From PeterA: 15mm Death Guard Tactical Marines & Dreadnaught (44 points)

Happy New Year to all!

Back to work after the hols means most painting gets done at the weekend now, but I am trying to squeeze in a bit during the week, even if it is just 30 minutes here or there. My latest entry was mostly done last weekend, with finishing touches the other night. These are more 3d printed Space Marines for the Horus Heresy in 15mm, this time a big tactical squad of 17 Death Guard Marines, led by a fancy character with a big power scythe, as befits one of Mortarian's sons. 

As before, they are all individually mounted but can be put on a magnetic base for ease of movement. I wanted something a bit duller than the usual white armour, so have used a heavy drybrush of Vallejo Splinter Camo base over a GW Contrast Skeleton Horde basecoat. Shoulder pads are GW Loren Forest. The character has a bit more bling, with GW Runelord Brass used on some of the armour details and shoulder pad trims, as well as a red cloak.

Accompanying the Marines is a Contemptor Dreadnaught with twin-lascannons. The paint scheme is essentially the same, although the larger model has allowed for a bit more detailing - in this case some 'chipped' armour using a dark brown and muzzle burn effects using various shades of GW washes. As you can see the ends of the muzzles unfortunately didn't fully print out, but it is not enough of an issue for me to get another one printed. I have since come across a different set of files for the Dreadnaught which give some more dynamic poses, so I might get one of those printed off this weekend.

Anyway, the Marines clock in at 36 points, but I am not quite sure what the Dreadnaught is worth points wise - I think classing it as 'artillery'  is probably best, but will abide by the Friday Minion's final decision! So that is 40(?) points to count towards my target and also to the Heresy Side Duel.

These are looking good , Peter! I know very little about Warhammer 40K or the Horus Heresy, but these Death Guard Marines look the part. I also like the dreadnought. Having them all in this very effective colour scheme brings a nice degree of uniformity, and not dull at all, says my somewhat autistic self.

Dreadnoughts have been traditionally classed as a vehicle, so this one will net you 8 points for a total of 44. Well done!

Martijn