Well, Shark Week has come to a close but that doesn’t mean I can’t still report on the predators from the deep. To my credit this game was played during Shark Week. Jerrod is one of the participants signed up for Badab War YEG and has been trying out combinations for his Salamanders. Our last game I was extremely lucky. My Grav Centurions were sharpshooters that game. They wrecked a Land Raider in the first turn and exploded a Stormraven in the second that resulted in massive casualties. My Assault Centurions were then able to gain the charge on the thunderhammer Terminators. Jerrod didn’t have enough left over to deal sufficient damage to my army. Will the Salamander’s weapons find revenge? Will the Carcharodons continue their blood frenzy? Read more to find out.
Roost 40K Written Battle Report 019- 2000 points Carcharodons vs Salamanders
Posted in Battle Reports | Tags: 40k, battle report, caes, Carcharodons, Games Workshop, Salamanders, shark week, Space Marines, Space Sharks, Warhammer
Space Marines Carcharodons: Vindicators WIP
Shark Week is coming to a close and I haven’t posted on my Carcharodons yet. I will change that today with another WIP post. I present to you the mighty Vindicator.
Posted in Space Marines: Carcharodons | Tags: 40k, Carcharodons, Games Workshop, models, Space Marines, Space Sharks, tank, vindicator, Warhammer, WIP
40K Blog Showcase 2
Sorry about the late post today. I was hoping to catch those across the pond before it gets too late in the day. It’s been an eventful 24 hours in the world. England voted in the referendum to leave the European Union and the markets are in turmoil. I have yet to talk to family and friends in the UK about what has happened. For this edition of 40K Blog Showcase I wanted to bring to your attention three blogs from the United Kingdom.
Posted in 40K Blogs | Tags: 40k, dark eldar, Games Workshop, iron hands, relictors, Space Marines, Warhammer
Adepta Sororitas – Heavy Flamer Retributors
Back in the Witch Hunter days the only way to arm a Retributor was with heavy bolters. Back in those days heavy flamers were not an option. Now heavy flamers are a choice. Oh and by the way, Retributors gain rending when they access their faith point. Good gravy Batman.
Your Opinion Needed On A Camera
I’ve been using some technology here at the Roost and it is time to upgrade. I’m a frugal person. You will never find me in a line-up waiting for the release of the latest gadget. I usually have someone give me their old technology because they have no use for it and maybe because they’re trying to get me involved in our current millennium.
Here’s some useless trivia for you- I don’t own a cell phone. That is usually met with bewilderment. How do you survive? What if there is an emergency? Try going without a cell phone for a day. It’s wonderful to not be available 24/7. Plus if there is an emergency there are plenty of cell phones out there to help. Okay, this post is not about owning a cell phone. Back to the topic in hand: I want to hear your thoughts on camera’s.
Posted in Uncategorized | Tags: 40k, camera, Warhammer
The Badab War YEG- Dave B.’s Executioners WIP
When I started promoting Bad War YEG Dave B. wanted to participate. He was undecided on the chapter he wanted to play. It came down to two choices- Mantis Warriors and Executioners. After much deliberation Dave settled on the Executioners. A big draw for him was the chance to model and paint Thulsa Kane. Here is an update from Dave and his progress on his Executioners.
Posted in The Badab War YEG | Tags: 40k, executioners, Forgeworld, Games Workshop, miniature, models, Space Marines, Warhammer, WIP
Adepta Sororitas- More Exorcist Tanks
When I need to take a break from 40K and decide to get some exercise I pull out my Exorcist tanks and do some sweet curls. Joking aside there is a lot of metal in these models and it sucks when one gets knocked off the table. I usually keep the Exorcist as close to my table edge as possible. Guess what else is close to the table edge. That’s right, my swinging arms. I can’t remember how many pieces that Exorcist disintegrated into. The good news is Humpty Dumpty was put back together again.
Posted in Adepta Sororitas: Order of the Refining Fire | Tags: 40k, adepta sororitas, Exorcist, Games Workshop, miniature, model, pewter, Sisters, Sisters of Battle, Warhammer
Favourite 40K Memories
A few months back I mentioned that I wanted to do a post on favourite 40K memories. I’ve played a few games over the years and there has been some moments that will stay ingrained in my 40K memory forever. I want to take some time to share some of those moments. I’d also like to hear some of your favourite 40K memories as well.
Posted in Warhammer 40K Events | Tags: 40k, game, Games Workshop, miniature, models, Warhammer
Adepta Sororitas- Death Cult Assassins
Death Cult Assassins are super fragile but they can hit hard. They’ve been toned down a bit since sixth edition added AP values to close combat weapons. The Assassins must avoid Terminator armour or the equivalent and they should be able to roll through combat with the high initiative and volume of attacks per model. My problem is getting them into combat. I like to kit them out with an equal number of Crusaders. Crusaders have the three plus invulnerable and can absorb a little bit more punishment although that’s not saying much with a squad of toughness three models.
Space Marines Carcharodons- Land Raider Achilles WIP
The Aquila Strongpoint rightfully so is taking a while to paint. I think it will be done in about a week. I’m going to bug my wife to take pictures of the completed project. Her photography skills are far superior to mine. Today I want to share with you my WIP with the Lander Raider Achilles.
Posted in Space Marines: Carcharodons | Tags: 40k, achilles, Carcharodons, Forgeworld, Games Workshop, land raider, miniature, models, resin, Space Marines, Space Sharks, tank, Warhammer
Fortifications- Aquila Strongpoint WIP
I have a lot of terrain and fortifications that have to be painted. Playing a game with unprimed terrain is a wee bit uninspiring. My goal is to get at least 75% of my terrain and fortifications painted up by November. I want fortifications for the assault on the Palace of Thorns for Badab War YEG. Somewhere in there I have to fit in some Space Marine vehicles and Cataphractii Terminators. I figured I would get started on the biggest fortification I have and that is the Aquila Strongpoint.
Posted in Fortifications | Tags: 40k, aquila strongpoint, fortification, Games Workshop, miniature, models, Warhammer, WIP
Badab War YEG- Darrell’s Raptors WIP
Darrell has sent me some more photos on the progress of his Raptors. They’re coming along nicely and I look forward to seeing them in person.
Posted in The Badab War YEG
Space Marines Carcharodons- Terminator Chaplain
The Terminator Chaplain is complete. I am really pleased with how this model turned out, especially the skull helmet. Painting black armour was a nice change from the grey. The black and gold plus the white scrolls complement each other well. Now I have to release this fellow to do some clobberin’.
Posted in Space Marines: Carcharodons | Tags: 40k, Carcharodons, Chaplain, Games Workshop, miniature, model, pewter, Space Marines, Space Sharks, Terminators, Warhammer
Space Marine 30th Anniversary Celebration
GW West Edmonton had a celebration when the 30th Anniversary Space Marine model was released not too long ago. One of the events was a painting contest. Unfortunately I was on nights so I missed all of the models on display. The good news is there were more entries at this events compared to last. Good to see the community coming out and supporting the store. There were two categories- single model and vehicle from the Space Marines and Chaos Space Marines. Here are some of the photos from GW West Edmonton’s Facebook page. All photos used with permission.
Posted in Warhammer 40K Events | Tags: 40k, Games Workshop, painting contest, Space Marines, Warhammer
Space Marines Carcharodons- Terminator Chaplain WIP
I’ve done well for avoiding finecast and pewter with my Carcharodons force. The Terminator Librarian is finecast and I am thankful that is the only one. I have plenty of pewter with my Adepta Sororitas, Grey Knights and Tyranids so I am thankful that the Terminator Chaplain is the only pewter model I will have to deal with. The pewter made things a little interesting so come on in and find out why.
Posted in Space Marines: Carcharodons | Tags: 40k, Carcharodons, Chaplain, Games Workshop, miniature, pewter, Space Marines, Space Sharks, Terminators, Warhammer, WIP
Happy Birthday!
The Roost is one year old with 40K related content. I’m off the bottle and learning to walk. I’ll start the celebration with a photo I posted a week ago. This is me with my nephew who was twenty four hours old in this photo. (I accidentally pressed publish instead of save draft partway through this post. When I returned I found out. Oops)
Posted in Warhammer 40K Events
Adepta Sororitas- Arch-Confessor Kyrinov
The White Dwarf edition of the Arch-Confessor Kyrinov brought new life to the model. He was a blast to use and with rules came motivation to paint the model. Fast-forward to the current e-codex and Kyrinov vanishes without a trace. I guess the Inquisition must have been involved. I guess the model can be used as a generic Priest now. Sigh.
Posted in Adepta Sororitas: Order of the Refining Fire | Tags: 40k, adepta sororitas, Games Workshop, Kyrinov, miniature, models, pewter, priest, Sisters of Battle, Warhammer
Space Marines Carcharodons- Deathstorm Captain
My Shield of Baal Deathstorm Captain is now complete. His thunderhammer has been oiled for battle and is ready to hi-five a Riptide in the face.
Posted in Space Marines: Carcharodons | Tags: 40k, captain, Carcharodons, Games Workshop, miniature, models, Space Marines, Space Sharks, Terminators, Warhammer
Angels Of Death- First Impressions
The release of the new psychic powers is what got me all excited about this release. I enjoy fielding Librarians and the new powers can help my foot slogging army immensely. This is my first impressions of the supplement.
Posted in Reviews | Tags: 40k, Angels of Death, codex, Games Workshop, Space Marines, Warhammer
Space Marines Carcharodons- Deathstorm Captain WIP
I have a lot of boots on the ground so it’s time to finish some more characters. When Shield of Baal: Deathstorm was released I was excited to get my hands on two models. The Broodlord and Captain. I had plenty of Tyranids and had no need of the Marines. I sold of all the extra models and when the dust settled I made my money back and had two free models and a book with datasheets and scenarios.
Posted in Space Marines: Carcharodons | Tags: 40k, captain, Carcharodons, Deathstorm, Games Workshop, miniature, Space Marines, Space Sharks, Terminators, Warhammer
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