Category Archives: minatures

Sixth Grade Crafts

Posted on March 31, 2016 by skippen

I started the base last night for the Rabbit Ranger. I have some fine mesh chicken-wire that I mounted (i.e. stapled really hard) to the base. And then I mixed up some paper-mache, and with my wife, we went to … Continue reading →

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A Tiny box for Tiny People

Posted on June 1, 2015 by skippen

Last weekend, my wife and I make a trip to Ikea to get a display cabinet for my miniatures and the beaver figurines I collect (more on those later–stop with the jokes). Overall, doesn’t look too bad, but as we … Continue reading →

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Yancy Street

Posted on May 27, 2015 by skippen

Last night I got the chance to work a bit on the base for Mr. Grimm. I am going for a concrete/blacktop look. I am not sure if I am pulling that off or not yet, but I am not … Continue reading →

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After a long absence….

Posted on February 23, 2015 by skippen

Well, it is hard to get a following on a blog when you never write.  That is my fault, and, again, I will try to amend this.  My friend started a blog a few years ago, and through consistent posting, … Continue reading →

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Current WIP

Posted on February 24, 2014 by skippen

Here is a couple of photos of my current WIP.  The face needs a bit more shading, and the cape just has a basecoat.  I am still working on how I want to approach the cape.  

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The New Year

Posted on January 6, 2014 by skippen

Welcome 2014.  Sadly, I was very good about blogging for a a month or two, but I have slackened off.  Hopefully, I will change that.  The desire is there, but I just often don’t get to it.  Well, here’s to … Continue reading →

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Thanks to a Friend….

Posted on October 22, 2013 by skippen

I know it has been a long time, but I will blog again.  As you may have noticed, since I finally posted, I have a new banner across the top.  A friend from high school did this for me (gratis).  … Continue reading →

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Dwarf armies and Blood Bowl Continued ….

Posted on July 2, 2013 by skippen

Well, I have been painting.  I have started, for the first time, to concentrate on an army.  I am committing to my dwarf army, but right now, I am having trouble with the paint scheme.  I know what I want … Continue reading →

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First Attempts at Gold NMM

Posted on June 17, 2013 by skippen

This weekend, and a bit tonight, I attempted my first NMM.  Below you will see the pictures.  I am not entirely displeased with the effort.  Of course, compared to my fellow local painters, it is just crap, but you have … Continue reading →

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It’s just a Blood Bowl Team

Posted on June 10, 2013 by skippen

This weekend was the 2nd Saturday meetup for the CMPA. This is a bunch of great gals and guys to hang out with and paint. The talent level in this group is just astounding, and if you ever happen to … Continue reading →

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