From Sander: The Last post? (45 points)

 Hoi,

This might well be my last official entry  for this year's Challenge, I am trying to get one more in, but it will be tricky.

Anyway I have two different subjects for you today. First up are 5 more Stompy Robots or Battlemechs. I have painted these in the colours of the Northwind Hussars who are part of the Northwind Highlanders Mercenary Regiment. 

On the left lower leg I tried to depict the unit's Tartan 

While on the right leg I painted the personal Tartan of the pilots.

The second subject is my proxy for the Warhammer Empire Steamtank; I do not own an official model (yet) but this resin print is a very nice proxy I think. The looks of a wooden landship fits in nicely with the Lustria theme I envisage for my Dogs of War army and hence I have painted it in their reds and yellows. 

My favourite feature is the crew member dangling from the ladder trying to shoot a would-be assailant. I bought this as a secondhand rescue project and it turned out amazing in my opinion. Apart from providing some heavy support I intend to use it as a mobile trophy rack, when gaming. I will try to embellish the tank with shields, banners and heads from spare parts from the enemies it fights and defeats. These will be glued to it's sides after the battles.

A quick count of points says 5 x 28mm is 25 + 1 vehicle in 28mm is another 20 points for a total of 45 points.

I will see you all in the "end-of- Challenge" posts for sure soon! 

Cheers Sander

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Wow, wonderful work Sander! While the mechs are all very cool in their armoured glory and highland regalia, I have to say that your steamtank takes the ribbon here. Lovely brushwork on the hull and its various fittings (the smokestack finial-thingy is awesome). I agree with you that the chef's kiss of the model is the crewman optimistically hanging from the side (great work on his puff and slash uniform). A great basis for your future 'trophy rack'!

Finally, thank you for showing us your hard work over the course of the Challenge. I very much look forward to you and Arthur's round up photos! 

- Curt