Sons of Horus First Company Update 14

Hello all!

A great weekend for our hobby has just passed, unfortunately I was unable to attend Warhammer Fest. Thankfully the other Bunnies were able to and once again did a fantastic job of keeping us informed of what Forgeworld and GW have coming our way in the near future.

I am really liking the all new legion specific upgrades that they previewed. Especially the Phoenix power spears for the Emperors Children, as this will be the next legion that I will be working on and I would like to arm some of my characters with these. Here's hoping the drop a Jump Pack upgrade kit some as well! The rumours of larger plastic models, such as the Thunderhawk (only a matter of time in my opinion!) and Warhound titan have me very interested as I have long considered buying both of these models for quite a while! The legion dice also have me very excited and I will be buying many for my Sons of Horus and the Emperors Children down the line.

Over the past week I have been able to complete another tank for my SoH First Company, the Sicaran Venator.

This is now the 5th tank that I have completed for this legion and I have a good choice of heavy fire support now available to make use of.

It is starting to feel like the Sons of Horus First Company are getting very close to being complete. I have around 3800 points now fully painted, which seems to have happened in quite a short space of time!

The list of what I have left to paint:
3 Dreadclaw Drop pods - these are up next and I have already started on one!
11 Justaerin - Again I have started on these, I have already completed the base layer of red.
10 Reavers - need to build these, will use them to add some special weapons into my existing squads as well as creating a 3rd squad.
2 Levithans - need building.
1 Dreadeo - not sure if I will include this in the SoH but I have the model ready to build.
Fireraptor - I was planning on including with the First Company but I have decided that I will complete this in Green instead to go with the non First Company SoH I have planned.
Master of Signal - kit bash using a reaver body and the master of signal
Falkus Kibre - I will use a Justaerin body not sure what to arm him with, thinking a sword and combi-bolter that comes with Abaddon.
Kalus Ekkaddon - Using a Reaver body, again not sure what to arm him with, possibly a plasma pistol and power axe.

To round it all of will be Horus himself! I have given him a new base, something more in keeping with the rest of the army. He is awaiting base coating with some of the remaining bits above.

Listing it all makes it seem like a bigger task than I keep thinking! I am currently completing models quickly at the moment and with the 5 vehicles completed it feels like the bulk of the work is out of the way! Here's hoping my current pace can continue!

Darien

Sons of Horus First Company Update 13

Hello all!

Today has been a full day of painting! I started around 3pm and put the finishing touches on my Spartan at around 11:25pm! The good news is that I now have a fully painted Spartan for my Justaerin to ride around in!

This tank will go to war quite regularly for my Sons of Horus! It's large transport capacity ideal for 10 man squads of terminators. Plus the extra 5 spaces mean Abaddon and Horus can tag along as well!

I have found it best to load the Spartan up with all the additional extras, flare sheild and such. You don't want this tank to be shot up before it manages to drop off its deadly payload. It may cost a lot of points but if it dies quickly then it is a colossal waste of points!! The one time I didn't load it up it was blown up turn 1 and Abaddon and 10 Justaerin were shot to pieces, costing me any chance of putting up a good fight. 

My main tactic with the Spartan is to simply drive it straight towards the opponents army and drop its contents into combat! I always try to aim it towards the location where there is the most to kill, so as to not waste the combat ability of what's inside!

Whilst waiting for the variuos washes to dry on the Spartan I started work on the 5th tank for the First Company, the Sicaran Venator. I managed to lay down the first coat of reds. Hopefully I will complete it over the coming week.

Tomorrow is another full day of painting as I will be helping Kaelo with his Raven Gaurd for the legion in a day attempt! Keep your eyes on the blog for updates throughout the day.

Any one else make use of Spartans on a regular basis and have any other thoughts on load out, transport contents or tactics?

Darien

Typhon Super-Heavy Tank

Evening again Battle Bunnie followers!

Tylar back again for a look at one of the best Super-Heavies in the 30K rule-set. 

Why?

Well it packs one hell of a punch for its points and when you're dropping large templates on people they tend to give you a wide birth!

I've found in my gaming it's a great unit for soaking up fire and holding a particular part of the board. Be it a flank or slap bang in the centre and it's a solid choice. 

Where it all started:

Some time ago I put this beauty together. 

The new track sections are great and make the whole build process so much easier. 

And with the addition of some etched brass the doors came out a treat. 

Paint! ;)

I had at this point already fitted magnets to the centre area of the sponson mounts. 

As you can see here this was back a few weeks ago when I base coated all three of my tanks at the same time. 

Here it is after the masking was removed ready for the next stage. 

And now in its complete glory ;D

And with the additional sponsons:

Now for my own personal look I've kept the paint scheme fairly simple and clean. I know some of the other Bunnies are really good at the grim dark weathered look but it's not for me. 

I'm happy with the shading aspects that have come out as a result of my airbrushing which I have to say I'm still getting used to but it's so much fun and makes painting tanks etc such a pleasure. 

I may add transfers but they'll be minimal as I've used etched brass. I'm still un-decided. 

Anyway I hope you like it guys let me know your thoughts and let me know about your own 'go-to' options for a Super-Heavy Tank in your force lists. 

Until next time - Tylar ;D