A Review of “Codex: Dark Angels”

Now that we have had a month plus to look at, consider, and make cunning plans; lets get down to the brass tacks of this book. Some would say that the strength of this new codex lies in the Ravenwing and Deathwing special rules. Some have said the strength of this codex is in the special characters. I disagree with all of these opinions. The heart...

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The Magic of Guessing Range part 2

In our last installment we talked about math and using parts of your body as reference in aiding you in guessing range. In this installment we are going discuss battle field reference points and advanced math techniques. It always helpful to have a scratch pad at your table for these techniques. Battle Field Reference PointsThis technique was garnered...

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The Magic of Guessing Range Part 1

So have you ever played against anyone who seems to never miss with their artillery? Or played against a marine player that when you question his distance retorts with, "You're right it's not 48 inches it's 43 and 3/4 inches." What makes it worse is that they are right. Well dear reader I am about to expose the secrets and mysteries behind guessing...

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Well here is one of many images of Reaper's Dire Drake Kaladrax.Painting:Primer Coat: Krylon Black PrimerI then used multiple coats of drybrushing. The Skelatal parts were drybrushed about 6 times with GW Scorched Earth. Then drybrushed about four times with GW Graveyard Earth. I then drybrushed 3 coats of GW Bleached Bone, and then hit it with one...

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Paint Stripping

Paint stripping models: This is for all those here in America Who don't have a DIY near themTools needed: Simple Green, Paint Stripping Brush, Old Tooth Brush, small plastic Foldgers can with lidShopping for tools: At the Home Depot near me in Aus, TX the paint stripping brush and Simple Green are on the same aisle (which was also on the same aisle as the varnish). Paint stripping brushes have a white handle and red nylon bristles keep asking until you find someone who can lead you to it. (I had...

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Rules of the Road

Rules of the RoadThis is not exhaustive. These are rules that I will have in effect for this Blog. If you don’t agree please refer yourself to Rule 1 until you do. 1. My Blog my rules.2. The First Amendment protects me not you. Since this is my Blog I reserve the right to edit, censor, delete, etc. I will leave most stuff alone unless it breaks these other rules.3. Be gentle. I’m an amateur posting on my hobby.4. Please no flaming or personal attacks. You may not agree with me and that’s ok.5. Please...

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My first post

I'll post my rules later, but this is going to be my blog on my hobby and hobby related stuff so you should all hear from me so...

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