Time Lapse and Fantasy

I'm stupid and haven't posted in a while. I have been slowly painting away and I actually got the chance to play in the WWW from 40k Radio. I took 3rd at the store I played at in mass, which was awesome and the 131 group there is sick. Greywolf let me take his spot and for that I am thankful so I plan on going back there for more gaming to come. Other than that I'm currently borrowing my friends Skaven army for the WHFB tournament going on locally at Clockwork Comics. Won my first game against a daemon player, I actually massacred him by just walking around him and shooting the crap out of him ruining his ranks and killing his characters when they broke from the units.

Holy Jeeeze

Totally haven't updated anything, hell I didn't even ever post my Games Day pictures! I will post those tonight if I remember and if I get the chance maybe I will even take some pictures of all the things I have finished painting since then.

I did notice however that I have a real problem. I think its a common thing amongst miniature collectors and painters. I NEED everything and I also want it all built and painted NOW. The other night I finished my first squad of Dark Angels painted in their new Metallic Green thanks to metcalfedan at Bolter and Chainsword for his guide and ideas on the metallic painting. I also have been working on my Ravenwing, Samuel Master of the Ravenwing, Daemons (which there are a lot of), and lots of sisters.

I did however get time to build the Exorcists the resin was a pain to clean off but not so bad. My friend recommended Oven cleaner and that really saved me from a nice of scrubbing. Left it on for a few min and then... done... it was quite nice.

I also picked up a Iron Halo Valkerie Base in a contest at BoLS and now I apparently need to pick one up and get it painted and take some pictures of it really quickly since I think i need pictures in in line 17 days or so. I'm planning on going to the store today and seeing if they have one there.

Games Day 09'

Long time, lots going on.

I got back yesterday from Games Day 09' and I will say it was amazing but at the same time it was disappointing. I got there around 9:30, they moved the event to a different hall in the convention center which I think was slightly smaller but honestly had more than enough space left over. After finally getting past the lines to get in I got to stand in the worse line there... Forgeworld. Luckly this year they actually had what I wanted and I got to pick up three Exorcist Conversion Kits, 3 sets of doors, 3 hatches, and a Sisters Icon pack. While standing in line I saw some of the newer kits that are out and coming out all I have to say is WOW. Seeing pictures of these miniatures is nothing in comparison with seeing them face to face even through if some of them were through glass. Even though I'm thinking of getting rid of my Daemons I still would love to get the Khorne Daemon Prince and Herald combo just because there so sick.

After Forgeworld that I checked out the Resign Forge table where the two girlfriends (My friends and my own) played a rather basic senario with Tyranids and Space Marines for a while. It was basically just a 1k game that had lava and bridges. While the senario could be considered dull they weren't really there for that they were trying to showcase their bases and some of their awesome custom terrain. As said there was a river of lava running through the center of the board with some stone "bridges" that let models pass on it, some spires of rock that just blocked LOS, and then finally there were the Crystal Ridge peices that were the coolest part of the board. I was especially impressed by the Crystal Alter at the corner of the table it was a really cool peice. Other than that I looked at some of their product and I do belive that I will be picking up some of the biker bases if I decide to keep my Ravenwing/Dark Angels.

Meantime after sampling some of the horrible food that was at the convention center (don't get the spicy and sweet chicken at any event there its bad) I went and checked out a few other things which I will update about later on...

For now go check out the Belloflostsouls for pictures of some of the cooler things from the event. I will have my own pictures up hopefully sooner than later.

Revised Sisters of Battle List

1000 Pts - Witch Hunters Revised

HQ:
1 Canoness - Cloak of St. Aspira; Jump Pack; Bolt Pistol (x1); Eviscerator

Troops:
9 Battle Sisters Squad - Bolter (x7); Meltagun (x2); Mount in Rhino
1 Rhino - Storm Bolter; Extra Armor; Smoke Launchers
1 Veteran Sister Superior - Book of St. Lucius; Krak Grenades; Bolter

9 Battle Sisters Squad - Bolter (x7); Flamer (x1); Heavy Flamer; Mount in Rhino
1 Rhino - Storm Bolter; Extra Armor; Smoke Launchers
1 Veteran Sister Superior - Book of St. Lucius; Brazier of Holy Fire (x1); Bolter

9 Battle Sisters Squad - Bolter (x7); Flamer (x1); Heavy Flamer; Mount in Rhino
1 Rhino - Storm Bolter; Extra Armor; Smoke Launchers
1 Veteran Sister Superior - Book of St. Lucius; Brazier of Holy Fire (x1); Bolter

Heavy Support:
7 Retributor Squad -Bolter (x3); Heavy Bolter (x4)
1 Veteran Sister Superior - Book of St. Lucius; Storm Bolter

Immolator - Twin Linked Heavy Flamer; Extra Armor; Smoke Launchers

Total Roster Cost: 1000
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So I took some time to check out the list and revise it a little. I took off a few pointless items like the Book on the Cannoness. I also made the Melta squad a full Melta so it would be more focused. Finally I added the Brazier of Holy Fire for an extra flamer attack. Any input will gladly be taken.

One down... Almost.

I just finished up 6 of the last 10 models I need to paint for my 1000 point Sisters of battle list and I was thinking about what to do next. As I stated before I have quite a few projects that I would like to get done. My main goal is to get as much plastic, and metal, as possible painted.

I cant decide what to do next though. I have basically two boxes of the Ravenwing to finish building and paint as well as a good portion of regular Dark Angels to finish as well. I have the Black Reach boxset of marines and Orks as well. About 500 points in Daemons half done. Oh and a million small bugs and plenty of Sisters left after what Ive already done.

Feel free to tell me what I should do! To make it easy here's a bullet list.

1. Orks
2. Dark Angels
3. Ravenwing
4. Daemons
5. Terrain
6. Nids

If no one says anything I will probably just pick whatever is closest to me when I go to grab some models. :-P

Ah well. Back to painting, need to get the 6 backpacks done to really call these 6 finished:-P

Fail

So I tried to post this earlier but it didn't work out so well. My computer decided to crash mid post. So although this wont be as nice. Here are the pictures I was meaning to post.

I'm mid painting 6 more and there almost done then I only have 4 left to paint before I'm done with the first 1000 point list.

As a whole so far.

As promised I took a few quick pictures of what I have done with my Sisters of Battle Army. My Argent Quietus as I decided to call them.

Also as said in the previous post I'm working on 3 Heavy Flamers and 2 Heavy Bolters right now. Actually trying a different setup to get the white a little nicer and faster.
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They may not be the best painted models ever but let me know what you think.

Heavy Bolter

I haven't updated since I posted my Sisters of Battle list about 5 days ago and in that time I have been trying to paint as much as possible. While with these models I'm not being a speed painter I think with the time available I made a good dent.

So far I have painted the following:

• Two Immolators that I had previously started.
• 3 regular Sisters
• 1 Heavy Bolter Sister
• 1 (Proxy Heavy Bolter Sister) Multi Melta

I have to base them still but I will be doing that at the end of the whole job. I plan on starting another set of five sisters tonight, they will be the Heavy Flamers for the 3 squads and the rest of the Heavy Bolters.

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Now Ive been thinking about what to do with the Dark Angels and I think I'm going to start with finishing up 1k points in Ravenwing then work on the plain old Dark Angels since the Raven wing only has like 16 models or so for me to do in total for 1000 points.

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I will post soon with pictures of my miniatures. My question for this is what would your recommendation be for getting a cheap tripod? I figure I'll just pick up a crappy one from Bestbuy or something but If there's a good suggestion for cheap I would love to hear it.

First Painting/Army List

1000 Pts - Witch Hunters

HQ:
Canoness
Book of St. Lucius; Cloak of St. Aspira; Jump Pack; Melta Bombs; Inferno Pistol (x1); Eviscerator

Troops:
9 Battle Sisters Squad - Bolter (x7); Flamer (x1); Heavy Flamer; Mount in Rhino
1 Rhino - Storm Bolter; Extra Armor; Smoke Launchers
1 Veteran Sister Superior - Book of St. Lucius; Close Combat Weapon (x1); Bolter

9 Battle Sisters Squad - Bolter (x7); Flamer (x1); Heavy Flamer; Mount in Rhino
1 Rhino - Storm Bolter; Extra Armor; Smoke Launchers
1 Veteran Sister Superior - Book of St. Lucius; Close Combat Weapon (x1); Bolter

9 Battle Sisters Squad - Bolter (x7); Meltagun (x1); Heavy Flamer; Mount in Rhino
1 Rhino - Storm Bolter; Extra Armor; Smoke Launchers
1 Veteran Sister Superior - Book of St. Lucius; Close Combat Weapon (x1); Bolter

Heavy Support:
7 Retributor Squad - Bolter (x3); Heavy Bolter (x4)
1 Veteran Sister Superior - Storm Bolter

1 Immolator - Twin Linked Heavy Flamer; Extra Armor; Smoke Launchers

Total Roster Cost: 999
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Like I said in the previous post I'm making 1000 point lists of my Armys to paint up first. This is my Sister of Battle list, first revision, it may change but for now please leave some comments on it. What do you think?

2009 - Another Year Begins

Thus officially begins year two of the hobby for me.

Through out the past year, and a little more, I have acquired many new "toys" and "little men" as the women in my life like to call them. There is nothing wrong with this, but just like everyone else I have a problem! I get more than I can finish modeling or painting.

So to begin the year my goals are:

1. First Finish 1k Points in Sisters that I currently own.
2. 2. Finish my HT conversion as well as paint it.
3. Finish First 1k Points in Dark Angels that I currently own.
4. Play a Game with a New person.
5. Build at least one piece of new terrain for my board.

(I say currently own just because I "need" more to get the Army Builds I want but I want to paint what I have already.)

I have other ideas for this year as well but that's for another time.
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This blog will feature my progress to my current goals, any ridiculous ideas that I come up with, and what ever else I decide to put in it. I plan on trying to keep it 40k only oriented. I'm going to post a list of all the models that I can find that I need to paint, 1k army lists with my current models, etc.

My question to everyone is what are your top 5, 10, xx number things you want to get done? and if people read this or the blogs in general what do YOU want to see posted on here? I know I have my list of things I want to do but what would make this interesting?