Successes and Failures

So the hoard of grey plastic and one metal miniature has turned into a hoard of grey painted miniatures. But of course it wasn't that simple... More after the jump. 

It's going to be EPIC

I was really inspired by the amazing work in 6mm scale done by 40k hobby blog (check it out in the blog feed) so I thought I would give it a go. He's painted up some incredible looking SoH and world eater models. After some careful sniping on EBay I managed to get the collection seen above. The tanks were still on sprue and the thunderhawk gunship was in pieces. That was when I remembered how much I hated making metal models.

Some careful scraping, judicious use of green stuff and fingers stuck together with superglue and the gunship went together without too much swearing. The tanks were of course very simple. You can't beat an epic scale rhino...

Now I just have to decide on paint scheme. I'm thinking Red Scorpions so I can use them as an amazing backdrop to my new primaris marines in photos.

As always any questions and comments are very welcome.

WIP: More Primaris Red Scorpions

I've managed a bit more progress on my Red Scorpions Primaris Marines. The plasma toting chaps (still not quite got to grips with the new names) and one of the lieutenants have had the black and silver done. Next up the black wash on the armour.

WIP: Red scorpions

As usual I can't resist tinkering so they now have a yellow left knee to break up the grey of the lower body. You may also detect some shiny shoulder pads as I've put some gloss on them in preparation for the transfers. Wish me luck... 

Microset and Microsol

These just arrived so I can start putting some transfers on my Red Scorpions Primaris Marines. I've never used them before so any advice is more than welcome. 

A New Project

A new project. The first squad are finished except for transfers and weathering. Can you guess what chapter I'm going for? 

Charity Marine: final touches.

 Just a quick update showing the final touches to my charity marine.

Showcase: Charity Marine

So it's been a little while since I last posted and I haven't been entirely idle.  I've been working on lots of Astral Knights and I've nearly finished my Space Hulk set. However, this post is dedicated to a model that I painted for a charity army. More details and pictures after the jump

WIP: Chapter Master counts as Sammael.

 

 

As promised, a little while ago, my Chapter Master's mechanical horse now has wings making it a mechanical Pegasus... More after the jump.

WIP: painting and modelling.

I've wanted to have a go at this idea since I started my Astral Knights and I've finally plucked up the courage to give it a try. Details and more pictures after the jump...

Showcase: Old School Ratling Snipers

Sorry for the lack of progress recently but I've finally got something new to show everyone.  These are my very old school Rat ling snipers. Lots more pictures after the jump.

Showcase: Old School Terminators

I had great fun renovating these very old school terminators. The models are over 15 years old but they scrubbed up well. Lots more pictures after the break.

Showcase: Astral Knights Landspeeder

Having blasted through my two deadzone factions I felt inspired to finish off my long suffering Landspeeder. It has Languished part painted for far too long so now you can see the 'finished' article.

Deadzone: the starter factions.

I backed the deadzone kick starter last year and, having received the first shipment of goodies just before Christmas, I have just finished the scenery and the two starter factions.

Legion Basilisk

Just seen this over in the new stuff section on the forgeworld site. Now I'm really tempted. If you love your marines but always had a hankering for a bit of imperial guard artillery action then this could be the tank for you. I love the look of it but I've no idea of the rules so if anyone has an idea if it's any good let me know...

Long time, no blog...

So I just realised how long it had been since my last post, but the end of term, getting married and Christmas have kept me happily distracted. That's not to say I haven't managed to get a bit of hobby done.

Showcase: More card scenery.

I had a go at a couple more of Dave Graffam's paper scenery models. In the above photo you can see the watch tower. Read on to see more photos...

Kings of War Week on Beasts of War

I'm sure you're all aware of Beasts of War, if not then follow the link immediately... Now you're back or if you didn't go anywhere read on.

Showcase: paper scenery.

I recently discovered Dave Graffam models. He produces loads of really cool looking printable card terrain. Read on for lots more details and photos.

Showcase: Astral Knights Standard Bearer.

Here are the photos of the finished model for my Astral Knights Standard bearer. Lots more after the break...