And they're done...... 28mm Gripping Beast Roman Cataphracts

        This took longer than I thought (probably because it has been too long since I painted any figures) but I have gotten the Gripping Beast Late Roman Cataphracts (which I did a photo-review of here) finished. Even if I say so myself they are a nice looking lot of figures. All figures were painted with Americana acrylic paints and over-coated with Krylon clear matte finish. Basing is playground sand over Americana Honey Brown paint and the grass is a mixture of short static grass and Woodland Scenic's "Burnt Grass" fine turf over Americana Medium Hauser Green.

 

might need some more work on blending that base into the stand....

Gaming Update

 My place Saturday 23rd November 2021, 7pm

Be there..................................................................

Errr......massive brain fart (we may very well BE gaming on 23Novermber 2021) but I meant to type 

23JAN21 7p.m.

 

 be there!

Nearing the finish

 Not that these guys would win any races with all that armor on.....

       ......... but I just wanted to show that I am making progress on these

 

they just need the final details on the faces and horses, 

and sanding and flocking the bases, then varnishing,

OK maybe I'm halfway to finished

Is half a promise a lie?

        OK, OK a little while back I promised that I wouldn't go any further down the plastic model airplane  rabbit-hole until I had at least finished my Gripping Beast Late Roman Heavy Cavalry.....

 

decidedly NOT an airplane, but still a model.........

Gaming At Bastion Gaming Center

         The gang and I took the trip up to Bastion Gaming Center to use their new giant gaming space. We played an oversized game of The Pikemans Lament using the stores 28mm painted armies. It was a case of ECW Royalists vs the Roundheads. The King's men were more numerous but not as well trained while the hard-bitten disciplined Roundheads were fewer in number but made of much sterner stuff. 

          We used the "convention rule" wherein a failed Command check did not end the turn but simply left the unit taking no action. The game was marked by the wildest number of "double-ones" and "double sixes" that I have ever seen. In the end the Royalists managed to overwhelmed the Parliamentarians.

 

Royalists on the right (big surprise there, eh?) facing the Roundheads on the left

Gaming Update, 16JAN21 7pm

 I will be running a game at Bastion Gaming Center at 7pm on 16JAN21. This will be a great chance to try out the huge playing area and comfortable surroundings. Drop by and see the action!

Don't Give Up Hope!

       I know that recently I have gone down the rabbit-hole of model airplane building and collecting, but fear not dear reader, I have not abandoned the brush yet! Unseen by the camera I have been assembling the Gripping Beast Late Roman Heavy Cavalry that I reviewed a while back. They have reached the point where they are undergoing the painting process. As with other products from GB these are very good models and fun to paint. I promise not to build any more airplanes until I get these bad-boys painted and based, I swear!

 

getting started on the detailing

The Addiction Continues

        It has been a busy week here at the workshop, or, more accurately, here at the keyboard.......I decided to spend a portion of that vast and kingly sum that the pathetic excuse for a Congress condescended to grant to us peons (while setting aside $25million for pay raises for themselves) on some toys. A quick visit to the wonderland of Ebay produced a series of shipments to my humble abode. Additions to my Spats, Too Cool and What Were They Thinking collection! Behold the beautiful toys!

 

the P-35 is Too Cool, the Gamma has simply HUGE spats and really,

 look at that bizarre thing that the Wellesley is; What Were They Thinking

Gaming Update 14JAN21 1900hrs

 I will be hosting a game at my place on 14JAN21, hope to see you there!

Stargrunt II, Recover the stealth technology

 

the battlefield 

 

 

the mission

        Rich Uncle Pat invited the gang over to his place for a game. Upon arrival we found he had laid out another of his trademark tables, beautiful terrain soon to be populated with beautifully painted models. This latest game was played using the venerable Stargrunt rules. These rules have been around for some time but are easy to learn and fun to play.

         I took the role of the Israeli commander and Dan took over the Covert Conflict Research Group leader. Neither of us knew what the other player's mission was, we were given out briefing and deployment areas.

The Continuing project - Carnevale. UPDATED!

 

So, now that I have your attention.  Here is a limited edition for my favorite gang in Carnevale - The Pulcinellas.  Now onwards to the rest of the production for this game  this quarter.

Lt. Terrax Consults his Primer

 

Desperate to make sure that the loss of his Leaman Russ Tank is not his fault.  Lt. Terrax gratefully discovers that he is not at fault.  HOWEVER, his relief was short lived ...