29 April 2006

Tau sniper drones part 1

Here is a look at the box...




















and the contents...
















I was a bit surprised by the clam-shell packaging. Maybe it has just been so long since I had bought some new GW merchandise, but I was expecting the styrofoam dividers. Oh well; clam-shells are certainly cleaner and probably less expensive. But I will miss the ability to make ruins from the packaging...

Here is a pic of something I didn't want to find:



















That is going to take some time to clean up, and it is right on some of the engraved detail of the shoulder pad.

(NOTE: That is not a rant against GW. When I start my historical projects, I will be just as quick to point out their flaws as well.)



Here is the rail rifle on the sniper drones:













Beautifully cast, as are the antennas and the drone controller...




































This will be a fun addition to my Tau force; hopefully I will get it assembled and painted before the end of the year!!


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25 April 2006

Well, that's not surprising...

On Monday Blogger has having fits, and the post I thought was lost has actually turned up... heheheh


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Making progress

Howdy,

Lots of stuff happening...

Over at TMP several new blogs have started up, and they are looking good so far. Here are their links:

http://wargamerondeckca.blogspot.com/

http://chonk34.blogspot.com/

http://anearthing.blogspot.com/


I'm also working on finishing off the Tau force. I have purchased what may be the last two items for the force - the new Sniper Drone box and the new Commander crisis suit. Hopefully I will take some work-in-progress pics of these cool new items as I progress them from box to completion. The drones are getting painted up - sloooowly, and I have contracted with No. 2 Son to finish my Fire Warriors and Kroot.

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24 April 2006

I'm back

Well, I wasn't really gone but just busy...

More and more people are popping up with interesting blogs. Here are a couple from fellow TMP users:

http://anearthing.blogspot.com/

http://wargamerondeckca.blogspot.com/

http://chonk34.blogspot.com/


I also have made some purchases for my Tau force - Sniper drones and the new Crisis suit Commander. I will post some pics in the near future.


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