Weekly Hobby Update Thing #10

Woo, ten of these so far, yay!

This week was more active then last week, but then Id have to be in a coma to do less then last week.

I assembled all my models from the 2-Player Battle Box, and managed to get the Protectorate models primed. The Khador models are still sitting in their bare plastic. Both sets are now on the book shelf, awaiting my finishing up with Cryx.

As far as the desk, and the shelf overlooking it? Cleaned. The Red Scorpions are in their carry case. The Grey Knights and all other models are boxed and in the storage room. Trying to limit myself to a single army on the table for now.

My Cryx have received a new carry case (Sabol, for those interested), and all the completed models are packed away. The unfinished, however, are in line for a paint job. I also picked out a few that I need to fix up somehow... and knocked the Bile Thralls out already. Since all they needed was a bit of gloss varnish on the slime from their guns, it was an easy job. That just leaves 16 models to go. Most just need to be finished, but there are a few that are sitting in their primer (Rengrave!).

So, what about my plan for next week, and my Red Scorpions? Dunno, we will see how long til I get bored again! ;)

Weekly Hobby Update Thing #9

This week was a joke, as far as painting goes...

I assembled the Warwitch Siren I picked up last Tuesday, no painting done on Cryx models.

I think Ive decided on an alternate color scheme I will be using on my Protectorate models. They will kinda look like the Black Templars, which I think fits. No brush was dipped in paint to help these models, however...

I cased up my Red Scorpions, to make room on the shelf for WarmaHordes models. I am half thinking they are going to be retired for a while, and Ill work on a different Chapter. Maybe.

Lastly, I come to the Chaos Warriors... "Surely you painted something for these guys?" Nope. Far from, in fact. I decided I like the idea of Nurgle Chaos Warriors, but I have no desire to actually work on them for now. They are getting stuck in storage until I decide I want to work on them or sell them. Of course, this leaves me with no Warhammer Fantasy army once again.

Doesnt it just figure?

Today my Warmachine 2-Player Battle Box arrived. I got all excited looking through all the models, since those in the box plus what Ive already got for the Protectorate and Khador means both forces need a solo each to be playable 35 point forces. (Note I didnt say good, or even effective ones). I was just settling into deciding which to work on first (probably those Cinerators), when I noticed an email that had come in...

It turns out that my local gaming shop is having a Wrath event on the 23rd. 35 points, as many games as you can squeeze in. Different lists are encouraged for each game, since there is a bonus for playing with 5 different Warcasters. I can not do that with Khador or the Protectorate. Back to Cryx!

Looking at the bonus points, there was only one list dependent one I couldnt pull off with my existing Cryx collection: Five Warcasters. Ive got 4 currently. Since another of the bonus points comes from playing a game with a single battle group (as in, all 'jacks), I figure this would be the best time for me to pick up Mortenebra.

Right now, I am writing up 5 lists, so I can make sure all the needed models are painted properly.

Breaking rules and trying something new

Ive been lucky with my painting. My style is quick and easy, almost sloppy at times. Yet, you get me to paint 60 models in the same scheme, and it looks pretty damn good if I do say so myself. And, guessing by the "Best Painted Army" awards I got when I did the tournament thing, other people thought I did pretty good too. Of course, what happens when you think you have a good thing? You dont push yourself to expand your skills all that much. The bar is set, and I only try to reach that high.

Ive decided to try to aim higher. Maybe all those pretty pictures from the Top Tens have finally gotten to me. The other night I ordered the full set of P3 paints, they should be arriving on Friday, hopefully before I leave for the Frozen North for the weekend. I also decided to break my "No New Armies" rule, and ordered the Protectorate of Menoth battle box. I am going to take this weekend learning how to paint better. No drybrushing. Minimal washing. Its time to learn how to highlight, to shade, maybe even blending.

Wish me luck.