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The Emperors executioners - SirU's Space Wolves (UPDATED 28/FEB/2013)
SirUlrich:
Cheers friends!
I don't really know why, but I have always liked the aesthetic of wolves. When Cult of Ulric rules were released I immediately began building myself a wolf themed list as a side project. After that I expanded it to become a Middenheim list. After reading quite a few Horus Heresy novels I wanted to finally start a 40k army, but it was really after digesting A Thousand Sons, Prospero Burns and (not of the Heresy series anymore) Battle of the Fang that I couldn't stay away from the Sons of Fenris any longer.
I started collecting the miniatures I liked. I started testing their feel and playstyle and finally found the one that suits me best. I wanted mobility, speed and a "coolness" factor to my list. I also noticed that none of the Great Companies mentioned in the fluff really featured the elements I wanted to include in the list, so I decided to go with the one that has the coolest chapter insignia: Krom Dragongaze's Great Company.
The fluff states that Krom himself is a big, strong Wolf Lord, who appreciates personal valour and battle prowess above all else and therefore his company contains many Wolf Guards. This got me thinking that this Great Company could, in fact, accomodate my playstyle (with the help of a little creativity :)).
My interpretation of Krom is a Wolf Lord who wants his whelps to prove their worth from the start, he doesn't care about losses (natural selection and all that) but is also experienced enough to know that a solid battle line is where a strike force succeeds or fails. That's why all Blood Claws are given a choice: a bike or a jump pack. Only after proving themselves in the heat of battle a thousand times over (gaining required patience and self control in the process) are they elevated to either Grey Hunter infantry packs or the pilots for the Company's Land Speeders.
My list basically runs around Rhino mounted packs of Grey Hunters supported by a long range fire element(s), scouts and fast, mobile support elements (Swiftclaw bikers, Skyclaw packs and Land Speeders).
With the rather long intro done with, I thought I'd show my painting progress so far. Hopefully this will turn into a blog eventually... These guys are finished except for the weathering on the rhino (mud, dust and chipped paint still to be added). As you can see I can't even fill my minimum force organization chart reuirement yet but I am getting there... One day. I hope you like them.
Cheers, SirU
rufus sparkfire:
Fantastic!
I want to see more.
Crimsonsphinx:
I too love wolves :-D Im not a fan of space wolves as a list, but those models look good. I don't know if I like the dirt you have added to the rhino top hatch as i think it spoils an immaculate paint job somewhat, but that is just my opinion! Otherwise they all look really good.
What is your opinion on space wolves being painted in a bluer grey? In the new WD the space wolves are virtually turquoise!
warhammerlord_soth:
--- Quote from: Crimsonsphinx on April 10, 2012, 09:34:37 AM ---What is your opinion on space wolves being painted in a bluer grey? In the new WD the space wolves are virtually turquoise!
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And they are so, and not badly printed ?
Anyway, nice looking army, SirU. Feel free to put it up for comment in the B&P.
SirUlrich:
--- Quote from: Crimsonsphinx on April 10, 2012, 09:34:37 AM ---I too love wolves :-D Im not a fan of space wolves as a list, but those models look good. I don't know if I like the dirt you have added to the rhino top hatch as i think it spoils an immaculate paint job somewhat, but that is just my opinion! Otherwise they all look really good.
What is your opinion on space wolves being painted in a bluer grey? In the new WD the space wolves are virtually turquoise!
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I see your point on the top hatch issue. I actually agree, but hopefully it won't look that out of place once I start with the rest of the weathering / chipping process... One day...
I in fact like my Space Wolves blue gray rather than the popular codex grey equivalent. But I think the latest batch as presented in WD is taking the scheme a bit too far in the blue direction. I believe it is mostly caused by the new paint range. The old Foundation Fenris Grey and Shadow Grey paints were both replaced with the new "Fang" base paint. Fang is slightly more blue than its predecessors. That's why I use Vallejo paints for my base colours at the moment - to maintain consistency.
Also it was great to notice that you use Army Painter spray with your Dark Angels. I use the Wolf Grey one myself and it is working out great!
--- Quote from: warhammerlord_soth on April 10, 2012, 09:46:52 AM ---Anyway, nice looking army, SirU. Feel free to put it up for comment in the B&P.
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Which one do you think is better? To have this thread here as a place to discuss the painting/modelling AS WELL AS the developing list and for example posting a thread in B&P linked here or to start a new thread over at B&P?
I would like to update just one thread with the new shinies eventually.
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