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Still painting two more Elysian Drop Troopers. Although I also did some work on two more as I blended some colours.

Cheers,

CB

Success!

Organizing all of my DKOK bits since I now have the impetus to start getting my guard assembled and primed. Also need to see how my special weapons numbers are holding........

Anyone have any suggestions for a unit of conscripts that might fit with the DKOK range? One of the problems I am running into is that they are much smaller and proportional compared to the current guardsment line(cant wait to see them next to primaris marines) and most of the rest of the GW human line looks cartoonish next to them. Any advice for third party models that would fit as conscripts with the current DKOK? I definately cant afford to make a conscript squad or two from FW...

 Leth wrote:
Organizing all of my DKOK bits since I now have the impetus to start getting my guard assembled and primed. Also need to see how my special weapons numbers are holding........

Anyone have any suggestions for a unit of conscripts that might fit with the DKOK range? One of the problems I am running into is that they are much smaller and proportional compared to the current guardsment line(cant wait to see them next to primaris marines) and most of the rest of the GW human line looks cartoonish next to them. Any advice for third party models that would fit as conscripts with the current DKOK? I definately cant afford to make a conscript squad or two from FW...

possibly Victoria miniatures line of penal legion

 Desubot wrote:

 Leth wrote:
Organizing all of my DKOK bits since I now have the impetus to start getting my guard assembled and primed. Also need to see how my special weapons numbers are holding........

Anyone have any suggestions for a unit of conscripts that might fit with the DKOK range? One of the problems I am running into is that they are much smaller and proportional compared to the current guardsment line(cant wait to see them next to primaris marines) and most of the rest of the GW human line looks cartoonish next to them. Any advice for third party models that would fit as conscripts with the current DKOK? I definately cant afford to make a conscript squad or two from FW...

possibly Victoria miniatures line of penal legion

Ugh, a unit of 10 is only a few bucks cheaper than FW with the current exchange rates.....Maybe just bite the bullet while the exchange rate is good.....

I'm currently trying to write an overlord list but it's proving difficult because there's so much choice!

 Leth wrote:

 Desubot wrote:

 Leth wrote:
Organizing all of my DKOK bits since I now have the impetus to start getting my guard assembled and primed. Also need to see how my special weapons numbers are holding........

Anyone have any suggestions for a unit of conscripts that might fit with the DKOK range? One of the problems I am running into is that they are much smaller and proportional compared to the current guardsment line(cant wait to see them next to primaris marines) and most of the rest of the GW human line looks cartoonish next to them. Any advice for third party models that would fit as conscripts with the current DKOK? I definately cant afford to make a conscript squad or two from FW...

possibly Victoria miniatures line of penal legion

Ugh, a unit of 10 is only a few bucks cheaper than FW with the current exchange rates.....Maybe just bite the bullet while the exchange rate is good.....

You could grab a few fist to check the scale. i dont have those models but i know vics stuff is quality.

I just finished unpacking from a move and don't really have a work space set up yet but I have a mighty need to assemble this guy. Its the Necrolith Colossus/Heirotitan leg kit from Rothand studios. Finally able to put my extra Necrosphinx bodies to use.

Received a big box of bases from Renedra so I can continue modelling now (I seem to build/paint so fast that I run out of bases without knowing it...which grinds EVERYTHING to a halt). I did just put some paint to some terrain platforms I'm working on for my 40K table actually - so that's something.

Successfully making terrain...unsuccessfully selling it, haha.

Started work on my Techpriest Domina after quite a hiatus from the brush. Starting off slowly, having primed the model yesterday, today I've washed all the metal bits black.

 beezley1981 wrote:
Successfully making terrain...unsuccessfully selling it, haha.

That is absolutely gorgeous haha, I would almost be scared to use it.

Pinning the arms of old Legend of the 5 Rings ashigaru spearman (Scorpion clan?) to their bodies, and gluing two new pre-primed WotC (I can't remember. New D&D mini two-pack, plastic, super-inexpensive) zombies to a bases.

First item is for my second Frostgrave warband (Japanese-themed), second item is for my first Frostgrave warband - the wizard earned a "Raise Zombie" grimoire during the last game.

The second zombie has some damaged armor that bears a passing resemblance (if you squint real hard and simultaneously delude yourself) that looks like a sode (samurai shoulder-armor) - which may be useful if I find another grimoire with the "Raise Zombie" spell inscribed for the new warband.

Spending £91.00 at the Post Office getting the Warhammerfest Loot to the buyers!

Note for the future - Bank Holidays play havoc when you're trying to get to the post office. And it's even worse when your friends repeatedly ambush you on your birthday weekend and drag you into various pubs.

Also considering expanding the scope of the group to provide willing UK based patsies for peeps in the colonies looking to score some non-insanely-priced toys.

 Leth wrote:
Organizing all of my DKOK bits since I now have the impetus to start getting my guard assembled and primed. Also need to see how my special weapons numbers are holding........

Anyone have any suggestions for a unit of conscripts that might fit with the DKOK range? One of the problems I am running into is that they are much smaller and proportional compared to the current guardsment line(cant wait to see them next to primaris marines) and most of the rest of the GW human line looks cartoonish next to them. Any advice for third party models that would fit as conscripts with the current DKOK? I definately cant afford to make a conscript squad or two from FW...

If FW still sells the DKOK in blocks of 20 for that massive Guard Transport, quite a few people converted those cutting the troopers out and filling in the gaps with the weapons kit to make standing DKOK, they could fill in as conscripts. There was also a modeller over on WarSeer who sculpted and cast his own to make conscripts (I cannot remember if he was also selling his sculpts...they were mono-posed).

Speaking of cheaper FW alternatives, I just added my complete FW Tarantula replacement to my Elysian PLOG.


Almost finished painting the four remaining Elysian Drop Troopers. Only transfers and sealing left. Although with the new Force Organization it is likely that the Platoon Command Squad and Command HQ Squad will likely not be fielded very often as I have more than enough already. :(

Cheers,

CB

Ordered some custom dice for my Eldar from Chessex, and I'm going to work on a Phoenix Lord and some more work on the platforms. Also considering going by Hobby Lobby for some plastic canvas and some more upholstery foam if I can find it.

Well, actually counted up my kriegers and I have 89 of them not including heavy weapons platforms.....

so most expensive conscript squad I can think of coming right up!!

Painting this beaty mostly. Bit work on couple vehicles and bases but mostly this one.

Armour and cloak highlights and fur on Sisters of Silence tonight.

 Leth wrote:

 beezley1981 wrote:
Successfully making terrain...unsuccessfully selling it, haha.

That is absolutely gorgeous haha, I would almost be scared to use it.

Haha, thank you. It's cast urethane, so it's actually really tough to mess up. Maybe knock off some flock I suppose.

Does organizing bits and project bins around the newly remodeled gaming room/office count as doing something hobbywise?

As far as what I am will be working on next, I hope to be:
- finishing up my purchased Necrons,
- painting up a couple characters for my Space Marines for a coming Narrative Campaign,
- painting up my Ironjawz (finally!),
- cleaning up and prepping my big Reaper Bones 3 Kickstarter order when it comes in later this week.

And once I get some older models sold off, I hope to get the 8th Edition Starter Set and start up both a Death Guard and Primaris Marine army.

Doing the first stage of highlights on a Salamanders tactical squad.

Planning and loathing the thought of making a full sized display cabinet for my rack system.

Finished painting the four remaining Elysian Drop Troopers.

Now looking at the Taros Venator...

Cheers,

CB

Yesterday total break except for finishing up First Heretic book so today continue painting Horus, Sicarian, Vindicator laser destroyer, contemptator and bunch of bases for infantry.

Phew. There's tournament coming end of july so I have pressure to get 2k points painted. So far done 30 tac marines plus HQ and 5 terminators. 10 veterans and 20 heavy support guy almost done. Luckily Horus is lots of points in single model. Unfortunately he takes time to paint.

Also 5 terminators and 5 justicaerin in various levels of completion.

Have my first game of 8th coming up tonight - 1,000 points of my Chaos vs. Orks.

Also doing basing and finishing touches on Sisters of Silence.

Did some touch up on the Avenger and built a case for it. Put together the Tauros.

Cheers,

CB

Debating whether I want to throw all my self respect out the window and grovel to my wife to allow me to pre-order the new 40k boxed set.

Painted my stupid nemesis miniature of Fuegan...and still hate it. God damn that thing.

i am trying to make a Mushroom person out of a small wooden dowel, a plastic toy, and some bits