Two Small Projects: Tentacles and Regimental Advisors

I'm in 'grab and paint' mode, so first had this urge to paint some 3d-printed squid tentacles comic-style: 

I added some gloss varnish as a 'highlight' to make them look yucky and wet. 

Then I painted up some 40k Regimental Advisors, a pack of three NPC-type dudes that I assume fulfill some function in 40k, and which I plan on using for skirmish games like Necromunda and maybe Stargrave and so on. They are a bit of an older style, but still hold up, I think. 

I'm finding that 'trios' are a sweet spot for me, as they let me move quickly from one miniature to the next and back without losing momentum, if I need something to dry, or if I'm carrying colors over from one mini to the next. 

Edit: Turns out these dudes are called Regimental Attaches! Who knew? 

Kill Team: Kasrkin Special Forces

Here's my penultimate Inquisitorial Requisition: Kasrkin. I've been holding off on getting them as I didn't think I liked the plastic Cadian range, but it appears I was mistaken. These guys are great! All business and no-nonsense, with stripped-down kit and decent if bulky armor. 

I've painted them in my Space Hulk Fitzcorraldo style: blue and white, with copper accents. 

There are a couple of things I want to touch up - add some glowy bits, eyes on the squad leader, and so on - but maybe I'll just leave 'em be and move on to the next thing. 

Inquisitorial Agents: Sisters of Silence

Here is a half-squad of anti-psycher Sisters of Battle, ready to assist a team of Inquisitorial Agents. 

One of these models is the 1,200th miniature I've painted since January 9th, 2024. 

Kill Team Exaction Squad: Dress to Impress

Among the retinues and auxilia of Lord Inquisitor Kalvan's forces are the feared Shore Patrol - Arbites enforcers tasked with ensuring that there are no deserters from the Fitzgerald when planetary ops are required. These teams are often deployed to populated worlds to press gang new recruits, when existing forces are depleted or when an especially challenging operation is anticipated. 

Kill Team: Tempestus Aquilons

Gotta get this set done fast, before my attention wavers! 

I think it's a really boss looking team. 

Allusian Naval Infantry: a Bespoke Veteran Guardsmen Kill Team

After 25 years, I have finally gotten some use out of my Forge World Elysian Drop Troops!

Command Section:

I made judicious use of various 3d-printed resin bits to customize some of the team. 

I also dug into my bits box for Inquisition pieces, Kroot gear, and others. 

Presented here are nearly all of the options available to a Vet Guard Kill Team - I may add a Confident Vet with bolter at a later date. 

Storm Section: 

In the meantime, please enjoy the completed team! 

Gunnery Section: 

Tactical Section:

Scout Section: