Morathi wip on the wings

So now onto the large beauty model. To say I am intimidated by the model is an understatement. I have watched the GW painting video a couple of times. So with a deep breath I started on the largest and most eye catching area the wings.

After base coating with Stormvermin Fur, then mixed 1 part of Khorne red with 4-5 parts Lhamia medium, covered the wings then wiped off using the finger. What Chris does not mention in the video that this part is messy. So first stage done and the model does not feel so intimidating.

Hope you have a good Easter weekend and get lots of hobby time and eating of eggs.

Morathi:- First Gallery Pics

Morathi:- First Gallery Pics

This is the first completed model for a project that is going to see multiple uses. Will be used at some point for Age of Sigmar, but prime role for this figure is going to be as a ongoing Monster in D&D.

Really enjoyed painting this model, eyeing up the daemon version with trepidation.

I will be setting up the Battle Systems Dungeon later this week and trying to get some better shots.

After the break will be some WIP shots.

D&D Akmenos WIP 2

D&D Akemos WIP 2

Started work on the cloak today, working up from Incubi Darkness and adding Ushabti Bone to add highlights, will need to add a glaze to the final layer to tie all the colours together. Hope to have this finished tonight.

Dungeons & Dragons

So to those who pop across my blog you may well have noticed that there is more D&D posts than my previous hobby posts. I am still working on my Ultramarines and I hope to have my next unit finished in the next week or so. Team Yankee for now has taken a bit of back seat, but looking to restart this with my Soviet force as my work chum has decided that British are more his style.

But back to D&D. This is where I started many years ago with the fabled red box edition, and I played many hours through school and college. Other RPGs did steal my attention for a brief period, but I always found myself drawn back to the Forgotten Realms and the stories that could be created.

Now fast forwarding to tonight, and the glut of great models, terrain and support products. It now allows me to create some of the encounters and locations that before only existed in mine and that of my fellow players. My mates Jay and Tony have been making some great dungeon tiles that I hope to feature in an upcoming post. I myself are looking forward to building terrain pieces and once again exploring the Forgotten Realms. 

What started you in this awesome hobby?

D&D: Battle Systems Fantasy Dungeon Unboxing

D&D: Battle Systems Fantasy Dungeon Unboxing

Last month I spent a lot of time hunting for some flexible, affordable, durable and most importantly good looking terrain to make dungeons and building interiors. I looked at a lot of the resin companies out there, and there some great companies making some great terrain, but it missed out on the affordable selection choice, plus I would have to paint it. A friend of mine mentioned that he had backed Battle Systems Kickstarter a while back and was really happy with what he got.  So did some research watched some videos and decided to pick up the Fantasy Dungeon Set. 

Check after the break for a full unboxing and initial thoughts.

D&D Akmenos wip

Akmenos is my Tiefling Warlock that I am using in Jay's campaign. I am using a figure from Gale Force 9 sadly this set is currently unavailable. I have been inspired by the red cloth on the new GW Morathi model. I am not massively keen on the skin so think I am going to go with a greyer skin tone.

Hoping to have this completed over the weekend.

Who knows how much more inspiration Morathi will bring.

Grub for gamers : Moroccan Salmon & Prawn Fish Cakes

Grub for gamers : Moroccan Salmon & Prawn Fish Cakes
By Joe Wicks

Great healthy fish cakes full of flavor and a nice punchy salad.

Check after the break for ingredients and receipe

D&D Ooooooh the bad guy!!!!

So today we had a all day session playing D&D round Scotts. The tiles you can see have been made by Jay hopefully will be allowed to grab some and pop up some more detailed shots.

      During the course of the adventure, Anton the ever so dubious Cleric asked us to meet him at the Hungry Crow. Bearing in mind the last time we meet him at a tavern we ended up falling through the fireplace and down in a dungeon. Meeting at the tavern we found a less than seluberious establishment. Surely barman check, dank dark dirty tavern check, off key bard singing in the corner check. The TripScyre review was not looking good. Ordering food I steered away from the fireside table ( I won't be fooled twice) and partook of the corked wine. No sooner had the sip burned a path to my stomach the door disappeared and the fire started to glow blue. Good choice not to sit by the fire.

With the Barman disappearing into the cellar we decided to follow him down, mainly to see if I could find a better bottle of wine.  Deeper into the cellar he could not be found, but I had the bard and the Rogue playing soothing music to ease any fears.

Open the heavy wooden door at the end of the cellar we were confronted by a cleric (not Anton but I have my suspicions) chanting over a book in front of stone portal.

DUN DUN DAAAAAAA