Walking Nightmare

With only one Troops choice even if I didn't already have some sort of plan for what to run with the new Necron army I'm building, there would be little choice as to what I can build. Regardless Necron Warriors are Essential to any viable build. The models are quite static and even with conversions, as cool as they may be, they are still repetitive. Thus most if not all of the Necron Warriors in this army will be converted in some way.

One simple conversion I have seen is the "walking" Warrior. Simply put the legs are cut, re-positioned, and then re-attached to the model so that it appears as if walking opposed to the stupid wide standing still stance normally seen. In addition to the legs the arms can also be cut and reposed even if it is to a lesser extent. I have gone and made it so the Warriors aren't holding the guns flat on their chests. Some of them will be holding them pointing strait out with a new hand placed on the models other arm. Others will be left handed as can be seen in one of the pictures I included. Regardless the hope is to make them less static.

The second model that is almost always included in a Necron army is a Lord. Since the Necron Warrior Phalanx came with a Lord with Resurrection Orb that will be the first to be built. It does help that a Necron Lord with Resurrection Orb and two Squads of Necron Warriors is 500 points exactly and that is a good point level to start with.

Hopefully I can get all 20 warriors done soon and decide on a painting scheme so I can start the first bit of painting. I did order some blue 3/32" rods to replace the green ones that come with the models as well as some slightly larger ones, 1/8, to cut up and use as the crystals as the bases usually have. With that order I got some weathering powders, plasticard, and a few other things to help with the modeling. Finally, I did a little trading and now have 5 more Destroyers and my 3rd Monolith on their way to my house.

This new army seems to be shaping up quite nicely.

Behold - The awakening of the Necrontyr

When I started this hobby there were a few of the races that really spoke out and made me interested in the hobby. Even though I ended up starting with Tyranids and it has and will always be my primary army I as many other gamers are tempted quite often. During the past few weeks I let myself succumb to one of those temptations. I found a great deal on some new Necrons and now own a Necron Warrior Phalanx and an additional Monolith with 5 more Destroyers on the way.

Now I realize that there have been rumors around for quite awhile now that a new Necron codex is on the horizon... some day. From what I gather this would probably be in Fall at the earliest since next is the Missions book, then Blood Angels, possibly some WHFB after that. Honestly, I don't think a new Necron codex will be out any time soon. I suppose it doesn't matter as I would like to take the time to make this look good So I bought them in a hopes to be unique on the table and to bring some variety to my painting table.

But now I have 48 Warriors, 12 Scarabs, 11 Destroyers, 2 Monoilths, and 1 Res Orb Lord in the painting Que (That is over 2000 points). Im thinking that I will try some sort of weathered metal for all the joints maybe a white armor or something else and with blue rods and glow. Currently I am converting the Warriors to be "Walking" since I think their wide stance is a little lame.

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