More SciFi Cavalry - Wargames Atlantic Chip In

We all know by now that I'm a big fan of Wargames Atlantic's Death Fields range.  There is nothing better if you want to expand a 40K Imperial Guard army and engage in some kitbashing.

In this case, their new Les Grognards cavalry are out on the streets.  I decided to indulge with a box which will allow nine riders and mounts to be made. Why nine? Who knows but better nine than five for your £25 to £30.

There is a snag though...

...the plastic WA mounts were made for their historical range so are decidely not 'heroic' 28mm. See below.

As a result, I have stuck the WA riders onto spare GW Empire Pistoliers horses. Additionally, I have replaced thehorses heads with the armoured heads from the Les Grognards set,

I have also avoided using the Les Grognards heads and have opted for the capped head from the Bulldogs kit, making these Rough Riders from the Terrax Guard units I have already kit bashed.

 

How To Use Up The Spare Heavy Ordnance Weapons

Another one of Wargames Atlantic's stls is a plasma cannon for the Bulldogs as shown below.

It's quite a chunky carriage but not very long.  I experimented with removing one of the plasma cannons and seeing how a GW Imperial Guard heavy lascannon would sit on the carriage.

The end result isn't perfect but shop around as alternative carriages could be out there for expanding other sci fi armies.

 

Victoria Miniatures Rough Rider Kickstarter Physical Models Arrive

Examples of the models printed from the stls have been posted previously.

These models, however, are part of the physical pledge and were dispatched just prior to Christmas. Much like the Halfling Sharpshooters, these required little in the way of prep before building.

As I already have a five strong pith helmet squad, I decided to build these using the more Command style options so have gone for a standard bearer, a bugler and equipped two of the others with the shock lance/ goad style lance that the sets come with.

 

SciFi Highlanders Trial Scheme

Once again, I've opted for Contrast Paints for new models.

The Highlanders will be wearing Space Wolves Grey jackets with Dark Angles Green for the kilts. Snakebite Leather is my go to choice for webbing. Weapon  furniture is Wyldwood with shoulder armour and metal parts painted in Basilicanum Grey.

I will likely end up using Corax White to add some tartan to the kilts.

 

Converted Steelhelms Paint Scheme

Resorting to Contrast again, I have gone for a fairly simple colour scheme for the feudal world infantry.

Ultramarines Blue - Trousers

Leviadon Blue - Tunics

Space Wolves Gray - Leggings/ Long Gaiters

Basilicanum Grey - Armour

Ratling Grime - Weapons 

 

Cities Of Sigmar Steelhelm Based Imperial Guard

I have begun (yet another) side project of Imperial Guard.

This time I have been tempted by the new Steelhelms from the Age of Sigmar range.  I have mix and matched them with the plastic Death Korps of Krieg range to come up with a new Light Infantry styled regiment.  

Maybe these can accompany any future Knight army I may delve into.  In any case they represent one of the more fuedal, less technologically advanced planets of the Imperium.