Vanguard Veterans WIP

In Keeping with my Woodland Rangers theme, I've decided to add some new units to the list. My first thought was about the majestic, brave, and very bold, Bald Eagle. I wanted an animal that would embody what the Vanguards are supposed to be all about. So I had an idea to use the Space Marine  Commander backpacks as helmets for the Vanguards.

I grabbed a few of these and cut them up. In keeping with the Eagle theme, I used the Sanguinary Guard kit. I felt their wings wold be perfect for what I was going for. I started some work on the models but I will only do one for now to see how it comes out.

 I have also gotten shields from Chapter House Studios. They have some really nice things there. The shields will act as Storm Shields. I have all the weapons and arms magnetized for full functionality.

I plan on painting those shields separately. This model will be the "test" model today. Being mostly brown as the Bald Eagles are, I'll need to make the shield a stark contrast to break up the monotony. 

I'll keep this updated this week.

Cryx painting update #2

 Today I just finished painting a Seether. He is not exactly built the way it comes in the package due to me getting this second hand, there are a lot of spikes and things missing. I can live with that. Right now I have the Nightwretch up next. I'm going to work on Skarre a bit today too I think.

I'd like to add a Deathjack to my army but I am waiting for them to produce it in plastic first. Good luck with that as they say.

Cryx painting update

So I was looking for a change of pace from painting Circle of Orboros for Hordes, and I decided to re-start work on my Cryx. Skarre is my caster of choice but I need to make some modifications to the model V for victory. ;), before I get started painting and using it. For now I am using an ugly re-sculpt of Denny.




Anyhow here is a Pistol Wraith and a Deathripper I finished. I am currently painting the Seether and a Nightwretch. I'd like to get 35 points painted up .

The list I am using is here:

Cryx Roster
34+5 Warjack points, 17 models Warwitch Deneghra  +5 points
* 1x Nightwretch  4 points each
* 1x Deathripper  4 points each
* Seether  9 points
* Skarlock Thrall  2 points
Bane Lord Tartarus  4 points
6 Bane Thralls  5 points
* Bane Thrall Officer & Standard  3 points
2x Pistol Wraith  3 points each
Warwitch Siren  2 points

Warpwolf Stalker progress.

Started painting this guy yesterday. I have got a lot more work to do on him but he is coming along nicely though.

Pureblood Warpwolf complete

Here is some pictures of the Pureblood I'd been working on 3 months ago. I have added a few more models to the line up and I've started to paint the Stalker I have.

The Stalker is painting up nicely. I'm going to do some more painting tonight before bed.

Painting update for Hordes

Here is a Pureblood I started on using my air brush. The picture does not do it justice. I like the way you can highlight with the airbrush. Mine has a nice precise spray nozzle.

                                                                                                                                                                    


I have a feral Warpwolf but he was hand painted. I'll be basing him tonight.

Warmachine/Hordes League start up!

Dream Wizards and our local Press Ganger Nate, are holding our next WM/Hordes league. We are trying a new format where players are set up in divisions, NFL style, and compete each week with a scheduled game.

Here is a link to the schedule spreadsheet: Scheduled Games  I am trying out Hordes this time instead of Warmachine. I'm still new to MKII in WM but not as green as I am in Hordes. Last week I got a hordes a tutorial in MKII this past Thursday by Nate. The Faction I am currently building/painting is the Circle of Orboros. I had them originally when Hordes first came out, but traded them away for giant pachyderms (Skorne) I didn't quite grasp the game but the allure of giant werewolves running across the board got me interested again! I am using a warcaster named  Kromac the Ravenous. He turns into a giant beast  and can put the hurt on peeps! I plan on using this list below. System: Hordes Faction: Circle Orboros Casters: 1/1 Points: 35/35 Kromac the Ravenous (*4pts) * Feral Warpwolf (9pts) * Pureblood Warpwolf (9pts) * Warpwolf Stalker (10pts) Shifting Stones (2pts) Warpborn Skinwalkers (Leader and 2 Grunts) (5pts) Lord of the Feast (4pts)  I like this list due to the big nasties in it. I have one wolf painted and am working on a second tonight. I need to base him and do a couple of touch ups. The local league I'm participating in will help prepare me for the Blob's Park later this summer. That is a beer garden but they are hosting a multi-gaming set of tournaments being put on by the Inner Circle Gaming club in Md. Flames of War Warmachine, Warhammer 40k, Warhammer Fantasy and more! The Old Bay Buccaneers are challenging each other to be fully painted for Blobs Park! I have to do 50 points instead of 35 but that shouldn't be too much of a problem. Painting the 35 points for the league will get me mostly there. I will be using pretty much the same models for both 35 points and 50 points. Since WM/Hordes allows for two lists, I am just going to switch out casters for my 50 points to use Kaya The Moon hunter with Laris. I'll need to add some infantry an I'll be done. Working on the pureblood warp wolf tonight!