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Nice thats a lot of metal.

THere was and imperial guard regiment called the Nordic Berserkers, and they basically wore the Mordian uniform, without the Shoulder things, and with Fur Capes (think WoC capes) and what looked to be Marauder Horsemen heads.

Just a thought.

Viktor von Domm wrote:wow... that is huge...and needs lots of paint^^ also great way of doing magnetized sponsons... i really like that idera and it looks very good when not using the sponson!!!

Thank you! I can't take credit for it, the idea was given to me by Keith, the owner of Aero Hobbies in Santa Monica, he showed me how to do it and I shared it with y'all.

leohart wrote:@Hmelrose: awesome, waiting to hear more from you regarding the experience with the White primer from Walmart versus GW.

I need to make time and prep some models to make this happen!

Llamahead wrote:Nice thats a lot of metal.

No kidding! Haha, I kind of went a bit overboard, but also got lucky acquiring two big lots of Mordian Iron Guard of over 60 models in each lot. The rest have come from either purchasing new threw my FLGS or by ebay & even a few were donated by friends!

Brotheralexos wrote:THere was and imperial guard regiment called the Nordic Berserkers, and they basically wore the Mordian uniform, without the Shoulder things, and with Fur Capes (think WoC capes) and what looked to be Marauder Horsemen heads. Just a thought.

Sounds interesting! Do you have a link to the info or fluff?

Worked on some more Fenris IG models tonight just for the heck of it. I've got about 23 of those little buggers, take a look at these few images and then hit my gallery for more!




I call this guy the Fisherman, cause he's using a lance as a harpoon.




Some Horned Helmet/head conversions

ok i can understand to go hrned helmeted vikings from a romantic point of view...but for true fighters...a definte fashion no go^^ also i have to say tho cool looking the spear or rather lance is i think it is posed akward as is... the main wight is beyond the holding capabilities of that guys strength...tho it will be sin to trim that lance in any way...^^

and the credit also goes to you for sharing a learnd thing as to how to magnetize the sponsons that way^^

Viktor von Domm wrote:ok i can understand to go hrned helmeted vikings from a romantic point of view...but for true fighters...a definte fashion no go^^ also i have to say tho cool looking the spear or rather lance is i think it is posed akward as is... the main wight is beyond the holding capabilities of that guys strength...tho it will be sin to trim that lance in any way...^^

and the credit also goes to you for sharing a learnd thing as to how to magnetize the sponsons that way^^

I think they're interesting, similar to horned Catachans. So I think they'll be good looking on the battlefield as a veteran squad or two. Something different to field rather than the standard Catachan / Cadian mix. They have a Lasgun + close combat weapon and several have the option of saying they have more with the inclusion of grenades and the catachan sheathed sword.

Yes, the lance is oversized, but I think thats part of his charm.

I'm always happy to share tips, tricks and how to's that others are willing to share with me.

I still watch this in gripping anticipation waiting for more Mordians to be painted up and sent off to the front lines to kill the enemies of the Emperor.

More excellent work, keep it up!

Blacksails wrote:I still watch this in gripping anticipation waiting for more Mordians to be painted up and sent off to the front lines to kill the enemies of the Emperor.

More excellent work, keep it up!

I am working on them as well! Upload some pics of yours! Even if they're unpainted.

I'm working on a couple of plasma rifle conversions as I need more plasma in my life. Also I need to inventory the amount and types of models I have.




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Did a quick inventory

122 Lasgun models (note this includes the models from the heavy weapons teams)
15 Flamer models
1 Heavy Flamer conversion
2 Sniper Conversion models
8 Meltagunners (2 conversions)
2 Plasma gunner conversions
13 Grenade Launcher models
1 Lasgun w/chainsword conversion
1 lasgun w/grenade & standard/flag conversion
1 lasgun w/standard/flag conversion
1 lasgun w/power fist conversion
4 lasgun w/vox

Heavy Weapons: (This includes original metal and the new plastic heavy weapons on sprue)
16 Lascannon
9 Heavy Bolter
5 Auto cannon
10 Mortars
6 Missile
1 Quad Autocannon

3 Sergeants w/ laspistol & powersword
3 Sergeants w/ laspistol & Chainsword
1 Sergeant w/ meltagun & standard

6 Lieutenants/Officers w/ Bolt pistol & chainsword

1 Lord Commander Creed conversion
1 Sergeant Kell
1 Commissar Lord
1 Commissar Yarick
4 Commissars
1 Colonel Stracken

1 Marbo
5 Ratling Snipers
10 Psyker
1 Primaris Psyker
6 Regimental advisors (original metal and plastic conversions which could be rolled into a Cadian force)
1 Missionary
1 Vindicare Assassin
2 Servitors

12 RoughRiders w/ lance & lasgun
2 RoughRiders w/lance & meltagun
2 RoughRiders w/lance & plasma gun

Vehicles
4 Chimera (beat up, but salvageable) - these will need a lot of work.
2 Leman Russ Demolisher kit - (1 fully magnetized )
1 Hellhound/Banewolf
1 Scout Sentinel
1 Armored Sentinel
2 Sentinel kit - still in box
1 Baneblade Superheavy tank conversion/fully magnetized & primed
3 Tank/vehicle possibilities

Have bits will convert:
23 Fenris IG conversion vets/models
? Cadians ( from 3 Command Sprues + 1 Battleforce box )
? Catachans (from 3 Command Sprues + 1 Battleforce box )
? Space Wolves ( Battleforce box )
? Space Marines ( Scout Snipers & Bike )

I've probably missed some and I'm still in negotiations to get my old models back from a friend that I'd given them to years ago. They've stopped playing and from what I hear they're sitting in boxes.

WOW! Thats a lot!

That is a lot of models. Since I am not that good with IG, maybe we can try looking at the Army List sub-forum and see if you can get one of the better list in place.

Capitansolstice wrote:WOW! Thats a lot!

Indeed! And, still growing. I just picked up a Valkyrie & Vendetta kit last night. Trying to work out how I can give it Mordian Iron Guard Pilots! I'm thinking of either doing a Cadian Officer head conversion or actually using the top torso from the Mordian Iron Guard Heavy Bolter team, but this would mean purchasing more top torsos or cutting some of my current models in half, which I am hesitant to do.

leohart wrote:That is a lot of models. Since I am not that good with IG, maybe we can try looking at the Army List sub-forum and see if you can get one of the better list in place.

I've been looking all over and have some options. I'd appreciate the help!

- H

It would make more sense to do a cadian conversion imho

Capitansolstice wrote:It would make more sense to do a cadian conversion imho

It would be easier and cheaper to do a Cadian officer head or Tank Commander head conversion yes, but having the full Mordian Iron Guard torso would be pretty effin rad, its similar to what I would be doing when creating a scout sentinel group, I'm doing 3 of those with Mordian Iron Guard drivers.

Hmelrose, love the Fenris guard they look realy good if you ever needed inspiration for them, check out Battle of The Fang by Chris Wraight, I read it a while back and the Fenris PDF featured heavily and when i saw this on the homepage it just popped up. Hope thats of some use?

Shado.Raith wrote:Hmelrose, love the Fenris guard they look realy good if you ever needed inspiration for them, check out Battle of The Fang by Chris Wraight, I read it a while back and the Fenris PDF featured heavily and when i saw this on the homepage it just popped up. Hope thats of some use?

Thank you! I did a quick search and found several discussions for it which will help me build up my fluff!
http://www.warseer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=118898

http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/404774.page

http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/356760.page

No worries, glad to be of service by the by any chance you're gonna use Wulfen? (possible Count-As Ogryn?) as in the novel they are used as a heavier alternative cc troop by the thrall/SW.

The marauder based guard are looking good especially as you've managed to avoid them looking renegade. It's always nice to have a hefty lead stash its the discipline to paint them up which is most important however! Good luck.

Isn't there a cadian torso in the command squad box set that looks like a mordian one?

Shado.Raith wrote:No worries, glad to be of service by the by any chance you're gonna use Wulfen? (possible Count-As Ogryn?) as in the novel they are used as a heavier alternative cc troop by the thrall/SW.

I may do a mixed SW & Fenris IG / Thrall force or simply have these guys fluffwise been recruited from a down SW cruiser/ship by another IG force or be troops from the planet of Garm, which is where the Spear of Russ resides.

Llamahead wrote:The marauder based guard are looking good especially as you've managed to avoid them looking renegade. It's always nice to have a hefty lead stash its the discipline to paint them up which is most important however! Good luck.

Thank you! I was a bit worried that I went a little too far. I wanted something simple, i.e. Viking head + Axe + lasgun, nothing too crazy. Yet I still got the converting bug in me and went a little nuts.

I have a ton of Catachan torsos that the remaining Marauder bitz might work with. However, I used a lot of the lasgun arms with the marauder models so I will have to make some conversions happen.

Capitansolstice wrote:Isn't there a cadian torso in the command squad box set that looks like a mordian one?

Yes. the Officer or Commander Torso is similar, yet it doesn't have the shoulder epaulets/boards the normal Mordian Iron Guard have as well as the winged double eagle. Very similar and if I can get the green stuff down, then I can convert shoulder boards for them.

D: i know i had this subed! where did it go!!! well now that im here again, i really like what you did for the fenris ig, those are cool

Rogue Wolves wrote:D: i know i had this subed! where did it go!!! well now that im here again, i really like what you did for the fenris ig, those are cool

Haha, Welcome back! Thanks all for subscribing to my little blog!

I have to admit I've unsubscribed from my own posts several times when cleaning up my "threads subscribed too"

Lots has been going on, been hanging up at Fat Ogre in The Woodlands, Tx. Got a good game of Warmachine Cygnar vs Cygnar in. Picked up some more paints and have been prepping/putting together more models/conversions. I need more Mordian Iron Guard Plasma rifle soldiers!



So many models to paint! So much blue!

I'm still here and working on the Mordian Iron Guard models!

Lots has been going on and with some family health issues as well as the holidays happening I just haven't had much time to work.

I've got a new can of P3 primer white ($9.99 from Fat Ogre) as well as the Citadel skull white primer ($19.99) along with the walmart brand white spray paint for ($0.98) so I will be doing a primer comparison fairly soon.

I'm happy to report that my battlefoam 1520XL & Pack 216 arrived. Now I just need to figure out how to get the dang zipper to work so they'll attach to each other. The 1520XL is huge, like luggage you'd have to check at an airport and withe Pack 216 its more like a fat kid trying to wear a hat.

I think I will stencil "Fat Kid" onto the 1520XL, that would be hilarious. Though then people might think that's my nickname. :/

Probably not a good idea after all..

I've been working with friends on facebook as well as google groups and yahoo to create gaming clubs for both Warhammer 40K & Fantasy as well as Warmachine & Hordes in the Houston area and in Southern California (where I was previously living/gaming)

Do a facebook search for:
Warhammer 40K Houston
http://www.facebook.com/groups/295114300504938/
Warmachine Houston
http://www.facebook.com/groups/128014557313818/

SoCal Warmahordes
http://www.facebook.com/groups/219580798053044/
Aero Warmahordes on google groups

Aeroboyz on yahoo (this group has been around for forever)

Join up, if you're in the area perhaps we can get a game in!

Great to see some community involvement! also can I see pics of the battlefoam bags, I have been looking into them

Capitansolstice wrote:Great to see some community involvement! also can I see pics of the battlefoam bags, I have been looking into them

I will take pics tonight! I'm on the road hitting those last minute shopping deals. :\ Like a Herpa Derp.

Primer comparison please.

leohart wrote:Primer comparison please.

Dat! Haha, I will try to do it tonight. I've got wrapping of presents as well as my games at Fat Ogre in the Woodlands and most likely I'll skip wrapping presents til tomorrow and go out drinking with my buddies tonight. Gotta get some of that holiday cheer in me!

Don't do it tonight. Wait for a good weather condition. These weeks have been very bad priming weather weeks.

leohart wrote:Don't do it tonight. Wait for a good weather condition. These weeks have been very bad priming weather weeks.

I'm good with priming / painting. I've got a garage I can use.

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays y'all, from Texas!

Lucky you having a garage -_-. When I get my garage, I am gonna have my airbrush station setup. Until then, I guess I will stick with spray can at the store.

leohart wrote:Lucky you having a garage -_-. When I get my garage, I am gonna have my airbrush station setup. Until then, I guess I will stick with spray can at the store.

I'm going to want to mess around with that airbrush station dude!

Working on a 200pt Kill Team for local easy play as well as to get something on the field faster than 200 IG, I've got the Space Wolves battleforce and Space Marine Biker bitz, still tossing around a kill team sized list, so I'm putting models together and seeing where we can go from here.

Laying out the legs and arms, trying to get an image of what I want the models to look like in my head.


All the legs are pretty much static stances, I want them more dynamic, so I cut the leg with a thin saw blade, then drilled with a pinvise and pinned using a clipped piece of a small paperclip and some super glue.



Running, minus the shoulder armor. I forgot to put that on before taking the picture.


From the side.


Next to the bike that Andrew up at Fat Ogre in the Woodlands, Tx gifted me! That store and the people who work their are awesome.


This bike will be converted to be a space wolf bike.

ya Marine biker looks like it could be inspired by Poles Winged hussars

where do you get this wing?