From RhysH - Abyssal Dwarf sorcerer on Winged Halfbreed (20 points)

This week Rhys finally finished his Abyssal Dwarf on a Winged Halfbreed for Kings of War from Mantic Games. He's wanted this model for years and his brother got it for him for Christmas. Rhys was never aware of the Chaos Dwarfs but he fell in love with their Mantic versions the first time he saw them. Some of his units have featured in previous challenges.

These are both resin models in 28mm.

Sadly he broke off the horn when he was painting it.

This dwarf model can be built as a warrior or sorcerer.

There is good detail in this beast. It's the same body as the dragons, but has a different head for this purpose. It's a clever build option that works very well.

This model actually fits well on the small base with so much of the mass spreading out as it rises above the level of all of the foot units that will be around it and attacking it.

Rhys went for a deliberate ruddy complexion to show that he has risen from the Abyss.

This face is really spectacular. I love the brassy look that Rhys achieved on it.

I'm not sure what the points on this should be. Five for the little dude on top, but the beast is significantly larger than that.

***

Well now, what IS it with things from the abyss being sinister and evil? 

This sure looks like a large project - sorry to see that damage was suffered in the painting process, but I certainly sympathize, given that I pretty routinely damage figures I am painting...

That "winged halfbreed" is quite the beast. Let's clock him at 15 points, making 20 points for the whole thing. Well done Rhys! Congratulations on completing a big centrepiece type model, one that you have had your eye on for some time!

GregB

From RhysH - Dwarfs and a Chaos Dwarf monstrosity

 This is Rhys' entry for this week. He's wrapping up Thorin's Company and has finally finished his Mantic Games Abyssal Dwarf Hellfane. We're not sure what to point this thing out as, so we'll re-visit that after the jump.

First off though, is the last Dwarfs of Thorin's Company.

This is Thorin, and three other dwarfs whose names I can't remember and don't want to look up.

I've heard a story that even Tolkien couldn't really tell them apart. I choose to believe that story.

The sling shot is a bit silly.

Three more dwarfs. The one on the left as sympathetic to Bilbo. That gives him more personality than most of them.

They have a wide range of weapons. In the old rules that made play difficult.

In the new rules most of the rules for special weapons are gone. That is nice because it speeds play and simplifies the turn.

And here is the entire group. Gandalf, Bilbo, Thorn, Fili and Kili in the front. Dwarfs with various colored hoods in the back. And Gloin and Dwalin.

Next up is the Hellfane. This was a Christmas present and is a very large chunk of resin. Several large chunks actually; assembly is an Ikea level task.

I'm exceedingly proud of him for this paint job. He wanted to do lava on the base so I taught him about ripped up cork and he took it from there.

The three dwarfs on the top were painted separately and glued in at the end.

The engine at the back is very delicate and breakable.

We have no idea how this thing will play yet, but he REALLY wants to try it out.

The howdah with the big-bad and his two flunkies.

For score that's seven 28mm figures = 35 points

I am offering up a score of 35 for the Helfane as well. 15 for the three dwarfs and counting the beast as a vehicle for 20.

If that works out then this is a total of 70 points.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Wow!

Great to see the whole of Thorins Company, they look ready for some adventuring!

Im not really sure what a Hellfane is exactly -  but looks big, stompy and scary!I like the bronze of the howdah and what a cool use of cork bits for lava!

7 x 28mm = 35

helfane dwarves 3x  = 15

Beast 20

Another 70 points for you, way to go Rhys!

From Rhunt - Space Marines, Elves and odds and sods (135 pts)

 This entry is mostly Space Marines. I also have some more of the yucky to paint elves. I'm also adding my second Denethor model, a Greek hoplite and some Chaos Dwarf (Abyssal Dwarf) artillery.

First up are more of my new Space Smurf army.

My dad got me this model in Canterbury when he was in the UK in 2022. He built if for me right before the Challenge.

I can switch out the weapons but only painted this one so far.

I think I want decals but I haven't decided yet.

My next model is a High Elf archer. I still don't like these models. I can't wait to be done painting them.

Next up is a Reaper Bones model my dad gave me. He might be an elf warrior for Pathfinder of just another fighter.

I liked painting him better than the archer.

Next up is five more Space Marines. These are a lot of fun to paint and I like these models a lot. My dad didn't mind putting them together as much as he did the elves.

Here are close-ups of the Sergeant.

I also finished another five elves. The first archer was done last Sunday and I finished these on Friday.

Next up is another Denethor model. This one is brand new. My dad went to Warhammer World three weeks ago and got his one for me. Now I have two but this one is when he is trying to burn himself and Faramir and is rescued by Gandalf, Pippen and Beregond. This is for the Front Desk and New Acquisitions.

Next up is a Greek hoplite that my dad gave me. He said the Warlord hoplites suck and I'll hate painting it. He was right. But it was easy. This got me the history desk.

The last model is an Abyssal Dwarf (Chaos Dwarf) flame thrower crew from Mantic Games. My dad and I play Kings of War and my army is Chaos Dwarfs. This guy rolls 15 dice so it's really scary.

In Summary:

1 28mm Space Marine jeep @ 20 pts = 20 pts

5 28mm Space Marines @ 5 pts = 25 pts

1 28mm Elf Warrior @ 5 pts = 5 pts

6 28mm High Elves @ 5 pts = 30 pts

1 28mm Hoplite @ 5 pts = 5 pts

1 28mm Artillery flame thrower @ 10 pts = 10 pts

History Bonus = 20 pts

Front Desk and New Acquisitions = 20 pts

Total = 135 pts

Great work here Rhys, and a variety of pieces on display here! I also have issues with Elf models (too clean blah!) but you have done a great job getting through them. Love the Chaos Dwarf ( and who doesn't like a Chaos Dwarf! ) and hope to see more of them in the challenge!

If I could offer a piece of advice on the models, and its mostly personal preference, would be to paint the rim of the bases of the models a single color once the model itself is finished. Either in a straight black, an old school goblin green, or a color matching your gaming table. It will help to bring another layer of cohesion in an army or squad. 

Looking forward to more paint bombs like this one in the future!

Kyle