Necromunda-Space Hulk Project. Non GW Minis.

[SneakyChris]

Good Day all,

I have for a while been crazy about these 2 games. Ever since the 80's for space Hulk. I think it stems from the movie Aliens. I just loved the Colonial Marines.

Well anyway, ive wanted to do some non GW standins for Necromunda and Space hulk, as the minatures are crazy prices now. Thats if you can even get the new version of Space Hulk. The board sections seem to be quite common on Ebay, hence me picking up several boxes for £20 each. I also have the complete version from the 80's with all the books and expansions.

I came accross some minatures at crusade last year (wargame convention in penarth) and decided that if I finish one of my current projects I would treat myself to some. They finally came in the post On friday, so I get to start converting and painting today.

1st off Im going to make a Van Sarr gang for a Necromunda tornament that I am hosting this weekend through the Tewkesbury Wargamers group. 10 Guys shouldnt be too dificult to get ready in 5 days.........

Below is a snap shot of some of the spares, the main gang has been glued and sprayed already.....

[SneakyChris]

So Ive cast up some sutibale bases for the gang, I think these will work well for Space hulk as well.

Done a bit of painting.

[SneakyChris]

3 down 7 to go.......

[SneakyChris]

7, 3 more to do till I have my basic Gang sorted. Here is what Im going for......

1 Leader with Autogun and Autopistol
2 Heavies with Stubbers and Autoguns
5 Gangers with Autoguns and AutoPistols
2 Juves with Autopistols

[SneakyChris]

So heavys and a leader to go. Going to paint up that last model as a ratskin scout.

[SneakyChris]

Just in time before the girlfriend comes home. 1 complete Vann Saar gang for this weekend. Next day off work is friday. By then I hope to have an APC (just for scenery) The ratskin painted up and to get started on a flamer conversion.

[emperorpenguin]

Nice use of those em4 minis, I have a few of theirs for my Fallout project. I plan on getting some of the guys you have (minus helmets) for Talon Co mercs.
Good to get an idea how they'll look painted up. You've done a great job!

[SneakyChris]

Thanks, Ive seen your blog, love the minis.

Still no sign of the APC I ordered....... Found out yesterday that I am being made redundant..... Boooo so come September 16th I will have more time to paint....YAY!

3 Days till the Necromunda campaign.....

[New Cult King]

They are very cool. I was going to say that they look too well equipped to be gangers, but then I paid attention and saw they were Van Sarrs Perfect! Great work on the camo too.

[SneakyChris]

I worried about that also half way through painting them, then I though maybe if they survive long enough they will get armour. Wold make a decent enforcer unit as well.

[SneakyChris]

Right well friday is here, and im sorry to report no sign of the APC. Hope it comes over the weekend....Booooo

Spent some time this morning doing a few simple conversions. Just in case i need the extra guys.

The last 2 are not actually converted, just need them ready as extras.

[Radium]

Cool stuff you've got there! And I must say I absolutely love those bases!

[SneakyChris]

Thanks.

I am still waiting on the APC, and some power loader suits. Dont know why its taking soo long........

Played the 1st mission of space hulk with these guys, man they look good on the board. Will get this pics up soon.

[SneakyChris]

1. Watch those spaces
2. Movement Ahead
3. Movement all around us
4. My god, there coming out of the walls

[SneakyChris]

5. What happened to the Sarge?
6. Marines we are leaving!!!!!

Game over man!

[SneakyChris]

Sorry for the shoddy camera work, I seem to have the shakes a little.

[Jihad_Ragsta]

Really nicely painted figures, Chris, the skin tones have been very well done and I like the camo.

It's nice to see some em4 figs painted up, quite a rarity round here. Let us know how the Necromunda campaign treats you!

[SneakyChris]

Thanks, the cammo is really very easy. Its cammo green, then graveyard earth, some scorched brown and devlen mud to finish.


Speaking of which I have a few more minis finished today. Going to take a break while I wait for the apc and Power suits to come. have lots of flames of war to do.

[Velsharoon]

Those are really cool, didnt twig on to the fact those em4 models were colonial marines copy cats.