Just Plain Nasty

These two Mawbeasts are from Mantic Games.  They are a part of an Orx Maurader Set in their Dead Zone Line.  Mawbeasts are Canine-Like creatures that have been augmented with bionic parts least of which is a chainsaw tongue.  Unleashed on the enemy, they cause havoc among their infantry.

After giving them a coat of Jet Black, I painted their bodies purple, their manes blue, their harness brown, and all metal parts silver.  I added lighter highlights to raised areas and edges.  I gave them a clearcoat and called it a day.

In the days ahead I will be painting the Orx Combat group that they came with.  I enjoyed painting these "puppies".  Peace out.

Zoom Zoom

Since I first saw a Mantic Games Marauder Raptor, I wanted one.  I found one online at a Canadian Store in Montreal called Abyss Games.  It was used, painted, assembled and at a really good price.  Sold!  They shipped it to me in no time.  

When I opened the box (it was well packaged), I was elated.  This Bad Boy was AWESOME!!!  I had to share some picks with you out there in the real world.  Have a look.  

Great White Apes of Barsoom

These three figures are called Nuclear Apes.  They are 3D printed by Invictus Miniatures (check them out on Etsy).  When I saw them I thought they looked exactly like the White Apes in the film, John Carter of Mars (2009) and could not resist buying them.  I have a bunch of John Carter figures (John, Deja Thoris, a bunch of Tharks, some Red Martians, even Woola.  (One of the many projects to paint at some point!)  

I've included a pic of the Apes from the movie to show you the comparison. Take a gander.

Two More Tau

I saw this Tau Ethereal for sale on eBay at a great price....click....mine.  It came fully assembled which made painting some areas difficult.  I had a vision in my head as to how this should look and went with it.  I am super pleased with how it turned out.

The other miniature is by Reaper Bones.  I have a special place in my heart for their miniatures.  This particular one is called an Andromedan Female Hunter.  I've seen her painted up as a Tau on some sites on the Web.  I'm going to use her as a scout/sniper.  I liked the way she turned out as well.

That's all for now.  Do something nice for someone today.  Peace out.

It Was Great While It Lasted

I just wanted to take a minute and say farewell and good luck to long time Pittsburgh Penguins Coach Mike Sullivan.  Sullivan coached the Pens for a decade posting a 409-255-89 record and 2 Stanley Cup Championships.  He is the winningest coach in Penguins history.  Lots of great hockey under Sullivan's tulidge. 

The Pens have not made the playoffs for the past 3 seasons leading to an agreement between the organization and Coach Sullivan to part ways.  He leaves some big skates to fill.  I'm sure he'll hit the ice with a presence in New York.  Nothing but best wishes from this Penguins fan.  Thanks for everything you did here in the Burgh, Coach.