Hallo from Hawaii

My wife is taking a nap after a long walk so I decided to post a bit. No new minis of course, but I wanted to post three lists for WoC, Marines, and my heavy Ork List that I plan on making & playing in the next 2 months. WoC is almost done as is, but Marines are the army that is forever staring at me. Trust me, the amount of crap I have sitting on sprues is annoying haha. I am saving them for space wolves, as the new codex is looking pretty damned sweet as the tid bits are coming in. They are sounding like super CSM with cooler bits (gives me hope for the legion books, maybe this IG guy can write them too...). Beyond that, Skaven are sounding neat as well as the small rumors of Nids upcoming (they need work, maybe something ap 1?).

Ard boyz is coming up for Fantasy, so I decided to throw a magic heavy WoC list out to see if I can throw 2 gateways a turn. I will most likely lose so bad to Daemons it isn't worth my time. Locally where it will be hosted, you get double the points for the end of the year tournament. I plan on trying to get into both Fantasy and 40k. Right now I am in 3rd for 40k and somewhere for fantasy in the top 5 or so.

Ard Boyz WoC Fantasy List - Hooray Special Characters for the win.

Lord: Vilitch the Curseling - 395pts
Lord: Sorcerer Lord, Lvl 4, MoT, Spell Familiar, Barded Steed, Collar of Khorne, Biting Blade - 359pts
Hero: Sorcerer, MoN, Lvl 2, Skull of Katam - 190pts
Hero: Sorcerer, MoN, Lvl 2, Puppet - 175pts
Hero: Sorcerer, MoN, Lvl 2 - 140pts
Hero: Festus the Leechlord - 185pts
Core: Chaos Warriors (13), Shields, MoT, Standard Bearer, Blasted Standard - 280pts
Core: Marauder Horsemen, Flails - 75pts
Core: Marauder Horsemen, Flails - 75pts
Core: Marauder Horsemen, Spears, Shields - 75pts
Special: Chaos Knights (5), MoK, Standard Bearer, War Banner - 275pts
Special: Chaos Knights (5), Lances, MoS - 235pts
Rare: Hell Cannon - 205pts
Rare: Hell Cannon - 205pts
Rare: Warshrine - 130pts

Pts 2999
Casting dice = 2 (army) + 8 (Lvl 4's) + 8 (Lvl 2's) = 18 dice to throw at you, plus whatever else you don't dispell :).
Dispel Dice = 2 (army) + 4 (Lvl 4's) + 3 (Lvl 2's) = 9 = hopefully enough to stop stuff, plus whatever else I get from not being able to cast etc.

The main block in the middle now has 4+ versus shooting, 5+ Regen, 6+ Inv save (some 5+), -1 WS/BS to shoot at, 2 MR as well as all the MoT getting +2 to cast and all MoN getting +1 to cast. The plan is to Bubos anything out with 4 tries, as well as being able to throw 4 dice to Gateway things if need be. Pandemonium should get cast a lot, plus I can always make on of my Warriors into an exalted Champion to take any need be challenge etc. The Hell Cannons sit to either side of the main magic block, with the puppet allowing any misfires to get me to throw gateway again for free. I just need to convert one more sorcerer as well as make the Vil dude. I don't know how good he really is, but it is worth a shot. The knights run behind the Marauders in hopes to hit some units or anything big with either their lances or just being Str 5 3 attack bastards. The warshrine is there to help boost one of the knight crews in hopes they can do more.

I know an all eggs in one basket list, but it looks goofy and will probably at least get me a chance to gateway something neat. So far things I have made go poof - Lord of Change, Chosen Block, and did enough wounds to an Anvil to kill it :).

Marine List - 2000 pt - the Fistahs of Lysander

HQ: Lysander - 200 pts
Elite: Assault Terminators (6), TH/SS - 240 pts
Transport: LRC, Multi-Melta - 260pts
Elite: Iron Clad Dread, Hvy Flamer, Drop Pod - 180pts
Elite: Iron Clad Dread, Hvy Flamer, Drop Pod - 180pts
Troops: Marine Squad (10), Melta, Combi Melta, Multi-Melta, Drop pod - 225pts
Troops: Marine Squad (10), Melta, Combi Melta, Multi-Melta, Razorback - 230pts
Troops: Marine Squad (10), Melta, Combi Melta, Multi-Melta, Razorback - 230pts
Heavy: Predator, Hvy Bolter Spons - 85pts
Heavy: Predator, Hvy Bolter Spons - 85pts
Heavy: Predator, Hvy Bolter Spons - 85pts

2000 pts - This is a anti horde, fire power army list. You have the Predators covering the LR so they it can get a cover save most of the time in the first turn. The razor backs are there to allow for more dakka to come out. I think Hvy Bolters are an unsung hero for Marine armies, thus the increased amount of them. They are great at taking down Speeders, Bikers, anything that has a +1 to their toughness. Mix this with an overall increase in threats and you got some units in the game that will get 2 more turns of shooting then they might not normally have. Also remember, you can drop the one pod in without anyone in it. Drop it on the closest objective of your opponents. This way you can lock it down and leave them having to go back and somehow get this crashed space ship off of it.

Shots per turn - Autocannon - 6 - TWL Hvy Bolter - 6 - Hvy Bolter - 18 = Lots and lots of ways to throw wounds on MC creatures or any horde style army. If you are facing lootas, drop the Dreads right by them first turn. Scare the crap out of them so your other army bits can get into place and pour out fire as need be. Vulkan lists might be hard, but remember that TH/SS termies just need to roll one 1 to die and give you 40 points :).

Finally my ork army I plan on playing for the Heavy Tournament this month.

HQ: Warboss, Bike, PK, Cybork, Bosspole, Kombi Skorcha, Attack Squigg - 160pts
HQ: Big Mek, Kustom Force Field, Burna, Cybork, Bosspole - 115pts
Elites: Lootas (15) - 225pts
Elites: Meganobz (5), Battle Wagon, Big Shoota (2), Deff Rolla - 320pts
Troops: Nobz (5), Bikes, PK (2), Cybork, Painboy, Kombi-Skorcha (2), Bosspole, Waagh Banner - 360pts
Troops: Boyz (20), Big Shootas (2), Nob, PK, Bosspole - 170pts
Troops: Boyz (20), Big Shootas (2), Nob, PK, Bosspole - 170pts
Heavy: BattleWagon, Big Shoota (2), Ram - 105pts
Heavy: BattleWagon, Big Shoota (2), Ram - 105pts
Fast Attack: Deff Koptas (3), Rokkits (3) - 135pts
Fast Attack: Deff Koptas (3), Rokkits (3) - 135pts

2000 pts - I decided to drop Snikrot as I have felt that he is just not worth it anymore. I played too many Marine armies that allowed him to matter. I also felt lootas were much better of an option too. Now the bikerz would ride behind the wagons if need be, or run out in front. The smaller squad is there to try and lure opponents to them, versus the other more, annoying options in the army list. The two deff koptas are there for the much needed Rokkits versus any kind of walker or other annoyance that might show up. Sentinels are rather annoying for orks to deal with.

Welp that is it from Hawaii. I think the plan is to go get some Shrimp soon at this local place that rocks. Fun times indeed. If I didn't get so sunburnt the first day (hooray dumbass) I would be swimming right now. The plan is to get into the pool late tonight for some swimming.

Alright outta here suckas!!!

Welp today is the day

I am getting hitched up today. Look for the weekend after Labor day to have this blog start up to be a bit more, updated. I have a lot of miniature work today, as well as some list thoughts as I finish building my armies. Fun times all around. But to keep it updated, here is the stuff I finished this week before I left for Hawaii.

But yeah, lists and more thoughts and opinions woot! Marine build is coming up next, and then some fantasy builds to test out.

Bolscon is here!!! Woot!

Welp I am playing Bolscon this weekend. Wish me luck - but before I leave I will post up all the tanks I've painted this week so far. Next week is wedding week, so I won't be as productive. Hoping to finish a Valk and get a Bloodthirster together to get painted. Fun times eh? Beyond that - look for some more IG stuff and maybe, just maybe my own things. Will see.

I finished things!!!

This week is going pretty smoothly - finished 2 High Elf Lion Chariots for an old commission. One of those, get it done as you get it done. Very frustrating model due to it being put together - so not as detailed as I would like. Either way I plan on getting this done in the next month after my honeymoon in Hawaii. Once I get back - it is back to it super fast and getting more IG stuff out.

But beyond that - quick post today of some Bloodletters I did for a small commission. Look for a Thirster coming soon too - plus more IG tanks as I get them built up etc. Woot. I also finished up some art for another client so that is good too. Beyond all of this I did get in one game too - with the BW orks. Some wonky rolling later (I have had a warboss fail the last 6 3+ saves he has taken so far in the last 2 games) I won. Termies, Assault marines, and a sorcerer lord failed to do a single wound to two PK nob bikerz. This is of course after the nob bikerz skorcha out a full 8 man possessed squad and were left wondering wtf they were going to do. Welp 5 dead assault marines later and I chased off the full 5 man termie squad and sorcerer off the table. And shot the one guy holding his objective. I also shot up some bezerkers from a BW and was waiting to run over some more with another deff rolla wagon (I know they aren't good, but I got one from the new kit and I must play it). All in all a rather weird game. I like the list, it gives me options so will see. I don't think it is great, but it works.

What is up?

Did a lot of stuff - some of it is repeats from the Bols post. The plan is to post twice a week - hopefully with lists and whatever I have painted. I still have some ork stuff chugging along - as well as some new IG stuff and some Daemon stuff coming too. Fun times indeed. In 3 weeks I will be getting married too and I am excited about. Plus Bolscon is coming too. Shit lots and lots going on haha. Either way, I will be a busy beaver as soon as I get back from Hawaii in September :). Good times. And it looks like I will fully get the new promotion at work. Woot. Mo Money Mo Money Mo Money hahah.

Now onto the test list for Bolscon and a fantasy list for this coming Fantasy tournament this Saturday.

Orks - BW fun - Bolscon 2k test

HQ: Warboss, Bike, Klaw, Cybork, Bosspole, Kombi Skorcha, Attack Squigg
HQ: Big Mek, Bosspole, Burna, KFF, Attack Squigg, Stikkbombz, Cybork Armor, Eavy Armor
Elites: Meganobz (5), Battle Wagon, Big Shoota (2), Deff Rolla
Elites: Kommandos (10), Burnas (2), Snikrot
Troops: Nobz (6), Bikers, PK (3), Cybork, Kombi-Skorcha (2), Painboy, Waagh Banner, Bosspole
Troops: Shoota Boyz (20), Big Shoota (2), Nob, PK, Bosspole, Eavy Armor
Troops, Shoota Boyz (20), Big Shoota (2), Nob, PK, Bosspole, Eavy Armor
Heavy: Battle Wagon, Big Shoota 2, Ram
Heavy: Battle Wagon, Big Shoota 2, Ram

The plan is to come at you. I have one deff rolla to help push people around and to test them if they are worth it. And hell I got one of the new ones for my BW. Woot.

Fantasy - Heavy??? list - Tweaked it as trying to gateway all the time doesn't work - smacking people does

Lord: Valkia - made the model and it is fun
Hero: Sorcerer, Lvl 2, MoN, Infernal Puppet
Hero: Sorcerer, Lvl 2, MoN,
Hero: Exalted Champion, MoK, BSB, Juggernaut, Bronze Armour of Zhrakk, Glaive of Putrification, shield, favor of the gods
Core: Warriors of Chaos (18), Shields, MoT, Standard Bearer, Blasted Standard
Core: (5) Marauder Horsemen, Shields/Spears
Core: (5) Marauder Horsemen, Flails
Core: (5) Marauder Horsemen, Flails
Rare: Knights of Chaos (8), Champion, Standard Bearer, War Banner, Musician, MoK
Special: Warshrine
Special: Hellcannon

Small middle block - hell cannon on one side - the Warshrine follows behind the block of knights. It should be fun and at least give people something nice to shoot at and hurt :). And 4 core this time, woot! I wanted to play with a bunch of stuff and just have fun. That is my plan right now, have fun with the limited time I have to play games right now. Woot!

Current pics are some of the things for IG clients and more ork stuff. Fun times eh?

I started a new shift at work - so training and comic book coloring are taking up my time

Beyond wedding stuff - woot. Chatted with the Pastor last Friday - and things look good. He is interesting to talk too and if you know me, you know how interesting that is haha. Let's just say that I have followed the normal Catholic route after Catholic Private school. But I did paint some things. This week I finished up 18 orks for the one commission, 4 big shootas, 4 rokkits, a friends test mini for an ig color scheme, and my own first BW. Woot. The rest of the week I hope to 1) finish the last page of this comic (I am on the last one woot!) 2) Start up these 2 lion chariots to finish on the weekend 3) get my other BW's and finish mine as well as the last one for the commission 4) Clean up the Kommandos to get them ready for next week. Woot indeed!

Will post my test list for tomorrows random game versus Jon Wolf - after the game. I want to break into some thought on each part and see what might work for me etc. I don't think it is the best list, but I want something fun to play that isn't army men. Time to change up my consistent play army - I am tired of chaos for a bit. After this I will finish my own marines and look forward to Space Wolves in October. ARROOOO!!!

Oh getting some models to my new builder - (will help me get these IG commissions done) - so look for tanks next week I hope.

Models!!! Yay!

Woot more ork stuff -

Don't worry, IG is going to be starting in about 2 weeks or so. Then it will be seas of army guys in blues, greens and greys. And some brownish colors in dark grey style. It should be fun. My current work schedule is changing, and I am moving towards a 3pm to midnight shift. I get more pay, but it means no more late Thursday game sessions or drinking on Tuesdays. Why Tuesdays? Well it all started with I was getting a divorce and a bar's 2.50 25 ounce beer special. The new change will give me more time to paint as well as work on other things (like comics and other nonsense I have been putting on the shelf for 2 years). The plan is to try and get 10+ guys done a day with a vehicle or two. Will see if I can keep it up. Beyond all of this I need to get my 4 other battle wagons built and ready to paint in case I change my mind for Bolscon. Currently thinking of the following two armies.

Ork - Wave of Metal!!!

HQ: Ghaz
HQ: Big Mek, Field
Elites: 5 Meganobz
Transport: Trukk
Elites: 5 Meganobz
Transport: Trukk
Troops: Nobz (6), Painboy, Cybork, Waagh, Kombi-Skorcha (2), Power Klaw (3)
Transport: Battle Wagon, Big Shoota (2), Ram
Troops: 19 Boyz, Big Shoota (2), Nob, Bosspole, PK
Troops: 19 Boyz, Big Shoota (2), Nob, Bosspole, PK
Troops: 19 Boyz, Big Shoota (2), Nob, Bosspole, PK
Heavy: Battlewagon, Big Shoota (2), Ram
Heavy: Battlewagon, Big Shoota (2), Ram
Heavy: Battlewagon, Big Shoota (2), Ram

Bile - 2.0 whatever
HQ: Fabius Bile
HQ: Kharn
Elites: Possessed (7), MoT, Asp Champ, Rhino
Troops: Plague Marines (5), Plasma Gun (2), Personal Icon, Rhino
Troops: Plague Marines (5), Plasma Gun (2), Personal Icon, Rhino
Troops: Plague Marines (5), Melta Gun (2), Perosnal Icon, Rhino
Troops: CSM (10), MoK, Bile Upgrade, Melta Gun (2), Asp Champ, Pwr Fist, Rhino
Troops: CSM (10), MoK, Bile Upgrade, Melta Gun (2), Asp Champ, Pwr Fist, Rhino
Heavy: Obliterators (3)

Might drop one plasma plague marine squad for lesser daemons, but who knows. First list needs BW and converted 5 man meganob squad, the other needs well... Not to be something I am playing.

Oh and threw random chat I came up with my Marine armies name (hoping it makes me finish them) - the Fistas!!! They are imperial fists. Hehe.

Pics and other bits.