Colonel Bindoff Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 <<Transmission incoming>> <<Code Magenta; seek clearance from command prior to discussion with subordinates>> To: Fellow officers, Imperial Guard regiments in theatre, 1. Here is an ongoing briefing on the current strength of the Hallamite 146th. 2. The 146th is presently understrength and engaged in heavy fighting against a range of the Emperor's foes, typically including traitor guard, various forces of the arch enemy, occasional xenos elements and due to unforeseen miscommunication issues, a chapter of His most sacred Adeptus Astartes. Who have a Knight. 3. Your help is sought in ensuring that the 146th are well presented on the battlefield. The regimental quartermaster is a particularly lazy specimen at times and needs regular encouragement to bring D company up to strength. Signed: Colonel Bindoff <<Transmission ends>> Or in other words, I really need to do a blog topic to get this project going. I've been an on/off guard player since about 5th although mostly green Cadians and generally infantry and having just about finish my last project (SM Company) I want to start a new guard force. I'm not the greatest painter and I'm not blessed with bucket loads of spare time; I would be grateful for C&C on my work, and of course ideas of where to go next. So without further ado, here is the army's first model: and from another angle: The Chimera is Gryphonne pattern with a twin HB turret (Its a conversion - forgeworld seem to have stopped making these). She's called Maud and has a reputation for breaking down in games (typically after being hit repeatedly by enemy fire, it should be added). I'm working towards a list which I'm currently proxying with my Cadians, which is essentially: CC LC 3 x infantry squads with Plasma Guns, Heavy Bolters and Gryphonne Chimeras Platoon Commander (in my fluff, Colour Sergeant Bors of the scout squad (which is actually a veteran squad), mounted in Maud A demolisher A heavy weapon squad (also in a chimera) A LRBT Tank commander (spearhead leader) 3 LR Executioners And here's my next bit, the three executioners: just basecoated (one has been drybrushed a bit) and awaiting more work! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/349865-146th-hallamite-infantry-regiment-armoured/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Another WIP topic joins the barracks :tu: Nice colours on the tank so looking forward to more - plus some infantry of course ;) If you're looking for additions, the tanks will pop with some transfers on and numbering. I also think a different colour on the hull weapon canvas would be best, perhaps Rakarth Flesh with an Agrax wash? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/349865-146th-hallamite-infantry-regiment-armoured/#findComment-5153629 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colonel Bindoff Posted August 25, 2018 Author Share Posted August 25, 2018 Thank you sirs! Warriorfish I'll sort some numbering out once I've finished drawing out the orbat for the regiment - that way any future additions will retain consistency etc in my mind. I'll also be adding some other markings once I've worked those out too. Good idea for the canvas - I'm also going to improve the smoke launcher a bit. Re infantry - I've not done any yet because I'm in a bit of a quandary as to which models to use. I already own around 200 cadians so I'm going down an alternative route this time but it's hard to make my mind up. I think I'm going to order some guys from Anvil - they look very plausibly guard-like. But there are so, so many options.... So here's three of those. Once I've picked a favourite I'll order a small squad, and if they work out I'll get more. What do you guys think of these (used Anvil's 3D designer tool thing): I really like the dress uniform guy but anvil don't do female parts and I like the idea of a few women in the ranks - so the helmeted head / heavier armour I think would work better with the odd female head from shapeways thrown onto sergeants etc. Thoughts? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/349865-146th-hallamite-infantry-regiment-armoured/#findComment-5153665 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjorn Firewalker Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 The helmeted and armored figure looks best- he looks ready to fight. After all, your army isn't going to limit its deployments to parade fields where your soldiers can "look pretty" and not fear enemy fire will get their "bright and shiny" gear all dirty. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/349865-146th-hallamite-infantry-regiment-armoured/#findComment-5153753 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 I like the first and third, second is a bit too generic sci-fi for me but those renders always seem a little off with the scales - arms and heads. Not sure if this is reflected in the actual models? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/349865-146th-hallamite-infantry-regiment-armoured/#findComment-5153761 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colonel Bindoff Posted August 26, 2018 Author Share Posted August 26, 2018 Two totally different opinions! I’ve not seen the models in real life but photos of them look like the render issue doesn’t translate into the resin. I think the armoured chest is a definite (it gets around the female chest issue), just more thought needed on the heads. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/349865-146th-hallamite-infantry-regiment-armoured/#findComment-5153946 Share on other sites More sharing options...
walter h Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 I like fist,and second. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/349865-146th-hallamite-infantry-regiment-armoured/#findComment-5153952 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ergonomic Enginseer Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 First for me. Armored carapace and muttonchops. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/349865-146th-hallamite-infantry-regiment-armoured/#findComment-5154328 Share on other sites More sharing options...
duz_ Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 Excellent! Looking forward to seeing those LRs painted! First render for me, although I'm not entirely sold on the arms? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/349865-146th-hallamite-infantry-regiment-armoured/#findComment-5154423 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colonel Bindoff Posted August 27, 2018 Author Share Posted August 27, 2018 Looks like it's going to be option 1 on the infantry. Duz, I agree a bit on the arms but I think they fit the carapace armoured style look better than just normal sleeves. I'll purchase a test squad later then see how they turn out. Thanks for the inputs everyone. Here's the first of the Russes. Not finished but getting there. As well as needing vehicle markings I'm thinking of glooping some Armageddon Dust around the tracks and lower parts, which will match the bases I'm planning for the troops. Anyone tried this? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/349865-146th-hallamite-infantry-regiment-armoured/#findComment-5154761 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjorn Firewalker Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 The Executioner looks promising. Keep up the good work! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/349865-146th-hallamite-infantry-regiment-armoured/#findComment-5154982 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colonel Bindoff Posted August 27, 2018 Author Share Posted August 27, 2018 A brief guide to the vehicle markings I intend to use Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/349865-146th-hallamite-infantry-regiment-armoured/#findComment-5155079 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pork Chop Express Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 I like your organizational chart! Personally, I need tools like this to wrap my head around a project. I haven't actually done that yet for my own projects. Perhaps that's why I always seem to move from idea to idea... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/349865-146th-hallamite-infantry-regiment-armoured/#findComment-5155144 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colonel Bindoff Posted August 31, 2018 Author Share Posted August 31, 2018 Cheers - I like to work up fluff as I go through a project. It somehow makes the regiment seem a bit more real. The infantry I ordered from Anvil haven't arrived yet but I've not had much time this week anyway. All I've really done is try out Armaggeddon Dust on the tracks of this old Cadian Chimera: I think a bit of a wash on some bits and it'll work on the newer ones - always a bit apprehensive with weathering a new paint job because it's hard to clean off! I'll try to pluck up the courage to do it on the Russ this weekend Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/349865-146th-hallamite-infantry-regiment-armoured/#findComment-5158125 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjorn Firewalker Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 The Chimera's muddy tracks are well done. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/349865-146th-hallamite-infantry-regiment-armoured/#findComment-5158484 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inso Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 I am enjoying this thread . The marking idea looks great... very British WW2 and also very similar to my army (although I am sticking to one armoured company of armour but using a similar system for marking up the Chimeras from a different company). History is a great resource for this type of project I am being lazy and using existing transfers/decals from all over the place (my Armoured regiment uses an Imperial Fist icon as its insignia, for example)... are you printing your own or sourcing through the web? Something I have read on various model making forums is that, where weathering is concerned, less is more. Start very sparingly, let it all dry/set and then add more if you need to. Your weathering on the Chimera looks a bit heavy to be desert but looks spot on for mud... a lighter coating would suit a more arid environment. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/349865-146th-hallamite-infantry-regiment-armoured/#findComment-5158565 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colonel Bindoff Posted September 5, 2018 Author Share Posted September 5, 2018 The Chimera's muddy tracks are well done. Thanks pal! I am enjoying this thread :) . The marking idea looks great... very British WW2 and also very similar to my army (although I am sticking to one armoured company of armour but using a similar system for marking up the Chimeras from a different company). History is a great resource for this type of project :) I am being lazy and using existing transfers/decals from all over the place (my Armoured regiment uses an Imperial Fist icon as its insignia, for example)... are you printing your own or sourcing through the web? Something I have read on various model making forums is that, where weathering is concerned, less is more. Start very sparingly, let it all dry/set and then add more if you need to. Your weathering on the Chimera looks a bit heavy to be desert but looks spot on for mud... a lighter coating would suit a more arid environment. Thanks, yes the markings are in fact (mostly) based on my grandad's old battalion and division. I was going for a muddier look, so I guess that's all good! I know they're a deserty colour but the muddier look will better suit my terrain. And I can always apply to my Cadians too.... I picked up a couple of sentinels and my test squad arrived, going to put a couple together to show what the models look like vs the render Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/349865-146th-hallamite-infantry-regiment-armoured/#findComment-5161525 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colonel Bindoff Posted September 5, 2018 Author Share Posted September 5, 2018 <<<<<< [sgt Bor's personal log - accessed by Commissar Vosh, routine personal journal covert monitoring] <<New uniforms issued today by dept. munitorum. In their infinite wisdom they've been issued in a 'resin white' colour - Vosh is already breathing down our necks to get them into Hallam colours. The lads have taken to powdering their faces and hair so they look totally white until we can find some dye. Needless to say, I though Voshy was going to actually explode when he saw Corporal Leff coming out the back of Maud looking like a ghost.>> Note to self - remind Lieutenant Klass to order Sgt Bors not to call me Voshy. - Commissar's personal notes >>>>>> So the Anvil squad - the resin is very good, there's barely any clean-up needed at all. I've not positioned the first two guys well but I'm getting used to the arms now and I think the next batch will be better. The detail is nice and crisp - I also ordered shoulder pads to make the render guys look a bit more 40k - I mean, pauldrons have been in for at least 10,000 years. Let me know what you think: I've placed next to a regular Cadian and one of my DIY stormtroopers from back when Scions weren't a thing to give a sense of scale and quality. and the back... Pretty sure I like them. I also ordered some camo cloaks from anvil which I was planning to put on this squad to give it a slight scout look (there's three plasma guns so will use as veterans). Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/349865-146th-hallamite-infantry-regiment-armoured/#findComment-5161629 Share on other sites More sharing options...
duz_ Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 Pretty sure I like them. I also ordered some camo cloaks from anvil which I was planning to put on this squad to give it a slight scout look (there's three plasma guns so will use as veterans). Im pretty sure I like them too! :D :tu: Now we need painted models! ^_^ Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/349865-146th-hallamite-infantry-regiment-armoured/#findComment-5162052 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadieau Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 Your guide is very well done, good post. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/349865-146th-hallamite-infantry-regiment-armoured/#findComment-5163104 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colonel Bindoff Posted September 12, 2018 Author Share Posted September 12, 2018 Ok so slower progress than I'd hoped, partly due to helping my boy to paint his Knight Castellan, partly due to real life! I've built the test squad, as here: and I'm working on the colour scheme for their uniforms. So far, this is what I've come up with (note, not finished!) The uniforms match the tank armour, with a more canvas coloured shako and trousers. Pouches and belt are white, and the armour is leadbelcher (not highlighted yet). Any suggestions welcome! Beyond finishing it, of course... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/349865-146th-hallamite-infantry-regiment-armoured/#findComment-5165584 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjorn Firewalker Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 The infantry look promising. As your tanks are olive drab, do you intend to make your guardsmen look like Imperial Russian soldiers? The hats look to regal for the Soviet era. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/349865-146th-hallamite-infantry-regiment-armoured/#findComment-5165620 Share on other sites More sharing options...
OtherKharon Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 Personally think you have made a good choice of bits out of Anvil's massive pool of possibilities. Especially happy to see the carbines as I am currently torn between the drum mag carbines and the assault carbines for some Steel Legion Pioneers/Shock troops. Can't comment on the paint-job as it is currently WIP. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/349865-146th-hallamite-infantry-regiment-armoured/#findComment-5166109 Share on other sites More sharing options...
duz_ Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 Yeh I like it!Can't wait to see them fully painted :D Chop chop! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/349865-146th-hallamite-infantry-regiment-armoured/#findComment-5166112 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colonel Bindoff Posted September 16, 2018 Author Share Posted September 16, 2018 Personally think you have made a good choice of bits out of Anvil's massive pool of possibilities. Especially happy to see the carbines as I am currently torn between the drum mag carbines and the assault carbines for some Steel Legion Pioneers/Shock troops. Can't comment on the paint-job as it is currently WIP. I did like the drum mags too; if I end up with any grenadier style squads I think they’d look awesome, maybe if I do a Melta support squad or two. Good way to differentiate! The assault carbines are a lot smaller than Lasguns but they’re really nice casts. Can’t praise the quality of anvils stuff enough, I’ll pick up a platoon when I’ve finished the current batch. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/349865-146th-hallamite-infantry-regiment-armoured/#findComment-5167541 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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