Headfirst into truescale...

Well, as the title says, I've been gone for some time. I've been incredibly busy with studies, moving across the country twice, and life in general. My minis have really been on hold for a while. When I opened up my old Carcharodons box, I found quite a few of them had come apart, or broken off pieces. Somewhat disappointed, I scavenged what I could, and decided to start fresh. This time my main inspiration was Teemu Valve's army, found here: GW Blog. I absolutely loved what he had done with them, and realized that while my minis were ok, they were simply not good enough.

I logged on to eBay, and ordered 20 terminator legs. I then purchased two boxes of the shiny new Tactical Squads, and ordered some 30mm bases from Heresy Miniatures. After a couple of weeks, I had everything to start out my new quest, truescale Carcharodons Astra.

Now, given that I don't have that many bits, these 'regular' marines are not quite as 'hands-on' as Carcharodons generally would be, however I really do love the new big look. My roommate (an avid Ultramarines collector) thinks they look a little out of proportion, though I feel I've covered that up nicely by giving them lots of pouches and grenades. Maybe he's just jealous. :) Anyway, as soon as my camera starts behaving, I will add more pics, for now enjoy one of the first I made, Squad Leader Valander.

After Space Hulk comes.. Space Wolf?

Eurogamer: Another Warhammer 40K game for PC, iOS, Android. http://google.com/producer/s/CBIwsv_G_QI

Nothing new at the moment, though I decided to post up a picture of my completed ironclad dreadnought. He's been based and is ready for combat!

Terminator Command Squad

Well, I know it's been a long time since I last posted. In truth, I've started college, and it's taking a lot of my time. However, I am still driven to paint my beloved Carcharodons, and today I have something nice for you all.

I'd like to present my terminator command squad, mostly based off Space Hulk terminators, with some bits from the regular space marine command squad, and the Grey Knights. These are not 100% completed, as the white shark emblem hasn't been added to the shoulders, nor has the banner been done. I've recently acquired a sheet of transfers from Forgeworld, so I'll be redoing all my minis at some point and using purity seal to finish 'em up.

As always, comments and criticisms are welcome!

Group Shot

Medic

 

Veteran Sergeant

Company Standard Bearer

Company Champion

Veteran Specialist

Theodore Bruckner on foot

Here's the second Theodore Bruckner mini, the version on foot. I rather like the whole stance of the mini, he looks really poised to strike. I decided to give him the shield from my MkIII Boarding Marine, seeing as how he doesn't have one, and it suited the mini so well.

Busy busy busy.

Sorry for the lack of updates lately, I've been painting a bit, but not much, and no Carcharodons I'm afraid. Money has been low, and I've been feeling like a break from my little grey marines. However, as mentioned, I have been painting a bit! I've painted a Chaos Warriors command group, which are almost done, and I've painted Theodore Bruckner! That mini was gorgeous, unfortunately mine needed a lot of work vìs filing, green stuff, etc. It was even missing one of the four head options... not the ones I'd planned on using, but still!

I went for a different kind of scheme on both figures, Theodore and Reaper. Reaper is gorgeous, btw. I've always loved gryphons, even demigryphs. I went for a snow-themed base, and painted Reaper in winter colours to match. I'm quite pleased, even though I noticed a glaring mold line on the pictures after I was done painting. The lance was one of the last bits I painted, so I thought "screw it" and finished him off. It was a little awkward painting the prominent scrotum and penis on Reaper...fortunately they're under the mini so not really visible. :P

Anyway, here are some pictures for your viewing pleasure!

Dark Angels Limited Edition Company Master

Well, I happen to have one of these guys laying around, and don't really need or want him. I'll be honest and say I paid £50 for him, and hope to get that when I sell him. The mini isn't painted or coated, and is as good as new. Shipping costs a mere £4, worldwide. I'll be shipping from Norway, so if you happen to live there, it will be cheaper. So if you want him, send me a message!

Sternguard Veteran 2

I got the Mk III Boarding Marine from eBay recently, as I mentioned. He arrived a few days ago, and I've been having a great time working on him, it really is one gorgeous mini. I didn't like the helmet, but I liked the plume, so I shaved a bit off the top of a Mk V helmet, and stuck it on. I also went for the combi-melta hand rather than the hammer, and removed his left hand. I gave him the chainsword from the assault marine sergeant sprue, and I like how everything came out. I also stuck an extra pouch and knife on his belt, as well as a short sword. He's quite heavily armed, then, and I'm am quite pleased. The only thing that bothered me with this mini was the armour plating hanging between his legs, it was very thin and I had to be really careful not to break it. Other than that, I think this is the new leader for my sternguard, so say hi to Sternguard Sergeant Gatten!

Brother Vermis - Ironclad Dreadnought

Woo! I got my Mk IV Ironclad Dreadnought from Forge World a couple of days ago, and I loved it. It's a stunning machine, looking really imposing and aggressive. Of course, the chainfist and close combat arm help with that. It was fun to paint as well, being the biggest mini I've painted so far. I especially went for the close combat stuff, since it fits so well in my army. I'm still waiting for the base, which I ordered from Dragonforge. I'll post up a pic when that's done, but I couldn't wait to share it as it stands as of now.

You may remember one of my first minis, a terminator, was called Brother Vermis. But since the guy he's named after is a good friend, I decided the Ironclad fits him much better. ;)

Anyway, as for the weapons loadout, it's all really aesthetics for me, since there's no one to play in my area. I can just go for what I like really, hehe. Anyway, I've completely fallen for dreadnoughts. After playing around with them in DoW: Retribution, I really have taken a shine to these mean machines. I can just picture Brother Vermis drop-podding into a group of heretics, and his augmented voice booming out: "I have come to eviscerate you." I think I'm going to get another dreadnought. ;)

Group Shot

Today the sun was shining for the first time this year, heralding the end of a long, dark winter. I decided to take my completed minis out for a sunbath, and of course, a group shot.

From left to right, upper row: Devastators, Scouts, Sternguard
From left to right, lower row: Assault Terminators, Librarian, Tyberos, Chaplain, Assault Marines

Now if only my mail orders would arrive, so I could paint some more!