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Good to see you included a more civilian looking vehicle in the mix! Can't wait to see it painted up!

It's definitely the most appropriate of the Navy models FW produces.

Past the main gangs, the accessory vehicles and characters are definitely where the flavor of the campaigns really comes out.

Built the base for Jargassor, a model I am really looking forward to working on. I also started on a female cultist assassin for hire - very wip. She will have a massive hair do and be generally OTT in a Blancheesque way. Think female version of his Berserker Assassin concept sketch.

As for the spwan, this is testament to how fething impossible I am finding to photograph it. The reds are all orange because of the glare :(

Northen wrote:Model also looks enough like civilian craft to work as a syndicate transport, and it's big enough to fit my gang in. Small modification is that I raised t a bit (about 3mm) so that storm bolter fits beneath it. I also filed away all imperial eagles. Didn't want to put too big gun there cause of the gaming reasons and wanted the vehicle maintain its civilian look.

I think giving a head swap on the driver would've made a huge difference! Some gun-ho looking dude with raybans - syndicate show off more than a tired cadian.

Is that the Infinity model you mentioned earlier on?

Good to see a nice update guys. The arvus lighter is such a cool model, looks alot like the craft you see in the drawings in the =I= rulebook. I agree with Migs about the head swap for the pilot though, maybe a converted catachan head?

@Migs - Thats a nice beginning for the assassin, looks exactly like Blanche's drawings, what was the base model? Looking forward to seeing more from you all.

Cheers,

Dante

A bald guy with a moustache or a younger head with a mohawk would be really cool!

The base model for the Assassin is from the Dark Age range IIRC - thanks Wehrkind for for showing me the model - nothing beats pierced nipples on a death cultist.

And as a note on the skull, which too big for her skull, but it is actually a death mask, so I've carved out the area where it meets her real head to show it and will add strapping detail and possibly horns on the mask. It's one of the smallest skulls, from the nicely scaled flagellant kit, but this base model is just uber thin, so I will be hard pressed to find suitable hands!

Thanks mates. The head might use a swap, he's supposed to represent the gang's pilot Javi so bald head with gas mask on could work. I think the pilot helmet looks cool but I can sense the "tired" look too.

Migs: Great model to base the cultist on. I am bit reserved about the head but waiting so see more work done for it before commenting more. And we need a model for Sgt. Jargassor soon, he's got to continue showing off his head popping shooting skills

That head on the Death Cult assassin kind of reminds me of Shao Kahn from Mortal Kombat!

Indeed, very nice mini you picked out for the cultist! I love the idea that she's wearing a skull helmet, makes her even more terrifying!

Btw Migs, about your Alpha Legionaire. I saw he's called Alpharius. Was your purpose to make the actual Primarch of the Alpha Legion, or is it just a huge coincidence that he's also called Alpharius? And the armour, is he pre-heresy? Or just wearing Imperial power armour because he's in disguise?

I'm also very exited about the battle-report, I'd be awesome to see the Shaddes Offe Greye, and Alpharius in action!

Keep it up mate, I'm really looking forward to see the cultist done!

Pfreck wrote:Btw Migs, about your Alpha Legionaire. I saw he's called Alpharius. Was your purpose to make the actual Primarch of the Alpha Legion, or is it just a huge coincidence that he's also called Alpharius?

All Alpha Legionnaires when questioned claim to be Alpharius, I think it says so in their Index Astartes article.

No, IIRC it was only mentioned in Legion by Dan Abnett. While the IA does offer some general information about the Alpha Legion it does not really go beyond the whole "yes they are soooo secretive and use stealth oh yeah and they are very mysterious because they use propaganda..." Legion kind of delved further into how the Alpha Legion work and stuff like that!

And the armour, is he pre-heresy? Or just wearing Imperial power armour because he's in disguise?

I assume that the armour is pre-heresy but that he hasn't mutated/changed armour. Which makes me wonder, why are Chaos Space Marine backpacks looking different than normal backpacks, even the pre-Heresy marines didn't have those weird ones...

Malika, I have yet to read Legion (although I should do sometime) but I'm pretty sure I read that little tidbit somewhere.

As a sidenote, I keep my old copy of the WD with the IA article in next to my painting desk for picture references :p

Back on-topic for Migs, the female Assassin is shaping up nicely, I dig the combination of the skull mask and the sensual pose. Since you mentioned you're going for a Blanchesque vibe, I'm eagerly anticipating the results.

Blanchesque, Berzerker Assassin, does this mean she will be carrying a bit chain sword or axe?

Migsula:

Just wanted to add my "Kudos!" to the rest of the compliments on your efforts. You've got some wonderfully creative conversions in here along with some fantastic paint jobs. Thanks for sharing the inspiration with the rest of us!

Keith

Thanks Keith!

As for Alpha Legion - they are all called Alpharius Really recommend reading Legion, if you haven't.

We have a game coming up on Sunday, with some great narrative and adventure ahead.

Here's a story Hammer wrote that ties to a model he is working on.


Sound of muffled steps beyond the door brought Interrogator Navarro to full alertness. It has been a long vigil, little shy of thirty seven hours, for Navarro as he had sat cross-legged on the floor, waiting. He had neither eaten nor slept during the time, but just watched the door and what he knew was happening beyond it. The others, Arbitrator Prime Kosutic and Gunnery Chief Steuben, had visited the room for from time to time, but had always left when their nerves, drawn tight as clockwork, finally forced them to seek some diversion. Nicodemus Quarth, deeply disapproving the whole business, had stayed away entirely.

Navarro missed Church’s company more than he had even realised before. The Tech Priest had not talked much, but he had had a soothing presence nevertheless, only noticeable by its absence now that he was dead. He hadn’t seen the two servitors, Satin and Velvet, in two days, but he knew they were somewhere near. Eva Kosutic had taken the servitors under her guidance now that Tech Priest Church was gone and he assumed she had put the servitors on a sentry duty somewhere near.

Navarro had also mused over the fate of Chastity Kross, their bounty hunter guide to the under city. Where had she disappeared during the final stages of fight against the cult of the Snarling? Did she desert? Was she captured? Chief Steuben had made a few forays to the undercity, trying to locate her while Navarro had held his long vigil before the door. But so far he hadn’t found any trace of her.

The capture of the Reader had been fortunate even if the Inquisitors retinue had paid dearly in blood for it. Eva Kosutic had been interrogating the cultist ever since. Navarro would have preferred doing the interrogation himself, but he knew his place was now before the door, behind which Inquisitor Harker had gone. As an Arbitrator, trained in various techniques of questioning the unwilling, Kosutic had done a good job of the interrogation anyway. They now knew far more than they had before of the workings of the cult of the Snarling and were that much closer to the Vessel.

The door opened slowly, agonisingly slowly, and a figure stood behind it, silhouetted by soft light from beyond the threshold. Inquisitor Harker looked tired and worn-out. His face was sweaty and deep lines of worry made him look aged. Only his eyes, dark and deep, showed the inner strength of his character. Harker had draped himself with the Flag of the Martyrs and he was shivering and fevered.

“It is done, Eduard.” He croaked in a hoarse voice. “It is done.”

Navarro rose on to numb feet and shuffled to his master.

“By the Emperor, there is no going back now...”

Navarro could read the quiet horror in his master’s eyes. He could hear the uncertainty in his voice. What had they done? How had things gone this far?

The two stood there, on the entryway, for a long time, contemplating the future... the callous and uncaring future, that now stood before them like a dark storm cloud, pregnant with barely restrained vehemence.

It was said that the road to Chaos was paved with good intentions...

“Emperor almighty, protect thy servants.”
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I had guessed it was a mask (as in the blanche illustration). Anyone got a link to a pic of the original mini the body is from? Looks interesting for a number of =I= assassin etc conversions.

Really looking forward to seeing the good sgt himself. When can we expect more from the other members? Northern and Migs are stealing the show here!

Cheers,

Dante

I have been reading your log for a little while as a non member from your link over at warseer. I am very impressed by all the models and ideas in this log. I would like to commend everyone on they're awesome gangs. I can't wait to see this progress and develop. I also am excited about that death cult assassin.

Looking at the pics of the arvus lighter again, is it just the pics or is it a little warped at the back? This log has reminded me that I wanted to get one of those a while back but I'm wondering if its going to be one of those FW kits with lots of issues?

Did it go together easily? Take it you need to use super glue with resin? (silly question I know but I had to be sure having never worked with it!).

Cheers,

Dante

CMDante wrote:Really looking forward to seeing the good sgt himself. When can we expect more from the other members? Northern and Migs are stealing the show here!

Uh, oh... Saints Row 2 has sort of crowded my free time lately.

But I'm in process of building a brand new character for my gang right now. I see Migsula posted, few posts up, the short story I wrote as a sort of introduction to the new character.

Next week, after our sunday game, there will be pictures of something new.

CMDante wrote:Looking at the pics of the arvus lighter again, is it just the pics or is it a little warped at the back? This log has reminded me that I wanted to get one of those a while back but I'm wondering if its going to be one of those FW kits with lots of issues?

Did it go together easily? Take it you need to use super glue with resin? (silly question I know but I had to be sure having never worked with it!).

Cheers,

Dante

Mine didn't have any major issues. No wrapped parts or anything like that. Few bubbles and little misfits (like in the back) but nothing that can't be solved with some putty and sanding. Two big faults IMO are that after you put the hull togehther the back door comes almost impossible to open, guess you could model some kind of handle to it. Other propblem is that the seam goes right in the middle of the hull so you need to fill quite a lot, on the top it's not that bad as it has some overlapping panels, but bottom doesen't.

But I am pleased with this kit overall, can recomend it.

And yeah, super glue is the way to go with resin. And wash those parts with warm water before assembly, makes the paint stick better to the resin.

Thanks for the explanation guys.

I really want to finish my Art-scale Marine.. haven't decided on chapter/legion yet.. am very tempted to make him an Alpha Legionaire, using the Mohawk head from the new Chaos Marauder Horsemen..
Though, I need to finish 500pts of Chaos Renegade Militia for a doubles tournament before the 8th of November.. and I'm pretty much behind schedule!

Damn, this thread is way to cool, and gets me away from stuff I need to finish!

Cheers!

Do a Maledictor!!! Now that would rule!

The new Chaos Marauders have Mohawk heads? Those would be great for making some Necromunda Goliath's!

CMDante wrote:I had guessed it was a mask (as in the blanche illustration). Anyone got a link to a pic of the original mini the body is from? Looks interesting for a number of =I= assassin etc conversions.

Really looking forward to seeing the good sgt himself. When can we expect more from the other members? Northern and Migs are stealing the show here!

Cheers,

Dante

Seconded!

I think it is from a Forsaken Saint Mary miniature, but I can't be sure...

Anyone?

Mixed bag of news today.

I got the infinity figs, and they are GORGEOUS!!! but too small for 40k scale...atleast the human spec op types. The "SAS" guy would've been fantastic for Jargassor, and even works fine with Alpharius, really nailing home the human v astartes physique, but then he looks ridiculous next to any other models in the campaign. The scifi samurai and ninja I ordered are absolutely stunning but also big enough, so I may convert one of them to be a future =I=munda hired gun or a gang member in a future gang

But alas the hunt for Jargassor continues, working on the Empire plastics as an armature, with cadian bits and my bitz box treatment, being the new plan.

In other News, Hammer has begun brainstorming for the next campaign already!!! Which will be a genestealer infested affair and possibly require everyone making a good gang and a bad gang.

Good gangs and bad gangs for the win!

Looking forward to seeing what you achieve for Jargassor with the empire plastics, I've had mine out on the workbench for a while on my cuirrent project but havent found an appropriate use yet. I reckon they'll see plenty of action in my "good" gang though, especially the pistoliers sprues.

As always, keep up the amazing work chaps, really keeping me motivated and I am highly appreciative of the contributions of you all!

Cheers,

Dante

A-ha!

So, I think it is actually this miniature:



The Skarrd Toxic Mistress.

Other good options are:



Forsaken X'cess

A Death Cultist waiting to happen:



Skarrd Saber

and my original guess:



Forsaken Saint Mary.

Good conversion fodder there, especially as the entire GW range is sadly lacking in female miniatures.

Well, female miniatures without man-hands and brutish faces.

That's a great selection of models. I haven't really paid Dark Age enough attention it would seem.

Yes that's the one!! Wehrkind showed me the models initially, but I never got the names.