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While we're on the subject of heavy weapons, how did you make the gun carriages for the lascannon hwt earlier in the thread? I prefer those to the autocannon ones above.

The wheels are from the space marine bikes. Only one I could find that really worked. The carriages themselves are built from pieces of sprue. I just make a "T" attach the wheels, green stuff helps, then slap on a few bits. The AC does look like it needs something. Maybe I'll grab a few of the shields that are supposed to be on the gun

Sweet looking army. If wasn't already building an Orkarized IG army would have to really think about following your lead and build an Bret IG army. Great job.

i think if you put blast sheilds on the cannon the effect would be sold. I do love the look they have well done. On a further note, you only need to read about the first 60~ pages to know the rules of warhammer. The rest is fluff, play styles, models, and other stuff...

BUCKET....

@thesilverback- Thanks. An Orkarized IG army you say? Wouldnt mind checking that out.\

@panda-I have decided against the shields. The guns look light, like they could be easily moved or traversed to engage new targets. Since AC's go after infantry and light vehicles, I think it is appropriate. The shield would reduce how far the weapon could track left to right. Besides I like the way they look painted.

Very nice Sentinel, and I like the autocannons. I think I would have done the gun shields, but hey, you like em, thats what counts. Like your psykers, they are very flavourful looking.

Looking forward to more stuff.

Ah, bits of sprue; cunning.

Hey thanks guys. I have been really busy with no time for painting or building. I have had these two guys on deck, just haven't started them.

sweet

So, took some time to rest my brain and knocked out the Manticore. STill need to knock out the missles and dozer blade, that is for the next break. I also bit the bullet and based the whole army with green grass. I experimented with dead grass and some other odd, grayish color. Both looked cool and suitably grimdark but the green breaks up all the drab colors and helps the model stand out more. Im please. For now at least.

Nice bases, it really looks like you've taken a cross section of a grassy field with each model.

Yeah, it does give the feel you ripped the grass out! but i like it. Well done.

Fantastic work!! I know the White Dwarf article you mentioned earlier.

How exactly did you do those cork bases? They look spendid!!

Also, subscribed

Very nice army sir.

I was tempted to build my lascannons on wheels like your own, but I thought it might take too long.

I do like your tanks colour sceme.

@grrrfranky and Panda- Thanks gents, that was kinda the look I was going for. I mean, somewhere in the galaxy there has to be green grass, right?

@AussieRinzler- Thanks man, the oldies are always the best. The cork is just a thin sheet I got at Target. It was in the office supply section. I just kinda break up the edges until it looks right.

OneManNoodles- Glad you like it, Ive seen your Genswick army, very impressive. Your scratch building skills are top shelf.

Damn, those cork bases do look very cool with the grass applied.

I request WW1 inspired rough riders.

The giant birds from the Gaunts Ghosts novel feel like they'd fit in with this army perfectly.

Thanks monkeytroll, I am kinda suprised at how many people like the bases.

And BigJim, I am considering a squad of rough riders. They really fit with the army.

And I finished up the commander. I gave him 2 pistols so he can be a reasonable stand in for Creed. Even added a little doggie named Kell.........

I decided to bronze the helmets and shoulder pads of the command squad, just to make them stand out. Turned out really well I think.....

A nice little detail to make them stand out from the rank and file.

The command squad look excellent, The shoulder pads work very well.

I really like the big boss! But now I really want a deldar wych to point shouting "and your litte dog, too!"

Man the bronze is sweet! well done. Army shot?

Man, thanks for all the comments guys, I appreciate them. Very happy the bronze is liked it was a total spur of the moment thing. When I do stuff like that I usually regret it and the models end up in a tub of simple green. Speaking of which, I have a FW Hydra soaking right now. Its a bit of a rescue, the barrels were bent all to hell and the paint was caked on.

Anyway, second Sentinel is all painted up.

YAY walkers. very nice progress man!

god damn do genwick guardsmen look good, tip my hat off to the guy who started making them
ur painting also really suits the theme, all shiny armour and chivalry and whatnot, i like it
them karksins ... sorry but i dont like them, maybe try to make them more genswick like. but men at arms in half and glue knights on them and give-em hellguns?
those flagellants, what are you gonna use them for cuz i suggest pysker squad cuz i love it when people do that, crazed psyker is a cool psyker
penal legions? because if so cuz i think peasant bowmen look goodas penals, cheap too
also that sentinel, doesnt follow the theme either, maybe give line it up with shields and parchment here and there
having some knight rough riders look be lol
oh and friendly advice, read my signature
keep up the good work, subbed

@eldartau- Thanks man, Sentinels rock.

@Novelist47- Lots to say here. Ok, the flagellants are psykers, the rough riders may happen, I haven't decided. The storm troopers were a whim, I kinda like them, but I do see where you are coming from. Thanks for all your comments, Im glad you like the overall army.

And the Ebay rescued Hydra is on deck.

Very nice! i do hope the hydra will serve well in this army.

Alright, now that real life has subsided, a little WIP shot of the Hydra. Also picked up an Aegis Defense Line. Haven't decided how to paint it. I did change my mind on the valkyrie, its going to be the colors of the army instead of the Stormtroopers. I think it will it will fit a little better that way.

Ok, a proper update with a happy, complete Hydra. Its the first one I ever painted. Pretty sharp!

Very nice, but a niggle: the barrel's undrilled on the hull HB, which detracts from the general awesome.