Bayou, Limited/Special Editions, Malifaux, Spin-o-matic

Malifaux: Nightmare Whiskey Golem

December 10, 2015 Lucas the Beard Leave a comment

I picked up this model in when it was initially offered a the Gencon sale in 2014, when I also got Miss Ery. I decided to continue working on the limited Gremlins that were sitting on sprue.

Out of everything on this model, I’m most proud of his eyes. I think they really ended up with a lot of warm glowy life to them.

I wish there was a bit more wacky detail on his body. All the gremlins climbing on him add a ton of character, and were fun to paint up. I fear for the life of the swinging guy, though. I’m sure I’m going to catch it on something and the thin plastic will snap. I should have pre-emptively replaced it with wire.

Spin-o-matic, UCM

DZC: Special Ordnance (Scimitars and Gladius)

December 1, 2015 Lucas the Beard Leave a comment

The only better than more tanks is bigger tanks!

Like the Sabres and Rapiers before them, I decided to simply glue the turret and articulated arms in place. They’re just too finicky otherwise.

I really want to like the Scimitars, but so far I haven’t been very successful at taking advantage of their range. I dig the giant laser sitting on top, though.

Bayou, Limited/Special Editions, Malifaux, Spin-o-matic

Malifaux: War Wabbit

November 25, 2015 Lucas the Beard Leave a comment

This model is a limited release alternate sculpt for the War Pig that was available during Wyrd’s Easter sale this year.

I wanted to really own the whole Easter thing, so went straight for a neon pink bunny and bright patterned eggs.

Assembling the rear rider required several sacrifices to the carpet gods — I lost one of his ears (separate ears bits, really?) and a foot, which was replaced with an egg. I dropped an arm and managed to run it over with my chair before finding it, so it’s a little smushed. Fortunately, the whole model came together pretty well.

Dropzone Commander, Spin-o-matic, UCM

DZC: UCM Infantry (Mortar Teams, Hazard Suits, and Ravens)

November 17, 2015 Lucas the Beard 2 Comments

Since starting Dropzone Commander, I’ve managed to make it to a couple of game days and tournaments. I’ve learned a lot, still get confused by CQB, and commit my forces too soon.

The number one lesson, of course, is more models! A bunch of new infantry came out this summer, and I’m a sucker for new, so I figured they’d make a good next step.

I’m not quite sure how I feel about the mortar teams. I haven’t found their concussive blast to be useful at all, since I haven’t found people trying to shoot me from buildings too much, and I run out of reasonable targets for E6 weapons.