Feeling Safe

   I began to dust off my Battle Sisters to get a fresh breath in the hobbie after being motivated by the pick above but got into a funk.  I have an Exorcist Battle tank I want to paint but feel lazy to do so because it has a lot of detail. This also tried to paint their models but the funk still lumbered over me till I found some extra sister superior models. I decided to convert them as Imperial HQ Bodyguards since there are no models for them. I also recall in a Ciaphus Cain model how he described a rogue psyker of how bad @$$ he looked flanked by to sisters next to him (they were mind controlled at that time). They Sisters projeted some kind of authority nobody wanted to mess with because of them being known to be very short tempered and quick to the point lol. So I converted the two models pictured below.

This started a small amber of enthusiasm. So goig a little more story fluff I am know painting a small attachment force of Salamanders Chapter Space Marines. to go with my growing 40k army. That sall I had time for to do recently since the holidays are upon us and only one can do so much this time of year. So Merry Christmas everyone and Happy New Years.



"Howling Thunder"

This is my 171st Cadian Regiment all together for the first time. I finally have all my models that I generally use completely painted. YEAAHH :) In my regiment is 25 Harakoni Warhawk Stormtroopers, 30 Medusan Veterans, 20 Cadian Kasrkin Veterans, a 46 Cadian platoon with female commissar and platoon command sqd, 6 mortars teams, 3 priests, Company Command Squad with Harakoni Officer of the Fleet, Cadian Master of Ordinance, Regimental Standard, 2 Medics, 2 Leman Russ Battle tanks, 1 Leman Russ Punsher, 3 chimeras, 3 Scout Sentinels, 2 Vendettas, and 1 Valkyrie. Their are various weapons throughout the regiment including flamers, grenade launchers, sniper rifles and more.



These are my objective markers in the front two rows. The 4 girls are the slave girls from the old Dark Eldar range. The scientist and two beacon like markers are from the 4rth ed. Battle of Macragge starter kit and the wounded guardsmen is from the old IG command box set. In the back is old Yarrick, an Ogryn bone'ead to represent N'ork, and the commander and medic from the old IG command box set.



Company command squad.



45 guardsmen platoon with female commissar and medic from the old Gaunts Ghosts box set.



6 mortar teams.



Vet Sgt with shotgun for my first Kasrkin Veteran Squad. I used the old metal space marine scout with shotgun and some green stuff to make my sgt. I used the Kasrkin Stormtrooper box set to make my vets. I cut off the tips to make the lasguns look mor like shotguns.



The Sgt. for my second Kasrkin Veteran Squad. I cut off his sworn and used green stuff to make a power fist resembling the power fist the IG officers modles have. I also used the Kasrkin Stormtrooper box set to make this vet. squad.



25 Harakoni Warhawks with 4 plasmaguns and 2 meltaguns. I used the IG kasrkin Stormtroopers to make my warhawks.



3 stock chimeras, 2 stock Leman Russ battle tanks with Heavy Stubbers, and a Leman Russ Punisher with heavy bolter sponsons.



3 scout sentinels with autocannons and Hunter killer missiles. 2 of the 3 are the old scout models.



3 10-man squads of catachan fighters, including old metal models. Some are bits bashed cadian/ catachan plastic models. Also are Escher modles from Necromunda. These squads represent 3 Veteran squads of Survivors from Medusa 5 that my regiment adopted in. They can also be used as Penal Legion squads since Medusans also had alot of gangers in theeir world.



Vendetta with eagle hand painted scheme. It was originally red but I decided to make it similar to my other Vendetta and decided to go with thise theme.



Valkrie with Hand painted sceme.On the Front nose it says "Cadian Belle"; in homage to the original paint scheme of the "Memphis Belle".



Vendetta with hand painted "Flying Tiger" paint scheme.



3 priests.



A closer look of my Female Commisar. I had 2 models originally but I traded one for a new Manticore/ Deathstrike Missile Launcher to a friend which isn't built yet.



My Master of Ordinance using the Creed model with a Necromunda/Mordheim dog model.



Last but not least my Regimental commander using an Inquisitor lord model from then Deamonhunters range now Grey Knights and Commissar Gaunt model to represent a regular Lord Commissar. Sorry if the post was long but what do you guys think?

War Trophies

I was listening to a recent episode of The OVERLORDS podcast and heard a good segment about modelling war trophies on figures and reflected on what htey were saying. Having trophies are cool and show what your army has gone up against. This can also display fluff for your army and have something to talk about to your friends. So here is my opinion on what I think about war trophies on models.

THE GOOD


The ork hunters unit recently displayed for the Heroes of Armageddon is a good example of having war trophies on your models. Weapons and armor show a certain veteran status that displays that they have gone through hell and back and can prove it. The picture above show some guard veterans that have ran into some orks and re armed themselves to re-engeage more enemy units.


THE BAD


The ork hunter above looks as if they were going into the right direction but blew it by having a kroot head being held up in his right hand. It would look good if you were fighting a Tau army with kroot as troops but very odd if you were fighting a Tyranid or Space Marine army.

THE UGLY


Some times having to much trophies will make your unit look like a clutter ball making the model unrecognizable and somewhat deminishing the appeal of them.

So trophies are cool in my opinion but used wisely. If used wisely they can make the unit look even better if they didn't have them. So what arre your guys opinion on it? am I right or Wrong?

1st Griffon Commandos

I was finally able to finish Harker and his 1st Griffon Commando Squad. I have Harker represented as a Harakoni Grunt. In his squad are two Harakoni light riflemen, a Medusan female riflemen, and 7 Catachan representing a Missile launcher team and 3 snipers. I used the Rocket Girl from Schaeffers Last Chancers, 2 Catachan Sniper models, MAD Larkin and a female model from Gaunts Ghosts, an escher ganger and the rest were bit bashed from Different ranges of IG sets and Space Marine Scouts. I'm still looking into replacing the 3 snipers I have for 3 grenade launchers most likly to represent Medusan rifleman.
The reason I used Harker as a Harakoni then a Catachan was that Harakoni prefer using Heavy Bolters and Plasma guns and I have ALOT of Catachan in the squad already. I wanted the squad to represent "The Best of the Best" from my regiment in one squad.


In front I have Harker put together using Catachan bits, the heavy bolter arms from the scout space marine box and green stuff for his boonie cover. Next to him is an escher ganger with a green stuffed patrol cap.


Here I have the old catachan female figure Oop with green stuffed beret and a shoulder pad from the valkyrie gunners and shaved down grenade launcher. Next to her is a guardsmen using a set of Tau fire warrior arms, a bandolier from the scout marine box, guardsmen legs and torso, and a scout space marine head.


On the back of the rifleman is a boyonet and behind Harker is a Bond staff from the Tau sprue to represent him as a veteran from the Medusa 5 campaign and as a "beat you down" stick :) If you have any questions on the conversions or want more pics let me know and I'll be happy to provide them.



Also These AWESOME weapons came out from Chapter house studioes so check them out when you can

Green light!

I'm back once more going a slower pace but a pace non the less. I felt burnt out from the hobby because of the environment I was in. More on that later.

I was at my FLGS and spotted an old scout space marine model for a buck and bought it right away. I loved the old scout models back in the day but didn't get around to buy them because GW used to sell them at $15 a piece, if I remember right. I bought the model with MARBO in mind since I converted other old scout models as sergeants in my guard before pictured in my old blog.

I used bestial/scorched brown mix on the armor to be similar to the Marine Corps coyote brown to represent a Medusa 5 unit and green stuffed a backpack to hid the scout armor look. I think I got it down. I will be applying the mix to another unit to see how they will come out also. Pics of that unit later. Hope you guys like my new Marbo. Cheers :)

Tango Down

Sunday was a great day for many around the world when hearing the news of Bin Laden getting aced. Not everyone thinks this way though and in my opinion should rethink their position. Imagine the years and trials that he would have gone through if he was captured. The mess this would cause and the money no one has that would be spent for all this to occur. I guess it was cheaper this way. For those that want to argue about the outcome don't come to me because I wasn't one of the operators in that room when everything went down. When you do find them let me know so I can congratulate them with a job well done.
In celebration of this event I am going to create my own Seal team 6 type team in 40k. I will be using the veterans team and be naming them 1st Griffon Commandos. Leading the team will be a character using the Gunny Harker Rules because a friend of mine despised the gunny during a friendly match against his forces, even though he won. For the conversion idea I will be using Tau, Space Marine Scouts, and of course Imperial Guard bits. More news later since I am busy with my college finals these next few weeks. until next time, stay safe:)




Something from Ranger Up

Sky Marshall Celine Soleil

I Was able to finish painting my model this week and am pleased with the results. Let me know what you guys think or any other ways I can make her look better. :)

Female Sky Marshall

This is not an April Fools. trick. she is real:)I wanted to use an Officer of the Fleet and make the model special from the rest of my models on the board. It would only make sense to have a Harakoni Officer as my Oof to deal with reserves since I start my Harakoni in reserves. While looking up images and icons for the Harakoni I found this pic. What better way to represent someone unique then to have a female Oof. I decided to take the hard task to re-create her in my army and began thinking of ways to convert a female Harakoni officer. I came up with the model above. I used the power sword with robotic arm and the right pointing arm from the I.G. company command sprue, Green stuff, pistol with holster from the space marine captain sprue, a set of Cadian Imperial Guard legs, a Tau fire warrior upper torso, a Kasrkin stormtroopers backpack and a sister of battle head that comes with the vehicle sprue of an Immolator. So far I'm happy with the results. I'll be painting her up soon. Let me know what you guys think. :)

Orktimus Prime

Here is the link to Orktimus prime

Seen this very cool conversion of a transforming ork trukk online while researching for some conversion ideas. :)

Battle Sister and Captain Al' Rahem

Here is my final paint job of how my sisters will be representing the Order of Our Martyred Lady. Also pictured is my Captain Al' Rahem conversion. Captain Al' Rahem was converted from an Imperial guard officer that has a plasma pistol and ounce had a power sword. The power sword had his sword gracefully removed by my son a year ago when he was 3 yrs old. The claw was converted using 2 small paper clips and green stuff. :)

Colt Pattern Chimera PT.2

Here is my throwback Colt Pattern Chimera with a heavy bolter as a hull weapon and a pintle-mounted storm bolter :) I hope you guys like the pics. It would be great as an Inquisitor chimera or a Company Command Squad transport. Let me know what you guys think.