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I think that is a good way to do the zombies. The total number of them will be so high, that batches will just blend into a single whole.

Wow.... so that break was a bit longer than planned...

So in addition to painting up the two models for my facebook/tumblr giveaway, Ive been working on preparing the Brushfire minis for the next commission.



Thoughts so far on the models:
Though not my particular flavor of wargame (Im more of a fantasy/sci-fi guy, rather than historical-inspired), The minis are rather nice and have a decent amount of details on them. Where they lose points in my book is in assembly. The heads go on easy enough, but even for metal models they end up with a lot of gaps in the arms. This is especially true on the Bull Mastiffs (the taller dogs), which seem to have a casting defect on their left side. It renders the arms nearly impossible to position, as the socket is completely missing. Hopefully quality of assembly will improve with the models' conversion to resin. On the bright side, On The Lamb's customer service is impeccable. I shot them an email explaining my issue, and they threw replacement models in the mail right away, no questions asked.

As it stands now, the unit has its reds and blues based and washed, and Im currently cleaning up the base colors before highlight.

So... which one has the deck of cards?

Is that a reference to the dogs playing poker? Cuz its.....bad.

Bad?? I thought it was quite a good reference to dogs playing poker!

There is no place for gambling in the ranks of Axony! It pollutes the mind and spirit, wot wot!




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Anywhooooo..... Their red coats got more red, and their blue pants are getting more blue!

Very red coat...ish. Normally historical wouldn't be my cup of tea either. But the game is solid, and the folks running the company are both super nice and increadably involved in e community.

Oh I definitely agree with ya. They sold me on their customer service for sure! Kinda considering looking into that fantasy tactics game they were showing at Adepticon.

More progress on the Bull Regulars:



Im slowly growing to like this scheme.

Oh well pip pip how very British that scheme is, and a bulldog to top it off. I do rather like the look of the insect faction they have planned, but I'm not really a fan of this anthropomorphic stuff usually, especially not combined with historicals, though but I'm sure you'll make it look good. The marines errant came out beautifully, makes me wish I had a bit more spare hobby money! Seems I keep missing this thread getting bumped so I went and searched it out

Thanks IG! I appreciate the vote of confidence!

One of these days Ill get back to the Marines Errant- Still have a ton of detailing to do on them- but at the moment Im still in post Adepticon shock xD I might be ruined for White/Turquoise for a while... haha



Work continues on the Bulldogs, with fur getting painted:


And a close up of one of the Mastiffs:


Theres still some work to go on em, but theyre nearing completion. The only parts that arent base coated yet are the backpacks. Everything else is in various stages of washes and highlights.

Got a huge box from WM yesterday, too... Several very very cool upcoming projects.
I'll be updating later tonight on the full list..... Stay tuned!!

I like e variety of the guys (dogs?). Is that a mellon or pumpkin on the ground?

They are coming along really well, the fact that you did each one different makes them stand out as a really nice unit.

Variety is something I really wanted to emphasize on these. Fur patterns seem to be far easier to make different than faces on, say, guardsmen.
My goal is that every unit will be unique in its own way.

And WM- Its a cactus!



These guys should be done tomorrow, hopefully the weather cooperates with the varnish!


Going through the big box of WMs stuff, There are a number of different projects I could start next. I want the community to chime in and lemme know what they want to see!
So let me know by voting in the poll above, or if you really want something specific, shout it out below!

First off, the INSANELY SHARP Exalted Seeker Chariot of Slaanesh!


A small IG vehicle in need of a tune up (A Tauros, I think it was called?)


An Eldar-themed Aegis Defense line by Garage Models


And of course, Zombicide Survivors and the new Zombivors!


Other stuff includes:
> Eldar Guardians (I think)
> Eldar Wraithlord
> Another squad of Brushfire Bulldogs
> Eldar Farseer
> Imperial Enforcer (even comes with a Mastiff!)
> DKoK Quartermaster
> Screamers of Tzeentch
> Two DE Clawed Fiends





And I dont know about this one- Probably gonna have to call customer support on this one. It has severe casting issues around the chest. There are two random bits on there!





Wait.... Its supposed to be like that!? A girl in my grimdark future!?
IMPOSSIBLE!!!

My votes in, Daemons of spikyness

That's the lone female Commissar, a Games Day fig.

I need to buy some Tauroseseses.

The brushfire stuf is coming alpng nicely, Ramos. Love the muzzle on that bulldog.

My vote is for Eldar. I'd avtually really like to se what yo'd do with a Wraithlor...!

By the way, are we going to get see any Mantis Warriors?

To be fair, the cactus was white...

Do note, the survivor and zombivor below him are not the same dude. Bottom dude is El Cholo, painted earlier.

Try calling in that model. I dare you. Record the confusion for the rest of us.

Awesome!! Thanks to everyone who voted!

So it looks like the people want some Guard models.... WELL LETS GIVE 'EM SOME!

As to the Cultists who demanded I pay homage to their dark gods, dont worry- Some of them are next up for sure! Now stop trying to turn me into a spawn!

On the bench will be the two FW show only models, the Tauros, and that weird metal model you all seem to enjoy


But first, the Bull Regulars are complete, and ready to serve Axony!



( those cacti really DO look like watermelons.... Shut up WM...)








And finally, a particular Bull that I grew to really like. Something about how the tongue and coloration turned out:

Really love the Dogs.

I'm happy You "choose" to do a bit of IG (voted for It)
Waiting progresses as usual, It's always great to follow this thread

I'm shocked there wasn't more Eldar love, with the new book and everything.

Alright! Sorry about the break in communication- Things have been busy around here lately.
In addition to the normal family obligations around the holiday, I've renewed my post-college job search, driven by the need to escape my family's home. Nice to visit, but its becoming a pain to live in! Not to mention this city is far too small for me, an I am dying of boredom!
Slowly but surely resumes and applications are heading out, and I'm hopefully learning how to write halfway-decent cover letters. I've my fingers crossed on a couple of them... dont want to jinx em just yet by mentioning what they are... *is getting a bit superstitious about job hunting*

If anyone happens to know of anything else, particularly in a bigger city, definitely gimmie a shout.



As far as painting and modeling goes, I've been working on the handful of guard models in my possession.




Most of my time has been spent cleaning the Tauros and preparing it for painting.
It's sure seen a bit of action, as a couple of pieces were busted or missing on it. Of particular note was the rear bumper, the front bumper struts, and one of the rear suspension arms.







They still need a bit more shaping, particularly the suspension piece, but I am pleased with progress thus far. then its a bit more liquid green stuff and they'll be off to primer!


For the Tauros, as well as any other Elysians that might come in later waves, I am thinking of a tiger stripe camo- similar to the one on Forge World. However, as WM would like them in urban camo schemes, I did a quick google search and found something I think I like as far as color palette goes:





IN other related wargaming news, Im still hoping to enter Gitsplittas MW contest.... just gotta find a suitable model

Well done on the suspension, mine woulda been all ghetto rigged.

Agreed... nice work mocking up that piece.

Thanks guys! It looks much better now that the edges are smoothed out and the small gaps where it connects to the central shaft are filled now.

The Tauros is now ready for priming, as are the other four models in this group.




Also, Ive started work on a bit of an update for a past project.
You might remember Jaska, my Marine Chrysemys who was transferred to the Ice Angels about 2 (almost 3!!) years ago.

(Oh god that paintjob...... *shudders* )

He continues to fight the good fight and is one of the few survivors of the campaign (much to my surprise and elation )
However, I cant help but feel he is woefully under-equipped, what with that tiny plasma pistol and chainsword. This, along with a bit of hinting from Ice during Adepticon, has given me the push forward with "Jaska II: We Got Bigger Guns"!

Bear with me, as this mock-up is rough and just bluetac'd together.





I wanted to do something a bit over the top (invoking the rule of cool), giving him an upgrade while still maintaining the "feel" of his character.
As such, his armor has been upgraded to Mk8 with a slightly modified helmet. The plasma pistol is now a Cannon, and his ccw has been upgraded to power fist.
I had originally thought to do twin assault cannons (going ALL the way over the top and back again), but changed my mind considering how Ice portrays him. Twin assault cannons would have been too brash and aggressive, opposed to Jaska's more tactical and defensive characterization.

On the other hand, I figured out how to put an AC on a tac marine!



Needs a smidge of touch up, particularly the bottom brace for the AC barrels, but I think I will use something very similar to this if I decide to run an Adepticon list that I was talking to WM about. Running Marines Errant as Codex: CSM- Xenotech weapons all over, and these could count as reaper autocannons in Dev squads!

Why not just mount the dual assault cannons on his backpack?

Daemons took the lead in the poll, in a shocking turn of events! I'd still move forward with the IG, but I guess we know whats next!

I voted for daemons!

Wowza! You werent kidding!
And here I thought the voting was over
Good to see ya around here Meade- Thanks for your vote!

Daemons will definitely be next. The Exhalted Chariot is calling my name. The model looks amazing!

Wonderful AC... gotta see THAT on a marine!

At least I've got a bit of a gap to get more of my daemons done before you start churning work out then! At least I'm not the only one who likes the slaanesh chariot , always good to see a slightly beaten up model being revived with the tauros I'm sure you'll do it justice.

The assault cannon looks beastly, love a little bit of over the top with the big guns, and if ever there was a setting for it 40k would be that universe. Plus running them as autocannons is doubly good, they really do tear things up for budget points