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Ork Waaagh

2023-03-20T23:42:00.003-04:00

"Capturing the Might of My Ork Army: A Journey to Create the Ultimate WAAAGH Photo"

As a lifelong fan of Warhammer 40,000, my Ork army has always held a special place in my heart. Over the years, I have dedicated countless hours to painting and assembling these miniatures, and I am now the proud owner of a massive collection that spans thousands of points.

But there is one thing that has always eluded me: the ultimate WAAAGH photo. This is the photo that captures the full might and power of my Ork army, showcasing every painted miniature in a single, epic shot.

And so, I have set myself the goal of making this dream a reality. On March 20, 2023, I plan to embark on an epic quest to photograph my entire Ork collection for the ultimate WAAAGH photo.

I know this won't be an easy task. With over 10,000 points worth of miniatures, it will likely take me a couple of days to set up, photograph, and put away everything. I also have three young boys who are all under 5 years old, and who have a tendency to get into everything. But I am determined to make this happen, even if it means setting up in the guest bedroom and praying that no one decides to drop by unexpectedly.

Of course, there is another deadline looming over my head: the release of 10th edition. I want to make sure that I get the photos taken before the new edition comes out, so that I can showcase my Ork army in all its current glory.

But the rewards will be well worth the effort. Not only will I be able to create the ultimate WAAAGH photo, but I will also be able to finally calculate the full point value of my collection. And of course, I will share the photos with the world, so that other Warhammer fans can appreciate the might and power of the Ork horde.

This will be an epic journey, but I am excited to take it on. Stay tuned for updates on my progress, and for the final reveal of the ultimate WAAAGH photo.

Memory Lane - Adepticon 2023

2023-03-20T23:03:00.000-04:00

As the date for Adepticon 2023 approaches, I find myself getting increasingly nostalgic about the times gone by. Every year, I revisit this blog, and it has turned into a time capsule of sorts, documenting my 40k hobby and my trips to Adepticon with my friends.

This year, we're going back to Adepticon again. Although we don't all live in the same state anymore, it's our one opportunity a year to get together like old times. As I look back at the memories of all those garage games of 40k in the midwest winter, freezing our butts off trying to get some practice in before Adepticon, I can't help but feel grateful for those times. They were formative experiences that helped us bond as a group, and they're memories that I'll cherish forever.

Thanks to the Adepticon archive, I was able to figure out that this will be my 11th Adepticon. It's crazy to think that I've been doing this for so long, but I wouldn't have it any other way. Sure, I missed a few Adepticons in there because of random life events, but for the most part, this tradition since 2007 has lived on.

There's something special about Adepticon. It's more than just a gaming convention. It's a place where like-minded people can come together, share their love for the hobby, and make lasting memories. For me, Adepticon has been a constant in my life. No matter where I am or what I'm doing, I know that I'll always have this one week in the year where I can escape and be with my friends.

As I prepare for Adepticon 2023, I can't help but wonder what memories we'll make this time. Will we try out a new game? Will we finally win a team tournament? Will we get lost on the way to the convention center like we always do? Whatever happens, I know that it'll be another chapter in the story of our Adepticon journey.

In closing, I want to say that if you're thinking about going to Adepticon, do it. It's an experience that you won't forget. You'll make new friends, learn new things, and have a great time. And who knows, maybe you'll start a tradition of your own that you'll look back on fondly in the years to come.

Revisiting the Deffkopta to Buggy Conversion

2021-08-10T08:55:00.005-04:00

As Warhammer 40,000 continues to evolve and change, it's always fun to look back at some of our favorite conversions from previous editions. For me, that means revisiting my Deffkopta to Buggy conversion, which I am still incredibly proud of to this day.

With the recent release of the newest Ork codex and the arrival of a plastic Deffkopta box set, it was the perfect time to revisit this beloved project. And while the conversion itself is simple to reproduce and replicate, I wanted to make sure to preserve the tutorial for future reference. That's why I've pinned it to the top of my blog page, where it will be safe and easily accessible.

In fact, revisiting the tutorial has inspired me to take things even further and convert some Deffkoptas into four-wheeled bikes (since buggies are now considered Legends units). Who knows what other new projects will come from this trip down memory lane?

So here's to another few years until the next time we feel the urge to revisit our favorite conversions. In the meantime, let's keep the Waaagh going strong!

40k Meme

2017-09-21T22:10:00.000-04:00

It's Alive!

2017-09-14T12:47:00.001-04:00

Back up and running, more to come in the future... but fixed some old issues with hosting so website is view able again.

Thanks

Awesome Paint Job Was Recipe

2015-03-02T10:10:00.001-05:00

Awesome Paint Job wash recipe is something I've been using for a few years now and they work great. They have greatly improved the appearance of my painting.

I'm reposting the link to this to my (seldom updated) blog so that in 2-3 years (I made a big bottle) when I run out again I will be able find it again easier.

Hope this helps anyone who runs across it, it's helped me.

http://www.awesomepaintjob.com/index.cfm/resources.recipes

Pelotonia

2014-03-24T13:37:00.001-04:00

This year I will be riding in Pelotina a biking event in Columbus Ohio with the One Goal -> End Cancer.

Need your help raising money for this event.

https://www.mypelotonia.org/riders_profile.jsp?MemberID=303740

First impression of Imperial Knight on table

2014-03-06T09:45:00.001-05:00

We have now played 3 games with the Imperial Knight against Sengers Tyranids.

My List:

*Belial

*Terminator squad 4 power fist & Assualt cannon Sergeant with power sword and storm bolter

*Tactical Squad x10 plasmagun missile launcher with flakk sergeant w/ power fist

*Rhino

*Tactical squad x5 meltagun sergeant with power fist

*Razorback with TL-Heavy Bolter

*Tactical squad x5 meltagun sergeant with power fist

*Razorback with TL-Heavy Bolter

& Knight Errant

Tyranids list have varied to include various combinations of guns and combat to try to kill Imperial Knight.

In most games the Imperial Knight does little shooting, rushes into combat and dies and it's explosion kills whatever just killed it in combat (twice claiming Hive Tryants).

It has done litte to nothing shotting wise in any of the games. (Not surprising as melta cannon not exactly designed for nid killin.)

It is every survivable. Was worried about lower armor value. But shield and speed of Knight mean it only really has to turns of shooting to worry about before it's in hand to hand.

Imperial Knight

2014-03-01T15:44:00.001-05:00

Picked up the imperial night today and went right to work on it getting it built and painted.

Hello from Game Night

2014-02-14T18:24:00.003-05:00

Look what's on the way!!!

2014-02-14T18:24:00.001-05:00

Via 40k radio

Inside of GW

2014-02-09T13:48:00.001-05:00

Technology is Fun

2014-02-07T13:36:00.001-05:00

Been busy with life but new app on my phone will make it a lot easier for me to provided updates to the blog. Plan on providing weekly highlights to out gaming night. Taking snap shots of our key battles.

With the phone app it will make it a lot easier for me to share my conversion and painting photos as I won't have to upload them to my PC.

Spartan Assault Tank

2012-06-22T15:48:00.001-04:00

Forge Word continues to release fantastic additions to the 40k universe! The Spartan Assault Tank is sweet. Do the Space Marines finally get a land based super heavy? Quad Lascannons... Scary! Huge transport capacity... Scary! Model... Scary sweet!!!

Forge World Mark IV Command Set & Minotaurs Brass

2012-06-08T21:58:00.001-04:00

Forge World is at it again with old marks of Space Marine Armor, they have now added to their lineup a Mark IV Command Set. The set has a captain and standard bearer, both of which are outstanding models.

Space Marine Command Set

They have also added some new brass, with the Minotaurs set. Which is also very nice.

Minotaurs Brass

Cowboy Open Ork List

2012-05-27T15:57:00.000-04:00

Here is my initial thoughts for an Ork list for the upcoming Cowboy Open.

Warboss: Power Klaw, Combi-Skorcha, 'Eavy Armour, Attack Squig, & Cybork Body
Kommandos (x9) w/ Boss Snikrot: Burna (x1)

Warboss on Bike: Power Klaw, 'Eavy Armour, Attack Squig, & Cybork Body
Nobz on Bikes (x6): Painboy, Power Klaw (x2), Waaagh Banner, Big Choppa

Lootas (x10)

Slugga Boyz (x19) w/ Power Klaw & 'Eavy Armour Nob
Battle Wagon: Zzap Gun and Rokkit (x2)

Slugga Boyz (x29) w/ Power Klaw & 'Eavy Armour Nob
*** See Below for Transport ***

Shoota Boyz (x19) w/ Power Klaw & 'Eavy Armour Nob
Battle Wagon: Big Shoota (x3)

Nobz (x5): Power Klaw, Big Choppa, and 'Eavy Armour (x5)
Battle Wagon: Kannon and Big Shoota

And transporting the Slugga Boyz (x29) w/ Power Klaw & 'Eavy Armour Nob we have...

Goff Klawstompa

Waaagh!!!!

Should be a pretty decent list has a few tricks and some hard hitting units. Always fun to you the "tennis racket" template off the Klawstompa, always fun to watch those silly Space Marines disappear.

40k Takes to the Sky

2012-05-26T11:12:00.001-04:00

The new age of combat has come 40k is no longer the ground and pound your enemy it is evolving into the pound them from above. Games Workshop has release 3 new 40k kits due out in June.

The Space Marines, Orks and Necrons all have new flyers. Combine this with the storm raven, valkyrie, and the Dark Eldar flyers. 40k has see a dramatic increase of those things not marching along the ground. Also with 6th edition on the horizon the battles won't just be on the table top but well above them.

Cowboy Open... the countdown has begun!

2012-05-24T18:07:00.002-04:00

You may have notice our countdown to the Cowboy Open, and if that has you wondering what the heck that is, let me let you in on the secret.

Its the Gladiator and 'Ard Boyz combined into the sweetest 40k tournament ever!

Combine that with the fact its at one of our local stores with some of the best 40k players in the country make for a can't miss tournament.

Check out the details for yourself...

Cowboy Open

Be prepared for Forskull's Waaagh's mighty war machines....

Evolution of Combat

2012-05-14T13:20:00.000-04:00

Rogue Trader and 2nd Edition 40k, a fun look back into the past.

Mk IV Space Marine Assault Squad

2012-05-12T09:39:00.000-04:00

Another fantastic new release by Forge World gives us the Mk IV Space Marine Assualt Squad. I really like the single center engine on their jump packs. I do wish the legs were in more of a running stance. Still a great addition to your Space Marine army.

Forge World Terminator Weapon Set

2012-05-12T09:26:00.001-04:00

Forge World has come out with a new terminator weapons set. And that got me wondering, considering there're multiple is power weapons in the set is there going to be a change to assault terminators in the new Space Marine codex down the road, only time will tell. They are a rather impressive set one I would enjoy to add to my collection.

Adepticon in T minus 2 days!!

2012-04-17T17:46:00.002-04:00

We are just two days away from Adepticon 2012 and the war drums are being beaten across the country. In just forty-eight hours gamers from all across the country and the world will be converging on Chicago to do battle on the many tabletops that reside within the main hall of the Westin inn.

We here at Bad Donkey are no different than the rest of you out there and right now we are oiling up the chain swords, charging up the storm shields and loading our bolters for the biggest bash in the land.

We are going in with a smaller number this year, but no less zeal in our hearts. Sure we all want to have plenty of fun, meet all the new friends and reconnect with all of our old friends, but why do we really go to Adepticon?

TO WIN! Plain and simple we all go to win. All of have those visions of glory in our heads and we all want to be counted as the best. I say embrace that feeling and go all out, but make sure that you do it in a very sportsman like way. There is no need for getting mad, no place for heated arguments, or room for getting up set.

Yes we all want to win but not all of us can win those big games, for one reason or another. Maybe the dice gods left you or maybe that guardsmen pulled off the impossible and killed Abaddon. However, we can all be winners by enjoying the time with like minded peers and throwing down a few while moving some plastic dudesmen.

This will be my fifth Adepticon and the tenth anniversary of the event, which looks to be shaping up as the biggest and the best one yet. I cannot promise that I will have videos right away this weekend but look for videos from the con on Monday or Tuesday next week at the latest. I'll let you know how our boys did and how our team placed, along with making sure we get a good look at all of the cool armies out there on the floor for those of you whom cannot make it.

I will be taking my Dragon Lords to battle this week and here is hoping for a big finish.

Senger signing off... end transmission

Playing for fun and Winning!

2012-04-07T15:50:00.005-04:00

It's been a while since we have had a good article and I am sorry for that. However, this going to change and I plan on getting out an article every week at very least.

To the point today I want to talk about playing for fun and winning. As of late around the blogoshpere as we near Adepticon I have read articles or have viewed battle reports in which some of the more well known 40k personalities have been slowly dusting off the the armies in which the the ap of a boltgun matters to them.

I have recently done the same if you guys have been following our battle report page you have seen that I am playing tyranids on a regular basis. As so many have said before me just in the last few months, I'm tired of of the 3+ armies at the moment. I am an avid space wolf player and my Dragon Lords are my pride and joy, but it just gets to a point where you need a break because it's just not as fun.

So, enter the tyranids, the second army I picked up of my many 40k armies. Why you ask would you play tyranids and at that a none competive at first glance list. Well the answer is that I find tyranids fun. Yeah, they are underpowered, lack a true you've got to have it unit and if it's not a zoanthrope then you have no invulnerable save, but there is so much more to learn from playing such an army. You learn how to win through synergy.

Yes that awful word, I'm now using it because it's true. Playing a codex like tyranids not only teaches you how to win, but it teaches you how to make your army work as a whole. What am I talking about you ask? Well, again it's synergy. Let's take a unit of hormogaunts, in a a recent game against a Purifier spam Grey Knight list I used them to defeat two full squads of purifiers. That would be twenty men. Sounds impossible I know, but hang with me and I will explain the synergy of it.

First it starts with my Hive Tyrant taking the skill hive commander, which allows me to take those hormogaunts and out flank them. This saves me from being fired upon by his army. Now, the same power, hive commander, coupled with my lictors allows me to add +2 to my reserve rolls. So, on turn 2 I have to roll a 2+ to bring them in, which is exactly what happened and then I used their fleet roll to get them into assault range.

Here is where it gets tricky, how do you defeat the purifiers in hand to hand? It goes something like this, first I move up the tervigon to cast catalyst on the hormogaunts and give them feel no pain. Next I use the hive guard and lictors in my list kill the two nearby psyfleman dreadnaughts. For those whom don't know, lictors have a shooting attack from flesh hooks and you can have the lictors arrive anywhere when they are available. So, right behind on of the dreads, with the rear armor being squishy. Anyway, then the hive tyrant has moved up again and casts paraxsyum on the purifier squad that the hormogaunts are about to charge. Bam ws1 makes these guys not so mean and with the shadow in the warp and feel no pain the cleansing flame is not so bad.

For the enevitable counter charge coming from the other squad of purifiers, we use every other gun that I have in the army to whittle them down to a managable number. Then block them form the combat with a throw away unit. Also if the Hive tyrant is close enough, you get that good old adversary working, which I do not run without, yes I know my hive tyrant is almost 300 points. But, for me that is part of the synergy to the tyranid codex. I know this is just one assault and a lot of work to get rid of a unit of purifiers but nothing is easy in the tyranid codex.

Now, I won this game through a lot of interesting tactics, but it just goes to show that it doesn't matter what codex you run it's how the general runs the army. The other part is that tyranids are more fun for me than any of my other armies right now, well other than my ogryn heavy guard, but it is so much fun to run something other than a 3+ army and still be able to win. It takes trial and error but playing a "lesser" codex will teach you how to win and you can have fun doing it.

Senger signing off...... end transmission... lol....

Games Day Classic Model

2012-01-29T11:25:00.000-05:00

Another classic miniature being released by Games Workshop is this Blood Angels Captain. All you have to do is attend this years Games Day and this miniature could be yours...

Games Workshop 25th Anniversary Model

2012-01-29T11:23:00.000-05:00

GW 25th Anniversary Model

To celebrate the 25th Birthday of Warhammer 40,000, Games Workshop released this special edition miniature based on the Space Marine Captain from the front cover of the Rogue Trader rulebook. Many wargamers will remember the iconic picture of the Crimson Fist Space Marines fighting for their lives against the Orks, with bullets and explosions dominating the backdrop of the piece. This miniature represents the Captain from that piece of artwork, clad in Mark VI armour and armed with a plasma pistol and power fist (complete with severed Ork head).

This model falls in line with a recent trend of classic releases by Games Workshop and something I hope continues.