Wip Week X

Greetings once again,

It has been some time, but I'll try to keep up with weekly updates. Let's hope I can keep it up :)

Well what have I been up to?  I've been following The independent characters for some time now and I've entered in there Hobby progress challenge.
If there ever was a gaming group/site/... I had to say I was a fan of these guy's would be it :)

Anyhow it got me to painting a new lot of blood angels, and up until now I got 2 5 man units done and 2 characters.  Not all that bad for a few weeks time.

I'm now planning on painting some assault veterans and an apothocary

Well that's it for now.  I'm planning on making more progress in the following week(s)
But for now I'll leave you with one more link for inspiration, it has been for me :)
There will be blood angels [Warseer]

Cheerz
Guido

on the net

Greetz one and all,

It has been a while since I posted another on the net.  Not that there are no cool things to show you all, its just that I've started sharing on the Goblin forums.  So to wrap it all in a nice little article here are some of the cool models and links I've shared over there :o)

Rust and the city

miniatextures

No Idea

And so cool I couldn't pick a pic

maxxev.blogspot.co.uk

on the net 11-11-23

Greetz one and all,

Recently I lack the time to search the web, I did find the time however to look at some old favorite forums and got some way cool new shiny thing from the net. Enjoy …

True Scale Rhinos, Predators, Vindicators, and oh yes...Land [B&C]
Man o man, this looks neat ;o)

Tarrant's log of Imperial Guard and stuff [Ammo bunker]
Some nice inspirational stuff, lots of different manufacturers.

Crooked Dice [BoW]
Clock Work Orange Gang, always wanted one of those :o)

Hitech minatures [BoW]
I love the walker, all the other stuff is nice; but I’love the walker.

Cheerz Griffit

On the net oktober 19

Greetz one and all,

I’ve been doing this on the net for some time now; and I must say it started as a need; the need to communicate cool links with my frinds; all to often we had talks where you talked about that cool thing you saw on the net somewhere but couldn’t remember the link or someone told me about some cool conversion over at some forum, but I was unable to retrieve it. So I did this on the net thing. Now I don’t even know how many people are reading this or even if my friends still stop by to check what I found on the net. It’s not so much a subject at the table any more these day’s. Any how I did find some rather cool things lately.

Siamtigers Log-o-rama [warseer]

Black Templar Space Marine chaplain [FTW]

Weapon smith Borsus [Legion of plastic]

Blanchitsu pays visit in rat hatch [spikyratpack]

Beveled Edge Bases [Secret weapon miniatures]

Games Day UK [GW]

tips for sculpting shoulderpad icons [FTW]

Cheerz Griffit

on the net 21 septembre

Greetz one and all,

I missed this weekend post, the reason why is the new project for the Goblins.  We are making a 40k city scape.  And this also is my subject for this weeks "on the net" some inspirational posts I found on the net.






Iceberg man's cityfight 4x8 [warseer]
city scape painting tips [GW]
cities of death modular table [GW]
sandbag walls [warterrain]
athmospheric wargaming [jontlaw]
imperial cathedral [GW]

On the net august 17

Greetz one and all,

I was working to get this on the net post more themed; but can't really seem to work it out. As a result I'm just posting what I found interesting in the past few weeks. As you can see I changed the layout of my blog. Most of the "on the net" stuff comes form the blogs I follow (see far right). But stop the rambling and on to the interesting stuff.




basing basics [handcannon online]
skaven war litter [the madhouse workshop]
assault cannon razorback [spikeybits]
nurgle saucerer [realm of lead addiction]
How to paint grey knighs purifier [the painigshopwold]
Grot raidercrusader [spikeybits]
White Dwarf revieuw [stahyspaintstation]
Sam Greens Death guard [GW]

Cheerz
griffit

on the net july 27

Greetz one and all,


After the big promises from last time; I now leave this behind me (for the time being) as I didn’t really find a lot of stuff that really captured my eye except for these posts. Not that there wasn’t any really cool content out there. I just didn’t get that carried away. Anyway here are some links I saw in the past few weeks.



Hitech miniatures [Hitech]
Some interesting models over there for those who haven’t seen it. Bit like the scibor marines.


Conversion contest [MWC]

I was planning on entering, but totally forgot after I couldn’t find a few bits and started thinking about the War of Iron With Steven (but more on this later)

Heroes of Armageddon [HoA]
The results are in …

In the emperors name [The Gemes Shed]
Looks like we have our skirmish rules for small 40k games ;o)

Cheerz

Griffit

on the net june 23

Greetz one and all,

Like I said last time, I’d like to re-organise my “on the net post” One part being a themed part with some rant stuff and the other being a few cool extra links. Being a man of few words (on-line) my rant will never be to long, as I myself usually lose interest in to long texts, I’m not going to boar you with it ;o)

Today’s topic is a last minute one, I went over to “on the painting table” “on the painting table” and saw the post about the Marines. It scratched my count as itch, I love count as army’s as long as they look cool and convincing. One of my friends Koen (the other one) wants to start a Space wolf army, but dislikes the look and feel of them, so is going to use Dark Angels instead, those kind of idea’s make you want to look for replacements for wolfs and makes for great conversions.

my red praetorian grey knightless army [Bols]
A fine example of the one conversion, fixing this model and some small additions and including them in a pratorian apocalypse army how cool would that be.

Hrud and other dangerous aliens [Bols]
It’s been done a dozen times over and over; but using unsupported races such as Hrud; squats; Mechanicus; …

Legio custodes army [Dave Taylor]
A classic

Adeptus Mechanicus Army-ish...orky-is [Dakka]

and besides the rant I have the following to offer …
step by step coins bricks earth [Massive voodoo]
Brilliant idea for some terrain making in the future

dungeon display base pt2 [Massive voodoo]
And they make it look so simple …

Fuck Yeah Rogue trader [FYRT]
Always cool to review the old artwork.

Cheerz
griffit

on the net june 1st

Greetz one and all,

For some time now I’m looking for a way to theme my “on the net posts” I did it once with the Storm Raven
and again today with some alternatives. Why alternatives I hear you saying … Well simple, I read this post by Thor (creative twilight) about a more pragmatic look at the price raise. And if you ask me he’s right. We can blog all we want about how GW increases prises beyond our wallets ability’s and send all kind of mad letters of disappointment but if you want them to listen you need to fight fire with fire.

I know everything is getting more and more expensive, but increasing your prices and tuning the rules so you need more models for the same game (not to talk about Appocalypse or storm of magic is a bit to much. It’s a bit like raising the price of crude oil and only build Hummers.

But I have a lot of stuff in my bitzbox a lot of models begging for some paint so I’m not looking for big expanses. I’m looking for some lose figures for all kind of games. Expanding my focus from GW only to lots of Pulp thingy’s and adventures in the worlds of Warhammer gives me the freedom to look to all the other companies and finally get those cowboy’s done ;o)

Manticgames [Mantic]
If you never heard about these guys be sure to check out there undead, not a fan of the dwarfs and a bin indifferent about the orcks; but I love the zombies.

avatars of war [avatars of war]
They have some awesome characters and way nice Dwarf plastics

Lead adventure [Lead adventure]
some nice humans, but even cooler a lot of different/strange stuff (VSF/ post apoc)

Mannkinstudios [Mannkinstudios]
for the strange but beautiful

puppetswar [puppetswar]
lots of cool stuff; orks with sombrero’s got to love ‘em


I’m sure there is a lot more

In other news today …

You aint seen squat [you ant seen squat]
adaptus custodes [FTW]

Cheerz
griffit

On the net may 11

Greetz one and all,

There are a lot of top 10 lists passing buy every week these days, this isn’t one of them.  These are just the things that where of intrest to me and the projects I’m “working” on.

Not a big list this week I’m afraid, didn’t do all that much surfing in the last few weeks; or at least didn’t keep record of it.  But here it is any way.

First up a special mention to our very own Goblin paint challenge.

We are all painting up the Clyde from leadadventures VSF Bonnie and Clyde.  If you feel like joining in let me know.

Gorkamorka [The Unnamed Gorkamorka Site]
Site with a lot of inspirational stuff for GM fans. I enjoy our campaign a lot; and that’s not ‘cus I’ve got the lead in XP but ‘cus all the other guy’s are fun to play with; even Grutz, although I do give them a hard time with all the “in character” trash talk.

trash bash 2011 final results [roebeast]
Talking about trash … I love these kind of competitions, and although I thought it would be over with all the new suppliers giving all kinds of alternative sets and GW defining it’s universe better, I am now re-discovering this area for all kind of Victorian SF or Wild West adventures or who knows what might come some day …

Chimera/Russ 'AVRE' [Ammobunker]
Man o man I love tanks. There are a lot of great idea’s over here, go check them out

Marcineczek0 workshop of crazy ideas! [Ammobunker]
and to go even more nuts …

genswick-33rd-rifles-regiment-1st [Dave Taylor]
Not a new idea (dave did this before) but it still is way cool.

Cheerz

Griffit

on the net apil 13

Greetz one and all,

 It’s been a while since I posted one of my “on the net” thingy’s so there is a lot to show :o)

Do It Yourself: Razorwire [3T studios]
Looks nice, and convincing, and boy so easy.

DIY photo light box [darkworkshop]
One of those things I should make some time for. It really improves the quality of pictures; or so I’m told.

forgeworld sneak peaks form Adepticon [Miniature wargamer]
Love the new tank at the bottom and the jumpacks.

khadoran inn [privateer press]
I just noticed this one yesterday (thanks Steven) but way cool scenery with lots of character and good tutorial; I’ve missed these kind of tutorials …

revisiting some pale skin techniques [black dot barrel]
Good tutorial

Winnaars Lage Landen schilder competitie (voorronde) 2011[GW Antwerp fb]
Did you see me; did you see me ;o)

It's all Dave Andrew's fault [Warhammer Empire]
It’s been way to long ago since I visited the forum; but when I did I found this; way cool scenery.

Breugelburg [lead-adventure]
You’ve got to love these; more pix on the forum:
"Metal militia" of Bruegelburg [lead-adventure]
Citizens of the Bruegelburg [lead-adventure]

That's it for today
cheerz
griffit

On the net march 23

Greetz one and all,

Time again for my on the net thing. Not a big lot this time I’m afraid, but still some nice finds if you ask me. (otherwise I wouldn’t post them)


My evil plan Old stuff day [Warhammer39999]
Kind of appropriate that I bring up the old stuff day now that it is long gone, but I actually enjoyed the initiative. Lots of cool posts to see, and an excuse to look at some old stuff of my own.

Ground spider terrain [BOW]
Made for infinity, but also suited for other sci-fi games all over. Nice look if you ask me.

painting faces [The Brush Brothers]
I like this tutorial, looks strange to start with, but man what a result. Great work.

Wattle and Daub [Lead Adventure]
A good and easy tutorial on how to make antique dry wall :o)

Profileork [Iron Dog Studio]
Nice looking ork conversions, have a look at Da kwik stuff and trukks

Sphere Wars [Sphere Wars]
I don’t understand didleysquad of what they are saying over there, but man they have some nice beasts in the range.

blogdex [gdmnw]
network page [N++]
I love blog rolls and network pages. These are all about listing links and not updating (like all the RSS feeds) but that gives me a chance to check them all :o)

Cheerz
Griffit

On the net march 09

Greetz one and all,

Time again for some internet finds. I’ve been busy with my entry for the Lowlands Painting Competition. But that’s for next week (there are some wip pix on the Flicker thingy) And done some research for the new Golden Goblin Painting challenge; but more on that over a few weeks.

rocket clown second [Ricalopia]
Some cool halequins on jetbike. Could have used a bit more harlequin touches, but be sure to check out the rest of the blog; some very nice stuff.

dispay cabinet duke [bruses and dolls]
Ha ha ha; or ROFL or Way funny stuff

artscale commander culln near completion [master of the forge]
I wish I could do that.

Iron horse [Independent painter]
I’ve given up on my boy’s in blue, but I still love seeing them done the right way. I don’t like vanilla marines, Ultramarines are so much more, as you can see ;o)

the store [Victoria Lamb]
Aha, a contestor for our new challenge ;o)

pict gallery orks by pauls painting [the veils edge]
Gorka Morka; Gorka Morka; Gorka Morka;

ministrorum priest conversions [excommunicatetratoris]
Some way cool conversions and superb painting skills

Cheerz
Griffit


title [source]

Old Stuff day

Greetz one and all,

A few day's ago I found this post on Warhammer 39.999 a very cool initiative. It got me wondering; what is good enough on my blog, where am I proud of. There are a lot of things I like, series I want to keep going.

I'm not stopping with my Blood Angels and I'll keep going with my introducing ... although it's very quiet in these projects.

On to the old post; I like it because of the style, it all seems to fit. I wanted to write all my post in the same sense. And I try to keep some spirit in my posts, but this seems to be the best ever; and the first ;o)

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And here we are again;

2 posts in 1 day; must be my personal record.

A friend of mine (hi steven) asked me to make him some Halflings for a new super secret project for our club.

How to make halflings in 1 dinner

Ingredients:

1 courgette
2 red paprika’s
1l un spoiled water
1 Spice cube
1 old goblin spearman
1 halberd arm (bretonia)
1 head of choise
A pinch brown stuff.

First slice all your vegetables in small pieces and put on a light stove and brace with some butter.

Meanwhile you take the goblin and chop of the spear arm and head

Take a look at the vegetables; these should be braced lightly; add the water and leave to cook

Trim the neck and arm of your choise
Glue them on the goblin with super glue.

Take a look at the soup if the water is boiling add the spice cube.

Meanwhile the glue should have dried, and you are ready to add the brown stuff.

First off the belly, some puffy sleeves and last but not least the cheeks

Now your soup should be ready; pour your self a cup and enjoy for a moment.

Take a small walk trough the garden and enjoy the sound of the birds singing, the gentle touch of the wind through your hair. Take your last sip from the soup and go back in.

Your brown stuff should have cured for a bit by now. Time to do the finishing touches.

Adding the jacket, hair; and all other sorts of details

By now it should be time to start cooking diner. Put the Halfling on the shelve and start by picking your meat and vegetables

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Using this technique I made some others aswell
Ripper
Empire Mootlanders (in all sorts of units)

Cheerz
Griffit

On the net today (Febuary 23)

Greetz one and all,

Here again with my "on the net". First up; every one is talking about the stasis of From The Warp. Ron (the one running the show) decided to take things a bit slower. A thing I think all people bump in to once and a while. It’s a los to the Warhammer Bloggers. But there are still a lot of great things out there and these are the few thing I bumped in to.

Top Ten all time models (GW) [Santa Cruz]
I’m a fan of the “Citadel hall of fame” in White Dwarf, so I love this series.

Full Steam Ahead for Micro Arts [BoW]
Some nice models for all sorts of projects (@steven check it out for our

Brother Vinni's landsknechts and girls :) [Lead Adventure]
I love the landsknecht models and although not a fan of half naked models, but these have a bit of a Sin City edge. And I love Miller’s work :o)

Mentor Bolters [The Mentor Legion]
If I’m not mistaken this used to be a post on B&C, one of my favourites I might add.

Pre Heresy Space Wolves Conversions [Space Wolves]
An existing conversion idea by doghouse, I always wanted to get some done for myself. Space Wolfs to be specific, and this is a good example of how they should look

Review Instant Mold [Inquisitor Lord Aki]
A pro approach to the green stuff method

Shadow Force Dragomir [B&C]
Nice clean raven guard army.

Heresy Era Emperors Children [B&C]
Don’t like the marines, but just love the jet bikes.

Spaceship X Scratching our Plastic Space Hulk Itch [BOW]
I’d like 5 of these thank you ;o)

Cheerz
Griffit

On the net February 9

Greetz one and all,

There are a lot of nice posts on the net, I seem to lack the time to have a good look at them, but I try to share those that I do find and like.

Dwarf tale; from king to clansman [The Grumpy Stumpy]
Very nice looking unit filler.

Empire general on griffon [Empire]
Way cool conversions not just the griffon.

Rogan's Ultramarines [B&C]
I’d like to have some marines like this some day.

Second Edition Saturday - Astral Hounds  [Digital Waaagh]
One of the best series after rogue trader Friday [FTW]

Cheerz
griffit

On the net January 26

Greetz one and all,

It has been some time since I posted my "on the net" thing so you will find some older url's in here, but they all work, and are still interesting to take a look at (or at least I think so)
Summoners [B&C]
New project by Doghouse, one of the best painters on B&C. I’m looking forward to what he’ll be up to in this army.

Valkyrie nose art [John’s Toysoldiers]
A bit of an old post; but I wanted to show you any way. I like the idea of nose art, and this seems fairly simple to realise.

Off shelf old glory pathan Tribesmen [four color figures]
Also an older post, I like the colour of these guy’s.

Painting black armour [FTW]
Always good to keep close by.

Furioso Librarian [Wolftemplars]
A DIY Furioso Librarian that looks very cool. I like the new sacrofagus better, but other then that very nice job.

Necrowhatica starting gang [The Back 40k]
We are not the only ones to get the old games from under the dust piles ;o)

Rune priest in Terminator armour [Space Wolves Grey]
Looks like a fairly easy conversion, but with a great result.

That’s it for this week.
Griffit

on the net December 16

greetz one and all,

a quick on the net report with some of the things that cached my eye; there are a lot more cool things i missed, but I just didn’t have the time to check them all.

Lords of the night [spikeybits]
I realy like the raptor, has a nice feel

GHOST TOWNS OF THE OLD WEST BY RANDY SHELLEY
Primarily as an inspirational thing

Stridsvagn M/21-29 [Lead Adventure]
And again with the tanks…

Cheerz
griffit

on the net december 2nd

Greetz one and all,

Again not on Wednesday, but I did manage to find a little time for my on the net list.



Bishkek 2nd basalisk [santacruz]
Cool loking immobile Basalisk; I’m looking forward to some kind of army pic ;o) btw did you see the loader …

heavy bolter servitor [Burned Brush]
A bit like the loader from Santacruz; way cool, but much easier (it seems)

chip-on-the-shoulder [inanecourage]
Haha; a fat skaven tutorial at last

making feathers tutorial [dave taylor]
I have a similar technique but dave knows best ;o)

Another Victorian Street [lead adventure]
I love these Victorian tings maybe something for late 2031 or so …

Spite -- a ghost town. [lead adventure]
I’d love to get my scenery to this level and in a similar style.

Ghost Town Commission [lead adventure]

basics-dark-colored-primer [FTW]
Always nice tutorials on FTW

Pre-Heresy World Eaters [Hortwerth]
Very cool PH Dread.

original fantasy miniatures [whfm]
Funny stuff

drilling out your gun barrels [ftw]
Still not sure if I’ll risk it; but it looks cooler.

That’s it for now.

Cheerz
Griffit

on the net today

Greetings one and all,
The workingdays have returned, after 2 weeks of family fun now is the time to return to the working station. This usually means a lot more planning and structure, and that means getting a bit more gaming stuff done ;o)

recreating the oold adeptus arbites [My wargame]
I liked the old models, but this makes for so many possibility’s… But not for the moment.

Fellblades of Renown: The Ancient Super Heavies of the Space Marines [Dakka]
Space Marine Super Heavies, looks great and cool

scratch build eldar fighter [path of the exodite]
very cool scratch build project

Greenstuff tabard tutorial [FTW]
A simple tutorial for some great results

Nobel Prize for Extraordinary Achievements in Workbench 2010: gamer Mac, AndyM [Lead adventure]
incredible scratch build project.

Dark Angel interrogator chaplain [FTW]
cool convertion, I like the shoulderpad, maybe I can do something with those.

Knights of Bal Timorea [Santa Cruz]
Hup Holland Hup ;o)

Converted IFV almost finished [Admiral Drax]
again a cool IG tank convertion. I think I’ll do an on the net tank special in 2 weeks
So if you have some cool tank links or pictures of your own tank conversion be sure to send me a link

Cheerz
Griffit