The Growing Hobby Mountain And Wargames Atlantic Aren't Helping

 

I thought I'd make a post just to keep the blog ticking.

I'm still one month away from getting to initial grips with the growing hobby mountain but four months away from being able to do anything serious with it.

There is a Cadia Stands box where I want to see if  some of my Praetorian backlog can crew up the Field Ordnance and look the part.

Many issues of Imperium.

From Wargames Atlantic Death Fields there will likely be The Vain and Harvesters along with the female Cannon Fodder.

Also from WA are their digital offerings.  Not necessarily my bag but they have now linked up with a company Only-Games.co  to offer physical copies of the digital offerings. 

Link:

https://only-games.co/collections/wargames-atlantic

Initial offerings that tickle me are the Victorian Police, Cannon Fodder civilian parts and Death Fields security.  I'm waiting for The Damned, a kind of Renegade Guard/ Chaos Cultist squad, before plumping in an order.

More Imperial Guard Mass Transport

Yet another project that I've had to get a shuffle on with.

Althpugh all the trailers are constrructed, I've only had enough time to crack on with the cab, one transport trailer and the weapons carriage from Watcorps Designs.

Any issues with the builds are due to me being cackhanded but this kit is a godsend if you want to do Necromunda on the cheap. I assume the stl files will be available but this printed copy was less than one GW Ridgehauler cab by itself.

 

Primaris Reinforcements

Much like the fate awaiting my Cannon Fodder/ Last Chancers project, this Primaris tank has been holding over since I left the UK last April.

 Nevertjeless, it's now built and waiting to join the ranks of the Silver Templars.  I should be receiving some new bikes and ATVs via the Imperium subscription but these are likely to join the ranks of the smaller Howling Griffons force.

Alternate Last Chancers

I am seriously running out of project time.

Work may soon be seeing me out of the country again.  As a result, it was off to the painting pile to crack on with the 40K Last Chancers inspired Cannon Fodder.

Predominantly Wargames Atlantic models, these have been upgraded with some of the Stargrave parts to customise them into characters to take the lead amongst the rank and file penal troops.

 Unfortunately it looks like the female Cannon Fodder box will be along once I'm out of the UK so this project will go seriously on the back burner for a while.

Kickstarter Fun With Not-Ratling Snipers

 From Victoria Miniatures comes their first Kickstarter.  Halfling Snipers.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/victoriaminiatures/halfling-snipers-plastic-miniatures-and-stl-files?ref=user_menu

Now, Victoria Lamb has done a massive amount in keeping the scfi fi Victorian/ Praetorian ideal alive.

First of all was her massively converted Praetorian army for 40K, followed by her first forays into miniature design and resin casting. Although I've cleared them out to make space, I've had a fair few of Vic's minis including kilted Praetorians.

With great delight, she announced that due to popular demand, the snipers will include (as a paid add on) pith helmets.  Now, I had already pledged for a squad but I neraly set the laptop keybpard on fire with the speed I went back onto the site to sign up for these bad boys (or girls as the add on is for 10 male and 10 female heads).

Grimdark Camel Corps!

Finally.  My dream of possessing some Praetorian Camelry is realised.

Wargames Atlantic and Shieldwolf haave allowed me to realise a long desired project.

They're not perfect. There is a scale difference between the sculpted on Shieldwolf legs and the WA parts but until something better comes along, they are

 

3D Printed Terrain

The Bulldogs are sheltering in some 3d printed terrain from the company Endertoys Terrain.  They are US based but sell some items via Amazon.  Their main website is:

https://www.endertoysterrain.com/

This one is from their Siege The Shore set which also comes with some sandbags, tank traps and ammo crates.

It does appear unfinished but some foam board could be used to construct a roof I suppose.

 The range includes contemporary, sci fi, fantasy and a range of dungeon terrain.

Necromunda Ridgehauler As Imperial Guard Transport

Yet another work in progress but the Ridgehauler and first trailer are underway to fill my vision of a rapid way of transporting an Praetorian platoon between warzones.  After all, not every soldier can benefit from a Chimera or a superheavy like a Stormlord.

The Taurox turrets haven't been glued into place so I can remain flexible as to which ones I use.  I do have four so each eventual trailer will be able to use one.  I also have spare Heavy Bolter and Lascannon turrets from Baneblade kits so I could change my mind and use those in the future.

 

First Bulldogs Section Complete

Now, they were a joy to paint.  I'm content that they aren't like my GW Praetorians.

Once another couple of sections are done, I'll be refreshing the white webbing through the use of Grey Seer paint to cover up any Contrast splashes.

I'll keep these for any eventual release of rules for Death Fields or if I'm ever involved in some generic Victorian sci-fi related games.

 

New Traitor Guard Squad

Another speed job completed with the aid of Contrast.

To keep with the feudal serf scheme that I originally conceived the squad as being, I have opted for a predominantly earthy, plain paint job.

Snakebite Leather is the primary colour along with Militarum Green for the helmets and armour panels and Creed Camo for trousers.  I've used Cygor Brown or Goregrunta Fur for boots and gloves and finished off with Black Templar for weapons.  Red has been use more sparingly for some tabards or neckerchiefs.

The Squad Leader uses a shotgun with more hi-tech carbines being used by the troopers.