Fangbanger Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 What's cracking nerds!! Some of you may have seen my World Eater and Raven Guard forces in the past, however due to an upcoming move overseas, I decided to shrink my collection: http://i.imgur.com/ITrWHMm.jpg So... onto new things! I've always wanted a Mech army, and confidently, I can fit it on a plane Main issue being, I have a 3k event just 7 weeks away.... no biggie right!? So, the way I have decided to approach this is the following: 1. At least 1 hours painting per week day (can be accumulated) 2. At least 30 minutes building per eve 3. Minimum 4 hours painting on weekends 4. All time lost to be made up on Tuesdays and Thursdays (days I kinda take off) So far nothing to excited I'm afraid, just the usual washing and priming , however I will be updating every time i sit down and do something to keep me on track http://i.imgur.com/bsghRSt.jpg http://i.imgur.com/Y8qxPvh.jpg http://i.imgur.com/lvHFvPW.jpg Wish me luck!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pearson73 Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 An ambitious project to be sure, but it seems you're cracking on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reclusiarch Darius Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 What Mechanicum list are you taking? 3k is a pretty good game size, lets you field most of the cool stuff comfortably. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sol_Invictus Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Always good to see more Mechanicum players. :) Based on your title is it safe to say that you are doing Ordo Reductor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fangbanger Posted March 15, 2018 Author Share Posted March 15, 2018 Yes guys 3k ordo reductor as follows: Archmagos reductor- cyber familiar, 3x ocularis, p.blade, m.bomb, M.Array, Photon thruster, Djisn scaine, Augry scanner, rad nades (sits with myrms at the back protecting the field and handing out sunder/+bs) 20 x tech thralls. R.o.p.t., armour 4 x 3 thallax (plasma & MB on all squads) 6 x ursurax with p.fist 2x krios venators 2x Medusa with p.o.t.m.s 3x Destructors with photon Ordinatus sagittar Real busy couple of days, so off to a great start with no building or painting And away from home all weekend... FML Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reclusiarch Darius Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 Looks solid. You probably want a Triaros for the Myrmidons (or a Bunker) so they don't get artillery sniped/killed by Deepstrikers. Will also help with re positioning your Reductor Lord where he needs to be. I'd cut down the Thallax to 2 squads. They're honestly really mediocre, even in Matrix of Ruin. Ursarax are ok, but as soon as you encounter S10 they melt. Hide them as best you can and try to punch tanks to death. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fangbanger Posted March 16, 2018 Author Share Posted March 16, 2018 Yeah I'm taking the list to events so wanted more thallax for theme after all it is reductor, and I'm bringing an ordinatus. I'm not running matrix as most events don't allow other force orgs. The myrms are built for backfield and with the Magos who has the scanner means they should be fine against deep strikes Also let's me buff the venators with +1bs Sure probs not optimal, bit not to bothered about that. If I find I really struggle then can change it up after the first 2 events in May but they are all narrative so winning is not a big deal to me. As you say, I think it's solid enough and can't really see the ordinatus being removed often Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fangbanger Posted March 16, 2018 Author Share Posted March 16, 2018 Still no paint, just bare resin progress today unfortunately But it's my new favourite thing.. http://i.imgur.com/K9zaeNl.jpg This model is just stunning For those not seen this in person before, the little ursurax is there for comparison So glad I went this route over a warhound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesh Kadesh Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 Whoo baby. Glorious model. Can't wait for the release of the Golgotha (Missiles) or the Priam (Mole). I love that these are only the Minoris too! Are the chassis easily interchangeable with the weaponry? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soldier of Dorn Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 Damn that's a beautiful model. Looking forward to seeing some paint on resin, especially on that bad boy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fangbanger Posted March 17, 2018 Author Share Posted March 17, 2018 Unfortunately currently they have a different mounting bracket so would not interchange. The only bits The same in the 2 current kits are the tracks themselves, and the front suspension with the front linkage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midnightmare Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 Wow! That looks pretty awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fangbanger Posted March 22, 2018 Author Share Posted March 22, 2018 So, I finally did some stuff today!!The plan for the mech has been to do a blue scheme inspired by the 40k Fires book shown the other year:Just not a fan of the mech red and though this would be cool, so ages ago I did a test piece on a rhino:Which I decided to go with and today, got a test thallax base colours complete: Things always look a lot different under the hobby light but gave me a rough idea and got to play with the metalics.This would be good enough for tabletop so i'm going to get the whole force up to around this standard and lacquer to protect. Afterwards, it would be a case of doing any finer details, the chipping, washing, and weather powders, before dulling it all back down with some satin varnishI will add a glow to the rear pack pre-lacquer if I get the chance too.With that, I then proceeded to get the blue down, it's basically 4 layers going from dark to light followed by nightshade & agrax:Next up, brushing on the metallics (again, about 4 different types and layers) but I don't think it will take too long once I get into itTotal Time painting: 4 hours Time left till event: 36 days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pearson73 Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 That blue looks cracking, especially with the fade on the rhino. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fangbanger Posted March 23, 2018 Author Share Posted March 23, 2018 Cheers dude!Looking forward to seeing it on the krios as the thallax are so small, the blends are harder to keep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reclusiarch Darius Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 Blue looks good :) here's hoping Thallax turn up in Fires....whenever it's released this century. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fangbanger Posted March 23, 2018 Author Share Posted March 23, 2018 Thanks mate! I only play heresy, so not too bothered about fires but be nice for new artwork Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fangbanger Posted April 5, 2018 Author Share Posted April 5, 2018 Mega slow progress...Why is it when you need the time, you just can't get it!?!Ursurax, built and primmed Myrmidons with airbrushing down And thallax done to game ready tabletopUnfortunately, it's all a bit boring and the metallics are pretty basic for nowI'm hoping if I have time before the event to add some coppers, golds and some glow on the weapons, but the priority is to just get it tabletop ready for now. It's a shame the metallic look so dull as it all had to be hand done and took a while! Obviously, washes will help too when they eventually get doneI want to get all the infantry done over the next few days so I can get some ZM games in as need to learn what does what too! Total Time painting: 10 hours Time left till event: 28 days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fangbanger Posted April 17, 2018 Author Share Posted April 17, 2018 Managed to get some more work done: http://i.imgur.com/q2rET0S.jpg http://i.imgur.com/nOexhgw.jpg The ursurax are now done with metalics also and the ordinatus is primed! Getting there, but going to be tight!! Painting Time: 16 hours Days left: 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StruManChu Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 Personally I'm super bummed that none of these guys will be joining us for the ETL, but they look GREAT. Might I inquire as to the method for your blue? It's really, really nice. Also, do you have any fluff for your army? Are they Heresy-era Cyraxus or somewhere else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fangbanger Posted April 20, 2018 Author Share Posted April 20, 2018 Personally I'm super bummed that none of these guys will be joining us for the ETL, but they look GREAT. Might I inquire as to the method for your blue? It's really, really nice. Also, do you have any fluff for your army? Are they Heresy-era Cyraxus or somewhere else? No real fluff as of yet but want to do a little background at some point. As for paints, I'll pop them up next time I have them out Mixed bag the last couple of days... So the krios started peeling off with my nail, so had to strip them both :-( http://i.imgur.com/LGsdb7X.jpg Even after soaking and scrubbing must of been release agent still on 1 - bummer So what better way to park up than get stuck into a super heavy... http://i.imgur.com/J6UzWLY.jpg Still along way to go, but happy so far. just needs the blue washing and the other colours added now onwards and upwards! Painting hours: 20 Days left: 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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