The Armies of Armageddon: Minotaur test models

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**40kFSU**

The game holds great interest for me. Being an old infantryman, I would like to see if real world tactics would work in 40k. I know it's a totally fabricated combat system, but wonder if certain principles would hold up. Unfortunately I just don't have the time. Maybe one day.

**Paradigm**

Fair enough. A few sort of 'real life' principles apply, things like force concentration, denying flanks, area control ect, so I think you'd enjoy it. I'd say mechanically, it's rather abstract, but tactically there are a lot of IRL principles that apply. Do give it a go if/when you have time, it'll be fun and these awesome minis would get to see the battlefield

**cormadepanda**

Nice boots on the ground. You will find the more abstract tactical concepts of large warfare apply directly to 40k. If you know how to use your big guns, and your small guns right the game becomes much harder.

**40kFSU**

Thanks for the comments gents. These armies aren't going as quickly as I had hoped. Good news is I am almost done with the infantry. Well, I was until I went and got 30 more Catachans. Oh well. Also about ready to start 3 Leman Russ. I have worked out how to build my scratch built aegis defense line too. That should look cool. Anyway.....

**OneManNoodles**

"scratch built aegis defence line"? Do share.

**40kFSU**

Im gonna try to build a line of earthworks similar to those from the American Civil War. Wood planks and dirt. Maybe a few sandbags. Hoping it will match up well with the Catachans.

**cormadepanda**

Add in a few bushes and grassy bits i don't see it ever not working. Great idea 40k. Man I wish I could get this army when you finish, but alas such is life. Everything is great!

**40kFSU**

Thanks panda, I hope to have a proper pic heavy update by the weekend. The platoon is finished and so is the first heavy weapon squad. Just waiting on basing. Will probably add 2 more squads as well, just so it is big and fits fluff wise. Which I should probably update.

**40kFSU**

Another small update. Most of the infantry is complete, just needs basing. Once I'm done I'll post all of it properly. It's 2 platoons and 3 vet squads. Plus some extras. Also I'm about half way done with the wyvern. Still have to repair flimsy turret.

**cormadepanda**

Man, excellent well done so far 40k. The basing is gunna impact them a bunch.

**40kFSU**

No doubt panda. I think I have decided on what it will be, not the tile thing those vets have. Also managed to finish the Wyvern. It's pretty nice, I just can't shake the idea it's just a Hydra without the barrels. Anyway.....

**Kelly502**

40KFSU, nice work! Too bad you don't play, do you have the rules, or codice? Just curious.

I think the best way to play is with some old pals, easy, no rush, a few beers, cigars. Good times. I moved away from where my friends were, old Army buddies, me, I'm an old Grunt too, in our groupd there were three helocopter/CAV Scout Pilots, one was KIA OEF, the other two retired, and a few others in the mix, mostly all combat arms. That's my idea of the perfect gaming group.

**cormadepanda**

Yeah the Wrydavine leaves some to be desired, but its simplicity is also neat. You should pick up a game 40k. It is actually fun when playing with good chumps.

**40kFSU**

Hey Kelly502 thanks for stopping by. Panda, pleasure always. Oh guys are right, I should make time to learn. I have have rule book from Dark Vengeance I have been flipping through. Lord knows I have the models......

**cormadepanda**

40kFSU wrote:
Hey Kelly502 thanks for stopping by. Panda, pleasure always. Oh guys are right, I should make time to learn. I have have rule book from Dark Vengeance I have been flipping through. Lord knows I have the models......

If you want there is a program Vassel that runs a 40k simulation from a top down. We can play together sometime.

**40kFSU**

@panda- that would be cool, thing is finding the time.

In the meantime, a quick infantry update. I hope to have the other 50 finished in about a week. I'll post units then. I may put grass tufts on the bases to finish them off.

**40kFSU**

How about a heavy weapon squad with interchangeable Lascannon/Autocannon? The gunner is a little back from the Autocannon, but it is worth the flexibility. Also got a couple missile launchers and what not.

**Paradigm**

Nice progress!

**40kFSU**

@paradigm- thanks man. Finally feel like I am getting something done.

So, my greatest ever ebay rescue attempt. There was at least 4 coats of paint, countless bits of what not glued to these guys, and bad construction. After a 2 week simple green bath and a file, we are ready. Still needs lots of bits, I have tons. Not sure how it will work out, but it should be fun trying!

**Paradigm**

That is going to be fun fixing that lot up. Yeah, fun, that's the word

Best of luck with the challenge.

**Dinamarth**

I really love that you save all these eBay lots. I wish I had the time and patience to do such things. Hoorah!

**40kFSU**

Well gents, the rescue is coming along. I hope to have some WIPs in a few days. Some things I can fix, other no. I'll have to come up with another solution. In the meantime, the first infantry platoon and 2 Sentinels

10th Company was having enormous success with their hit and run tactics and ambushes. The Orks were unable to gain any ground and all recon missions had been destroyed. The 19th high command decided to reinforce the 10th with additional assets. The 34th support company was dispatched to join the 10th and assist with the operations.

In other, less manly regiments, support companies are used to resupply and administer the line companies. Not so for Catachans. Support Companies are experts at establishing fortifications and assisting front line units. They usually follow closely behind the main attack forces, establishing fire support and a quick flex force to assist wherever is necessary. The arrival of a support company signaled a larger role for the 10th in the war

**40kFSU**

So the first Leman Russ is finished. You can see some of the damage, especially the back. Forgot to mend that before I started painting. Since I decided to grow this army to 2 companies, the tanks will have markings. I haven't decided exactly what. It will be the standard IG stripes, I just don't know where. Once that is done and the transferrs are applied ill weather them.

**40kFSU**

The rescued Hydra is coming along nicely. I have the missing weapons replaced and am painting them now. The turret is Forgeworld, but the guns will be from the new plastic kit. I kinda wonder what happened to the original weapons for this guy.

**cormadepanda**

It never needed weapons. Would simply blind them with its large radar detector.

**40kFSU**

You know panda, considering they just made a floating chariot drawn by 2 wolves, I would not be surprised if giant blinding radar detector tank is on the way.

So I attached the guns, they match up nicely. Here is the finished product.

**OneManNoodles**

Having owned one of the original FW kits, I can safely say that looks one hell of a lot better.

The wolves chariot, you can see Geedubs recruiting drive for "attitude" over skill or whatever is really paying off...

**Paradigm**

Looks good!

**40kFSU**

Thanks noodles, I like the FW Hydra, but agree these guns look way better than the others. Also agree with your sentiment about the GW designers. I am all for themed marines. Romans, Greeks, vampires, Vikings, Crusaders, and whatever, but come on. A floating chariot with wolves pulling it? They need to start saying all their ideas slowly out loud before commiting to them.

And thank you paradigm, the rescue is working out so far!

**Dinamarth**

In their defense, this is a Science Fiction game so anything goes really. I agree though it doesn't really fit our views of Grimdark though.

The rescues look to be going great.

Any thoughts on mixing up the bandana colors a bit?