What’s better than a tank? THE BIGGEST OF THE TANKS! With 8th edition, Chaos can finally take the mighty Mastodon and Jason couldn’t wait to add it to his Death Guard forces . . .
My original plan was to pick this up to add to my Armies on Parade display last November, but I wasn’t able to finish the board AND the tank in time so instead I opt’d to have it ready for this year’s epic Yearhammer battle. It transported a bunch of troops and two dreads and one-shot a Land Raider, but then died to TONS of Imperium shooting.
To be honest, building it was a HUGE pain in the ass. Lots of warped components led me to just gluing in the front and back access doors. When gluing together the side weapons, I accidentally glued the heavy flamer one backwards so had to do some cutting to make it work (probably didn’t really notice did you?).
Either way, had a great time painting this kit and it’s one of my favorite paint jobs for my growing Death Guard army.
Can I ask what shades you used for the colors?
I get this question a lot and it’s why I’ll be writing up a tutorial very soon! But the quick answer:
Bone: GW’s Terminatus Stone (Air)
Green: GW’s Death World Forest (air)
I then do highlights with a lighter color of each mixed in. Detail work follows then a satin varnish followed by an all over wash of AK Interactive Streaking Grime.
Be sure to check back soon, hoping to do a written and maybe a video tutorial! 🙂
Great job, it looks really gritty, can Death Guard that have fallen field this in 8th edition? It seems in some FAQ they may now be able to…
From what I’ve read in the Imperial Armour Chaos Book, you can. It has as a keyword and haven’t seen anywhere that they can’t. I’ve only used it in one Apocalypse game though.
Have you tried it much in 9th Edition. I still think of getting that model, but likely not this year…
To be honest Muskie – I haven’t even had a chance to play 9th yet (thanks Covid). Either way, it’s a great kit to paint 🙂