Hobby Catch-up

I've been getting a bit of painting done over the last few weeks and realise that I haven't posted it here at the blog.  A few highlights:

Fireforge resin markers - for use with a range in games as battered/shock etc.  I'm really thrilled with the way they have come out, and abandoned my sepia wash idea to keep them bright and striking.

As inspiration, I looked up the 14th Century German Manuscript Wappenrolle, which has a great record of shields and heraldry (thanks for the suggestion Alan).  All of my markers are reproductions of the designs seen there - even the chicken!

And to expand my Riders of Doom themed Army in Dragon Rampant, I have added the inspiringly named 'Green Regiment'. In the non-campaigning season these strapping lads are popular street entertainers renowned for interpretative dance performances including “The Eviseration of Bogfriar’s Abbey”, “Blood Party at Netherwallop” and the unforgettable “The Nightmare of Knacker’s Hole”

As the most attractive member of the troupe, the bearded Ginger is the Green Regiment's Commander (and choreographer)

 Plastic GW Chaos Marauder figures

"We need a bigger warbeast!"

Burn and Loot

One day you are happily hobbying along with the next 3 months planned out in detail and far more projects and models than you know what to do with. Then for no good reason, something twists your head and you are off down a whole other path of awesomeness its new plans and purchase in mind.

Pretty sure I'm not alone in this regard, right?...

Anyway, Deus Vult - bought it when it came out. Looked great but needed big armies, so I shelved it for another day.  Then some guys at the club buy its little brother Burn and Loot.  Smaller, SAGA sized games - fun games in a few hrs.  More detail than Lion Rampant but less than Deus Vult.  Then Alan does a Medieval Russian force, while other chaps do Hospitallers and Moors.  Hmmm, the Baltic and the Northern crusades might be fun for something different.  The next thing I know my desk looks like this:

...and so I am once again distracted and seduced by the shiny side of this hobby...

Alan and Aled - this is for you: