To the trenches lads' !

I know I haven't updated in a while, I'm sorry ;/. Life, work, and school has been busy, along with quite a few commissions at my FLGS.

I have been having the itch to build a Trencher force, for quite some time actually. I honestly hate Cygnar with a passion, as it's the only faction I have never owned or collected. Well I took that plunge, cause I'm a fan of the Trencher models and the type of warfare they represent and bought me a force that I will probably run with Haley or Stryker. This will probably be more of a fun list, with a little competitive edge to it, rather than something to steamroll someone with.

The beginning...

This list of models in the above picture:

Mk2 Trencher Box
Trencher Unit Attachment
Trencher Grenade Porter x2
Mk2 Long Gunners Box
Long Gunner Unit Attachment
Trencher Commando Box
Trencher Commando Scatter Gunner x2
Trencher Master Gunner Solo x2
Cap'n Maxwell Finn
Trencher Chain Gun Crew
Trencher Cannon Crew
Fuzzy Cat Tail

Now after watching Kingdom of Heaven (haven't watched that in a while, so figured why not), I managed to get assembled:

Full Unit of Trenchers with UA, and both Grenade Porters-I'll eventually find a 3rd one.
Full Unit of Long Gunners with UA
Cap'n Maxwell Finn
Trencher Master Gunner solos x2
Trencher Commandos 95%-have to attach a few hands and sheathed blades.

Tonight I going to knock out the little pieces for the Commandos for sure, but haven't decided if I'm going to do the Mud bases with Milliput or try to wrap up the rest of the models.

But I'm currently not doing commissions and work has slowed down, so I plan to start updating more now that I'm working on my own models again! lol. I should have some more pics up tomorrow for you guys! I'll also try to do a small walk through of how I do my bases as well, with some WIP shots in my next post!

Alright, back into the swing.

Well last Saturday, August 27th, I held and TO'd our Warmachine Weekend Qualifier here at Asgard Games! Was pretty awesome, Legion of Everblight took home the top spot, not to mention a slot in the Warmachine Weekend Invitational Tournament this year.

As for models, I'm finishing up a few more Rhulics that I'm donating to Rich over at Clash for the Cure in October, for his tournament in Waco, TX. Clash for the Cure! is the Facebook page, I highly suggest checking it out and try to attend if you're in the area! I know I'll be going along with a few other friends here from Houston.

My paint and play league is going fairly well, we're about to start week 7 and jump to 35 point games. I'm hoping to have some pictures up here in the next few days.

After I finish up my last pinning commission this evening (I'm up to 170 Iron Fang Pikemen and 60 Bane Knights now!) I'm hoping to throw some paint on Prime Thagrosh. I've just been itching to paint him, not sure why really.

Well next update by the weekend! Cheers lads!

In case you haven't notcied....

I'm slowly but surely giving the blog an update!!

Throughout this week, I'll be adding more to my blog here, showing the league I'm currently running and adding some pictures and few things that I've been meaning to do, just not have enough time in the day.


Thanks for your patience guy's during this re-construction! Coming soon - streaming updates!

Well, better late than never!

Hey guys,

I'm doing horrible at trying to keep up with posting twice a week, I know, fail lol. But I have been trying to get a few things done. I've been wrapping up the last details for the Warmachine Weekend Qualifier I'm running here in Houston, on August 27th, and also putting the finishing touches on the Paint and Play league I'm running that starts next week. Both events are in the clear now, and I can rest easy for the moment.

As for models, I've completed my 15 point army for fielding in the Paint and Play! Here's the list:

15points - Privateers! - Shae's Theme force - A Pirate's Life

Cap'n Shae - +6 WJ pts
-Freebooter - 6 pts
-Mariner - 8 pts
Pressgangers - Min Unit - 4 pts
Doc Killingsworth - 1 pt
First Mate Hawk - 1 pt
Bosun Grogspear - 1 pt

His theme list makes solo's 1 point cheaper, which is totally awesome. I was tempted to drop the Mariner and take the Commodore Cannon, a Buccaneer, and Dirty Meg. But I thought it'd be a little overkill at such a small game, and really didn't want to discourage people from playing me lol. That cannon is pretty menacing, a lot of people just don't know it lol.

I chose my 3 solo's for support with the Pressgangers specifically for what they do to  make the Pressgang unit more effective. First Mate Hawk gives them an additional damage dice, which is always nice. Pressgangers are Tough, add the Bosun to them, they're immune to knock down in his CMD range, which can make or break em' and doesn't free up line of sight for my opponent, Doc gives them 4+ Tough rolls instead of 5+, giving them a 50/50 survival rate!

I'm happy with the list at the moment, if it turns out I need to put the Commodore in, I'll find out after a few games to see if I need the extra hitting power over the Mariner. Here's a snapshot I took last night, I've started to put a little paint onto Shae, and I'm hoping to get some more base coats on him tonight, we'll see lol.

Sorry for this post being a little short guys, I'm going to try and get another update in by the end of this week. And I'm trying to scrounge up some time so Plarzoid can give me a hand in revamping my page, so fingers crossed!

Cheers!

Quick Update!

Hey guys!

This is just a quick update, been busy the past few days since getting back from Lock and Load! Going to update this weekend with a post, and thanks to Plarzoid, a revamp of the blog!

Lock and Load was awesome as well! The tournaments, the casual play, and the Seminars were fantastic! Not to mention, my close friend, and LGS Owner, Will Pagani, brought home the 2011 Masters Championship!!! Our club, the Texas Renegades, has become quite popular now, we had 4 of our guys, out of 16 players, in the Masters Tournament. How awesome is that?!

Well back to work right now, I'll be posting a few of the pics I snagged from L&L and the new WIP shots of what I'm starting to work on as well here very soon!!!!

Lock & Load is right around the corner!!!!!

Hey guys!

I know I haven't really updated this in a very long time. I've hit a modeling slump and it's been kind of rough to get out of. Luckily, the past two weeks have helped, with the excitement that comes with conventions. I already knew I was going to Lock and Load since they announced it, and the fact it wasn't too far off in the future motivated me to at least get the army I was taking finally assembled!

My army decision was totally based on the fact I like the Kromac model, and I also played him in Mk1 Warmachine/Hordes. I was goofing off around the game shop a little over two weeks ago and then it hit me. I should totally take a Kromac list to L&L since I love that model so much! I'm a huge fan of the Tharn model range, I guess it's just something about the savage and barbaric nature to them, it really appeals to me.

Here's a little pic of Kromac and his warpack!

I still have to decide on a second caster, and it was a tough choice, it's two days away, and I'm still deciding between Mohsar and Epic Kaya, I like Mohsar more but my list composition changes quite a bit to a point where it doesn't suit my play style. Still working out the play testing bugs on that though (we've been practicing everyday for about two weeks now lol).

I know this is a short post, but playing everyday the past few weeks has greatly given me the motivation I needed again to go full swing in the hobby again. So stay tuned after this coming weekend, I'm going to revamp my page a little bit, add a convention album section (hell yea, L&L pics!), going to redo the army list section I was trying to work on, and post up the new Paint and Play League I'm going to run in July. The last one I ran earlier this year was such a hit, that I've been getting numerous questions if I'm going to run another and how people were wanting in on it. My goal for the rest of this month, and July, is to post every Monday, and Thursday at the very minimum, regardless of it's nature, being just a little painting, or a full blown mod.

I'm also going to do a little raffle in a way. I know my buddy Plarzoid has done one, and I think it could work for me as well. I know I've only got 4 followers right now, you guys rock by the way, thanks for continually being there! My goal is to have 20 consistent followers by the end of July. If I can accomplish this, some lucky follower is going to get a limited run cast of the Resin Sorscha produced by Privateer Press. You know, this one: http://store.privateerpress.com/sorscharesinkit.aspx

I won't be posting again until after this weekend, gotta finish getting models ready this evening, and get a few more games in. Not mentioning still have to pack, as we leave Friday morning to head out to Seattle! I will see you guys Monday night, with a new post, and stories from Lock and Load!!

Cheers,
Cody

Distractions....and Cigars!!

Heya guys!

Well, I won't lie, it's been busy with work and school (finals last week and this week), but that's no excuse! I've been a little lazy in what spare time I've had, and feel free to smack me with the lazy stick.

I have been working on the Khador list I'm taking to L&L Hardcore next month, running out of time to get it painted, along with working on a few Piggies(go minions!). I'm going to leave a few spaces to insert pictures tonight, forgot my bloody camera at home (at work right now). But I've started working on Rorsh and Brine, which are just awesome models! Not to mention he's got a cigar, which is hands down awesome.

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I've been a huge cigar connoisseur for many years now, and it's one of the many things that attracts me to the few models in the PP range who have them! So, I've decided, if I can get off my lazy butt, to make little cigars for my Minions army! How cool is that?! There all going to have little hand rolled smokes! w00t! I'll eventually think of a Farrow-ish name brand to call them, but that's still on the drawing board for now.

I've got a few ideas for some bases, I'm planning to have resin bases for this lot, but will be altering them some (yay for a dremel!) and adding a mix of water effects to the bases. I'm hoping to get a trial/test one done by next week, and would love to get your thoughts on it when that happens.

Army list wise for the 50pts I have planned, I have both of the Farrow Warlocks, I like Carver, don't get me wrong, his sword his awesome, and he's a tough looking Farrow who doesn't take any crap. But I'm really inclined to Arkadius, I like his spell list, and the fact he likes to engineer warbeast and such hehe, so he'll be my main focus. I'm currently feeling that 2 Warhogs and 1 Gunboar feel reasonable for his battle group, I might end up running 2 of each should I feel the need. Here's kinda the rough list I'm leaning towards right now:

Arkadius +6
-Warhog - Pigfat 8pts
-Warhog - Baconbitz 8pts
-Gunboar - Shake N' Bake 5 pts

Min Brigands - 5pts
Min Brigands - 5pts
Min Bonegrinders - 2pts
Razorback Crew - 3pts
Razorback Crew - 3pts

Saxon Orrik - 2pts
Rorsh & Brine - 9pts

Leaving me about 6 pts, which hopefully a unit of Slaughterhousers will cost, but I can always make adjustments. The idea is that the Razorback Crews and the Brigands will Dig In, and the Razorback Crews will grant fire support to the Brigands. The Bonegrinders are there to support Arkadius (+2 spell range) and cast Aggression Dial should I need to when one of the Warhogs die, and maybe use Arcane Bolt should the chance be given. Rorsh and Brine are there to give flanking support, plus a little extra hitting power. I've included Saxon to help with Pathfinder on a unit, so I don't have to use one of the Brigand Shaman's prayers, that way I can get Tough/Fearless, with Pathfinder :). And not to mention he can help finish up carving an enemy warbeast should I be fighting Hordes, and take pot-shots with his rifle.

Alrighty fella's, I'll be adding the WIP shot of Rorsh this evening when I get home, and I really hope to stay on target this time around, now that life seems to be giving me a breather.

Cheers!