Battlefield In A Box - Trench Works!

I'm very excited to announce the start of the next BFIAB project: Trench Works! Well over a year ago when I finished BFIAB: Sewage Works I to vowed to dedicate the next one to the nightmare world of Trench Warfare.

I've had 2 sets of Forgeworlds Trench sets and Bunkers for years now (BTW, Forgeworld don't make these anymore! Shocking...) They were once used in a modular terrain board, but then removed when I moved house and had to ditch the boards. In a recent UREKA moment I had an idea on how to incorporate at least some of the sets into my new BFIAB!

I decided to model the bunkers into a rocky outcrop with a small section of trench leading into it. The base is only 30cm long and 22cm wide, so the space is quite limited. This is because I need to be able to get the piece into the box neatly and safely.

 

The bunker and trench sections were built into some high density foam and fixed to a thin bit of MDF using Araldite. I then started carving out chunks from the foam to create a rocky effect. Here's a top shot:

 

And a rear shot. I used the off cuts from the foam to beef out the surrounding area, which will make life easier when I apply the filler.

Kriegsman for scale - they will be making good use of these terrain pieces!

Interior of the bunker with the roof off:

Once the filler was added it really started to look the business! I used it to fill in any stray holes and to help create a muddy effect.

I'll be adding some more 'mud' over the top of all this when its dry, the same recipe as the DKOK bases.

I have enough pieces to make 2 of these in total. Now I have the method established putting together the second one shouldn't take to long at all. I'll be painting up this bad boy tomorrow, and also getting the actual trenches prepared as well! More on that soon!

 

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The Big Guns of Krieg - Medusa Siege Gun

A welcome change of direction now! I've taken some time to revisit the Krieg Repaint that I started well over a year ago now. My mind has been straying back to the Death Korps recently (mainly due to an upcoming terrain project), and with only a few more units to go until the repaint is complete, I decided to scratch this itch!

 

This is the repainted Medusa Siege Gun with Crew:

 

Medusa on its own:

Shell loaders:

Operator:

 

Vox Operator:

Spotter:

 

 

In the absence of Legion Death Guard models to paint, I've started repainting the final Death Korps Squad. Should have them done by the weekend, by which time i'll be going to Games Day UK to pick me up some resin crack! More on that next week.

 

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Heresy Era Death Guard Rhino 3 Complete; Watchtower Terrain Painted

 

It was a productive weekend  where I saw the completion of the final Death Guard Rhino. The wash on this vehicle is a bit lighter than the rest. That being said, this is the shade I am happiest with. I've had a lot of trouble getting the wash/shading consistency right with the vehicles and the infantry. A diluted pot of Serephim Sepia has give me the shade I want. Turns out its predecessor wasn't a direct match to the new wash....

 

 

I also splashed a bit of paint onto the Watchtower I built last week. I think it looks pretty smart! I intend to take the whole Battlefield to Club on Wednesday and get some more use out of it. I think this will be a welcome addition.



Finally, I have completed the build on the Sub Station I mentioned last week. Undercoated and ready to go, I should have this ready for Club night on Wednesday.

 

 I'll take some pics of the Battlefield in action and put them up on here. After that, i'll be looking forward to Games Day and the goodies i'll be picking up there!

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Heresy Era Rhino WIP ; Battlefield-In-A-Box Revisited

Last weekend I prolapsed another spinal disc at the gym....which has lead to a week off work (and £1200 lost in overtime ARGH!) Despite the discomfort, I have managed to make some progress on the last Demios Pattern Rhino for the Death Guard.

Just the weathering, washes and powders to go and were done! Just as well, because there are a pair of Contemptors being picked up from Games Day next week!

In other news - I've revisited a second love I have for this hobby, Terrain! Some of you may remember the Battlefield In A Box project I did about a year ago (check it out here). Well I've been thinking about that project a lot recently, mainly because I'd like to do a second Battlefield, but also because I wanted to add a few more terrain pieces to the original project.

This first piece was inspired by the watchtower featured in this months White Dwarf:

Cities of Death panels make up the main structure while battlements from the Imperial Bastion were used for the top deck.

Plasticard was used for the base of the deck, and a hatch from the Leman Russ sprue was added for access.

 

There is enough room for about 15 men on the top of the watchtower which will make it a pretty important piece of terrain on the battlefield! I'm preparing a second piece at the moment which will be a minor sub station for the larger Pump Station - again inspired by the WD article. After that, I may well plan a whole new battlefield! Feel free to leave suggestions for that one!

 

 

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Heresy Era Death Guard - Squad 3 Complete; New Legion Army List

Things have been quiet on the blog for the past few weeks. Ive been working every hour going at work to pay off the deposit for my new BMW, which doesn't leave much time for the hobby. That being said, I have managed to chip away at the final Death guard squad:

This takes me up to 30 bolter-toting super soldiers! Here's the whole gang together:

 

Just 1 more Rhino to paint and then i'll have to buy some more mins...! That being said, I've re-written my list which now only have 1 Rhino in it! Check it out below:

 

 

Legion Crusade Army List:

Heresy Era Death Guard

2000pts

 

 

HQ

Legion Centurion – 95pts

·         Base – 50pts

·         Siege Breaker – 35pts (Join Heavy Support Squad for Tank Hunter and Wrecker benefits)

 

Elites

Terminator Squad – 385pts

·         5 Terminators – 175pts

·         Heavy Flamer – 10pts

·         Land Raider Proteus Dedicated Transport – 200pts

 

 

Contemptor with 2 Assault Cannons – 205pts

·         Base 175pts

·         2 Assault Cannons – 30pts

 

Contemptor with Twin Linked Lascannon – 200pts

·         Base – 175pts

·         Twin Linked Lascannon – 25pts

 

Troops

 

Tactical Squad – 270pts

·         Sergeant

Power Fist – 15pts

Melta Bombs – 5pts

·         19 Legionnaires with Bolters – 250pts

 

Tactical Squad – 270pts

·         Sergeant

Power Fist – 15pts

Melta Bombs – 5pts

·         19 Legionnaires with Bolters – 250pts

 

Veteran Tactical Squad – 265pts

·         10 Veterans Incl’ Sergeant

·         2 Plasma Guns – 30pts

·         Veteran Tactics (choose for free from the army list)

·         Rhino Dedicated Transport – 35pts

 

Heavy Support

 

Legion Heavy Support Squad – 210pts

·         5 Legionaries – 135pts

·         5 Missile Launchers – 25pts

·         Flack Missiles – 50pts

 

Predator – 100pts

·         Basic - 75pts

·         Heavy Bolter Sponsons – 25pts

 

2000pts

 

 

Decided to run with 2 larger 'blob' squads instead of smaller 10 man squads. This seems a little bit more in keeping with the Death Guard aesthetic. I added a Vet' squad as well to get access to some AP2 weaponry. I did put these guys in a Rhino and will use them to Outflank (Veteran tactics) I'll be grabbing a tonne of resin at UK Games Day this year to get this new list well and truly underway!

 

I don't usually go for the GW 'trinket accessories' that they throw out every now and then. However I did go for this:



They're the Vehicle Markers - for damage results, Hull Points, etc. Love the Servo Skulls, so I had to go for these! The Lasgun power pack case is also cool! Looking forward to using them in a game.

 

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Heresy Era Death Guard: Rhino 2 Complete

Just a short post today - I managed to add the finishing touches to this guy last week. Painted in the same way as the first, with the exception of the green detailing, which takes the form of a chevron this time.

I have already begun to build the final squad of  Legionnaires and begun prepping the last Rhino as well. I am keen to see these units finished so I can move onto some Contemptors!! I really love the way this army is shaping up!

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Heresy Era Death Guard Army List

I put this list together a little while ago. Its based mainly on the models I like! As I haven't played many games of 6th Ed', let alone a Legion Army List, its all the basis I have to go on right now!

In the Betrayal book it states that these lists are intended for use against other Legion Lists. I did however try to make a versatile list that would work in regular games of 40K. Didn't think there would be many Legion armies running around for me to play against!

Anyhooo, I would welcome any thoughts and comments regarding the list - I could use some pointers!

HQ

 

Legion Centurion – 95pts

·         Base - 50pts

·         Siege Breaker - 45pts

·         Nuncio Vox - free

 

 

Elites

 

Terminator Squad – 385pts

·         5 Terminators – 175pts

·         Heavy Flamer – 10pts

·         Land Raider Proteus Dedicated Transport – 200pts

 

Contemptor with 2 Assault Cannons – 205pts

·         Base 175pts

·         2 Assault Cannons – 30pts

 

Contemptor with Twin Linked Lascannon – 200pts

·         Base – 175pts

·         Twin Linked Lascannon – 25pts

 

 

Troops

 

Tactical Squad – 185pts

·         10 Legionnaires with Bolters – 150pts

·         Rhino Dedicated Transport – 35pts

 

Tactical Squad – 185pts

·         10 Legionnaires with Bolters – 150pts

·         Rhino Dedicated Transport – 35pts

 

Tactical Squad – 185pts

·         10 Legionnaires with Bolters – 150pts

·         Rhino Dedicated Transport – 35pts

 

 

 

Heavy Support

 

Legion Heavy Support Squad – 210pts

·         5 Legionaries – 135pts

·         5 Missile Launchers – 25pts

·         Flack Missiles – 50pts

 

Predator – 100pts

·         Basic - 75pts

·         Heavy Bolter Sponsons – 25pts

 

1750

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