AoV's Hobby Blog 29/04/18 The Tomb World stirs p44...

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**GrimDork**

Ahh true! But aren't the PA greyknight helmets pretty similar?

**Paradigm**

Yeah, PAGK helmets are like that with the full visor, they just don't slope inwards towards the neck.

**angelofvengeance**

Not keen on the TAGK helmets but certainly the PAGK stuff fits well if you snip the ball joint off.

**RBeijers**

Wow those head swaps make it give a real medieval look. Gives them some more character.
Keep up the good work it's looking great.

Grtz.
Remco

**angelofvengeance**

Didn't get much of anything done today but here's Deathwing Knight

**GrimDork**

I can't get over how well those heads work with the DW stuff.

**angelofvengeance**

So I did some digging and apparently the heads I'm using are the Paladin Terminator heads ie the super duper Nemesis das uber pimp Ward terminators.

**angelofvengeance**

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Merry Christmas!

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++We are the Angels of Death!++

**Paradigm**

Looking forward to seeing what you do with that! Are you doing/keeping both sides?

On a side note, I hadn't realised just got cool that box art is!

**angelofvengeance**

I will indeed be keeping the whole shebang. I'm going to be having a small strike team of BA 1st Company and Death Company led by Captain Karlaen and Calistarius. I have Mephiston (I know, same person but I used Calistarius as a ref to the terminator libby from SH) as well but he needs a replacement sword as the guy I got him from lost it! (Plus I had to do oodles of paint stripping as he was heavily painted)

The Tyranids will go to my brother for his Hive Fleet Behemoth swarm. Kinda regretting buying it now as he will benefit from a 5th Carnifex,3rd Brood Lord, Stealers and Warrior Brood! What have I done?!

The Campaign book is quite lovely. Some really nice quality art in there as well as fluff!

As an honorable mention: Karlaen and SoC (Spawn of Cryptus) kits look the business! As do the Death Company (first time I've owned the newer BA stuff)

**angelofvengeance**

I've decided I'm going to use the Space Hulk terminators for the Deathstorm Campaign, simply because they look SO MUCH MORE BADASS & IMPOSING than your bog standard kit. Plus, I put Captain Karlaen together last night. But wimped out on doing anything else, as 1 fan heater just doesn't have the nuts to keep you warm in my hobby room with this weather bomb we're having here. (Block and beam room, so no insulation at all- there are radiators in but I can't get em to work)

I think I'll finish off Brother Goriel (Genestealer spine rip guy in the back) as he sends out a much stronger "feth you Xenos" to my brother when we get around to playing the campaign lol.

**squall018**

I'm going to end up paying 30$ for that termie captain on eBay.

Looks awesome.

**angelofvengeance**

squall018 wrote:
I'm going to end up paying 30$ for that termie captain on eBay. Looks awesome.

Yeah he's a nice model! Though that Iron Halo at the top is quite flimsy- nearly broke the damn thing (damn ham-handedness lol)

**Paradigm**

Captain K is a neat model and should fit in nicely with the SH ones.

What are your plans for the Deathstorm Termies? Because from the looks of it, the new shiny BA Assault Termies kit has enough claws and hammers to kit out 10 guys, and plenty of shiny bits to go around. You could get a very nice 5&5 Assault Termie squad from the two kits!

**angelofvengeance**

Paradigm wrote:
Captain K is a neat model and should fit in nicely with the SH ones.

What are your plans for the Deathstorm Termies? Because from the looks of it, the new shiny BA Assault Termies kit has enough claws and hammers to kit out 10 guys, and plenty of shiny bits to go around. You could get a very nice 5&5 Assault Termie squad from the two kits!

Not sure yet, might use the back bit of the torsos and combine them with the Deathwing front torsos to add another 5 man squad to my Deathwing. I left the larger section of Karlaen's cloak off to get at the back of his armour and paint his tramp stamp plate and grilles.

**Thraxas Of Turai**

I totally head swapped Karlaen with one of the bare heads from the DC sprue, also slightly repositioned his leading leg, I agree on it being an awesome model though.

If I ever get painting we could get one hell of a combined Blood Angel/ Marine force between the lot of us.

**angelofvengeance**

While I don't mind the occasional "mop head" on my Blood Angels, I certainly won't be having a lot of them. I much prefer the bald, mohawk or short back and sides bare heads. Sure, Sanguinius was the pretty boy of the Primarchs (well, him and Fulgrim) I think the Astartes look more warrior like with the former style.

Thraxas Of Turai wrote:
I totally head swapped Karlaen with one of the bare heads from the DC sprue, also slightly repositioned his leading leg, I agree on it being an awesome model though.

If I ever get painting we could get one hell of a combined Blood Angel/ Marine force between the lot of us.

So it'd be Dark Angels DW, RW, 5th and 10th Companies strike force with Blood Angels Archangels, SG, DC and warriors from a Battle Company/Reserve. Plus your Hawk Lords stuff lol. That'd make for an almighty Apocalypse team haha.

**angelofvengeance**

Big stompy, snippy dreadnought on the way...

**GrimDork**

Awesome

I may have to see if any of those pop up on eBay for reasonable prices.

**Paradigm**

Yeah, that's cool!

Out of interest, what are your thoughts on the new Blood Angels codex? Personally, I really like most of the changes, I just feel the HQ slot is a tad busy with Priests in there now.

**angelofvengeance**

I quite like it. It looks like a fair bit of Ward's stuff has been removed from it. A more sensible approach to the Blood Angels- similar to a standard Codex Astartes chapter but with their own unique units. What boggles my mind though is, how the heck do they get anything done with 43 Land Raiders but only 3 Thunderhawk transporters to deliver them! Though I suspect that's to represent that they're struggling a bit. I'd be saying to the Mechanicum- less praying and more fething building! lol.

**angelofvengeance**

More Death Company.. I don't think they say Blood Angels enough. Lol.

**GrimDork**

Hmm Yeah. That guy doesn't have a blood drop on 100% of the armor... better add some more

**Paradigm**

angelofvengeance wrote:
What boggles my mind though is, how the heck do they get anything done with 43 Land Raiders but only 3 Thunderhawk transporters to deliver them!

Basically, they realised the T-hawk drop approach just wasn't fast enough, so they cut out the middle man and just launch them straight from the cruisers. Hey, they're void-sealed!

**angelofvengeance**

So it's safe to say, that 32mm bases make Death Company jump troops look A LOT more intimidating.

I've cheated and assembled just Karlaen, Cassor and Squad Raphen. The Space Hulk terminators will be more than sufficient to fulfill the role of Squad Alphaeus (and a lot more badass looking)

**Paradigm**

Cool stuff, and the DA Dread is nice too!

For me, the jury is still out on 32s vs 25s. While I do like the extra bulk of the 32s, and the extra stability, I'm certainly not mixing both in one army, so my BA will be finished on 25s. My next SM army, whatever that may be, will likely be on 32s as it's easier than scrounging/hoarding old bases, but to finish my Ultras and BA I think I'll stick with 25s.

**angelofvengeance**

Cheers! The DA dread has a twin Autocannon and Assault Cannon arm as alternative weapons. I kinda botched the banner a bit I think. My freehand isn't good enough to paint the wings on the chapter logo and the bloody transfers don't fit on it!

**Paradigm**

Looks good enough to me. If you can get a fine pen and trace the outline of the symbol then it might stand out more against the cream portions of the banner, but other than that I say it's a good effort!

**angelofvengeance**

Hm that could work.I'll try that.

I sense there could be a bit of a diversion coming my way. Just been in the Necron rumours thread and it looks like an awesome new plastic-crack scythe wielding Lord/Overlord is coming out. As well as a plastic Cryptek.

**GrimDork**

I like your DC poses. DA dread looks awesome too. If you can go over the wings with pen carefully like Para said that may be just the ticket.