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Hey everyone! Cataclysmus Here, from Cataclysm Studios, and I am entering this blog for my first BFA project of 2011! (BFA means Big ummmm...FUN Army!) This will focus on a day-to-day assemblage of My home-grown Cadian pattern force that, in the end, will comprise of over 6000+ points! At the end of this project, I will be Sponsoring, and playing in a massive Apocalypse game of 25000 pts per side, at my FLGS, Phoenix Games. This game will include some really huge and impressive models, many of which have been painted by yours truly!
But enough of that. The date of the game is Feb 26th, so I have plenty to do until then.

Today, we start with the core of the force, a 2500+ pt company of infantry, the 3rd Tovarin Fusiliers! They are led by a fellow named Colonel Franz Cannonade. Some of you might notice his uncanny resemblance to a high-profile hero of the Imperium. but he insists there is no relation, and that all assumptions along that direction are, of course, (hrm) mistaken.

Here he is...

Allrighty, this force is going to be pretty big, and when finished, I'm going to put it up on ebay. So... one of the things I like to do are magnetic display boards. This one will be pretty massive, so I'm cutting it in to thirds. (24x48" mdf board). I'll need an additional board for the baneblades, so....
Here is the layout I did to make sure I have room for everything.

No Mortal could make a 6000+ army in less than 2 months!
I expect great things, and a lot of fun.
Suscribed

Ahh, that IS the rub. We shall see.
Now, for today's update. I have put sheet metal on the MDF boards, and they are currently pressed in my studio, allowing the epoxy to dry. While that is going on, the Schola Progenium has sent a watchdog to oversee the Formation of this, the Tovarin 3rd Fusiliers. (Perhaps they are suspicious about the strange resemblance he bears to a certain Castellan-General...)
Lord Commisar Cestus will accompany the force on any and all missions they should happen to be assigned.

He looks good, but the paint on his leg, and shirt (the white one) looks a bit thick
could just be the lighting/camera though
from memory there used to be an artical on GW on how to paint guard quickly, don't know wether its still there though!
you may need to pick the pace up a bit, we're almost half way through January!!


M.K

Good luck.
Good work so far, nothing brilliant but pretty solid work overall.

Yeah, for this army I'm going for a solid Tabletop Standard. I usually pull out the big guns on centerpieces and one-offs. I'm working on a high-end commission right now, as well, that is about 3 orders of magnitude better than these. This army will be a 3-stage highlight. Also, I'm still learning about my camera, so that should get better, as well.

This is very ambitious. Good luck completing that horde in 2 months! I can't wait to see the whole force together... and I really can't wait to see the battle report from that up coming game! 25000 point cap!

Ok, a couple of amendments on the points values in question: The total points per side will be 33k. (I play with psychos.) Also, I've ginned up the actual list for my IG, and that total is 6870. As I complete components, I'll keep a running total of points. So far, that total, with what I have posted, is 175. I think I have a bit left to do

Nothing left to do but paint like a fiend

Allright, everyone! Here is the latest update from CataclysmStudios on the Great Guard Project. The good Colonel has recruited his first soldier! Banner-Sergeant Helyon has the distinct privilege of being the ranking NCO in this Regiment, as well as the most intimidating Badass this side of Caliban. A standard has been freshly woven by the DDHWAV (Department of Doting Housewives of Avros Tova). The flaming sword of Saint Tovarr is proudly emblazoned upon the sacred Blue and White of the House Avros, along with various commendations and endorsements given by the Ruling Troika.
And now, with regimental standard in hand, Banner-Sergeant Helyon joins the Colonel and Lord Commisar while surveying the great mustering field at the heart of the Tovarin Capital City- Tularia Magnus.

I supose 175pts COULD beat 6000+ pts of models, as long as 160pts of that is a DEATHSTRIKE MISSILE LAUNCHER!

Keep up the work, you'll get there someday!
(lets hope the last SUNDAY of the month!)

M.K

Troops have finally started to arrive! A few PDF vets from the local Guard post have been sent to form Col. Cannonade's retinue. After being issued with a vox and meltaguns (to heat the Colonel's coffee, of course), they are ready to whip this company into shape. Recruiting efforts have started to bear fruit, as well. Lieutenant McMaim, straight from OCS, has arrived to take command of Blue Platoon, and promptly was assigned his own retinue. Seeing the command structure beginning to take shape, a squad of infantry was assigned, a quick observation platform erected, and weapons issued from stores.
Being a forge world, Avros Tovarr has a plentiful supply of vehicles, so the Colonel and this first platoon have been issued Chimeras.
This brings the total points of the force to: 740.
More tomorrow, hopefully!

I like the scheme.
Very nice use of strong colours.
Would like to see a lot more from this

Wow this will be good keep it up!

The troops are rolling in! Two more squads have joined out intrepid Colonel. The first platoon is almost complete!
For those keeping track, this puts the army at 1225 points. More tomorrow!

Let's hope the troops keep marching in. Looking good.

Looks awesome, keep it up!

Looking good so far. Hope you get it all finished!!!!

That's impressing, if you pull it off! I've been struggling to paint 1000p in a year...

Lord_J wrote:That's impressing, if you pull it off! I've been struggling to paint 1000p in a year...

I am a commission painter, if your interested

Anyways, the last Chimera chock full of troops rolled to muster today for Blue Platoon! Only the heavy element of this platoon remains, and then on to the next! Things are rolling along on schedule, but being fully stuck in, I can't see the end yet...

Well, enough whining, here are todays pics!

Annnnnnnd, here come the guns! Lascannon, to be precise. Todays harvest includes two squads of the buggers, to help take care of those pesky structure points my enemies are going to be throwing at me! The third squad experienced a miscommunication with Regimental HQ, and will be a day late. Only about an hour's worth of work left to finish the first platoon!!
As for the points, we are now up to: 1565

The first platoon is done! With the addition of the final squad of Lascannon teams, we have one badass platoon. Now, Lieutenant McMaul has arrived with his retinue to set up the logistics for Red Platoon. His standard is still being sewn by the Doting Wives, and will arrive later...

how many points worth do you have now?
Keep up the good work!

If I include the not-arrived-yet Standard bearer:1735.
A little foreshadowing: After the next platoon come the big guns!!

Lovely work.

Excellent work! Too bad all of this beautifully painted stuff is going to DIE IN A MASSIVE FIRE in our apoc game coming up. At least it will look awesome while it burns. Down with the false emperor!!!!!

Awesome, I cant wait to see more, good luck!

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CATACLYSMUS wrote:
I am a commission painter, if your interested

I am. Do you have a link to more info on your commissions?

(@ Thatguy) Thanks for the request! PM sent.
(@ Tiumphus) ..Sigh.. So the hordes of chaos have come once again from the Sphincter of Terror for another spanking. We annihilated you last year, and we shall do so again!!
However, it behooves me to post a little side picture of what we, the forces of right, will be dealing with on the last weekend of February. This little baby was a project that Cataclysm Studios took part in last year for this fool. I think we might regret it...