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Hi all,
I don't know if this is were i should post this, sorry if its not and if its really long.

Alright so I'm creating 4 armies that will become the forces of agria. They're a military force that fights the High Lords of Terra and the Ecclesiarchy. They utilize experimental technology that they've either created, traded, found, or stole in order to attempt to bring the emperor back and to return the Imperium to the state before the heresy.
They're led by the Rouge Inquisitor Armond Braddock (using Coteaz ruleset)

The Factions:
Eldar (Eldar / Eldar Corsairs)
Color Scheme
Primary Blue, Secondary Black, Cloth White
They're led by Farseer Nefriel (Eldrad) (going to convert her like this http://hootingintotheabyss.blogspot.com/2013/06/female-farseer-conversion.html )
The rest are pretty strait forward

Steel Talons (Astra Militarum)
Green, Khaki, Black
Led by Magos Levana (Yarrick) (Any suggestions for a cool female techpriest conversion?)
Which model for the Guardsmen Cadian Shocktroops or DreamForge Eisenkern Stormtroopers?

Iron Wolves (Space Wolves or Space Marines?)
Charcoal, Yellow, Black
Led by Inquisitor Bran (Don't know who he should be yet)
They fight in small fireteams of 5-6 men strong and are augmented super soldiers that were created by the use of experimental tech (so in other words i can have female marines)
Which Model for the Marines: Legion Mk.IV , Anvil Industry Exo-Lords, or Dreamforge Valkir Heavy Troopers (I like the Valkir, but don't know the legality of most tournaments).[u]
[b]Which model for the Terminators : Legion Tartaros or Cataphractii?

Shadow Hounds ( Grey Knights)
Charcoal (or Black), red highlights
led by Inquisitor Braddock (Coteaz)
I got a really good idea on how to make the henchmen, but am still undicided on the Marines.

So the question is what is your opinions on the project.
Any suggestions on the models and color schemes? I plan on using GW models for the tanks and vehicles.
Am I Crazy?

Thanks for reading through this, and i hope to here from you guys and gals.
Dave

Fluff wise, if you want to press the experimental side of your faction I would suggest the Dreamforge stormtrooper kit, as well as the black ops range by anvil for your marines. Hope that helps and good luck with it mate

Thanks Sierra,
The eisenkern stormtroopers do look sweet, and I have had some black ops from anvil,
For me it's either anvil black ops or DF Valkir heavies
http://dreamforge-games.blogspot.com/2014/01/preview-of-eisenkern-valkir-20-powered.html
They'd look nice when next to the stormtroopers.

Aye they both look really cool, it depends if you want a tactical look or a ceremonial/tactical look really. Either way they both look awesome no matter your choice


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Aye they both look really cool, it depends if you want a tactical look or a ceremonial/tactical look really. Either way they both look awesome no matter your choice

Yeah, so what I could do for now is get started with the Eldar, cause I do have the idea on what to do with them.
I can save the imperial forces for Q3 which starts next month (supposedly when DF realeses the 3rd wave, so I can have command and female stormtroopers, and I can see the Valkir first hand, then decide).
Speaking of the Valkir after seeing this pic http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xl0VSSPaicE/U3_xwG-12KI/AAAAAAAADoQ/7hKFHUqhPI8/s1600/Heavy+Support+Front.jpg I see from right to left a Lascannon, a melta, a pcannon/hbolter. Just need to convert the other two into plasma and missile.

I'm still trying to decide on which codex I should run the iron wolves as, it's either space marine or space wolves.
I don't plan on getting bikes or thunder wolves (maybe later if I decide to get them) I just want to run them as 5-6 man fire teams in transports or holding ground.

I would use C:SM for them really, run combat squads in razorbacks with different chapter tactics to adapt your army when you need to

I just found a pic that might make me reconsider the whole eisenkern troops angle (it might be more expensive to do it, but I can get the models I need without waiting on DreamForge)
I attached the pics but here's a link to the page I saw them on,
http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/topic/290512-cadian-imperial-guard-shoulder-pads-for-harakoni-warhawks/
My army color scheme for the guard is based off of halo marines, and these look similar.
Dave

Aye I've seen these before, it is expensive though. But have you seen any of the Afterlife range by Anvil Industries? I just got a set of Grenadiers to convert into Spartans. Same price as a box of cadians, better quality and great customer service. They'd go very nicely as UNSC marines.


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http://www.anvilindustry.co.uk/image/cache/data/AFTERLIFE/R%20Grenadiers/grenadierspainted-800x500.jpg

Clip of the front magazine on the rifle and they look rather similar to the assault rifle from halo too.

Oh yes I have indeed seen the Republic Grenadiers from Anvil, I got some of those fantastic minis from the Kickstarter, and they're the roughly the same size as the Elysians.
Well I have decided to take the Grey Knights out of the Forces of Agria, instead im moving them into a opposition force that will be going after the agrian forces, along side a Order of Sisters (when they finally get their new models, i still cant believe they're the only army of almost all metal minis)
So for the Forces of Agria this is what i have so far in design.

Iron Wolves (Codex Space Marines / Space Wolves, I will have a universal base unit as well as the "special" units on the side)
Color scheme based off of Halo 4 Spartan IVs (from the Campaign) : Charcoal & Yellow
Models
- Marines : Legion Mk.IVs , Anvil Black Ops Exo-Lords , or DFG Valkir
- Terms : Legion Tartaros or Legion Cataphractii

Steel Talons (Codex Astra Militarum)
Color scheme based off of Halo Marines : Olive Green & Khaki Brown
Models
- Veterans : Cadians w/Respirators, Elysians w/Cadian Respirators, Anvil Grenadiers (Just have to figure out how to make Special Weapons) , or DFG Eisenkern stormtroopers
- HWTs : Cadians , Elysians , Anvil (GunTractors or Ajax Exos), or DFG Eisenkern Support Weapons

Seekers of the Dawn OR Corsairs of the Dawnlight (still working on the name for the Codex Eldar army)
Color scheme based off of the Halo Elites : Blue & Black
Models are just going to use mostly the normal GW ones, but I'm using Reaver Jetbikes with guardian parts for my windriders.
Already started assembling the Eldar forces, cause they're easy.

Thanks for helping me along with the design process, its just a matter of finding the right models.
By the way you wouldn't know a way to make a Multiped tank like the ones seen in Ghost in the Shell or the new Call of Duty game.
That would be interesting to see tanks that can separate the tracks to act as a walker.

Well I might of found my Scions (stormtroopers) for the talons
I see perfect ODSTs here.

Yeah the pig iron heads work brilliantly for Helljumpers. :3

Hmm, for the multiped tank, possibly the track units from a taurox. But they might be too small really, sorry I can't help more. I'm starting something similar for a painting comp at my local FLGS, but just a small inquisitorial retinue. I'm using the Grenadiers and pig iron head to make a Spartan. Only downside to the Grenadiers is the lack of special weapons really, unless your willing to hack them to bits. But carry on bud, be nice to see the results

hi Sierra,
I think i came up with a plan on how i'm going to make the Iron Wolves and Steel Talons.
I call it Design Anvil (cause I'm using almost all Anvil Industry Minis)
For the Marines: (Codex Space Wolves), I'm going to use Black Ops minis
for the guard
Veterans : Unity council Marines
Veterans with special weapons Unity Council Tracer Exo-Mechs (easy to convert with Exo-lords energy weapons)
Veteran HWTs : Unity Council Ajax Mechs
Scions: Republic Grenadiers (yeah the ODST style System Troopers are awesome, but i think ill just use stock grenadiers)
Scions with Special Weapons: Republic "Raider" mechs just going to put Exo-lord ionrifles (plasma) and Fusion cannons (melta) on the should (predator style)
for the tanks i think im going to use Secret Weapon Minis Rapid Assault Vehicles

Sounds like a good plan, plus if you order it in bulk from anvil it's free shipping and just good customer service in general.

Alright well since Joel has informed me that the Tracers are a few months out I think the first army i start will be the
IRON WOLVES
now need to compile a list of bits that i'll need to order up.

Alright so I've just raided my Anvil Bits box and now all i need to build the "Power Armored" troops are 4 more Black Ops Fireteams and some pads and various pads and weapons for the wolves.
Here's a question
Which terminators do you think would fit this army design, I'm torn between Legion Tartaros, Legion Cataphractii, or my personal favorite, but a lot harder to convert Death Guard Grave Wardens.
Next question robed, black ops, or skull heads for the Thunder wolf cavalrymen?
Oh and Im not going to use that "spaceBoot" i think i'll just have to have a Storm Eagle to convert up instead.

Tartaros will match the tactical feel of the black ops minis, plus you can easily fit the reflex Sights on their storm bolters. And probably the robed heads , but it's your choice mate. And bear in mind the storm raven is feth ugly, it is a nice kit to build, and by leaving the dumb turret and intake off the top can improve it a bit. Also the storm eagles are an absolute buggar to build at times. So it's up to you but there are pros and cons to both.


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It's funny cause this may as well be a Facebook chat XD

Alright so for the Iron wolves this is what I have so far in the design (have some models and bits to make some of it now)

Terminators = I'm going to use Legion Tartaros Terminators, just will have to make my "Grimnar" & "Arjac" models custom to make them different.

Rune Priests = anvil industry, renaissance torsos & medieval parts with robed heads, just going to add tactical pouches left over from the Black Ops troops

Hunters & Fangs = anvil, Black Ops Exo-Lords (already have a ton of these bits now )

ThunderWolves = thunder wolves with Anvil robed heads, chain glaives, (Spartan or Riot Shields?), Renaissance torsos, and medieval arms

Dreadnoughts = FW Contemptor Dreadnoughts

Rhinos = I plan on getting 4 predators magnetizing them so they can work as Rhinos/Razorbacks , and 2 whirlwinds magnetizing them as well. Then giving them all FW Reinforced Armour

Land Raiders = adding reinforced armour! and then magnetizing them to be all three variants

Drop Pods = 2 with magnetized doors

After watching this vid https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3Qh9G0klXCA I find myself actually liking the new flyer, so I'll get one or two.

I'm using 5 KR Cardcases to store these guys, and I still need to fill half a Cardcases. I don't know what else I should add in, bikes? More infantry? Or some more vehicles?

Here's some pics that are not mine of the color scheme I think I'm going with for them. Plus a awesome cyclone terminator conversion.

Dave

Here's the other pics,
Just wish I knew who did these awesome tanks
Razorback

Land raider

And the spartan 4 from the halo 4 campaign that is my main inspiration.
Sorry for the multiple posts, but when I tried to upload them all at once it just made three of the same image

Sorry for the late reply Dave, that sounds like a grand plan for the wolves, can't wait to see them. I'd say go for some more infantry and armour, never hurts to have a few more feet on the ground.