james.speller Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 My local GW still has a King Vlagorescu's box in stock, should I buy it and focus on flesh eaters as my death army, instead of a combination of bloodknights and ghoul patrols? Guys; I have the following flesh eaters models already: Ghoul king on ZD Sweet old metal Ghoul king on foot 4x Crypt Ghast courtiers 2x Crypt Haunter courtiers 1x Crypt infernal courtier 40x Ghouls 3x Crypt Horrors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayniac Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 I think given what you have, adding it will give you a solid (complete?) FEC army for most things you want unless you want some of the other battalions. I bought it to start my FEC journey because it had such a great "core" to the army in it but I didn't have any existing models so it was an easier choice for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james.speller Posted October 13, 2016 Author Share Posted October 13, 2016 Did you build all the big guys as crypt horrors or flayers? I keep going back and forth on how I want to run them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElectricPaladin Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 23 minutes ago, james.speller said: Did you build all the big guys as crypt horrors or flayers? I keep going back and forth on how I want to run them. Horrors are a strong core, a hammer unit that gets stuck in and keeps on hammering. Flayers are fast-moving harassers, good for messing with a unit your opponent thought was safe or grabbing an objective. Flayers are also a good source of mortal wounds, especially if you can up their number of attacks. As far as which one you want, the answer is both. Which one do you want to start with? Probably you'll get more use out of horrors than flayers. The former are a beatstick, the latter are more of a finesse tool that you'll get more out of when you understand the army a little better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayniac Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 For me I plan to expand and have 6 of each plus the relevant Courtiers if I so choose. Since I don't plan to spam them out, I don't think I'll need more for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james.speller Posted October 13, 2016 Author Share Posted October 13, 2016 I know I've got enough for 3x20 ghouls for the ghoul patrol if I buy it, but will it give me enough to run a decent Abattoir formation as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElectricPaladin Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 5 minutes ago, wayniac said: For me I plan to expand and have 6 of each plus the relevant Courtiers if I so choose. Since I don't plan to spam them out, I don't think I'll need more for a while. It's probably good to have nine flayers eventually. The deadwatch is a really good battalion that gives them a serious offensive punch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deynon Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 53 minutes ago, james.speller said: I know I've got enough for 3x20 ghouls for the ghoul patrol if I buy it, but will it give me enough to run a decent Abattoir formation as well? Remember that each unit can only be a part of a warscroll battalion and not more than one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Reid Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 4 hours ago, james.speller said: Did you build all the big guys as crypt horrors or flayers? I keep going back and forth on how I want to run them. Why not build them as both. Pick up some magnets for a minimal investment and magnetize the arms. This way you can run them any way you want. It's actually not that hard to do with a drill and a hobby knife. I'd be happy to tell you how and send some pics of mine. Just let me know if you're interested. Also, the box set is a steal. You get almost $100 of models for free. IMO this would round off your army very nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wraith01 Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 When I get around to building my Death army I plan on combining the 3 start collecting sets (if there still around) for variety and to get a full 10 hexwraiths. But they sold two of those sets in my local shop the other day. Guys love the flesh eaters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElectricPaladin Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 7 minutes ago, Wraith01 said: to get a full 10 hexwraiths A full set of five horses is only $20 on eBay, and both kits contain enough bits to make all the riders. I bought both boxes and have ten hexwraiths and ten black knights! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deynon Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 41 minutes ago, ElectricPaladin said: A full set of five horses is only $20 on eBay, and both kits contain enough bits to make all the riders. I bought both boxes and have ten hexwraiths and ten black knights! The best way is magnetize the rider so that you can change from one set to the other one (there is also a little modification to do in the saddles but really minor one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElectricPaladin Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 12 minutes ago, deynon said: The best way is magnetize the rider so that you can change from one set to the other one (there is also a little modification to do in the saddles but really minor one. I have limited patience for magnets. There's a point where my $20 is worth less than my time. Also, my paint scheme for my skeletons is really different from my paint scheme for my ghosts. But you're right, - it wouldn't be very hard at all, if you're inclined to do the work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deynon Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 Just now, ElectricPaladin said: I have limited patience for magnets. There's a point where my $20 is worth less than my time. Also, my paint scheme for my skeletons is really different from my paint scheme for my ghosts. But you're right, - it wouldn't be very hard at all, if you're inclined to do the work. The horses are the only part fixed, but the problem doesn't sussist. It need only one point to magnetize in almost the center of the sabble and you're ok. Obviously is a way to keep money, if you choose differently it's anyway ok^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonKing Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 I was thinking of a way to put the hexwraiths on legs and use them as graveguard with greatweapons by greenstuffing the saddlelegs to walking position.But now, looking at the kit for real it seems a bit awkward and time-consuming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElectricPaladin Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 2 minutes ago, CrimsonKing said: I was thinking of a way to put the hexwraiths on legs and use them as graveguard with greatweapons by greenstuffing the saddlelegs to walking position. But now, looking at the kit for real it seems a bit awkward and time-consuming Yeah… that sounds really hard. It might look cool if you're up for the sculpting. Maybe just use the feet and basically rebuild the legs entirely as robed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonKing Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 Well I casted a ton of chaos cultists in sections so I thought that also: use the robe legs and replace the feet or hell, keep the boot feet (only use the 1-2 robeish legs) as the mounted skellie feet are also curved to the horse.The robe style doesn't even match well however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barimbino Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 2 hours ago, CrimsonKing said: I was thinking of a way to put the hexwraiths on legs and use them as graveguard with greatweapons by greenstuffing the saddlelegs to walking position. But now, looking at the kit for real it seems a bit awkward and time-consuming The problem I think is that the top half is too movement oriented. So if you were to put it on a static pose like legs or robes it would just look weird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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