tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10402375120725539.post7226090587799959809..comments2024-03-27T19:26:52.149-04:00Comments on Mik's Minis: The Death SpectresMIKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12349008639954236034noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10402375120725539.post-56505557883979854842011-04-25T14:54:43.394-04:002011-04-25T14:54:43.394-04:00Cody, I agree, where do you get the scythes? From...Cody, I agree, where do you get the scythes? From WHFB Undead boxes?MIKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12349008639954236034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10402375120725539.post-81662729471960679622010-10-10T22:25:40.266-04:002010-10-10T22:25:40.266-04:00dude i just started a death spectre army and i fou...dude i just started a death spectre army and i found the scyths look alot better than swords just my opion srry for spellingAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08752137383468945756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10402375120725539.post-69629411002360891892009-11-09T16:20:25.028-05:002009-11-09T16:20:25.028-05:00Thanks Tristan, and that's just enough to give...Thanks Tristan, and that's just enough to give me a fifth scout bike!MIKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12349008639954236034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10402375120725539.post-16576424414260216502009-10-27T08:41:58.848-04:002009-10-27T08:41:58.848-04:00Just a heads up, basic dread w MM is 105 points. ...Just a heads up, basic dread w MM is 105 points. That's 20 points spare you have (10 if you plan to give him a heavy flamer - I wouldn't bother unless you eventually plan to get him a drop pod)Tristan Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14542205146980688446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10402375120725539.post-26152690817710974992009-10-20T08:15:15.314-04:002009-10-20T08:15:15.314-04:00Fair enough! I've had two (and a half) DA cha...Fair enough! I've had two (and a half) DA characters languishing in my queue forever so I am working this week on getting them done so I can officially put a fork in the Dark Angels.<br /><br />I've got tac squad A assembled as well as the Sternguard, and we should be placing that Black Reach order this week, so I'm off to a good start! Your sage painting advice will go a long way, thanks again...MIKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12349008639954236034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10402375120725539.post-43310161363231662172009-10-20T00:41:36.113-04:002009-10-20T00:41:36.113-04:00Painting it is the easy part, well sort of. You d...Painting it is the easy part, well sort of. You do not need to necessarily be the fastest painter, just dedicate yourself to getting it done. Who care if it takes a day, a week, a month, or a year to get that squad or even that model done. Just take your time, do a good job, and force yourself to do it. You can even put it down if not feeling inspired and come back (this is something I do all the time and what got me into the rotation process I do). <br /><br />My Goal for October was to paint a 1500pt 107 model Ork army. What have I accomplished. Well my Warboss and Nobs look very nice and I finally figured out a basing scheme. I also have about half a unit of boys half done, several vehicles I did not have at the start of the month assembled, and a Big Mek most of the way done. Did I reach my goal, not even close. But I am happy with the models I have completed so far, I have no regrets and that can be important when working on a new project. Speed will come with time, but doing it right the first time makes all the difference.HuronBHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03627538019185831412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10402375120725539.post-76650040909214993692009-10-19T19:49:44.557-04:002009-10-19T19:49:44.557-04:00@HuronBH: First of all, thanks, glad to hear you&...@HuronBH: First of all, thanks, glad to hear you've been on board, and reading, for a while now.<br /><br />I just like the AC because it has a high cyclic rate and spews out lots of empty brass...of course this has nothing to do with in-game stats, haha! <br /><br />I'd be crazy to try rotating multiple armies, but it's appealing...darn it. Now, planning my next army is one thing, getting and painting it, that's another thing entirely. At least I've got a plan starting out, we'll see about the painting part.<br /><br />Thanks again!MIKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12349008639954236034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10402375120725539.post-34117924922710674262009-10-19T17:19:46.080-04:002009-10-19T17:19:46.080-04:00Hey, first let me say I really like you blog and I...Hey, first let me say I really like you blog and I have been reading it regularly for near 6 months now.<br /><br />Second, while Pedro does make Sternguard a scoring unit they are still an elites choice, be careful not to forget that.<br /><br />Finally, the rest of the list looks solid. I would suggest sticking with the MM over the Assault Cannon but I understand your reasoning for not. Personally when making a new army I always start with the basics, one HQ and two troop choices and then go from there. AoBR is indeed a good way to start an army cheaply or even build a whole army if you don't mind ebay shopping.<br /><br />I do work from a list usually also though find I can never stick to it as I find it always needs tweaking after I get things underway. Usually I aim for around 1500pts or so to start with and work up to 2500pts. With that said I also have a tendency to paint around 1000pts of an army and then move on to another as a change of pace. I paint a 1000pts of that one and then go back and do another batch of the previous army, etc. I currently have 3 armies in that cycle, Nurgle Daemons, Howling Griffons, and Orks. My current project is the Orks, though I am also pretty close to finishing off the Nurgle Daemons which will mean I will probably add something new to fill the whole the daemons leave soon.<br /><br />Well best of luck to you.HuronBHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03627538019185831412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10402375120725539.post-15268036949546405392009-10-18T19:13:12.318-04:002009-10-18T19:13:12.318-04:00Thanks Big Jim, I don't know much about the fl...Thanks Big Jim, I don't know much about the fluff of the Ghoul Stars, but it certainly grabbed me. I'll be going with a pure black, highlighted with a dark grey. Aquilas and helmets will be bone white, shoulder pads pure white, and I'm thinking of doing the bolter casings in bone white as well, I dunno. Pouches and stuff will be in dark greys. And don't forget that albino skin tone!<br /><br />@BJ: Thanks again, one hand washes the other! Yeah, your tips on starting a new army were very helpful (obviously), so thanks. Thanks also for the painting tip, I'll use it for sure!MIKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12349008639954236034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10402375120725539.post-62816296836883729732009-10-18T16:45:37.445-04:002009-10-18T16:45:37.445-04:00Mik,
I think it looks great. Very interesting cha...Mik,<br /><br />I think it looks great. Very interesting chapter as well. If you are going to do White Shoulder pads here is the formula I used for my templars that worked out pretty well. <br /><br />2 thin layers of Astronomican Grey foundation paint as basecoat followed by several thin coats of skull white. The white you just paint up the coats until you get the look you want. <br /><br />Anyway thanks for the link to my site, and I am glad my advice could be of some use. I look forward to reading how your army progresses.<br /><br />-BJMeatballhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18392265613551149975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10402375120725539.post-6328147743089570142009-10-18T14:25:50.485-04:002009-10-18T14:25:50.485-04:00Nifty, idea. I really dig the idea of Marines patr...Nifty, idea. I really dig the idea of Marines patrolling the Ghoul Stars. <br /><br />Are you going black and white or dark grey and white? For the color scheme.Big Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10363832056474538807noreply@blogger.com