First Squad + Onyx and Icarus

I finally got around to finishing my first Tactical squad. They are the AoBR mini's and i have left them as is, apart from the Sergeant who had his Chainsword swapped for a Power Sword. The conversion is super rough, but it's the first one I have done in over 10 years so I was just keeping it simple. Eventually when I have the time i will cut the hilt out completely and model something better in its place with some greenstuff (or a suitable part).

I also finished off Icarus, the second Dreadnaught. I managed to get the white reasonably solid after a while, but it is thick as hell. Not sure if another brand of paint would be better, will have to try and see I guess.

These guys will get a coat of Matt varnish tomorrow (I have to go pick some up) and then when i get my transfers in I will add those and then another varnish coat on top to seal them in.

Up next:
5 Terminators
Another 10 man Tactical AoBR squad (this time with a Power Fist)
A Land Speeder Tornado with Multi-Melta and Heavy Flamer

I haven't worked out how I will do it yet but the MM and HF on the LST will be removable, so i can swap in the Heavy Bolter and when I get some more MM's I will do a twin MM setup. I intend to have two of these in the army, the idea being I can swap their Loadout to suit my opponent.

Feel free to comment on the paint work, compliments are nice but criticism is preferable, would like to improve and feedback is always helpful. :)

Updates!

Updates! Been a long time since i was able to get anything done, but i managed to finish the dread, almost finished the second one (just working on the arms), built most of the models - including my captain and sergeant conversions, basecoated the tac marines, painted some test models for the Tac marines and started building the landspeeder (needs some gaps filled and i will paint the crew separate so i can get the details done). Haven't ordered my decals yet, they will go on later.

Comments are always welcome, especially advice!



The finished Dread:

Tactical Squad:

Captain with Relic Blade, Sergeant with Power Sword and Sergeant with Power Fist:

The collection so far:

Can't wait to get these guys finished so i can start gaming! I've been doing a lot of theory-crafting (or theory-hammer as i hear the 40k fans call it) over at the Raven Guard forums (see signature for link), so i should hit the table with at least a moderate amount of skill.

Next purchase (other than the decals) will be 3 Drop Pods from CNC Workshop - http://www.miniaturescenery.com - and a Rhino. At that point i should have a decent gaming force, and i can add scouts, assault marines and other cool stuff as time and money permits.

Well, that's all for now, thanks for viewing!

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Onyx Icarus
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