Thursday, January 26, 2012

Immerhass IV Campaign

So after a few years of mixing and matching, I finally found two unfortun... good friends to play a 40K campaign with.  The campaign uses a mix of WHF General's Compendium, Planetary Empires, and Risk for the rules.

We are starting at 500 points with points being added for captured tiles and special features (mines, farms, etc).  This should be a great way to get their armies up and painted as they have just started playing.
Immerhass IV
I will be posting regular updates as the campaign progresses.

Saturday, January 21, 2012

Tip of the Month (and a little bit more): January edition

I realize that its been a while since my last post but that brings me to this month's tip:  Do something else!

Now don't go and get the wrong idea.  Most of us are heavily involved in the hobby, whether its building, painting, or playing.  For some, almost every waking hour is somehow dedicated to the games we love.  But, what happens when you start getting that nagging feeling that your work is not your best, the game is losing its fun, or your motivation to build things is lacking?  The best answer is:  Do something else!

At the end of last year, I had taken on so many commissions, I didn't have any time for my own stuff.  It was build, paint, send, build, paint, send.  So how to do I get back into the hobby without it feeling like a job?  Here are some examples:
Its an exact replica of a kitchen!
I built a kitchen for our house.  Its just like building a model, except bigger and with more powerful tools.
The bathroom bandit strikes again!
I took the kids out and played with them more!  Nothing tires you out like a two and a four year old.

The list goes on.  Now I'm not suggesting to leave the hobby entirely.  But just like anything else, you need to take a well deserved break now and then; a vacation to leave you refreshed and with a new perspective.

Sunday, December 25, 2011

Merry Christmas y Feliz Navidad!

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas!  May your  tree be overrun with wrapped goodness!

Friday, December 16, 2011

Ultramarine Termies still up for sale!

 Last chance to grab these guys.  Auction ends in less than 24hrs:  http://r.ebay.com/ciW8pa.

Assault on Black Reach Terminators
 
A close-up of the Sergeant.

Sunday, December 11, 2011

Tip of the Month: December Edition

To paint camo patterns, use a q-tip.  Start with your base colors with shading and highlights.  Grab a q-tip and smash the point so it widens out.  Don't pull it apart or it will lose its sturdiness and will be harder to control.  Dip it in the paint and dab it on.  Repeat.
Just don't put it in your ear afterwards.

Sci-Fi Hangars How-To (Part 2)

Hello Ladies and Gentlemen, Hobos and Tramps, Bug-eyed mosquitos and bow-legged Ants.

Time now for the second part of the series, albeit a short one, detailing.

Friday, December 9, 2011

Up for grabs on E-bay

Just put these guys on E-bay.  If you're interested, take a look here:  http://r.ebay.com/ciW8pa.

Assault on Black Reach Terminators
 
A close-up of the Sergeant.