First of all, introductions are in order. Some of you may remember me from the now closed Cap's Comics in Allentown, you remember the tall good looking guy who owned the place?

How is everyone?

Since my parting ways with the store, I had fallen out of the hobby. I got caught up in a war, became a cop and endured a couple of shoulder operations to my right shoulder that kept me from painting (Thank you nerve damage!)

When the new 40K rules came out, my gaming group and I decided to get back into the game. With this, I decided to paint a new army as I digested the rules.

I've always had a fondness for The Space Wolves, so choosing a new army to paint was easy.

Here's the set up so you can best experience the madness that infests my head...

My army is based on the 13th Company... and here's why...

-Who did the 13th Company chase into The Warp? Yes, that's right... Magnus The Red!

-Who does Magnus work for? Yeah, you got it... Tzeentch!

-And what does Tzeentch do? Go ahead, you right... He changes things...


So, here they are, The 13th Company. Changed in a horrible, horrible way (for a Space Wolf anyway, I guess...)

My WARHAMSTERS!!!



Here are the solo pics...












This ones my FAVORITE... for some reason...

Now, I know what your thinking already... Hamsters? Dean has gone crazy in his old age! Someone put that heretic out of his misery! Heh, I have only just begun to commit heresy!

Bran Redmaw is a special Forge world character who transforms into a giant werewolf... blah.

Bran Redhamster is a special Dean World character who transforms into a GIANT HAMSTER!!!


Bran (Pre Transformation)


OOPS! Someone has made Bran angry!!!

We need a mighty warrior of virtue and power to lead this band... how about...

Logan Grim-hamster!!!


I, of course, needed a Runepriest...



I was particularly pleased with the runes on his shoulder pad.

The Chooser of the slain.

Now we get into my Terminators...

First Logan's Champion... Arjac Cedar-fist!

Frightening, no?

My Warhamster Terminators, or as I like to call them... MY BADGER GUARD
I thought I'd do something a little different with them, so I made them Badgers instead of Hamsters.
They are also painted in a slightly different color. I cannot take full credit for the paint job, as my friend Lexx (she's a paint monkey, ya know...) did most of the work. I did black lining and some additional detail work.
Here is the first squad. They are designed to be run with Logan Ham-star. The one with the red cape gets promoted to leader and joins the Grey Hunters (I gave him a combi-melter). The squad of the remaining four, as well as Logan, get loaded into the KIA and hopefully do something epic...
Here ya go...







Whoops! I said something about a "KIA"?!?... It's not finished... but here is a sneak peek...


Okay, I still have some pieces to finish. I'm finishing up the bases and black-lining on the second Badger Guard squad, and of course the Landraider "KIA" is close to being finished. I will post pictures just as soon as I am able!
Enjoy!

Pictures are blocked at work.

This is the best army I have seen all year, full stop! Absolutely brilliant..

Very well done. Where did you get all the hamster heads?

Man, this is absolutely great, hahaha! Keep up the good work.

wow, just wow think these are my favorite marines ever. Please have hamster wheel powered Rhinos.

Oddly enough these really remind me of Ewoks. Beautifully executed and comic genius.

HAHAHAHA! this is AMAZING!!! where/ how did you get these heads!

Please do put a hamster wheel in the rhino!

Amazing. Did you sculpt he hamster / badger heads or buy them somewhere??

Absolutely wonderful. Some of the best painting I have seen in a while.

Fantastic, what a great return!

Amazing, but no match for the Chimp Fists. Seriously, conversion comic gold, and well executed as well. Cheers.

This is one of the best things I've seen all year. Very good work indeed!

Completely ridiculous, completely awesome!

You sir, are certifiable! A padded wagon has been dispatched to your location.

Oh yeah Exalted!

Exaltable thread.

However as Hamsters tend to fight to the death if two or more are in the same cage (yes this is true) shouldn't they be Hamsters of Khorne?

 ArbitorIan wrote:
Amazing. Did you sculpt he hamster / badger heads or buy them somewhere??

They look like heads from Brushfire hamsters, each model comes with 2. I have some to spare if anyone's looking

wonderful, this actually has me thinking about one of my old ideas of making traitor gaurdsmen using skaven heads/limbs

I really like the work you did on the bases. Beautiful.

The armor looks snazzy too!


I'd say the skavenesque heads are Heresy....but you stuck witht he theme and did it well........so...again...Kudoes!

This is one of the best 40k armies I have ever seen. The Badger Guard is probably now my favorite unit ever LOL.

And where did you get those fantastic heads?

 RiTides wrote:

 ArbitorIan wrote:
Amazing. Did you sculpt he hamster / badger heads or buy them somewhere??

They look like heads from Brushfire hamsters, each model comes with 2. I have some to spare if anyone's looking

Yep, that is where I got 'em!


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Okie Dokie... the second squad of Badger Guard are finished and ready for display!...












I am particularly pleased with this fella... Lexx made him an Albino!





Maybe I'll have the Landraider/ KIA done by tomorrow...

This is absolutely amazing.

Possibly the greatest thing I have seen!

I must have!!!!

Those are fantastic.

NOOOOOOOOOOO! you cannot do this you have to abide by the strict rules! Heresy!

Just kidding

I am loving it! How about making those Wolfriders? except making them ogreriders!
Jumpack marines could Eagles or Owl inspired Marines!

Show us more!

Beautiful work.

This is epic on so many levels. Great Job!

There is too much win for any one post. Make more posts

So when I first read this title I thought it said "Warmaster" (like the fantasy version of Epic 40k). I was expecting something completely different, but this works too. Very nice work. I approve.

 Jehan-reznor wrote:
NOOOOOOOOOOO! you cannot do this you have to abide by the strict rules! Heresy!

Just kidding

I am loving it! How about making those Wolfriders? except making them ogreriders!
Jumpack marines could Eagles or Owl inspired Marines!

Show us more!

I was thinking on going in this direction with the Wolf Riders...


A slight (very slight) amount of remodeling and a suitable "hamster-esque" paint job will make the so called "bear" just what the Warhamster ordered...

I love the Badgernators XD.

I don't even know what to say about this. It is amazing and I would love to play against this on the table. You do make obligitory squeeking noises when you move them right?

...Wind in the willows 40k?

very amusing - nice work

 darkkt wrote:
...Wind in the willows 40k?

Redwall was the first thing that popped into my head when I saw those Badger Terminators.

Awesome...

Ge Brain whad a we going to do tonight? the same thing we do every knight Pinky were going try to take over the world!

This army is awesome!

Exalted!

So glad to see Brushfire models being used as bits for very well done and creative armies

OP, you should check out the Badger Grenadiers that are coming out soon, they've got blast goggles!

Can you do a dreadnaught! These are amazing, I love humour in models!

What?....Just.....what?

Ok, I'll go with it. I am hoping for (flying) squirrels as assault marines, and possibly beavers....

Goodness, I need to go back to bed....

Pretty ridiculous but very well executed. Lol had a laugh when I first saw them. I like the badger heads more than the hampster heads. Great painting and bases to.

I'm shocked. Shocked I tell you! that this thread has 2 pages on it and there's not been a single message referencing Boo.

This is a travesty.

This is insane, in a good way!

Wow. I was already giggling like a school girl, and THEN i see the badger guard. You win the internet sir!

Okie Dokie. The Landraider is finished (more or less...)

I present the...

WARHAMSTER WAR-KIA!!!










The lighting was done with three "Dollar Tree" LED :Book lights". I used some super glue to mount the switch and battery holder in the rear engine compartment.
The "Hamster-girl" pinup art effect looks much better in person (I can't seem to get good depth of fiels with my phone camera. The "poster" actually hangs on the wall across the crew compartment.

This is the best 40k army Ive ever seen. I would be honored to play against the warhamsters!

Awwww, they are so cute and cuddley!!

i love the idea and the execution of it! nice job!

That is absolutely the most awesome army I've seen in a long time. Gave me a good chuckle this morning when I needed it too!

That's just hilarious, and a great paintjob, too.
Dork Tower reference?

Cute chibi pinups need more cute chibi pinups so the can have some friends!

My Avatar approves of everything in this thread. Awesome.

This is by far the best thing I've seen today

Should use some wolverines for the mark of the wulfen mutated!

Awesome all around.

Reminds me of Orgazmo...



Young Ben: Dad?
Ben's Father: Hmm?
Young Ben: I don't think I'm gonna do Hamster Style anymore.
Ben's Father: That's nice.

Purple Saturday wrote:

 darkkt wrote:
...Wind in the willows 40k?

Redwall was the first thing that popped into my head when I saw those Badger Terminators.

Arjac rockfist is actually Lord Brocktree!

This is great, made me chuckle.
Also good to see that they're well painted, making it even better!
Love it so far! Keep them coming!

Nice work for a war torn old vet and old cop! Glad you're still kicking, and thank you for your service.

From a war torn Infantry vet and old cop.

Now we can lead our plasic toy soldiers into battle.

Dean you owe me a new awesomeness scale, the old One exploded when I tried to measure your army.

I laughed so hard it hurts.

These are canon as far as I'm concerned. Look great too

Awesome job, well executed. Why not have them arrive in hamster balls instead of drop pods?....

Excellent job.

You have done the space furries proud.

You should make some custom vehicles and fenrisian wolves

 migs6357 wrote:
Can you do a dreadnaught! These are amazing, I love humour in models!

I have a Dreadnought in the works! Give me a day or two and I should have it finished.


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 Aeroroot wrote:
What?....Just.....what?

Ok, I'll go with it. I am hoping for (flying) squirrels as assault marines, and possibly beavers....

Goodness, I need to go back to bed....

Oh boy...

Well, It's a bit further than I thought I'd be taking this project... I will see what I can manage!


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 Compel wrote:
I'm shocked. Shocked I tell you! that this thread has 2 pages on it and there's not been a single message referencing Boo.

This is a travesty.

To pay the proper amount of attention to this oversight, I hereby decree that from this time hence... my Runepriest's name is forevermore "Boo"!


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Kevv6 wrote:
Awesome job, well executed. Why not have them arrive in hamster balls instead of drop pods?....

You, Sir, win the secret prize! I am currently working on the "Hamster-ball drop pod"!

I have the schematics already drawn up (in my head) and I have assembled all (actually a very few of) the important pieces. I am implementing the project immediately (in the near future)!

Stand by (but don't hold your breath) for pictures!

No offence, but the badgers are so much cooler . That is down to personal opinion though, these are all very well done! keep up the good work.

Kudos.

LMAO, great army.

Great work.

Alot of folks do a one-off gag squad, but you've turned this funny concept into a cohesive army. I'm really impressed.

Oh wow ) well this is an interesting take on conversion

Amazing conversion skills. I do appreciate great looking models with some fun behind them.

When your done with this project could you possibly do a Hamsters of Battle army next?

What is the boo reference? Do you mean bobo from those yogi bear cartoons?

Nope. I'm talking about Boo The Miniature Giant Space Hamster.

Here is our hamster doing an impersonation of rampage on my new dzc terrain!!! She is called tickles and is a long haired syrian.

You should get a hamster ball, but her in it and use it as a dreadnought

 Timmy149 wrote:
You should get a hamster ball, but her in it and use it as a dreadnought

I think a WarHamster titan would be much better.

Great looking army, many lulz were had with this.

Kavik_Whitescar wrote:

 Timmy149 wrote:
You should get a hamster ball, but her in it and use it as a dreadnought

I think a WarHamster titan would be much better.

Great looking army, many lulz were had with this.

WarHamster 40,000: Rogue Breeder

I've been thinking about this whole "Hamster-ball" concept...

This is my thoughts...


The 7" Hamster-ball" is very close to the GW Drop-pod size...


Yes, that is a "spoiler" of my Warhamster Dreadnought...

Height could be a bit of an issue, but shouldn't be that big of an issue.

That hamster ball idea is filled with win. Have an exalt

I prefer the kitty/gerbal/hamster/ewok-like heads to the badgers xD but definitely adorable

Well I, for one, welcome our badger overlords.

You should paint some units and put them in the hampster ball, keep it see through.

Or paint it up really good with parts of it red-hot from re-entry from the atmosphere

This is one of the greatest conversions ever!! My wife totally loved them.

Here is a link to my post in the "Battle reports" section.

The Warhamsters first tournament!
http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/0/559407.page#6179225

I'm working hard on finishing up a few pieces to post here in the next few days... please stand by...

Amazing work, I thought I'd seen it all when Hello Kitty marines were posted, but your Hamster marines top those by far - and then I saw the Badger Guard - I think this is my favourite chapter ever. Looking forward to your updates, especially the 'drop pod'

This is Amazing.The best and my favorite army so far I have seen on this site. Keep it up nice guy!

Its... its... beautiful.

Exalted.

My favorite space marine army ever. I love these. The marine proportions actually look reasonable for anthropomorphic rodents. Please keep it coming.

Have you got anything special for thunder wolves?

Awesome! It's like REDWALL......IN SPAAAAAAACE

Redwall, as in the books by Brian Jacques.

I think your army is Awesome. Love it!
If our armies ever battled each other, it would be epic.
-and probably break the internets. lol....

Keep it up!

I thought I'd pop this back up to the top...

I have some new finished projects to post in the next few days...

Spoiler alert!
1. Hamsterball Drop Pod
2. Fenrasian Weasels (with Lone Hamster!)
3. Spilogale Putorius the Skunk (Wolf) Priest!!!

Soon, very soon...

This is amazing! I lost it at badgerguard! Too funny

So much win here, and beuterfully painted heads

That...is just epic...

The paintjobs alone win you the awards man, but the theme? seriously, the creativity and talent here is insane. How on earth did you make so many heads to such detail without going insane? lol.

 Vineheart01 wrote:
That...is just epic...

The paintjobs alone win you the awards man, but the theme? seriously, the creativity and talent here is insane. How on earth did you make so many heads to such detail without going insane? lol.

The heads are from our game, Brushfire. Hamster Berserkers & Badgers-At-Claw.

Ah, well that makes it easier lol. They look sculpted from greenstuff. Still epic work.

You know as an avid sw fan this really should tick me off, but it's just too damn funny and well done. Lol. Cheers!

Yes, i love it all, Fraggin awesome!

Long has been the years since I tread these hallowed halls. I have stood on distant planets, under strange stars and beside stranger seas. Never again did I think I would walk these rooms and look upon the brothers gathered here.

When summons reached me, my lip curled in scorn. 'What good could these young pups be doing?' I thought. I remember the grand things we did years ago, when editions were fresh and none used vehicles to move about. Yet I stirred in curiosity and journeyed here if only to school the younglings in what was a good conversion or not.

I beg your pardon brother and, though my joints be creaky, I will take a knee before you and show proper respect to a master of our craft. You have overcome great challenge and have excelled in your task and I commend you for it. I feel proper shame that I could have thought that the halls of Dakka Dakka could hold anything but the very best of us.

Accept this bump in the hope that I will get to see more of this fantastic army.

Great army,so much creative thought and skill behind making it.
Its not even like there standard parts, swapped about but entirely new ideas :-)

This is the best thing ever. I can't wait to see more.

It would be unnerving seeing on the other side of the board hamsters in armour with guns about to kill you. Certainly laughed at this one!

You sir ROCK!

I respect this army 10x more than any Space Marine army out there.

Few things do I love better than a ludicrous amount of time and effort being put into a dumb joke

This is divine.

Looked at it again, I lost it!

i love this army!
how about having them mounted on foxes (fenrisan wolves etc)

cant wait to see more of this

Just stumbled upon this.
This..brings me so much joy. It's like Red Wall of the year 40, 000

 Hyrule Hero wrote:
Just stumbled upon this.
This..brings me so much joy. It's like Red Wall of the year 40, 000

The bits he used for the animal parts are from On the Lamb Games (they've got their own forums here on dakka!) and they make a game called Brushfire, which is like Red Wall during Napoleonic times.

Amazing, well done. These are some of the most awesome Space Wolves I have ever seen. Keep them up

Hahahaha I'm laughing my ass off! This is so original and great work! Really adore the facial expressions of all the marine-hamsters! The hamster drop pod being a hamster play ball is just epic. Keep up the immensely great work!

These are wonderful.
I love how natural the badger heads seem with the power claws and fists.

I've... seen things you people wouldn't believe...
Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion.
I watched c-beams glitter in the dark near the Tannhäuser Gate.

All those... moments...

will be lost in time, like... tears... in... the... HOLY FRACK ARE THOSE HAMSTERS IN POWER ARMOUR??


Awesome

This thread is so full of win! xD i love dem WarHamsters!

especially this guy!



one could not be more epic!

and the hamsterball drop pod is just great..

My nightmares have manifested themselves...

No ones gonna say it?

FINE!

HERESY BLAM BLAM BLAM BLAM!!

They look great except they all have hamster heads....

Just letting you know...

Regarding the size issue with the hamster ball droppod.

Rule of cool, man. Rule of cool.

Its about as extra wide as it is short, so its covering the same amount of space. Since when do droppods ever land behind a wall to protect the POD lol doubt height will be an issue. Also, if you make it even remotely as epic as the rest of this army, everyone will be too busy going "Dude!" to notice its shorter than it should be.

oh my these are just awesome! I would love to see some WIP's of these guys.