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So, I have been on again, off again on 40k for 14-15 years meow and when I saw the new Deathwatch I almost peed my pants because I've always wanted an army full of them. I may or may not be bandwagoning but with my GF's recent interest in Nids I dove right in because I wanted to squash some bugs.

I think the new models are absolutely amazing with one big exception, the Terminators. The fact they simply used a standard SM Terminator kit with a simple shoulder pad upgrade kit irked me. It felt like they just rushed to get the army out and only focused on the Cassius and Standard Kill Teams. So, I decided to make my own. I started buying individual Terminator models from the Dark Angels, Blood Angels, and Space Wolves. I also picked up a few shoulder pads from other chapters. Also, after seeing that each model has access to a very diverse weapons list I decided to ignore that and give them all Assault Cannons. Seriously, for a hundred extra points it was totally worth it. Plus I think they look totally wicked.

I am waiting for a few parts to show still but here is what I have so far. On the opposing arm with the Deathwatch insignia I decided to stick with the standard Termie power first. I know they are a little bland compared to the rest of the model but I figured it fit the motif a little since that arm signifies Deathwatch. Plus their weren't as many options as I would have liked.

What do you think?

I'll have more soon.

Sorry, Image Upload Problem, more pics in my gallery.

Little bit of paining happening. Still waiting on some BiTZ for the rest of the squad but we have progress.

I Looking good! That's a much better way to do it than just using the standard terminators.

 Bitz_Addict wrote:
So, I have been on again, off again on 40k for 14-15 years meow and when I saw the new Deathwatch I almost peed my pants because I've always wanted an army full of them. I may or may not be bandwagoning but with my GF's recent interest in Nids I dove right in because I wanted to squash some bugs.

I think the new models are absolutely amazing with one big exception, the Terminators. The fact they simply used a standard SM Terminator kit with a simple shoulder pad upgrade kit irked me. It felt like they just rushed to get the army out and only focused on the Cassius and Standard Kill Teams. So, I decided to make my own. I started buying individual Terminator models from the Dark Angels, Blood Angels, and Space Wolves. I also picked up a few shoulder pads from other chapters. Also, after seeing that each model has access to a very diverse weapons list I decided to ignore that and give them all Assault Cannons. Seriously, for a hundred extra points it was totally worth it. Plus I think they look totally wicked.

I am waiting for a few parts to show still but here is what I have so far. On the opposing arm with the Deathwatch insignia I decided to stick with the standard Termie power first. I know they are a little bland compared to the rest of the model but I figured it fit the motif a little since that arm signifies Deathwatch. Plus their weren't as many options as I would have liked.

What do you think?

I'll have more soon.

Very similar idea to one I've been planning since the early leaked photos. I'll be mixing in a converted Branatar to my squad, as well. I have plenty of Wolf Guard and Deathwing to do this, but I have to get the parts of a Blood Angels terminator together at some point.

shade1313 wrote:

 Bitz_Addict wrote:
So, I have been on again, off again on 40k for 14-15 years meow and when I saw the new Deathwatch I almost peed my pants because I've always wanted an army full of them. I may or may not be bandwagoning but with my GF's recent interest in Nids I dove right in because I wanted to squash some bugs.

I think the new models are absolutely amazing with one big exception, the Terminators. The fact they simply used a standard SM Terminator kit with a simple shoulder pad upgrade kit irked me. It felt like they just rushed to get the army out and only focused on the Cassius and Standard Kill Teams. So, I decided to make my own. I started buying individual Terminator models from the Dark Angels, Blood Angels, and Space Wolves. I also picked up a few shoulder pads from other chapters. Also, after seeing that each model has access to a very diverse weapons list I decided to ignore that and give them all Assault Cannons. Seriously, for a hundred extra points it was totally worth it. Plus I think they look totally wicked.

I am waiting for a few parts to show still but here is what I have so far. On the opposing arm with the Deathwatch insignia I decided to stick with the standard Termie power first. I know they are a little bland compared to the rest of the model but I figured it fit the motif a little since that arm signifies Deathwatch. Plus their weren't as many options as I would have liked.

What do you think?

I'll have more soon.

Very similar idea to one I've been planning since the early leaked photos. I'll be mixing in a converted Branatar to my squad, as well. I have plenty of Wolf Guard and Deathwing to do this, but I have to get the parts of a Blood Angels terminator together at some point.

Yeah, I have him too but I'm not a flamer fan.

OUCH! My poor little bugs! A little compassion when talking about squishing them would be appreciated! Can't wait to paint more with you tomorrow

Blood Angel/Deathwatch Terminator almost done. Went with a more muted red and bronze. Still some small details and highlights to finish up tonight.

Looks like you have many of the same Terminators planned that I do. I think I am going to post a blog about their conversions. I am going to be converting three of the Dark Vengeance Terminators into Deathwatch (craving off the pads to make it work). The goal is to have two HF/Meltafist, two Assault Cannon/PF, and one CML/SB/PF.

Anyway, everything you have looks quite nice so far. Definitely a good choice to take more dynamic models and convert.