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The testing continues!

Here's another round of tests on the Foldio Studio.These images were shot using my old setup, which I have determined should be used for large scale things such as group shots and terrain.They were...

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Bright Lights in the City

A few posts back, I showed you some images of the new boardwalk sections.  I also mentioned some house rules that we had created for them.They were very simple.  Iy you begin and end your movement on...

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Calling the winds

This classic Iron Wind Metals figure was a practice run on some new paints.  I was testing them on transparency, opacity, and the way they would interact with some of my glazes, liner paints and clear...

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Shade of Grey

As many of you know, I used dozens and dozens of figures for the painting videos.  There were many figures that were painted, but ultimately were not used, due to time constraints, difficulty in seeing...

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Color Harmony

Here's another set of comparison images shot using the Foldio studio.These are the typical blue/white fade, which continue to look very interesting on that backdrop.The base was created for an example...

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Desperate Times, Desperate Measures

Following the desperate struggle the Holy Order fought against Carpathian and his dastardly creatures, the citizens of Wappelville had begin to spread rumors about shadowy figures wielding arcane, but...

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Springing into action

I have painted a lot more Privateer Press figures this past year than my previous 14.  Legion of Everblight seems to be the theme. :-)These are some of the older metal versions, so they are pretty...

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Up In Smoke

When we last left our heroes. they were struggling against the River Gals, who mysteriously knew in advance that the Holy Order of Man would be in town.Since surprise is a staple tactic of the Order,...

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The tufts of many colors

Here's something new from Kings Hobbies and Games.  Tufts!!!  Tufts in all colors, for all seasons.Here's a link:http://kingshobbiesandgames.com/collections/gamers-grass-tufts/I really love the color...

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The Blue Mile

More blue marble bases, which means there must be more Holy Order of Man figures on the way!!This base is meant for a second Tumbler.The two small bases are for additional Spica hired hands, while the...

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Pick up sticks

 Here's another one of those guys carrying a bunch of pointy sticks! These were all painted to match previously painted figures by another artist, as has been the case for this entire set. I would have...

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A dangerous ride...

 Another Tharn wolf rider for you today. The Privateer Press cavalry figures definitely have a unique sculpting feel to them.  I have been searching for just the right words to describe what that is......

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If a tree falls in the forest...

I'm sure that a few of you recall the step by step posts that I made of the original tree stands that I created for our games of Wild West Exodus.  A little while back, as I was working on some other...

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The real Hell on Wheels!

Check out this amazing bike from Raging Heroes!!!It's a favorite of mine from the Toughest Girls of the Galaxy kickstarter.There are more fun details than you can even count.  I'm going to have a LOT...

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Getting ready for a snowball fight.

Today we have a few sets of group shots.  One of the figures in them would be the figure which needed to be matched as well as possible.I don't think I have included any of these types of figures in...

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The Standing Stone

Continuing with the early stages of some winter theme terrain pieces, we have a quick standing stone.The stone itself was made using sculpey.It's sitting on top of some cork to make it easier to...

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Here's the Champ

This is a very interesting version of the Tharn cavalry, with a dramatic pose for both wolf and rider.I'm still seeking the description of what make Privateer Press figures distinctive from other...

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An old lady returns

She may not look very old, but this classic sculpt goes back quite a ways.  I think it was first cast in 2003.This is the last of the Anastasia figures that I have.  It's been rendered many different...

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A return to Base Camp

Here's some fun bases for you.  As usual, sculpey was the primary medium.The foliage bits are from Hangar 18, while the tufts (Gamers Grass) are from Kings Hobbies and Games.As you saw in the original...

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Red label

Just a few more of the Red Box barbarians.I'll sprinkle a few of these in amongst the terrain posts...The big group shots will be coming up soon!

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