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2017/07/11 20:33:06
Subject: Da Grot Revaloushun - A NEW WAAAGH! Converted Guard Project Log.
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Stealthy Grot Snipa
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INTRO
My Grot Rebels have been my favourite army for nearly 10 years now. What made me choose guard over orks back in 2007 was 2 reasons; First was Grots were metal back then so an army would have been absurdly expensive and non-ork units were very limited and not very effective.
So my thought was “what's the 2nd weakest thing in 40k?” and thus the Grot Rebel Guard army was born.
Since then it has gone through 2 rebuilds and with the release of 8th the grots are looking to receive some tweaks to existing unit, as well as some brand new ones. I thought it best to start a brand new project log since my previous one is 4 years old.
DA EXISTIN STUFF
If you wish to see my Grot Rebellion army collection you can check out the following links...
Dakka Dakka Gallery (Don't forget to rate the images?) - https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/images-10465-31947_The%20Grot%20Rebelz.html
Previous Project Log - https://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/blog/513143.page;jsessionid=C0AD8B7BA50C3C7A6F50696E7AF5ED5D
My Facebook Page – Grotskull's Workshop - https://www.facebook.com/GrotskullsWorkshop
KOMING SOON; DA AGE OF DETONATION!!!.
So what is in the works for the Grot Rebels in this new age.... well it's a lot of explosives I can tell you that...
MEGAGROTZ
Hardened veteran grots are very rare, as it should be. But like their former masters the Gretchin Elite gain access to the newest wargear in the Grot Revloushun's arsenal; Gretchin Mega Armour!
While not as durable as Ork Mega Armour these clunky suits provide the wearer with a powerful blasta and a personal teleporta.
These guys will be representing Tempestus Scions!
DOOM DIVERS
I'll be converting flight decks for my existing grot tanks for a pair of Basilisk proxies, each deck will have a Blood Bowl Goblin with a rocket pack preparing to launch himself at the enemy.
GOODBYE RAPIER LAZAS, HELLO BABY WYVERNS!
Sadly not everything has made the jump to 8th, my Rapier Laser Batteries were my main source of Anti-tank in 7th. However Forgeworld has changed them into single shot weapons so they'll need to be rebuilt to better represent this, maybe a large tesla cannon.
The old platforms will be re-purposed as Quad Launchers, the rough concept kind of looks like a baby Wyvern.
REMOTE TURRITZ
The lascannons from the Rapiers will be used for converting some Tarantula turrets, I have picture in my head of what I want to build, you'll have to wait and see what they look like.
DA BIG GRABBA/ROKKIT PLATFORM
This baby was converted in the last months of 7th however it's very low on the priority list at the moment.
Inspired by the 40k audiobook “The Klaw Of Mork” where Bad Moon Orks have have built a huge tractor cannon to pull down a comet to smash humies. I thought to myself “that would be the perfect Deathstrike proxy, must better than putting a NUKE ON THE FRONT LINES!”
So being the clever grot mek I was I decided to shrink it down and make a mobile version, designed to drag down a comet to crush the enemy with. This also suits the one shot nature as it will never have the time to lock on to and drag another comet down on to the enemy army.
You may have also noticed the anchors on the back of the tank, better to take precautions rather than suffer an unexpected flight lol. I'll be also converting an alternative Manticore turret armament for this tank for use in more competitive games.
So what do you think to the upcoming Grot Rebel units?
NOW LET DIZ NEW WAAAAGH BEGIN!
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This message was edited 1 time. Last update was at 2017/07/11 20:33:24
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2017/07/11 20:51:20
Subject: Re:Da Grot Revaloushun - A NEW WAAAGH! Converted Guard Project Log.
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Strategizing Grey Knight Chapter Master
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I am subbed so hard to this right now!
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IceAngel wrote:I must say Knightley, I am very envious of your squiggle ability. I mean, if squiggles were a tactical squad, you'd be the sergeant. If squiggles were an HQ, you'd be the special character. If squiggles were a way of life, you'd be Doctor Phil... The Cleanest Painting blog ever!
Gitsplitta wrote:I am but a pretender... you are... the father of all squiggles. . |
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2017/07/11 21:25:30
Subject: Da Grot Revaloushun - A NEW WAAAGH! Converted Guard Project Log.
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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So glad that I got to this one early. Subbed.
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Peregrine - If you like the army buy it, and don't worry about what one random person on the internet thinks.
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2017/07/12 17:32:27
Subject: Re:Da Grot Revaloushun - A NEW WAAAGH! Converted Guard Project Log.
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Sniveling Snotling
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Dese Grotz are almost as propa as Orkz!
Fankz fer da inspurashun!
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2017/07/12 18:17:16
Subject: Da Grot Revaloushun - A NEW WAAAGH! Converted Guard Project Log.
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Damsel of the Lady
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ha ha, yes, this is my favorite thing!
That mark whatever armor for the megagrots looks perfect
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realism is a lie
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2017/07/12 18:53:54
Subject: Da Grot Revaloushun - A NEW WAAAGH! Converted Guard Project Log.
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Stubborn Prosecutor
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That's amazing. I love the warlord in front.
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Bender wrote:* Realise that despite the way people talk, this is not a professional sport played by demi gods, but rather a game of toy soldiers played by tired, inebriated human beings.
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2017/07/12 19:14:53
Subject: Da Grot Revaloushun - A NEW WAAAGH! Converted Guard Project Log.
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Homicidal Veteran Blood Angel Assault Marine
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Ah, what a joy to see. Awesome conversions, mate!
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2017/07/13 20:56:26
Subject: Re:Da Grot Revaloushun - A NEW WAAAGH! Converted Guard Project Log.
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Stealthy Grot Snipa
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WE KAN REBUILD EM STRONGA AND BETTA, WE AV DA TEK!!!
To lead the Gretchin Elite you need one bad ass Grot. So the doks and meks took some nameless beat up unconscious grot and rebuilt him making him stronger, faster, tougher. The result; leader of the Megagrotz; 'Robogrot' my Tempestus Prime proxy.
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2017/07/13 22:08:56
Subject: Da Grot Revaloushun - A NEW WAAAGH! Converted Guard Project Log.
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Dakka Veteran
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great konvershuns! good luck, and lets see more!
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2017/07/14 06:22:26
Subject: Re:Da Grot Revaloushun - A NEW WAAAGH! Converted Guard Project Log.
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Sniveling Snotling
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Dat Robogrot iz a great idea! Ah'll get me Mek workin' on me own wun! HUR HUR HUR HUR
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2017/07/14 07:02:32
Subject: Da Grot Revaloushun - A NEW WAAAGH! Converted Guard Project Log.
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1st Lieutenant
Because we’re here,lad...
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Awesome,innovative and hilarious! Great stuff!
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I love those little moments between the first kiss and the pepper spray... |
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2017/07/14 15:55:07
Subject: Re:Da Grot Revaloushun - A NEW WAAAGH! Converted Guard Project Log.
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Sniveling Snotling
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Oh, an just outta kuriositty, iz dese Grotz dere own Klan, ar dey inna Tribe wiv no Klan, or ar dey a mixcha ov Tribez in a Waaagh, or sumfing loike a Waaagh?
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2017/07/14 18:20:09
Subject: Re:Da Grot Revaloushun - A NEW WAAAGH! Converted Guard Project Log.
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Warning From Magnus? Not Listening!
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WAAAGH!! DIS THREAD MEKS ME WANT TO DIGG OUT MY OLD ORKZ!!! SUBBED!!
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2017/07/15 16:00:05
Subject: Da Grot Revaloushun - A NEW WAAAGH! Converted Guard Project Log.
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Damsel of the Lady
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I love the wheel.
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realism is a lie
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2017/07/15 20:10:06
Subject: Re:Da Grot Revaloushun - A NEW WAAAGH! Converted Guard Project Log.
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Stealthy Grot Snipa
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GROT GAMING TOKENZ
I've created some Grot gaming tokens to add to my objective markers. "Let's leg it!" for falling back units and psychic effect tokens.
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2017/07/15 20:30:03
Subject: Da Grot Revaloushun - A NEW WAAAGH! Converted Guard Project Log.
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Calculating Commissar
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Excellent stuff. I'm so glad to see this expanding even further!
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2017/07/15 21:50:27
Subject: Da Grot Revaloushun - A NEW WAAAGH! Converted Guard Project Log.
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Sinister Chaos Marine
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I LOVE THIS ARMY!!!
''ahem'' sorry for the outburst but i love your conversion skills and the painting scheme, Keep it up.
Cheers
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2017/07/18 23:37:47
Subject: Re:Da Grot Revaloushun - A NEW WAAAGH! Converted Guard Project Log.
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Fresh-Faced New User
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Very glad to seeDa Grot Revaloushun in 8th ed.
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Hip Hop Hurray in a Loyalist Way. |
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2017/07/24 02:37:11
Subject: Re:Da Grot Revaloushun - A NEW WAAAGH! Converted Guard Project Log.
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Slippery Scout Biker
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I hate you. And that is exclusively because you thought of this before I did....
I tip my hat to you, and simultaneously bow in samurai fashion. And yes only someone with at least one ork genome could pull that off.
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2017/07/26 19:48:02
Subject: Re:Da Grot Revaloushun - A NEW WAAAGH! Converted Guard Project Log.
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Stealthy Grot Snipa
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WAT TA DO!?!
I'm facing a huge problem in regards to my former Rapier Laser Batteries. As mentioned in the first post even if Rapiers were worth taking I'd have to remodel it to represent it being a one shot weapon. No worries they'll make great Quad Mortars I thought...
However I seem unable to find a role for this model for different reasons....
Quad Mortar - Toughness 7 and with 6 wounds and I just don't get that sense of beefiness from this model.
Tarantula/Sabre Turret – Weapon doesn't pivot and their immobile.
Cyclops Demo Vehicles - Could load it up with a bomb each side and use them as Cyclops, but it's too big and when the blast is measured from the model that's no a good idea!
So I'm looking for suggestions on how to reuse one of my favourite models from the last edition?
Also these guys are are nearly ready to teleport down and cause some havoc!
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2017/07/27 06:52:29
Subject: Re:Da Grot Revaloushun - A NEW WAAAGH! Converted Guard Project Log.
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Sniveling Snotling
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Dem Megagrotz iz lookin propa! Az fer dat littul shooty turret fing, maybe raize up da lil turret bit, den add more arma on da frunt. Dat cud reprezent a Kwad Mortar alroight!
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2017/07/27 13:26:14
Subject: Re:Da Grot Revaloushun - A NEW WAAAGH! Converted Guard Project Log.
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Warning From Magnus? Not Listening!
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Boss, why no klaim itssa bit rusty an' don't have t' same armour it used to?
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2017/07/27 16:56:22
Subject: Re:Da Grot Revaloushun - A NEW WAAAGH! Converted Guard Project Log.
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Pulsating Possessed Chaos Marine
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This is some awesome stuff.
As for your quad mortar dilemma, to be honest not even the official models seem like they are Toughness 7 with 6 wounds. I would have no problem facing those things as quad mortars.
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2017/07/27 19:27:36
Subject: Re:Da Grot Revaloushun - A NEW WAAAGH! Converted Guard Project Log.
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Is 'Eavy Metal Calling?
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Do the quad mortar and just build a scenic base for it with cover or a force field to give it the beefiness.
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LOL, Theo your mind is an amazing place, never change.-camkierhi 9/19/13
I cant believe theo is right.. damn. -comradepanda 9/26/13
None of the strange ideas we had about you involved your sexual orientation..........-Monkeytroll 12/10/13
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2017/07/29 19:44:44
Subject: Re:Da Grot Revaloushun - A NEW WAAAGH! Converted Guard Project Log.
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Stealthy Grot Snipa
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MARCH OF DA GRETCHIN ELITE!
Here they are at last; my grot guard Tempestus Scions. I've been very busy recently so they took a bit longer than I'm used to, really pleased at how the masks and power packs came out.
Which Megagrot do you like the most?
Also decided to try the same image style GW uses, rather than photographing the squad as a whole, what do you think?
As I make changes to the existing squads I may update their photos in this same style.
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2017/07/30 11:37:59
Subject: Re:Da Grot Revaloushun - A NEW WAAAGH! Converted Guard Project Log.
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Sniveling Snotling
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Moi favrit Grot iz da wun next too da boss Grot - 'iz Mask lookz propa Orky (or Grotty?)!
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2017/08/04 19:34:09
Subject: Re:Da Grot Revaloushun - A NEW WAAAGH! Converted Guard Project Log.
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Stealthy Grot Snipa
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MORE MEMBERZ FOR DA REVOLUTIONARY KOMMITEE
Nachomon had almost completed work on two more of the Grot Revolutionary Kommitee members.
Each Kommitee member will have a certain playstyle for example the fella on the right will be the leader of an all tank army. While the mek on the right will use a more chaotic play-style designed for use against beginners.
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2017/08/07 14:53:18
Subject: Re:Da Grot Revaloushun - A NEW WAAAGH! Converted Guard Project Log.
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Sniveling Snotling
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Is that Gazza Stripbolt?!
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2017/08/07 18:49:29
Subject: Re:Da Grot Revaloushun - A NEW WAAAGH! Converted Guard Project Log.
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Stealthy Grot Snipa
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Yep and here's the model...
GROT KOMMAND BRINGIN DA FIREPOWA!!!
The first of my re-purposed squads, made from leftover grenade launcher models from my old veteran squads. Now a 4 man errr... grot team of Meltagunners for my Kommand Squad.
Couldn't find a 4th meltagun barrel so decided to go XL, just ones of the benefits of them being greenskins is being able to create crazy weapons like that.
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2017/08/08 08:58:23
Subject: Re:Da Grot Revaloushun - A NEW WAAAGH! Converted Guard Project Log.
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Sniveling Snotling
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I assume Gazza is going to be using the Techpriest Enginseer rules, or are you using Mechanicus Allies?
Either way, awesome models all around!
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