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Say! Jay Soooooo…recently I attended a Warhammer 40K tournament, local mind you. A three-round, 1850 one-day event. Now the store I go to we may or may not have a reputation for having what you would call, “a more competitive environment.” So what!? Hard-hitting list? Get outta ‘ere. So casual gamer beware. Am I a power lister? Yeah maybe. Do I build my models? Sometimes. Do I prime them at least? Hey man what’s with…
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The thing I hate most about the grocery store is the people who stop mid stride as they peruse the shelves, completely blocking the isles. Whether they are texting, double checking their grocery list, or saying hello to a neighbor, they’re completely oblivious to the their surroundings. What the fuck! Pay attention. If only we had Mad Max-style spikes on the front of our grocery carts. I’d bet we’d all be more perceptive. Gamers are…
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Tabletop miniature war gaming can be a lonely hobby. Sure, there’s a great sense of community. It’s not too difficult for even the most socially inept of us to get a game in every now and then. However, the chances of finding someone in this niche that you can start a relationship with is slim. I’ve met a lot of gamers across many states and I have yet to hear, “I met my girlfriend during…
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First, completely paint the flesh portion of the model. Next, using a detail brush, lightly apply a mix of Dawnstone and Kislev Flesh (50:50) on the areas where stubble is desired. For the top of the head, start with the crown and paint outwards. For the face, start below the cheeks and work down.
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Recently, I attended a local 40K tournament; a three-round, 1850, one-day event. The store hosting the event has a reputation for attracting some of the more competitive players in the area, typically bringing hard-hitting lists. Being a more casual gamer, I was well prepared to get my ass handed to me. My goal at these smaller events is to try and get in one or two fun games (usually after being knocked out of the…
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Using a detail brush, cover the eye sockets of the model with a layer of black paint. Next, using a detail brush, paint the eyes of the model with a layer of white paint. Be sure to leave an outline of black around the white. Then, using a 0.2mm Micron black pen, draw a vertical line down the center of each eye.
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Wherever you land in 40K spectrum, whether you’re a casual narrative-based gamer or a dedicated tournament player, everyone gets excited at the idea of playing in a game of Warhammer 40K Apocalypse. For many, this event only happens about once a year, but the enthusiasm wrought from seeing your entire collection of models slugging it out in an epic battle is enough to take any gamer from six to midnight. So why, more often than…
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After the model is prepped and primed black, using a standard brush, layer the armored area of the model with a coat of Grey. Leave the helmet visor, gloves, blaster, and areas between the armor pieces black. Next, using a standard brush and/or detail brush, layer the armor plates with a mix of Grey and White (50:50). Be sure not to get any paint in the recess of the armor. Then, using a standard brush…
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After the model is prepped and primed, using a standard brush, layer the flesh area with a coat of Abaddon Black. If you used black primer, you can skip this step. Using a standard brush, cover the black coat with a layer of Mournfang Brown. Using a standard brush, cover the previous coat with a layer of Mournfang Brown mixed with Ratskin Flesh (50:50). When applying the coat, do not get any…
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Whether you mountain bike, fish, golf, or play tabletop miniature war games, you invest a significant amount of time and money into your hobby. With many hobbies, once you’ve purchased your snowboarding gear, running attire, or video game system you’re good to go. But with tabletop miniature war games there is an investment beyond money– there is the time associated with assembling and painting your miniatures. Which raises the question, for a hobby that requires…