Finally some progress....

Finally a little bit of progress.  Got some work done on one of my Pre-Heresy Thousand Sons.  Still not quite done, I'm not happy with the weapon amongst other things, but some progress none the less.  Here is a side by side shot with one of the models I haven't got to yet.  My first time trying out a green glow, still needs some work, but I feel I'm getting closer to what I want.

Also, not a fan of the flocking, I think I need to invest in some different sand and grass, but I do like how the head came out.

Pictures sure are wonderful for spotting all the little spots you missed.....grrrrr.... Anyway, at least it is helping me to be more thorough and to know where I have to go back and hit-up again.

Well, like I said progress, never said a lot of progress, but at least I am moving forward.  Actually for me this painting has been light-speed in comparision to how I normally work.  Time, practice, and this Blog, will hopefully keep me moving faster.

I'm waiting on my ForgeWorld order to arrive before I can finish construction on my Contemptor and a few other things I have hanging around.  At least that's the excuse I'm using at this moment.  Honestly though, everytime I have gone into Gamer's Hideout to do some building I inevitably find myself playing.  Oh well, I love the game, can't help it.

I'll probably be doing some list building soon, we have started up our LGS build up to 'Ardboys.  We are starting off at a thousand points tournament and will monthly increase the points level to help get everyone up to 2.5k by 'Ardboys.  Last year the store produced a 2nd and 3rd place finish at regionals, and myself who was playing for first on the final table, before a crushing defeat to bump me out of the running in the final round.  Hopefully this year, whoever goes forth to represent the store will also have success, and to that end we are starting the evil, vicious, no-holds barred nastiness this month on the 24th of March, at Gamer's Hideout in St. Roberts, MO.  If you are around come play, it will be a blast.  I'll be linking the missions here soon as they are posted, if anyone is interested. 

Well, that's about that for tonight, I'll have some lists, batreps, and hopefully some more painting progress up here soon, until then THANKS for reading.  And as always any comments and critiques are welcome and highly encouraged.

Oh yeah, here is a pick of Belial's back, I guess I had forgotten to throw up a shot last time.

My Belial WIP

For today's post I'm going to keep it short and sweet.  I just want to show a few pictures Of my Belial.  I have him fully assembled, and I have just started to put down some base coats, so ignore the painting, I still have a way to go, I am such a slow (lazy) painter.  Shin pads I got off some bits I got at Scibor which I used for my Custodes.  Biggest pain this time was shaving the head to fit into the terminator body.

I opted for using dred shinguards for the shoulder pads this time.  Still used the tutorial for extended collar pieces found at From the Warp. 

It's kinda hard to see (and I guess thats a good thing), but to make the cape work with the shoulder pads I had to break off the wolf head and create green stuff fur to stretch over the gap.  I've started blocking out my base colors.  Still have the cloak to do, then it's on to washes and thin layers for the armor.  I'm thinking red glowing claws to add a counter-point.  My goal is to finish painting him this weekend.  We'll see, like I said I am a notoriously slow (lazy) painter.  That's one of my goals in doing this Blog, getting to be a better painter.

I'm also going to play with the foil for the base.  I like the texture, I'm not exactly sure how it will work, but I'm going to give it a shot.  Wish me luck, and as always comments and critques welcome.

Here we go, jumping in

     Well it's time to get started.  I've been playing with the idea of blogging about my growing obsession with Warhammer 40k and specifically as my daughter calls them my "Little Silver Guys" for awhile now, and part of my New Year's resolution is to jump into it.  I'm a competitive wargamer in the sense that I enjoy a game where my opponent brings his best and tries to destroy me, as we fight it out to determine a winner.  To me this is fun, I'm a competitive person by nature, though I am also a huge fan of the fiction/fluff of the world.  That was in fact what got me into playing with my little guys in the first place.  I'm now after playing for the last few years hopelessly and irrevocably hooked.  So I have decided it is time to share my obsession with you, my at this time non-existent readers/fan base. (Is typing to yourself a sign of insanity, or just talking?)

      I'm planning on talking allot about tactics, as well as forcing myself to spend more time painting and building my models and terrain.  I play primarily Blood Angels, Deathwing, and Daemons, though I am flirting more with Xenos, as well as slowly bringing my Daemonhunters back to life, ie finally putting my toes in the water of the Grey Knights (I know, late to the bandwagon).  
    

  My Sanguinor throwing down with some Sisters in a recent Apoc game at Gamer's Hideout

   


    I enjoy playing, building, and painting in that order, but I am resolved to become more well rounded in this great and addictive hobby.  You can look forward to posts on terrain building of all sizes (I am currently working on a two-tiered gaming table with a friend), model conversions/painting (currently building Pre-Heresy Thousand Sons), talking tactics (I am a career Army Infantryman in real-life and love applying that knowledge where applicable), and lots and lots and lots of battle reports and pre-tournament list prepping. 

     To get it going I will be participating in a local tournament hosted at my LGS Gamer's Hideout in St. Roberts, Mo on the 21st of January.  We usually play higher point values, but for a change of pace this one will be held at 750pts.  Well, I had been hanging around and talking with some of the regulars when one of them said he wouldn't be playing in the tourney because his Eldar are not competitive and never win.  Now I am a firm believer that while your list does matter, what really determines victory or defeat is the general running it.  To make a long story short, I made a deal with him.  If he played in the tourney we would switch armies.  He could play with anyone of mine and I would play Eldar, and hopefully show him that they can in-fact win.  Before you start laughing at me or offering your condolences for my on-coming defeat, I want to spice it up by mentioning I have never played Eldar before. 

     Well I am by no means a defeatist, and in-fact love challenges.  So I have been studying and practicing, play testing and list building.  And I am going to give my best shot at this, either way though it should be a lot of fun and a nice change for me.  Any advice or ideas would be greatly appreciated.  I have a fairly large selection of models to choose from, and will be posting tentative lists along with corresponding play tests soon.

     Here is the link to the missions we will be playing.  Check it out and let me know what you think, and if you are in the area come check it out, it is always a good time and there are some great guys regularly at the store. 

     Well, thanks for reading what will hopefully be the start of a lot of fun for me and you both, and if nothing else I will at least join the modern age of computers and other fancy doo-hickies.  If you haven't been able to tell yet, I am not exactly computer savvy and there is going to be learning curve attached to this endeavor.  As will always be the case comments and constructive critiques will always be welcome. 
   
    Well here we go............