Death Korp of Krieg Showcase

Death Krieg are known for heavy elongated trench engagements, which frequently leaves no man’s land nothing more then a muddy soup. I got a very fortunate deal on eBay that contained most of my Krieg collection for a very low cost. The listing did not have good pictures or descriptions, but once I realized what was in the list I bought it in a heart beat. What I did not know is that they would be some of the best painted models I had ever seen! I cannot match the quality with what few models were not painted or had already collected. The difference should be pretty easy to tell. I did the best I could to match a muddy, dirty scheme where chemical corrosion has ate up the paint and began to rust the metal of tanks in heavy flakes. These were all acquired before Games-Workshop made plastic versions of the kit.

This army got priority one all of the old style World War I tanks. Things like the Malcador and Leman Russ Mars Alpha Pattern.

The might of the Krieg!
An oldie but a goodie, the Earthshaker Platform brings reliable fire power to the rear line.
New fight alongside old
Big guns never tire, regardless of how old the model gets! Stand in crew with extra riflemen one one of them.
This was the first of me exploring new lighting techniques. While not my greatest work, we all have to start somewhere! I wanted to play around with going from the full range of dark reds, through orange and yellow, to white. This let me learn a lot about what colors go well together, what contrasts could be used to blend them in stages, and so on.
The Salamander is an excellent recon vehicle, capable of coordinating fire on an enemy position!
This old FW Valdore was an interesting eBay rescue. I kept a lot of its personality the original owner put into it as a tribute to their creativity.
Old Infernus alongside new. Apart from some accessories, it is pretty much identical. This is also my favorite variant.
An old FW Krieg Commissar Tank Commander has yoinked the new kit for himself.
The pillbox gunboat variants will always be my second favorite due to the absurdity.
The Battle variant is setup for long range support, while the Annihilators are set for mid to close ranged.
When in doubt, strap more Lascannons on!
This Baneblade came about 90% completed. I left it as original as I could.
The mighty Macharius Omega is a fun variant. It packs a lot of firepower for its small frame, but can’t take the hits as well due to it being Open Topped. Terrax Pattern Termites allow for veterans to strike deep into the heart of the enemy.
Old cavalry ride alongside new!
I am slowly becoming a better painter, and tried really hard on their cav units. It helps that I am nearly caught up on all of my models for once and don’t feel so far behind.
For the most part, I’ve not been to particularly impressed with the late Krieg models made of plastic. However, their cav are fantastic!
The front half were painted when I got them. A long time ago, I painted the other half and they came out to some degree lol.
Drier was another great model to paint! I spent a lot of time on him.
Having a better camera as helped a lot in encouraging me to try harder when painting as well.
Bit of a montage as I worked through them.
The new Grenadier models look decent, but the proportions are comically off. This is one of the reasons I do not like this new “true scale” garbage.
Old Grenadiers will always have a place in my heart! They look much, much better than the new.
New plastic Veterans, with a substitute model for the picture. I need to track down my missing soldier! Same glow experimenting as above.
Platoon Command Squad
Old FW Krieg running as Veterans with extreme prejudice against vehicles.
Platoon Guardsmen squads.
Painted by the former owner, I decided to keep them as homage to his old collection.
Platoon Command Squad.
Company Command Squad.
A Minostorum Priest is prepared to lead the way and make the Krieg extra spicey in combat!
2 Masters of Ordnance. Because. Artillery.
Lord Commissar and Commissar prepare to lead in battle. These sculpts are tough to beat and are arguably my favorite Commissar sculpts ever released!
Marshal Venner leads the parade!
Got these heavy duty walls from a great guy raising funds for his wedding. If you are reading this, I hope you are doing well!
I need to repair the doors.
A converted Thunderbolt for my Wing Commander. I can’t afford FW aircraft for all of my Regiments, so some have substitutions. In this case, WW2 Axis for my Krieg, and Allies for my Praetorian Guard. The Me109 is a bit small for a Thunderbolt, but seemed the most fitting.
The Me262 seemed like the perfect Lighting Strike Fighter.
Running the Fockewulf as a Vulture Gunship.
The Stukas are perfect sizes for Avenger Strike Fighters!
I’m a complete moron and forgot to include my Mars Alpha Vanquisher in the family photo. The previous owner did a fantastic job!

Death Korp of Krieg 10,231 points. Population Infantry: 108, Cavalry: 21, Tanks: 14, Artillery: 6, Titanics: 2, Flyers: 5

HQ
Lord Marshal Drier 316 points
Total Points: 316

Marshal Karis Venner 139 points
Total Points: 139

Company Command Squad 131 points
Plasma Pistol +9
Power Sword +5
Vox Caster +5
Standard +40
Medicae Pack +75
Carapace Armour +6
Meltagun +24
Total 295 points

Lord Commissar 126 points
Plasma Pistol +9
Power Sword +5
Total 140 points

Tank Commander 189 points
Executioner Plasma Cannon +4
Lascannon +7
2 Plasma Cannons +24
Heavy Stubber +11
Dozerblade +9
Hunter Killer Missile +5
Extra Armour +5
Recovery Gear +2
Smoke Launchers +10
Total Points: 266

Wing Commander 240 points
2 Linked Hellstrike Hellstrike Missile Racks +35
Chaff Launcher +9|
Total Points: 284

Advisors
Commissar 58 points
Power Sword +5
Total 63 points

Master of Ordnance 64 points
Total Points: 64

Master of Ordnance 64
Total Points: 64

Minostorum Priest 58 points
Autogun +0 points
Plasma Pistol +9
Prayer: The Emperor’s Strength +45
Total Points: 112

Troops
Infantry Platoon 153 points
Plasma Pistol +9
Power Sword +5
Vox Caster +5
Standard +40
Medicae Pack +75
Plasma Gun +9
1 more Guardsmen Squad +65
3 Power Swords +3 x3
3 Flamers +7 x3
3 Vox Casters +5 x3
Total Points: 401

Infantry Platoon 153 points
Plasma Pistol +9
Power Sword +5
Vox Caster +5
Standard +40
Medicae Pack +75
Meltagun +24
2 Power Swords +3 x2
2 Flamers +7 x2
2 Vox Casters +5 x2
Total Points: 341

Veterans 85 points
Power Sword +3
3 Meltaguns +24 x3
Veteran Heavy Weapon Team +4
Lascannon +14
Vox Caster +5
Total Points: 180

Veterans 85 points
Plasma Pistol +9
Power Sword +3
Sniper Rifle +6
Flamer +7
Plasma Gun +9
Vox Caster +5
Total Points: 124

Elites
Engineer Platoon 64 points
1 more Engineer Squad +64 points
5 more Engineers +12 x5
Shotgun +2
Handflamer +5
2 Flamers +7 x2
2 Vox Casters +5 x2
2 Cyclops Controller and Cyclops +26 x2
Remote Surveillance +10
Total Points: 281

Fast Attack
Rough Rider Platoon 99 points
1 more Rough Rider Squad +99 points
10 more Rough Riders +19 x10
2 Plasma Pistols +9 x2
10 Lasguns +1 x10
20 Hunting Lances +4 x20
2 Vox Casters +5 x2
10 Genetically Engineered Steeds +2 x10
Total Points: 526

Salamander Scout Squadron 96 points
Heavy Bolter +1
Heavy Stubber +11
Augar Array +5
Recovery Gear +2
Total Points: 115

Heavy Support
Malcador 234 points
Demolisher Cannon +26
2 Lascannons +20
Recovery Gear +2
Total Points: 282

Malcador 234 points
Demolisher Cannon +26
2 Lascannons +20
Recovery Gear +2
Total Points: 282

Malcador 234 points
Demolisher Cannon +26
2 Lascannons +20
Recovery Gear +2
Total Points: 282

Malcador 234 points
Heavy Bolter Pill Box +9
Demolisher Cannon +26
2 Lascannons +20
Searchlight +1
Recovery Gear +2
Total Points: 292

Malcador 234 points
Heavy Bolter Pill Box +9
Demolisher Cannon +26
2 Lascannons +20
Searchlight +1
Recovery Gear +2
Total Points: 292

Malcador 234 points
Battle Cannon +26 points
Lascannon +7
2 Lascannons +20
Searchlight +1
Recovery Gear +2
Total Points: 290 points

Malcador Hunter 239 points
2 Autocannons +9
Stormbolter +5
Hunter Killer Missile +5
Extra Armour +5
Recovery Gear +2
Total Points: 265

Malcador Hunter 239 points
2 Linked Infernus Cannons +50
2 Lascannons +20
Stormbolter +5
Extra Armour +5
Recovery Gear +2
Searchlight +1
Total Points: 322

Malcador Hunter 239 points
2 Linked Infernus Cannons +50
Heavy Flamer +11
Extra Armour +5
Recovery Gear +2
Searchlight +1
Smoke Launchers +10
Flare Shields +12
Total Points: 330

Mars Alpha Leman Russ Squadron 176 points
Long Vanquisher Cannon and Heavy Stubber +43
Lascannon +7
2 Multimeltas +46
Heavy Stubber +11
Recovery Gear +2
Total Points: 285

Earthshaker Platform Battery 140 points
Total Points: 140

Field Artillery Battery 87 points
2 more +87 x2
2 Hedgehog Launchers +32 x2
Total Points: 325

Heavy Artillery Battery 229 points
One more +229
Medusa Siege Cannon +48
Total Points: 506

Flyers
Avenger Strike Fighter Squadron 202 points
1 more +202
2 sets of 2 Linked Autocannons +16 x2
2 Chaff Launchers +9 x2
Total Points: 454

Lightning Strike Fighter Squadron 167 points
Hellstrike Missile Rack +17
Chaff Launcher +9
Total 193 points

Vulture Gunship Squadron 171 points
2 sets of 2 Linked Multiple Rocket Pods +8 x2
Total Points: 187

Dedicated Transports
Terrax Pattern Termite 220 points
2 Linked Volkite Chargers +4
Total Points: 224

Terrax Pattern Termite 220 points
2 Linked Heavy Flamers +3
Total Points: 223

Lord of War
Baneblade 783 points
Baneblade Commander +52
Lascannon and 2 Linked Heavy Bolters x2 +87
Heavy Stubber +11
Searchlight +1
2 Smoke Launchers +20
Total Points: 954

Macharius Omega 392 points
2 Heavy Stubbers +18
Recovery Gear +2
Total Points: 412