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I might be stealing this idea for a count-as Dark Eldar project. Glad to see you are still at it.

"Steal" away bud, and yeas despite all appearances I am still working on the Skaven , though very slowly I admit.

I did just pick up the Lord Spinetail model while it was instore and not direct order, he's pretty nice and will probably become a "counts as" Commander Pask as it will I don't really want to cut him up.

Dude we need pics! It's been too many pages without them... Even just a group shot of what's finished? Sprues you're planning on using? A box you just bought? Your ceiling? Anything!

Lol, sorry bud I haven't got a damn thing to show you all, I do plan on hammering away at the skaven on the weekend and show you all some progress....hopefully.

BLACKHAND wrote:Lol, sorry bud I haven't got a damn thing to show you all, I do plan on hammering away at the skaven on the weekend and show you all some progress....hopefully.

Really want to see how your castle came out matey come on don't make us Beg!!!

After a modeling break I am feeling refreshed. Though I still can't finish anything.

Take it easy, slow and steady wins the Skaven race.


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Ps. Thanks for that link,

I didn't realise he had a blog. I was looking at his dakka blog a long while ago which was the inspiration...

http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/208605.page

I guess its time to let the cat out of the bag....I really hate to say it, but I also didn't want to have one of those blogs that just faded away without a reason from the OP....

...unfortunately the Skaven have been shelved for at least 6 months (cringes for inevitable angry response)..

The support for the project has been immense and really humbling but I am at the sharp end of the year at work and getting home, doing the requisite study to keep passing my management papers, then get something done on my pile of commissions, spend time with my 3 yr old daughter and my pregnant fiance and then consider working on the conversion intensive 40Skaven has totally burnt me out!

Not to sound like I am grumbling! I love having a busy life and in the winter months I will be able to put a whole lot more time in to the hobby, but right now the Rats are going to have to go into hibernation.

This is not to say that I am not going to be modelling as I have plenty of commission work to do which is varied and interesting. And in order to keep my skills up and try some new things I have another little project that I will set up a blog for in the next couple of weeks, its simple and easy and has totally been a pleasure to work on which is something the Skaven had definitely not been for a while, and that sux! I figure by putting them on the back burner I will get back some of the excitement I had for the army in the beginning.

Sorry again to all of you who have been reading and contributing to the blog I have really appreciated the feedback and enthusiasm from you guys.. and don't worry the rats will rise again!!

Cheers

BLACKHAND

It's a shame, I have to say... just have to wait, I guess. Don't feel too bad. Thanks for letting us know the hammer dropped. Hopefully it won't be too long before other things lighten up.

I certainly look forward to seeing the commissions and other bits you do get done, and I will wait with baited breath for the return of the future ratmen.

Take it easy.

I am sorry I put the cat in the bag for you to let out!

Don't let the dust settle too heavy on the poor fellas matey, your ratty thread has been a source of much inspiration

oh and I hope to get those tanks on their way to you next week probably tuesday.

Good luck. Looking forward to seeing updates once again when you have time to work on them.

Well, it's a damn shame but it sounds like you've got some pretty solid reasons there. And once a project becomes a chore rather than a joy, it's usually time to drop it. Have fun with your new free time, and see what's what in a few months!

boo.

Yeah, don't sweat it BH, we'll be stocking up on warpstone tainted newspaper they can use to line their nests when they return. I'm sure we'd all rather wait a while for more space-rats than see the project ruin your fun and just disappear completely. Look forward to whatever we see next from you.

Too bad BH... I'll be missing them!!!

I just hope you'll still share some bits of your awesome work... Go & take care of your family, it's more important than a spin-off project after all, amazing though he is...

Thanks guys, glad you can understand.

Believe me, just moving them from my "to be done" shelf to my store room has lifted a big weight off my shoulders and my inspiration is firing again. I have no doubt the Skaven will be finished better and more randomly cruel than ever

Gotta do what keeps you interested, and if this isnt it, time to let it take a trip to the back burner. Kinda funny that this (along with other things) is one of the reasons for commissions. Keep up the original and exciting work, even if ratless!

Take care of your family, your life, yourself. Toys can wait.

Gitsplitta wrote:Take care of your family, your life, yourself. Toys can wait.

well said

I shall paint a Skave with a black band on his arm to commemorate this sad event ...

My money is on 6 months from now BH will totally blow us away with some "dabbled" Skaven stuff.

Well that's what I hope for anyway

It seems that you've got the best reasons to shelve your rats.

Thanks again guys

Hi Blackhand...

Going back a few months...just took some photos for your interest. The illustrator did a lot of early work for GW...

Hope you don't mind. Also. Recall the teets.

I know that artist, he did a tolkein bestiary I used to own, I can't imagine how long it takes for him to draw and ink every picture they are so detailed.

As for the rats in your pics...pretty sick, both sick in the cool way and in the diseased rotten way

Thanks man, oh and yeah....the teats...thanks for the reminder

I have that tolkein bestiary!

As do I.

Hi,

I just wanted to stop by and say that your Vermin Lord is amazing. Actually, a lot of things in here are, but that model is absolutely fantastic!

Cheers guys! That bestiary is pretty class.

@Misguidance - Thanks mate, he is currently getting a base made of blasted and broken stone blocks, I am attempting (attempting!) to make it look like he has risen out of a smoking crack in the ground.

Ha ha I knew you'd still fiddle with the rats behind the scenes BH - but seriously I'd like to see that once it's done!

No worries Santo I will post pics of any progress....so as it is

dang, your stuff looks absolutely fantastic! Can't wait to see some more pics!
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