Tuesday, March 27, 2012

A Word to the Wise

 
I've always bought two drill bits whenever I pick up a new size for my pin vice. Those bits are small and can snap when using them, even if you're trying to be careful. If it does snap, you'll be glad you had that spare, and the extra $2 is easily worth it over the trouble of going back to the hobby shop.

Well, the other day I went to the hobby shop to pick up some wires in different sizes, and of course I also needed to get drill bits in the appropriate sizes. I've never actually had a drill bit snap on me, so I decided, on the spot, "Feh, I don't need to pick up spares".

Predictably, the moment I tried to use one of the drill bits, it snapped. Leaving me totally screwed and wishing I wasn't such an idiot.

So, remember. Always pick up that spare drill bit.

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

He so Crazy


Got me a Papa Loco done painted. I went for silly colours on him because I figure he can dress however he wants and nobody's going to stop him. The washes darkened and muted everything, as expected, and although I should have gone back over and highlighted, I just wanted to get it done with. He's not varnished yet, so hopefully that'll go ok.

I'll need to get in a lot more games, but right now I'm not liking him. Not because he's bad, but because of how he is relative to my other models. My crew is filled with WP resistant guys, and he feels like a major hole that can be exploited. I also don't have the Obey engines that can make him sing. Still, he's pretty funny and this is all conjecture anyway.

I've recently had renewed interest in Malifaux because of another LGS I've just checked out. It's technically in the next town over, making it a little difficult to get to, but the Malifaux scene there is big. I'm hoping I can head over there every now and then, because it's good to expand your horizons. They're also starting up Infinity, which is actually why I went, so I'm hoping that catches on too.

Sunday, March 11, 2012

Still Alive

I haven't updated in a long time, and this still isn't a real update, but rather a heads up that I do remember about this blog and I will be posting stuff up. I haven't been able to get much hobbying done since my last update, but there are a couple of projects that are in my short term plans, and I expect to have something worth posting up soon.

One thing I did do recently was put up a banner I made for this blog. I'm no Photoship wiz, but it'll have to do. The original picture was just so awe inspiring that I had try to do something with it.