 [40K] Tau + Deathwing Ally, Getting back into 40k |
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| m@ |
 Nov 26 2009, 06:30 PM
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I thought I'd post some pics of the start of my Deathwing army. I haven't played 40k (or any warhammer for that matter) for a while now, so I'm reading up on the new (to me anyway) 5th edition rules in the hope of entering a few tournaments in the new year. I built this army back when 5th edition came out but never really got around to doing anything more. Until now anyway
 So there isn't really anything too non-standard in this army except for the colour scheme. I've never really liked the standard Deathwing colours, probably because I can't paint bone colours too well but anyway. I used to play Tau which were based on a Camo green colour scheme, so I thought I'd try Dark Angels green for my Deathwing. Just to note I will only update this when I finish painting a model, that way I'm not pressed to update every two days, but at the same time it should still keep me motivated enough to get everything finished. Also I'm aiming for 1500 points (which is what I have). A basic outline is below. Belial - Thunder Hammer/Storm Shield (see below) Venerable Dreadnought - Drop Pod/Assault Cannon/CCW Dreadnought - Lascannon/CCW Deathwing Terminator Squad - 1x Assault Cannon/1x Chainfist Deathwing Terminator Squad - 1x Assault Cannon/1x Chainfist Deathwing Terminator Squad - 1x Assault Cannon/1x Chainfist/Company Banner Land Raider - Lascannons/Heavy Bolter 1495 Points all up. Being new to 5th edition if there is anything that isn't really working well in this list any tips for improvement would be great. Again as I built this army a while back I used the above weapon combo on Belial, but I've more recently read that other weapon combos are better for him. So not sure what I'll do about that, we'll see how it goes, it was mainly cause I thought it looked good at the time Anyway below is my first test mini (Belial) to see how everything would work out.   I'm currently working on the Land Raider as a change from painting small stuff, so that should be up next (might be a while though). Thanks for looking Matt This post has been edited by m@: Jul 13 2012, 05:36 PM |
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| Reunion-Round |
Nov 27 2009, 08:42 AM
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Just a note on your list, Thunder hammer and shield is the worst option for belial (being a 4++ in combat only, as opposed to a 3++ all the time).
Also your missing the Apothecary. Nice paint work though. also, you have the shoulder pads on the wrong sides, but thats no biggy. This post has been edited by Valkyrie: Nov 27 2009, 09:01 AM -------------------- Math-hammer requires a level of free thinking deemed unfitting for a true, loyal Guardsmen; ignorance is your shield! 40k Armies for sale |
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| m@ |
Nov 27 2009, 09:14 AM
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Ok looks like he won't be my Belial then! Is it best to stick with the sword of silence/storm bolter? And this may be a dumb question but when you wrote 3++ where did that save come from? I'll have a look at an apothecary too then.
As I mentioned above the colours where just because I can't really paint bone an I prefer the look of the green instead, not really a fan of standard deathwing colours. I did notice the shoulder pads but it was after building this termy, the rest of the army has them on the correct way. This post has been edited by m@: Nov 27 2009, 09:15 AM |
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| Reunion-Round |
Nov 27 2009, 09:17 AM
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3++ is what Space marine storm sheilds grant. (++ being short for invulnerable)...
Also that model isnt done up, there isnt anything flashy on him. He would make a good sergeant but Belial needs some bling and either a different helmet or a bare head. To make him stand out. Either the claws or SB/SoS are better options with most people preferring the Claws. -------------------- Math-hammer requires a level of free thinking deemed unfitting for a true, loyal Guardsmen; ignorance is your shield! 40k Armies for sale |
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| m@ |
Nov 27 2009, 09:58 AM
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Ok thanks for the comments, I hadn't noted the change in Storm Shield rules.
Lightning claws do look more preferable after a quick flick through the DA codex. I'll have a look around for a better model for Belial too. At least I got to have a practice run on this termy, so he still served an alright purpose..  |
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| Reunion-Round |
Nov 27 2009, 12:05 PM
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Well the Metal Terminator Captain model does well for him with his bolter and sword.
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| m@ |
Jul 13 2012, 05:33 PM
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Wow it has been a long time, but with the new 40K 6th Ed. having just come out my interest for this game has perked again! Hopefully this time I'll finish what I started.
Been doing a bit of painting on what I'm hoping will be a Tau + Deathwing allies 1500pt army. Got some pics below. Not sure what I was up to with that old colour scheme a few years back... And yes my deathwing are green, live with it         |
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| Buddha |
Jul 13 2012, 05:44 PM
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Nice, clean and crisp mate, they look a treat!
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| The Sound of Machines |
Jul 13 2012, 05:58 PM
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Yeah Matt, looking awesome! Keep doing more please! That green is radballs!
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| Lachy |
Jul 13 2012, 06:11 PM
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These paint jobs look top notch. Can't wait to see more.
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| infermofperpus |
Jul 13 2012, 07:26 PM
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Looks good. Very Crisp.
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| m@ |
Jul 14 2012, 06:32 PM
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Thanks for the comments guys! Bit of a boring update but currently working on my 24 Fire Warriors. So far have under coated (chaos black spray) and am doing the initial green layer of Dark Angels green (yep still got old school paints!). I'll post some piccies soon even though they won't be too exciting, but it keeps the motivation there!
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| ZarkinFrood |
Jul 14 2012, 07:45 PM
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Cool stuff man. Whats the list look like?
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| m@ |
Jul 14 2012, 08:30 PM
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Ok here's a few pics of a completed stealth suit. Sorry bout the bad lighting. Any thoughts? I feel like it needs something more...?
   For my list I'm thinking XV8 Battlesuit Commander Belial 5x Termies 1x Dread 12x Fire warriors 12x Fire warriors Then not sure probably fill out with: 3-6x Stealth suits Hammerhead or two Just really rough as I'm concentrating on painting atm This post has been edited by m@: Jul 14 2012, 08:32 PM |
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| Comrade |
Jul 14 2012, 09:53 PM
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Look fantastic, and the scheme really works on both model lines. Nice job.
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| vashna |
Jul 14 2012, 10:20 PM
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love the clean look mate to your models
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| m@ |
Jul 15 2012, 05:56 PM
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QUOTE(Comrade @ Jul 14 2012, 09:53 PM)  Look fantastic, and the scheme really works on both model lines. Nice job. I'm just imagining the Terminator... "But....but....don't we abhore the xenos?" Haha thanks. Yeah I know, I haven't worked out a back story as to how two alien species who want nothing more than to kill each other managed to come up with the same paint scheme for their armour!...who knows, will be fun making up the back story though! Couple of pics of the first Fire Warrior squad in progress....better pics of the final paint scheme in daylight this time.     |
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| cowie165 |
Jul 21 2012, 03:43 PM
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Nice work!
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| m@ |
Jul 22 2012, 01:04 PM
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QUOTE(cowie165 @ Jul 21 2012, 03:43 PM) Nice work! What colour are you using to highlight the DA green? Thanks! The highlights are done with snot green/DA green mix, then pure snot green, pretty simple really and turns out nice! |
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| Bren1974 |
Jul 22 2012, 10:08 PM
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awesome army, will keep an eye on this one for sure....top work
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