I started designing a new 2k list based on the Apocalypse formation: Ulthwe Strike force.
I like the fluff and look so much that even if it’s not my favorite Apoc formation, I have enough of these models sitting on a shelf to just go ahead and start the project. I want to make this somewhat competitive (as much as it can be with Guardians) but I know this will never be a tournament list. Here are the ideas I am kicking around to fit the fluff and make a fun/playable force. In Apocalypse I will add Maugan Ra and Dark Reapers, but at 2k there is just not enough heavy slots to go around.
I’m painting this slowly for the monthly 40k Radio painting challenge.
So far this is my core:
HQ:
Farseer
Troops:
Storm Guardians (Wave Serpent, Enhance, Flamers)
Guardians (Scatter Lasers, Embolden)
Elites:
Harlequin Troupe
Heavy:
x3 War Walkers (x2 Scatter Laser)
Fire Prism
I need:
>2 more troop choices
>Warlock bodyguards
>1 squad of Aspect Warriors
Ideas:
>second squad of three War Walkers or another Fire Prism
>at least two more Wave Serpents
>maybe Fire Dragons for the Aspect slot
Thoughts:
I would like to have 3 transports, 2 tanks, and 3 – 6 light vehicles
Those two terminators are 3rd Edition Chaplains :)
The big backpacks are Cyclone missile launchers
The guns in that back row are heavy flamers, the front one an assault cannon.
Quite a collection!
Thanks!
Those are some fugly third edition models. With the newer Terminators I have plus the Space Hulk ones the rest will prob never come out of the box.
I noticed while building my Baal Pred that a lot of the peices fit firmly enough that magnets actually aren't needed. The Flamestorm cannon and Assault Cannon both swap out easily enough with the diamond bit holding them firmly in place. The fuel cannisters for the flamestorm also attaches nicely to the back of the turret mount.
The door mounts for side sponsoons also fits in perfectly with the door slots, and swapping between weapon layouts is easy as cake. I went ahead and glued in the sponsoon doors and added magnets so that I can pop on rhino doors if I decide to take it as a Razerback or Rhino.
Also managed to jerry rig some Heavy Bolters out of the sponsoons to transform my two other rhinos into razerbacks.
Great kit.
Well your absolutely right, I could easily just leave those side sponsons alone and just pop them on and off. I think I tend to go a little magnet happy when I put new kits together. I have been thinking about picking up extra bits on ebay to give even more options and see how far this transformer can go.
Nice work so far. Keep it coming.
Thanks!
Great photo spread. I love the interior painting as well… there's nothing like having people stammer and gawk when they see interior paint jobs. :-)
If you'd try that against the tactical squad, and killed 7 marines, I'd just use combat tactics and fall back. leaving you completely exposed. and aim at your banshees. it's a nice plan, that probably works against other armies, but not against combat tactics marines, just so you know :)
Cheers,
Folkert
Your absolutely right, this was just a quick example and there are many variables that change the story based on what other squads are in range and angles of concern. I am just trying to show how I use Dire Avengers to hold troops in combat to give cover saves to more valuable units. A fat stack of Ork Boys/Nobs and Lootas would prob have been a better example.
If you used Combat Tactics I would have to Star Engine the Wave Serpent (and lose its more valuable shooting) for the cover saves and then just keep it within 6″ to walk you off the board.
Nice altansar list, i'm currently working on painting mine, nice to see a little inspiration on here.
Thanks for the comment!
Here is how this list has evolved into what I play today http://www.dzer0.com/?page_id=333
much different, and I have been swapping one of the Wraithlords for 3 Scatter Laser Wark Walkers with great success as well.
I am planning on being there as well. Just bought the last of the things I need for my Sisters of Battle army at Games Day today. Maybe see you there:-P
Absolutely!
I was looking up info on adepticon 2011 and I had to respond to your post…I just got the go ahead from my wife. Awesome when they agree. I’ve already started planning a painting strategy because I need that much time to get it done. I agree, Eldar are always fun, but SM’s are always rock steady. Hope to see you there!
Sounds like a good time. And yes, the “overrun into dragon” moment would be something to savor for years.