IMC Prize - Wrong Eye and Snapjaw

Here is what I have decided to do. I went to pick up the piggy's but no such luck. So I got the next in line of what I was planning on doing. This is one of the prizes that will be given away at the up coming I.M.C. event.  I have plans to incorporate our logo into the paint job. Should be fun. I would tell you how but then there would be no reason for you to stay tuned.

Cheers,
John...

Painting on the Go Part Deux

So the last time I talked to you folks, it was about painting while you travel.  I discussed things like paint and model selection that would enable you to keep things compact enough to work on several models at once with limited space. This time I want to talk about model transportation.



The last time I took a trip I used my Battlefoam Bag because I anticipated using my army for a few games, this time I knew my schedule wouldn't permit that but I have a commission I'm working on and didn't want to lose time on it. This means I needed another way to carry my models I wanted to work on.

I wanted something small but durable so that the models would be protected from everything in my suitcase and also be able to fit snugly in many different spots. Luckily I had this used cigar sampler tin laying around.

So this things about 8 inches long and 5 inches wide and 3 inches deep. Gives me plenty of room to put in large based Privateer Press models with a little room for padding. Which is perfect since the main model I want to work on is a Gnarlhorn Satyr for the previously mentioned commission. I then selected the High Reclaimer 2010 model because I've had a real desire to get him on the tabletop lately and play some great attrition games since I've never been good about setting up the assassination run. The final model I picked was an Ogryn Bokur since I've always loved the model and my Merc army has been sitting idle for a long time and needs some lovin.

So here's my selections in their new home for the next 2 weeks! Hopefully they enjoy it!

Fiona the Black commission

Here is the latest minis finished for commission.

Please leave any questions or comments below. More photos on my blog.
Wildchevy

Rocinante

Here are the Warmachines stuff that I've been working on and are now completed.

More photos of Rocinante are posted over on my blog.

Wildchevy

Grundbacks

Just finished up these chaps. Now onto basing.

Wildchevy

Pirate Booty

Well, for my first post here on the new blog, I thought I'd throw up something a little bit different from my normal fare. She is the Female duelist from Reaper miniatures.  I've been working on this fig, on and off for a little while now, trying to figure out what I could use her as.
I came to the conclusion that she would make a great proxy for First mate Hawk in a Warmachine Pirates army.
So, if I ever get some Pirate Jacks and Casters, I have a solo to go with them.....

Iron Kingdoms: Alexia

Painted this up as a quick commission for the local Pressganger. I wasn't too terribly impressed with this fig upon first inspection but I have come to like it quite a bit now.  I had planned to do some sort of Epic base for her, but while I was trying to snap the tab off, her feet started to break at the ankles. So, here is what we get after that debacle.

I may have to pick one of these up for myself. I think it has a lot more character than the boxed one that comes with the Risen.

Memory lane: Boomhowler & Trollkin Mercs

Well, posting up my Ironbreakers the other day gave me an Idea for some blog content. I have oodles of painted miniatures that have never been shown to anyone other than just a few close friends and gaming buddies. So, I thought I'd post once or twice a month showcasing my older figs (rough as they may be)

First in line could only be Boomhowler and his Trollkin Mercs. Besides Eiryss, these were the first Mercs I picked up for Warmachine, and some of my very first attempts at freehand with those Tartans.
These guys were finished almost exactly 5 years ago to date.( I paint the month and year on the bottom of figs I finish)

Alexia.

After having her half way done for a very long time, I decided to finish up Alexia once and for all. I struggled with her sword and Im not happy at all with how it turned out. I may have to go back and re visit it some time. The Witchfire blade deserves a spectacular paint job after all.

And, heres a shot with Alexia and the Risen I have finished for her up to this point. Hopefully I'll get the motivation to finish the rest and a few Warrior thralls someday.