The following photos have been added to the gallery, just to show what's been worked on during my downtime!
A blog dedicated to a Nashville commission miniature modeling and painting service, as well as a muse outlet for a war-gaming enthusiast.
Friday, June 15, 2012
Secret Weapon Miniatures
Just a quick plug for Justin @ Secret Weapon Miniatures. I get all of my scenic resin bases from SWM and have had nothing but great quality customer service, quick shipping, and outstanding products from them.
I plan on ordering weathering pigments from them in the near future as they are some of the best out there for what we do.
Check them out, you won't be disappointed!
I plan on ordering weathering pigments from them in the near future as they are some of the best out there for what we do.
Check them out, you won't be disappointed!
Time Flies...
...When you're slammed at work!
Unfortunately I haven't found as much time for the hobby as I'd like. Hoping to get things started back up again by August.
Check back soon!
Unfortunately I haven't found as much time for the hobby as I'd like. Hoping to get things started back up again by August.
Check back soon!
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Still Not Dead
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| Grand Marshal Helbrecht (Swapped helm and Custom Chapter Colors) |
Been terribly busy with my day job, and I have a lot of work on my plate. Trying to finish up things as they hit the queue. The Caestus Ram will be finished this weekend (just need minor touchups and need to create a scenic base.)
Then it's on to finishing a Marneus Calgar, a Magnetized Hexlord Superheavy, and an Ashmantle Dreadnought.
...And working on 2000 points of mechanized Dark Eldar. :D
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Quick Update -- AWOL
Just a quick update to keep everyone informed that I'm alive. I have been very busy with work, etc, lately and haven't had much time to update.
Here's what's currently on the table and the order in which I will be working on them:
1) BT Marshal Helbrecht
2) BT Caestus Assault Ram
3) Marneus Calgar
4) Magnetizing a Hexlord (Six Variants of Shadowsword Kit)
5) Salamander Bray'yarth Ashmantle
In-between, I will be working on 2500 points of Dark Eldar for the upcoming ATC tournament in July.
Lots on my plate!
Real update soon, I promise!
Here's what's currently on the table and the order in which I will be working on them:
1) BT Marshal Helbrecht
2) BT Caestus Assault Ram
3) Marneus Calgar
4) Magnetizing a Hexlord (Six Variants of Shadowsword Kit)
5) Salamander Bray'yarth Ashmantle
In-between, I will be working on 2500 points of Dark Eldar for the upcoming ATC tournament in July.
Lots on my plate!
Real update soon, I promise!
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Titan-Forge Ogre Pirates Assembled
Just wanted to post a quick rave review of the Titan Forge kits that I ordered from the Polish model sculptor. (http://www.titan-forge.com).
I haven't touched on this project here before now, but my first-ever WFB army is 2500 points of Ogre Kingdoms, with an overall pirate/swashbuckler theme that makes me chuckle every time I theorize the look of a unit. So, seeing these models I soon ordered the Mega Deal for 99 Euros (9 models AND scenic bases, plus a t-shirt) and must say that I am thoroughly impressed with the craftmanship and quality of the model kits contained within. I thought these guys would serve as perfect models for the Maneaters in my list, and the Kaptin will be either my Bruiser or Tyrant depending on who I choose to run.
Here's a quick break-down:
Price/Value: 5 out of 5 skulls
Hard to beat the pricing for these models. 99 Euros for 9 detailed resin models, 9 scenic resin bases, and a t-shirt. Keep in mind these are RESIN. OGRES. Big dudes = big models = more resin. The whole sha-bang came out to roughly $130 dollars, which is about $14.50 USD per model. That's quite a bargain when considering using them as OK Maneaters, which are Finecast and run around $24.75 a pop (questionable cast quality and no scenic bases)!
Delivery Time/Packaging: 4.5 out of 5 skulls
The package took about a full month to arrive from the date of purchase. While not as fast as other model companies/websites, it's definitely not the slowest. Points were scored by the quick response of the e-mail I sent to their customer service asking about their shipment time, etc. All unassembled models were packed in baggies, wrapped in bubble wrap, and packed in cardboard boxes with a photo of the model on the front and an illustration on the back.
Sculpt/Assembly: 4.5 out of 5 skulls
When comparing to Forge World kits, Titan-Forge's kits have most of the cutting and clean-up work done for you. Pieces required minimal de-flashing or cleanup. I found this fact quite impressive. Limbs and major accessories were molded so that they fit together with pegs and slots, so there was no guesswork on how they were assembled. The models go together in just a few minutes out of the box. They don't necessarily require pinning but it doesn't hurt; especially to their bases.
The overall look of these models when assembled and standing on their scenic bases is fantastic. The only problem I had was fitting some of the regular pirates into formation together as their arms were posed out to their sides and, being my first fantasy army (used to the freedom of position 40k gives you when placing models on the tabletop) I didn't think ahead and assemble the models next to one another so that they fit in formation. This will take a little bit of finagling on my part to correct. Lesson learned. :)
Compared to the GW Ogre Kingdoms models, the 'Crewmen' are just a touch larger than their OK counterparts, the 'Heroes' in the Titan-Forge pack are much bulkier, and the Kaptin Gorehook is bloody gargantuan; but I don't care about that because it makes for an imposing hero ;) . The pirate crewmen came with many extra accessories for hanging on belts; daggers, bottles of rum, pistols, scabbards, etc, and came with 6+ head options for 3 models. The only issue I had with a few of the models is that up close on the skin areas you can see some folds and creases where sculpting putty was shaped, so the craftsmanship is not 100% perfect. No defects, no warping. Impressive to say the least.
Overall: 4.66 out of 5 skulls
I will definitely be looking at Titan Forge from time to time for their upcoming releases. These guys are one to keep an eye on for sure.
I haven't touched on this project here before now, but my first-ever WFB army is 2500 points of Ogre Kingdoms, with an overall pirate/swashbuckler theme that makes me chuckle every time I theorize the look of a unit. So, seeing these models I soon ordered the Mega Deal for 99 Euros (9 models AND scenic bases, plus a t-shirt) and must say that I am thoroughly impressed with the craftmanship and quality of the model kits contained within. I thought these guys would serve as perfect models for the Maneaters in my list, and the Kaptin will be either my Bruiser or Tyrant depending on who I choose to run.
Here's a quick break-down:
Price/Value: 5 out of 5 skulls
Hard to beat the pricing for these models. 99 Euros for 9 detailed resin models, 9 scenic resin bases, and a t-shirt. Keep in mind these are RESIN. OGRES. Big dudes = big models = more resin. The whole sha-bang came out to roughly $130 dollars, which is about $14.50 USD per model. That's quite a bargain when considering using them as OK Maneaters, which are Finecast and run around $24.75 a pop (questionable cast quality and no scenic bases)!
Delivery Time/Packaging: 4.5 out of 5 skulls
The package took about a full month to arrive from the date of purchase. While not as fast as other model companies/websites, it's definitely not the slowest. Points were scored by the quick response of the e-mail I sent to their customer service asking about their shipment time, etc. All unassembled models were packed in baggies, wrapped in bubble wrap, and packed in cardboard boxes with a photo of the model on the front and an illustration on the back.
Sculpt/Assembly: 4.5 out of 5 skulls
When comparing to Forge World kits, Titan-Forge's kits have most of the cutting and clean-up work done for you. Pieces required minimal de-flashing or cleanup. I found this fact quite impressive. Limbs and major accessories were molded so that they fit together with pegs and slots, so there was no guesswork on how they were assembled. The models go together in just a few minutes out of the box. They don't necessarily require pinning but it doesn't hurt; especially to their bases.
The overall look of these models when assembled and standing on their scenic bases is fantastic. The only problem I had was fitting some of the regular pirates into formation together as their arms were posed out to their sides and, being my first fantasy army (used to the freedom of position 40k gives you when placing models on the tabletop) I didn't think ahead and assemble the models next to one another so that they fit in formation. This will take a little bit of finagling on my part to correct. Lesson learned. :)
Compared to the GW Ogre Kingdoms models, the 'Crewmen' are just a touch larger than their OK counterparts, the 'Heroes' in the Titan-Forge pack are much bulkier, and the Kaptin Gorehook is bloody gargantuan; but I don't care about that because it makes for an imposing hero ;) . The pirate crewmen came with many extra accessories for hanging on belts; daggers, bottles of rum, pistols, scabbards, etc, and came with 6+ head options for 3 models. The only issue I had with a few of the models is that up close on the skin areas you can see some folds and creases where sculpting putty was shaped, so the craftsmanship is not 100% perfect. No defects, no warping. Impressive to say the least.
Overall: 4.66 out of 5 skulls
I will definitely be looking at Titan Forge from time to time for their upcoming releases. These guys are one to keep an eye on for sure.
Monday, December 5, 2011
Workbench Update: Black Hearts and Black Templars
Just a very quick update on what's on my table... pardon the sloppiness of the pictures but I'm just throwing these up to show that I'm still alive and kicking.
Just started a 31-model batch of Dark Eldar (Kabal of the Black Heart) tonight, which I will be trying to do 1-2 colors for the entire batch each night.
The below are two Black Templar (Custom Chapter) models I'm working on for commission; A minor converted Helbrecht and a Caestus Assault Ram. Both are at about 80% completion. Minor touchups here and there, and basing. The ram was particularly fun to work on, as I was trying to figure out how to weather black armor plates without overdoing it. I'm pretty satisfied with the results thus far.
Back to it tomorrow!
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