Sunday, April 12, 2015

A Union with the Law


Things have been too crazy for weeks for me to have the chance to take any studio style images of the Battle Train from Burn In Designs.

Here's a few quick images for you!


These should provide a nice sense of scale in terms of how the figures relate to the train.  In this case, the engine.


As you can see, there's plenty of room to mess around on the roof!


The interior of the train also allows figures to get inside, but that's not finished yet... soon it will be!


In the meantime, the Judge has declared this supply train will replenish the loss of heavy weapons in the recent struggles against the Outlaws.


While he detests reliance on the Federals to provide these weapons, he views it as another path to statehood for Wappellia.


To stake his claim to this train, the dreaded markings of the Wappelville Law Enforcement have emblazoned this Battle Train.


Lathan has made sure to allow enough space for Wild West Exodus figures to fit into the balcony on the aft of the engine.


In addition, figures can seek cover inside the engine and provide additional fields of fire.


Outlaws and Enlightened alike shall both come to fear the sound of this massive rail tank approaching!


It is rumored that many more Interceptors are slated to be sent to Wappelville.  The losses have been shocking, but all for a worthy cause.


Stay tuned for much more of the Battle Train from Burn in Designs.


Saturday, April 11, 2015

No relaxing now...


Second Thallax of nine.


These have made some interesting group shots on their own, and I'm looking forward to taking some with the new thralls, all the Myrmidons and the Altar.


Next up will either be the eighth Myrmidon or a surprise HQ figure...


The first of the last


This is the first Myrmidon of the final set of three.


You can see the mound of stuff this guy is standing on... well, that's how all of them came.

This meant that the razor saw got a lot of use, cutting down the piles.  Thank goodness I had a brand new blade!


Stay tuned for the final few Myrmidons!


Friday, April 10, 2015

Certainly not a lax work schedule...


Here's another type of Mechanicum unit that you have not seen.  This is the first of nine that I painted.


The base is 40mm, so they are roughly terminator sized.


It's called a Thallax Cohort.  Stay tuned for more!


150 years ago... a very different time


A few years ago, Marty and I did the team tournament at Adepticon, using the Wretched Alliance of Appomattox as the theme.

His Iron Brigade 'Union' Dwarves had to ally themselves with my 'Confederate' Chaos Dwarfs.


I converted all sorts of miniatures for the army, including a scratch built vehicle.  These Bull Centaurs were chief among the conversions.  You can find a few articles on the construction here:



I have other articles on the Deathshrieker:



An article on the Dwarf unit:



I tried to match the way that Marty had sculpted and painted his Iron Brigade, which was a very unique project to say the least!


We had a TON of fun building the display board.



And yes, we dressed the part!!!


Thursday, April 9, 2015

Double trouble


More Thralls...


Ten of this type, twenty overall.


I'm looking forward to taking pictures of these guys next to the huge transport!


Stay tuned!!


Ganging up


OK, the Three Amigoes all in one place!


I think these group shots really are the best indicator of how unusual these figures are.


The nature of the robes, shoulder mounted guns, and the giant halberds make for so many challenges.


You have no choice but to paint them completely assembled, and that creates all sorts of logistical issues.


There's also a lot of activity deep into the crevices, and they are not easy to get at without any of the weapons in the way!


Three more of these have been completed, so eventually you will see group shots of all six Myrmidons, and then the three Destructors to put the total at nine!  Yikes!