Mulgrok

it might also be that the transfers I put on them were 10-20 years old

I think the idea behind free summons is that the summons do not gain xp.  So the opponent can get xp for killing them, but you do not get any for whatever they do.

4 hours ago, Ish said:

What are you pressing on them with?

brush a little micro sol on the model

I start by pressing down in the middle with a tiny flat brush.  It worked very well for circle transfers on the knees.

when most wrinkles are gone I put a bit of micro set on a q-tip and gently roll it from the middle out. 

This worked great on uneven surfaces.... until the phobos.

got my box

rulebook is probably 95% of the weight.  feels like 7 pounds

doh misplaced post

EDIT: flying predator that will probably same points as old one....

1 hour ago, andy said:

You're using Micro-Sol and Micro-Set, yeah?

yes.  They help a lot.  But the decals shift around constantly or break apart no matter how gently I press.

I just started on the hell that is putting transfers on the right phobos shoulder pad.  The transfers designed for normal shoulder pads rarely cooperate.

Been working on this chonker all week.  I made a ton of mistakes, but for the first time I didn't use excess paint.  I'll take the wins where I can get them.  I jury rigged bolters into an ETB Redemptor Dreadnought kit.

EDIT: I should have set a sheet of paper behind it, doh.

I think perhaps I will run a pack of Aggressors, Vulkan, Ancient, and Eradicator squads up the middle.  Advancing won't hurt because they all have assault guns.

I started the hobby with the intention of making a sisters of battle army, but that was before the plastic line released.  Settled on making a Salamander army because it was a lot cheaper and somewhat similar.

33 minutes ago, PourSpelur said:

All Dreads is doable as Salamanders? Could be a fun theme to double down on melta and flamer dreads...Da Burny Bot Boyz!

3 leviathans, 3 contemptor mortis, and Ashmantle would probably be 2000 points.

I was considering a Salamanders all dreadnought list.   Ashmantle is an 8 wound venerable dreadnought HQ, from forgeworld.  Opponents would require a ton of anti-armor because of their chapter tactic of ignoring AP -1. 

Wish I could, but have to stay away from people for a while.  Going to the hospital in a week for testing that might result in surgery.

Made a more thematic army that I think will be fun.

50 PL

6 PL Captain in Gravis Armor Boltstorm gauntlet, Master-crafted power sword, The Imperium's Sword, The Salamander's Mantle, Warlord

6 PL Librarian Adamantine Mantle, Bolt pistol, Force sword, Forge Master, Jump Pack, Stratagem: Hero of the Chapter

7 PL Tactical Squad
. 7x Space Marine: 7x Bolt pistol, 7x Boltgun, 7x Frag & Krak grenades
. Space Marine Sergeant: Chainsword, Combi-flamer
. Space Marine w/Heavy Weapon: Multi-melta
. Space Marine w/Special Weapon: Meltagun

7 PL Tactical Squad
. 7x Space Marine: 7x Bolt pistol, 7x Boltgun, 7x Frag & Krak grenades
. Space Marine Sergeant: Chainsword, Combi-flamer
. Space Marine w/Heavy Weapon: Multi-melta
. Space Marine w/Special Weapon: Meltagun

4 PL Tactical Squad
. 3x Space Marine: 3x Bolt pistol, 3x Boltgun, 3x Frag & Krak grenades
. Space Marine Sergeant: Combi-flamer, Power fist
. Space Marine w/Special Weapon: Meltagun

10 PL Aggressor Squad 4x Aggressor, Aggressor Sergeant, Flamestorm Gauntlets

7 PL Redemptor Dreadnought 2x Storm Bolters, Heavy flamer, Heavy Onslaught Gatling Cannon

3 PL Rhino Storm bolter

Isn't green the color of love?

they got free publicity and now a bunch of people will order one because fomo

GW wins again

If Hodor doesn't have any Necron halves left, I may have the Necron half available.  I am not making any concrete plans until the box is in my hands.

yes, because the relic Armor Indomitus would have a troubling interaction... Wait - Armor Indomitus, Indomitus box set... I see what you did there GW

43 minutes ago, Lyraeus said:

Ahhh I see its not a stacking. Still against AP2 instead of a 5+ save you get a 4+ so its fine and AP1 is still a 3+ 

I forgot that the +1 save would give them a 2+ armor save, which would be useful against AP 0.  I was just thinking how -2 AP would put it at the same as invuln save.  My bad.

las cannons are cheaper than multi-meltas?  They better have given the MM 2 shots now.

The shields are now useless for Salamanders who already ignore AP -1.  They look cool though, and that is what counts.

EDIT: I forgot the lieutenant gets an invulnerable save.  That is neat.

Making Forge World rules exclusive to the app would be one hell of a way to get people to buy into it.

those are some fabulous bouncy boys

After rethinking it, 3 HQ was probably too many. 

Geeks & Games had a bunch of boxes available for pre-order.  So I got setup for mine.