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Stumbled on this randomly today, loving the progress and the time you take to do up specific knight pilots for each titan - gave me a cool idea for my own.

Keep up the work, hope to see an update soon.

 BrookM wrote:

Only problem with all of this, two of the chaps over at the store find that using these models as stand-ins for Solar Auxilia is unacceptable, as they look nowhere near as well-armoured or equipped as the models they're standing in for. But screw them guys.

Aaaaaand that would matter if they were the ones making the army, so I second that last sentence: Screw them guys.

Also, loving the officer. Rather than the drab colors so often used in Guard armies it's cool to see something stand out - and again, gave me an idea for something of my own.

I like how aside from the color of their material the Volkite soldiers look like they're supposed to have those weapons. Well done.

 BrookM wrote:
Cheers!

The Volkites do the job, though they are sadly not as detailed or nicely done as those found on the Veletaris set. However, I am quite pleased with how well they turned out, an old-timey type of uniform with a classic beret paired with a clunky, but futuristic weapon.

I really want to paint, but the weather right now is horrendously disagreeable, to such a degree that I've been puking out my guts every few hours and hardly getting any sleep. Right now I am an outright crotchety and vicious witch.

Instead I've been looking at getting another (what is wrong with me..) Imperial Knight, either a Knight Crusader or the Cerastus-Acheron, though I'm not that keen on getting a full resin Forge World knight, it scares me.

Jesus, hope that weather dissipates with a quickness - vomit-inducing weather patterns are no-good.

As for the knight, I'm roughly in the same boat as well, been looking to expand on the single one I bought when they came out...and with the new codex I'll be required to get that too. I think I'm going for a Warden.

 BrookM wrote:
The Warden is an excellent choice, even if you're going for an Errant or Paladin build. The extra parts, including two carapace mounted weapon systems makes the extra bucks spent on it well worth it IMHO.

Aside from a great love of all things Titan this is a great point too, I was disappointed with the initial release but with the new chassis and such out now...my wallet is begging me to stop, lol.

Do you have a unit size in mind for your knights? 3,5,7,9? 30? I rarely do games above 2k with my group so I can't justify more than three right now.

Bah, that's lame. I play with friends at one of their houses so I generally don't get list tailoring cheese. Although I do give them fair warning when I'm going to bring a knight as most of them don't have a whole lot to deal with it.

As for the list you're going for it looks good to me. Sadly, I'm not a fan of the FW knights - something about the legs that puts me off - and I've had nothing but trouble with FW stuff I've ordered in the past.

A group shot of the completed Knights of House DuChess will be required once you're done, of course.

I'm not sure why, but I'm getting a 'Colonial Marines' sort of feel from them - not a bad thing by any stretch - definitely awesome progress.

 BrookM wrote:
Thanks chaps and yes, I also got a USCM vibe from them when I first started out, I even tried to recreate the Colonial Marine camo pattern, but that got too fiddly, so instead I went with a more boring and utilitarian pattern.

However, I do have a pair of shotgun toting girls that I keep around for fun, special Zone Mortalis scenarios:



Because, all together now: "I like to keep this handy, for close encounters."

The girl on the left, Jane Doe, even has a small shoulder-mounted lamp pack, just like those jarheads in space and chances are she'll be my character of choice for the upcoming Halloween event.

Hey, sometimes the easier/simplest path is the best, as is evident in how good your squad looks.

And I'm loving those mini's and their great USMC in SPAAAAAAAAAAAACE feel. Also, in reply to your quote: GAME OVER MAN! GAME OVER!

Your collection of both models and books is awe-inspiring.

@BrookM: You wouldn't happen to be ex-military would you? I only ask given how you talk about the composition of your forces, it strikes me as very "I've done this before and I can't not call it this'.

If not? Well, then, carry on.

Awesome sounding games, I've always wanted to play on a Zone Mortalis board - sadly I don't know anywhere that has one, leaving it to me and my 'crew' to purchase a set. Ugh.

As for the Acheron pilot I dig it, seems different than the rest too, breaking up the refined aristocracy sort of feel for more of a hardened veteran who doesn't have time for that noble stuff. Or I'm wrong, lol.

As for the knight construction I'm impressed you messed with how the legs sit. I couldn't summon the courage to mess with mine because of all the required cutting and such.

Now I'm waiting to see a Warlord - get crackin'.

I so saved those rules for the arena, sounds like a blast (guffaw) to play, will have to introduce it to the group I play with.

Those Raging Heroes figures are sweet, I especially like the Sentinel pilot - sort of gives the whole kit that 'outrider-listens-to-their-own-orders' type of feel to it.

Aaaaaand I wasn't interested in Mad Max (the game) until that melee/gutshot compilation. Off to forget completely about models and such and to lose myself in a post apocalyptic desert.

Man, I take a hiatus from Dakka and all sorts of P&M madness breaks out. MADNESS.

Y'know, it's both frustrating and very cool to see someone who has the mastery of fleshtones down pat - because I can't paint faces/bare skin to save my life. Kudos on the Twilight Knight, the hair and face are remarkably good.

Also, HERESY. The Castellax's...Castellaxi? Whatever, those dudes - look so much better than the standard GW Mechanicus stuff...how could you think of proxying filthy Tau as a replacement!

Nah, I get the idea though honestly, it's surprising to me that the only 'mechs' really, are driving by nearly dead skeletons (dreadnoughts) or can stomp buildings flat (titans). You'd think the IoM would have looked at the Tau stuff and wondered what they could do with it - or even come up with their own ideas for it pre-40k. I'm rambling.

So the secret's out, liquid talent it is. *shakes fist* I should have known!

And jesus that Illuminated Lady model is astonishing - and I'm with you - there's no way I'd even try painting that much skin.

I'm also a fan of injecting other models that don't normally belong in my armies, notably my IG. I used http://www.anvilindustry.co.uk/AFTERLIFE/Republic for some of my veterans (the Grenadiers specifically). I also used some from http://www.anvilindustry.co.uk/AFTERLIFE/Unity-Council again, specifically the Marines and the Ajax suits. In my mind they look more like a futuristic army instead of the Khaki Rambos that the Cadians look like.

As for my marines, I'm thinking about replacing dreadnoughts in my homebrew with these:http://puppetswar.eu/product.php?id_product=322. The weapon ranges support the various dreadnought weapons (their own takes on them obviously) and to me, looks more like an assault walker.

But back to your stuff, any more knights in the works?

Man, it's a tough call for that right-weapon, they both fit so well - but I'm partial to the gatling cannon.

Also, it's like that figure was MEANT to be climbing out of that suit, nicely done. Was there anything you had to change around in order to get it to look that good?

Also, I'm not sure if you're already done with the feet, but have you considered maybe working up something akin more to the Sentinel style of appendage or are you ok with the Tau-type of foot?

As for the ammo feed idea, I like it, but I think you're right - where to put it where it doesn't look cluttered. I know I'd have to put in a ammo box at that point too, so I think what you have is fine - even the side portion of the minigun arm as that raised portion of plastic with rivets on it looks like where spent casings would be ejected. So there's at least SOME sort of detail to it.

As for the greenstuff, I don't envy you, I have a hell of a time with it myself. Are you going to try and get rid of most of the 'Tau-ish' detail across the whole thing or just looking to cover a specific area?

Fast attack Russes, what is this Heresy?

I am LOVING the ammo barrel and feed, really adds a lot of character to the Ghostkeel - I demand MOAR.

I'm not sure why, but I absolutely love that nuncio operator. It's one of the couple 'moving' figures you've shown that somehow looks like it should.

The quality of those casts is just jaw-dropping - makes me wish I had the stones to start another Not-Guard-But-Definitely-Guard army.

I'm also surprised how volkite-ish the rifles look.

That is hilarious.

Man, that Troop Master model is awesome.

Speaking of which, I have a wonder about something; I've recently gotten some of the Stormcast Eternals (I know, totally on topic with what you've got going, right?)and as the lore says they're all heroes reborn via Sigmar yadda yadda yadda, I've thought - that would include some of the female persuasion surely?

My question is, how would you go about representing this? I've considered different heads, entirely different models (although I can't seem to find a decently plate-armored, mass-produced female sculpt that fits in line with the Stomcast), or some other angle I haven't considered?

I gak you not I went and researched my question right after posting it and found the same info. Apologies!