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Hey guys! Whoa, it's been over a month since I've updated this blog. Summer classes have been eating most of my time, but it's time to update!

First of all, Alamo results! I went 2-3 (no good pics sadly). I made a lot of critical errors during critical turns (forgetting to Nova charge, not moving), so I definitely have a lot to improve on! I wasn't too impressed with the SW allies, and I think I'll just go back to pure Tau, especially with the 7th edition changes.

I'm taking a small break from competitive gaming to let it settle down a bit, and to watch how TOs are gonna be handling things. As much as I enjoy playing in tournaments, I think it's best to sit it out until I know for sure what's going on.

Lastly, I started a new project! I know, technically 3 and we're only halfway through the year! The Night Lords are a good force already (not really painted though), and I've found them to be a bit.... boring to paint. So much dark blue and really nothing else. My Tau are in a good shape, as I only have 3 more Broadsides to finish up. I want to grab more Kroot and some of the FW Tetras, but they're a good 1850 force as it stands. It's been a while since I've had a real marine army (my BA were the last), so I decided to make another marine army. I'm not a big fan of any of the current color schemes, so I made my own! With help with some friends of course, I came up with my chapter that I'll be doing: The Sons of the Kraken. I'm going to be using Salamanders chapter tactics, as I have a LOT of flamers in the army.

Enough with the wordy messages, here's some pics!

Tac Marines:





Vets/Command Squad:



Apothecary:



I'm trying to get the chapter badge (Greek letter Psi) to be as uniform as possible, so excuse the messiness! The chapter is semi-Greek themed, with the Greek letter/Kraken reference. For anyone that cares, here's the list:

Oh snap son I really like your colour scheme ! The apothecary is by far my favorite so far, I think its the helmet that make it look so cool I demand more awesomeness like this !

They look really good Luc. Getting consistent free-hand designs is tough. I struggle with that all the time on my Mantis Warriors.

Thanks guys!

I'm tempted to make one of the knee pads a company indicator, but I'm not sure what color would work best..... Any thoughts?

Thanks,

Lucarikx

Oohhh, I like those guys.

My only critique would be to drill your gun barrels. Otherwise, I really like them.

Thanks, Ice!

Funny you bring up drilling the barrels, I was recently given one of the old GW pinning vices when the store manager was putting the new ones in. I'll have to get my smaller drill bits out, but I'll definitely get it done. Any suggestions on how deep I should drill in for the flamers?

Also, I'm almost finished with another Tac Marine, I'll get pics of him up soon.

Thanks,

Lucarikx

Ok, promised a sooner update, but here it is. Firstly, I got squad 1 done for the Sons.



And secondly, I've had thoughts of doing a HH Salamander army! No real models yet, but just some thoughts into what kind of list I want to run. What do you guys think?



C&C appreciated!

Until next time,

Lucarikx

Hey guys, quick update here.

Got 2 more of the Sons of the Kraken done:



And a little side project in the form of a CSM Lord I got in a painting competition:



I'll try to get the second Tac Squad done soon.

C&C appreciated!

Lucarikx

Looking good.

Thanks wm.

I did this guy up in about 30 minutes~. What do you guys think?



Lucarikx

Nice models !!

You definitely went up in pace, didn't you ?

Sons look great Luc... very nicely done!

Thanks guys

I've been trying to keep a smaller paint palette for my models lately (ie. using 1 wash, limited highlights) and it's really decreased painting time! Well, for the Sons anyway

Lucarikx

Well, time for an update! I can't believe its been so long since I last updated. I hope the next few models don't disappoint

First, we have my Chapter Master. He's made from the Minotaurs Chapter Master form FW. Only conversions are the weapon and some shaved off icons.







Next are my two Librarians, converted from the Chaplain Asmodai and Enkomi models.















I hope you guys like them!

Thanks for looking,

Lucarikx

I really like those models - especially the Chapter Master, awesome work on that one !

The only thing that bothers me is that the Librarians do not stand out as members of the Librarius... Maybe it's the lack of Psychic Hood ? Or the "Librarian blue" that doesn't stand out enough compared to the blue you're already using on the models ?

Still, great conversions mate

Thanks Yggs! My explanation is that they have the "hood" inside their helms!

That is something I overlooked, though. I guess I can say they are just veteran members of the chapter that just happened to be psykers too? I'll try to figure something out.

Lucarikx

Well, why not ?

Also, I think the fact that they are converted from "well-known", non-psyker models also doesn't help...

But if you just mention it, that'll be fine, no worries

Very nice Luc, they look great!

Thanks! Ok, here with another side project! This is for an Inquisitorial Warband I'll eventually get to. She was fun to convert and even more fun to paint!









Thoughts/comments would be great I'm going to finish up the rest of the Warband soon.

Lucarikx

Nice ! The colour palette is great, and the model is really dynamic...

Thanks Yggs! I went ahead and the second one finished, too.



I want to makes Crusaders and a Priest next, but I'm not quite sure where to start.... Any suggestions?

Lucarikx

Priest could be from some Empire Flagellants ?

As for Crusaders, I would think it depends in where you'll get their Storm Shield... Tempestus Scions with the new Bulgryn shields ?

Could do something with the Empire Warrior Priests like this.

Thanks for the tips, guys! There's a lot of Empire players at the local GW, so I'll go hunting for some bits next time I head over there

Ok, update time~.

I'm probably gonna take a small hiatus soon with school starting and all, so I wanted to get one last update in. I hope they don't disappoint!



Chapter Master 1 (TH, Shield Eternal):







Chapter Master 2 (Gorgon's Chains, LC, PF):







Thanks for looking! C&C always appreciated

Lucarikx

Indeed they don't. Flippin 'ell, those are some nice bikes. the blue & white works very well on them. But one does wonder how thet powerfuster, lightning-clawed marine can drive...

Great indeed ! The scheme works nicely on bikes !

Thanks guys! Next up on the painting block if I can find the time is an Inquisitor, Knarloc Riders, and a few more Crisis Suits.

Fantastic work Luc, bikes are just stunning. I'm sure your next projects will be well worth the wait!

What's up guys! Back from self-induced exile from the game to work on school, now I'm sorta back in the groove.

My small break from 40k got me A's in engineering courses, so I'm not too bummed out! I've been slowly accumulating more models over the last few months, but haven't really had the chance to play. Luckily, all the FLGS here in Houston have made their schedules so that there's a tournament every weekend! Been to 3 over the last few weeks and didn't do so hot, but I'm going to try and get a few more in during the coming weeks. Uni and the closing of the closest GW store have made casual gaming non-existent, so I'll probably be focusing on tournament play from now on. My Tau will probably never stop growing though, and my SM should be nearing a playable point level soon.

Here's the list I'm bringing for this weekend's tournament. Guidelines: 1750 Bound, Unlimited CADs.



Also, here's what I've been working on during the holidays.... my Farsight Bomb!



Farsight (w/out sword):



Shadowsun:



Also, I have my Knarloc Riders, which I use as Tetras:



Everything has been completely based, but I was a too lazy to take more pictures lol. I'll try to get pics of this weekends tournament and post them.

Here's the army ready to go:



For anybody interested, here's my 1850 list:


That's all for now!

Lucarikx