Like a metaphor for my life for the past 26 years; the army is moving forward but very slowly.
I mentioned in my last post that I’d only update once some painting had been done, however my dip & matt spray haven’t turned up so that’s been delayed. I have added some more marines, a HQ & come up with some kind of army list so I figured that was worth some kind of update!
I found these tactical marines in my basement so I’m almost upto having the three squads of the ten that I want – plus there were some beakies in there and I am a sucker for those motherfuckers. I’d actually have an army full of beakies if I could, but that would cost me a week’s wage from Forge World. Some of them are in kind of odd poses but I’m gonna lob a ton of purity seals and stuff on them to mix them up a little and distract the eye.
For my HQ I wanted Pedro Kantor just because I always thought the model looked great, but I still wanted to change things up a little further. If anyone has ever wanted to fill a 40k fluff hole of what Pedro Kantor looks like under his helmet – I’VE JUST SOLVED IT. I gave him an old guy’s head because he’s old. Also, I used one of the the many Forge World resin bases I have, but have never used, not sure if I actually like it.
I also did my first conversion in years and made a little mate that carries Pedro’s hat around for him…
I think this is the point when I anger people who actually know things about 40k. I haven’t played 40k in years and I barely played it then so the following list is based on things I just heard were good and stuff that I like. I could not care less about it being tournament standard but please shout out with the many potential improvements I could make in the comments section…
HQ
Pedro Kantor – 175pts
Troops
Tactical Squad I (10 marines, 1x Melta, 1x Powerfist) – 200pts
Tactical Squad II (10 marines, 1x Melta, 1x Powerfist) – 200pts
Tactical Squad III (10 marines, 1x Melta, 1x Powerfist) – 200pts
Terminator Squad I (5 termies, 1x Assault Cannon) – 230pts
Elites
Dreadnought (Lascannon) – 135pts
Fast Attack
Land Speed Typhoon I (Heavy Bolter & Typhoon Missiles) – 90pts
Land Speed Typhoon II (Heavy Bolter & Typhoon Missiles) – 90pts
Heavy Support
Predator I (Autocannon & side Heavy Bolters) – 90pts
Predator II (Autocannon & side Heavy Bolters) – 90pts
Probably a bit late but your list seems solid and up to a point I find just taking stuff you like as long as its balanced works fine. Your list seems fairly balanced, I’d switch the meltas out for some plasma on the tactical marines and give the sergeant a power axe but thats just me