Pre Heresy Alpha Legion!

A few shots of some more of my 30k Alpha Legion.

Pre Heresy Salamanders! Vulkan Lives! Bloody Meduson!

Alternative Pre Heresy Alpha Legion Color Schemes

Oh hey there! I've just finished doing a couple things in some of my alternative Pre Heresy Alpha Legion color schemes. I wanted to mix it up a bit for this army, as I'm getting up towards 130 infantry models, and I wanted to keep it interesting for myself. I've got two alternate schemes.

One is based on the Astral Claws theme. I've always loved it, but never wanted to start a new army for them. I figure for my force, the Iron Scales are a division of honor guards and specialists that get called in to help with high value campaigns. It is an honor for them to be sent to re-enforce a campaign, and Harrow Masters will go to great lengths to secure their services.

The other is a reference to my love of the old crazy Rogue Trader color schemes. I love goofy colored camo on space marines, and I couldn't help but paint up  my recon force in my tiger stripes! I have two speeders to do, this photo only has the first test portion done.

Pre Heresy Alpha Legion updates!

Well, I've been busy not being able to stick to one project, but I've gotten a lot done on a few. Sometimes, I have to just fully embrace the fact that my inspiration shifts from project to project, and get things done on whatever I have momentum to work on. Right now, I've got my caestus mostly done. This will be for transporting my Laernaen terminators in big games. It needs some freehand somewhere (haven't decided on what I'm going to do yet), and some washes, and that'll be that.

Next up is a test model for my Dark Furies...still deciding on the right shoulder. Anyone have some Raven Guard decals they wanna share?

Finally, I have a Storm Eagle. It's a regular Storm Raven, with the Chapterhouse extend-o kit added. I really like that kit, and I think it perfectly fixes my issues with the proportions on the 'Raven, which I think is otherwise an awesome kit. I also hated assembling the fire raptor, so I wasn't willing to subject myself to another giant flying pain in the ass. The missile pods on the wings are just from the whirlwind kit.

Another Salamander Land Raider

Here's another Salamander land raider for my Pre-Heresy Salamander army. Again, I'll be going heavier on the weathering/dust/etc once I get decals on these puppies, but, for now, I pronounce it done. I have one more of these to do for this army, but first, I'm going to dig into this 10 man unit of pyroclasts I have.
Also, it bears repeating that I got these awesome armor kits from The Dark Works. They are a dream to assemble. Any and all gaps/crookedness you may see in these photos are 100% operator error, the kit is flawless.

More Pre Heresy Salamanders in the works!

I spent some time last night working with my airbrush. I manged to get the green down on my 10 Pyroclasts, another land raider, another contemptor, and Vulkan  himself. I am excited to paint him. He's got an Emperor's Children Contemptor head for a helmet, and I reposed his arms just a smidge.

After the airbrushin', my wife and I decided to watch the first Mission: Impossible, which it shocked me to realize is 20 years old now. While we watched it, I managed to get everything you see done on my contemptor.

This will put my Heresy Era Salamanders up to 2500 points, when they're all done!

Pre Heresy Alpha Legion Mor Deythan (Rewards of Treason!)

It's been a while since I've updated the Alpha Legion army, but here's a unit I just blasted out!

I'll be using them in my Coils of the Hydra lists as Mor Deythan. I'll be using them as Headhunters from time to time, and I'll also be using them in my Shattered Legion army lists with my Salamanders.

Pre Heresy Salamander Calth Bash Force!

Here are the models I'll be bringing to the Calth Bash at Adepticon this year! I'm super pumped with how these dudes are coming out. I will be adding transfers and weathering, once I actually have the transfers in-hand.

Pre Heresy Salamander WIP

Back again with some more dudes!
First, I am just about done with the pre-transfer stage of my Delegatus/Centurian/Praetor model:

He's made from all kinds of stuff: Tyberos the Red Wake, a tiny shield from Master Crafted Miniatures, a Lizardmen jawbone, Spellcrow scaly tabard, a tartaros shield, etc etc.

Next up is the batch of stuff I just got into the airbrushin' booth yesterday: My first five Firedrakes, and a Contemptor. His arms are magged so I can swap later. For now though, I love the brutality of a chain-fist/heavy flamer+plasma canon robot death machine.

Pre Heresy Salamander Veteran Squad

So, I have the first squad for my Salamanders pretty well done...for now. I will be adding transfers when those sweet sweet new sheets show up, and then weathering them a touch. I have bases underway, and will be doing a batch of 30 at once. For now...I bask in the satisfaction.

Pre Heresy Alpha Legion Army Shots!

The status as of now. Not pictured: Rhino (just turquoise right now), primed Fire Raptor, almost assembled Storm Eagle, and two 2nd ed. metal land speeders.

Pre-Heresy Salamanders Underway!

Here are a bunch of my dudes! I'll be bringing these guys to Adepticon this year, for the Calth Bash.

Pre Heresy Alpha Legion Reinforcements!

Here's a quick shot of my newly minted Plasma Gun Support Squad, and a pair of Vindicators.

Salamander Praetor Conversion

Quick update! Here's a Salamander Praetor I converted up out of Tyberos and a buncha other parts.

Lernaen Demi Squad 1 Complete!

Here is the first half of my Lernaen squad. I plan to have 10 with an even mix of chainfists and axes, so I can field one giant scary unit, or pick and choose my distribution of tank-murder.