The Zanatorian Machine Cult Project Log

[kiwichild]

Those are some inspiring objective markers, shamelessly saved to my inspiration folder.

[Proiteus]

BONUS STUFF: SAVING RATLING PRIVATE BAGGINS

Most of you would have seen The Zanatorian Deathstalkers

These guys have earned the nickname robowraith and since I had 9 of them I couldn't help but make this comedy objective marker entitled 'Saving Ratling Private Baggins'

I tried to make a sniper rifle to go on the base but all of them were too big in comparson to mr frodo. Instead I stuck a guard backpack, grenade and army knife on the base, as well as give mr baggins a band & berret which is resting on the tree stumb.

Anyway it's good for a laugh. All that leaves now is a few touch ups and putting the fluff on paper.

[Tommygun]

That's funny!
Maybe Baggins needs a stealth suit, but I'm not sure how you would model it.

[Dezmord]

That's quite a laugh! Nice to see your themed objectives - much cooler than the usual stuff most people use!

[Proiteus]

The Machine Cult's Background

Of course this army has a large background and since I was unable to create a comic based around it, I decided to have some artwork made that would have a small description of the Zanatorians above it; similar to a page from a codex.

The Zanatorian Machine Cult

Devout followers of the Machine God and once loyal supporters to the Imperium of Man - have taken on a role unfitting of any loyal servant. Freed from the shackles forced upon them by the Treaty of Mars, the Zanatorians have looked beyond what the Imperium dictates to pioneer new and forbidden technologies; one of which is their armies of sentient machines that are all connected by a mind impulse unit to a Machine Lord; the ruling caste of the Zanatorian Machine Cult.

It is because of this that the Zanatorians are regarded as heretics and were nearly hunted to annihilation by the Inquisition; the Zanatorians have boldly taken on the task of protecting an ungrateful galactic empire. With such a daunting task ahead of them they choose to specialize in hit and run tactics to avoid conflicting with Imperial forces, often emerging from the shadows to defend a besieged world before vanishing without a trace.

The Zanatorian Machine Cult is viewed in many ways by different people some call them heretics who are out to disrupt the stability of the Imperium, whilst others believe they are guardians of humanity.

With such a daunting task ahead of them, the methodically inhuman nature of the Machine Cult may be exactly what the realm of Man needs to help defend itself against those who would wish to destroy it.

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The artwork does seem to have trouble portraying what I wanted as it seems focused on the marines rather than the avatar and it doesn't really look like their fighting, but I only gave the artist one week so I don't reallly mind it does the job.

Anyway Judgement day tommorrow; will they achieve the goal of winning best army will have to wait and see?

[Dezmord]

Anyway Judgement day tommorrow; will they achieve the goal of winning best army will have to wait and see?

I'll cross my fingers for you! Good luck!

[Proiteus]

Well it was judgement day today and I was really hoping that this army would win best army, I could come last in the tournament. All that mattered was the ‘Best Army Award’

Sadly I didn’t win best army, I was so disappointed… Then it was announced that there was an award for best converted army called ‘The Big Mek Award’ AND I WON IT!

AND THAT’S NOT ALL OF IT.

After the judging at lunch time I found a card on my table underneath on of the miniatures, GW is interested in displaying the Zanatorian Machine Cult in the Miniatures Hall at Warhammer World.

Which is fantastic, so somewhere in the future they will be on display at Warhammer World!

I’m so glad that this army has worked at so well, thanks for all your feedback guys I’ll let you know what army project I’m working on next soon. But the Zanatorian project is completed now and won’t see any more work done to it until the Necron codex is out.

-- Project Complete --

[Dezmord]

Congratulations! You and your army definately deserved the price!

[Magos Explorator]

Congratulations. It's a great-looking, well-built force!

[Proiteus]

Thanks

I'll be getting in contact with the person at Warhammer World to arrange my armies appearance.

[Evil Steve]

Congradulations! Worthy indeed.

BTW where did you find the Rogue Trader Dreadnaught? I love those things.

[Proiteus]

BTW where did you find the Rogue Trader Dreadnaught? I love those things.

Where else... eBay

Surprising both were completed untouched neither glued or painted.

[252nd Fire Dragoon]

Aloha,
Congradulations man. Glad to hear that your models will be in Warhammer World. I have followed your log, and must say, it is good to hear someone other then us on the forum appreciate your work. Good luck!

[Proiteus]

Warhammer World Display Dates
Just to let you guys know both my Mechanicus Army and Grots will be on display at the Miniatures Hall at Warhammer World between the 16th Of January & 14th Of March, just in case you wanted to see this army in person.

Adam Calver - Rebel Grots vs Chaos Daemons - 16th January - 14th March
Highly converted and with some very unique ideas behind them, both of Adam's armies are worth spending time looking over and here are displayed fighting one another. His 'counts as' Chaos Daemon army is like no other around and sure to inspire fertile imaginations.

Once again hope you found the log interesting and look forward to your feedback on future projects?

[precinctomega]

Excellent work, overall, Adam. And a worthy addition to the Hall of Fame!

R.

[spaint2k]

Congratulations!

I think your Zanatorians are one of the most creative armies I've ever seen. Brilliant!

[tinfoil]

Indeed, warm congratulations. That's an impressive achievement, and testament to a unique and well-crafted army.

[Proiteus]

Just to let you guys know, The Zanatorian Machine Cult is on display at the Citadel Miniatures Hall
at Warhammer World; Nottingham along with my Grot Rebellion army for the next 2 months.

[Max1mum]

will you expand one of your 3 armies ?

or do you have a new project in the planning ?

[Nicho]

Absolutely fantastic work mate, you've got a hell of a knack at converting armys