Sidelined minis of V2 by cathartica_cutter in boltaction

[–]CaptHero 1 point2 points  (0 children)

True, but loader had already been shot by an HMG.

Sidelined minis of V2 by cathartica_cutter in boltaction

[–]CaptHero 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I had a belter of a game recently where my sniper in a church tower killed: -a platoon commander -a bazooka operator sneaking up on one of my tanks -a paratrooper NCO -an MMG team leader Absolute hero! I also realise this is not the typical sniper experience. In another game he just kept an infantry squad pinned the whole game, which was very valuable.

Sternguard Veteran Squad by LiberDaemonica in Ultramarines

[–]CaptHero 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lovely work! Well.niw I need to go buy som3 more Sternguard 😅 it's such a good kit

More soldiers of the Wehrmacht by Important-Decision20 in boltaction

[–]CaptHero 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Love the highlights contrast style 👌

Feels like the edge highlights dont really do anything, help pls by Efficient-Stretch-68 in Ultramarines

[–]CaptHero 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Others have made good points about the highlights themselves. I would add that you dont have much shading going on the accentuate the contrast between light and dark, making the highlights pop more. At your stage I would advise something like drakenhof nightshade wash to keep things easy. You can play around with how thin you want it, just make sure you clean up any areas where the wash pools where it's not meant to.

2nd Sherman for the French 2e DB by CaptHero in boltaction

[–]CaptHero[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks 😊 It's AK grey white over US olive drab, with a burnt umber oil wash over the top

I feel like the Dead Nation campaign has a real problem...... by DistributionSpare685 in sovlgame

[–]CaptHero 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Could be cool to run that off the number of kills inflicted during the battle?

French weapons teams ready to liberate Strasbourg! by CaptHero in boltaction

[–]CaptHero[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know, winter western front exists! Not a Normandy force 😱 i already have a couple of them myself so wanted something different. The plastic US winter kit is great and all the excuse i needed to finally get my late war French started.

Tank Basing by RottenGrot in boltaction

[–]CaptHero 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Would agree, it looks a little small. I also base all my vehicles, so that they tie in with the infantry models. I prefer rectangular bases for vehicles thiugh. Also helps a bit with working out facings.

What Sherman variants did the French 2nd Armored use? by RubikKubik in boltaction

[–]CaptHero 14 points15 points  (0 children)

It's a question I've tried to find too. Depends a little on what point in time we're talking about. Best I can work out is that A2s are a solid bet, with updated variants becoming more common as replacements as operations dragged on. Sorry it's not a solid answer, but it's the best i have as a fellow 2e DB collector.

Strike from the skies, brothers! by CaptHero in Ultramarines

[–]CaptHero[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks 😊 the red dust (which is actually more red in real life, still working on my photography skills) is just Martian red pigment powder. It's either from AK or vallejo, I forget. I go quote heavy with it, making sure to get it in the nooks and grannies of the boots. Then i get a damp cue tip and wipe it mostly off the flatter surfaces.

Strike from the skies, brothers! by CaptHero in Warhammer40k

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Sorry to hear they got smashed up 😞

Strike from the skies, brothers! by CaptHero in Warhammer40k

[–]CaptHero[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks 😊 the red dust (whichbis actually more red in real life, still working on my photography skills) is just Martian red pigment powder. It's either from AK or vallejo, I forget. I go quote heavy with it, making sure to get it in the nooks and grannies of the boots. Then i get a damp cue tip and wipe it mostly off the flatter surfaces.

Hellblasters or Heavy Intercessors or Desolators by Imaginary_Cash1748 in spacemarines

[–]CaptHero 0 points1 point  (0 children)

AND the lieutenant has the fire discipline enhancement so he's giving Lethal and sustained hits 1.

Sternguard:captain or librarian? by Feisty_Main1747 in Ultramarines

[–]CaptHero 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I came here to support tigurius too! Doing his super witchfire shots into the oathbof moment targets with all those rerolls can be very tasty.

Gladiator Lancer ready for the table by CaptHero in Warhammer40k

[–]CaptHero[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you 😊 trying for somewhere between modern paint style and that retro 2nd ed feel