Monday, May 27, 2024

When the Dust Settled


These two miniatures are from the Dust Tactics: Operation Cerberus game.  The female is the Axis sniper/assassin Angela Wolf and the other is called The Chef.  Angela comes complete with sniper rifle.  The Chef has a napalm canister and two hand-held flamethrowers.

I painted Angela much like she appears on the box cover.  I changed the gray uniform of the Chef to olive drab.  These two will be added to my ever expanding Weird War collection.  Someday they will reach the gaming table....someday.


Thursday, May 16, 2024

Power Up

I've been on a kick as of late building/painting terrain.  I purchased this Gothic Generator from Secret Weapon Miniatures last year.  It is a super cool looking model.  I painted it black, then coated it with glitter.  Some copper color areas were added in a few spots and then everything was given a clear coat.  I made a custom base for it  The only issue was assembly.  The clear green rods were too long and had to be cut down,  Then they were too big for the holes in the base and had to be filed down some.  The big issue was getting the rods to line up so that the top could be attached.  NO FUN!  It's all finished now and looks pretty decent as far as I'm concerned.  Take a look.  As always, thank you for taking the time to view my humble little blog.  Until next time.


Friday, May 10, 2024

Fantasy 4 Played


I just got these D&D Miniatures in the mail today.  I ordered them from Barnes & Noble.  $20 for 4 of the smallest miniatures that you have ever seen.  The one in the middle (the largest one) is broken off its base.  I thought the Scarab thingy was a token.  I know Kobolds are small, I get it. The other figure is smallish compared to other D&D figures I have.  Now they are on clear bases.  Okay, so I'll have to paint them to fit in with the rest of collection.  Not a big deal, but a bit of a bother. It just seems like there is not much here for the money.  I know the price of everything keeps going up, but this just seems like I'm being ripped off.  It might be time to end the D&D miniatures collecting.  There are plenty of other options out there.

 

Saturday, May 4, 2024

Vat's Happening??!!



While I was looking for some WH40K Miniatures I bought last year, I came across this piece of terrain that I forgot I even had.  This is a Chemical Tank.  It was a 3D print that looks amazing. I painted the liquid with shades of green, yellow, and a bit of orange.  The tank was painted gray with charcoal support columns/  The pump and bolts were painted a dark silver.  When everything dried I gave it a wash of black paint and later went in with some light gray highlights.  

I added some rust to some to the metal areas,  I used the old super glue and water trick to created the overflow down the side of the tank. (Pour the super glue onto the area you want to create the flow.  Let it sit for a second or two.  Dip you finger in water and touch the superglue areas you want to raise. Repeat until you get the desired texture.)  When it dried I painted it the same way I did the liquid.  When it dried I went back and gave all the green areas a coat of sparkle paint to give a metallic feel to the chemicals.

I added two decals; a Danger Sign, and a Toxic Waste Sign.  I clear coated everything and called it a day. I plan to add this to my Chemical Plant Project whenever I get to it. Take a peek.  Don't get too close!!!

 





Wednesday, May 1, 2024

The Far East

 ...well, Pittsburgh, anyway...I mean it is in the eastern part of the U.S.A., ...whatever.  For the past several months, I have been enjoying some products I have to rave about.

I love Chinese food.  I literally could eat it multiple times per week.  To fill in those times when I can't get to one of my favorite Chinese restaurants, I have found some great munchies from Pagoda.  Their Chicken Egg Rolls are super.  Just follow the directions on the box and they turn out perfect.  Dip them in some hot Chinese Mustard by Ka-Me for a real treat (hot & spicy, but not over the top).  Also good is the Crab Rangoon.   They come with a sweet dipping sauce.  Put them in the air fryer and they are done in no time.  Fabulous!!!

If you haven't tried Pagoda Products yet, I encourage you to do so.  They are reasonably priced and very enjoyable. "Chi Hao He Hao"