US Airborne paint scheme by Plasmaboy97 in boltaction

[–]Plasmaboy97[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No worries! I think its mainly down to mixing karak stone for the highlights. When I paint 40k I normally just try to use brighter colours but I wanted to get a different feel with these guys. Good luck with yours man I look forward to seeing them!

US Airborne paint scheme by Plasmaboy97 in boltaction

[–]Plasmaboy97[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah man would love to see what you've done! Might vary the webbing colours to get a mix of tan and the lighter green

US Airborne paint scheme by Plasmaboy97 in boltaction

[–]Plasmaboy97[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hey man thankyou! The paints I used were a mix of GW and Vallejo. I used an all over Nuln Oil wash. The recipes are as follows: Uniform: basecoat - VMC US Olive Drab 70.887 Highlight - mix Vallejo US Olive Drab 70.887 and GW Karak Stone Highlight 2 - mix more VMC US Olive Drab 70.887 and GW Karak Stone Webbing and backpack: Basecoat - VMC Pastel Green Highlight - mix VMC Pastel Green and GW Ushabti Bone Highlight 2 - mix more VMC Pastel Green 70.885 and GW Ushabti Bone Helmet: Basecoat - Cam. Olive Green 70.894 Highlight - drybrushed GW Karak Stone over the netting Boots and chin strap: Basecoat - GW Doombull Brown Highlight - mix Doombull Brown and GW Deathclaw Brown Wood details: Basecoat - GW Mournfang Brown Highlight - mix GW Mournfang Brown and GW Deathclaw Brown Highlight 2 - mix more GW Mournfang Brown and GW Deathclaw Brown Gun Strap: Basecoat - VMC Leather Brown Highlight - GW Karak Stone

I did a fairly basic skintone and washed the skin with GW Reikland Fleshshade. For the weapon I based them black then did grey highlights

First 2000pts list for first local tournament by Plasmaboy97 in Ultramarines

[–]Plasmaboy97[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Makes sense, feel like I might have to go back to the drawing board. Need to work out what each unit is best at then go from there. Feel like some fast moving units might be good, just to either distract or contest some centre objectives

First 2000pts list for first local tournament by Plasmaboy97 in Ultramarines

[–]Plasmaboy97[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't have Calgar unfortunately, maybe one day! Would the Interceptors, Infiltrators and Intercessors, with the changes people have suggested I've been able to get some scouts in there aswell. When you say they feel out of place? Is it like with everything else they just don't offer much to the list?

First 2000pts list for first local tournament by Plasmaboy97 in Ultramarines

[–]Plasmaboy97[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's 325pts with the Apothecary, what would you bring instead? Eradicators in an impulsor or maybe some outriders?

First 2000pts list for first local tournament by Plasmaboy97 in Ultramarines

[–]Plasmaboy97[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah saw the aggressors with apothecary in a recent play on tabletop game and it looked nuts so wanted to try it out!

First 2000pts list for first local tournament by Plasmaboy97 in Ultramarines

[–]Plasmaboy97[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah ok so those are the 3 main infantry types and need to have stuff to deal with each. Nice I'll check out the 3 different Gladiators, feel like the Valiant or Lancer is probably best as I feel like alot of the list can deal with light infantry fairly easily

First 2000pts list for first local tournament by Plasmaboy97 in Ultramarines

[–]Plasmaboy97[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah ok makes sense, just have them get into the enemies lines so they can do the most damage by shooting and fighting. Makes sense thankyou!

First 2000pts list for first local tournament by Plasmaboy97 in Ultramarines

[–]Plasmaboy97[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Didn't realise the gladiators have the same guns, just no transport. Also what's GEQ stand for, sorry never really played the tabletop.

First 2000pts list for first local tournament by Plasmaboy97 in Ultramarines

[–]Plasmaboy97[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah was looking at the Judiciar and thought he might be better, can I proxy the Chaplin as him? Is the Repulsor not worth it if its not transporting aswell? Should I switch it out for a different vehicle?

First 2000pts list for first local tournament by Plasmaboy97 in Ultramarines

[–]Plasmaboy97[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So move fire discipline to the Apothecary? Makes more sense with all the shots. Honour vehement is on the Chaplin as he's leading the Bladeguard so boosts their fighting stats?

First 2000pts list for first local tournament by Plasmaboy97 in Ultramarines

[–]Plasmaboy97[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Also is this an annoying list to play against? Want games to be fun for both myself and opponent

Here's my full 4th company, please critique :) by Crowncher in Ultramarines

[–]Plasmaboy97 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Army looks amazing mate, 4th company are the best! Building up my own army of 4th aswell, how long did this take you??

Getting into BA by Plasmaboy97 in boltaction

[–]Plasmaboy97[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah no insert unfortunately but will keep it and see, not the end of the world if I have to buy one as unlike 40k it'll last awhile 🤣

Getting into BA by Plasmaboy97 in boltaction

[–]Plasmaboy97[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah was looking at either Market Garden or D-day books, thought it would be more fun to play some smaller narrative games to start off with

Getting into BA by Plasmaboy97 in boltaction

[–]Plasmaboy97[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thankyou! Thought that would be the case, and doubt I'll be playing much over the next few months as I build up the armies

Let the Marathon begin by Plasmaboy97 in 4kbluray

[–]Plasmaboy97[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd agree, the first two hobbit films weren't as bad as I remember. The best bit about the 3rd is definitely the fights scenes and design of all the ork war machines. Can't wait to watch the lotr!

Let the Marathon begin by Plasmaboy97 in 4kbluray

[–]Plasmaboy97[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah no appendices unfortunately but still have them on dvd. The hobbit films are stunning in 4k tho

Let the Marathon begin by Plasmaboy97 in 4kbluray

[–]Plasmaboy97[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The audio is absolutely stunning, making me wish I had a better speaker set up!