New Air Brush

 

So I picked up a new airbrush a couple weeks ago and finally had the chance to try it out the other day.  I'll admit it's a beginner's class starter kit from Revell.  But I am just a beginner with one of these so I don't mind at all.  Besides it's there to help m repaint all my armour, and as you can see in the two pics below it works wonders.  It's super easy to use, and feels quite comfortable in the hand.  The trigger on top is easy to push so you don't have to squeeze hard at all.

 The clip in the front is for the paint jar so and feels quite balanced in the hand.  He only issue I had was that I originally didn't have  enough paint in the jar (I was only testing it) an I found that rotated the gun to achieve different angles I would loose the paint... 

So anyways heres the progress of tank one after 20 minutes time painting and a bit of drying time between 3 layers.  

Yes I said 3 layers.  Black, Dark Green, hairspray with salt, and the 3rd layer of lighter green. And all that with a painting time of 20 minutes!!!   Love this thing!!!

Here's my only worry..  how long does one of these cans last? 

 More news and pics as I get further along.

All Infantry IG Lists

SO... I've been thinking about where I want to go with my IG army and I've been mulling the idea of an all Infantry "almost" list.  I plan on throwing in 6 or 7 Sentinels or a FW Tauros's (counts as sentinel) to help provide some mobile heavy support, but that would be it for vehicles. 

Does anyone else out there do this?  any ideas as to what would make this a fun army to play against.   Please remember that I like to play for FUN, and for me fun doesn't include power lists.

Arrival, Insertion and Survival

The 313th Drop Troop Regiment is back! I've been following you all silently in the dark and am once again ready to rejoin the ranks of the Imperial Guard.

"After a long (year and half) journey through the warp, Battle Group 82 has finally arrived in system.  Not willing to wait any longer Marshal  Argos decided to deploy his forces as quickly as possible, even if it meant not waiting for the rest of the ships carrying the Battle Groups Armour."

 In other words, I finally got a game in.  It was small game 1000 pts against Necrons, and I have to admit I have forgotten so many small rules...    Well, other than that I am currently planning the return of not only my army, but to regular posting as well.

Personal Incarniations

Do you have a mini that represents you on the table top? 

There's a question for all you gamers out there.   Above you can see mine, Marshal Argos live and in person.  In game terms I use him as a replacement for Creed, because Argos is just that bad ass.  In fact even if he's not actually taking part in the battle he can always be found somewhere on the battlefield over seeing his troops (being use as an objective marker ).  Here's a little bit of the fluff I wrote up for him.

Marshal Argos' first command was as a Lieutenant in the 215th Fantoma Drop Troop Regiment, where he served for 10 years eventually reaching the position of Major.  He first distinguished himself during the Odessya uprisings where, with less than 40 troopers he was able to hold the key town of Graves, enabling supporting armor units to rush forward and outflank the enemy positions.  Later, in the war he was appointed 2IC of the assault force going into the fortified city of Nimgen. After the war, it was said that Argos had almost a 6th sense for battle.  He was able to read the enemy's movements and counter them with ease, always ready to attack or counterattack with exactly the units needed to ensure success.   With his skill and ability, it wasn't long before he was selected to found a new Drop Troop regiment of his own, the 313th.    During the battle of Mainbaden, Argos took command of BG-82 after it's former commander is seriously wounded.  Four months later, he is promoted in rank to Marshal by sector command making his position official.  He is the first Fantoma Colonel to be advanced beyond an Imperial Guard regimental command.

So back to that question from earlier.  How many of YOU use a mini to represent yourself on the field of battle?