Month 1 roundup, plus Month 2 desperation...

Seeing as month 2 is drawing to a close i should really be posting again on my progress :(

Month 1 didn't go so well. I managed to get everything to basic tabletop standard (3 colours) but no more than that. I even gave up painting the last couple in time as i was making so many mistakes in trying to hurry with them it really wasn't worth it
This month hasn't been looking too much better for progress, i've been so tied up with local events and busy with work i haven't had much time for painting

New choices for Month 2 were as follows:

-Dreadnaught, Multimelta + CCW
-5 marines to add to the existing squad of 5, plus a Meltagun, Multimelta and Powerfist for the unit
-Bolter/plasma combiweapon for the other squad sergeant
-Camocloaks for the scouts
-Taken meltabombs from a squad sergeant and moved to the Commander
--250pts total--

I've managed to play a lot more games this month, but am still to play Lex's Orks and Ross's Daemons. Most games have been against Monkeys Elfdar, and despite several losses i did manage a draw or two
The camo cloaks for the scouts seem to be a big improvement, they're a lot more survivable at range now but i'm still unsure of how best to utilise them, they get caught in assault a lot more than i'd like wherever i try putting them.
The Rhino has helped me out loads as well. i've been using it as a mobile bunker with the multimelta squad and its been surviving on its own through more than i would expect it to

Painting-wise i'm still behind this month. I'm still not finished with the troops from month 1, although the majority are almost at a stage where i could begin adding markings and weathering them properly. A lot of the marines still need heads doing, i'm needing to model fins on the helmets before painting and haven't had the time so far. Everything still needs basing as well, and i'm always unsure of how best to approach that.
Haven't touched the Dread yet as i want to do more detailing to it before i undercoat it, but i'm unsure as to exactly what, and althought i've got several ideas kicking around i've not started the objective either - not having nailed down proper theme or motivation for my army, i can't think of what they'd be most wanting to fight for :)