + Elites + Ironclad Dreadnought [8 PL, 137pts]: Dreadnought chainfist, Hurricane bolter, Ironclad Assault Launchers, Meltagun Ironclad Dreadnought [8 PL, 137pts]: Dreadnought chainfist, Hurricane bolter, Ironclad Assault Launchers, Meltagun + Dedicated Transport + Rhino [4 PL, 74pts]: 2x Storm bolter Rhino [4 PL, 74pts]: 2x Storm bolter Rhino [4 PL, 74pts]: 2x Storm bolter ++ Battalion Detachment +5CP (Imperium - Space Marines) [25 PL, 4CP, 484pts] ++ + No Force Org Slot + **Chapter Selection**: Black Templars Detachment CP [5CP] Relics of the Chapter (1 Relic) [-1CP] + HQ + Chaplain [6 PL, 90pts]: Bolt pistol, Jump Pack Lieutenants [4 PL, 63pts] . Lieutenant: Chainsword, Master-crafted boltgun + Troops + Crusader Squad [5 PL, 112pts] . 2x Initiate . Initiate w/Heavy Weapon: Lascannon . Initiate w/Special Weapon: Plasma gun . Sword Brother: Chainsword, Combi-plasma Crusader Squad [5 PL, 112pts] . 2x Initiate . Initiate w/Heavy Weapon: Lascannon . Initiate w/Special Weapon: Plasma gun . Sword Brother: Chainsword, Combi-plasma Crusader Squad [5 PL, 107pts] . 2x Initiate . Initiate w/Heavy Weapon: Missile launcher . Initiate w/Special Weapon: Plasma gun . Sword Brother: Chainsword, Combi-plasma ++ Vanguard Detachment +1CP (Imperium - Space Marines) [25 PL, 1CP, 409pts] ++ + No Force Org Slot + **Chapter Selection**: Black Templars Detachment CP [1CP] + HQ + Lieutenants [4 PL, 60pts] . Lieutenant: Bolt pistol, Chainsword, Teeth of Terra + Elites + Cenobyte Servitors [1 PL, 6pts]: 3x Cenobyte Servitor Company Ancient [4 PL, 63pts]: Chainsword, Standard of the Emperor Ascendant Venerable Dreadnought [8 PL, 140pts]: Missile launcher, Twin lascannon Venerable Dreadnought [8 PL, 140pts]: Missile launcher, Twin lascannon ++ Total: [117 PL, 12CP, 2000pts] ++ Created with BattleScribe Edited April 18, 2019 by Marshal Vespasian Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/349131-the-caecus-crusade/page/4/#findComment-5298927 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Vespasian Posted May 1, 2019 Author Share Posted May 1, 2019 The Terminator Sword Brethren of Squad Paul have arrived and Marshal Vespasian has donned his suit of Terminator Armour: Marshal Reinhard, librisrouge and Bjorn Firewalker 3 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/349131-the-caecus-crusade/page/4/#findComment-5305484 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Carpenter Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 Nice termies! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/349131-the-caecus-crusade/page/4/#findComment-5305490 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjorn Firewalker Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 Excellent work on the Marshal. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/349131-the-caecus-crusade/page/4/#findComment-5305590 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Vespasian Posted May 16, 2019 Author Share Posted May 16, 2019 Brothers! I need some input from you. Real life is keeping me from the workbench more than usual at the moment and I don't get lots of time in. I am stretched for time right now and I will be at least in the next month as I have to move cities again and start a new job. Two more Templar units will be done, when time allows. One is basicly finished, but I want to try out Oil washes on that one so it will still take some time, till I'm done with it. But: ETL VII is coming and I want to pledge at least something and finish it. But I am unsure as to what to pledge. I am actually thinking about just doing some Intercessors. I wanted to be able to field a primaris batallion at some point anyways and that new Repulsor variation is growing on me. Doing 10 Inercessors and then maybe another ten would enable me to field some indominatus veterans with a powerfist. Which could/should be nice. I'd need to order new Shoulders on shapeways, but I need to do that anyways. Another Option would be Assault terminators or Sternguard. Both of which I like the models of and would "need" for killteam. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/349131-the-caecus-crusade/page/4/#findComment-5315215 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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