APOCALYPSE ME 2024 ROUNDUP

 Apologies for the lateness of this post, but I was very selfish and went away for a week, so my wife could get some winter sun, to help her through the winter months. So without further ado here are the fantastic entries we had this year :

justneedsvarnish John did some excellent robots to help take on his alien invasion apocalypse.

azazelx Azazael did a very eclectic mix, from Zombicide to Game of Thrones, and Judge Dredd, and many others which all fit the apocalypse criteria plus scenery and a set of custom cards for one of his zombie games.

And Marouda also submitted these excellent zombies, skeletons and wraiths.

markamorin Mark added a new faction to his wars of Ozz armies.

spacedinosaurminis SD did some excellent Egyptian scenery, with all the plagues they suffered I would count it as an apocalyptic event.

kuribospainting Jeff did some excellent Hellboy models, and if you have ever read any of the comics, or seen any of the movies, every encounter is an apocalyptic event ! LOL

jonhobbydesk Jon got his set of Zombicide finished up which is no small feet with so many models.

For myself as Azazael had asked if I would count Star Wars, as he was asking for a friend ! LOL I got some of the models I got for my Birthday painted up including some conversions.

dagobbosgrotto Andy didn't paint up any models, but did run the next part of his Zombie gaming adventure, including a nod to Bryan Scott (Vampifan) making an appearance in the latest episode, if you haven't read this adventure, it's well worth a read, and if you've got the time, go back to the beginning of it, you won't be disappointed.

That wraps up this challenge for another year, and I like to thank everyone who took part, and to all those that supported each person along the way, so until next time, stay safe, and have fun !

Cheers Dave

OFF THE WORKBENCH

 Been a while since I've done one of these, but didn't feel like painting this weekend, while working on commissions, so instead used the time I had between drying times to build some new models instead which will help with next May's Monster May(hem). First let's start with my favourite realm Star Wars, I wanted a Eopie, as these appear a lot on Tatooine, once the basic model is finished, I'll take a cast so I can have some with baggage or a rider to help populate the streets.

Next is a Correllion Hound, these were first seen in the movie Solo, but have since appeared in multiple series, and will fit in well with the crime boss I built a few years ago.

Now we move over to the realm of 40K for a Khymerae, as GW haven't released a new model for these and the old ones are really expensive on Ebay, I've started to build the first of three I need to finish my Wych army.

Last today is another Great Knarloc, you may remember I already have 3, an original Forgeworld one and two I've already built, and I'd been hoping that GW might release a plastic one, which doesn't seem on the cards, and the price on Ebay is extortionate, I've decided to make some more, this will be a second with a mounted weapon, then I'm thinking of doing a couple of more without riders or baggage.

That's all today, hopefully I'll have something painted by Friday, but we'll have to see, so until next time stay safe, and have fun !

Cheers Dave 

TIE PILOT'S ON PATROL !

 

If you watched Star Wars Rebels the series, you will have seen an episode where TIE pilots were actually sent out doing normal troopers work, as every man was needed to find a missing Rodian who had the Imperials data that could spell trouble on Lothal. For me however I'll probably just be using them as pilots that survive crashing their vehicles during games. this also means I have finished all the conversions and painting of what I received for my birthday, not a bad turnaround for me, just over a month to complete my haul, while busy with all the commission work I needed to do.

Still want to get some transfers for the helmets to finish them off, but that can wait for another day.

That's all for this post, so until next time, stay safe, and have fun !

Cheers Dave

SCOUTING AHEAD

 

Today I have the box of scout troopers I got for my birthday, I think I now have enough scout's as this makes 14 troops, 6 bikers and 4 with E-Webb cannon's from Imperial Assault, which is a pretty strong contingent I think. Below is the 3 specialised troops, sergeant, sniper, and demolition trooper.

Below is the standard 4 troopers that come in the box.

I know that we never saw scout's on Tatooine, but for all we know they could have been in the garrison for all we know ! LOL I'm going to call this contingent of my Imperial forces done, but still plenty more to go. That's all for this post, so until next time, stay safe, and have fun !

Cheers Dave