Prot's Ultramarines: Beyond Indomitus (Updated for 9th)

[Emurian]

Say Prot I have a question.

I have my own Gman lying around that I am planning to start on soon.

Do you assemble the miniature completely and paint it, or did you assemble him in terms of legs, torso + head, arms and then assemble him after painting those parts individually?

[Prot]

In the case of Guilliman he was painted with legs and torso attached. Everything else was separate. 

[Prot]

Just a better pic of the man... just really enjoyed doing the skin tones on this version. Trying to soften up the weird contours of the original face sculpt with creative colouring, etc.

[BLACK BLΠFLY]

Your best version yet imo. Really amazing Prot. :)

[Prot]

Thanks so much. It takes me so long to do something like Guilliman but I absolutely love the sculpt, and the background so it's just a real pleasure to do this guy.

[space wolf]

Is that your 4th?

[Prot]

Is that your 4th?

 

Hehe. Nope. The 3rd. I just found most of my pictures were poor quality.

 

If I ever sell the UM's, I don't think I'll ever paint another. :)

[space wolf]

 

Is that your 4th?

 

 

Hehe. Nope. The 3rd. I just found most of my pictures were poor quality.

 

If I ever sell the UM's, I don't think I'll ever paint another. :)

Mmmm, I dunno...what's one more?

[Prot]

Uriel Ventris Complete:

 

 

 

[ShibeKing]

Uriel's head looks a lot better with your paint job.

[BLACK BLΠFLY]

It’s not the same as originally shown.

[Prot]

Finally got a game in with Guilliman vs SoB.
 
I did a mini report here: http://prot40k.wpcomstaging.com/2021/07/13/ultramarines-mini-batrep-gaming-with-guilliman/
 
And if you don't want to read it, the spoiler contains the results:
 

Guilliman and the UM's manage to pull of a victory in T4 by 20 points.

[Ulfast]

Great report as usually and nice to see you get a win. I thought you would lose with that start. I hope you still keep you UM, they are iconic.

[Prot]

Thank you. It's nice to get them out once in a while. They feel a tad static right now compared to some other armies, but they're still marines.

[NKirkham24]

Really nice to see the Gman getting an outing. I don't think i've used him in 9th. 

 

Hellblasters are in the same boat. With the changes to competitive terrain, and the ability to hide units, do you think they could see some play again?

 

I suppose the issue is they're fighting vs Eradicators for the same spot and efficiency wise they're just not as good. I may have to try a squad alongside Eradicators in Heavy Support. 

 

Good to see the blue boys get a win.

[Prot]

Well I never start my Eradicators on the table. And I see them has having a very different role from Hellblasters (even though in this game I had a crazy lucky moment and took down an Exorcist with one volley!)

 

I used the Hellbasters because in this specific case Guilliman can bring the best out in them, but typically I use a unit like Hellblasters for going after Elite units, and the Eradicators are 90% of the time coming off an edge and hunting a vehicle. It takes time to figure this out, but with practice you can almost always get someone to swing a vehicle in a bad position because they see blood and want to get those shots in. This usually results in a compromised position and that's exactly what happened again with the Exorcist and the Eradicators do their thing.. .then they typically die immediately.

 

What I don't like about Eradicators is they die just as fast as anything in current 40K. So they are always a cannonball for me and hopefully score me Engage on All Fronts for a turn as well.

 

Thanks for checking it out. I thought I was going to lose for sure in turn 2. :)

[BLACK BLΠFLY]

Great game !

[Captain Idaho]

Wasn't sure if this was still active Prot, but I wanted to ask if you've had any more experience with your Ultramarines lately?

 

You thought about trialling the Terminator Squad again dripping in, perhaps with a solid 1st Turn Drop Pod attack in the form of Devastators and Sternguard/Company Veterans to blow a hole with them?

 

I definitely think it's a case of go big or go home with dropping in 10 Terminators like that. They need the oomph the extra numbers grant them.

 

I've been considering this myself actually.

Edited December 22, 2021 by Captain Idaho

[Prot]

Sorry, I haven't been active in this thread. I'm still playing them a lot, but my lists have moved back and forth between what I know, and what I want to try. It hasn't been great... I'll post more elsewhere.

[Prot]

A long over due update: Finished my Heavy Intercessors and added a MM Eradicator!

[BLACK BLΠFLY]

The MM is must take for smurfs - 4 shots hitting on 3s turns 2 and 3 !!!

[mel_danes]

Gravis is so badass.

I think people waiting for a Primaris Terminator are sitting out in the cold for a day that will never come.

Love to see it, don't think it's real.

 

I was waiting Melta Primaris, we had Plasma already. Then GW delivered.

Then I wanted Heavy Bolters, and boom we'r got those.

So now it's missile launchers and Lascannons. Then we are in Destruction Town.

Your guys look ace Prot, always a pleasure.

[Smoke Frog]

Great looking heavy intercessors!