Converted using Dark Vengeance Chosen, Forgeworld autocannons and Raptor spares, these Havocs are certainly unique.
I've always liked Forgeworld's heavy weapon sets, but the autocannons appeal especially for some reason - maybe it's the massive belt feeds? I know that most people don't think that they're very competitive, but it's hard to argue with the results you can get with 8 S7 shots. I've blattered more than one monstrous creature to death with these guys and lighter armoured vehicles are easy pickings too. With 8 shots they're not bad against infantry - hitting on 3s and wounding on 2s from massive range. Now if only they had better AP or some rending!
I think the secret is saturation. One autocannon is a bit underwhelming, but 4 starts to look pretty mean. That and at 10 points a gun and a total squad cost of just over 100 points they're cheap and cheerful.
I never field my chaos force without them. They pair up well with my Noise Marines in laying down a hell of a blanket of shots.
Awesome work Blazmo!!!!!!!!! I just love your emp children so much!
ReplyDeleteThanks Greg. It's always nice to get some enthusiastic comments! I saw you've been working on your own Emperor's Children - that metallic scheme looks like it'll be interesting. Good luck with the army!
DeleteThanks! I think I got the formula down now. Need to try it on some mk4 to see how it looks, then I'll start batch building from the cath box...then I need to see how I can adapt it to the vehicles. The washes don't work as well when scaled up...so I found some metallic medium to mix in with some purples. Should be interesting!
DeleteMaybe try an airbrush for the vehicles? - they tend to do you proud for large areas, although I've never tried airbrushing with metallics, but I think it could work. Also, don't forget the green accent colour to really make them pop!
DeleteOh yes. I love your green accents and will definitely be stealing some of your style with that. :)
DeleteSorry to wake up so late but a friend of mine fell in love with your LUCIUS and ask me to try to make one for him .Just one little question , where do the "doom siren" come ?. In fact I'm in love personnaly with your Emperor's children army !Many thanks .
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately the doom siren backpack is a converted part, so it may be difficult to replicate. I used a skeleton warrior torso mounted on a piece from the chaos vehicle sprue. It was then combined with guitar string and some speaker looking odds and ends. I green stuffed the lot together to make it. A good alternative to the skeleton is the corpse found on the Nurgle banner from the Chaos Space Marines kit.
DeleteBrilliant and truly amazing like everything you do . Thanks very much for your answer and for the tip about the NURGLE banner. Hope to see some more Emperor's children soon . Yours
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