Battle Reports and WIP Thread: Taskforce 141; US Military Theme

[Ulrik_Ironfist]

I loved every bit of this. Nicely done.

[Hiroitchi]

Thanks guys, its been a few days since my last post so here is what I have been working on...

Lets keep adding anothering thing that isn't 40k... lol

Unboxing picture. Seems like a big box for so little items.

Anyway that didn't deter me from building something like this. It was a crazy build putting metal and resin together like this.

Here is a collage of the Taurox Prime work so far.

Added some more highlights to the build and reflective light for the lenses. I then painted up the Rhino IED mounts and glued them in place. Pretty happy with the look and feel.

Remember those Kasrkins, I know its been awhile. Well I started work on these guys.

Here is what the Squad and their Transport looks like. Still a WIP though.

Edited May 24, 2020 by Hiroitchi

[Bjorn Firewalker]

Your Tauroxes look like US military MRAPs from Operation Iraqi Freedom, i.e., something real soldiers are willing to ride in. Excellent work.

[Ulrik_Ironfist]

I love the Blackhawk down delta scheme you have going on.The sand colored fatigues with the black gear is a stunning contrast and I really like it.

[Hiroitchi]

Your Tauroxes look like US military MRAPs from Operation Iraqi Freedom, i.e., something real soldiers are willing to ride in. Excellent work.

Thanks man I had to draw a lot of inspiration from my own past experiences. Glad the conversion came across correctly or close enough. lol

I love the Blackhawk down delta scheme you have going on.The sand colored fatigues with the black gear is a stunning contrast and I really like it.

I appreciate it. My detachment has Taurox Primes and these are the rest of Delta Detachment.

Then I have another detachment of Scions with Valks. Here is Chalk 3 my nearly finished 10 man squad.. The Valkyrie is still in the box so I have em displayed with one of my Taurox Primes.

So far so good I think. I have 20 more Scions in Ranger Colors and then 2 Tempestor Primes to start laying some paint down. C and C is always welcome.

[Hiroitchi]

Completed Delta Detatchment today.. pretty stoked. Enjoy Guys!

WIP (primed)

WIP (Stages)

Nearing the end of the paint job, just need a few touchups here and there. I even went from Red Berets to Green Berets.

After Completing these guys, they need a photo op.

[Bjorn Firewalker]

Good job on painting, detailing, and weathering your many models.

[WarriorFish]

Excellent work, well done! :D What's next? ;)

[Hiroitchi]

Good job on painting, detailing, and weathering your many models.

Thanks man, Here is a closer look on one of those Kasrkin Squads

Excellent work, well done! What's next?

This is what's next...

Left To right: Fist Aid, messed up, Fury, and Frank Did It.

These are just waiting decals.. they're coming in the mail. Pretty stoked.

Closer look at messed up and Frank Did It.

Closer look on the Tank Commander "Fury"

So this detachment is part of my Tank Company list I'm putting together as another Army list. It calls for 12 Tanks so far. Including these four I have two more to build and I am half way there. I am coming back to being a Treadhead Again...

[Bjorn Firewalker]

Again, good job on the many models. I also commend the names you gave the tanks; the 2014 movie Fury is a most worthy namesake.

[Pork Chop Express]

I’m really digging your army so far. I had a deployment to the sandbox myself 04-05. We were wearing DCUs with woodland pattern IBA. I’ve been thinking about doing a Guard force inspired by those uniforms and such. 
 

Your thread is inspiring. Keep up the good work!

[Thoridon]

I really like the conversions and the overall theme of the force you're putting together. Good work! It all fits together very nicely.

[Hiroitchi]

Again, good job on the many models. I also commend the names you gave the tanks; the 2014 movie Fury is a most worthy namesake.

Thanks man, So Far the Six Tanks I have built so far are Failed Diplomacy, Fury, Fist Aid, [REDACTED], Full Frontal, and Frank Did It. Here is what I have been working on

I’m really digging your army so far. I had a deployment to the sandbox myself 04-05. We were wearing DCUs with woodland pattern IBA. I’ve been thinking about doing a Guard force inspired by those uniforms and such.

Your thread is inspiring. Keep up the good work!

Then I hope you like the decals I've added. I was deployed 07-08 nice to meet a fellow vet

I really like the conversions and the overall theme of the force you're putting together. Good work! It all fits together very nicely.

[Bjorn Firewalker]

Again, excellent work.

Here is what I have been working on

I think the tank on the right should be named "Bullet Farm" as its commander looks like the Bullet Farmer in Mad Max: Fury Road.

[Hiroitchi]

Again, excellent work.

 

I think the tank on the right should be named "Bullet Farm" as its commander looks like the Bullet Farmer in Mad Max: Fury Road.

 

If it was Bravo Company then yeah, but since my Tank Company is Fox Company well... all the names are starting with the letter "F" I dont know if Farming Bullets would be a good name on a tank.. lol or maybe...

Edited June 6, 2020 by Hiroitchi

[Pork Chop Express]

Yeah, I do dig those unit patch decals! They pop off the models well. I love your wheeled Taurox conversions; that's how GW should have made them. What about bumper numbers? Just a suggestion to go along with your ode to your experiences. Certainly not necessary as they look great already. 

 

I'm not sure, but my old unit patch may look a bit out of place with a "Mountain" tab given the fact that orbital assault is an option in 40K. I've considered using something along the lines of actual distinctive unit insignia. My former BN at that time has one of the coolest ones, in my opinion that is.

[Hiroitchi]

This was yesturdays work in progress and completions yesturday. Getting close to completing my Kasrkin Army. I just need to put the valkyries together.

Then I finished up these 13 models yesterday.

[WarriorFish]

Really is great seeing them come along. The Valkyrie instructions leave something to be desired if I remember right but they're nice kits and magnetised easily enough if you want (no need for magnets on wings), keep us updated on their progress

 

Also looks like you have some kind of Necron infestation on your keyboard, nothing some Stormtrooper application can't fix though

[Hiroitchi]

So.. tanks got tastier...

 

https://www.warhammer-community.com/2020/06/09/tanks-are-back-on-trackgw-homepage-post-1/?fbclid=IwAR0Vdx5pKBaCv08NWGszfxeYPgBswybt-fmLaRBng44MdkPwegFgYwe-LBc

[Bjorn Firewalker]

Good job on the Guardsmen.

[Hiroitchi]

So its been a few days and this is what I have been up to

So From left to Right my different detachment units: MARPAT (Marines) Chocolate Chip DCU (Army) DCU /w Black (Delta). I wanted to still have an overall cohesive look but differentiate between detachments.

Got some Cadian Hostile environment torsos

And the Hostile Enviroment Sprue. I was going to convert some into Kasrkins, but ever since the reveal of the video I thought lets have some vets and command squads to have that look.

So I got this. I figured with the new edition dropping I'll invest in some Vox casters.

[Pork Chop Express]

I was actually just going to ask you about your plans for a command squad when I read your last post. Trippy...

 

Anyway, what are your thoughts aside from the respirator sprue? I’m wondering myself what to do for a similar project with Kasrkin command squad. 

[Hiroitchi]

I was actually just going to ask you about your plans for a command squad when I read your last post. Trippy...

 

Anyway, what are your thoughts aside from the respirator sprue? I’m wondering myself what to do for a similar project with Kasrkin command squad.

Woah, that is trippy, They’re cool to have but not for a whole army. It’s a lot of clean up and I find myself playing the matching game for things that fit the torso. Atm I’m just going to use these to clarify veterans kind of like the 9th Ed trailer. I also wanted something to tie my Kasrkins if use this detatchment alongside my Kasrkins

[Hiroitchi]

So aside of three Leman Russ Tank which I'm still debating on which to buy and build; I have completed the majority of my Tank Company. 9 Tanks in total. Hope you guys enjoy.

Fox Company Collage

All three Tank Platoon.

1st and 2nd Platoons

Company Guidon

Fox Company Medic

Fox Company Tank Ace

Fox Company Commisar

Fox Company Commander

Majority of Fox Company waiting to roll out..

[WarriorFish]