A thread to log all the various imperial related projects whirring through my poor beleaguered brain.
Lots to follow once I've figured out this new fangled technology :-/
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A thread to log all the various imperial related projects whirring through my poor beleaguered brain.
Lots to follow once I've figured out this new fangled technology :-/
This is my basic IG trooper for my Hansa Teutonica army.
The Hansa Teutonica is a powerful trade guild founded by the Rogue Trader Wilhelm Wendish beyond the farthest reaches of the Segmentum Tempestus. The guild composes of a large number of Drittelwald or circle worlds spread over many systems presided over by the Margrave of Königswald Franz Lübeck.
The Margrave has recently reaffirmed the Hansa Teutonica's loyalty to the Emperor of Mankind after once again establishing contact after being seperated for several millenia. Many servants of the Empire have flocked to this recently rediscovered part of the Imperium as a treasure trove of lost technologies, a fact that has not gone unnoticed by the Adeptus Mechanicum and the Inquisition http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/...ps04aa8d85.jpg
Excellent start, nitro. :) I see the Teutons are expanding in power across the Imperium...
Would I be right in thinking that he's a combination of Curious Constructs and Victoria Miniatures?
You would indeed be correct with a forgeworld backpack and gw accessories.Quote:
Originally Posted by Astor
I've got lots more to come so I'll try and post one thing per day - squads, platoon command, company command, specialists, Ogryns, Squats, Cavalry, mechanised cavalry, mechanicum, tanks, transports oh my!
Your first trooper looks great, can't wait to see a squad of these guys painted up! :D
Thanks stay tuned I'll post one tomorrow :-)Quote:
Originally Posted by MrKeef
http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/...ps1f9ad56c.jpg
Here is my first painted squad, note the sergeant's white gloves so his troops can follow his signals and his white belt.
The Hansa Teutonica has the full resources of several forgeworlds giving them access to a wide range of equipment. Every squad has access to good communications and an armoured transport (pics to follow)
http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/...pse9189517.jpg
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Front and back of sergeant showing kit
Bases will be done as finances allow and I would welcome any suggestions :-)
Looks lovely what's the army plan?
-joeingtons
Thanks :-)Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr joeingtons
I'm fairly new to this so not entirely sure so am open to suggestions. One of my chums is lending me an imperial guard codex (the one before the latest as that's probably what we're going to be playing)
So far I have 5 regular squads, a platoon command, a company command with advisors, a veteran squad, a squad of rough riders, 5 mechanised rough riders (bikes), 3 snipers, 2 ogryn sergeants, 1 commissar lord, 2 commissars, 1 techpriest, 4 servitors, 1 squat sergeant, 3 count as leman russes, 5 count as chimeras and lots of enthusiasm.
l've also got a large Valhallan infantry company which will be seeing some paint after the Hansa Teutonica are done so fire away with any suggestions for various types of guard companies.
Got lots more bits in the wings including a space marine chapter (IG defense force loosely based on Taniths) and a squad of scouts so far. Also lots of single IG squads from various ideas.
An inquisitor and small retinue.
They'll all get posted on here eventually!
Oh wow that all sounds amazing, I can't wait!
You played the innocent there saying you didn't really know what direction to take the army, but you've got the makings of a very nice standard guard army.
If you've got 5 chimeras and a good few squads how about making it a specialised armoured fist army? Everyone can count as veterans and be mounted in their own transport which gives you a move of manoeuvrability and a fair bit of firepower. Rough riders act as scouts and you've got the leman russes for heavy support. That could work out very well!
Very nice!
May I suggest an urban basing scheme, maybe grey flagstones? I tend to think that would set off the theme and paint scheme you've chosen nicely!
All the stuff I've got so far is gleaned from pics on here and on GW and Forgeworld tbh (and stolen glimpses from the codex).Quote:
Originally Posted by MrKeef
Really like the armoured fist army idea that'd really be in keeping with the Hansa Teutonica background......nice. Thanks.
Nice idea that'd be in keeping with the 1850's origins. Hadn't thought of that.Quote:
Originally Posted by Col.Gravis
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This is my company commander Oberst Franz Manheim.
Made from a GW Creed, Curious constructs pickelhaube head and GW Empire feathers.
Splendid! I really like the squad as a whole - for basing, I would echo Col. Gravis' suggestion, but if I wanted to be really crazy, maybe a jungle theme?
And I really like your company commander - May I use the helmet idea for inspiration?
I think I might go for a slightly neglected version of Col. Gravis' suggestion maybe some tufts of wilted or dry vegetation.Quote:
Originally Posted by Astor
As for the helmet go for it I'd love to see another take on it. It was quite a swine to do and I had to use some greenstuff to make the 'crown' of the feathers but overall I'm rather pleased with it. The badge of office under his chin was press molded green stuff as I had to increase the height of the head so that it would fit with all that finery on top. Looking forward to seeing your version :-)
http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/...psbdf6a58a.jpg
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Regimental advisors, note the rounded helmet top on the ordnance officer denoting he is assigned to the artillery. The naval officer in full uniform (may do a squad of Kriegmarines to accompany him).
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This is Lord commissar Krampus.
All these guys form part of the company command.
http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/...ps21d070c9.jpg
Company command squad
http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/...ps2d9321f1.jpg
close up of the troopers
Anyone want to see some tanks and transports?
Yes!!!!!!!!
-joeingtons
Your wish is my command :-)
Here is one of my 'counts as' Leman Russ tanks which has been base coated
http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/...ps8e7458c7.jpg
here is one of the available barrels
http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/...ps4c13e5cf.jpg
and the mortar barrel
http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/...ps38b41bb6.jpg
http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/...ps0a022058.jpg
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The turret is from Anarchy models.
Lovely, isn't that a French ww2 tank as a base? Post it onthe thread head thread please :), if you want to check out where the turrets are from please check out tinners last log, think he got commissioned to do them for anarchy
-joeingtons
There's a treadhead thread!?! Point me in the right direction and I certainly will :-)Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr joeingtons
Not sure on the base as I got them in a job lot on ebay but sounds very likely. I saw Tinners log - WOW!
Next up the troop transports
This is the transport for my troops its made by a Polish company called Warchimera. They're nice tanks but take A LOT of cleaning up and prep work but I think they're worth it.
http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/...ps97847793.jpg
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Rear exit doors and artillery tow hook
http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/...psc65605a1.jpg
The plow, also handy extra armour. You may notice that there is no secondary armament this is because of the extra thick armour plating on the front for assaults (and not finding a suitable fitting :-/)
http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/...ps38a92e36.jpg
Autogun
http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/...psadee0b58.jpg
Lascannon
http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/...psaaf11831.jpg
Heavy bolter
http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/...ps9f36129f.jpg
Heavy flamer
all weapons and turrets magnetised.
Who would you like to see next?
Techpriest and servitors, Ogryn sergeants, snipers, unpainted armoured cavalry, mechanised cavalry (work in progress), trench engineers(unpainted) or platoon command squad #1?
Some very impressive tanks there, Nitro!
As for the base of your counts as Leman Russ -
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr joeingtons
It looks like it's mainly a hodge-podge of various British Marks, particularly the Mark VIII, which never saw active service, going on to be used in the United States until 1932 - the tank from Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade was based on this, with an added turret, too - in fact, Nitro, your tank bears a striking resemblance to that vehicle. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by nitromors
I may well be wrong, of course, but keep up the good work! :)
Indy Jones SWEET! and thanks da da da dah da da daQuote:
Originally Posted by Astor
It's on modelling and painting general discussion and is one of the sticky threads, over 600 pages I think, nice troop transport what colours are they going to be painted in?
-joeingtons
You sir are a gentleman that threads like Christmas.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr joeingtons
Haven't decided yet but thats their base colour. Probably go for battleship grey the Hansa Teutonica are a very practical bunch and grey paint is cheap in their part of the galaxy!
Thanks, haha suppose, what bout weathering?
-joeingtons
oh they'll look rough as a badgers a**e when I'm done :-)Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr joeingtons
nice love weathering, also how do you know waht one of those looks like :P
Ah busted LOLQuote:
Originally Posted by Mr joeingtons
http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/...ps8fa03e24.jpg
http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/...psc806b394.jpg
Ogryn sergeants armed with 'Mouser's' (an in joke with the Ogryns apparently). One has a bionic eye enhancement and the other a powerfist - on an OGRYN!!! OUCH!
You will be assimilated your culture will be adapted to service ours...http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/...ps08a34a83.jpg
Close up of a servitor
http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/...ps1053a3f5.jpg
and a family shot with a techpriest
http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/...ps4a0161ef.jpg
Sergeant and comms from engineers squad
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Heavy cavalry
http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/...ps3636f0dd.jpg
mounted commissar
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http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/...psee49f827.jpg
http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/...ps3ed87e22.jpg
and the beginnings of the mechanised cavalry!
Nice!!!
-joeingtons
http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/...ps7b659c41.jpg
http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/...psb3ce6139.jpg
Psyker
http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/...ps7ba07b9f.jpg
Platoon command (2nd command squad in the works)
http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/...psc7532137.jpg
and a squat sergeant
...well that concludes my Hansa Teutonica forces so far - 3 squads under the brush atm.
So what do you want to see next?
Valhallans, Marines, Special projects (guard)?
Looks good mate, special projects, tanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-joeingtons
Thanks, I'll post some special projects at the weekend ;-)Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr joeingtons
Wow, where on earth is that psyker from? I love him! :D
I believe that he's from the dim dark past releases for Necromunda. I think he originally had a huge ornate staff top but I was given him by a chum who couldn't sell him in his store because the staff top was missing.Quote:
Originally Posted by MrKeef
Special projects #1
Humvees - Blackhawk down style
Still very much WIP
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Lovely, why don't you use them as Tauros?
-joeingtons
Love the conversions, and that tank, giving me ideas lol
Good idea!Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr joeingtons
Mr Burns voice "Eeeeeeexcellent" ;-)Quote:
Originally Posted by Col.Gravis
They will need new weapons tho
-joeingtons
What!? and give away my excuse to buy moreQuote:
Originally Posted by Mr joeingtons
Great buggies, where are those from?
Yeah but Tauros need grenade launchers or heavy flamers, just stuff in the cadian box sets or setinel will do tho :)
-joeingtons
http://www.antenocitisworkshop.com/a...ehicles-1.htmlQuote:
Originally Posted by Ash
They're called warthogs
Looks like I'm off to ebay :-)Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr joeingtons
cheers Mr J
Haha it's ok the Tauros on fw website has a belt fed grenade launcher which you could take inspiration from, hoard o bitz website looks good for bits
-joeingtons
Next up Inquisitor Lucius Morningstar descended so it is rumoured from an Astartes
https://i.imgur.com/6KVJ4q6.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/qYsjNr0.jpg
With his henchman the psychic Erasmus Phi
https://i.imgur.com/QhOZBPJ.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/Aihp7lK.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/g4YZxvn.jpg
Snipers! Drawn from the aristocrat hunting lodges of Schwarzwald. Easily identified by their characteristic black helms and lack of body armour these stealthy marksmen use their skills to deadly effect throughout the Empire.
Being aristocrats they are never without their gentleman's personal gentleman (Spotters to follow) to record their kills and collect suitable trophies...
http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/...pscee5e679.jpg
Sniper spotter #1 assembled
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2nd Platoon command - rumour has it that Oberleutnant Shroeder was gifted the bolter by one of the mighty Astartes!
Next up I have a question for the loyal commanders of his imperial majesties armies.
Should the Hussars be mounted on giant wolves...
http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/...ps341a4f2f.jpg
....or horses?
http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/...ps02cf0f05.jpg
Wow just wow, wolves definetly, which wolves did you use and which parts so I can steal the idea :p
-joeingtons
ThanxQuote:
Originally Posted by Mr joeingtons
Wolves - GW fenris wolves
head n torso - Curious constructs
legs n arms - Victoria miniatures
Jacket - GW valhallan Chenkov
Wolves, definatley wolves....... That is all
;-) 'nuff saidQuote:
Originally Posted by Bronislaw Czevak
Wolves I say. You've got a really realistically themed army, so I think the wolf cavalry would add a nice bit of crazy fantasy into the mix. :)
I think you're right, why should Orks have all the crazy LOLQuote:
Originally Posted by MrKeef
Oh if anyone has a Chenkov (vahallan) seperate jacket or two going spare send me a message and I'll shake my coin purse ;-)
https://i.imgur.com/HHp9QUE.jpg
Probitors (Conscripts) drawn from the ranks of the common people to serve the Emperor of Mankind in a more direct manner, not subject to the strict selection process normally reserved for recruits into the imperial guard they consist of the young and the old hurled into the maelstrom of war. Easily distinguished from the regulars they are often seen still clad in their standard issue greatcoats (not realising that they hamper the swift movement so often needed on the field of war).
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The Wolf Hussars light cavalry are moving along, just finished the greenstuff on this fella and am just waiting on the arrival of some supplies before I can finish the others
Looks ace, where is the sword Arm frOm?
-joeingtons
Cheers, the arms are from Victoria Miniatures - officer arms set BQuote:
Originally Posted by Mr joeingtons
Cheers mate
-joeingtons
love these guysQuote:
Originally Posted by nitromors
Cheers Beppo I'm trying to go for a 'Dads Army' look so expect a few green stuff hand knitted scarves from Mum and some 'well-fed' troops etc.
Should be fun as there's lots of scope for character mini's :-)
Wolf riders nearing completion!
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http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/...psca41fdde.jpg
http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/...psdeda67ae.jpg
and a medic (real hygiene expert this one)
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http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/...ps3135f849.jpg
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and spotters for the snipers - note the bush clearing machetes and smoke grenades for evasion and pick up
http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/...ps71f0b6fe.jpg
and the ranks of the conscripts are swelling!
http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/...ps3a6a38d0.jpg
So it's been a while but I've been busy - Hellhound converted from a Warchimera APC
https://i.imgur.com/tzOFMJy.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/2ZOyTAD.jpg
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Nice hellhound, what are the wolf riders looking like, any paint yet?
I really like those conscripts! Great inspiration for me as I look to expand my Guard numbers. Big fan of Vic Minis parts but could I ask where their plastic bodies are from?
Thanks I'm still undecided about the colour scheme as there were quite a few Hussar regiments historically - will probably go with either a black, green or blue jacket. What do you think?Quote:
Originally Posted by Bronislaw Czevak
https://i.imgur.com/46lJWaM.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/1tXF1UT.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/1liu0g2.jpg
Thank they're shock troops from here http://www.wargamesfactory.com/webstore/alien-sunsQuote:
Originally Posted by Brother Handro
I would say blue or green, probably lean to blue a little more though.
Yep blue would tie them in with the footsloggers I suppose :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Bronislaw Czevak
Love the APC, it looks like an old WW2 tank! =D