tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31504747500978496052024-03-17T14:58:27.080+00:00Varchilde's VaultA home for the ramblings of a tabletop gamer geek & hobby butterfly. RPGs, Wargames, Board & Card games, I try and play them all!Bryan P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17765060641203655084noreply@blogger.comBlogger351125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3150474750097849605.post-10386322904733241852024-03-17T14:57:00.001+00:002024-03-17T14:57:28.860+00:00Chaos War Dogs<p> Welcome back to the Vault! My gaming partner and I had a fun day at the Meme Team doubles last weekend, placing mid-table results wise. My eye is now looking towards Mayhem, and pondering what to take to this 1500 points singles event.</p><p>A strong contender is my most recently finished project; a Chaos Knights force composed entirely of War Dogs! I started this last year with the intention of a few models I could ally into either my Death Guard or Iron Warriors, but it's taken on a life of it's own.</p><p>This project was tackled as something of a speed painting project; minimal colour choices applied as simple base colours and zero shading/highlighting. I'm quite please with the result and the army can easily be evolved to the "next level" if I want to add more details, etc.</p><p>Time for the potato-cam pics! First up is the Stalker Warlord:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgboC4KRhU6yH-8a8JRTUvii1ia3EHjyFPDSqmBrCmcNQthwdLChoGodZV0X87_dBN7LRDq_wa8BrpG7Jws3prvO7f6Ot0tykI1zhQasLCMFF0oaRUP8PtwWPkSBmx2_j5fy4eyLsup0D-CpvivMQBSWGehgOB8s9Ty2fzlF8qN05zIKTX8dC6yoax0v1JW/s2267/Stalker.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2194" data-original-width="2267" height="442" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgboC4KRhU6yH-8a8JRTUvii1ia3EHjyFPDSqmBrCmcNQthwdLChoGodZV0X87_dBN7LRDq_wa8BrpG7Jws3prvO7f6Ot0tykI1zhQasLCMFF0oaRUP8PtwWPkSBmx2_j5fy4eyLsup0D-CpvivMQBSWGehgOB8s9Ty2fzlF8qN05zIKTX8dC6yoax0v1JW/w456-h442/Stalker.jpg" width="456" /></a></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><p>Next up are the punchy boys; 4 Karnivores.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFeUAhBwhLLaIcjuHqXEs6fdMnm8Fiu56xfDmlVvgBtLvqTrPSPEtLLvVzJuqsbLPUeoqFWs3gDSggzhsgQ2UEB01opRFHU057kpE0Iaun6jZ_Pw-RRfvka513fHgWflX9yN0C3kwMDbivvhvGzyhJnYZEFwc15-s7rGT36vjFPm6YM89swyn2ixc_UZqk/s3328/Karnivores%201.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2366" data-original-width="3328" height="401" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFeUAhBwhLLaIcjuHqXEs6fdMnm8Fiu56xfDmlVvgBtLvqTrPSPEtLLvVzJuqsbLPUeoqFWs3gDSggzhsgQ2UEB01opRFHU057kpE0Iaun6jZ_Pw-RRfvka513fHgWflX9yN0C3kwMDbivvhvGzyhJnYZEFwc15-s7rGT36vjFPm6YM89swyn2ixc_UZqk/w562-h401/Karnivores%201.jpg" width="562" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBM9sa7oLQBgrMS_6sJbVFk3OW7eE07bIYUTpZiqqjeRDQ-pEvSV9DhhzoyQbf07SS1oiRqKeDq7G-BWnVVOfSqYYwdd8EUe6vdvAWalCJacOXvU0LmCAchc20Pyc6Gl1mcW2SmPXzqXXZ4lJibr2ti9RXVi3dpWto584J3WJL-ze_5Pu5vg-E-mIEK4-d/s3000/Karnivores%202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2347" data-original-width="3000" height="434" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBM9sa7oLQBgrMS_6sJbVFk3OW7eE07bIYUTpZiqqjeRDQ-pEvSV9DhhzoyQbf07SS1oiRqKeDq7G-BWnVVOfSqYYwdd8EUe6vdvAWalCJacOXvU0LmCAchc20Pyc6Gl1mcW2SmPXzqXXZ4lJibr2ti9RXVi3dpWto584J3WJL-ze_5Pu5vg-E-mIEK4-d/w555-h434/Karnivores%202.jpg" width="555" /></a></div><p>Short range fire power from the 3 Brigands:</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgshsN8T5cXKgK2G-iyMcYJoy3BMhzD2JbouVhh9o1Z7ALUW14aW7ltyOuFfO80UNUeWEf-KDL7cXOam5vEPhJZxz6ufTUAVq4UdeLxu4CZTb3A0Nqdx2lklfL8VGBck1eQLc-x8Fco7FNIUdd3cZXMLm6KaCe847cAFrNwD_b0KdNTZR4vakpvLE4_sn4P/s3456/Brigands%201.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2392" data-original-width="3456" height="375" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgshsN8T5cXKgK2G-iyMcYJoy3BMhzD2JbouVhh9o1Z7ALUW14aW7ltyOuFfO80UNUeWEf-KDL7cXOam5vEPhJZxz6ufTUAVq4UdeLxu4CZTb3A0Nqdx2lklfL8VGBck1eQLc-x8Fco7FNIUdd3cZXMLm6KaCe847cAFrNwD_b0KdNTZR4vakpvLE4_sn4P/w543-h375/Brigands%201.jpg" width="543" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6GXdRCGzsKNoL-nK1w9bkAKkN-na6YDYrv8NkpyfXhZLG4yv8c5aLx1UXEvYho5drVQxM13W5tUPqJ_dXmHr9s9_XEc3vDEJELpXgTtmo7mihY6UCyNdOQZDyAG0Pk-1wx9OJAV9lWwhOoyM-mGN5qJ1Yo8AdnVrDrEsCERsHXudaK34o4DeqFmVlV21d/s2628/Brigands%202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2628" data-original-width="2029" height="531" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6GXdRCGzsKNoL-nK1w9bkAKkN-na6YDYrv8NkpyfXhZLG4yv8c5aLx1UXEvYho5drVQxM13W5tUPqJ_dXmHr9s9_XEc3vDEJELpXgTtmo7mihY6UCyNdOQZDyAG0Pk-1wx9OJAV9lWwhOoyM-mGN5qJ1Yo8AdnVrDrEsCERsHXudaK34o4DeqFmVlV21d/w410-h531/Brigands%202.jpg" width="410" /></a></div><br />And finally long range dakka from 2 Executioners:<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8TMKF7mQ8jzgs2LmqyP4ebnqjqBxMTPn45OdXXS3OGsvQf5eHNtY8Fo5BAr4y8l-cN8pKit2luH2gttZs7MOESiU9yqxtJQbbTHz4u4zHgzGPmuUr5WWxmvKY0c9WDCjR4UyCroE66UI3Q4w9GVrNcdGHqtKkKqaVu4KmNHtYMZP3qIVqtUZMYnG8BgK5/s2856/Executioners.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2015" data-original-width="2856" height="388" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8TMKF7mQ8jzgs2LmqyP4ebnqjqBxMTPn45OdXXS3OGsvQf5eHNtY8Fo5BAr4y8l-cN8pKit2luH2gttZs7MOESiU9yqxtJQbbTHz4u4zHgzGPmuUr5WWxmvKY0c9WDCjR4UyCroE66UI3Q4w9GVrNcdGHqtKkKqaVu4KmNHtYMZP3qIVqtUZMYnG8BgK5/w550-h388/Executioners.jpg" width="550" /></a></div><br /><div>I've had 2 games with the Dogs so far and I'm already contemplating changes; may be some Daemon allies for actions and camping objectives. Alternatively I'd like to squeeze the points in for the sticky objectives trait on the Warlord.</div><div><br /></div><div>Lots of experimentation required!</div>Bryan P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17765060641203655084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3150474750097849605.post-69862946771085003402024-03-01T16:13:00.005+00:002024-03-01T16:13:49.410+00:00Warsmith's Words: Exalted Champion<p> Welcome back to the Vault! I am playing in another doubles tournament next weekend hosted by the legendary <a href="https://www.instagram.com/grmemeteam/">GR Meme Team</a>. This time I'm taking the Iron Warriors alongside my partners Traitor Guard, so a very thematic pairing!</p><p>I'm running a Legionnaire heavy list backed up with some tanks and transports. For my Warlord I'm trying out an Exalted Champion as he gives out some tasty buffs to his unit for both shooting and melee. </p><p>I've kitbashed my Champion from a Chosen with some Havoc and Warpsmith bits and I'm pretty pleased with the results. His little plasma gun counts as his combi-weapon and the choppy axes count as his exalted weapon. I hope he's suitably effective on the tabletop!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUm6PapYMndaYmyT8VNfpJg_WfCvMMJwmqUh7mfyuJkgG8nI0T0QMaFRJ1eYn5AJNsinkIZnflEkjZT_hxCm7Xq_10R4Qinq0PoMnSR44DyTxWFVKKubUfP1WkHTAuKN23UO8OGVeLtTLsmgV6ScwB5rnBqn8jZKdYW3NTLYmJ6_UW0mBRwCDVUzDS21io/s2390/Exalted%20Champ%201.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2390" data-original-width="2049" height="492" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUm6PapYMndaYmyT8VNfpJg_WfCvMMJwmqUh7mfyuJkgG8nI0T0QMaFRJ1eYn5AJNsinkIZnflEkjZT_hxCm7Xq_10R4Qinq0PoMnSR44DyTxWFVKKubUfP1WkHTAuKN23UO8OGVeLtTLsmgV6ScwB5rnBqn8jZKdYW3NTLYmJ6_UW0mBRwCDVUzDS21io/w421-h492/Exalted%20Champ%201.jpg" width="421" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9cWXBMBkyj-QgiiNjHhvOW4NP3mIMnK3MpgT3k2XD8AxjwEpuR8dsv5qgZPc2epHJR6-UFbhstIzzTNwyaypNHmDcSRI74s_60yadZPOAmLZzhmBjJschNiDKP1upZ9LfY6iUKFFpqM17im3PtXdZ4ExV20Ny30On7ycFop1p30-TTQzEK_PakeIJHk50/s2303/Exalted%20Champ%202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2303" data-original-width="1811" height="524" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9cWXBMBkyj-QgiiNjHhvOW4NP3mIMnK3MpgT3k2XD8AxjwEpuR8dsv5qgZPc2epHJR6-UFbhstIzzTNwyaypNHmDcSRI74s_60yadZPOAmLZzhmBjJschNiDKP1upZ9LfY6iUKFFpqM17im3PtXdZ4ExV20Ny30On7ycFop1p30-TTQzEK_PakeIJHk50/w413-h524/Exalted%20Champ%202.jpg" width="413" /></a></div>Bryan P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17765060641203655084noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3150474750097849605.post-20109166027904169302024-02-05T17:25:00.000+00:002024-02-05T17:25:15.688+00:00Golden Gaming: Adeptus Custodes ready for battle<p>Welcome back to the Vault! Next weekend is First Founding's Doubles tournament and I will be attending with my shiny Golden Boys aka The Adeptus Custodes.</p><p>Work has been hectic this month but I have managed to find the time to finish up this small but lethal force. Let's have a look at the list!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibT_CILFCsy0Uc6779nZlCTuZT6iskIewt8OPvSK4clXm_7Mw_c2XyAl48hMo8rd88_VxsgFLglZRAVN4D62bs8ur1KlGBGttUaSxfDYCDmOBOqhGs4nuvL6AsBUWFwp9D-nQ6Z1slNlWCz7j1aO4oLrzvQCvI-juvNSZsYP9Y9DIY_KOTTq2V61gBiwSR/s4000/Army%20Pic.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="476" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibT_CILFCsy0Uc6779nZlCTuZT6iskIewt8OPvSK4clXm_7Mw_c2XyAl48hMo8rd88_VxsgFLglZRAVN4D62bs8ur1KlGBGttUaSxfDYCDmOBOqhGs4nuvL6AsBUWFwp9D-nQ6Z1slNlWCz7j1aO4oLrzvQCvI-juvNSZsYP9Y9DIY_KOTTq2V61gBiwSR/w635-h476/Army%20Pic.jpg" width="635" /></a></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div>The army list itself:</div><div><br /></div><div><div dir="auto" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>Adeptus Custodes, Incursion (1000 points), Shield Host Detachment</b></div><div dir="auto" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></div><div dir="auto" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>CHARACTERS</b></div><div dir="auto" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Trajann Valoris (160 points), Warlord</div><div dir="auto" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br /></div><div dir="auto" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>BATTLELINE</b></div><div dir="auto" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">5 Custodian Guard (225 points), 4 Spears, 1 Sword and Shield</div><div dir="auto" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">5 Custodian Guard (225 points), 4 Spears, 1 Sword and Shield</div><div dir="auto" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">4 Prosecutors (40 points)</div><div dir="auto" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br /></div><div dir="auto" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>OTHER DATASHEETS</b></div><div dir="auto" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">2 Allarus Custodians (130 points), 2 Spears</div><div dir="auto" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">2 Allarus Custodians (130 points), 1 Spear, 1 Axe</div><div dir="auto" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br /></div><div dir="auto" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>ALLIED UNITS</b></div><div dir="auto" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Callidus Assassin (90 points)</div><div dir="auto" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br /></div></div><div dir="auto" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">And here are a few more pictures. Astute readers may note there are 5 Prosecutors; I merely happen to have painted all 5 from the sprue although I only have the points to take 4 in the list!</div><div dir="auto" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitSoO8Lrd7ZDXX4pAahfUpfKsxSPez3rKv9vo9b8cjeAkinTxLgqNOVlxD0N7JvMXQLptuhlGDgusN5HoD8C6nu6glVqo8QC8MUdVouGjWIUBan26znYzWC0zeCEswn2M16IkFVgVaOwjOyjY1RpnMQbmMR9W28W9e8FRfPTtnovzljDgWV2-Aub5ZFSQS/s1827/Trajann.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1827" data-original-width="1370" height="498" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitSoO8Lrd7ZDXX4pAahfUpfKsxSPez3rKv9vo9b8cjeAkinTxLgqNOVlxD0N7JvMXQLptuhlGDgusN5HoD8C6nu6glVqo8QC8MUdVouGjWIUBan26znYzWC0zeCEswn2M16IkFVgVaOwjOyjY1RpnMQbmMR9W28W9e8FRfPTtnovzljDgWV2-Aub5ZFSQS/w374-h498/Trajann.jpg" width="374" /></a></div><div dir="auto" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinbRi7VtK2GAIXYDN7ENghw0tv1CGaRSoEmck9qq0clYTqLTLY9HykSrm4AhTQ1QR_YJGD9Aqhjf-aNOlI3lxn9hQFE2RWwa1mye4ZyPIe__-H4xSnQ0PtPmOFzJqoa1EJjHnu_7b0oOX7FtRBLCmykEIFIwuxnrlDxPLgHKN-jOwjgPUy4DXSugg4X8bM/s3806/Guard%201.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2003" data-original-width="3806" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinbRi7VtK2GAIXYDN7ENghw0tv1CGaRSoEmck9qq0clYTqLTLY9HykSrm4AhTQ1QR_YJGD9Aqhjf-aNOlI3lxn9hQFE2RWwa1mye4ZyPIe__-H4xSnQ0PtPmOFzJqoa1EJjHnu_7b0oOX7FtRBLCmykEIFIwuxnrlDxPLgHKN-jOwjgPUy4DXSugg4X8bM/w572-h300/Guard%201.jpg" width="572" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSU_r14JVovtWogc1ZUeLjJ47AjsiD5ZVBB0JTUmsjZxWIx2c9Rg1wccbHELXCFUSuOnJYXw4PE1zYIYCagw5EhHugA9ZZ7mGalKSQqAgqemoUCs8B4-XZIQt422bCVIdWoZfWAjUi9v_ZpzRs8-OlMAoPWz5tsCM_F55K0azullYK2FvnjwUcCAQXYdAv/s3664/Guard%202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1901" data-original-width="3664" height="313" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSU_r14JVovtWogc1ZUeLjJ47AjsiD5ZVBB0JTUmsjZxWIx2c9Rg1wccbHELXCFUSuOnJYXw4PE1zYIYCagw5EhHugA9ZZ7mGalKSQqAgqemoUCs8B4-XZIQt422bCVIdWoZfWAjUi9v_ZpzRs8-OlMAoPWz5tsCM_F55K0azullYK2FvnjwUcCAQXYdAv/w603-h313/Guard%202.jpg" width="603" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJRjROrcdhCHV0-sSMDT45jHddEhgJfHzyXTHjZC7ddSp-ZoCFUDc__H9Tq9hi4KXVWu7MjbRzPBVOx6ZdtL2AFBeLzuw5KTBFCyt8bLEY73AukiR54-F6NtPaVDDiwEgKLd_ZzIwsvWQ9EXa-E6MV9yp1lkruGVvQCI_TfyQUdtDC452cHqURVRHBkyH8/s2895/Prosecutors.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1943" data-original-width="2895" height="388" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJRjROrcdhCHV0-sSMDT45jHddEhgJfHzyXTHjZC7ddSp-ZoCFUDc__H9Tq9hi4KXVWu7MjbRzPBVOx6ZdtL2AFBeLzuw5KTBFCyt8bLEY73AukiR54-F6NtPaVDDiwEgKLd_ZzIwsvWQ9EXa-E6MV9yp1lkruGVvQCI_TfyQUdtDC452cHqURVRHBkyH8/w577-h388/Prosecutors.jpg" width="577" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBZRPXR6XInowx5tPCFCHGja0LamehnDuVamqYfONNxzOvfm1uJulwr54eHCCRKX1xpy9wOlwOFeo39FE7T_sU68ma1mrtYP7ZyQr_w3aIDv-mJnPIDUSwrvE4gsGBUbQio27EyB1Ygcmb7MDTfR6TGd37NZjDvYXfusr1AJ25DjONY62e5jLZ6mHLFPty/s3877/Termies.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1672" data-original-width="3877" height="249" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBZRPXR6XInowx5tPCFCHGja0LamehnDuVamqYfONNxzOvfm1uJulwr54eHCCRKX1xpy9wOlwOFeo39FE7T_sU68ma1mrtYP7ZyQr_w3aIDv-mJnPIDUSwrvE4gsGBUbQio27EyB1Ygcmb7MDTfR6TGd37NZjDvYXfusr1AJ25DjONY62e5jLZ6mHLFPty/w577-h249/Termies.jpg" width="577" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>I am paired with Pete H and his Leagues of Votann. We've done quite well in practice games so far, and the recent dataslate has given the Custodes a few buffs. Here's to smiting the enemies of the Emperor!Bryan P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17765060641203655084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3150474750097849605.post-71123120152527143632023-12-20T14:02:00.003+00:002023-12-20T14:02:37.230+00:00Happy Christmas from the Vault<p>Another year almost done, and that means time for another Christmas Hobby Challenge. This year's theme was "Giving", and I went with the best gift in the 41st Millennium; Nurgle's Plagues.</p><p>The rules were essentially paint a model which grants some sort of buff (gift) to other troops or units. This should be for a force we own so we can then play them in a group game in the new year. Bonus points awarded for Christmas colours, snow or other festive nods.</p><p>So I chose the Biologus Putrifier for the Death Guard. This guy grants his unit Lethal Hits, and the grenade racks where just asking to be painted brightly as Christmas baubles.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFpP2rOKzls1eBwEzUXOgBzizHmkHm6MbVByamJkjrmXQplNYQZZYsQtocUl8f3-rg2dO620sBRjDtDTnezhMBbL0L51Ti0zUt-w9smm1ioHqMGzGHsI4xduG0n4zBScv-sEeRpsSovaNX6nIr8Nhw2T87igqvRpXrCp4TP9SqI5aXd0Raj-hzarVwlxU2/s1952/Putrifier%201.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1952" data-original-width="1547" height="462" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFpP2rOKzls1eBwEzUXOgBzizHmkHm6MbVByamJkjrmXQplNYQZZYsQtocUl8f3-rg2dO620sBRjDtDTnezhMBbL0L51Ti0zUt-w9smm1ioHqMGzGHsI4xduG0n4zBScv-sEeRpsSovaNX6nIr8Nhw2T87igqvRpXrCp4TP9SqI5aXd0Raj-hzarVwlxU2/w367-h462/Putrifier%201.jpg" width="367" /></a><span style="text-align: left;"> </span></div><p></p><span><a name='more'></a>So this was a fun model to paint, and quite refreshing to go with the bright colours for the bottles and jars.</span><div><span><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3hyYF6-OowjGwCSIloovVpw89vOoOgKsTdNlUOdkOh7PBpjJfFbQ2Qr2v4_u9HoqpN2JJ8-g5PnrqSI8JCiWJxkjZQaIkm_La97jKbbj-puHGwEqMB_zpeIB772l958rormfBaOFsvDACmGq1TYrFYBemOrXoHLVxz_PyVNrkIsarIcPvBltxd05UzjwC/s2191/Putrifier%202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2191" data-original-width="1629" height="465" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3hyYF6-OowjGwCSIloovVpw89vOoOgKsTdNlUOdkOh7PBpjJfFbQ2Qr2v4_u9HoqpN2JJ8-g5PnrqSI8JCiWJxkjZQaIkm_La97jKbbj-puHGwEqMB_zpeIB772l958rormfBaOFsvDACmGq1TYrFYBemOrXoHLVxz_PyVNrkIsarIcPvBltxd05UzjwC/w346-h465/Putrifier%202.jpg" width="346" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzlR0nSJQWqk0HLQSiLTydukIn3napLfqTI9LD2hVB0BMRl1eXRYZe6ivwTKVc6iK-AEIsO6fcWe1GwcUXxetOgc49VQVqdHvev6QGdp4SxSgqNmPMk4jmp0pPmFsLYdMgeJi1Nu_ySDan6q8gSh2Uf79wMK8HcWn0uJ7sDVZGmBGjaUj0_S2BDAggWTiq/s2022/Putrifier%203.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2022" data-original-width="1510" height="461" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzlR0nSJQWqk0HLQSiLTydukIn3napLfqTI9LD2hVB0BMRl1eXRYZe6ivwTKVc6iK-AEIsO6fcWe1GwcUXxetOgc49VQVqdHvev6QGdp4SxSgqNmPMk4jmp0pPmFsLYdMgeJi1Nu_ySDan6q8gSh2Uf79wMK8HcWn0uJ7sDVZGmBGjaUj0_S2BDAggWTiq/w344-h461/Putrifier%203.jpg" width="344" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5P2ap478paNS84dRQtmnegxuJOfzbut_B1SP74IeHZ2oMV_CM8zWMfxgJ8QlWBepN9jLo5Pfn_7hQgmA5jlP5XSDv1CgSMPdQt7eXoorCm2DS5uySWOcKnh1bto8niMS_4zGzVbHMrST72ntKGsmZNTbYryfRgzGjzLFN_7pptjCYrXc7W3JXH78eEM_O/s2304/Putrifier%204.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2304" data-original-width="1667" height="466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5P2ap478paNS84dRQtmnegxuJOfzbut_B1SP74IeHZ2oMV_CM8zWMfxgJ8QlWBepN9jLo5Pfn_7hQgmA5jlP5XSDv1CgSMPdQt7eXoorCm2DS5uySWOcKnh1bto8niMS_4zGzVbHMrST72ntKGsmZNTbYryfRgzGjzLFN_7pptjCYrXc7W3JXH78eEM_O/w338-h466/Putrifier%204.jpg" width="338" /></a></div><br /><span>It's fun seeing other hobbyists models also being completed and I'm looking forward to getting them on the table top for a game. </span></div><div><span><br /></span></div><div><span>This seems like a suitable post to wish you all a Merry Christmas! I'm aware I've posted a lot less this year, but rest assured I'm probably indulging in more painting and gaming. I'll try to do a year in review post before the holidays are over. </span></div>Bryan P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17765060641203655084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3150474750097849605.post-35088897627318439422023-10-08T15:43:00.001+01:002023-10-08T15:43:21.393+01:00Golden Gaming: Adeptus Custodian Guard<p> Welcome back to the Vault! It's been some time since I've posted, but fear not, I have been both painting and gaming! It turns out that 10th edition 40K was pretty awful at launch for a variety of reasons, so I've actually been playing other systems (Kill Team 18, Necromunda, D&D 5e) over the summer, and painting models to match.</p><p>Since the 40K balanced data slates have dropped the game seem to be returning to a semblance of sanity I'm dipping my toes back into the system. It's time to learn a the new edition with a new army so I'm painting up some Adeptus Custodes! First off the paint desk are a squad of Custodian Guard.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy1R2cEXRX8xuIONgMwMzHkySbEcBe1WK1fRo3NZJEvDTsbmdweu0u7vSJln1L5m4dKaJf3cyFI6y6ENN1wqESHOT1t76gnQTcWqCIa_Ye6ayNtQObbACNm2dXLUUTCWvi4Hv7fbZdhdsIGbDrO_wV57X-saRG4Vd24BPW57Tml4PlOoAV-SAltMIYiNxl/s3642/IMG_20231008_145328290_HDR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2168" data-original-width="3642" height="380" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy1R2cEXRX8xuIONgMwMzHkySbEcBe1WK1fRo3NZJEvDTsbmdweu0u7vSJln1L5m4dKaJf3cyFI6y6ENN1wqESHOT1t76gnQTcWqCIa_Ye6ayNtQObbACNm2dXLUUTCWvi4Hv7fbZdhdsIGbDrO_wV57X-saRG4Vd24BPW57Tml4PlOoAV-SAltMIYiNxl/w639-h380/IMG_20231008_145328290_HDR.jpg" width="639" /></a></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><p>Bit of a different colour palette with the gold and purple. Quite fun to paint!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi21_B8Jun34NTTBOv2DjFeI5FRr_6eHA35LDGP6-oZovLN9yp5PMd-h-dWsEPeQ9VThXQ6Cf_CnbSYYcljd08VdF5i_gcqmXo6c003VUuFUqLD7J_rn6I_YJS3M8hC7e-YWhDpYB-0iUlqRBdi0kc1i0lgxfMIGXAAILtgbFnT7af5dd6lPaLHQjuAK5_-/s2253/IMG_20231008_145351117_HDR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2253" data-original-width="1654" height="413" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi21_B8Jun34NTTBOv2DjFeI5FRr_6eHA35LDGP6-oZovLN9yp5PMd-h-dWsEPeQ9VThXQ6Cf_CnbSYYcljd08VdF5i_gcqmXo6c003VUuFUqLD7J_rn6I_YJS3M8hC7e-YWhDpYB-0iUlqRBdi0kc1i0lgxfMIGXAAILtgbFnT7af5dd6lPaLHQjuAK5_-/w303-h413/IMG_20231008_145351117_HDR.jpg" width="303" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxs3f3GKr1rBw1pHTS6wAha-shdRYwqQ8X4v4DpfPDN1kE4bsdzEYYvh4wvBkom1gOePcV2K0QAY0BkuvR9WXD5ejj39FOHBh970nn95Lf8M2v99mZABZwfv58xRoywrEInyD-gGETIe86CgDQ1Wt_Wv98GRjDGn1-axvnJs20WRLpLKZVYeA8iqCXhxcv/s2072/IMG_20231008_145424807_HDR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2003" data-original-width="2168" height="334" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOjkVkdTJpFwyj2YLxPvKYr2bR794EZzgbGIyfiMEEpxgp_V6Uh51cWihDeZE4w2w6Wrt8s-keGQMbp94aAGjY2OJRP72U_l4xjxN4c8eFYWD6wQvZRq-V6ETnBT1d8F7N0pXOBL7Xw2iqnUYFAMm98xJHEf5PZaLZGwIIjKLgpC-REm0vLLoIzL5PEVZW/w361-h334/IMG_20231008_145505209_HDR.jpg" width="361" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I've been using my Callidus Assassin in my initial lists and decided to rebase my venerable metal assassin onto a new 32mm base (with tactical rock of course.)<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj1yjtJYlSJUTEL5wG-4t5q-6lqXz9pcGoh_hPaWjtQoQK-Gy-7kdjlnXK2ZFgDhih2o5YfTn-ULBxiVGIrHYAwGm2HFwkVEsOMHSied_0s8I-bJhFveS1vaAx7xXXN-KoY-mpuyaFITgaTDiHCFWPMVbzfEKYtkpoJDSGLYtYVGYL7Nu7w5trI4iY1rxr/s2341/IMG_20231008_145526384_HDR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2341" data-original-width="1472" height="444" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj1yjtJYlSJUTEL5wG-4t5q-6lqXz9pcGoh_hPaWjtQoQK-Gy-7kdjlnXK2ZFgDhih2o5YfTn-ULBxiVGIrHYAwGm2HFwkVEsOMHSied_0s8I-bJhFveS1vaAx7xXXN-KoY-mpuyaFITgaTDiHCFWPMVbzfEKYtkpoJDSGLYtYVGYL7Nu7w5trI4iY1rxr/w279-h444/IMG_20231008_145526384_HDR.jpg" width="279" /></a></div><br /><div>Next up is a second squad of Guard to fill out the Battle Line options. This project is intended for Doubles in the new year, but I hope to finish well in advance.</div>Bryan P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17765060641203655084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3150474750097849605.post-47872178574880096252023-07-13T08:28:00.004+01:002023-07-13T08:28:57.374+01:00Warsmith's Words: Preparing for 40K 10th edition<p> Welcome back to the Vault! Since my last post we've had the release of 10th edition, and I've spent a fair amount of time building the shiny new models in the Leviathan box. That's an awful lot more models added to the Pile of Promise.</p><p>I've played a couple of games with the new rules, and they are OK; some stuff I like and some changes which just leaving me shaking my head wondering what the hell the designers were thinking.</p><p>I've got a 10th ed tournament in a couple of weekends which should be a lot of fun, and a good opportunity to get some familiarity with the rules. The Iron Warriors will be in attendance, although I still haven't settled on a list.</p><p>Painting wise I've butterflied around a few projects. First up is an Iron Warriors Terminator Lord: </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9Dp2TyJ2EFwNJtM5b0UFGnuCfXcbVCpBykB7HOBgCKCQOfEnSTB3_DMD93Teh9PmGG_k_Mh_hv2Tpxz1nm0Ztp-_Xgr0gGEAxldClUWMNMlKYGVDFaMiCiaAC3HA39xGJvbx_xEdz95nULYilNYJnoqpk0axUj2mAz1EGUVNSoXRJvm-3yYFv9Mh7l25m/s2067/TL1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2067" data-original-width="1849" height="473" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9Dp2TyJ2EFwNJtM5b0UFGnuCfXcbVCpBykB7HOBgCKCQOfEnSTB3_DMD93Teh9PmGG_k_Mh_hv2Tpxz1nm0Ztp-_Xgr0gGEAxldClUWMNMlKYGVDFaMiCiaAC3HA39xGJvbx_xEdz95nULYilNYJnoqpk0axUj2mAz1EGUVNSoXRJvm-3yYFv9Mh7l25m/w423-h473/TL1.jpg" width="423" /></a></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlGrYtlhC08AlBjVRUoqEiDdv6IV9ciNulh-UMruDMrlG8EnYNWYoaM3WdUVeEz-zEd5qKnO-eR9rM7mn2uXBkCaArSrUu9fu3MxSXfU79c7vykQoBC83-0gHe2NUPBtQTCungQ0aeHm6vBwIvYvTTNYxuykqvJ1qjRkjoM2BIZY04A3dZiDKU2X90lkVK/s2284/TL2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /><img border="0" data-original-height="2284" data-original-width="1792" height="552" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlGrYtlhC08AlBjVRUoqEiDdv6IV9ciNulh-UMruDMrlG8EnYNWYoaM3WdUVeEz-zEd5qKnO-eR9rM7mn2uXBkCaArSrUu9fu3MxSXfU79c7vykQoBC83-0gHe2NUPBtQTCungQ0aeHm6vBwIvYvTTNYxuykqvJ1qjRkjoM2BIZY04A3dZiDKU2X90lkVK/w433-h552/TL2.jpg" width="433" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsclwumz75ukJ0ymIMveoDgITp0l5e8XeKcCQvo6TdntNJMqWAvl3bTHK63k56OmlhHkJhtn9FIydtcrzREhWjd3Ca7lbkZ-BOHERMZ6hBtYofuL3-zeVDgt0Kl_956X1vDeUCTrvSz8_E1v1ldnCyjDILxDj8s65BpNhibHotxz5OAXhFcG5W9C0Q-UzX/s2554/TL3.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" data-original-height="2554" data-original-width="2161" height="520" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsclwumz75ukJ0ymIMveoDgITp0l5e8XeKcCQvo6TdntNJMqWAvl3bTHK63k56OmlhHkJhtn9FIydtcrzREhWjd3Ca7lbkZ-BOHERMZ6hBtYofuL3-zeVDgt0Kl_956X1vDeUCTrvSz8_E1v1ldnCyjDILxDj8s65BpNhibHotxz5OAXhFcG5W9C0Q-UzX/w440-h520/TL3.jpg" width="440" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><p style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">I've also painted a Whirlwind Scorpius which is a pretty cool looking model. I started this model before the 10e rules dropped and I very nearly didn't bother to finish painting it; GW have taken the utterly baffling decision to move the Heresy models to Legends meaning their rules and points values become deprecated and ultimately non-playable. </span></p><p style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">However following true Iron Warriors spirit I decided to finish the job and then have a bloody good moan about it. It will see some table top use over the coming few months.</span></p><p style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfhF65_gMSRtEe6fvesU0Luw4lrJbQj3LD3meNQEX2diVmkSzMajDFYfpmqK7jGtkREH54-yJavdHwtTG_jYVL3AeLezDbUqAcvno3HR7U3P9UZ6qHjBnVXKGOC9IGDLLxo25tCl9WdAfaB_Jlri78HWXZdhCKJIfF1PAQdtugyQ-2E3ioiXU-OGlKQuK2/s2559/WW1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2230" data-original-width="2559" height="412" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfhF65_gMSRtEe6fvesU0Luw4lrJbQj3LD3meNQEX2diVmkSzMajDFYfpmqK7jGtkREH54-yJavdHwtTG_jYVL3AeLezDbUqAcvno3HR7U3P9UZ6qHjBnVXKGOC9IGDLLxo25tCl9WdAfaB_Jlri78HWXZdhCKJIfF1PAQdtugyQ-2E3ioiXU-OGlKQuK2/w473-h412/WW1.jpg" width="473" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSzLbI5SwIBAsVx_SPzjLVBOq6DvgMFKbqujbjg8gQ_wCIX_O3n5KTsggNXjRnM6_D1PqCjcDTq5afZcGyuIcBjFvtwZ6IVHOxKMWHjUnI5Hkon8HP_2e9iskVWpANyzOV7vBx7Txiimp8q1b3zeO73HyoCSg_HN3Y9iaoMhgNTt-WmaC1ZXjCzvD3Hxth/s2205/WW2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2054" data-original-width="2205" height="427" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSzLbI5SwIBAsVx_SPzjLVBOq6DvgMFKbqujbjg8gQ_wCIX_O3n5KTsggNXjRnM6_D1PqCjcDTq5afZcGyuIcBjFvtwZ6IVHOxKMWHjUnI5Hkon8HP_2e9iskVWpANyzOV7vBx7Txiimp8q1b3zeO73HyoCSg_HN3Y9iaoMhgNTt-WmaC1ZXjCzvD3Hxth/w459-h427/WW2.jpg" width="459" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhmzEVnqbL-gPvSu8Tfgjrmf5xJRhIF5cS1eyzKp0LNo1C3ar1EUE601bOTRpl2khA4Gs0ZM7d5I0_0MzDmjNmwQwTGP1QCso8YcyKv9H4S6ghp3JrZg0An5OntmCTPoxUzfbjv_T2cB223HF3JFBvcVAIkHtpUKTuecZQEON4axrHT9YxUfcNtkcFY9YO/s2624/WW3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1899" data-original-width="2624" height="344" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhmzEVnqbL-gPvSu8Tfgjrmf5xJRhIF5cS1eyzKp0LNo1C3ar1EUE601bOTRpl2khA4Gs0ZM7d5I0_0MzDmjNmwQwTGP1QCso8YcyKv9H4S6ghp3JrZg0An5OntmCTPoxUzfbjv_T2cB223HF3JFBvcVAIkHtpUKTuecZQEON4axrHT9YxUfcNtkcFY9YO/w475-h344/WW3.jpg" width="475" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-jh9-lX4SHMPh3G4uXaMG_9I6mwXvhDsTfKcqTrTh-9IWlTke8OlOs0KW14ApAYWAKSjge7gDKPWxaLO3ZMZl0AXiqX9_gRLhDi1NzYCq3p8NeyBd4o7K-KqHdcLxYge2iPaW-9Qum8Hb5Pr-oZvZDFW1peAaejTEJmVkbLSe7e11IdXdEH95DLRSWKp3/s2272/WW4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2223" data-original-width="2272" height="408" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-jh9-lX4SHMPh3G4uXaMG_9I6mwXvhDsTfKcqTrTh-9IWlTke8OlOs0KW14ApAYWAKSjge7gDKPWxaLO3ZMZl0AXiqX9_gRLhDi1NzYCq3p8NeyBd4o7K-KqHdcLxYge2iPaW-9Qum8Hb5Pr-oZvZDFW1peAaejTEJmVkbLSe7e11IdXdEH95DLRSWKp3/w417-h408/WW4.jpg" width="417" /></a></div><br /> I *should* be painting some extra models for the tournament list (including a squad of termies packing power fists and chain fists), but I have been avoiding painting armour trim. Terrain time!<p></p><p style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">Imperial Bunker (from the Wall of Martyrs range I think).</span></p><p style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9SP0ozg8_ie9ldix9a33v9NF2c7AX95MTxS4akaVY2i6_anY1DCbE15VHmKhKgFLP-ol8ZM9ZL_KqIjCHQp0h0y33hHTeprYqQvAjU8NGhrUe3RZpaCIr_7-zH807_8t2NpC-LsqeMCWGLNqGgxSv7WvJd0O_s3Ectfyo1ZDvX6LPpux4431r5b8QkjN5/s2910/Bunker%201.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1768" data-original-width="2910" height="328" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9SP0ozg8_ie9ldix9a33v9NF2c7AX95MTxS4akaVY2i6_anY1DCbE15VHmKhKgFLP-ol8ZM9ZL_KqIjCHQp0h0y33hHTeprYqQvAjU8NGhrUe3RZpaCIr_7-zH807_8t2NpC-LsqeMCWGLNqGgxSv7WvJd0O_s3Ectfyo1ZDvX6LPpux4431r5b8QkjN5/w542-h328/Bunker%201.jpg" width="542" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuXmNYJnTZ3lC-u9RkblPUopYHCqe8-wtxtpoYZFTPr3ex4GPLhH2bqwmh3brQ0XVoBBVjweaToB4qa1uLrZQle0cAHPFuW7onJvXQpNbM6suNTVezts2RdarHNmPM2AR4HvUcwNOqSdXB4q1Fbt-Akwzaeenp996CcS8XCX4dRTH7H6AUh5zUtqmFkmUm/s2516/Bunker%202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1904" data-original-width="2516" height="302" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuXmNYJnTZ3lC-u9RkblPUopYHCqe8-wtxtpoYZFTPr3ex4GPLhH2bqwmh3brQ0XVoBBVjweaToB4qa1uLrZQle0cAHPFuW7onJvXQpNbM6suNTVezts2RdarHNmPM2AR4HvUcwNOqSdXB4q1Fbt-Akwzaeenp996CcS8XCX4dRTH7H6AUh5zUtqmFkmUm/w400-h302/Bunker%202.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnaR0KjtNwvccW54s3s1rOneUmzkpjZaO08C_mSESn5R_tZRe9h06E6gitK_KAFj2arKQ9-7Kc4R08ADbnScn4AEn3kek2RE1fPThGdEGW0ecGZYkSBCqp-TJJpnhViilGC2lAXRgb1NQ86vNkAic0rDt_C6tW7ayhxaG_JRcO5Xm9gLB4uQQlta3ftYa1/s3361/Bunker%203.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2020" data-original-width="3361" height="311" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnaR0KjtNwvccW54s3s1rOneUmzkpjZaO08C_mSESn5R_tZRe9h06E6gitK_KAFj2arKQ9-7Kc4R08ADbnScn4AEn3kek2RE1fPThGdEGW0ecGZYkSBCqp-TJJpnhViilGC2lAXRgb1NQ86vNkAic0rDt_C6tW7ayhxaG_JRcO5Xm9gLB4uQQlta3ftYa1/w518-h311/Bunker%203.jpg" width="518" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9Ck2IHpRt7iHm1qu--96Bd6e_e_QZ3yrDACy5gv9hEB0K1NNZcyIWpbdbwXxzKoaj1kBDeOQvYwDoPtRRfNmoSA3DTunumHKsyHR7F-xJ4b45Yio25ahIJ5XWi2p__AxaVKd1G8qblyuMqYVVnEXWcLLB1qFPSszlG-YdCHJDBgW05OhwOZ9FqS3qOSf-/s2368/Bunker%204.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1865" data-original-width="2368" height="352" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9Ck2IHpRt7iHm1qu--96Bd6e_e_QZ3yrDACy5gv9hEB0K1NNZcyIWpbdbwXxzKoaj1kBDeOQvYwDoPtRRfNmoSA3DTunumHKsyHR7F-xJ4b45Yio25ahIJ5XWi2p__AxaVKd1G8qblyuMqYVVnEXWcLLB1qFPSszlG-YdCHJDBgW05OhwOZ9FqS3qOSf-/w447-h352/Bunker%204.jpg" width="447" /></a></div><br /><span style="text-align: left;">And finally a broken Aquila piece (which came in a set with some other scatter bits):</span><p></p><p style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ2oQ2oz28vveMJw9T_dMJPthbMh74t7DpV-1R39VWp4K0Rx7A7C8OJj-bQscDlL5_eOSW9FoDOa_3mkk-l4BC_uWbcMlVJ-Pn8Kz3XTSCjT3JM-B5VS7GuFvYQBVg-SqRTAEZnCwj-MRm4zFsxJdhaH7snUdaluZ5KEAZNRXSN6BWLQZLd9k5QNUuLaVM/s3777/Aquila.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1973" data-original-width="3777" height="285" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ2oQ2oz28vveMJw9T_dMJPthbMh74t7DpV-1R39VWp4K0Rx7A7C8OJj-bQscDlL5_eOSW9FoDOa_3mkk-l4BC_uWbcMlVJ-Pn8Kz3XTSCjT3JM-B5VS7GuFvYQBVg-SqRTAEZnCwj-MRm4zFsxJdhaH7snUdaluZ5KEAZNRXSN6BWLQZLd9k5QNUuLaVM/w546-h285/Aquila.jpg" width="546" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Next up on the bench are some Autocannon Havocs which look quite tasty in 10th ed rules wise...</div><p></p><p></p>Bryan P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17765060641203655084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3150474750097849605.post-30682385932524929332023-06-18T11:58:00.000+01:002023-06-18T11:58:13.640+01:00Power Armoured Paint: Ultramarines<p>Welcome back to the Vault! I'm taking advantage of a lazy Father's Day to build some new models for my Iron Warriors to hit the 10th edition 40k table top. But that isn't the topic of today's post! </p><p>Having painted an awful lot of Silver and Brass in recent months I fancied painting a change of colour scheme. I've played a decent amount of Boarding Actions recently and so I thought a new 500 point boarding force would be fun to do. I have an awful lot of Space Marine models in the Pile of Promise, and so here's a fully finished set of 40ks Poster Boys, the Ultramarines.</p><p>First up is the Leader; a sneaky Phobos Librarian</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinHS0vJUK3105WXkcDNpvpZlF2XUj2-ZAHDOpz6DgxZGIWJfpZK2vhJZprBgf0n-ugMP9nTvl-ijYhKZWgiqtKFKgu8N4shTNdoS_URXmxDGFKnUQtTjpI4tV02tnaodIh8LdZsPoU5xh6qK-hwcmJ829krsq-XbPztQEtCGx_nLb7JiNRIgkW2OCWsw/s1461/UM%20Phobos%20Lib.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1386" data-original-width="1461" height="416" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinHS0vJUK3105WXkcDNpvpZlF2XUj2-ZAHDOpz6DgxZGIWJfpZK2vhJZprBgf0n-ugMP9nTvl-ijYhKZWgiqtKFKgu8N4shTNdoS_URXmxDGFKnUQtTjpI4tV02tnaodIh8LdZsPoU5xh6qK-hwcmJ829krsq-XbPztQEtCGx_nLb7JiNRIgkW2OCWsw/w438-h416/UM%20Phobos%20Lib.jpg" width="438" /></a></div><br /><span><a name='more'></a></span><p>He is ably supported by a unit of Infiltrators.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqyjFILYLEOeWRcyYz8s-B7e2nChqMpmzSJ5_NHUVH6fG-tVdj9KnrRQvP37TJEJEN5ZaL7lKFXNxAYBGYPwJTHj2B8yhDrJvDtpS7d0Ecrbp2-tHLUiSZER6CrN04jyYCPriXcRDUJqqb7Mn74IgSOPSYIs5nodUFPV1tFlYdhHty0mixgO22XtUuBw/s3349/UM%20Infiltrators.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1276" data-original-width="3349" height="235" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqyjFILYLEOeWRcyYz8s-B7e2nChqMpmzSJ5_NHUVH6fG-tVdj9KnrRQvP37TJEJEN5ZaL7lKFXNxAYBGYPwJTHj2B8yhDrJvDtpS7d0Ecrbp2-tHLUiSZER6CrN04jyYCPriXcRDUJqqb7Mn74IgSOPSYIs5nodUFPV1tFlYdhHty0mixgO22XtUuBw/w617-h235/UM%20Infiltrators.jpg" width="617" /></a></div><div><br /></div>There are two more Troop Squads. Choppy Assault Intercessors.<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO4Wlz5SjJOZjw89K_dVtok-zXAUHlWei6__KsNn1z2xmSP6ai-t39b5deoIrWvK6HNncxi3-cWexWE_v4mJwMOgnWSUJps8Pu68PfH5Pk-Eb3OxK3cifJi6Nw7wwoEZLVIlwOPP9NEzvGcqfxGmBOUgbNDQTXwk_x9Kxtd5DrmOQwhRzLuefcFfJb1Q/s3012/UM%20Assault%20Intercessors.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1148" data-original-width="3012" height="246" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO4Wlz5SjJOZjw89K_dVtok-zXAUHlWei6__KsNn1z2xmSP6ai-t39b5deoIrWvK6HNncxi3-cWexWE_v4mJwMOgnWSUJps8Pu68PfH5Pk-Eb3OxK3cifJi6Nw7wwoEZLVIlwOPP9NEzvGcqfxGmBOUgbNDQTXwk_x9Kxtd5DrmOQwhRzLuefcFfJb1Q/w644-h246/UM%20Assault%20Intercessors.jpg" width="644" /></a></div><br /><div>And shooty Heavy Intercessors.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7GHEmfDLrzkWFnmDCZa-uE9dHQ7gPn-hveBjaPqI-0FOm6eF8kCs6DjM-t3_GdF3-_cs-A4BIVJov1MAUqHqwOa4o42qya-4MiLZ1WW9hI-NPzR35wZGjtOYaXKmSfLL5861eci_3vi8Y7R4Nw_b7ism-Wo7-XzwC6TNbOe7sNwbRXzxQYT04msgIrQ/s3257/UM%20H%20Intercessors.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1347" data-original-width="3257" height="261" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7GHEmfDLrzkWFnmDCZa-uE9dHQ7gPn-hveBjaPqI-0FOm6eF8kCs6DjM-t3_GdF3-_cs-A4BIVJov1MAUqHqwOa4o42qya-4MiLZ1WW9hI-NPzR35wZGjtOYaXKmSfLL5861eci_3vi8Y7R4Nw_b7ism-Wo7-XzwC6TNbOe7sNwbRXzxQYT04msgIrQ/w633-h261/UM%20H%20Intercessors.jpg" width="633" /></a></div><br /><div>Finally there is a squad of flamer armed Aggressors, perfect for the close confines of Boarding Actions.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-vo6PP_Wr1MdflWgWNL7CLgCUQbZ2sLHj0MIZpkcDtjmzGHF7Kyvk2kZYwvKHLqaU9Bep9IpfUahbQVSQde7kcqZUJ6b2NjOb9gh_zSO5CeLFQInYY_npb9xIbhMmeGwsIuamKVzAqHSSCcyuegk3etakUVVdHm7a4kJG4wAhjl9rFv-FvQhi34qVdQ/s3396/UM%20Aggressors.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1382" data-original-width="3396" height="260" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-vo6PP_Wr1MdflWgWNL7CLgCUQbZ2sLHj0MIZpkcDtjmzGHF7Kyvk2kZYwvKHLqaU9Bep9IpfUahbQVSQde7kcqZUJ6b2NjOb9gh_zSO5CeLFQInYY_npb9xIbhMmeGwsIuamKVzAqHSSCcyuegk3etakUVVdHm7a4kJG4wAhjl9rFv-FvQhi34qVdQ/w641-h260/UM%20Aggressors.jpg" width="641" /></a></div><br /></div>This has been a fun project, and I've learnt a lot doing it as it's been an opportunity to try some new techniques and paints. <div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Batch painted all 19 models in one go (i.e. complete one step on all before going onto the next.</li><li>Improved my technique for applying decals</li><li>Used some new Pro Acryl paints for the first time</li><li>Used enamel washing to apply all the shading. </li></ul><div>I've had some feedback that the blue is too light for Ultras. I honestly like the slightly lighter blue, particularly with the streaking grime over the top. The scheme is fast enough I might paint some more Smurfs in the future!</div></div>Bryan P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17765060641203655084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3150474750097849605.post-60399334237906631892023-05-10T08:35:00.000+01:002023-05-10T08:35:45.184+01:00Warsmith's Words: Mayhem! Trophies!<p> Welcome back to the Vault. I had a fantastic day at the Mayhem tournament. Gaming wise I placed 13th out of 30 having games against Votann, Iron Hands and a mirror match into a Iron Warriors. </p><p>I won against the Iron Hands, and suffered two losses. Regardless of the results all the games were good fun and I'd love to play against any of my opponents again. The opposing Iron Warriors list had some interesting unit selections which has got me thinking about what to build and paint next.</p><p>Putting the gaming to one side I did take home a trophy. Varchilde's IV legion were awarded Best Painted Army! Absolutely chuffed to have won this, and it now has pride of place on the shelf in the front room.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiumfr7alTR1ZHXmsSXxmmt1AKq_V_lRgPvQtB4hMzzj62iA4TL1ibyEBaUDzHiJ4k76g6dGehKmr3tXlj5bSgxnITGv3qX_9cpvcF7A0hfX1ZykMdwJ03rdQ0xTvbuOUnrbDE9nOv9kR2CxQgNnmDZQ29ZJ4wgjmY-AhD9rGNse7hdP225j7IrX-E4Qg/s3202/Mayhem%2023%20Award.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3202" data-original-width="2125" height="531" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiumfr7alTR1ZHXmsSXxmmt1AKq_V_lRgPvQtB4hMzzj62iA4TL1ibyEBaUDzHiJ4k76g6dGehKmr3tXlj5bSgxnITGv3qX_9cpvcF7A0hfX1ZykMdwJ03rdQ0xTvbuOUnrbDE9nOv9kR2CxQgNnmDZQ29ZJ4wgjmY-AhD9rGNse7hdP225j7IrX-E4Qg/w352-h531/Mayhem%2023%20Award.jpg" width="352" /></a></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">An amazing way to start a week's holiday. I'm indulging in some painting, including trying out my Badger Airbrush, and played a cheeky game of Boarding Action (Carcharodons vs Tyranids).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'd finished my latest Iron Warriors model prior to Mayhem, but couldn't find the points to put it in the list. Hopefully this Leviathan Dreadnought will hit the table top soon.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ1NW82khAUZdXYnIzASpfQ2qoNdGnF9mUiTHqMv2Fu0bGF8so3UVkKmoBVPKG1lCAymeEwkuyJJdnhoFj4muO_wlq5q9GRsqXgu8DqmViZzT1hyGrsHUEnvLBQryvm_xSeNr56XyWNNPmJirFqJIsipuaSyuXDCzwyv99IwsfFaTXekGvjqSCBG6AxA/s2598/Levi%20F.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2598" data-original-width="2330" height="485" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ1NW82khAUZdXYnIzASpfQ2qoNdGnF9mUiTHqMv2Fu0bGF8so3UVkKmoBVPKG1lCAymeEwkuyJJdnhoFj4muO_wlq5q9GRsqXgu8DqmViZzT1hyGrsHUEnvLBQryvm_xSeNr56XyWNNPmJirFqJIsipuaSyuXDCzwyv99IwsfFaTXekGvjqSCBG6AxA/w435-h485/Levi%20F.jpg" width="435" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfBJSy3N_6dXox57r-vnwR03jjwAx6A3ApWtnXZWGBehxRBGzR_1tYk9GemUlr5vrMFOit_pFqO4l5mhm7qHBbAvcMMJXU4j1SJ9sdx-gZtG3eP1cIMKboi2Sp0qvr2NiWxnRL5iIF4VZ9by0PZ65_vSUUmDJJDFbsobSE8ONQAwnNsinMpWQ8bTkAlw/s2510/Levi%20L.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2510" data-original-width="1809" height="594" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfBJSy3N_6dXox57r-vnwR03jjwAx6A3ApWtnXZWGBehxRBGzR_1tYk9GemUlr5vrMFOit_pFqO4l5mhm7qHBbAvcMMJXU4j1SJ9sdx-gZtG3eP1cIMKboi2Sp0qvr2NiWxnRL5iIF4VZ9by0PZ65_vSUUmDJJDFbsobSE8ONQAwnNsinMpWQ8bTkAlw/w429-h594/Levi%20L.jpg" width="429" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmZANoUeST659oG9SBX1SwvGe4zYt4MtRTL3R1QLyplrOKQsijKa0vJtoE5eHVU4qhvwgSh9v1mbb9_4YJP7evAMmJ4qCTirkj1FAJOO_3xcBwJEYygwnPblrkoRiD_P2GNS2YHOGCC7FvSrqvY9zi9SJ5aW1ngHmUKQckVNtmSO-DqnhmA8k59iBJuA/s2697/Levi%20R.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2697" data-original-width="1994" height="569" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmZANoUeST659oG9SBX1SwvGe4zYt4MtRTL3R1QLyplrOKQsijKa0vJtoE5eHVU4qhvwgSh9v1mbb9_4YJP7evAMmJ4qCTirkj1FAJOO_3xcBwJEYygwnPblrkoRiD_P2GNS2YHOGCC7FvSrqvY9zi9SJ5aW1ngHmUKQckVNtmSO-DqnhmA8k59iBJuA/w422-h569/Levi%20R.jpg" width="422" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-iJuHpfOmGMWBHHUhmVpQbpVI1mDscQ2wYbyyWT7e0PBzHv7FEcneenE4UlIYh_sMCVvMDBSfiH0-_KeftalRV3InV27gZhqpz5zhf--BQF487uI9GUAnAuGmI9igGrI8_dtZmcxGv07szrmuzdZqAkHdJYEBDmsGQnAztdRH3fLQhCgKFxlNG9IttA/s2933/Levi%20rear.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2933" data-original-width="2230" height="570" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-iJuHpfOmGMWBHHUhmVpQbpVI1mDscQ2wYbyyWT7e0PBzHv7FEcneenE4UlIYh_sMCVvMDBSfiH0-_KeftalRV3InV27gZhqpz5zhf--BQF487uI9GUAnAuGmI9igGrI8_dtZmcxGv07szrmuzdZqAkHdJYEBDmsGQnAztdRH3fLQhCgKFxlNG9IttA/w433-h570/Levi%20rear.jpg" width="433" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Bryan P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17765060641203655084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3150474750097849605.post-84773515619518045772023-05-01T15:06:00.002+01:002023-05-01T15:06:32.141+01:00Warsmith's Words: Mayhem Preparations<p>Welcome back to the Vault! It's May Day and that means the Mayhem tournament is almost upon us, and I've been slapping paint on my last few models for the event. As I'm still trench-deep in painting Iron Warriors (and loving it!) it was inevitable I'd be taking the IV Legion to war.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHYiH5CHpFmTLIohw4o_8Ih88ydQGKzKy-oS1ojVPSuN6SLir2zeFLs0JfEP4Ragvhns1paK_ibyc4PCvi8pSpawYOa3MbAuX0obnl4QdW5sLgwcPEb-nINa-9nb0_mEKOl-hWuyH6QCBdHaFUrliTRSwM4fxqDp54OxT4HJ2eXjdKsyGtD-zkQvFKmQ/s3923/IW%20Mayhem%201.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2067" data-original-width="3923" height="359" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHYiH5CHpFmTLIohw4o_8Ih88ydQGKzKy-oS1ojVPSuN6SLir2zeFLs0JfEP4Ragvhns1paK_ibyc4PCvi8pSpawYOa3MbAuX0obnl4QdW5sLgwcPEb-nINa-9nb0_mEKOl-hWuyH6QCBdHaFUrliTRSwM4fxqDp54OxT4HJ2eXjdKsyGtD-zkQvFKmQ/w680-h359/IW%20Mayhem%201.jpg" width="680" /></a></div><a name='more'></a>Mayhem is hosted by my local games club (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/154971441239526">First Founding</a> in Chessington) and has a reputation for quirky rules packs. This year is no exception; we are playing 3 games of Tempest of War with predeclared Primary Mission, Deployment Maps and Twist cards. To further spice things up we have had to pre-declare 5 stratagems from our Codex to use over the event in addition to the core stratagems. <p></p><p>So here's my list:</p><p><b>+ HQ +</b></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Lord Discordant on Helstalker [190pts]: Options: Baleflamer, Mark of Nurgle, Techno-virus injector</li><li>Warpsmith [-2 CP, 80pts]: Options: Warlord (Architect of Destruction), Chaos Undivided, Relic (Techno-venomous Mechatendrils)</li></ul><p></p><p><b>+ Troops +</b></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Cultists Mob [50pts] 10 Cultists. Options: Cultist Firearms</li><li>Legionaries [105pts] 5 Legionairies. Option Mark of Nurgle, Aspiring Champion (Plasma Pistol, Power Fist), Heavy Chain Axe, Lascannon, 2 dudes with chainswords </li><li>Legionaries [105pts] 5 Legionairies. Option Mark of Nurgle, Aspiring Champion (Plasma Pistol, Power Fist), Heavy Chain Axe, Lascannon, 2 dudes with chainswords </li><li>Legionaries [105pts] 5 Legionairies. Option Mark of Nurgle, Aspiring Champion (Plasma Pistol, Power Fist), Heavy Chain Axe, Lascannon, 2 dudes with chainswords </li></ul><p></p><p><b>+ Elites +</b></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Chaos Contemptor Dreadnought [-1CP, 170pts]: Chaos Undivided, 2x Twin volkite culverin</li><li>Master of Executions [ -2CP, 80pts]: Options: Warlord Trait ( Hatred Incarnate), Relic ( G'holl'ax, the Decayed), Mark of Nurgle</li><li>Possessed [140pts]: 5 Possessed Options: Chaos Icon</li><li>Possessed [140pts]: 5 Possessed Options: Chaos Icon</li></ul><p></p><p><b>+ Fast Attack +</b></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Chaos Spawn [25pts]</li><li>Chaos Spawn [25pts]</li></ul><p></p><p><b>+ Heavy Support +</b></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Chaos Vindicator [130pts]: Combi-bolter, Demolisher siege cannon, Vindicator siege shield</li><li>Forgefiend [155pts]: 3x Ectoplasma cannons </li></ul><p></p><p><b>+ Stratagems +</b></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Grandfather's Blessing. Transhuman for Nurgle Units</li><li>Tank Destroyers. 6s to hit auto wound vehicles</li><li>Veterans of the Long War. Infantry +1 to wound</li><li>Dour Duty. Iron Warrior Infantry, Core or Daemonkin -1 Damage</li><li>Methodical Annihilation. Buffs Shooting (re-roll damage, shoot blast in combat, target unit sized doubled for blast)</li></ul><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvGm7xeAbyHI2U_h7fYQu-No0tigZfFNK7fQ6CuaC2rMWZyCvyN83imtEFaMGUsY0CsfEwg1ki7dBTMbsrSEjojjcjoj8LHUDuQtynA-V3dbmhGoi1CsEUfwVj9wk5QEWz4GfhEm5ywN-NwSQui22ZXq3nc80N7ql8zakYzij07uXs8ueNgp1X-MRbmA/s2619/IW%20Mayhem%202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1526" data-original-width="2619" height="295" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvGm7xeAbyHI2U_h7fYQu-No0tigZfFNK7fQ6CuaC2rMWZyCvyN83imtEFaMGUsY0CsfEwg1ki7dBTMbsrSEjojjcjoj8LHUDuQtynA-V3dbmhGoi1CsEUfwVj9wk5QEWz4GfhEm5ywN-NwSQui22ZXq3nc80N7ql8zakYzij07uXs8ueNgp1X-MRbmA/w508-h295/IW%20Mayhem%202.jpg" width="508" /></a></div><p>I'm quite happy with the list; there's a decent balance between punching and shooting with a smattering of support units to screen or muck about with actions, etc. </p><p>The stratagems are mostly general utility with Methodical Annihilation being "the trick" on the Forge Fiend. </p><p>I'd really have liked to have taken the Daemon Prince with Nurgle Sword but alas, I could not afford the points; instead I've got the budget bully in the form of the Master of Executions (whose load out has been totally stolen from Jim H after our doubles game). </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-95MOCFqLc2aAskmKNfr0RjtCWBVS0EZCqLE-jh93FaRAFs_Dpyop-rLIGd8tUFynwsXHIpfm2EfWTgJnzKiDa4WkcsBo7-nLLJ7ZHzqf-2uXEpbm_px3zhHSYAvfdkexyElgjezgJysjXNkX55lk56g1hUakzieWu9-ir1FgCFIxYJhSSpNb7huKsg/s3072/IW%20Mayhem%203.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1944" data-original-width="3072" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-95MOCFqLc2aAskmKNfr0RjtCWBVS0EZCqLE-jh93FaRAFs_Dpyop-rLIGd8tUFynwsXHIpfm2EfWTgJnzKiDa4WkcsBo7-nLLJ7ZHzqf-2uXEpbm_px3zhHSYAvfdkexyElgjezgJysjXNkX55lk56g1hUakzieWu9-ir1FgCFIxYJhSSpNb7huKsg/w473-h300/IW%20Mayhem%203.jpg" width="473" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRe43wcMJEdKTWN1S9N-KhEFQjmPz_6-JybEs65x_xl3WmyXndn3nn5DgCldk0Tu-6bSOMM2KVpmi9dp-WmzrfmPtTW0q5cGNu4sSUyukmVWrieGpScItKwVgkONKih18-8NeyFXZjhrm7kvs0aDaFh7ljQmHtdhRNaK3zWZnpAEdiHqZYF4OTB-JzPA/s2439/IW%20Mayhem%204.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2439" data-original-width="2376" height="486" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRe43wcMJEdKTWN1S9N-KhEFQjmPz_6-JybEs65x_xl3WmyXndn3nn5DgCldk0Tu-6bSOMM2KVpmi9dp-WmzrfmPtTW0q5cGNu4sSUyukmVWrieGpScItKwVgkONKih18-8NeyFXZjhrm7kvs0aDaFh7ljQmHtdhRNaK3zWZnpAEdiHqZYF4OTB-JzPA/w474-h486/IW%20Mayhem%204.jpg" width="474" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgExnn5Rml68pZiP6dvLSmkrJYHKVx5TGbdMDZLDi3RGmCcgdTZkeDwFfrl7F_QuprFyfXwEWjcMYqnsmcCZ1sAHCCjTGUhdUIreS_wzonjWYgnTQmtG3_i9bAB1pfCJXkh02qGkTeWDvi4V6reSEUvtlp8IendVbU26bzIHcw0lok01WMM3YRIKRzydQ/s2399/IW%20Mayhem%205.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2399" data-original-width="2148" height="531" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgExnn5Rml68pZiP6dvLSmkrJYHKVx5TGbdMDZLDi3RGmCcgdTZkeDwFfrl7F_QuprFyfXwEWjcMYqnsmcCZ1sAHCCjTGUhdUIreS_wzonjWYgnTQmtG3_i9bAB1pfCJXkh02qGkTeWDvi4V6reSEUvtlp8IendVbU26bzIHcw0lok01WMM3YRIKRzydQ/w477-h531/IW%20Mayhem%205.jpg" width="477" /></a></div><div><br /></div>It's something of a Vault tradition that I take a look at the factions being represented at Mayhem and then have a go at trying to predict the winner!<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvYNEqjfApoIw-p8JgJwHbPS8R5GqG8qwlvPW207ahc3kMk8BYc9UtKkn0wifeqcWX7wciWlt86q0jdOqn5dc_71oS2PdOExUwVT7nWHSx5YTtR3Q8XJ4gdDcUi1ciuw4obFlEO9KfOegsaOgbUC5SZcKVoB6768D794VvWuNpjzyO8lpeD9QFY7E64w/s794/Mayhem%2023%20Factions.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="505" data-original-width="794" height="351" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvYNEqjfApoIw-p8JgJwHbPS8R5GqG8qwlvPW207ahc3kMk8BYc9UtKkn0wifeqcWX7wciWlt86q0jdOqn5dc_71oS2PdOExUwVT7nWHSx5YTtR3Q8XJ4gdDcUi1ciuw4obFlEO9KfOegsaOgbUC5SZcKVoB6768D794VvWuNpjzyO8lpeD9QFY7E64w/w550-h351/Mayhem%2023%20Factions.PNG" width="550" /></a></div><br /><div>Well it looks like it a Power Armour Party with 11 loyalist and spiky Marine players in attendance! I'm not surprised by the number of Space Marines in attendance as a lot of people own such armies, and they are relatively strong at the moment given all the free war gear being given out like treats at Halloween.</div><div><br /></div><div>There's no clear winner in terms of Chapter, with 6 different loyalist chapters being represented and 3 different traitor legions. I suspect we'll see more Marines on the day as the Dark Angels are suspiciously absent from the list...</div><div><br /></div><div>There is a very healthy split across the different armies. There are 15 different factions declared (ignoring subfaction types), and so there should be an interesting variety of match ups for people; no playing against the same army list all day long! The diversity can be seen in the super-faction split as well.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5yU_nTVSObW32UVswBbBNnx5Ktkw70XZjHBCHmT1-avBPTZwA7zluhDryfHMbJnzJoqYBycgoyD4uNd8sJO5xqody8bI6CgcLSYixWnpuyLdieVihfW8dB-4YiZO1WydB4svCvHAmxg1K8_s0bFJfhOu1-brP71bToc4L6SGCq7GFSZPx2E3W4w9VOQ/s459/Mayhem%2023%20Superfactions.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="341" data-original-width="459" height="342" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5yU_nTVSObW32UVswBbBNnx5Ktkw70XZjHBCHmT1-avBPTZwA7zluhDryfHMbJnzJoqYBycgoyD4uNd8sJO5xqody8bI6CgcLSYixWnpuyLdieVihfW8dB-4YiZO1WydB4svCvHAmxg1K8_s0bFJfhOu1-brP71bToc4L6SGCq7GFSZPx2E3W4w9VOQ/w460-h342/Mayhem%2023%20Superfactions.PNG" width="460" /></a></div><br /><div>So what do I think will do well? Loyalist Marines seem an obvious choice as they can lean into assault, shooting and movement, but with the loss of Armour of Contempt they may be more vulnerable than recent events perhaps.</div><div><br /></div><div>There are a lot of strong shooting lists in attendance (Guard, Tau, Iron Hands) but this is balanced by a number of quite scary looking assault armies as well (World Eaters...). I'd like to see a decent list teched to the format take the event rather than an overly strong list that can just stomp their way to victory. So on that basis my predictions in no particular order are:</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Knights</b> of either flavour: fast, and capable of participating in meaningful assault and shooting. Plus lots of ObSec.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Eldar/Drukhari</b>. Both lists piloted by very capable players and fast enough to react to the whims of the different Tempest cards.</div><div><br /></div><div>At least one of the <b>loyalist Marine</b> players to do well. Head says Iron Hands. Heart says Black Templars because I want squads of Oath-ed up sword wielding Brethren to stab their way to victory. </div><div><br /></div><div>Let's see how well the Iron Warriors do and how my predictions fare next time.</div>Bryan P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17765060641203655084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3150474750097849605.post-48946880479576234502023-04-16T16:32:00.000+01:002023-04-16T16:32:12.172+01:00Warsmith's Words: Spawns and Fiends, oh my!<p> Welcome back to the Vault. My obsession with all things Chaotic continues with some more additions to the Iron Warriors. First up is the mighty Forge Fiend. I fully intend to bring this beastie to the Mayhem tournament next month where I fully intend to abuse it's shooting capability with the Methodical Annihilation Stratagem.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgiZzdfMwNugYSg0mo68kBJEpxdLTh3XbFDDD7Bc-rk5aU4LjuEnyfiQNmOZ0VpELGHfmMbZBrxJZi5t-MdtLmlpIK7jOrXO-snJ9SEOJqj8NkVyIU6UJAp8nmar7swDa0Uuir1uPnQdQLySFcQZ5RFWcEvbSi5K8aPAcp20s8KAf6y4res2-_Su0nbg/s2726/FF1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2705" data-original-width="2726" height="520" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgiZzdfMwNugYSg0mo68kBJEpxdLTh3XbFDDD7Bc-rk5aU4LjuEnyfiQNmOZ0VpELGHfmMbZBrxJZi5t-MdtLmlpIK7jOrXO-snJ9SEOJqj8NkVyIU6UJAp8nmar7swDa0Uuir1uPnQdQLySFcQZ5RFWcEvbSi5K8aPAcp20s8KAf6y4res2-_Su0nbg/w523-h520/FF1.jpg" width="523" /></a></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><p>This was a lot of fun to paint up, and I enjoyed creating scenic base for it.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJalRgFNwGla90nNBIlqGtlh2AyFXC0TNIhq-yBJQXyINrjYknx-YyPpqwo_nGljndLIlRVLNNW5146dNgnJZZDIPPNd0KYAiw83hOOCJh8P48ZgnXAWsJ3F3HCojrS_qLwg0zZNDxHvcialAHWndP9F4-V7istF1yPobBRwh-KS2a2ojX8eLF_gBnow/s2619/FF2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2619" data-original-width="2566" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJalRgFNwGla90nNBIlqGtlh2AyFXC0TNIhq-yBJQXyINrjYknx-YyPpqwo_nGljndLIlRVLNNW5146dNgnJZZDIPPNd0KYAiw83hOOCJh8P48ZgnXAWsJ3F3HCojrS_qLwg0zZNDxHvcialAHWndP9F4-V7istF1yPobBRwh-KS2a2ojX8eLF_gBnow/w491-h500/FF2.jpg" width="491" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj878nbmGhm0W8mknMHiGMSD29G5xxp5O4NcvJ587_gUIixUks-h0_--e6YAjywXyob5j2vZWl0J9-7O9nzmcfpGK8XpYXLBBgNXhnPQjQpS0Q9uz5e0KVY5rhMbhO1wKd3f6DgE36L1bMNihmn4zAwtlG9Zqi9XUdEZzcsi0V4MalBBXVLW638gXo1Cw/s3035/FF3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2933" data-original-width="3035" height="465" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj878nbmGhm0W8mknMHiGMSD29G5xxp5O4NcvJ587_gUIixUks-h0_--e6YAjywXyob5j2vZWl0J9-7O9nzmcfpGK8XpYXLBBgNXhnPQjQpS0Q9uz5e0KVY5rhMbhO1wKd3f6DgE36L1bMNihmn4zAwtlG9Zqi9XUdEZzcsi0V4MalBBXVLW638gXo1Cw/w482-h465/FF3.jpg" width="482" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The next unit was a bit of a "palate cleanser" as I've been painting an awful lot of armour recently. This pair of Chaos Spawn have been in my Pile of Promise for more years than I care to remember! GW sell them with 50mm bases currently which I think the models look better on, so I knocked out a couple of bases from spare plasticard.<div><br /></div><div>These received a very simple paint scheme which I'm quite pleased with; looks suitably gribbly!</div><div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyeOloueH36rx7hJntTfP8ilS-YBYMMyHWG6kH3F6askzsVAMqi6ExBs85329DSFEmtJWfPZhJRZFIM5ii6ovny9E0z0t1-vokLgsnCZYZ5g1p3O6G1vPxdwWQQw9hJJ2xbZeVvTEfVxhsxTWW0bU6BLl9iJZZh_M0DbHHf3V5jfMb0BQNPt7pOffaog/s2114/Spawn%201_1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1368" data-original-width="2114" height="302" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyeOloueH36rx7hJntTfP8ilS-YBYMMyHWG6kH3F6askzsVAMqi6ExBs85329DSFEmtJWfPZhJRZFIM5ii6ovny9E0z0t1-vokLgsnCZYZ5g1p3O6G1vPxdwWQQw9hJJ2xbZeVvTEfVxhsxTWW0bU6BLl9iJZZh_M0DbHHf3V5jfMb0BQNPt7pOffaog/w467-h302/Spawn%201_1.jpg" width="467" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDkITo_aH_A-yr9FNXDUN4qnZoqpnMxv3qKNJ5dotcBa15Fwl7rrUDhKcCaq69pqI5iXN2qgErlnHvzDniqumTHa0F-0O2aYZFJcCH3k4-hb5Zp35HhxVWqB2tnrV3LgApA1f3uFVv1UZ_3p1AWDx5-FiO1lCoabejYpfdBzDzF5GdCPdcfWD_NdliUw/s1985/Spawn%201_2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1802" data-original-width="1985" height="410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDkITo_aH_A-yr9FNXDUN4qnZoqpnMxv3qKNJ5dotcBa15Fwl7rrUDhKcCaq69pqI5iXN2qgErlnHvzDniqumTHa0F-0O2aYZFJcCH3k4-hb5Zp35HhxVWqB2tnrV3LgApA1f3uFVv1UZ_3p1AWDx5-FiO1lCoabejYpfdBzDzF5GdCPdcfWD_NdliUw/w452-h410/Spawn%201_2.jpg" width="452" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9dGyS-e33VTMM1RktwPynV6iUCHrUEJ2zD_pJPM3pPf5B3IqO4LI4x9N7cpRqGeiRa-Z2rc_HVHtqyzcf-UtYjnJwEL-qz8_m6FYlou5rTaurgFeFeOgTLr11kdWg8uvhgoOcknM3F7kbri3EYp2wIgIkvuUSXhoYCewc1nB0_gKrA-V8o0S2Zx2tVQ/s1742/Spawn%202_1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1475" data-original-width="1742" height="375" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9dGyS-e33VTMM1RktwPynV6iUCHrUEJ2zD_pJPM3pPf5B3IqO4LI4x9N7cpRqGeiRa-Z2rc_HVHtqyzcf-UtYjnJwEL-qz8_m6FYlou5rTaurgFeFeOgTLr11kdWg8uvhgoOcknM3F7kbri3EYp2wIgIkvuUSXhoYCewc1nB0_gKrA-V8o0S2Zx2tVQ/w443-h375/Spawn%202_1.jpg" width="443" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2doJzFqgayyCb1wKKhSoyDpwyMUQ8cXIXZhwh78ctBLuc05MzPyKljT-_CrztcxNtG5FuDxIkGsT_fUwCcF0FXgLvjJzkoVecQnGiTEyuOoHAh1LaJpUYEpCjDL7TNiggYJE1Qjl6fm51OqSGVQNu_qiB6TDQV9WvsNBsPPLuySuSU_O4VetbsBnnHg/s2085/Spawn%202_2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1889" data-original-width="2085" height="401" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2doJzFqgayyCb1wKKhSoyDpwyMUQ8cXIXZhwh78ctBLuc05MzPyKljT-_CrztcxNtG5FuDxIkGsT_fUwCcF0FXgLvjJzkoVecQnGiTEyuOoHAh1LaJpUYEpCjDL7TNiggYJE1Qjl6fm51OqSGVQNu_qiB6TDQV9WvsNBsPPLuySuSU_O4VetbsBnnHg/w442-h401/Spawn%202_2.jpg" width="442" /></a></div><br /><div>I'm now back into armour painting mode with a mighty Leviathan Dreadnought under the brush. Still plenty to do on this chonky piece of resin.</div><div><br /></div><div>Gaming wise I've played a couple of games of Boarding Action, with the Iron Warriors seeing off a variety of Space Marines of different flavours. I really like this new format and I'm seriously considering painting a Boarding Patrol in a brand new scheme. <br /><p>As I alluded to earlier, Mayhem is on the horizon, and I'm suffering from my usual list indecision. I've still got a couple of weeks to finalise my list!</p></div></div>Bryan P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17765060641203655084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3150474750097849605.post-54445951206766533272023-03-26T15:38:00.001+01:002023-03-26T15:38:55.493+01:00Warsmith's Words: March to Victory<p> Welcome back to the Vault! I can't believe it's over a month since my last post; time is flying by these days. Whilst the blog has been quiet, my hobby activities have not. I played in First Founding's Doubles Tournament where my Iron Warriors and Lyle's Emperors Children won two out of three games, finishing 8th out of 18 games. As always I enjoyed the day and I'm looking forward to Mayhem where I'll be taking the Iron Warriors to their first singles event.</p><p>I've also played some smaller games; a 500 point Boarding Action (a format which has a lot of depth to be explored) and a couple of narrative Kill Team '18 games where my Death Guard have been trying to board an Imperial Cruiser manned by White Scars and Omega Guardians.</p><p>I've also been painting Iron Warriors. What feels like a lot of Iron Warriors! So bit of a picture dump next...</p><p>First up is the Master of Execution.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU64jT2gBABTaXyFAe4AG-JWKtxY204zoXxG6Mlai8i_95un_g01hmDtagtr5ABy0fI_Hs5Y8JcSMRP_K3DemcwenfFGNXRSjLL0TeqFm9B_PtFIN0snMTJ2cCcam2t_N3RJn5M4Uc_Du5NZWuTqHdOkpXw3Kjp1tGpYnT20LrTz1_nyidDsDXsIr1ZA/s2241/MoE1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2241" data-original-width="1904" height="483" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU64jT2gBABTaXyFAe4AG-JWKtxY204zoXxG6Mlai8i_95un_g01hmDtagtr5ABy0fI_Hs5Y8JcSMRP_K3DemcwenfFGNXRSjLL0TeqFm9B_PtFIN0snMTJ2cCcam2t_N3RJn5M4Uc_Du5NZWuTqHdOkpXw3Kjp1tGpYnT20LrTz1_nyidDsDXsIr1ZA/w411-h483/MoE1.jpg" width="411" /></a></div><a name='more'></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This is the stock Master of Executions model with a couple of conversions; primarily a helm and some mechatendrils culled from a spare Warpsmith. The Master can be given some nasty load outs and I'll probably run him for Mayhem. Blame Jim's Wordbearers Master who was utterly filthy!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I've continued to try out a bit of free hand; the compulsory hazard stripe and a quarter chaos star on his coat. Not perfect but the practice is all good. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt1yQ1O4_bB-NDlsH1XuxE6kDsrvpinHVEeC5IaH5UMOi-SkYkMECAOrXOJeP9f0q1IkS8g_NW2WeipszWdv2Poh2cx3tAYJ9mb8OycRgCKg2cUxWqi8oExjHojPknqjorca33jPShOV4YwdQbBb_oyckQkS1DaMQavUbdV4N6OkcV6FC47cUiHqwMjg/s2160/MoE2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2160" data-original-width="1868" height="476" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt1yQ1O4_bB-NDlsH1XuxE6kDsrvpinHVEeC5IaH5UMOi-SkYkMECAOrXOJeP9f0q1IkS8g_NW2WeipszWdv2Poh2cx3tAYJ9mb8OycRgCKg2cUxWqi8oExjHojPknqjorca33jPShOV4YwdQbBb_oyckQkS1DaMQavUbdV4N6OkcV6FC47cUiHqwMjg/w412-h476/MoE2.jpg" width="412" /></a></div><p>Infantry wise I've also finished some Possessed. These models are amazing but there's so much detail to paint on them; they have taken ages.</p><p>The repeat sculpts are the "Greater Possessed" from the old Start Collecting box with the Venomcrawlers, Obliterators, etc. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4rGEoKlouZ12Zuglud9ph8Y-07IpEAlmvQi6e8joPBWY2fkn-Hf3HBsAmXi0GzCE2eEbUnNZSVAVU-o1_Rj-t68VkUpQj-z-WgiSWvrMMQ_qPlZV6s6lMT4e7scxPEwaaIEEA9QHgA0Vype6wJtveyVaDRbSmdKTfpRAvJg6UUscjZ9wBtoRb8lTJzA/s3599/Possessed%201.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1819" data-original-width="3599" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4rGEoKlouZ12Zuglud9ph8Y-07IpEAlmvQi6e8joPBWY2fkn-Hf3HBsAmXi0GzCE2eEbUnNZSVAVU-o1_Rj-t68VkUpQj-z-WgiSWvrMMQ_qPlZV6s6lMT4e7scxPEwaaIEEA9QHgA0Vype6wJtveyVaDRbSmdKTfpRAvJg6UUscjZ9wBtoRb8lTJzA/w589-h298/Possessed%201.jpg" width="589" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6vTMfmh6EP12NTHAtGLWMl2YrO12NrCObMvOXZvg-gloTYof6sOvME3XxFhzv_Zq400u_K744VrwZ9ZXxTVFIOh0LCX8ywYrrlGZMWEVE4pjedouqoZPE5kphjNsL3XZ96PMp1fHhMFZF4Ye3HZVE2Hk3gpBnzeU8KOvEPLe_z6gCa_e-bjiK2t2qqw/s3718/Possessed%202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1878" data-original-width="3718" height="299" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6vTMfmh6EP12NTHAtGLWMl2YrO12NrCObMvOXZvg-gloTYof6sOvME3XxFhzv_Zq400u_K744VrwZ9ZXxTVFIOh0LCX8ywYrrlGZMWEVE4pjedouqoZPE5kphjNsL3XZ96PMp1fHhMFZF4Ye3HZVE2Hk3gpBnzeU8KOvEPLe_z6gCa_e-bjiK2t2qqw/w591-h299/Possessed%202.jpg" width="591" /></a></div><p>The five individual Possessed are all from the multipart kit. And they look awesome.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd3IARvslsWuyJSuwLMtf00nGqtf824SE8xbxSMXcw3pavX2Ngwx03zHkHwdWsHjzO6AsdPc5zfpGDNODyZl3CFMMHjt5E2Tpa1eNPQtjXguqMMHZXOxGhMQQCnjIUXJ9K8FtIdqKR4fuaoiAun_eMotlJZPsXnJk0T3Dsld6wKljY7b2WnGGv4ra7rg/s2216/Possessed%203.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2216" data-original-width="2064" height="441" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd3IARvslsWuyJSuwLMtf00nGqtf824SE8xbxSMXcw3pavX2Ngwx03zHkHwdWsHjzO6AsdPc5zfpGDNODyZl3CFMMHjt5E2Tpa1eNPQtjXguqMMHZXOxGhMQQCnjIUXJ9K8FtIdqKR4fuaoiAun_eMotlJZPsXnJk0T3Dsld6wKljY7b2WnGGv4ra7rg/w411-h441/Possessed%203.jpg" width="411" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtrHAqLaLFTlrMC2XF1R-NjjZtCeqFi0fTh3sPIIYLFxG1qvxBjaGJT7jiPbMHbW8mIBtDbcdfgTAmzMGVzplU6OPu8r4qixoZLArn3n7XJlOPxOC_WqnC0D3i5FPiGaJ-7JtDxaqaUtCYNqIkEV0vhFclxlrE90h_2yY1GigNNOefGNtp_0lNMRmqBw/s2753/Possessed%204.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2342" data-original-width="2753" height="343" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtrHAqLaLFTlrMC2XF1R-NjjZtCeqFi0fTh3sPIIYLFxG1qvxBjaGJT7jiPbMHbW8mIBtDbcdfgTAmzMGVzplU6OPu8r4qixoZLArn3n7XJlOPxOC_WqnC0D3i5FPiGaJ-7JtDxaqaUtCYNqIkEV0vhFclxlrE90h_2yY1GigNNOefGNtp_0lNMRmqBw/w403-h343/Possessed%204.jpg" width="403" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Apologies for the crappy-pic. The model is lot better in "the plastic". Honest.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJHQyYFmhvZjT4uvQb7OLRzOkrYLIAOwPNbfL71UZ4mqdoiSI-vDqtf6LwF2ziLAvXez8lC9mkUgzcj5C0Wnt7JB6__-TD1GDIZU_lr9EdmnI5gRkZiEQM4U4JpASmkQ7bK91tqS0p9k7OWCBwjYcu71ERRyfq76VZGwLJppkJ5YikeBN5dvg1qvLAwg/s2265/Possessed%205.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2265" data-original-width="1901" height="454" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJHQyYFmhvZjT4uvQb7OLRzOkrYLIAOwPNbfL71UZ4mqdoiSI-vDqtf6LwF2ziLAvXez8lC9mkUgzcj5C0Wnt7JB6__-TD1GDIZU_lr9EdmnI5gRkZiEQM4U4JpASmkQ7bK91tqS0p9k7OWCBwjYcu71ERRyfq76VZGwLJppkJ5YikeBN5dvg1qvLAwg/w382-h454/Possessed%205.jpg" width="382" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYkqZHK40vrnSEu1I7GcUbinUm5ieBJ_SvDMke6XdpA3115U2dJJZq1vT6pMHZYem4H5yJXrLzWEnM1arGUlnKoUaXaizM9OVXrbHdhrm3vl3UJUnsW_YUltSxWaSz4vN7Ml7FZZbK8WJ-QfN0NBYp8dEKGDuaifpL9ou9YFUt3fQ5ir_4_98AFNBEVA/s2162/Possessed%206.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2162" data-original-width="1919" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYkqZHK40vrnSEu1I7GcUbinUm5ieBJ_SvDMke6XdpA3115U2dJJZq1vT6pMHZYem4H5yJXrLzWEnM1arGUlnKoUaXaizM9OVXrbHdhrm3vl3UJUnsW_YUltSxWaSz4vN7Ml7FZZbK8WJ-QfN0NBYp8dEKGDuaifpL9ou9YFUt3fQ5ir_4_98AFNBEVA/w355-h400/Possessed%206.jpg" width="355" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnmMzz387CHOGTlbx0iO_mMBgTZPCUti4XGn99vCBZwEUmJ79Lymz0mD89Zld8goWVUB_awb_5ocMRcxSmWRu0HORQzSOYx8dISdwXTG1whcKONCU4YK10jEO04zT0aLcvR3UeT0orD3dACG7G46Er42enluUeJ21PlZv4D7-e5Z4a7eDfAdwrllP_IQ/s2562/Possessed%207.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2562" data-original-width="2463" height="399" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnmMzz387CHOGTlbx0iO_mMBgTZPCUti4XGn99vCBZwEUmJ79Lymz0mD89Zld8goWVUB_awb_5ocMRcxSmWRu0HORQzSOYx8dISdwXTG1whcKONCU4YK10jEO04zT0aLcvR3UeT0orD3dACG7G46Er42enluUeJ21PlZv4D7-e5Z4a7eDfAdwrllP_IQ/w384-h399/Possessed%207.jpg" width="384" /></a></div><p>But we aren't finished there! Next up is Volkite-wielding Contemptor Dreadnought. This was probably the most fun of the models to paint. The green energy is courtesy of Tesseract Glow technical paint and looks pretty good against the dark metal.</p><p>The scenic base was fun to put together; note the Imperial Truth graffiti!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg557VOaNuLqz56bj23KMQcV57sOkBj_Rk3g4duy6DTWN7w3aXAjn6B3FRnEVeyHLFxR3AnGRgBwhD7GDzvBw0HoGW8R1_mQQ9TG9FsXytakIXB6NLo9cU0Tu88vzA3fCnprnWtAUsVGJ1wIXkU4lkONn4FGsdoGbGlbSJQUfoGvHuweGYiTogGIwLMFA/s3239/VDread%201.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3239" data-original-width="2155" height="532" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg557VOaNuLqz56bj23KMQcV57sOkBj_Rk3g4duy6DTWN7w3aXAjn6B3FRnEVeyHLFxR3AnGRgBwhD7GDzvBw0HoGW8R1_mQQ9TG9FsXytakIXB6NLo9cU0Tu88vzA3fCnprnWtAUsVGJ1wIXkU4lkONn4FGsdoGbGlbSJQUfoGvHuweGYiTogGIwLMFA/w354-h532/VDread%201.jpg" width="354" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmiLV3LlEtBxKMA9G4Uql_H8uCqmRxVpE5ufUQGJWE4-5xVffmEXyq1NHC1v3io_NyZg7h9fwdRAVWF_ZcVVv4i4AFNgFY7IAOrMeU9G-Ono9NfkP1TwSC5X21pTrUYhX7zjk48PtDSC6zc-B4LyLAlOez-2JtXoTUuKU7Ak0qLucW9mFISKYJMAWlDA/s2735/VDread%202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2735" data-original-width="1871" height="534" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmiLV3LlEtBxKMA9G4Uql_H8uCqmRxVpE5ufUQGJWE4-5xVffmEXyq1NHC1v3io_NyZg7h9fwdRAVWF_ZcVVv4i4AFNgFY7IAOrMeU9G-Ono9NfkP1TwSC5X21pTrUYhX7zjk48PtDSC6zc-B4LyLAlOez-2JtXoTUuKU7Ak0qLucW9mFISKYJMAWlDA/w366-h534/VDread%202.jpg" width="366" /></a></div><p>And last but not least is a humble legion workhorse; a Deimos Rhino transport. I actually painted this model back in Jan/Feb but realised I hadn't shown it on the blog. There's a reasonable amount of airbrush work for the base colours, then regular brush and sponge for detail and weathering.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0dUCRiTcOay_snk7AMh6T0-XESUT-nR36redEl8SAPKAOjME7xCQ_ilgmoOcXBrPjvQaix5painIut18ys4mXgspFgLcufCobNYYGdqfixdctTBCNarTpHj9PSQzZ2P8JJXlz1RTzHrZWA6_CKJyNmIr6UB_TCJgfkx01A_oFxOefLVddTmWlF1q56g/s2617/Rhino1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2061" data-original-width="2617" height="351" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0dUCRiTcOay_snk7AMh6T0-XESUT-nR36redEl8SAPKAOjME7xCQ_ilgmoOcXBrPjvQaix5painIut18ys4mXgspFgLcufCobNYYGdqfixdctTBCNarTpHj9PSQzZ2P8JJXlz1RTzHrZWA6_CKJyNmIr6UB_TCJgfkx01A_oFxOefLVddTmWlF1q56g/w446-h351/Rhino1.jpg" width="446" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwoTOL5-h8g0m7_fm2EjN-6secn0wBraxMF0ftBUVg_W8HJ3dSPRnU_h2I8BwW4HS2a0Jd6vVJEjw8Mm1MC3a-SG32SIaols1S81DshVNJbdnS7naxJcTEmOWisFKdtYn7JDDVbbcNZ5gBbdmZjxobL5P9SyYLJNOlTQr9gAz3TVJsfNuTBqYFALm6Sw/s3875/Rhino2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1887" data-original-width="3875" height="236" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwoTOL5-h8g0m7_fm2EjN-6secn0wBraxMF0ftBUVg_W8HJ3dSPRnU_h2I8BwW4HS2a0Jd6vVJEjw8Mm1MC3a-SG32SIaols1S81DshVNJbdnS7naxJcTEmOWisFKdtYn7JDDVbbcNZ5gBbdmZjxobL5P9SyYLJNOlTQr9gAz3TVJsfNuTBqYFALm6Sw/w484-h236/Rhino2.jpg" width="484" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYxdd6VzUPwBiaks5TKGEXzyFemPCXBbFLX79Y4EPY4EllJVmX76n4QwBzXLChLzvIV6HVZrPYV4bZHQry5bRHPUknv6vc7NOI3kCHkdlzLmUwAp3t4CYfhOlTRiylimmfWp8EjlFgVIOSqBM3xO6JYGpvZ-zlTdUYOJnd5GDtoV_vGIXrUrs_RzoY7w/s2693/Rhino3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2693" data-original-width="2655" height="408" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYxdd6VzUPwBiaks5TKGEXzyFemPCXBbFLX79Y4EPY4EllJVmX76n4QwBzXLChLzvIV6HVZrPYV4bZHQry5bRHPUknv6vc7NOI3kCHkdlzLmUwAp3t4CYfhOlTRiylimmfWp8EjlFgVIOSqBM3xO6JYGpvZ-zlTdUYOJnd5GDtoV_vGIXrUrs_RzoY7w/w402-h408/Rhino3.jpg" width="402" /></a></div><p>I'm very happy with how all of these models have turned out, and can't wait to get them on the table top. </p><p>Gaming wise for April I'm trying out the Xenos Rampant rules, and will hopefully get some more Boarding Action and Mayhem practice for 40K.</p><p>Painting wise I'm fancying a Forge Fiend and a Leviathan Dread. Infantry wise I think it'll be Chosen for some hard hitting Veterans of the Long War. I'll report on progress next time.</p>Bryan P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17765060641203655084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3150474750097849605.post-79812739374703536012023-02-19T17:31:00.000+00:002023-02-19T17:31:37.610+00:00Warsmith's Words: Mustering Iron Warriors for Doubles<p> Welcome back to the Vault! Next weekend I'll be participating in First Founding's annual Doubles 40K tournament, partnered with fellow heretic Lyle. We'll be bringing two Chaos Space Marine lists; Iron Warriors and Emperors Children.</p><p>As has become something of a Vault tradition I thought I'd share my list and a few pictures of my assembled force.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQW--vlT6nBv1jExLRUXl6vKRRlcBxFs7orYf-jY13lwAUBurjWT0craS906UwzRjjvMUYwE-jXcC0QgEZkOJKHTTF67sLEfVV8URCO07hHlsOz0vyyrReNERZu-9c6jKtbnL67V_63N5gdD5KhuzIZgn4LvH_gUOlcrqqFd6AlFbIzPDlh_vVeC-9-A/s3690/IW1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1670" data-original-width="3690" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQW--vlT6nBv1jExLRUXl6vKRRlcBxFs7orYf-jY13lwAUBurjWT0craS906UwzRjjvMUYwE-jXcC0QgEZkOJKHTTF67sLEfVV8URCO07hHlsOz0vyyrReNERZu-9c6jKtbnL67V_63N5gdD5KhuzIZgn4LvH_gUOlcrqqFd6AlFbIzPDlh_vVeC-9-A/w662-h300/IW1.jpg" width="662" /></a></div><br /> This is a 1000 point Arks of Omen detachment (995 points total):<p></p><p><b>+ HQ +</b></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b>Lord Discordant on Helstalker</b> [190pts, -1CP]: Baleflamer, Techno-virus injector, Gorget of Eternal Hate, Mark of Khorne</li><li><b>Warpsmith</b> "The Lord of Disappointments" [80pts, -2CP]: Warlord: Architect of Destruction, Relic: Techno-venomous Mechatendrils</li></ul><p></p><p><b>+ Troops +</b></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b>Legionaries [90pts]:</b> Aspiring Champion w Plasma pistol & Power axe, 2x Chainswords, Heavy Chain Axe, Lascannon</li><li><b>Legionaries [90pts]:</b> Aspiring Champion w Plasma pistol & Power axe, 2x Chainswords, Heavy Chain Axe, Lascannon</li><li><b>Legionaries [90pts]:</b> Aspiring Champion w Plasma pistol & Daemon Blade, 2x Chainswords, Heavy Chain Axe, Lascannon</li></ul><p></p><p><b>+ Elites +</b></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b>Helbrute</b> "Congrieve" [115pts]: Chaos Undivided, Missile launcher, Twin lascannon </li><li><b>Helbrute</b> "Eubanks" [105pts]: Chaos Undivided, Combi-bolter, Helbrute fist, Multi-melta</li></ul><p></p><p>+ Fast Attack +</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b>Venomcrawler</b> [105pts]: 2x Excruciator cannon, Soulflayer tendrils and claws</li></ul><p></p><p>+ Heavy Support +</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b>Chaos Vindicator</b> [130pts]: Demolisher siege cannon, Vindicator siege shield</li></ul><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrdo7i6FxJmR-mAOEA4Jt_FNDg1CNTxS8VKcHGobTZFdTOzZHWgifZSu3lxTwASEYjW4vq22qwg9tVoJqDNFlhzMJHzL78v3E93Sd6-0R7dFRpHIwaHrXxS_iwtV5s9WHrpsC6qVdHchqVwRtUZiIV2yqACKcoE6HsmafY4v3z3ZB79y7AuuPxOTrCNA/s1374/IW5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1202" data-original-width="1374" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrdo7i6FxJmR-mAOEA4Jt_FNDg1CNTxS8VKcHGobTZFdTOzZHWgifZSu3lxTwASEYjW4vq22qwg9tVoJqDNFlhzMJHzL78v3E93Sd6-0R7dFRpHIwaHrXxS_iwtV5s9WHrpsC6qVdHchqVwRtUZiIV2yqACKcoE6HsmafY4v3z3ZB79y7AuuPxOTrCNA/w554-h484/IW5.jpg" width="554" /></a></div><p>I've gone for a fairly balanced mix of punching and shooting. The Legionnaire squads have been pulled together from a variety of other units; the Champions (including a down-graded Kranan the Relentless) are from the original charity shop purchase which kicked off this project whilst the Lascannons have been seconded from the Havoks.</p><p>I like the Warpsmith combo for buffing and healing the Vindicator, whilst keeping the tank in Wanton Destruction mode all game.</p><p>The Disco Lord doesn't have his usual Relic/Warlord trait (Mantle of Traitors/Flames of Spite) so it will be interesting to see if I miss them or not. He does have the Gorget of Hate to make him a bit tankier, plus Mark of Khorne to access a Deny stratagem.</p><p>I'll report back on how well team Iron Within, Fabulous Without do!</p>Bryan P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17765060641203655084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3150474750097849605.post-83071750366234490492023-02-05T15:43:00.000+00:002023-02-05T15:43:00.474+00:00Warsmith's Words: Raptors and Warp Talons<p> Welcome back to the Vault! Life has been very full on recently, but I've found some time to write a blog post. My hobby time still continues to be very Iron Warrior focused, although it feels like there's been more playing than painting recently!</p><p>I'm currently painting 10 Possessed; the sculpts are lovely, but the level of detail on them is insane! I've finished the trim on all the power armour, and am now considering the fleshy/spiky/gribbly bits. I'm taking these fairly slowly just to avoid burning out.</p><p>I do have a back log of completed units to share on the blog. So for today here are the Raptors and Warp Talons.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3NSdJWC7qzQYUferpLXIad-skOXDkfpDyMTghWdJru9mOcdBd_Y-X91klezOeMK3AVuj5FiT93220j9oR0Cb2j_km2nZmzrmztgAFGs3jY2Z7vNCYewZQKLfkacaIe7yUpZb9uPt8GsFy9aFLi_xYu6xGOdp2CB63woIbguioZTRNTA7tIsWNBaaYdQ/s3252/Raptors%201.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2143" data-original-width="3252" height="388" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3NSdJWC7qzQYUferpLXIad-skOXDkfpDyMTghWdJru9mOcdBd_Y-X91klezOeMK3AVuj5FiT93220j9oR0Cb2j_km2nZmzrmztgAFGs3jY2Z7vNCYewZQKLfkacaIe7yUpZb9uPt8GsFy9aFLi_xYu6xGOdp2CB63woIbguioZTRNTA7tIsWNBaaYdQ/w588-h388/Raptors%201.jpg" width="588" /></a></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvQfdlT63GF8WMfWfePuyAXEQW4ARFCn9f6CkbOVIHh4VYvBHCTlWOAstFkwEURcnnuvFA2UqlWEKMe9TrOJCT4qDxKfe7QuIjSRE1Wg84mR4DspYQo5KqEj0Stkp62LcQE0kH-bMQxIp16xYYDngtzi7o43205dyFsvs0pYC_bsBtVPxfxIoEPLYtjQ/s3582/Raptors%202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2194" data-original-width="3582" height="365" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvQfdlT63GF8WMfWfePuyAXEQW4ARFCn9f6CkbOVIHh4VYvBHCTlWOAstFkwEURcnnuvFA2UqlWEKMe9TrOJCT4qDxKfe7QuIjSRE1Wg84mR4DspYQo5KqEj0Stkp62LcQE0kH-bMQxIp16xYYDngtzi7o43205dyFsvs0pYC_bsBtVPxfxIoEPLYtjQ/w597-h365/Raptors%202.jpg" width="597" /></a></div><p>That's 10 Raptors; 8 with Bolt Pistol/Chainsword and 2 with Melta Guns. I've wanted some fast moving infantry to complement the slower moving Legionnaires; they give me options in the Tempest of War games for the secondary cards which require you to get further up the board. </p><p>They aren't particularly killy but the melta guns do give them some bite. I've been toying with the idea of making them Mark of Slaanesh to give access to Murderous Perfection and get some cheeky exploding hits or extra damage with those guns.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiatgiuCkE_hGCsTrkHvQ1sBSthFlOF6UgL5_fOlV1aOm-UHYQeYsVJKl4IXEjhwnJP-9SryF8HXZamGwk7rKdbnAlZ4-NlTnM2yg6SSouJXMtGQhbEbs-qXleNaHbsETUnryjiBzqb0EOqfyvzoQpwF6uj55sVyUiddh1f9zqEF3a5YDjHvoB1S_oDfA/s3512/Warp%20Talons.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2083" data-original-width="3512" height="354" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiatgiuCkE_hGCsTrkHvQ1sBSthFlOF6UgL5_fOlV1aOm-UHYQeYsVJKl4IXEjhwnJP-9SryF8HXZamGwk7rKdbnAlZ4-NlTnM2yg6SSouJXMtGQhbEbs-qXleNaHbsETUnryjiBzqb0EOqfyvzoQpwF6uj55sVyUiddh1f9zqEF3a5YDjHvoB1S_oDfA/w597-h354/Warp%20Talons.jpg" width="597" /></a></div><br /> 5 Warp Talons. These guys are pretty simple in their purpose - charge and stab!<p></p><p>I've run both unit types in game and I like having the extra mobility. I don't think these will make my doubles list (as my partner is running some more mobile units), but they definitely have a place in Tempest lists.</p><p>I've played five games so far this year; all Tempest and a variety of singles/doubles. I've played with and against Raven Guard, Necrons, Ad Mech, Emperors Children, Dark Eldar, Space Wolves, Tau, Tyranids and Emperors Spears; that's a lot of variety! Fingers crossed I'll play into more factions at the Doubles competition.</p>Bryan P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17765060641203655084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3150474750097849605.post-67573932117329616432023-01-07T14:18:00.005+00:002023-01-07T14:18:53.200+00:00Warsmith's Words: Iron Warriors 'Brute Squad<p> Welcome back to the Vault and a (belated) Happy New Year. Whilst I am not really one for new year resolutions I would like to continue with my painting streak, and play more games. I think lockdown got me into a much more "stay at home" mindset, and I'd like to change that in 2023, taking more opportunities to participate in the more social aspects of our wonderful hobby.</p><p>I painted over 100 models last year (a record I think), and I still have a number of them to share on the blog. First up are a pair of Helbrutes. Nothing says Chaos Space Marines more than these corrupted Dreadnoughts.</p><p>The first Helbrute is equipped with a Multi-Melta and punchy fist:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh8AUimi9Qt91qHxIkVsVX_NRMMK76KuhD7qGgkurp22iRYp82EiV-laftW4V4eCT0gTHxIix9kL0a6QsraCm3SwJUGTTIN-H_bVuYbKdhrJvEqCkB3OBpWc1zHkc6XluVJ11uyEbc3R5OAaujUEzKRtgI0vUSV9r6ZRYSI-w2BjXHy1uaADV7desxtw/s2526/HB1%20F.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2353" data-original-width="2526" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh8AUimi9Qt91qHxIkVsVX_NRMMK76KuhD7qGgkurp22iRYp82EiV-laftW4V4eCT0gTHxIix9kL0a6QsraCm3SwJUGTTIN-H_bVuYbKdhrJvEqCkB3OBpWc1zHkc6XluVJ11uyEbc3R5OAaujUEzKRtgI0vUSV9r6ZRYSI-w2BjXHy1uaADV7desxtw/w457-h426/HB1%20F.jpg" width="457" /></a></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><p>As is usual with the Chaos models I like the mix of armour, techno and gribbly fleshy bits. For Iron Warriors in particular the flesh is an opportunity to break up the endless steel and brass colour scheme!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAkMV0hpzrWaUlqiIbz-sdNufK9cr1_yNBFHtZ5qK-XZkavFNJAIAO2hI4JeYV-zvzf-0jDZCn_GLiXWsuW5IjOu4PyInnOGKLcKpSHPMjniOnA5PNY-ATFiiuC5w-jgaR-HM_Rw_bmozrO-YXzj5IXAObi0zI-nRcE2bxZ4FquWsIcAb-tpt3hieimg/s2445/HB1%20R.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2445" data-original-width="2071" height="474" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAkMV0hpzrWaUlqiIbz-sdNufK9cr1_yNBFHtZ5qK-XZkavFNJAIAO2hI4JeYV-zvzf-0jDZCn_GLiXWsuW5IjOu4PyInnOGKLcKpSHPMjniOnA5PNY-ATFiiuC5w-jgaR-HM_Rw_bmozrO-YXzj5IXAObi0zI-nRcE2bxZ4FquWsIcAb-tpt3hieimg/w401-h474/HB1%20R.jpg" width="401" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyJazsP5TCujezonQZEV2kJLzZNUXoEsis2-Gb3ruydjvdiKC57JeVN3yLbwSySYdzJC2GI02AUcIKBb6fsBmEZJYsX4H4AokhOENPPtv6RrSANttArGuSBEflD2H7afbsm55nj5Hd_8-BfDxKgnWAJOxg5Dr7uUjwQd85rZmXAyqewRabWXaO6YclkA/s2224/HB1%20B.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2224" data-original-width="2216" height="404" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyJazsP5TCujezonQZEV2kJLzZNUXoEsis2-Gb3ruydjvdiKC57JeVN3yLbwSySYdzJC2GI02AUcIKBb6fsBmEZJYsX4H4AokhOENPPtv6RrSANttArGuSBEflD2H7afbsm55nj5Hd_8-BfDxKgnWAJOxg5Dr7uUjwQd85rZmXAyqewRabWXaO6YclkA/w403-h404/HB1%20B.jpg" width="403" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>The second Helbrute is armed with the classic Twin Lascannon and Missile Launcher combo; a veritable stompy anti-tank platform!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYfwxETRDHxW5tCW91jaPjV3RVgFVsw6S57SXqS3Q17Bao6gWigHLSVWW9ugLIUxvufwYB83p5_jMQmpd2VrTivzjzjU-u5y4nkKcUOf_16zdjf42xCUnRrDnFp6L64nkuHgCl0HiVP2a6-_EEMIrr7S2ZKMgwsTXdDzu5c9CWsBsleJQSCretEGZYgw/s2189/HB2%20F.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2189" data-original-width="2108" height="420" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYfwxETRDHxW5tCW91jaPjV3RVgFVsw6S57SXqS3Q17Bao6gWigHLSVWW9ugLIUxvufwYB83p5_jMQmpd2VrTivzjzjU-u5y4nkKcUOf_16zdjf42xCUnRrDnFp6L64nkuHgCl0HiVP2a6-_EEMIrr7S2ZKMgwsTXdDzu5c9CWsBsleJQSCretEGZYgw/w404-h420/HB2%20F.jpg" width="404" /></a></div><p>This time I've had the luxury of using a bright spot colour on the missile warheads.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK3H0KUt6gB-G29Lutuit1Kbuv19wFsVoCLS8SLRZI-giJnNHvOMuySw1QRNJbQDD1BvrNJ1EUDCN4Qf0oyVYcubM_qrjN1EL7Vz7dA93SuSprcmx2kqy-vSKyNeF87yYWA90bIz-cRx6_uDgmAVHvLS6O9SOLap2WTKiJSzKIhsmtPqsRWNF6vTAIdw/s2183/HB2%20R.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2183" data-original-width="1960" height="443" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK3H0KUt6gB-G29Lutuit1Kbuv19wFsVoCLS8SLRZI-giJnNHvOMuySw1QRNJbQDD1BvrNJ1EUDCN4Qf0oyVYcubM_qrjN1EL7Vz7dA93SuSprcmx2kqy-vSKyNeF87yYWA90bIz-cRx6_uDgmAVHvLS6O9SOLap2WTKiJSzKIhsmtPqsRWNF6vTAIdw/w397-h443/HB2%20R.jpg" width="397" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJJ_KsjSDDmCPVs1_rVQkIrgmRZPGnY-FBP9YWaiDPUhER0dSk3VBDLYTz3c20yNBitTwuw19MQRRC74Qobw_eXxUlC6dGa1YgHF1pKFiHAfCEyeVJxJJlEmMXMYQuiOocf6LWzUO2adE9IPUjB4cy1a7GnMNVFMDslzlEJIhUJj1Xh0W6QvoJs3AS7Q/s2265/HB2%20L.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2265" data-original-width="1844" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJJ_KsjSDDmCPVs1_rVQkIrgmRZPGnY-FBP9YWaiDPUhER0dSk3VBDLYTz3c20yNBitTwuw19MQRRC74Qobw_eXxUlC6dGa1YgHF1pKFiHAfCEyeVJxJJlEmMXMYQuiOocf6LWzUO2adE9IPUjB4cy1a7GnMNVFMDslzlEJIhUJj1Xh0W6QvoJs3AS7Q/w391-h480/HB2%20L.jpg" width="391" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAueM-2NYGoadaApcXi3EOLrhgIYYiRITTjkad1bFoxA4eVnW1XVkdCHBEnKER6dG8G6ug48W-E0uCPzvtZJbP-8C6tPaIPAeFRWtzbGW9BO5mFkwxiQhdW3Aho3wHAgIGj3KD14jWdvrCqlbjr73snkUh56GvEHpq-nYCv_0UictjIoVaKm1tvKiRjg/s2330/HB2%20B.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2330" data-original-width="2106" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAueM-2NYGoadaApcXi3EOLrhgIYYiRITTjkad1bFoxA4eVnW1XVkdCHBEnKER6dG8G6ug48W-E0uCPzvtZJbP-8C6tPaIPAeFRWtzbGW9BO5mFkwxiQhdW3Aho3wHAgIGj3KD14jWdvrCqlbjr73snkUh56GvEHpq-nYCv_0UictjIoVaKm1tvKiRjg/w385-h426/HB2%20B.jpg" width="385" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I've played two games since the New Year and the Helbrutes have made appearances. The Lascannon/Missile Launcher works pretty much as expected, but I've been quite impressed with the Multi Melta Brute. The Fire Frenzy stratagem which lets you shoot back when something shoots at the Helbrute is very cheeky! <div><br /></div><div>The first event of 2023 will be First Founding's Doubles and one or both of these chaps may make the cut for the list.</div>Bryan P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17765060641203655084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3150474750097849605.post-55004292855534170692022-12-24T11:49:00.001+00:002022-12-24T11:49:19.136+00:00A Tale of Two Santas: Chaos Noctilith Crown<p> Welcome back to the Vault, and a very Happy Christmas to you all. Regular readers will appreciate I haven't posted in a while; I've made some priority changes to my schedule in the last couple of months and whilst I am blogging less I am painting more. There is a veritable back log of Iron Warriors to share in upcoming posts.</p><p>I've been involved in a Christmas painting challenge. In 2020 a number of my friends participated in a "Tale of Four Santas" producing painted models as gifts for each other. This year we revisited the challenge in a slightly different manner; each participant would keep the model but the particular miniature had to be inspired by the lyrics of the "The Twelve Days of Christmas". </p><p>For me there was an obvious choice; the Chaos Noctilith Crown aka the Stargate. The central ring would serve wonderfully as a Gold Ring. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy9dP0kfIyIXjkmouUnV3cV2WMt9fdDUFfAvr4bumShfktZ4L3j7hF3O_gLnnnQfqTDgnArxE-f4ZLeaj1xf7DVtsJJ2sbnuc5rUxP6J7Fu7pPwDWeENFZ1kaGgGqCHE35O74Yj3W6LxOacPTuy6CeDXfW84vAxYoJ5Hdl-eivBZgXXEXzghVDCmn9Tg/s2699/IMG_20221224_110301846_HDR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2699" data-original-width="2482" height="548" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy9dP0kfIyIXjkmouUnV3cV2WMt9fdDUFfAvr4bumShfktZ4L3j7hF3O_gLnnnQfqTDgnArxE-f4ZLeaj1xf7DVtsJJ2sbnuc5rUxP6J7Fu7pPwDWeENFZ1kaGgGqCHE35O74Yj3W6LxOacPTuy6CeDXfW84vAxYoJ5Hdl-eivBZgXXEXzghVDCmn9Tg/w504-h548/IMG_20221224_110301846_HDR.jpg" width="504" /></a></div><span><a name='more'></a>Overall I'm pretty pleased with how the model turned out, particularly the glowing runes! Decent light really catches the metallic paint and makes it pop.</span><p></p><p><span>Bit of a frustrating build; whilst the circles are symmetrical in terms of runes facing each other top and bottom, there is only one way to slot the base to the model and I didn't appreciate that. Should have paid closer attention to the build instructions.</span></p><p><span>There was a lot of experimentation/learning with this model as well:</span></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>First time using an airbrush (mainly for priming and the silver on the pedestal)</li><li>First time using a number of Vallejo paints (applied by both airbrush and normal brush), and including Vallejo model wash for weathering.</li></ul><div>With hindsight I should probably painted in subassemblies (you live and learn), and I didn't really appreciate how big the model was until I'd actually built it. Screw building/painting 5 of them just to totally match the Christmas song! </div><div><br /></div><div>I really like the blue glow plasma coils in the centre of each gold section.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmwFHIiDA-oXIH_ne6bXtYBYLNmPBewEvFqAbLi7ze4J2PGAHdhqxmdcSxUKsYXWNYvl8bhQvKorRHirmIxKilClorkGJz_6I8W05QIqZkAfV6Mty3BOIv_lK1sXnmZ_bMKeNSHE0MeBPYwQ1fTPC-WuuzAmJdI1L9W39IkRVxXgp00qtLZJMkl4iCog/s3443/IMG_20221224_110321231_HDR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2174" data-original-width="3443" height="353" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmwFHIiDA-oXIH_ne6bXtYBYLNmPBewEvFqAbLi7ze4J2PGAHdhqxmdcSxUKsYXWNYvl8bhQvKorRHirmIxKilClorkGJz_6I8W05QIqZkAfV6Mty3BOIv_lK1sXnmZ_bMKeNSHE0MeBPYwQ1fTPC-WuuzAmJdI1L9W39IkRVxXgp00qtLZJMkl4iCog/w558-h353/IMG_20221224_110321231_HDR.jpg" width="558" /></a></div><br /><div>And finally here's a pic with a regular mini for scale.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZXKJyrO3WGJVUK079RiPHplwx5mX-mynKQYG8lCULG5ae3s_96LUm_LIVPMufZRKay7yOSJhZcIo6zdACLflcXC9UEf_xc26KmTIJiqIpSBJzD_iPaexfuddD78WPrRiH7IxzaQvla0WQhMO6Pklg8gGzJWpO3VLRoUL2aLFglb8dFV3rddh66fMFbw/s2190/IMG_20221224_110424623.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1596" data-original-width="2190" height="371" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZXKJyrO3WGJVUK079RiPHplwx5mX-mynKQYG8lCULG5ae3s_96LUm_LIVPMufZRKay7yOSJhZcIo6zdACLflcXC9UEf_xc26KmTIJiqIpSBJzD_iPaexfuddD78WPrRiH7IxzaQvla0WQhMO6Pklg8gGzJWpO3VLRoUL2aLFglb8dFV3rddh66fMFbw/w510-h371/IMG_20221224_110424623.jpg" width="510" /></a></div><br /><div>Will I win the bragging rights in the challenge? I'll let you know in a future post.</div><p></p>Bryan P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17765060641203655084noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3150474750097849605.post-69741402958850424302022-11-20T15:18:00.003+00:002022-11-20T15:18:37.792+00:00Warsmith's Words: More Iron Warriors Legionnaires<p> Welcome back to the Vault! My collection of painted Iron Warriors continues to grow with the addition of a squad of 10 Legionnaires. These chaps are kitted out for the assault phase with chainswords and pistols, whilst the Aspiring Champion has a daemon blade. The trophy rack on the Champion can also be used as an Icon.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoyZO42JrWDj_3T0DIQkqijpDIs19nKU2qoar0SOzwvHGHOAe_jn6-sqgH5u9lMOJuEzAuJve6AmseUTgYU_tS6x7a2NahcOUm3XSI77sfDYyA-mHgZA7XVrVdkwUGDgDL2YsWU_6IUIa5RLE1eFt8dGos2AA8VHPxn_CqVw-qRou4jw6nl2YOgZjXow/s2929/Legion%201.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1706" data-original-width="2929" height="338" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoyZO42JrWDj_3T0DIQkqijpDIs19nKU2qoar0SOzwvHGHOAe_jn6-sqgH5u9lMOJuEzAuJve6AmseUTgYU_tS6x7a2NahcOUm3XSI77sfDYyA-mHgZA7XVrVdkwUGDgDL2YsWU_6IUIa5RLE1eFt8dGos2AA8VHPxn_CqVw-qRou4jw6nl2YOgZjXow/w581-h338/Legion%201.jpg" width="581" /></a></div><span><a name='more'></a>Here's the rest of the squad:</span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqGJKn01ID2_BiYsth_jXw_u-Ppv67ORsPcGVUrsoLRy04xrkEeMCdms1Oqelg2UXqPdXtXaPD0NjkH1Ac4eSSIx6G-NgAWxnZqJFQqTkxgsOzza2KcCrREYzRsTl7shT9YPKknud47PAcJOO1Gcj-zs50Bvj0xNIWwYWFXp3VQlqHphTeAUzqJ4mNQA/s2706/Legion%202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2060" data-original-width="2706" height="415" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqGJKn01ID2_BiYsth_jXw_u-Ppv67ORsPcGVUrsoLRy04xrkEeMCdms1Oqelg2UXqPdXtXaPD0NjkH1Ac4eSSIx6G-NgAWxnZqJFQqTkxgsOzza2KcCrREYzRsTl7shT9YPKknud47PAcJOO1Gcj-zs50Bvj0xNIWwYWFXp3VQlqHphTeAUzqJ4mNQA/w544-h415/Legion%202.jpg" width="544" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisplBtJ_TZoZBWJNZ9ED0uCKRX-RzkmRWlw4sgo1V16GOgBFBriD8jJzG6HRveuTRYu3kFEqjgA9Lvdt6P5QvSdDoJf15rIGY7yxUXMRRhC8TUoz1RyUcNi-Vk03n1w3PzQK2AerGNf6FeFgOMG0iobii90An_PgG5MFvwMFbhwRzIF9dJwtFzLqbpgw/s3185/Legion%203.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1614" data-original-width="3185" height="295" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisplBtJ_TZoZBWJNZ9ED0uCKRX-RzkmRWlw4sgo1V16GOgBFBriD8jJzG6HRveuTRYu3kFEqjgA9Lvdt6P5QvSdDoJf15rIGY7yxUXMRRhC8TUoz1RyUcNi-Vk03n1w3PzQK2AerGNf6FeFgOMG0iobii90An_PgG5MFvwMFbhwRzIF9dJwtFzLqbpgw/w581-h295/Legion%203.jpg" width="581" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGFUwmCXun0PJr8_-lb2WijTaWq0oNYlkYsNBijnPXKT024EDZ5vJfwYOUaeqX3E5t1lchcqCZBhfgh-4A9UAF815d1sVDaNEqXa32rSPj_CrE8NRLNQEdDOdFn1FboeoHAGnJ37spzRlmocJCmeEqFVw5gkKReyrFeftWjc6elwAneCVQxxZik3axDg/s3275/Legion%204.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1914" data-original-width="3275" height="354" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGFUwmCXun0PJr8_-lb2WijTaWq0oNYlkYsNBijnPXKT024EDZ5vJfwYOUaeqX3E5t1lchcqCZBhfgh-4A9UAF815d1sVDaNEqXa32rSPj_CrE8NRLNQEdDOdFn1FboeoHAGnJ37spzRlmocJCmeEqFVw5gkKReyrFeftWjc6elwAneCVQxxZik3axDg/w604-h354/Legion%204.jpg" width="604" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjNyOLWs1OvWHu0KhmYQvBbooEs4wzH1uT8KkXR4Q2UFMFgVFUFUCX1bE_OXDXrEZxBrTBa8_jULyhVzPBfv3NkUadsW5bzc484u5eug_NdgAUdzW9wPBGMaMQ5vryIs-H3EPYD1_5TeuWfkaJbEs8HCsmVAhDrXgODbYAFNgSZvDJak7dxbfHtwxzqA/s2598/Legion%205.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1676" data-original-width="2598" height="406" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjNyOLWs1OvWHu0KhmYQvBbooEs4wzH1uT8KkXR4Q2UFMFgVFUFUCX1bE_OXDXrEZxBrTBa8_jULyhVzPBfv3NkUadsW5bzc484u5eug_NdgAUdzW9wPBGMaMQ5vryIs-H3EPYD1_5TeuWfkaJbEs8HCsmVAhDrXgODbYAFNgSZvDJak7dxbfHtwxzqA/w630-h406/Legion%205.jpg" width="630" /></a></div><p>This gives me just over thirty painted Legionnaires with a decent mix of weapon options to choose from, which is plenty for most games. This will now allow me to focus on the special options available to Legionnaires when I need them such as the Heavy Chainaxe wielder and Balefire Tome Sorceror.</p><span>I'm currently alternating between infantry units and non-infantry units (vehicles, characters, etc.) and really enjoying working through the Chaos models. More next time!</span><p></p>Bryan P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17765060641203655084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3150474750097849605.post-67082193848406053162022-11-07T19:13:00.000+00:002022-11-07T19:13:03.107+00:00Warsmith's Words: Perturabo-don!<p> Welcome back to the Vault! Today we have even more reinforcements for the Iron Warriors. One of my fellow club members gifted me a 3D printed Armoured Evil Space Baddie who I've paint up in Iron Warrior colours.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYNeB8jz1b-ZZEAMpdWul8Ql9l3GshuKsCJYte9LlkirZsknFoKwBTM6uhTsOvzCIGGyXDVZAH_m6BAot4BnY_mIIYXFHNdcw2zL42hCiUPqdYwsLEd5rrqVDydmwgh465In8cH0cNYkY_6V0mXXtqRd9ThTcNqb14aaVJsQX6zNIIBX9rke_wYwiaIA/s2671/Abby%20F.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2671" data-original-width="2633" height="449" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYNeB8jz1b-ZZEAMpdWul8Ql9l3GshuKsCJYte9LlkirZsknFoKwBTM6uhTsOvzCIGGyXDVZAH_m6BAot4BnY_mIIYXFHNdcw2zL42hCiUPqdYwsLEd5rrqVDydmwgh465In8cH0cNYkY_6V0mXXtqRd9ThTcNqb14aaVJsQX6zNIIBX9rke_wYwiaIA/w442-h449/Abby%20F.jpg" width="442" /></a></div><span><a name='more'></a>This was my first time painting up a printed model and I quite enjoyed the process. There were a couple of minor repairs to make to the claw which kind of look ok. </span><div><span><br /></span></div><div><span>The base is also suitably home made; a bit of slate from the garden stuck on an MDF base.</span></div><div><span><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDZ3pd7cMQy2K1Qg8s9yMXLyotN3G-3AdHF3Kbkn2dglzgH7LzdUIuJhsIVjARQEnjg3ncmys2lWaLgUm-0uF_iydec6vkuk0px23jz_I8NfvYD9rG97rvt8g4NCnuGB-L8ykS4t6At8IlbyAb6MnA8nvfUgTX8zDZfxzgXE-Egi6bnPifMMoM5Zm1JQ/s2921/Abby%20L.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2539" data-original-width="2921" height="385" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDZ3pd7cMQy2K1Qg8s9yMXLyotN3G-3AdHF3Kbkn2dglzgH7LzdUIuJhsIVjARQEnjg3ncmys2lWaLgUm-0uF_iydec6vkuk0px23jz_I8NfvYD9rG97rvt8g4NCnuGB-L8ykS4t6At8IlbyAb6MnA8nvfUgTX8zDZfxzgXE-Egi6bnPifMMoM5Zm1JQ/w443-h385/Abby%20L.jpg" width="443" /></a></div></div><div><span><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgustk02tojFdRAh2-P8qHmi4HlkpmVXj3XH-vRmJewzZH-4GpcLsHFaklnTZCfrlgkXRle_boKCV_Kqn4utcOHmrrMUox35cXfKHFjXWL5-WS2MZZVzeGd39l-4HmVo79tswn5K3EibPtKkczsDMhHqCeyDwOBynZv_D0W_s8jylx7dcQMYCDx3T1MWg/s2758/Abby%20R.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2758" data-original-width="2103" height="589" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgustk02tojFdRAh2-P8qHmi4HlkpmVXj3XH-vRmJewzZH-4GpcLsHFaklnTZCfrlgkXRle_boKCV_Kqn4utcOHmrrMUox35cXfKHFjXWL5-WS2MZZVzeGd39l-4HmVo79tswn5K3EibPtKkczsDMhHqCeyDwOBynZv_D0W_s8jylx7dcQMYCDx3T1MWg/w449-h589/Abby%20R.jpg" width="449" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmrmoI2fKdi4dq99PMqLio6bK1BNsmJZ013cL9XI3cKP6VxoRrXuMO4H1AgIBlvtn1ZucFiTBhMhUFiOEWglEWXqsM6fG9-yaj1HoZMciFT4yY4IGiwy_Cth9zf1DDoa_uJRnx4DSaS06pdXgC6Qxzq4xz45SUrP0tW9ycUFwyPAhAAbbXA-8ELH2VTQ/s2365/Abby%20B.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2365" data-original-width="2293" height="457" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmrmoI2fKdi4dq99PMqLio6bK1BNsmJZ013cL9XI3cKP6VxoRrXuMO4H1AgIBlvtn1ZucFiTBhMhUFiOEWglEWXqsM6fG9-yaj1HoZMciFT4yY4IGiwy_Cth9zf1DDoa_uJRnx4DSaS06pdXgC6Qxzq4xz45SUrP0tW9ycUFwyPAhAAbbXA-8ELH2VTQ/w443-h457/Abby%20B.jpg" width="443" /></a></div><br /><span>Astute readers will note a certain power claw and big magic sword load out; this model will of course be a wonderful allied Abaddon the Despoiler for my Iron Warriors!</span></div>Bryan P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17765060641203655084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3150474750097849605.post-1456306714084000492022-11-02T16:21:00.000+00:002022-11-02T16:21:12.928+00:00Warsmith's Words: Iron Warriors Havocs<p> Welcome back to the Vault! I seem to be on my longest hobby streak for several years; I'm actually painting daily at the moment which is unheard of! I'm currently alternating "unit of dudes" with "cool big model or character", and next off the list is another Iron Warriors iconic unit, the Havocs.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwfSDPoPzwS1yATYPYgCrVmqp60LY2ZIOLWA8R_3sWXjg5Ayh4v1DVEiPSsWd0hVS82_gYbFyPpdcpPR2QmLZNABf-kl9MQ1RpGfTM_yHeEclXzq2HZVbbG-5B7oqVRU0k5sxSG4VDwZ-6roR45-ygbHrAOJAMLn_J2pUkncta91aikHjhZoNYBnHwVg/s2974/Havocs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1308" data-original-width="2974" height="263" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwfSDPoPzwS1yATYPYgCrVmqp60LY2ZIOLWA8R_3sWXjg5Ayh4v1DVEiPSsWd0hVS82_gYbFyPpdcpPR2QmLZNABf-kl9MQ1RpGfTM_yHeEclXzq2HZVbbG-5B7oqVRU0k5sxSG4VDwZ-6roR45-ygbHrAOJAMLn_J2pUkncta91aikHjhZoNYBnHwVg/w597-h263/Havocs.jpg" width="597" /></a></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><p>All the Troopers are armed with Lascannons to provide some valuable long ranged anti tank fire.</p><p>I've made judicious use of the Army Painter Magic Blue for the power coils; I think it looks pretty good as an accent colour.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCENelNcdBQf7Nc_3lGUTlFWlRMkiknCHvfnneNY2Of7fYLFnI3uHCAOsJUf69vH1mwY-CkMTKP86dcchyqIR0oxK-mESJ1Co8q8jWDAbC03yI1-TSIYHvfIV5E-qpDBtaa76ndWfTWmPyivbK56sWmMlhFtexkBa6iB8W0Ft5wI6DXEwVYCuFKY9ItA/s2867/Havocs%20R.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1399" data-original-width="2867" height="286" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCENelNcdBQf7Nc_3lGUTlFWlRMkiknCHvfnneNY2Of7fYLFnI3uHCAOsJUf69vH1mwY-CkMTKP86dcchyqIR0oxK-mESJ1Co8q8jWDAbC03yI1-TSIYHvfIV5E-qpDBtaa76ndWfTWmPyivbK56sWmMlhFtexkBa6iB8W0Ft5wI6DXEwVYCuFKY9ItA/w585-h286/Havocs%20R.jpg" width="585" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8NZLWkHNTPQ9BHnWQjqXW2Zh9tKiSi5P0OJ1GWUtV8Cy23xgxhKKtUtQ4To3T55qfx8l-cQYrFfjniU7i8xdMD-U1CPOnXVrJqKOf79tCYu4w7cAwlrUVvvIo9K9Lb3bFiyIfOI9cm4okmVE7fWIVtUUWJncM6wq5yrvzRsBP_GhQxl2yBmJgUqARZg/s2655/Havocs%20B.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1522" data-original-width="2655" height="329" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8NZLWkHNTPQ9BHnWQjqXW2Zh9tKiSi5P0OJ1GWUtV8Cy23xgxhKKtUtQ4To3T55qfx8l-cQYrFfjniU7i8xdMD-U1CPOnXVrJqKOf79tCYu4w7cAwlrUVvvIo9K9Lb3bFiyIfOI9cm4okmVE7fWIVtUUWJncM6wq5yrvzRsBP_GhQxl2yBmJgUqARZg/w574-h329/Havocs%20B.jpg" width="574" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I like the organic merging of the weapons and trooper so I've painted the cables like flesh and the cables from the skull to the back pack as a mix.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJBnu7Gb1VDJ6SyeZ3BlZ1AvbIjO7G574GzUjDHDa3c4TWjCcda8UXGV2nGmin36sxJsFQZU1hSugUN8eOnrhHMrHpASbi8FcaUpSXTVekyZymbb-0QT6rKHufj9L731STNoIkrt0vCmNMjoByDF_TEeW-amRlVNJhM3ajb_DeDFqcvsp-QiR4BVR8Sg/s3219/Havocs%20L.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1608" data-original-width="3219" height="297" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJBnu7Gb1VDJ6SyeZ3BlZ1AvbIjO7G574GzUjDHDa3c4TWjCcda8UXGV2nGmin36sxJsFQZU1hSugUN8eOnrhHMrHpASbi8FcaUpSXTVekyZymbb-0QT6rKHufj9L731STNoIkrt0vCmNMjoByDF_TEeW-amRlVNJhM3ajb_DeDFqcvsp-QiR4BVR8Sg/w591-h297/Havocs%20L.jpg" width="591" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfi2-_923fWIhGV9xWxPxrWDbcvGNwcIYpM8oyWLqSP8vOi_TuopYPwgTLCoh6KLfPyHyiMQTzyYOOytw9VahsidMGWS_DQMQ60edYWzT3p2K2mAl2MasUdTxfrBAIfILPUS-j-QzJbqHTxqYNZZo9hucgiYHQ5S8zucRX6syGscKa8YK-Ia2BiMDl5g/s2138/Havoc%20Top.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2138" data-original-width="1453" height="577" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfi2-_923fWIhGV9xWxPxrWDbcvGNwcIYpM8oyWLqSP8vOi_TuopYPwgTLCoh6KLfPyHyiMQTzyYOOytw9VahsidMGWS_DQMQ60edYWzT3p2K2mAl2MasUdTxfrBAIfILPUS-j-QzJbqHTxqYNZZo9hucgiYHQ5S8zucRX6syGscKa8YK-Ia2BiMDl5g/w391-h577/Havoc%20Top.jpg" width="391" /></a></div><br /><div>The poor squad sergeant doesn't get a massive gun, but he does get a chainsword and a tactical rock to pose on!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhN6Zk_hzrIbgb_6kh1oOcvH3IY8WvIDahsrYTWxAeS0uRS-MefHd4Us0H4qi8hYSNOCOzOaTdda9P3dc64qAPV-syXnHiR5RA1NmWti8OoTLMqsawIS3QU0D6tzfarlng2hlbeaPYDc7UNoDNAU7ieAukOpiesTVfjV2PF31HcgUkAjbdNt9X_54s1g/s2096/Havoc%20Sgt.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2096" data-original-width="1708" height="505" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhN6Zk_hzrIbgb_6kh1oOcvH3IY8WvIDahsrYTWxAeS0uRS-MefHd4Us0H4qi8hYSNOCOzOaTdda9P3dc64qAPV-syXnHiR5RA1NmWti8OoTLMqsawIS3QU0D6tzfarlng2hlbeaPYDc7UNoDNAU7ieAukOpiesTVfjV2PF31HcgUkAjbdNt9X_54s1g/w412-h505/Havoc%20Sgt.jpg" width="412" /></a></div><br /><div>I enjoyed painting this unit up and I have a second squad built with Reaper Chain Cannons; they are a ways down the to do list at this point however!</div>Bryan P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17765060641203655084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3150474750097849605.post-45048663512413134302022-10-25T17:29:00.003+01:002022-10-25T17:29:52.345+01:00Warsmith's Words: Iron Warriors Daemon Prince<p> Welcome back to the Vault! I am on something of a hot streak with my Iron Warriors; the hobby butterfly remains firmly alighted on the IV Legion and I've completed another unit. To my mind Daemon Princes are one of the quintessential Chaos Space Marine choices and I knew I would have to have one in my collection.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-YnRCIjvDxxPOPsDZvMxrRkkIMV6Ggw_0QSTJ6tEW3R_7CuN4kHzVwtVjL1tMc2szwYlxTiE4V2RZrLJkDCmfoNNwpaY4BBTL5IKdwGaFKdL6d2K1Lbpdw0Zps9vka6ILpXfBfNFgL_3F8N5zkzJa79_mEi98Dmn0BDIYrBHOHRDVlx5KGedOURQUGQ/s2013/DP%20F.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2013" data-original-width="1968" height="548" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-YnRCIjvDxxPOPsDZvMxrRkkIMV6Ggw_0QSTJ6tEW3R_7CuN4kHzVwtVjL1tMc2szwYlxTiE4V2RZrLJkDCmfoNNwpaY4BBTL5IKdwGaFKdL6d2K1Lbpdw0Zps9vka6ILpXfBfNFgL_3F8N5zkzJa79_mEi98Dmn0BDIYrBHOHRDVlx5KGedOURQUGQ/w536-h548/DP%20F.jpg" width="536" /></a></div><br /><span><a name='more'></a></span><p>I decided to paint him with a metallic face given he is an Iron Warrior and used plenty of the Army Painter metallic blue as a magical spot colour. He's armed with talons and sword which seems to be the combo of choice.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS9oP7Yey8Oup2oID3UvkYbfulcq0Jt3t1RA63i27sICd308oixXKUB_dcFHKTIxoHyzl3BiYoGPDsbnq5gnryMeaMSZ4g3fy94LEtOjx5XX-KON5yY-PDn_ow1iDTfLEXQECuM5IGa23sPtN1OG0CyszdifiDlOeNDv7ykY1TsVcWPXtkmHaLAe5_zg/s2758/DP%20R.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2059" data-original-width="2758" height="419" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS9oP7Yey8Oup2oID3UvkYbfulcq0Jt3t1RA63i27sICd308oixXKUB_dcFHKTIxoHyzl3BiYoGPDsbnq5gnryMeaMSZ4g3fy94LEtOjx5XX-KON5yY-PDn_ow1iDTfLEXQECuM5IGa23sPtN1OG0CyszdifiDlOeNDv7ykY1TsVcWPXtkmHaLAe5_zg/w561-h419/DP%20R.jpg" width="561" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjobRIaHti9mFv-4s_ICYxg9yzKDphWU0WbTFxEaXjYZYA-wr3-dmHr5CUlHKmAsLd0_LbiiS8To_ydCiFoo142TNj2r9XrJsunXmGLurTEZYxrQGRRKdAKFuDaaSWYEzZrSzcNmiZykrf5uCZvgJ50vypWfLIkwgrx59saOC7xRE0Jd_e8LH3oK9yjPA/s2368/DP%20L.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2072" data-original-width="2368" height="485" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjobRIaHti9mFv-4s_ICYxg9yzKDphWU0WbTFxEaXjYZYA-wr3-dmHr5CUlHKmAsLd0_LbiiS8To_ydCiFoo142TNj2r9XrJsunXmGLurTEZYxrQGRRKdAKFuDaaSWYEzZrSzcNmiZykrf5uCZvgJ50vypWfLIkwgrx59saOC7xRE0Jd_e8LH3oK9yjPA/w554-h485/DP%20L.jpg" width="554" /></a></div><p></p><p>The load out is completed with the massive wings, because what self respecting Daemon Prince is going to foot slog like a common trooper!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7WYuGW7k27zE7N8XbEMtqPdJBWZHYe_Wn4zX_KU8CaPoOCo5LQ0T9lt3OafVaSjNtCmGiLFEk5kTtuDpZSNocnZOXVgep-v6-ghXg4w3wd2Rhv62gNCKNQ2NE9E6tk4nSIBTOeEPD8Qt5q4Pjh6jNzze5PMJ1dG9IrHeybFruXTO6FUZRnyRoYbDwdQ/s1929/DP%20Back.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1856" data-original-width="1929" height="522" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7WYuGW7k27zE7N8XbEMtqPdJBWZHYe_Wn4zX_KU8CaPoOCo5LQ0T9lt3OafVaSjNtCmGiLFEk5kTtuDpZSNocnZOXVgep-v6-ghXg4w3wd2Rhv62gNCKNQ2NE9E6tk4nSIBTOeEPD8Qt5q4Pjh6jNzze5PMJ1dG9IrHeybFruXTO6FUZRnyRoYbDwdQ/w543-h522/DP%20Back.jpg" width="543" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Onwards to the next set of reinforcements; Iron Within, Iron Without!Bryan P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17765060641203655084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3150474750097849605.post-50061935477725797922022-10-18T20:43:00.004+01:002022-10-18T20:43:32.701+01:00Warsmith's Words: Completed Vindicator<p> Welcome back to the Vault! A quick post today showing off the completed Iron Warriors Vindicator I started a couple of weeks ago. My hobby butterfly seems to be firmly focused on the IV Legion at the moment!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNZLp_8JIit6M-Kd8O7W6xGdZBv8J1seIQeZCTpWlQ_o3P3c7lNNU0SHWiZlF2AVZug-IudEq-0AESN3-2dMQXJAvdJK-lGcgbETHBokZBBipm2RCEskBfNhhoY5qDUnYqANeEtY2UYp7g5T5ylxktt8lBo6HfayNqAaedwV9Go6yJJQKBg78TQBv5uw/s2064/Vindi%20F.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1846" data-original-width="2064" height="432" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNZLp_8JIit6M-Kd8O7W6xGdZBv8J1seIQeZCTpWlQ_o3P3c7lNNU0SHWiZlF2AVZug-IudEq-0AESN3-2dMQXJAvdJK-lGcgbETHBokZBBipm2RCEskBfNhhoY5qDUnYqANeEtY2UYp7g5T5ylxktt8lBo6HfayNqAaedwV9Go6yJJQKBg78TQBv5uw/w483-h432/Vindi%20F.jpg" width="483" /></a></div><span><a name='more'></a>The Vindicator has been suitably weathered as befits a siege tank. I've enjoyed using some of the weathering techniques I've practiced on terrain pieces on an a gaming model.</span><div><span><br /></span></div><div><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8S4czFTIFcKwSiy8d8zlIKOV6RhBwn8BIzuJgb258bR5GA16sQ8oAj-akwYK3XQTTAjh1BLAq01qvcDXRE-n4GM8lj0z7yfzzwhclXLm4l64Y_y9eSs5ICuYlowdR5xyPzrwizhXPqfiiWw4EKj8jnr4S141xKOI9rHYp9gcsYAhTJ5dIdAyAPjVS2g/s2957/Vindi%20L.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1686" data-original-width="2957" height="311" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8S4czFTIFcKwSiy8d8zlIKOV6RhBwn8BIzuJgb258bR5GA16sQ8oAj-akwYK3XQTTAjh1BLAq01qvcDXRE-n4GM8lj0z7yfzzwhclXLm4l64Y_y9eSs5ICuYlowdR5xyPzrwizhXPqfiiWw4EKj8jnr4S141xKOI9rHYp9gcsYAhTJ5dIdAyAPjVS2g/w547-h311/Vindi%20L.jpg" width="547" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm6TWTCzB2gbtqav7J1f8HeIRXsLzP9PP5xkiFmjDNrlZ55RhAZnuKufp4I8cqujbih9Zyq0yJ33R0YBPU5oOLzViuOxyZ9Y8TfPIIow0QqFnuQgXn4TVJZsn4PXNnTTNSNgOyVYyei43fmQio2yqi4v98oV0H2_osxhqtb9z77mYDV4riRd3N-yEbcg/s3189/Vindi%20R.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1749" data-original-width="3189" height="302" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm6TWTCzB2gbtqav7J1f8HeIRXsLzP9PP5xkiFmjDNrlZ55RhAZnuKufp4I8cqujbih9Zyq0yJ33R0YBPU5oOLzViuOxyZ9Y8TfPIIow0QqFnuQgXn4TVJZsn4PXNnTTNSNgOyVYyei43fmQio2yqi4v98oV0H2_osxhqtb9z77mYDV4riRd3N-yEbcg/w548-h302/Vindi%20R.jpg" width="548" /></a></div><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggQraDaSn_2hWZVmOtR1TwKNfW6s7scv0O9Q2Am3JQnIeNan3ittkDn6lXjSF4XqY4k_ntO-4aNC3_jRLEsT7YXFMWXb4yoXdE99_gbiN1ZrFf-AYvq_Of2TKYGmiprO_6Y996iINSJi0wMD08RqtimLhwfO3jXiLhqGm36e2bi01Mi0LFUOKrh6gcpg/s2098/Vindi%20B.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1597" data-original-width="2098" height="366" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggQraDaSn_2hWZVmOtR1TwKNfW6s7scv0O9Q2Am3JQnIeNan3ittkDn6lXjSF4XqY4k_ntO-4aNC3_jRLEsT7YXFMWXb4yoXdE99_gbiN1ZrFf-AYvq_Of2TKYGmiprO_6Y996iINSJi0wMD08RqtimLhwfO3jXiLhqGm36e2bi01Mi0LFUOKrh6gcpg/w479-h366/Vindi%20B.jpg" width="479" /></a></div><div><br /></div>There are still a few things that irk me about this particular kit; Aquila tracks and Imperial icons. Really? Are the Chaos Warpsmiths too lazy to come up with their own designs!</div><div><br /></div><div>I think I've mentioned before that I've fallen in love with the Army Painter Magic Blue tinted metallic. I'm always looking for an opportunity to use it as a spot colour on the Iron Warrior models and there's a hint of it on the lights and windows of the Vindicator. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg90IRV5ltiZ999AEO6FJ5nfNTAE0_sPhxx0z39Bm-vlxnQ5FkWbCFpMTUTA3vS9maZv-OWmdr4IqIngOwM-ClBQPjbqsjX8EmCWiTFHD6jmu1n8MltmKlhfEf91aVmaOnmaZ2Yb5iq1SHxQiuld3REYQeS6OmG9S3jjVT2d8Zra8ROERAehn105BHF6A/s3347/Vindi%20T.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2137" data-original-width="3347" height="342" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg90IRV5ltiZ999AEO6FJ5nfNTAE0_sPhxx0z39Bm-vlxnQ5FkWbCFpMTUTA3vS9maZv-OWmdr4IqIngOwM-ClBQPjbqsjX8EmCWiTFHD6jmu1n8MltmKlhfEf91aVmaOnmaZ2Yb5iq1SHxQiuld3REYQeS6OmG9S3jjVT2d8Zra8ROERAehn105BHF6A/w537-h342/Vindi%20T.jpg" width="537" /></a></div><br /><div>Can't wait to get this bad boy on the gaming table; I've got a game arranged at First Founding against Tom's Orks and I'll have to make space for the Vindicator in the list!</div>Bryan P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17765060641203655084noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3150474750097849605.post-17798593916705726132022-10-10T18:32:00.000+01:002022-10-10T18:32:42.077+01:00Octoberfest 2022 Analysis and Predictions<p> Welcome back to the Vault! October is here and that means it will soon be time for Octoberfest; First Founding's annual autumnal 40K tournament. Personal circumstances mean I won't be playing this time round but I have promised to provide the usual pre-event analysis and predictions! So let's indulge in some PunditHammer!</p><p>There are 30 attendees who are bringing 20 different factions between them. For the purposes of this analysis I've decided to cover each Space Marine chapter as a different faction since each has a different supplement to provide variety to how they play (and lets face it a Dark Angel is not the same as an Ultramarine).</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtImJGiznRDSBiltv6LsGmRbMp_ZvuniHTXjaHmi5GEPveOGyc4ImhqPWr2oTA-b2Ex_1h6VC74W78g0Dc-hFq2TkoY5IenZ3bO_YrP_nSLsXoQsvDNXzyN8XxW-RN5piVysyLWlCWp06xXr3G-eMNQXMdXcywJFfSCzIXN6y4WER6zVk5881BraBrLQ/s882/OF22_2.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="706" data-original-width="882" height="477" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtImJGiznRDSBiltv6LsGmRbMp_ZvuniHTXjaHmi5GEPveOGyc4ImhqPWr2oTA-b2Ex_1h6VC74W78g0Dc-hFq2TkoY5IenZ3bO_YrP_nSLsXoQsvDNXzyN8XxW-RN5piVysyLWlCWp06xXr3G-eMNQXMdXcywJFfSCzIXN6y4WER6zVk5881BraBrLQ/w598-h477/OF22_2.PNG" width="598" /></a></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><p>If we roll these numbers up into "Super Factions" we have:</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Imperial: 14 players (of which 7 are Space Marines)</li><li>Chaos: 9 players</li><li>Xenos: 7 players</li></ul><p></p><p>This is a really good sign of the health of our local meta; there is a lot of variety in armies, meaning hopefully a variety of gaming experiences for players. I know some of our regular attendees will be bringing their long term forces (always great to see Jack's Orks, Matt's Custodes and VC's Ravenguard Successors) and there will be a number of shiny new armies to see as well!</p><p>There are some interesting surprises in the armies. Seven Knight Players overall, including five(!) Chaos Knights. Looking back at last year's <a href="https://varchildesvault.blogspot.com/2021/10/octoberfest-2021-analysis-and.html">selections</a> that's a massive jump where we only had a single Knight player in attendance. I hope people are bringing plenty of big guns as that's a lot of armour to take out.</p><p>It's great to see some Astra Militarum players on the table as well as we didn't see any at Octoberfest last year. I wonder if the venerable Guard Codex still has any teeth to it?</p><p>There are fascinating choices in terms of what is missing/has a low presence. I was expecting to see more Chaos Space Marine and Tyranid players, especially given the relative strengths of their books. I was also perhaps expecting to see more Eldar (of all flavours), again given how good they seem to be (and have the flexibility to suit Octoberfest's unusual format.</p><p>Octoberfest is known for quirky mission rules, and this year's event is no exception. The event comprises three Tempest of War games with two modifications:</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Nephilim Command Point rules: i.e. start with 6 not 12 and you must pay for the usually free first Relic and Warlord Trait if you want to take them.</li><li>Predeclared Deployment Zones, Primary Missions and Mission Rules (Twists).</li></ul><p></p><p>So everyone will play the same base mission set up, but draw their secondaries from their deck as per usual Tempest games.</p><p>Mission 1 is <b>Dawn of War / Take and Hold / Supply Lines</b>. This is a Hold One/Hold Two/Hold More on Objectives for the Primary (in a 5 Objective game), and you must Hold your own Objective to receive your CP each Command Phase. A nice and easy to understand Primary to kick the day off!</p><p>Mission 2 is <b>Sweeping Engagement / Burn and Raze / Hidden Supplies</b>. This is a Hold One/Hold More on Objectives (in a 6 Objective game), with a lovely kicker; you can attempt an Action (which starts at the beginning of your movement phase and completes at the end of your turn) to destroy an Objective outside of your deployment zone. Each such completed Action scores 5 Primary points at the end of the game. This becomes an interesting choice of "when" do you attempt to raze objectives; it will potentially limit both you and your opponent for mid gaming scoring for Primary and hamper certain Secondaries as well!</p><p>Mission 3 is <b>Search and Destroy / Claim the Battlefield / Vox Static.</b> This is Hold One/Hold Two on Primary on Objectives (in a 5 Objective Game) with a baked in "Raise the Banners" style twist; Infantry or Objective Secured units can attempt an action to "claim" an objective. Each such claimed objective is worth 2VP per turn, although enemy units can clear such a claim by controlling the objective in any phase. Vox Static is there to tweak the nose of anyone wanting to use a re-roll (2 CP for a single re-roll makes for a much more interesting decision!)</p><p>Clearly a successful force will need to be able to move onto, and hold objectives!</p><p>The Secondary Objective deck contains a mix of cards essentially based around:</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Kill some particular stuff</li><li>Do an Action in a particular location</li><li>Get units into particular locations, onto particular objectives or prevent your opponent from doing so</li></ul>And so a successful force will need a balance of mobility, killing power and capability to complete actions in addition to holding objectives. The random nature of the cards may force some interesting decisions as well; you can only hold a certain number of cards in your hand, and you can only draw so many each turn. You therefore need to be scoring at a particular tempo to cycle cards through (or discarding difficult/unachievable cards) to ensure a decent score through the game; you can't just build a massive hand of cards and try to cash them all in at the game end!<p></p><p>So which factions do I think will do well?</p><p>Knights are looking good; they have an excellent mix of shooting/melee, are fast (looking at you Karnivores), and have Ob Sec. Oh and everything is a big stompy robot so tough to shift.</p><p>There are various other factions which can build into the mission criteria; all ObSec Necrons; Grey Knights with deep strike and teleport tricks (ditto Thousand Sons), speedy Ork units. Space Marines have some solid choices here as well with Ravenwing, Ob Sec Deathwing and so on.</p><p>I think the Chaos Space Marines may do well as they are Creations of Bile; if you want to charge them off objectives, they will get to twat you back with fight on death. Extra Strength and Movement is super useful as well.</p><p>Some of the more traditionally "slower" armies may suffer in this format (thinking Death Guard and Astra Militarum), but again the mission format may be built into. Ob Sec deep striking Terminators plus Drones/Blight Haulers for Death Guard? Scions backing up the usual Guard tanks (or just lots of speedy Move Move Move ordered Infantry squads)? </p><p>Given the unusual format it is hard to tell who will do well. My top 3 predictions:</p><p>1) <b>Chaos Knights;</b> having played against them they seem to have all the right tools.</p><p>2) <b>Aeldari;</b> they can go everywhere and do everything!</p><p>3) <b>Chaos Space Marines</b>; mainly because there's some strong choices in the codex, but also because this is what I would have played!</p><p>What I would love to see win is an army properly teched into the format (i.e. potentially mitigating the random nature of the cards, and thinking about how they are going to score those varied secondaries). Lots of the armies can do it and it would be great to see some unusual unit choices. </p><p>I'll do a follow up post and we'll see if my analysis of the format has any actual bearing on the reality of the day!</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIs-U5_tmViZVP5sZs9sb0vP9N7Wj1lSoDrkWAYwBZiAm3w9ynd1yvjjS5WjKz0xnSMlvIXgfL__kXZSwWMCTGW6EQwxX7Q4KK6_1jeps8qa7NNBQsoz0KVU69s10g5ylVAxrTCUpPE0yNqi5EI3feHD0VPN2Xy_h2W6c3g1-vZKdF0Cmd4NKNmlwh4g/s1684/VC4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1684" data-original-width="1421" height="521" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIs-U5_tmViZVP5sZs9sb0vP9N7Wj1lSoDrkWAYwBZiAm3w9ynd1yvjjS5WjKz0xnSMlvIXgfL__kXZSwWMCTGW6EQwxX7Q4KK6_1jeps8qa7NNBQsoz0KVU69s10g5ylVAxrTCUpPE0yNqi5EI3feHD0VPN2Xy_h2W6c3g1-vZKdF0Cmd4NKNmlwh4g/w440-h521/VC4.jpg" width="440" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">THE END!</td></tr></tbody></table>Bryan P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17765060641203655084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3150474750097849605.post-12958018292109571072022-10-02T17:30:00.000+01:002022-10-02T17:30:53.150+01:00Warsmith's Words: Vindicator Work In Progress<p> Welcome back to the Vault! I've been unwell this week and not really been feeling the hobby mojo. However, the energy and enthusiasm to pick up a paint brush has started to return and I've turned my attention to an Iron Warriors Vindicator.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2msAG-okS4knxPK75TWPPU5c8sck5R459xc8ZMoeiJxLxkEW8fM9i6a2rjsNr_Aiw24zvSCjOL5qyTpEfHBjkweP-z1BKGcAr1H2i7iKaqQLSs67uz6u-Tmq4wmsJqZA05eoUKMqs1NgnyAeeIFt55g6W07fG9FX9wemTsKN99pnNHP-tobwsTI8Rgw/s1973/Vindi%20F.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1592" data-original-width="1973" height="433" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2msAG-okS4knxPK75TWPPU5c8sck5R459xc8ZMoeiJxLxkEW8fM9i6a2rjsNr_Aiw24zvSCjOL5qyTpEfHBjkweP-z1BKGcAr1H2i7iKaqQLSs67uz6u-Tmq4wmsJqZA05eoUKMqs1NgnyAeeIFt55g6W07fG9FX9wemTsKN99pnNHP-tobwsTI8Rgw/w537-h433/Vindi%20F.jpg" width="537" /></a></div><span><a name='more'></a>This was a fun kit to build but needed a minor amount of conversion. The kit is essentially an Imperial Vindicator with the Chaos Vehicle sprue. So Imperial Aquila have been removed and replaced with heretical Chaos Icons.</span><div><span><br /></span></div><div><span>That's something of a pun; the Vindicator is one of the iconic Iron Warrior units (along side Obliterators and Havocs) and I known for *ages* I'll need to have at least one in my collection.</span></div><div><span><br /></span></div><div><span>The main focus of painting session has been laying down the hazard stripes and getting some metallics onto the tracks. I'm also experimenting with a bit of weathering on the dozer blade which I quite like; that will probably get extended to the lower half of the main body of the tank once I've finished the wear and tear on the front.</span></div><div><span><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfsBpmYdsHhA75yPpxEExk9Nz2ppto6T7ECZhlkt_PfuAIi8GWatmmZmQ978yi_eFYkUWcV6HvgkppQInCjPOnH0gzmPkEpoyhU9WpenaQX6bmdsmmSMK45N1nQuBMOUgDD8cFQEpfVUyu04pPhHf7Wn5TJjubVoLexcWu5Zv31IIjr-uuJGtWqhHHug/s2924/Vindi%20L.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1436" data-original-width="2924" height="284" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfsBpmYdsHhA75yPpxEExk9Nz2ppto6T7ECZhlkt_PfuAIi8GWatmmZmQ978yi_eFYkUWcV6HvgkppQInCjPOnH0gzmPkEpoyhU9WpenaQX6bmdsmmSMK45N1nQuBMOUgDD8cFQEpfVUyu04pPhHf7Wn5TJjubVoLexcWu5Zv31IIjr-uuJGtWqhHHug/w579-h284/Vindi%20L.jpg" width="579" /></a></div><br />Next week is list submission for Octoberfest; I'm pretty settled on my choices and currently the Vindicator isn't part of the army so I don't need to stress and rush the paint job. I'll share my list and some pics of the whole force in a future post.</div>Bryan P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17765060641203655084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3150474750097849605.post-642090655266208262022-09-25T19:21:00.002+01:002022-10-01T17:44:09.408+01:00Warsmith's Words: Iron Warrior Relics<p> Welcome back to the Vault! Octoberfest beckons and I'm going to have to nail my list down. I think I've got the guts of the units selected and painted and I'm now fretting over the last few points and deciding if I want to invest any of my precious CP in Relics for my forces.</p><p>I thought it would be useful to do a review of the available Relics in a similar manner to the previous <a href="https://varchildesvault.blogspot.com/2022/09/warsmiths-words-iron-warrior-warlord.html">Warlord Traits</a> post to help me narrow down my selections.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm-VmmRjrcqj1JtdPrXrXallMYbLEUUE36KW3HNeK_k6rjz_DJXTFlq6dCoIBol_gNW3HHT6KoIKBA-2x3byjmP9j7qVSJtP3c1Sm58-J6Jq2dMTn2d5cBk1kFyJJlbpDpBw-ws3yu7w1BrCSsf7EmJimyBgKwXLzq8dX7Uda8uJI6gJrOl23mynvM9A/s3308/Disco%20Lord%201.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2606" data-original-width="3308" height="433" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm-VmmRjrcqj1JtdPrXrXallMYbLEUUE36KW3HNeK_k6rjz_DJXTFlq6dCoIBol_gNW3HHT6KoIKBA-2x3byjmP9j7qVSJtP3c1Sm58-J6Jq2dMTn2d5cBk1kFyJJlbpDpBw-ws3yu7w1BrCSsf7EmJimyBgKwXLzq8dX7Uda8uJI6gJrOl23mynvM9A/w549-h433/Disco%20Lord%201.jpg" width="549" /></a></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><p>There are three sets of Relics, and some can also be taken by unit Champions, so there's quite a lot to cover. </p><p>First are the <b>Daemon Weapons</b>; these modify one (or two!) weapons on a Character and may be aligned to a particular Chaos God. In general you want to use these on a model with a good combat profile to maximise their benefit.</p><p><b>Ul'o'cca the Black (Chaos Undivided):</b> each successful wound deals an additional Mortal Wound in addition to normal damage. Cheap and cheerful (no need to buy a Chaos Mark), and combos nicely with Flames of Spite to fish for loads of Mortals. <span style="color: #ffa400;"><b>Play test me.</b></span></p><p><b>Zaall, the Wrathful (Khorne):</b> add D3 to the damage characteristic of each attack made with this weapon. Good if you want to go into hard targets, and Mark of Khorne helps the wound rolls. I've used this on the Disco Lord and it's a strong choice if the Lord is Khorne marked. I'm not sure I'd specifically make a character Khorne marked just to unlock this weapon. <span style="color: #ffa400;"><b>OK choice.</b></span></p><p><b>G'holl'ax, the Decayed (Nurgle):</b> any hit with this weapon automatically wounds, and no rules can be used to ignore the wounds they lose. This is a strong choice for a number of reasons; firstly it ignores a whole step in the attack process (to wound rolls) which adds more reliability to the character, and secondly it gets around phase locked models (like Phoenix Lords, Abaddon, Ghazkull and so on). (By phase locked I mean models which can normally only lose a maximum on n wounds per phase). <span style="color: #04ff00;"><b>On the shortlist.</b></span></p><p><b>O'o'ak the Boundless (Tzeentch):</b> invulnerable saves cannot be made against attacks made with this weapon. Simple, but situational; in a lot of cases a model is likely to still get an armour save unless the base AP of the weapon is high, and a lot of models don't have invulnerable saves to begin with. <span style="color: red;"><b>Pass.</b></span></p><p><b>Thaa'ris and Rhi'ol, the Rapacious (Slaanesh):</b> modifies two melee weapons. When the model attacks each weapon adds D3 extra attacks. A lot of models won't have two melee weapons so that limits who can take it (although Disco Lords and Daemon Princes are both viable choices). Again this feels really good combo'ed with Flames of Spite (16 to 20 attacks on a Disco Lord) to amp up the chance of Mortals! <b><span style="color: #04ff00;">On the shortlist.</span></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioE3AyQOHHCYg4bqMlFAEczJwQH8bMufkGTSk3NINBeAC_PphvpkDmf4Oxep2etfloJOR64HoYjm2osY6ZaIqIBFgeyhzsuDKlSyX7qSFvyG8PqVaGjsQkyK_BxIuEtHKlrG2OoK3Z_Sjvq_90S-yDyd-w6ZNeJHoMvO9fBAu84lt1-nR69fznwBd07A/s1567/MOP1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1567" data-original-width="1151" height="415" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioE3AyQOHHCYg4bqMlFAEczJwQH8bMufkGTSk3NINBeAC_PphvpkDmf4Oxep2etfloJOR64HoYjm2osY6ZaIqIBFgeyhzsuDKlSyX7qSFvyG8PqVaGjsQkyK_BxIuEtHKlrG2OoK3Z_Sjvq_90S-yDyd-w6ZNeJHoMvO9fBAu84lt1-nR69fznwBd07A/w305-h415/MOP1.jpg" width="305" /></a></div><br /><p>Next are the <b>Common Relics</b> (an oxymoron) available to every Chaos Space Marine army (although some are restricted by Chaos Mark).</p><p><b>Inferno Tome:</b> a Priest model knows an additional Prayer and every time it successfully manifests a Prayer it deals D3 Mortal Wounds to the nearest enemy unit within 18". This seems good on paper but I am not currently considering a Priest in my list (I do have one to paint up however...) <b><span style="color: red;">Pass for Octoberfest</span></b> <b><span style="color: #ffa400;">/ playtest in the future.</span></b></p><p><b>Gorget of Eternal Hate:</b> Add 1 to armour saves for the bearer, and the bearer has a 4++ invulnerable save. In addition the bearer can explode for mortals when it dies. I've tried this on the Disco Lord a few times and it's felt marginal; it's still on the table for those times I can roll decent saves I guess! <b style="color: #04ff00;">On the shortlist.</b> </p><p><b>Black Rune of Damnation:</b> every time the bearer's unit is attacked wound rolls are at -1 (and the bearer has a Perils Aura). The Internet's favourite Relic as this can be taken on a Champion and therefore the whole unit benefits. I'm on the fence about this at the moment as I'm considering taking 2 units of termies rather than the usual large brick which minimises the benefits of this Relic. Until I finalise the army roster it's <b><span style="color: #04ff00;">on the shortlist.</span></b> </p><p><b>Mantle of Traitors:</b> So much going on here; once per game the bearer can use an Epic Deed Stratagem for free. All melee hits can be re-rolled. In the Command Phase you choose a Legion Core unit anywhere on the table to benefit from the bearer's re-roll hits, re-roll wounds or Leadership aura if it has one.</p><p>You would have to build around this to fully exploit it, but I like the ability to throw auras out around the table, and it's one of the few ways to get hit re-rolls on a Character. I don't have any Aura characters in the list at the moment, but yummy re-rolls on a Disco Lord... <b><span style="color: #ffa400;">Play test me.</span></b></p><p><b>Blade of the Relentless:</b> A magic sword which can proc Mortals on 6s to hit. That's better than it sounds; in Wanton Slaughter each unmodified 6 is 2 hits (so 2 mortals plus an extra hit). It also cheeky combos with the Slaanesh Murderous Perfection Stratagem (1CP) which can turn one roll into a 6. I want to try it out, but there are other options higher up on my Octoberfest shopping list. <b><span style="color: red;">Pass for Octoberfest</span></b> <b><span style="color: #ffa400;">/ playtest in the future.</span></b> </p><p><b>The Black Mace:</b> A magic stick this time; flat 3 damage, and excess damage spills over like Mortal Wounds. This is essentially the Death Guard Haze of Corruption Stratagem permanently activated which I love! Would be great on a Termie or Chosen Champion. <b><span style="color: #04ff00;">On the shortlist.</span></b></p><p><b>The Warp's Malice:</b> a magic bolt pistol (S5, AP-2 D2) which is essentially a shooty version of the Blade of the Relentless (proc'ing 2 Mortal Wounds on 6s to hit). In Wanton Massacre or Slaughter it's 4 shots. I like this; it adds a decent shooting profile to say a Master of Possession who doesn't want to be stuck in melee really. <b><span style="color: #ffa400;">Play test me.</span></b></p><p><b>Talisman of Burning Blood (Khorne):</b> allows the Bearer to Heroically Intervene upto 6", adds an extra attack with an opportunity to add an extra attack whenever the bearer destroys a unit. I like Heroic Intervention tricks and this would be very funny on a Disco Lord with his massive base! Feels like it needs some try out. <span style="color: #ffa400;"><b>Play test me.</b></span></p><p><b>Eye of Tzeentch (Tzeentch):</b> +1 to cast and psychic tests on a 9+ can't be denied. The Master of Possession in my list has ways to gain bonuses to cast already and I don't know how common enemy Psykers will be. <b><span style="color: red;">Pass but I'll probably regret it!</span></b></p><p><b>Orb of Unlife (Nurgle):</b> It's a once per game grenade with limited range that does some Mortals and then debuffs the toughness of the target enemy unit by 1 for the rest of the game. Too many limitations for this to interest me if I'm honest. <b><span style="color: red;">Pass.</span></b></p><p><b>Intoxicating Elixir (Slaanesh):</b> Once per battle in the Fight Phase the bearer becomes Phase Locked for 3 wounds top and adds D3 attacks. That could add a lot of survivability to a model. </p><p>(Update, you can't pair it with a Daemon Weapon. Boo!) <b><span style="color: #04ff00;">On the shortlist.</span></b></p><p><b>Liber Hereticus:</b> the bearer can cast an additional psychic power per turn, and adds 6" to the range of all powers. I like this a lot; it's a serious contender for the Master of Possession. Being able to cast all his powers every turn seems pretty good, and the extra range will help with the MSU nature of the list I'm planning. I'd really like to find the points to Mark my Psyker as well as the Disco Lord and give the Disco a Feel No Pain buff. <span style="color: #04ff00;"><b>On the shortlist</b></span>.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqwoln0KphPeSyTjuJbbP9Lzj_584hv2ixOpGJYsiB6dsoFbunMhpZx48b76_4p_zEZxTUKbLgiTYhC-L1XocMgBtXEvkbU9-dAeXVdZanZ8oYYHwEIhMVMnQm0Fqz6lKqqi_KT6knnf12NyKBVtcoP9iIE2DCf1HGvDL8GVnhEFyFkwYOWsI5vOJepg/s2472/Warpsmith%20F.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2472" data-original-width="2090" height="472" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqwoln0KphPeSyTjuJbbP9Lzj_584hv2ixOpGJYsiB6dsoFbunMhpZx48b76_4p_zEZxTUKbLgiTYhC-L1XocMgBtXEvkbU9-dAeXVdZanZ8oYYHwEIhMVMnQm0Fqz6lKqqi_KT6knnf12NyKBVtcoP9iIE2DCf1HGvDL8GVnhEFyFkwYOWsI5vOJepg/w400-h472/Warpsmith%20F.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>And finally we get to the <b>Iron Warriors Relics</b>.<div><p><b>Axe of the Forgemaster:</b> a magic axe which does Mortal Wounds on 6s to wound in addition to normal damage. Won't proc on 6s like the weapons noted above. Meh. <b><span style="color: red;">Pass.</span></b></p><p><b>Siegebreaker Mace:</b> a magic stick which has an extra "thunder hammer" like attack at Str x2 for D3+3 damage. The maths might tell me different but I prefer the Black Mace at first glance. <b><span style="color: red;">Pass.</span></b></p><p><b>Fleshmetal Exoskeleton (infantry only):</b> Each time the bearer is wounded reduce the damage of the attack by 1, and at the end of each enemy unit's fighting or shooting at the bearer if it lost wounds regain up to D3 of those lost wounds on a 4+. I'd love this on a chunky model like a Daemon Lord, but on most infantry characters I suspect they will just end up dead rather than gain any real benefit out of this Relic. <b><span style="color: red;">Pass.</span></b> </p><p><b>Cranium Malevolus:</b> Vehicles within 9" of the bearer potentially suffer Mortal Wounds in the Shooting Phase. Situationally useful against vehicle heavy opponents, and pairs nicely with a Disco Lord's "Corrupt Machine Spirits" ability. <b style="color: #ffa400;">Play test me.</b></p><p><b>Insidium (infantry only): </b>the bearer gains the Daemon and Daemonkin keywords. In addition the model gains +1 Strength, +1 Toughness and +1 Wound. There might be a fighty build combo here using Daemonkin buffs on the Character, but nothing is really jumping out to me at the moment! <b><span style="color: red;">Pass.</span></b></p><p><b>Spitespitter:</b> a magic combi bolter this time! It's got a respectable profile (S5 AP-3 D2 at Rapid Fire 2), but it's nothing very exciting. I've tried it on a Termie character in a couple of games and I wouldn't have missed it if it wasn't there. I'd like to try some of the other weapon Relics before I come back to this option. <b><span style="color: red;">Pass.</span></b></p><p><b>Techno-venemous Mechatendrils (Warpsmith only):</b> Mechatendril attacks do 1 Mortal Wound on a hit, and the Warpsmith auto heals 3 wounds to a model each turn. I love this Relic; it's fluffy and effective. A Warpsmith is dirt cheap and can deal 9 attacks with his Mechatendrils (so will average 6 Mortals). <span style="color: #04ff00;"><b>On the shortlist post Octoberfest.</b></span></p><p>So there are lots of options to consider! I am leaning towards a Nurgle Disco Lord with the Deamon Weapon, or possibly Slaanesh with the Daemon Weapon and Elixir. The Liber on the Master of Possession also seems like a good choice.</p><p>Longer term there's a lot of options to try out; the Mortal Wound Weapons seem good candidates and I like the idea of two Termie Champions rocking magic weapons as well.</p><p>I want to add a Forgefiend to the collection and sit him next to a Warpsmith with Architect of Destruction. The Mechatendrils should be a good complement for that particular combination. </p><p>I'll try and get a test game or two in before Octoberfest, and then pin the Relics and Warlord Traits down.</p></div>Bryan P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17765060641203655084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3150474750097849605.post-79235326055723298732022-09-19T19:46:00.000+01:002022-09-19T19:46:01.727+01:00Warsmith's Words: More Reinforcements have arrived!<p> Welcome back to the Vault! I am on something of a hobby streak at the moment, having completed two more models for the mighty Iron Warriors over this weekend. Both are likely to make the final line up for Octoberfest (although I'm still procrastinating over my list!)</p><p>First up is the terrifying Master of Possession.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu8zxoZvPE5IPyv266OzdNGqQuePI97k_7fUyg6bp1JeqKZN6C-KTtUUUpBvkamFFohNDlPm22Vw3RqgllY_U1uB3ykTvD9ngtLvX9j94OSgqyRr8T27qiYGaR4uGrB2I6nyTxmYzQq2vl9RhKgoj5DwgG-4s5vehr2KLe5NGIZ1dlwfKXspWfI2cDNg/s1567/MOP1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1567" data-original-width="1151" height="534" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu8zxoZvPE5IPyv266OzdNGqQuePI97k_7fUyg6bp1JeqKZN6C-KTtUUUpBvkamFFohNDlPm22Vw3RqgllY_U1uB3ykTvD9ngtLvX9j94OSgqyRr8T27qiYGaR4uGrB2I6nyTxmYzQq2vl9RhKgoj5DwgG-4s5vehr2KLe5NGIZ1dlwfKXspWfI2cDNg/w392-h534/MOP1.jpg" width="392" /></a></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><p>The light isn't great on the photos, but I think the pictures are ok. This has been one of my favourite Heretic Astartes models to paint so far. Lots of different textures, and a great pose. </p><p>There isn't a lot of power armour visible but I did manage to sneak in a hazard stripe or two on the greave:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWukHpDKluNNb86mocGJxCEkj1ngT1umIUtRvs0S6YRImB1WBE-BAGWNoExNIVNHMoCA68GJ8kVIdLK2U558ds1XLGT_Mzrofr1BkL4gbAdcQl-xX6rH-JeS5DQfYFmNwyrhlxBtSc9Fk44KUXGRp8icJAz90TkjE9HTf1e-bI6VvJ-yismnHqpCD8Nw/s1495/MOP2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1495" data-original-width="828" height="642" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWukHpDKluNNb86mocGJxCEkj1ngT1umIUtRvs0S6YRImB1WBE-BAGWNoExNIVNHMoCA68GJ8kVIdLK2U558ds1XLGT_Mzrofr1BkL4gbAdcQl-xX6rH-JeS5DQfYFmNwyrhlxBtSc9Fk44KUXGRp8icJAz90TkjE9HTf1e-bI6VvJ-yismnHqpCD8Nw/w355-h642/MOP2.jpg" width="355" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The fur was a bit of an experiment, using some Vallejo greys over a black base; I quite like the effect.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDhxoeza5PBFnA2MrtbyPHcv634NB7CXHzHqpeTlTOHYE3GyAbHqWMXrko45Z5gxT10bunKLAptPuZU5IyTDjV6Gcq2lDrLsh3mEdhJOUKx_W4ETmt5A8n-svrXZALUlTo5bnWxU2TLXUC5aONiiTka_Uy33dSGAij0wn7BIXIvOKH4JJ0HLhrlJEAlQ/s1431/MOP3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1431" data-original-width="889" height="566" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDhxoeza5PBFnA2MrtbyPHcv634NB7CXHzHqpeTlTOHYE3GyAbHqWMXrko45Z5gxT10bunKLAptPuZU5IyTDjV6Gcq2lDrLsh3mEdhJOUKx_W4ETmt5A8n-svrXZALUlTo5bnWxU2TLXUC5aONiiTka_Uy33dSGAij0wn7BIXIvOKH4JJ0HLhrlJEAlQ/w352-h566/MOP3.jpg" width="352" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVJf_H4j3RZjh2J0zcI5vbNusjpcxGQe9LPfQgeNOtqUA0UamUhxGUVBlLlLv76u2ZfaGNbbVwIXh-yZXwHS4wFBAvExsNrxQxo4x4F1TjcUpg9npT6ivCY4j8SxrfAPijaYE7Pk_f_qQQlLbGPJzqMwPD-huttZFhRq2fxXbvuahLSSnA7O2RGvglLw/s1435/MOP4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1435" data-original-width="840" height="613" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVJf_H4j3RZjh2J0zcI5vbNusjpcxGQe9LPfQgeNOtqUA0UamUhxGUVBlLlLv76u2ZfaGNbbVwIXh-yZXwHS4wFBAvExsNrxQxo4x4F1TjcUpg9npT6ivCY4j8SxrfAPijaYE7Pk_f_qQQlLbGPJzqMwPD-huttZFhRq2fxXbvuahLSSnA7O2RGvglLw/w358-h613/MOP4.jpg" width="358" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Lyle is tempting me towards a very Daemon Engine heavy list backed up with Termies and Legionnaires. This means I'll need some Venomcrawlers, and I've completed the first one.</div><div><br /></div><div>I attended a hobby afternoon with the First Founding Usual Suspects on Sunday afternoon where I started up the Crawler, and completed it on the Bank Holiday morning. The model was surprisingly quick to paint up (or I may have been unusually focused!)</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilijeDfRDA7djL0Qg26y45Xb8OIZXg7xay4CkxmbNLcNv0WqPRP23kseI1naZXXjmX1MjoY5fNpwmt2N5-Z2yc9neMcGfodxRZMsgdf06zZh65mL5xpspyfJ2pMi20bV13Mvi1sH7G6QMBLOMOKg3YnqXrFxpkK4zioG8daoGWFTm_99f9Vi66BcnadA/s1551/VC1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1551" data-original-width="1270" height="507" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilijeDfRDA7djL0Qg26y45Xb8OIZXg7xay4CkxmbNLcNv0WqPRP23kseI1naZXXjmX1MjoY5fNpwmt2N5-Z2yc9neMcGfodxRZMsgdf06zZh65mL5xpspyfJ2pMi20bV13Mvi1sH7G6QMBLOMOKg3YnqXrFxpkK4zioG8daoGWFTm_99f9Vi66BcnadA/w415-h507/VC1.jpg" width="415" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>There was plenty of blank space on this creepy crawly to play with the hazard stripes. Astute readers might have noticed I've fallen in love with the Azure Magic blue metallic. I think I might be going back through the whole Iron Warriors force to use it as an accent colour!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz-AJklNWJgM1rOx5DQZYmN8Lrl5Ky-KoU9NzjMdHrsu9eWWOzCXnrhxReIjxhgUpw1ZfybFSNEHcLhPXNKeOEwpF_8ll5HAApJXcg34U5Kmj9EE3aMe0rZHlX64GuZY4yw5CF141g6Psu7f5GrZpoO1FvEowQIX2iUpZRQAjvOXAXgRTFgFRZdI1DCw/s1520/VC2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1520" data-original-width="1255" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz-AJklNWJgM1rOx5DQZYmN8Lrl5Ky-KoU9NzjMdHrsu9eWWOzCXnrhxReIjxhgUpw1ZfybFSNEHcLhPXNKeOEwpF_8ll5HAApJXcg34U5Kmj9EE3aMe0rZHlX64GuZY4yw5CF141g6Psu7f5GrZpoO1FvEowQIX2iUpZRQAjvOXAXgRTFgFRZdI1DCw/w422-h512/VC2.jpg" width="422" /></a></div><br /><div>I also experimented with the fleshy bits; usually I will apply a red wash to darken the flesh, but in this case decided to go with a much lighter highlight. I like the overall result as it provides a greater contrast to the darker metals.</div><div><br /></div><div>I like the right hand side of the model; the face in the eight pointed star is sooo Chaosy!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJbECefq7p1mdxUVhfzFyZA2LlULmq0ZaO13uUNYQ4uRn7C6YHYBrahLDOacSBgeKAtG8DpTimyZMbBjCCZBs9kSOkDGO1kFJ0m3lhCrID0N8fafNZAs8zWidCNgZ6ZrEp0M0Lkg1dlyLql_5vFNpmyjYLxeSKsXHt9nG65SwW2_4v0RNJtOONUuHJnA/s1810/VC3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1810" data-original-width="1421" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJbECefq7p1mdxUVhfzFyZA2LlULmq0ZaO13uUNYQ4uRn7C6YHYBrahLDOacSBgeKAtG8DpTimyZMbBjCCZBs9kSOkDGO1kFJ0m3lhCrID0N8fafNZAs8zWidCNgZ6ZrEp0M0Lkg1dlyLql_5vFNpmyjYLxeSKsXHt9nG65SwW2_4v0RNJtOONUuHJnA/w380-h484/VC3.jpg" width="380" /></a></div><br /><div>And let's end with the end! You can view the Venomcrawler's gloriously flabby butt in all its glory!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO_LMmwPYmITzpcyhKyePsxEaTJldInzfmE7VZ3_UjSRkn8eITaMZVQ9DX1Rdn47_LWeYY1LzEycGigiT0LRKtp77udBXZQj_jsEbLUtUppWlgBC57TU2YUJQFzcbH7YiYS-jaJ0pFe46dp1VM30Gm5uysQZH8RiMk1SKqwGgzrcIeNsHbxCXltpRBqw/s1684/VC4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1684" data-original-width="1421" height="451" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO_LMmwPYmITzpcyhKyePsxEaTJldInzfmE7VZ3_UjSRkn8eITaMZVQ9DX1Rdn47_LWeYY1LzEycGigiT0LRKtp77udBXZQj_jsEbLUtUppWlgBC57TU2YUJQFzcbH7YiYS-jaJ0pFe46dp1VM30Gm5uysQZH8RiMk1SKqwGgzrcIeNsHbxCXltpRBqw/w380-h451/VC4.jpg" width="380" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Next up is a second Venomcrawler. Oh and I need to finish writing a list!</div>Bryan P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17765060641203655084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3150474750097849605.post-83833832736330087292022-09-11T18:57:00.000+01:002022-09-11T18:57:30.860+01:00Warsmith's Words: Iron Warrior Terminators<p> Welcome back to the Vault! My recent painting sessions have been focused on completing the ten Iron Warrior Terminators I started a few weeks ago. A final push over this weekend has seen them all completed and based. </p><p>I enjoyed painting them in the main (although batch painting can be a bit of a pain), and as suspected there was a lot of fun in painting up all the trophies. I've also experimented with a new paint which I'm quite pleased with as well.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoZObW7s-Te4cKNogXcyiQizpzRrGZQMjvfH07dlQnb1i-4R2X4YHrlScYuGQpNop2TOUtW-2fHdwTJFDEklQ9BE66joUEQIiXUqe0LyGWqlMUN6D86MbHnTUUgzHeSBDQio2wo19ODU1UVDDAvC0GDItn-WgaCzdrqArnEqIqU4FcACcYwdlu4YR2LA/s3310/IW%20Termies%201.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1780" data-original-width="3310" height="295" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoZObW7s-Te4cKNogXcyiQizpzRrGZQMjvfH07dlQnb1i-4R2X4YHrlScYuGQpNop2TOUtW-2fHdwTJFDEklQ9BE66joUEQIiXUqe0LyGWqlMUN6D86MbHnTUUgzHeSBDQio2wo19ODU1UVDDAvC0GDItn-WgaCzdrqArnEqIqU4FcACcYwdlu4YR2LA/w549-h295/IW%20Termies%201.jpg" width="549" /></a></div><span><a name='more'></a>The paint in question is Army Painter's Azure Magic blue metallic. I've used in places on the Accursed Weapons, the eye lenses and to achieve a "power glow" on the termie power packs.</span><div><span><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlyyJ7n18H6wB_nR5Z-av_npiHj3v0BALCs5MSoaiKVl4tvd-EuhMtX9c9OA-r2zjm9c1tAk5yXfbiqX82L-RsjActXEPctWu9CbS0sAzublxAaghZDR26BhPGlUDtJ_jWjQveAhoai6pJ3dyp71xp3EtLk-aMYVBLHJ9KSs6CfuqUbZZj1P2pco5OLw/s3300/IW%20Termies%202.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2008" data-original-width="3300" height="326" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlyyJ7n18H6wB_nR5Z-av_npiHj3v0BALCs5MSoaiKVl4tvd-EuhMtX9c9OA-r2zjm9c1tAk5yXfbiqX82L-RsjActXEPctWu9CbS0sAzublxAaghZDR26BhPGlUDtJ_jWjQveAhoai6pJ3dyp71xp3EtLk-aMYVBLHJ9KSs6CfuqUbZZj1P2pco5OLw/w536-h326/IW%20Termies%202.jpg" width="536" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">One of the things I love about these Chaos Models is the variety of textures; metal armour, cloth, fur, bones and horn all on the same model. So many skulls!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfAoF_oy4oBgvcbZZsHHky5o9lbzwh-QlukzbUauZGk9dGcNZhokqmdK_mSMfbde0yWhCdNi1PuDzRuinuFKojJv0ZnhagVAvd_koH66dA60CUTzVtDIgjCPHG7Yv7jM3bSYRKr8SwSM3KWPjHeO-pvSYB7jrhkQd61Gop5lfrbz6mJH6k-yk4cyYJOQ/s1847/IW%20Termies%203.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1847" data-original-width="1724" height="414" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfAoF_oy4oBgvcbZZsHHky5o9lbzwh-QlukzbUauZGk9dGcNZhokqmdK_mSMfbde0yWhCdNi1PuDzRuinuFKojJv0ZnhagVAvd_koH66dA60CUTzVtDIgjCPHG7Yv7jM3bSYRKr8SwSM3KWPjHeO-pvSYB7jrhkQd61Gop5lfrbz6mJH6k-yk4cyYJOQ/w387-h414/IW%20Termies%203.jpg" width="387" /></a></div><div><br /></div>And of course being Iron Warriors, there's plenty of opportunity for Hazard Stripes!<br /><span><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizXDoegDgBi5soK4SfkSZsRiUfx0zk8Oo711WNE1qTElUCrupgFIJuDibIGn2xDEwG1H0g-5Au3DpmPX5NrPVJz0_BmE9fPBD1rj65brnMp4UWOntGARpFsUeo9A3PvR1LTgsTfdI8KLrR3v37kYguTzN363LawY9rWtlDvSKTYu1JkRnU3M3sfv8s7Q/s2051/IW%20Termies%204.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1859" data-original-width="2051" height="374" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizXDoegDgBi5soK4SfkSZsRiUfx0zk8Oo711WNE1qTElUCrupgFIJuDibIGn2xDEwG1H0g-5Au3DpmPX5NrPVJz0_BmE9fPBD1rj65brnMp4UWOntGARpFsUeo9A3PvR1LTgsTfdI8KLrR3v37kYguTzN363LawY9rWtlDvSKTYu1JkRnU3M3sfv8s7Q/w413-h374/IW%20Termies%204.jpg" width="413" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieTTsPdVnZVoWDqlLyf8hBLEg3y7v-cmKIrvDPBHof8o2m3SuHs8-MyWCTGNdoUbe-jgEBylA0jDw7nZ1qZoJbkGwCZYbCsW8vAARop_OhOq98BykBO2nD0IOVRUh7qSUPoq886XeBGC4liIj9gIGV-C5lxTaGmXkW-tEikIEF4uOcij36Z1LBQdYhsQ/s1608/IW%20Termies%205.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1608" data-original-width="1528" height="425" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieTTsPdVnZVoWDqlLyf8hBLEg3y7v-cmKIrvDPBHof8o2m3SuHs8-MyWCTGNdoUbe-jgEBylA0jDw7nZ1qZoJbkGwCZYbCsW8vAARop_OhOq98BykBO2nD0IOVRUh7qSUPoq886XeBGC4liIj9gIGV-C5lxTaGmXkW-tEikIEF4uOcij36Z1LBQdYhsQ/w403-h425/IW%20Termies%205.jpg" width="403" /></a></div><br />I've painted the trophy Space Marine and Guard helms in a variety of colours. As a nod to some recent games I've included trophies representing my opponents forces. Here's a very unhappy looking White Scar:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8XIKL_IBkkdzE8DNHuArXJSerlEXDkeu8FJQEcF7rFigsJCydbTSO0wM7arwze0R6gB-y_aSM-sRLvmYR16tRKP6ulbJ4nEHLHxbfAJLlhBoFeXnjd4QuZWDrSEagkw__fhLzoNLRKnQ3-8U2qqqlNsqk7HeH-6gyD-w_leyv-f4zRHOA0DYXk0vZew/s1869/IW%20Termies%206.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1503" data-original-width="1869" height="348" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8XIKL_IBkkdzE8DNHuArXJSerlEXDkeu8FJQEcF7rFigsJCydbTSO0wM7arwze0R6gB-y_aSM-sRLvmYR16tRKP6ulbJ4nEHLHxbfAJLlhBoFeXnjd4QuZWDrSEagkw__fhLzoNLRKnQ3-8U2qqqlNsqk7HeH-6gyD-w_leyv-f4zRHOA0DYXk0vZew/w433-h348/IW%20Termies%206.jpg" width="433" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And I'll finish up with a couple more pics of various squad markers.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtt8ytDG92kvFSbBxgOGCsFgyqZKkEL1wHfNEx3hRW62On_8yxaT7p1TXonsoM3gbTNSPlsRdB48KG7zJZXoahA7JIiano21Pm-TDRnJ4vQezME_haphfliKmdHMZamhnSu7eX81-_iug7gujDs28IzaBBxwukAJRgt6_nE6K2ksJqgWEks8xKQ94IPg/s2123/IW%20Termies%207.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2123" data-original-width="1933" height="437" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtt8ytDG92kvFSbBxgOGCsFgyqZKkEL1wHfNEx3hRW62On_8yxaT7p1TXonsoM3gbTNSPlsRdB48KG7zJZXoahA7JIiano21Pm-TDRnJ4vQezME_haphfliKmdHMZamhnSu7eX81-_iug7gujDs28IzaBBxwukAJRgt6_nE6K2ksJqgWEks8xKQ94IPg/w397-h437/IW%20Termies%207.jpg" width="397" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq-QfjRe8wleXB64HXma6NlXMvkbfhSoUao0nw7Y-uHr1Y9lz7VijDPU_lxzWJDg17-SOzIlI_fReUrnGtz_5Vt0_XVQmipd6RsTZM-WIvv2ZVUxyVoFEMtX4roLYRkJPG_BTxNa-leCEOnMmbNTPNBUwAFvrNKJvKAlsX8pmmPgwaVP54gwS4mpXMPA/s2393/IW%20Termies%208.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2393" data-original-width="1999" height="460" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq-QfjRe8wleXB64HXma6NlXMvkbfhSoUao0nw7Y-uHr1Y9lz7VijDPU_lxzWJDg17-SOzIlI_fReUrnGtz_5Vt0_XVQmipd6RsTZM-WIvv2ZVUxyVoFEMtX4roLYRkJPG_BTxNa-leCEOnMmbNTPNBUwAFvrNKJvKAlsX8pmmPgwaVP54gwS4mpXMPA/w384-h460/IW%20Termies%208.jpg" width="384" /></a></div><br /><div>Next up is a Master of Possession to act as a super-buffer for the Termies. I do need to then knuckle down and draft my list for Octoberfest; I'm thinking I might need some quicker infantry so Raptors or Warp Talons might make the painting desk soon.</div>Bryan P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17765060641203655084noreply@blogger.com0