I’m taking a break from finding my Inner Demon to find my Inner Waaaargh! In short I’m having a crack at Games Workshops fantastic Grimgor Ironhide miniature. I’ve finished the Ultramarine Sargeant and am taking a break from blue for a while and putting my learnings on blending to practice on this mini. Where my… [Read more…]
April 13, 2012
So after milling around the theoretical crossroads for a while. Chatting to some likeminded folk and all that. I came to the conclusion that I have, for want of a better word, been faffing. The answers I seek do not lie in gassing about them….the can be found at the tip of a paintbrush or… [Read more…]
April 5, 2012
Hi guys, Every journey ultimately delivers the traveller to a junction of some sorts and the road to GD 2012 has finally brought me to one of my very own. I’ve finished my first Ultramarine test model and its thrown out some choices for me to make. Some I have mentioned in previous posts, others… [Read more…]
March 3, 2012
Hey there guys. Welcome to the WIP on my latest mini. As mentioned in the last post – I want a test model for my GD entry. I am painting the Apothecary from the Games Workshop plastic boxset. I tried to spend more time prepping this mini and found two things out. Don’t use a needle… [Read more…]
March 3, 2012
Golden Demon 2012 run in starts here! Baltorg the elder was a real improvement for me and I am keen to test my skills on a Games Workshop mini. As I am painting Marneus for GD 2012 I cannot think of anything better to try than an Ultramarine. I picked up the plastic Space Marine command squad… [Read more…]
October 25, 2011
Hey guys, I’ve been sooo inactive on the painting front but I have a good excuse! I’ve been off getting married and touring California which was a blast. After the whirlwind of the wedding et al I’ve taken a few days to just chill and get my mojo back. I’m starting to feel a real… [Read more…]
August 31, 2011
As the title suggests I’ve been reacquainting myself with non metallic metals and it’s not going to plan. I’m working on Bal-torg the Elder from Rackham and I really want to push on my NMM on him. One of the main eye catchers on this mini is his sword. I wanted the NMM to be one of the focal… [Read more…]
August 23, 2011
Hey Guys, I wanted to take a mini break from the Nurgle Lord to paint something bright and cheery so I started on Bal-Torg the Elder, one of my recent Rackham purchases. I’ve deliberately gone with bright red cloak at the moment and have been working on my blending here. I followed the technique as described on… [Read more…]
August 18, 2011
So I was thinking about what to write for my next post and I was really struggling but I have actually been up to a hell of a lot whilst working on my Nurgle Lord….which needs an update in the WIP. Here is a run down of whats going on to satisfy my Inner Demon! Spending… [Read more…]
August 8, 2011
Hey Guys, After much anticipation and patience the closing date for Wiltrichs painting comp is up and that means I’ve been able to load the Warrior of Khorne into the Gallery. I’m pleased with how he turned out. Look in the WIP for final touches and see the finished pics here. Feel free to stop… [Read more…]
May 3, 2012
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