So with all the new codex and model goodness going around I decided to jump in with a few armies. I'm theming each one on a unit from the 3rd Armageddon War. IG/AM, Orks, and probably Blood Angels. I plan to write some background on each army to fill it out a bit. Anyway, here is the first installment. I'm going for a Catachan Jungle Fighters mechanized company. A little unorthodox for light infantry, but the tanks are cool. The colors are very basic because I plan to weather the tanks. Haven't decided on basing yet.

Very cool, what are you going to do for basing?

Nice stuff, and good to see you working on another project. Subbed.

In the early days of the 3rd War for Armageddon, the 19th Catachan was deployed in the Equatorial Jungle which seperated Armageddon Segundus for Armageddon Prime. The primary mission of the 19th was to maintain control of Minos Bridge, which was the main route over the large Minos River. The area is not as densley vegetated as one may expect due to the incident at Wolf Output several years earlier. The base was nearly overun by Feral Orks and the commander detonated the generator. The resulting explosion destroyed everything for 40 miles. To this day there are several wide avenues of approach Thraka's Orks could use to attack the bridge. If that position falls, the two continents would be seperated and the Orks could destroy the defenses of each in turn. Given this reality, the commander of the 19th sent several of his mechanized companies to act as heavy pickets. The mission of these units is to destroy, through any means, whatever advanced Ork parties they encounter. Thus denying a foothold in the open areas and preventing a large scale assault on the bridge. The 10th Company was selected as one of these picket units and happily deployed forward.

Im basing the background on stuff I found in Lexicanum.

@Chaplin Cy- Thanks, I think I will base them in ruins. Kinda depends on what i decide to do with terrain. I am kicking around the idea of building a base for them. I planned to do that once before but didnt.

@Paradigm- Thank you sir and thanks for stopping by. Its nice to be back in the saddle.

Quick update. Once these guys are done I'll have 2 plasma vet squads and one melta. These are a lot better to paint if you attach the arms last. The Kan in the back may give you an idea of the direction the Orks are going. No base, of course. Haven't decided what they will have but it will be different than the others.

Good to see more Catachan! I've been having a lot of fun with jungle bases on my Cats - just a few aquarium plants and bits of clump foliage scattered around brown bases with some static grass can look real good.

The Kan also looks great! Very nice scheme.

@Pekel- Thanks man, your Catachans are great. I'm glad you like the Kan, not a lot of camo Orks out there.

And the melta vets are done. I decided to use all the running legs in one squad just to give some character. Second squad of plasma vets are nearing ready too. After that I may start the Orks. Or do some armor.

Ok so the Killa Kan mob is built and ready for paint. This army is going to be very shooty, very shooty indeed. And dead 'ard. So, with the Kans are a few Nobz. There will be many of these guys. You can see the camo on the one guy, only vehicles, Nobz, and possibly 'ard Boyz get camo. It's a status thing. The Kommandur is very particular about such things. After all, it gives the lads something to strive for. Or an excuse to beat up somebody and take theirs.

i love the look of nobz with big choppas!! i hope they get better rules in their next codex!!

I'm diggin the dual armies. I like the camo, the paint and the fluff. I thought only HQ orks got the big bases.

That last squad of Catachans looks great, and the Orks are coming along nicely. I like the idea of putting the 40mm bases for the Nobz, makes them feel like they're equal to termies (they're not, bless 'em, but they try their best).

Big choppas are pretty brutal, especially if you end up in a protracted combat, as with just choppas, you're wounding MEQ on a 3+ on the charge and a 4+ afterwards, with the BC it's a straight 2+ the whole time.

@Paradigm- thanks and agreed. Those awesome giant Nobz deserve bigger bases. I expect to put the new flash Gitz on 40's as well. Just too much model for a small base.

@The Good Green- Thanks man, glad you like them and thanks for stopping by. I'm hoping the camo will look right on all the big Ork vehicles.

@zachwho- thanks man.

As for y'all's comments about game play, I actually don't know how to play I just like to build and paint. So I'll take your word on it!

Ok, 3rd vet squad. I think I'll cool it on IG infantry a while and finish up my vehicles. Also a sentinel WIP. Love the sentinel models, I have 3.

Ok, the first Sentinel is done. Also got the camo done on the Nobz mob. Working out ok so far.

Looking good!

Awesome! Keep up the great work! Subbed!

Great looking skin on the orks

sentinel is looking cool

Subbed, naturally.

@Paradigm- Thank you sir, a little Killer Kan action up for you

@Overlord Thrakka- Thank you and I will!

@Noodles- Thanks for stopping by sir, always a pleasure.

The Kans are finished. I really need to work out the bases for the armies. Anyway, you can kinda get an idea what I hope the camo will look like. Kind of a night fighting scheme. Kunning, very kunning.


[i]There are many notorious Blood Axe Warbands. Each, to one degree or another, hone their particular brand of Ork Taktiks and low kunning. However few manage to rise to the level of the Strika Brigade and their military genius of a leader, a mysterious warboss known only as the Kommandur. The Kommandur's genius seems to be in convincing other Orks to behave in decidedly unorky behavior. Even by Blood Axe standards. For example, he has actually organized his warband into Kompaneez. Each self sufficient and fully equipped to handle any kind of mission. And they try to accomplish the missions! Not just bash stuff. Of course, the Kommandur's forces benefit greatly from evil the mastermind of Ork technology who has attached himself to the Brigade. Organized, very well equipped, and well led, the Strika Brigade is a nightmare for any opponent.[i]

I like the kanz quite a bit. And nice to see some catachan models getting worked on.

Nice camo on the Kanz. The fluff is cool too.

Nice work. Fun watching all this come together.

Thanks guys I appreciate the comments. And of course we now have a party 'cause Panda stopped by!

So an experiment with the Catachan bases. Idea is they are stationed out of an old fort. Not really ruined just run down. Maybe I should use some weathering powder. Anyway.........

The problem with baseing like that is that it demands a display board…

Nice looking group of minis you have here.

Nice bases!

@Paradigm- Thanks, I've never done bases like these. I'm not really sure what they should look like. Time will tell.

@Nevelon- You have a point. I don't intend a display board but do intend some terrain pieces to tie things together. If it doesn't work out it will be easy enough to rebate.

On that note, here is the Catachan contingent to date. I have one more Russ and a well armed platoon to build before deciding on my next buy. Maybe one of those new Hydras.....

Nice detachment. Is the russ getting sponsons?

Nice group shot!

Great looking detachment, russ is looking a little toothless, bases look good any chance of some WIPs?

@Panda- yeah, I just haven't gotten around to painting all the weapons. These guys are going to have all the options.

@Paradigm- thanks man!

@noodles- I hear ya. Teeth will be painted shortly.

Speaking of WIPs, the 2nd Russ is coming along. Both these guys are ebay rescues. They rattle.

impressive ebay rescuing there. I really like that green you have its a lovely tone.

After several days of careful movement, the veteran squads of 10th Company came across an abandoned position which was once part of the Wolf Output defense network. It was just large enough to accommodate the company and perfectly located. The position was obviously designed to overwatch an old road system or avenue of approach. Whichever it was ended with the death of Wolf Output. Though what it guarded was gone, the terrain was still there and the post commanded it well. The veteran sergeants realized the value of the abandoned post and called 10th Company to quickly occupy. As the Armageddon sun set, the flag bearing the Imperial Aquilla once again was raised over the lonely outpost.

Thanks panda. I'm going for an olive drab, easy on the drab. I was planning on weathering these tanks, but maybe not. This is the first time I put wash in the recesses of a tank. I think it looks pretty good as is. Any thoughts anyone? Anyway, first 2 Russ's are done. Except the weapons of course. Hopefully by Sunday.

Finished the first two Russ's. I still have to come up with a color for the plasma coils, maybe some squadron markings, but you get the idea.

I got a pretty healthy supply drop. A new hydra, 2 Leman Russ, and a Catachan Battleforce. Also have some sniper bits. Going to make 3 snipers and 3 spotters. They can "count as" ratlings. The actual models creep me out. Also decided to do all vet squads. I always build the same boring army so this one will be different. Also way low on infantry, I figure this one will be 75-80. I usually do well over 100.

Also I decided I am unhappy with the Orks. I'm trying something outside the box. Still trying to work out how to paint the Orks themselves. Will do some weathering and such. But for now here it is. Any opinions would be appreciated.

I liked what you had before better.

It’s a little too close to your guard. As they are being done in tandem as opposing forces, I’d like to see a more striking distinction between them. If you darken them up a bit, or just weather the tar out of them, it might work to make them stand apart better.

Right now, not a whole lot about that paint job says “Ork” to me. While well executed, it lacks that certain panache that the greenskins apply to their work. It looks like an imperial paintjob on on ork vehicle.

Those catachans are amazing! Wish I could paint flesh that well. Or fabric. Or paint at all. Keep up the good work!

I agree with Nev, you want something dark and that contrasts with the Catachans. It does look good, but not enough contrast with the IG.

@Upstanding Stallion- Thanks man, it's just practice and lots of simple green.

@Nevlon and Paradigm- I see your point gents. I was hoping for a regimented Blood Axe Ork army. So you need camo and unusual schemes. This doesn't quite cut it, does look too hummie. Back to the drawing board. Although if I go Goff Nlack it needs some more work I think. Anyway, thanks for the input.

What you could do is use what you have as a base, and put a pattern like you had on with a dark green. This will give you the camo, but keep things different.

Just a thought...

Really nice bases. I really like the colour of the light green you've used in your models.

Ok, how about Deathskulls. I played around with those new technical paints too. The rust and grime ones.

Also thanks Xenon, glad you like the Catachans.

Looks good to me. Nice and Orky, noticeably contrasting with the IG, and well-executed.

Thanks man, Im getting to it! The Deathskulls are a go!

Well deathskullz are always an excellent scheme. The guard are perfect fab. I enjoy that kan alot.

Thanks panda. Hoping to have the Kans finished this weekend. Ditto the first mob. Here are the test guys. Pretty happy with them. The brownish mess on the base is supposed to be ash. Not sure if I will keep the ash. The gray looked pretty good on its own. Here's hoping the pic works. Posting from my phone.

They look really good. The only thing that came to mind when I looked at them were the very clean Choppas. In my humble opinion they should be rusty or have some wear on them. Otherwise, great test figs.

Excellent orks. The ash on the bases doesnt really work for me either. Perhaps use junk tank bits?

@Dinamarth- Hey man, thanks for taking a look. I considered dirtying up the weapons but I figure Orks would at least take care of those.

@Panda- thanks man. I agree, the ash idea didn't work out.

So the first mob is finished. I'll do some better pics once I get them based. In the meantime, back to Catachans.

Nice Orks. WAAAAAGH!

An excellent waghh you have there. Missing some basing, but good quality in the end.

Dos Orks look lik dey wuz made ta fight, an win!

And I think you meant the Grots would at least take care of the weapons! lol

Thanks gents, I appreciate the comments.

So I finished the Missile Launcher squad and platoon command squad. Gave those guys Flamers in case something needs burning. I decided to stick with the platoon idea instead of all vets. I have too many heavy weapons not to take advantage. As far as I'm concerned, the platoon is just there so I can field as many as possible. Looking at 5 missile launchers, 3 Autocannon and 3 Lascannon so far. I'll post better pics when they are based.

Excellent flesh on the catachans. I like their boots a lot for some reason.

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Excellent flesh on the catachans. I like their boots a lot for some reason.

I agree with you, the flesh looks good. I like them!

Man I love Catachans, especially Straken... he's like Chuck Norris.

Thats a good sized mod of orks you've got going, I have always been a fan of kans.

Good to hear therre is going to be a platoon of catachans to ogle

looking great so far

@panda- thanks man. I wanted the boots to look like that rich brown leather you see on the WW2 guys.

@Dinamarth- actually, Straken will be in this army. He is pretty cool.

@noodles- Thanks noodles, I have a pile of Ork stuff waiting patiently behind the catachans. As patiently as orks can wait at any rate.

So, almost done with the last of the catachans. The weapon squads can switch out auto cannon or las cannon. Soon it's gonna be all tanks all the time.

Looking good! Nice to hear Straken will be included too. Ever thought of adding an Ogryn retinue for him? Their new models look fun and they'd tie in with the look of the Catachans pretty well.

What's your plan with the Orks? What do you have hiding in your Mekshop?!

Not sure if I am doing Ogryns. They would come in useful for close combat. I am doing Taurox instead of Chimera. Don't really care for the model but I've done about 50 chimera so far and would enjoy doing a new kit.

As for the mek shop I have a jet, 2 battle wagons, and 10 nobz waiting for some attention. Oh yeah, and a Stompa. Good times.

In the meantime, Catachan bodies are done. Time to work out the weapons.

So I decided to go with the Wyvern. I think the model looks good, but it's kinda flimsy. I haven't attached the crew yet because I need to catachanise them somehow. As for the infantry I am pretty close to completing the platoon. Once that happens ill base them all and post some proper pictures.

The Wyvern looks pretty cool. I can't recall the rules on it but it's probably good against light infantry?

Yeah, that's what I've been reading in the forums. Of course, you know I don't know how to play so I guess they are right. I may have a way to exchange the weapons and have this guy also be a Hydra. I haven't actually worked on him, been finishing the infantry.

Looks good, you're really made those Catachans work.

Out of interest, why don't you play the game? Don't have the time, or does it just not interest you?

The game holds great interest for me. Being an old infantryman, I would like to see if real world tactics would work in 40k. I know it's a totally fabricated combat system, but wonder if certain principles would hold up. Unfortunately I just don't have the time. Maybe one day.

Fair enough. A few sort of 'real life' principles apply, things like force concentration, denying flanks, area control ect, so I think you'd enjoy it. I'd say mechanically, it's rather abstract, but tactically there are a lot of IRL principles that apply. Do give it a go if/when you have time, it'll be fun and these awesome minis would get to see the battlefield

Nice boots on the ground. You will find the more abstract tactical concepts of large warfare apply directly to 40k. If you know how to use your big guns, and your small guns right the game becomes much harder.

Thanks for the comments gents. These armies aren't going as quickly as I had hoped. Good news is I am almost done with the infantry. Well, I was until I went and got 30 more Catachans. Oh well. Also about ready to start 3 Leman Russ. I have worked out how to build my scratch built aegis defense line too. That should look cool. Anyway.....

"scratch built aegis defence line"? Do share.

Im gonna try to build a line of earthworks similar to those from the American Civil War. Wood planks and dirt. Maybe a few sandbags. Hoping it will match up well with the Catachans.

Add in a few bushes and grassy bits i don't see it ever not working. Great idea 40k. Man I wish I could get this army when you finish, but alas such is life. Everything is great!

Thanks panda, I hope to have a proper pic heavy update by the weekend. The platoon is finished and so is the first heavy weapon squad. Just waiting on basing. Will probably add 2 more squads as well, just so it is big and fits fluff wise. Which I should probably update.

Another small update. Most of the infantry is complete, just needs basing. Once I'm done I'll post all of it properly. It's 2 platoons and 3 vet squads. Plus some extras. Also I'm about half way done with the wyvern. Still have to repair flimsy turret.

Man, excellent well done so far 40k. The basing is gunna impact them a bunch.

No doubt panda. I think I have decided on what it will be, not the tile thing those vets have. Also managed to finish the Wyvern. It's pretty nice, I just can't shake the idea it's just a Hydra without the barrels. Anyway.....

40KFSU, nice work! Too bad you don't play, do you have the rules, or codice? Just curious.

I think the best way to play is with some old pals, easy, no rush, a few beers, cigars. Good times. I moved away from where my friends were, old Army buddies, me, I'm an old Grunt too, in our groupd there were three helocopter/CAV Scout Pilots, one was KIA OEF, the other two retired, and a few others in the mix, mostly all combat arms. That's my idea of the perfect gaming group.

Yeah the Wrydavine leaves some to be desired, but its simplicity is also neat. You should pick up a game 40k. It is actually fun when playing with good chumps.

Hey Kelly502 thanks for stopping by. Panda, pleasure always. Oh guys are right, I should make time to learn. I have have rule book from Dark Vengeance I have been flipping through. Lord knows I have the models......

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Hey Kelly502 thanks for stopping by. Panda, pleasure always. Oh guys are right, I should make time to learn. I have have rule book from Dark Vengeance I have been flipping through. Lord knows I have the models......

If you want there is a program Vassel that runs a 40k simulation from a top down. We can play together sometime.

@panda- that would be cool, thing is finding the time.

In the meantime, a quick infantry update. I hope to have the other 50 finished in about a week. I'll post units then. I may put grass tufts on the bases to finish them off.

How about a heavy weapon squad with interchangeable Lascannon/Autocannon? The gunner is a little back from the Autocannon, but it is worth the flexibility. Also got a couple missile launchers and what not.

Nice progress!

@paradigm- thanks man. Finally feel like I am getting something done.

So, my greatest ever ebay rescue attempt. There was at least 4 coats of paint, countless bits of what not glued to these guys, and bad construction. After a 2 week simple green bath and a file, we are ready. Still needs lots of bits, I have tons. Not sure how it will work out, but it should be fun trying!

That is going to be fun fixing that lot up. Yeah, fun, that's the word

Best of luck with the challenge.

I really love that you save all these eBay lots. I wish I had the time and patience to do such things. Hoorah!

Well gents, the rescue is coming along. I hope to have some WIPs in a few days. Some things I can fix, other no. I'll have to come up with another solution. In the meantime, the first infantry platoon and 2 Sentinels



10th Company was having enormous success with their hit and run tactics and ambushes. The Orks were unable to gain any ground and all recon missions had been destroyed. The 19th high command decided to reinforce the 10th with additional assets. The 34th support company was dispatched to join the 10th and assist with the operations.

In other, less manly regiments, support companies are used to resupply and administer the line companies. Not so for Catachans. Support Companies are experts at establishing fortifications and assisting front line units. They usually follow closely behind the main attack forces, establishing fire support and a quick flex force to assist wherever is necessary. The arrival of a support company signaled a larger role for the 10th in the war

So the first Leman Russ is finished. You can see some of the damage, especially the back. Forgot to mend that before I started painting. Since I decided to grow this army to 2 companies, the tanks will have markings. I haven't decided exactly what. It will be the standard IG stripes, I just don't know where. Once that is done and the transferrs are applied ill weather them.

The rescued Hydra is coming along nicely. I have the missing weapons replaced and am painting them now. The turret is Forgeworld, but the guns will be from the new plastic kit. I kinda wonder what happened to the original weapons for this guy.

It never needed weapons. Would simply blind them with its large radar detector.

You know panda, considering they just made a floating chariot drawn by 2 wolves, I would not be surprised if giant blinding radar detector tank is on the way.

So I attached the guns, they match up nicely. Here is the finished product.

Having owned one of the original FW kits, I can safely say that looks one hell of a lot better.

The wolves chariot, you can see Geedubs recruiting drive for "attitude" over skill or whatever is really paying off...

Looks good!

Thanks noodles, I like the FW Hydra, but agree these guns look way better than the others. Also agree with your sentiment about the GW designers. I am all for themed marines. Romans, Greeks, vampires, Vikings, Crusaders, and whatever, but come on. A floating chariot with wolves pulling it? They need to start saying all their ideas slowly out loud before commiting to them.

And thank you paradigm, the rescue is working out so far!

In their defense, this is a Science Fiction game so anything goes really. I agree though it doesn't really fit our views of Grimdark though.

The rescues look to be going great.

Any thoughts on mixing up the bandana colors a bit?

I'm impressed with your eBay rescues. That's dedication to cheaper models. Also skill.

@Dinamarth- Yeah, I hear you. It's just I was planning a SW army and that damn chariot ruined it for me. I should probably stop belly acheing about it. Regardless of my opinion, it is still a very impressive model.

@Warboss Waaazag- Thanks man, I appreciate it. Rescuing those guys adds a new challenge for me. It can be a beat down though.

The Hydra is top notch. I can't even tell you rescued it. Yeah the game is kinda getting a bit different with the whole chariot rise.

Thanks panda, did you get your airbrush worked out?

Also, more infantry........

I did actually, just haven't posted anything yet.

@panda- glad to hear you got it situated. Need more purple marines.

I have had a busy week, not a lot of hobby time. I may be able to finish these guys this weekend. On another note, I lost the motivation for the Ork army. Frankly I just didn't feel like shelling out all the cash. Sold it, did keep the stompa. I still plan the Blood Angels, for now anyway.

So, I did find some time to make some progress. The second rescued Russ, a few infantry and the good Colonel. I think I'll work on some snipers next. Proper pics once the units are done.

Finished up the sentinel squadron. They will be attached to the 34th Company to serve as outriders. The weathering and markings will be added with the rest of the company to keep from changing model by model. Snipers should be finished soon.

Good stuff! Keep it coming!

Well, Paradigm, if it's more you want, how about 6 snipers, a special weapon squad and a WIP basilisk. I'll post better pics once they are based.

Looking good!

Thanks man, finished the basilisk. I can't believe how much the shaded recesses adds to these tanks. I could kick myself for not doing it sooner.

The first Chimera, some snipers and a special weapon squad. One platoon will have a melta squad, the other plasma. The snipers didn't turn out as nicely as I had hoped. Maybe should have painted the cloaks a darker color. I was thinking it should match the base, meh. This army is almost finished.

Like the title says. Still need to finish the Basilisk crew, but otherwise they are done. Finished 2 kit bashed advisors and a plasma special weapon team. Just a few more infantry and I can focus on tanks and markings. Think I have 3 more and 2 flyers. Good times.

Looking good!

Damn, military drab can look so sexy with some good weathering...

Nice force coming together. Looking good!

Thanks guys. These boys are gonna look great all assembled and posed together. Im working on the first Vendetta now. I hope to have it finished this weekend.

Oh yeah, 5000 views! Thanks to everyone for taking a look.

Liking the chimera very smooth looking.

Thanks Ustrello, glad you like it. In the meantime here is a minor WIP shot of the Vendetta. FW stuff really works on this guy. I have Nother Valkyrie who will be his wingman.

Dont see any pictures

Damn, you are right. Guess I'll go with the finished pics.

Well this stinks, my pics won't post. I'll keep trying.

They are not popping up in your dakka gallery if that's where you are uploading them to?

What was it those Guinness ads used to say, "Good things come to those who wait"

Very smart looking tanks and infantry, I like what you have done with your advisers.

ok lets try again.

Keep up with the good work, it would be nice to see some Ogryns appropriately themed as well

Vendetta looks excellent!

@noodles- glad you are liking the army. As for the pics, I have no idea. I updated my iPad and iPhone, maybe that had something to do with it.

@sieggfried- I was considering some Ogryns, but will probably pass. This project is already over 100 infantry, 12 tanks, 2 fliers and a knight. I don't think I could cope with anything more.

@paradigm- thanks man. I'm working on his wing man now.

I also have a commissar and the second chimera finished l try to post them tonight.

So, the commissar turned out nicely. Fairly dark though, so I decided to let his weapons stay silver. Also knocked out the second Chimera for 10th Company.

So, if one is interested, they can check out the ebay rescue before picture on page 3. Those guys soaked in simple green for nearly two weeks. They had at least 3 coats of paint. blue over green. And white over blue. Probably 10 coats of white. Also had tons of little bits all over them. Anyway, they were cleaned, repaired and ready for war. One of them got a new Leman Russ barrel so he can also be a Vanquisher. Im sure he is pleased. I wasn't able to get all the glue spots off or fix a couple damaged areas. May try with plasticard. Also plan to weather them and use the imperfections as a guide. Anyway, closer and closer to completion. I looking forward to being done so I can tackle the Knight.

Very nice work as ever! Love that commissar as well.

That's a nice resurrection. They're looking great.

Thanks Meph, they were some kind of fun to finish.

So here is the test tank for the company markings. I never liked the loud stripes down the side of the tanks. Didn't make any sense to me, why a tank crew would camo their vehicle only to paint bright lines all over the side. Never painted the markings before, this time I figured why not. I think it actually works. I'll go back and do the rest of the armor when this guy is done.

As the title says, squadron is finished. Ill get started on the rest of the armor. Happily it is all finished. Come too think of it, I only have 10 guys and a Valkyrie to go. Good times.

Just a quick update to show the progress. I may have these guys done sooner than I thought. Time to start the Knight!

Nice work on the tanks, very uniform but still individual!

Nice job man they all look great

Thanks gents. I started the Imperial Knight. This thing is pretty freakin sweet. Have no idea what colors Im going to paint him. Regardless, Im sure the Catachans will be happy to have him along

Nice good choice, I usually prefer the paladins for the 2 shot battle cannon. Did you glue the face mask on?

Thanks, Ustrello, I just like the way the cannon looks. I may try to fit something on the end to make it look more, something. I don't know.

I like the deep blue, but not the gold on the Knights. So I went with an off white. I think it looks ok. This is a really cool kit.

And, he is all done. First time I built one of these guys, kit is really cool. If I ever do another Im gonna spend a lot more time on him. The base was a pain. I must have done something wrong because it warped. Had to lay cork to fix it.

Badass Knight! That scheme is a very cool one. However, I do think it could really do with either some freehand litanies/scripture or some battle damage on the large flat areas to break them up.

Then again, I say that about any area larger than a Marine's kneepad!

Very cool scheme, you certainly painted that up quicker than i'd have expected. Don't worry about the basing, looks really effective this way.

If you do another one, I'd stick to the same scheme and just add a few weathering effects, damage etc as paradigm suggests.

I always find doing large metallic surfaces a pain. Yours looks really nice!

Thanks guys, Im glad you like the Knight. While I agree some weathering would do him well, I just can't bring myself to do it. Ive got some hobby burn out going. I got a heavy weapon squad, a Valkyrie left, then Im gonna take a break.

As for whats done, the tanks! Thought I would post a pick of all the armor with the markings and such. I decided to use some of the empty storage things I have and make them into carrying cases. Its working out pretty well. I think I will be able to store the whole army like this.

Loving the knight, as to something to do for weathering, take some typhus corrosion and blot it onto some areas where you think it would appear and then use the rust technical paint to give it a rusty look. Thats what I do with all of my knights. Also the guard is looking good man

Thanks Ustrello, I had planned on weathering the Knight but have run out of hobby steam. I guess this army was a little bigger than I had planned to build. Actually a lot bigger.

Anyway, the plasma was changed to blue and the last heavy weapon squad is complete. Thanks to everyone who stopped by. This army is off to eBay to fund the next project. Im gonna take a break. Thanks again!

Impressive, most impressive.

Very nice army there, cool as always!

What do you think you will go for next?

Absolutely brilliant! Interesting seeing a Valkyrie and a knight side by side.

Thanks for the kind words guys. As for next, no idea. I'm kinda burned out at the moment. Probably be space marines, my first love.

Ok then, back to it. The Space Wolves fought in all the Armageddon Wars so Ive started a small army. Of course every time I say that I end up with a giant pile of models. Anyway, here's hoping I maintain self control. Im still working on the bases, gonna be snow. And with that, some Blood Claws........

Got the first 5 Grey Hunters all based up. Then I realized I forgot to put on the transfer. Oh well. Anyway, finishing up more bases. In hopes of keeping this army reasonable, I have written something of a list. Ill make 2 squads of 5 and one of 10. Razorbacks and a Drop Pod respectively.

Looking awesome man! I like the muted blues that you are using.

He's back, he's doing Space Wolves, and he's doing them properly! Excellent work, looking forward to more!

I wondered why I hadn't seen you in a while, I completely missed the catachans being finished.

Those Wolves are off to a cracking start, nice work on the basing.

Yay! Another army. Looking forward to it.

Hey gents, good to see everyone and thanks for dropping by. Space Wolves are grey, I have no idea where this baby blue stuff came from. I have an old White Dwarf featuring grey Space Wolves, ditto an old codex. Cant believe they went to baby blue! I think the bases are working out well, I used the technique those guys at Eons of Battle posted. Pretty sweet! Speaking of sweet, a Venerable Dreadnought. All the weapons are painted and interchangeable, Ill post more pics later. Thanks again!

Awesome, that Dread looks great!

I like your catachans a lot. And that's saying something considering for the most part I genuinely despise the plastic ones.

I'm disappointed though that a thread titled Armies of Armageddon doesn't have Steel Legion ;-)

@Paradigm- Thanks man, its a cool kits. lots of bits to convert other dreads. I have a regular vanilla dread I may use for this guys brother. I have enough left over bits to totally wolfy it.

@Red_Starrise- Thank you, I chose Catachans because I couldnt cope with the prospect of painting another Cadian army. I dont really care for the models either. As for the Steel Legion, that's why God made next time!

Ok, another fast update, the second 5 man Grey Hunter squad all ready to go.....

Awesome! Your style really suits these models!

Just went through your plot - there's not a single army I don't like

@Paradigm- thanks man!

@Greldinard- thanks for taking the time to look things over. Glad you like it.

So here are some WIPs, just need those bass done. Only 5 more Grey Hunters to go. Got the first 2 wolf scouts and the wolf priest as well. Obviously he is a kit bash, he is ok, but not as wolfy as I had hoped. Anyway.......

Ok, these guys are based up. Started the Razorback. Once it is painted up I'm gonna add some wolfy stuff.

How do you do your snow bases?

I got it from those guys Eons of Battle. They have a bunch of cool threads in the tutorial section.

http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/581448.page

So when I first saw the Thunderwolves I thought they looked ridiculous. I went ahead and got the wolf lord with the mount and have changed my mind. Those things are awesome! Buying two more boxes. In the meantime I finished the first Razorback, still needs to be wolfified. I have bits from the dread and stormwolf trying to decide exactly how to decorate it.

Alright, Herald Deathwolf. Dude is pretty cool.

Yeah I like eons for creative bases, but harold looks awesome!

Just a quick post, Long Fangs almost finished. These dudes will have the good ole missile launcher.

Coming along nicely!

Thanks Paradigm, here they are all finished. Well, almost still have to put on the emblems.

A quick WIP shot of the Wolf Guard Terminators. Recently acquired a Land Raider Crusader for these guys to ride in.

Those Fangs are awesome!

Thanks man. I finished up the Terminators. Gonna start the second Razorback then see where we go.

Bases really make them pop, I'm glad you have the traditional SW grey scheme not the blue look they have now.

I think You can have another heavy weapon in the long fangs, I don't have a SW codex but iirc they can take 5 heavy weapons instead of the usual 4 (if that matters at all).

The razor looks a little plain, are you planning to do some more to it?

@Noodles- the Razorback is a little bland. I plan to paint some pack markings and add various wolf bits from the dread and flier. I'm trying to divide it all up now. Figured it would be easier to paint individually. And yeah, Space Wolves are grey. I don't understand the whole baby blue thing.

Awesome Terminators!

Thank you sir.

In the meantime, have the second Razorback finished. I see in the pics some touch up work needs to be done. This is kind of an idea of how I will wolfify the vehicles. I still need the markings and more bling. Incidently, I made a rookie mistake on this tank. Didn't thin my paint enough, you can see its thick in a few places.

Wolf scouts are coming right along. I really like scouts but can't stand painting them. Go figure, right?

So, finished up a pack of wolves for some reason. Scouts are done as well, better pics when the bases are finished.

Nice wolves!

Got these boys all based up. Yeah, I really love scouts and hate to paint them.

Very nice man

Nice scouts. I’ve alway had mixed feelings about painting scouts myself. For the most part I enjoy it. Gives me a chance to paint something not in my stock powered armored paint scheme. On the down side: faces. And generally more detail, but that’s OK.

Many thanks Ustrello and I hear you Nevelon. Painting power armor can be tedious. Fortunately I only have 10 or so more marines for this army.

As for the army, I decorated a Razorback and gave it to the 5 man Grey Hunter squad. Markings match.

I love the subtle greys of your space wolves.

Thanks man. Space Wolves will always be grey for me. In the meantime, small update. Started the second Razorback and added emblems to some of the guys.

Just a small update. Mostly odds and ends.

Those look like LRC hurricane bolters. Giant tank incoming?

Love the shield!

Yeah, we have a LR Crusader on the block. Gonna be a ride for Arjac and his boys. Gonna add a couple more terminators just to fill it up.

Cool stuff as ever!

Thanks man, trying to get this army wrapped up so I can start my next one. Still hope to pull off Minotaurs.

A quick WIP of the Land Raider. It surprisingly easier to paint with the sponsons off. Those Grey Hunters will be the second part of a ten man squad.

When you take all the guns off, most imperial vehicles are just big boxes. It’s all the random baroque grubbins they stick everywhere that make them a pain. Plus the sheer size.

Coming along nicely.

Yeah I know what you mean about the boxes. I think GW does a good job making super advanced armies look baroque. I mean half the IG tanks would look equally at home assaulting an alien planet or crossing the Marne.

Finished up the Land Raider. I think it worked out pretty well. I used the wolfy bits from the Storm Wolf because it makes no sense to put stuff like that on an aircraft.

Really cool stuff!

It’s got a healthy amount of wolf on it. GW tends to go over the top, so it’s nice to see some moderation. I don’t know why you would hang pelts and tails off of a flyer; ferensian wolves might be tough, but they are not surviving an orbital drop on the outside of the hull. Fancy up the tank nicely though.

For some reason the hurricane bolters on the back spot looks off to me. It might be that I’m used to seeing them modeled on the front position. I know I prefer the TLLCs on the rear, they look off up front to me. Odd personal perspective opinion. Both spots are valid.

Keep up the good work!

Thanks gents. I agree with you on the sponson placement. I usually place them up front reasoning you don't want to shoot your own guys when they come out the side door. Then again, these guys are Space Wolves. They go out the front. Going out the sides are for wimps and Ultramarines.

Managed to finish the close combat weapons for the dread....

I really like the shield man, great job!

Many thanks Ustrello. Here's. Big ole pile of plastic crack I have to work on. I've also got 2 drop pods, 5 more Thunderwolves and a stormwolf. Good times.

Ooh, vindi. Love the way those look.

Looking forward to seeing them painted!

The bronze on the shield looks fantastic, nicely done!

You really are a painting machine.

Thanks gents I'm glad you approve. Here are the last of the Grey Hunters. I have some Swift Claws on the table and they should be done tomorrow.

Grim looking bunch of wolves you have there. Well done. You seem to be plugging away at these guys at a quick pace. Finding them easier to paint them some of the other armies?

Very nice man, you planning on selling or keeping this one?

@Nevelon- Thanks man. And yes, these are fairly eay to paint. The armor is only 3 colors and everything else goes quickly. Vehicles take a little longer putting the wash in the recesses. Totally worth it. Speaking of which, Stormwolf and Vindicator are on deck.

#Ustrello- Thank you sir, and yes these boys will hopefully find a happy home via ebay. Its a tacid agreement with my wife. I can build these armies as long as I sell them to fund the next. Cant really blame her, this is hobby is a tad expensive.

All looking grand!

I don't think I could ever bring myself to sell an army I'd put any work into, but selling one to fund the next a) means someone else gets an awesome army and b) you don't get bored and c) you don't end up like me, knee-deep in Space Marines and wondering where it all went wrong!

I know all about piles of space marines. A few years ago when I got back into the hobby I had around 5 armies! Then I found ebay.

So, Swift Claws ready to roll.....

Well as long as it gets you some money , hopefully you do have an army or two to keep though.

Naw man, no spare armies. I don't even know how to play! Ive been meaning to for years, just can't find the time.

In the meantime, steady as it goes...........

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Naw man, no spare armies. I don't even know how to play! Ive been meaning to for years, just can't find the time.

In the meantime, steady as it goes...........

Wow seems a shame man, you paint such amazing armies.

So here is the finished Vindicator. I was looking at it thinking it is missing something, at it is. Forgot to put wolfy bits on it. I'll fix that. The terminator with the SS and assault cannon will join Arjac's boys and fill the Land Raider. There are 2 Lone Wolves and the dude with the cape is the Battle Leader. I can't stand that silly cape, but I guess it sets him apart.

Looks great! I think the Vindi could use some weathering on the dozer blade. I know the rest of the army is pretty clean, but it there's one place you can rely on to get dinged up, it's the immense piece of metal strapped to a tank and used to bulldoze through walls!

@paradigm- I'll think about messing up the blade. It certainly needs something. In the meantime, first 3 TWC are done. Better pics when I get the bases done.

Looking good so far man, you can do a lot of really cool things with those large bases.

So, been a little while. Stormwolf is coming along nicely I think. Got the TWC based, pics tomorrow I hope.

Very nice so far, don't know if I have said it but I am glad you are going for an actual grey instead of baby blue.

I know, right. Space wolves are grey. Not this baby blue business. I found an old white dwarf, I think circa 2000. It was when the original space wolf sprue came out. Those guys are grey. Don't know whose idea it was to switch colors. I could belly ache about it all night! At any rate, TWC.......

Nice Thunderwolves! The bronze shields are cool!

Thanks Paradigm! Managed to finish the Stormwolf. I think this is the best space marine flier, definitely matches the army better than any other. This thing reminds me of a Viking long ship. Anyway, pretty cool!

Very nice! Love the use of the red and white!

Thanks paradigm, I was a little concerned there are too many colors on the guy. Overall, I am pleased.

Anyway, 1st drop pod close to done. I tried to make some freehand looking thing along the sides. Think the idea was sound, execution not so much. Also a damn door broke, what a beating. Still fits though. Anyway.....

Alright, the first pod is finished. This army is almost done.

Very nice! Maybe weather it a bit like it just went through re entry?

Hard to make Pods look interesting, but that one does! Love the freehand work!

Who's up next when the Wolves are done?

Just read through the whole lot over lunch nice work, wolves look great and the guard are an impressive bunch to, the work on the ebay rescued vehicles was also done very well.

@Ustrello- yeah, some burn marks would be appropriate but I'm not sure it would match the rest of the factory fresh army. It's a good idea though.

@Paradigm- not sure what's next. May take another break. I hear space marines are getting another codex and new models. That may be promising.

@sonny2dap- thanks for the compliments and taking the time to flip through the blog. Glad you like it.

In the meantime, 3 more Thunderwolves........

Yes thunderwolves. I completely agree with you about SW being grey. Dunno why they pussied out and went baby blue. They're Vikings for Gorks sake, they're meant to be menacing not huggable.

@WarbossDakka- exactly right. You can't be a bad ass space Viking and wear baby blue.

In the meantime.......

And here are the Thunderwolves. All I have left is a drop pod then these guys will hopefully find a good home. Not sure what I want to do next. A new space marine codex sounds interesting. Also heard about a possible Dark Angels book, maybe an excuse to try them again. Anyway.....

Nice work as usual!

You should do a xeno race, maybe tau (gasp)?

@Paradigm- Thanks man, always appreciate the kind words

@ Ustrello- I had considered Tau because I think it would be fun to try a camp scheme on them. Problem is I just can't get motivated. Imperial armies have always been my soft spot.

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@Paradigm- Thanks man, always appreciate the kind words

@ Ustrello- I had considered Tau because I think it would be fun to try a camp scheme on them. Problem is I just can't get motivated. Imperial armies have always been my soft spot.

Yeah I feel you, never start an army you have no interest in. Might I suggest an Iron Hands or Raven Guard army? With IH you can do lots of augmentations and with RG you can do a lot of jump pack infantry.

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 40kFSU wrote:
@Paradigm- Thanks man, always appreciate the kind words

@ Ustrello- I had considered Tau because I think it would be fun to try a camp scheme on them. Problem is I just can't get motivated. Imperial armies have always been my soft spot.

Yeah I feel you, never start an army you have no interest in. Might I suggest an Iron Hands or Raven Guard army? With IH you can do lots of augmentations and with RG you can do a lot of jump pack infantry.

He's already done a fantastic RG army, worth checking out!
http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/blog/535033.page

How about Grey Knights? Nice and different from typical Marines, potential quite a small force, plenty of scope for special effects on all those Power Weapons.

Or if you want something completely different, the new AdMech kits look rather awesome!

 Paradigm wrote:

 Ustrello wrote:

 40kFSU wrote:
@Paradigm- Thanks man, always appreciate the kind words

@ Ustrello- I had considered Tau because I think it would be fun to try a camp scheme on them. Problem is I just can't get motivated. Imperial armies have always been my soft spot.

Yeah I feel you, never start an army you have no interest in. Might I suggest an Iron Hands or Raven Guard army? With IH you can do lots of augmentations and with RG you can do a lot of jump pack infantry.

He's already done a fantastic RG army, worth checking out!
http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/blog/535033.page

How about Grey Knights? Nice and different from typical Marines, potential quite a small force, plenty of scope for special effects on all those Power Weapons.

Or if you want something completely different, the new AdMech kits look rather awesome!

Hm I must of missed that, my bad! But I'd still suggest the iron hands or another first founding chapter. Though the Admech would be very interesting, another suggestion could be a knight or two!

Hey gents,I'm glad you like the armies. Admech kinda creeps me out. It's like the IG ratlings. It's just weird. I'm hoping to settle on an army I like and just go with it. I want it to be marines, but with the largest selection of models. That would probably make it a codex chapter. I'm surfing lexicanum and Google for interesting chapters.

Yeah the admech can be kinda creepy, but might I suggest the iron snakes then? Cool color scheme, good lore.

@Ustrello- I looked up the Iron Snakes, yes very cool. Great lore too. I don't know, I've always wanted to do Minotaurs. I guess we will see.

In the meantime, drop pod 2. I figured this one will deliver the dread so I left out the harnesses. Or I got lazy. What stinks is one of the doors snapped. It still closes and stays in place, can't even feel, but damn. Both pods the same thing. Maybe I got a bad batch. Still WIP.......

Well with that option I'd go with the minotaurs, especially since you can get some sweet forgeworld stuff for it to make them stand out.

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@Ustrello- I looked up the Iron Snakes, yes very cool. Great lore too. I don't know, I've always wanted to do Minotaurs. I guess we will see.

In the meantime, drop pod 2. I figured this one will deliver the dread so I left out the harnesses. Or I got lazy. What stinks is one of the doors snapped. It still closes and stays in place, can't even feel, but damn. Both pods the same thing. Maybe I got a bad batch. Still WIP.......

It’s probably the fact that drop pods are made out of pure evil and malice. They hate us as much as we hate them. Wretched things. I left the harnesses out of one of my pods for the same reason. The dread is a perfect excuse for not having to paint another set of these twisty little things that refuse to line up nice, and you need to do all sorts of brush contortions to get covered.

I might have some... issues with pods.

As for your next project, the world can always use some more Ultramarines .

@Ustrello- exactly. The Forgeworld transfer sheets are awesome. Ditto the resin pieces. Also they are a codex chapter so more cool models are available to them.

@Nevelon- I concur with your drop pod description. I think it's quite rational. It's almost as infuriating as building Necrons. As for the Ultras, I think you got them covered pretty well.

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@Ustrello- exactly. The Forgeworld transfer sheets are awesome. Ditto the resin pieces. Also they are a codex chapter so more cool models are available to them.

@Nevelon- I concur with your drop pod description. I think it's quite rational. It's almost as infuriating as building Necrons. As for the Ultras, I think you got them covered pretty well.

I expect to see Moloc and or Aiakos sometime

So, the Space Wolves are finished. Thanks to everyone who stopped by and took a look. Ustrello, if I go with Minotaurs, those two psycho's will be high on the list!

An awesome army as per usual FSU, I hope it finds a good home! Personally I'd rather see aiakos as I have never seen him fielded before when the minotaurs show up.

That's a mighty impressive army!

Wow. Love the army. I looked through it to try to find my favorite part, and couldn’t. It’s just all that good. Again: Wow.

Thanks guys, I appreciate all the support. Think Ill hang upo my brush for a little while. We are building a house and that seems to take up a lot of time.....and cash. Of course, Ive said that before.

So here are a couple test models for the Minotaurs. Went through about a half dozen formulas before I settled on this one. I got the idea from the "from the warp" blog. No washes, except the Sotek green for the patina effect. I think that's the right word. Disregard the red, need a darker shade. I tried to deepen it with a wash just to see. I really like the look of these guys. Anyway any opinions or criticisms would be appreciated.

And the pic is sideways. Sorry, used my phone.

I like it! Nice dark bronze for a dark chapter.

Thanks Ustrello, yeah it is a dark bronze. I like it better than the lighter versions I've seen around. Hell of it is I finally figured out how to paint these guys and now I'm not so sure I like it. Oh well, that's why they call it a hobby. I'm also drawn, almost inexplicably, to the Dark Angels. Never been able to pull them off. Maybe ill try again.

Alright. Sweet rhino. and marine. I think it is alittle mono tho, maybe some symbols?