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One more Grimghast Reaper and a secondhand Cairn Wraith for my Warcry band
One more Grimghast Reaper and a secondhand Cairn Wraith for my Warcry band. I figured I didn’t want to put a ton of time into the Wraith since he was already mostly dark blue. #warhammer #ageofsigmar #nighthaunts #paintedminiatures #paintedminis View … Continue reading
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Finished up some spoopy bois for my Warcry band
Finished up some spoopy bois for my Warcry band. Three Grimghast Reapers. #warhammer #ageofsigmar #nighthaunts #paintedminiatures #paintedminis View on Instagram https://instagr.am/p/CN1At_2nb7Q/
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Ideas for Stargrave Crew
It looks like my local group is going to get into Stargrave so I started looking into models I might want to use for a crew. Since I already have Comet the Chimp from Hydra Miniatures (Galacteers faction from their … Continue reading
Switching from Nihilakh Oxide Nighthaunt Gloom on Glaivewraith
I decided that the Nihilakh didn’t look great on the lower ectoplasm of this guy (user error) so I tried using Nighthaunt Gloom. I went full strength which I think turned out too dark. When I get the next … Continue reading
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The Art of Stephen Youll: Paradox
This is one of the best art books I have read. Not only is the art great (the cover painting Speaking in Tongues is spectacular) but the artist commentary was outstanding. The way the chapters were structured by the artist … Continue reading
Jim Henson: The Biography
I was pleasantly surprised at how much personal information was included in this book. Everyone around Jim appears to have been extremely cooperative and open and Jim’s personal journal entries were quoted quite often. I have to admit that the … Continue reading
#WIP I decided to go with Nighthaunt Gloom on the lower portion of this Glaivewraith test model
I decided to go with Nighthaunt Gloom on the lower portion of this Glaivewraith test model. It came out darker than I wanted so I will thin it on the next model. Still happy with the arms & spines … Continue reading
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#WIP I decided to try something new on this Glaivewraith
I decided to try something new on this Glaivewraith: after applying Nihilakh Oxide over all the ectoplasm I tried to hit the upper parts with Nighthaunt Gloom. Wasn’t totally successful in feathering that towards the bottom so the transition is … Continue reading
Finally put a couple of decals on the first Firefly
Finally put a couple of decals on the first Firefly, now it just needs matte varnish then I will try my hand at pigments on the tracks & road wheels. View on Instagram https://instagr.am/p/CLVwfEtnst4/ #flamesofwar #paintingminiatures #paintingminis #paintedminiatures #paintedminis
Book Review: Mechanicum
I had been really intrigued with the Mechanicum from reading just a bit of lore about them in the game rulebooks so I was excited to read this book once I got my hands on a copy. I really really … Continue reading
Hobby Planning for 2021
Taking a cue from the Drunken Samurai Painting blog I thought I would try to lay out a plan for what I want to accomplish around building and painting in 2021. I will hopefully post my actual results next January … Continue reading
WIP Soviet infantry models for Bolt Action
WIP Soviet infantry, this is the LMG team from the first squad, a full second squad and a second sniper team. I cranked through the tunics & trousers on all 14 of them today. Hoping to finish them off tomorrow … Continue reading
WIP DP-28 light machine gun team for one of my Soviet rifle squads
WIP DP-28 light machine gun team for one of my Soviet rifle squads. Finally getting close to done on the 14 soldiers I have been batch painting. View on Instagram https://instagr.am/p/CKiUvNnn2w8/ #paintingminis #paintingminiatures #miniaturepainting #boltactiongame
WIP Soviet 82mm medium mortar team for Bolt Action
Soviet 82mm medium mortar team for Bolt Action. I glued the models on the base but still need to apply some Vallejo dark earth paste to blend in the metal bases before I apply grass, tufts and rocks. View … Continue reading
#beeradventcalendar day 24
First time trying this and quite like it. Nice big corked bottle, too. 4.25/5 Pauwel Kwak by Brouwerj Bosteels in Buggenhout, Vlaanderen Belgium View on Instagram https://instagr.am/p/CJNFmc6nbCT/
