Epic Age of Sigmar Battle at Warhammer World

Hi guys,

Myself and the rest of the first company took a trip out to Wathammer World to play a huge game(s) of Age of Sigmar.

We had a blast and below are some photos taken on the day!

NEW Astral Knights Chapter (Primaris Chapter)

Hi guys, so Dark Imperium has landed and having already a got a huge collection of Blood Angels and Imperial fists I decided I wanted a new chapter.

I scoured the internet looking for an ideal chapter. I knew I wanted either a quartered or halved armour colours to test myself and I come across the Astral Knights chapter. The silver and blue looked cool and they were extinct so would be ideal for an entire Primaris army to be based upon it. I read more and discovered that the Sable Swords chapter had taken stuartship over the chapter monestary. Interesting.... maybe a merger of chapters happens.

So I wrote some fluff below and the Astral Knights are back! At the bottom is the new colour scheme and a test model.

Astral Knights Chapter

A New Beginning:

“Because, my Lord, you are under strength and the Lord of Terra demands your compliance” snapped Caden.

Caden was a short man and the Astartes towered over Guillimans envoy. He didn’t fear the Astartes. He having had this conversation nearly a hundred times before knew how it would progress. Some of the Chapters took to the reinforcements with open arms, some did not, but all accepted that orders are orders and the survival of mankind is more important than selfish pride. Well they did eventually.

Sometimes two warriors fought to satisfy honour. One a Mars born Primaris. The other a Chapter champion. It was bloody but it was the ancient way of settling the slight. This was not one of those occasions thankfully.

The Sable Swords chapter had just returned to regroup after decades of defending the realm against first the Necrons and then the upstart Tau. Their numbers now a mear hundred warriors and the death of their chapter master on the last campaign has put the chapter and its new commander, Captain Volder of the 3rd, in an impossible position.
“What will become of my chapter Caden?” the deep growl of Volder softening to almost resignation.

“You will fight with the Astral Knights. You and your brothers will fight for me, for the Imperium, for the Emperor and for Guilliman in his Indominus Crusade” Answered the Primaris Chapter Master Abarron Nadim.

Nadim towered head and shoulders above Volder. His plate was the latest mark of gravis power armour. The stark black of Volder’s own armour was mirrored in half of Nadim’s. The other half the recognisable colours of the Astral Knights chapter long since dead but now shone bright. His sword hung at his waist he rested his hand on the hilt. His authority was not to be questioned.

The final battle of the Astral Knights was against the Necron forces on the World Engine. The Astral Knights sacrificed their chapter to destroy the World Engine many centuries ago. The story was still told within the Sable Swords chapter. The chapter was raised and took stewardship from the decimated Astral Knights. Now they have returned to reclaim the honour of garrisoning Obsidia.

“Submit to this Captain and lead the remaining Sable Swords in service alongside the warriors of the renewed Astral Knights” Nadim pointed to the archway of the entrance to the fortress monastery. A Huge figure of a dreadnought lurked in the shadows.
“Brother Thade. Come forth and be reunited with the legacy of your chapter”
The hulking form stomped forward. The Redemptor pattern dreadnought was huge and impressive. It was a new machine for a new age.  Bigger, stronger and faster... fitting for the Primaris marines thought Volder. The same stark black and silver colours covered the massive machine.

Thade was the last remaining Astral Knight discovered by a Blood Angel contingent in a crippled state. The dreadnought was returned to Mars and Cawl remade Thade into what he is today.

Thade was a formidable warrior and he is a legend within the Sable Swords. For when they came to replace the original Astral Knights the dreadnought and what few marines that was left of his chapter embarked on a crusade across the stars. Honour demands respect for the warrior and what he represents.

“Captain” a mechanical almost human voice echoed though the chamber from speakers on the Dreadnought. The mighty war machine nodded as best it could and Volder returned the greeting.

“We know of you Thade. It is a great honour to see you still in service of the Emperor” Volder returned his attention to Nadim.

“The Astral Knights have returned to the stars. A thousand strong ready to take the fight to xeno, heretic and daemon. Let’s forge a new history together my brothers and show the enemies of mankind the Imperium is far from dead and we will rule the stars again!” The remnants of Sable Swords gathered as Nadim spoke.

Nadim drew his sword and pointed the tip to the floor. "Captain. Will you pledge yourself to this? Will you take the Oath of moment in the presence of all us present?”

Captain Volder looked to his men. They mostly nodded approval. Some looked away. He turned and knelt before Nadim placing his hand on the blade in front of him and made his pledge to serve the new masters of Obsidia.

The Astral Knights had returned.

Warhammer World 2017

Finally managed to get the wife and my daughter to Warhammer World. It was a great adventure.

Below are a selection of what we got upto but I can not recommend the place enough. Well worth a visit for the exhibition areas alone...

Don't forget to try the onsite Dwaven themed bar called Bugmans for some grub and a pint.

Cheers,

Capt Tycho

New Primarus Tank!

A quick one guys. Not one for rumours and leaks but below are the upcoming Primarus grav tanks. Looks awesome!

Capt Tycho

The Hobby Secret and the Light Bulb moment

Hi guys,

I recently had a light bulb moment while sat painting some terrain.

We, as miniature wargamers, spend more time on Hobby than actual gaming. Well the guys in my gaming group do and I certainly do so that got me thinking.

FYI: For any muddles (muggles to the wargaming world - I just made that up) reading this when we say Hobby we mean the actual building and painting of our models and terrain.

Time is a precious commodity. Firstly, unless you have other plans that defy nature time is limited which adds value. Secondly, businesses spend millions trying to convince us to spend time with or on products and services via adverts, marketing, promotion and offers. Again, this adds value to your time. Your time is worth alot guys. So why would a reasonable person waste it?

Like I said before we as wargamers spend a fair amount of time on the Hobby side. We assemble models, make terrain and paint. Oh we do like a good paint don't we. Playing the game and the social getting together is the real draw for me and I bet alot of you are the same. Thats the end result. The achievement for investing your valuable time. The more you invest the better the end result.

The light bulb moment came sitting with my two year old daughter painting terrain. We had quality time together and we got some terrain painted as a result. *Bing*

In our working lives we manage our time as we have to reach certain goals during the day. We have to finish our work. If we don't we don't get rewarded (paid or allowed to continue in employment). So why not apply that way of thinking to our Hobby. So I did.

We have all had that recurring phase of the "can not be arsed" to paint, model and sometimes even game. Too many of these days and we have lost a member of our happy waring family. So how do we avoid this? Well we all work, we all have family and muddle friends, some of us have young children and we all have real life problems and trials on a daily basis.

A friend said I inspired him to do more Hobby with my Hobby mantra. A nugget of what I thought was common thought but I guess it is not so what is it? What is this secret??

"Do something when you can everyday. Make it a habit"

This sounds impossible doesnt it? Granted sometimes it is just not possible. Real life likes to throw us curve balls in various shapes and sizes so sometimes it is impossible. However, I bet most of the time the justification to not paint or model or even read some rules is just lazyness. Think about it. You know I am right.

I do more hobby now than ever yet I have alot less time. How is this possible? Simple, I do something to put towards my Hobby each day. Somedays I paint, some days I build, or read, make army list and a million other little ways. I used to waste my time. Id watch tv or play a computer game. There is nothing wrong with that but I have noticed I do them alot less now. My time is otherwise invested.

I have a paint station (thanks wife) that takes two minutes to crack out and I keep a small squad of guys in the box ready to paint. That has been a great help and I recommend it to anyone. Organisation in the key to time managment. 

I jump at the 20-30 minutes of time when my daughter decides to paint or is interested in something I am doing and we get to spend time together and have fun. Maybe when she is older she will want to do her own Hobby with me(fingers crossed).

Doing the above means you are investing time in your Hobby that we have established is valuable so therefore, you are adding value to your Hobby. I amazed myself with what I can get done in a short amount of time. A full Soviet Army made and painted for Bolt Action in a few weeks, an American Army, Blood Angels, Imperial Fists and soon I plan to start 30k Thousand Sons. I have made loads of terrain, read rules and made lists. I have organised myself.

Thanks Robin you have made your Dad a better time manager and a better wargamer.

REMEMBER
"Do something when you can everyday. Make it a habit"

Cheers
Capt Tycho

Making Hedges for Wargaming

Making Hedges for Wargaming

Hi guys,

Above is my first real attempt of a tutorial of sorts posted on my new youtube channel. I hope to add more content going forward as and when I can.

Thanks guys.
Capt Tycho.

Bolt Action Soviet Army (Completed)

Hi guys. This will be a quick one. I have finished my Soviet army for Bolt Action.

Below are the results. Looking forward to them seeing the table top!

I have also started a new youtube channel as well. It is in the early stages but check it out...

https://youtu.be/5D0gE5IjZG4

Next up... a T34!

Enjoy,

Capt Tycho