To4G - Week 1 - Tempestus Scions

Hi Guys

So I`ve been working on my army for ToFG and I`ve gone with the Tempestus Scions....or as we  like to call them old school...Imperial Guard Storm Troopers :).

Here is the box for the Storm Troop....Ahem!......... Tempestus Scions .

These are some very nice models that GW has produced. I am still convinced that even with all the competition out there GW still produces the best miniatures, even if their prices leave somewhat to be desired, or some of there miniatures are a bit WTF! (Logan Grimnar on hover chariot!!!!!).


The Scions on their sprues

 Nice detail on the Hot shot lasguns

Nice head detail

 The Scions unit Banner

So I`ve been assembling the miniatures and getting them ready for final clean up and then onto the priming.

 Two of boys ready for final clean up

Torso`s and legs ready for assembly

Heads for the unit

TO4G Week 1 - Orky Milly-Tah-Room

Sand skirts the worn surface of crudely constructed hovels, buffeting the the worn armour or the protectors of this small wasteland of a planet. A large voice shatters the silence, bellowing for the troops to show attention and as soon as the last syllable fades away they comply by striking their boots together and straightening up. A normal sight on most worlds ruled by the Imperirum, but this scene has one glaring difference, under the assortment of helmets and hats lies the brutal glares and green skin traditional to savage Orks...

And so it begins. I'm Ben and I'm currently typing these fine words you are currently reading, I've been collecting Warhammer and W40k for a long time now and have a wide range of armies, from Tau to Imperial Guard but I have always desired to collect an Ork army. The Orks are iconic in their wide range of unique and strange designs all with a makeshift feel and I saw this as an opportunity to stretch my creative muscle.

For my first troop choice I had the wide array of choice: either Ork Boyz or Gretchins, however Orks provide a wide array special options for other unit types. For now I needed some strength, since it was my first choice, and I obviously went for the Ork Boyz, and made sure to get them in a large number as they aren't nearly as tough as some of my superhuman foes. I was able to get 2 full boxes (as opposed to my rivals with only one box each) for £18 each, leaving me £4 left over. I certainly needed the number though!

I created my 20 Orks with Sluggas and Choppas, predicting that I would need to Orks' brute strength to actually damage my foes, prefering not to rely on the measly 2 ballistic skill of my Boyz. I constructed the Boss Nob with a Power Klaw, hoping for an instant kill in the future, and I was able to use some of the spare parts and stands to construct 2 big shoota Boyz and 2 rokkit launcher Boyz so I will be able to pick and choose which special weapons to take against which foe.

Currently all the Boyz are constructed and under-coated, ready for a good paint job. I have the most models out of all the players this month so I have to spend more time painting, but that is certainly something I don't mind at all! Watch this space for more Ork shenanigans

To4G Week 1 - Imperial Fists

To4G Week 1 - Imperial Fists

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"We’re on Castek IX, desert world, surrounded by heretics, xenos and a possible rogue tempestus force… Only the Emperor’s finest could bring peace to this world."

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Hello hobby fans, Damo here! Choosing my army for the Rogue Painter’s tale of 4 gamers was easy. I felt I had to represent the Imperium in the best way possible, step in the 5th Company Imperial Fists. Not only are they iconic and a solid force on the battlefield but the sworn enemies of my brother’s vile chaos legion: The Iron Warriors.

Checking the rules I purchased my first troops choice, a Space Marine Tactical squad.

At only £25 this fit the budget and allowed me to save £15 for next month. 

I couldn't wait to get the box open and build the first squad! I've opted for 6 man teams armed with a meltagun and a combi-melta. In the future they will be transported via a drop-pod to rain destruction on my foes. The missile launcher in the box will prove invaluable as I plan to make a Devastator squad in the force later on.

Not bad progress for the first afternoon of the challenge! will I be able to keep up with my painting? Will the Imperial Fists be victorious in the race to the relic? Find out next week and may the Emperor forever watch over you.