There were some wonderful armies on display at GamesDay 2007. This Whirlwind was from a really nice Space Marine army.
More photographs of Whirlwinds and Space Marines.
Space Marine Whirlwind
Author: Felix
Ork Battlewagon with Supa-Kannon
On display at the Forge World Open Day was an Ork Battlewagon with a Supa-Kannon.
This comprises various parts as a conversion kit (not sure if it will be available as a complete model).
As well as the new GW Battlewagon, I would have thought this would fit on the original Forge World Battlewagon too.
A side view.
This is referred to by Forge World as a Supa-Kannon.
In the Ork Codex there is an upgrade for the Battlewagon which is called the KillKannon. Now is this a different weapon with different stats? At the moment we don’t know, but as a conversion kit for the KillKannon it would appear to fit the bill.
Also at the Open Day were various sketches one of which looks interesting with a Battlewagon with a huge rocket.
Looks like there is going to be some interesting new Ork stuff from Forge World.
Starting the Inquisitorial Stormtrooper Repressor basecoat
Having finished building my Inquisitorial Stormtrooper Repressor and added lots of symbology I gave the model a black undercoat.
The next stage was to start the basecoat. I used the Citadel Foundation Paint, Tausept Ochre.
At this point the Dozer Blade is not attached and will be glued on once the model has been painted fully.
See the full workbench feature on the Inquisitorial Stormtrooper Repressor.
Imperial Guard Regimental Advisors
There are some really nice Imperial Guard releases in May from Games Workshop. As well as the nice plastic Valkyrie, one other release is looking like a possible purchase, the Imperial Guard Regimental Advisors.
The commander of an Imperial Guard army is assisted by a host of orderlies, adjutants, aides de camps and specialist advisors from outside the regiment who are able to liaise with other elements of the battle group.
This blister contains three metal Imperial Guard Advisors, including: an Officer of the Fleet, a Master of Ordinance and an Astropath.
I am thinking they might make good characters for the Warhammer 40K role-playing game or as part of an Inquisitorial retinue.
Ork Flakk Wagon at the Forge World Open Day
We first saw the Forge World Ork Flakk Wagon at GamesDay 2008, still no sign of it been available now. It was on show at the Forge World Open Day 2009.
Still looking good. Wondering though when it will become available?
You can now see all my photographs from the Forge World Open Day 2009 in this gallery.
Grey Knights Land Raider
At GamesDay 2006 there were a fair few demonstration games, in this game, Grey Knights battle Chaos Renegades. Here is a Grey Knights (or possibly an Inquisitorial) Land Raider.
More photographs from GamesDay 2006.
See how I am painting my Grey Knights’ Mark IIb Land Raider.
Planet of the Dead
I really enjoyed the Doctor Who special that was on over Easter.
A London bus takes a detour to an alien world, but can the Doctor defeat the terrifying Swarm?
A really good episode with some good characters, an alien world, UNIT and a London bus!
Some good gaming ideas as well, what about UNIT versus the swarm? UNIT now seem to have some cool hardware like this weapons system.
Of course they have had the Valiant as well in this series.
Now I just need to find some suitable models.
Nurgle Daemon Prince
Another new(ish) miniature on display at the Forge World Open Day was the Nurgle Daemon Prince.
A vile (in game terms) model, well sculptured and well painted.
See all my photographs from the Forge World Open Day 2009 in this gallery.
Grey Knights
At GamesDay 2006 there were a fair few demonstration games, in this game, Grey Knights battle Chaos Renegades.
More photographs from GamesDay 2006.
See how I painted my Grey Knights.
Forge World Chaos Brass Scorpion
On display at the Forge World Open Day was the Chaos Brass Scorpion of Khorne.
The Brass Scorpion is a terrifying daemonic engine of destruction dedicated to the Chaos God Khorne, Lord of Slaughter. This nightmarish construct, as much hell-spawned beast as war machine, it storms across the battlefield like a monstrous predator hunting and killing. Its huge claws are capable of shredding armour with ease and its firepower laying waste to swathes of enemy infantry. Even in destruction the foes of Chaos have learned to fear this unholy war machine, as its infernally-charged reactor erupts to scorch the battlefield with the fury of its death-throws.
The Brass Scorpion of Khorne is a fantastically impressive resin model designed by Daren Parrwood and painted by Mark Bedford.
I seem to be in the minority as I really quite like this model, and if you read this blog I am not a fan of Chaos one bit!