Tweet Tweet…

It's something I've been ignoring for years but I've concluded that Twitter is something that needs to be looked at so I have created a Twitter account linked to this blog. I hope to share ongoing thoughts and sneak peeks as I build and paint. I also hope to tweet mid-game thoughts too when the opportunity arises. So come have a look and if you have a Twitter account yourself follow me and I'll return the gesture.

In addition to this I have binned my You Tube account and created a new one. TheDarkTemplarTV is the new channel – there's nothing up there right now but there should be soon. Keep an eye out for announcements.

Everblight Painting Progress

So, back to work today with a bump after eleven days off (though it doesn't feel like it). At least the blog posting schedule should be back on track now. Routine can be a wonderful thing at times.

The last couple of days I've managed to find some decent painting time so made it my mission to complete the two models that have been hanging around the painting table for too long – the Carnivean and Lylyth. Apologies for the appalling photos, they were taken in haste this morning.

Not much to say about the Carnivean after the last few posts. I went back in with blue and purple washes (though they look really harsh up close in the photos, they came out well) to the point the skin was quite dark again. I then highlighted with thinned white to the point it looked balanced again. Claws were done in my usual mix and the base was painted and covered in snow to match the other Legion minis. I have picked up Woodland Scenics snow flock which, unlike the GW one, actually looks like snow not white strands of hair. I mixed into my PVA and water mix and applied to the base – whilst still wet I scattered addition snow flock on top. It covers a multitude of sins on the Carnivean base.

Lylyth didn't need much doing, just a few details finishing and a repaint of her skin to be more in line with the beasts. It was surprising how time consuming this turned out to be.

You may also notice that the bases are two-tone. Unlike every other game I've played, models in Warmachine/Hordes don't have 360 degree vision (except for a select few) so, to avoid any arguments, it is generally accepted that you paint the base edge in quadrants, either 180 or 90 degree sections. I've seen beautifully elaborate base edges full of colour and runes, but I wanted it to be more subtle so went with the Black/Coal Black option… for now.

Currently left on the painting table are the two remaining Shredders and the Raek, all of which should be relatively straightforward to complete. After that I am spoiled for choice. I have a Shepherd and a Nephilim Bolt Thrower built, however, I am due a package any day now with even more goodies!!

Why WMH over WH40k - Revisited

I posted last week about the merits of both Warmachines and Hordes, comparing them to 40k and explaining how I couldn't see how 40k would win be back with 6th Edition.

I received a comment from Mik who said he has a "why can't we all just get along" attitude towards it all, and it has stuck with me.

As I type this I am on holiday in Cornwall, Newquay to be exact, and I have a stinking cold - no lounging on the beach today and plenty of time to think and type.

A small fraction of Bull's Ork army

I've had the idea of playing 40k again bobbing around my head all this time, partly due to the rumours of the new rulebook release as well as the new flyers, but also due to the fact that I know my gaming buddy Bull loves his Orks and it is inevitable (as well as a lot of fun) that a game is on the cards once the new rules hit. He will be buying the new Orky flyer and want to give it a test run or two at least.

Having just invested money in WMH I'm not looking to put that down for a while but, as Mik says, why should playing one game exclude the possibility of playing the other? Aside from the cost implications or running two of the more expensive game systems available, my wife going nuts at the prospect of twice as many miniatures co-inhabiting the living space of our home and the division of hobby time between the two, are there any real obstacles?

My Dark Templar

I have been playing 40k for many years and have a significant Chaos force and a ragtag collection of Imperial marines. I've decided that I will collect two 40k armies to sit alongside my Malifaux crews and my two WMH armies. I shall maintain my Iron Warriors, inducting a group of my beastmen bezerkers, forgeworld plaguemarines and thousand sons into their ranks, selling off everything else chaos-related. In tandem with this, I will pick up my Dark Templar project as and when time allows. They will be my only Imperial marines from now on. I have thoroughly tested the resin casting options thanks to my Malcontent bases so what was initially just an idea can be made reality. I have already worked through how several elements will work and it will keep my greenstuff sculpting skills up to scratch. However, if rumours are true, the Chaos codex is imminent and as they require the least amount of time it makes sense to start there.

Iron Warriors' command Rhino

Whether or not the 6th Edition rules are any good is a moot point really. The rulebook will be bought and games will be played, I will just try to limit any spending on GW models - they've had enough of my money already.

On the Warmachine front, I have my fledgling Legion of Everblight force, with another order just gone in to make it even bigger. This will be my main focus here for a while, to get things into shape and have options to game with. I will expand my collection of Cryx models because, well they look fantastic.