V Elblag modelling festival

Heyah,

This one is something rather unexpected, I should call is father's day gift from the fate.

Like on Friday or Thursday  evening I spotted info in local portal about modelling contest on Saturday and Sunday. As it turned out it was 5th, annual event.

I had no idea there were so many people interested in this stuff living nearby, not mentioning there were also guests from other regions of Poland.

According to local news there were ~100 participants and ~300 models!

It was dedicated to "pro" modellers: scales like 1:35, 1:72, 1:700, cardboard models etc, but there was no problem in bringing any otler minis.

Which I did:

I had absolutely nothing prepared for the event so brought some models I liked (for diffrent reasons) to present my stuff and probe this new, unexplored enviroment.

Models are took were:

(More about Sherman Calliope here - pics and here - building)

(More pics of Trovation's zombie bust)

(One of my two beloved Necromunda gangs)

(Gotta take new pics of this one, original ones are hosted on damn Photobucket...)

After checking other works I didn't think my junk can score anything but in the end models brought me 3 prizes (zombie bust didn't make it tho - sorry Trowański...).

All in all it was fun, and not only I brought shiny stuff back home. Next year I hope to prepare something dedicated to the event.

I also took some pics but most of them were fucked because of strong sunlight. But here's what's worthy sharing. Quality is poor - none of photos were edited (except for resizing) or enchanced:

 

 

 

Church of Dagon - finished!

Heil Cthulhu!

In the previous post there was Church of Dagon posse for Dracula's America - but only half finished. Since that I've managed to find enough time away from miserable life to deal with remaining models.

Any specific about them?

Not really actually - which is strange because I am big fan of Lovecraft and Call of Cthulhu...

Working on both North Star and RAFM models was fun: all models are really cool, nicely casted and characterful. It was nice change from olive everywhere Bolt Action stuff.

I added quite a lot of grass tufts on the bases because we decided such a swampy enviroment fits the Church much better than sandy weird west.

That's just it I'm afraid, time for pics:

Muties and psychos:

Shooties:

HQ:

Whole depraved family:

Next hobby thing planned is either group of OLD necromutants for OLD Warzone or another wave of Bolt Action shit. I should finally get Rangers squad...

Church of Dagon

Ia! Ia! Ia!

I was planning to post post it bit earlier, but finishing half of the gang took me bit longer than I expected. What is this anyway?
Few months back the friend of mine proudly announced he ordered 3 or 4 warbands for Dracula's America skirmish game. At first I wasn't much keen on starting new game, especially taking place in a world of cowboys and Dracula's depraved minions...

Everything changed when I learnt there's also Church of Dagon posse, and somehow whole fluff wasn't silly any longer. 

As for the game it's ok, standard match takes like 1,5 hrs and you only need 5-10 models. It's also space-wise: battlefield is only 36" x 36".  Game seems to be much more fun for more than 2 players.

What I like much more is miniatures range: these are metal (no plastic / shitecast bullcrap) and very characterful pieces. Perfect for pulp gaming as well as for RPG characters (Call of Cthulhu 1920 that is). Working on the models was total fun and really cannot wait to see remaining gangers done.

The box contains 8 models which is just complete gang, but since it's Cthulhu stuff I also dug out and added to the group 2maniacs from ancient RAFM range. 

These pieces might not keep "modern standards" but still they are one the best miniatures from CoC range I'v ever seen. (There one one more model in the set, axe-man, but some time ago it was drafted for my Scavvy band).

Hope you like them: 

And since it's about Greater Evil I am proud I can boast about finally getting copy of Call of Cthulhu 5.1 RPG. For the second time actually...

Whole thing was line time travel for me.

Back days, when I was like 16 (?) roleplaying games became available in our shithole. Most guys were playing Warhammer Fantasy and Cyberpunk but I chose thay green, mesmerising cover.

I remember the bookstore then I got the book, studying it 'till late night and long preparations before the first game as Keeper of Secrets.

During coming years we played it and had lots of fun but later the group fell apart so I thought I don't need it anymore - so sold it together with all supplements and stuff.

Which was so fucking stupid!
You don't sell your past, nevaaah!!!

Sorry for that...

Anyway some time back I spotted this jewel on auction and really didn't think twice before placing a bid. 3 days later it was in my place. Even though I don't think we'll get an opportunity to play again, I feel much better having it in the collection. 

It's kinda like finding long-lost puzzle.    

I do not fit to this world.
It's not mine.
I am tired.