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MiniWarGamer Dave dropped into the office yesterday. While this is not entirely uncommon, especially for a Wednesday, what took place after that point was. He happened to notice (ok, I gloatingly showed off) my recent Necron Wraith Lord conversion. I honestly didn't expect the conversion to go as well as it did, and as a result I didn't take any photos while I was working on it.

Luckily, Dave came to the rescue. After an unexpected interview with yours truly, he put together a great video detailing how I pulled off the conversion.

Anyhow, you can watch the whole thing on YouTube. Or I might be nice and let you see it right here...

Filed Under: At the Office, Warhammer 40K
Tags: conversion, green stuff, miniwargaming, necron, Warhammer 40K, youtube
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I've got a new article up at MiniWarGaming; this time, discussing a Painting Technique called Blending. Basically, you apply consecutive layers of really watered down paint over an area to slowly build a fade from one colour to another.

Though I've demonstrated this on a Necron Gauss-weapon Rod, there's all sorts of ways this technique can be used. Anyhow, check it out!

Filed Under: Warhammer 40K
Tags: miniwargaming, painting, Warhammer 40K
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I found myself a bit peckish after getting back from walking Callie, and decided that I really wanted a Peanut Butter Sandwich. I went to the fridge to get myself some Milk, and noticed I had half of a ripe Avacado sitting on the top shelf.

A few minutes later, my intended peanut butter sandwich became a small bowl of homemade Guacamole instead. No, I don't understand how my mind works either. I'll provide the recipe sometime though - it's deceptively simple.

On a more sane note, I've got another article up at MiniWarGaming.com, this time a detail of the Necron Summoning Core I've started building. This is my first piece of Terrain, so be gentle

Filed Under: A Duck's Life, Warhammer 40K
Tags: miniwargaming, necron, terrain, Warhammer 40K
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Hey Gang,

I managed to pick up some black foam board last night, at WalMart of all places. More than likely later this afternoon, I'll be starting on a Necron Obelisk and a few other Terrain/Building pieces (don't worry, I'll remember to take photos this time!)

The Nexcron Obelisk project was designed by GW, and can be seen here. Since it's also already pretty well documented, I won't focus on it too much.

So what you're more likely to see me provide are directions for making a Necron Pyramid (I'll be basing it off the ones seen on the Necron Vessels in BFG), and possibly some of the Necron Buildings for DoW Dark Crusade.

Coming soon!

Filed Under: Warhammer 40K
Tags: necron, terrain, Warhammer 40K
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My second article is up at MiniWarGaming.com - this time about Paint Removal. I had intended to do an article about Destroyer Assembly or the basic Necron Paint Job, but I kind of got ahead of myself. The Destroyer photos were fairly blurry and wouldn't make for a good article, and I just kind of got into a flow while painting my troops, and forgot to take pictures

Don't worry, there will be plenty more to paint coming up. Until then, have a look at Unpainting Miniatures.

Filed Under: Warhammer 40K
Tags: miniwargaming, Warhammer 40K
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