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Thursday, 28 June 2012
How to Paint British MTP
All that changed with Empress Miniatures UK troops (read the review here); they're lovely sculpts which are really worth going to town on with detail and accuracy. To that end I've got some reference material (right) which I've been using as a guide for my painting. For the finished results of the rest of the model, check out War In Afghanistan here.
Anyway - the beauty of this tutorial is that it's quite simple. No complicated steps, in fact it's all pretty much a simple one-line-per-step. The problem is there are many steps and it does involve a lot of changing colours - you'll be flat painting, drybrushing and washing for this one. Although I give GW paints here as there were the ones I used, because of the drybrushing at the last step the exact colours don't have to match that well. Onwards, to painting ....
Monday, 25 June 2012
Iron Hearts WiP, Updates and Legs Fixed!
Hello everyone! Hope you're ready for a breakneck few weeks on Palladian Guard, as I've invested and started a whole host of new projects which I'm going to try and finish soon!
First off, let me introduce the first preview of my Iron Hearts - a sort of regimental command squad, the Palladian Guard's elite warriors (and the bodyguard of Colonel Scipio on the table). These were originally an idea from Colonel Gravis, and I'm really excited about them - having finished buying most of my army I went around custom buying parts to make this squad. The idea is they are like Rough Riders on foot - explosive spears and shields, looking a little like early Romans to tie in with the theme of my army.
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Friday, 22 June 2012
Platoon Commander: 2Lt Creticus
Morning all! Back to normal today as I continue with my series of officer background and painting articles. In case you missed the first two, 2 Platoon's Lt Galbrio is here, and the Company Commander Capt Nero's here.
Anyway, bring on the photos!
Tuesday, 19 June 2012
Background Book Arrived!
|Codex Imperialis: Palladian Guard
I have to say I'm really impressed; this was done by a thesis-binding company for £30, and all I had to do was upload the PDF, and it was rushed to my door. Perfect. (Although I did pick a green cover - no matter.)
|The inside page
The book is written in the style of a Departmento Munitorium reference handbook and covers just about every topic I could think of: recruiting, wages, pensions rations - everything from bombs to belt buckles.
There will be an appendix soon as well, which includes tables of organisation, badges of rank, orders of battle and some colour plates as well! I don't mind saying I'm very excited about this as it's the culmination of years of effort. I'd very strongly recommend that anyone with a passion for background and fluff who has something typed up on the computer to get this done.
Sunday, 17 June 2012
Company Commander: Captain Nero
Afternoon, everybody! Excitement abounds this week as I'm making full use of some time off work to smash through a load of projects (hence the rapid succession of posts). Most of this has revolved around 40K, so I'm going to get some more historical stuff on the go soon.
Anyway, the other day saw a post on one of my platoon commanders, Darius Galbrio. I tried to make it a bit of a 'multimedia' post covering fluff, gaming and painting as well. This week, it's the turn of the famous Captain Nero and his command squad:
|Captain Nero himself
Friday, 15 June 2012
Steam Tank 'Medvyed'
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What really inspired me with this was the opportunity to do something in a historical setting, but without all the constraints of working to 'historical accuracy'. The setting is slightly steampunk-esque with tanks (or more properly 'Landships') being supplied to the various combatants by the competing European powers.
Being a 28mm player, I decided to scale up the game, with a view to doing more skirmish-style engagements with individual 28mm models, rather than stands of 1:72 for larger clashes. This model was intended as a core around which I could build a force - mainly based on ACW infantry. It doesn't (yet) represent a particular faction (except I know it'll be Russian!); I just wanted to build something a bit off the wall for a change!
I've painted it up in nonspecific colours - although the flag is taken from a different project me and Headologist are working on, so there is a bit of interchangeability.
Wednesday, 13 June 2012
Platoon Commander: 3Lt Galbrio
Hello everyone, thanks for stopping by again. As promised on Monday, today I'm going to focus on my platoon commanders and their Honour Guards today. As well as a bit on the modelling, I'll try and cover the gaming and background as well.
So, who's in the spotlight? Today it's 2 Platoon's turn, with Lieutenant Galbrio and his command squad. First, the pictures:
|Lt Galbrio and Cmsr-Lt von Russ (front, L-R), with Honour Guard
led by the Platoon Armsman, Over-Sergeant Hadrius (rear right)
Monday, 11 June 2012
Boarding Party
Afternoon everyone! Exciting news: my long-awaited Boarding Party is finally finished! After a few months of building, disassembling, reassembling and painting, I have a 4th Battalion squad ready for Zone Mortalis games. Hurrah!
The project began way back in March, where the last update showed the construction work on the unit.
(Unfortunately, one of the men was subsequently lost in action when I accidentally dropped him off my 11th floor balcony while undercoating. Despite me rushing down to street level to assist he was gone - the upshot of which is that there's no flamer and the squad is now 9 men strong. Relatively, that's the equivalent of you falling just over a mile, so I'm not surprised he didn't make it.)
There was a sneak preview of the paint jobs last month when I showed off the new bases from Secret Weapon Miniatures, and over the weekend I managed to finish off the paint jobs. Incidentally, check out Col Ackland's blog for some interesting thoughts on Praetorian sailors as boarding parties ...
Saturday, 9 June 2012
Cough Up: 6th Edition is Nearly Here
Hi all, thanks again for stopping by. Hope you're all enjoying the new-look blog, it should be a bit easier on the eyes to read than the old white-on-black. Apologies to my historical wargaming fans, but I have to do a bit of a 40K post today I'm afraid.
That's right! Remortgage your house, smash open the piggy bank and dig out the highwayman's mask; we now officially know 40K 6th Edition is on its way! Pre-orders are expected on 23rd June.
I won't talk too much about the specific rumours, mainly because I still play 4th Edition anyway. Check out Faeit 212 for all the latest gossip on what to expect. Also, anyone who wants to undercut new GW prices, I did a post a few days ago with some handy hints here.
Friday, 8 June 2012
New Officer Rules
Looking back through my old posts, I realised that I've left a project half-done. My old Trial Officer Rules were never properly finished off, so I'm doing a summary post. I know I promised Col. Ackland back in January that I'd put the rest up and also he gave me some splendid ideas for new officers, so apologies to him for this taking so long.
|Colonel Horatio Grimm, 76th Catachan - 'The Old Man'
The basic idea is:
- Officers can be upgraded to a Special Officer Type
- This turns them into a stereotype, good or bad - maybe they're a heroic leader, a cowardly armchair general, even a fraud or black marketeer!
- They get upgraded stats and special rules
The full rules are available for download here!
Friday, 1 June 2012
Wrecked Chimera WIP
Time for more photos, I think. This is a random project I've been working on for a few weeks on and off now, for a wrecked Chimera hull. This is going to serve as an objective/casualty marker when it's finished.
It started life as various components of my Bitz Box. After the other day sharing a few tips on beating price rises, I think I've ignored it all by using an expensive kit just to make a wrecked tank. Well, the side parts have been in my box since eighteen-hundred and frozen stiff, and the central parts were left over from an old Hydra conversion.
The main part of this conversion is obviously the twisted, bubbling metal and ruins. This was achieved through carefully melting bits of the plastic over a candle. WARNING: Just to point out to anyone who doesn't know this already, it is incredibly dangerous and should only be attempted by highly irresponsible wargamers since the smoking plastic fumes are very toxic. It goes without saying that this should be done outside, that you should sit upwind, and ideally not breathe in while doing it. I held my breath, melted a small bit of it, then set it down and retreated for five minutes until the hull stopped smouldering. Having said that, with a bit of care you can easily create some really good battle damage effects.
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Hurricanes Basketball Upsets #13 Michigan State 67-59
We know that the Hurricanes' football season was kind of a bust. And we know that despite some stronger than normal preseason hype, Hurricanes basketball already dropped a game to Florida Gulf Coast this month. We know some of you might not be ready to place your trust in the orange and green again, just yet.
But the Hurricanes upset 13th ranked Michigan State last night in Coral Gables.
Senior Trey McKinney Jones put up a career-record 18 points last night, and led the 'Canes to a 67-59 win. Shane Larkin and Durand Scott also put up 15 points a piece.
Defensively, the 'Canes kept the Spartans to season low 49 points, and the team absolutely dominated in the second half 40-28.
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Seems like the 'Canes have learned a lot since their loss to FGCU. The Canes came into the season with heightened expectation. No, we're not talking championship expectation, but they were picked to finish 4th in the ACC by coaches, and 5th by the media. If they meet those expectations, that should be good enough to get them an NCAA tourney invite.
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Man found guilty of trespassing at U2's Larry Mullen's home armed with a golf club
A Dublin man threatened gardai he would infect them with HIV after he was caught trespassing at the home of U2 drummer Larry Mullen while armed with a golf club, a court has heard.
Gerard O'Neill, 31, of Orchid House, James Street, Dublin 8, was "foaming at the mouth" when he resisted arrest and threatened the officers who responded to a 6am report of intruders on the grounds of the drummer's home.
He was found guilty today of trespassing at Claremont Lodge, Claremont Road, Howth, north Co. Dublin in such a manner as to cause fear in another person, on October 19 last.
The 31-year-old was also found guilty at Dublin District Court on other charges in connection with the incident: resisting arrest and production of a golf club as a weapon capable of causing injury. And he was also guilty of failing to appear in court on three occasions, the court held.
Judge Ann Ryan heard he had 55 prior criminal convictions.
Judge Ryan deferred ruling on the remaining charge of threatening to kill or cause serious harm to Garda Stephen Donnelly and Garda Aishling O'Neill.
He has been remanded in custody and the case will be finalised on a later date. The ruling could lead to a suspended sentence being activated, the court heard.
Security guard, Dan Suchan, told the judge the entrance to Claremont Lodge has a sign warning "trespassers will be prosecuted" and saying "private". He was in the security hut and heard a beep from a motion sensor and looked at his CCTV monitor to see a man in bushes and a woman was also present.
He went out and tried to speak to the them but after getting no response he called gardai. He said it was dark and he had concerns property would be damaged, a fire started or somebody would be "jumped".
Gda Stephen Donnelly said he arrived with Gda Aishling O'Neill and they walked from the security hut to the main road to look for the intruders.
They noticed bags on the road and thought they belonged O'Neill whom they had encountered earlier in Howth village.
He said O'Neill came out of bushes and "he had a golf club which he held aloft" He feared O'Neill would use it as a weapon against him and his colleague and yelled at him several times to drop the club.
"I had to draw my official baton," he said. Gda Donnelly said that eventually O'Neill put it down.
The gardai then noticed O'Neill's partner emerging and she was arrested.
At this point O'Neill became aggressive and "threatened to kill gardai". Gda Donnelly said O'Neill shouted shouted, "I've HIV and threatened to spit at us and bite us to infect us".
Gda Aishling O'Neill said he was "foaming at the mouth" from "sheer anger" and she did not believe he was under the influence of any intoxicant at the time.
The gardai told the court there was a struggle and they restrained him against a wall. They had to keep his face away from them because he continued to say he would infect them by biting them.
Gda Aishling O'Neill also said she was in fear when he had the golf club held high and when he "looked at me straight in the eye".
Two more officers arrived to help in the arrest and he was taken to Clontarf station in a garda van, the court heard.


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Monks are devout worshippers of the light and are located at the Temple of Light in Oakfield. They are lead by a head monk known as the Abbot, who leads them in performing the Golden Oak Ritual that blesses Oakfield with its fertile fields. The monks dress themselves in a long robe of light grey and red colours. They can be found mainly at the Temple of Light, but often wander to other parts of Oakfield. In rare cases, they can be seen in Bowerstone.
These monks seem to be descendents of the priests found in the Temple of Avo, following its destruction. The monks are a stark contrast to the Shadow Worshippers, and often times, find themselves at odds with the group.
Upon completion of Defender of the Light, the presence of monks in Albion, especially around Oakfield, is more abundant.
The Hero can also donate money to the monks by undertaking the Donating to the Light quest, which earns them experience, purity, good morality points, a decrease in age, and possibly, The Rising Sun.
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The founder of the Temple of Light was pilgrim from Bowerstone called Albert the Luminous. He arrived in Oakfield while on a desperate pilgrimage, in search of spiritual answers that could no longer be found.
- You can buy the Monk's Robe outfit.
- The Monk Robe seems to sit on the Heroes' body a few inches wider than it should, giving the appearance of fatness. The same goes for shadow-worshipper's robe.
- Although seemingly non-existent, it has been reported that female monks can be randomly seen during Slave Rescue quests. See gallery below.
- Odd enough, the Temple of Light monks will not be charitable towards you, as they will sneer you off when you beg for gold from them. Same for the Extort expression that they will not yeild to you entirely. But the Shadow Worshippers will share gold with you when you beg and will yeild almost entirely (But not always) to the extort expression.


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Just like Eeyore, a thoughtful friend is someone who cares about others, and doesn't expect much in return. He is grateful to his helpful friends, no matter what the end result may be. (Delivery fee from 99 kr)
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Unless you've been living in a deep, dark cave… You may have noticed that there is a lot of cool stuff going on out there. So, we thought it was high-time we started rounding up some of our faves each Friday. Every month, we'll be choosing a theme that fits with the Osprey lifestyle. We couldn't be happier that it's finally June — which means we get to celebrate summer solstice — so this month we're devoting it to all things summer related! Welcome to the Osprey Friday Round-Up!
As we count down to the longest day of the year — June 21 — we're highlighting some of our favorite summer related things found around the web this week.
Nothing says summer like an outdoor theater. We got the chance to enjoy the 23 Feet tour as it came through Dolores a couple of weekends ago. Take a moment to check out if it's coming to a backyard near you.
In London, people have spotted a floating ice cream truck. Boat + ice cream seems like the perfect summer combo. Do you have any good ice cream trucks in your neighborhood?
Nice weather and longer nights means ample time to eat outdoors, but are we biologically driven to want to picnic?
Prepping your summer backcountry adventure? Stay prepared with a survival bracelet. Backpacker has a simple how-to.
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Download these free resources to make healthy eating WAY more fun!
Many of us have a couple favorite herbs growing nearby, or would like to one day. But there also times when a recipe calls for some strange herb we don't have on hand. So you look around at the grocery store and start to wonder, "Should I buy the fresh ones in the produce section, or is it ok to get the dried version?" Well, frustratingly, the answer is "it depends".
Do you know what the biggest concern is from people considering switching to a real food diet? They don't want to eat the same thing all the time! Of course not, who would!? There is more to healthy eating than chicken and broccoli.
You might be surprised to learn this, but you have an exceptionally well developed palette. You have hundreds of flavor receptors on your tongue. Over 400 smell receptors in your throat and nose. And you, with your incredible human body, are able to distinguish between trillions of unique aromas. Why do we come with that kind of equipment?
A big part of making healthy eating feel like second nature is your mentality around food. Specifically, you need to hold the awareness that food affects every aspect of life. An obvious one is health. What does that really look like? Day by day how can you tell if the healthy food that you're eating is actually making your body healthier?
A big part of eating healthy consistently is finding creative ways to eat more veggies. This asparagus breakfast definitely fits the creative veggies category! After cooking the bacon, the asparagus is gently cooked in the bacon grease and then paired with crunchy, crisp sprouted lentils.
When I decided to make a shift toward eating a healthier, more natural diet, cooking wasn't the hard part. It was finding veggie recipes that my husband actually enjoyed. I cook almost every night for Jake and I didn't want to force him into a diet he didn't like. Food is meant to be enjoyed!
How do I sprout lentils at home?
- Sort through the bag of lentils and pull out any broken pieces.
- Fill a bowl with 1/2 cup dry lentils and cover with it 4-5 times as much water. They should be well submerged. Let them soak overnight or while you're away at work.
- Drain the lentils well........
This salad combines savory grilled steak strips with roasted red bell pepper, savory tomatoes, crunchy celery, and a decadent creamy dressing.
Sprouted lentils are one of my absolute favorite summer foods. They're crisp, crunchy, and delicately flavored.
This salad pairs ripe summer tomatoes with crisp sprouted lentils and chewy roasted potatoes. This could easily be a hearty lunch or an excellent addition to summer barbecue!
Most people know swiss chard for it's big, beautiful leaves and brightly colored stems.
The leaves are often steamed or used raw in salads and wraps. This recipe uses up the stem, which is often discarded. It has a texture similar to celery and keeps some of it's crunch when cooked. The flavor is very mild and just a tiny bit sweet.


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The LSU men's basketball team plays games at Texas A&M (Tuesday) and Florida (Saturday). Two wins solidifies LSU's NCAA tournament hopes, which already are good. A split of the two games keeps the status quo. Losing both games could put the Tigers' hopes in serious jeopardy.
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The Neuroscience Graduate Student Symposium is an annual event held at the University Park Campus at the University of Southern California. The event is an opportunity for students in the Neuroscience Graduate Program to present their research to their fellow students, to faculty, and to any others interested in the exciting and growing field of neuroscience.
NGF Symposium will be held on January 20, 2017.
Guest Speaker Dr. Georg F. Striedter, UC Irvine
The event is in its tenth year, so RSVP as soon as formal announcements are made to make it the best one yet!
12th Annual Neuroscience Graduate Forum Symposium Coordinators:
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Newtonmore Vacation Packages
Many of Scottish Highlands's highlights are located within easy driving distance of Newtonmore, making it a great place to base yourself while you are in town. Among the most interesting places to explore are the fabulous Highland Folk Museum and the remarkable Highland Wildlife Park. If you have time, don't miss the Craigellachie National Nature Reserve and Speyside Wildlife.
There are many natural gifts here as well, so don't miss the chance to get outdoors. Grab your camera and enjoy the well-used nature preserves for which this area is well known, such as the Cairngorms National Park in Aviemore. Get a taste of the area's wildlife by heading to a nearby lake like Loch Morlich in Aviemore.
Budding pros and amateurs alike will appreciate the facilities at the Spey Valley Championship Golf Course in Aviemore. Grab a buddy and tee off.
Should you find yourself in Newtonmore during the winter, grab your wooly hat and skis and hit the runs at ski fields such as the Cairngorm Ski Resort in Aviemore.
When you're ready to rest your weary head after a busy day discovering the charms of Newtonmore, check in to one of the area's range of short and long stay accommodation options. Check out the rooms and rates at the Hilton Coylumbridge, Aviemore, the Macdonald Aviemore Inn, or the Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel.


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Ellie Quicke, although comfortably re-married, is still inclined to act hastily. But when she took in a young rape victim, she didn't expect it to become an invitation to murder. When she was released from the hospital, Mia had nowhere to go. Mia is threatened by violent deaths which dog her every move... and Ellie's. But who is responsible for these terrifying "accidents"?
Ellie has other things on her mind as well, after being asked to help organise the weddings of both her best friend and her daughter. If one wedding can turn a household upside down, what havoc will two do to Ellie's quiet home life?
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Dominic Oduro is staying put in Columbus.
The Crew announced on Monday that they have re-signed the MLS veteran after he posted a team-high 13 goals last year, his first with the team. Per Major League Soccer and club policy, terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
"Dominic is the most explosive player in the league, and he will play an important role in our plans moving forward," Crew sporting director and head coach Gregg Berhalter said in a statement. "There was lot of competition for Dominic's signature, but he wanted to stay in Columbus, and when a coach hears that it's a great feeling. We're very happy to get this deal done and we look forward to seeing him back with the club in preseason training."
READ: For Oduro, a long and unsteady road in Major League Soccer
Oduro's 13-goal scoring clip tied Andres Mendoza (2011) for the Crew's highest goal-scoring output in the past five seasons, marking the third-highest rate for a player in his first year in a Crew jersey, trailing only Brian McBride with 17 goals in 1996 and Stern John, who scored 26 times in 1998.
Oduro, 28, also matched his career high with four assists for the Crew, who acquired him from the Chicago Fire last February in a deal for midfielder Dilly Duka.