I would rather have an overall correctly scaled figure or vehicle than one of questionable scale  with tons of fussy details to add or paint . I build lots of 28mm tanks and half of them include incorrect or over/under scaled pieces like tools and similar molded on bits . I would rather it was either a separate part or not molded on the kit at…[Read more]

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Pledge:  Gotta get more Orcs done before the next KoW tournament on Saturday.  Should be okay though.  They don’t take long.  Then need to pack for my trip to the Emerald Isle.

Answer:  I don’t mind doing a big model or two.  They can still be done with techniques that I use regularly, like wet blending.  I’m not sure I see the attraction for pa…[Read more]

Pledge: Try to scratch build a location for my RPG. I’m not expecting to do it on one week… so do hold your breath.

I did buy some 75mm figures. I started them. I tried to do eyes. I can’t even do eyes on 75mm model. Bigger models just mean my mistakes look bigger and more noticeable.

My painted minis are best observed in a dark room, at…[Read more]

Pledge: finish the Gundam. It’s only 15 more days!

Answer: I don’t like big models with lots of details. When I try to paint such things they always turn out bad. So it’s rather a turn off for me. I am just a bad painter 😉

Some classic music:

Fresh Fred

[unofficial weekender] Scale and details

That magical moment when you apply a primer over a custom piece and it all looks coherent. My base for the Gundam Assemble Zaku Painting Showcase.

Zaku got a coat of silver and then turned into a candy pink Zaku.