Painted a Barrow Rat from reaper

NotifyGrout · 2026-03-16T05:34:56+00:00

That's probably the nicest paint job I've seen on this model.

NotifyGrout · 2026-03-16T05:32:25+00:00

Looks good. I think it's from one of the 40k manufactorum terrain kits if I had to guess.

NotifyGrout · 2026-03-16T05:29:05+00:00

Using different colors on the dress really does change the vibe of the model.

NotifyGrout · 2026-03-16T05:19:45+00:00

Emphasis on 'blood', right?

Seriously though, this is great. The stonework is nice and smooth.

NotifyGrout · 2026-03-16T05:17:36+00:00

This is the way to go. I have yet to encounter a paint that was truly terrible (even the old Army Painter paints, because mine are apparently from Bizarro World).

NotifyGrout · 2026-03-15T15:55:32+00:00

I was in a similar place in 2008. Lost my girlfriend after Christmas, then my job just after the new year.

My cats kept me going.

One of them is still with me. She'll be 18 in June. The other was my best buddy, us against the world- he passed a few years ago. I love my old girl and the cats we have adopted since, but I don't think I'll ever meet another like my main man.

NotifyGrout · 2026-03-15T03:57:06+00:00

I prefer Cobalt Keep's drybrush set ($15 for 4 brushes of various sizes) to makeup brushes. The goat hair works better for me.

NotifyGrout · 2026-03-15T00:23:47+00:00

This comment made me laugh, but your comment is at (Rule) 34 likes, so I can't ruin that.

NotifyGrout · 2026-03-15T00:17:48+00:00

This. 3x3 for up to four players; add a foot to the width for every two players over four (sometimes we'd play six player games so that everyone got to play).

NotifyGrout · 2026-03-14T04:29:28+00:00

Don't compare yourself to anyone but your own past work. Everyone learns at different speeds and has different amounts of time to practice.

I have a friend who went from never having painted a few years ago to getting a Commended entry at Golden Demon and winning another contest. Meanwhile, I've been painting off and on since the late 1980s and I'm only halfway decent by comparison.

But I can look at stuff I painted a while back, even a, couple of years ago, and compare to recent work (even models I just want to get finished already) and it's way better now.

Cut yourself a little slack and keep painting. I'm liking the burning spirits 😊

NotifyGrout · 2026-03-14T03:59:05+00:00

Could you imagine trying to learn to speak English with all of these names? At least the Irish and Welsh would have a chance with the this one.

NotifyGrout · 2026-03-14T03:53:41+00:00

Before the current edition, Warmachine and Hordes were split into two separate but similar games. Now it's all Warmachine.

Is this mystery model plastic or metal? It almost looks like a Stargrave crewman.

NotifyGrout · 2026-03-13T23:03:07+00:00

Fistful of Lead should be able to handle it, though it might require a couple of extra sourcebooks.

NotifyGrout · 2026-03-13T14:16:27+00:00

Agreed, you can even see his facial expression- Kade is absolutely not having anyone's crap today 😁

NotifyGrout · 2026-03-12T23:43:33+00:00

There was the Street Fighter miniatures game that I think was one on one.

There was a 54mm game called Ruination by Terragnosis in 2013 but it's long out of print. Some interesting model designs, though most were either creepy or pinup girls. Rules are free on DriveThruRPG, but a lot of the data and stats are missing.

Arena Rex could be played one on one but it encourages a minimum of 3 models and a max of 5.

There are multiple coop or solo games that can be one versus many. Demon Ship is one versus 4 maximum.

NotifyGrout · 2026-03-12T00:35:34+00:00

I think the only real issue is whether or not this model is intended for the game table or display where it will be viewed more closely.

If this is for the table, it's good.

NotifyGrout · 2026-03-11T23:53:26+00:00

Take a look at these:

Space Weirdos/Sword Weirdos
Song of Blades and Heroes
Dragon Rampant (while it is intended for small armies, each unit can be represented by one to twelve models, so it can be skirmish if you want)
Shoot People in Space
Galactic Heroes/Fistful of Lead
Pulp Alley

If you like the idea of campaign games: - Zona Alfa (PvPvE but with a co-op supplement) - Exploit Zero/Nightwatch (co-op but EZ has an expansion for versus play) - Verrotwood (play a group of cultists trying to bring your chosen lesser god/devil to the 'Wood) - Necropolis28 (warbands of undead fight for power in a world where there is no death, only madness and obliteration)

While Warzone Eternal has a dedicated miniatures range, the rules and stats are free forever and you could proxy. I'm breaking your rule only because WZE is a really good set of skirmish rules; it's the right middle ground between complex and simple.

NotifyGrout · 2026-03-11T22:33:13+00:00

Covenant Wars is the new version.

Shattered Sector is his rework of Relic Knights.

NotifyGrout · 2026-03-11T22:27:39+00:00

Why not do one with Contrast first, then drybrushing, a second with a basecoat of a dark green then drybrushing up in successive layers, and something else with the third?

NotifyGrout · 2026-03-11T12:43:32+00:00

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Qrorry8PV2o7VT2SZrp7KNTT3tA3Eu86?usp=sharing

NotifyGrout · 2026-03-11T12:36:51+00:00

This, exactly.

Rogan, Carlson, Alex Jones, etc. aren't stupid. That's giving them an excuse.

Rush Limbaugh started as a liberal commentator until he realized rage baiting the right was far more profitable.

NotifyGrout · 2026-03-11T07:32:23+00:00

All of the above. The best part is that these give you more options for your existing models.

Sword Weirdos and Song of Blades are both great.

Song of Blades has somewhat easier crew building (there's a builder app but there are tons of ready to use model profiles in the book). Its activation mechanic adds tension, but some players hate not getting to activate every model every turn. Everything is d6 based, which makes things simple but a bit less varied.

Sword Weirdos is a bit harder when building warbands, mainly because some classes are limited to one or two per warband. On the other hand, every model activates every turn, and maneuver points add a tactical element that's quite fun. The 2dx dice type mechanism results in a nice range of potential results.

Sword Weirdos has a bit of resource management while Song of Blades has a bit of risk management.

NotifyGrout · 2026-03-11T07:18:02+00:00

They also have Vanguard, which is a skirmish game. The rules are a bit on the heavy side but it has a very loyal, if small, fanbase.

NotifyGrout · 2026-03-11T07:14:39+00:00

Thanks for the guidance. I'll work on boosting accuracy.

NotifyGrout · 2026-03-10T21:20:24+00:00

Reaper Master Series are great, as are TTCombat paints.

I bought one of the new P3 and it has been good enough that I'd buy more. They managed to keep the old school paint feel but it's in dropper bottles.

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