I have finished painting the first squad of open-helm 15mm Hammers Slammers. I really like these figures, the 15mm scale gives them enough detail without the time requirement that the extra coverage a 25mm figure requires. The smaller scale is also more forgiving and allows for a quicker job.
The level of detail on these is great and I was tempted to add different coloured ammo pouches and webbing, but this would have made them look a little easy to spot. I hit a problem with GW green ink, which did not agree with my paint on Vallejo matte varnish and resulted in some smearing.
I did paint the battle armour and helmets grey which allowed them to stand out a little more. I think one colour all over would hide a lot of the detail, at least that’s my rationale! I also added a tiny red detail to the retracted visors which stick out under the helmets.
I would go as far as saying that I like the “squat” look of these more in 15mm than the 25mm models. They are also much easier to fast paint and I finished the squad in just a couple of sittings.
15mm Hammers Slammers Gallery Photos
I have finished the SCI-FI fiction book “The Algebraist” by Iain M. Banks. I was pleased with the way the plot evolved with his usual style for slices back through time to slowly build up a better picture of the current action. A strange sensation grabs me when I slowly realise that a vital chunk of info is just around the corner, which is what Iain Banks is very good at stimulating.
A really gripping read with superb new technology and a cool vibe for the futuristic. As with his past novels I find that Iain Banks lets you fill in the blanks with technology. He is writing for the SCI-FI technologically enlightened, rather than having to force feed lengthy descriptions.
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I have uploaded some photos from the Sussex Old West game I attended last Month. Please have a browse over to the Skirmish Wargames GALLERY to view.
Click the Link:Old West Game in Slinfold
Thanks to Neil for this Write up of the Battle for Vraath keep in our weekly D&D D20 Roleplaying Game
As told by Malakite (after a few lot of well deserved ale).
After battlin’ the Goblins and Worgs Kira discussed sumthin in private with Tiamo and the two of them flew off over the battlements. I trust both of ‘em with me life so I know that whatever it was that called them away must’a been important, and I surely know they’ll be back as soon as their done.
Fortunate for us Arimil arrived, however he bought grave news of an army amassing some way to the north.
As I moved across the courtyard to greet him I accidentally scraped me shield on one of the boulders which let out a screeching sound like rat bein’ crushed underfoot. This must have alerted the guards as the doors at the base of the tower burst open and out rushed a band of Hobgoblins an’ a fearsome Minotaur.
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