Category Archives: miniatures painting

A bit more work on Ben

Posted on May 20, 2015 by skippen

A bit more work on Ben last night. After much debate, I decided to go with the white trim on the trunks instead of the dark, dark blue look for mere contrast, and I am happy with that. Last night … Continue reading →

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Ben Grimm, aka The Thing

Posted on May 18, 2015 by skippen

Well, after having returned from the high that is ReaperCon, and then recovering from Con Crud, I have started working again on Ben Grimm, aka The Thing again from Knight Models.  I had hopes of maybe bringing him to ReaperCon, … Continue reading →

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The Grudge with his Bling

Posted on May 6, 2015 by skippen

Here he is, sporting his bling.

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ReaperCon Entries

Posted on May 5, 2015 by skippen

I was not going to go to my first ReaperCon and not enter something, and I wanted to enter something new. I started on The Grudge quite awhile ago, and it ended up being both my first bust and a … Continue reading →

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My Very First ReaperCon

Posted on May 5, 2015 by skippen

I have returned from ReaperCon. I had a great time, and it was nice to be in a place where miniature painting is really the only focus. I got to go classes, paint a bit, and chat with other painters, … Continue reading →

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Troll Slayer

Posted on March 10, 2015 by skippen

As the title would suggest, I am a fan of dwarfs (or dwarves).  Recently, I picked up the Trollslayer bust from From the painted image on CoolMiniorNot: I am still not sold on the “look” of this guy, but, regardless, … Continue reading →

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The Beard!

Posted on March 5, 2015 by skippen

The Grudge continues to make slow progress.  The beard is giving me fits.  I just can’t get the grey right.  It just doesn’t seem to “look” right.  I have gotten good advice from a couple of sources, and I am … Continue reading →

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The Grudge

Posted on February 23, 2015 by skippen

I am attempting my first bust right now–The Grudge by Jason Wiebe.  So far, I am pretty happy with it.  I am very happy with the “leather” armor.  I decided to make the armor studded leather as opposed to metal.  … 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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Finished Work — Gimli on Urak-Hai

Posted on July 18, 2014 by skippen

Here is Gimli, finally done.  Of course, there are things I would fix, but sometimes you just need to be done.  

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