Mechanicum – A new frontier

Posted: July 26, 2016 in Horus Heresy, Mechanicum

Hey everyone,

I hope things are well wherever you are.  I’ve been on a mid-year break, and during that time I decided to do up some Mechanicum.  I doubt these will be a stand-alone force, just simply reinforcements, to add to the Xth Legion.  I have to admit, I really enjoyed painting this small force.  Super impressive models from Forge World.  Speaking of the Xth Legion, I’ve painted up some Legionnaire reinforcements for them too.  However, they’ll be the subject of another post you’ll see in the next day or so.

A few quick comments on what you’re about to look at.  Firstly, the Castellax.  Those of you familiar with the models will notice that their arm weapons are missing.  This is because I magnetised them, and forgot to connect them for the photo shoot.

Secondly, the Thallax. I went to the lengths to buy up all of the various special weapon options for this unit and magnetise them too.  So the plasma gun shown is not a permanent fixture.  Should give me plenty of options depending on the threat.

Finally, the Domitar.  These are seriously cool models.  Just get some.

Well, lets face it, the whole Mechanicum range is… so just get some.

Mechanicum Castellax Battle-Automata With Darkfire Cannon Squad

Mechanicum Castellax Battle-Automata With Darkfire Cannon Squad

Mechanicum Castellax Battle-Automata with Darkfire Cannon

Mechanicum Castellax Battle-Automata With Darkfire Cannon

Mechanicum Domitar Class Battle-Automata Maniple

Mechanicum Domitar Class Battle-Automata Maniple

Mechanicum Magos Dominus rear

Mechanicum Magos Dominus

Mechanicum Magos Dominus

Mechanicum Magos Dominus

Mechanicum Thallax Cohort Squad

Mechanicum Thallax Cohort

Mechanicum Thallax Cohort

Mechanicum Thallax Cohort

Mechanicum Ursarax Cohort

Mechanicum Ursarax

Mechanicum Ursarax squad

Mechanicum Ursarax

Mechanicum Ursarax

Mechanicum Ursarax

Mechanicum Vorax Battle-Automata Sqd

Mechanicum Vorax Battle-Automata

Mechanicum Vorax Battle-Automata

Mechanicum Vorax Battle-Automata

Mechanicum Domitar Class Battle-Automata Maniple

Ok, that’s me.

Thanks for dropping in.  I’ve got 1-2 more posts to put up in the next few days.  So come back and check them out.  You won’t be disapointed…

Cheers

John

Comments
  1. James BAXTER says:

    Looking rad bro

  2. Amazing quality — as always!

  3. James Baxter says:

    Hey bro,

    Just realized my email didnt show up in ur post.

    Im in Melbourne for another 5 days but then ill be back at work out at sea for 6 months. Send us a text and ill give u a call this week when your free before i go.

    Cheers James 0402 494 229

  4. Pete S/ SP says:

    Some stunning painting there. I like how FW have managed to capture a touch of the old RT designs.

    Cheers,

    Pete.

    • John Sutton says:

      Thanks Pete. I agree, it’s a little bit shocking to think how far ahead the designers were back in the RT days. FW draw so much from that art work/minis, but now just improve the technical aspects of the design

  5. Arran Faithfull says:

    An awesome compliment to the Iron Hands army you created. Imagine the fun lists available with the collection. Nice mate.

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