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So guys and girls,

After few months of 'silence', the Forge is operational again. I have a lot of things going your way in terms of my Tau army. It is coming to it's third sphere of expansion, featuring some additional models, bits and models to make conversions and to round up center pieces of my army. I have also put a order for some Tau terrain. I want to make a good home to my Contingent.

I'm right now sailing out of Bayonne, NJ. Going to the Caribbean. So I'll use my time to strip all the mold lines and prepare my models for assembly. I won't be doing any painting, as all my funds are allocated toward redoing roof on my family house.


I know you may not be able to read Serbian, but you will recognize words like "Kotobukiya", Barracuda, Hirts Arts, Horizon 3D etc.


To kick off this third sphere expansion, here are some sampler pictures of DreamSpirit Wargaming studio terrain that I have commissioned. Mine will come primed all black, so I can add various bits and pieces to make this terrain a part of my army and put down my color scheme.




I'll be getting a set of Horizon Creation 3D generators and towers to complement this base. Lastly, I'm looking into Micro Art Studio stuff to round it all up. Budget is tight. So, I'll see about that.

Thank you for following this 'blog'. I'll be back in a few days, with new models that I have acquired over the summer.

Along the first and second sphere of my army's expansion, I always finished all my models. Everything was built, magnetized, painted and based.


The Third Sphere of Expansion has brought me a lot of models, which I had no time to assemble or complete in any way.




Remember how I said I might be selling my StormSurge... Well, I might have changed my mind. It was an impulse buy....


Not just that. I have more troops, few more Hammerheads, some more suits... And the newly commissioned terrain and bits.

Today I started going thru my suitcase. As I recently moved cabins, I ended up with less space and had to store some of my models under the bed.
But now...


I have started pulling them out, removing from sprues and storing into my work box (same as the one I had on Quantum). Also, following my eBay account, soon I should be getting a ton of different bits and pieces, crowned by Red Dog Minis conversions Banners.

One bad news is that... I dock in Port Canaveral again, meaning I have access to Michael's Arts and Crafts store. That means I might venture out and get some more hobby supplies.


First up are my 6 XV88-2's, and Grim Skull Minis (Wargame Exclusive) models.

Well ...

I've started putting everything into my work box. I might wash everything and maybe do some sub assembly, before I head home. This includes both Necron and Tau stuff.
For now, I'm enjoying 270. A beautiful venue onboard Royal's Quantum Class ships.



Lot's of sunshine, relaxing environment and quality time. Also, two days from now I'll be getting another Tau Skyray. This one will most likely become my conversion project, as I'm planning on making it a command vehicle.

Did I tell you I'm making my way thru my sprues?





Well, soon enough I will have to acquire a second project box and probably move all my necron stuff in there, and leave Tau in the current box. More bitz are on the way.

The project box is full. So, I'll split my Necrons from my Tau. A lot of bits are in already, all of them planned for something.


On the other hand, I'm working on some models made by Horizon Creation 3D. Mr. Curtis did some great prints and I'm happy to announce that I'll be getting some more, to complete my Tau battlefield.




Happy Gaming!

Hi guy,

really quick update. I got some parts for conversion and addition to my Tau.



Flags and banners are by: Red Dog Minis They are really nice and light (and small), and they will fit on any of your Breacher, Strike or PathFinder teams.
I do plan putting few of these on my XV8 (and maybe XV88 teams)
The turrets and hatches are just regular HammerHead pieces, which I will use to add detail to my terrain commission, once it is ready for pickup.
Lastly, a pack of magnets, to finish my remaining suits. I did magnetize the cannons on StormSurges, but it didn't work (for some reason). So, I guess I'll be green stuffing those guys and putting some stronger magnets. (or maybe just striking the magnets and leaving the 'barrel' piece interchangeable).

On the other hand, I'm going thru my articles and updating text and some photos.


Thanks for watching. I know this is not much, but I'm away from my Cadre (and most of my tools.)

Just a quick update.

Tau Gunring just came off the sprue and will be added to my TideWall Rampart. Can't wait to get it complete and put to the Higher Good (and my new base & terrain features.)


Also, I have ordered some more Horizon Creation 3D stuff, Tau ofc. And that should complete my Tau outpost. I don't plan to finish everything until the end of the year (conversion, modification, painting and adding to the terrain)

Priority is now given to the Necrotyr, ever growing army of immortal warriors. Right now, a software update is under way.

These Monoliths will soon be powered up.

Fellow gamers, I wish to you a Happy Christmas!

To all of you who are with your families, leave the hobby for a day and rejoice with them.
To all of us who are away from families, dig in to the hobby as it is our family now.



Now, as I am away from my family, I will show you some upgrade parts I have received from Santa the day before. First up, long time ago, somewhere on page 1, Mr.bossfearless made comment how I should look into some Gundam kits for my Riptides. Here I am, 2 years later, with my first Kotobukiya set, intended for my Riptide commander suit.


This particular kit gives me two (or three) burst cannons and a High Yield Missile pod. Size-wise they are a bit bigger than regular GW stuff, which is fine. I intend to use this parts on my centerpieces and I need that accent to be obvious. The missile pod will most likely end up on one of my command vehicles, or maybe on some Broadside commander. I'll keeping you updated.



Next up, we have a nice little package from Death Ray Design. I ordered a 3 different sets of command consoles and posts for my Tau terrain. 2x Necropolis Control Station, 2x Screen wall and a set of 9 terminals.


These MDF / Acrylic pieces so far look amazing and I cannot wait to incorporate them. Thing worth mentioning is that the Necropolis piece comes with little acrylic orbs, that go into the slots on the board itself. And here is an 'assembled' terminal.


Lastly, I was fortunate enough to win this ebay auction and get myself ...


All pieces are individual and will allow me to remove mould lines, wash them and paint them when the time comes. Also, these models are intended for conversion to AX-6-2 Assassin platform, which did not got into standard production during the first sphere expansion but is still seen on the patrol posts. Also, rail guns will be mounted on my Area Denial Node.


That's it from me now. Expect more things to come in the following days.

So, I took some time to work on the new stuff that arrived in the past few weeks. My second bits box is here, so I can actually work on new things.



One of them, being my two AX-5-2 Barracuda jets. Such a beautiful model. And easy to work with. I'm slowly working my way thru mold lines and model itself. Then I'll be magnetizing the accessories (main gun and wing turrets) and packing away so it is ready to go home with me.



I took a break from that, just to assemble my new guns. Intended for my Riptide suits and for my Hammerhead conversions.
My GOD , those kits are so good and will blend with Riptides perfectly. The twin linked burst cannons will be mounted on my XV109. Some amount of green stuff will be needed, to complete the body assembly and expansion holes that are on the models. Pieces are snap fit, but I do recommend using Citadel glue to make the joints strong and battle ready.



The Heavy Burst will be on my 'Prime Riptide', as well as the new smart missile system.




The Heavy Missile pod will most probably mounted on my Forgeworld turret, and used for my command vehicle. Or mounted on some sort of a turret for base defense.



I'll probably assemble the Smart Missile system tomorrow, just so I can do size comparison and make sure it 'done' until I go home.

Thanks for watching.

Hi peeps,

sorry for keeping you in the dark for two weeks now. I had a lot of work around NYE and with few other events that came after. Plus, I was kinda waiting for... THIS!

Horizon Creation 3D got me some Tau terrain. I got two generators, two relay towers and 4 power cells. Enough to make quite a few combinations with my pieces that have been made by Dream Spirit WarGaming Studio . I'm also thinking about some rules and data sheets, to match the 8th edition.



And what is better than ONE generator... Are TWO generators.



Once relayed, you can make a good LOS scenery that doesn't have to be tall or bulky. Just nice.



Also, my stuff from Grim Sull Miniatures came in today. Since I'm trying to incorporate more of my ShadowSun and XV25 models into my lists, this fella' will come pretty handy.


And, since I'm hoping to participate in ETC2017 in Salamanca, Spain... Some Necron conversion parts, again from Grim Sull Miniatures should suffice my need for versatility. 20 female bodies.


That is it for now. I'm hoping to continue to work on my Barracudas thru the next week.
^_^

Cheers.

Great news folks.
The buildings that I commissioned from DreamSpirit Wargaming Studio are done and ready for shipping. I asked for unpainted buildings, due to specific nature of my army and due to the fact that I will further customize all buildings you are about to see.

First up, we have Kanyon HQ.





It will be my first building to start working on, as I have already developed a plan of what I want to add to the model and how I want it to look. I also have idea about some house rules, in order to field this as a part of my army. Before the rules, let's compete the building. All the panels that you see that are 'missing' will be added. Most of them will be 'open' vertically to reveal pipes, control terminals, fuel cells and crew hatches. I'm thinking of adding a service lift to the side of the building AND....
How about I carve out a good amount of center circle, and cover it with mesh, resembling the flame/fumes trench. Will thing about it.



Second on the block, we have a Mont'ka HQ.




As with the Kanyon HQ, this building will have a number of details added to it, before I paint it and get it tabletop ready. Again, I have a general idea for some houserules for this building as well, to be included into FSE style armies.
Lastly, I've got two of this little Tau bunkers, which I will most likely convert to some sort of Radar domes.



Last parts of my Tau terrain will be ordered soon. I have contacted the manufacturers (one of them is currently relocating his workshop) and will be (hopefully) placing orders in the next few weeks. With all of this, I'll be busy working and painting and basing all the way till December.
^_^
#NoRush

I do apologize for not posting anything for almost a month. I got caught with end of my contract, new cast in my venue and scheduled change of itinerary (from 12 day cruises to 7 day cruises). I also changed my shipping address, which provided me with faster delivery time for my materials.


Also, I scored some eBay auctions, which provided me with extra bits to further convert my Tau buildings. Yummy yummy.


This morning I woke up, and being in cloudy Nassau (Bahamas) decided to start working on my Hammerheads. I really liked what Wolfs16 with his unit.

I want one too. Better to say TWO. Here they are. Making steady progress with this easy conversion.


Two sets of Piranha engines and two HammerHead bodies (with engines), saw, and some glue were soon mixed up to create my new command vehicles.


First I removed the drone mounts from both sides, following the curve of tank body. Then I made sure that Piranha engines can be mounted flush to the side. I had to cut out two little slots (one on each side) so that engines could be mounted on angle that I needed.


Once I got the angle I wanted, then I moved to dry-fitting and positioning the rear engines, so that they are slightly above the front engines and that they maintain the straight line.


Once satisfied, I hot glued them to the body of the tank. Further green stuff work will be needed, but the main positions are determined and will be much easier to complete the body.


Also, being done with hot glue (well, now cold) will provide me with reevaluation chance once I go home and before I start sealing all the openings.



Thanks for watching. I can't wait to go home and to finish this. I have quite a few things on my ToDo list, but I believe it will all be done by the end of 2017.
^_^

I'm finally home!
After 7 months of rocking over the high seas, I'm back. And ready to continue to kick some ManKind asses.


As I'm hoping to take participation in ETC 2017 in Salamanca (Spain) this summer, my army of choice are Necron. So I have spent entire morning preparing my project box and searching for bitz and pieces that I brought home last year.
^_^




I had to remove my Tau stuff and reorganize that as well. Dig out bases and prepare all the material I'll need. Also, it came good because I'm expecting one small tournament, which will favor one Tau list that I made some time ago.

Stay tunned. I'll be working and posting every day!
^_^

I got serious. Like TWO projects serious! From now, I'll try to post updates simultaneously.



TAU

I'm preparing for the small local tournament coming in April. And, out of all the units I selected to take to that tourney... None of them are complete. So I'm hasting to get them ready and field test them, before I submit my list.

NECRONS

Being a full and big army project, I'm using a different approach. Scenic bases, more detailed painting, pinning, on and on. I washed all the bases and got them ready to start the army build. As I still do not know exactly what list will I take to ETC, I opted to build default units that are basic build of almost every Necron list. Objective markers, two units of Warriors, two units of Immortals and so on.
Also, for this build I have moved my base of operations to the FLGS. It makes me focus more on the task at hand and enables me to conveniently store my models while being assembled. Going there today as well, to continue my build. Next in line are scarabs and some destroyers.

Well,

it's been a while since I posted last time. And a lot of things happened. I left my job on ships and came back home, to chill and relax and do the things I want to do, when I want them.

I have been working on my Tau and Necron army, but was lazy to take photos and to post them. I do feel a bit bad because of that, but on the other hand...


So many new things. To kick off this new era of posts and hobby work, I give you a sneak peak of my Shadow War team.
Enjoy.

Custom build "HagFish", designed to sustain prolonged exposure to hostile environment and to provide more support for the Spire Raider (pathfinder) team.


All models you see have been based with GW Sector Mechanicus Industrial Bases. Great buy. Really great buy.
Here is one of the currently finished bases, a loot marker for Shadow War. A 32mm base, with added lamp post (comes with the box) and a random bit (I believe some DropPod piece.)