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What’s on the workbench 25
what’s on the workbench: october 17th 2021 This week I’ve been working on a House Clegane army for A Song of Ice and Fire. I wanted to convert some Clegane style Lannister Guardsman and thought the Bolton troops would fit perfectly with some 3d printed shields and swords. I’ve finished the Clegane Brigands as well. …
Winter is coming: Part 11
Part 11: Knights of Casterly Rock The Lannisters spare no expense when it comes to outfitting their troops. Even the regular line soldier has the finest in arms and armor. So, when it comes to a unit as special as their mounted knights, cost is never an issue. The Knights of Casterly Rock have literally …
Winter is coming: Part 10
Part 10: Casterly Rock Casterly Rock is the ancestral stronghold of House Lannister. It is located on the Western coast of Westeros on a rocky promontory overlooking the Sunset Sea. It overlooks the major city of Lannisport. A major goldmine is located under Casterly Rock. It is one of the most productive in the realm and provides House Lannister with their …
Winter is coming: Part 9
Part 9: Painting House Lannister Guards Captain. The miniature was primed using halfords red primer. The armour, belt buckles and weapons were painted with Army Painter Plate Mail Metal. The boots and scabbard were painted with Games Workshop Contrast Black Templar. The belt and pouches were given a coat of Games Workshops Mournfang Brown. The …
Winter is coming: part 8
Part 8: Painting House Lannister Guardsman. The miniature was primed using halfords red primer. The armour, belt buckles and weapons were painted with Army Painter Plate Mail Metal. The belt and pouches were given a coat of Games Workshops Mournfang Brown. The clothes were highlighted with Games Workshops Mephiston Red. The clothes and feather were …
Winter is coming: part 7
Part 7: House Lannister on the table top. House Lannister wins fights through attrition. Their game plan revolves around sapping the enemy’s will and ability to fight – weakening their foes, undermining their plans, countering their plots, and intimidating their soldiers. They are phenomenal at defence, have a number of powerful healing options, and have …
Winter is coming: part 6
Part 6: Hear Me Roar. House Lannister is one of the Great Houses of Westeros. Their lands are in the far west of the continent. Their seat is Casterly Rock, a castle on a rocky promontory overlooking the Sunset Sea. It overlooks the thriving city of Lannisport and sits atop the most productive gold mine in the Westerlands. They are the wealthiest …
Painting Tutorial: House Lannister Assault Veteran
A Song of Ice and Fire: House Lannister Assault Veteran. The miniature was primed using halfords red primer. The armour, belt buckles and weapons were painted with Army Painter Plate Mail Metal. The boots, scabbard and under tabard were painted with Games Workshop Contrast Black Templar. The belt, pouches and weapon shafts were given a …
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Painting Tutorial: House Lannister Guards Captain
A Song of Ice and Fire: House Lannister Guards Captain. The miniature was primed using halfords red primer. The armour, belt buckles and weapons were painted with Army Painter Plate Mail Metal. The boots and scabbard were painted with Games Workshop Contrast Black Templar. The belt and pouches were given a coat of Games Workshops …
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Modelling Tutorials: Easy A Song of Ice and Fire NCU bases
easy, a song of ice and fire ncu bases Today we are going to create some easy bases for your NCU characters for A Song of Ice and Fire. I wanted to put the Lannister NCU characters onto stone bases to represent Kings Landing as it made more sense to me than basing them on …
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What’s on the workbench 24
what’s on the workbench: october 10th 2021 Its been a very slow hobby week this week as most of my time has been spent in the wood work shop designing and making hobby desks. Work has also begun on a new painting throne. I picked up these amazing House Clegane Brigands this week, keep your …
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