Sunday 22 February 2015

Building Minatures: Fire Raptor


Pick up day, it was a really big box.. Home
Base would be jealous

Getting new model is always a momentous occasion for me, whether it is a single mighty character or a Large unit of troops I always want to enjoy every aspect of bringing the model to life. As a competitive gamer you will be surprised to know that I actually base all my army building decisions on the fluff and books I have with me. Recently, I have been rubbing my face, not so literally, in Iron Warriors and I have to say that I have picked up my campsite from the boring Black Legion (especially after there Supplement book) and sat myself back down on the Iron Warrior side of things. They have the right idea in my opinion, hit it with artillery! And, with my recent present of Imperial Armour 13, say hi to some Chaotic Artillery, but they are for later.

I also, ever since they appeared in 6th edition, have been a fan of Flyers and all the damage, or lack of, they do. Heldrakes, Vendettas, Valkyries, Storm Eagles, Storm Talons and all the others. I love them all! So at Christmas I got a Fire Raptor Gunship, and have been spending a good long time building it and painting it, and here is how I got on...