DKoK Heavy Weapons Squad (Stubbers) WIP - Part 2

 

Time to share some progress on the Death Korps of Krieg heavy weapons squad.  With the weapons mostly done, I turned to the crew.  Following the recipe from the tab on this site, I started making progress...

Here is progress on the spotter.  No highlights yet, and maybe 70% base coated?  I need to do webbing, backpacks respirators and other gear.

And the first gunner. I've been batch painting, so everyone is basically at the same point, progress-wise.

And here's the second gunner.

And finally the third gunner. Since I'm batch painting, I folded in the artillery crew as well.

Here is the trooper bring tools to the big gun.

Next the spotter/range-finder.

And the third crew member, standing over-watch. With the crew standing, it's easier to see some of the progress on the boots and pants that is mostly hidden in the pics of the heavy weapon gunners.

I also found these metal sprues of large caliber weapon shells from the Secret Weapon Miniatures that was. They should go well with the heavy stubbers.  I plan to scatter them about the bases to make it clear the heavy guns have been put to good use fending off the enemies of the Imperium.

Maybe a TO DONE pic next...or soonish?  These fellas are coming along well enough.  I'm balking at the details, but I'll set to them soon and bring the project home.  Then I will complete the big gun to put paid to these new DKoK models.  It has been very fun working on the new plastics over the brittle resin of old.

So until next time...

Cheers and Happy Gaming!

On the Workbench [ March] - Dark Angels Assualt Intercessors w/Jump Packs

 

Hello and welcome back!  Wow, how time flies.  I let posting get away from me for a bit, but no worries.  We're building and painting as always here at 262Krieg. Today I'm sharing some Assault Intercessors with Jump Packs for the Dark Angels chapter.  Only minor customization here with Dark Angles chapter shoulders, fetishes, and hooded heads.  Oh, I also used a spare bionic plasma pistol arm for the squad Sergeant.

 As with many hobbyists, the Primaris range of space marines didn't sit well with me at first. However, I have to say that since embracing the range, I have very much enjoy building and painting the Primaris models.  These intercessors are no different.  The poses take some getting used to here, but I do like the motion and energy in each model.  Above, the squad Sergeant twists mid-jump to fire a blast of plasma at an unseen foe.

Next, a squad veteran takes a second plasma shot. I figure carrying plasma weapons is an honor amongst the assault intercessors bestowed only on those who earn it. As such, this veteran and the squad Sergeant bear distinct helmets under their hoods that stand apart from the standard issue.

I love all the war gear on these models.  Lots of pouches and grenades ready for the assault.

After the fact, I recognized that these probably weren't the best models to put hoods on.  You can imagine the hoods never staying put with the force of the jumps.  It does allow this small squad to stand out amongst the rest of the chapter where I typically do not use hoods for the rank and file.  Again, I imagine jump packs to be special issue and handed out only to those who earn the right.

Like any true assault warrior, drop the shoulder and charge!

It's a small squad, but very fun to put together.  Perhaps I'll bulk them out to full strength at some point.  Regardless, they add some more interest and tactical flexibility to my 5th Company Dark Angels. It's great to see the jump packs finally make it to the Primaris line. And I like that they incorporated the flight stabilizers seen first on the Reivers.

So there is my small building project for late March.  I continue to putter away on the Death Korps of Krieg heavy weapons, so more on that project soon. I've taken a much more laid back approach to the hobby recently which has lowered productivity somewhat.  But I'm still happily hobbying for a bit most nights.

Cheers and Happy Gaming!