Wednesday, February 3, 2016

Thanks to Spikey Bits for picking my photos for display

Link to Spikey Bits article

More to come soon, modeling progress slowed by University homework the last few weeks, but a SOH Falchion is in the works, about 80%.  Stay posted.






















Saturday, January 16, 2016

Display cases for models and how to light up a Display Case.






































So here it is the large infinity same from www.storesupplywarehouse.  cost was around 700 but that included the freight for delivery, most larger case are up in the 1200-1400 with delivery range.  I know as I have been looking for 2 years.  Some people like the Ikea cases, but at a shelf dimension of 16x16 they don't allow for large model groupings for larger armies.  also this case hold more than 4 of those units, so the price works out about the same by square inch of shelf space.

Read on to see how i worked through some issues with this case and most cases when it comes to lighting.

Monday, January 11, 2016

Cerastus Knight Atrapos

Thanks to my lovely Wife Santa brought me this beauty, A fun model to build and paint.  Check out the article for my how too.







































Saturday, December 19, 2015

New Vallejo Metal Colors





























I have been on a quest for years to find metal paints that shoot really well in the airbrush.  Silvers from all brands usually do, but the problems of clogging have always been part of running the coppers and golds.  Well, along comes these beauties.  They are designed to compete against enamel colors for military modelers but they are perfect for our purposes.

"Furioso-Rex" Eater of Worlds





























So, I tried some new stuff here.  AK-Interactive's grime and rust paint.  I like the weathering effects but it is going to take a little more trial and error.  Also, chain-fists are messy things, so the Blood for the Blood God was put on pretty thick.  Metal chips were done with the sponge dabbing method.  Blow spattering was done by flicking the bristles of a hard tooth brush, looks more random and you get smaller drips that way.