The Big Surprise!!!

Last week I promised something BIG*

Her it is...





Enjoy

RGH

* The Iron Warlord has been in the family since 2007

Baggage Handling Complaint

Ann Sent me this fantastic clip performed by Rhod Gilbert.

This has nothing to doe with Warhammer or even the hobby.
As a matter of fact you should not be anywhere near paints, open water containers, or figures when viewing this.

DO NOT TAKE A DRINK WHILE THIS PLAYING- you might have to replace your monitor.

RGH

The Skaven Project Part 7

Hello all,

This is just a quick update. I wanted to show off the latest on this project.
So without further delay...

RAT OGRES!!!

I just finished the last of the Rat Ogres. That makes a unit of 6 with 3 handlers. These guys can knock the crap out of most opponents especially with the new STOMP rules. I used the basic color combo from the Rat Ogre I bought at the last Bazzar Bazzar. I cleaned that one up and did the others the same.

The only exception is the "twins" 2 old 3ed Rat Ogres that were mounted on a single 40X40 base. These two were painted in browns that are pretty close to the hair on the new Rat Ogres so they look pretty good together.

From the Front



Look at them in all their majesty





Side



I had to make a special tray so the handlers could ride too.




Back



You can see the twins on the far left.




Handlers



The middle guy is an old 3ed mini that is in a pic in that rulebook but I cannot find more info on his so he is a pack master.

A Gift from the Warboss

The new 8th ed rule book complete with new FAQ's already out- who would have thunk it.

There must be a new Sheriff in Nottingham.

There is a section in the new rule book that that that talks about using a GM. To many this may seem like a new concept but actually the concept of a rule judge goes waaaaaay back. Long ago before recorded history ;p -miniatures were used to to teach tactics. Students (Players) would move the troops around and a Judge (GM) would tell them the outcome of their decisions.

The Use of a GM to Ref a war game used to be standard back in early editions of Warhammer and 40K. In fact it is mentioned as the norm in the original Rogue trader. It has simply fallen out of fashion. At least till now.

In my old gaming group (I'm talking 4th ed WH here) we almost always used a GM. It seemed to make the game run better. It also made any night where we had an odd number of players less awkward.

I always liked being the GM for my group. I enjoyed the ability to control the situation and make up interesting scenarios and be able to modify them on the fly to keep the game going. this was the same in RPGs as well as tabletop Wargames.

Recently, the Warboss sent me a link to a some GM tropes called "Grand Tabletop Rules List" I felt that many apply to both Tabletop wargames and Roleplaying games. Enjoy them as they are pretty funny.

Thanks Warboss!

RGH

Big Things are coming!!!

Stay tuned...

New Models for 8th ed Skaven and High Elves

NEW STUFF!!!!!

I was at the Fair Oaks store yesterday and got to see the new figures for the Island of Blood (8th ed Box set) While the Wife and I were out today we stopped by the Springfield store. One of GW's finest assisted me with getting some really good pics of the new models...

This new box set will kick ass. I will get at least 2

Elf Greatswords
Elf Sea Guard
Elf Reavers
Griffin and Wizard
Weapon teams and Engineer
Rat Ogres & pack Masters
Clan Rats

Enjoy

RGH

Dioramas

Dioramas

Over the last 5 or 6 years I have done a few Dioramas as Christmas gifts for folks. Most of them have been for my in-laws. Since I recently paid them a visit I thought I would take the opportunity to snap a few Photos of them. Note that these have nothing to do with Warhammer nor 40K.
Enjoy the pics

"Dragon Slayer"

This is the first one I did back in 2004 for my Father in-law (then my Girlfriends dad) It depicts a lone knight Battling a red dragon with his back to a cliff. I was only able to get one half way decent snapshot before the camera battery died.

"The Horror of Yig"

This one was done in in 2005 Christmas for my now Brother in law. It depicts a summoning ritual interrupted by adventurers. The figures are a mix of older and newer miniatures. The Serpent men, Candles, Sacrifice, and the Wizard are Reaper. The Fighter is an old Mitherel Lord of the Rings Miniature and the Monk is Ral-Partha (I think)




I think My more recent stuff is an improvement...

I took a break a few years off from Dioramas until 2009 when I decided to do three mini Dioramas for My wife's family. I know I had already done 2 for them but the misses thought it would be a nice gift and would mean more than just buying something for them. So I give you "The Wizard's Circle", "Dragon Rider", and "Escape from Hell"

"The Wizard's circle" (Wizard Porno Movie)

Special Note about this figure: The Misses painted this one. She did such a good job that most folks can't tell which of the three was done by her. I hope to display more of her work in the future.

I really like the way the Dragon came out on this one.

"Dragon Rider"

"Escape from Hell"

I like these Pictures but I had some trouble getting the face detail to show up. I had light issues as well as no good place to brace the Camera. I wanted to include them for posterity. The model looks better in reality.





I hope you liked them...

RGH