A Little Crabby

I purchased this very cool looking crab awhile back.  Unfortunately, it got put in a container with a lot of  other items when I moved last year.  Out of sight, out of mind.  I was looking for another figure (which I also forgot I had) and came across Mr. Crab.  

I'm thinking about doing another pirate set in the near future and thought I might add my Crustacean friend to the group.  We shall see.

As always, thanks for taking the time to check out my humble little blog.  I do appreciate it. Enjoy your day and stay safe out there.

 

Sink Your Teeth into These Bad Boys

It's a pirate's life for me (or not).  I found these guys on Etsy awhile back.  I thought they were so cool looking.  I couldn't wait to get them painted and ready to sail...swim...IDK!  Anyway...they're all done.  Take a gander, old chum (LOL).

All Hell's Breaking Loose

 WOW!

Sports in da Burgh are falling apart.  Steelers, Penguins, Pitt Panthers, (of course the Pirates have stunk for some time - I think we just accept it now.)  The Steelers crapped the bed at the end of the season losing 4 straight at the end of the season and then get embarrassed by the Ravens in the playoffs.  The buzz is Tomlin is safe and won't get canned.  The team seems like a mess with disgruntled players and accusations that vets went soft at the end.  The Rooney's need to right that ship in the off season.  Steeler fans are known to be intolerant and won't put up with much.

Equally as bad are the Penguins.  They seem to be having trouble on and off the ice.  It seems that nearly everyone is unhappy from Coach Sullivan to the players (Jarry on his way to the Baby Pens) to the fans.  The front office needs to decide what is the path forward.  Rebuild or chug along with the same-old-same- old.  What's going to sell tickets?  It's time to decide.

Coach Narduzzi and the Pitt Panther football team were Jekyll and Hyde this past season.  The first half they were pretty darn good and the second half (including the bowl game) were just ugly.  What to do here is anyone's guess.

As fans, were stuck with some train wrecks and some mediocrity.  Dark days in the Steel City for sure.

Hidden Treasures

Quite awhile back I purchased a bunch of figures from Spikey Bits and Reaper Miniatures.  It took me some time to organize them and get them cataloged.  The other day I was thinking about my next project to paint and remembered these lovelies.

The two in the forefront are by Ghamak and the one in the back is by Reaper Miniatures.  The three of them are a part of a crew of female vampire pirates. Constance Bloodworth is the captain of the Raven (pictured in the back with her booty).  The two crew members with her are the McGreedy Sisters, Anne and Pam (who love gold more than blood).  Along with the rest of the crew, they terrorize the Seven Seas searching for blood to spill, ships to sink, and riches to take.

If you're brave enough, take a gander at their picture.  (Wait a minute.  Vampires can't be photographed! LOL!)  Shiver me timbers, ya scalawags.  I see ya shakin' in yer boots already!

Sisters of the Orange Lotus

Beautiful, intelligent, DEADLY.  These miniatures are from the CMON game, Rum and Bones.  The hero set expansion is called Mazu's Dreadful Curse.  The set includes 3 female Asian Pirates.

It was fun paint for me.  I wanted to do something different. I went with an orange and off white theme for their clothing.  I gave them some metallic green and gold accents as well. The colors contrast nicely with the jet black hair.  

They're not perfect, but I'm pleased overall with my effort.  I hope you enjoy this band of salty sea sisters.  Take a look, Matey

Yo Ho Ho

and some Rum and Bones miniatures.  These three are from the Wellsport Brotherhood expansion set.  Left to right:  Theo, the Terror of Nova, Grace O'Malley, and Captain 'Bloody' Anne Bonny.  The miniatures are well sculpted and very easy to paint.  I love the look of these miniatures.  It's different, yet not too comical.  Got a great deal on them over at Miniature Market.  Take a peak....lift your eyepatch first.

When Your Ship Comes In

With Halloween coming, I decided to get out this amazing miniature from Reaper Miniatures.  It is the Shipwreck Revenant from their Bones Line.  So freaking cool!!!  

Halloween came, but no treat.  Too much going on and I didn't want to rush the painting.   I took my good old time and finished it up today.  I think it looks great.  I feel this might be the best paint job that I have ever done on a figure.  

Take a gander at the finished product, ya scurvy dogs!  Hope you like the pictures!!! 

 

 

Back On Track(s)

I got a Gothic Train set for Christmas,  It will make one heck of a cool addition to my wargaming table (when I get it finished).  It's a 28mm 3D printed model sold by Game Mats.  You get the engine plus several cars and the track as well.  Great model, love the details!  Can't wait to get it painted up and see what it looks like finished.

I got a copy of B.C. Richard's Bloodhaven.  Vampires and werewolves battling it out in the woods of colonial North America.  Throw in some Native Americans and and a boatload of pirates and you got one wild story.  Not done with it yet, but it's been a great read so far.

Happy holidays to all!

The Minis of March

Five pirates, four goblins, three French Hens (just kidding), and two Driders - not bad.  I was hoping for more, but I'll take it.  I think that I did decently on them.  Some turned out better than others.  For the most part, I'm happy.  Check 'em out!

'Burgh Thing

I went out with some friends for lunch today and to watch the Pirates/Reds Game.  We went to Three Rivers Bar and Grill in Monroeville, PA.  While watching the Bucs school the Reds in homerun hitting, we had some major league drafts which were $2 off on special.  The food was great!  I devoured the Pittsburgh Salad which has Kielbasa and Pierogies in it.  Mega delicious!!!!  The Pirates won 8-3.  The meal and beverages were great!  (the food is a bit pricey...just say'n)  Spending a Saturday afternoon with good friends...well it just doesn't get any better!  Great day all the way around!  I just wouldn't be a true "Picksburgher"  if I didn't end this post with...LET'S GO BUCS!!!!!!

Up and Down in the 'Burgh

It's late September and I really should be ...sorry Rod Stewart fans ...no Maggie May here.  I really should be excited about the sports scene here in old Pittsburgh, PA.  Not the case.  Yet again the Buccos were only a tease for a little while.  Yep, they're fading fast in the latter innings.  The Steelers are off to a shakey start ...we'll have to wait and see.  No hockey.  If it weren't for the Pitt Panthers (not that they are lighting the world on fire), I'd have to actually start to look for things to do around my house (it's sad that I am actually excited about rooting for WVU ..."GO MOUNTAINEERS!).  In fact, I have looked over the old "Honey Do" list a couple of times as a possible way to better utilize my time ...which made me realize watching the Pirates blow another game wasn't such a bad idea.  Maybe October will be better.  Maybe the NFL regular refs will be back.  Maybe I'll refinish that old chair on the list.  Maybe I should start playing a sport myself.  Maybe not ... it sounds too much like work.