Tag Archives: miniatures

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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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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Purchases

Posted on June 6, 2013 by skippen

This past Tuesday, I received and/or bought quite a few items for painting. I received my order from http://www.coloradominiatures.com of the following: From Scale 75: NMM Gold Paint Set — ready for both airbrush and paintbrush. I am hoping it … Continue reading →

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HMGS Inc. Hobby University

Posted on June 3, 2013 by skippen

Recently, on Facebook, HMGS Inc. Hobby University  (https://www.facebook.com/HMGSHobbyU) ran a contest to win a Hangar 18 photo backdrop (http://www.hangar18miniatures.com/).  Amazingly, I won.  I was quite excited as these photo backdrops are quite nice.  I have the pleasure to know the … Continue reading →

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And armies….

Posted on May 30, 2013 by skippen

Also, in addition to what I listed yesterday, I have 2 armies that I would like to complete, but they have been on the back-burner as I don’t get to play.  I only have so many gaming hours in my … Continue reading →

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So Many Projects for a Slow Painter

Posted on May 29, 2013 by skippen

Well, as I try and buckle down, I took a list of the projects (mainly gaming) that I have in front of me that I want to complete.  So, far this is what I have that I want to complete: … Continue reading →

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A shot of the final miniature….

Posted on May 28, 2013 by skippen

Here is a shot someone took at the shop of my dwarf.  I, of course, can only see faults, and I seem to be only able to compare it to the likes of Jen Kaufman and Michael Proctor, but there … Continue reading →

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A weekend of Painting

Posted on May 28, 2013 by skippen

This blog has been silent a long time.  I missed my goal of  50 books in a year that started this blog, but why should that stop me from writing in general?  It shouldn’t.  I have many hobbies.  Too many … Continue reading →

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