SHOWCASE: Deet's 2015 Year In Review

Following up on Trip's great review is going to be difficult. I'll have to try to go first next year! He had a kid and still managed to paint more than I did. Sigh.

SHOWCASE: Trip's 2015 Year-end Recap

Another year draws to a close. Let's see what I accomplished.

DISCUSSION: Painting Fatigue

It's been a mighty long time since my last post! Lots of reasons for that- moving, house hunting, wedding planning, work suckitude, Fallout 4. But the biggest reason is that I just kind of lost my painting mojo for a little while. Happens to all of us sometimes. So what are the things we all do to keep motivated?

SHOWCASE: Nemsor Zahnrekh & Vargard Obyron

A showcase of my custom Zahndrekh & Obyron.

SHOWCASE: Necron Overlord

A gallery of the Overlord.

SHOWCASE: Custom Tau Ethereal

A small gallery of the kit-bashed Ethereal I created.

Auction time!

Time to clear some space in the hobby room!

WIP: Tau Ethereal

Time to wrap up that kit-bashed ethereal I started 2 years ago.

WIP: Retouched AoBR Captain

Finished up retouching my old Assault on Black Reach models with the Captain!

WIP: Star Wars kits

My recent haul from Tokyo!

TRAVEL: Tokyo

The Tokyo Games Workshop store has moved and been rebranded!

Temporary Hobby Space

The dust settles on my move and I carve out a tiny hobby space among the crap.

WIP: Necron Lychguard

Some Lychguard I bought at a local independent shop.

DISCUSSION: 40K Fiction- Is It Any Good?

A few months ago I picked up my first 40K book to try to get myself in the mood and get a little inspiration for my new Alpha Legion force. I've only tried one book, but if this is any indication of the norm, I'm not getting a second.

H.O.W. TO - How to paint Tau Sept Vior'La

A guide to painting Tau models in the latest GW scheme.

WIP: Alpha 'Fiend - Going Quiet Over Here

Just as quickly as I got up to speed on this project, it's coming to a screeching halt. Good news is I've sold my condo. Bad news is I have to move out this weekend. Was making good progress on the metal. It'll probably take a couple of coats to make it smooth so it's slow going. Fingers crossed I get unpacked in time for a proper post next week.

~Deet

WIP: Space Wolves Drop Pod #2

Second drop pod complete.

WIP: Alpha 'Fiend- Finally Making Progress

After an eternity of painting nothing but black, I finally break out some new colors.

REVIEW: Cheap Brushes!

Why spend a fortune on brushes?

WIP: Alpha Fiend - Good God, It Never Ends

I was enjoying the simplicity of just slapping black paint on everything. One simple color. High contrast and easy to see. Nice mindless work. After several weeks of it, I'm ready for this to be over. Might have finished tonight but my eyes started bugging out on me. I'll probably be done with all the blacks on 25+ Marines and this 'Fiend tomorrow. Finally. Then it's on to metallics for a month or two.

VIDEO GAMES: Warhammer 40K: Deathwatch

Thoughts on the latest 40K game for iOS.

WIP: Plodding Away On The Alphas

I'm free! The painting stuff is slowly creeping back out of storage. Bring it on!

TRAVEL: Games Workshop Berlin

Always fun to visit a shop in another country!

The Hammer of Wrath turns 2!

Yesterday marked the second birthday of our blog!

WIP: Alpha Legion - So. Much. Black.

I've actually had a lot of fun getting back to my Alpha guys. With the airbrush locked away until my place gets sold, it's a good thing I had plenty of stuff based and ready for brush work!

WIP: Ghost Ark #2 complete! Grey tide defeated!

My Necrons are finished!

WIP: Alpha Legion- Back in the Saddle

Finally back to painting after weeks off. Alphas on deck!

H.O.W. TO: Painting a Necron Overlord

A step-by-step guide to painting the Necron Leader.

WIP: Tyranid Zoanthropes

Finished my Zoans!

SHOWCASE: Trip's Tyranids featured on Tale of Painters - Part 4

The final installment of my Tyranid showcase is now up on Tale of Painters blog! See it all HERE.

-trip

UNBOXING: Armillus Dynat

Bought my first Character Series model from Forge World. If you've never had the pleasure yourself, check it out!

SHOWCASE: Trip's Tyranids featured on Tale of Painters - Parts 2&3

The second and third parts of my feature showcase on Tale of Painters are now up! You can check out the ELITES and HEAVIES!

-trip

WIP: Alpha 'Fiend Color

Back in the saddle with a little time on my airbrush, I've finally added color to my 'Fiend.

WIP: Retouched AoBR Terminators

You didn't think it would stop with the tac squad, did you?

TRAVEL: Gen Con Indiannapolis

After 5 or 6 years off, I finally returned to the "best 4 days in gaming". Check out some of the sights and a nice gallery of minis from the painting competition.

SHOWCASE: Trip's Tyranids featured on Tale of Painters

The first of a four part series featuring my Hive Fleet: Unending Maw, is up on the Tale of Painters blog! Head over to check out the images there!

-trip

WIP: retouched AoBR tactical squad

Time to touch up my original Assault on Black Reach squad!

DEMO: Angel Giraldez @ Gen Con

Got an up close and personal demo from the man himself. Check it out!

WIP: Super Dungeon Explore

And now, for something completely different.

Scheduling Announcement

Just a quick heads up to let everyone know that due to time constraints, beginning Monday August 3rd, The Hammer of Wrath will be updated on every Tuesday and Thursday, instead of every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

We will continue to post the same content you've come to expect, but simply needed a less demanding posting schedule to reflect the reduced hobby time both Dieter and I are experiencing.

-trip

WIP: Alpha 'Fiend- Paint Begins

After a brief interruption to clean up some missed seams, etc., the 'Fiend gets under the airbrush.

WIP: An end to the grey tide in sight!

My New Year's resolution was to put an end to my grey tide, and I'm closer than ever.

WIP: Alpha Legion Squad #2

Was itching to get the brush out last night. 'Fiend wasn't ready for primetime, so squad #2 gets its humble beginnings.

WIP: Necron Royal Court

Time to bring a little royal blood to the battle!

WIP: Alpha Legion Fiend...At Least Its Primed

I had big aspirations for getting my base coats down. Well, that didn't happen.

SHOWCASE: Necron Deathmarks

My completed Deathmark Squad

TRAVEL: Comic Con

I've had precisely zero hobby time since last Wednesday, so instead of another picture of my Maulerfiend still sitting on the table you get treated to my Comic Con adventures. Check it out!

SHOWCASE: Necron Immortals

My Tesla Immortal squad.

WIP: Mauler/Forgefiend and Cable Maker Tool

Got the 'Fiend just about ready for paint. Just had to add some cables to the guns and do a touch more on the base. Look at that pretty boy.

SHOWCASE: Tyranid Neurothrope

My completed Neurothrope.

WIP: Maulerfiend Base

Magnets all done. Time to get this bad boy based and on to paint!