tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11302564732480191052024-03-19T10:09:50.338+00:00Warpstone FluxWarhammer 40,000, Warhammer, Horus Heresy, Roleplaying Games, Painting, and other assorted tabletop gaming and hobbies!jabberjabberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15314798958920326898noreply@blogger.comBlogger2684125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130256473248019105.post-61146130684642580782024-03-17T17:31:00.002+00:002024-03-17T18:27:52.660+00:00This Week's eBay: Primus Medicae, Great Unclean One, Dragonlance, and Quantum GothicThis week on eBay, I have several items for sale. As per usual, I am selling older bits and pieces that haven't seen much recent use and I want to turn them into cash to fund the next additions to my collection. Or as my wife says: I have to get rid of things before buying new things. So help your bro out?!The first one is a Mint Condition Primus Medicae. Now, I suspect my long time readers will jabberjabberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15314798958920326898noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130256473248019105.post-87810025170389731962024-03-17T11:00:00.001+00:002024-03-17T11:00:00.158+00:00Wargames Gallery: Take It DownWhen the Iron Warriors receive the command to "Take It Down", they don't need to be asked twice. jabberjabberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15314798958920326898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130256473248019105.post-21583219425214477962024-03-16T20:40:00.004+00:002024-03-16T20:40:00.129+00:00One Day Painting Challenge Outcome: Iron Hands Heavy Support SquadIt was a long day with lots of things in between the painting and drying cycles. But here is the final product! What do you think?The painting recipe follows the standard approach that I take with Iron Hands. I don't want them glossy like the Raven Guard recipe that I use, so I have a black undercoat followed by Eshin Grey base coat. Then washes are applied with a combination of nuln oil and jabberjabberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15314798958920326898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130256473248019105.post-24052204695917013362024-03-16T10:19:00.005+00:002024-03-16T10:19:41.535+00:00One Day Painting Challenge: Iron Hands Heavy Support SquadWelcome to the "One Day Painting Challenge" that I've challenged myself to complete! The idea is simple. Take a squad. Paint it up. And complete it in one day. The main issue with this kind of challenge is allowing sufficient drying times between layers to ensure the next one is nice and smooth. But let's get to the subject of the challenge itself. This is a Horus Heresy Iron Hands heavy jabberjabberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15314798958920326898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130256473248019105.post-65510278609740098562024-03-15T18:38:00.006+00:002024-03-15T18:38:55.432+00:00Horus Heresy 2e Review: Contemptor-Galatus DreadnoughtWarpstone Flux Rating: ⭐️⭐️2/5 stars. Just. It simply is not as good as a regular contemptor from the space marine legions. Background.The Custodes' Contemptor. It is the same technology as the Astartes Legions in the main part. Here, it is designed to reap infantry rather than any other target. This is both a strength and a significant weakness.Strengths.The stat line is great. WS=6 isjabberjabberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15314798958920326898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130256473248019105.post-64172076815180072222024-03-13T18:45:00.002+00:002024-03-13T22:32:36.875+00:00Horus Heresy 2e Review: Caladius Grav-TankWarpstone Flux Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️3.5/5 stars, rounded up. Although expensive, these grav tanks have a solid place in this army.Background.Hailing from the dark age of technology, this grav tank combines the anti-gravity technology of a bygone age with the ability to bring a strong weapon to the middle of the battlefield. Strengths.If you are going to take this tank, then you will want thejabberjabberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15314798958920326898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130256473248019105.post-88772813987678580542024-03-12T18:03:00.001+00:002024-03-12T18:03:23.307+00:00Horus Heresy 2e Review: Sagittarum Guard SquadWarpstone Flux Rating: ⭐️1.5/5 stars, rounded down. Not useful.Background.Sentinels on the walls of the palace itself. These Custodians practice long range and precise application of firepower to destroy the foe.Strengths.I need to be a bit brutal here. There's not much point in this unit. You are effectively exchanging your custodian spear for something resembling a heavy bolter. The only jabberjabberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15314798958920326898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130256473248019105.post-37512009387712542072024-03-11T16:30:00.000+00:002024-03-11T16:30:00.129+00:00Wargames Gallery: Infiltrators What happens when the two sneakiest legions meet?In this case, the Alpha Legion has just declared a charge against Raven Guard Mor Deythan armed with melta and bolt gun. The combi-meltas have already been fired though, and the Alpha Legion tactical squad can be seen in a whittled down moment. After the charge, the Alpha Legion do well and exchange blows with the Raven Guard. The key difference jabberjabberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15314798958920326898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130256473248019105.post-20737161710508089402024-03-10T15:03:00.003+00:002024-03-10T15:03:54.315+00:00New eBay Listing: Iron Warriors dreadnought - near mintI have an Iron Warriors dreadnought from Forge World up for sale over on eBay. Near mint condition - I bought it years ago, but am parting with it as I don't have the time to sensibly convert it to look anywhere near as loyalist as I want it to for Horus Heresy. Link: Iron Warriors dreadnought.I even have the bags that I bought them in! Plasma cannon on the right arm, and chain fist on the jabberjabberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15314798958920326898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130256473248019105.post-33417761766986917282024-03-09T18:35:00.028+00:002024-03-09T18:35:00.130+00:00Emperor's Children Phoenix Warden / PraetorThe second post in one day? Certainly! As noted in my plans for the months ahead, my top priority is to explore the Emperor's Children range and build a small detachment. I have long been intrigued by the loyalist aspect of the legion. After reading Fulgrim and the other novels surrounding the Isstvan campaign, I can see myself tilting nicely toward having a loyalist third legion element to jabberjabberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15314798958920326898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130256473248019105.post-25518443784981996362024-03-09T10:29:00.029+00:002024-03-09T10:29:00.153+00:00Iron Hands Siege Breaker / PraetorIt is not the new siege breaker model. Not sorry. This miniature is a bit of a kit bash to produce a Siege Breaker - or possibly praetor - to lead my Iron Hands detachment (or indeed lead a Shattered Legions contingent -- really looking forward to those new rules now!). Clearly the thunder hammer and the bolt pistol are from the plastic range, whereas the torso and legs are resin parts from jabberjabberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15314798958920326898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130256473248019105.post-31186684530695763792024-03-08T19:25:00.002+00:002024-03-08T19:25:24.088+00:00Horus Heresy 2e Review: Custodian Venatari SquadWarpstone Flux Rating: ⭐️⭐️1.5/5 stars, rounded up. The rules are below par and this is not a unit you are likely to see on the battlefield as other units perform the same job better, for less points cost.Background.Predatory eagle minded Custodians who haunt the rafters. These Venatari are a very peculiar breed although the title is supposed to be a high honour.Strengths.I like the melta jabberjabberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15314798958920326898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130256473248019105.post-26289752313815970492024-03-06T18:12:00.004+00:002024-03-06T18:12:48.868+00:00Horus Heresy 2e Review: Pallas Attack Speeder SquadronWarpstone Flux Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️3/5 stars. The rules are solid.Background.The hunter killer grav craft employed by the Custodes. They're skimmers and they're rather fast and dashing. As you might expect, they are used for hit and run exercises which they are well able to perform. Strengths.Another skimmer in the fast attack section, this time with armour values. They come with a flare jabberjabberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15314798958920326898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130256473248019105.post-16959162558640116482024-03-04T20:15:00.002+00:002024-03-04T20:15:15.382+00:00Horus Heresy 2e Review: Agamatus Jetbike SquadronWarpstone Flux Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️3.5/5 stars. Rounded down - just. An odd unit but capable of knight destroying.Background.A custom grav-skimmer rode by the Custodes. They serve a role of rapid response and suppression for the army and do it rather well. Strengths.The movement rate of 16 is very impressive. The solarite power lance is similarly great with AP=1 and at S=10. These Custodes jabberjabberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15314798958920326898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130256473248019105.post-18798933971142996782024-03-03T17:07:00.000+00:002024-03-03T17:07:00.151+00:00Wargames Gallery: Salamanders Contemptor OnslaughtThe Iron Warriors look on grimly as the Salamanders' contemptor enters firing mode on the unit in front of him - there are no reactions left to be executed other than to stand there and take the shots. jabberjabberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15314798958920326898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130256473248019105.post-64986207453418092692024-03-02T11:55:00.008+00:002024-03-02T11:55:00.132+00:00Iron Warriors Tactical Squad PaintedA full Iron Warriors tactical squad, fully painted!I probably should have added a Vexilla, but I can't have it all, and they do have glorious bayonets affixed so I am certainly happy!jabberjabberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15314798958920326898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130256473248019105.post-28380362316285737492024-03-01T19:34:00.132+00:002024-03-01T19:34:00.130+00:00Hobby Projects in 30k for the months aheadI've been pondering about my 30k / Horus Heresy projects recently from a hobby point of view. As my readers will know, I've been involved in the game since Rogue Trader, and have absolutely loved the Horus Heresy game in particular. Indeed, 30k is the reason that I'm still into the hobby - no doubt about that at this stage. So, I've been pondering projects and armies that I've been collecting forjabberjabberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15314798958920326898noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130256473248019105.post-76716777800568155732024-02-29T20:23:00.000+00:002024-02-29T20:23:00.132+00:00Horus Heresy 2e Review: Coronus Grav-CarrierWarpstone Flux Rating: ⭐️⭐️2/5 stars. It carries Custodes, but it isn't an assault vehicle. Background.An anti-grav skimmer used only by the Custodes. Fast, and possessing technology not found in other forces, the grav-carrier is a mainstay for the Emperor's finest.Strengths.It is fast with an incredible 16 inch move, and has an impressive 16 transport capacity (which translates to six jabberjabberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15314798958920326898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130256473248019105.post-25989389478850879002024-02-27T18:07:00.003+00:002024-02-27T18:07:51.417+00:00Horus Heresy 2e Review: Sentinel Guard SquadWarpstone Flux Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️4/5 stars. I prefer the regular Custodian Guard Squad, but that's not to say this unit isn't great: it strictly is great.Background.Arguably having a greater degree of coordination than other formations, this squad is fundamentally a defensive configuration. They're still crazy deadly. Strengths.They retain the Custodes stat line but have exchanged their jabberjabberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15314798958920326898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130256473248019105.post-10338301686275707302024-02-26T19:58:00.000+00:002024-02-26T19:58:02.683+00:00Alpha Legion Painted Infernal Master (Librarian or Esoterist)The Infernal Master from the Thousand Sons provided a good basis for a mini conversion a while back. I've finally got around to painting this marine up and I do like the results here.What appeals to me here is that we are possibly seeing the corruption of what was a loyal marine into something a bit more sinister. It is a half way house between something that used to exist, and something that jabberjabberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15314798958920326898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130256473248019105.post-74000206807174651402024-02-25T01:25:00.001+00:002024-02-25T01:25:00.242+00:00More Iron Warriors PaintedThe title of the post says it all really! More Iron Warrior troops have been painted up!The sergeant has a plasma pistol and power fist, while the rest of the squad have affixed bayonets to their bolt guns ready for the next melee!jabberjabberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15314798958920326898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130256473248019105.post-28273205156705919122024-02-24T09:15:00.003+00:002024-02-24T09:15:52.426+00:00Horus Heresy 2e Review: Custodian Guard SquadWarpstone Flux Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️5/5 stars. Nearly undoubtedly the best troops squad in the game.Background.Superhumans, and pumped up even more than regular space marines. They are potent to a fault, and loyal to the Emperor alone.Strengths.With 5's across the board, 2 wounds and 4 attacks each, these are troops that will make an impact in almost every role they need to play.They can take jabberjabberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15314798958920326898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130256473248019105.post-42621097853046078712024-02-21T18:26:00.002+00:002024-02-21T18:26:47.147+00:00Horus Heresy 2e Review: Contemptor-Achillus DreadnoughtWarpstone Flux Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️4.5/5 stars, rounded down. A great unit!Background.Look, Custodes can recover from many physical injuries. But every once in a while something (undefined, but probably brutally nasty) happens that they cannot recover from physically. Where they still have the will, they get interred in a dreadnought. There are few of these though due to the previously mentionedjabberjabberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15314798958920326898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130256473248019105.post-67057136932202717082024-02-20T17:51:00.001+00:002024-02-20T17:51:00.245+00:00Wargames Gallery: Hazard Stripe SupremacyIn the same location as yesterday's image, this one is the Alpha Legion Lernaeans trying to rip through a line of Iron Warriors troops guarding an objective. For the record, the Alpha Legion succeeded thanks to lots of hazard stripes on their chain fists. The character melee went very poorly for the sergeant of the Iron Warriors. It was a one round affair in favour of the Alpha Legion. Sorryjabberjabberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15314798958920326898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130256473248019105.post-54426833960521819672024-02-19T17:22:00.001+00:002024-02-19T17:22:00.133+00:00Wargames Gallery: We are the LoyalistsAn Alpha Legion Lernaean terminator squad face off in deadly close combat against Iron Warriors terminators in cataphractii armour. The Tyrant Siege terminators failed to make their charge into the same whirling combat, resulting in the subsequent combat being a bit more interesting. The question remains though. Which side are the Loyalists again?jabberjabberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15314798958920326898noreply@blogger.com0