And Now for Something Completely Different 22

The theme of the entry figure for the Analogue Painting Challenge or Curtgeld posed some problems when first announced. Given that there have been a few Chaos Warriors painted by here in this year's challenge the first thought was of Elric himself however, a suitable figure just couldn't be found.

So staying with a literary theme another character was brought out of the archives; this time Kheldar from David Eddings' The Belgariad. Kheldar or Silk as he was more commonly known was a small rat faced man who was a thief, trader, spy, assassin and heir to the throne (2nd in line) all in the one package. Silk was mostly a cynic who seemed an unlikely hero and yet a times proved to be more than worth of the title of hero. Of his early days little is known, so with some artistic license and no doublets or jaunty hats here is Silk, Prince Kheldar of Drasnia:

The figure is the Human Assassin from Otherworld Miniatures Dungeon Adventurers range and suited exactly what was looked for. Kheldar was a knife fighter at heart and the figure shows this well along with other items of his darker trade.

Anyway enough ramblings, here are the rest of the pictures, hope that you like them.

As with last year's entry figure this figure will be repainted for my own collection. Safe to say there will be more Otherworld Miniatures joining him throughout the coming months for a retro style dungeon party.

Cheers for now.

Back to the Brushes 102

This week will see a lot of 15mm Sci-Fi Figures getting painted and completed in a last rush towards the end of the Analogue Painting challenge. This will include Dropship Troopers from Critical Mass and variety of Ground Zero Games New Israeli Infantry to add to those already painted. Below is a quick snap of the Augmented troopers from Critical Mass that will also be a part of this weeks painting.

The dark grey undercoat will help in the base coating of these figures as their armour will be tank grey in colour. There are troopers with both laser and plasma cannons here, four stands of each so these will be heavy hitting troops and a link between infantry and the armour for this force.

If time allows there are also a couple of pre-slotta Chaos Warriors and Uruk-hai that will see a bit of painting time.

The Curtgeld figure will also be making an appearance this week to.

Cheers for now

Back to the Brushes 101

A brief update on the progress of several different projects that are in different stages. Sadly no pictures as the camera hadn't charged properly. Hopefully just operator error there.

The next three "cats" for the WW2 Germans are nearing completion with the final dry brushing, decals and varnishing still to do.

A number of Citadel Chaos Warriors are completed and waiting on final pictures being taken for entry into the Analogue Painting Challenge.

The Uruk Hai have stalled but will hopefully be on track for completion before the deadline.

Dropship troopers for Critical Mass have also stalled, however will be back to these this week. This will hopefully allow the Augmented Troopers time to be started and completed, again before the deadline.

Moving along well with the first of the 6mm Macedonians and Greeks with the skirmish line nearly completed. These are the same as the Chaos Warriors and only require pictures.

Will post some work in progress pictures once the camera charges.

Cheers for now

All Hell Let Loose 10

Another batch of WW2 German AFV has been recently completed and submitted to the Analogue Painting Challenge.  In running order the pictures show the following:

• Hummel 150mm SP Artillery 
• Sd Kfz 10 (1 Ton) Prime Mover
• Jagdpanzer IV with long 75mm gun
• Sd Kfz 250/22/D Hanomag with PAK 40

Britannia Miniatures

Britannia Miniatures

Britannia Miniatures

Britannia Miniatures

Currently working on a group of cats for this period and then the last of the armoured cars will be up for painting.

Thats all for now, 

Cheers

And now for Something Complete Different 21

Continuing work on the ARC forces for Critical Mass is shown below. Figures are from both Ground Zero Games and Critical Mass

Objective marker

The drones below whilst easy to paint where a total sod to mount on their flying posts, so much so that there may be no more planned for some time.

Nine Attack Drones and Command Section

Attack Drones in support of a Missile Support Section

Half Infantry Company and Command

A company of Drop Troopers are on the painting table just now and should be completed in the next week or so. Then its time for the big boys, but more of that later.

Thats all for now,

Cheers

Blood and Souls for my Lord Arioch 2

Another two Chaos Warriors for the Songs of Blades and Heroes Warband that is being planned for the near future. Hopefully, these figures will see some action sooner rather than later and a possible campaign too boot.

Both of these figure have been recently painted and submitted in the Analogue Painting Challenge and there will be more from this genre to follow shortly.

Some figures just never look right when first painted and this was one of them. The cloak, armour, shield and dragon crest on the helmet changed colour several times. The original colour scheme was to have a red dragon and golden armour, however this just didn't sit well with the miniature.

The armour became steel and the cloak and shield red after several base coats on the shield to pick a suitable colour. Yellow, not matter how dark just didn't look right; the juxtaposition of the colours didn't suit either the subject or the painter. So in the end, you have what you see here, nothing new or stunning but a colour scheme that suits the figure and the painter too.

Thats all for now

Cheers.

All Hell Let Loose 9

As recently displayed on the Analogue Painting Challenge here are some completed pieces of WW2 German armour

A Sturmtiger and Hetzer both from Britannia Miniatures. Both the same scale although you might not realises the Hetzer is meant to the be longer of the two.

Now a pair of Sd Kfz 234's from Frontline shown here are the 234/3 75mm Close Support Armoured car and the 234/4 PAK 40.

Lastly, there is a Sd Kfz 11 (3 Tonnes) from Britannia.

There will be more to follow shortly.

Cheers for now