40K For the Win: December 2020

Wednesday, December 30, 2020

My first keeper

So I got a 3d printer for Christmas and I working through the learning curve. After a few trial and errors, I have my first piece I am going to keep.

As the year winds down I have given myself a goal of finishing my squad of Pteraxii Sterylizors. I finished two of these earlier this year and want to finish this squad. This is my third finished model.

Year End Summation

The year is winding down and it is time for me to reflect on what I have accomplished for the year. It has been a crazy year. I started with the intention of using a Kanban board to help me stay on track but that idea died pretty early on. So strap in and let’s see how far off I drifted from my plan.

Tyranids

This year I have neglected my tyranids. I have not done a thing with them. I started to look at the carnifex but saw that I needed to put in the magnets so I picked another project to work on. Maybe next year guys.

Genestealer cult.

I finished up the Ridgerunners and Bikes. I have a handful of acolytes and the santus left to finish. Not too shabby.

Orks

I have painted a few orks through the year including the big man himself Ghaz! I painted up a kan as well. I still have 3 to build and another to paint. I have plans for some buggies but will push that into the new year. I made Progress at least.

Tau

I was able to get the devilfish painted for them but have not done anything else. I have been on the fence about selling off the army but I know I will regret it the moment I do it. I did play a few games in January and had fun so I might still keep them.

Sisters of Battle

I did paint up a lot of sisters this year. I painted a total of 43 infantry, three vehicles, and worked on the terrain. I did stall out on the triumph and have misplaced one of the members. I hope I can find her and finally finish that awesome model. I still have four vehicles to paint as well as a penitent engine. Over all it is not a bad start to the army. I think with a little courage I can finish off what I have and be ready early next year.

Adeptus Mechanicus

I knew there was going to be a new flyer this year but I didn’t know about the other new models. I painted up two sets of the Sulpherhounds as well as a second set of Electropriests. I also painted the flyer and am half way through the Pteraxii. I still have the Forgeworld troops to finish. I just was never motivated to get them done since they lay outside the forge worlds. Maybe in the new year I will have time to work on them.

Necrons

While I didn’t work on the destroyers or the command barge like I wanted, I did add in a bunch of them to my collection. 40 warriors, 6 skorpek destroyers, 3 ophydian destroyers, 2 shards, 3 walkers, several characters, and 12 scarabs. I also updated a squad of immortals and a doom scythe. I have several things left on my table that might get done before the new year. This was my sleeper project this year. I look forward to actually getting to play them soon.

Guard

I have done nothing for my guard this year. If I am good I will finish the Wyvern which is 85% complete. I just need to paint the crew and maybe highlight the tank. The Valkyries will have to wait.

Nighthaunt

I really haven’t done a lot for Age of Sigmar. I started working on the Black Coach and actually finished a squad Bladegheist. I really want to focus on finishing the few models I have left for these guys.

Daughters of Khaine.

I have assembled the box of Blood Sisters as a box of Blood Seekers to get me closer to one of the batalions for my daughters. I also picked up the Underworlds team and started to paint them finishing up two of the five models. Finishing these would be another easy win.

Space Marines

Finally we have my space marines. Most of my models are old (for primaris models) and not the most optimal choice for playing. I have not made any progress on the raptor except gluing on the canopy. I have been tempted to get the new models but decided to stick with my Xenos. I don’t plan on getting rid of the marines I have but I don’t see me adding to them any time soon.

Well there you go. I didn’t stick to my plans very well. I don’t know if I will set any goals next year. I don’t seem to stick too many of my plans. I just might take an inventory of what I have an see if I can work some of this off before this time next year.

Final totals…

Army	Infantry	Monster/vehicles	Super heavy	Terrain
Tyranids	0	0	0	0
Genestealer Cult	4	2	0	0
Orks	1	2	0	1
Tau	0	1	0	0
Sisters of battle	43	3	0	0
Ad mech	13	1	0	0
Necron	69	5	0	0
Guard	0	0	0	0
Nighthaunt	10	0	0	0
Daughters of Kaine	2	0	0	0
Space Marines	0	0	0	0