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Hello chaps, just look at what came through the letter box the other day:
Now that is exciting enough by itself, but Mark of heresyofus.com was generous enough to drop a few yummy Black Earth goodies into the box too! (Thanks Mark!)
Speaking of generosity, by brother-in-lead Ross ‘twigged’ my recent forest/woodland obsession, and gifted me an unwanted Citadel woodland set over the weekend – all built and undercoated, ready to rock! (Thanks Ross!). I’ve been dabbing away at it on and off these last few days:
I love how this came out – I specifically wanted this to match my test dryad thingy, and I think that I managed to do that – she blends in nicely, don’t you think? This is really starting to build up my vision of the Albino Forest, and I’m looking forward to chopping and changing a few more of these kits to develop this further. I’m still not sure whether to stick some leaves & tufts on the base or not, as per the test bases I did recently… I reckon it would look awesome, but I’m worried that it’ll be overly fragile on a gaming piece. I’ll have a think on that, but I suspect that practicality may be taking a back seat on this one ;-)
Anyway, that’s all for now – slowly finishing up my Ostium Guides and then on to the warband proper, with more woods & forest baddies to build and paint on the side!
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Nicely done – terrain is often an afterthought for lots of wargamers so it is always cool to see it get some TLC. It is interesting that the Albino wood is becoming a kind of a character in its own right – worthy of the attention.
Thanks mate, and you’re right – the forest does feel like a character… but what sort? It’s going to be a very woody year I think :-)
Congrats man!
The wood looks great and you beat me to it. I’ve been eyeing off the same kit. I was also looking at train scenery trees.
Thanks mate, I’m looking forward to pushing the kit to see what else it can do ;-)
Not a problem. I like the trees mate. Very in keeping with the image I have for for the Albino Woods. I need to get a board layout sent out :)
Thanks mate – on both counts! Yes, please do email me the layout, it’ll be great to be working towards something specific :-)
I will. I’ve got a pretty busy time ahead so bare with me.
No worries, I’m slammed too so take your time! :-)
The Albino Wood is alive! Looking good mate – how did you get that lovely purple colour on the stones? Somehow it looks quite natural, in spite of the fact that it’s not a normal colour for rocks.
Thanks mate :-) I had purple slate in mind, (which is a thing I think?), I figured it would add some contrast without looking too weird.
I just drybrushed the rock through a few tones of grey after the mud was done, and then did a light wash with purple ink. I then added a few spots for lichen, and then a final brown wash to tone it all down. Hopefully it adds interest and contrast without being too crazy!
Google tells me that purple slate is indeed a thing (so that’s me learned something new for today!) Will have to try that out for myself now :-)
I only knew that because I used a ton of it in the garden ;-)
Good stuff. Those trees are pretty cool.
Thanks mate, looking forward to messing about with the kit some more!
Very nice on the Albino Woods and the plot thickens eh, intriguing ;)
Thanks mate, it sure is thickening :-)
Very nice indeed. The subtle spots of colour prevent the trees/wood from becoming too monochrome, and give it that little extra. I haven’t been doing the Chapel project myself (too much to do already without even more distractions!) but I’d forgotten that I was supposed to have gotten a skullpile at some point. Ah well, no biggie. :)
Check your email mate. I’m sure I sent you a reply asking for your address. I have a spare stack if still want it.
I’m pretty sure I emailed you. I’ll have to check again.
Cool.
Cheers mate :-)
Wow, enormously cool! Everything! :O
Thanks dude :-)