Duty and Honor! An IG Project Log

[tempestice]

Great Vostryans...love the green
=)

my only issue is that the commisar seems out of place..not a speck of green on him...=(

[Heru Talon]

Great Vostryans...love the green
=)

my only issue is that the commisar seems out of place..not a speck of green on him...=(

That's not true, notice the green wire running from his Power Fist. ;)

[DaHedd]

On a seperate note, I'm flying over to London for spring break and will be heading to Nottingham. That Malcador is looking pretty good...


I wouldnt count on getting what you want that way mate. I went down to GW HQ Nottingham in October while seeing my Father in Law in England. I got 1 item from the list of Guard stuff i needed (cadian vehicle crew)everythiong else was out of stock or not held at the store, wasnt best chuffed :(


On the other hand the displays and such in Warhammer world are most impressive.

[Light of the Emperor]

The falcon is from the bretonnian knights sprue. I'd imagine kossack style guard might have a falconer or two...

Yeah, no green on the commissar. They are assigned to the regiment and thus don't really carry any of the customs or uniform (initially at least). I only have one commissar with some green on him and that's my Gaunt model with his cloak.

I've been to Nottingham before and its quite a neat place. Hopefully they got the hot air problem in their display room figured out. They had fans going when I was there. I'm surprised the minis didn't melt!
As for the FW stuff, they recommend calling ahead so they can get it in stock. I'm still debating what to get. I might just pick up the last two thudd guns I need...then again, I can easily change my mind!

As far as the army goes, I've been working on several trades and have managed to get the following:

2 heavy bolter servitors (to go with my engineseer)
2 standard servitors (for thudd gun crew and rapier crew)
3 rough riders (to finish up that unit. Thanks Col Gravis!)
Dwarf engineers and other tech savy dwarfs (for thudd gun crew)
All the vostroyans I need to finish up the platoon

[ghostmaker12]

my only issue is that the commisar seems out of place..not a speck of green on him...=(


the reason is... its because i dont like green.

keep it up LotE

[Light of the Emperor]

And all the new stuff...

While Vostroyans harbor a strong dislike for the squats, they have the only engineers capable of truely understanding the mechanics and power of the ancient thudd guns:
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y119/Wicked_Cold/100_4749.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y119/Wicked_Cold/100_4750.jpg

And the final four Attilans as well as a servitor for my rapier platform:
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y119/Wicked_Cold/100_4751.jpg
If anyone has 2 spare horses, please PM me!

Time to start painting once again...

[Monsterzonk]

Very cool, LotE! Can't wait for them to be finished. The Squat conversions are really good and fit the weird nature of the 41st millennium.

[ghostmaker12]

Tempestice i had said that because Redquest is my last name and i had sent LotE the commissar so if anyone was wondering why he had that name theres a little fluff behind it.

Also LOVE the squats.

[tempestice]

nah...i was asking about why he doesnt use more vostryona commisars instead

[MF3000]

I don't think you know what commissars do or what they are.

sj

[Light of the Emperor]

tempestice does have a point.
Sometimes, a more "progressive" commissar will try to blend in with the regiment and take on its dress and customs. This would let him/her to get closer to the men and earn their trust. Commissar Gaunt, for example, carries a camo cloak and the straight silver.

Mine are more conservative, keeping their own black coats and caps as a symbol of their office and holy duty. It is better to be feared than loved in their minds.
I also wanted a standard scheme to help differentiate them from the rest of the army to show the various imperial offices at work amongst the regiment. I will be adding enginseers of mars along with sanctioned psykers and priests...all of which will have their own uniforms as befit their jobs.

[Triggerdog]

tempestice does have a point.
Sometimes, a more "progressive" commissar will try to blend in with the regiment and take on its dress and customs. This would let him/her to get closer to the men and earn their trust. Commissar Gaunt, for example, carries a camo cloak and the straight silver.

Mine are more conservative, keeping their own black coats and caps as a symbol of their office and holy duty. It is better to be feared than loved in their minds.
I also wanted a standard scheme to help differentiate them from the rest of the army to show the various imperial offices at work amongst the regiment. I will be adding enginseers of mars along with sanctioned psykers and priests...all of which will have their own uniforms as befit their jobs.

yay! someone that actually follows the fluff for how Commissars should be painted!

[Monsterzonk]

I will be adding enginseers of mars along with sanctioned psykers and priests...all of which will have their own uniforms as befit their jobs.

YAY! Go for it, LotE! Do some weird'n'gothic stuff!

[Col.Gravis]

Ah good show, Im glad theyve arrived alright!

[liamrob]

Malcador in advance even if your going to be in Nottingham
Your getting a Malcador?? :D

In the first picture of the rough riders, it looks like their doing something horrible :p

Keep the good painting up :D, Are you planning on entering golden demon this year? (If you are can you tell us the mini :chrome:)

Catchya!

[tempestice]

actually...come to think about it...dealing with the fluff, I see where you are coming and I just wrote my oopinion casue I love the theme and colors of your army and I hope that you do not differentiate too much from it!

[Light of the Emperor]

Not much going on I'm afraid. I'm still recovering from the loss (retirement) of my favorite American football player...one of the best all time.

@tempestice: No worries! The green is definately staying. I like it alot.

@liamrob:
Probably no Malcador for me...or any FW for that matter unfortunately. Can't afford it at the moment. Unless of course, someone wants to buy my thunderhawk.

I do plan on entering the Golden Daemon again this year in Baltimore. I want to pick it up from the honorable mention last year and win something this time around. I've got some ideas floating around...

I finally have a small break in my schedule so I can finally start the enginseer and all his servitors. Praise the Machine God!

[razormasticator]

Not much going on I'm afraid. I'm still recovering from the loss (retirement) of my favorite American football player...one of the best all time.

@tempestice: No worries! The green is definately staying. I like it alot.

@liamrob:
Probably no Malcador for me...or any FW for that matter unfortunately. Can't afford it at the moment. Unless of course, someone wants to buy my thunderhawk.

I do plan on entering the Golden Daemon again this year in Baltimore. I want to pick it up from the honorable mention last year and win something this time around. I've got some ideas floating around...

I finally have a small break in my schedule so I can finally start the enginseer and all his servitors. Praise the Machine God!

LOTE, I am scheduled to go to games day this year myself. I will be looking for you.

[WilhelmRochRedDuke]

I look forward to seeing your stuff in the case this year... I hope to actually get a placing in the conversion contest this year.. I make it to the finals every year though... just not good enough yet!!!

[Light of the Emperor]

A WIP of the squats:
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y119/Wicked_Cold/100_4810.jpg

They will mostly consists of various shades of brown. I want them to be their own distinct unit. At the same time, I threw in some green here and there to tie them in.

The work continues, for Vostroya and the Emperor.

[El Presedente]

The squats live on hooray!

[MF3000]

Why is it that when YOU convert the WHFB dwarfs into 'Squats' they actually look convincing, but when others do it, they look not.

Goes to prove that you are indeed the Light of the Emperor!

sj

[devolutionary]

Unfortunately I disagree, I think they're far off base for the rest of the army. They don't feel like squats did, look too much like fantasy models, and simply stick out like a sore thumb. Still, it is NOT my army, and they are still well converted technically and painted at the great standard I've come to expect. It's simply the aesthetic value for me :)

[Light of the Emperor]

I agree on both fronts.
I didn't go crazy converting them since they crew thudd guns which rarely see game time...and in friendlies, no one cares about the crew anyway! The real squats are obviously a lot different with helmets, goggles, lasguns, flak armor, etc.
With these guys, I tried to get my hands on the "least" dwarf looking models. One is carrying on old laspistol, another has a chainsword and few have purity seals...nothing special really. I did try to get away from dwarf hammers, instead giving them tools.
Once they're finished, I'll post 'em so I can get more feedback.

As always, thank you for the comments and suggestions.

[Getz]

Well, I think their coats fit in quite well with the Vostroyans aesthetic, but I agree that they still look a bit "Dwarfy."

Personally, I think the problem is the helmets.

[hallowed_are_the_ori]

Hahah those are sweet.

[Strelok]

the slayer-looking one with the rifle and servo-skull is the best of the lot!

[Light of the Emperor]

Here's the finished product minus the bases. I took away two that really looked more like dwarfs than anything else.

What do ya'll think about 'em now? Still too dwarf-ish? Or squat on?
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y119/Wicked_Cold/100_4811.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y119/Wicked_Cold/100_4814.jpg

[Kasrkin 666]

The Engineer is nice, but the rest look too Dwarf-ish to me. But nice overall.:cool:

-Sunny

[dr.oetk3r]

Look a little too dwarfish for me :/

Try adding some Imperial Eagles and science fictiony helmets :D

Superb log!

[hallowed_are_the_ori]

THey look sweet.
You found a solution for your tank basecoating problem dude? Gonna say, i could track you down the appropriate colour in a spray i guess.

[Monsterzonk]

I like them. Usually I wouldn't, but you did a good job! They tie in smoothly with the Vorstroyans. It probably helps that both are wearing chain mail... They probably wouldn't fit with Cadians.
The helmets are still an issue, I guess. They look a little too "dwarfy". Maybe use Green Stuff to give them fur caps? Not the tall Vostroyan style, but smaller yet very similar.

[Toschenko]

I agree with Monsterzonk. Give them a furry cap and they should tie in better with the rest of the army.

BTW, nice conversions :)

Toschenko

[Light of the Emperor]

Furry hats...I never even thought of it. The ony one who still looks like a dwarf to me is the one with the candles. The rest seem ok. My favorite is the one with the weird mask/eye piece.
I'll see what I can come up with.

Hopefully I can start on a bunch of adeptus mechanicus stuff too.

[ghostmaker12]

the dwarf/squats look amazing. wheres the chain sword one?

[Monsterzonk]

Another thing the old school Squats featured was baseball caps (yeah, like they'd still play baseball between their Crusades...). That would definitely be the undwarfiest thing ever...

Legal note: I claim full rights on the term "undwarfiest". ;)

[Altair]

The slayer with servo-skull and lasgun looks spot on. Rest of the crew still look like dwarfs tbh- tho still at the same high standard of painting as the vossies.

[Crazy Ivan]

I like 'em. They're very nicely painted (as we've come to expect), and the one with the servo skull especially fits in nicely. I think any issues with them looking 'dwarfy' would be solved by showing them in action with their thudd guns and the Vostroyans.

Looking forward to the Ad Mech stuff!

[Fenriz]

Loving the squats! Very nice. Keep up the good work!

Simple quick way of adding to the 40k feel would be to add some frag grenades or something.

Either way, lovely models. :)

[Light of the Emperor]

I'll play around with 'em in the future to see if I can make 'em more squat like.
But for now, I must focus on midterms week and then I leave for London for a week long class.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y119/Wicked_Cold/100_4815.jpg

[Corrupt]

Get a train up to Newcastle or Mbro while you're in England mate:)

[Strelok]

Siiiick gem effects on the eyes, LotE. I really like 'em.

[DaHedd]

Between this log and Kiwichilds you guys have inspired me to rummage in my spares box. Ive found 20 odd plastic Squats and the odd Dwarf that ive paint stripped and im gonna use em for IG Thudd Gun and Mortar crew.

[Light of the Emperor]

Back from London to find Lord Solar Macharius at my door!

This is what's next down the shoot:
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y119/Wicked_Cold/100_4827.jpg

I need one more of the new empire banners (not the one with the tassles going the whole way around). If you have one, please PM me!

[ghostmaker12]

god LotE you and your hunt for rare-ish models well i cant wait to see solar. and untill then keep up the good work.

P.S how was london.

[Monsterzonk]

Glad you're back. I'm awaiting more goodies from you...

[Kasrkin 666]

So how was the trip?:p And what are you schooling for if its not too much to ask:D.

-Sunny

[DaHedd]

Love the Squat Thudd gun crew.

what rules are you using for the Rapiers ? I found 2 old ones when i found my oop Thudd guns. I also found 2 Tarantulas, which i was gonna turn into Sabre platforms.

[Light of the Emperor]

London was fantastic. 'Twas my second time there and I had the best time. Actually went to the Tower of London twice because I was so fascinated by it.
I got to chat with the manager at the Covent Garden GW and he was a really cool guy...and knew about Firebase too!

@kasrkin: I am a senior at UNH and am majoring in business administration/ marketing.

@Dahedd: My rapiers count as autocannon sentinels. I need one more to make a squadron and perhaps convert to carry a lascannon.

[Inquisitor Konig]

What do ya'll think about 'em now? Still too dwarf-ish? Or squat on?


Duh... of course they are Squats! Dwarfs dont exist in 40k... ;)

[hallowed_are_the_ori]

:O more models.
Glad to hear your trip was a good one :D

[Boss_Salvage]

*discovers stunties running free in the Vostroyans' ranks!*


But they are very nicely painted abhumans, aren't they? :D

Glad your trip went swimmingly. Now looking forward a few months, you going to Games Day Baltimore again this year?

- Salvage

[Light of the Emperor]

I am planning to head back for GamesDay. The only reason I want to go is to win a daemon...its become a goal for me and I've been working on several side projects as potential entries. Hopefully I can build upon last year's honorable mention.
We definately need to meet up though!

One of the funniest quotes I've seen on Warseer:

"I came ... I saw ... I conquered craploads ... and still GW left me out of the new Guard Codex. GW, fu- ... <rest of writing eroded>"
- Writing on the tomb of Lord Commander Solar Macharius

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y119/Wicked_Cold/100_4834.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y119/Wicked_Cold/100_4836.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y119/Wicked_Cold/100_4835.jpg

His base should be done tomorrow...nothing fancy but definately 40mm worthy. He is the Lord Solar afterall...

I am really enjoying all these extra additions to the force. Squats, psykers, commanders...I think they add that Imperial wierdness to the Guard. Now its onto the Ad Mech contingent.

[Althanan]

That's actually the first time I've seen that model painted up.

And if I may say, any I see in the future will have a lot of living up to do to match this one. Great work.

[ghostmaker12]

Solar looks ace! also you playing the "not on my watch" campaign?

[ancient_conflict]

pardon my ignorance but whats the miniature? never seen it before

[Rabid Bunny 666]

Thats the old Lord Solar Macharius mini, looking extremely nice.

[Light of the Emperor]

Thanks guys. The original GW paintjob for him had all the laurels painted silver. That's just too much metallics for my taste, plus he'd blend in with the Vossies. I think the green works well with the rest. Not my best painting by any means, but I think he'll do for now.

Ghostmaker, what is said campaign? I haven't heard about it.

[Colonel Marbi Chora]

Niiice! Beautiful paintjob, and I am envious. I have to get the model!

[brambleten]

Lord Solar looks good, but will look better when he is fully based and finished.
just a quick question: have you been drilling out the barrels on the guns? it hit me when i was looking at Lord Solar that i couldnt actually tell if you had or not

[hallowed_are_the_ori]

Lookin' good LOTE. Very nice skin tone. Purple is a little plain though.

[ghostmaker12]

well if you havent heard of it thats a shame. its the "lucky 13" campaign look on the gw site under events and "lucky 13" the second event is today but theres another coming up in a month.

[El Presedente]

That lord Solar is really nice, I've never really been that interested in him, but looking at it I'm now really inspired to have a crack at it.

[BigJon]

Nice Lord Commander Solar Macharius. Good use of colors for him. A little to
much purple on the cloak for my taste. I think I would of tried something more like
am Imperial Eagle or something like that.

BigJon

[Colonel Jacka]

Good Job mate. LS has come up vey well. Was not real keen on that figure but he does look great painted.

[Boss_Salvage]

I am planning to head back for GamesDay. The only reason I want to go is to win a daemon...its become a goal for me and I've been working on several side projects as potential entries. Hopefully I can build upon last year's honorable mention.
We definately need to meet up though!

Best of luck with the demon. While competition looks to be ramping up at Baltimore - which I remember being a bit weak a few years back - I'm sure you can bash your way onto the podium. I'll be there with my CSM bashing heads all day, but I'll be sure to take a break and track you down, standard or not this year ;)

Lord Solar looks aces, by the by. Ol' Chestwound himself :D

- Salvage

[Deus Ruinus]

very nice work! i love the voss comedy lol! so many pages to look at!

[razormasticator]

I also will be in B-More, though I am not doing the tourney. Probably just the big game.

Needless to say I hopefully can get a look at the vossies up close and personal at games day.

[Light of the Emperor]

I have another "Wanted" thread up. You can check it out here (http://warseer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=135906)

I'm currently painting an enginseer, 2 heavy bolter servitors, 3 combat servitors and a rapier. Work is slow as there is a lot going on in "real life". Real life eh? What is that, an RPG?

3rd platoon is nigh complete. All that remains is 3 autocannon teams and the command squad's plasma gunner and banner bearer.

4 more attilans will be getting paint soon in order to bring my rough rider count up to 10.

Then there's another Russ and a Hellhound... it just doesn't end!

[Soulfly]

Nice work on the Solar LotE! Glad to see him painted up, and it was also nice to get rid of one of the ones I had lying around. Thanks again for the trade.

[3vilX]

Solar looks much better when he's not all "platinum & gold Bling Bling pimp". I really like how you've made him stand out, but still sort of fit in with your vossies.

[Caelas]

Hey, read thru the entire thread. I'm sick and this inspired me, thanks. Btw, the cadian officer in the diorama looks great, could you tell me how you painted him.

Thanks Caelas.

[Lord Macharius]

Loving the alternate colour scheme for Solar Macharius, he now looks like he doesn't mind getting his hands dirty! (unlike GW's white one!)

[Light of the Emperor]

Thanks everyone!

@Caelas: The officer is pretty simple to do.
Cloth: bestial brown, then 50:50 bestial/ graveyard earth, then graveyard earth...obviously working the highlights leaving the other colors in the recesses. Then I washed it all with some watered down brown ink.
Armor: basecoat catachan green, then 50:50 catachan/ camo green, then sharp highlights with straight camo.
Skin: Bestial basecoat, then dwarf flesh, then elf flesh, then a watered down brown ink wash.
Gold: Brazen brass, shining gold, watered down brown ink wash.

It's very basic...the trick is keeping things clean and using the washes. Hope that helps!

[Cygnusmaximus]

Hey there LotE,

I know you were on the look-out for some of these (http://cgi.ebay.com/OOP-Kislev-Gryphon-Legion-Empire-allies-Warhammer-DOW_W0QQitemZ260225180994QQihZ016QQcategoryZ44129Q QssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem), though I don't know if you're still in need of them since you went with the Attilans... Just a heads up.

[Light of the Emperor]

Thanks for the notice Cygnusmaximus! If I had the money, I'd get them in a heartbeat...and then search for another squad. I definately wouldn't mind a 2nd rough rider unit...
Hopefully I can find someone and trade with 'em...but I've been trying that for the past year...same with the stupid zzap gun chassis. I shoulda bought in bulk when I had the chance!

[Light of the Emperor]

Besides the bases, the engineseer and friends are done:
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y119/Wicked_Cold/100_4847.jpg

And the servitors for the rapiers (count as sentinals):
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y119/Wicked_Cold/100_4849.jpg

Looking at them, not my best work at all. I've been in a painting lull that I'm trying to get out of. Gotta focus harder...the Emperor demands it!

[Col. Wales]

Bah your Corpse god wont notice but the ruinous powers on the other hand...

Seriously nice work keep it up.

[sheep]

For someone in a painting lull, your rate of completion far outstrips many painters and modelers, including me :D

Using the rapiers as sentinels is a great idea, and they look great, as do the techy and servitors. But i agree not your best work, the red seems to lack some of the depth of your previous work.

Cheers

Sheep

[Light of the Emperor]

Cheers!

There's 3 shades on the red. While the red could've been a lot better, the light seems to wash it out a bit. Any ideas as to how I can reduce this? Perhaps a cloth filter in front of the lamp? I currently use one overhead light and one from the front.

Now that the admech is finally out of the way (I do not enjoy painting 'em), its on to something more fun in the form of my last 4 rough riders! I do still need horses so if anyone has 2 of the older plastic empire horses with the heads up, let me know!

Also, FIREBASE 6 is up. I am now writing a standard feature article called "The Imperial Register" which is a sort of Chapter Approved. If you have any ideas for units, wargear, etc, send me a PM and we'll see if we can get it into the mag!

[tempestice]

you need more plain infantry and some Leman Russes to make this army complete =)

scratch what i said about more normal infantry!...doh

more tanks though and after looking at an army shot, none nor your flags have anything painted on them!...hust the V with bomb would suffice right?

[Light of the Emperor]

Coincidentally, I have a Russ and Hellhound waiting patiently behind my painting station...

I've tried a few things on some practice banners and have concluded that my freehand ability is nonexistant. I'll probably get them out to someone. Not yet though, as there are more banners to come!

[hallowed_are_the_ori]

Wow these look fantastic dude.

I love the crisp red :D

[Captain Slow]

Light of the Emperor very, very cool stuff so far, I've been lurking for a fair while now, but i thought i was time i paid my respects. keep it up, i cant wait to see what you come up with next.

[Light of the Emperor]

It's been a while...

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y119/Wicked_Cold/100_4854.jpg


Not much else done yet. I primed my last remaining rough riders so hopefully I can get a start on them. Can't make any promises in April though. Too many papers and exams going on. May looks a lot better...

[Althanan]

An update! *glee!*

Yes, I really just went there... *sigh*

Anyhow, the Enginseer and company look great, shame I missed them before. I wonder how you can keep on so strong with this army sometimes, but I think we're all glad you do :)

[G.Hawke]

very nice work light, i do like the tech's paintjob,

keep up the good work!

hawke

[Light of the Emperor]

Back on the upswing!

Finished all members of the 86th Attilan detachment. I am however missing two more horses so if anyone has 'em, send me a PM and I'll buy them off you. Thanks!
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y119/Wicked_Cold/100_4865.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y119/Wicked_Cold/100_4866.jpg

And with their 11th Vostroyan adviser...or whatever the term is:
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y119/Wicked_Cold/100_4868.jpg

[Monsterzonk]

Wow! They're looking really cool! Great progress!

Cheers,
Monsterzonk :skull:

[Marovian]

I really need to find the time to read this whole log, it looks fantastic.

I like the rough riders, never liked the models but your paint job brings them to life. I think the Vostroyan looks just like an attache or similiar, keeping them in line.

[ArtificerArmour]

Back on the upswing!

Finished all members of the 86th Attilan detachment. I am however missing two more horses so if anyone has 'em, send me a PM and I'll buy them off you. Thanks!
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y119/Wicked_Cold/100_4865.jpg



caption:

*RIIIIINGDIDIDIDIDIDDIDING!* [/crazyfrogvoice]

:p

Keep up the good work.

[Light of the Emperor]

II like the rough riders, never liked the models but your paint job brings them to life.

Thanks. I was not a fan of them initially either. But they fit in for various reasons. The similar style of hats, clothing and mustaches fit in with the vossies. They also have that second edition look to them that I am trying to capture throughout the force. And its another unit with a banner. I definately can't wait to finish up third platoon and line up the army for battle with all the standards billowing in the wind. I think I have 8 banners now.

Artificer Armor...I was gonna give you negative "interwebz" points for the crazyfrog reference, but your location description made up for it tenfold! :D

[Light of the Emperor]

Anyone have two more horses, preferably with the head up? Anyone? Bueller?

With the rough riders done, I guess its time to focus on some tanks...pictures to come.

[ghostmaker12]

yea tank goodness it will be nice to see some of your vossie tanks. did you ever finish those sentinels from pages back?

[Light of the Emperor]

The "sentinals" are the two rapier destroyers. I just need to mount the servitors on the bases and they'll be all set to "count as" sentinals with multilasers...or lascannons. Pictures of the rapiers are a page or two back.

[ghostmaker12]

nah i mean the sentinel that I sent you, also im willing to donate some tanks if you got anything good for me.

[liamrob]

I haven't really checked this in a while Lote :p But i see a descent amount of progress :D The rough rider squad is coming along nicely. Can't be bothered reading through the last 10 pages on dial up but what's next on the painting table?

Catchya!

[Light of the Emperor]

Woah, bottom of second page already. I remember way back when logs would stay on the first page for more than a day! You young'uns do everything so fast nowadays ;)

Hey Liam! Well, here's a picture of what's next:
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y119/Wicked_Cold/100_4870.jpg

I can't finish the command squad (two guys on left) until I can get another empire banner from someone. Then there are two more plain vossies needed to flesh out the thudd gun squad and finally 6 vossies for my eventual autocannon teams for 3rd platoon. Zzap gun chassis pending of course...

After that, who knows?

[ghostmaker12]

you gonna convert that russ into a vanquisher? or is it going to stay as a standard russ or demolisher?

[Light of the Emperor]

It'll become a third standard Russ. I do have a demolisher that will eventually get painted too. There's also a vanquisher and a destroyer tank hunter along with two exterminators.

For the purpose of this army, I'd like the russ for more competitive games while I use the artillery for fun, themed games. I really want to get my hands on some griffon mortar tanks and hopefully some bombards in the future.

[Light of the Emperor]

This guy came in from Sweden yesterday (Thank you Animerik!):
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y119/Wicked_Cold/100_4871.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y119/Wicked_Cold/100_4873.jpg

Pretty cool conversion if you ask me. I'll have to find a spot for him somewhere.

[Colonel Haizelhoff]

Woah I really respect that Frankenstein now. The GS is good. I really like the color scheme and the Vost RR conversion really caught my eye.

[Jimbobjeff]

For the griffon could I suggest a basilisk chassis but with the empire mortar? that would seem to fit in with the style of your russes.

[Ocid]

After spending the past few days slowly making my way through this entire log theres just one thing that needs to be done.

*Stands up and claps*

This army is amazing LotE. Between yourself Bedla and various others on the Vostroyan Thread i've decided to put together my own Vostroyan force (was torn between the Firstborn and Steel Legion) in the future though it will be mechanised. Going to hold off for the new Guard Dex later this year before work begins on it. Have bought a blister of guys though to run out some test schemes.

Subbed :p and look forward to any future updates.

[Light of the Emperor]

Rally Vostroya!
It seems like its been a while. With college finals over soon, I should be able to pick up the pace a bit.

That's a good idea jimbobjeff. I'll look into it!
Thanks Ocid! Welcome to the firstborn. Unfortunately, the guard codex is pushed back. It'll come out sometime in '09 supposedly. The basic structure shouldn't change so you could probably start amassing and painting troops.

Here are the completed "sentinals":
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y119/Wicked_Cold/100_4885.jpg

[ghostmaker12]

they look great. the only downside to them is that they dont get the hight benefit of the sentinels, now that can be a good thing and a bad thing.

downside- cant get those pop shots from over the tops of things I.E your own troops or tanks

Upside - more covert and smaller so less targetable.

[Cdaws08]

Wow! I really like those "sentinels"! Any chance we could get a different angle shot of them? I see you have the FW servitor on one gun, but what is the second servitor made from?

[Light of the Emperor]

Here's another shot of old and new rapiers:
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y119/Wicked_Cold/100_4849.jpg

The servitor on the right comes from the Techmarine box.


As far as "counts as" rules go, I would think height and such stays the same. If it counts as a sentinal, shouldn't it have the same height (in terms of shooting and being shot at) as a sentinal?

I have some more figures primed and ready for paint.

[tempestice]

FINALLY
an update

and its really good, as usual...

one thing i want to see is more Leman Russes =)

[razormasticator]

The stuff is looking sweet LOTE.

[Easy E]

Rapiers as Sentinels... clever. It also fits your artillery regiment theme pretty well.

When I first say the Rapiers in the blog I was curious what you planned to do with them. Now I know.

[Boss_Salvage]

Awesome rapiers Light, cool idea and rocking execution :)

- Salvage

[Marovian]

Nice idea on the rapier/sentinel front, and a good pait job to boot.

[Colonel Jacka]

Awesome rapiers Light, cool idea and rocking execution :)- Salvage

I agreee! They look great. Do you have much trouble playing them as WYSIWYG?

[Light of the Emperor]

Finally, college is done for the summer! That means tons of fun stuff ahead. While work continues on the Vostroyans, I am adding to my limited edition collection with an archaon of foot. He'll be up in that log shortly. Work on Firebase progresses as well...I'm sure you guys will all like the next two issues!

Anyways, here is the latest batch. 2 go towards the completion of my thudd gun squads, the unbased one will eventually form an autocannon team, the plasma gunner is for 3rd platoon command and the vox operator will join a thudd gun unit.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y119/Wicked_Cold/100_4890.jpg

[Althanan]

Excellent work as always my friend :)

[tcraigen]

i love that vox convert its such a great idea for the speaker, war proof mics.

[WallyTWest]

Keep up that fantastic work!

[El Presedente]

The tank guy looks like he's wounded and waving for help

[Marovian]

Private: "Sir, I wish to report theft of my legs!"
Officer: "Tis but a flesh wound soldier, now charge!"

Brilliant work as always, keep it up.

[Gen.Steiner]

This is the most inspirational project log on Warseer, end of story. Beat all mine into a cocked hat! :p

As soon as my finals are over I shall be attempting to imitate your success with my Parvassians. Carry on updating, LotE, your work is fantastic! One thing, though - more photos of your wargames room please...

[Animerik]

Wow mate these looks great! Glad to see the vox guy I sent painted (and what an awsome paint job that is!) . The whole crew looks great as usual, so what can I say more than keep it up mate lovley stuff every little bit of it!

[brambleten]

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y119/Wicked_Cold/100_4890.jpg
officer: "Vox-man! status report!"
Vox caster: "My Teacup is empty." :cries:
officer: "the psyker will summon the tea ogryn to your position shortly"
:D couldnt resist
keep up the good work

[Brother_Chaplian Raimo]

I like the fellow in the middle...

"Arggh! The slottabase! It's got my legs!"

[Light of the Emperor]

Cheers guys! I love the slottabase joke :D

The rough riders are done!
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y119/Wicked_Cold/100_4948.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y119/Wicked_Cold/100_4950.jpg


I'm currently in negotiations with a friend which could result in me having (possibly) the largest vostroyan guard army in the US. I am completely serious too...unless someone else has 500+ infantry of 'em... Maybe I need medical help...

[HiredSword.]

heh, you do know there are other guard regiments right? :)

[Gen.Steiner]

You now need more Attillans. :D How about a Rough Rider Platoon? Or even Company... ;)

[Light of the Emperor]

What other regiments? :p

One thing I would like to do is have a display base lined with a member of each existing guard regiment in the same pose. That would look pretty cool.

As far as the rough riders are concerned, the deal would include 30 more which would bring me to 40! I should know more about whether I can go through with it or not by mid week.

For now, I have 5 autocannon gunners/spotters to paint.

[Gen.Steiner]

Fantastic! A Rough Rider Platoon to go with your Infantry Battalion and your Artillery Company... and where are your tanks? ;)

[Ocid]

Nice Rough Rider LoTE.

Can't wait to see if you get this Vostroyan army that will be madness :D

[Mr Kibbles]

Cheers guys! I love the slottabase joke :D

The rough riders are done!
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y119/Wicked_Cold/100_4948.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y119/Wicked_Cold/100_4950.jpg


I'm currently in negotiations with a friend which could result in me having (possibly) the largest vostroyan guard army in the US. I am completely serious too...unless someone else has 500+ infantry of 'em... Maybe I need medical help...

LoL, when u had 2 of those RR minis on slotta-bases i though they were playing hockey or curling.

Great army, mate. Makes me ashamed about my Ig. Lovin' the rapier-sentinels 'n' the Vox-op.

[Voleron]

Awesome. Clearly, you need a mounted Commissar now. Flowing Coat, miscellaneous sword wavery, etc.

[Gen.Steiner]

Rough Rider Platoon:

Command Squad - Lieutenant, Commissar, Medic, Standard, Bugler, Vostroyan Attache.

1st Squad - 10 Troopers
2nd Squad - 10 Troopers
3rd Squad - 10 Troopers

Total - 36 Rough Riders...! :D

[Marovian]

500+ Vostroyans? You must be mad my good sir, but I say do it. I'm sure you realise that if you go to 600 you will have a full battalion?

Now that would be mightily impressive.

[Tiller5]

Pure. Awesome.

There is no better way I can think of describing your talent, sire! I am in awe of the scale of your achievements, and to think you haven't even finished yet!

Your work inspires us all! We have faith in You, Light od the Emperor. Truly His light shines in you!

[Monsterzonk]

Neat work, man! Keep it up!

Cheers,
Monsterzonk :skull:

[Orca]

<insert bated breath here>

[Light of the Emperor]

Not much done recently, I know. That doesn't mean I haven't been painting miniatures! Check out the Limited Edition and Holiday Gobbo threads in my sig. Both have had updates in the past few days.

I do have 5 vossies basecoated though...should have them done by the end of the week.

[ghostmaker12]

hey the RT by me has the vossie army set and a box of rough riders if you wanted to get some more, also every things looking nice.

[Machinima]

I've been following this army since it first began all those 94 pages ago. And it still is one of the best painted armies I've seen. Keep it up!

P.S. Any chance of a full army shot soon?

[GrandDukeJerot]

If you ever do put them together for that, take photos. Who knows, maybe they'll put it in the new IG codex instead of the Cadian 8th which is obviously the same squads cut and pasted over and over again.

[WallyTWest]

LOTE... you should totaly do that. (The photo thing.) Your army would look excelent with that kind of photo.

[Orca]

Not much done recently, I know. That doesn't mean I haven't been painting miniatures! Check out the Limited Edition and Holiday Gobbo threads in my sig. Both have had updates in the past few days.

I do have 5 vossies basecoated though...should have them done by the end of the week.

Sorry, I was wondering if your negotiations had come to fruition, as having you work away at a 500+ Vostrian army would allow me to continue to live vicariously through your painting skills. :evilgrin:

As always, thanks for posting the wonderful work.

[Corrupt]

Great stuff as usual mate
Glad to see those RR's finally fitting in with an army!

[Sword of Glory]

Having just spent the last two days reading this entire log (!) I felt compelled to sign up, just to sing your praises! Awesome Job mate, truely inspiring

[hlaine larkin]

keep it up! i love this thread have to check it every noiw and then!!

[Light of the Emperor]

Well I managed to secure a partial deal which will help fill out other selections in this army. Coming to me are:

30 Vostroyan rough riders on bretonnian horses (converted attilans)
11 Vostroyan ogryns (converted from ogres)
Kislev Kossaks for conscripts/ factory worker unit

and...


A Malcador...yes, the centerpiece has arrived!

Now I need a general grizmund model with that lovely banner. Sculpt some fur on the hat and bingo, Vossie tank commander!

[Toschenko]

Just enough to whet our appetites, LotE :D

Love your rough riders ;)

Toschenko

[liamrob]

Awesome LoTe :D

The vossy rough riders sound interesting :D Do you have any pictures of it at all yet?

Yay! Malcador! Yay!

Dam i wish i had money to do vossys now. They are just to cool! but eldar is satisfying me in the meantime...

[Monsterzonk]

This is gonna be so impressive. Can't wait!

[Light of the Emperor]

Finally have some new work to show. The vossies have taken a back seat for a bit as I work on a commission army as well as my collectors models...but no more! These guys will form heavy weapon teams to finish third platoon.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y119/Wicked_Cold/100_5010.jpg

All that's left are three heavy weapons and the banner bearer. Then its on to the new rough riders and malcador. Pictures will be posted when it all arrives!

I wonder if I need a 4th platoon... :angel:

[Voleron]

Yes. You need a 4th platoon. This is fact. :D

Looking as good as ever, though. Nice work.

[Tves]

When ever do you sir have enough guardsmen!

Would be nice to see what a IG army looks like on the regimental level. Without cheesy photoshop copy/paste like GW did in the codex.

As a man with a full company of guard. I salute you for your tenacious dedication to keep every model as detailed and perfect. First painted and the most recent. That is dedication.

[wilsonian]

I like the fellow in the middle...

"Arggh! The slottabase! It's got my legs!"

PMSL

This is a mint guard army! My hat goes off to you sir!

[Damokles]

Before looking in here I just saw hortwerth's death korps orks and now I just thaught how amazing it would look to have your vostroyans battle them,

glad to see you continuing this log, it is really inspiring me

[shas'o_kais]

wow! what can i say i also just took an incredible amount of time to read this whole 96 page log and have been in aww the whole time

great work!

[hard94]

your models are avesome!

[Gen.Steiner]

I wonder if I need a 4th platoon... :angel:

And a 5th Platoon. A proper Guard Company has five platoons. ;)

[Xarius]

i've seen this army grow since the start and i am very impressed with it, you cold be a bit more adventurous with the tanks colour scheme:cool:

[Sword of Glory]

And a 5th Platoon. A proper Guard Company has five platoons. ;)

and conscript platoons. and heavy weapon platoons... :D

[TYRANOODLE]

"Would be nice to see what a IG army looks like on the regimental level. Without cheesy photoshop copy/paste like GW did in the codex."


I thought that was real. Im an idiot.
More on topic, your vossies are as good as ever. Keep up the good work.

[Light of the Emperor]

Well, I got my stuff but there is a lot of work to be done:

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y119/Wicked_Cold/100_5020.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y119/Wicked_Cold/100_5021.jpg


The malcador seems in good shape, but I need to start over on 'em. He's the first to take a dip in the simple green! I don't think, however, that the plastic treads (which are nigh sealed with sand/glue) will survive. Therefore, I am wondering if any of you kind readers have Russ/Chimera tracks to spare. I need enough to cover both sides of the hull. If you happen to have some, please let me know!

I also have a rediculous amount of horses now! 20 rough riders with horses along with 22 extra bretonnian horses! The riders will get stripped as well but I fear the hats will need to be resculpted. In addition, I need round 40mm bases. If anyone has 'em...

The ogryns aren't too bad. Three are metal so they can be easily done. The rest might take some more work as they are plastic so we'll see. I also got a full unit of 6 fantasy ogryns if anyone wants to buy them (or trade for bases/ treads).

So to recap: tons of stuff to do and need imperial treads and 40mm round bases! Thanks!

[HiredSword.]

wow, that really is a ridiculous amount of cavalry! your army just keeps getting better and better with all these new units added.

[Light of the Emperor]

Cheers!

It is indeed a lot of cavalry, but its not going anywhere until I can build and paint them correctly. For me its either do it right or not at all. So, we'll see.

[MF3000]

I don't think simple green would eat through plastic...

I kept my 1st edition Altdorf Plastic Halberdiers in a tub of SG for like... 10months lol and they're fine! Not damage what so ever.

sj

[Althanan]

I don't think simple green would eat through plastic...

I kept my 1st edition Altdorf Plastic Halberdiers in a tub of SG for like... 10months lol and they're fine! Not damage what so ever.

sj

Aye, I've had a similar experience (bunch of marines sitting in a tub of SG for about 6 months), and not one showed any negative effects.

[Voleron]

Can't hurt to be careful, though. For example, I left a FW Hellhound to strip in metho overnight (I didn't have anything better on hand), and by the next morning the resin bits had the hardness and consistency of Rubber. We call it the Rubberhound now.

So, yeah. testing on inconsequential gubbinz first is always a good idea if in doubt.

[MF3000]

But thats methos. Simple Green has no chemicals that are THAT strong... that's why you gotta soak it for a wee while anyway. Resin, lead, pewter... I've tried them all.. SG is the best stripper, environmentally friendly too. :D

sj

[Lepp]

When you say simple green, you mean simple green all-purpose cleaner, right?

[Voleron]

But thats methos. Simple Green has no chemicals that are THAT strong... that's why you gotta soak it for a wee while anyway. Resin, lead, pewter... I've tried them all.. SG is the best stripper, environmentally friendly too. :D

sj
True enough. I know he wasn't daft enough to use metho like I was - I was just using it as an example. I am something of a nutter for caution, when it comes to models, admittedly.

[Terminator chaplain]

very nice models! interesting paint scheme. simple, yet it suits the vostroyans.

[Light of the Emperor]

I know that simple green dosen't affect plastics too much, but the plastic treads themselves are thickly coated in sand/super glue. I don't think anything can get that stuff off.

After further work, I've written the ogryns off. Not much to fix them and I don't like their rules too much anyways.

I did strip a few rough riders so we'll see how they turn out painting wise.

[SonOFSanguinius]

So when are we going to play a maxed out game again? now that you have more than 3000 points

[Shadowphrakt]

That be a lot of stuff to paint! Good luck! Will be watching...

[Light of the Emperor]

Banner Bearer Yakov of 3rd Platoon is nigh complete:
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y119/Wicked_Cold/100_5023.jpg

I ran out of arms so I converted a bionic one with a necron limb and chaos vehicle hook. The hawk arm is from the Bretonnian Knights box:
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y119/Wicked_Cold/100_5025.jpg

[MF3000]

Cool pose, great work!

sj

[Light of the Emperor]

After a few days of simple green and dremel assisted scrubbing, I've gotten the Malcador back into a somewhat decent shape:
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y119/Wicked_Cold/100_5030.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y119/Wicked_Cold/100_5031.jpg

I've left off the engines and bolters for now. More stuff will be added on later but is too brittle for the upcoming rounds of drybrushing. I will add a layer of sand along the tracks and it'll be ready for painting.

[Sword of Glory]

very cool, i like the standard bearer
are the malcadors guns magnetized, or just left off temporarily?
and have you painted any of the banners yet?

[MF3000]

Damn that Malcador is sexy tank... I want to buy one now... :(

sj

[liamrob]

LotE you are one crazy man :p

Why is the malcador all brittle?

Now get painting :D

[Lord Cook]

Banner Bearer Yakov of 3rd Platoon is nigh complete:
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y119/Wicked_Cold/100_5023.jpg


Can I ask which Empire box set you get this standard in? Because I recently bought the State Troops box thinking I was getting one of these, and needless to say I didn't.

And of course; brilliant work as always.

[Cygnusmaximus]

It's the missile troop box (the handgunner/crossbowman box) - Great banners; way better than the short-poled state-troop ones.

[Light of the Emperor]

@Sword of Glory: The bolters are just left off so I don't have to deal with them breaking when I drybrush the tank. As far as the banners go, they are all still green. I'll get going on them eventually as the Baltimore GT is coming up in November.

The Malcador paint job is all set. Now its onto the details and dirt:
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y119/Wicked_Cold/100_5032.jpg

And the start of my factory workers. These are the guys that devote 1 out of every 10 working hours to the upkeep of the Firstborn. Obviously none of them are firstborn sons, but they all take great pride in their work and can form capable militias when needed.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y119/Wicked_Cold/100_5034.jpg

These guys will be wearing alot of muted colors, mostly browns, greys and blacks. The only "Vostroyan Green" will be found on the squad's banner and the coat of the overseer who probably got his hands on some surplus goods.

[Luthien]

Haven't been in your logs for a while LotE but i have to say the quality never dips. The atillans especially look incredibly good, considering how old they are and comparitively badly sculpted next to the Vostroyans. the use of Kislevites as militia is inspired but i doub't they'll last very long in battle with just spades and wrenches. Lastly the hook hand banner bearer is just inspired and congrats on the largest Vossie army in the US, i can't wait to see them all here.

[Daemonslave]

I can't believe I've missed this log. I've seen your others LotE but never this one. Great quality and numbers - I bet it took quite a while to assemble this lot.

I know its probably to late, but did you try putting the Malcador in the freezer. I find that that often helps when trying to loosen superglued joints - I'm not sure how it would work with sand mixed in.

[MF3000]

Nice to see Kossars make a return. I remember you had that standard bearer no?

sj

[Light of the Emperor]

The Malcador is done. I shall have pictures in the morning. I tried to keep it as close to the style of my Russ as possible. The only thing I messed up on was painting all the heavy bolters black rather than gold. Oh well :)

@Luthien: Thanks. True they won't last long without guns but its the 41st millenium and if flying babies can give inquisitors +1 initiative, then militias with wrenches can take on the forces of Chaos... ;)

@Daemonslave: Glad you like 'em. This log's been going on since 2006 and I'm still not done. 3rd platoon is getting finished up but I would like one more platoon...Never thought of freezing...I'll have to try that sometime.

@MF3000: I thought I had the standard bearer too but turns out I didn't. Gotta get my hands on him plus more kossacks.

[redstarone]

Love the idea for the factory workers!

Subscribed.

[G.Hawke]

nice stuff there light! keep it up!

hawke

[Light of the Emperor]

The Malcador (yet unnamed) is complete:

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y119/Wicked_Cold/100_5035.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y119/Wicked_Cold/100_5036.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y119/Wicked_Cold/100_5037.jpg

Yes, I'm missing the rear bolter...that will come in the mail. I really liked the engine detail so I kept the cover off and added a see through mesh screen instead. The plan is to get Gen. Grizmund from FW and turn him into a proper Vostroyan tank commander.

[Shadowphrakt]

That be a cool looking Malcador, and a good Idea with Grizmund. The Empire shields really add a Vostroyan feel to it.

[Orca]

Nice Malcador, the only thing I'd say is that the paper on the back could use some writing... something machine cultish. But I don't recall if you like doing that or not, and if I go back in the log to find out I'll never get any work done today.

Are the workers going to be conscript counts as?

Orca

[Crazy Ivan]

Sweet Malcador! I'm looking forward to your factory workers, love the idea.

[Death Korp]

Nice Malcador matey, i have one too but i don't have a clue in how i should paint it :(

DK

[TYRANOODLE]

Hooray for Malcadors!

Are you using the Factory Workers as Conscripts?

[Light of the Emperor]

Cheers guys!

The factory workers will probably serve as conscripts when larger numbers are at hand. I was thinking they could also be put to use as "tech servitors" to assist my engineseers in repairing tanks.

Writing on the parchments throughout the army will also commence at some point before the GT. That tourny kinda forces me to get back to all the little details.

As far as the Malcador goes, I am content with it. I am not a big treadhead *Gasp!*
I myself like seeing row upon row of infantry. Still, I'm hoping for some bombards and medusas down the road...

All throughout this project log, I've injected little bits of fluff. I am actually going back to find everything and put it all together in one big piece to stay consistent. Knowing a bit more about Vostroya (thanks to Rebel Winter) helps me too. For the sake of my army's composition, I might have to drop the "artillery" portion of the name. They shall be the 11th Vostroyan Imperial Regiment. Obviously their nickname is "The Imperials"...cue the Imperial March Theme! Just kidding...
The second edition theme that I set out to recreate seems to still be in effect which is good. The kossack/ 19th century soldier imagery is good too.

[ancient_conflict]

Cool I have been away for over 3 months and some very good progress has been made, nice to see the attilans are still used.

as to the malcador do you still need new treads or are the ones you got fine?

[Orca]

Glad to hear you're going back over the parchments, they always draw my eye and I think they look better with something done to them. I hadn't thought of tech servitors, an intersting option. They'd make a great dioramma piece with a bombard or earthshaker stuck in the mud.

[The Abandoned]

I've been following this thread for a while, and (as well as others before me) have decided to start my own Vostroyan Army due to LotE's army. Hope you are progressing on the rest of your cavalry. I'm excited to see your new stuff!

[Altair]

Very nice work on the Malcador. The factory workers/ conscripts/ kislevs in space are looking promising too.

Very impressed with your army, you have managed to take a nicely sculpted, but limited metal guard range and give them a lot of extra character, much more than GW's offcicial attempts.

[WallyTWest]

You plan to have a party at 2000 replies?

[Light of the Emperor]

Thanks for the comments!
Things have been really hectic around here so not much else has been done at the moment. However, I did purchase my Baltimore GT ticket so the Vostroyans will be making an appearance!
I'm still working on transitioning the force to 5th edition ie what works, what doesn't. So, if any of you guard generals have come across some great lists, unit options, etc...definately let me know! One thing is for sure, my ratlings will go up to 10 men. Perhaps a Vostroyan pattern chimera too.

2000 posts? Wow.

[Tves]

Well I like you have an infantry heavy IG army, and what little I've done in 5th tells me that template is king. I noticed a huge boost in the effectiveness of my 9 mortar crews from 4th to 5th ed.

Also mixed emotions over the new vehicle damage table, means my autocannons have had their teeth pulled a bit whilst any vehicle I have has just become slightly more likely not to implode like a tinfoil mockup version of an actual warmachine.

Other than that, I have nothing but encouragement. Keep going, wonderful log brilliant army and an all in all inspiring project. Both this and the Kasr Tannenberg log.

[Light of the Emperor]

Flamers and hellhounds are now a bit more important so I am considering both for my GT list. I'm definately adding another mortar unit...they are very effective!


BEST NEWS EVER! I have zzap gun chassis!!! Finally, my year long quest has come to an end! What's even better, I have an extra 3 of 'em for a 4th platoon!

Chassis are completed but will have to wait as I'm taking a week long vacation effectively starting in a few hours. See you all in a week when progress can finally begin again! Glory to the Firstborn.

[Erkenbrand]

Your stuff here is an inspiration - even before I saw your most recent stuff I used the exact same sniper as a standard-bearer, although my guard have a more saxon/wolfie feel so the cloak got turned into fur and I resculpted the left arm to hold a dwarven war-horn.

Truly fantastic stuff - I think I love you!

[escobar]

great to hear you got the zzap gun chassis - looking forward to seeing even more vostroyan shottiness...

[hemogoblin]

Lote:
dont you ever get tired of painting the same posed model over and over and over again?

[Light of the Emperor]

Cheers guys. Back from vacation with pictures of the newest additions!

I call these "Gravis" pattern autocannons:
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y119/Wicked_Cold/100_5052.jpg

Hopefully get some paint on 'em soon and then a full army picture!

@hemogoblin: It doesn't tire me at all. I rarely paint the same pose twice during any particular session. I think having the same pose many times is actually a positive as I can speed paint and still remember where all the details lie.

[swifty2]

nice log mate, theose autocannons look really cool, thats a really good idea using the assault cannons

[sir.spamalot]

man those auto cannons are genius, love 'em man. Can't wait to see them painted up.

are those wheel s the ones that come with the zappa perchance?

cheers

[Lord Cook]

Out of interest, can you buy those assault cannons separately?

[TYRANOODLE]

They look like real life 'Maxim' guns (At least thats what I think their called).

Nice conversion also.

[Boss_Salvage]

Very solid conversions Light, those are some very cool support weapons :D

Have you posted your list for Baltimore yet? Curious what your lads look like arrayed for tourny combat.

- Salvage

[Light of the Emperor]

@sir_spamalot: Yep, those wheels come with the chassis. At a time you could buy them seperately as "artillery wheels". I have other wooden wheels I plan to mix in for variation.

@Lord Cook: The assault cannons are from the DA Ravenwing sprue.

@Boss Salvage: No list yet. Still trying to figure out some good combos for 5th edition. I will definately be posting a few lists for feedback. In the meantime, I am building a modular tournament style game table to practice on.

[Col.Gravis]

hehe Gravis pattern :)

Excellent stuff as always LoTE!

[The Abandoned]

more paint! How did the GT go?

[Xarius]

how did gt go? also how hard is it to find zzap chasis's

[Light of the Emperor]

The GT is in November...I have a few months to go thankfully. Plenty of models to add to the force and quite a few lists to try out.

Zzap gun chassis used to be readily available as a 5 dollar bit when GW still had individual bitz for sale. That was taken away so now I would need to buy a 15 dollar blister just to get a single bit. 15 dollars vs 45 dollars for three is a big difference. Thankfully one of my friends started his orks and decided not to use all the gunz he has collected...

Pictures of the autocannons will be up tonight. Whole army shots to follow tomorrow!

[Xarius]

the exchange rate really sucks for you guys when it comes to gw. bummer!

[Light of the Emperor]

Finally, after months and months I give to you the autocannons of third platoon!

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y119/Wicked_Cold/100_5054.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y119/Wicked_Cold/100_5055.jpg


Full army picture tomorrow...huzzah!

[muggs]

looking good man! can't wait to see the team photo!

[sir.spamalot]

Paint jobs up to your good standard yet again mate :) Does the spotter guy on the right most team have no legs or something? he looks like he's prone or somewhat :p

cheers

[MF3000]

That is so mean!!!!

sj

[Kordos]

Those autocannons are awesome

[The Abandoned]

The guy is laying down.
@Sirspamalot: He's the heavy bolter gunner guy without the up arm. Nice touch LotE

Now for more infantry huh?

[Jack5h1t]

great job, these guys are looking awesome

[projectkmo]

Those really look awesome LotE! I actually got lucky last week and caught 2 Zappas and 3 lobbas on Ebay for 27.00 total... I was psyched. Your conversions of the troops, their positions etc...very cool! Always an inspiration to the rest of us!

- John

[Tves]

Again you inspire, almost have me convinced to go out and buy a bunch of vossies.

But a truely intresting autocannon setup.

How about a group shot, its been a while since we've seen the entire thing in all its glory.

[Light of the Emperor]

How about a group shot, its been a while since we've seen the entire thing in all its glory.

Funnily enough, here it is. In His name!

The 11th Vostroyan "Imperial" Regiment

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y119/Wicked_Cold/100_5057.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y119/Wicked_Cold/100_5059.jpg

1st Platoon, Heavy Mortar and Thudd Gun Batteries
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y119/Wicked_Cold/100_5060.jpg

[Light of the Emperor]

2nd and 3rd Platoon:
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y119/Wicked_Cold/100_5063.jpg

Sentinals (rapiers) and Ad Mech as well as High Command:
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y119/Wicked_Cold/100_5061.jpg

Close up:
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y119/Wicked_Cold/100_5066.jpg

Rough riders, snipers, hardened vets, special weapon squads:
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y119/Wicked_Cold/100_5064.jpg

[razormasticator]

Frakking Awesome man!

[Shadowphrakt]

Looks cool dude, You certainly have a lot of Vostroyans!

[Light of the Emperor]

100 pages...party!

Just went over some model totals:
2 commanders
14 officers
10 sgts
10 plasma
5 autocannon teams
4 lascannon teams
4 heavy bolters
4 thudd guns
3 heavy mortars
A grand total of 203 painted models (so far)

Hardened Vets:
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y119/Wicked_Cold/100_5068.jpg

Rough Riders:
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y119/Wicked_Cold/100_5069.jpg

Command Squad (Yes that is the Lord Solar himself and yes I will take first turn):
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y119/Wicked_Cold/100_5070.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y119/Wicked_Cold/100_5071.jpg

[escobar]

203 models! well done - I really don't know how you keep the motivation

[Comrade Wraith]

You have a brilliant army, I think everyone who sees this should buy you a beer.

[Shadowphrakt]

Wow, that is a lot of models. I think a beer for each model.

[migsula]

Absolute joy to see such a long standing love affair!!!

[Lord Cook]

I love everything. Especially the brilliant High Command diorama.

[Light of the Emperor]

Some WIP shots of my first three manufactorum workers. Mostly basecoats thus far:

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y119/Wicked_Cold/100_5077.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y119/Wicked_Cold/100_5078.jpg

Hopefully I can get my hands on more and make a full unit of 'em. I'd like 20 overall which I could then run as conscripts. I'm also trying to come up with some specific manufactorum worker rules. If anyone has some ideas as to what their special rule(s) could be, let's hear them!

[shadekiller]

o man, awesome looking army, you've done a nice job in there

why not something like fortifications? they are workers afterall
giving +1 save to an element of terain in your deployment zone
or allowing to rethrow a reserve for one «mechanised» unit (tank, sentinell, watever) once per unit

[Great_Destroyer]

Great looking army, really a joy to watch you work on it.

As for rules for your workers, how about the miners in the Imperial armour 3 that the Tau can use as a unit, but give them extra flavor.

[El Presedente]

Gotta love those workers, all your army needs now is cooks and working girls and its ready to march.

[Animerik]

Bloody awsome work mate! Gobsmacked by the sheer numbers of painted minis and they are painted very good as well. I´m really happy I could support this project in any way as it is my favorite of all time. The workers looks dead ´ard and they fit the theme very nicely.

keep it up mate ;)

[jeramy404]

Wow... I wish I had your patience. I really, really do. I've only managed to paint a single squad for my entire guard army so far, and they've had nothing fancy done to them.

I'm not sure which draws me more to this log. The very nice Vostroyan models, the clean, crisp paintjobs, or the fact that you can dedicate enough time to get everything painted. All of them are admirable, and actually make me a little jealous. :p

-Jeramy

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[tcraigen]

page 1 hundred congrats!! always looking good I love the gatling guns and rough riders they look really good on round bases.

[only joking...]

congratulations on a fantastic army :D.

[DesertLion]

simply amazing!!! I like your palette choice. I've noticed your skills have improved over this blog. Keep up the great work. Makes me want to start an IG army.

[orangesm]

Isn't the 11th suppose to be Artillery (somewhere back around page 25) ? I think you need more Basilisk ;)

Awesome work though, keep it up.

[Comrade Wraith]

100 pages and still going! You are God of determination/madness!

[The Abandoned]

Woo 2000th post!

Where did you get the models for the conscripts i can keep my eyes out for em?