Illumini- Thanks, the oddly the models fit together really well, the layout is natural.
lordbickerstaff- Thats a great name, I might have to free hand it onto the side of the vehicle
. If the rate of fire was the same, the Galaxy would belong to the Imperium after an afternoon!
brushcommando- Thanks, I was really aiming for the rugged/resourceful feel, I'm glad it shows through!
Sorry for the radio silence everyone, I've been busy these past few weeks putting the finishing touches on my entry to a great 2nd edition army painting challenge.
A few months back I came across
Dr. The Viking [
https://c0wabunga.com/] hobby blog during my time on oldhammer trading groups. After looking through the 1st 2 challenge seasons I decided to try entering for the 3rd. The jist of the challenge is that we create a 1,000 pts list using your factions 2nd edition codex, then over 6 months we commit to painting all the models in designated groups (slices). You get one month as a do over/free month to catch up on any models you missed in past slices or to paint more than you committed (bonus units).
Dr. The Viking has run two of these challenges before, with excellent results showing the spirit of older
40k models. Here are the links to the start/end of the 1st and 2nd challenges, they do a month by month breakdown on the site under Archives. Its really cool to see models go from unpainted/unbuilt to finished, with some really incredible painting/modeling, I highly recommend digging through past articles, its a nice trip down nostalgia lane.
1st Challenge- 13 participants- monthly progress is tracked under the archives tab
Beginning:
https://c0wabunga.com/participants-of-2nd-ed-armychallenge-1/
End:
https://c0wabunga.com/2nd-ed-armychallenge-1-final-month/
2nd Challenge- 24 participants split into 2 groups, they had a few people finish early/attrition out but the end result is impressive- monthly progress is tracked under the archives tab
Beginning:
https://c0wabunga.com/40k2ndac-ii-the-participants-wave-1/ https://c0wabunga.com/40k2ndac-ii-the-participants-wave-2/
End:
https://c0wabunga.com/40k2ndacii-final/
Seeing that I have a few hundred Valhallans that naturally meet the request for a majority of 2nd edition models, I decided to toss my entry into the ring. As the point is to paint models, I made my list with only one non-weapon wargear item (med pack for my Command squad medic) and committing to painting ONLY infantry. In total I'm looking to paint at least 59 troopers with converted models being present in every one of my entries. With that goal in mind I've spent the last few weeks cleaning, converting and basing my Valhallans, along with planning out possible bonus units to add if I get the time.
Luckily enough I was able to make it into the new members group!
2nd Challenge 24 participants split into 2 groups, 12 new entries and 12 veteran entries from the past 2 challenges
Veterans:
https://c0wabunga.com/40k-2nd-edition-army-challenge-iii/40k2ndaciii-participants-the-veterans/
New Comers (I'm midway down the listing):
https://c0wabunga.com/40k2ndaciii-participants-the-new-kids-on-the-block/
Here is my entry photo, I tried to keep things pretty even in the line up with about 200 points (2nd edition points) and 10-16 models.
1st Month is 2 command squads, one as the Captain/Major, the other is the Platoon command Squad with an LT.
Both of my officers are conversions, the Major is a Chenkov body I got without the arms/coat. I swapped the head for a Tank rider's helmeted head and supplied him with a Scion powerfist/old school bolter. I rounded out the model with a Knights of the white wolf fur cape. The Lt. is a normal commissar with cadian command squad head and hat/collar made from green stuff. The medic I've converted earlier is with the major's squad and the rocket team will be based like they're hiding behind some bushes and rockets in ambush (I've always disliked the standing straight up and down rocket team, I'm going to have to figure out a way to make them look more natural).
This challenge has been really great for my work ethic, since December 1st I've nearly gotten them to the washes stage along side the 10 man squad I started a bit back. In the next few nights I should have all 20 done, then I might knock out a bonus unit. Maybe a certain Valhallan character in the background...
I'll be posting updates on my challenge progress in addition to my other Valhallan activities, if you're interested I highly recommend checking out
Dr. The Viking's work, there is some excellent stuff in there.
Much, much more to follow comrades