Battle Report - Warhammer 40k

Hello Folks,

Was finally able to get a bit of a game going, has to really limit the size as it's still the apocalypse, also the games room is now also an office!

But we managed a 700 point game of 40k, 7th edition.

I took some Imperial Guard force with some infantry, a tank some storm troopers and an astropath. Fighting Tau with a kind of similar break down with some infantry a tank and some suits and stuff.

We played a simple Combat Patrol mission with the troops and a commander starting, and most stuff in reserve, with bonus points for controlling table quarters. As an extra twist there was intermittent acid rain!

Heres the set up, heroic humanity in the close corner, evil aliens in the far.

Not much action turn 1  just both forces advance slowly.

Turn 2 has more action, some battle suits and a tank arrive for the Tau and start shooting up my troop carrier. I also got my big tank who blasted a Tau infantry unit from the shattered woods. My close support unit disembarked by the blue woods as was just able to flame the Tau there as well.

Next turn the Tau get the rest of their reserves and are easily able to blow up my first tank. With the suits hiding out behind the big rock.

My turn saw the storm troopers arrive who party out flanked the suits doing a bit of damage, but my tank was able to blast out the last Tau infantry unit. His Eradication cannon proving very effective.

Final Tau turn the gunship, plus small fast tank flanked my lumbering hulk hoping for revenge. Although the both got hits and did heavy damage, it was left alive but unable to shoot. The suits flamed up the storm troopers killing half, but they held on. The foot infantry failed worse loosing allot of guys and running.

Last turn the storm troopers tried to assault the battle suits, but with the sergeant dead didn't get much. The commissar finally joined the battle, but with my tank shaken I couldn't damage the Tau vehicles.

In the end I was ahead a bit on murder points, and controlled more territory, so it was a victory for humanity. But if the Tau had been able to finish that tank it would have been very close.


Anyway that's it for now.

Thanks;
Mike

Painting Update - Imperial Guard

Hello Folks,

Got another batch of apocalypse painting for you. This time decided to add on new stuff to my Imoeriap Guard army.

Leman Russ Eradicator:

Pretty basic, but still cool. Realized after I forgot to put some decals, might add those later.

Armored Fist Squad:

 
Group of veterans loaded out with shotguns and flame throwers, plus a chimera to get them in range. Maybe not the best picture, but I was to lazy to set up the photo booth thing.

Artillery Officer:

And the artillery officer, ready to call in the heavy hitters.

Tech Bee:

Finally I painted this er lady of an infinity painting contest.



Pledge Status, 2020:

Bought: 179
Painted: 134
Total: -45

Thanks;

Mike

Monster Terrain - Kickstarter

Hello Folks,

Got delivery on a set of terrain I kickstarted awhile back. All pre-painted plastic. Set it up to see what it was like, so figured I might as well toss a few pictures up.

Also got a new 4x3 mat, so have a saga sized one now. They also give you 2 sided pieces for the area terrain. All 2 sided the mat is desert on the other side, and the trees have ponds.

My hope is because it's all light plastic it will be durable and easy to move around, so easier to bring to the  club.

Looks pretty good to me. Basic stuff mostly like forests hedges and rocks. Got a couple of the forests in blue to give a bit more of a fantasy vibe, but its mostly fairly generic.

Will be good to say how it works in a game. Not sure how tippy the trees may be, but they seem ok. Will be tempted to get another set of trees or 2 if it works well.

Looks like they are planning a second one with more urban stuff, most likely will do that as well.

Thanks,
Mike

Paint8ng Update- Infinity 0-12

Hello Folks,

Finally finished the next painting project. The local infinity club got me started by having a single model painting contest, so I went on to finish the army.

Another science fiction army. The O-12 are basucally the space UN. Was fun to work in a new infinity army, just need a game to try them out!

O-12

First up an army shot. I'll post individual pictures of my favorites below. Probably a bit much to do individual shots of them all in one post.

Havemt decided on the next big project yet. Most likely either Alexandrian Successors, Iranian Tanks, or more 40k/fantasy stuff. Also tempted to do a very small amount of pulp stuff.

Open to suggestions I guess!



Pledge Status, 2020:

Bought: 179
Painted: 120
Total: -58

Thanks;

Mike

Painting Update - Lizardmen Wave 3

Hello Folks,

But if a smaller update this time I guess, but been awhile so figure its time. This wave is all about mounted units which are often a struggle for me so progress was a bit less.

Sarus Cavalry:

First up the heavy hitters! These are the current plastic models from the Sarus start collecting box. They are actually a bit older so kind of disappointing to see GW not go for a new kit but they are still pretty cool.

I also have a set of the older version with plastic mounts and metal riders but they are on the Back burner.

Tichi-Huichi's Raiders:

Then I have a more special unit, these are really old metal models I got of Ebay, just think they are cool! These are more light cavalry.

Forgot how much of a pain these od metal models can be, so many parts and you need allot of green stuff to close the gaps. Look great painted up thou.

High Elf Battle Standard:

Finally a pointy elf hero. Actually had this guy done long ago, just before the apocalypse but ke9t forgetting to post it. Great plastic  model,  the banner turned out pretty well I think.


Anyway that's it for now, but GW finally reopened the online store so I have a few more dinosaurs to do hah.


Pledge Status, 2020:

Bought: 179
Painted: 106
Total: -73

Thanks;

Mike

Painting- Update, Lizardmen

Hello Folks,

Hope your doing ok with the apocalypse.

Got some more painting  done, not being allowed outside really helps get things done. Still having fun with painting Lizards, really got a good string going on big besties.

Skinks:

First up more of the little guys. This time with blow pipes for variety. Not a huge fan of this weapon as they are a bit to long and some are a but awkward.

Kroxigor:

Then some medium size guys, big crocodile  guys to back up their little buddies.

Stegadon:

Big old triceratops guy. This model looks pretty great but was a huge pain. I picked up this old metal guy at fall in and it weights a ton and was a pain to assemble. Turned out ok in the end thou.

Carnosaur:

Last up the biggest best of them all, the dreaded Carnosaur. Thus us a new plastic kit, so was super easy to assemble. I used a quick tip guide from Miniwargaming, using contrast paints. Worked out very well.

Only 2 complaints I have is that the head is a bit small, and the big stone throne is a bit big. Still great thou.

So that's all I have for now, but still more t8 come. Mainly allot of cav but some other stuff as well.

Of course heres a army shot of the current progress.

And the full lot so far.

Pledge Status, 2020:

Bought: 171 
Painted: 92
Total: -79

Thanks;

Mike

Painting Update- Lizards

Hello Folks,

Getting  lots of painting done during the plague. Still have to work from home, but save time from the bus and not allowed to go anywhere on the weekends. But got knocked off the posting sechedule so havent gotten around to Cold Wars part 2. However I am pretty excited to get this up so here we are!

Big buy for me at Cold Wars were a few lizardmen kits, most notably the start collecting Skinks box. I have decided t8 base fir Warhamnee Fantasy, but have it in mind to also play Age of Sigmar, and Saga Age of Magic.

Fantasy armies are all the rage right now.

Skinks:

Starting small with a bunch of skink skirmishes. Went with javelins as I thought they look cool with shields.

Skink Priest:

Then you of course need a wizard to boss them around. He has a special textured base so I decided to skip the normal thin base.

Terradon Riders:

Cant forget the Skink Air Force of course. So we have some teradyctls to drop rocks on people/carry them off whatever comes up.

Bastilidon:

Finally due to their small size the Skinks of course want their giant scaly fried to come along. Complete with a magic beam crystal on top. Just makes sense.

Start Collecting:

So there is the start of a collection of Lizards. Everyone enjoys dinosaurs and bright colors. Made very easy actually with the new contrast paints.

Have more stuff to do of course, probably will do  a mix of Elves and Lizards based on what ever strikes my fancy that week. Plus maybe more besides. I figure during the Apocalypse it's based to follow your heart so not really any plan here.


Osgiliath:

Also got a couple of bits of terrain done, intended for my Camgames game. Although I have pretty much given up hope on that happening, so really cut the motivation to work on it.

Hopefully everyone out there is staying safe, hope to see lots of blog posts these days. Need t8 make up for the lack if gaming!


Pledge Status, 2020:

Bought: 171 (bunch of warhammer stuff from the flee market at cold wars)
Painted: 78
Total: -93

Thanks;

Mike