Lylyth, Herald of Everblight

With the start of a Journeyman League last week at my LGS, Legion will be getting the first batch of models painted for 2015. Starting off the year is Lylyth whom I'll be playing for the duration of the league.

2015: A Resolution

Though I haven't posted for awhile I've still been busy with projects. I've been bouncing around from Vampire Counts to Dwarves, back to Vampire Counts, over to Legion, quick stop at Menoth, and back to Legion again but finishing nothing.

For 2015 I've set a painting resolution for myself. I've got quite a few unpainted models, granted a very modest amount to many people's standards but to someone like me too many models that have not received the care of a decent paint job. So, the idea is for every model I wish to purchase I must first paint 30 models before doing so. It sounds like a tall order but I'm confident I can stick to it and by the end of this year every model I own will be painted. 

So, lets break down what I have to be painted.

Warmachine: Menoth 27 models

Exemplar Errants w/ UA 12 models

Temple Flameguard 10 models

Choir of Menoth 2 models

Attendant Priest 1 model

pFeora 1 model

Order of the Fist 1 model

Warmachine: Mercenaries 4 models

Forge Guard 4 models

Hordes: Legion 25 models

pLylyth 1 model

Warspear Chieftain 1 model
Shepherd 1 model

Stinger 1 model

4 lesser warbeasts 4 models

Legionnaires 10 models

Spawning Vessel 7 models

Warhammer: Vampire Counts 62 models

Zombie Dragon/Terrorgheist 1 model

Vampire Lord 1 model

Strigoi Ghoul King 1 model

Dire Wolves 10 models

Crypt Horrors 5 models

Varghulf 1 model

Skeletons 23 models

Grave Guard 20 models

Warhammer: Dwarves 135 models

Thane BSB 1 model

Warriors 40 models

Hammerers 30 models

Quarellers 30 models

Thunderers 10 models

2 Organ Guns w/ Crews 8 models

2 Cannons w/ Crews 8 models

2 Grudge Throwers w/ Crews 8 models

Warhammer 40K: Dark Angels 55 models

Belial 1 model

Chapter Master 1 model

Librarian 1 model

Captain 1 model

Rhinos 4 models

Dreadnoughts 2 models

2 Tactical Squads 20 models

Terminators 19 models

Ravenwing Attack Squad 6 models

Malifaux: Guild 2 models

Lady Justice 1 model

Judge 1 model

Total: 310 models 

Max number of models purchased: 10

Okay, so that's a lot of models and nearly overwhelming but it can be done! I estimate I painted around 100 models in 2014 however many of those models were to a high standard and most of the models to be painted are rank and file Warhammer models which I only paint to a table top standard. I have high hopes to accomplish this task. I guess we'll see at the end of the year.

Dwarves: Longbeards and Warriors WIP

Been working on my Dwarves the last little bit. I was trying to think of a good way to be able to swap back and forth between using Longbeards or Warriors for my core. I decided to use a rank of 5 Warrior models to get some nice, long, putty beards to act as Longbeards. I'd use these 5 models in the front of the unit so it could be distinguished as a unit of LB rather than Warriors. I also plan to paint them slightly different than the others as well. I also magnetized the musicians and standard bearers arms so that the front rank would either be normal, shorter bearded Warriors or Longbeards with, um, longer beards. Should work out nicely I think.

Crypt Horrors Alternative Models/Conversion WIP

All us Vampire Counts players know how awesome Crypt Horrors are in game but they are seriously expensive models. A box of 3 models will run you $50 and that's getting them on ebay for much cheaper than retail. I just cannot justify that kind of expense for only a few models and I would want to field them in units of 6-10 so that's looking at $150. Um, no thanks. A lot of people use Ogre models and other solutions for their Crypt Horrors and like many others I had planned on going with Ogre models myself as you can get a box of 6 for about $30 - $35 on ebay. Then it occurred to me, Ogres!, Ogrun! as in Ogrun Warspears from the Hordes 2 player battle box. They are about the right size, are awesome models, and are dirt cheap. 
Here's a WIP shot of the 5 CH I'm working on at the moment. I think they work nicely as Crypt Horrors with the spears removed and a few "accessories".

I actually already had a unit for my Legion of Everblight army that I got when I bought the 2 player battle box last year but they are painted and being used as intended.
Now, you could buy the warspears models for about $20- $25 by themselves but with a little bit of buying and reselling you can get them for next to nothing.

Hordes 2 Player Battle Box $70 on Ebay
Sell the mini rulebook for $15
the Circle and Legion battlegroups  for $20 each
The Skinwalkers for $20

That's $75 and after ebay/paypal fees taken out the warspears I've kept cost about $5. I'll be getting another 2 player battle box at some point solely for another 5 of these models.

Terrorgheist/Zombie Dragon Ruined Base

I'll eventually finish this model. Getting closer. I finished the base for it this week and will hopefully finish painting the model soon.

Harbinger 50 pt List

A few people have been asking me for a group shot of my models. Well, that's a lot of models so here's my current Harbinger list at 50 pts.

A Bit of Halloween Fun: Commander Riker and Deanna Troi

Fun year of Halloween costumes for my wife Jennifer and I. We had a great time planning and putting these together and watching more episodes of Star Trek: TNG than is probably healthy. Enjoy. You're welcome Internet.