Tournament Pics

Here are some pictures of my all infantry list fighting in an ITC tournament. I didn’t do very well because I kept running out of time (used chess clocks). My record was 0 wins, 2 losses, and a tie.  The army plays well and has a lot of synergy. I think with some practice I can play faster. Also I haven’t played an 8th edition game in a while. I kept forgetting to utilize some of my stratagems. If anyone knows a good tactics website to ensure I am maximizing this army’s potential, please let me know.

Clearing city streets of a Genestealer Cult uprising

Death Guard vs. Imperial Guard

Plasma pistol takes out a Blight Drone

Cultist are in hiding

Firing Line braces of a Drukari charge.

Holding the line

Leading from the high ground

Tiered Defense

Merry Christmas Indeed!

This Christmas, Santa brought me something that I have wanted for many years. I finally got the Rorke’ Drift set with Horns of the Buffalo expansion from Warlord Games. This has been a dream of mine to complete my Praetorians. I couldn’t wait to assemble the buildings and set it up. It has about a 3’x5’ footprint so would dominate most gaming tables.

I think it could work for playing the Glazer’s Creek scenario since the Orks come in from the edges and that would leave 12” around the perimeter.  Super excited to get it painted up.

Here are some pictures to see how it scales with the Praetorians.

The Layout

Manning the Walls

Hasty Fortifications

Barricaded Wagons

Biscuit Box Wall and Redoubt

Right on track!!

Somehow I managed to do it. My entire 2000 point footslogger army is completely painted. Here are some updated pictures.

They are not 100% complete but I am on track to have them done by Christmas. I only need to dullcoat varnish them and add static grass to the bases. As they are, the army is completely ready to put on the tabletop.

Once I am done the final touches I will do an entire army shot including my tanks and some additional elites choices. The full army will be participating in Apocalypticon at the Miniwargaming Bunker this April. Check out information here: Apocalypticon

I will be documenting that event in this blog. I hope you all will enjoy. 

Nearly There

I am way behind my goal but I was able to get some more painting in. At this point my 2000 point all infantry is completely base coated. Now on to basing and washing. If all goes well I will have it complete by the end of next week. My new goal is to have everything done including dull coat by Christmas. 

Almost complete

Well I didn't get as far as I would have liked in my painting, but I made a lot of progress.  All of the colors that apply to all the models are done.  Now I just have to go and do things like the brown coats on my psykers and the metal for powerfists.  Shooting for the end of this months.  Wish me luck.

Painting Continues

I have stayed on track an have been able to paint for several hours every night.  If I continue at this pace I should have all the base coats done by this weekend.  There may be some additional work on some of the characters, but I will take them as they come. 

I have been painting just one color at a time for the whole army. I pull out a squad and work on that color.  When they are done, I pull out another and do the same.  At this rate, I have been completing on color every 2 days.  All that I have left are White and Silver. There are a few models like the buglers that have gold but I figure I can do all the miscellaneous colors in one day. 

Once all that is done then I will be ready to base them.  I may grab a few models who aren't in the 2000 point list instead of basing since I am on a roll with painting.  I guess I will see how I feel come this weekend. 

Sorry there are no pictures. I figured I would wait until I had all the base coats done.  I will let you all know when I reach that milestone.  

Painting Update

Another quick update on the army.  I have completed the blouses, trousers, and boots on all the models.  Technically the helmets and belts are done as well since they are white, but I will still go back over them to cover any stray paint marks.  It is now time to start the details like epaulets and skin.  I am going to have some decent time to paint over the next few weeks and hope to have them ready for basing and wash by mid October.

The whole 2000 points nearing completion

I also finished up the banners for the army.  The guy on the left is painted in artillery colors as he will be carrying the banner for my support battalion which has all my heavy weapons in it.  I imagine that there is an artillery regiment that is providing detachments to the infantry units and he has brought the regimental standard with him.  The guy on the right is carrying a company standard in the same blue color as their trim.  Finally, the guy in the center is carrying the Praetorian XIV Regimental Colors.

Front View of all three standards.

Rear view of all three standards.

Missile Launcher Conversion

Way back when, I supported COL Gravis’ Kickstarter for Heavy Weapons and Carriages. Unfortunately there were only 10 carriages and a lot of different weapons. I used all the carriages for lascannons and was left nothing for the missile launchers.  They are supposed to look like this.

 I just discovered a workable solution that still fits the Victorian theme I want to keep. I utilized the tripod from Cadian Heavy Weapons and mounted the Missile Launcher Sled to it. The final conversion looks like this. The adjustment wheel is a little free standing but it gets the point across.

Here is what it looks like with a Heavy Weapons Crew. I think they look pretty good for a simple conversion. I plan to paint the rocket body one color but the nose another color.  I will paint the rocket that is in the loader's hands same color as the nose.  That way it looks like it plugs into a missile body.  I am going to try to sculpt or mold some additional missiles without nose cones.

Painting Progress

I have managed to get at least 2 colors on all of my 2000 point infantry army. I also put a little effort into a squad of Ogryns and a squad of Railings. Plugging along and hope to be completely done in a few months. 

Regimental Standard reverse

Just a quick post with the reverse side of my Regimental Standard.

Did Praetoria fall with Cadia?

Where are all my fellow Praetorians?  I am finally getting around to finishing my Praetorian infantry. I got a lot of motivation when I last worked on my army by reading posts in other blogs. It looks like hat has dried up. I am hoping my posts may bring some of you out of hiding. I have also thought about posting videos of me rambling while I paint. Is this something that would interest anyone? Let me know. I hope to hear from someone.  Praetoria Lives!!

Regimental Standard

Quick post of my Regimental Standard. Thank you Col. Ackland for the inspiration. Once I do the wash it should really bring it out. I just covered the skull on the Tempestus Scion flag with a green stuff pith helmet. Let me know what you think.

2000 Point All Infantry List

Below is a 2000 point all infantry list I am developing. I am in the process of painting all these miniatures. It is a lot to move around a battlefield but I am up for the task.

++ Battalion Detachment +5CP (Imperium - Astra Militarum) [34 PL, 567pts] ++

+ No Force Org Slot +

Regimental Doctrine: Regiment: Mordian

+ HQ +

Company Commander [2 PL, 39pts]: Plasma pistol, Power sword, Relic: Kurov's Aquila

Lord Commissar [4 PL, 39pts]: Plasma pistol, Power sword

+ Troops +

Infantry Squad [3 PL, 50pts]
. 8x Guardsman
. Guardsman W/ Special Weapon: Meltagun
. Sergeant: Laspistol

Infantry Squad [3 PL, 50pts]
. 8x Guardsman
. Guardsman W/ Special Weapon: Meltagun
. Sergeant: Laspistol

Infantry Squad [3 PL, 50pts]
. 8x Guardsman
. Guardsman W/ Special Weapon: Meltagun
. Sergeant: Laspistol

Infantry Squad [3 PL, 47pts]
. 8x Guardsman
. Guardsman W/ Special Weapon: Plasma gun
. Sergeant: Laspistol

Infantry Squad [3 PL, 47pts]
. 8x Guardsman
. Guardsman W/ Special Weapon: Plasma gun
. Sergeant: Laspistol

Infantry Squad [3 PL, 47pts]
. 8x Guardsman
. Guardsman W/ Special Weapon: Plasma gun
. Sergeant: Laspistol

+ Elites +

Astropath [1 PL, 32pts]: Nightshroud, Telepathica Stave

Astropath [1 PL, 32pts]: Psychic Barrier, Telepathica Stave

Command Squad [2 PL, 35pts]
. Veteran w/ Regimental Standard: Laspistol and Chainsword, Regimental Standard
. Veteran w/ Special Weapon: Sniper rifle
. Veteran w/ Special Weapon: Sniper rifle
. Veteran w/ Special Weapon: Sniper rifle

Special Weapons Squad [2 PL, 33pts]: 3x Guardsman
. Guardsman W/ Special Weapon: Grenade Launcher
. Guardsman W/ Special Weapon: Grenade Launcher
. Guardsman W/ Special Weapon: Grenade Launcher

Special Weapons Squad [2 PL, 33pts]: 3x Guardsman
. Guardsman W/ Special Weapon: Grenade Launcher
. Guardsman W/ Special Weapon: Grenade Launcher
. Guardsman W/ Special Weapon: Grenade Launcher

Special Weapons Squad [2 PL, 33pts]: 3x Guardsman
. Guardsman W/ Special Weapon: Grenade Launcher
. Guardsman W/ Special Weapon: Grenade Launcher
. Guardsman W/ Special Weapon: Grenade Launcher

++ Battalion Detachment +5CP (Imperium - Astra Militarum) [53 PL, 923pts] ++

+ No Force Org Slot +

Regimental Doctrine: Regiment: Cadian

+ HQ +

Company Commander [2 PL, 39pts]: Plasma pistol, Power sword, Relic: The Laurels of Command

Lord Commissar [4 PL, 43pts]: Plasma pistol, Power fist

+ Troops +

Infantry Squad [3 PL, 67pts]
. 6x Guardsman
. Guardsman W/ Special Weapon: Plasma gun
. Heavy Weapon Team: Lascannon
. Sergeant: Laspistol

Infantry Squad [3 PL, 67pts]
. 6x Guardsman
. Guardsman W/ Special Weapon: Plasma gun
. Heavy Weapon Team: Lascannon
. Sergeant: Laspistol

Infantry Squad [3 PL, 67pts]
. 6x Guardsman
. Guardsman W/ Special Weapon: Plasma gun
. Heavy Weapon Team: Lascannon
. Sergeant: Laspistol

Infantry Squad [3 PL, 67pts]
. 6x Guardsman
. Guardsman W/ Special Weapon: Plasma gun
. Heavy Weapon Team: Lascannon
. Sergeant: Laspistol

Infantry Squad [3 PL, 67pts]
. 6x Guardsman
. Guardsman W/ Special Weapon: Plasma gun
. Heavy Weapon Team: Lascannon
. Sergeant: Laspistol

Infantry Squad [3 PL, 67pts]
. 6x Guardsman
. Guardsman W/ Special Weapon: Plasma gun
. Heavy Weapon Team: Lascannon
. Sergeant: Laspistol

+ Elites +

Astropath [1 PL, 32pts]: Psychic Maelstrom, Telepathica Stave

Command Squad [2 PL, 35pts]
. Veteran w/ Regimental Standard: Laspistol and Chainsword, Regimental Standard
. Veteran w/ Special Weapon: Sniper rifle
. Veteran w/ Special Weapon: Sniper rifle
. Veteran w/ Special Weapon: Sniper rifle

Platoon Commander [2 PL, 21pts]: Bolt pistol, Chainsword

Veterans [5 PL, 84pts]
. Veteran Sergeant: Bolt pistol, Chainsword
. 6x Veteran w/ Lasgun
. Veteran w/ Special Weapon: Plasma gun
. Veteran w/ Special Weapon: Plasma gun
. Veteran w/ Special Weapon: Plasma gun

Veterans [5 PL, 84pts]
. Veteran Sergeant: Bolt pistol, Chainsword
. 6x Veteran w/ Lasgun
. Veteran w/ Special Weapon: Plasma gun
. Veteran w/ Special Weapon: Plasma gun
. Veteran w/ Special Weapon: Plasma gun

Veterans [5 PL, 84pts]
. Veteran Sergeant: Bolt pistol, Chainsword
. 6x Veteran w/ Lasgun
. Veteran w/ Special Weapon: Plasma gun
. Veteran w/ Special Weapon: Plasma gun
. Veteran w/ Special Weapon: Plasma gun

+ Heavy Support +

Heavy Weapons Squad [3 PL, 33pts]
. Heavy Weapon Team: Mortar
. Heavy Weapon Team: Mortar
. Heavy Weapon Team: Mortar

Heavy Weapons Squad [3 PL, 33pts]
. Heavy Weapon Team: Mortar
. Heavy Weapon Team: Mortar
. Heavy Weapon Team: Mortar

Heavy Weapons Squad [3 PL, 33pts]
. Heavy Weapon Team: Mortar
. Heavy Weapon Team: Mortar
. Heavy Weapon Team: Mortar

++ Battalion Detachment +5CP (Imperium - Astra Militarum) [36 PL, , 507pts] ++

+ No Force Org Slot +

Battle-forged CP [3CP]

Imperial Commander's Armoury [-3CP]: 2 additional Heirloom of Conquest

Regimental Doctrine: Regiment: Mordian

+ HQ +

Company Commander [2 PL, 35pts]: Bolt pistol, Display Astra Militarum Orders, Grand Strategist, Power sword, Relic (Mordian): Order of the Iron Star of Mordian, Warlord

Lord Commissar [4 PL, 39pts]: Bolt pistol, Power fist

+ Troops +

Infantry Squad [3 PL, 50pts]
. 8x Guardsman
. Guardsman W/ Special Weapon: Meltagun
. Sergeant: Laspistol

Infantry Squad [3 PL, 50pts]
. 8x Guardsman
. Guardsman W/ Special Weapon: Meltagun
. Sergeant: Laspistol

Infantry Squad [3 PL, 50pts]
. 8x Guardsman
. Guardsman W/ Special Weapon: Meltagun
. Sergeant: Laspistol

Infantry Squad [3 PL, 50pts]
. 8x Guardsman
. Guardsman W/ Special Weapon: Meltagun
. Sergeant: Laspistol

Infantry Squad [3 PL, 50pts]
. 8x Guardsman
. Guardsman W/ Special Weapon: Meltagun
. Sergeant: Laspistol

Infantry Squad [3 PL, 50pts]
. 8x Guardsman
. Guardsman W/ Special Weapon: Meltagun
. Sergeant: Laspistol

+ Elites +

Command Squad [2 PL, 35pts]
. Veteran w/ Regimental Standard: Laspistol and Chainsword, Regimental Standard
. Veteran w/ Special Weapon: Sniper rifle
. Veteran w/ Special Weapon: Sniper rifle
. Veteran w/ Special Weapon: Sniper rifle

Commissar [2 PL, 16pts]: Bolt pistol

Commissar [2 PL, 16pts]: Bolt pistol

Commissar [2 PL, 16pts]: Bolt pistol

Platoon Commander [2 PL, 25pts]: Boltgun, Power sword

Platoon Commander [2 PL, 25pts]: Boltgun, Power sword

++ Total: [123 PL, 1,997pts] ++

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Rorke's Drift Playset

I have wanted this item for many years.  It is from Warlord Games in their Black Powder series. It was discontinued but now it looks like it is back in stock as a made to order item.  I think I know what I am asking for as a birthday gift.  I will have my whole family pitch in if that is what it takes. I think it would be an awesome way to display my army and give me motivation to complete it.

New Conversions and Army Pic

Hello everyone!! It has been a super long time since I posted.  The Army has sat for a while and I haven't had a game in nearly two years.  But like every good hobby, 40K has come back full circle and I am wanting to work on my Praetorians again.  Just to get the juices flowing I started with a few conversions.

The first is my final decision for Plasma Gunner which I never posted after I reached out for opinions.  Unfortunately there are no WIP pics but you should be able to figure it out from the primed model.  It's base is a flamer model.  I trimmed the nozzel and just above the left hand, keeping the grip.  Then I trimmed a plasma pistol and it slotted in place very nicely.

Plasma Gunner converted from Flamer.  It is a really good fit and should look nice painted up.

Rear view.  These are part of my Veteran Squads and have backpacks from Victoria Lamb.

Next are my snipers.  This was a super easy conversion.  I just snipped the barrel off the gun in front of the left hand and just below the sight.  I snipped a ten-penny nail to a lenght I thought was aesthetically pleasing and just glued it on.  It is a little fragile but I am hoping after painting and varnishing it will hold pretty well.

I like that the head of the nail gives it a muzzle. 

These will be painted in the same green with red trim as my Ratling Snipers

The last conversions are some Regimental Standard Bearers.  The traditional standard bearer is good and he will be carry the Emperor's Colors, but his pose is too static and I didn't want a bunch of them in my army.  I used the following figures because they were more dynamic.  For the model on the right I clipped the right hands of the old standard bearer and the new model and just glued it on.  For the one on the left I just trimmed the top and bottom off the banner and glued it to the fist of the model.  These will be my "Company Standard" Bearers.

Company Standard Bearers

The enemy will never see them from this angle!

And last but not least is a photo of my new army.  They say go big or go home.  This is a 2000 point all infantry army.  As you can see only about 1/3 of it is painted.  It is a little bit of a daunting task, but I think it will look awesome when complete.  Feel free to give comments and suggestions.  Here's to new blogs.... Cheers.

Some of the Emperor's Finest Footsloggers!!