New Crimson Fists Items

Games Workshop has been on a Crimson Fists kick of late. I found these bits packs just added to their online store. They look much nicer than the older version. The Fist icon is identical to the transfer that's included on the decal sheets. I'm also liking the Tactical packs and the Tank packs. Needless to say I ordered some. I've been working on my Space Wolves, but it's time for a little break so I can give my Crimson Fists some attention. Don't want to get bored.

I maxed out a second Tactical Squad and I'm putting together the Dread and a unit of Terminators or about to go under the block.

GW has also added a Crimson Fists historical scenario, as well as an updated background on the chapter. An excellent resource for CF fans.

Fast Crimson Fist Update

Okay, with the new school year in full swing, my kids have been keeping me busy. But I did finish expanding out 2nd Squad and completed two Rhinos. I decided to go with a standard Terminator Squad instead of the Assault Termies that you saw a while back. I'm going to shelve those temporarily. I have also completed assembly of a Dreadnought and will be ready to paint. After this, I'm going with a Scout Squad w/ master scout sgt and maybe a Land Raider.

Assault Terminators - WIP

So I started working on my Terminator Squad. I originally wanted a standard squad with a heavy flamer or assault cannon, but the Assault Squad was all that I had on hand and at $50 a box, I was willing to put that one off. Any way, I got the legs and torsos together nad I've decided to go with 3 lightning claws and 2 thunder hammers. This round will be nothing fancy. In fact, I modeled them after the examples on the box. I'm hoping to start painting them by the end of the week.

Rubio's 500 - Done!!

I finally finished my first 500 points of Crimson Fists. It took a while, but I really feel like I've accomplished something. My first COMPLETELY PAINTED army, albeit a small one. Okay, take a look and enjoy, while I head downstairs and get to work on my next unit.

Predator - Done

...well 99% done. After looking at these shots, the tank looks a little too pristine. So I'm going to add some highlights on the edges and maybe some scrapes or weathering and then that should do it.

This tank is called the Righteous Blade, and the Black Templar iconography represents it's participation in the Declates crusade. Maybe I should hand paint a few more honors on her hull.

I've also finished painting the 10-man Tac Squad and theres about 3 models left to paint on the 5-man squad, then I'm done with the 500 point list. I think, in honor of Space Hulk, I'll paint up a squad of Terminators.

I did it....

I won't bother posting all of the pics of the new Space Hulk game that's coming out in ONLY TWO WEEKS!!!! YEAH BABY!!!!! I'll just post the box cover, 'cause it's freakin' awesome! I can't remember the last time I was this psyched (no pun intended) about a GW-related product being released. I'm not going to think or comment about the price, because then I won't be able to justify it. So I'm going to keep it simple. I wanted it, so I bought it. 'Nuff said.

Granted, I wasn't around 40k back in the day when the older version was popular, but I have yet to speak with a person that DIDN'T like the game. So I went ahead a pre-ordered one over the phone.

Crimson Fist Update - I'm nearly finished painting the 500 point list and will have pics posted by the weekend. I'll then decide on what I'll add next. I'm a bit behind schedule, but what the hell, at least I'm not losing interest. I've just been busy.

Antheo's Men

So I'm a couple of days behind. Anyway, I finished four more marines for Tactical Squad I (Squad Antheo). This time around, I had a real hard time with the chapter badge. Which is what really tied me up. I had finished painting them Friday night as scheduled, but I couldn't get the creases or bubbles out no matter how much Microsol I used. I think I'm going to order the CF shoulder guards online - it'll make things move along faster.

To mask some of the mistakes, I applied a little Boltgun Metal to represent battle damage. I'll go back and dirty some of the models up a bit to make them look battle worn.

I'm priming the predator right now as well as the other five marine from Squad I, so again, I'm shooting to finishing by this weekend coming up.

Brother Captain

I finished my Captain today. I noticed that this model doesn't have the braids draped across his armor like other commanders, but....

Sorry about the lousy lighting. I'll post nicer ones when I can get some shots outside. But on the up side, things are coming along, I've got four more marines from Squad Antheo half done. I should get half done by Friday. Then that would leave me with 10 more marines and a Predator to paint.

Brother Sgt Antheo - Done.

I did meet my second goal to at least start painting the models by Friday. I spent some time going back and forth on color and wash combinations on this one, so it took me longer to figure it out. Except for some highlighting (a skill that I'm still trying to develop), the first model is completed. Now that I know the colors, I can move a bit faster - Next goal is to have AT LEAST half the squad finished by next Friday (what can I say? I'm a very busy person).

I decided to keep it simple, in order to stay with the concept that at this point, the Crimson Fists are pretty spartan in their armor and equipment due to the heavy losses incurred on Rynn's World.

Rubio's 500

My first 500 points are built and only 3 days behind schedule. I finished building the 5-man squad last night. Now they're ready for priming. Again, I'm starting the force with:

Captain

10-man Tac Squad

5-man Tac Squad

Predator w/ autocannon, heavy bolters.

The models were pretty standard with no ultra special conversions. I did a little kit bashing with Command Squad, Devastator Squad and Tactical Squad kits. Man, I love plastic models. I sprinkled a little Black Templar iconography to represent the alliance between the two chapters during the Declates Crusade. Here's the reference over at GW: http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/content/article.jsp?categoryId=900001&pIndex=0&aId=2300006&start=1

My next goal is to start actually putting paint on the models by the end of the week (Friday night).

Did I say Saturday....?

Well, I meant Monday. As you can see, I missed my first deadline. But in my defense, my oldest daughter had a softball tournament all weekend and it was my youngest daughter's birthday, so I had a lot on my plate.

I sat down (finally) about 10pm last night and finished building the Predator (I'll post pics soon). I assembled Sgt Haleos and partially assembled the other four marines in the squad. I'll get those done tonight, which will put me two days off my mark. the next step will be to get them prime and start painting.

Quick Update - Crimson Fists v2

I stuck around after the softball meeting a little too long last night, having a beer with some of my fellow coaches. That side trek didn't get me home until about 11:30. But, I was disciplined enough to stay sober long enough to get some stuff done. I assembled half of Squad Antheo and tonight I plan to finish that squad, assemble the captain and start the Pred (which I bought on the way home from work yesterday). That should give me enough time to finish up on Friday and Saturday night. Then next week, I'll start putting them under the brush.

Crimson Fists Reborn - The Plan

Yesterday on my lunch hour, I sat down and scribbled out a 500-point list. Will I play the list? Probably not, but for the sake of my sanity and to maintain a level of organization, I'm going to go into that way. I'm also going to set deadlines for the various stages in the project.

Here's the list:

* Captain (power fist, bolter, hellfire rounds)
* Tactical Squad “Antheo” [10] power fist, missile launcher, flamer
* Tactical Squad “Haleos” [5] plasma pistol
* Predator “Righteous Blade” – autocannon, h/k missile, heavy bolter sponsons

Total = 495

I bought a Tactical Squad box on the way home yesterday and started working on Squad Antheo last night. The captain will be the limited edition veteran w/ bolter and power fist. I have enough bits to assembled Squad Haleos but I will have to pick up a Predator. My goal is to finish building the list by Saturday night. I'll start posting regular pics of my progress. I'm sure everyone's sick of looking at the GW art. I know I am.