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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2013/02/14 00:26:08
Subject: Re:Rebuilding the Mantis Warriors (2/12: Typhoon 2 WIP4!)
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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Ah... babe... leather... violent. Should be right up Solar's alley.
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2013/02/14 01:04:05
Subject: Rebuilding the Mantis Warriors (2/12: Typhoon 2 WIP4!)
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Fixture of Dakka
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It's hard not have want Kate Beckinsale right up your alley. She's quite the hotty.
Hey Gits, how are you gonna know when this army is done? Do you have a set goal for it or is it just gonna be one of those things that you collect for ever until make a whole chapter?
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2013/02/14 02:04:03
Subject: Rebuilding the Mantis Warriors (2/12: Typhoon 2 WIP4!)
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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It's gonna be one of those things I collect forever until I paint all the crap I have lying around. I really haven't bought anything new for it in a long, long time. I just have so much stuff and paint so slowly that it seems like forever. I've got some termies to do yet... I'd like two full squads of assault marines (so... another 10) and I have a bunch of vehicles (rhinos/razorbacks, predators, vindicators, land raiders) that I'd love to get painted up. Even another squad of scout bikes and 3 attack bikes. In general... when I paint what I've got, I'm done. But I'm afraid that will be years down the road yet.
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2013/02/14 02:05:01
Subject: Rebuilding the Mantis Warriors (2/12: Typhoon 2 WIP4!)
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Old Sourpuss
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It's also going to get to the point where his Inquistorial squads (Read: GMS trades) are large enough for full armies.
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DR:80+S++G+M+B+I+Pwmhd11#++D++A++++/sWD-R++++T(S)DM+

Ask me about Brushfire or Endless: Fantasy Tactics |
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2013/02/14 02:13:34
Subject: Rebuilding the Mantis Warriors (2/12: Typhoon 2 WIP4!)
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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That's kind of the point Alf. For my later period army, the Inquisitional squads are supposed to make up the tactical element... which is why so many of my trades have been for normal, bolter guys. So while it may not look like I've been working on my post-crusade army... actually, I've accomplished quite a bit (over 2 tac squads and several characters).
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2013/02/14 02:19:26
Subject: Rebuilding the Mantis Warriors (2/12: Typhoon 2 WIP4!)
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Old Sourpuss
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Gitsplitta wrote:That's kind of the point Alf. For my later period army, the Inquisitional squads are supposed to make up the tactical element... which is why so many of my trades have been for normal, bolter guys. So while it may not look like I've been working on my post-crusade army... actually, I've accomplished quite a bit (over 2 tac squads and several characters).
I knew you've had at least 1 squad, lol and I figured that my Marine was going to be a part of a second or third squad.
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DR:80+S++G+M+B+I+Pwmhd11#++D++A++++/sWD-R++++T(S)DM+

Ask me about Brushfire or Endless: Fantasy Tactics |
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2013/02/14 03:06:56
Subject: Rebuilding the Mantis Warriors (2/12: Typhoon 2 WIP4!)
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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Third squad. When I get his shoulder pad and base done I'll take a pic of the lot.
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2013/02/14 09:00:19
Subject: Rebuilding the Mantis Warriors (2/12: Typhoon 2 WIP4!)
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Fixture of Dakka
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Loving the speeder work, Gits!
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2013/02/14 09:47:22
Subject: Rebuilding the Mantis Warriors (2/12: Typhoon 2 WIP4!)
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Scarred Ultramarine Tyrannic War Veteran
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Really like the different ways that you have done ur tanks, and it somehow also uniforms them all together too!
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2013/02/14 11:50:53
Subject: Re:Rebuilding the Mantis Warriors (2/12: Typhoon 2 WIP4!)
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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Thank you Casey & Haz!
Got a little bit of work done... ammo feeds are now painted!
They're looking more like shells than missiles, but what the heck.
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This message was edited 1 time. Last update was at 2013/02/14 11:51:58
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2013/02/14 15:13:24
Subject: Rebuilding the Mantis Warriors (2/14: Typhoon WIP5, ammo feeds!)
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Never Forget Isstvan!
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As someone whom has seen the entire collection it is truely an awesome sight. There is also a large collection of Orks, Necrons and Nids that he can trace his hand in..
Truely inspiring!
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2013/02/14 19:22:52
Subject: Rebuilding the Mantis Warriors (2/14: Typhoon WIP5, ammo feeds!)
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Sure Space Wolves Land Raider Pilot
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You are a olympian in patience Gits. I would have caved in and drybrushed and washed my way out of that a long time ago
R
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2013/02/15 19:00:19
Subject: Rebuilding the Mantis Warriors (2/14: Typhoon WIP5, ammo feeds!)
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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Thanks Red!
Sorry guys, no updates. Between work and home responsibilities I've been completely swamped. Pinewood Derby time again so I've been helping out with that. At least that'll be over tomorrow evening. Thing 1 and I have a game in limbo, no progress on the speeders, you know the drill. Keep your fingers crossed... still hoping for making some progress some time this weekend.
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2013/02/15 19:12:10
Subject: Rebuilding the Mantis Warriors (2/14: Typhoon WIP5, ammo feeds!)
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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Unforgivable, I want my comedy hazard stripes.  I demand soapbox WIPs!
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This message was edited 2 times. Last update was at 2013/02/15 19:13:13
Theophony"... and there's strippers in terminator armor and lovecraftian shenanigans afoot."
Solar_Lion: "Man this sums up your blog nicely."
Anpu-adom: "being Geek is about Love. Some love broadly. Some love deeply. And then there are people like Graven. |
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2013/02/15 19:34:45
Subject: Rebuilding the Mantis Warriors (2/14: Typhoon WIP5, ammo feeds!)
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Scarred Ultramarine Tyrannic War Veteran
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Seconded!!! Everyone quote this and thrided fouthed ect the most recent seconded thirded fourthed qutoe thing if that makes sense!!!
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2013/02/15 20:00:24
Subject: Rebuilding the Mantis Warriors (2/14: Typhoon WIP5, ammo feeds!)
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Old Sourpuss
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I'd like to see the results of Thing 1's game honestly...
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DR:80+S++G+M+B+I+Pwmhd11#++D++A++++/sWD-R++++T(S)DM+

Ask me about Brushfire or Endless: Fantasy Tactics |
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2013/02/15 20:21:32
Subject: Rebuilding the Mantis Warriors (2/14: Typhoon WIP5, ammo feeds!)
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Fireknife Shas'el
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I would like a baby ruth.
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2013/02/16 00:29:03
Subject: Rebuilding the Mantis Warriors (2/14: Typhoon WIP5, ammo feeds!)
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Fixture of Dakka
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MOAR BAT REPS!
*cough* Ahem.... well then. Sorry for the outburst.
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2013/02/17 06:17:50
Subject: Re:Rebuilding the Mantis Warriors (2/14: Typhoon WIP5, ammo feeds!)
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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Evening/mornin' gents! Finished the detail on the missile pods tonight as well as finally finishing my game with Thing 1. Hopefully... bat rep in the not too distant future. Great game, very exciting and bloody.
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2013/02/17 07:41:15
Subject: Rebuilding the Mantis Warriors (2/14: Typhoon WIP5, ammo feeds!)
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Fixture of Dakka
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Oh good. The bloodier the better.
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2013/02/17 08:30:48
Subject: Rebuilding the Mantis Warriors (2/14: Typhoon WIP5, ammo feeds!)
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Battleship Captain
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very nice missile pod feed update, but are missiles really cased in brass?
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2013/02/17 08:42:58
Subject: Re:Rebuilding the Mantis Warriors (2/14: Typhoon WIP5, ammo feeds!)
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Crazed Spirit of the Defiler
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I have finally made it through this blog  resorting to looking at the pictures and gainging the genral idea of what was happening. My favourite models have to be the Tranquility Dreads, the Jump-Pack Chaplain and the corrupted Tranquility Vanguard. Keep up the awesome work
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2013/02/17 10:30:51
Subject: Rebuilding the Mantis Warriors (2/14: Typhoon WIP5, ammo feeds!)
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Liche Priest Hierophant
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The landspeeder is looking very nice
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2013/02/18 03:55:32
Subject: Re:Rebuilding the Mantis Warriors (2/14: Typhoon WIP5, ammo feeds!)
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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I was hoping to really have shown you guys some progress tonight, but I couldn't because CORMANDEPANDA made me go back and re-paint my missiles from their brass casings to shiny new white casings... So if you're unhappy (graven) that your "pet" part of the project hasn't been addressed yet.... you know EXACTLY who to complain to (it ain't me). @Nashbashem: I'm so pleased you took the time to work through this monstrosity! Thank you! The jump pack chaplain isn't my work I'm afraid... that was a protege' of pyriel-'s (with a bit'o touching up by him I suspect). I hope you found it worth your time. Please come back frequently and contribute. Make it even better by adding your voice and opinions, I welcome them! So... here's the "progress"... more vents done, gas cap painted, "new" rockets of course. I'm slowly getting there. Forgot to highlight the rockets... will do that after I post. OH... played a new game with the kids today. Three words... "Wings of Glory" ... and another three words... "Best... Game... Ever!" Why?? - beautiful models - cheap - stupid simple to learn - challenging - fun - fantastic game to play with young kids through adults - no real limit to how many can play - no dice rolling Go check it out!
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2013/02/18 10:34:04
Subject: Rebuilding the Mantis Warriors (2/17: Typhoon WIP 5+, three words!)
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Chaplain with Hate to Spare
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Looking good Gits! I do love the Landspeeder models even though they are dog awful to assemble! I really like the colour fading and the lenses on the marines are excellent, and there's nothing wrong with brass cased rockets! you boyz just like style that's all :-)
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2013/02/18 12:48:46
Subject: Re:Rebuilding the Mantis Warriors (2/17: Typhoon WIP 5+, three words!)
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Hoary Long Fang with Lascannon
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Looking good, Gits!
Wings of Glory WW II or WW I? I really want to play the WW I version.
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2013/02/18 14:11:24
Subject: Rebuilding the Mantis Warriors (2/17: Typhoon WIP 5+, three words!)
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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WWI
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2013/02/18 15:49:54
Subject: Rebuilding the Mantis Warriors (2/17: Typhoon WIP 5+, three words!)
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Loyal Necron Lychguard
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Gitz,
Are you and your kids Star Wars fans? X-Wing uses the same Wings of War/Wings of Glory rules. I'm a pretty big fan!
PS. I could really use feedback on the basing scheme that I'm trying at my P&M Blog. Please check it out if you get a chance. Thanks.
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2013/02/18 16:18:29
Subject: Rebuilding the Mantis Warriors (2/17: Typhoon WIP 5+, three words!)
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Fireknife Shas'el
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I was at an anime convention this weekend and played a board game called smashup.
It was a lot of fun and fairly simple to learn. I think you and the kids would love it.
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2013/02/18 18:09:15
Subject: Rebuilding the Mantis Warriors (2/17: Typhoon WIP 5+, three words!)
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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@Anpu-adom: I'll take a look.
@wyfox: Thanks for the tip... I'll keep that in mind for future holidays!
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