+ Even in death, I still serve. +
Some grievously wounded Marines are placed into elaborate life support sarcophagi, which are interred in ancient and rare Dreadnought war machines. Denied death, they are awoken at dire need every few decades to fight on. They also serve as venerable elders, holding the stories of warriors from generations past.
The Ballistus Dreadnought fills a fire support role with lascannons, a missile launcher, and twin stormbolters.
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| It towers over mere mortals. |
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| The sarcophagus, forever hidden behind the front armour. |
I quite enjoyed painting this, despite my usual struggles with painting vehicles. There's a lot of armour plating to leave blank or fill with heraldry and other markings. I used decals from a variety of sources. I tried to keep to the yellow/ black/ white/ red of my Lamenters, and restrained myself from excessive weathering.
Skull-o-meter™: 9
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I do not want this.
I have served with loyalty and honour...
Throw... my ashes into the void.
Do... not... entomb...me...
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Final words of the war-sage Malcharion
Aaron Dembski-Bowden Soul Hunter (2010)*
* I know, I know
Love it!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Phil! It's quite a centrepiece.
DeleteFantastic work. I'm not quite fond of the front armour piece, as I really enjoy the sarcophagus being seen (I really don't like Dreadnoughts with the tiny head popping up). I'm thinking of a different approach for my own Dreadnought, but I have to say that I find this one pretty enjoyable!
ReplyDeleteIt does give quite a pot-bellied appearance. I'd like to see your approach!
DeleteGreat Job mate - thats a lot of yellow, and it probably would have scared me off, but you've nailed it!
ReplyDeleteI'm a fan of every dreadnought. Your beast is very nice, like a lot.
ReplyDeleteIt's a big deal for the Lamentors.
Regards
Thanks, Señor, I like it too.
DeleteBarks - you pulled off the hardest task of all: painting yellow en masse. Beautiful work.
ReplyDeleteYou left a comment on oldenhammer.com saying that you were curious about the solo rules that I have written. Please forgive me if I am taking an off-hand comment too seriously -- but if you are markedly interested, I am still looking for a last playtester for my game. It is a fantasy solo skirmish wargame with lots of campaign elements. The player takes the role of a down-and-out (or up-and-coming) dark lord at the beginning of his career, leading a small warband of evildoers. Some other Oldhammer stalwarts (like Sean Squires and Zhu) are playtesting. Anyway, if you are at all intrigued, email me at (all one word) matthew j k sullivan at gmail dot com.
Sorry for long comment - I wasn't sure how else to reach you!
I've had a bit of practice, and got my technique down.
DeleteI'll drop you an email.