Kangaroo? (non-40k related)

Well some of you may have noticed that's it's been almost 4 weeks since my last post...  What's shown above is just one of many real life projects that has kept me away from 40K over the last month.   Yes, they are supposed to be Kangaroo's and there will be a pouch hanging underneath to store toys and stuff in.  And yes, I made it myself, but I will say the idea is copied.

And why am I making this?  Because the ranks of the Imperial Guard will swell by one in the next 2 weeks.  Now see, I decided that I had to make something for her when she was born, and although she won't be able to use it right away, I hope it will last a few years.

Now that, that is outa the way, I'll go ahead and say to expect fewer posts here as things become hectic and we all have to find our new "rhythm".  See ya'll 'gain soon.

Exterminator Update 5 (Fluff)

 Vet. Sgt. Knebel leading his Exterminator into battle


Vergnitz IV Exterminator (Pattern III Ausf. C)

Models: Patterns II and III
Forge World: Vergnitz IV
Weight: 60 Tonnes
Length: 7.10 m
Height: 4.1 m
Armour:  100-150mm
                50mm Sideskirts (Ausf. C)
Crew:  5 (commander, gunner, loader, driver, machine-gunner)
Armament:  1 x PbM.34 Pattern Autocannon, 1 x hull-mounted heavy bolter
Ammunition: 360 Rounds,

This locally produced pattern of Exterminator is typical of the Vallivar system.  The original tank (Pattern II) was largely replaced by Pattern III in M35.  The Pattern III incorporated a new Autocannon and targeting system.  It's higher muzzle velocity,  larger caliber and faster rate of fire than the standard Autocannon gives it the same capabilities but lowers the weight of the tank.

The tanks largest draw back is it's armor, in that where the standard Leman Russ has up to 200mm of armor the Vergnitz IV Exterminator has only 150mm. For this reason this tank is used almost exclusively by the Vallivar system's PDF.  When seen in the service of the Imperial guard it is typically upgraded with bolt on armor to the front and armoured sideskirts.  With these additions it equals the armor of a Leman Russ.

Exterminator Update pt. 4

Had a bit of time (a lot) so as you can see from the pics I got a lot done. Did the rivets, base coats, sealed, GS fixes, damage, and started on the detailing/weathering process... The sides are quite plain and will stay that way. To be honest I figured as long as they're going to be covered up by the side skirts there's no need to make them overly detailed. 

 There's still a ton of work to be done with the weathering and detailing.  More paint chips and wear and tear, along with a coat of Codex Grey, and eventually a black Camo pattern, although the pattern on these are going to differ from the tanks I've already done.

 and here's the side skirts

73rd Armored vs Space Puppies

I tried a new list out the other day at the Friday games night.  An armor heavy list with just 2 vets squads as my troops and Commissar Lord as my HQ, and you know something?  I loved it!! 

I'm normally the guy that plays an Infantry heavy list with a 2 Bassie's and maybe a Russ.  For larger games I'll break out the Manticore and a 2nd Russ or my Sentinels but that's about it for armor.   Now with me building the Exterminators and all, I decided to give them a go in this list and I have to say they ROCKED!  Those 3 Exterminators cleared 3 Space Puppie squads clean off the table.

Now, in the end I lost the game and the deciding moment was here:

I moved my 2 Russes forwards instead of back which was the smart thing to do, enabling me to use their long range to shoot at the enemy.   Because of this, his Termie's were able to assault my tanks and in one round destroy them, completely clearing out my left flank and opening a clear avenue of approach to my Bassies behind the forest. Next time I'll think a little more before making my move...