tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89249524848156187582024-02-19T14:06:25.638-08:00... an inconvenience rightly considered.Christianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06382602188011308956noreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8924952484815618758.post-17951994280586216752015-05-25T18:04:00.003-07:002015-05-25T19:27:42.264-07:00Well, well, well... - A Flintloque Battle Report<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">It has been a long time since my last update, mostly for health reasons. Without giving to much detail, you can imagine things are pretty awful when you can't even find enough energy to look at a miniature! However, I'm now on the mend and ready to get a few projects underway: a few commissions for terrain and some sculpting. For my self, I was able to set aside some energy to finish painting a few figures and, after a long wait, Romina and I finally got a game of Flintloque underway.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">A couple of weeks ago we made preparations but didn't get much farther than that, which Gavin from Alternative Armies turned into a brilliant post about setting up for play. You can see some more of it <a href="http://alternative-armies.blogspot.com.au/2015/05/flintloque-designer-christian-cello.html">here</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">What follows is a report of the skirmish between the proud forces of the Free State of Schn<span style="color: white; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22.3999996185303px;">ö</span>selberg, dubiously led by Rittmeister </span>Heißhund<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">, and the Ferach infiltrators lead by the devious, duplicitous and downright dangerous Captain Couteau.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">The Ferach forces prepare to march on the Red Dragon!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">The first stop on the </span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Schn</span><span style="color: white; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22.3999996185303px;">ö</span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">selberg</span><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"> scenic tour is the lovely, rustic Red Dragon Inne - a popular watering hole for the locals and soldiers who pass through. Close by is the renowned chocolatier and master coffee roaster Herr Tobleron. At the centre of the town lies a well. This is the main objective of the scuffle, and needs to be captured by the end of combat.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Buildings lying around the town are also able to be captured, but this is a secondary goal - and quite dangerous! When entering a building, a character must roll a d6: 1 - 2 - The soldier easily makes his way inside, only to be knocked out by surprise! (lasts two turns); 3 - 4 - The door is locked, getting in will be tough; 5 - 6 - The soldier easily makes his way in!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Supplies are always needed, so grab that pig - if you can! Approaching within 5cm of the pig will startle it at 50%. If startled, it will move 3d6 in a random direction. Otherwise it will need to be led away.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Lastly, that pesky journalist Fritz Heulen is on the prowl for a good story - this might prove to your advantage! Have him in your possession by the end of the battle. However, an opposed melee roll will be required to stop him snooping around for his latest story. Otherwise, he moves 3d6 in a random direction.</span><br />
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Sneaking a visit to the house of Herr Tobleron is almost irresistible as the smell of roasting coffee beans and other tasty treats wafts over the battlefield. Roll a d6 at the start of the game: the result is the number of cups of coffee he is able to brew. Imbibing a cup will give you an extra move action next turn. No fighting in the yard, though. There's a good boy!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Oh... and be careful: the townsfolk haven't taken too kindly to the recent visitors. The Innkeeper is happy to take things into his own hands and there is a 50% chance he may appear at the start of a turn and blast at a random soldier with his musket! His wife, however, is rather interested in these fine specimens and they know it! They ignore Shaken results if in melee within 15cm of the Innkeeper's wife.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">The Battle at the Red Dragon Inn</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Herr Gunther Heulen Esq.</span></b></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">It has been so long since we have spoken. My travels have taken
me to the hot-bed of intrigue and skulduggery that is the Free State of </span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Schn</span><span style="color: white; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22.3999996185303px;">ö</span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">selberg </span><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">– and you all said it was a backwater! My latest adventures have landed me in a spot of trouble, but more on that later.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Be sure to pass on the following account of a recent clash
for the key strategic point, the Red Dragon Inn… more importantly the well at
the centre of the hamlet. Make no mistake - this could turn the tide of the war!<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">It was early on in the battle that I was whisked away by a Ferach soldier who, as he approached, brought with him a stench of alcohol that made my eyes water. He staggered over followed by a decorated superior. Unfortunately, he was well and truly legless a short while later: I barely heard the pop of the Ostarian Air Rifle that felled him. I never found out what happened to him after the battle but I seem to recall him getting dragged away by an angry mob of villagers...</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Seeing that I was in danger the Ferach lieutenant attempted to lead me away to safety as the distinct crack of musket fire could be heard in the distance. The struggle for the well had begun!</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">I must admit that in the confusion I could make out few details. However I do seem to recall being passed on to several other soldiers before the battle was finished - so considerate! Even now the Ferach have taken precautions to set an armed guard outside my tent for my protection.</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">The elves quite deftly maneuvered their way to a good vantage point, intercepting the lone dogman that held the well. With a decisive order from their Leader, the small section of troops let rip from their muskets and felled the poor pup where he stood!</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">The whole affair was very civil for the most part: I seem to recall two soldiers from opposing sides taking time to have a coffee break part way through the battle. I quite like the idea of a soldierin' life, and have often wished to take up the uniform of my native land, see the world... if only my health would permit.</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">And so, dear cousin, here I sit in solitude, awaiting my fate! Who knows where my adventures will take me, and what thrilling tales I will have for you when next I write! Farewell!</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">And that wraps up our first "full-sized" Flintloque battle! The </span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Schn</span><span style="color: white; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22.3999996185303px;">ö</span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">selberg </span><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">troops held the well as, quite simply, there were too many casualties on the Ferach side to do much more than grab Herr Heulen and make a quick exit (and it was quite late in the evening when we finished up anyway). While most of my section survived to do battle another day, they had many injuries so I'll be interested to see how they fare next time. I'll definitely stay out of the line of fire of that deadly jaeger!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Hope you enjoyed it! Of course a few more things happened in the game that Fritz didn't account for... including the cowardly Heiß</span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">hund emerging</span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> at the very end of the battle to catch the pig!</span></div>
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<b>Title: </b>More Wargame Terrain (Dampfpanzerwagon Guide No. 2)<br />
<b>Author: </b>Tony Harwood<br />
<b>Year: </b>2014<br />
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I've recently received a copy of Tony Harwood's <i>More Wargame Terrain </i>in the mail. I must say I've been a follower and fan of his work for a while now, particularly through his <a href="http://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com.au/">blog</a>. As (hopefully) my own blog will show, building wargames terrain is a passion of mine and something I can appraise with some degree of credibility. All this aside, in order to do this publication justice I'll take a step away from my own bias as much as possible, and hopefully provide some valuable insights to you, dear reader.<br />
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Not having a copy of the first volume, it is difficult to say how closely <i>More Wargames Terrain </i>picks up where its predecessor left off. However, in Harwood's introduction he states that <i>Guide No. 2 </i>can be read in isolation, and I would have to agree. Amongst the 116 pages there are very clear instructions and ample photos and diagrams to take on one of the eight projects. And although there are some more advanced techniques, the language and photography used, and the overall direction throughout the guide, make this certainly achievable to any novice.<br />
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Anyone familiar with <a href="http://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com.au/">Dampf's Modelling Page</a> will notice the care Harwood takes in showing his projects develop, and this is very well captured within the pages of <i>More Wargames Terrain</i>. However, for someone who has been building terrain for some time, there are ample techniques and effects employed to provide something new and challenging.<br />
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Is there a drawback to this book? The only thing I can suggest as an addition would be something of a "gallery" or a larger spread of a wargames table, and there is already a hint of that of the back cover. This is really just a suggestion. The book is a complete success.<br />
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The trend in wargames terrain today is, like most "things" in the modern world, geared towards economising time and money. You see this in the continual flow of laser-cut terrain and 3D-printed playing pieces which provide players with something that can literally be slapped on the table. But that isn't for everybody. What this book represents, I think, harks back to an earlier time where cardboards, paddle-pop sticks and found objects were the building blocks of the wargames table, awaiting a personal touch - whatever that looked like - and that is something worth conserving.<br />
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<i>More Wargame Terrain </i>can be purchased by inquiry on the <a href="http://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com.au/">Dampf's Modelling Page</a> blog. Christianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06382602188011308956noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8924952484815618758.post-15128616272809086932014-06-21T17:07:00.000-07:002014-10-05T14:37:10.690-07:00The Dwarves 42eme Legion de Nain (L'Ostaire) - Von Trapp's GrenadiersHi all,<br />
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This is a post very much in the fashion of Tony Harwood's "online build" (many examples of which are on <a href="http://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com.au/">his blog</a>) as is the result of some discussion on The Notables Yahoo group although at a relative snail's pace. So below, all my work on the famed Von Trapp's Grenadiers led by Gustav von Trapp, expert trapper and huntsman. He was quite an extensive conversion on the dwarf Sergeant from the Legion de Nain pack.<br />
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I put together a short story below on a slow day at work (months ago now) as plans for Gustav's own section started formulating:<br />
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Private Rorc scratched a flea out from behind his left ear, <i>got ya</i> he thought to himself and
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It was late afternoon, and Rorc had been placed on sentry
duty. He turned to see the rest of his section making camp and getting ready
for a brisk evening in the green, rolling Ostarian hills. His sergeant’s
warning fumbled its way through his brain, as his eyes flicked around the general
area… “the ‘ills are alive.” Rorc spun around and brought his musket to bear in
front of him. “Who izzit?” he asked the empty field infront of him. He swore he
had heard <i>something</i>… and not the kind
of noise a forest makes. He squinted, and in the afternoon light he could make
out some figures in the distance. A series of ululating notes drifted their way
down the valley to his pointed ears. Was that… singing? Not like he’d heard…
definitely not during last night’s bout in town. What he wouldn’t do for some
of that Dwarven ale… blimey, he’d even settle for some of that Dogmen brew that
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“Oi, Rorc!” Sergeant Andorcson bellowed “Quit yer
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“But I’ve seen sumfin’, sir!”</div>
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“You what?”</div>
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“I’ve seen sumfin’, sir, high… on the hills!”</div>
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The Sergeant grabbed a spying glass from a nearby trunk.</div>
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“Looks like a goat’erd”.</div>
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“A goat’erd?”</div>
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“Yer, on his own, too. A lonely goat’erd.”</div>
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“Ley-yodel-ley-yodel-ley…” the sound of the goatherd’s
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“’Cept for ‘is goats, that is” added Rorc.</div>
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“Good job, Rorc” said the Sergeant derisively.</div>
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Gustav von Trapp peered down to the campsite below,
clutching his hooded cloak over his uniform, and his crook for effect. Although
he had lost an eye his vision was still sharp, and his wits sharper. He and his
brothers had been on the trail of these Orcs for some time now, and it posed
little challenge the experienced woodsmen. He knelt down and patted his dog.
The pug looked up at him expectantly “Not much of a guard dog” he said,
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“Gustav! How much longer to ve haff to stay here?”</div>
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“Be patient, Werner, and don’t move around so much. You are
a goat, remember?” he chuckled. He was enjoying this, and there was little he
enjoyed these days. A good draught, a good sing, and a chance to beat the Orcs
back to Albion where they belonged. Or preferably back under whatever rock they
came from. The simple life he lived had been taken away from him and his
brothers, and he blamed the Orcs and the Grand Alliance… bah, he spat, there
was nothing grand about it. Looters, pilferers, thieves, vagabonds, and worse. He
had not been keen on the Elves, either. <i>But,
the enemy of my enemy…</i> He seethed
into silence before signalling to his fur-draped brothers that it was time to
move. Gustav lead his band as they scampered down the hill towards cover on all
fours, their disguise was working it seemed.<br />
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The trap was set.</div>
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As they moved Gustav softly hummed their marching song, his
single eye glinting in the twilight.<br />
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So, following that I put some work into a few more dwarfs to join Gustav, and there is a pic below of my progress so far:<br />
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Hope you like it!Christianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06382602188011308956noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8924952484815618758.post-16929579781785107352014-04-06T19:00:00.000-07:002014-04-06T19:00:23.766-07:00Adelaide Dungeonbowl Cup 2014 - First prize custom boardHi everyone,<br />
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I was asked by Alex over at AFOUL to put together a custom board for their tournament. This was quite flattering as Alex is quite the terrain-maker himself and has been putting together a really impressive dungeon over the years. You can read more about the Dungeonbowl crew over at <a href="http://www.dungeonbowl.com/">their website.</a><br />
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Alex also runs a newsletter about fantasy football gaming called "<a href="https://www.facebook.com/putthebootin">Put the Boot In</a>". He interviewed yours truly in anticipation of their big event, which you can read <a href="http://us7.campaign-archive1.com/?u=00d0469f24178ccb8f301cf78&id=a4cea2324f">here</a>.<br />
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I do like to support Bloodbowl tournaments, although I'm not much of a tournament player, myself. They are usually smallish community groups and tournaments really are in the spirit of the game. Their tournament rules are the result of hours of gaming and in the interest of fair-play, which is all good in my book.<br />
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Anyway, on with the board!<br />
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Here is the board's frame, with the modular elements set up, and a few more detailed shots towards the end: <br />
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Those last few shots show my scratch-built teleporters, as well as some treasure chests I prepared for the prize. The two identical, square chests are scratch-built, with the others coming from a Hirst Arts mold. The last two shots are taken on my own dungeon boards that you might see a bit more of in the future. I'll be using the <a href="http://drumsdeep.blogspot.com.au/search/label/Cavern%20Crawl">Cavern Crawl </a>rules, which I really recommend checking out for this sort of thing!<br />
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For anyone interest in custom pitches, for individual purchase or for tournaments, please feel free to contact me.Christianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06382602188011308956noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8924952484815618758.post-31181969093042818942014-03-19T23:25:00.000-07:002014-03-20T16:17:32.037-07:00Ludwig von BarkhovenHi everyone,<br />
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I am very proud to announce that, for the first time, one of my sculpts has become commercially available. Ludwig von Barkhoven is now available from Alternative Armies by clicking <a href="http://www.alternative-armies.com/56131_Ludwig_Von_Barkhoven.htm">here</a>. He is actually part of a giveaway at the moment.<br />
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So, the miniature!<br />
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I do love Napoleonics. With Flintloque I am able to actually get some games in, and enjoy the small-scale skirmishes I've wanted to do since watching Sharpe. After reading a scenario with Beethoven as the objective of a rescue mission, I immediately turned to Flintloque and how we could do something similar. We needed Beethoven... or is that Barkhoven? <br />
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Here he is in the green:<br />
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Gavin Syme from Alternative Armies very kindly accepted the miniature and set about putting him into production.<br />
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Here is a picture of the first cast, straight out of the machine and into Gavin's hand:<br />
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As you can imagine I was quite eager to get him painted, so when the casts arrived I got right on to it:<br />
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And here is the great job that Sam Croes over at AA did for their promo work:<br />
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The beauty of this process is that, even now, the esteemed Notables - the Flintloque Yahoo Group - are pitching together to put a backstory and rules together for this furry little chap. A really great community effort, bringing this lead dogman to life.<br />
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<i>Have you got yourself Ludwig von Barkhoven? Be sure to send in some pictures, if you do!</i><br />
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Hope you like him.<br />
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- Christian<br />
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<br />Christianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06382602188011308956noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8924952484815618758.post-26633392458122447192014-03-19T16:33:00.003-07:002014-03-19T16:33:56.717-07:00Happy New (?) YearLooks like there was a bit of a false start to my blogging since I last posted. This is symptomatic of 2013 being, well, crap... for a number of reasons most which I won't bore you with. I did go through quite a slump both with model making and gaming in general. If any of you remember the <a href="http://intergalacticgames.blogspot.com.au/2012/04/ancient-wall-fort-3rd-and-final.html">Ancient Wall Fort</a> project that is now lost in the post, with a lucky mystery owner somewhere between Melbourne and Sydney. That, amongst other things, was quite a blow. I guess sometimes it's good to learn that some people are just not worth wasting your time on. <br />
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I also know I'm not the only one that had a rough time last year.<br />
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But... I can happily say that, for me, all that has changed!<br />
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As 2013 drew to a close I rediscovered my enjoyment of wargaming and miniatures with Flintloque and its wonderful community of gamers and supporters. There's real fun to be had with this game, which I'll go into in later posts.<br />
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Yes, posts! I want to post at least once a month, even if it is this kind of reflective garbage (hopefully not!). <br />
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I had an amazing time away in South America, particularly the Atacama region of the Andes. My interest in archaeology ignited, I have also commenced (another) post-graduate degree: a master degree in Ancient History which, down the track will hopefully signal a career change.<br />
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You will also being seeing a shift into more sculpting... and a few more surprises along the way planned for later in the year that I hope you will all enjoy.<br />
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So, here's to the year ahead!<br />
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I can't wait to tell you all more about it.<br />
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Christianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06382602188011308956noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8924952484815618758.post-32151356787275176572013-09-15T21:20:00.000-07:002013-09-15T22:02:46.110-07:00Back from the dead...Hi all,<br />
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I've spent a fair bit of time away from the computer, with plenty of commissions underway! Since the last post I've completed two more Blood Bowl boards and the building below. Let me tell you this bun has been in the oven for quite some time!<br />
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This was a prize for the winner of a 2012 Warmachine Tournament at that year's Conquest event in Melbourne. We couldn't figure out what a Warmachine building looked like but I think we came up with a pretty good design over the phone!<br />
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There are a few more components left to make and I hope to update you on those soon.<br />
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In the meantime I'm making quite a bit of adobe and a very, very intricate piece... more details as they come!<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">P.S. miniatures used were from Lead Adventure Miniatures (survivor) and eureka Miniatures (zombies). Highly recommended! </span>Christianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06382602188011308956noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8924952484815618758.post-2646846695021413182013-05-31T19:45:00.001-07:002013-05-31T20:33:06.157-07:00Son of a pitch pt. 3 - the final installment!Hi all,<br />
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Well, the tournament has come and gone, and the pitch I was building was raffled off with great success. All the best to the guys over at BBLOCSA (AusBowl blog here: <a href="http://ausbowlsc2.weebly.com/blog.html">http://ausbowlsc2.weebly.com/blog.html</a>) with their club and future tourneys, it was great working with you!<br />
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Here are some pictures of the finished pitch:<br />
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The great news is that I am also supporting another local BB tournament called Eucalyptus Bowl in July, 2013. There will be another pitch coming along as a prize from me. Aside from being another fantastic home-grown intiative is that EucBowl also support Bowel Cancer Australia. These guys are all definitely doing a great job for the gaming and wider community, so get behind them if you can.<br />
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Hope you like the pitch, and more on the next project will be up soon!<br />
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Here is an update on the crypt project. You can see a fair bit of detail as to how it all came together from the last update.<br />
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I hope you've enjoyed the latest installment! Plenty of work yet to go, but the plaster flooring really did take a long time. You can see how the segments came out, which should give you an idea of how much carving had to be done around the slabs. This was all done with a hobby saw for the larger chunks, but a craft knife for the majority of it (plenty of tiny angles just waiting to snap off). Still to go are some interior elements such as sarcophagi, bricks to drawn in the walls, and the paint job! <br /><br />Christianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06382602188011308956noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8924952484815618758.post-48449309899198195452013-01-13T14:51:00.004-08:002013-05-31T20:33:07.153-07:00Son of a Pitch pt. 2A really quick update, but I did a fair bit of work over the weekend, have a look:<br />
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Here is a clever hole in which I will insert goal posts... made from a tube of styrene, you'll be able to see the posts in a future update.<br />
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I've been a busy guy these past few weeks. This is some work on another commission I've picked up to build a grave mound with a fully-furnished interior crypt.<br />
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Over the top will be the graveyard itself with a small mausoleum leading to the crypt below. This is such a great idea for a piece, so hat's off to Robert for dreaming it up. I hope I do it justice!<br />
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So, on with the pics...<br />
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First up I have to acknowledge the fantastic work that Jack Pantalone aka. Sangennaru aka. The Lazy Forger (<a href="http://www.thelazyforger.com/">http://www.thelazyforger.com</a>) did with these cobblestone sections. I am working off moulds from his original pieces and they are bloody brilliant. I'll have some pics of my plaster-casting set-up in my garage in a later segment.<br />
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This is the result:<br />
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And this is how I'm using them... yes, I have to carve away the excess plaster. Very therapeutic! This picture also includes the masonite base I've made for the piece:<br />
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Here are a few more details. Robert also sent me some photos of the Sedlec ossuary... this isn't going to be a replica but hopefully you can appreciate the decor!<br />
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Some details of the resin skulls purchased from eBay...<br />
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And how the whole piece is looking right now, with some resin bits and bobs I've collected over the years. Not sure who made them, though...<br />
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So there you have it, the makings of an underground crypt... Enjoy!Christianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06382602188011308956noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8924952484815618758.post-26755269048507989072013-01-07T02:23:00.000-08:002013-05-31T20:33:08.201-07:00Son of a Pitch Pt. 1Hi all,<br />
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It is absolutely stinking hot here. I've just wrapped up my holidays and have gotten back into my day job. My last efforts in my second life as a miniature scenery maker were spent on a couple of projects. One of them being a Blood Bowl for the Ausbowl State Championship 2 held by the boys over at BBLOC South Ausrtralia (Check their blog here - <a href="http://ausbowlsc2.weebly.com/index.html">http://ausbowlsc2.weebly.com/index.html</a>).<br />
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I don't need to go into how important local tournaments are. That's why I've agreed to put together a custom built pitch for the winner! This lucky bugger will get the Blood Bowl pitch I wish I had built for my self! I have an earlier one kicking around the blog, but here are some WIP pics of what's coming:<br />
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You can see in the last pic there are a few little surprises in store for the (un)lucky players. Quite a few things to trip over (including a bear trap!) and some rather deadly-looking goal posts.<br />
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More pics soon, as I've had it undercoated last weekend and can't wait to finish it up!Christianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06382602188011308956noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8924952484815618758.post-80285712632037054882012-12-09T16:09:00.002-08:002012-12-09T16:09:27.066-08:0028mm Gothic/Woodland Terrain commissionHi all,<br />
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I have been working on these pieces for the last couple of months, after some wheeling and dealing with LAF member robh.<br />
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So, here's the end result:<br />
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And some more detailed shots:<br />
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So, that's what I've been up to... amongst other things. I'll be posting some more pics up this week of a few other projects :)<br />
Christianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06382602188011308956noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8924952484815618758.post-41835419560830124592012-04-16T18:35:00.001-07:002012-04-16T18:37:54.461-07:00Power to the peopleSo what's next on the list of things to make and do? I'll be doing up an urban board with Painting Princess for some superhero fun. The buildings will be modular, hopefully..! One of them being an electricity substation.<br />
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I also want to use it in my modern war games, which will probably take place in the desert. So what to do?<br />
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I picked up a set of this:<br />
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HO my foot! The set is perfect for use with 28mm figures. And I have quite a bit of inspiration to draw from on my trip to work every morning. I can't provide any photos of Sydney's inner suburbs, but the power station will be some kind of brick/cinder block affair with some corrugated iron for the roof and additional levels. Here are some pictures I did find from around the world, though:<br />
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Well, that's it for now. I've dredged a piece of giprock/plaster board from a renovation site, and have plenty of cardboard... all I need to do now is start building the bloody thing. I'll keep you posted!Christianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06382602188011308956noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8924952484815618758.post-10182033169062419032012-04-12T03:28:00.000-07:002012-04-12T03:28:52.168-07:00Ancient Wall Fort - 3rd and final installmentThere's a first for everything I guess! This project is now done and dusted. A little more on the fate of this monstrosity a bit later.<br />
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So, last time I promised some more in progress shots, and here they are:<br />
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So, a little story as to what happened at Conquest and the ultimate fate of the Ancient Wall Fort. I had intended to have it complete by the Saturday. I had driven from my sister's place at Murrumbateman to Melbourne - a drive that all up took around 7.5 hours. Arriving in the fair city of Melbourne delirious and bloody-well exhausted I started painting what I had left. At about midnight I hit the sack and woke up again at 4:00am to add some finishing touches... in the end I thought better of it and took it to the show to paint on site.<br />
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I was approached by Michael (of whom, there are two) at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/D6-Gaming/229518377118216">D6 Gaming</a> for some terrain pieces to put up in his shop. I struggled a bit but finally made the choice to send over a nice, big, impressive piece that will hopefully get a lot of use and draw some attention! And what, pray tell, did it look like?<br />
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I guess I'll need to build my self a new one! Hope you enjoyed this project as much as I did.<i><br />
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Following the Easter break, I'll be putting these cargo containers from Slug Industries up in the online store. They come up really good with a bit of paint! See for yourselves (pictured with a nice LAM figure).<br />
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They come in full-size, half-size (the rest is submerged) and quarter-size (mostly submerged). More pics coming soon.Christianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06382602188011308956noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8924952484815618758.post-4869885538326682922012-03-26T16:56:00.000-07:002012-03-26T16:56:06.944-07:00Ancient Wall FortHey, back again! This Easter I've been asked to drop by at the Conquest tournament in Melbourne. I'll be taking some of my terrain, as well as working on a special piece, see the pics below:<br />
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I've been occupied with this charming fellow:<br />
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And together with his mate:<br />
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They are just under 25mm from the top of the head.<br />
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Any references made to persons fictional or otherwise is purely coincidental...Christianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06382602188011308956noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8924952484815618758.post-1123881201509379982012-02-24T00:04:00.001-08:002014-10-05T14:41:38.079-07:00New Sculpt... Greywolf the DwarfHello all,<br />
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Well, I've been at it again. Here is my latest green: a dwarf for all seasons, really. Is he a woodsman, or farmer, even adventurer? Well, the way he's coming along it will be up to you!<br />
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So I guess he came about from spending some afternoons with Dave King (who has taught me a lot! Thanks, Dave), burying myself in a copy of 3rd Edition Warhammer and an incidental post from Greywolf on LAF: a link to Bo Hannson's Middle Earth soundtrack. So here's to you, wolf man! <br />
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Have a look at what I've done so far:<br />
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Christianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06382602188011308956noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8924952484815618758.post-80166968040910514972012-02-14T17:20:00.000-08:002012-02-14T21:34:04.307-08:00A sketch...So, I thought of doing these guys this morning. Do you like them? Want to see them in the green?<br />
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Christianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06382602188011308956noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8924952484815618758.post-17388241246918881972012-02-12T18:24:00.000-08:002012-02-12T18:24:52.468-08:00The first casualty of building models is...... my left pointer finger.<br />
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So the piece of foam I was cutting had a snag and the blade jumped. Slived the top of my finger, although it didn't seem too bad at first. As I ran to the bathroom I had to stop the bloody thing from dripping on our new carpet. So a few rinses under that tap and I applied some pressure... after I let go a nauseating throb of pain hit me, so I put pressure on it again. The second time it happened I thought it might be a good idea to take a seat.<br />
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Only the next thing I knew I was picking my self off the floor, as if in a dream. Some dream!<br />
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Anyway, I'm quite alright now, it really is "just a scratch"... heck of a way to spend my Saturday.<br />
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So what's your worse hobby-related injury?<br />
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Good news is there are quite a few photos I've got to upload, which I'll do tonight!Christianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06382602188011308956noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8924952484815618758.post-4044217933983442582012-02-02T19:57:00.000-08:002014-10-05T14:40:38.596-07:00More sculpts: Ancient Citizen dolly and Ettin (2-headed Ogre) WIPHi there!<br />
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Well, I've been working on a few more pieces lately. And having a lot of fun doing it. Mind you, there is still a fair bit of work to go on these but let me know if you think they're okay.<br />
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First up, this is a series of figures I'm putting together as dollies for some ancient citizenry. This guy might be found cheering on his favourite gladiator, or even lifting a heavy load (use your imaginations!!):<br />
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And next up is a particularly large and unpleasant bloke. An Ettin, or two-headed Ogre. I'll be taking a leaf from the "old school", after being enamoured with Dave King's work on his Bederken figures. I've since pulled out my old Citadel Orcs, Hobgoblins and a surprisingly intact copy of Warhammer Third Edition (where the artwork was more imaginative and diverse compared to today's GW publications, by far).<br />
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Well, looking forward to seeing these guys done and any comments or feedback you might have!Christianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06382602188011308956noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8924952484815618758.post-47380251873632120852012-01-31T00:08:00.000-08:002014-10-05T14:39:56.306-07:00Cancon... and my first sculptWell, I've finally recovered after the hustle and bustle of this year's Cancon! It was actually a bloody nice, relaxing weekend with plenty of miniature hijinx. I caught up with some chums I don't see often enough (Dave, Guy and Kendo) and spent some quality time behind the Eureka stand, trying out Dave's Skulldred rules and having a great time all 'round, so thanks to Nic and Jack for the seat!<br />
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Of course I bought stuff, too. My Afghan terrorists have swelled in numbers after a recent recruitment run (headswaps may be in order, though) and they've got some heavy duty back up: the brand new recoilless rifle (hopefully on the Eureka website soon). I also got some of the 80s U.S. troops in MOPP suits for some chemical warfare... they will be done up as terrorists, though. I also grabbed some Ral Partha Ogres from the hand of Bob Olley (well, not literally, but he did sculpt them). And a few odds and ends... I'm really looking forward to next year's.<br />
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Two really memorable things happened: one was that a little feller showed us his painted Frog Princess that I converted (and should be available for purchase from Eureka really soon). I also finished my first full sculpt, and Nic has kindly offered to cast a few for me. Here's a pic of the finished product:<br />
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So, I hope you like it! She will eventually get some accessories: I had planned a cauldron for her, and I guess she needs a cat or a toad or something.<br />
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So all in all an eventful, and really enjoyable weekend. I also got to catch up with my sister and brother-in-law who accommodated us at their new property. And now... back to the real world!Christianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06382602188011308956noreply@blogger.com2