Space Wolf Firestrike Servo-turrets

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Since none of my armies currently have a shiny new 9th edition codex, I'm still working away on some Space Wolves for someone else. This time three of the new Firestrike Servo-turrets, modified a little with some extra wolf bits. These kits were nice and easy to put together- they are push fit, so I was able to paint up both sets of guns for each of them to be swapped around. Also no bases - I forgot to mention last time the 'client' is providing special resin bases for them all so that was one thing I didn't need to do.

I've improved my grey armour skills since the Thunderwolves, which is good because there was quite a lot of it on these minis. I did still find the large flat areas on the shields looked a bit... contrasty, even after layers thinned with contrast medium and then a blue wash over the lower half. However once some battle damage and edge highlighting went on to break up the colour I'm happy with it - inconsistencies look more like wear and tear than mistakes in application.

Anyway, hope you like these grumpy/drunk old Iron Priests sitting in their battle chairs! Stay safe!

Thunderwolf Cavalry

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As some of you might know, I've been working away on some minis for other people recently. Those were the warm up however, as now I'm working on a big blob of Space Wolves. I started with the Thunderwolf Cavalry, partially because the doggos were fun to paint, and partially because they've got a load of distracting bling so I could get away with messing up the armour a bit! I've been using a combination of a grey primer, dry brushing and my first attempts with contrast, so it was a bit of an experiment - but I think it worked! So here they are, twelve of them, four hammers, four axes and four with claws.

This guy is definitely Liam.

Bork bork! Anyway, hope you like these guys, thanks for looking, and stay safe.

Narrative Wargamer Podcast - Beyond the Veil

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I recently did another podcast with the Narrative Wargamer crew, aiming at further discussion on Crusade and the new-ish Beyond the Veil supplement, though as is often the case a significant chunk of is is discussing hobby projects, games played, and other tangents! I'm guessing it you are into the podcast you'll have found it by now, but in case you've not heard it and you fancy giving it a go, check it out here.

Now we're back in lockdown in the UK, and we're not looking like getting any 40k games in any time soon, it's a great time to catch up with podcasts, YouTube battle reports and other community content! So if you like what you hear, feel free to check through the 'back catalogues' of other people's content I've been involved in! Hope you enjoy, and even if not, stay safe out there.

Blackstone Fortress Minis

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I've never played it, but I've been very interested in Blackstone Fortress since it popped up on the scene. Something about that mix of Rogue Trader nostalgia and up to date models really hits the spot. So naturally when I had the chance to paint some of the minis, I took it!

Here's the first batch of them - the adventurers from the core set, plus the excellent throwback Zoat and Ambull. Let's have a look at the core ones:

Rogue Trader Janus Draik - AKA Captain Codpiece. I kept fairly close to the official scheme, with his striped trousers, and bluish smoke from his space vape. I had to give him a golden bulge though! 

UR-025 the totes legit Imperial Robot. I was fairly pleased with the bluish paint, made with a wash of Nihilakh Oxide over white, then a white drybrush, though it's a little washed out in the front on pic.

Navigator Espern Locarno, best hat in the set. I'm very pleased with how the third eye came out, a simple bit of source lighting with a few blue/white layers and a selective wash.

Dahyak Greekh the Kroot, reminded me of painting an Ork. Lots of drybrushing and washes, and assorted browns.

Pious Vorne, the extreme hedge remover. Fun model, and good excuse for a bit of messy source lighting around the flames, which I think turned out alright. 

Taddeus the Purifier, affectionately referred to by me as Father Gammon. Fairly happy with the face, the gold and the dirty robes.

Amallyn Shadowguide. Felt a bit dirty painting Eldar, and probably my least favourite result. I debated attempting the vines on the coat but decided against it. I also bodged a new barrel for the gun after it was broken off - I'm reliably informed no mortal man can clip her off the sprue without it breaking.

Rein and Raus - my favourites from the set! I identify strongly with this pair and their fridge. I was a bit unsure about the lighting from the scanner, but I think it worked in the end.

Now on to the extras...

The Archivist - a mysterious Zoat with loads of weird tech. Very happy with the result - especially the alien texture effect on the armour. Such a great mini, possibly just beaten out by...

The Dreaded Ambull! (And friends). Wonderful kit, and again I'm pleased with the result! Lots of techniques stolen from the Tyranids for this one, with a bit of gloss varnish over the gross gooey bits.

Anyway, I hope you liked this little look at these awesome minis, and my attempts at doing them justice. There's a few more to come later as well (the heroes from the Escalation expansion), but for now, that's that. Stay safe!