Questing in Arcadia pt1: Leeroy and Nibbles

Welcome back readers!

     Today we are going to take a look at a few miniatures from Arcadia Quest. An excellent board game released back in 2014 from Cool Mini or Not, that consists of some Player vs Player vs Event action and some superb miniatures done in the chibi anime style much akin to Super Dungeon Explore.

     The miniatures are what drew me to the game, and eventually the game play took over from there. With the Kickstarter adding more heroes than the 12 from the base game and some expansions along the way, you could have a different game every campaign. Did I mention it was a campaign style game as well? Between each chapter (or session if you prefer) you can buy items, spells, and/or equipment for each of your heroes for the next chapter. Much like an RPG boardgame, this game is very fun.

     So this week we will take a look at two of the random heroes I painted up. Painting this style is a nice change to the normal way I paint, different techniques and usually quicker paint job.

Leeroy

Nibbles

I did say two right? Over the next few weeks we will look at a few I have finished before being swept into another game. I didnt even get close to finishing them all, someday I hope to.

Until next time!

2016 Visions for the Future

Welcome to twenty sixteen!

      So last year was definitely slacking in the posts department, seriously. Life got wrapped up in a ton of different directions, and scattered into all sorts of a mess. I kept painting, working, and not updating any of it. Honestly I still have projects left over from 2014 I have yet to update...sheesh.

     Lets do a life update. Christmas of 2015 I received my first airbrush (a Badger Patriot 150) and a nice air compressor (TC 910 Aspire Pro) that was expensive but quite enough to run at any hour of the day in the main room without disturbing those sleeping down the hall or in the next room. At first I was a bit overwhelmed, but after practice and patience I procured my second airbrush for detailing, Badger Sotar 2020. 3 various airbrushes later, I am still priming and base coating with it, working towards more refined skills. I still prefer hand brush work, but for terrain the airbrush helps immensely.

     Over the course of 2015 our little group got into more games than ever before, as I am sure most of you have. This is the age of the geek after all. Many more companies are producing miniatures that fill various niches in our lives and almost something for everyone. We may have only played about 8-10 of these once, or one time a month per different game, but we have bought alot of miniatures and games. Trying to keep up on painting everything I buy, especially with my full time job, is a challenge. On top of taking up commissions. Needless to say commissions were not a big part of this year, and my attention was sporadic at best even with my own collection.

     My paint collection grew this year as well. As it should when one receives an airbrush. New airbrush specific paints were acquired and purchased (Vallejo Model Air and Game Air). Different primers as well, and various effects trying new paints. My P3 collection (paints from Privateer Press) also grew for new effects and colors, same with Games Workshop technical paints. I still love the Reaper Master Series paints though, the ones I use the most.

     There we have it, most of life in 2015. Add in family and my full time job, and it was busy. I would like to say I got things done, but not as much as I liked. I am hoping to change that this year. More painting, more gaming, and more time with friends and family. Updating this blog, lets not forget that, hell thats why you come here (I hope) will continue as my new schedule kicks in and already have stuff from last year that needs updating, so I have a few posts ready.

Lets get this party started!
HUZZAH 2016!

Star Trek repaints

Ok, Ok its not Star Wars (episode 7 opens in theaters today!), but I needed an update for this week and these are next in line. A commission done back in 2014. The idea was to repaint the ships in colors more accurate to the clients specifications. Not a whole lot of extra detail done, but going more for tabletop quality. These ships are from Wizkids line of Star Trek Attack Wing game. Lets take a look!

IKS Koraga a K'vort

IKS Maht-H

IKS Nesh'Var

IKS Ning'tao

Group shot

Well I hope you enjoyed this latest blog post update. Many more yet to come as I still have a backlog of my backlog. Lets hope I can keep this momentum going over the holiday coming up and into the new year!

Until next time.

Farrow Power

Welcome back!

Another week, another blog post update! This week is a short one, but covers two of the Farrow characters for the Minions army from Hordes by Privateer Press. These were another project completed last year, and just now getting around to posting.

Helga the Conqueror

Painted to a quick tabletop standard, this Warlock is ready for battle using some colors from Cygnar army.

Maximus

Maximus is a solo warrior that the client had his own base for. He also wanted the blood spewed everywhere, hence the gore splattered upon the...everywhere.

Currently, painting wise, I am working on the newest release for Minions, the Meat Thrasher! Although at the same time I am attempting to finish up some Stormcast Eternals for an Age of Sigmar game coming up. Also the  Hoarluk Doomshaper epic model, and...lol, you get the idea.

Until next time readers, keep them drybrushes dry, and the wet blends wet.

Time in the West

Welcome back readers!

     Its been a while, but life has been busy (as usual). I have accumulated soooo much painting and the backlog is even bigger now! I still have some great pictures to show you from this year, and even back from 2014! No doubt it will even span into next year as we are 30 days away from that. I thank you if your still reading these updates, or even visiting here from time to time.


     This week we will take a look into some western style miniatures from Gang Fight Games for their game, Blackwater Gulch. This batch was a commission for a local, and I think we all know who they are supposed to be, but let me introduce the...

Tranquility Crew

Nice right? Lets take a look at each member closer.

Captain Reinholdt

Adam James

Julie

Reverend Sheppard

Dr. Simmons

     With the bases, I used your basic sand grit and Secret Weapon Pigments layered and dry-brushed to represent the mud earth they may come upon in the old west. After this commission, I did pick up a gang box of all ladies for myself, but have yet to get around to painting them. The sculpts for the game are nice and they even have other "iconic" figures in the set.

Lets hope my next update comes quicker, I have plenty to show what I have been up to!