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Wednesday 13 March 2024


 

After painting up so much small scale infantry for Legions I thought I would try a different scale and time period. I have always been drawn to Bolt Action as a game, as I like the idea of a nice small scale skirmish game that builds up nicely and played over a nice gaming table.

So I picked up the French Army Deal from Warlord Games

Which as you can see has around 35 Infantry men 3 weapons teams and a tank. Should be a nice quick painting project once have all the models assembled. Now just need the rain in Nottingham to stop so I can get the first unit undercoated.


Sunday 25 February 2024

Star Wars Legion: Rebel Trooper

 Next up on the painting table was a new Rebel figure that might be closely ressembles Blaize from Rogue One. This was printed by my good friends at 3D Kingdoms. If you have not checked out their site pop over and have a look. They also do bespoke printing if you don't own one yourself
 

Saturday 24 February 2024

Legion Imperialis: Tournament Write Up


Last Saturday was my first event of the year for Legion Imperialis down at 7th City Collectables. It was set up as a 1 day casual event set at 1500 points. Which considering the state of play with the current stock levels and how hard it is to get hold of the core models needed to build your armies. There was 8 intrepid players bright eyed and bushy tailed. Not many players had played games so it was a nice relaxed atomsphere. 

The split of players was 5 Legion Astartes and 3 Solar Auxilia players. A lot of the lists had flyers as it is a nice way to bulk out your points if you were a Aeronautica player. 

I took my completed Solar Auxilia 

7th City Event 1493 / 1500pts

Traitor Solar Auxillia

Formations 3

Solar Auxilia Sub-Cohort, 338pts

Formation Strength: 39

Break Point: 20

Compulsory

4 Additional Auxiliaries 24pts
2 Additional Auxiliaries with Flamers 12pts
4 Additional Auxiliaries 24pts
2 Additional Auxiliaries with Flamers 12pts
2 Additional Veletarii 10pts

Optional

4 Additional Charonite Ogryn 30pts

Choice

2 Additional Sentinel 25pts

Solar Auxilia Armoured Company, 740pts

Formation Strength: 13

Break Point: 7

Compulsory

4 Additional Leman Russ 160pts
2 Additional Malcador 130pts

Knight Household Lance, 415pts

Formation Strength: 9

Break Point: 5

Compulsory

1 Moriax Talon 200pts


My first game I came up against the most experienced player at the event with a very nicely painted World Eaters army that went on to win best painted. (see pics below)



My only slight grievance was that they had 2 units of 8 Leviathons that had not been released and were 3D printed, personally for me I feel that if you are playing an event at a local gaming store and supporting the hobby then 3D printed models should not be allowed by event organisers rant over.

Game One: Seize & Hold
Secondary Missions: Marines: Breakthrough, Auxilia Defecit

Result: 44 -4 Loss

After set up I think I was overly concerned about the large units of Leviathons and Contemptors not realising how slowly they advance across the table. The real threats were the units loaded into the Rhinos that can really motor across the table to seize the objectives.

Two turns in and the Storm Eagles and Thunderhawks had pretty much cleared out my army and I had only broken a unit of Leviathons.

Turn 3 and the game was over only had some token units left.

Game Two Confrontation
Secondary Missions: Word Bearers Carnage, Auxilia Breakthrough

This was a very balanced game and went 4 turns and only at the end when i completed my break through mission I came out on top by 10 points

Result: 27 - 37 Win

Game Three No Man's Land
Secondary Mission: Auxilia Foe: Breakthrough Auxilia Me: Carnage

This was the clash of the 2 Auxilia Armies. Both similar in composition which with the limited releases and availability is not much of a surpise. The game was a real battle for the middle with my opponents Ogryns dying in a building collapse. Most of tanks taken out by 2 2 Lightings.

This was a resounding loss 

Result:28-7 Loss

I had a great day over the 3 games and was very pleased to pick up favourite opponent.

Learnt a lot about my list and without any anti air on the table flyers certainly rule roost if they get their hits on target. 

7th City Collectables have already announced their next event day which is on the 4th of May and is a campaign event. This time with 2000 point armies. So I will be having a tweak on my current time and then adding in another 500 points. 


Thursday 1 February 2024

Legion Imperialis: Baneblade Heavy Tank

 


First post of the new month, last night I completed my first Baneblade. 




Completed the model with a mixture of contrast paints and layer paints. It is a mammoth model when next to infantry. Really looking to my getting this beast onto the table this weekend before the event on the 10th.



Sunday 28 January 2024

Legions Imperialis: Army Progress Shots so far

 

Made some major progress on my army over the last couple of weeks, so here is a photo dump of my progress so far. Its so hard to get good shots of these models and the kitchen work top definately does not help. 


As you can see I have most of my first formation completed just another 8 stands of Auxilia to complete the formation. Next up on the table is 8 Leman Russ Battle Tanks and 1 Baneblade. Then it will be onto my supporting Knight Formation.











Saturday 20 January 2024

Black Templars: Chaplin Grimaldus & Retinue Construction

 

At the start of the year I mentioned that I will be looking to start a Black Templars army. I remember painting Chaplin Grimaldus when he was very first released, and now that he has crossed the rubicon, I thought he would be the prime candidate to get my black armour technique sorted and to lead my force. Only got time today to get Grimaldus and his retinue assembled. Next up will be undercoating and getting the base layers on.



I have left the actual banner itself off to make it a bit easier to paint. 


Monday 15 January 2024

Legion Imperialis: Solar Auxilia Charonite Ogryns

 


First post of the week sees me complete the Charonite Ogryns nice a quick paint job. Undercoated Leadbelcher and then picked out the arms and legs with a red contrast paint, Speed Paint 2.0 Golden Armour, all the piping with Black Legion Contrast paint then a wash of Nuln Oil. Added to the pre-painted bases and Hay Presto another 50 points done and dusted.


Yes well spotted there is a lonely Ogryn this so far has been my only ping lost the piece casualty.