Tank Traps! The forgotten obstacles of Stronghold Assualt.

A rather unseen part of lastest edition Stronghold Assault, is the one line affair of obstacles that you can add to lie around or in front of fortifications.  This includes Tank Traps, Razor Wire and more Obstacles.  These provide useful little areas in front of the Fortification that can either cause Dangerous Terrain tests, provide cover or even act as Impassible Terrain for land vehicles!

Whats more is that not only does this count for the ubiquitous Aegis Line, it is also 7th edition official. :)

Now they cost only a humble 15 points each and are vaguely described as being 6" in length (No depth is noted, so abuse is possible, but not by me, I'm nice).

However suddenly you can get a picture of where I'm going from here.  While many players can go for Meq armies or drop pod hordes, I present: The Trenchers!  A storng focus on the armies fortification (be it an Aegis Line or a full on Martyrs Line), fronted with lines tank traps and razor wire.  It's the ultimate camping strategy but if used right it really hinders assaulting armies or deep striking trollers.  Remember, Tank Traps count as Impassable Terrain.  Even for deep striking vehicles. :D

So below we have two bags worth of Secret Weapon Miniatures Tank Traps, which I have based upon extended Warhammer Fantasy Regiment bases.

Car repair paste.  Melts plastic if used in high quantities.

So now I have 6 x 6" worth of linking Tank Traps that prevent the movement of things like Rhino's Land Raiders and more.  Yes, Eldar, Yes Tau, whatever.  They also provide cover saves and can be placed anywhere so long as they are linked within range of the Fortification.

Its a new angle, and with my Imperial Guard angling towards a very early ww2/ww1 feel, I think its the way forward.  Especially since I'm sick of Drop Pods and Rhinos...

Now I'm looking at doing some razor wire to slow down incoming assaults and slow down troop movement.  Maybe some Necron versions to combine with Ctan Writhing Landscape and Razor Wire for ultimate troll?  Nah, I'm nice me. 

Anyway, look into Stronghold!  Get the most out of your Aegis Line!

Now, in other news!

3 Chimera and 3 Demolishers.  The muster continues!