Sign O' The Times

Sign O' The Times was an amazing album by Prince released back in 1987.  When I was putting together this new piece of terrain, I was inspired by the current events that are taking place around us. 

The model is an apartment building manufactured by Plasticville U.S.A.  Keeping with the times and influenced by pics from the internet, I decided to go with this grim-dark version.  The building has been quarantined.  Based on the look of the place, is it to keep people in or something else out (zombies maybe???)  I've included a front and back view of the place.  (The lighting's a bit off in the second pic...sorry!)

Anyway, it's done and looks fairly good.  I put a couple of HeroClix figs on top for show.  I still have about a half dozen pieces of terrain to complete.  I'll get to them sooner or later.  Stay safe, stay well, and stay in!

Ape About Zombies

April showers bring you apes and zombies??? I just finished three sets of figures from the Dust Tactics.  I've had these guys for some time and thought I'd finally get them painted.  I'm pretty happy with them. 

Axis Zombies

Axis Gorillas

More Monkey Madness

In the Dust

I jut finished a set of "Grim Reapers" from the Dust Tactics miniatures line.  The "Reapers" turned out really really well.  They are probably my best painting effort to date.  I think that the Dust Tactics line/game is pretty darn cool.  The whole "Weird War" concept totally appeals to me.  (I also like Tannhauser for the same reason!)   So far I have acquired and painted several sets.  From the Allied troops I also have a set of "Tank Busters".  My Axis group  consists so far of the Hero Pack, Laser Grenadiers, and the Heavy Recon Grenadiers.

The knocks against Dust Tactics are:

1) Price - too much $ for too few figures
2) Figures come pre-assembled (some folks may see this as a plus)

On the upside:

1) Variety (Axis, Allies, Soviet/Chinese forces and vehicles)
2) Quick turn around in painting them and having them ready for play.

I have plans to continue buying and painting more sets down the road.  I love the Axis Gorillas and Zombies. I hope to start adding some of the vehicles as well.  We'll have to see (time and money always factor in).  I want to make sure I get as many of the items that I can so that I'm not left in the DUST!