WEDNESDAY NIGHT IRREGULARS. YET ANOTHER WELCOME.

A little change of pace, instead of four painted zombies, thought I'd post about our little band of hobbynauts. Flavour of the moment is still Zombicide, which is great because I love this game. I'm half a tray of zombies into painting Season 1. The only trouble is that it has diverted my ATZ journey somewhat. Oh well.

Sheldon, our resident analist, got a load of missions online, the first 20 off the guillotine website I think. Had them bound by an e-doc company, BAM instant mission book. Gotta love them analist tendencies.

So out of this mission book, tonight we played mission number 12.
C12 AXES & ALLEYS. A mission by Lucas McDaniel.

"We are getting ready to leave the city, but we are making one last sweep through the neighbourhood looking for any supplies we can bring with us. There are lots of infected here....... I worry about stumbling upon a nest. We have to be careful."

OBJECTIVES.
Take all objective tokens. 5
Food Stocking. Find at least 1 Canned Food, 1 Bag of Rice and 1 Water cards.
Leave Town. Reach the Exit Zone.

SPECIAL RULES.
You've found the nest. One of the five objective tokens is blue, face down, so no one knows which one it is. When the blue token is revealed it's replaced with the blue spawn zone and immediately spawns. THIS IS NOT GOOD!

All five of the irregulars were in attendance.
Before I forget a big BZA WELCOME to Dave VanDam my latest follower, who runs the Round Dave's blog spot. Check out his blog it's very good.

TIME FOR SOME PICTURES!

MID GAME SHOT. WE ARE TRYING TO LURE ABOMINATION INTO A BUILDING

LURING ABOMINATION AWAY FROM THE POLICE CAR

THE TOLLMAN (LEFT) AND MORPH INTENT ON ZOMBIE SLAYING

SHELDON OUR RESIDENT ANALIST CONTEMPLATES HIS NEXT MOVE

HODGINTON-SMYTHE ARSING ABOUT AS USUAL

THAT'S ME THAT IS

WE FOUND THE NEST (BLUE SPAWN ZONE) AND THE BOARD FILLS QUICKLY

ENDGAME.JUST GOT TO GET TO THE EXIT

FACING DOWN THE ABOMINATION

We managed to complete the mission, in 3 hours including smoke breaks, losing THE TOLLMAN'S character early on but we resurrected him as a Zombivor. Everybody took a wound during the game, but 3 of us hit red level (43 kills). We found all the food stores and only lost Sheldon's character right at the end when he sacrificed himself so we could all get out. HERO.

Well I hope you all enjoyed this brief distraction as much as we did playing it.
That's all I got for this time dudes and dudettes, so in the words of the DUDE "take it easy".

ZOMBICIDE SEASON 1 BATCH 2. 1ST LINE COMPLETE. ANOTHER WELCOME

A LITTLE MORE VARIETY IN THIS BUNCH.

USUAL BACK SHOT. CHECK OUT THE GIRL IN PINK. NICE THONG.

THIS IS MUCH MORE LIKE A ZOMBIE ME.

Alright then, what will be today's subject of waffle? The weather, it has been nice but no. I have to admit that I'm missing TWD already, so I'm watching the season 1 blu-ray to ease my angst. The real question I'd like to pose is what do you consider the proper zombie skin colour? The reason I'm asking? Well there's 65 zombies in Zombicide season 1, and I'm not going to paint them all the same so I thought I'd throw the question out there and see what the response was. You're answers would be appreciated, as they may affect my painting over the next couple of months, then again maybe not.

Before we get to the introductions has anyone seen the Zpocalypse horde in a box plastic zombies? What's the opinion, has anyone reviewed them yet?

Enough nonsense Bob, get to the intro's. OK. OK. From Left to Right: Opening the line-up today is Carys, she's a cheeky girl. The first of the two female sculpts to come with season 1. Next up is a much better likeness of a zombie me. Tidy! So obviously he's called Bob. This is an example of a "Fatty", a tougher version of a walker. Following me is another sexy zombie(Wait! Did I just say sexy zombie. I may need help.) This is the second of the female sculpts.  Her name is Elin, at least her knickers look clean-ish. Finally we come to the last of todays zombies, the second "Runner" sculpt from season 1, know as Gwyn.

Must make sure to give Fred Jackson a BZA welcome isn't it. He runs the Lead Reckoning blog, check it out it's cool stuff. So Fred a big WELCOME to you. Hope you enjoy the ride, buckle up it's going to take a while.

Also a shout out to Adam Pulman, Fred Jackson, Paul Smith, Nicolas Boulain and Jose Daniel M.L. new Google+ followers.

That's it dudes and dudettes, until the next time listen to the DUDE and "take it easy".

ZOMBICIDE SEASON 1. BATCH 1.AND A WARM WELCOME.

THE FIRST OF MY ZOMBICIDE FIGURES.

YES I'M STILL PAINTING THE BACKS OF THEM.

Oh bugger. Something's happened and I can't post after my last picture again, except by using the caption function so I will try and muddle through. Right a few things to sort out before the usual nonsense. Namely a very warm welcome to 2 new followers. First to be welcomed is Michael Awdry, if you haven't checked out his blog 28mm victorian warfare then you really should, he's even dabbled in zombies. Second on to the welcome wagon is Paul Smith who runs the End Transmission's gaming stuff blog, another blog that is well worth checking out. Thank's guys and welcome, strap in and enjoy the journey. It might not be very bumpy but I'm sure it's going to take awhile.                                                

OK then, let's crack on shall we? These are the first of my season 1 Zombicide zombies. Now considering these are not gaming miniatures but board game pieces, then they are bloody good gaming miniatures. Nice sculpts, Ok not the fingers, and only 8 poses(did I say these were board game pieces). I really didn't notice how nice these were until I started painting them. The little details pop out on you as the basecoats are applied. I'm proud to have them in my horde, that's even before you play the game which is with out a doubt one of the best board games I have ever played. Stop getting sidetracked.

From Left to Right we have first an example of a runner (a fast zombie) this is one of two sculpts that come with Season 1, and my favourite of the two. He's called Alun. Next in line is a casually dressed zombie, the first of three male walker sculpts in this first season, he goes by the name of Berwyn. Following along is a shirt and tie clad zombie,  the second of the three male walker types, his name is Carwyn. Finally in today's line up we have Deiniol, the smartest dressed in a suit and tie, the last of the three male walker types. I'm not really sure how to finish the bases yet, I think I'd like to try some of the various newspapers and police tape detail downloads I've seen, but for now I just painted them.    

Well thats all I got for now, except a big pile of unpainted Zombicide figures to get back to, so until next time heed the words of the DUDE and "take it easy".

                                                                                                 
                                                                     

MY APOLOGIES

Sorry for missing my weekend post. Events conspired against me to cut my time for hobby to nil. Ferrying the young prince and his beloved to and from a wedding twice. Unexpected visits from barely remembered ex-WNI members, and current members trying to rope me into International Board Game Day, I need a little bit more than 5 minutes notice.
Oh almost forgot, the monthly relative visit, add a splash of enforced D.I.Y. and the entire weekend's fucked.
Normal service will be resumed Wednesday.

Until next time listen to the DUDE and take it easy.

WOT NO ZOMBIES?

DR. CARADOG POSES WITH A SLIGHTLY USED VW BEETLE.

WOULD YOU BUY A USED CAR FROM THIS MAN?

A quick post to show my first two pieces of scenery/vehicles. Picked these up from a friend's youngling, best bit is they were free. WHOOP.WHOOP.
 They are in their "raw" state and I'm sure they will have something done to them before you see them again.

Well what did everyone make of TWD Season 4 Finale? Now we gotta wait 6 months on a cliffhanger!

As it's Wednesday it'll soon be time for the WNI(Wednesday Night Irregulars) to roll in and team up to slaughter zombies.

I've got to get back to my Zombicide figures, still got loads left to do!

Until next time listen to the DUDE, and "take it easy".

MORE ZOMBIE MASHUPS.

FIVE MORE DRAG THEMSELVES IN TO FOLLOW THE HORDE.

THE UBIQUITOUS BACK SHOT.

A few more mash-ups for your viewing pleasure. Put these guys together from various plastic kits, namely WGF, Mantic and Studio. No cutting or putty just a kitbash really. Super simple to do, an idiot could do it. Oh I did!

Ok then on with the identity parade from Left to Right: Kicking us off is Selwyn an enthusiastic beachcomber. He comprises of WGF legs,Mantic torso, arms and head. Next is Taliesin (famous old Welsh poet) a dune crawler. He's made from a Mantic set of legs?, a WGF torso and arms, topped of with a Mantic head. In the middle of the group, on the last of the "beach" bases is Aled. Looks like too much lovely Welsh sunshine has had an effect on his skin, that or his face has been eaten. He's put together using Mantic legs?, WGF torso, Studio right arm and head. Following Aled is another dragger/crawler called Bedwyr put together from Mantic legs?, WGF torso and arms, completed by a GW demon head. Bedwyr has brought along a snack in case he gets peckish. Finally we have another hospital type zombie, a doctor in a white coat this time, it's Dr Caradog sporting an impressive exit wound.

Apart from more conversions and kitbashes this pretty much brings an end to my multi-part plastic zombies. Looks like I'll be putting in an application for pocket money from the wonderful Mrs.K, in the meantime I'll have to face my fears and crack on with my Zombicide figures. Ooh survivors!!

Until the next time, listen to the DUDE and "take it easy".

STUDIO PLASTICS 3. AND BIG THANKS.

Before the usual show and tell, it has come to my attention that this little blog has surpassed 2000 pageviews some time since my last post. To say that I'm stunned is an understatement. I must take this oppurtunity to thank everyone who takes the time to look, an even bigger thanks goes out to those who leave comments. The comments make the time and effort that goes into this all worth while and are quite inspiring at times.

It has also been brought to my attention that I have acquired two more followers namely Nobody667 and bekosh. A massive welcome to you both, strap yourselves in and enjoy the journey. It's going to take a while.

Now I'm not sure whether this is the right place to talk about this, it involves Google+. People have been adding me to their circle's (not sure what this means) so I guess I should thank those guys too. They are Francis "Angry Lurker" Lee, Simon Quinton, Ray Rousell,Steve Minnihan, Michael Awdry and Mark Anders. Thanks guys, I think.

THE LATEST STUDIO LADS SHUFFLE IN TO JOIN THE HORDE.

LOOK OUT! A FLYING DUMPSTER!?

Enough of the thanks, already. Shall we get on with the usual? I think it would be best. So here we go Left to Right: Our first zombie today is the once handsome Llywelyn, not so much now. He's had a head swap with a WGF male zombie. Next in line is Morgan, he look's like a sports fan. Following him is Owain another zombie in scrubs, can't have enough of these guys. Last in today's lineup is Rhodri, an estate agent(boo,hiss). You may have noticed that he has also had a head swap, this time with a GW demon. I think it makes him look like one of Pig Iron's Infected models.....                                            

Until next, remember the DUDE wants you to "take it easy".