Lockdown 2.0 Project Log Day 45: Xenos Grafter

Hi!

Here's todays, addition to my collection, a Xenos Grafter!

He's originally an alien from Four A Miniatures but I seem to have lost his arm so ended up using an old Kryomek Talos Powerfist instead and handily it fitted perfectly!

Game wise, he will represent a random, alien encounter for my Inquisitorial agents. Is he the unfortunate result of genetic tinkering gone horribly wrong, a Kryomek/human hybrid or simply a local who is really cross about having an arm hacked off and replaced with a primitive piece of cybernetics?

I experimented a bit with grey in this and quite like how it gives an unhealthy pallor to the flesh of the Xenos and I'll have to use the technique again in future. Sadly the constant snow today has resulted in rubbish lighting so getting a decent photo was a bit of a pain so apologies!

The course of my lockdown project thus far has involved painting up all manner of random gubbins which has been really fun but isn't really progressing the possibility of getting any meaningful games in which is something I really need to take a look at as while it's meant that I have started making a respectable dent in my lead pile of randomness, I've not really succeeded in putting together and sort of force.

The painter in me isn't too bothered as I've made all sorts of interesting terrain and painted lots of stuff that has caught my fancy but I really want to play some games and with the random selection I've painted thus far, it's a bit of a stretch to actually be able to pull together the disparate elements into any sort of cohesive force. 

This has got me thinking about what I can do to solve this. Part of the problem is that much of my remaining collection is the left overs that I couldn't shift from my big university clear out of 2008 so there isn't really enough of any one thing to construct much more than small adventuring groups from. Now I don't want to go buying loads of random tat just for the sake of buying something ooh so shiny and new but I do wonder if I couldn't make a small purchase to give me enough to build a nice, themed little warband.

I'm going to go off and have a think about what I am wanting to do and will post some sort of hopefully not too rambling a post tomorrow about it. In the meantime, All the best!

Sinister Science!

Hi!

We're still slowly moving all our stuff over from one flat to another but I have managed to paint up a few more Ghoulani Enslaver miniatures for my collection, this time some scientist types:

Cogitation Helmet, Beaker and Probulator 

I've converted the Cogitation helmet a bit by bulking it up to ridiculous sizes for a more bulging brained alien effect. Game wise, he's going to be a battle esper whilst the others will be added to my existing warband!

Ghoulani Troops

I've really enjoyed painting up these little guys as it's been a good way to rid myself of stress, especially with the house move shenanigans!

Ghoulani Skimmer

I'm going to need to finish the rest of the little guys but I suspect we'll be in the new place before I get chance to paint any more. I'm also looking to scratch build an assortment of skimmers, mechs and other assorted bits and bobs but almost all my stuff is packed away and I doubt I'll have much chance to do more but we shall see what I can put together background wise!

Ghoulani Commander with Scientist Minions

I'm also thinking about putting together some hicks and livestock for my Ghoulani to menace but we shall have to see what I can rummage out from my bits box!

Ghoulani Warband

Hopefully my next post will be from our new place but in the meantime, All the best!

Small Scale Sci-Fi Blog

Hi!

Following my previous two posts, I've decided to start a blog dedicated to all things 15mm Sci-fi.

SMALL SCALE SCI-FI GAMING is going to contain weekly updates of new 15mm sci-fi  releases as well as lots of pics showcasing all manner of 15mm goodness as well as terrain making, converting and battle reports and lots more.

To get the ball rolling, I've posted a showcase of the Ghoulani Enslavers which used to be available from 15mm.co.uk.

Ghoulani!

Back to Farpoint news, the Ghoulani are going to be some of the local troublemakers of the region. Everyone needs some dodgy aliens who have a hobby of kidnapping random hicks and probing them while mutilating their Grox herd.

Villainous Experimentation!

I've still got a fair few left to paint and will be adding some drones, ghoulish experiments and vehicles to the force to give me a decent little skirmish force to pester the inhabitants of Farpoint.

I've also got a new NPC for Farpoint:

Thorian Swordsmaster

Thorians hale from beyond the border of the Imperium and are a gregarious lot who sell their services as hired muscle. They are ferocious and skilled assault troops who glory in battle and celebrate by quaffing vast quantities of alcohol. Armed with a massive Power Sword, Ulf the Bold is currently in search of gainful employment and has already butted heads with both law enforcement and the local gangs of Freeport City.

Despite being a bit of a barbarian, he still has a firm sense of right and wrong and following an unfortunate incident when a local gang leader tried to extort Ulf's favourite tavern, resulting in the place being trashed and the gang leader and several goons finding themselves suddenly missing heads.

I'm hoping to add some more NPCs in the coming weeks, not to mention some more urban scenery to give me some dingy streets for folks to fight over!