Looks as though my Ork Trukk is my next project.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
The 7 Similarities Between Women and Fish
Oddly enough, this came up in three conversations with three different countries today. Very strange.
1. Both attracted to shiny objects
2. More fun to catch while drinking
3. You must document great catches or no one will believe you — video preferred
4. There’s others in the sea and/or bar
5. Three words: catch and release
6. Both travel in protective groups
7. Can hook either with a great line
1. Both attracted to shiny objects
2. More fun to catch while drinking
3. You must document great catches or no one will believe you — video preferred
4. There’s others in the sea and/or bar
5. Three words: catch and release
6. Both travel in protective groups
7. Can hook either with a great line
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Monday, February 8, 2010
New Stuff From GW
I got a look at the new Deff Dread and Killa-Kans from GW and those are some nice models. They went from reasonably klanky cans with legs to some really over the top engines of Orky destruction. The Deff Dread looks to be a little pricier than the current version while the Killa-Kans are the real deal of the lot. Going from $35 a piece for models which don't fit together well to a trio of models for less than twenty dollars more is simply excellent.
On the Guard side, the Basilisk and Chimera look like they'll be fine things to loot.
The big loser of that release has to be the Flash Git though. With all of the effort put into describing the Snazzgunz an the Flash Gitz, I kind of expected them to look cool and that model just doesn't. It does a fine job of a Shoota-Boy with a double barreled shotgun, but that's about it. Makes me glad I picked up some extra metal Nobz last year for the bodies. I'm thinking I'll stick with my plan to convert some Flash Gitz.
Regardless though, I won't have to worry on the new kits any time soon. I've more than enough to paint as it is.
I'm working on some sort of Chaos thing for Nic at present. He's coming along alright. I just need to finish his, well, whatever the Chaos equivalent of a Bosspole is and his head, then a bit of detailing and a wash with smoke and he should be done. I was trying for a partially glowing armour and playing with washes and dry brushing. The playing with washes on metals worked out alright. The glowing and burned armour, not so much. Live and learn I suppose.
Once this one is done, I'll have to talk to Sean and see what he wants to bring to the tourney on the 20th. If he wants more Possessed for it, I'll probably wind up working on them. If not, I might try to get my Trukk built and painted.
On the Guard side, the Basilisk and Chimera look like they'll be fine things to loot.
The big loser of that release has to be the Flash Git though. With all of the effort put into describing the Snazzgunz an the Flash Gitz, I kind of expected them to look cool and that model just doesn't. It does a fine job of a Shoota-Boy with a double barreled shotgun, but that's about it. Makes me glad I picked up some extra metal Nobz last year for the bodies. I'm thinking I'll stick with my plan to convert some Flash Gitz.
Regardless though, I won't have to worry on the new kits any time soon. I've more than enough to paint as it is.
I'm working on some sort of Chaos thing for Nic at present. He's coming along alright. I just need to finish his, well, whatever the Chaos equivalent of a Bosspole is and his head, then a bit of detailing and a wash with smoke and he should be done. I was trying for a partially glowing armour and playing with washes and dry brushing. The playing with washes on metals worked out alright. The glowing and burned armour, not so much. Live and learn I suppose.
Once this one is done, I'll have to talk to Sean and see what he wants to bring to the tourney on the 20th. If he wants more Possessed for it, I'll probably wind up working on them. If not, I might try to get my Trukk built and painted.
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Well, I'm Back
I came home a little over a week past. Despite the cold, or perhaps because of it, it's good to be home. I'll miss my friends in San Antonio, but I find that the past week or so has highlighted my appreciation for my team here. I take comfort from the singular sense of purpose that we all share.
I saw Avatar with Sean on Friday. To my surprise, the story was fairly descent, though I think the real win for the movie was the blending of live action and animation. I think special effects have pretty much reached the point which video game graphics reached a couple of years past; the point at which they're simply not going to get much better. Just as well by my mind. It may force Hollywood to concentrate on telling stories rather than just making things bigger. We shall see though.
I saw Avatar with Sean on Friday. To my surprise, the story was fairly descent, though I think the real win for the movie was the blending of live action and animation. I think special effects have pretty much reached the point which video game graphics reached a couple of years past; the point at which they're simply not going to get much better. Just as well by my mind. It may force Hollywood to concentrate on telling stories rather than just making things bigger. We shall see though.
Saturday, January 2, 2010
A Pint on the Patio - In January!
Well, I can't deny that even with a cool breeze, this is pretty awesome for a Canuck like me. Being able to enjoy a pint outdoors without gloves, a hat or a parka is a novel concept if nothing else.
At any rate, Nic and Heather have had their baby, a lass named Jayne. I'm very happy for them. They'll make good parents.
As for me, I'm still in San Antonio. Getting the training group down here is taking a little longer than I initially thought, but looking back, I underestimated the size of the group more than anything else. Lots of good trainers down here.
On the painting side, I've done a bit, but not nearly so much as I though I would. I posted the Techpriest I bought and finished down here, but very little since. I suppose I've not been a total sluggard give the fact that all of these were done in San Antonio:
And I've got three models in process at present:
We'll see how things play out from there. I'm here until the end of January, so hopefully I can make some additional headway on my painting and maybe find some good deals on laptops and the like.
I'll have to see to a Bruns' Night in town as well. I'll be surprised if there's not one in a city this size.
At any rate, Nic and Heather have had their baby, a lass named Jayne. I'm very happy for them. They'll make good parents.
As for me, I'm still in San Antonio. Getting the training group down here is taking a little longer than I initially thought, but looking back, I underestimated the size of the group more than anything else. Lots of good trainers down here.
On the painting side, I've done a bit, but not nearly so much as I though I would. I posted the Techpriest I bought and finished down here, but very little since. I suppose I've not been a total sluggard give the fact that all of these were done in San Antonio:
And I've got three models in process at present:
We'll see how things play out from there. I'm here until the end of January, so hopefully I can make some additional headway on my painting and maybe find some good deals on laptops and the like.
I'll have to see to a Bruns' Night in town as well. I'll be surprised if there's not one in a city this size.
Friday, January 1, 2010
It's 2010
And so far, I've done some work, done some painting, Nic and Heather have a wee lass named Jayne and I'm pondering a visit to the Flying Saucer.
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