For Vostroya!

As I mentioned in my last post I have been working on my Vostroyan Imperial Guard army this month and finally have an update for you. I love the 'grim darkness' of the 40k background where no one quite understands the technology, superstition is rampant and the life of a guardsman is cheap. I wanted to reflect the background in this army hence the darker colours. In hindsight I feel that the colours are a little too dark for them so I will be adding an extra highlight to the red on all these models. I will also be adding snow to their bases soon to contrast with their darker look (this will hopefully make them 'pop' a little bit more on the table).

 

Completed Infantry Squad

 

 Work in progress (I've been painting these guys in groups of four)

 

My approach to the fluff carries over into my army selection. For example, I have only included one plasma gun in the army as they are meant to be a rare sight. I don't think that limiting selections like this will effect the army on the battlefield much and am trying to put together a competitive list. More on that some other time.

 

Converted Missile Launcher Teams

 

One of the problems faced when collecting a metal army such as the Vostroyans is that they do not have models for all the different options you can take. This isn't too much of an issue as with a bit of work, weapon swaps and little conversions can easily remedy any missing options as is the case with my missile teams above.

 

My two Lieutenants, each will lead a platoon of guardsmen

 

I have added some height to the bases of my characters to help them stand out from the crowd of guardsmen. I have tried to keep the options limited on them mainly to save on points, these guys are in the list for their ability to use orders not go toe to toe with Greater Daemons and the like. The Lieutenant on the right is my one ezception, I see him as highborn and he wields a plasma pistol and power sword (no doubt aristocratic heirlooms)!

 

Ministorum Priest

 

The idea of hundreds of guardsmen following some slightly unhinged priest into battle was too good to miss. He will be placed with a 30 strong  conscript squad and between himself and a commissar will be responsible for keeping them running in the right direction! I did a little freehand on the banner and am particularly pleased with the glowing coals on the top of the standard.

Close up of the top of the standard

 

I struggled to find a model that I could use to represent a Primaris Psyker. The one that GW do looks a bit naff to me and I again wanted something a little more 'grim dark'. In the end I went for one of the rogue psyker models from Forge World. I haven't finished him yet but he isn't too far off.

 



Work in progress shot of my Primaris Psyker









 

Finally no Imperial Guard army goes to war without a full complement of armour to support the footsloggers! I have another tank to add to these below and eventually, to cap it all off, an Imperial Knight Titan!

Command Chimera (with Forge World Autocannon turret)

 

Leman Russ Eradicators

 

There you have it. Progress so far. I intend to try my new airbrush out painting up all four tanks at the same time. I will also make use of an airbrush to get my 30 strong conscript squad done quickly. I'll post my progress up here. Other than that I will be continuing working through more Vostroyans. The army is going to end up at 1850pts so I have plenty to paint still!

 



 

"The Victor lives in honour; the Vanquished dies in shame.'

 

-DEPARTMENTO MUNITORUM STRTEGIC PARABLES 27:2-