Mantic Tunnelers

 Mantc finally delivered on the KS while I was  away.  My order was for three Tunnelers and included an extender compartment for one of them.

They are simple to construct and, as you can see from the photographs, are quite large.

The first one has been built in as the basic version. The drill heads are moveable and reveal the iris hatch when opened up.

The second Tunneler hasn't been fully glued together yet.  The kits contain optional parts to have one of two Veermyn heavy weapons protruding from the hatch when the drills part.  I'm considering taking the saw to one of them and converting the piece to the classic Chimera Multilaser and Heavy Bolter mounted, especially as these vehicles are for my alternate Armoured Fist for Imperial Guard.

Like number two, the third Tunneler hasn't been fully glued yet.  I'm considering magnetising the connector ring piece and the vehicle rear so that I can alternate between standard and extended versions.

This one could form my Command variant with the extra space either being a command post or for transporting an attached Heavy Weapons squad.  I know there is no codex option for that but hey, live a little!

Time to wait for some dry weather to see if I can get some spray painting in.

Building Anvil's Dress Uniform Range





Steak Pie devouring and recovery complete, it was time to build...

 

As I mentioned yesterday, the Anvil pieces were clear of flash and ready to go.  The addition of recesses at joints allows for a quick and easy fit so these five test pieces took no time to put together.

 

I've put these together with an eagle shoulder pad for the left shoulder.  The next order to go in will include the eagle but I'll be ordering the epaulettes for the right shoulder as an extra.  I'll also look into ordering some of the belt kits but I may blue tac on some of the Cadian belt kits to these models just to see how well they go.

 

Tomorrow's post will feature the  Mantic Tunnelers that arrived from the Kickstarter recently provided the Glide and Glow Segway tour I have booked for this evening doesn't go horribly wrong!

Anvil Industry Dress Uniforms and a Yodelling Beaver

Notwithstanding the efforts of some, I made it home for a couple of weeks after 6 countries in 48 hours.  One of those countries was Zurich for 4 hours where I fell head over heels for a yodelling beaver.

 

I now have two weeks ahead of me to indulge in some hobby fun.

First of all. my taster five man squad of Dress Uniform goodness from Anvil Industry.

These are excellent looking bits with virtually no flash that I can make out to remove.  Good castings as well.

As I have gone for the gas mask pith helmets and breastplate torsos, I'm considering these as being built up as Tempestus Scions.

Hopefully, once the New Year's dinner is out the way, I'll build these up tonight.

Anvil Industry Could Be My New Jam.....

....but Victoria Miniatures will always be on the shopping list as well.


I'm still on a work enforced exile from Blighty but, dear me, aren't there a lot of miniature makers after that not-Praetorian/ Victorian Sci-Fi/ alternate WWI market.

First up, Anvil Industry have a couple of previews.

It appears Victoria is working up to releasing her 'firing line' Victorians and Tannenburg troops.  I think these are easy build compared to her normal squads.

Six months to go...before I get home...these will be available sooner.

No New Stuff For Praetorians......

.....however I'm sure any future opponents wouldn't object to my nattily turned out boys borrowing the Mordian Doctrines?


Thanks to the lovely Kirton Games ( https://kirtongames.co.uk ) , that's the new Codex pre-ordered.  Now I just need to wait for it to arrive at home so the Long Haired Admiral can dispatch to me whilst I'm working abroad.

Unfortunately, she also gets to see that I've ordered the new Moon Base box as well........


Thanks to the last army review posts, I should be able to price up what I've got from the photos, however, advance word indicates that the Rough Riders have finally bitten the dust.

Ah well.

Unpainted Praetorian Parade of Shame Part 2

 How can the Tinboys redeem themselves?

First up, a fourth squad of veterans to take the black and join the Stormlord detachment.

A Standard Bearer is required to make up a full Command Squad for the  Officer of the sixth Platoon.

A forty five strong 7th Platoon.

A new Heavy Weapons Mortar squad.

Two spare mortar teams are left over.

A new Heavy Bolter squad.

Three new Lascannon squads.

At least I know what I can crack on with in six months time.

Of course, the new Imperial Guard Codex which will be out before Christmas could shake all of this up.  We'll see how it goes.

Unpainted Praetorian Parade Of Shame Part 1

As per the title, let's have a look at the laggards and ne'er do wells that have yet to report for painting and action!

I've picked up plenty of heavy weapon teams along the way so those support slots will be filled up once these are all painted.

The Emperor's Own Sickbay Rangers close up!

Sitting On The Dock Of The Bay......

Next post, I'll show how I'll be grouping these together to paint them up and add to the main horde.