Thanks to a 30% off voucher the boys and I purchased the 40K Assault on Black Reach starter box. Fantasy wise Tommy likes Skaven and James likes Orcs. Since theres a better than even chance I will purchase the Fantasy Box that comes out in July which has Skaven in it (and give them to Tommy) I felt I should probably do something for James. Given that I already have an Orc & Goblin Fantasy army and James has shown quite an interest in 40K (he plays Dawn of War II a lot on the computer) and he’s very fond of Orks I thought pursuing the 40K route might be worth a shot. So with the box set down to $92 in which you get 26 Orks and 3 helicopters as well as 16 Space Marines and a Dreadnaught to play against, and a rule book too I think it’s probably a pretty good score. Now of course Tommy wants Tyranids. (Skaven and Tyranids, both horde armies, fantastic). Anyway my backlog of unpainted figures is ever increasing.
I’ve got to say though the thought of playing 40K still doesn’t excite me, though I think the rule book changed since I stopped, painting them should be fun. And perhaps 40K will be quicker and easier for the boys to get to grips with. It’s nice to have kids who share your interests.
On that note I varnished my two FJ platoons this weekend, my recoiless guns and my kettenkrads. Almost finished the FlaK38 crews now too. I have a simple green bath soaking my wardancers and a bunch of LOTR figures Martin gave me. So slowly ticking things over.
