The Memeing of Christmas

So saw this display in Wal-Mart the other day, and couldn't help myself, what with Games Workshop's Advent theme being the Call of Chaos: 

Another What's that Bit

Today on another what's that bit, we have a power cell to an Aquila Lander.

And happy 16th day of Advent to everybody

Missed a Couple

So, its now the forteenth of December, and I've missed a few of days trying to post every day of Advent.  But not to worry, I'll still shooting for as many posts as I can for the month of December.

Today's article is the start of a new segment for Petersen's Miniatures, 'What's That Bit?'  I personally have had issues with trying to figure out what some extra bits on the sprues I get from Games Workshop are, and so I have decided to write one of these articles up whenever I find a bit that needs a little bit of explaining.

Today's bit is the Teleport Homer.  This can vary slightly from different editions of Warhammer 40,000, but they generally have a consistent look.  I've gotten them out of a Blood Angel's terminator box, and from the Battle for Macragge Boxed set.  Like I said, they're different sizes, but obviously designed the same.

Something New

So, I've started working on something new for me, but a bit older.  I picked up a copy of the Battle for Macragge boxed set.  I've started working on assembly and I have the Space Marine seargent started painting.

On a Rampage

So, our post yesterday got delayed a little by the giant cat monsters that decided to take on the forces of Chaos, but now that that conflict is resolved, we can continue.  Onward to day six of Advent!

Well, this one ended rather ubruptly.  Though not officially a loss, the Helbrute (being played by my five year old), having charged Kranon and shot him once already, landed a hit in the assault phase, Kranon somehow lost in his morale check, and the Hellbrut smashed him again while Kranon was trying to fall back.  So, with Kranon dead and there being no way for the chaos cultist to shut off the Mortis Morkalis, my little one and I called it a loss and went to eat dinner, where she consoled me on my loss.

Battle Report: Crimson Slaughter vs... Crimson Slaughter???

So, welcome again to Petersen's Miniatures, and the fifth day of advent.  I've wanted to do some battle reports, but as my usual gaming group has been busy, I decided to start a series on the Dark Vengeance campaign.  Since the first mission is solo, I won't be needing a rival.  I do warn that for time constraints, this one may be a two part as well.

So, I've gotten the board all set up with some of my favorite scenery bits, and now we have the forces for Dark Vengeance Mission 1: Rampage!  The Hellbrute Mortis Morkalis is in a blind rage and bashing on his fellows, will we survive?

Turn one started off pretty bad for me.  Mortis got the first move and started forward straight for Kranon, the only person that could shut him off, and nailed him with a shot from his melta right off the bat.

And due to cat relate technical difficulties, we will resume tomorrow.

Another Day Down

So, day four of Advent is here and I've got nothing

Old Jacob Marly Never Looked So Good: Part 2

Hello and welcome back on this the third day of Advent.

When we left off yesterday, we'd applied a glaze.

So, if you're not using Citadel paints, a glaze is a little more complicated.  What you'll need is a product called glazing medium.  In all honesty, this is just semi-gloss transparent paint.  You mix it in certain parts with paint and water, usually written on the side of the bottle.  A good band I've used in the past is Americana Glazing Medium (see pic A).

After your glaze dries, it's time to dry brush on a little white.  I used Praxeti White, but any white will do.  This is just a subtle highlight to make folds in fabric and strands of hair on wraith-like creatures pop (see pic 4).

And to finish things up, we apply highlights.  To the skin, Pallid Wych Flesh (or Linen).  The metals, Ironbreaker and Liberator Gold.

And then I've applied some Mephiston Red, Evil Sunz Scarlet, and Fire Dragon Bright to the gems, just to make things stand out and add some Christmas cheer.  Check back tomorrow for some more Christmas minis merriment

Old Jacob Marly Never Looked So Good: Part 1

So, its the second day of our countdown here on Petersen's Miniatures, and today I'd like to discuss ghosts, as in chain carrying spectres in a Christmas Carol, and an easy method to paint them.

I'll be using Citadel paints, but I'll also show some methods of using other paints and mediums to achieve similar effect.

Firstly, you need a spectre to paint.  I've had an old Warhammer Fantasy Battle Banshee waiting around for a tutorial, so we'll start there.

Then you have to base coat her white.  I've used corax white spray (pic 1), but any true white, or something similar, should do.

Then you get all your base colors in place.  Golds, gunmetals, and pale flesh tones help with the wight look.  If your following with Citadel paints, I've used Rakarth Flesh, Leadbelcher and Balthazar Gold (pic 2).

And now for the serious part.  For those with Citadel paints, it's as simple as grabbing a large brush and bathing the mini in Waywatcher Green glaze (pic 3).

Now the rest will have to wait for tomorrow, where I'll show you how to glaze without Citadel glazes, and what the the final details are.

Happy Advent

So Advent begins today, and with it I hope to get a few more articles up on the site.  What do you guys want to read, though?  Battle reports?  Paint guides?  Product reviews?  Let me know in the comments.