November 2010 Painting Points

November was a slow month between business trips, holidays and school work. I only completed one model, but that is still something.

The picture above is not the model, but let me just say that it is related to him. Once I work out some technical issues with uploading new pictures (work computer doesn't allow external drives and my wife's computer is R.I.P.), I will get my site updated with what I have been working on over the past few months.

Points Earned in November 2010: 1 Points
Total Points in 2010: 38 Points
Total Points in 2009: 34 Points

If you would like to see the original post about Painting Points, check out the following link.

Special Thanks to Lone Pilgrim for introducing such a fun idea to the 40K blogsphere.

How the Grot Stole X-Mas - 40K Tournament (12/18)

In the grim future there is only holiday cheer, but the Green Tide plans chaos and fear; while all the worlds forces gather and muster, a grot plots to steal all the holiday luster! Standard Force Organization Chart at 1000 points. Special missions will be used. Treats will be provided. Breaks between matches will be short (10-15 minutes), so plan accordingly. Muster at 11am, battle starts at Noon. No entry fee and armies do not have to be fully painted. Space for 20 players, so sign up in store today!

Details: http://www.rockheads.com/webpages/general/calendar_news_events.shtml

Fantasy Thursdays: Alternative Hot Pot

I am wanting to add a Halfling Hot Pot to my Dogs of War army. I dislike the current models from GW, so I am trying to decide on an alternate approach that can flex my converting muscles and help raise my score for future tournaments. With that goal in mind, I have three ideas:

Chaos Dwarves Steam Cannon - A converted steam weapon crewed by chaos dwarves. I am thinking the cannon would use bits from various kits (steam tank, dwarven cannon) and a good helping of plasticard rods.

Goblin Vomit Team - A river troll that has been chained and saddled by some goblin handlers. One goblin would be riding his back, while two are smacking the troll in the belly.

Skaven Death Ray - A crew of heavily cloaked skaven working a warpstone powered deathray. Unlike the vomit team or steam cannon, I am really thinking I would model this one to be stationary, more like a gun emplacement than a mobile piece of artillery.

There is a new poll available to help me decide.

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Courtesy of GW and another "cough" accidental web posting.