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Really like the Iron Warriors stuff, they look very gritty and serious, pretty awesome. The hazard mechatendrils are fine too, looks right.

Thanks everyone.

@AOV: Cheers for that, will have to get that technique added to my repetoire.

@Azazelx: Sure thing, will get some shots up either later today or tomorrow, but given you are in Aus that may have no bearing on the day for you. Would you prefer unpainted and unconstructed? IIRC there are 4 unique sets of legs. They are from these kits:

http://www.northstarfigures.com/prod.php?prod=6093

http://www.northstarfigures.com/prod.php?prod=6094

I picked them up when North Star had them for £18 (About $36 AU) at that price for 24 models and an exclusive metal champion they were basically a steal.

@ Para: Thanks, still a long way to go to get as many BA done as you.

@Grim Thanks dude, and you brought up page 10!

That's a nice price for those AoW figure sets. If you've got them and can do so without being a pain in the arse, I wouldn't say no to both unpainted and painted pics from differing angles.

Here you Az, the set of 4 legs in an unmade and unpainted state (will get painted ones up once the 4 Iron Warriors are done)

Front:



Rear:



And got the first of my DV Chosen done today, hazard stripes a go go:







Am also going to start sticking some musical recommendations up as well, I am off to see the excellent Public Service Broadcasting at their 2nd album launch at the National Space centre in Leicester on friday, here is Spitfire:

Really nice minis here!!

Most of the non-GW stuff is lost on me, but they all look great!

How are you getting on with the AoW corrupters of the apoc.? I built a set for my Legion of Chaos army. They look cool, but I found them to be a bit of a paint to work with.

The corrupters are indeed a pain in the bottom to put together, the material is just not that well suited for such multi-part plastics, but I do love the models which is a good thing considering I have 44 of the gits to put together.

I actually bought them for an intended End Times Chaos force, have a hell of a lot of catching up to equal your army though Zambro. I bought that individual AOW Chaos Lord too, love that model. But does he belong in Fantasy or 40k?

Which AoW model in particular? The one that comes with the set (Corrupters + exclusive lord)?
Either way, chances are it's fantasy..

44 of them? Thats a lot! I battled through the 24, in 3 batches of 8. Couldn't imagine doing another 2.5-3 batches. If its worth anything, I made little GS balls to put in their wrist joints, as well as liberal applications of super glue. The GS was enough to hold the hand/weapon while the glue dries, and if you get the amount of GS right, it'll fill the gaps too.
Oh, and have fun ranking them up! lol. 24 was hard enough. You got arms, weapons and shields shooting off in every direction!

The legs look pretty good, though unpainted you can see the "nurgle" aspect of battle damage all over them. I understand that AoW are also doing some non-not-nurgle not-CW shortly as well, so that might be another good source of legs as well.

Also, I enjoyed the track you linked.

Where can I get my hands on AoW 40k type stuff?

@Zambro: Good tips there, I meant this guy http://www.avatars-of-war.com/eng/web/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&prodcode=52&prodname=Lord+of+Pestilence+with+weapon+and+shield&mediumcast=&id=118&Itemid=120

With a backpack and maybe a weapon swap he could easily fit into 40K.

@Azazelx I do like the legs a lot. Glad you liked the track, if you liked that maybe try "Everest" by them as well?

@AngelOfVengeance I do not think that AOW do any sci-fi/Future stuff but there are plenty of bits ripe for conversion.

Yeah, definately Fantasy with that mini. Although, swap the weapon with a bolt pistol and whola - 40k

Azazelx: What are AoW making? (the acronym 'CW' isn't familiar...)

I meant Chaos Warriors, but on further examination, their upcoming sets are Marauders/Thugs instead.

So I've been away from Dakka for a few weeks, but it looks like you've been going strong. Lots of nice Iron Warrior stuff.

I like the forgefiend. The little bit of green glow you have on it gives it something interesting besides just the silver and gold. Nice touch!

Thanks everyone, have been getting my head down at work recently and have not been painting much but I intend to pick it up in the next few days.

Onto another point Mum left me a bit of money specifically for miniatures so I am intending on starting a new army but do not really know where to go. My ideas are:

Warriors of Chaos (a bit wary of this as we do not know the future of fantasy).

Imperial Guard: This is a great start and about half of the cash I have:

http://elementgames.co.uk/games-workshop/warhammer-40k/imperial-guard/astra-militarum-cadian-defence-force

Necrons.

Maybe some Anvil Industry After Life stuff, although they are limited in the amount of miniatures currently available.

Anyone have any preferences?

IG/AM is a pretty cool army, just watch out... that's one of those that tends to grow and grow and grow...

Personally, with something like that I'd buy into something entirely new and really make it a labour of love. To that end, I suggest something high-quality and perhaps low-ish model count.

How do you feel regarding Infinity? The minis are exceptional if you can get into the overall aesthetic, you don't need to paint an absolute ton of stuff (so could focus on quality) and you could probably get a good pair of fleshed-out factions without too much outlay. Start with Operation Icestorm, perhaps, and expand from there?

Afterlife seems a good bet given Anvil's track record of quality, if you can hang on until the stuff from the second KS hits retail then again it looks like you could buy in to the game without breaking the bank.

If you want a 40k/Fantasy army, how about Demons? They could work for both with some creative basing, so give you a doorway into Fantasy that, if you don't like the direction that game goes, can still be used alongside your 40k Chaos. Lots to choose from model-wise as well.

Thanks for the replies gents. I think I am leaning towards Guard with Anvil minis as Stormtroopers and the like (scale allowing).

Some good ideas there Para. In theory I like the look of most Infinity models but I find the factions and names confusing, in reality I have no idea who or what is going on.

Daemons are a no for me, it is probably my least favourite of the GW ranges due to models like this:

http://www.games-workshop.com/en-GB/Daemons-of-Chaos-Blood-Throne-of-Khorne

What is that meant to be?

Another thought are Tyranids, I have the contents of the DeathStorm box for them and that seems like a reasonable starting point. it would also be nice to paint something more organic.

Then again there are so many rumours as to what is due in the coming months that I may just hang fire for a bit. There are also plenty more miniature ranges out there that need exploring.

Nids are a good idea considering you've got Deathstorm. Plus the Brood Lord looks too badass not to have a paint job on him You have a carnifex, 3 warriors and a stealer brood to go at as well. All you really need is some Gaunts & Gants for cannon fodder to drown your opponents in. And a Hive Tyrant.

I think with this upcoming release I am returning to Malifaux:

Agreed, I'm thinking I may have to grab that set at some point (only problem is I'm not a huge fan of a lot of Arcanist stuff, so expanding might be hard). I had planned to grab Lucius and used him to finish my Guild for now and jump into Neverborn, but this lot may have jumped the queue a little.

How about December Acolytes for the Arcanists? I quite like them:



Or Cojo?



The problem with Malifaux is with the exception of the Gremlins I want something from every faction.

The acolytes are nice... but then I'd end up with Rasputina and the Ice Monster things, and then....

Yeah, Malifaux is one of those ranges where 'a little bit of everything' seems a valid buying strategy. The trouble is when it becomes 'a lot of everything!'...

Those first guys in your latest post are pretty cool.

I can't help but giggle at the placement of that blue splat and the first render of the Gorilla... looks like someone got excited or had a mess =/

 GrimDork wrote:
Those first guys in your latest post are pretty cool.

I can't help but giggle at the placement of that blue splat and the first render of the Gorilla... looks like someone got excited or had a mess =/

My thoughts exactly lol.

Ha! I had not noticed that. Naughty Cojo.

Less waffling, more progress. I intend to do a "state of play" update at some point over the weekend to show what Deadzone/40k/ Malifaux miniatures I have left to do.

For now a bit of progress on my Iron Warriors. The CCW weapon Chaos Space Marines are now done:







Also finished the Warpsmith:





And a couple of army shots:






And finally a piece of music, my favourite band British Sea Power with Remember Me from Jools Holland in 2003:

An excellent army there! Your conversions are brilliant!

That's a nice looking warband Thraxas Nice work
Bet it looks awesome in a game

Yeah, holy gak, you're IW are really coming along! A lot of individuality and character to be had too.

Excellent work


As for music... we shall have to agree to have different tastes Interesting, just not my style. Still, something I could tolerate a lot better than a country band!

Damn, your Iron Warriors are coming along nicely. They look bloody good.