=] Call to Arms 2025 - XENOS STRONGHOLD [=

[YoungWolf7]

Thanks for the progress report @Dr_Ruminahui. :)

 

Speaking of progress, here's the next 10 Grots in my vow completed.

 

20 models in 17 days. This is almost a new record for me.

[Dr. Clock]

Well I got in enough time that these feel ready for basing... I might do some tiny red ink touches on the yellow for that little extra depth, but feeling alright about them as-is:

 

 

 

 

Yeah... the backpacks are a bit crazymaking, but the Spidey Ninja Elf vibes are strong.

 

Cheers,

 

The Good Doctor. 

[Dr_Ruminahui]

Reporting Page updated - please review to ensure your entry is correct (subfaction, link, models vowed, point value, entry into Master of the Forge).

[AvePicante]

I, AvePicante, heed the Call to Arms and pledge to paint one Sagitaur transport, one Einhyr Champion, and eight Necromunda Squat Prospectors for 18 points for the Glory of the Leagues of Votann and the Xenos Stronghold on or before 15th September 2025, or bear the badge of failure until year's end.

[ThePenitentOne]

I, ThePenitentOne, pledge 15 depraved Drukhari models for Call to Arms 2025.

 

Haemonculus: 5 Points

Wracks: 5 Points

Mandrakes: 5 Points

Court: 4 Points

 

Total: 19 Points

 

I should note: The first 3 units are being played in a store battle on Tuesday July 15th, so they are Super High Priority items. I am willing to play unpainted... But I'd really prefer not to!

Edited July 11 by ThePenitentOne

[AvePicante]

So... question about the rule regarding pledging models covered by the Xenos stronghold to any subfaction. Does that mean I could pledge, for example, a winged hive tyrant to the Leagues of Votann? Am I reading that right? I see the note that subfaction doesn't have to correspond to models, but I just want to make sure I'm not missing something before I look silly lol

 

Just posting the section here for convenience's sake:

 

"You may vow ANY MODEL that is covered by THIS STRONGHOLD, but you must allocate your points to only one SUBFACTION.  These Subfactions are the ones listed under the various Strongholds above, and are the various B&C forums/subforums, with 2 exceptions:

   a) Deathwatch is a valid Subfaction for both the Astartes and Imperium Strongholds, despite not having a dedicated forum/subforum; and

   b) in the HERESY STRONGHOLD, the Subfactions are "Emperor" and "Warmaster", not the 2 B&C forums listed above.

NOTE: Your chosen Subfaction doesn't have to correspond to your vowed models, although it typically does."

[Dr_Ruminahui]

@AvePicante, you are correct.  Basically, all your vows in a Stronghold need to be to 1 subfaction, but that doesn't limit the subfactions you can paint models for.  That's basically just the subfaction that you want to be representing for the event.  While this often/usually reflects the models you are painting, this doesn't need to be the case.  Basically, you can choose whatever subfaction you want, and there is no kind of second guessing for appropriateness.

 

Some examples:

 

1.  You are painting tyranids.  You chose tyranids as your subfaction.  This is probably the most common result.

2.  You are painting tyranids and votann.  You are painting more votann, so you choose votann.

3.  You are painting tyranids and votann.  You are painting more votann, but you think their fluff sucks, so you chose tyranids.

4.  You are painting tyranids and votann.  You are painting more votann, but your primary army is necrons, so you chose necrons.

5.  You are painting necromunda figures and terrain.  Your preferred xenos army is necrons, so you chose necrons.

 

All those are valid.

 

 

Edited July 11 by Dr_Ruminahui

[AvePicante]

The newest additions to the Nix Mons Mining Company are well underway!

Edited July 12 by Firedrake Cordova
fixed formatting

[Dr. Clock]

Weekly progress post:

 

 

Still need to finish the blade lightning and touch up some skin, but dang close to completing this first vow now... Just this and the basing on Spiders who are now flocked. Will post final group group pic this time next week most likely.

 

Cheers,

 

The Good Doctor.

[Dr_Ruminahui]

WE ARE NOW 1 MONTH (and 1/3 of the way) INTO THE EVENT

THERE ARE NOW 2 MONTHS REMAINING

As a reminder, all vows must be completed on or before September 15, 2025.

 

Reporting Page updated - please review to ensure your entry is correct (subfaction, link, models vowed, point value, entry into Master of the Forge).

 

 

@GSCUprising, I still need a photo of your unpainted vow models.

[Khulu]

My first vow is complete! 

 

 

Gonna take a bit of a break before I vow again, just to avoid burnout 

[GSCUprising]

On 7/15/2025 at 10:36 AM, Dr_Ruminahui said:

 

 I still need a photo of your unpainted vow models.

Apologies. I thought I'd posted a pic somewhere here of them all unpainted in my display cabinet. Must've have been on the wrong thread. I will dig it out when I get home this evve.

 

Thanks.

Edited yesterday at 04:33 PM by Dr_Ruminahui

[AvePicante]

The Necromunda Squats are ready for basing, I think. I'm glad this event forced me to get started on these, they've been sitting for months. I wanted them to be a combination of my Votann main color scheme (thunderhawk blue, corax white, hashut copper) while also having some of the bright, flashy, high contrast colors these guys beg for. The bad thing is, now I love these models and want to drop a dime on a Necromunda arm

[GSCUprising]

On 7/15/2025 at 10:36 AM, Dr_Ruminahui said:

 

@GSCUprising, I still need a photo of your unpainted vow models.

Edited yesterday at 04:34 PM by Dr_Ruminahui

[YoungWolf7]

30 models in 31 days. Didn't quite hit my goal, but still really good progress.

 

10 Orks complete. Basing to be completed when I settle on a theme for this particular army.

 

Edited Wednesday at 11:58 PM by YoungWolf7

[Dr. Clock]

Vow Complete:

 

 

Succubus detail:

 

 

Cheers,

 

The Good Doctor.

[sitnam]

Love the Succubus @Dr. Clock. I'm a big DoK fan (despite not collecting them....yet) and I think you made a great use of bits

[Dr. Clock]

1 hour ago, sitnam said:

great use of bits

It's not a conversion - that's Gryselle The Slaughterer from Underworlds! Too good a mini to convert, basically lol.

 

Cheers,

 

The Good Doctor.

[sitnam]

9 minutes ago, Dr. Clock said:

It's not a conversion - that's Gryselle The Slaughterer from Underworlds! Too good a mini to convert, basically lol.

 

Cheers,

 

The Good Doctor.

 

Ah. I always forget about the Underworlds sculpts, still great paint job. 

[Dr_Ruminahui]

Reporting Page updated - please review to ensure your entry is correct (subfaction, link, models vowed, point value, entry into Master of the Forge).

[YoungWolf7]

Vow #1 complete!

 

Edited 5 minutes ago by YoungWolf7