The Valhallan VII

Now then,

So, I thought i'd post some pictures of my imperial Guard army, built and painted in the 90's, and actually used quite alot until we kind of ditched 40k and started playing WW2 and other historical games. 

VALHALLAN VII

Captain Chenkov, with none other than Commisar Yarrick in attendance!

Well there we have it, this army took me about 2 years to paint, and I remember being sick to death of green paint... Cant imagine why....

Sadly this is another of my armies that has languished in a box in storage for at least a decade, probably longer. One day ill get them all out again, tidy them up and get them in a cabinet in my gaming room/shed....One day.

Another week with me steadily getting my epic stuff painted, so not much to show here, but all can be seen for those interested here ToEG 2014 Novamarines

Here's some that I got finished this week, some razorbacks to carry the scouts, these are converted plastic rhinos with turrets from steel crown productions on top.



Cheers for looking, Historical stuff next week!

Steve

Deathwatch Kill Team

Now then,

As ive been painting loads of epic stuff, and posting it all here - ToEG 2014 - Novamarine battlegroup I thought id post some more piccies of some of my old 40k stuff.

This time its the Deathwatch kill-team. recruited into my Imperial guard army as allies or something.... So, the story is, these are all veteran marines that have been recruited by the Inquisition to root out and destroy the most vile aliens, thats why they are all from different chapters.

Have a good un!

Steve

Epicomp 2013 Results are in.

Now then,

As I mentioned in an earlier post, I entered the Tactical command painting competition. Well to my surprise I have come away with the prize for the best painted single miniature. I entered my Lamenters chapter landraider, and people seemed to like it, so I may have to paint up a small force of them in the future.

Heres some closer pics of my entry.

Heres the image I entered, and below are the original pics.

You can see my other entries into Epicomp and hopefully other competitions as well as miniatures I have had published in rulebooks  HERE

Thanks for looking,

Steve

Old Imperial Characters 40K

Now then,

Continuing with my irregular series looking back on some of my older miniatures, this time I have my old Rogue Trader Inquisitor and his entourage....

This old model was painted in about 1995, although I remember having it in my unpainted pile for years before that......

A more recent figure, he was the psyker for my Imperial guard army back in the day.

A random character, a crazed priest with a shotgun!

And finally the Confessor, another religious zealot...

So there you have it, more random figures from the dim and distant past. I really enjoyed painting these guys, and its unfortunate that they are in a box..somewhere..... and have been for donkeys years..... ill have a dig about on various harddrives and find some pics of my Eldar and Guard armies.

In other news, epic month continues with lots of marines being finished off, and ill be getting some whirlwinds and Predators finished next.... Fear not history fans, I have some big plans for my ancient armies this year, as well as my Bolt action project, which has moved to the top of the queue and will be the February project.

Until later, thanks for looking,

Steve

January is Epic Month

Now then,

My first mission for 2014 is my Netepic Novamarine army. I'm planning on getting as much of it done as I can over the rest of this month. Heres what ive managed to get done over the last year or so, as you can see there are alot of empty bases, I have all the figures and aim to get this lot finished sooner rather than later.

The project can been followed here on the tactical command forum, Tale of epic gamers - Novamarines

I have also entered the tactical command painting competition, EPICOMP 2013 with a Lamenters chapter Landraider that I painted up last year as a test figure for a possible new army, I dont think ill be going with it though, as it took bloody ages to paint all the checks!!

In other news, i have already failed in my promise to myself that I wouldn't start any new projects....And its only the 07th Jan! Once they arrive ill fill you in on the details...suffice to say they are very small!


EDIT - I've won my heat in the painting comp and am now in the final!! Im up against some great looking stuff, and there are some really talented painters of 6mm epic out there! check out all the entries - HERE

Cheers
Steve

2013 in review

Belated seasons greetings,

I hope you all had a great Christmas and new year, and of course managed to get hold of all the goodies you asked for from Santa.

Having just returned from the depths of winter in Scotland, I now have time to have a look at what i've managed to do hobby-wise over the last year, and of course list my plan of action for the coming 12 months.

2013 has seen me start this blog, with 18000 odd hits its doing ok, and many thanks to the 51 people out there who follow the blog.

I've generally be distracted by the new and shiny, as I cant seem to keep focused on any 1 project, perhaps its because I don't actually get any gaming, and don't have that need to get a particular unit or model done. That's my excuse anyway.

So, this year I have completed my Crusader army for Impetus, and with the addition of some command stands, now have the option of playing Hail Caesar too.

Click here for a look at the Crusader army -

CRUSADERS









To oppose the Crusaders I also finished off the Muslim forces of Saladin. I have yet to add any command stands for HC, but I plan to sort that out this year.

Click here for a look at the Muslims -

Muslim Forces





Next I started the long process of re-basing all my Greek and Persian armies, originally based for DBA. Whilst re-basing them, I also took the opportunity to add to the collection, so now I have two sizable armies for Impetus.

First off I have the Greek army, based around a core of Spartans. With the addition of a sizable allied contingent, this is probably my favorite army.

click here to see more of the Greek Hoplite army



To take them on, I have also started a Persian army, although I have been distracted along the way and have a few units to complete.I have a feeling that this army will be pretty big when finally finished, another job for 2014!

Have a look here -
Persian Army




If that wasn't enough, the 6mm Napoleonic project has chugged along, although very slowly. Having decided on a set of rules to use (Black Powder), there is some rebasing to do, and alot of painting before my Austrian army is ready for battle. The planned French army has failed to materialize, but will at the very least be started in 2014.

Have a look here for the masses of tiny Austrians - Austrian Army 1809


OK, onto the distractions! 

First off was my foray into 28mm Sci/Fi with the Pig Iron system troopers. I collected a platoons worth of them for use with Tomorrows war, although they have never been out of their box since being painted.


To have a look at the European Drop troopers, look here - Drop Troops









Next up is the Germans for Bolt action. Another distraction, having read some good reviews I decided to get myself the rulebook, and then decided to get a German platoon, but in 15mm. These still aren't finished either as i got bored painting German camouflage..... However, they are very close to being finished, so another job for 2014!!

To see ze Germans click here - BOLT ACTION Germans







Finally, since about September, ive been tinkering with Epic, and have painted and converted quite alot of 6mm marines and vehicles. I don't know what it is about epic, its the first real wargame I played many moons ago in the early nineties, but its still cool.  I just really enjoy painting the little buggers!!!

Here's a link to my epic page and here's a link to my "blog" over on the Tactical command site

-EPIC page
Yorkies 6mm painting log



2014?

So, whats the plan for the next 12 months? Well I cant rule out any random distractions, but my plan is to finish what i've got first and foremost. In no particular order, here's what I plan on getting done:

• Commanders for the Muslim army
• Commanders for the Persian army
• Lots of Persians!
• A Theban contingent for the Greek Hoplite army
• SS Troops for my Bolt Action German force
• Vehicles for Ze Germans
• Soviet forces to oppose said Germans for Bolt Action.
• An Anglo Danish warband for SAGA, to oppose the Vikings I finished a while back. SAGA 
• Finish off the Novamarines and start on their adversaries, The TAU for EPIC.
• Continue with the Napoleonic project, Finish the Austrian forces and make a start on the French.

So, lots to do this year, and barring any major meltdowns, I shouldn't start anything else............................who am I trying to kid!

Have a good new year!

Steve

Forged in Battle Kickstarter!

Now then,

Ive just noticed this. The kickstarter only started yesterday and they are well on their way to reaching their initial goal of £20,000.

The kickstarter is for their new range of 15mm ancients, and they look great too, not only are they creating a new range of miniatures but also a new rulebook to go with them. Im planning on getting Republican Romans and Carthaginians to play Hail Caesar....... I have never backed a kickstarter before but im very tempted by this one!

For those interested have a look HERE

Steve