WM: Khador Kommander Strakhov (Warcaster)

As much as I love collecting different armies, I also want to collect all the models for my Khador army and my son's Cygnar army.  The other night I was contemplating  picking up a few models start a Cryx army, or add some more to my Khador.  After a long decision (yea it was tough) I decided to pick up two more models for Khador.  Cryx will just be another small 15 point army, but Khador is my pride and joy.

The decision was to pick up another Warcaster "Kommander Strakhov" (I really like the look of this model.  I purchased this model for the looks and not the playability, but we'll see how he does later on), and I also picked up another Warjack, Classic "Marauder".

This morning I had a Warmachine league game scheduled with a friend of mine at 11 AM, but I had a few hours before than to get a start on my new Warcaster "Kommander Strakhov".  I was able to get most of him completed before I headed out and when I got back I finished up the base and sprayed the matte coat.

Kommander Strakhov

Kommander Strakhov

Kommander Strakhov

Kommander Strakhov

Painting Points: 1

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WM: Cygnar Long Gunners Infantry (Unit)

I finally was able to get some painting done this Winter Vacation and completed my son's Cygnar "Long Gunner Infantry" Unit.

We've been busy the last two days with outdoor activities (mainly hiking), but I was able to start on these guys yesterday, then woke up early today (to take the wife out for her birthday breakfast before she started for work) came home and I was able to finish them.

Nothing really too fancy with them (in regards to highlighting) mainly just wanted to get them out in tabletop quality (they are infantry after all).  I still have 4 more Long Gunners for the full Unit of 10, but this will be good to get him going for now.

First up we have the "Long Gunners Leader" followed by his "Grunts".

Long Gunners Infantry Leader

Long Gunners Infantry Leader

Long Gunners Infantry Leader

Long Gunners Infantry Leader

Long Gunners Infantry Grunts

Long Gunners Infantry Leader & Grunts

Painting Points: 6

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WM: Khador Berserker (Warjack)

After a very very long week at work, yesterday officially kicked-off vacation for me through out the rest of 2010.  So with yesterday being my first day off, painting had to commence.

On January 2nd, 2011 we are having a small 15 pt tourney with certain restrictions ( 1 Caster/1 Warjack / 1 Unit / 1 Solo, any leftover points can be used on additional Warjacks or UA's).  So in order to get 2 Warjacks into my lists, I needed to get a 'cheap' Warjack for Khador.  So that then brings us to "Berserker", the lowest cost Warjack for Khador (6 points) and he can definitely hold his own.  Only downside, use too much 'Focus' and you may destroy yourself.

Last weekend I was able to pick up my "Berserker" at a local game store (Gamers Inn) was able to build him last weekend, but do to work being so busy, only yesterday I was able to paint him.

I bring you "Berserker"

Berserker

Berserker

Painting Points: 5

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WM: Khador Winter Guard Mortar Crew (Unit)

Just taking a little breather from work right now and posting the latest addition to my Khador army.

As I mentioned yesterday, I was able to work on this model over this past weekend.  I am hoping to get my next Warjack done this week, but it is looking to be another weekend job.

Anyways here is my "Winter Guard Mortar Crew", they will play nicely alongside my "Kovnik Grigorovich" I completed a few weeks ago.

Winter Guard Mortar Crew

Winter Guard Mortar Crew

Painting Points: 3

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WM: Cygnar Trencher Grenade Porter (UA)

This past week I have been really busy with "work" and I did not really get a chance to get much done in regards to painting.  This coming week will also be really busy, so I decided to this past Saturday and Sunday to get a few models done.  Not as much as I had wanted to, but being to complete anything is an accomplishment.

The last two weeks of this month I will be on vacation from work to enjoy the Holidays.  I am planning (and hoping) to be able to get a lot more painted and play quite a few games.

Well up first from this weekends models is a "Trencher Grenade Porter" to add to my son's "Trencher Infantry" Unit that were completed the other day.

Trencher Grenade Porter

Trencher Grenade Porter

Painting Points: 1
(up next will be some Khador models)

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WM: Cygnar Trenchers Infantry (Unit)

It was time to get back to my son's Cygnar army.  Seeing how I completed all of his Warcasters, Warkjack's and Solo's I had to now start on one of his Unit's.  He currently has a full 10 man Unit of "Long Gunners" (+ "Office & Standard") and he also has a 10 man Unit of "Trencher Infantry" (+ a "Trencher Grenadier" UA).  Like what I did with my "Iron Fang Pikemen", I decided to start on his "Trencher Infantry" (since most people like to play with this Unit) and paint just the "Leader" and 5 "Grunts" for now.  I will then come back and finish painting the remaining 4 at a later time.

Now that the first 6 are done, next for Cygnar will most likely be the "Trencher Grenadier" followed by starting with some "Long Gunners".  That will keep me busy until 'Santa' brings some more models for Christmas.

Trencher Infantry Leader

Trencher Infantry Leader

Trencher Infantry Grunts

Trencher Infantry Leader & Grunts

Painting Points: 6

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WM: Khador Iron Fang Pikemen Officer & Standard (UA)

To go along with the first 6 models of my Unit of "Iron Fang Pikemen" I finished last week, I decided to go ahead and add the "Officer & Standard" to the Unit.

I personally have not played with the "Officer and Standard" to their full potential, but the latest errata from Privateer Press has changed the way 'Defensive Formation' works for them changing the original word "activation" to "action".  Personally I play the game for fun instead of the win.  So now they cannot move 17" like they could have previously.

For me, these guys are more of a 'point filler' just in case I need a few extra points.

I still have 4 more IFP to complete to fill out the Unit, but I'll move onto another model for now and come back to the Unit at a later time.

Iron Fang Pikemen Officer

Iron Fang Pikemen Standard

Painting Points: 2

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WM: Khador The Butcher of Khardov (Warcaster)

Last night after getting in a 25 point game with my Khador army (which I lost by scenario, but had a blast), I had to go home and get started on my new "Butcher".  With the "Iron Fang Pikemen" being done for now, I could not wait to get started on this guy.

I was able to complete all the base coating last night, then woke up early this morning to complete the highlights/details.

Really enjoyed painting this guy and I cannot wait to give him a try.  Maybe tonight in a practice game for a local 15 point tournament in early January (1 Warcaster / 1 Warjack / 1 Unit / 1 Solo, and any extra points can be used on a UA or another Warjack).

Once again I played around with lighting (yes again, lol) and using my light-box.  I think I am finally happy with the way the photos came out.

The Butcher of Khardov

The Butcher of Khardov

The Butcher of Khardov

The Butcher of Khardov

The Butcher of Khardov

Painting Points: 2

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WM: Khador Iron Fang Pikemen (Unit)

Last night I was actually able to finally complete my first Unit for Warmachine.  Since Khador is my army (Cygnar is my son's), I decided to paint one of my Unit's first.

Currently for Khador all I have is a full unit of "Iron Fang Pikemen" along with the "Officer/Standard".  I decided to first start on the "Leader" and 5 "Grunts", then I'll move onto the "Officer/Standard" and finally the final 4 "Grunts" to fill out the Unit.

As I mentioned in yesterday's post I now can go ahead and start on "Butcher" tomorrow.  I'm really looking forward to painting him up.  I plan on taking my time with him.

Here are the pictures of the IFP.  Once again, I am playing around with different lighting on the below pictures.

IFP Leader

IFP Grunts

Painting Points: 6

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Daily Chronicle: 12/02/2010

December's Agenda

Well it has been two months since I last wrote a "Daily Chronicle", so much for the word 'Daily'.  I have been writing as much as I can when I have models that are completed and ready for posting.  The purpose of the "Daily Chronicle" is really to write any updates on day's that I do not have any models to post.

So we shall begin:  I am still working on painting my first Unit of "Iron Fang Pikemen" for my Khador army.  I have completed four "Grunts" and I am currently working on one more "Grunt" and the "Leader".  Once these last two are done, my initial Unit will be completed.  I do still have the additional four "Grunts" to fill out the Unit to 10 and an "Officer" and "Standard" to complete the whole Unit to 12.  Let's just start with the initial 6.

To keep me motivated and on track with the "IFP" last night I picked up another 'Warcaster' for the Khador army.  Currently I have "Vlad" and "Irusk" and I really wanted the bad boy "Butcher".  My local store had "The Butcher of Khardov - 2010" model so I had to pick it up.  While waiting for some paint to dry on the "IFP" last night, I had to break "Butcher" out of the blister and get him assembled.  I am hoping to have him primed some time today and possibly start working on him this weekend.  The Warmachine League that we are currently playing in, awards achievement for playing with painted models, painted Warcaster's, different Warcaster's and so on.  So by adding "Butcher" I will have hit the four Warcaster achievement (Vlad, Irusk, Gorten and now Butcher).

We'll see how the rest of the month pan's out.  I still have Units for Cygnar to paint and I have some Lizardmen Skinks to paint for Warhammer Fantasy.  I may complete the Sinks before moving onto to Cygnar just to give me a change of pace.  Then we have the Holiday's at the end of the month.  I have the last two weeks off from work.  I am planning on a lot of painting and hopefully some gaming in.

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