http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/56.page JForum - http://www.jforum.net 10.march.08 - "a whisper from the madhouse."

[size=18]Shades of Grey[/size]

As I fight through the endless amount of thinking and making, ideas and failures, rethinking and success, all towards the grand old Royal College of Art graduation show in june, I have spent a few odd hours here and there thinking and sketching and writing about miniatures. Our gaming group is preparing for life after London - as my exile has affected others some too - with a nice dose of fresh blood in the form of the Dark Heresy. My little brainchild = =I=munda, a mix of Necromunda mechanics, Inquisitor rulebook and now RPG elements, will finally start with a model driven, fluff loaded and Warhammer 40000 Gothic beating heart. It's been a year in the planning, and now has 4 eager and modeling crazy hobbyists working towards a late July start.

Now what is this blog all about then?

Out of this year long back-burner thinking a new Golden Demon entry idea has emerged. It will be called the "Shades of Grey" and while I will not share much of it specifically before the event, I hope following and seeing some of the thinking process behind it, coupled with an in detail explanation and pictorial of the entry after the even might be of interest. It will certainly be a slightly different modeling blog. But what is a modeling blog with out pics of models? I dunno exactly yet - but I am sure there will be models along the way to (The TWAR Blog may soon get some updates! too), as the entry has a dual purpose for the Campaign too and there's a host of other small modeling projects relating to the campaign.

The weird thing about GD entries is that having done one, I actually earned a good deal and would do a number of things differently. The TWAR project has been another welcome platform to study different styles of converting, painting and basing and coupled with two more years of schooling, I feel the time is right to see what I have learned.

To let the dakkates in on some of the entry, I want to discuss the new Winged Vampire lord by Seb Perbet - because 1. I think it is a true landmark model for GW and has thus gotten me excited about GW metal model for the first time in ages, 2. It will feature superheavily converted and in a new context, as part of the entry. I kept looking at the figure from the few limited angles we got in the WD and noticed the following:

1. The parts/split for casting must be quite radical for a GW miniature
2. The proportions of th miniature are much much closer to the art work that anything GW has done before, on a roughly "human" sized miniature.

Having it in my hands have further reinforced this expression. The left leg together with the base is one part, left arm from elbow together with sword is one and so is the head, bat + a seprate wing - all the rest is in the body. The pose is super dynamic and anatomically exciting. There's the nice dynamic forward launching stance, but it is awesomely punctuated with a twist from hips to chest round the spine as an axis. (It will be a welcome challenge to sculpt animated armour to fit this pose)

The head is very small, the sword very fine, long, powerful limbs, and plenty of bulk in the torso, even more so when I sculpt on the armour - A touch of Dainton really. The model remains very Warhammer gothic, but has rackhamesque finesse about it...but really with GW art-like motion and drama, so it's a clear GW piece, and more dynamic than Rackham heroes too!

There will be a small tribut to the genius of John Blanche, whose creative productivity is at the core of Warhammer Gothic to an extent most people totally fail to understand, unable to appreciate his macabre, Vivienne Westwood influenced style. (Some may remember the Rosethorn/Eisenhorn entry I did, which a had leopard skin pelt for the same reason)


So this ModelingBLOG is about the ideas and thinking, of the =I=munda campaign, new GW models, converting, painting and finally a finished miniature entry, seeking to communicate the fabric of Warhammer 40000 Gothic. I would like to hear your thoughts of a modeling blog with just text and thoughts, to be then finished with the finished piece. Is it pointless? Should I just confine to my small group of online madmodelers? Only post the finished piece? Does it add to the dakka modeling blogs?


migsula

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The thoughts you've laid out above are very exciting, but it's hard to tell how much attention people will pay if there are no images at all.

When do you anticipate having the piece finished?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/257077.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/257077.page GMT
I think this is an awesome idea.

I'd love to hear, and see the processes behind modeling, gaming, rules writing/revising, etc. I hope that you don't limit the log to just the GD entry. I would love to hear more about your =I=munda game.

Looking forward to more.

~Eric]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/257194.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/257194.page GMT

- Salvage]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/257301.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/257301.page GMT
MBLOG ENTRY 2
10.march.08 - [spoiler]"everything you have been told is a lie."[/spoiler]

This in many ways will be a "tale of four modelers who love to play games" (very much in that order). A group of friends, have decided to each build a showcase collection of models, with a strong theme for some evolving gaming, driven by coolness on a warhammer gothic scale and narrative. On top of varied and lethal NPC elements, 4 gangs are in the works. An Ordo Xenos Inquisitor Calliber Johann Harker (Hammer), Rogue Trader Extraordinaire Krikham (Gurk), Criminal Overlord X (Northen) and "Shades of Grey" (myself). (There will be at least 9 different NPC Factions too, each led by a dramatis personae.) The basic idea is to create cool concepts and fantastic models, then rules to fit. I have created an adaptive and expanding set of additions to the rules, which are a combination of Necromunda, Inquisitor and Dark Heresy. More of this later in the blog.

So:

[b]Darkmunda Campaign for the summer [/b]

This coming July I will be Game Mastering an Inquisitor themed, narrative driven continuum of games based on tweaked and expanded Necromunda rules set. Initiative, cunning and situation savvy will be rewarded, cool models expected. There will be a strategic phase outside the games themselves, when the players need to prepare for future enemies, pursue the right trails, sometimes employ skilled noncombatants instead of buying more guns and generally outsmart the others. Bold, adventurous suggestion to the GM may sometimes be rewarded – or if deemed against the character they may back fire. Is it time to blow cover and induct a company of the PDF? Are you strong enough to harness the great enemy into a weapon against itself?

In tactical level, in the games players need to know when to fight when to run. The scenarios will reward teamwork, combination of right skills and equipment and fate to the Emperor or the Eight-pointed star if you so choose.

The GM will employ NPC gangs, of endless supplies of filth, or unimaginable horrors, or stalwart heroes – mostly to halt your efforts, sometimes to rip you apart, or rarer still to help you!

How does it start?

Starting right now – the players will choose a theme for their gang and briefly outline their character. In due time this will be expanded together with the GM, but according to the players wishes. The first theme will serve as a platform on which the team is shaped. Maybe you want a valiant witchhunter, with close ties to the church and possibly access to archoflagellants, maybe you are a thorian by nature, and decide to go radical in pursue of arcane lore and tools to bind daemons. Possibly the throne agents of the carcass Emperor are simply not your cup of tea, and you decide to steer towards the eight pointed star and promise of quick power, maybe you are a traveller of heart and choose to wear the mandate of a Rogue Trader – it is for you to choose, so choose wisely.

The gaming itself?

Will start in July 2008. The gang can consists of maximum 10 personae. You have 1500 credits at your disposal and access to any weaponry you choose – later you may seek or come across even more potent kit. You are not hive-scum – you are well resourced and extremely skilled. It may however be wise to save some cash for the strategy phase. Start-up rules set will be available soonish, but many rules will be tweaked and introduced as the gaming goes on.

Strategy phase

Everything goes, be imaginative, but true to your character – Dark Heresy will be mixed in! – fluffy and clever suggestions will be rewarded. This phase will see you rearm, recover, die from wounds, accumulate wealth, lose wealth, do detective work, pray for your gods and get ready for the next round. Sometimes narrative dictates your choises – you may need to go special condition or even, god emperor bless you – rogue!



GET CREATING!


]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/257521.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/257521.page GMT 40k Killing Team/Mordheim Crossover which was a lot of fun and is now on ice but this makes me want to go back to work on it.
I think the only Text varaiant does the blog no harm. Go for it!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/257744.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/257744.page GMT
That good sir is the second name of my every modeling project! (or Hammers!) That's why it's been so difficult when I have zero free time to dedicate for it. Be it the Biggerised Marine army, or indeed the TWAR project - it's a lot of work ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/257843.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/257843.page GMT
This project sounds like an absolute blast and I may very well end up making a retinue of my own based off of this project, just for the fun of it.

Some folks will simply skim past this from it's lack of photos. But those who stay and read and learn and explore the possibilities will be rewarded with creative insight and a broader understanding of what it is to be inspired.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/258126.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/258126.page GMT

If you find someone, you are most welcome to join! We can Ichat/skype the strategy phases.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/258359.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/258359.page GMT

Let me introduce you to the first of the "dramatis personae" and see some pics of my first Necromunda gang, from 2006 spring, March in fact! Such a great spring. I was working for my final project for a big company which was all fascinating and I had enough time to work on these guys.

[img]http://www.pbase.com/migsula/image/57035720/original.jpg[/img]

[img]http://www.pbase.com/migsula/image/56983954/original.jpg[/img]

[img]http://www.pbase.com/migsula/image/57375433/original.jpg[/img]

I also played in a brilliant Necromunda campaign that sadly was cut short, by the disappearance of the GM. It's amazing how these individuals came alive with battles and it was a novel experience to do modifications to finished pieces, adding better weapons, blinding an eye that sort of thing.

I worked from grandma's place which was a balance of shutting off her ramblings + trying to concentrate and the delicious lunches

As for the upcoming campaign, 1st lead presented to the players:

Your agents/servants at Berdia have gone to great lengths to secure this information, expending great resources, both financial and bodily. Use it well.



+++ Case file 2177:33AAA4 +++
+++ Berdia Arbites +++
+++ Security-level cadium+++

¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤
…Authority code received … Hackline integrates

…Validating …forcing access

…building access channel …copying transmission

…file loading

…building pict feed

Inquisitorial dispatch: 471AAA1 (Habblock SecFeed access – authorisation Inquisitorial rosette)
LOCATION: Berdia Hive
DATE: 388.M1
AUTHOR: Gauer, Inshar Conrad ; Ordo Hereticus

Status: SPECIAL CONDITION


(sporadic gun fire at the backround)

My lord,

I have proof. The Vessel must be in Berdia. I have followed the thrice damned bastard Inquisitor (feed cuts for 4.5 seconds) …is overpowering. I need (feed cuts for 2.3 seconds)
…for it. Urgently!
(subject catching breath)

I’m operating under special condition and haven’t made my presence known even to local ordos. There is reason to suspect the worst, all the way to the top.

(gun fire erupts close, quiets down as the auto-adjust of the recorder sets in)

I must go now, Emperor Protects! (subject glances left and right nervously)

(the pict feed seems to be freezing, Ice is forming on the lense – vox log hisses static for twenty one seconds – file ends)







+++]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/258360.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/258360.page GMT Is the little bloody guy in the middle with all the head trophies a bound Penitent?
I really like the yellow too. That seems to be a color that is award for a lot of people to use, either being oddly bright and garish, or sort of brown with yellow afterthoughts. It really fits together well for this group though, looking like a yellow color someone might actually wear.
Makes me want to buy the Necromunda rules.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/258416.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/258416.page GMT

I was actually thinking of that INQ recently, as I was using something like 4 shades of brown on a model and recalled how many went into that one model of yours. Great stuff. Also refreshing to see an INQ not afraid to go to battle with just a laspistol and chainsword - though the man got a power sword upgrade in pretty short order, IIRC

- Salvage]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/258431.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/258431.page GMT BTW - you can download the Necro rules for free from GW! The shotgun fatso is my fave in the group. Just one of those what if moments...I quite liked the Orlock figure I started with, but the way his vest was worn, just cried out for some "food". The head is that of the Bretonnian monk, carefully shaved.

Salvage - Yes he did! Good memory. I also bought him a plasma pistol just before the campaign died. I actually preferred the earliest incarnation, but he did get significantly scarier with the upgrades.

Wish you two lived closer and could join the campaign too. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/258605.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/258605.page GMT
Where did you get the textured flooring?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/258615.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/258615.page GMT
I bought the flooring from a pile of junk at a modeling expo. It has no logo/info at the bottom IIRC, but I'll check this weekend.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/258679.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/258679.page GMT
I bought the flooring from a pile of junk at a modeling expo. It has no logo/info at the bottom IIRC, but I'll check this weekend.[/quote]



That sucks. I REALLY want some of that. Thanks anyway!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/258919.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/258919.page GMT I like the small conversions and think that sometimes it is the smallest changes that really make a model superb. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/258990.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/258990.page GMT
Hehe maybe we can set up some Necro games like the old school playing chess by mail. Bet the wives would LOVE that... ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/259012.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/259012.page GMT
That sucks. I REALLY want some of that. Thanks anyway![/quote]

Hi,

There's some text in the bottom of the sheet afterall! KIBRI Art.Nr. 4124
Which thanks to father Google connects one to many german modeling stores, like such:

http://www.euromodellbahn.com//kibri.php?spur=100
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Hehe maybe we can set up some Necro games like the old school playing chess by mail. Bet the wives would LOVE that... [/quote]

Oh Yes!

I am in Helsinki now for a month, so I actually got some sculpting, 3 hours straight done tonight! Wohooo ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/259631.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/259631.page GMT
It's all a little complicated

I'm almost done with 4 models on the subject matter, I show them to friends and discuss the ups and down. But it's rather complicated to discuss the work in a public blog when I am not really hoping to share the pictures with the general public yet. Thus the BLOG will take a little detour as I try to convince more of the campaign members share their work in this blog and hopefully discuss the general themes emerging and basing and other interesting modeling topics.

Lets see and bear with me. You will see all of what I've been up to by September of course, but the point is to make an interesting blog up to then ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/264903.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/264903.page GMT
Gaming has started!

for those who like the fluff side of things, I will post a full load down of what has happened thus far - but mainly this will be about models and since I've got no time for GD this year, nor really motivation to go, I can share what I've been up to soon. There's a local painting contest 8th of August, after which I am hoping all the players share their work here - SUBJECT TO INTEREST.

We have:
Northen - Viktor Styg, a syndicate operator (local mafia)
Hammer - Inquisitor Harker
Gurkmannen - Rogue Trader Krikham
and my little brother Pete - Inquisitor Gauer

It wouldn't be fair not to show anything, so here's a taste of things to come. Inquisitor Haag and his Mutants, my "was to be UK GD 08 entry".

[img]http://homepage.mac.com/mikael.silvanto/.Pictures/4white1.jpg[/img]

[img]http://homepage.mac.com/mikael.silvanto/.Pictures/4white2.jpg[/img]
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[size=18]The Jade Vessel [/size]


Ragoos, the Green Jewel of the Sector, a planet covered in oceans reels from the momentous after effects of the 13th Crusade. Three gleaming spires visible even to grav anchor, stand from the never-ending sea. Ardia, Berdia and Cerdia, the three hives providing existence for millions of loyal imperial citizens. Beneath the oceans vast, artificial coral reefs, the nutrition farms of the Mechanicus turn in a constant cycle of production and harvest, supplying the planet and it’s merchant fleets with the fruit of the sea.

But beneath the glorious face, the sub-sector capitol, the model of wealth and faith is dying.

Something sinister is eating through it from the inside. The stretched Planetary Defence force, weakened by the vast out flux of personnel and equipment needed to fight the archenemy elsewhere, is hunting cultists and heretics in desperation. A clash of dogma and personalities is ripping apart the Church of the Emperor, the guiding light of the people.

Sighar Sacront, Mayor of Berdia Hive, a ruthless noble with a lineage dating back to the first settlers 6 millenia ago, man who comes from a family of merchants, rogue traders and Navy Officers is causing uproar in the senate, demanding martial law and special powers to bring the planet back to order.

Drastic measures must soon be taken, for the Fabricator Captain Voltemans has threatened to employ the Skitari to secure the harvesting tubuloms and nutri-fung factories, in effect turning off the food supply, unless the unrest is soon solved.

Whispers and rumours bounce in the confines of the hab-blocks and work yards, the faithless minds walking in dark places, turning from the light of the emperor.

Somewhere deep within the underhive, something stirs, radiating with dark power, feeding from the death and destruction wrought by the 13th Crusade. The most dangerous minds sense it’s growing presence, the omens and the leads, and like vultures they arrive from all corners of the sector and beyond to find it, to destroy it, to claim it, to decide the faith of Berdia, the Planet and the entire sub-sector! Rogue Traders, Facilitators, Star Striders, Magoi, and the agents of the Inquisition will battle out the outcome in a secret war of importance beyond the understanding of man.


[size=18]
He is coming... [/size]

The Inquisitor and the guildmaster held their gazes, locked in a mental struggle. The eyes of the Inquisitor, blacker than the deepness of space, held the gaze, unwavering. The guilmasters golden eyes stared back, too stubborn to turn away.

“You cannot do this!” The guildmaster finally snarled, braking the eye contact. “Even you Inquisitors are bound by the orders of the Governor-General!”

“You will find…” Hissed the Inquisitor in reply, “…that our authority goes far beyond that of the Governor-General. I will have what I came for, one way or another.”

The guildmaster paled behind his make-up, but still too stubborn to quit, he glanced around for support.

The room held several masters of the various guilds of Bazarra, their servants and henchmen. The Inquisitor had arrived with only one man in tow, a scarred and brooding man bearing an interrogators seal on the front of his coat. Both men had arrived bare-handed, weaponless. Such was the arrogance of the Inquisitor, that the thought he wouldn’t need soldiers or weapons when stepping in the snakes nest that the guildhouse was.

Drawing security from the numbers, the guildmaster grew bolder.

“You cannot have the ship! You cannot just barge in and think that you can take any ship you want and to hell with our schedules and contracts! Our contract is with the Governor-General himself and he will be displeased for any delay in the shipments!”

Several other guilmasters started nodding to his words. He started to get bolder again for their support.

“So take your scarred dog and leave the house. Go to the harbour and find yourself some trash-scowl to carry you where-ever you are going!”

The scars on the Interrogators face paled and he started to step forward. He stopped again after the Inquisitor raised one hand in indifferent gesture.

“This is your final word?” He asked, his voice never rising from the menacing whisper.

Before the Guildmaster could reply, the Inquisitors hand dropped lazily to his side again.

There was a sharp cracking sound as the plas-glas of the sky-window shattered and a fraction of second later the Guildmasters head exploded in a bloody shower of gray matter and bonechips. A second after that came the boom of the weapon.

A frenzy of activity overtake the guildhall and the security men ran to their masters side, searching for a threat. Servants screamed and ran this way and that, unable to tell where the threat was coming from. The Guilders dropped down on the floor, whimpering and scared. In the middle of all the chaos stood two figures, unmoving and uncaring.

Finally, when it was clear that no other shots would be arriving the chaos stopped in a hushed silence.

The Inquisitor looked around in contempt and turned towards the door.

“Pier eleven, was it?” He asked as he strode towards the exit, his interrogator in tow.

The door guards hesitated only a second before stepping aside before the menacing figures.


In the roof of nearby building, a pair of shadows rose. One of them hefted the heavy sniper rifle to carry position. They ran to a waiting speeder.

“How it went?” asked the pilot, a grim faced woman with alert eyes.

“Easy.” grunted the sniper as he leaped in the speeder.

“Teached ‘em a lesson” said the spotter as he climbed inside, beside the pilot.

The speeder rose swiftly from the rooftop and hurried in the night.

Then everything was silent again.






[size=18]1st lead [/size]- Your agents/servants at Berdia have gone to great lengths to secure this information, expending great resources, both financial and bodily. Use it well.



+++ Case file 2177:33AAA4 +++
+++ Berdia Arbites +++
+++ Security-level cadium+++

¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤
…Authority code received … Hackline integrates

…Validating …forcing access

…building access channel …copying transmission

…file loading

…building pict feed

Inquisitorial dispatch: 471AAA1 (Habblock SecFeed access – authorisation Inquisitorial rosette)
LOCATION: Berdia Hive
DATE: 388.M1
AUTHOR: Gauer, Inshar Conrad ; Ordo Hereticus

Status: SPECIAL CONDITION


(sporadic gun fire at the backround)

My lord,

I have proof. The Vessel must be in Berdia. I have followed the thrice damned bastard Inquisitor (feed cuts for 4.5 seconds) …is overpowering. I need (feed cuts for 2.3 seconds)
…for it. Urgently!
(subject catching breath)

I’m operating under special condition and haven’t made my presence known even to local ordos. There is reason to suspect the worst, all the way to the top.

(gun fire erupts close, quiets down as the auto-adjust of the recorder sets in)

I must go now, Emperor Protects! (subject glances left and right nervously)

(the pict feed seems to be freezing, Ice is forming on the lense – vox log hisses static for twenty one seconds – file ends)







+++





[size=18]SYNDICATE[/size]
Not all decision on Ragoos are made by planetary officials (some say that very few actually). Syndicate makes a major player in this planets political field, some doubt that they can even affect the whole sector if they want to. Syndicate has it's hands on everything, trade, politics, PDF, faith, cults and of course on the Ragoos precious nutrition farms. The organization can offer anything man desires, money, power, goods or something you can't find anywhere else. This organization can have anyone they need to do their bidding. Syndicate works on the hives every level, noble houses fight for their cause in political arenas, where syndicates agents whisper their aims from the shadows for their public representatives. Lower levels the hive gangs sold stims, drugs and other illegal items supplied by the syndicate. Also some the hives guilds are on syndicates pay roll, working as their factories to produce goods for the trade. Syndicate is lead by group of powerful men called the inner circle. Inner circle is know only to few individuals. Most of the time numerous agents and henchmen do the organizations work in pupblic.

One of the agents who works for the syndicate is Viktor Styg. He's known as facilitator, a consigliere, a captain and by many other names. Viktors job is to make things happen as the syndicates pleases. Be it to collect dirt on noble mans nightly hobbies or to negotiate a deal with a hive gang to distripute syndicates stims. Viktor has the subtle skills to talk to a noble and the threatning aura to make street mugger respect him.

Now Viktor has spent few weeks in the lower sections gathering clues with his team. He's predictions have come true. There is indeed something down here. The cults have gone mad about it, the big gangs are also after it, he has even seen signs that the ordos might be involved. And someone from the underhive called "Mutant King" was causing much trouble.

Viktor was enjoying his amasce in their safehouse when Vargo Biel, his silent right hand man, came into the room holding hand vox.

"It's him" Vargo told and handed the vox to Viktor.

Viktor listened, man on the other end was Vys Foo, his henchman. Last few days Vys had been observing a group of interesting people who drew far too much attention to themselves in the lower-levels to be here on just ordinary business.

After Vys's debriefing Viktor closed the vox and drank last of his amasce with one big sip.

"They are on the move, get everyone ready" Viktor said to Vargo while starting to dress his ombat gear.

Few minutes later Viktor stepped into their gun-cutter at the safehouses backyard. At the cutter's hatch he exchanged nods with Karl Glean, big man who was mounting his autocannon to the cutters hull. Viktor cheked that everyone was onboard and double checked his custom made bolter and signaled Vargo to lift off.

The gun-cutter arised to the skyes of the low levels and started it's way to the pre-arranged checkpoint.
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Migsula, you are my hero...]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/334315.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/334315.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/334338.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/334338.page GMT
He probably used the Kroot rifle muzzle.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/334693.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/334693.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/334929.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/334929.page GMT
that's probably more to do with an ADHD or similar attention disorder/hyper activity than amazing though

Guys, the =I=s pistol is a shaved boltpistol, shave kroot muzzle, 1/35 jerry can part and plasticard.

Thanks for all the kind words. Almost painted the whole lot now! Much better than my Eisenhorn Now stuff, I've realy been pushing some aspects of my "miniature art" that would be way too boring to go into with any greater detail, than yay, I try my best and seem to learn new stuff.

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your models are awsome! That's a great use for the Vamp. model. When it came out I too just had to give it ago. It's a lovly metal. I also liked the other lord with the crossed swords. Also like your background. It captures the atmoshphere of the Eisenhorn/Ravenor books and yet still fits into the gameing context.

Do you have a terrain set for the campaigns at all? This is something else I'm considering. I'm thiking of a standard set that can be used in 40k games as well, but with the option of adding in buildings with rooms and bits etc. Any suggestions. I'll be following this thread for sure. It's really nice to see someone's though process as well as model developments.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/342540.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/342540.page GMT

Yes, we are using vehicles! (though they are only featuring starting next round: everything from a Valkyrie, to 8 wheel trucks, flashy speeder and a 4 by 4) As the games are game mastered skirmish games with an RPG factor, game balance can be achieved in so many ways and missions. We are hoping to make a story and have fun.

A set of terrain is a dream, but currently we are using what we have for 40k. But as I have come to realise I love this kind of games by far the most, a proper themed 4 by 4 terrain set is in the horizon.

We have a small forum for the campaign stuff only, but I can share more here in the coming two months! (also of the gaming side and rules addendums). This is an example of the mission briefings players get and to which they give individual email replies:






[b]Jade Vessel - Round TWO - “Pathfinding under duress”[/b]

Despite the preparations, the training, the praying, in some cases the sacrifices, it was worse than they could’ve known. With the whole hive seething with unrest, those who can are fleeing and the hive is sucking in the bands of scum and the odd hero on the planet and from beyond. To fill the vacuum. To hunt!



RPG phase (email me your plan!):

Inquisitors: Define your search pattern, delegate tasks to your principal agents and start your search. Make your claims for the Rogue Trader in PDF custody, before Frostschein arrives. Gauer - under special condition, not known to other forces. Harker - identified, presumed under Frostschein command, as he is most senior =I= on Berdia (or the sub sector for the matter)

Hitmen of the Syndicate: Define a course of action to benefit from the unrest!! and to glean as much info as possible. You may interrogate the principal agent in your captivity, or use him for ransom, or both - understand the risks and the rewards.

Rogue Trader: Assemble your men, the prize is there for the taking but not from behind bars. Cunning and ambition is required now and some new allies must be found. Great fortunes can be made of the desperate times and human suffering - should you capitalize?


GAME phase (email me dates that suit you):

Scenario: 9 “Decrees of interrogation”, played simultaneously on two locations (tables)
In the safe house of the Syndicate and under the PDF fort, the two prisoners face the ultimate test. Time is of essence and destiny in the making. As Lord Inquisitor Frostschein, the scourge of Terra heads for the Fort to interrogate the prisoner, the window of opportunity is for gambling, negotiating, cunning or downright gunning to get the Trader out. (Traders primary game)

Simultaneously, Sgt. Jargassor has sent word, he has prevailed against the odds and followed the Syndicate hitmen to the safe house where they are no doubt beginning to disseminate Agent Falk. (Syndicate primary game)

A special interrogation table for the game exists, for certain techniques risk injury, or even death.

Formulate a plan, divide your agents if you must/wish!, start your engines even and execute on the two destinations. Your gang should be ready, or it will be found wanting. You may strike deals, or just send an agent or two to assist an outcome to your liking or advantage at the secondary target. Act fast, utterly powerful individuals are now on you and you will adapt or die. Know also when to run to fight another day. Who Dares wins.

Good Luck!
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All comments and crit welcome!

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Awesome work bud- I love the bionics on your =][=.

When I read the original intro I was expecting 54mm models (I'm guilty of loving those =][= models far too much, I admit, but Nelson's talent and vision was so intense with his work on that project).

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I love the 54mm stuff too, but the available conversion fodder for 28mm is so awesome, coupled with some absolutely gorgeous minis at that scale recently, factored with the 10 or so member gangs made it a pretty easy to choise to go with the smaller scale. But everyone in the campaign loves =I= scale models and has done several in the past.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/349875.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/349875.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/350498.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/350498.page GMT
Can you share any tips and techniques with all us unwashed masses?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/351011.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/351011.page GMT
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As ever, awe-inspiring work from you, Migs!

(Could I enquire as to how you do the first stage of the bases? It looks like a wash, but I can't, for the life of me, figure it out!)

Stay safe,

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Can you share any tips and techniques with all us unwashed masses?[/quote]

Thanks, I am very happy to share - provide any asnwers to questions etc. But I wouldn't know where to start from with just "share something" and trying to keep three dakka blogs going is quite time consuming alone But I do try to give back to the forum I've gotten (and keep getting) so much from!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/351158.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/351158.page GMT
(Could I enquire as to how you do the first stage of the bases? It looks like a wash, but I can't, for the life of me, figure it out!)

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It's a normal coat of milky consistency light green grey in this case, this is followed by tan earth wash, then grey washes, then grey streaks, then rust washes, then... Just mix and match for whatever looks right and works with the minis ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/351162.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/351162.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/351347.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/351347.page GMT

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[img]http://homepage.mac.com/mikael.silvanto/.Pictures/PIP11.jpg[/img]

I wish there was a GD closer to home, as I'd really love to have taken this lot and the special transport I'm building for them.
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I really like the fat gun servitor with the ork arms, migsula.

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Thanks for the comments guy, I have something else for you in a minute, I think you'll like.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/352120.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/352120.page GMT
So I have these few models lying around, from past projects that never really got that final idea that really makes them click - this one was for the E&A project, and was going to be something to do with fire, with this really nice =I= henchmen head with welding goggles. He didn't fit in so I had to abandon him. I pick him up every now and then, today after seeing Hammer's new additions and enjoying his efforts with the Empire Wizard kit.

One thing leads to another = a pyromanic mutant witch is born!!! I am REALLY looking forward to painting it and the light effects. DAMN I wish I could take this lot the uk gd...

Let me know how he reads to you and if you like the idea of fire effect! I'm still going to sculpt the shoulder and collar area some.

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Khrangar]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/352409.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/352409.page GMT WH line, second only to the LE Gideon Lorr.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/352421.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/352421.page GMT
I have finished building the figs and am currently painting them. We have game sunday, so I'm trying to finish the whole gang by then.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/353187.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/353187.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/353227.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/353227.page GMT
I personally absolutely love Hammer's stuff and can't wait to see it finished on sunday ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/353480.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/353480.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/353496.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/353496.page GMT
Keep it up. MOAR PICS.

Stay safe,

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Ozymandias, King of Kings]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/353922.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/353922.page GMT FOW and Heavy Gear and I'm really hoping he does one like that of Jade Vessel next. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/354338.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/354338.page GMT
SoG]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/354994.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/354994.page GMT WDs and saw Mig's GD! I thought wow, and immediately checked Dakka!

Weird, that.

Keep up the good work, guys.

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Hammer brought all but few lenses finished gang, which was absolutely gorgeous. He really has a magic touch.

Northen also has an absolutely beautiful set of models, with even more evolved paint jobs, finely capped by his leader whom we saw for the first time today. Both have promised pics to this Blog, and infact Hammer is processing pics of the game as we write Gurk, the 4th player has a Rogue Trader gang which is very very promising, but the paintjobs still short of detailing as he has been the slacker of the bunch.

I was so inspired over all that I had to start painting my new guys, what else could I do? Everyone is also starting their vehicles soon. I've never had so much fun modeling and painting and the games have been a blast too.

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Here's some WIP pics of the models:

Western style witch hunter turned into a the leaders right hand man and a empire wizard converted to a technomancer

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/Northen/Darkmunda/CRW_3575.jpg[/IMG]

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A mercenary gunslinger and psyker on the works

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/Northen/Darkmunda/CRW_3573.jpg[/IMG]

Heavy weapon guy and mercenary finished

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/Northen/Darkmunda/CRW_3579.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/Northen/Darkmunda/CRW_3580.jpg[/IMG]

The leader, finished building

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/Northen/Darkmunda/IMG_3591.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/Northen/Darkmunda/IMG_3592.jpg[/IMG]


And then some painted ones:

Idea was to make the gang look quite worn looking that they would fit the image of fighting warband in industrial zones.

Vys Foo, technomancer, cowardly tech thief, shoulder mounted lasgun, and portable cogitator. Cloack looks like he's lived in the gutter for a while and all of his equipment is also a bit second hand looking.

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/Northen/Darkmunda/IMG_3388b.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/Northen/Darkmunda/IMG_3387b.jpg[/IMG]

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Vargo Biel character, leaders right hand man, gunslinger with silenced autopistol and plasmapistol. Aim for this guy was to make him look like he had some serious cojones to pull of the silent but deadly image.

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/Northen/Darkmunda/IMG_3414.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/Northen/Darkmunda/IMG_3415.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/Northen/Darkmunda/IMG_3412.jpg[/IMG]

The mercenary, Han Riker. Hired to bring some firepower for the gang. He's meant to look like he's been around for a while and armed to the teeth. All the weapons are painted black to give them a bit SWAT look.

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/Northen/Darkmunda/IMG_3391b.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/Northen/Darkmunda/IMG_3392b.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/Northen/Darkmunda/IMG_3393b.jpg[/IMG]

Heavy weapon operator Karl Glean. Custom built autonannon that is attached to his mechanical hand.

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/Northen/Darkmunda/IMG_3631.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/Northen/Darkmunda/IMG_3632.jpg[/IMG]

Leader Viktor Styg Syndicates facilitator. Dark and moody noble man with some quality looking gear. Custom built bolter is a one in a million weapon in game terms.

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/Northen/Darkmunda/IMG_3626.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/Northen/Darkmunda/IMG_3627.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/Northen/Darkmunda/IMG_3628.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/Northen/Darkmunda/IMG_3629.jpg[/IMG]

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Psyker Celena, painting still WIP but toughed to share it too

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/Northen/Darkmunda/IMG_3635copy.jpg[/IMG]

And finaly a group pic of models so far finished.

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/Northen/Darkmunda/IMG_3623.jpg[/IMG]

That's quite a lot of pics to digest but happy to hear cooments and feedback.
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Hammer we need a group pic of the gang too! Northen's is brilliant. I need to take a new group shot of mine soonish too.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/355465.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/355465.page GMT

Northen- Your gang is really cool. Your technomancer is definitely my favourite model- I love how cowardly he looks while still being in an action pose.

Hammer- My favourite model from your gang is definitely the gunnery guy. He screams ex-special forces guy gone bad. And his paint job is really cool too.

Keep up the good work guys- this thread is definitely heating up ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/355528.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/355528.page GMT
Our group has been discussing it for a while, but seeing all this beautiful stuff, and class A conversion work, sealed the deal.

Thank you all for sharing with the rest of us, almost makes a guy want to move to Finland....]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/355680.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/355680.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/355765.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/355765.page GMT LOL. I love the comic replay of the game.

@Nothen - Love the use of the krootrifle pieces!

@Hammer - yep - I'm a huge fan of the gunnery chief, but the arbite is awesome, too. Any chance we can get some pics with better lighting?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/355782.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/355782.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/355856.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/355856.page GMT

Xanthos - We already have too many danes here Seriously though, it's only a short ride and a few ferries, so welcome! I'm very happy to hear about inspiring a nother campaign. Please share your's aswell!

Hammer, you can send the pics to me for processing if you want, I can tweak them with PS just fine. You can also add exposure on your camera. Cloudy days are perfect for taking pics outside, sun doesn't work. We can also see about a unified photoshoot of everyone's gang. Anyway, your pics are very nice these days compared to everything prior to your new camera

I have been painting the fatso and priest an hour today and an hour yesterday. They are at the very uber crap looking stage now - my painting technique for these guys is quite radical and messy, really playing with the white prime showing through, and is only honed more even towards the end. Even the technique is inspired by the GW Art. I will have them finished by the weekend, and the sniper chick is already in the works! ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/355911.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/355911.page GMT 40k can be really [i]really[/i] cool when you strip off the power armor and bring it back to the street . All the individual characters (that means your filthy mutants too Migs) are really inspiring, would love to get my hands on some of the new plastic kits out there and go to town ...

The battle report is aces of course, well done Hammer

- Salvage]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/356093.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/356093.page GMT
[img]http://homepage.mac.com/mikael.silvanto/.Pictures/GANG5.jpg[/img]

[img]http://homepage.mac.com/mikael.silvanto/.Pictures/GANG5back.jpg[/img]

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I'd like to see how he looks with some paint on.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/356553.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/356553.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/356784.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/356784.page GMT
I'd like to see how he looks with some paint on.[/quote]

Of course - ASA he is painted. So by the weekend I'd hope.

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Left the Rogue trader ship's (which is my gangs ally) first officer Celso Saar made from the new commisar. On the right pilot for my speeder Javi based on Cadian body and SM head, armed with las carbine.

[img]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/Northen/Darkmunda/CRW_3701.jpg[/img]

[img]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/Northen/Darkmunda/CRW_3707.jpg[/img]

Comments are welcome]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/357918.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/357918.page GMT uk, not many comments but a lot of views. Great job once again.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/357941.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/357941.page GMT
What you guys are doing here is absolutely fantastic. You have all done a fantastic job meshing the modeling/painting, background and gaming aspects of the hobby.

I particularly enjoy the truer to life palette choices. I would assume it's being driven by Migsula, whose style has been shifted in that direction for some time now (since the Tau? Snord's influence?). Those rebel inquisitorial forces could not have been better conceived!

Truly inspirational stuff (It's inspiring me to paint some skaven, oddly enough ).

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I will say that I love the battle report. I wish more were that way. Read them more often.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/358818.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/358818.page GMT
Plenty of stuff to come.

[quote=jojo_monkey_boy]</lurk mode>

I particularly enjoy the truer to life palette choices. I would assume it's being driven by Migsula, whose style has been shifted in that direction for some time now (since the Tau? Snord's influence?). [/quote]

Now there's a few personalities from the oldskool days! How you doin Jojo? If you're in touch with Snord, say hello!

Actually my style/palette has always been of the natural side. When I posted my first work back in 00(?) they were the sand colored DIY chapter SWs - which Snord liked possibly because of similar taste in hues. I've since tried all sorts of things, but when I do these labors of love, everything comes "naturally".

Meeting Hammer all those years ago through dakka really kick started my development and we have been driving each others work ever since, so everyone is sort of driving everyone really. Northen has been sort of following in our steps in the tournament scene since 02 or so, though I don't know if he will admit our work has affected his or not. The ultimate compliment was that Hammer ditched his initial plans after seeing the start of my gang, because he felt he needed to up his game - well he did, didn't he.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/359846.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/359846.page GMT
Wip sniper Alysia Von Rostomeyer (notice her psyber rat and scarred face) and "a hermit ex guard tracker" loosely based on the brilliant 56mm scale "Dante" conversion in the =I= book. He is the first addition to the gang from Berdia and isn't very phtogenic, but has great potential IMO... Can't wait to finish building and to get to paint him, and her. The base at the front will be for the bounty hunter. I am giving 40mm bases for all dramatis personae/NPCs with 2 or more wounds. The bounty hunter concept now has a slightly pointy hood, and a metal mask ala. Destro, with a hint of V for Vendetta thrown in, in a very Warhammer Gothic way.. I think he should be very characterful, a real dramatis personae. The rest of him is "all Harlon Nayl" or my "CEU operative" with OT spec ops kit. He'll get a very dark grey body suit, all grey kit and weapon, and a gloss silver metal mask, with black slits for eyes and mouth.


[img]http://homepage.mac.com/mikael.silvanto/.Pictures/WIP14.jpg[/img]

And the first of the new terrain PIP. Nothing spectacular just a fuel and ammo dumps, but I am excited to "accessorize" my FW terrain for =I=munda and to add brand new buildings and walkways later, with a rugged underhive theme. I've used decals to jazz these up after the shoot and will do the full rust/soot treatment as for TWAR.

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Sure makes me jumping with excitment to share the new pics of the finished two new members and the converted bounty hunter Say what you want of Warseer, but it's so much more active on the modeling forums.

So I think I'll change to batch updates with the other lads for less effort. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/364126.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/364126.page GMT 40k army like this. would be SICK

anyway keep up the cool conversions!

-Develain]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/364150.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/364150.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/364152.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/364152.page GMT
We regularily run out of superlatives for Migs stuff, but I'd just like to say Northern's Technomancer is superb for such a simple conversion.

Phazer]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/364423.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/364423.page GMT
This thread is made of win (and cheezburgers for Mr. Snuggles' to nom).]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/364955.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/364955.page GMT
In other news, my group has now decided on a Necromunda campaign this winter, hopefully I´ll be blogging that once it gets closer.

Really like the idea of bigger bases for the 2W guys.

Also, would it be possible to get a closer look at the sniper? I can´t really make out her head from that pic.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/366224.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/366224.page GMT
As the day before, and those before it, a deep, mustard hued mist hung around the endless rusty hacks of the east end. A huge bulky twist galloped towards the epicenter of this excuse of a Hive Sector. After him came two others, inhumanely thin, twisted even for twists sort of twists. And a Twist with a long pointy hat and no left arm. Then a group of four, or rather three carrying something that looked like a fourth.

Fething feth - where are they all going? He knew of course, but why? Gevlan cursed his deformed back that ached after the long stalk, and then slipped into the night, moving with stealth and swiftness totally unexpected of his appearance.

The old Theatrum was a huge, rotting carcass of armaplas and steel gridwork, punctured by a massive support structure of the hive above. There was something organic about the place, something that reminded Gevlan of Magidor Gamma, and the Endoskel Forests. What a campaign that had been.

He could see the dribble of twists feed the mammoth building through the gateways that appeared well guarded. He didn’t need them of course, he knew all the ways in and out, like he did everywhere within day march of the old barracks that he still considered his home, post... home.

Inside the sense of scale was disorienting. Particularly when surveyed from the western audit balcorium, full 70 yards higher than the floor beneath. The place was packed with twist. Gevlan made a passing snorting sound, that made for laughter, a place packed full of twists always made for twisted viewing. He started walking down the memory lane again, the Hubberian Twist wars ... a quick hush in the crowd brought him back to present with a pause a lone, skeletal figure appeared on stage, moving with other worldly grace. He was glad in gleaming black metallic armor and a long dark grey cape of nothingness hung from his gaunt shoulder guards to form a stark contrast to his pallid white, skull of a face. Teal pipes and tubes fluttered where his chin and ears should have been. Gevlan decided the skull face was the most twisted of the twists, even if he wasn’t really a twist.

A tiny twist with a head three times too big appeared behind the shadowy cape, seemingly adamant to gain certain distance from mr. Master Twist . Then Skullface spoke. Or Gevlan heard him speak, for there was no way to tell if his mouth was moving. Or if he had a mouth. It occurred to him he shouldn’t hear him anyway from the distance.

He was a master orator, as the total silence of the twist audience underlined. Gevlan could feel his heart beating as the message started to sink in. His beardy mouth started to form a smile, but that smile died on his lips and his heart missed a beat. A cold metal ring was pressed dead centre against his spine - dozens of simultanious thoughts jarred his brain - a Thor, or Mars Pattern assault shotgun, or possibly a compact boltgun; how did someone, something ambush the scout chief like this, who had a piece like that in the twist lands... After what felt like all of his utterly dull last week, with his nightmares imposed on, he could feel the pressure lighten, then detach. Gevlan turned slowly, keeping his lascarbin pointed on the floor. The twist looked bad. Tall with sinewy muscularity, grey skin with pointy metal dispensers poking out and a crudely painted white face - Gevlan couldn’t tell in the loom, but it looked like the feth had stiched his mouth shut with something thick and caked in crimson. And the Thrice Damned Feth wore yellow rain boots. This was death incarnate. In yellow boots.

A Second figure peeked from the door of the shadowy balcorium, she was a goddes - and announced matter of factly that the boss wants a word. Gevlanhad a pretty good idea who that Boss might be. He slowly made for the door, somewhat comforted by the presence of the young lady and the fact they let him keep all of his weapons. Passing the door he dared a quick glance at the lady again, but to his horror this side of her face was a lump of burned scar tissue, and a sickly yellow lidless eye that emitted light and made the scar tissue glow horridly in a mustard hue.

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So the new guys! PIP in pics, but now done and varnished. These two were real joy to paint, I have had an annoying flu this past week, so can't play ball and painted and converted instead.

Anyway, here - Gevlan Munt, the Chief Scout and Alysia.

[img]http://homepage.mac.com/mikael.silvanto/.Pictures/PIP15.jpg[/img]

They join these 4, for a total gang of 8! (to make their battle debut next weekend, together with the equipment crates and hopefully Rufus Slayde, the BH and some brand new terrain built on Necro terrain kit armatures, with CoD part and "Chemical Plant" bitz!!! So lots of eye candy... )

[img]http://homepage.mac.com/mikael.silvanto/.Pictures/GANG4close.jpg[/img]


Next Weekend everyone needs to have their gangs finished (well the core gang of 7 or 8 anyway, as we keep adding lots of cool stuff).]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/366378.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/366378.page GMT
[quote=Xanthos]

Also, would it be possible to get a closer look at the sniper? I can´t really make out her head from that pic.[/quote]

We will do a proper photoshoot next weekend with group pics and close ups! ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/366381.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/366381.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/366467.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/366467.page GMT
But in a good way.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/366494.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/366494.page GMT They are an often neglected part of a model but these are superb in their attention to detail.

Hope to see some pics of other forces from the campaign and the terrain you are fighting over...]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/366516.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/366516.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/366761.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/366761.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/366871.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/366871.page GMT
And here are some more sinister henchmen finished for my gang

Rougue trader ship's officer Celso Saar

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/Northen/Darkmunda/CRW_3710.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/Northen/Darkmunda/CRW_3711.jpg[/IMG]

Syndicate speeder pilot Javi armed with lascarbine

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/Northen/Darkmunda/CRW_3713.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/Northen/Darkmunda/CRW_3714.jpg[/IMG]

Street thug Jamal armed with assault shotgun (shotgun with man stopper rounds in gaming terms).

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/Northen/Darkmunda/CRW_3715.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/Northen/Darkmunda/CRW_3716.jpg[/IMG]

Psyker Celena finished

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/Northen/Darkmunda/CRW_3717.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/Northen/Darkmunda/CRW_3718.jpg[/IMG]

Started building a syndicate sniper fellow based on Yriel, WIP pics soon to come.

C&Cs are welcome.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/366998.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/366998.page GMT
More comments you know where.

Yriel Sniper sounds mouthwatering, great starting point model again. Interesting to see you and Gurk working mostly on metal where as I and Hammer are working mostly on plastic ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/367031.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/367031.page GMT
Thank you for sharing those models Northen, really like the psyker chick.

On a different, more gaming oriented note; How do you guys run the psyker chars? I mean rules wise, do you use ther powers from Underhive, or what system?

Edit: Spelhink mistkaes.....]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/367208.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/367208.page GMT The psykers can actively train and seek knowledge and there are a lot of RPG options in this an area for suggesting custom equipment/rules from players. I then define the rule together with the player and dictate a suitable pts cost.

Some player have rather ambitious plans - and the risks grow with the stakes ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/368531.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/368531.page GMT

I´ve found the first two members of my gang btw, a mechanic and a gunslinger, but I wont start a thread for it yet.
I´m gonna wait until more people in the group have stuff to show off.

Until then, I´ll just enjoy seeing the stuff you guys are pulling from your sleeves. So far this is one of the most inspiring threads I´ve seen on Dakka (for me).]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/368700.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/368700.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/368837.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/368837.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/370456.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/370456.page GMT Chastity Kross, a Bounty Hunter

[img]http://www.pbase.com/colhammer/image/102703275/large.jpg[/img]
[img]http://www.pbase.com/colhammer/image/102703305/large.jpg[/img]
[img]http://www.pbase.com/colhammer/image/102703326/large.jpg[/img]]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/371216.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/371216.page GMT las/boltgun combi, looks every inch a bounty hunter.

Damn, I´m gonna have to up the detail level on my models, that´s for sure... This truly is an inspiring thread.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/371244.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/371244.page GMT

Hammer, G O R G E U S work again! I absolutely love the gun, you combine the BH equipment so well.. Can't wait to see her painted and with you gang tomorrow.

Looks like Rufus Slayde and Chastity Cross have a date tomorrow. Rufus is done and getting varnish and weathering today.


]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/371312.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/371312.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/371336.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/371336.page GMT WH40k... this is the sort of stuff that inspired me to this hobby of ours to begin with. The madness and the darkness of the 41 millenium really does come to life in these models so kudos to all of you!

On personal praise I would go ahead and claim that each participant that has shown stuff thus far has been brilliant in both execution and ideas...

Migsula's inquisitor is just plain lovely... and the mutant guardsman is just... too cool...

Norther's technomancer is just pure happy as well...

And Col. Hammers models, despite the darker piccies, I have to say that his inquisitor takes the cake as well of his models since I've had the privilege to actually eye them up close and personal... And also the new bountyhunter is bloody brilliant!

So yeah, keep the thread going, guys...

I personally am looking for more... ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/371683.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/371683.page GMT 40k...

Awesome work.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/371719.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/371719.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/371839.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/208707/371839.page GMT