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