My Ashlynn/Highborn/Merc Army

[jonconcarne]

So I've been working my way up to a 50 pt Ashlynn Highborn army, not playing it at all until I get it to be fully painted. Thankfully I'm almost there. Not everybody in the group is going to be purely Highborn since I also will use these models in my Searforge etc. armies. Anyways, here's the list:

Points: 50
Ashlynn d'Elyse -6
Nomad +6
Vanguard +5
Arcane Tempest Gun Mages (6) +6
Arcane Tempest Gun Mage Officer +2
Mule +8
Cylena Raefyll & Nyss Hunters (10) +10
Horgenhold Forge Guard (10) +8
Lady Aiyana & Master Holt +4
Anastasia di Bray +2
Master Gunner Dougal MacNaile +2
Rhupert Carvolo, Piper of Ord +2

I've got a collection going on flickr (http://www.flickr.com/photos/47409941@N06/sets/72157626455321292/) if you're interested in more pics than you'll find here. While I'm not quite fully painted yet, I should be done before next weekend, so I figured now was a good time to start this compilation thread.

Since I've already painted up 1 Ashlynn model for a friend, I knew that I didn't want to have a regular old Ashlynn leading my Highborn army. Too much pumpkin head for my tastes. Anyways, that leads us to my converted Ashlynn.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5058/5458236076_e56a1dec92.jpg

Followed by her trusty Vanguard

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5067/5600483677_364378fd0f.jpg

A Nomad that she's borrowing from a friend

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5223/5600985028_02b9f21d8c.jpg

and the Mule that Ashlynn put in charge of some crazy Gun Mages.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5022/5601066566_4bd8611618.jpg

[jonconcarne]

That crazy mule gets followed around by a bunch of gun toting good for nothing showoffs

http://www.flickr.com/photos/47409941@N06/5601066672/sizes/m/in/set-72157626455321292/http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5307/5601066672_2eae9e1273.jpg

Some dwarfs decided that this was a fight that sounded like loads of slamming fun

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4089/5206939195_ab24ea558c.jpg

Ashlynn also hired a dynamic duo to provide support for the army

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5064/5600483685_5d6cb0b7a2.jpg

I don't have the Nyss photographed yet since they're so sneaky (and 4 of them are awaiting paint).

[jonconcarne]

However, Dougal McNaile decided it'd be fun to come along for the ride and blow some stuff up

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5180/5448209519_32ae285074.jpg

Soon to come next week, Anastasia di Bray, Nyss Hunters, & Rhupert.

[Defenstrator]

That's a funky Ashlynn conversion. I like the theme of the force, although I'm curious as to why the Nomad doesn't share it.

[Agamemnon]

When I first saw the pic, I thought the rope was Aiyana'a hair

[jonconcarne]

That's a funky Ashlynn conversion. I like the theme of the force, although I'm curious as to why the Nomad doesn't share it.

Mostly cause I was tired of painting purple, but also because I'm not sure if he's a permanent or part time position in the list (seeing as I've never actually played it). If I like him a lot in the list, I'll probably get a second Nomad and paint him up in the purple (when I'm less tired of painting it).

[Murch]

I thought the same about Aiyanna:) I really like her and Holt. I like the Nomad also.
The hippy hair on the ATGM is unique.

[Nazdrek]

Cool, I always love to see peoples merc armies.

[hendybadger]

Looking really good.
Very impressive

[jonconcarne]

So here's an update for this army. I've got everybody painted now.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5105/5612923374_ae6ec95501_z.jpg

Here's a closeup of my converted Anastasia as well.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5065/5612922030_14d7ae8709.jpg

Once I put some Matte sealer on the Nyss, Rhupert, & Forgeguard, I'll try and snap some pics of them before this weekend as well.

Edit: as usual, more pics on the blog or flickr.

[loftybloke]

Looking good mate

Any chance of a shot of the Nyss unit separately?

Cheers
Lofty

[jonconcarne]

Looking good mate

Any chance of a shot of the Nyss unit separately?

Cheers
Lofty

Yah, I gotta seal them up tonight after getting in some games, but I should have pics before the end of the week.

[iknowinternet]

Really, really good looking army. I especially LOVE your Vanguard conversion. He looks protective and ready to strike, rather than ready to take a dump. The Nomad conversion is really nice, too. Love Dougal's base.

[amazonwarlord]

Very Nice!

I did the exact same thing with my Ana .. LOL

[jonconcarne]

Alrighty, got a few better pics after I sealed stuff last night. Maybe I'm crazy, but the matte finish looks like it frosted a little on some of they Nyss (Cylena especially). Could be worse, I just wish the purple was brighter. Anyways, here's a few more pics.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5183/5619448705_e4ca9cd574_b.jpg

and here's a better pic of the forgeguard too
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5143/5620038476_c04c502115_b.jpg



I did the exact same thing with my Ana .. LOL

Maybe it was your idea that I jacked then :p Can't remember where I saw it, but it looks so much sneakier and such, so it had to happen.

[amazonwarlord]

Maybe it was your idea that I jacked then Can't remember where I saw it, but it looks so much sneakier and such, so it had to happen.

I was hoping so .. imitation is the highest for of flattery so thank you :D You cloak is soooo much better than mine though. I love the way it drapes and comes over her face. Here's mine:

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h137/amazonwarlord/Warmachine/IMG_1124.jpg

Liking the Nyss. Actually liking all of your army .. it looks really great. Especially the group shots .. very sweet scheme.

[jonconcarne]

Great job on that Anastasia di'Bray AmazonWarlord! I actually really like your cape too. It looks way more dynamic than mine does.

Getting on with my painting update, I have a lot of pics since it's been a while since I updated this thread, but I have not been idle.

I just finished McBain in addition to touching up my Nomad to match him better.

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EqnGUhla17Y/ThxwAegXD-I/AAAAAAAAAzM/bCu9iisF1Cc/s320/IMG_2053.JPG (http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EqnGUhla17Y/ThxwAegXD-I/AAAAAAAAAzM/bCu9iisF1Cc/s1600/IMG_2053.JPG)

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-L8JI0v9Tlo8/ThxwAsF2MkI/AAAAAAAAAzU/eR-4Muex-eA/s320/IMG_2056.JPG (http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-L8JI0v9Tlo8/ThxwAsF2MkI/AAAAAAAAAzU/eR-4Muex-eA/s1600/IMG_2056.JPG)

I finished Boomhowler's a while ago so that I wouldn't be deathly afraid of facing eLylyth with my Mercs (Solid Ground & 4+ tough is awesome).

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HmUDw9_Xrd8/Tf9hUn4EcxI/AAAAAAAAAyM/YOj_QZEHI48/s320/boomhowler%2526Co.jpg (http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HmUDw9_Xrd8/Tf9hUn4EcxI/AAAAAAAAAyM/YOj_QZEHI48/s1600/boomhowler%2526Co.jpg)

And I've also got Alexia & her undead painted up to hardcore standards now just in case any of those events spring up around here.

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-p4IXeU4TrK4/TfJdH_gQRvI/AAAAAAAAAx0/F33BAclE5WY/s320/IMG_1921.JPG (http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-p4IXeU4TrK4/TfJdH_gQRvI/AAAAAAAAAx0/F33BAclE5WY/s1600/IMG_1921.JPG)

I would have sworn that I've painted more than that since April, but *shrug* dunno.

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