Wednesday 16 December 2015

Bad Santa

Here a commission I painted for a bloodbowl player: Bad Santa ;)
Then I must wish a merry Christmas and an Happy new year to all :D


Monday 30 November 2015

Hochland Bandits

Two miniatures for an Hochland Bandits warband I painted as a commission for my mordheim player.

Wednesday 18 November 2015

Genestealer purestrain

I painted the first Genestealer purestrain, here the nice guy with the Hierarch and Hybrid.
What irony, I own these OOP miniatures (not the hierarch of course) from more than 13 years and just now I'm painting SOME of them.


Monday 16 November 2015

Genestealer Cult Hybrid

Here the first OOP genestealer hybrid with the Hierarch updated (I just added some highlights on the head).

Friday 13 November 2015

Genestealer Cult Hierarch

Finally I'm beginning to paint my Genestealer Cult.
Here the first miniature: the Hierarch.

Monday 9 November 2015

Familiar (Thousand Sons Warband)

Then I painted the familiar for my Sorcerer. The Cabal of Sozer should be finally complete. I think I will use Pulp Alley rules to play it (it will be easier to play). At least for now. Maybe later I will try to use the realm of chaos rules for chaos warband (profiles, rules to create the warband) and necromunda for the game rules. Sozer the Seeker was the adviser and sidekick of Janus. When Janus was redeemed by the Sensei Tyrhael, Sozer became the new leader of the Cabal.



Saturday 7 November 2015

Tzeentch Renegade

The Tzeentch Renegade is done.
Now the Cabal of Sozer should be complete. ... maybe I could include still a familiar ;)



Wednesday 4 November 2015

Tzeentch Thrall Witches (psykers)

Two thrall witches (psykers) join the Cabal of Zoser, the Sorcerer of Tzeentch.
Nice followers, they break the monotony of the TS marines. Still one Tzeentch Renegade to paint and the sacred number of Tzeentch will be reached.



Corazza Zaino-Razzo Caproni Campini N.0 NC4848

Capitan Littorio and his RS33 Secret weapon: Corazza Zaino-Razzo Caproni Campini N.0 NC4848 (Italian Para Drop Armour Caproni Campini N.0 NC4848 Jet Pack)
  



It is Ispired by the real italian thermojet Caproni Campini N.1 (1940) ;)

Tuesday 3 November 2015

Thousand Sons Warband

The Champion-Wizard and his followers of 5 Thousand Sons Marines are ready to fight the sensei warband. I'm painting two thrall wizards (psykers) and a Tzeentch Renegade too. Just to have a warband of 9 ;)

Sunday 1 November 2015

Thousand Sons Champion with Bodyguard

The Champion-Wizard with his body guard of Thousand Sons Marines. Three more will be painted with the same paint scheme. It will be as a small disciplined army ;)





Friday 30 October 2015

Thousand Sons Sorcerer

I painted the Champion and Sorcerer for my Thousand Sons warband. He will lead a squad of 5 OOP Thousand Sons Marines and probably two psykers/wizards and another Tzeentch Renegade. I painted the sorcerer with the classic paint scheme of the Thousand Sons, from the Index Astartes




Tuesday 27 October 2015

Eldar 2.0 (Sensei Warband)

I was not sure about the clean biel-tan craftworld paint scheme of my eldar follower, then I updated it. I copied the Star Wars Mandalorian "Jodo Kast" paint scheme, so I saved some of the original colors. Here the old paint scheme with the new one.

 OLD paint scheme

NEW paint scheme


Redeemed Thousand Sons Marine (Sensei Warband)

Here the next follower for my sensei warband: a Redeemed Thousand Sons Marine. I always liked the Thousand Sons background (in fact I will paint a Thousand Sons warband too). The Thousand Marine have seen the light of the Star child and now help the sensei. He repainted his armour with pre-heresy Thousand Sons paint scheme.


Here the Redeemed Thousand Sons Chao Renegade join the Sensei Warband.
I'm considering if do some changes to the eldar paint scheme. He seem a common clean craftworld eldar than a rogue eldar that joined a sensei warband. However I'm not still sure about the changes to do. Maybe I should choose another eldar miniature too.

Monday 26 October 2015

Eldar (Sensei Warband)

Here I've painted my first eldar. Yes I never painted one, the two I painted when I was a teenager don't count. ;)
It will be one of the followers for my sensei warband. What do you think? I painted it with a biel-tan paint scheme. The white on the armor was really boring, if I will paint more eldars I will probably use a yellow (void watchers) or blue/yellow armor paint scheme.



Saturday 24 October 2015

[PA League] Venusian Amazons (finally complete)

The last two venusian royal guards. Then my Venusian Amazons league is finally complete.


 the league in her greenskin glory:

Background:
Talestri is the last queen of the amazons, leading her people from thousands of years. Her longevity has a simple explanation: she is an alien.
Talestri was the last princess of Venus too, fled from her home planet during the last apocalyptic days of the Techno-Biological wars between Venus and Mars.
She found refuge in the primitive planet of Earth, and the amazon people, impressed by her great powers, crowned her as their new queen.
Soon, she decided that her new people must find a safe hidden place were survive to the world of human males.
The new hidden city of Themyscira was founded in central africa were survived until the XX century.
Now, new and ancient enemies are threaten the peace of the forgotten city of Themyscira.

Goddess Queen Talestri's Venusian Royal Guard  14 slots
Perks (3): Altar, Animals (all but not derinoe and alcibia)

Leader (0): Queen Talestri
H d10 B - S -  D 5d10 M 2d8 F 3d10 C 5d10
Abilities: Commander, Inventor, Brainy

Sidekick (3): Captain of the Venusian Royal Guard Asteria
H d10 B 5d8 S - D 3d6 M 4d8 F 2d6 C 2d6
Abilities: Fierce, Bodyguard
Weapon kit: Heavy

Ally (2): Princess Cassandra
H d6 B 3d6 S - D 2d6 M 1d6 F 1d6 C 2d6
Ability: Burst fire
Optional Kit: Sci Fi

Ally (2): Venusian Royal Guard Climene
H d8 B 3d6 S - D - M 3d8 F - C 1d6
Ability: Big
Weapon kit: Heavy

Ally (2): Venusian Royal Guard Derinoe
H d8 B 2d6 S 2d6 D - M 1d8 F - C 1d6
Ability: Big
Weapon kit: Rifle

Ally (2): Venusian Royal Guard Alcibia
H d8 B 2d6 S 2d6 D - M 1d8 F - C 1d6
Ability: Big
Weapon kit: Rifle

Models: 6 figures

Friday 23 October 2015

Venusian Guard: Derinoe

Another guard for my Pulp Alley league of Venusian Amazons. Here the Venusian Guard Derinoe.

Thursday 22 October 2015

Sensei

Soon I should receive 4 iron klaw space pirates and one citadel squat, spoil of a small swap I've done. Then I started to consider how use these miniatures, my initial idea was to paint them as cultists for my genestealer cult, but after a while I considered to create a small sensei warband too. I still had an incomplete chaos champion and it seem to be fine for a small conversion. Here what I've done. I was ispired to the classic citadel sensei miniature and later I find it fine as a Rogue trader version of the Blizzard Diablo: Archangel Tyrael. I'm not still sure if this will be the final version.


Captain of the Venusian Guard: Asteria

Finally I'm painting the royal guards for the Goddess "Queen Talestri's Venusian Royal Guard" Pulp Alley league, here the Captain.

Monday 19 October 2015

Saturday 17 October 2015

Vespero's Vendetta

Today I finished to paint Vespero's Vendetta miniatures as commission for a friend. He will use these painted miniatures in his mordheim warband (Hochland Bandits).


Wednesday 14 October 2015

[Pulp Alley] Battle Report: THE EVIL CHURCH OF BO'

The second scenario of my campaign about "The Lost city of Themyscira" I played last year.

THE EVIL CHURCH OF BO'

Scenario Background:

193X. Somewhere in Central africa. Belgian Congo. The Baker Camp. Lord Richard Francis Baker is worried. The recent skirmish took place against the fascist henchmen deprived him of important relics. He does not understand the motives of his opponents too, what benefits would get the italian government from his research? It's only an archaeological expedition...
His thoughts are interrupted by his daughter: "Dad, we received news about strange rituals in the deep of the jungle. Seem that a crazy cult has found an ancient altar of the amazons and use it for raise the dead"  :-X
Lord Baker smiles with irony: "Fine my dear, I'm not worried about their rituals, I never believed in magic.  ::) I just hope that these cultists are not hostile and they have not broken the precious altar. :? Call your uncle and Bagi, we have work to do."  :)
Meanwhile not too far away...
Captain Littorio is admiring his booty: the ancient statue from the legendary city of Themyscira."Capitano (Captain)..." his liutenant Giulietta hail him "The Bakers are moving, what are your orders?"
Capitan Littorio sighs "Ah yesss... We must still take care of our annoying friends, before enjoy the ultimate prize... Prepare the soldiers, we are moving too..."
Soon all the secrets of themyscira will be in his hands! >:D

The scenario is ispired about "blood sacrifice" from perilous island with bystanders.

The leagues:

not included the CV/35 tankette and Galeazzo Musolesi (grey-green uniform officer)

The LEGIO PROMETHEUS of Capitan Littorio (Bot League)
Perk (3): Bastion of Scienze, Garage

Leader (0): Centurione (Captain) Dante Littorio Volpe nickname "Capitan Littorio"
H d10 B 3d10 S 4d10 D 3d10 M 2d8 F 2d8 C 4d10
Abilities: Commander, Clever, Marksman

Sidekick (3): Capo Manipolo (Liutenant) Giulietta Bellucci nickname "BellaDonna"
H d8 B 3d6 S 3d8 D 3d8 M 2d8 F 2d6 C 2d6
Abilities: Quick Shot, Sharp

x2 Allies (4): Camicie Nere Scelte (Corporals) (Paride Lupo, Vittorio Re)
H d8 B 1d6 S 2d6 D - M 2d8 F - C 1d6
Ability: Big

x5 Gang (2): Camicie Nere (Blackshirts)
Capo Squadra (Sergeant) Filippo Bongioanni
Legionari (Soldiers) (Antonio Fortunato, Giuseppe Berardo, Giovanni Guerzoni, Filippo Tecchio)
H - B 3d6 S 3d6 D 1d6 M 3d6 F 1d6 C 1d6
Ability: Armed

x5 Gang (2): Ascari Eritrei
H - B 3d6 S 3d6 D 1d6 M 3d6 F 1d6 C 1d6
Ability: Loyal

Models: 14 figures


Baker Expedition (my League)
Perk (2): Company of Heroes

Leader (0): Lord Richard Francis Baker
H d10 B 3d10 S 3d8 D 3d10 M 2d8 F 2d10 C 3d10
Abilities: Wealthy, Deductive, Crafty

Sidekick (3): Laura Baker
H d8 B 3d6 S 4d8 D 3d8 M 2d6 F 2d8 C 2d6
Abilities: Quick Shot, Marksman

Sidekick (3): Sir Errol Baker
H d8 B 3d8 S 4d8 D 3d6 M 2d8 F 2d6 C 2d6
Ability: Sharp, Dashing

Ally (2): Bagi
H d6 B 3d6 S - D 2d6 M 1d6 F 2d6 C 1d6
Ability: Animal

The board


Bysstanders (Aggressive): the Bò Cult of Dahomey

Bòkônon Amiwu Ally
Notable skills: Brawl 3d6 Dodge 3d6
2 Guards Allies
Notable skills: Brawl 3d6 Dodge 3d6
5 Head Hunters Gang
Armed

major plot point: the altar of evil
minor plot point: the damsel in distress
perilous areas: the cemetery with zombies

minor plot point: jungle girl

minor plot point: ivory

minor plot point: altar of skulls

perilous areas: crocodiles


perilous areas: black panther

perilous areas: snake (forgot to make the picture, but you will see during the next turns of play ;) )
perilous area: quicksand!

deployment of leagues (Bagi is delayed)

1 TURN

The legio win the initiative, but wait the move of the Bakers.
Errol move to the first minor plot point, he win the challange and take the initiative!

Errol: "Hey, some guys should have forgot their little treasure. Mh... some extra money could be useful for our next expedition"  :D
Laura: "Uncle! Kill elephants for their ivory is immoral!"  :-[
Errol: "Uh...   :-X Yes! But I've not killed them myself... so leaving this ivory here it would be a waste"  o_o

Lord Baker and his daughter run and wait next turn to win the perilous area
Lord Baker: "Crocodiles! Why there are ALWAYS crocodiles in these damned rivers!?" :(

The Askari move near the river and wait next turn to open fire to the headhunters.
Askari Commander: "Take position soldiers! Aim and ready to shoot! Ignore that crocodile smiling to us!" >:(

Giulietta move to the jungle girl and win the challange

Jungle girl: "Hi, white girl, have you seen my black panther? I lost her."  :(
Giulietta: "Uh... Yes, miss... I think I've seen your big pet in that direction..."  :`

The blackshirsts run and open fire to the headhunters, they do two hits but receive the same damage.
In the turn of the headhunters the blackshirts receive more hits, leaving only the sergeant that must retreat.
Capitan Littorio: "Coward! You could not retreat after the first shots! Follow me comrades!"  >:(
Capitan Littorio and the paratroopers move. They open fire to the cult guards and they are down (but they will recover next turn) While the damsell in distress cry for help.


2 TURN

The legio have the initiative.
Capitan Littorio move and win the challange for the next minor plot point:

however he doesn't receive a reward from the card :(
Capitan Littorio: "Dannazione (Damn)! It's just a useless pile of bones, and sure I'm not a collector of skulls!" :-[

The Ascari open fire to the headhunters, they finished them but receive one hit
Ascari Sergeant: "Well done soldiers! We avenged our comrades!" >:D

Giulietta and and the paratroopers move and open fire to the cult guards, they are down again but one will recover next turn (AGAIN)

Giulietta "These guys are really boring  :? ! At least one is finally down"  >:D

Lord Baker and her daughter win the challange for the perilous area. Lord Baker open fire to Capitan Littorio, he injure him but receive a damage too.

Lord Baker "Ouch! The first shots are not so promising, only a draw"  :(
Bagi finally arrive and run near the river, looking with suspect to the crocodile.
Bagi "I don't like how he is looking at me"  :?
Crocodile thoughts "LUNCH time!" ;D

Errol move near the river, ready to cross it next turn

Errol "I will surprise that crazy witch from her backside!" :D

3 TURN

The legio have the initiative.
Capitan Littorio move and open fire to the witch bu she will recover in next turn.
Bòkônon Amiwu: "You could not kill me, the spirits are with me! My undead servants, arise and protect your mistress!" >:D
The zombie in the cemetery (including the altar) are a perilous area

In his turn, Errol cross the river and jump over the wall, winning the perilous area and could see the horrible rise of the zombies.
Errol: "Big brother, granddaughter! We have a little problem heeeeeeeeere!"  :o
meanwhile he note the ascari and open fire, the ascari lose and must flee.
Errol "Nice shots! Oh well, maybe shoot to the zombies before was better..."  :?

One of the paratrooper move to win the bystander guard, but fail the challange. The other move too, ready for the bakers.
Lord Baker and his daughter jump the wall winning the perilous area and open fire to the lone paratrooper, but nothing happens.
Laura: "Those damned armored dudes! They are always so hard to put down!"  :-[

Bagi is unlucky, she fall victim of the crocodile perilous area and will not recover next turn!
Bagi "Sigh! The bad crocodile bite my tail!" :'(
Laura "Oh poor kitten, she is so unclucky!"  :(

Giulietta try to cross the river, but she fail the challange and must wait next turn.
Giulietta: "My kingdom for a lifebelt!"  :-X

4 TURN

The legio have the initiative.
The paratrooper near the cult guard win the challange so the bystander is out of play.
The other paratrooper move and open fire to Errol, he is injured but give a damage to Errol too.

Damsell in distress: "Oh my sweet knight in silver amor, you saved me! Please free me now."  o_o
Paratrooper: "Sorry miss, but I'm still busy with my duty now, maybe I will rescue you later"  :-I

Giulietta win the challange of the perilous area and open fire to Lord Baker, either receive a damage, a draw.

Giulietta "Ouch, how you dare to shoot to a young lady! You BAD daddy!"  :'(
Lord Baker "Oh!  :( I'm sorry little girl, but a nice lady should not use big guns"  :(
Laura and father open fire in their turn, but nothing happens.
Laura "Well, I suppose I'm a naughty girl too" :-[
Lord Baker "..." :-X

Capitan Littorio move and shoot to Errol. Errol is down!

Capitan Littorio: "Sciocco! (fool) Did you really hoped to steal my precious? The lead from my gun is the only prize you will earn!"  lol

An overview of the turn

5 TURN

The legio have again the initiative.
Capitan Littorio move and win the challange with the witch, the bystander is out of play.
Bòkônon Amiwu: "Arghhhhhhhhh! I will back!" >:(
The paratrooper move too and open fire to Errol, but nothing happens.
Errol move in his turn and win the major plot point!
Errol: "Capitano (captain)! Seem I will earn much more that your lead!"  :D
The other paratrooper shoot to Lord Baker, he is injured but Richard is down (but will recover next turn)!
Damsell in distress: "Pleaaaaase... Free me from my chains!"  :'(
Paratrooper: "Just a moment, miss... I must be sure that the old man stay down."  :-I
Laura: "Don't worry sister, I will free you myself!" ;)
Laura move and win the challange for the minor plot point.
Damsell in distress: "Uh... thanks... but I would have preferred to be saved from my knight in silver amor"  :-*
Giulietta move and shoot to Laura, but she is down (but will recover) while laura doesn't receive damage.
Laura: "You may have a bigger gun, but mine are faster"  :D

6 TURN

The Bakers have the initiative!
Errol jump from the altar, win the perilous area of the zombies and move away with his treasure.
Errol "I have the prize! Big brother, Laura! Cover me and run away from this cursed place, we don't need to stay here anymore!"  8)
Laura try to help and open fire to the paratroopers, but nothing happens.
One of the paratroopers rush laura, he fail the brawl, he is down and will not recover.
Paratrooper "Ouch! My only regret is that I should save that pretty girl before go down!" :-X
Giulietta and Lord Baker shoot each other and they are down both!
Lord Baker "Sometime I HATE this job"  :-[
Giulietta "I completely agree, daddy!"  :-[


Capitan Littorio move and open fire to Errol, he injure him.
The other paratrooper move to intercept Errol, he shoot and injure him, but receive a wound too.
Errol is down and will not recover! He lost is major plot point!
Capitan Littorio "I warned you! Today the only prize you will earn is my lean! Nothing more!"  lol

7 TURN

A reward give another turn of play.
The Bakers have the initiative.
Lord Baker move and open fire to Giulietta, but he fail and he is down.
Lord Baker "Sigh! Seem I'm really too old for this job" :(

Laura move, jump the the perilous area (the small wall) and take the major plot point!
The last paratrooper and Giulietta move and open fire to stop Laura. Capitan Littorio open fire too. But only one wound is done.
Laura: "Sorry my dear captain, but THIS time you will not steal our relic" ;)
Captain Littorio "You damned little girl! You can win this battle, but I will WIN the war!" >:(

The Bakers Expedition win, 4 victory points from the major plot point and minor plot point, while the legio earn two victory points from the two minor plot points.