A first step into chaos

Hi there,

Last time we had some pirate hats, but after all the name of the army is Chaos SPACE MARINES, so the Stars today are the Space Marines. With this I am really setting the tone and style for the rest of the army exploring the coulour scheme of the Red Corsairs. These models of Dark Angel SMs that have been tuned with pirate gear and a few skulls (for that chaos flavour).

During the process of painting these guys I was amazed how much time it takes to just paint them in two different coulurs and two highlights, even if spray primed them with red. I am quite pleased with the end result though. After highligting I dipped them in Army Painter Quick Shade, I might take a notch back on the quality of basic marines and concentrate on the fantastic Chosen models I will use as aspiring champions for the basic CMS troop and the crazy lord on bike idea I have in mind that will set the whole backstory of this little warband. ( a different post will be just about him).

Regarding the "chaosy" stuff  with mutations, spikes etc. I think that  I do not want to restrict myself too much regarding conversions and just cool miniatures that are totally wicked looking and demonic by limiting the fluff that they are just pirate versions of codex astartes marines. As the army evolves there will be more chaos specific units like warp talons, obliterators and demon engines that will probably fit into a bit of fluff story about a starting chaos warband that with time embraces more and more of the dark powers to gain an edge over their loyalist prey. It gives some motivation and fun things to do with the army beside painting and playing it. I should probably do the same with my Tau, but at the moment I am totally into all the crazy and cool stuff you can do with chaos.

So here is the first 4 marines and they are waiting for their Aspiring Champion to get his paint job done back in the Eye of Terror.

Space Marines from front

Pictures of some added items and conversions

Cult of (Space) Pirate Hats

Ahoy 'ere planet dwelling lubbers!

I will quickly show you some progress and experiments I done with green stuff and the instant mold over the weekend. I also played with what kind of army list I could get together that is not too shabby but sticks to my Space Pirate theme (and not buying insane amounts of new miniatures).

So as the topic says the way of the pirate is to accessorize with piraty things, and what comes to my mind is skulls and hats. The hats are the most notable on a small miniature so I started with them. Unfortunately burely space marine with pirate hats would be a bit silly, so I turned  my gaze to the cultists who already look the part.. 

Cultist champion with his blunderbuss and cutthroat friends. Scarfs and hats. 

Above is my tutorial on making pirate hats out of green stuff as I had a hard time findig any. Hope any fellow aspiring pirate appreciates it. 

For other piraty accessories I scavenged my bit box and found the Kroot sprues with perfect looking flinlock pistols and knives and sharp things. Using the instant mold I produced a large pool of Chaos and pirate looking bits that I will glue on the space marines and cultist to give them that pirate vibe.

Lots of bits inside the instant mold

Assorted stuff ready from the mold.

As for the 1000 point list I  had in mind you can see it here. I need a box of bikes and a Rhino to be set and go with the list. I dropped the Chosen squad and use the lovely models as Aspiring champions for my CMS troops. My three way punch of the army is the terminator squad that will probably guard the lord, the 5 bikes and the hellbrute. The rest will camp on objectives and support, I have a healthy dose of plasma guns in the army to deal with other Space Marines, Terminators and light vehicles. Note also the lack of Marks or Icons of chaos, my bikes might get the mark of Khorne or Slanesh for extra attacks or higher iniative. If I had to choose a cult I think that Slaanesh would be a good candidate for Pirates that enjoy their space rum and gold.

Until next time!

Red Corsairs (982pts)

Chaos Space Marines: Codex (2012) (Combined Arms Detachment) (982pts)

• HQ (157pts)

  • Chaos Lord (157pts)

    Lightning claw, Power fist, Sigil of corruption, Terminator Armour
    

• Elites (259pts)

  • Chaos Terminators (159pts)

    • Terminator

      Powerfist
      

    • Terminator

      Powerfist
      

    • Terminator

      Powerfist
      

    • Terminator Champion

      Lightning Claw
      

      • Combi-Weapon

        Combi-flamer
        

  • Helbrute (100pts)

    Multi-melta, Power fist
    

• Troops (371pts)

  • Chaos Cultists (65pts)

    8x Autogun, Heavy stubber, 10x Squad models (champion included)
    

    • Champion's upgrade

      Cultist Champion's Shotgun
      

  • Chaos Cultists (55pts)

    Champion's upgrade, Flamer, 10x Squad models (champion included)
    

  • Chaos Space Marines (158pts)

    4x Chaos Marine with CCW and Boltgun, Chaos Rhino, Plasma Gun
    

    • Aspiring Champion

      Bolt Pistol
      

      • Combi-weapon

        Combi-flamer
        

      • Power Weapon

        Power Axe
        

  • Chaos Space Marines (93pts)

    4x Chaos Space Marine with Boltgun
    

    • Aspiring Champion

      Bolt Pistol, Combi-bolter
      

      • Power Weapon

        Power Maul
        

• Fast Attack (195pts)

  • Chaos Bikers (195pts)

    5x Chaos Biker, 2x Plasma Gun
    

    • Chaos Biker Champion

      Power Fist
      

      • Combi-Weapon

        Combi-plasma
        

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