Picture time!
Showing posts with label tanks. Show all posts
Showing posts with label tanks. Show all posts
Monday, April 26, 2010
My Return to 40k: Eyjafjallajokul (not the volcano!)
So I have been out of the hobby for about 4 months. As in I haven't touched my 40k stuff. That it until the other day when I got the itching to paint something so, instead of suppressing the thought I decided to act on it and finally painted up my Vindicator I dubbed "Eyjafjallajokul" just because I think the name sounds awesome. I haven't painted in a while (as previously mentioned) but my style has seemed to change considerably. I just kind of painted what I felt like painting and I am quite proud of the result. I think the break from painting has helped me to just forget all the stupid habits I've learned and predispositions I had and I definitely like this style better.
Picture time!
Picture time!
Monday, April 13, 2009
KaBLAM!
WOOT! Finally finished my first tank in what feels like a LONG time. I am very happy with the way this turned out and can't wait to paint more of them.
Anyways, da pics!
EDIT- oh yeah, +10 points for me! :D
Anyways, da pics!
EDIT- oh yeah, +10 points for me! :D
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
1750pt Space Marine Tank Wall
Hey guys!
So I'm not all about modeling and painting (though it's my favorite part!). I've been toying with this idea for about a week now and tomorrow (Tuesday March 10th) is when my wargaming club meets and I wanted to give it a try. First the list, then the tactics. Let me know what you guys think (or if there are any noticeable flaws or whatnot! I'm not that great at army list creating to be honest).
HQ
Chaplain - 115pts
+ jump pack
Troops
x10 Tactical Squad - 180pts
+ Plasma Gun
+ Heavy Bolter
Rhino - 35pts
x10 Tactical Squad - 180pts
+ Plasma Gun
+ Heavy Bolter
Rhino - 35pts
x10 Tactical Squad - 205pts
+ Flamer
+ Las-Cannon
+ Power Fist
Rhino - 35pts
Elites
x5 Assault Terminators - 200pts
+ x5 Thunder Hammer/Storm Shields
Land Raider - 250pts
Iron Clad Dreadnought - 145pts
+ Heavy Flamer
Drop Pod - 55pts
+ Deathwind Missile Launcher
Fast Attack
x10 Assault Squad - 230pts
+ Power Fist
+ Storm Shield
Heavy Support
Whirlwind - 85pts
TOTAL = 1750 points
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TACTICS
The basic idea is to rush the Rhinos forward the full 12" to create a "wall" for my marines. At this point I pop smokes (helps them last longer). Remember, the only way to destroy this wall is to roll a 6 on the penetration chart, so it should be there for awhile. My first two tactical squads will either sit back and hold a home objective OR be placed in heavy cover with clear firing lanes (for kill point missions). The third tactical squad will be split into combat squads. The Flamer-wielding marine will be attached with the Sarge and follow behind the Assault squad who are scouring out good targets (shooty units, most likely). The second part of the combat squad will be held back near the first two tacticals and help dent some armor. Mostly an annoyance here.
Ironclad, since it comes in first turn, either drops on an objective with any armor nearby (or tightly-packed units) or just by any armor (or, once again, tightly packed units). The later obviously in kill-team missions. The Ironclad will help divert fire (and if not, even better!) and the deathwind will deter many fragile units from getting too close to the objective. It's more a psychological tool than anything. Whirlwind sits back, blocked by most enemy LOS, and enjoys itself. The Assault Terminators will be riding in the Land Raider. The Lascannons will aid in destroying any tanks, if it doesn't, ah well. Another psychological tool here. The terminators will then engage EITHER good CC units (Howling Banshees, for example) or tanks (if there are a lot).
So that's basically it.
In summary: Wall of Rhinos, assault squad and combat squad of third tactical squad advances, whirlly hides, assault terminators pick off heavy targets, land raider annoys people along with the ironclad/drop pod.
Thoughts? Improvements? Mocking of my list?
So I'm not all about modeling and painting (though it's my favorite part!). I've been toying with this idea for about a week now and tomorrow (Tuesday March 10th) is when my wargaming club meets and I wanted to give it a try. First the list, then the tactics. Let me know what you guys think (or if there are any noticeable flaws or whatnot! I'm not that great at army list creating to be honest).
HQ
Chaplain - 115pts
+ jump pack
Troops
x10 Tactical Squad - 180pts
+ Plasma Gun
+ Heavy Bolter
Rhino - 35pts
x10 Tactical Squad - 180pts
+ Plasma Gun
+ Heavy Bolter
Rhino - 35pts
x10 Tactical Squad - 205pts
+ Flamer
+ Las-Cannon
+ Power Fist
Rhino - 35pts
Elites
x5 Assault Terminators - 200pts
+ x5 Thunder Hammer/Storm Shields
Land Raider - 250pts
Iron Clad Dreadnought - 145pts
+ Heavy Flamer
Drop Pod - 55pts
+ Deathwind Missile Launcher
Fast Attack
x10 Assault Squad - 230pts
+ Power Fist
+ Storm Shield
Heavy Support
Whirlwind - 85pts
TOTAL = 1750 points
________________________________
TACTICS
The basic idea is to rush the Rhinos forward the full 12" to create a "wall" for my marines. At this point I pop smokes (helps them last longer). Remember, the only way to destroy this wall is to roll a 6 on the penetration chart, so it should be there for awhile. My first two tactical squads will either sit back and hold a home objective OR be placed in heavy cover with clear firing lanes (for kill point missions). The third tactical squad will be split into combat squads. The Flamer-wielding marine will be attached with the Sarge and follow behind the Assault squad who are scouring out good targets (shooty units, most likely). The second part of the combat squad will be held back near the first two tacticals and help dent some armor. Mostly an annoyance here.
Ironclad, since it comes in first turn, either drops on an objective with any armor nearby (or tightly-packed units) or just by any armor (or, once again, tightly packed units). The later obviously in kill-team missions. The Ironclad will help divert fire (and if not, even better!) and the deathwind will deter many fragile units from getting too close to the objective. It's more a psychological tool than anything. Whirlwind sits back, blocked by most enemy LOS, and enjoys itself. The Assault Terminators will be riding in the Land Raider. The Lascannons will aid in destroying any tanks, if it doesn't, ah well. Another psychological tool here. The terminators will then engage EITHER good CC units (Howling Banshees, for example) or tanks (if there are a lot).
So that's basically it.
In summary: Wall of Rhinos, assault squad and combat squad of third tactical squad advances, whirlly hides, assault terminators pick off heavy targets, land raider annoys people along with the ironclad/drop pod.
Thoughts? Improvements? Mocking of my list?
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Valhallan Vanquisher PIP
Well since courses are starting up again this week for me and my 11-6 days are looking bleak for as much 40k a I'd like, I decided to post up some pictures of my PIP Vanquisher for my Valhallans!
Hope you guys like it!
(my first attempt at tank rust mind you!)
Note: The Heavy Bolter that I glued on the hull fell off at one point and when I glued it back on, well, I must not have been paying attention because it's upside down! Thanks for pointing that out Alex!
If you scream in the middle of a battlefield, but you just killed everyone with the giant gun on your tank so there's no one around to hear it, did you actually make a sound?
Hope you guys like it!
(my first attempt at tank rust mind you!)
Note: The Heavy Bolter that I glued on the hull fell off at one point and when I glued it back on, well, I must not have been paying attention because it's upside down! Thanks for pointing that out Alex!
If you scream in the middle of a battlefield, but you just killed everyone with the giant gun on your tank so there's no one around to hear it, did you actually make a sound?
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