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 As I spent the weekend moving something like ninety post pages from the lostexodite domain to here, I didn't get an awful lot of hobby done, to be fair. That being said, I DID finally settle (I think) on a loyalist Solar Auxilia palette. One that I'm embarrassed to say is kind of inspired by the 'Lord Marshall's Own' grey and green after all.

I have tweaked it a little to suit my own tastes. I've also come up with a tank and unit marking scheme I like, having tested it out on a Leman Russ squadron and Baneblade.

The general gist is the full coloured turret and numeral identifies the squadron and command tank. The half turret marking and turret numerals indicate 2IC and the other two tanks in the squadron (troop).

I've also used the hull marking position to signify command, tank-hunter and infantry support roles. This scheme works especially well with the Leman Russ squadrons. I'm excited to see how I can evolve it for the Malcadors and 'specialist' armour detachments. 

Having so much fun doing this lot. New bases arrived this week from Sarissa Precision, so I now have enough for a number of detachments I think, including some Valdor and Infernus.

They are only just at the decal application stage, so all the weathering and detailing lies ahead. If you are curious though, the primary hull palette is Tamiya Sea Grey and JN Grey with the markings Contrast Warp Lightning. It had just the right amount of saturation I was looking for, really helping to make the tanks pop.

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My goal is to get the Russ and Baneblade detachment(s) completely done, along with a rifle tertio before the release of the Mechanicum in three weeks time. This caught me completely by surprise as I really never expected the next book and the recently previewed Mechanicum Battle Group to go up for pre-order so quickly! Hey, I'm not complaining, looking forward to the Mechanicum and Dark Mechanicum joining epic scale heresy. 

Questions. Answered.

I want to answer a few obvious questions which may come up as a result of the rather sudden relocation and name change for my blog. Let's get into it.

Q: Are you giving up the hobby?

A: Nope

Q: Are you giving up blogging?

A: No, just moving to a free platform to remove unnecessary expense and simplify.

Q: Are you trying to hide from us?

A: Yes (Not really)

Q: Why Blogger, it's a bit basic?

A: For that exact reason. It has no frills or complicated templates to mess around with. I can just post my ramblings and pictures with no fuss.

Q: Will the photos reduce in size or quality?

A: No. In fact there's really no restriction posting full fat photos here. All the images I brought across are the full-sized ones from Lost Exodite with no compression or downscaling.

Q: Will there be Ads?

A: Probably. I have no control over that unfortunately as it's a free platform. That being said, I haven't enabled any AdSense features as I have no interest in monetisation. I have a day job, that's enough thank you.

Q: Will there be any non-warhammer content?

A: Not as a general rule. Although I can't stop the cat from photobombing and there is that Space 1999 Eagle kit I really want to build over the winter!

Q: What's going to happen to the Lost Exodite Facebook page and Insta account. Ok, the former will probably be disposed of (sorry), it's just not really serving any value. The Insta I am still thinking about. I'll probably just 're-name' it. I know it's a pain, but it's that or bin it which feels extreme. 

Any other questions not answered above, drop them into chat.

I'm off to stick some magnets to more bases!