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Miniature Gaming-Age (WH40k, Warmachine, Etc.)
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How did you go about it?
heliconsoul
Member
Hey guys, been away for an extremely long time but have been keeping up with the posts. My new job has been bonkers for the first few months but it's finally settled down and I'm getting my paint back on.
These guys are finally finished:
https://imgur.com/a/2gnc4
And this fella is progressing nicely, excuse the potatoe cam:
https://imgur.com/a/lK7Es
Can't wait to finish him!
These guys are finally finished:
https://imgur.com/a/2gnc4
And this fella is progressing nicely, excuse the potatoe cam:
https://imgur.com/a/lK7Es
Can't wait to finish him!
It's Reyn Time!
Member
I had an excellent 1850 point battle today, my Orks against Blood Angels. I had amazing luck to start with - my lootas were on form, my Gorkanaut tanked a bunch of missiles and even a couple of melta hits, my weirdboy did a successful Da Jump across the board with his unit of 30 boyz and decimated a load of death company with their sluggas before even getting to charge them and my biker Warboss and retinue of 15 warbikers managed to boost up a flank unchallenged and get in a good position to assault Mephiston and a bunch of devastators.
Turn two, Warboss charges in, challenges Mephiston, gets horribly murdered without getting a single hit in. Things rapidly went downhill from there. My bikers got locked in that combat long enough for a land raider to roll up, spew out a load of assault terminators and ruin my day. Then the drop pods came. Drop pods full of flamers, everywhere.
Final score was Blood Angels at 11 victory points, Orks at 8. At the end of the game I had two meganobz on the table (who absolutely crushed everything they came into contact with) and my opponent had Mephiston, 5 tactical marines and a drop pod. A bloody, bloody game.
Turn two, Warboss charges in, challenges Mephiston, gets horribly murdered without getting a single hit in. Things rapidly went downhill from there. My bikers got locked in that combat long enough for a land raider to roll up, spew out a load of assault terminators and ruin my day. Then the drop pods came. Drop pods full of flamers, everywhere.
Final score was Blood Angels at 11 victory points, Orks at 8. At the end of the game I had two meganobz on the table (who absolutely crushed everything they came into contact with) and my opponent had Mephiston, 5 tactical marines and a drop pod. A bloody, bloody game.
SillyEskimo
Member
Sounds like an awesome game!
Baraka in the White House
2-Terms of Kombat
I'm starting to assemble an Adeptus Astartes (blue guys) army. Got the starter collection kit that comes with a squad of tac marines, a hero or two and a dreadnought. Also got devastator and vanguard squads. Got a lot of painting to do.
First timer here so I'll post pics as things come along.
I also wouldn't mind doing a Tyranid swarm someday but for now I'm sticking with space marines.
First timer here so I'll post pics as things come along.
I also wouldn't mind doing a Tyranid swarm someday but for now I'm sticking with space marines.
Android18a
Member
Is this your first army? Welcome to the hobby if so! If you need any help or advice you'll find plenty here
StaffyManasse
Member
I have a friend with an access to a workshop. Asked if he could take some leftover two by fours and drill some holes in them for me to use as a stand for my paint bottles.
He goes "sure thing" and proceeds to make THIS
I'm preeeetty happy!
@ heliconsoul: looks awesome, as usual when you post your paintings
@ Reyn: yeah, that sounds like an awesome game. We should have more batreps from different games here, they are always a fun read
@ Baraka: Welcome to the madness!
He goes "sure thing" and proceeds to make THIS
I'm preeeetty happy!
@ heliconsoul: looks awesome, as usual when you post your paintings
@ Reyn: yeah, that sounds like an awesome game. We should have more batreps from different games here, they are always a fun read
@ Baraka: Welcome to the madness!
hooijdonk17
Member
You got more than enough to chew on I'd say, don't dabble into a tyranid swarm until you know you have a comfortable painting pace. Me, I can usually finish a squad to a level of my liking in no less than a month..
By the way, just because you got an Adeptus Astartes army doesn't mean you have to paint them blue.. Take a look here, do searches on different Chapter names and read up on them a little to decide what you think is cool and fun to paint:
StaffyManasse
Member
Holy shit he even made you a Purity Seal. That is a legit friend
Yeah, he is!
Android18a
Member
I finally got myself a games room! Only small but I've managed to get a nice 4x4 games table in there which will be great for playing AoS/40k/ and board games with friends!
What better way to christen it than with a Sylvaneth/Wood Elves army shot!
Android18a
Member
Points wise, lemme take a quick look at the Generals' Handbook here...
Wow. That photo contains no less than 4200 points of stuff. 4240 if I throw my Spirit of Durthu and Kurnoth Hunters into a battalion.
Wow. That photo contains no less than 4200 points of stuff. 4240 if I throw my Spirit of Durthu and Kurnoth Hunters into a battalion.
4000 was my guess. Must be great though to have so many options for different builds. I don't know if I have that level of commitment for anything besides Daemons where 4000 points might be 1000 if each God (minus Skaven). I like heavy variety.
I don't suppose you'd take on two people at once with your full army would you? I've always wanted to do that.
I don't suppose you'd take on two people at once with your full army would you? I've always wanted to do that.
Android18a
Member
4000 was my guess. Must be great though to have so many options for different builds. I don't know if I have that level of commitment for anything besides Daemons where 4000 points might be 1000 if each God (minus Skaven). I like heavy variety.
I don't suppose you'd take on two people at once with your full army would you? I've always wanted to do that.
Yeah I'd give that a go! I've been wanting to try multiplayer games.
StaffyManasse
Member
Awesome, you've got about a week and a half. No rush, I've still got work to do on my own mini but I've got the bigger parts done, like the armor and skin.
I'm sure some of you are aware but the Warhammer channel has been sharing painting tips on a daily basis for small stuff like weapons and skin. They're short videos, under three minutes long, but the tutorials are pretty good for at minimum table top quality results.
No rush, I've still got work to do on my own mini but I've got the bigger parts done, like the armor and skin. I'm sure some of you are aware but the Warhammer channel has been sharing painting tips on a daily basis for small stuff like weapons and skin. They're short videos, under three minutes long, but the tutorials are pretty good for at minimum table top quality results.
StaffyManasse
Member
Awesome, you've got about a week and a half.
I'm sure some of you are aware but the Warhammer channel has been sharing painting tips on a daily basis for small stuff like weapons and skin. They're short videos, under three minutes long, but the tutorials are pretty good for at minimum table top quality results.
I just have to manage! And thanks for pointing out those small tips, looks usefull!
Android18a
Member
I'll confess I painted this one already, but I don't have any unpainted Khorne stuff and my hobby budget for the month is blown, so here's this guy I was always happy with.
Also, today's acquisitions:
A realm of battle tile for my Armies on Parade entry (thinking I'll do my Nurgle army for this year), and scenery dice for my games of AoS
I've been reviewing the rules for Age of Sigmar and watching list videos for different armies and I'm pretty excited to finally get started. Once I've got 1000 points of Bloodbound I'll round out my Seraphon to the same level and decide where I want to go from there.
Really simple rules now but there's still quite a bit of character within the armies. My local GW is having their Armies on Parade too so maybe I can finish 500 points by then to motivate me some more.
Really simple rules now but there's still quite a bit of character within the armies. My local GW is having their Armies on Parade too so maybe I can finish 500 points by then to motivate me some more.
Double posting but I wanted to give a quick reminder to everyone regarding the group build:
Again, your model doesn't necessarily have to be that particular Slaughterpriest but it should fit with the Khorne theme. And if it's something you painted before September but you want to enter it anyway you're free to do so. I'd prefer a PM and I also think it would be cool if each entry included a brief blurb explaining your modeling choices, what you think of the model, etc.
Entries due by next Friday with some leeway, the compiled post will go up October 1st.
Lastly, in order to maximize the amount of time we have for the next group build, I'll take suggestions until next week for our next theme. PM me or include your vote in your next post and I'll share the winner and details at the end of the compiled post. These are our choices:
- 50 Shades Of (Monochrome challenge)
- Yes Sergeant! (Squad leader)
- One Shot, One Kill (Sniper, scenic base)
- Robe and Wizard Hat (Sorcerer/Wizard/Psyker, etc.)
Again, your model doesn't necessarily have to be that particular Slaughterpriest but it should fit with the Khorne theme. And if it's something you painted before September but you want to enter it anyway you're free to do so. I'd prefer a PM and I also think it would be cool if each entry included a brief blurb explaining your modeling choices, what you think of the model, etc.
Entries due by next Friday with some leeway, the compiled post will go up October 1st.
Lastly, in order to maximize the amount of time we have for the next group build, I'll take suggestions until next week for our next theme. PM me or include your vote in your next post and I'll share the winner and details at the end of the compiled post. These are our choices:
- 50 Shades Of (Monochrome challenge)
- Yes Sergeant! (Squad leader)
- One Shot, One Kill (Sniper, scenic base)
- Robe and Wizard Hat (Sorcerer/Wizard/Psyker, etc.)
StaffyManasse
Member
Just got my mini primed. Had a small malfunction with a glue bottle, but I hope it will not show in the finished model. Off to s good start...
My vote for the next theme is Robe and Wizard hat! Reason is that I have a mini or two I should be painting for that theme.
My vote for the next theme is Robe and Wizard hat! Reason is that I have a mini or two I should be painting for that theme.
StaffyManasse
Member
And oh, suggestions for future themes:
- beast
- knight in shiny armour
- four seasons (or pick one!)
- humour
- beast
- knight in shiny armour
- four seasons (or pick one!)
- humour
Hi Guys. I just started with the Hobby two month ago and found the thread back then. I've been lurking since then, but with the Group Build I could not resist and try to paint the Slaughter Priest.
I send a PM to Leunam with my model. In the meantime, these are the guys I finished from the Age of Sigmar Skeleton Horde Box.
I painted one or two models before but those were horrible.
I vote for the One Shot, One Kill theme.
I send a PM to Leunam with my model. In the meantime, these are the guys I finished from the Age of Sigmar Skeleton Horde Box.
I painted one or two models before but those were horrible.
I vote for the One Shot, One Kill theme.
StaffyManasse
Member
Hi Guys. I just started with the Hobby two month ago and found the thread back then. I've been lurking since then, but with the Group Build I could not resist and try to paint the Slaughter Priest.
I send a PM to Leunam with my model. In the meantime, these are the guys I finished from the Age of Sigmar Skeleton Horde Box.
I painted one or two models before but those were horrible.
I vote for the One Shot, One Kill theme.
Dude. For someone two months in those are AMAZING. Can't wait to see your Slaughterpriest!
My paint is all but done, just need some...additions to the base.
Thank you
I'm really hooked. I'm already thinking what I can do next. I think I'm going to get the space marine start collecting box.
I'm always amazed how much a good base adds to the look of a miniature.
Risible
Member
My first project was a Space Hulk boxset.
And few random figures after that, and then I tackled the Warhammer Dark Vengeance box set which I finished up a week or so ago.
A Google Photo album showing the complete set.
Now I'm working on my Star Wars Imperial Assault board game.
I'm still very much a "table-top level" painter but I'm slowly improving.
And few random figures after that, and then I tackled the Warhammer Dark Vengeance box set which I finished up a week or so ago.
A Google Photo album showing the complete set.
Now I'm working on my Star Wars Imperial Assault board game.
I'm still very much a "table-top level" painter but I'm slowly improving.
StaffyManasse
Member
Nice! I really like how you made the highlights on your "Greenwing" marines.
Your stuff looks pretty awesome.
I just ordered the Start Collecting Space Marine Box and the Space Marine Codex. I'm not even finished with the Age of Sigmar Box.
This hobby will eat my money.
Oh it will! You are now in the hobby of buying Citadel miniatures.
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I too sent Leunam pictures of my Khorne mini. Whew, now back to loyalists, even though I'm already waiting for next month's community paint. This is fun!
StaffyManasse
Member
This one is Oppenheimer - he's an all-black boy, but with a little white bit on the tip of his tail (and a little white bit on a paw too)
He's a big wussy and is still really scared of people, but he's very protective of his sister. He's also a pretty shit climber so far
This is Arya - she properly wears the trousers. She started out as the REALLY scared one, but after just a few days she's already getting bolder. She loves sitting up on the chair in my kitchen. I think because it's harder for me to see her and she finds it funny when I freak out.
Here's a typical scene when I walk into the kitchen:
StaffyManasse
Member
D'awww kittens! I used to have black boy cat at my childhood home. Miss him sometimes.
The first miniature I painted was a Hordes miniature. I liked it and I got a box of Hordes miniatures for cheap but than I realized that I like the art style of the citadel miniatures way more.Oh it will! You are now in the hobby of buying Citadel miniatures.
And after looking at the box sets I saw that they are not as expensive as the people say. The ESP price, here in Germany, for a start collecting box is 65 but I got it from the UK for 49. And all the miniatures for 49, I can't really complain.
That is a good reason to not be painting miniatures.^^
Hello all, I am neorej and I have an addiction.
I'm not done with painting my Zombicide Black Plague minis, I still haven't started on my Imperial Assault, and I bought Dark Vengeance and Age of Sigmar starting kits last weekend because they were on sale and I couldn't resist letting those purdy minis sitting there.
And then there's a pile of Kickstarter stuff coming my way....
I'm not done with painting my Zombicide Black Plague minis, I still haven't started on my Imperial Assault, and I bought Dark Vengeance and Age of Sigmar starting kits last weekend because they were on sale and I couldn't resist letting those purdy minis sitting there.
And then there's a pile of Kickstarter stuff coming my way....
StaffyManasse
Member
She's here! Huuuge thanks to Mikeside for helping me out, and a shoutout to Palmer who also offered a helping hand. Miniature-GAF is awesome!
Hello neorej. Thanks for sharing.
Now, did you see the new Genestealer Cult releases? They look pretty great..
Hello neorej. Thanks for sharing.
Now, did you see the new Genestealer Cult releases? They look pretty great..
Glad you got it! So what's your current list with Lanyssa, and what list will you have at the next point level?
StaffyManasse
Member
We're taking it real slow. Actually just about to start the 10 points games.
My lists are at the moment:
0p:
Tanith
Pureblood Warpwolf
Wild Argus
Corax Rager
10p:
+ Scarsfell Gryphon (bought a Rotternhorn and the guys are cool with me proxying it as Scarsfell - not a huge difference anyway)
25p:
+ Lanyssa
+ Druid Wilder
+ Reeves (still need to buy)
After that, not sure yet. There are minis I kinda want to get because of how they look, and other because of what they bring to the table.
Probably looking for a 2nd heavy at some point. Stalker or Satyr, not quite sure.
I like the look of the Mist Riders a lot, but not sure how good they'd be.
Android18a
Member
If you like 40K and didn't check out last month's White Dwarf, make sure you grab the next issue this weekend.
My copy came yesterday and it's fantastic - lots and lots of information about the Genestealer cults (about 6 pages of the lore, and 6 pages of designer notes all with great pics), a Deathwatch vs Genestealer Cult batrep, interviews with Jes Goodwyn and the guy in charge of the 40K comic series. Oh and there's a 40K mission ruleset in there too.
It takes a lot for me to say this, but it's the best issue of White Dwarf since I was a kid reading the late 2nd-edition and early 3rd 40K era version of the magazine. Stuffed to the gills with actual, decent content. Can't really spout enough how much I love what they've done with the mag.
Oh yeah, and free comic.
My copy came yesterday and it's fantastic - lots and lots of information about the Genestealer cults (about 6 pages of the lore, and 6 pages of designer notes all with great pics), a Deathwatch vs Genestealer Cult batrep, interviews with Jes Goodwyn and the guy in charge of the 40K comic series. Oh and there's a 40K mission ruleset in there too.
It takes a lot for me to say this, but it's the best issue of White Dwarf since I was a kid reading the late 2nd-edition and early 3rd 40K era version of the magazine. Stuffed to the gills with actual, decent content. Can't really spout enough how much I love what they've done with the mag.
Oh yeah, and free comic.
If you like 40K and didn't check out last month's White Dwarf, make sure you grab the next issue this weekend.
My copy came yesterday and it's fantastic - lots and lots of information about the Genestealer cults (about 6 pages of the lore, and 6 pages of designer notes all with great pics), a Deathwatch vs Genestealer Cult batrep, interviews with Jes Goodwyn and the guy in charge of the 40K comic series. Oh and there's a 40K mission ruleset in there too.
It takes a lot for me to say this, but it's the best issue of White Dwarf since I was a kid reading the late 2nd-edition and early 3rd 40K era version of the magazine. Stuffed to the gills with actual, decent content. Can't really spout enough how much I love what they've done with the mag.
Oh yeah, and free comic.
Was there any content for the video game, Total War: Warhammer? I thought I read that they were releasing a bonus Lord via White Dwarf, and I would love to get my hands on that if anyone didn't need it!
Android18a
Member
That's next months issue, somehow that got leaked extremely early.
Ah okay. So is it too early to shamelessly beg for someone's code if they aren't using it?
Cosmic Schwung
Member
It does feel like Rountree is having a stab at turning things round. Obviously they can't just drop prices on things but there have been some nice deals on bundles and the get started sets, the handing over of specialist games to FW is great, and as you say the new White Dwarf seems to be a return to a time when it was worth reading. Now they just need to fix the 40K rules.
Try again in a month or so.
StaffyManasse
Member
Just a reminder everyone: this is the last day to submit your Khorne minis!
Go go blood for the blood and skulls for the skull and so on. I wanna see 'em!
Go go blood for the blood and skulls for the skull and so on. I wanna see 'em!
I think I have a foolish desire to paint miniature. A thing that hadn't happen for years and given the time required, it wasn't automatically a bad thing.
But well, if I re-enter this hobby, I will do it right, so it's inventory time. I have a Citadel Hobby Starter Set from a few years ago, the paint still looks fluid, do you think I can avoid a purchase here ? GW didn't change their color selection again ?
(I have the set with Imperial Primer / White Scar / Macragge Blue / Waaagh Flesh / Bugman's Glow / Mephiston Red / Averland Sunset / Mournfang Brown and Leadbelcher)
Still undecided about the game part of the equation. GW seems pricey as ever and I haven't the same budget I once had. And Age of Sigmar don't interest me to say the least. But the Storm of Sigmar box is tempting.
But well, if I re-enter this hobby, I will do it right, so it's inventory time. I have a Citadel Hobby Starter Set from a few years ago, the paint still looks fluid, do you think I can avoid a purchase here ? GW didn't change their color selection again ?
(I have the set with Imperial Primer / White Scar / Macragge Blue / Waaagh Flesh / Bugman's Glow / Mephiston Red / Averland Sunset / Mournfang Brown and Leadbelcher)
Still undecided about the game part of the equation. GW seems pricey as ever and I haven't the same budget I once had. And Age of Sigmar don't interest me to say the least. But the Storm of Sigmar box is tempting.
StaffyManasse
Member
I'd say if the paints are still okay, go ahead and use them. I think those paints are from the latest rebranding. And even if some colour doesn't match the studio schemes, it doesn't matter. They are your minis, paint however you want.
As for the game, are you thinking of playing or just painting?
I suggest you check the GW Start Collecting! -series. Those boxes have from okay to great value for the price. Also GW just released new very good value Kill Team box, which has a Space Marine squad, a Tau squad, 7th edition rulebook and new rules for squad level play.
I regret having been exclusively a painter in my teenage years, but let's be realistic, I won't easily find another player, so...
Ok, the paint is still good, so I think I need a normal / dry / shade brush, the shade box and browse the shop selection for cool and cheap minis. Slightly annoyed that they seem to have a very limited and exclusively GW offering (basically the boxes). I could see myself trying another shop to see if they have a more diverse offering (even though at the end of the day I will surely buy GW stuff I'm really curious about the industry offering these days and hey, why not paint a non-GW mini in order to see if I've still got what it takes. Not like I must absolutely build an army asap).
Yep! PM me your entry today, I'll be compiling everything tomorrow.
Remember, it doesn't have to be the Slaughterpriest included in the White Dwarf issue, could be any Khorne model that otherwise fits the rest of the criteria. And if you could, include a little blurb about your thoughts on your modeling choices and the mini itself. And be sure to vote for the next category.