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Post by minigiant on Sept 6, 2018 3:02:28 GMT -5
100th Drookian Fenriders Half a league, half a league,
Half a league onward,
All in the valley of Death
Rode the one hundred.
“Forward, the Light Brigade!
Charge for the guns!” he said.
Into the Eye of Terror
Rode the one hundred.
Cannon to right of them,
Cannon to left of them,
Cannon in front of them
Volleyed and thundered;
Stormed at with shot and shell,
Boldly they rode and well,
Into the jaws of Death,
Into the mouth of hell
Rode the one hundred.
Welcome to my very ambitious project log, where I attempt to do something I've been wanting/waiting to do for several years: an Astra Militarum Cavalry company. NO NOT THOSE MECHANISED BOYS, PROPER CAVALRY! Developments in my own painting and modelling skills over the last few years coupled with Forgeworld's incredible Death Korp Death Rider kits has made this ambition an attainable reality. The ForcesThe idea of a Rough Rider Company first came to me when I read the 3rd edition rulebook  From then it took a long time to come back around before I came to the decision what regiment? Sticking with the Death Korps did not appeal to me, no converting required but, they had the best 40k horses, WFB/Aos horses just don't cut it. From that moment I knew I would be converting Death Riders. I mind mapped up options for what I thought would be great cavalry armies. Vostroyan, Praetorian,and Tallarn all made it to the final four but it was the
Drookian Fen Guard that took it. The Drookian Fen Guard first came to everyones attention with Victoria's golden daemon squad, proudly wearing their kilts, with beautifully freehanded tartan. They portray both the grim dark future, and maintain that real human element to them, something a lot of regiments loose. I understand they are the faceless regiments of the imperial guard but, that is something I really want to show, that human cost aspect. Primary Goals:- Extensive (and exclusive) conversions. - The use of casting - Green Stuffing icons and insignia. Inspiration:Really because I want to share with you where I draw so much of my inspiration Taros CampaignEastern Empire “DEATH’S HEAD” - 3rd Krieg Tank Division - Titan Hunter Detachment - Best Guard Blog of all time Pre-heresy Iron Warriors - Love the organisation, layout and attention to detail in this Log Three Hives Rebellion - Some of the best custom fluff i have ever had the privilege to read Tau Drop TroopsSersi's Slaaneshi Themed Daemon Army - My first exposure of using casting to turn great conversions into elaborate units My RequirementsAs you can imagine with a project of this size, a lot is required. It takes Games Workshop years to produce theirs, and they have all their very talented members of staff. I have myself, and hopefully a supportive and encouraging hobby community to drive my along. What I really want to show is the human side of the Imperial Guard. Resources Intended for Use:
COMPONENTS: Forgeworld Death RidersVictoria Miniatures Kilts 1 & 2Puppetswar Cossack headsThe Basis:
Unlike any other army I have attempted, to create this army has required so much preparation work. A lot of details needed to be decided ahead of time so that expanding the army wouldn't throw up annoying difficulties from rushed planning. STAGE ONE The first stage was to create the conversion that could be cast STAGE TWO The second stage is to cast the miniature STAGE THREE The third stage is what is usually everyone elses starting point, building some miniatures
Completed Units:COMING SOON (I HOPE) What's next:Well I have a lot of Rough riders to build. I am still waiting on the required number of bases, as well as the brass rod to build them all. Also my drill broke meaning a few days delay there. Once that is out of the way, I plan to build some tow guns (Inspiration can be found here), as well as a dismounted company command including an engineer on a mechanical horse Let me know what you think |
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Post by Major Downer on Sept 6, 2018 3:25:24 GMT -5
Minigiant, hello again. I'm not stalking you honestly haha, Glad to see you're posting on the IGMB  |
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Post by minigiant on Sept 6, 2018 3:51:58 GMT -5
Minigiant, hello again. I'm not stalking you honestly haha, Glad to see you're posting on the IGMB I think you are  |
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Post by nutty on Sept 6, 2018 5:24:36 GMT -5
Interesting project, rough riders are such a cool concept: it's always good to see some take shape.
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Post by judcottrell on Sept 6, 2018 6:02:35 GMT -5
I absolutely adore cavalry in 40k!
To do a whole regiment of them is unbelievably cool.
Honestly can’t wait to see these with a lick of paint on them!
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Post by Trickstick on Sept 7, 2018 19:24:10 GMT -5
Nice chem riders. I really do love Guard cavalry, even if it hasn't seen much love in the way of models. Converted 10 cadian/cold one models myself a while back but a whole company sounds really fun. What sort of force size are you aiming for? Are you going to go for a few squads, with commissars and command squads mixed in? I found a TO & E for a death rider company, is that the sort of thing you were aiming for? Looks like a really nice outrider detachment if you add in a commissar. |
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Post by minigiant on Sept 7, 2018 19:39:49 GMT -5
Nice chem riders. I really do love Guard cavalry, even if it hasn't seen much love in the way of models. Converted 10 cadian/cold one models myself a while back but a whole company sounds really fun. What sort of force size are you aiming for? Are you going to go for a few squads, with commissars and command squads mixed in? I found a TO & E for a death rider company, is that the sort of thing you were aiming for? Looks like a really nice outrider detachment if you add in a commissar.
Thanks for that, that is really useful. If I follow that then I am going for 3 companys haha. I have 180 Cavalry cast in total (Actually I have even more but I need 180 0f them)
I am following the Armoured Fist Company organisation minus the Chimeras
Company Command 3 Platoons - Platoon Command, 5 ten man squads,and a heavy weapons team
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Post by Trickstick on Sept 7, 2018 19:48:22 GMT -5
What would a heavy weapons team be for a cavalry regiment? I'm imagining some sort of galloper guns, like a rapier laser destroyer modified to be horse drawn. They only move 3" though, so it may be a bit weird. Maybe just use sentinel rules for a horse drawn lascannon?
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Post by minigiant on Sept 7, 2018 20:27:49 GMT -5
What would a heavy weapons team be for a cavalry regiment? I'm imagining some sort of galloper guns, like a rapier laser destroyer modified to be horse drawn. They only move 3" though, so it may be a bit weird. Maybe just use sentinel rules for a horse drawn lascannon? Just noticed the hyperlink in the OP doesnt work.
The heavy weapons will be inspired by this, a type of galloper gun
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Post by nutty on Sept 8, 2018 2:25:12 GMT -5
180? That's a lot of horsepower! |
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Post by minigiant on Sept 8, 2018 4:36:09 GMT -5
180? That's a lot of horsepower! I actually own even more than that but, some are being sold |
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Post by BG. Foster on Sept 9, 2018 4:17:39 GMT -5
180? That's a lot of horsepower! I actually own even more than that but, some are being sold Sold you say? How much? |
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Post by minigiant on Sept 9, 2018 4:23:18 GMT -5
I actually own even more than that but, some are being sold Sold you say? How much? PM Inbound |
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Post by minigiant on Sept 9, 2018 7:10:28 GMT -5
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Post by treadiculous on Sept 9, 2018 18:53:58 GMT -5
Beautiful concept, looks like a solid delivery too - i'm happy about the links you shared too; i'll be reading up on those later!
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Post by minigiant on Sept 9, 2018 19:18:19 GMT -5
Beautiful concept, looks like a solid delivery too - i'm happy about the links you shared too; i'll be reading up on those later! Thank you
And you're welcome
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Post by cheminhaler on Sept 14, 2018 20:21:34 GMT -5
Those are really great conversions; the cast torso is a brilliant addition.
Rough riders used to be a fun unit; I was planning on an army with 60 but only got over half assembled but I've used 20 other models in lots of games back in 5th and once in 7th.
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Post by minigiant on Sept 15, 2018 5:50:13 GMT -5
Those are really great conversions; the cast torso is a brilliant addition. Rough riders used to be a fun unit; I was planning on an army with 60 but only got over half assembled but I've used 20 other models in lots of games back in 5th and once in 7th. Thank you very much!
Only 60? Meh! |
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Post by minigiant on Sept 24, 2018 5:05:52 GMT -5
UpdateThis is where I am at the moment. Fifty Fenriders have been built, minus heads on 25 of them as I wait on a big order from Puppetswar. The Bigger bases in the middle will be used for my Tow Guns (Heavy Weapons Teams). Next is the greenstuffing which I know will take a while as well as some more general clean up of the model. I am also waiting on an order from Victoria Mi that will allow me to convert some of these to be using their rebreathers  I started toying with the idea of a fancier head dress for the mounts of my command squad (I already knew my mounted commissar conversion will). I also already have plans for the actual rider. What do you think?  
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Post by Major Downer on Sept 25, 2018 1:14:46 GMT -5
Jon Bon Jesus! I've never seen so many Rough riders in one picture before.
What will motivate you painting and basing all of them?
I think that works, it will set them apart from the standard Rough riders.
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Post by minigiant on Sept 25, 2018 4:06:27 GMT -5
Jon Bon Jesus! I've never seen so many Rough riders in one picture before. What will motivate you painting and basing all of them? I think that works, it will set them apart from the standard Rough riders. Well I hope to one day show you a picture of even more!
I need know motivation for basing, I love doing, reminds me of being a kid getting my hands really messy. Basing will be the last thing before priming
Painting, it is the tartan that may drive me insane. However because horses in real life are all different I am having five or so different variations so that will divide it up nicely.
Bird skull has been relegated, I am just thinking of ideas that don't involve sculpting, already have so much of that to do
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Post by emptyhat on Oct 4, 2018 0:11:39 GMT -5
Those look really good and distinct. I've always wanted to do some rough riders on some sort of strange mount, like a Terror Bird, or a frog. How easy is it working with the brass rods?
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Post by minigiant on Oct 4, 2018 19:04:24 GMT -5
Those look really good and distinct. I've always wanted to do some rough riders on some sort of strange mount, like a Terror Bird, or a frog. How easy is it working with the brass rods? I saw someone play with the idea of Tallarn on some sort of eagle, I think it is a cool idea, I just cannot think of any way of doing it without using WFB miniatures (I am firmly in the camp that the aesthetic does not match)
Easiest thing in the world. 1mm thick it is just like pinning |
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Post by that1guy on Oct 30, 2018 17:57:52 GMT -5
I need a new pair of shorts, this got me all... "excited".
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Post by padaxes on Nov 16, 2018 14:09:31 GMT -5
This is a fascinating thread. Looking forwards to seeing them coloured in.
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