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Sons of Sylvania – Part I

Greetings all!  It was with excitement that I accepted Andrews offer to participate in this wonderful project.  While I agree with many of the sentiments that the others have stated regarding hobby progress and gaining inspiration for our projects through deadlines, I’ll spare you that and jump right into my project! Project Overview When deciding… Read More Sons of Sylvania – Part I

December 7, 2020January 4, 2021 MatthewLeave a comment

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

The Beast Arises – Part I

“Unsurprisingly, Savage Orcs and War Boars get on famously well, sharing as they do an almost identical worldview and personal hygiene regimen.” Background As with all of the other members writing articles in this series, I am currently working up a 6th Edition Warhammer Fantasy army for the escalation league at Tyton Games. I went… Read More The Beast Arises – Part I

April 12, 2020April 12, 2020 BenLeave a comment

The Grumblings of an Old Longbeard – Part I

Background This is my first article for Chicago Dice , and if you haven’t guessed it from the heading, I, just like the beardling, Mike (sorry Mike, I will teach you the old ways), will be mustering a Throng of Dwarfs for the 6th Edition escalation campaign at Tyton Games. This is a special project… Read More The Grumblings of an Old Longbeard – Part I

April 8, 2020 ColeLeave a comment

Mountain Holds of Old – Part I

“Gather round lads, fill your tankards with Bugman’s finest and listen to a tale of the Dwarfs of Old.” Background The Chicago Dice team has been gracious enough to ask me to participate in the Warhammer Fantasy 6th Edition escalation campaign they have joined and to write about my experience. I’ve been playing wargames off… Read More Mountain Holds of Old – Part I

April 2, 2020April 2, 2020 MikeLeave 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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New Painting Guide up on the site (link in bio) - colors used and steps for the lovely BEF from @wargamesatlantic. Big shout-out to @sonicsledgehammer and @chrishindmarsh for the inspiration! Handful of photos from the 4 Star Open 2025 - The Final Star hosted at the world-famous @dicedojo in Chicago. Still need to figure out the basing but the first of the BEF infantry is complete! Many more BEF on the way for Bolt Action Doubles at @adepticon 2026.
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