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2014/02/14 04:10:49
Subject: Rebuilding the Mantis Warriors (2/9: first escalation game)
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Dangerous Outrider
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COOOOOOKIES FOR THE COOKIE GOD!
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The pink army always wins. You beat the pink army? Go ahead and brag about it. You lost to the pink army? Well, then....
moonpie's P&M blorg |
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2014/02/14 04:22:24
Subject: Re:Rebuilding the Mantis Warriors (2/9: first escalation game)
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Incorporating Wet-Blending
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SCONES FOR THE SCONE THRONE!!! wait... I cant help but think our battle cry has been undermined by our unanticipated pastry-based rhyming...  Aaaaaanyways... Competition sounds awesome. Ill definitely have to try and enter this time! (dont know why I didnt last year!) Definitely looking forward to seeing the theme  Whats more exciting is this:  Gitsplitta wrote: though I did unbury my airbrush station... which means Mantis Warriors could happen at any time.
Whoo!! Lets see them marines! ^^ Also, i feel I must echo the sentiment that Gir's team looks exceptional. What is the Sergeant's head from, by the by? I really like that helmet design!
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This message was edited 3 times. Last update was at 2014/02/14 04:24:41
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2014/02/14 06:00:18
Subject: Rebuilding the Mantis Warriors (2/9: first escalation game)
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Fixture of Dakka
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It's from the raptor/warp talon kit. It's a good head. Suits the MW aesthetic quite well I think.
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2014/02/14 18:46:09
Subject: Rebuilding the Mantis Warriors (2/9: first escalation game)
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Never Forget Isstvan!
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Gitsplitta wrote:(Actually, I do feel bad about that... and there will be some of Mrs. Gits cookies coming for you both at Adepticon.)
Hey, How come I've never gotten cookies?
ps.. Too whiny or I'm being Bitchy?
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This message was edited 1 time. Last update was at 2014/02/14 18:57:46
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2014/02/14 20:45:28
Subject: Rebuilding the Mantis Warriors (2/9: first escalation game)
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Fireknife Shas'el
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I've never gotten cookies...but I have gotten burgers, BBQ ribs, and Fried Fish...so I can't complain  .
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2014/02/14 20:46:45
Subject: Rebuilding the Mantis Warriors (2/9: first escalation game)
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[SWAP SHOP MOD]
Decrepit Dakkanaut
OH-I Wanna get out of here
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I've never got any of those things!
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2014/02/14 21:01:43
Subject: Rebuilding the Mantis Warriors (2/9: first escalation game)
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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Cookies don't get sent to the UK :(
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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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2014/02/14 21:20:52
Subject: Rebuilding the Mantis Warriors (2/9: first escalation game)
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Never Forget Isstvan!
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I have gotten Mrs. Gits cooking so I can't complain, Bitch and whine is still on the agenda!
@ IMGI - I thought they didn't have cookies in the UK.. Biscots yep. Move to the States and we'll get you some cookies! Move near Gits and you could get some Ribs and Burgers... Tempted now?
Great .. now I'm Hungry!
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This message was edited 1 time. Last update was at 2014/02/14 21:21:30
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2014/02/14 21:38:06
Subject: Rebuilding the Mantis Warriors (2/9: first escalation game)
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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omnomnom...
I'm not that hungry having done 3 course dinner for Mrs Graven. Miniature cooked breakfast, steak & chips, and salted caramel ice cream...
But we still distinguish between a biscuit and a cookie 
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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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2014/02/14 22:24:02
Subject: Rebuilding the Mantis Warriors (2/9: first escalation game)
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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I've sent cookies to the UK... cost about $50. Don't think I'll do that again.
Played a very odd game with my Mantis Warriors this afternoon. Took pics. Will have a mini batrep sometime this weekend (very busy). Maybe even get some painting done...
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2014/02/16 20:57:13
Subject: Re:Rebuilding the Mantis Warriors (2/9: first escalation game)
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Strategizing Grey Knight Chapter Master
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Man that escalation table looks divine! shame only three of you on the board.
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IceAngel wrote:I must say Knightley, I am very envious of your squiggle ability. I mean, if squiggles were a tactical squad, you'd be the sergeant. If squiggles were an HQ, you'd be the special character. If squiggles were a way of life, you'd be Doctor Phil...
The Cleanest Painting blog ever!
Gitsplitta wrote:I am but a pretender... you are... the father of all squiggles. .
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2014/02/16 21:02:46
Subject: Rebuilding the Mantis Warriors (2/9: first escalation game)
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Fixture of Dakka
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Gitsplitta wrote:I've sent cookies to the UK... cost about $50. Don't think I'll do that again.
It was well worth it though and they did taste fantastic 
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2014/02/16 21:43:29
Subject: Rebuilding the Mantis Warriors (2/9: first escalation game)
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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Glad to have you back Knightley!
@Gir: It means a lot that they were so much appreciated. Besides, you guys did truly great stuff to earn them!
Been working on the last element of my Necron Adepticon list... some necron bikes. Lovely models... PITA to put together. Very time consuming. Should be great looking when finished though. I know, not the MW news you were hoping for, but I did want to let you know I have been busy.
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2014/02/17 01:01:06
Subject: Re:Rebuilding the Mantis Warriors
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Strategizing Grey Knight Chapter Master
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Heh, not the post we wanted, but the post we needed.
Gotha..... erm Dakka needs you.
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IceAngel wrote:I must say Knightley, I am very envious of your squiggle ability. I mean, if squiggles were a tactical squad, you'd be the sergeant. If squiggles were an HQ, you'd be the special character. If squiggles were a way of life, you'd be Doctor Phil...
The Cleanest Painting blog ever!
Gitsplitta wrote:I am but a pretender... you are... the father of all squiggles. .
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2014/02/17 07:10:30
Subject: Rebuilding the Mantis Warriors
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Dangerous Outrider
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What kind of cookies are they? I'm going to get a cup of coffee and eat them with it. And then blog about it. And wait for all the people in foreign countries that still operate at the same hours as me digitally drool. Mwahaha!
Ahh, the sweet taste of disqualification. I don't want to win ever again. Or even qualify. I just want to enter things. Which reminds me that I still owe Ice money.
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The pink army always wins. You beat the pink army? Go ahead and brag about it. You lost to the pink army? Well, then....
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2014/02/17 17:55:15
Subject: Re:Rebuilding the Mantis Warriors
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Blood-Drenched Death Company Marine
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Indeed moonpie. You do owe me money. Soon the ice man will cometh to collect.
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2014/02/19 16:13:45
Subject: Re:Rebuilding the Mantis Warriors
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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Been preoccupied with these babies. When they're done, it'll mean my Adepticon army is completely finished and I can get back to other projects (like my MWs).
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2014/02/19 16:34:49
Subject: Rebuilding the Mantis Warriors
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Veteran Wolf Guard Squad Leader
Bobbing along on the briny North Sea, and Montrose, Scotland when home
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Tomb blades... scary beasts, cant wait to see them done
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Kanluwen wrote: What's that quote from Mauleed? "When you can make complete strangers on the Internet hate you, you know you're doing something magical."?
Hatemonger wrote: If that is true, then GW must be run by Gandalf and Nagash and Harry Potter and Tinker Bell, because this site alone is crapping rainbows worth of magical internet nerdrage.
- H8
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Follow my Space Wolf building exploits here@ http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/321095.page  |
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2014/02/19 17:29:53
Subject: Rebuilding the Mantis Warriors
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Loyal Necron Lychguard
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I know that they come in packs of 3... are you running 2 squads of three each (I see the different weapon load-outs)?
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2014/02/19 18:07:09
Subject: Rebuilding the Mantis Warriors
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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Well, for Adetpcon I'm either running 3 or 4 in one squad. There's just no good way to magnetize these weapons so what I did was take the two weapons I thought were most likely to get used & model them 3 each. When I play, I'll just say the majority of weapons is what the squad is armed with, and make sure the first kills are from the "wrongly armed" models. Should be an honest enough way of representing the weapons in the unit. OR I can run 2 units of 3 (with different weapon types). My son only has 1 wraith squad so there's no other competition in this part of the FOC... so two bike squads would work fine.
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2014/02/19 21:01:14
Subject: Re:Rebuilding the Mantis Warriors
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Fireknife Shas'el
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2014/02/19 21:21:19
Subject: Rebuilding the Mantis Warriors
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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I suppose. Didn't think about it honestly.
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2014/02/20 04:29:58
Subject: Re:Rebuilding the Mantis Warriors
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Chaplain with Hate to Spare
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Ummm Mr Gitsplitta, I had someone at my place the other day rather annoyed with you
he wouldn't stop knocking and yelling through the window!  something about you needing to paint more Mantis Warriors or something!?
I did snap a couple of pics of him as evidence!
he looks big! lets not annoy him eh!
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 Flesh Eaters 4,500 points
" I will constantly have those in my head telling me how lazy and ugly and whorish I am. You sir, are a true friend " - KingCracker
"Nah, I'm just way too lazy to stand up so I keep sitting and paint" - Sigur
"I think the NMM technique with metals is just MNMM. Same sound I make while eating a good pizza" - Whalemusic360 |
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2014/02/20 14:02:00
Subject: Rebuilding the Mantis Warriors
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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Very pretty! He's just there to ensure that your "Mantis Maker" trophy is properly displayed. I have enforcers everywhere.
I actually have my next MW project firmly in mind and may open the box today to start contemplating the build...
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2014/02/20 14:46:34
Subject: Rebuilding the Mantis Warriors
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
OH-I Wanna get out of here
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Does it involve marines in exo suits? Just put three together, they are very involved builds.
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2014/02/20 15:03:40
Subject: Rebuilding the Mantis Warriors
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Fixture of Dakka
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What about a comp set around the tranquility campaign? You could have everyone knock up their best camouflaged Mantis Warrior.
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2014/02/20 17:21:32
Subject: Rebuilding the Mantis Warriors
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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@ WM: *Ding!*
@Snrub: I think I have the idea all set. You'll just have to sit on your hands until I'm ready.
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2014/02/21 00:38:22
Subject: Re:Rebuilding the Mantis Warriors
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Fixture of Dakka
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Bollocks.
It'll be fun anyhow. It has to be. It can't not be.
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2014/02/21 07:36:03
Subject: Rebuilding the Mantis Warriors
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Chaplain with Hate to Spare
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Ooooh can't wait !! whatever it is I'm totally IN!
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" I will constantly have those in my head telling me how lazy and ugly and whorish I am. You sir, are a true friend " - KingCracker
"Nah, I'm just way too lazy to stand up so I keep sitting and paint" - Sigur
"I think the NMM technique with metals is just MNMM. Same sound I make while eating a good pizza" - Whalemusic360 |
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2014/02/24 02:14:09
Subject: Re:Rebuilding the Mantis Warriors
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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I know it's not Mantis Warriors... but I have to show it off.
Adepticon army complete!
I'm not above begging for votes on this one... pretty happy with the way it turned out.
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