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Talion Charter: Photographs

Owen — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 17:00:37 +0000

There’s a complete gallery below, but first up are the recently completed Thamarite Cultists -

And Fiona the Black -

Everybody –

Owen

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Talion Charter: Complete (Video)

Owen — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 16:28:47 +0000

This turned out to be a bigger painting job than expected. Because I bought a few of the miniatures already (excellently) painted I had a standard to aim for. My painting has been getting better over time, but this project really pushed me. I’ve spent significantly longer on each miniature than I have with previous armies. There are two reasons for that – the first is that I wanted to achieve a better standard and that takes time, and the second is that the pirates are all individuals. It’s hard to production line paint them like a standard unit. That said, I now have a beautifully painted army, so, no complaints! So, that’s it, my MkII project is complete (apart from maybe a ‘jack or two!).

I’ve just finished photographing the whole army, so I’ll post them later this week.

Owen

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Fiona the Black and Thamarite Cultists: Work in Progress

Owen — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 02:00:31 +0000

No, not the name of a terrible 1970′s soft rock band. Nope, this is the final Sea Dogs Crew unit for my Privateer army. I decided to paint them as Thamarite Cultists to complement Fiona the Black. They’re a work-in-progress, but are nearly finished. Anyway, here’s a quick video.

I’ll probably pick up one or two more ‘jacks, but that’s it for the pirates for now.

Owen

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Mr. Walls: Work in Progress

Owen — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 22:27:40 +0000

Here is Mr. Walls about 80% complete. The metals will be the final stage and I’m going to try to keep them quite bright to lighten the overall colour scheme for the miniature.

I picked up the Commodore today, so along with the Press Gangers that will round out 35pts of Privateers. I’ll probably tackle Fiona the Black and Dirty Meg then, and will consider adding another mercenary ‘jack.

Owen

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Master Holt: Work in Progress

Owen — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 22:38:45 +0000

Here’s a work-in-progress shot of Master Holt. He’s a beautifully detailed miniature with a great pose. I’m about 70% finished. The leather work, boots and base need finishing. The glasses, gloves and guns haven’t seen any paint yet. As you can see he’s bases on one if the green stuff bases I did last week. When placed side by side with Aiyana the bases line up and they look like a mini diorama.

Lady Aiyana is also on the painting table. I’ve started her by doing colours that match Holt at the same time as I was painting them on him, but I’ll wait until he’s finished before I tackle the rest.

Owen

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Mariner Heavy Warjack: Work in Progress

Owen — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 12:00:20 +0000

Okay – here’s another work-in-progress shot of my mercenaries. The Mariner has been on the painting table for about a week and a half at this stage, so you can see that progress is slow. It’s coming together nicely with only the grey areas and detailing to do. It shouldn’t take much to finish it.

I’ve nothing assembled, but I think I might tackle some more characters/solos next. I’m waiting for bases (Victorian Sewers!) from BattleCry Miniatures, a new Dublin-based company. They’re in production at the moment.

Owen

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Buccaneer Light Warjack: Work in Progress

Owen — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 12:00:58 +0000

Just a quick teaser shot of the Buccaneer. The navy colour is done, as are the flames inside the head. I think I’m going to go with battleship grey on the other plate areas. The metal details will probably be brass and the gears steel, but that may change as I finish painting him. I need to think about some rust wear too. This guy is a tester for the Mariner, so if he turns out well the heavy will be painted in a similar manner.

I’ll write a colour guide when I’m finished this little guy.

Owen

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Bosun Grogspar: Work-in-Progress

Owen — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 16:02:27 +0000

Here’s a shot of the work-in-progress for Bosun Grogspar, the lates guy for my Mercenary Privateer force. He’s nearly there, just a little base work to do. He has a really dynamic pose and was thankfully pretty easy to paint. I went with dark Trollkin flesh and orange eyes. The rest of the colours are kept pretty earthy to reflect his ‘roots’. The one flamboyance is his peaked cap and the silver skull badge (and the stick of dynamite on the end of his harpoon!

Okay – the ‘jacks are up next. The Buccaneer will be first ‘cos he’s only little!

Captain Phinneus Shae
Buccaneer
Dirty Meg *
Mariner *
Lady Aiyana & Master Holt
Press Gangers (Leader and 5 Grunts)
Sea Dog Crew (Leader and 9 Grunts)
2 Sea Dog Crew Riflemen
Mr. Walls Sea Dog Crew Quartermaster
Bosun Grogspar
Doc Killingsworth
First Mate Hawk
Lord Rockbottom

The unpainted list is getting shorter. The ‘jacks are primed and based, but the rest are still in their blisters.

Owen

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Space Hulk Blood Angel Terminators: Work in Progress

Owen — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 22:19:38 +0000

I picked up my copy of the new edition of Space Hulk on Friday. I have the original game and both expansions, but as soon as its release date was confirmed I put in my pre-order with my FLGS. It is an excellent game with an amazing sense of tension. I played a demo game on Friday of the first ‘Suicide Mission’, which is lifted directly from the original. I somehow managed to complete the mission and have all five terminators alive at the end!

Anyway, I started painting the Blood Angel Space Marine Terminators last night. I’ll post a painting guide when I’m finished, but here is the work done so far.

I have the metallics and the bases left to do, which will take a while as there is a lot of metal to do. Painting these miniatures has reminded me why I never got into Warhammer 40k (despite playing Epic, Inquisitor and BFG!). All the extraneous Gothic detailing on the armour pisses me off! Don’t get me wrong, these are the best plastics I have ever seen, but there is too much fiddly detail to paint. That’s got more to do with the 40k fluff than the sculpting. The terminators are walking shrines, relics of everything their chapter has achieved. I get it, but I don’t like the Gothic aesthetic and its associated clutter.

I will persevere. Space Hulk is such a great game that it deserves to be fully painted and with these six finished (soon) I’ll have half of the marines painted.

Owen

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Great Bears of Gallowswood: Work in Progress #3

Owen — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 21:16:23 +0000

This is the last of the three Great Bears finished (apart from basing which I’ll get to). He is the leader and is named Volkov. I finished Kolsk and Yarovich over the last few evenings. Here are all three from the unit -

Once they are based I’ll write a quick painting guide.

Owen

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Great Bears of Gallowswood: Work in Progress #2

Owen — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 20:54:14 +0000

I finished the next of the Great Bears (named Yarovich) this evening. I finished Kolsk a few days ago. Just the leader Volkov to finish now.

In case you are wondering, he is blu-taked to the top of an old GW ink bottle with some water in it. I find it’s a nice weight and easy to manipulate when painting character miniatures. I’m not so careful with rank and file!

Owen

Great Bears of Gallowswood: Work in Progress #1 I’m currently basing my Cryx, but while the glue dries...
Great Bears of Gallowswood: Work in Progress #3 This is the last of the three Great Bears finished...
Great Bears of Gallowswood: Painting Guide The Great Bears are in many ways a very typical...

Great Bears of Gallowswood: Work in Progress #1

Owen — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 21:21:49 +0000

I’m currently basing my Cryx, but while the glue dries I’ve returned to the Great Bears of Gallowswood. I started these guys, along with a Koldun Lord, before I got stuck into the Cryx. I’m treating each as character, so this one (named Kolsk) is the first to be (almost) finished.

The others have their flesh, metal armour and cloaks done. I’ll give them the individual attention they deserve over the next week or so. I’ll produce a colour guide when I’m finished them.

Owen

Great Bears of Gallowswood: Work in Progress #3 This is the last of the three Great Bears finished...
Great Bears of Gallowswood: Work in Progress #2 I finished the next of the Great Bears (named Yarovich)...
Great Bears of Gallowswood: Painting Guide The Great Bears are in many ways a very typical...