Riders of the Cosmic Serpent

Armorcast vs Forgeworld

2011-11-16T13:48:00.000-05:00

Just another size comparison for those who were curious. As you can see from the photo the Forgeworld Phantom titan is a bit bigger. The Armorcast Phantom titan is on a base which gives it a bit more height.

Now all we need is for these two boys to fight each other...

MiniWarGaming Apocalypticon 2011

2011-09-29T12:30:00.001-04:00

Had a lot fun here, and can't wait till next year. My plan was initially to film the whole event but my camera pooped out on me for some strange reason. But what I've got filmed is the before the game and a view of some of the armies...

http://www.miniwargaming.com/

Armorcast Phantom Titan update

2011-09-23T15:14:00.000-04:00

Shoulder is finally done. The wing is next...

ForgeWorld Phoenix Bomber

2011-09-23T12:46:00.000-04:00

Still have a few more to paint...

Nuadhu FireHeart

2011-09-22T14:56:00.000-04:00

This model is still WIP. But people ask about it so here ya are...

Battle Report: White Scars vs Eldar 1750

2011-09-05T20:35:00.000-04:00

Battle Report: Tau vs Eldar 5000 pt

2011-08-07T12:20:00.000-04:00

Eldar Lynx

2011-08-04T17:19:00.000-04:00

Well I recently acquired a Eldar Lynx for the big MiniWarGaming Apocalypse Event. I plan on having it painted... or mostly painted...Hope it doesn't get killed too quickly...

As you may notice I mounted on the acrylic rods that I use for the planes and other superheavies. I think it looks better flying higher...

Update time...

2011-07-13T15:46:00.000-04:00

I'm still alive and well... been busy with life and the paths we walk...

I've been added to Miniwargaming's ranks... I'll be doing some painting videos and such for them.

Falcon Type 2.5

2011-05-23T15:02:00.000-04:00

Here is a conversion I've been dying to make and finally finished. The conversion consists of a falcon chasis, Fire prism turret & vector engines, Forgeworld Falcon type 2 piece, and 2 Pulse laser barrels.

I've been thinking of making a Apoc rule for it, kinda like a mini scorpion...

Any ideas for a name? I looked up names for smaller scorpions... and DeathStalker is the only one I kinda liked.

Forgeworld Phantom vs Armorcast Phantom

2011-05-15T17:37:00.000-04:00

Another comparison for those who care. I've yet to see these two models together, so here you go. The FW Phantom is not done yet but we can see the height difference. The Armorcast Phantom is also on a base that adds to the height as well... which still makes the FW model still taller. Can't wait to see this model finished...

The pelvis is at the same height as the chest of the old phantom...

Forgeworld Eldar Scorpion Type I & Type II

2011-05-13T14:47:00.001-04:00

This is for anybody that has wondered 'which is bigger?" Well here you go, at first glance the type I appears to be bigger as it is a bit taller. The type II looks to be broader but doesn't have the high profile as the type I.

The type II has a lot more surface area. More like a puffed out cobra (snake not the model).

The type I weighs more though, early forgeworld models have big resin parts.

Eldar Terrain : Statues of Asurman

2011-04-30T11:31:00.000-04:00

Here is some terrain I've been working on for my Eldar themed table.

These are the only pieces that will be like this, imitating design we already know.

The plan is to design completely new elements that still fit with eldar design....

Easier said than done!

Battle Report: Saim Hann vs Black Templar

2011-04-28T19:56:00.000-04:00

Battle Report: Eldar vs Black Templar

2000 points

Forgeworld Eldar Vampire Hunter

2011-04-18T16:59:00.001-04:00

Just a little update, painting chevrons... freehand. I'll be painting the top to a finished standard, then the underside...

Apocalypse Battle Report: Dark Angel vs Eldar

2011-04-15T22:59:00.000-04:00

5000 point battle between the Saim Hann and the Dark Angels. The Eldar give the new Forgeworld rules a try... I'd have to play a few more games before I render a verdict.

Forgeworld Eldar Vampire Hunter

2011-04-08T17:14:00.000-04:00

Update, just for those wondering if I've been working on this guy.... I'm planning having this done soon.

Battle Report: Black Templar vs Saim-Hann Eldar

2011-04-01T12:01:00.001-04:00

2000 point battle against the Black Templar.

Battle Report: Imperial Guard vs Saim-Hann Eldar

2011-03-31T11:34:00.003-04:00

Battle Report time... 2000 point battle between the monkeigh hordes and the Eldar of the Saim Hann.

Saim Hann Air Superiority

2011-03-22T13:12:00.000-04:00

Update time, so here is my Air force for my craftworld. I think this is as many planes as I'm going to get for a long while...

Eldar Air Superiority

2011-03-16T15:49:00.001-04:00

I wonder if this is enough? Maybe a few more?

Saim Hann CloudStrike Formation

2011-03-15T16:04:00.000-04:00

Here is what I'm planning for my CloudStrike formation, when in flying mode they will be on these bases so it is obvious what mode they are in. Also it looks cool...

Saim Hann Army

2011-03-02T15:54:00.000-05:00

Between paint sessions I like to play with my camera...

Once I get my backdrop issue solved I'll reshoot some of these...

I need to get my table finished, so it doesn't look like my army is flying across someones lawn...

Forgeworld Eldar Vampire Hunter update

2011-02-28T14:05:00.000-05:00

Just a update on the Vampire Hunter, engine nozzles are mostly finished, next will be the red areas...

Forgeworld Eldar Vampire Hunter pt.4

2011-02-16T14:22:00.004-05:00

Small update, Basecoating is finished. Started to work on the base. I hope to get to some highlighting this weekend.

Can't wait to take it into battle again...

Saim Hann Army

2011-02-13T14:40:00.004-05:00

Update on my Army. More work done on the Vampire Hunter. More squads completed. Just need to catch up on painting...

Apocalypse Battle Report: Storming the Wall

2011-02-06T14:32:00.005-05:00

The Eldar storm the Imperial defense line...

Forgeworld Eldar Vampire Hunter pt.3

2011-02-02T15:20:00.002-05:00

Small update, the Vampire is assembled and ready to be primed. I've seen some out there that where not fully assembled for ease of painting... but I'd rather the model be strong than convenient.

Here is how I mount it: N24 magnet (same kind used on the Phoenix), and two brass pins for stability and strength. Simply drilled or bored out the space to fit the magnet and pins. No glue, tension keeps them in place.

Here is the mounting point on the Vampire. Carved out a space to fit the magnet, glued and greenstuffed. One minor detail though, the center of gravity is at the models weakest points. It's almost like no thought was given as to how a person was going to mount it.

Allies of the Saim Hann

2011-02-01T03:05:00.004-05:00

The Saim Hann have allies, they can bring the firepower as well...

Eldar Table pt. 1

2011-01-25T22:04:00.006-05:00

Here is something I've been working on. This is just a test section for a much larger project. A Eldar themed modular board. This is a project between myself and a good friend, we've been planning this since September.

Here is the fun part... led illumination on the water. The water will play a big part of the board. Once we are producing the board sections I'll show the plans. So you all know what we are going for. Then the terrain, lots of fun planned for that as well.

Forgeworld Eldar Vampire Hunter pt.2

2011-01-24T22:00:00.002-05:00

Small Update: The main Hull is glued and green stuff to fill in the gaps.

As I started to fill in the gaps I realized that some of the parts didn't line up right. I knew some of it would when I dry fit everything but... Green stuff to the rescue.

The edge from the head to the body was fine but I want it to look seamless, also added more from the wing section to the hull, feels more eldar.

Also did the same for the tail end of the wing, I didn't like how it just ends abruptly. It all looks a mess right now but when it's sanded it will look better... I hope.

Just more adding detail. The cockpit section was a greater width than the body so the is a 2 mm difference. I sculpted some extra plates to make it more seamless...

Forgeworld Eldar Vampire Hunter pt.1

2011-01-14T15:50:00.004-05:00

As of right now this model is held together entirely by brass rod and tension. I used a 1 inch acrylic rod for the stem, which I've not seen anyone else try... It's a flyer! why not use something that is clear?

Eldar Reinforcements...

2010-12-28T14:57:00.004-05:00

The Saim Hann needed some more fire power...

.. in a quest to dominate the skies....

Battle Report : the Little Big Game

2010-12-26T13:49:00.005-05:00

A 3000 pt game using Apocalypse rules and Battle Mission. Space Marines & Imperial Guard vs Necron & Eldar.

Battle Report : the Rematch

2010-12-20T12:44:00.005-05:00

Dark Eldar vs Saim Hann Eldar 1850 pts

the Rematch...

Kabal of Agony

Phantom Titan of the Saim Hann & Imperial Reaver

2010-12-13T14:34:00.005-05:00

I was going through some old photos and found these. I was going to do a battle report of this game, but the pics where no good.

Size comparison for those who have not seen these models together... or for those who care....

Battle Report

2010-12-06T12:41:00.008-05:00

Dark Eldar vs Saim Hann Eldar 1850 pts...

Kabal of Agony

Saim Hann Pride

2010-12-01T00:51:00.008-05:00

Small update, been thinking of doing this for a long time. I have the equipment to make them, and nothing really exists like this... so I made one...

It's on both sleeves.

What do you think?... and I know.... I'm a fanboy....

Miniwargaming Apocalypse Battle pt.8

2010-10-10T15:52:00.003-04:00

The Phantom turns its attention on the rest of the battle...

Thunderbolt came and shot down one of my phoenix bombers...

Marines giving the Necrons a run for their money...

Miniwargaming Apocalypse Battle pt.7

2010-10-09T15:09:00.003-04:00

Something stuck on my shoe....

"he looks so cute, can I keep him?"

Need more planes in Apocalypse games....

Miniwargaming Apocalypse Battle pt.6

2010-10-08T13:57:00.003-04:00

Stompa taking aim....

That is a lot of tanks...

Miniwargaming Apocalypse Battle pt.5

2010-10-07T14:28:00.004-04:00

Orks are prepared to take the first objective...

That's too many Orks...

Miniwargaming Apocalypse Battle pt.4

2010-10-06T14:28:00.003-04:00

Warlord Titans kick ass...

... think they have reason to be concerned?...

Necrons staring down the Marines...

The Phantom titan taking aim...

Phantom Titan of the Saim Hann pt.8

2010-10-05T20:40:00.003-04:00

Another small update....

The head of my Phantom is done. I did it before I went to Welland Ont.

I'm not completely happy with it...

Miniwargaming Apocalypse Battle pt.3

2010-10-05T14:49:00.005-04:00

Update time... I was going to do a sort of Battle Report of this game, but the vids from Miniwargaming will be coming out soon...

So I thought I may just as well post pics from that day...

It was alot of fun....

Miniwargaming Apocalypse Battle pt.2

2010-09-16T21:53:00.005-04:00

The Forces of "good" deploy first.
Marines at the the end.

Blood Angels and Sisters of Battle deploy side by side...

More Blood Angels with a Warlord Titan as back up...

These Titans look amazing... a lot of time and effort went into them...

Tau and a second Warlord side together... with the Saim Hann at their flank....

The Saim Hann deploy light, with just the Scorpion tank escorted by a Prism and Falcon... the Phantom titan covers their flank...

The Marines anchor the far end...

This was a two day event at MiniWarGaming...

Miniwargaming Apocalypse Battle

2010-09-13T22:29:00.007-04:00

This is whole weekend started. I had Marine's to my left and Tau to my right

I think the Marines can handle this side of things...

The Saim-Hann deploy facing the hordes of the Tyranids...

Apocalypse Game at Miniwargaming...

2010-09-13T00:19:00.003-04:00

Well, I made it home from Welland Ontario, where Miniwargaming is located. Had a blast and I'll post pics later...

Scorpion Grav Tank Type I

2010-08-28T00:30:00.011-04:00

I've taken a break from the Phantom Titan, and been working on my Scorpion Grav Tank. I bought this tank when Forgeworld first released it. How many years was that?...

Been trying to get my Eldar force painted for Miniwargaming.com 100,000 point Apocalypse game.

Just happy I'm finally finished it...

I've been playing with this tank for many years, and have yet to lose it in a battle...

I still plan to buy the new version as well... maybe two.

Phantom Titan of the Saim Hann pt.7

2010-06-09T01:48:00.002-04:00

Just a small update. The left arm is done.

I went with the same "honeycomb" effect I did on the shoulder, I like it... but in hindsight I may have made more work for myself.

So close to finishing this guy... but I think I'll work on my scorpion. Just to take a bit of a break.

Seeing as I can now take it in spearhead games these days.

Phantom Titan of the Saim-Hann Pt.6

2010-05-20T03:05:00.004-04:00

Just a little update, the left shoulder pad is done. I went for something a little different, I may do a similar effect on the weapons...

You may notice something as well... in regards to my last titan update.

1K Battle Report (The Beginning)

2010-05-19T22:45:00.006-04:00

"It is a long journey back to the gateway', N' eecheth said to the rest of the escort. The planet had become infested with all manner of monkeigh.

"So many threads to unravel... the stones have become cloudy', The old seer said to his junior seer E' veth.

"I warned the Grand Chief of coming to this world... many lives could be lost here, too many!' as N'eecheth took point.

The Farseer's escort was speeding through Tau battle lines. Crushing these aliens would be unfortunate, like stepping on a beautiful flower...

Annihilation/ Pitched Battle:

Deployment: consisted of the eldar deploying second and on the table. The eldar needed to start on the table with powers working as soon as possible.

Tau grabbed as much high ground as possible, and deployed with their firepower centrally.

Tau standing ready to face the might of the Saim-Hann Eldar.

Stealth suits manage to deploy close to the Younger Farseer. Ready to spring their ambush...

The Battle Begins...

After the Eldar failed in seizing the initiative, the Tau attacked in earnest. The Stealth team first to draw blood and sending two of the Jetbikes to the ground. Railguns and Plasma shots send an other eldar biker to his end.

The enraged Wildriders return fire, killing many Tau for their greater good. The left flank of the Tau is almost crippled, as well as completely destroying the stealth team. Eldar have the upper hand for now...

Farseer N'eecheth vying for position.

Farseer E'veth avenging the young souls lost to these misguided aliens.

The Broadside and Firewarriors try and avenge the Stealth Team, but the Eldar have some sort of ability to deflect enormous amounts of firepower.

The Hammerhead tries to cover the Tau left flack, the Eldar are trying to out flank.

Farseer E'veth plans to combine firepower with his elder brother. "We have to break free of this, before too many souls are lost!'.

1K Battle Report (End Game)

2010-05-19T21:33:00.008-04:00

N'eecheth could not afford to be stalled. "The council of our great house meets in three cycles!... We have to be there!... fate will be decided'.

"Attack their center, these children will not stand in our way!'.

E'veth gathered the rest of his guard to join his brother's advance. "These aliens will pay one thousand fold for every drop of eldar blood they've spilt today!'.

"Victory to the Saim Hann!' was heard over the battlefield, now a Tau gravesite.

The Tau Communication net was filled with a static interference only seen when dealing with creatures of the empyrean.

The Eldar regroup in the center of the table. The Tau have been using their submunition rounds to no avail.

++" These eldar are protected by some sort of energy, it's as though none of our shots can penetrate their armor"++

The Tau left flank is about to be attacked by the whole warhost.

The Firewarriors stand impotent to help their brothers, out of range and too high up to move to better ground.

Firewarriors stand ready. They are "bonded" and ready to give their lives to the greater good.

The Hammerhead and remainder of the Firewarriors are cut down. The Tau left flank has fallen.

"We can escape now, they are defeated!'

"Their Commander must not be able to signal the rest of their forces!'

"Find him!' N'eecheth commanded as he searched for the rune that would end the Tau commander's life.

The Tau Commander continues his attack, not realizing he has now become the target.

E'veth wants the honor of killing this alien, as a Seer he rarely gets the opportunity to spill the blood of is enemies in honorable combat.

The Shas'o is broken and is being routed from the battlefield.

The battle ends on turn Six.

KP for Tau: 0

KP for Eldar: 4

++"Shas'o to command!.... reques.....++

"We will make the Council meeting'

Phantom Titan of the Saim-Hann Pt.5

2010-05-08T07:14:00.005-04:00

Finished the left wing... almost there...

Starting to feel optimistic again....

For those of you that have been following this work, should the model have a "loin cloth" like the wraithlord and other wraiths?

I'm thinking he should... but I would like your opinions. Also should the model have the gun banners like the ol' epic models did...

Phantom Titan of the Saim-Hann Pt.4

2010-05-04T11:55:00.003-04:00

Well, just a small update on the progress of this beast... just color blends on the wings and head, started picking out the details on the left wing.

Phantom Titan of the Saim-Hann Pt.3

2010-04-20T14:06:00.007-04:00

Well it's been a while since I've posted anything... and really not too much to show for it... :(

But I have been trying to finish this guy!

Slowly but surely he'll get done...

4000 Point Apocalypse Battle....

2009-08-23T01:05:00.009-04:00

The Council advised the Great Autarch against moving two of the largest houses to defend the Maiden world "Summer's Blood". The Grand Chief's dream provoked this response, compelled him to send his craftworld to war.

What the Council didn't tell him was, as they cleansed the world of "monkeigh" an old brother sought to blood themselves as well. So swift through the Webway that little time was left to react.

As one of the webway runners returned, time was all but gone. The Kabal of the Black Heart neared. The Grand Chief could only muster his support reserve to stall the imminent attack. The Council knew when and where the Dark Kin would emerge, all they needed was to be ready. The Great Autarch was filled with sorrow, for he needed to disturb the spirit of his great Grandfather and call him to war once again. His twin cousins would have the honor of merging with their ancestor, and amend the past.

The stage was set, all that remained was to play out what the Seer Council saw...

The story continues....

Apocalypse Battle Report Intro....

2009-08-20T06:25:00.004-04:00

Here is the intro to a 4000 pt Apocalypse Battle between the Dark Eldar and the Saim-Hann Eldar. The Dark Eldar had taken a few formations, the carnival of pain (something like that), the Raider formation, and the Ravager titan killer formation.
I had only the SunStorm formation as I had a very small army.... Titan used most of my points....

Warlock pt.2

2009-08-05T06:43:00.004-04:00

This model is not for the Seer Council, he rides with my other Jetbike squad. The model is a pretty simple conversion: saw in half, saw off arm, glue on Jetbike rider arm & legs, greenstuff robes & rune.

I may make a mold of the hood for the rune, as I need more for the Seer Council... sculpting is not my strong suit....

Seer Council: Farseer

2009-08-04T08:01:00.004-04:00

Here is another Farseer on Jetbike. I've decided not to sculpt robes on him, as it doesn't feel logical that they would wear them into battle.

It's not a terribly difficult conversion, head and weapon swap, some greenstuff...

The whole Council will be wearing feathers. Would furs and such be too much?

He also has the traditional Farseer Helm detail...

Phoenix Bomber of the Saim-Hann...

2009-07-31T17:41:00.007-04:00

So I entered the Oval base Contest that Bell of Lost Souls & IronHalo where having this month. Here is what I sent in for it...

The base is mostly as it is sold by IronHalo, with the addition of GW static grass. The "celtic" stones where painted turquoise to give it an alien feel.

The New Flyer stem fits the base well.

Saim-Hann Battle Report...

2009-07-08T17:26:00.006-04:00

Well the good fellas at MiniWarGaming posted two vids from their 40K tourney. I'm still kicking my own arse for not bringing my camera....

There is a second vid but you need to log into the Miniwargaming site for it.

I got real lucky in that game, when the dice are your friend and you have a unit with fortune.... can be frustrating for your opponent. I also got luck near the end of the game as I forced the farthest Tau unit to fallback off the Objective. If I failed in that it would have been a tie game.

Phantom Titan of the Saim-Hann pt.2

2009-06-17T06:28:00.004-04:00

Some of you out there may be wondering if I'm ever going to finish this model.... I hope so.
I finished more of the torso today, I'm almost half way there now...

There are some small changes made to the titan. Armor plates around the hips, prism crystal and laser emitter, I sculpted a chin guard on the head.... to give him a more "guardian" feel.

The plan is to have the arm cannons black and the wings white. the head I'm not entirely sure what to do, white or red?

It has also been suggested to have a loin cloth hanging, similar to the wraithlord model... I may.

New Farseer on foot...

2009-06-16T00:48:00.004-04:00

I was working on my SeerCouncil and was struck with the idea of a Farseer in the same design as the rest of my council. The fluff of the Saim-hann is they are the first to abandon the rest of the Eldar, share commonalities with the exodites, and are viewed as barbaric by the other Craftworlds. So I made this guy for the army for when I don't want or need a Farseer on bike.

Close up of his face. Going for a North American Indian motif for the army. It has been the plan since I created the autarch wayback....

Reinforcements...

2009-06-16T00:43:00.003-04:00

The maniac strikes again.... I needed some warwalkers, waveserpents, dire avengers, and guardians. So I bought three battle forces, but I'm not completely mad, they were all deals (Miniwargaming sale, Ebay).

Saim-Hann Colors...

2009-06-03T00:55:00.003-04:00

So I purchased a Citadel Spray Gun in the hopes of moving faster in my project. The gun works like a charm, just need a compressor for it now to do all my models.

Now judging by the picture here does the two sets of models look the same color?

The models on the right is sprayed with GW's Mechrite Red. The bike on the left is Vallejo's Bloody Red. Both paints are of the same pigment quality but the Vallejo line is far superior in range and color. I certainly hope GW is planning on more paints in the same quality as Vallejo's paints.

I already painted 5 of my bikes using Mechrite Red and probably finish the squad with it for consistency. But then again I may brighten them up some....

MiniWarGaming Tourney results.....

2009-06-02T00:42:00.002-04:00

I was going to bring my camera but I was running late and so I have no media on the days adventure.... :(
On the plus side the guys at MiniWarGaming were shooting vid and pics of the day so when that is posted I'll let you know.

So, how'd it go? Well I was late so my first game was short but managed to pull out a win.

Game 1. I was facing a DeathWing army (2 Landraiders, 20 termies, 1 dread). The mission was Take and Hold with a secondary objective being "have a unit in each table quarter". I held the Primary Objective for a minor win.

Game 2. A battle against Chaos Iron Warriors with a turn 4 random objective roll. The Chaos army consisted of 2 vindicators, 1 Pred w/ 3lascan, 2 units of marines, 1 unit of bikes, kharne, 1 Dread,and a lord. By turn Four the we were to hold objectives (each terrain feature), this ended as a major win as I was holding more terrain and had the secondary objective (kill enemy characters). My opponent was a good sport, and I don't think he had a lot of experiences dealing with a highly mobile army.

Game 3. A battle against the Greater Good. This game I knew would be a tough one. The mission was objective counters (5 of them) and deployment was on the short table edges 24 inches in. I won the roll for deployment so I let the Tau go first. This Tau force was a lot of models ( 2 commanders, 2 crisis, 6 stealth, 2 firewarrior units, 2 unit of kroot, 2 unit of pathfinders, 1 piranha, 3 broadsides). He held all the suits and the kroot in reserve, I deployed only my Farseer. The Farseer survived two turns of the broadsides shooting and a turn of the suits shooting (gotta love fortune). On my second turn almost my whole army showed up minus two prisms, that's when the Tau started to die. My opponent was real cool, despite my awesome rolling and surviving everything he threw at me. The game ended with me holding 1 objective and Tau holding none. It was major win due to secondary objective (kill most expensive unit).

Game 4. This battle was a tough one. The center of the table was the objective and Night Fight rules for the whole game. My opponent was Chaos (2 lash prices, 3 units of marines in rhinos, 2 oblitorators, 1 unit of raptors, 1 defiler). The fighting in constant night is a real disadvantage for my army and was a plus for my opponent. He was able to corner me under the cover of darkness and eat me alive! The game was a minor loss for me as he wasn't able to claim the objective but completed the secondary objective (kill the messenger). Good game though.

I won "Winner Overall" and "Best Conversion" for my Autarch (Nauhdu Fireheart). I had alot of fun and I will go back to play again. The Club they have there is full of good players and good people, and that is what makes this hobby worth being in.

MiniWarGaming Tourney...

2009-05-27T05:04:00.002-04:00

So I entered the MiniWargaming 1850 pt 40K tourney. For me it is at least a 9 hr drive. It is happening May 30 2009 and I'm a little excited to be playing. I enjoy playing new people because not everyone plays the same way, or plays by the same conventions. It is good to play new people and this will be a learning experience. I'm going to take a "pure Saim-hann" force, not one foot touches the ground. I expect to see lots of IG and marines. Here is the list I'm taking:

HQ- Farseer= stones, both sets of runes, spear, jetbike, Doom, Guide, and Fortune.
HQ- Autarch= MBlasters, Lance, Fusion Gun, jetbike.

Troop- Jetbike= Warlock w/ (conceal,Spear), 12 bikes w/ 4 cannons.
Troop- Jetbike= Warlock w/ (conceal,Spear), 12 bikes w/ 4 cannons.

Fast- Vypers= 3 w/ starconnons.
Fast- Vypers= 3 w/ starconnons.

Heavy- Fire Prism.
Heavy- Fire Prism
Heavy- Fire Prism

This is as fluffy as a Saim-hann can be IMO. I've got plenty of experience playing a list similar to this. 40K isn't about killing your opponent anymore, it's about objectives.

I'll be taking plenty of pics and vid on this day, so I'll update then how it goes.

Phoenix Bombers pt. 2

2009-05-14T07:31:00.006-04:00

Here is a close up of the stands mount. I changed it from what I originally did, as it felt to clumsy.

A close up of the belly, the magnet sits a few millimeters in the model but I didn't want to cut too far in. It is glued and green stuffed.

This is just a few of the assembled model. The magnets are strong.

Both bombers are ready to be painted... when ever that is... :)

More Jetbikes

2009-05-13T06:10:00.004-04:00

Well, like a true maniac I bought twelve more bikes. Six are for Shuriken Cannons, but what to do with the other six? Seer Council? I'm not real sure what to do with the Autarch as well....

Phoenix Bombers

2009-04-29T16:27:00.009-04:00

As the arms race continues, I purchased two Eldar Phoenix Bombers. I've never used flyers in the game so I can't wait to see them in action. As with all ForgeWorld resin kits these little guys needed to be reshaped and filled in. And YES I make the little jet sounds when I hold them.... :)

The kits can with the new Valkyrie flying stands. Which at first I thought was a good thing. The stands are designed for the Valkyrie, and so there is no little "X" under the bomber.

So I really wanted to use the base as it is sturdy and it would save me from looking for material for a flying base. I tried to think of many ways to mount the bomber on the stand. Greenstuff is the solution I think is best. It doesn't require me cutting into my Phoenix and possibly ruining it.

Just slap a little cube of Greenstuff, press the model into it and presto! I'm still going to have to magnitze it as the model sits well but may fall when moved during a game. I'm going to paint the GS because I don't want a little green cube under my pretty red plane.... :)

I think the base is just right for gaming, as I see some stands for flyers that are just alittle too tall IMO. On the table I think it will be obvious that it is a flying model.

Shuriken Cannon Bikes

2009-04-29T07:34:00.010-04:00

Parts used are the stock jetbike and one shuriken cannon from the Vyper kit.

The next step is trim the catapult barrels off and cut the Cannon where the narrow end touches the body of the cannon. I tried to use the little hose part of the cannon but it just wouldn't work out...

At this point I cut the end piece off the cannon and shaved the end-rim off to give it a rounded appearance. I wanted to use the ammo feed but it would become too cluttered under the bike if I did...

Here the two pieces are glued in place. The tab that hangs from the cannon end has to be trimmed so the bike canopy will fit properly.

This is the assembled bike. I like the cannon off set from the center like the metal version as it visible and immediately recognizable.

This is the finished bike conversion. The rider is a simple head swap with the current guardian head. I think it is the easiest and fastest way of getting shuriken cannons in your squads without braking the bank to do it. Most Eldar and Saim-hann players will have the parts laying about....

I was inspired to get to work on some of my stuff due to this guy and the massive project ahead of him....

This is where I currently stand...

2009-03-07T06:55:00.006-05:00

Here is my bikes, need more... :)

Here is some armor, and I just finished 2 more prisms for it. The Scorpion has never been lost in a battle. Never had it against a baneblade, but soon enough it will get the chance.

Here are my Vypers.... lots of work needed....

Here is my Infantry, there used to be more but I got rid of alot of it. Waithguard, oop guardians, warp spiders...

so much painting needed, not enough time in the day for it though....

Phantom Titan of the Saim Hann

2009-02-25T06:02:00.004-05:00

Well more work has been done on this behemoth. The wraith icon on the left leg is a "Grand Wraith", which I feel is appropriate for the model. The groin was given a armor plate in the same fashion as the new revenant titan and wraithlord. I will add hip and "backside" armor.

Vypers

2009-02-25T05:56:00.002-05:00

Falcon & Fire Prism

2009-02-25T05:53:00.003-05:00

Warlock

2009-02-25T05:51:00.003-05:00

This piece was done awhile back, my greenstuff work is alittle better these days.... :)

Saim-Hann Farseer on Jetbike

2009-02-16T13:55:00.003-05:00

This piece was created because the army needs a farseer and what inspired me to get one made was Fritz's Contest he had a while back. I never got it finished in time, of course... :)

The jetbike has had the wings replaced with vyper wings, and a falcon antenna added between the shuriken catapults. A Farseer rune was sculpted on the hood.
The Farseer is a Dire Avenger torso & green stuff sculpted chest, High Elf stardard arm for the staff, High Elf Mage cloak, and lots of green stuff for robes.
Still WIP....

Autarch's of my Warhost

2009-02-09T22:30:00.006-05:00

This is my Autarch, when I made him he was the "Chief" of the WindRiders.
The feeling I was going for was close to the fluff in the codex, the Saim-hann are closer to feral eldar than any other craftworld.
The head piece was cut from an old khorne beastman, and green stuff for the breast armor, fur trim boots.

This is a piece I worked on a few years ago. It is Nuadhu Fireheart.
Again I was going for a feral Eldar feeling for them.... and still do.
I still consider him a WIP....

2009-02-04T06:42:00.004-05:00

Well, this is my first post for this showcase... so here is a classic model that I've had for some time.

... and a preview of a old model I've recently bought for the warhost... still a WIP....