Randy's Ultramarines & Macragge PDF (IG) First 3 Converted Bladeguard Completed!

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**RandyMcStab**

I do have a Commissar called Dredd,

'I AM THE LAW'

Yes I have high hopes for this to administer a bit of anti MEQ justice!!

**White Ninja**

We that's some sweet free hand you have there. Must say i love the army.

**RandyMcStab**

Thanks!!

*cough, there's more free hand stuff in my other Blog (link in sig) *cough*

I haven't had a lot of time recently to crack on with the tank, still stuck for an idea for the 'nose art'...

**Rawson**

RandyMcStab wrote: still stuck for an idea for the 'nose art'...

How about the quintessential lady Justice with scales and sword?

**RandyMcStab**

Sorry for the slow reply, definately an option, I have managed to do some more on it and also my hellhound..

I've done all the base colours, and some detaling now..

Still unsure of a name...

Tank ace, nearly done, I gave him a different base uniform colour to echo Goering and his sky blue vanity uniforms he invented for himself, I like to slightly reference things to give extra gravitas and hint at the fascism of the Imperium.

When I stalled on the Vanquisher due to being unable to decide on murals etc, I started (and nearly finished) my Hellhound..

Still want to do some heat damage on the nozzle, I saw a nice tutorial on here somewhere, I decided to glue it in as the other types look daft and will be too fiddly/easily lost..

Got a name for this, I have high hope for this film and there is the fire connection and I have some other classical references with other vehicles..

"Who knew flammable and Inflammable meant the same thing"?

I hope to have a big game tomorrow and use all of my IG in it against my preferred enemy, Alex and his Nids, I'll try to get some pics and do a BattRep if it turns out interesting enough..

See you on the Battlefield..

*Salutes*

**Rogue Wolves**

its looking good, i like the tank ace too... and dont worry, i have high hopes for promethius too, so scott better not disapoint!!

**MeanGreenStompa**

RandyMcStab wrote:

*Salutes*

That's really very nice. The weathering is very effective.

**RandyMcStab**

Cheers dude I hope to finish it soon, I'll write 'Stop me an Buy one!' on it somewhere too!

Nice sig gif, I wouldn't mind slapping that kid either...

I got a chance to use everything I have at the same time backed up with my basic 1.5K Marine force in a 4k game against Dakka's Alex Kolodotschko, click there or be sqaure!

Clicky .

Preview Pics:

**Rogue Wolves**

SHOOT THE BUGS!!!!

**RandyMcStab**

In the FACE..

Will hope to finish the report today..

Here are some shots if the finished Prometheus who makes his debut in the above report..

Not a great pic but I did some extra weathering on the dozer blade..

There is some heat damage on the inferno nozzle too,

I used repeated washes of Regal Blue, Liche Purple and black, then re edged the weapon in chainmail..

Side shot..some extra detailing..

Couldn't help myself...

Rear got a bit gunged, the goo is on the top of the barrels as well..The 'stop me...' is perhaps redundant now I can't fit the 'Mr Whippy' nozzle....meh

Other side..

Right that's the lot, I will try to come up with ideas and then finish my Vanquisher..

Also I ordered some of these..

From Three Stage Studios (http://threestagestudios.blogspot.com) so we'll see what there like when they turn up...

**Rogue Wolves**

those tracks are cool, interested in seeing how you use them

**RandyMcStab**

Thanks buddy, I hope they turn up!

BTW I have no finished the report, have a look, use the link.. Clicky .

**dsteingass**

The tank is great man! Great Weathering!

@ Mean Green- I especially lOVe the animated Gif of Geoffrey being slapped repeatedly

**RandyMcStab**

Thanks!

Been quite a while but I haven't forgotten about the plucky guard.

I finally persuaded myself it would be ok to buy one of these puppies..

Thanks GW price increase!... I got it just before it went up to £70?! *EDIT* This was also my 500th image uploaded!

This will be my Colonel, if I were an IG HQ I wouldn't be running round the front with a sword, I'd commandeer the biggest thing around..For +25 pts there's an upgrade called 'Command Tank' which means everyone within 24" can re roll morale tests.

I'm adding another cupola too as I wanted a Heavy Stubber gunner.

In case you haven't been around this kit, It's really big. Do you like the hood ornament?

I plan to do lots of little conversions on this bad boy, the above stuff is all very preliminary, hence bluetack cap etc.

Anyhoo see what you think, I'll post up some more pics soon, I started greenstuffing the details today..

**Veteran Sergeant**

As usual, more excellent work from you. I especially like the crew members. Might I suggest, if you feel intrepid, to give them Hellhound guy a scarf, balaclava, or other kind of face protection due to the heat from the flame cannon? Might be a cool touch on that or future models.

**DiDDe**

Real nice army you got here!

Looking forward to see the shadowsword painted!

I just bought one myself.

It's a second hand purchase tho.. But i got it for just around £30 and it's in very good shape too!

The prise for those super-heavys is way to high :/

Anyways! Good luck with it and keep up the great work!
I'll be sneaking around on this thread from now on.

**Briancj**

And to think I used two of these kits to build my Ordinatus!

**Rogue Wolves**

tank called Promethius.. hmm wonder where you got that name from? And very interested in seeing you paint that tank!

**RandyMcStab**

DiDDe wrote:

Anyways! Good luck with it and keep up the great work!
I'll be sneaking around on this thread from now on.

Feel free, pull up a lasgun and join in! Thanks for the praise!

Veteran Sergeant wrote: Might I suggest, if you feel intrepid, to give them Hellhound guy a scarf, balaclava, or other kind of face protection due to the heat from the flame cannon? Might be a cool touch on that or future models.

The above unpainted crew are for the Shadowsword, the Hellhound crew are sensibly hiding inside the tank. I will do a cap for the officer and I was thinking of adding a scarf/cravat too...I've done a lot of GS headgear throughout this force, they don't make enough cap/beret heads!

Briancj wrote:And to think I used two of these kits to build my Ordinatus!

Nice self plug there Brian!

Seriously you should check out his Ordnatus, it's massive!

Rogue Wolves wrote:tank called Promethius.. hmm wonder where you got that name from? And very interested in seeing you paint that tank!

Thanks, I was so disappointed by the film I considered renaming it! But still he stole fire originally which is still cool...

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I have done some more on my Paskquisher too..

I don't think you need a degree in latin to translate this..

Tiger tank? Points deducted for anyone who says that it's "GRRRRRRRRRRRRReat!". I'm still not sure about it and plan to redo/tidy the text up. I was thinking of moving the crown onto the tigers head at a jaunty angle?

Muddied up the sides and added more details

It's still not finished really, but getting there..

**Briancj**

RandyMcStab wrote:[
Nice self plug there Brian! Seriously you should check out his Ordnatus, it's massive!

Well, you know, pimpin' ain't easy.

**RandyMcStab**

As long as I can have some Falchion Missile support in my next game....

**Rogue Wolves**

RandyMcStab wrote:

Rogue Wolves wrote:tank called Promethius.. hmm wonder where you got that name from? And very interested in seeing you paint that tank!

Thanks, I was so disappointed by the film I considered renaming it! But still he stole fire originally which is still cool...

I saw the film as well and was disapointed ( it didnt suck, but there was only really 1 tense moment for me, and there was virtualy no payoff ) , but i like the name, just if someone asks if its because the movie, you can say common man know your mythology! and then mutter to yourslef "what happened to people in this day and age? )

**DijnsK**

nice!
i usually dont really like guards, but these are pretty cool!

**RandyMcStab**

@ Rogue

Yes pretty much that I think.

@DijnsK

Thanks, hope I can convert you!

**lipsdapips**

Fantastic project, I love ultras and this is a really awesome idea for an army, it's given me inspiration!

**Briancj**

RandyMcStab wrote:As long as I can have some Falchion Missile support in my next game....

No problem.

1) Bring an apocalypse template.
2) PM me for my cellphone number.
3) During your game, you will need to SMS me a picture of the game table, and where you want the missile to land.
4) I will SMS back the scatter die rolls.
5) Apply template.
6) SMS me a picture of the results.
7) Giggle.

**Rogue Wolves**

^brian i like the =][_,= banner, seems you have gotten the cat pirate one

**DiDDe**

Rogue Wolves wrote:^brian i like the =][_,= banner, seems you have gotten the cat pirate one

LOL!!! that's hilarious! xD

**RandyMcStab**

Briancj wrote:
No problem.

I'll hold you to that!, might be a time difference issue...

@Rogue: Ok, now you have to explain CATPIRATE to me..

More Shadowsword coverage:

Hood ornament, complete with coup-de-grace bullet hole and industial rivets holding it in place.

Chain thing, for chaining stuff...it's from the old vehicle accessory sprue, I had to remove a section and drill out the link bit to fit it back in. Also gave it a slight bend.

Spare wheel, in case of puncture...

I've also been considering updating my bases from the mid 90's style to a more comtempory brown and static grass deal. I am thinking 'Graveyard' rims and 'Scorched' sand with a 'Bleached' drybrush, then small bits of static grass and maybe some clump foliage...I used this on my Medievals and liked it..

It'll be a big job (over 100 infantry) but I think it might be worth it as people often say my old school basic basing lets my stuff down..

Any thoughts?

**Rogue Wolves**

nice additions to the tank