And the winner is...

Well, I have finally secured myself a Best Presented Army prize! Attending Fluffycon this year I knew this was likely my best shot at winning for a while as Philfy's Demons are nearing completion. I've also decided that is my last tournament with the Orcs probably until Fluffycon next year. I had added a number of new models to my list since the last tournament which were very well received by all, namely the 'Trolls' and the Goblin BSB on spider.

My list:

Orc Warboss, Wyvern, light armour, Enchanted Shield, Akk'rit Axe
Goblin BSB, Gigantic Spider, Amulet of Protectiness, Sneaky Skewer (newly modeled)
Orc Shaman, Lvl 2, Scroll
Night Goblin Shaman, Lvl 2
25 Orcs, FC, shields
5 Wolf Riders, musician
5 Spider Riders, musician
20 Night Goblins, shortbows, musician, fanatic
20 Night Goblins, shortbows, musician, fanatic
15 Savage Orcs, extra handweapons, champion, musician
14 Black Orcs, shields, FC, Warbanner
Boar Chariot (newly modeled)
7 Squig Hoppers
2 Spear Chukkas
Doom Diver
4 Trolls (newly modeled)


Pics to follow when I can be bothered. For now, the Orcs have finally been put in a carry case as I look to start on the Warriors of Chaos army I've been planning. I have all the models and need them assembled in time for Equinox (four weeks time).

Gateway for the win!!!

Dreams are free...

So I thought I'd list my goals for the year 2010 in order to 1) give me the drive to complete my painting projects, 2) gloat if/when I achieve them, and 3) hide in shame if/when I fail spectacularly.

1. Qualify for the NZ Masters. One more decent finish in a tournament last year would have seen me up there, so with a planned attendance of 5 tournaments this year, I think I can achieve this.

2. Win a Best Painted Army award. I believe the best chance I have of this is FluffyCon in a few weeks as the army I lost out to at Fields of Blood won't be there. I have some nice new centerpieces planned so fingers crossed.

3. Finish the Warriors of Chaos army in time for Natcon. I don't think will (read: I'm sure I won't) be able to finish them for Equinox which was my goal, but I will be taking them even if they're bare and blue-tac'd!

4. Crush my arch nemesis Adam Richards the next time he's brave enough to accept my grudge. So far I'm 0-1-1... a record I'd like to rectify!!!


I think that should be it. The Ogres are on hold again unfortunately. There's just not enough sun shine hours these days.

The Gauls...

Well, I began this project back in March 08 and it is time to finish them off (sort of) before I begin the Warriors of Chaos. I've had to plan pretty carefully my painting schedule over the next few months and there's not enough time for much else so I hope I can remain focused. As it stands:

- 500pts of Ogres ready for Cakecon, 18 December...
- 4 Trolls, 5 Savage Orc Boar Boys and a Goblin BSB ready for Fluffycon, 19 February...
- Warriors of Chaos army complete for Equinox, 20 March...

So that gives me 3 weeks to complete the 9 Ogres. Not such a hard ask, except these are no ordinary Ogres! The modeling inspiration for this army is the Asterix and Obliex comics. The 500pt list is as follows:

Getafix (Butcher)
2 Gauls (Bulls)
2 Gauls (Bulls)
3 Romans (Ironguts)
Chief Vitalstatistix (Maneater)

Here's how things started...




So, we have of course Obelix, Unhygienix and a random Gaul. After a bit of painting this week, Obelix is finished with a better looking menhir...





Look forward to plenty of updates with this blog in the coming weeks/months as there is plenty of Warhammer to be done!

Time of the Dead Passes...

Well sadly I have decided to sell my first Warhammer army. Yep, out with the old and in with the new. Here's the pics to immortalise them as long as Blogspot stays online... It's a bit sad I suppose. I learned so much in making this army.

My first conversion, the King...
My first blending, the skeleton shields...
My first center piece, the giant...
My first scratch built model, the tunneling Scorpion...
So many memories...