Blast from the Past: Hero Quest!

Hey all, time for something a little different. I managed to dig out my old Hero Quest box for some good old nostalgia. Looking at the old old GW minis in there and the then seemingly 'good' paintjobs I was able to pull off reveal quite a bit of progress compared to my painting level now. Having had these long before I ever discovered Warhammer and concomittantly the 'GW Hobby' (whatever that is), and not knowing much about painting at the time, I just went ahead and painted them with cheap oil-based paints. I didn't know about basecoating, highlighting, drybrushing and various other painting techniques. It's both humbling and refreshing to look at them. So, without rambling much more, the goal for this litle project will be to repaint them all - giving them a much needed facelift. What about you guys? What were the first minis you ever painted? How do they stack up to what you're painting now?

Imperial Guard: Armageddon Basilisk Complete

Hey all, another update for the Guard. Here is the completed Armageddon Pattern Basilisk. I added a bunch of the different stowage pieces I picked up from FW plus some of the bits from the IG Tank Accessory Sprue. I wanted this thing to look like it's loaded down with gear and out there in the field for a long time. Eventually I'm going to pick up one of the excellent Tamiya weathering kits and add weathering effects to all of my tanks. Comments welcome!

Imperial Guard: Armageddon Basilisk WIP

Hey all, time for a small Imperial Guard update. I've been putting some time into my Armageddon Basilisk. For the most part it's finished it just need touching up in the cammo scheme. The major thing that I still need to add are a whole host of stowage bits which I ordered alongside my tank kits from FW. Those shouldn't take took long to paint and add to this so look for some finalized pics soon. Comments welcome!

News: Gamesday Chicago - Chaos Dwarfs Will be Updated!

That's right folks, for those going to GD Chicago there is plenty to see and hear. Games Workshop have confirmed and hinted at several big developments in the future. The homerun for Warhammer Fantasy is that Chaos Dwarfs will be getting an update, although it looks like the days of the big hats are gone. Expect them to look more like the Hellcannon crewmen. Stay tuned!

How about that for a major announcement? If I ever were to do another Fantasy army it would be Chaos Dwarfs. Let's just hope they won't be sold at Goldsword prices...

News: New Hobby Releases

Hey all, looks like there will be some new GW Hobby products coming out in the near future.

Citadel Dead Grass
Citadel Burnt Grass
Warhammer Basing Kit (Brass Etched Frame, Resin, and Slate Bitz)

The basing kit sounds like the old Hero Basing Kit and might be the Fantasy equivalent of that. Stay tuned for more as it develops.

Blood Angels: Assault Squad 1

Hey all, time for another Blood Angels update. This time it's an assault squad. These are really just a combat squad of the complete assault squad they usually roll with and are also among the oldest Blood Angels I have. They've seen many a battlefield and have hacked their way through countless enemies. One of my goals for the Blood Angels is to have them all wearing the custom shoulderpads ($$$) and these guys are the first squad I've finished to have them on all members. Look for the other half of their squad soon. Comments welcome!

Dogs of War: Mercenary Artillery

Hey all, another Dogs of War update. Now that both Mercenary Cannons are complete, it's time to show off the mercenary artillery in all its D3 wounds glory! I may someday get a Hotpot but it's not on my 'to buy' list. I would like to convert up a plastic mercenary cannon just to have something different looking from these two, since they're actually the Galloper Gun cannons pulling double duty!

Dogs of War: Mercenary Cannon 2

Hey all, a quick Dogs of War update. I had some spare time so I decided to finish up the other Mercenary Cannon. Of course there has to be another powder moneky to help crew it! Comments welcome!