Raindog Posted April 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 So how did the tournament go for your Slayers?? Ntk, The event is in mid-May. I am trying to paint models I need: movement trays, a Slayer King, and at least one copter, if not two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McNathanson Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 Oh! Well good luck then and sorry for the interruption :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raindog Posted April 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 Oh! Well good luck then and sorry for the interruption :) No worries. I think they will lose most games, but I don't mind. As for painting, I have been layering the metals on Ungrim. Tomorrow, I will wash him with Devlin Mud and Nuln Oil. Cheers, RD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MexicanNinja Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 I don't think you're giving your slayers enough credit. Think of them as experienced squigs. They're unbreakable, and when you kill them there's a chance they do more wounds. You think elves want to fight them? I think your biggest challenge is going to be avoidance armies, and armies who can hex them to nothing. How many dispel runes are you packing? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McNathanson Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 I think they will lose most games, but I don't mind. Have you calculated Swedish Comp? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raindog Posted April 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 Have you calculated Swedish Comp? Yes, it is a 20. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raindog Posted April 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 I don't think you're giving your slayers enough credit. Think of them as experienced squigs. They're unbreakable, and when you kill them there's a chance they do more wounds. You think elves want to fight them? I think your biggest challenge is going to be avoidance armies, and armies who can hex them to nothing. How many dispel runes are you packing? It is true, the blocks are hard to kill, but a good general will feed them junk, avoid them, and hex them to a halt. I have a single Rune of Spell Breaking. Cheers, RD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raindog Posted April 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 The wash layers are down, now I am layering the orange hair and beard. It is not easy. I will have to retouch the metal when I am done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MexicanNinja Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 It is true, the blocks are hard to kill, but a good general will feed them junk, avoid them, and hex them to a halt. I have a single Rune of Spell Breaking. Cheers, RD At the same time, your opponent isn't getting points for the unit unless they kill it. The copters should help you with clearing their chaff. Have you tried a double breaker list? Are you using ranger darts to stop enemy vanuard moves? I've been using 2 units of 6 and that seems to help with stopping opponent vanguards and with clearing certain chaff. however, you're a smart general. I'm sure you'll formulate a solid game plan with your army before the wrath. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudra34 Posted April 8, 2015 Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 Here's a little tip that I think might help in some games. IN a straight up fight, always deploy close to the middle. Unless you are 100% sure of where the other guy's units are going, then the middle is your sweet spot. In our game it helped that you were even remotely shoved over to one side, because it made it a lot easier to avoid your shorties. You will be easier to flank, but slayers don't need to care about that. The longbeards are safest in the center, and if anyone is dumb enough to charge them then you have two slayer units to close on either flank. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mojoslayer Posted April 8, 2015 Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 As far as redirecting goes, don't be afraid to rush Ungrim out of the unit to hold someone in place. He does not die easily so he can typically survive a round or two while your other units get into position. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raindog Posted April 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2015 Ungrim is done. Well, I still need to dot his eyes, but, yes the King is ready to fight. Now for the copter. Play the into to MASH! It is time to base coat. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raindog Posted April 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2015 I spent the day painting..... my bathroom and only primer coats. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJTW Posted April 12, 2015 Report Share Posted April 12, 2015 I spent the day painting..... my bathroom and only primer coats. Some people will do anything for pain points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raindog Posted April 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2015 The Slayers are very good at fighting. Tonight, they surprised me. I thought I had lost, but they persistent and hit well and in the end. Of course, I have re-done the army again. I have stream-lined again. I dropped all war machines. It works! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raindog Posted April 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2015 Characters: 683 Ungrim Ironfist 350 S6 in combat and killing blow, 4+ ward, 3+ Armor Save Daemon Slayer, 230 Master Rune of Flight, 2 Runes of Might. Runesmith, Shield, Rune of Stone, Rune of Spell Breaking, Rune of Passage. 103 Core: 634 12 Quarrelers with Shields, M. 166 31 Longbeards, Shields, SB, M. Rune of Stoicism: 458 ITP and Stubborn Special: 1042 30 Slayers, M, SB, Strollaz Rune, Rune of Sanctuary, 457 Giant Slayer with Rune of Fire and Speed 29 Slayers, M, SB, Strollaz Rune, 426 Giant Slayer with Rune of Fire. Gyrocopter. 80 Gyrocopter. 80 Rare: 140 5 Rangers. 70 5 Rangers. 70 I think this is the best mix I can make. The rangers can hold back vanguards or get near unprotected war machines and launch fanatics. Tonight, I forget they had throwing axes as a stand and shoot reaction. Oops. Two Gyrocpters seem like a good one two punch. I forget gyros cannot fight, even if they have the advantage of hatred. They can spray steam on blocks, march block, and run down fleeing units. The Rune of Passage is there since I had ten points to spend and had nothing better to spend it on. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raindog Posted April 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2015 The Gyrocopter is black. The base is shaded with layers of gray. Then, I started layering the metals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MexicanNinja Posted April 13, 2015 Report Share Posted April 13, 2015 Gyros are still good at holding small units in place for a turn or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peanut Posted April 13, 2015 Report Share Posted April 13, 2015 Those Quarrelers were surprisingly fighty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raindog Posted April 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 I had two great games tonight. 1) Ungrim always dies. He is not scary. He does not make ward saves. 2) Ranger darts are worth their points. I love the lads. 3) Duo Gyros are the way to go. 4) Death Blow sometimes is really lame. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raindog Posted April 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 I am working on the metals on Gyro #1. The base is done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don't Panic Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 what kinda copter is it, i forget.... the spin-top new one, giant blades old metal one or the super classic cartoony fun copter(the ones i have)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raindog Posted April 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 The new one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raindog Posted April 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2015 Slowly building layers of green on the Gyro. It is not easy to paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raindog Posted April 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2015 Drop my gyro while painting it. One blade snapped clean off. F#$^(&^ @!@!## 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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