50 pt Steamroller 2014 at Clockwork Comics

     Clockwork Comics in Orange, CT hosted it's first Steamroller of the new year with the brand new Steamroller 2014 rules and scenarios on January 25 2014. One of our local Press Ganger's here in CT, Dan Berger was kind enough to run the event after our other Press Ganger, Dan Mirandi at the last minute had to tend to some family matters. We had a good and varied turnout with 10 players consisting of two Protectorate of Menoth, two Cryx, two Khador, two Circle Orboros, and two Legion players. Everyone had a good time. I wish I could have played a little better but I had fun and went 1-2 for the day. After three rounds we still had two undefeated players and the decision was made to call the event and split the prize support. Congratulations Will and Pat and thanks to Berger for running the event and Dean for hosting at Clockwork! Enjoy some pics of yesterday's event.

My first game vs Josh and his Circle

Eric's Khador

Will's Circle vs Tim's Legion

John's Khador vs Pat's Cryx

Andrew's Protectorate vs Dan's Legion

Tim's Legion vs Josh's Circle

Andrew's Protectorate vs Eric's Khador

My third game vs Jose's Cryx

Ice Basing Test

Here's my test base for my Legion army. Going for an ice effect. I'm using "Tim Holtz Distress crackle paint: clear rock candy". I used these two threads as inspiration.

http://forum.reapermini.com/index.php?/topic/43463-tutorial-creating-ice-bases/
http://privateerpressforums.com/showthread.php?102750-Rhulic-Theme-Opinions-Wanted-Zreef-paints-the-stunties/page2

 It's pretty simple. I painted my basing area with fenrisian gray. I cut up some small slivers of clear plastic from a blister pack and glued them onto the base. I then applied the crackle paint and let it dry for a few hours. I then did a watered down wash of temple guard blue and finally drybrushed white.

Cinerators to Bastions Conversion

Finished these up a little while back and just getting around to posting up pics. Would love to paint a second unit of these guys some day as my painting has evolved some since I originally painted these models a year and a half ago. Overall happy with the conversion though.

Painting Legion Beasts WIP

     Finally got all the plastic cleaned, gap filled, and ready for paint. It's always satisfying to put down some color and get started painting. Got the Carnivean, Angelius, all the pieces for the heavy kit, and a Shredder airbrushed in my base color (Sotek Green) and got started with a black base coat on the scales and heads.

Second Protectorate Vassal of Menoth

     Just can't beat the Vassal for 2 points in my POM army and often want two. Problem solved.

Legion Heavy Beast Kit WIP

Been working on my Legion force; making a priority of getting my beasts finished. Did a little repose on the heavy beast plastic kit and mounted it up on some "rocks" I made out of blue foam. The arms and heads have been magnetized so I can use it as a Carnivean, Scythean, or Ravagore. I'm doing the same with the Carnivean that came with the 2 player battlebox.

Custom Miniature Transport Case

     I've never liked the idea of foam carrying bags for my miniatures so when I had to face the inevitable dilemma of transporting my miniatures, I decided to magnetize everything and use a custom made case.I seriously considered just dropping the cash on a Tablewar case as they ARE beautiful and nicely functional but they cost a small fortune. Below is what I've settled on and works beautifully.

I used this case (pictured below) for about a year and a half without any major problems. I made it from a case that housed a Ridgid palm sander at one time and a bit of sheet metal. However, I've never been completely satisfied with this solution and have been ever on the lookout for something better.

     Recently I stumbled across the containers shown below at Target. They are only $8 each! I promptly bought two (which is four actual containers) and took them home to see if I could make them work for my purposes. After brainstorming a little I decided they were worthy and got started.

Here's a pic of the packaging in case anyone wanted to look them up for themselves.

Basically I just made a paper template of the inside shape of the containers and used it to cut some sheet metal to shape. I painted it black and then glued it to the bottom of the container.

A few of my models like Harbinger are a little too tall to fit into one container so I cut half of the bottom of a second container out so models could pass into the height of the container on top.

I use one container to carry all my accessories

And here it is with all my Protectorate models ready to go

Plenty of room for expansion. I'll probably pick up some more of these containers for future models.

My upcoming Legion army

       I used the case for the first time this week and I'm very pleased with it