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Skalk Bloodaxe wrote:@ Briancj- What are you doing the weekend of ... July 28th? 40K 6th Ed, 2,000 pts. Batrep w/ pics absolutely mandatory.

Recovering from my week-long VMware certification class.

2000 points, EH? How about we put it at 1,999 so we don't deal with a second FoC?

Briancj wrote:

Recovering from my week-long VMware certification class.

OMG, You'll be ready to kill something.

If you're up for a 4 hr drive to the sticks for a game of 40K after a week of brain-numbing techbabble upsell, the invite is open. If not, we'll pick another day.

1,950 then. I like numbers divisible by 5.

dsteingass wrote:

Briancj wrote:

Recovering from my week-long VMware certification class.

OMG, You'll be ready to kill something.

I'm already ready. Already. The fact that I have to shell out $3,500 because you can't get the cert without taking the class has made me angry. Very, very angry. Like, "Illudium Q-36 Explosive Space Modulator" very angry.

The chaos summoning pad is a great idea, I've been trying to think of fortifications and how to do chaos versions.

So far I have a similar pad idea like yours although I never thought of using pillars.

Converting the Witchfate Tor into a Tower of Tzeentch (bastion).

Defence lines are easy, just add bodies and spikes.

Not sure on the Fortress though.

edit: Bloodletter swords are power swords as per the FaQ

Speaking of Bastions, how big are they?

hey skalk just thought i would pop on and say hey just finished looking at this fantastic terrain of yours. good luck on the portal project

Chaos stuff would be growing real teeth, or have lips and tongues sculpted all over their surface, or maybe just spiky gak growing out of infected tank traps?

Dang, those 3rd edition bloodletters look way cooler than the current ones.. Wish there was a plastic kit for 'um.

@ Briancj- So that weekend doesn't work? PM me w/ your schedule. If Galorn can come as well he's totally invited.

@ Galorn- Dude you're totally invited to come to VT for a game.

@ GiraffeX- I need to stop by my DIY store and pick up some hardboard. I thought I still had some left but I used it all. I'm thinking I'm going to build some larger buildings out of it as well. I'm really excited about this project, hopefully it goes quickly. I don't need another 3/4 finished project sitting around.

@ RSJake- Hmm. Not sure. Will have to check when I am home, I'll give you measurements.

@ alabamaheritc- Thanks for stopping by! I'm really looking forward to the portal project.

@ dstein- Aside from the Summoning Altar ('counts as' SLP) I try to keep my terrain looking 'Imperial'. It works for every game no matter who is playing. I can see Orks and Tyranids scrapping it out on an abandoned Imperial firebase, but not so much across a Chaos-imbued landscape. The Imperium is the constant common denominator on my table. It works for everything I have and everything I plan on doing in the future.

@ loota boy- Yeah, I have to say those Bloodletters are the best version of them GW ever released. I have had this discussion before w/ other people, and I just don't like the spindly Bloodletters from RT metal and current plastics, and the 2nd Ed Bloodletters just look goofy. The 3rd Ed Bloodletters w/ axes look like miniature Bloodthirsters, and that's just awesome in my book. Sadly, the Hellblade counts as a Power Sword, rules are quite specific on that, so my models have awesome looking axes that are ST as user and AP2. Could be worse, I'm just disappointed I don't get that +1 ST for using an axe. Flip side is I'm not hitting on I1, so I'll stop complaining.



Last night I finished my "mystery project" and I think it came out pretty well, even took pictures. I put my camera on the computer bench, went to the living room to catch a part of 5th Element, and instantly fell asleep on the couch. Opps. So pics tonight.

The clarion call of Chaos is tugging at me once again. I had to do some work on my Death Guard to ensure WYSIWYG last night (combi-weapon swap, etc) and put my 2nd Ed Daemon Prince of Nurgle on a round 40mm base (instead of square). Have to admit I'm looking fwd to the new Chaos Codex coming out. Rumor is it's being released in August. I'm really hoping it has some CHAOS in it this time, like weapon upgrades for vehicles and better character options (such as...a Chaos Champion choice that Aspiring Champions can aspire to).

But I'm still focused on terrain. My contest piece is coming along nicely and I expect to be finished w/ it sometime next week. I've got a few other projects that could be finished w/ minimal work, I just need to finish them. I have only a few loose barrels / crates left and have decided that I'm going to keep them loose and use them as "filler" for my tabletop, and alos consider them 'bitz' for any future projects I have. I have a LOT of GW plastics that need attention (tank traps, etc). I really need to get working on the Bastion, but unless I find the 4th Aegis wall for the top turret I'm not as excited about that project. :(

I'm looking at MicroMark for plastic sheets. Not bulk, just detail sheets like diamond plate and corrugated siding. I know I can replicate the corrugated siding w/ cardboard but for my Imperial buildings I've decided against this and will go w/ the manufactured sheets.

Any recommendations for where to buy plastic rod / girders / etc? I know that Evergreen is a good source but it's a bit $$$ for my wallet right now.

As always, thanks for reading and I'll be back tonight w/ some pics.

www.megahobby.com- Only ever get it from MicroMark if it is on-sale, they are too high priced otherwise.

.>And Yeah..my terrain is al lImperial too, I dig it

dstein for the win once again! Dude that site is SICK! Oh my aching wallet! I want want want WANT!!!!


.... back later w/ pics. Heading home for beer and FRIDAY! Whooo!

Skalk Bloodaxe wrote:@ Briancj- So that weekend doesn't work? PM me w/ your schedule. If Galorn can come as well he's totally invited.

@ Galorn- Dude you're totally invited to come to VT for a game.

@ GiraffeX- I need to stop by my DIY store and pick up some hardboard. I thought I still had some left but I used it all. I'm thinking I'm going to build some larger buildings out of it as well. I'm really excited about this project, hopefully it goes quickly. I don't need another 3/4 finished project sitting around.

@ RSJake- Hmm. Not sure. Will have to check when I am home, I'll give you measurements.

@ alabamaheritc- Thanks for stopping by! I'm really looking forward to the portal project.

@ dstein- Aside from the Summoning Altar ('counts as' SLP) I try to keep my terrain looking 'Imperial'. It works for every game no matter who is playing. I can see Orks and Tyranids scrapping it out on an abandoned Imperial firebase, but not so much across a Chaos-imbued landscape. The Imperium is the constant common denominator on my table. It works for everything I have and everything I plan on doing in the future.

@ loota boy- Yeah, I have to say those Bloodletters are the best version of them GW ever released. I have had this discussion before w/ other people, and I just don't like the spindly Bloodletters from RT metal and current plastics, and the 2nd Ed Bloodletters just look goofy. The 3rd Ed Bloodletters w/ axes look like miniature Bloodthirsters, and that's just awesome in my book. Sadly, the Hellblade counts as a Power Sword, rules are quite specific on that, so my models have awesome looking axes that are ST as user and AP2. Could be worse, I'm just disappointed I don't get that +1 ST for using an axe. Flip side is I'm not hitting on I1, so I'll stop complaining.



Last night I finished my "mystery project" and I think it came out pretty well, even took pictures. I put my camera on the computer bench, went to the living room to catch a part of 5th Element, and instantly fell asleep on the couch. Opps. So pics tonight.

The clarion call of Chaos is tugging at me once again. I had to do some work on my Death Guard to ensure WYSIWYG last night (combi-weapon swap, etc) and put my 2nd Ed Daemon Prince of Nurgle on a round 40mm base (instead of square). Have to admit I'm looking fwd to the new Chaos Codex coming out. Rumor is it's being released in August. I'm really hoping it has some CHAOS in it this time, like weapon upgrades for vehicles and better character options (such as...a Chaos Champion choice that Aspiring Champions can aspire to).

But I'm still focused on terrain. My contest piece is coming along nicely and I expect to be finished w/ it sometime next week. I've got a few other projects that could be finished w/ minimal work, I just need to finish them. I have only a few loose barrels / crates left and have decided that I'm going to keep them loose and use them as "filler" for my tabletop, and alos consider them 'bitz' for any future projects I have. I have a LOT of GW plastics that need attention (tank traps, etc). I really need to get working on the Bastion, but unless I find the 4th Aegis wall for the top turret I'm not as excited about that project. :(

I'm looking at MicroMark for plastic sheets. Not bulk, just detail sheets like diamond plate and corrugated siding. I know I can replicate the corrugated siding w/ cardboard but for my Imperial buildings I've decided against this and will go w/ the manufactured sheets.

Any recommendations for where to buy plastic rod / girders / etc? I know that Evergreen is a good source but it's a bit $$$ for my wallet right now.

As always, thanks for reading and I'll be back tonight w/ some pics.

Done deal. I'll have to figure out timing... What day(s) of the week work best for you?

No, the 28th works very well for me. I really will want to blow off steam, drink some ice cold iced tea, and get my game-and-grill on.

--Brian

@ Briancj & Galorn- PM sent!



Ok, wanted to do this last night but didn't have time. No time this morning either. Just slapping up some pics for you to look at.











No time for text, have to finish getting ready. Tourney pics tonight (or next week, whenever).

Thanks for looking, I'll be back soon!

Nice job with those steps man!
CoD panels aren't usually seen painted up to that level of detail, it's good to see.

i have to agree... very detailed... and i like what i am seeing with this piece in general... tho i am quite surprised as to what this might be?

Very nice! I like the skull wall and the rusting effect.

@ dstein- Thanks for the compliment! You'll be seeing more of this in the future. They are too cool to not use and I have a few more kicking around.

@ Vik- Thank you! See pics below for an example.

@ Yellowbeard- I appreciate the compliment. The rust is a 'new' thing for me, and it's nice to know it is working out!



I don't have anything 'new', but I did want to take some pics for Vik.











It appears a Genestealer Cult has taken root in the Underhive! Call the Watchmen!

(backdrop courteosy of a hunk of plywood, rust / dirt / hairspray / flat gray paint. Took about 5 minutes)

That's all for now, thanks for looking. More stuff coming soon!

ok... now i feel the need to myself for not undersatanding right away the use of that piece...

bay i add that i particularly like the downleading door?... i think i need to do that soon too... it adds a cool idea to the table... one could device rules for these tunnel entrances... like... if you roll dices you choose to get out in another tunnel entry... of if you fail you get lost and the spinning wheel of misfortune decides where you get out then...

Skalk, this is an awesome improvement of the original tunnel entrance!

I keep it in mind for later

Very cool Skalk! Vik- Those tunnels and vents are actually a huge rule in Necromunda

@ Vik- sometimes seeing something in use helps define the perspective better.

@ Hyenajoe- Thanks! It's my first Necromunda Terrain part of the project that I actually completed! Yay!

@ dstein- Thanks! Your set needs one of those I think, I don't remember seeing one.



Looking at those pics there's a huge glob of wash that pooled up and looks sloppy. I'm going to scrape it off and reapply soem rust effect, maybe drill out some slug gun impacts, etc. Hardest part about doing thins sort of thing is where do you stop?

All my projects have taken a back seat for some IRL stuff but I'm still planning on having my -=]_=- piece finished before 08/02. Looking forward to sharing that. As it is right now it's playable on my table, but I'm striving for a higher standard this time, especially since my results will be judged.

Hoping to get some hobby time in soon.

Huge globs of wash = oil leaks or congealed ooze. Just act like it is deliberate and you are good to go. I give all my scenery to a friend to look after, makes it easy to stop but I am always itching to add more details every time I go round for a game.

i should RTFM i think

You don't have to read the whole thing in one go, flipping through is half the fun

well... i will soon have to get to work and school... always a half an hour drive... by public transport... lots of time to read


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before you know it i will be your next rules nazi^^

@ Bruticus- I get what you are saying. I feel on this piece it is out of place becasue there's no apparent source for it, but then again it could have originated a few hundred feet above this tunnel entrance. I'm still likely going to change it, or at very least outline the globs with a black wash to give it a more deliberate look. I'm still learning, this is another step in that evolution.

@ dstein- Don't make it easy for him.

@ Vik- Here's the Necromunda Rules from GW website. Print it out and study it this week. There's a test on Monday.

well skalk... i have them already on my comp... just was always too lazy to read... but as i am about to restart the working life style soon... D-day is the first of august... so i will have plenty of reading time from door to door then^^... so if you are a good teach... postpone the test...i will of course then need mentors for my rules related questions

dsteingass wrote:You don't have to read the whole thing in one go, flipping through is half the fun

I mostly just look at the pictures.