Miniatures (painting)

Dark Apostle and Dark Disciples

I often repaint old models these days, but occaionally I buy (or am bought) something new. I haven’t played Warhammer or 40k in years so I don’t know the ins and outs of these characters, but suffice to say they were just the right level of detail for my liking. They were great fun to […]

Continue Reading

Miniatures (painting)

Eldrad Ulthran

Another 1990s miniature that I’ve repainted. Eldrad is one of those classic named characters that seemed to multiply in the world of Warhammer 40,000 around this time. I’m thinking of collecting as many as I can. I’ve certainly got a good few (mostly Dark Angels) already. Looking him up online today, I see he still […]

Continue Reading

Miniatures (painting)

Dark Angels Terminator Captain

Like many of my recent painting projects, I’ve had the model for years. I can’t remember where I got it from, but I’ve a feeling that a friend who no longer was into the hobby gave it to me. I painted it first back in about 1996, and have recently stripped it and done another […]

Continue Reading

Miniatures (painting)

Grey Knights

Another project where I repaint models that I’ve had in my collection since the mid-1990s. The most satisfying part (except for comparing the models in a then-and-now style!) is removing the dodgy old paint jobs and re-undercoating. In this case, more than ever, it brings the models together, ‘standardising’ models in very different states! I […]

Continue Reading

Miniatures (painting)

Kholerus, Space Marine Hero

Date completed: 3rd May 2021 Description (from SpaceMarineHeroes.com): Chaos Space Marines were once Humanity’s greatest heroes but have turned against the Emperor and embraced dark gods in their pursuit of power. The Death Guard are among the most corrupted by the touch of Chaos. Blessed by the Plague God, Nurgle, they are host to all […]

Continue Reading

Miniatures (painting)

Deathshroud Bodyguard (Death Guard)

Date completed: 29th March 2021 Description (from GW): The Pale Harvestmen; the Scythes of Nurgle; the Eyes of Mortarion. The elite warriors of the Deathshroud go by many names, and every one is redolent with a miasma of fear and menace. Swollen with unnatural power, the Deathshroud tower over their enemies. Rusted gauntlets and squirming […]

Continue Reading