Big & Little Creepy Crawlies

Its Been a Bit Quiet for a While on the Slann Front

Inspiration can be nudged in odd ways, I haven't done any serious work on my Slann for months until I picked up a packet of small creepy crawlies to go on bases. I used these to make some filler tiles to complete the movement trays and then in turn I painted up some of the Slann and Amazons hanging around the painting desk. 

Another bargain from Colours with 40 mixed insects and lizards for £7.49 from Imperator models (www.imperatormodels.com).  

I didn't have to think very hard about my choice tonight as there was already a Guinness left open from making Steak & Guinness pie (not my me I might add!).  

Rob 

Five Go Mad in the Country

Its Only £2.40

Finished up the unpainted Oldhammer goblins, the next batch need to go through the paint stripper. 

I picked up the cart, horse and the poor unfortunates at Colours for the hefty sum of £2.40 for the set (also includes another unfortunate and a sign post). The print quality is basic but looks good enough for the table. And I didn't spend too long painting them. I gave up dry brushing them as this only highlights the ridges but contrast paint and a dab of highlight looked ok. 

 

Squeezed the hobgoblin champion onto a 20mm base, so will have to organise the rank and file around him. 

Rob 

A Good Problem To Have

The Age Old Question 

I finally managed to get my hands on some Rogue Trader Space Marines (the last time was when they first came out in 1987-1988?). The question is - What Chapter am I going to paint them? Back in the 80's, the challenge was painting the chapter symbols  on the shoulder pads. Which is one of the reasons I invented my own chapter. There was no way I was going to attempt to paint thirty marines with Blood Angels wings or Space Wolf, wolf's heads. Obviously not a problem today with the transfer sheets.  And I might now have to fix my airbrush. 

I might go for one of the other chapters from the Badab war.

Latest Amazon makes her way onto the paint bench. 

And it is Friday, so...

 Rob 

Dreadhead

 Not Quite Dreadtober

I while I definitely do have a dreadnought that I want to paint up, I am not really ready for Dreadtober this time around.  I have too many other projects that I want to focus on at the moment. But maybe later in the month. 

At least one more go through the paint stripper. Particularly for the body section. 

While imperial dreadnoughts were in the Rogue Trader rulebook, dreadnoughts really came to life in WD100. With a 14 page article by Rick Priestley and shiny new Eldar dreadnought models. Including some really cool pictures of dreads in action. 

Copyright 

Games Workshop

I had plenty of dreadnoughts in my Eldar army, including 'Green Peace' my Banshee class dreadnought. While the paintjob on the dreadnought wasn't particularly special, I did paint up a pair of banners which I was very proud with a howling sun design. Unfortunately I don't have any better pictures (or the dreadnought!) of this mini. 

But when I get around to painting the replacement Banshee, there will be a definite nod to the original. 

Copyright

 Games Workshop

Rob 

Hitting the Target

Its Been a While

Not mini painting, but I finally got round to getting archery kit out and shooting a few arrows. This was the best end of six arrows. I even got some arrows in the yellow. 

Not all shots were that successful! The arrow at the bottom was a real bugger to get out. 

Rob

This Is Getting Ridiculous!

But Once I Noticed it...

I had finished this goblin and I was perfectly happy with the final result until I noticed he was missing his finger nails. So, I just had to go back and paint them in. When I returned to painting  a couple of years ago, I was struggling to paint simple details let along adding more!

Anyway a quick job to sort out this very minor problem.  

Oh bugger - I may have to go back and sort some elves out as they would obviously have some nice manicured nails. 

Been away for work for the last couple of weeks  and when I got back to some painting today. The paint in the wet palette was still usable! That has got to be some kind of record.

Rob

Colours 2024

No I Can't Say It

Its September so I can't say that word, but I did buy the Oakbound Advert Calendar to use in the 12th month. Something to get me through the enforced festivities.  

First time, I have had an advert calendar for a little while... And something I have been keen to get for a little while. 

I managed to pick a number of really great bargains at Colours (more to follow), and some very fun looking games. I haven't been over to Colours for a good few years and it is the first time I have been to the Newbury race course venue. A great little one day show.

A great looking Burrows and Badgers game. I really must get some of these minis. 

Some of the other items that caught my eye. 

Rob 

The Opposite of High Elf?

Goblin of Course

I am beginning switch from the high elf painting streak and move onto something else. And I wanted something face off against the high elves on the tabletop. So, decided on some Oldhammer goblins which will also go very nicely with the classic C20 trolls. 

For what ever reason this particular first goblin seems to appear rather regularly on eBay and I think it is a cracking sculpt. 

Latest batch of high elves and probably the last for a bit...

Separated at birth, not the first time I have painted this mini. 

Next goblin on the paint table, I pleased how the skin tone worked out. I am going for a smoother transition. 

Rob

Rings of Power - Episode 4

 Finally a Bit of Action 

As always the look of the show has been excellent but it has been lacking some serious action. And it felt then finally might be about to start to change. As war is coming and a couple of nice fight scenes.

One of the things that Game of Thrones managed so well was big battle scenes but the Rings of Power has struggled to convey the sheer epic-ness of the source material. Given the budget they just couldn't convince me it wasn't a hundred extras in a field. 

Lets be honest Tom Bombadil went much better than may of us had feared. 

Ok so this isn't a glowing review but I have hopes for a grand finale to the season. And unlike House of the Dragon we may get a big battle to end the season. 

Rob 

No Painting?

 But There Is Always Beer!

Not much time for painting at the moment but at least I am getting to enjoy the beers of the world. 

Rob

Into the Dungeon Again Again

Mucking About with Photo Effects

As usual my photos are taken with my trusty iPhone. In this case set to night mode, Even with very limited lighting the photos still come out  quite bright and clear. So, I have made look more like an underground setting by adjusting the brightness and shadow settings. 

The final shot

Before editing.

The final shot

Before editing.

Rob