Thursday, 31 October 2013

Happy Halloween everyone! I hope that you are having a lovely time carving kids and giving candy to pumpkins. This kit reminds me of Citadel Miniature design in the eighties - the kit it big, unapologetically fun and ever so slightly disturbing (ok, very obviously disturbing). I feel like this model may well make it into my Citadel Legends showcase even though she...

Sunday, 27 October 2013

Nisraa, Blood Wrack Medusa of the Black House The Ch'Ihll sigil is that of the Gorgon - so it is little wonder that throughout the history of the Black house their nobles have courted the favour of Blood Wrack Medusae. The blind Dreadlord Blazirr Ch'Ihll was famed to take to battle riding atop his dark pegasus, leading the charge flanked by packs of Medusa. The Grey Lady Vallizna...

Monday, 21 October 2013

Part of my Citadel Legends series where I attempt to paint up all my limited edition, unreleased models or models that inspired me when I first started the hobby. Vorsha was a bit of a steal - she was a mis labelled eBay auction that I snapped up.  I found this model really challenging to paint. The face is recessed, overshadowed by the 80's...

Wednesday, 16 October 2013

Shadowblade has been a favourite of mine since I was a child and it was great to paint such a dynamic miniature. This guy is really throwing himself at his unlucky target! The red cape was shaded with blue to add interest to the shadow. His armour was shaded with purple and given an extreme highlight of white. Even if you do not collect Dark Elves I would...
I was a little in awe of The Cauldron of Blood. It's a seriously impressive set and i'm still working on the extra characters that come with it. I painted the blood with Tamyia Red Clear and Black ink (it actually congeals like real blood!).  I painted the cauldron purple in homage to the original kit.  Myles EBAY COOLMINIORNOT Lin...

Monday, 14 October 2013

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