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Chicago Dice

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Tag: TombKings

How to paint a Desert Base

Quick guide on how I paint the desert bases for my Tomb Kings. The paints I used are listed below. All are from Citadel unless otherwise noted. Base Shade Layer Mounfang Brown Agrax Earthshade Balor Brown Abaddon Black Screaming Skull Model used is a Wargames Atlantic Classic Fantasy Skeleton Warrior. 1 – Before priming the… Read More How to paint a Desert Base

May 26, 2020September 17, 2024 AndrewLeave a comment

Under the Baking Sun – Part III

“Been a long time since we last spoke, figured you were just another poor sun-backed husk out on the Shifting Sands. You’ve made it to Bhagar, that’s a feat itself. But let’s not issue congratulations just yet, the Land of the Dead is known to punish arrogance.” Paint Splatter And here we have it! I’m… Read More Under the Baking Sun – Part III

May 26, 2020July 1, 2021 AndrewLeave a comment

How to paint a Tomb Kings Skeleton

Full guide on a Tomb Kings Skeleton from start to finish (basing to come later). This is a continuation of my earlier How to paint a Skeleton article. The paints I used are listed below. All are from Citadel unless otherwise noted. Base Shade Layer Rakarth Flesh Agrax Earthshade Pallid Wych Flesh Stegedon Scale Green… Read More How to paint a Tomb Kings Skeleton

May 19, 2020September 17, 2024 AndrewLeave a comment

How to paint a Skeleton

Quick guide on how I paint a basic skeleton. This tutorial will only cover the skeleton itself, I’ll do another article with the rest of the Tomb Kings bits in the near future. There are many, many ways to paint the humble skeleton. Some of insanely fast, only a couple steps. This is a longer… Read More How to paint a Skeleton

May 12, 2020September 17, 2024 AndrewLeave a comment

Under the Baking Sun – Part II

“Still here eh? You must be tougher than you look. Few that depart from El-Kalabd make it past the Pillars of Kahied, yet here you are. Thirsty? Of course you are. Come, take a drink and let me continue the story, for we have a long way to go yet.” Paint Splatter Although it’s only… Read More Under the Baking Sun – Part II

April 14, 2020March 1, 2021 AndrewLeave a comment

Under the Baking Sun – Part I

“You said you came to find lost treasure of ancient kings. There is no treasure for you here. All you will find is sand and death.” “Welcome and have a seat traveler! You must be weary from the long journey. As you take rest allow me to tell you a tale. A tale of riches… Read More Under the Baking Sun – Part I

March 24, 2020April 10, 2020 AndrewLeave a comment

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Breaking news from Warlord HQ - the next Armies of book has been confirmed! "Armies of the Allies & Axis: Third Edition" is the next book slotted for Q1 2027 following "Armies of France". First squad of Soviet Bloc infantry ready for basing! The objective was to complete the unit as quickly as possible using Contrast / Speed Paint / Xpress and I am thrilled with the results. The next three Bolt Action releases. Any guesses for Q1 2027? Armies of the Allies? China? A massive Partisan book??
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