Games Workshop

One of our employees (Trent N.) bought himself one of the really nice Games Workshop modular terrain tables a while back. He has been working hard to get it finished which he finally did a couple of weeks ago.

Recently they got in a game on the new board and it looked great. I was very impressed how easy they are to finish, transport (with the handy bag that it comes in) and just how good they look on the table top.

If you stop by and ask real nicely, I bet Trent might just share with you the secrets to completing one for yourself (and be sure and ask about the super-secret discount on buying one of the tables… J).

Until next time… 

May all of your flock stick! 

Dan

These shots are a little out of date, but I thought I would put them on the blog to give some recognition to the Necromunda players who played in the inaugural league awhile back. At the end of the league the administrator (Chris L.) even had an awards ceremony complete with certificates and trophies.

A NECROMUNDA TABLE

SOME OF THE GANG

The group really had a great time, and has been working on their “gangs” ever since. I believe they will be kicking off another league or campaign of Necromunda sometime in the very near future, and from the discussions around the shop it looks like their turnout may even be bigger this time around! 

SEE THEM PLAYING IN THE BACK...

I really enjoy their leagues, as their terrain layouts are pretty impressive – not many games have terrain set-ups that are as much as two-feet off of the tabletop. The banter and trashing talking also took on a life of its own – dare I say reaching “art form” status in some cases?

MOST NOTORIOUS GANG AWARD

Anyways, I think it suffices to say the next go ‘round is much anticipated!

Until next time…

Fear the Eschers!

Dan

It has gotten out of control…it is overwhelming…it has almost reach insane proportions. The popularity of Warhammer 40K at the shop has grown to the point of threatening the sanity of the all of us “normal” gamers! On our 40K nights the shop is typically packed to capacity, and even on other days there always seems to be a game in progress somewhere in the shop. 

I jest, of course, about being cursed with the Games Workshop fanatics – anything which encourages folks to game and get together for a sociable time is always a good thing. The passion with which the 40K’ers approach their games though, is pretty impressive. They know their lists, their opponent’s list and pretty much any obscure rule needed. The other thing I find really amazing (and pleasant) about these folks, is the friendly way in which they conduct themselves and play their games. There are no arguments over rules, raised voices over outcomes or even bad words about foes. They are truly a very friendly and welcoming crowd.

As an example, on the Warhammer Fantasy night (Mondays) a couple of new 40K players wandered into the shop having just heard out about us. Once the regulars found out that the new guys wanted to get more into 40K, a half dozen of them dropped what they were doing, gave the new guys a thorough tour of the shop and ran them through some teaching games. Now that is friendly - and dedicated to your hobby! As it turned out, one of the new guys picked up a store membership later that week and both have become regular fixtures at the shop.

We do enjoy having the Games Workshop crowd at the shop – they are a very fun bunch with a good sense of humor. And while not all of us appreciate the game the way they do, we can all admire their devotion and passion towards the hobby! (Now if we could just get some of them to actually paint their minis… J).

Until next time…

Hail to the bucket o’dice!

Dan

We recently received a preview copy of the new Ork Stompa from Games Workshop, which we promptly handed over to one of our pro-painters (Casey L.). Aafter apparently fighting for several hours with construction (not to mention having to sacrifice a few chickens to the modeling gods J), he was able to bring it up to the shop and begin the process of painting the great beast.

I must say the model is really impressive with lots of detail, bitz and interesting molded parts. It is fairly large, standing a good 12” or more tall. To paint it Casey decided to start with his airbrushes – something he has only recent begun to seriously dabble in – and work to brush detailing.

What you are seeing in these pictures is his work in progress. He has coated the whole model in a grey primer, a base coat of black and a light translucent red layer. He then went in and detailed the plates and equipment with a dark red to start building up to the final color.

All of this he has been doing with fairly inexpensive Testors airbrushes – the broader base coating single action starter model and the fine detail companion starter. Amazing so far isn’t it?

Well, I will try to post more in progress pics as he progresses. Until then…

Keep your brushes pointed!

Dan