Achilles basecoated, almost ready for details.
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Author: Andrew
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Twelve marines finished up.
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Prime time
The rest of the Imperial Fists infantry has been primed. I’ve got some cleaning and gap filing to finish on the Land Raider before I prime. The apothacaires and ten more breacher marines are on their way. Progress is good, but I fear its too slow.
Imperial Assault – Return to Hoth
My roommates and I have begun the Return to Hoth Campaign from the Imperial Assault expansion set. We played thought the first two missions, one story and one side mission. The goal is keep an updated campaign log as we progress through the game. Players: John – Imperials – Military Might class Andrew and Sam –… Read More Imperial Assault – Return to Hoth
First Imperial Fist done
Test model is done. My phone camera tried it’s hardest to capture the yellow but it did not come out as a very accurate representation. I am pleased with the results, especially considering the amount of time spent on the model. The entire color scheme was built with speed in mind. Adepticon is much too… Read More First Imperial Fist done
Bookshelf: Gaunt’s Ghosts and The Beast Rises
I’ve finished Honor Guard and only have a few chapters left of the next book, The Guns of Tanith. Reading a few chapters of a Gaunt’s Ghosts novel has become my new pre-bedtime ritual and I am surprised by how fast I am cruising through these. While I spend my time reading Gaunt’s Ghosts, I… Read More Bookshelf: Gaunt’s Ghosts and The Beast Rises
Fifth time is the charm!
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AGoT: The Board Game
Got a chance to play one of my absolute favorite board games this weekend, A Game of Thrones: The Board Game, Second Edition by Fantasy Flight Games. We played with the full complement of six players and even though this increases the play time considerably, it is a must to get the full experience.
Steps 1-3 for the Imperial Fists
Working on the first batch of Imperial Fists. Started with a Corax White undercoat followed by two thin layers of Usabti Bone (model on left). Then an Agrax Earthshade line wash (middle model) and then a glaze of Lamenters Yellow. This was followed by a White Scar edge highlight (right model). Next up is to… Read More Steps 1-3 for the Imperial Fists
Winter Germans on the assembly line
Back to Bolt Action for a quick update. I am mixed models from the Warlord Games German Grenadiers in winter clothing, the plastic German Grenadiers and the plastic Soviet Winter Infantry to create a winter Eastern Front force. The models with have looted Soviet weapons and various articles of winter kit. I’m excited to get them painted… Read More Winter Germans on the assembly line
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