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Dark Age – Toxic Abomination

Posted: 4 January 2013 in Dark Age
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I enjoy playing DA, it has a very good rule set and it very logical and this equates to a very tactical game. I originally brought the models for a painting project. I got a Skarrd starter and then I went all “toxic” and got Father Curwen etc. I suppose it was because I used to have a 40K Death Guard army and enjoy all things toxic. The latest addition to the Skarrd Toxic models is the “Abomination”. Here is the model and stat card.

Its a stunning model and on an 80mm base as well but it the all the MALfunctions that I’m not sure about. They are on every weapon! It also appears that they have changed the MAL on the Pod Gun from 18 (as is listed in the Force book) to 20. If you haven’t played DA before you would roll 3 D20;s when shooting with AG#3 and if you get a 20 then its a Malfunction and Bad things happen such as The Unit using the weapon suffers an immediate hit by its own attack. In some situations, it is possible for a weapon to both MAL and still hit its target.

DA  keep the errata’s online and upto date but I still think that a MAL on every weapon is, well , just too much. It is amazing how often the MAL is rolled and unless you have a model with the IMMACULATE MAINTENANCE ability which is that All MAL Stats of friendly units are increased by “1” while a unit with this ability is on the battlefield. If a MAL Stat is “20” then treat it as “-“.  I will have to see if the Skarrd have access to this ability.

Still it is a model that I think would be fun to paint and model (the original aim of the Skarrd army) so I think I will get one soon.

 

Skarrd Warhead Painted

Posted: 30 September 2012 in Dark Age
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Sunday, December 25, 2011 [M&SU]
This was a fun model to paint. I tried to use a darker skin tone and limited colors as it is a apocalyptic model. The only comment is that the halberd is quite small. I would have liked a bigger halberd and I may even make one and see.

Stats are (see DA web site for cards) with amazing armor save and incredibly strong weapon (10 x2) this guy is pretty awesome. Only get 3 AP but it probably won’t matter if you can get into combat!

Bully painted

Posted: 30 September 2012 in Dark Age
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Thursday, December 22, 2011 [M&SU]
Here is my Outcast Bully painted. The base has water effects but you can’t see it in the photograph.

Its a nice model with the gear belt and the sun hat a nice feature. I tried to use a darker skin tone for him and I think it has come off ok.

Stats are as shown (cards can be down loaded from DA site) so for 60 AP you get 2 health points and Take Charge (scuts) means that he can lead them into battle. Elusive give ranges shots > 6 inches double the normal modifiers. Combined with the ability to deploy after all no infiltrating units the Bully is a very capable leader.

Skarrd arrive

Posted: 30 September 2012 in Dark Age
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Thursday, December 15, 2011 [M&SU]
I thought these guys were MIA but they arrived today . Thanks Maelstrom.

Once again they are great looking models, the Warhead is impressive and he will look great on the MA base. I wonder why any one else makes bases as the MA bases are just fantastic 😎

Brute

Posted: 30 September 2012 in Dark Age
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Tuesday, December 6, 2011 [M&SU]
I gave my new Outcast “brute” and quick paint and wash. Its a nice looking model and I think the DA have done a great job with the theme (if thats the right word) of the models. He has been mounted on a 40mm base to get an idea of scale of the “brute”.

He’s one tough model game wise with the stats card showing great armor (AR) and the special ability of Tough as Nails. Stat line is Action Points, DeFense, ARmor, MoVement, PSyche, Health Points and Point Value. Then Special abilities and then Attack Groups #1,#2 etc. You can choose a different AG for 1 AP each turn. Blok stopper means its has partial cover due to its Uber block and Tough as nails means it ignores critical armor saves failures (a roll of 20), You use D20 for all rolls. Brutal on the AG #1 is that the weapon cannot be parried and ED(2) stands for Extreme Damage and it attack is successful then you lose 2 HP’s instead of one. Thats what I mean by he is one tough model. If he hits your dead!

The L = large , on a 40MM base, then its squad size of 1-4 and then * relates to a special rule. In this case its “one brute squad per “wasteland warrior” squad. This information is in the DA Apocalypse Forcelist book. The cards are free to download from DA’s web site

 

Outcasts mounted on MA bases

Posted: 30 September 2012 in Dark Age
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Previously posted  on Sunday, December 4, 2011 [M&SU]
Just an update of the new Dark Ages Outcasts I got the other day. Nice looking models, easy to assemble once I’d worked out where all the extra bits went, I based them on the Micro Arts bio tech bases.

I don’t use a spray undercoat but prefer to undercoat with the base colors I want to use (I am using Citadel Foundations paints). It keeps the models nice and ‘bright’ , and doesn’t darken the colors. I will wash to darken but if I was going to undercoat I would use white anyway. Hand painting gives you a chance to study the model before committing to the final color choice.

 

Outcasts arrive

Posted: 30 September 2012 in Dark Age
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Previously posted on Friday, December 2, 2011 [M&SU]
Wow, that was quick service from Maelstrom. Here are the new outcasts I ordered plus some very cool bio tech bases from Micro Art. Yeah – looking forward to making these up and painting.

One of the reason for getting the Outcasts, Mongo and it is a very nice model. It will only need a touch up with a sharp knife to remove some slight mold lines and then I can assemble and mount on the 50mm bio tech base.
The bio tech bases are stunning. Maybe one of the best bases I have seen. They will really set off the models. I almost thinking of using some enviro tech light to fill the big base so it looks like water or some sort of biological agent… Cool.

Skarrd – new model

Posted: 27 September 2012 in Dark Age
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Its been a while since I have seen any DA stuff that interests me but the new “Skarrd Abomination” model fits the bill. It looks very nice and its BIG.