Very Old Marine

 Yeah, this is still a thing! The previous report is here.

Genestealers

These aren't technically "done", (obviously the base isn't painted black, duh), but I'm gonna go ahead and post them, because it's my blog and I make the rules. The mighty "wall crawler" and two of his buddies.

Morslug - Completed

 It was honestly an accident. I was doing good work, painting, blending, fussing over the mushrooms, and before I knew it I'd painted the rim black.

 

"Beakies" Custom Angels

 The Beakies are done!

SNOTLINGS!

We interrupt this fail to bring you important information. The Snotlings are coming...

Lost is Found

That which was lost has been found! It was in a safe place.

Today, with said recovered item in hand, I labored, which was fitting, as it was Labor day... Recall the previous efforts had yielded the following, which while not terrible, failed to convey the madness required by the piece.

Enter the goggles. Goggles are a universal key to crazy. 

The appropriate level of crazy is essentially a free byproduct of simply donning them.

Just by looking at his face you can imagine the scream eminating from him. Totally oblivious to his trampled comrade, a combination of crazed bloodlust that is always accompanied by a 1000 yard stare, coupled with the seduction of far too much power for any one Grot to yield. He's the Joker of the 41st millennium...

"HE HE WHO HA HA, GET SOME, DAKKA-DAKKA, DAKKA?"

Lol,

HMP

Scout Pt. 3

The strongest Grot in the world! This is what the title would be if it wasn't part of a series. 

Today I decided to attempt to carve a grot arm out of a human arm. Sounds impossible, and that may be true, but as of right now it appears to be working. 

I forgot to do a full before and after, but I have the left, right comparison, which is good enough.  

The bicep is still a little large, along with everything else, but I'll trim it further once he's together. Really it was pretty easy, I just used the Exacto and the tiny GW files. I've got lots of larger Ork arms to use as a visual reference for muscles, and Grot arms too! Really it's just a matter of copying what you can see right in front of you (no anatomy knowledge required). 

Admittedly, I was quite intimidated when I started, but it was actually pretty easy. Originally he had some stick grenade at his waste, but that got in the way so it had to go too. 

Again I failed to take a before and after, but this works. To be honest I think the whole thing is going to work!

HMP

Grot Walker Concept Art

I'm going to be starting a new project soon and I though I would sketch out some concept art for it. I started by ripping this excellent GW picture (all credit to them). It will be based on the Imperial Sentnel Scout walker.

The plan is to have a Sentinel Scout that has been captured by Gretchin (or as I like to call them Grots). The sketch is admittedly a little rough, but it more or less gets the point across. For some reason the Grots came out looking like radioactive rabbits, but I like where it's going. The Scout will be covered with battle damage and bits of corrugated steel, some kind of platform will exist on the back to hold more Grots. Grots will be hanging off all available parts, and the door will have been replaced by some kind of makeshift corrugated steel paneling. The roll cage will have been removed so that the occupant can be, "thrown clear", in the event that it topples over (safety first).

There might be a squig, or two as well, I don't know, it will depend on what I can dig up. The standard exhaust stack will have been replaced with something more ghetto, maybe some kind of after market "fart cannon", like the kids put on all their riced up cars. The whole operation should reek of Ork quality and attention to detail (or lack there of). I'm hoping that the final product conveys the same kind of feeling that my other Grot project achieved.

 

Stay tuned,

HMP

Ammo Runt

More paint was mixed! Yesterday I completed (almost) the "Ammo Runt". I think he's some sort of Snotling, or related diminutive  creature, perhaps some strain of mixed Goblinoid/Ork origin. 

The role such creatures play in Ork society was at first a mystery to the Imperium, and early imperial scholars didn't recognize Snotlings as a separate race and instead thought they were baby Orks!

This theory was however completely debunked by High Inquisitor Ratcliffe in his publication titled "Lesser Greenskins" published in the journal Xenos Autem Exterminavi, the data for which he acquired from a drone on planet XC-42936 in the delta quadrant, prior to orbital bombardment/exterminatus.

Ratcliffe found that not only were Snotlings efficient at hauling around gear, those with large hindquarters also served as pre-warmed meaty snacks for hungry Boyz.

Cheers,

HMP

Ork Knobz

Ahh, that moment when you realize you've botched a base...

Gorkamorka Boy With Horns

Painting and playing games is all about having fun. Sometimes the "lore" is cool, but for some, "lore" becomes "law". Free yourself of the shackles of lore, and let chaos rule.  When looking at the photo below do not ask yourself "Where did an Ork get deer horns from?", instead ask "Why didn't he COME with deer horns?".

Ork Boy with horned helm (improved).

Ork Boy with helm (stock).

Have fun,
HMP

Gorkamorka!

I have no idea what Gorkamorka is,  nor do I know anyone who plays it, but these Orcs are awesome. Super great facial features + silly weapons = SOLD! 

Gorkamorka, Boyz W/ Shootas

For more great stuff check out the Sentry Box the next time you're in Calgary Alberta. According to their web page it's 13000 sq. ft., which sounds about right. The sheer amount of metal on the shelves make multi- hour trips the norm...  :D

Mini Display Box 4! Fanatics have a home.

Sometimes I think I paint at an almost glacial pace, but today I unpacked my 4th display box, and promptly filled it! The cases I've been picking up are super cheap, at around $10 USD from Amazon. Here's the link. As with all things on Amazon, most of the reviews are positive, while some complain about cracks and whatever. Honestly, I'm 4/4 for flawless cases. If you order one and it looks like an elephant sat on it, I'd point a finger at the post man. Here's the box unboxing, sequence...

So there you have it. A solid and nice display case. Here's the case with my Fanatics (not included) it it.

Moon Clan Fanatics

DMGWLFP...

On the Workbench

There's always things going on behind the scenes and this weeks mid-week (it started mid-week) update is just to show what's on deck. In no particular order, some GW cultists, some Scibor Dwarves (plus gross zombie) and a gigantic Cockatrice!

Games Workshop Cultists

I really like these guys, I'm thinking of doing a Star Wars "Sand People" kind of look with them. Particularly since they have all the right kind of masks and such.

Sand People?

 The next batch of Scibor Monstrous Miniatures is also coming along. The Dwarf Lords are pretty cool, they just need more cleaning and tome green stuff before priming.

Sibor Dwarf Lords

Two weeks ago I was at a local shop and all the Games Workshop stuff was on for 50% off! I guess they're dropping it. Anyhow I did buy this giant Cockatrice. It's Citadel "Finecast", that everyone likes to hate, but it seems fine in this case, and at 50% off...

Giant Cockatrice

 The cockitrice needs a lot more green stuff, and I'm not totally stoked that it's staring at the ground, but I think that with some creative base work it might turn out alright.

I do have some actual painting work in progress, but it's a surprise.

Hack

Finally Finished Fanatics

The title says it all! The Moon Clan Fanatics are done. I still didn't get a good photo booth, but I did use a real camera instead of the cellphone nonsense. We'll start with the overview shot.

Moon Clan Fanatics

The next set of shots is front and back of the "newer" group (they're plastic). I think the white balance is better in the following shots.

Newer Plastic Models Front 

Rear

These guys were fun to paint, and the one in the middle was originally done with a different technique, using more gray than the subsequent models. These models are slightly more absurd with really big balls and really small bodies and heads, which make them look more crazy, also the chains are really long (which the light plastic allows for).

Below are the older metal fanatics, and I really like them. The sculpts are better and have bigger bodies, especially bigger heads with more facial expression. Also the balls are smaller, so they're less absurd, which is probably why they changed them. [The fragile metal chain can't support the weight of a much larger ball.]

Older Metal Fanatics

With these guys I added some "moons" to two of them. The moons were part of a Reaper chains and weapons pack that had spiked chains and other fun stuff. Turns out the "moon" crescents look dope here on the Moon Clan.

Metal Fanatics Rear View

DMGWLFP

Fanatical Update

Getting reeeally close now.

Some keen eyed readers may recognize this fanatic...

Fanatics don't need to see!

The third and final of the new line

Bell fanatic

Inverted fanatic

His teeth are too clean...

Screaming skull fanatic

Fanatics

 

 

That's all for now. I think once I'm done the touch-ups and put in the grass and finish the skin I'll take photos with the real camera. 

DMGWLFP

Fanatic Update

Awesome 1st day. Did lots of good work, and also published a post about a metallic paint comparison. Here are the guys, note the high degree of order and discipline! ;)

Black Paint Comparison Citadel vs MSP-HD

The executive summary is as follows; Not all blacks are created equal!

I discovered this essentially by accident! I was low on black paint and while placing an order with Reaper Miniatures I added some paint to my basket, to be specific, Solid Black 29843. This specific paint is part of Reapers "Master Series Paint HD" (MSP-HD) line. I didn't realize this at the time, and I don't know how the HD differ from their other paints (on the bottle it says High Density Pigment). I have several of MSPs now and I like them all, I also have one of the "BONES" formula, but I'm not sure how it differs since I haven't used it yet.

Anyhow, wile blocking the Broodlord I switched blacks, and it was immediately obvious. 

Citadel Abaddon Black vs MSP-HD Solid Black

Since a picture is worth a thousand words see above, it's not the lighting, the MSP-HD Solid Black is super flat. I'll add more data as I get it.

DMGWLFP

Happy New Year

Long time, no painting. All right, back from a little break with the family and such. I've decided to give myself a challenge, paint 5 fanatics in 3 days... We'll try for daily updates.