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So my group is looking to put together a friendly tournament soon. I'm looking to run a Dualwing and cause a lot of havoc! I will be running into Eldar, Tau, CSM, SM, and either Demons or Necrons.
Here is my current idea. I have never done a tournament before and welcome any suggestions.

(DA Deathwing Strike Force)

HQ: Librarian
Psyker Level 1
Terminator Armour
Combi-Melta, Force Axe

Elites:

Deathwing Command Squad
Assault Cannon, Chainfists, Deathwing Apothecary, Deathwing Champion, 5x Deathwing Terminators

Deathwing Terminator Squad
Assault Cannon, Chainfists, 4x Deathwing Terminators
Deathwing Sergeant
Storm Bolter and Power Sword

Deathwing Terminator Squad
Assault Cannon, Chainfists, 4x Deathwing Terminators
Deathwing Sergeant
Storm Bolter and Power Sword

(DA Ravenwing Strike Force)

HQ: Interrogator-Chaplain
[b] Mace of Redemption[/b], Space Marine Bike

Elites: Ravenwing Command Squad
6x Black Knight, Ravenwing Apothecary, Ravenwing Champion, Ravenwing Company Banner, Ravenwing Grenade Launcher

Fast Attack:

Ravenwing Bike Squad
2x Grav Gun, 2x Ravenwing Biker
Ravenwing Sergeant

Ravenwing Bike Squad
2x Grav Gun, 2x Ravenwing Biker
Ravenwing Sergeant

Ravenwing Bike Squad
2x Grav Gun, 2x Ravenwing Biker
Ravenwing Sergeant

Ravenwing Black Knights
5x Black Knight
Huntmaster

Ravenwing Attack Bike
Multi-Melta

Alright! This hits 1850 on the nose. So I plan to split the BK Squad into 2x 3 man squads. I put the Interrogator Chaplain with the RW Command squad because they will hit CC by turn 2 (I guess). And the Libby with the Terminators to drop in with powers where needed. He also has that combi for some rear armor can opening potential! At least, those are my ideas.

Most importantly, Ravenwing and Deathwing are FUN to play! And this list is already solid; I don't see any weak spots except, of course, terminators in general.

All Librarians should be level 2. Otherwise take another HQ.

Black Knights don't have the Combat Squad rule but you should split that into two units. Don't take grenade launchers in three model units but do in five and six model units.

Consider replacing one terminator squad with a unit of Deathwing Knights.

Mace of Redemption is a baller artifact, but if you need points for another model, that's where I'd start. Also you don't need more than one chain fist per unit.

Good Luck and have fun!

Thanks for the feed back!
To get the Libby ML2 and a DWK squad I have to drop the Mace and the Combi on the Libby. Not a bad trade off.
It will be interesting to see how the DWK perform.