Friday, January 31, 2014

Horus Heresy - Heavy Support Squads


Back when I first put together my Death Guard (for use at AdeptiCon 2007), I was using the Space Marine Codex of the time. My Tactical squads each had a lascannon-toting Marine (seen in the back row above). I decided now was the time to pick up a few new lascannons and missile launchers (below) from Forgeworld to round out two Heavy Support squads.



Additionally, I took a few old plastic parts and new resin legs and backpacks to build three Death Guard Apothecaries. I've decided to go with Black Templar torsos, the tabards will be painted in a deep red. Should look pretty cool against the green of the shoulder pads.


Cheers
Dave
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15 comments:

  1. Grot OrderlyJanuary 31, 2014 at 4:33 AM

    Very nice!

    Can't wait to see them painted.

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  2. UnknownJanuary 31, 2014 at 6:23 AM

    Hi Dave I never tire of seeing your work are the master. A greeting from Spain

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  3. John StieningJanuary 31, 2014 at 6:28 AM

    I don't know dave, that looks a little power-gamery to me. ;)

    (psst--sergeant needs an augury scanner)

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    1. davetaylorJanuary 31, 2014 at 8:13 AM

      Thanks for the tip John ; )

      While we're talking fun stuff, what load outs would you suggest for 3 Myrmidon Secutors and 3 Mymidon Destructors?

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    2. John StieningFebruary 2, 2014 at 9:38 AM

      whoa..I can't wait to see how those turn out! My gut usually goes with whatever looks the coolest, you know that. Just about any competitive player would give more tuned advice! That said, I like volkite Culverins for their looks. However,I doubt you need any more anti-infantry. Given that, the best option is probably the Thruster Cannon, since it is a heavy 2 ap 2 lance weapon. A squad of these guys should destroy a tank per turn. I'm guessing these guys are going to be part of your death guard army, so purely for theme, the Irradiation Projector fits, though the rules are a little weird.

      So when do we start that Istavan III campaign. :)

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  4. Mordian7thJanuary 31, 2014 at 7:39 AM

    NICE! Love those apothecaries, really looking forward to seeing 'em painted up. Great builds, man!

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  5. ZabJanuary 31, 2014 at 9:33 AM

    Love the apothecaries! Careful with the red, keep it dark and muted or they'll look like Christmas marines ;)

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    1. davetaylorJanuary 31, 2014 at 10:20 AM

      Deep red with a purplish tinge was what I was planning on, but now you've put the thought in my head... ; )

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  6. MillsyJanuary 31, 2014 at 1:23 PM

    Super stuff. I really enjoy seeing how you take bits from various places to create the look you want. Can't wait to see the apothocaries painted...

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  7. Terminus EstJanuary 31, 2014 at 2:49 PM

    Death Guard... so evil !!

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  8. ModelFebruary 3, 2014 at 1:45 PM

    That is good !
    I like it, good conversion !

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  9. Warhammer bits storeFebruary 3, 2014 at 2:00 PM

    Good job of converting, as always right?
    Now it remains only painting ;)

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