Insomniac | 17 Apr 2019 1:31 p.m. PST |
After many years of procrastination, I finally bit the bullet and got some Epic Squat sprues. I am NOT building an Epic-legal army… I am just building a display army so I will be basing them differently to what may be expected. That said, I have started painting and here they are: Command unit (Orange Infantry Company):
Two Thudd Gun units for Blue Company (Artillery):
An infantry squad for Orange Company, Blue platoon:
And some of the vehicles that I have chosen to use as transport (from Vanguard Miniatures):
I have only just started so I am happy with progress so far… but I have quite a way to go yet. I really hadn't expected to enjoy painting the little wotsits as much as I am :) … |
Louie N | 17 Apr 2019 2:44 p.m. PST |
Those look great. Excellent brush work. |
Space Monkey | 17 Apr 2019 2:59 p.m. PST |
Very nice style you've got going for them. Very clean/clear. |
miniMo | 17 Apr 2019 3:25 p.m. PST |
Those are great — send more Squats! |
Legion 4 | 17 Apr 2019 4:49 p.m. PST |
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Covert Walrus | 17 Apr 2019 5:17 p.m. PST |
Brilliant use for the Vanguard items. |
Soaring Soren | 17 Apr 2019 6:31 p.m. PST |
Wonderful stuff. My Epic Squats have been underground for quite a few years now. |
Markconz | 17 Apr 2019 9:07 p.m. PST |
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Insomniac | 18 Apr 2019 7:34 a.m. PST |
Cheers everyone:) I have another infantry squad on the go at the moment but plan to get three platoons finished before I move on to other things (command of 5 minis, 2 squads of infantry, 1 heavy weapon squad = 1 platoon). I have hidden the vehicles away so I am not distracted by them :) Much more to come! |
Insomniac | 21 Apr 2019 1:14 p.m. PST |
I haven't stopped… just paused… so here is the second infantry squad:
I have started on the command and heavy weapon squad now so I'll soon have a full platoon (Command Squad, 2 Infantry Squads, Heavy Weapon Squad) :) . The vehicles will be tackled when the infantry is complete… … speaking of infantry, I have bought another five sprues of them but don't plan on buying any more (and spares will be sold off). |
Insomniac | 22 Apr 2019 5:31 a.m. PST |
The latest addition… Platoon command for Orange company, blue platoon :) :
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Insomniac | 26 Apr 2019 2:01 p.m. PST |
I've slowed down a bit but here is the last squad for the infantry platoon; a heavy weapon support squad:
That means that Orange company, blue platoon is finished :) . I have primed the next platoon and have cleaned and based the third platoon on cardboard, ready for priming… but next on the painting table is the third Thudd Gun section :) . |
beingshort1 | 26 Apr 2019 5:26 p.m. PST |
@Insomniac By any chance do you plan to mix/have them "work" with the Grudd from Onslaught? |
Insomniac | 27 Apr 2019 1:34 a.m. PST |
@beingshort1 I like the Grudd but am not planning to mix them with these ones. This is a new project for me (I normally collect 28mm) and will be looking to complete the Squats I have before I even think about other troops… … that said, I have a habit of being easily distracted so it certainly isn't too much of a stretch to suggest additional factions from other sources :) . |
beingshort1 | 27 Apr 2019 7:03 a.m. PST |
Could always have them as different clans from the same world/system…just saying. :p Also great set up you have btw. |
Legion 4 | 27 Apr 2019 7:12 a.m. PST |
I've mixed my Squats with EW Khazari and will be adding some Grudd. I see them as distant cousins .e.g. like the Romulans and Vulcans. Some of my Squat/Khazari forces … check out the link
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beingshort1 | 27 Apr 2019 7:18 a.m. PST |
That's pretty look legion. |
Insomniac | 29 Apr 2019 2:30 p.m. PST |
At the moment, I am building a Squat Titan to go with these. As soon as I get some progress, I'll share some pix :) . I am deciding on what types of weapons to give it at the moment… siege drills are on the list… |
Legion 4 | 29 Apr 2019 3:35 p.m. PST |
Did you see this from Microworld ? link |
Insomniac | 30 Apr 2019 12:40 p.m. PST |
@Legion 4 – No but I have now :) … It's good for a more fantasy styled army but for my version it is a bit too ornate and not military/modern looking. That's why I am raiding the bits box to build my own. |
Legion 4 | 01 May 2019 7:04 a.m. PST |
Well I was thinking about doing a Squat Titan, using that as a base. And then update & upgrade it myself. |
Insomniac | 01 May 2019 2:30 p.m. PST |
@Legion 4 – I look forward to seeing what you come up with :) . |
Legion 4 | 02 May 2019 7:57 a.m. PST |
It's on the back burner for now ! Doing Ork stuff for now !!! |
Insomniac | 04 May 2019 2:02 p.m. PST |
The latest unit: Thudd-Gun section for Blue Company:
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miniMo | 04 May 2019 6:39 p.m. PST |
Thudd guns are nice. Looking forward to all the Squaty Titan goodness to come! |
Legion 4 | 05 May 2019 8:13 a.m. PST |
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miniMo | 05 May 2019 12:18 p.m. PST |
Hmm, would these be Orky or Squaty?
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Legion 4 | 05 May 2019 2:08 p.m. PST |
Looks like something Orks would use !!!! |
Insomniac | 09 May 2019 2:26 p.m. PST |
The latest units: Command Squad for Blue Company, Green Section and Yellow Section (Artillery):
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Insomniac | 19 May 2019 4:51 a.m. PST |
This is the last of the section command squads for my Thudd-Gun company:
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Legion 4 | 19 May 2019 7:20 a.m. PST |
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Insomniac | 19 May 2019 10:57 a.m. PST |
With a random surge of activity, I have managed to finish the artillery company's command units:
Next up will be a second infantry platoon for Orange company :) . |