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Anyone else wish 40k didn't suck? (25th Apr 2012)
I love everything about it, except the game. This is a photo of I manipulated. Its a battle scene featuring a Slaanesh Hell Strider I scratch built, its featured in BoLS's Lords of Battle. ... Read More
He's a big fan of Three Dog Night (11th Apr 2012)
Silver and green were colors unworthy to adorn the triumphant visage of not-Cobra Commander. So I whipped some paint on him. Still needs a bit of touching up and more work on the Cobra logo. My eyes were giving out, past my bed time, trying to use magnifi ... Read More
Vehicular Combat at KublaCon 2012 (6th Apr 2012)
Join us at KublaCon in Burlingame, CA on May 25-28, 2012. I have scheduled to run the vehicular combat game of Axles & Alloys 2 on Sunday at 10:00am."Come focus your pent up road rage in our radioactive desert landscape. Axles & Alloys 2 is fast p ... Read More
Work in Prog-Rock (25th Mar 2012)
A few weeks back Spooktalker, celebrating my arrival on your planet, gave me a set of Grindhouse Games Dogface Combots from their tennative JUNK line of miniatures. The Dogfaces are currently out of production, but Spooktalker was able to get his hands on ... Read More
Work in Progressssssssss. (20th Feb 2012)
Been working on a birthday gift for a friend, the very pulpy Kol. Zanzibar from East Riding Miniatures. He comes with a Not Cobra Commander alternate head, but what he real needs to take over the world is a good cape. How could he boogie to Three Dog Nigh ... Read More
BTW My Solo Project (4th Feb 2012)
At least a couple of you must have seen this already, but I realized I get up to Op-For HQ so infrequently these days (deep cover covert ops, etc, you know how it goes) the word has probably not got around. But for the past six months now I've been doing ... Read More
Miniature Review: St. Nikolaus by Tor Gaming (10th Jan 2012)
Let's do a product review. Have you heard of Tor Gaming? If not, go check them out. They produce 28mm scale miniatures and have created two gaming systems they work with (Relics and Unbridled Fury). We will talk about their Relics game which they coined " ... Read More
2012: Resolutions (2nd Jan 2012)
The clock struck 12 and 2012 is here. As are traditions, we made a few resolutions last year and now is the time we reflect on them. How did you do? Good, or not so much. For myself I made 6 hobby gaming resolutions. It looks like I completed 3 of them. F ... Read More
Community Showcase: Lance Cardinal (19th Dec 2011)
Today I am highlighting an amazing artist that creates wonderful miniature scenes. Lance Cardinal has a great collection of themed projects he has built including Dr. Seuss, Evil Dead, Little Shop of Horrors, Nightmare before Christmas. Here I am showcasi ... Read More
Twelve Days of Christmas / Wargaming Style (16th Dec 2011)
For the wargaming modeler in all of us,I introduce to you the 12 Days of Christmas... On the 1st day of Christmas, my true love gave to me... One can of Testors Dullcote!On the 2nd day of Christmas, my true love gave to me...Two Tubes of Green Stuff, ... Read More
Haqqislam W I P (2nd Dec 2011)
I thought I'd give you all a little update on the infinity stuff I have been working on, I'm not super stoked on the paint jobs, but i think the are progress, and I am getting better (at least I hope). I also made some mine counters camo tokens and E/M ... Read More
Carnival of Chaos -=- WIP -=- Part 5 (19th Nov 2011)
The Plague Cart for my Carnival of Chaos Mordheim warband is built finally. Yay! Here are some shots of it before it got a spray of primer.If you've seen the movie The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus, then you will be familiar with the cart's design. Sinc ... Read More
Tutorial: Wood Texturing on Plastic Card (9th Nov 2011)
A Guide to creating wood texture using plasticard.I've found using plasticard is a good alternative to balsa wood for building. Large panels of it can be created, and overall strength is higher than gluing wood together. Below is a guide I created based o ... Read More
For the Glory of Menoth! (28th Oct 2011)
Check out this Menoth Battle Engine taken to the next level.Check out the progress on this model hereHe started out with creating a clear resin base and illuminating the underside with LED's. The model is also hollowed out with LED's all that flicker like ... Read More
Build a Better Hill (24th Oct 2011)
3T-Studios doesn't like ugly hills, and neither do we. Check out his guide to correct this problem plaguing our gaming tables. Here's a hint, step one is toss our current hill terrain....Read more ... Read More
Stuff I've been working on (14th Oct 2011)
So I thought I'd just add a few things that I have been working on lately to the blog.This is the start of my Tomb Guardians Mordhiem warband.Chaos Khorne Terminator painted in a blue Tzench theme to match the rest of the army but with some distinctly Kh ... Read More
Rick Priestley interview at Tales from the Maelstrom (2nd Oct 2011)
Tales from the Maelstrom has a fantastic new interview with Rick Priestley with, among other things, insights into the early days of Rogue Trader—the impetus and inspirations, the play style of the time and the rapid evolution of 40k into the two-pl ... Read More
Infinity - Alien Scum (30th Sep 2011)
Been working on getting my Infinity Combined Army stuff painted up to a tabletop standard. This is a little wierd, because they are my LEAST favorite Infinity models in my collection. The play style is super sweet though and I don't feel a ton of pressure ... Read More
How Miniatures are Born (26th Sep 2011)
Here is a great video showing the process of casting miniatures from Zombiesmith Miniatures. DIY style! ... Read More
Carnival of Chaos -=- WIP -=- Part 4 (29th Aug 2011)
Quick/Teaser update:The Carnival of Chaos Plague Cart construction is underway. I have most all the main structure built now. It will turn out some size larger than the official model, so I am unclear if I will be using it in gameplay or just for added c ... Read More
Community Showcase: Two Sides Of The Coin (24th Aug 2011)
After seeing this diorama on Massive Voodoo, I wanted to post it here to share with others in hopes more people will enjoy it. It is called The Return Of The Warlord – Two Sides Of The Coin and was created by Matt Cexwish. It appears to have won both a ... Read More
Carnival of Chaos -=- WIP -=- Part 3 (22nd Jul 2011)
I've been making progress with the CoC warband. Most characters are modeled up. I've also glued rare-earth magnets into their bases, so I can try out a new method of transport.Here the Tainted One and a Brethren are finished.2 more Brethren and the last o ... Read More
Carnival of Chaos -=- WIP -=- Part 2 (28th Jun 2011)
Carnival Warband Update!I have made some progress assembling the group. First here is one of the Brethren. Spear, knife and a quiver of arrows on his back.Brute strongman with a big a$$ hammer. I replaced the head of the hammer that he came with with a la ... Read More
Carnival of Chaos -=- WIP -=- Part 1 (21st Jun 2011)
The next project on my table is create a new warband for Mordheim. For those who haven't tried it, give it a shot. It's a fun skirmish game that plays well with a small model count and terrain heavy boards. Although it's not very well supporte ... Read More
Warmachine: Newest Rumors (20th Jun 2011)
New hotness from Privateer Press...2012 will see book releases for both Warmachine & Hordes (including version 3 of Asphyxious and Lylyth)Iron Kingdom RPG will be released for GenCon 2012 using it's own systemAnother Bodgers game called Heap to be rel ... Read More
Product Review: Secret Weapon Bases (1st Jun 2011)
Next up for review is two sets of bases from Secret Weapon Miniatures. I just received this in yesterday and wanted to do a quick overview.I ordered two sets of the Secret Weapon Miniatures 25mm beveled base sets: Flight Deck & Steel Plating.What's in ... Read More
Blog Connect: Wolves for the Wolf God (18th May 2011)
I wanted to quickly recommend a wargaming blog out there called The Wolves for the Wolf God. Mostly covering 40k stuff.Check em out at: http://wolvesforthewolfgod.blogspot.comThey are running a mini giveaway until June 15th for their 100th post. Giving a ... Read More
Miniature Review: Valkyrie by Art Crime Productions (15th May 2011)
Now for a product review. Lately I've been watching and learning about 15mm Sci-Fi wargaming options. One of them the new Gruntz rules (http://www.gruntz.biz). It's nice because you just build stats to the miniatures you already have, they don't have thei ... Read More
Axles & Alloys 2 at KublaCon (1st Apr 2011)
I am running a demo game of the Axles & Alloys 2 game at KublaCon.Sunday, May 29@ KublaCon, Burlingame, CA10:00 AM and last 6 hoursFor up to 6 peopleSome come and try it out.Come focus your pent up road rage in our radioactive desert landscape. Axles ... Read More
Aces and Eights. (14th Mar 2011)
The Underhive is never a peaceful, relaxing place. Last year it was Genestealers, this year its Zombies. I know the Zombie genre is played, but like Heavy Metal, it will never truly die. Fitting. The game I'm going to run at KublaCon this year will be dif ... Read More
*The New Shiny* - Dystopian Wars (16th Feb 2011)
Imagine a world similar to our own, but subtly different....Dystopian Wars is the newest game to be picked up by the gaming club and the wargaming community as a whole. It embraces steampunk, naval combat and beautiful miniatures. Created by Spartan Games ... Read More
Water basing! (24th Jan 2011)
So I thought I'd make my own little guide to making water base for your miniatures!Here's what you'll need:Hobby matsharp hobby knifeWater Effects (you can get this at hobby town or even better at Micheal's)Your base (this only works with the lipped bases ... Read More
Hobby Force: Warmachine Menoth Templar (11th Jan 2011)
I had a spare Menoth Crusader warjack around and thought I would mod one up to make the Templar. I wanted it to visually look like the Templar but be different enough to be my own.Here is a WIP photo. Shield and blazing star are made from plastic card. Ch ... Read More
For The Glory Of The Emperor (10th Jan 2011)
This week I watched Ultramarines: The Movie. The low down is that it is a 70 min animated movie set in the Warhammer 40k universe, and more specifically, tailored for existing 40k fans. While my knowledge of the 40k universe/history is very limited it did ... Read More
Reading material! (8th Jan 2011)
So I recently started listening to a few audio books that Russ from the D6G recommended in preparation for me starting my Dystopian Wars Prussian army! The first is called Leviathan, by Scott Westerfeld. The basic premise is that WW1 has started, with t ... Read More
We be rollin' (5th Jan 2011)
"It's 106 miles to Chicago, we got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark, and we're wearing sunglasses."Last year I caught sight of a number of tabletop miniature car combat & racing games that seem to be developing. It seems to be ... Read More
Gentlemen Start Your BATTLE Engines (3rd Jan 2011)
Privateer Press just begun to unveil their rumor happy Battle Engines models for the upcoming Wrath book. Built of Resin and mounted 120mm bases these models are the biggest player pieces yet for Warmachine. It will be interesting to see how game rules pl ... Read More
2011: The year of Op-For (1st Jan 2011)
I have never been a fan of resolutions. While losing weight, quitting smoking or being nicer to people are all noble pursuits, the focus is on improving ones self. Due to the infallibility granted to me as Shadowy Supreme Overlord of Op-For (and a fair b ... Read More
LaborCon 1! (19th Aug 2010)
OK guys, I declare Sept. 6, 2010 LABORCON 1, and declare James T. Kirk the event's honorary mascot! I've secured the proper sign-offs and we're good to take over the garage and deck for a full day of gaming to celebrate labor day in style (dickies work p ... Read More
Movie Trailer Marathon (27th Jul 2010)
Behold the gates are opening and the hordes of awesome movies pour in. Let's hope a few of the gems are sweet. Enjoy....Sucker PunchSpace Battleship YamatoTron II: LegacyPriestMore upcoming movies in the works...- Cowboys & Aliens- Nerverackers- Monsterpo ... Read More
"You look so cute in your different colored hats" (12th Jul 2010)
Did some conversion work on my PanOceania minis. All the male Fusiliers wear berets, so I thought the females should wear hats as well. I have always been a fan of garrison caps on girls. This was the first time I used ProCreate putty. It has some really ... Read More
How did you spend your Summer Vacation? (11th Jul 2010)
I've been planning a paint scheme for my Infinity PanOceania forces. I've settled on a Mass Effect inspired theme of white armor with bold red accents and glowing techy-bits. Of course that meant another run through of Mass Effect 2. This time as an Infil ... Read More
Infinity and last game night! (1st Jul 2010)
I'm just going to transpose the battle rep I wrote on TGN you can find the original here http://talk.tabletopgamingnews.com/index.php?topic=759.0here's what the roasters looked like:CB's Yu jingShang Ji Lt.Celestial Guard HackerTiger Soldier w/ HMGHusong ... Read More
Scenario Shenanigans by Lost Hemisphere (29th Jun 2010)
Enjoy a complete set of Warmachine scenarios and custom terrain boards developed in Toronto, Canada. These are amazing terrain backed by excellent rules for those specific boards. My hats off to them for inspiration and a great blog too!Click to View the ... Read More
Convention Safari (31st May 2010)
In case of emergency: Get in character.Class synergy, Leather Mage and Half-giant Fighter are a deadly combo.Historical wargames: miniatures provided, beards required.Boonie hat: check. Digital camo: check. Velcro shoes: check. Status: Mission Ready.Dude, ... Read More
"This is like Christmas, my first BMX bike and meeting the cast of Firefly all rolled into one!" (29th May 2010)
First post from KublaCon 2010. DD and I got in some games of Blood Bowl last night, my Chaos team was on a murderous rampage, plus they scored a few TDs as well. CR, DD and AA are playing Warmachine as you read this, and Spooktalker has some excellent en ... Read More
(18th May 2010)
That's alot of Cygnar and mercs.....Took some pictures a few weeks back, looks cool, but that's alot of crap! ... Read More
Blood Bowl Update - Week 3 (18th May 2010)
Ok, so I missed a week but here's a report:Last week Greg's dwarves burst onto the scene, and beat the pro elves 2-1?Anthony's Wood Elf Lumberjacks beat the Doom Hammers in a narrow 2-1 victory, with one of the wardancers missing next week's game do to re ... Read More
