the games workshop thread

[Frankychan]

Damn, you even detail your base.............I know some people who paint great models but don't bother with the base....they say they don't want to make a base that might conflict with the terrain.

I usually did my bases in urban-style detail...when I bothered to do them at all.

[Jamski]

Bloody hell, he looks good

Very nice work - almost too well painted to play with.

-Jam

[self biased]

i'm changing my approach. i'm going to try to finish an entire tactical squad each week. i'm to the point where assembly lining my lads is just too goddamn mind numbing. so, that's going to be my goal. and, without further ado, let's meet some of sgt hamlet's lads, shall we?

[self biased]

[brother falling-leaf]

[self biased]

[brother elias]

[self biased]

okay. i've got twenty marines left. my goal is to be finished with my rank and file before my birthday, march 21st. actually that'll be by the 19th, as i'm going to nyc the 20th. then, i'll finish my rhinos and razorbacks, and start on my heroes. i've got a chaplain started, followed by a lieutenant level hero, and my grand master.

for the lieutenant, i've used this dark angels veteran sergeant:


i've removed his head and replaced it with a helmet. for some reason the idea of marine running around without helmets on doesn't sit too well with me. i've also repositioned the chainsword so it looks like he's taking a swing, rather than waving the damn thing over his head like a fairy.

next is the grand master:

[figure painted by mathew hunt. used for reference purposes only]

this is a limited edition figure, used for promotion during grand tournaments and whatnot. he comes witha bolt pistol, but like mathew, i've replaced it in favor of a plasma pistol. but i didn't use Cypher's pistol, just a garden variety plasma pistol. i'm contemplating instead of using the antennae that i've become so fond of (and seeing as i've run out) that i'll be getting some servoskulls and model them buzzing around my guy.

[self biased]

:dusts off some cobwebs:

i've got but six more lads to finish. i should have some decent pics in a few days.

[Jamski]

You have no idea how many memories this thread gives to me. Keep them coming, Mr Biased, keep those pictures coming.

I'd like to read a report if they ever get an outing in battle too.

-Jam

[Frankychan]

Since you two are the only ones that seem to know what GamesWorkshop is, can I ask you what the heck is the Tau?

I've seen some of their models and graphic art and they look awesome. I'm thinking of collecting some just for fun, but I want to know who they are and their story/motivation/whatevers.

[Jamski]

You'll have to ask Self Biased. I stopped buying and reading GW stuff about 8 years ago (apart from Ian Watson's fantastic books)

-Jam

[self biased]

the Tau are a budding and overall optimistic race in the 40k universe. they know how their technology works, and they're aggresively expanding their empire, but in a "kinder, gentler" sort of way.

[Footie Mad]

Tried to play 40k a few years ago but I just sucked at painting the models
Always thought chaos space marines looked coolest though.

[self biased]

BURN THE HERETIC!

ahem. it's easy to get a little too far out of control with chaos models, though. there's only so much blood, gore and viscera that is simply feasable on a mini.

willie, did you have fun playing? if so, i can be convinced to paint a small army for you for a pittiance. just let me know.

[Footie Mad]

Well yeah it was pretty fun but i mostly played against this guy who knew the tactics and rules real well and got my ass kicked.

[Footie Mad]

On a different matter, anyone else seen the new 40k computer game being developed? Looks pretty sweet. You're supposed to be playing as a warrior of the newly introduced race (Tau?) in an FPS setting and battling against the other races. I don't think all races are implemented though.