What is this? A halftrack for ants? – 15mm Panzergrenadier Platoon Pt.1
Once again, I’m setting myself up with a project that’s two sizes too large… Continue reading What is this? A halftrack for ants? – 15mm Panzergrenadier Platoon Pt.1
Category: Chain of Command
Terrain Tutorial: Concrete
This is how I do my basic concrete look. The project is a couple of water tanks for the Adepticon Stalingrad table or it could also be used for a number of other industrial set ups. I’ve seen a ton of other awesome methods out there, but I have a lot of terrain to paint and don’t have the time to spend days on these so this is what you get! Hopefully it’s effective enough and helpful. Continue reading Terrain Tutorial: Concrete
Reviving an Old Mule Part One: Sarissa Precision MDF Train
And there the train sat, that is until Drew, Evan, and I decided to run some events for Adepticon 2024. During one of our planning calls Drew and I decided to include a train and several factory buildings on our grain elevator table. Continue reading Reviving an Old Mule Part One: Sarissa Precision MDF Train
A Quick Reflection on My 2023 Hobby Goals
As per usual 2023 was a whirlwind. When it comes to hobbying I managed to put a dent in my goals. Continue reading A Quick Reflection on My 2023 Hobby Goals
Ben’s BEF
I’ve said it before, but I really enjoy early war action. Seeing nations try their interwar solutions against an actual opposing force fascinates me. Sure Tigers, Shermans, and T-34/85s are fun but there is a certain charm when a Vickers light tank is the menace on the field. Continue reading Ben’s BEF
History to Hobby: The Mighty Rubicon EmCha 76
Once in a while I find myself smitten by a photograph and I feel the need to emulate the photo in miniature. Enter the lend-lease Sherman. Red Army tankers referred to the imported American M4A2 affectionately as the Emcha which is Russian for the letter M (em) and number 4 (cha). Continue reading History to Hobby: The Mighty Rubicon EmCha 76
October – Studio and Soviets yet again
Studio progress and more Soviets! Continue reading October – Studio and Soviets yet again
1940 French Platoon: Part 3 (I finally painted it)
So I finally did it, I got my 1940 French Platoon painted. This was my “quick summer project” I started in April and finished in October… if only summer really was six months long. If you want to read about how I chose the composition or the specific sculpts check out Part 1 and Part 2. In the end I’m pretty pleased with the results, … Continue reading 1940 French Platoon: Part 3 (I finally painted it)
Slaying the White Whale – KNIL
The Koninklijk Nederlands Indisch Leger (KNIL), which translates to English as “The Royal Netherlands East Indies Army”, has been a White Whale force for me. I have longed for the tropical Dutch for a long time like Captain Ahab longed to bag the white whale Moby Dick. Continue reading Slaying the White Whale – KNIL
September Hobby Update
Welcome to my July, August, September Hobby Update. As may be apparent from the first line of the update, hobby took the backseat to life this summer. A side effects of being well…a hobby. That being said I did make some progress here and there Continue reading September Hobby Update
Iron Dice Gaming 