Lucio Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Looking to finalise my army list that represents the forces I want to get onto my Armies on Parade entry. I thought I'd sketch it out at 2000 points, but may end up putting less models on the board, depending on how busy it looks. The thought behind this is a mixed specialism force, with the Ironjawz providing the solid hitting power, whilst the Grots and the Artillery provide ranged support. Squigs are included because, well Squigs look awesome? Not to mention that on the display board, my Drumming Warchanter can now be acompanied by a small Grot band Orruk Megaboss (140pts) Orruk Warboss (140pts) - Waaagh Banner Grimgor Ironhide (140pts) Grot Rock Lobber (100pts) Grot Rock Lobber (100pts) Grot Spear Chukka (120pts) Grots (120pts) [20 Grots (120pts)] Ogors (120pts) [3 Ogors (120pts)] Ogors (120pts) [3 Ogors (120pts)] Cave Squigs (180pts) [3x 5 Cave Squigs (180pts)] Grot Squig Herders (40pts) [2x 2 Grot Squig Herders (40pts)] Battalion: Ironfist (60pts) Orruk Warchanter (80pts) Orruk Ardboys (180pts) [10 Ardboys (180pts)] Orruk Brutes (180pts) [5 Brutes (180pts)] Orruk Gore-Gruntas (180pts) [3 Gore-Gruntas (180pts)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thanatos Ares Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Sounds awesome!! Please please post WiPs and finished pics!! Waaagh! Skullcrack iz comin fer ya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malakithe Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 Oh no...now I'm thinking of possible Ironjawz+Bonesplitterz...wonder if I can make a ironfist+Kunnin rukk... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Tomlin Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Hey @Lucio, What's the plan for the board/army? The best Armies on Parade entries I've seen tend to have an overall theme, almost telling a story with their board. This looks like it could have an old skool Orc & Goblin greenskin horde feel to it. I do feel you're perhaps lacking a big centrepiece. As for in game, I'm not too sure how it'll play. You have plenty of units and some decent stuff, it quite a bit different to most the lists I see around here so fair play for that. Be sure to share progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thediceabide Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 On August 28, 2016 at 11:41 AM, Lucio said: Looking to finalise my army list that represents the forces I want to get onto my Armies on Parade entry. I thought I'd sketch it out at 2000 points, but may end up putting less models on the board, depending on how busy it looks. The thought behind this is a mixed specialism force, with the Ironjawz providing the solid hitting power, whilst the Grots and the Artillery provide ranged support. Squigs are included because, well Squigs look awesome? Not to mention that on the display board, my Drumming Warchanter can now be acompanied by a small Grot band Orruk Megaboss (140pts) Orruk Warboss (140pts) - Waaagh Banner Grimgor Ironhide (140pts) Grot Rock Lobber (100pts) Grot Rock Lobber (100pts) Grot Spear Chukka (120pts) Grots (120pts) [20 Grots (120pts)] Ogors (120pts) [3 Ogors (120pts)] Ogors (120pts) [3 Ogors (120pts)] Cave Squigs (180pts) [3x 5 Cave Squigs (180pts)] Grot Squig Herders (40pts) [2x 2 Grot Squig Herders (40pts)] Battalion: Ironfist (60pts) Orruk Warchanter (80pts) Orruk Ardboys (180pts) [10 Ardboys (180pts)] Orruk Brutes (180pts) [5 Brutes (180pts)] Orruk Gore-Gruntas (180pts) [3 Gore-Gruntas (180pts)] Some interesting choices but looks fun! Why did you go for Lobbas instead of Doom Divers? Also a Warchanter isn't part of an Ironfist. I really like Cave Squigs aesthetically, but dropping them would get you most of the points needed for a Mangler Squigg, which is far superior. Just some thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucio Posted August 30, 2016 Author Share Posted August 30, 2016 8 hours ago, Chris Tomlin said: Hey @Lucio, What's the plan for the board/army? The best Armies on Parade entries I've seen tend to have an overall theme, almost telling a story with their board. This looks like it could have an old skool Orc & Goblin greenskin horde feel to it. I do feel you're perhaps lacking a big centrepiece. As for in game, I'm not too sure how it'll play. You have plenty of units and some decent stuff, it quite a bit different to most the lists I see around here so fair play for that. Be sure to share progress. The overall theme is an Ironjawz encampment just prior to a raid on enemy territory, so we'll see the supporting elements for the army, as well as the overall forces involved. You're right I'm lacking a centre piece in the army list, but for the AoP board, there's an unlisted Forgemaster, built out of an Ogre Butcher, complete with his forge and assisstants. If I can pull off even a fraction of my internal vision, it should be both large and striking. Best way to describe my inspiration is the scene in LoTR 2 when they're flying over the Uruk-Hai preparations for war on the Ents. In fact, to help keep costs down a little, I'm looking to use the LotR artillery pieces, both the Uruk-Hai seige bow, and the catapult. 7 hours ago, thediceabide said: Some interesting choices but looks fun! Why did you go for Lobbas instead of Doom Divers? Also a Warchanter isn't part of an Ironfist. I really like Cave Squigs aesthetically, but dropping them would get you most of the points needed for a Mangler Squigg, which is far superior. Just some thoughts. Prefered the reliable "thump" of 3 damage vs the variable d6 damage, plus the chance to get 2 shots off has to be of some use. Mangler squig is a good point, but these guys were my deference to a theme inclusions. My Megaboss is already built with squigs you see, therefore he needs both a culling herd, and some pipers/musicians to keep them in line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Tomlin Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 @Lucio you certain have a good vision for what you wish to achieve. Looking forward to seeing it come together in practice. Are you going to post WiP's on here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucio Posted September 1, 2016 Author Share Posted September 1, 2016 Yeah, so far it amounts to a few dowel rods cut down and sharpened in a jumbo pencil sharpners. Plywood board and polystyrene ceiling tiles should arive over the next week and then it really gets moving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucio Posted September 5, 2016 Author Share Posted September 5, 2016 Well, I've managed to make a start! The general board and terrain is in place, though now I've realised that a) I'll need special primer to paint the polystyrene b) That I need a lot more logs for the fort wall that first anticipated, so back to hacksawing and dremelling and pencil sharpening for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucio Posted September 10, 2016 Author Share Posted September 10, 2016 Making some progress but slow going at the moment. The cardboard is to allow some of the wall sections to be used as their own pieces of terrain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucio Posted September 11, 2016 Author Share Posted September 11, 2016 First watchtower and the gate are in place now. Given how quickly the terrain area is filling up, I'm thinking for the purposes of this display to leave it at a single watchtower and warmachine Which then leaves a drawbridge to cross the gap, and the 2 remaining walls to be built before painting can start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malakithe Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 That thing is looking cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soulsmith Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 Loving it! Keep it up, can't wait to see some gubbins on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ademo Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 Very cool indeed! Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucio Posted September 25, 2016 Author Share Posted September 25, 2016 Well my son being born a couple of weeks early has put a crimp in my progress but getting there! Just hope my army is up to scratch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucio Posted October 15, 2016 Author Share Posted October 15, 2016 Well, here's some photos of the finished entry, there's some bits that I didn't manage to complete in time due to early arrival of my firstborn but I'm happy with the entry overall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Tomlin Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 Ok, so I suck! Dunno how I let this thread get away from me. Firstly, congratulations on the birth of your child, that's awesome!! Reading through the post and looking at the board develop over the WIP shots is very cool - it came together really well, you should be super pleased! I love all the little details. Congrats on your win as well!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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