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October 11, 2021October 11, 2021 crazmadsci Games

Frostgrave Part 5: Frostgrave Game Day

The conclusion of a massive project is never easy nor is articulating the impact and joy it has on ones hobby. Here I share the highs and lows of a two month journey to create an epic gameday of Frostgrave with entirely new terrain and warbands.

September 6, 2021October 11, 2021 crazmadsci Frostgrave, Games, Miniatures, Paint Project, Print Project, Terrain, Weekly Summary

Frostgrave Part 4: Status Update

Over halfway through my Frostgrave project I reflect on project status and the incredible experience this has become.

August 30, 2021August 30, 2021 crazmadsci Skills

Contrast Paints: Understanding Their Usage

I've only just started adding contrast paints to my arsenal as a miniature painter. While I still have so much to grow painting this Hill Giant from Lost Adventures Volume 1 has helped me gain valuable insight.

August 23, 2021August 22, 2021 crazmadsci Deep Dive, Miniatures, Paint Project, Skills

Skin Deep Dive Part 1: Setting a Baseline

Painting Skin tones to truly portray a complexion is hard. Follow my journey as I embark on a mission to better understand the layers that make up our skin and how to paint them onto miniature figures.

Wood Color Palette on 1 inch round tavern bases
August 2, 2021July 31, 2021 crazmadsci Deep Dive, Paint Project

Wood Painting Deep Dive: Part 2 Improving your Color Palette

In the round of wood painting deep dives, I investigate the variety of color choices I have in my hobby space and showcase the impact of different color primers and types of paint. Providing 123 painting swatches it can improve your wood painting color palette.

March 4, 2021March 3, 2021 crazmadsci Uncategorized

Catfolk Fisher: Lost Adventures Vol 2

Needing a fisherman to be apart of my Fishing Hut build. I decided to paint up the catfolk fisherman from the Lost Adventures 2 kickstarter.

July 11, 2020July 11, 2020 crazmadsci Uncategorized

How to Transfer Your Paint. Dropper Bottles All the Way!

Picture of the Finished Project I finally did it! I finally transferred all my P3 and Citadel paint to dropper bottles! I'm beyond pumped. In case you do not know, miniature paint brands such as P3 and citadel put paint in containers which are not easy to retrieve paint from to put on my wet … Continue reading How to Transfer Your Paint. Dropper Bottles All the Way!

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I believe this is the winning test model for my #hobgrotslittaz in my #kruelboyz Dominion army for #aos. Now to experiment with the swamp base and I'll be good to go! What do you think.
For this years Benchmark model I have decided to paint this Frost Giant. The goals are simple. Set a baseline on my miniature painting hobby for the 2022 year. What do you all think?
Played my very first game of Blitz bowl tonight with the handsome hubs. I played dwarfs and he played humans. I barely squeaked out the win thanks to my tanky dudes.
Last night was quite a productive night. I decided to work on the various projects that have been sitting on my desk and needed to continue down the pipeline.
One of the biggest highlights of my last week was introducing my son to my interests in painting. He absolutely loved it and wants to do more.
Getting some more work in. Also decided to put in a bit of time and begin assembling their opponents.

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