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Best Christmas present ever!

I've been painting since about 1998, traditionally a lot of 40k stuff but lately I've been doing a lot of work with Fantasy and the odd little side project here and there. I don't game as much as I'd like, and I don't paint as much as I'd like either... but I make up for this by purchasing way more models than I ought to!

I make an effort to try new things once in a while, and every once in a while I'll actually finish something. My current project is the Warriors of Chaos, it's an attempt at doing a 2,000pt army in under 6 weeks for the Fracas tournament here in Edmonton. A $100 ticket should give me motivation to get my army done on time, I would love some tournament trophies to add to my painting awards :-) After that, who knows what I'll be up to!

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[20/04 09:32PM]

Speed-painted Jedi/Wizard
[15/03 11:08PM]

Dogs of War!
[15/03 11:06PM]

Tzeentch choo-choo-chooses you!
[14/01 12:48AM]

Chaos death puppies
[08/01 11:55PM]



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Games Day Canada 2008
Sisters of Battle
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Blood Raven Battle Company
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Fallen Angel WIP






[25/06 09:31AM]
Games Day rocked my socks off

Hey guys, I'll be home tonight so I can post some pics and stuff later. But for now, I'll just say how much fun I had in Toronto, and at Games Day. Met some cool people, got some cool swag, had an awesome visit with my old friend Jay Griffiths (head of retail Canada), and walked away with 4 trophies.

The Ork got gold in 40k single, which I was amazed to learn. That was one tough category, with 13 extremely solid finalists. Some great models didn't see the podium. Arwen, my Warrior Priest (with newly added snow flock), and my Master of the Fleet (with repainted company badge on his shoulder) all took bronze trophies in LoTR single, Fantasy single, and Open category.

Thanks to everyone who made the trip such fun, the GD organizers, Tom's sister who I stayed with, vincenti for some awesome advice and feedback on the ork. I'll definitely be back!

I almost forgot! Tom's IW Dreadnought took home gold in 40k Large! Not bad for a guy whose models get overlooked in local contests. I think having more experienced judges made all the difference... models without capes covered in freehand can win awards too!

Some times the small comps seem to have a check list for winners. NMM? Check. Cape with some attempt at a mural? Check. Freehand where there doesn't need to be freehand? We have a winner! Clearly there's more to painting a model than this, so well done Tom and thanks for sticking to your guns when a lot of people weren't giving you the credit you deserve.

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Hey! It was awesome meeting you man, congrats again on the armful of demons. That's four reasons to be very proud!
Written by: Ian (AinuLainour) | 25/06 10:49AM


Congratulations on your demons!
Written by: Skeeve | 25/06 11:02AM


Awewsome doode! I knew you had it in you! Looking forward to more pics of your stuff! Congratulations!!!!!
Written by: | 25/06 01:26PM



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