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Here's my entry. An everyday Swordsmanfrom the ranks of the Lions of Alahan.

@ZoBo - Welcome! Sounds cool, can't wait to see what you manage to come up with

kb_lock wrote:
I am going to do scouts or maybe a kitbashed IG dude. SM don't seem very "everyday" for my liking, but whatever yo

Fair point. Scouts it is!

Don't take my word as any kind of authority, just do whatever you want matey

Are 5 legion tactical marines everyday heroes?

ooh, shame about the 5-model limit (does a grot still count as a whole model? )...I just had a rummage and dug up an old "big gunz" kannon, and a few grot crew members (they're half-painted, and would need stripping first)...so now I could very easily pack out my little diorama with about a dozen assorted grots and a kannon ...so I was struggling for variety, now I have to figure out which 5 I want to use!

...also, would the kannon count as a model? ...I feel like it probably would, but I figured I'd ask anyway.

Cannon would count as one model, yeah.

However, you do raise a good point, this month is a good one for getting squads done and dusted, so what would everyone say to raising the limit to 10 models for this round? We've done that in the past and it worked well enough, and while it's not going to become a regular thing, I think this theme merits a similar extension.

I'm happy to raise the limit. As you said, it does make sense for everyday heroes.

 Paradigm wrote:
Cannon would count as one model, yeah.

However, you do raise a good point, this month is a good one for getting squads done and dusted, so what would everyone say to raising the limit to 10 models for this round? We've done that in the past and it worked well enough, and while it's not going to become a regular thing, I think this theme merits a similar extension.

I’d be fine with it.

In general I prefer to keep the 5 model limit just to balance things out a little. Some of use struggle to get one or two guys done for the comp in a month. When the field is potentially packed with complete armies and extravagant dioramas, it could be a little disheartening. I get that a lot of themes require more then one figure to convey. But just keep things reasonable most of the time. I view the rules more as strong guidelines anyway. Exceptions are expected, particularly when the Rule of Cool in invoked. Worst case scenario, you don’t get votes because you strayed too far from the theme.

IMHO, YMMV, etc.

 Paradigm wrote:
Cannon would count as one model, yeah.

However, you do raise a good point, this month is a good one for getting squads done and dusted, so what would everyone say to raising the limit to 10 models for this round? We've done that in the past and it worked well enough, and while it's not going to become a regular thing, I think this theme merits a similar extension.

well naturally I'd be ok with that, as it benefits me , and also I'd say it does lend itself well to the current theme...but hey, take that with a hefty grain of salt, I'm still just a newbie here, I wouldn't know what possible impact it would have on something like this, and I'm certainly not trying to just show up out of nowhere and start trying to bend any rules or anything! I'd be just as cool with it if it stays at 5 models, so, totally up to you guys, easy come, easy go

Well the addition of 5 extra models means I could just assembly line the last 10 models of my tactical squad

was really hoping my celtic infantry models would come in time for this but it's looking like a no

and tbh I'm not too keen to do more luna wolves atm, I need a bit of a break, already doing 5 per month, I don't think I could manage 10. They're a touch more fun than doing Plague Monks, but not by much lol

Anyway, I'll see what's in my stash that I'd like to actually work on, I may pull out another mousling set

I don't mind the upper limit being altered (within reason), so long as the lower limit stays intact. As mentioned, getting more than a couple of models done a month can be real tricky for some (you may have noticed I fall into that category).

Yeah, sadly I am not a Paradigm and only manage to get a couple done a month. 5 is usually an achievement. That said if the majority want 10 it just means I will only enter 5, no big deal really.

Yeah, there's no pressure to enter any more than you're happy to do, I just figure a big part of these challenges is motivation, so if this month we can get a few people to power through larger units to add to their armies then mission accomplished!

Since no-one seems dead set against it, consider the limit officially raised to 10 models.

Clarification: are we meant to be doing entire units for this month's challenge or have I misunderstood the brief?

Individual models are fine, you can do up to 10 (usually five, but this month's limit is raised) but just one is absolutely fine.

Thank you. Got worried there for a moment.

Would the Stormtroopers from Imperial Assault be acceptable for this?

As a general rule, if you think it's fine, it's fine! So yes.

Here is my entry 5 man Legion Tactical Support Squad with plasma for my DG

My entry will be noisemarine...
Proofpic on thursday

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I've chosen to do a drop pod landing near a combat between a fenrisian wolf pack and a termagont, brood

I've begun working on my Cultists, here's a WIP shot:

Much more to come!

I'm really scratched on what to do for this month - have an idea what to do but .....well I'll throw it out and see what Para thinks. Thinking of painting up Mad Larkin from Gaunts Ghosts. While he is technically a named character - the ghosts, to me anyway, really fit/suit the 'everyday hero' theme. Anywho...... What the call the Para?

either: 5 lasrifle auxilia (actually 20, but that's beyond the point ) or 5 Death Guard MK III tacticals (or MK IV depending on paint limitations). Proof pics up tomorrow night most likely as I need to top of some commission work.

I've been prepping some Perry English archers & knights which seem to fit the theme. I'll post a proof pic tonite.

 Januine wrote:
I'm really scratched on what to do for this month - have an idea what to do but .....well I'll throw it out and see what Para thinks. Thinking of painting up Mad Larkin from Gaunts Ghosts. While he is technically a named character - the ghosts, to me anyway, really fit/suit the 'everyday hero' theme. Anywho...... What the call the Para?

Obviously it is Para's call, but to me, all the Ghosts would qualify as everyday heroes, even those that are no longer in the series (except one, obviously - glad he's gone).

I'd agree. I have a Valhallan here which is obviously supposed to be Gunner Jurgen. He's a blank, but he's a nobody in the greater scheme of things.

Ciaphas wouldn't be an every day here, but I feel that Jurgen would be.

I may end up just belting out some random troops from MEDGE though