Workbench: New Arrivals from GZG!

I got my replacement part from GZG, and a bunch of goodies!! (Along with an order from Khurasan Miniatures...)

Mini-Mule 6 wheel light buggy with autocannon mount (with NAC driver/gunner figures).

Heavy Plasma Cannon on groundmount, with UNSC/L gunner

NAC "Halftrike" light load carrier, supplied with driver, gunner and two alternative weapons.

Light Crawler with Pickup Bed and Optional Improvised Armoured Bed from Khurasan Miniatures

(A much better casting than the original, no print lines at all. I wanted one more but he was out!)

Gauntlet IIT Hover MICV Turretted version of Gauntlet APC, supplied with 3 gun options included

Heavy Autocannon (with NAC gunner)

I really like this stuff, and I can't wait to prime it all tomorrow and get working on it!!

Current Workbench - Red Berrets, Robot Support

Got a new package from Khurasan Miniatures today...

Here is the start to my Red Berets, city fight specialists :

I like them because they remind me of the old school imperial guard storm troopers!

And my new squad support:

Each ground squad will get a ED-9000 Robot support system, with either a micro-missile launcher, or built in SAW.

Lava field build.

Hello all its Flick,

Mr. Harold’s table top brother in arms and silent contributor to Clear Horizons.  I’d like to thank you all for your comments on our work. Harold has ask me to post some picks of my lava field build’s sooooo here I go. I hope you enjoy them and I hope they inspire you.

Thank you.

For this build I used dense pink foam used in home insulation that can be bought at most big hardware stores like Lows or Home depot. The base is just hard board like Masonite, some white glue to hold the whole this together, sand paper and versus other tools like knives and tweezers to cut and sculpt the foam into rock forms. 

Next cut the Base board to the shape you want and sand the edges so you get a smother transition from your playing surface to your piece.

Now the fun part! Cut the foam into the size and shape you want your rocks to be “don’t worry if it’s not perfect remember real rocks aren't perfect”  when you’re done white glue them to your base.

Once your Glue is dry you can start applying the ground basing medium. I like to use Golden gel mediums Coarse Pumice Gel. I apply this with a wet brush so it’s easy to move around the board surface While applying the gel you can make craters and cracks with your brush.  Drying time will vary depending how thick you put it on, I like to let mine dry for at least two days. 

In a few days I will post the paint up. Once the piece has dried and I get home from Work.

Thanks for reading.

Current Workbench: GZG Trikes, Medics, and more!

Got my (birthday present to myself) order from GZG Today!!

I got two packs of the seated NAC for my VTOLs...  I have them glued one foot to a penny so I can actually prime and paint them.  These are really cool, I can't wait to have them all seated in their transport!

Here is one of my Medics for Gruntz (they are a specialists that can removed wound markers and save squad mates)... I glue them to the penny, then use superglue around the edge of the base and then sprinkle on sand.  I found this way gives me the cleanest looking bases and avoids buildup on the base or their feet.

I ordered four of the GZG trikes.  I really like these. Right after I ordered the GZG NAC specials came out, but that's OK.  These will be a great fast attack troop to bug my opponent.  I'll use them to capture objectives, flank enemy forces and generally be a pain in the butt...  I might add a heavy weapon to one of the bikes, probably something anti-tank to help take on some Mechs.

The final squad I need to repaint yellow and grey... soon!

This is my favorite invention in the whole world...except I don't use the spray:

I unscrew it and use the other end to dab (stop saying dab!) small amounts so I don't get kicker everywhere.  The new version is supposed to be less toxic, and smells oddly nice.  The only problem with applying it the way I do is that when you're clumsy you knock the bottle over and it goes everywhere. Whups.

And more! I have some standing heavy gunners, two kneeling grenade launcher teams, more medics, and a fixed heavy gun.