HORSEMAN'S DELI

My second card scenery build. (I'm not counting my log cabin as it's not complete). This was a much bigger project, comprising two pages of instructions and three pages of parts to assemble.

REMEMBER TO READ THE INSTRUCTIONS

The printouts were glued to cereal box card as before, using spray glue. Then weighted down for the recommended drying time. There was a little issue with some glue overspray, nothing that can't be ignored.

All the bits were then cut out with a modelling knife and steel ruler as per the instruction sheet. Everything that needed scoring was scored with the same tools.

SOME OF THE PRINTOUT WRINKLED DURING GLUING.SOMETHING TO WATCH OUT FOR.

I then used a glue stick to glue and assemble the build, at this point I found the use of clothes pegs to hold the drying parts together invaluable. Following the instructions, everything sailed along smoothly with no major issues. I did find the air-con unit a little fiddly but nothing that could not be overcome.

LOOKING A LITTLE BLUE.

I was gaining confidence with every stuck down seam and flap, I don't know if I'm ready to do what Bryan does (make the interiors playable, the doors open and the windows see-thru) but I'm quite happy to build the basic kits.

BORING SIDE VIEW SHOWING THE IMPERFECTIONS.

As can be seen the edges still need to blacked with a marker pen. I know it's early days, but I'm  going to be studying Vampifans build posts and might even quiz the legend himself for some inside info on his techniques.

ISOMETRIC BACK VIEW.

I think I can truthfully say I'm a card model convert. Even these basic, free models has a nice level of detail and they cost a fraction of the price of plastic or resin kits, allowing the entire gaming surface to be covered in these models for next to nothing. Let's hope the vehicles go together just as easily.

SIDE BY SIDE TO SHOW THE SCALE DIFFERENCE.

As you can see in the final photo, the difference in scale is way too noticeable for my liking, I'll use it "for now" but it will be replaced at some point in the future.

WITH ADDED ZOMBIES FOR FLAVOUR.

That's all I got for this time dudes and dudettes, until next time try and follow the DUDE'S example and "take it easy".

DRAKES TV & RADIO.

In my last post I mentioned that I've finally had some of the free paper downloads printed out. So I thought I have a go at making one. I picked Drakes because it all came on one sheet of paper, easier to build I thought.

IT'S REALLY IMPORTANT TO READ THE INSTRUCTIONS.

So as it was so hot, I ventured out of the bunker, armed with cereal box card and spray glue along with the printout. The printout was successfully stuck to the card. After a ten minute wait, the recommended amount according to the can, I took it back inside to cut it out and score the bends. During the drying time the card was placed on a flat surface and some rather large and heavy books where placed on top of it.

The cutting out was completed with a metal ruler and craft knife, as per the instruction sheet, and proved to be relatively straightforward. The scoring was completed with the same tools and again seemed quite simple to achieve.

ALL THE BITS READY FOR GLUE.

I then assembled it following the instructions provided. I used a glue stick. Again this went quite smoothly, much to my relief. The only fiddly bit was getting the roof inside the walls. I also need to edge the card with a black marker.

THE SHADY PART OF TOWN.

My apologies for the poor quality of the photo's showing the completed building, that's what happens when I take them myself.

The only thing I found with this building, is it seems a little on the small side. I measured the door and it's 30mm tall, where as on the Horseman's building the doors are 45mm. Maybe this could be resolved by increasing the scale before printing.

AROUND THE BACK.

Well, that's all I got for this time dudes and dudettes. Until next time, try and follow the DUDE'S example and "take it easy".

MORE TARDINESS AND WELCOMES.

First order of business today is to dust off and oil the welcome wagon, then get it out of the shed to welcome my latest followers.

The first big BZA welcome goes out to clint. WELCOME CLINT! Clint runs the "Anything but a one" blog, go check it out there's always lots to see. Clint's like some sort of painting machine as he churns out loads of high quality mini's for his many and varied projects. Keep an eye out for the Paint Monkey. Strap in Clint and enjoy the journey, it could take a while.

Our second BZA welcome, don't worry it's just as big, goes out to cmnash. WELCOME CMNASH! He runs the "Down Among the Lead Men" blog. A proud ZBA member, it's been quieter than usual but he seems back in the saddle again and is showcasing some lovely card terrain at the moment. Go see, you won't be sorry. Put your seatbelt on cm, I doubt it'll be bumpy but it could take some time.

Second order of business is to thank all the visitors to my humble little blog. It has been brought to my attention that we have surpassed seven thousand page views.Amazing! So a big THANK YOU to everyone who drops by.

Well the summer holidays are here so most of my hobby time has been taken up by entertaining the kids. Not that this is a bad thing, especially now they seem to want to play Zombicide every night. We've even talked my son's girlfriend into becoming a survivor. This week the goal was to attempt the "Switch City" campaign, what we didn't expect was the challenge it provided. We have still to complete the final mission!

THE START OF THE SECOND MISSION "FAST FOOD"

HALF WAY THROUGH "FAST FOOD". TWO OBJECTIVES DOWN, TWO TO GO.

THE ABOMINATION SHOWS UP.

WE'VE BEEN USING SHELDON'S ZOMBIE DOGZ. BLOODY NIGHTMARE.

I have managed a little painting between days out and marathon Zombicide sessions but it isn't much. I've never shown any WIP before and I'm breaking my own rules by doing so, but it's this or no pictures.

NOTHING TO SEE HERE.

I've finally managed to get some of my free card terrain printed out. Now I just have to build it, reading the instructions first this time. I'm really quite excited about this, just don't expect Vampifan's level of expertise.

HORSEMAN'S DELI

DRAKE'S TV & RADIO.

I also got the Stoelzel's Structures CD Display Base to photograph my survivors on, when they are finally finished.

DISPLAY BASE.

Well that's all I got for this time dudes and dudettes, so until next time try and do as the DUDE does and "take it easy".

THE HORDE GROWS # 3

Now that I've finished my season 1 Zombicide zombies, with the ultimate aim of using them for ATZ, I thought it would be a good idea to put them with my other zombies and take some pic's. They could then act as a record for my growing horde of zombies.

ALL TOGETHER IN ONE SHOT.

How many you ask? Well the final tally is 148, 149 if you include the abomination. I'm still wondering if this enough, especially after checking out Vampifan's massive horde. I can't believe how small the ones at the back look.

A VIEW FROM THE LEFT.

How hot has it been lately, too bloody hot to paint anything that's for sure. That's another reason for this post, my Zombicide heroes are undercoated but that's about it. Well 3 of them have their shoe's painted, not much progress for a weeks painting or should I say a weeks non-painting. I can't seem to leave the fan's area of effect.

AT THE BACK ON THE LEFT.

I'm going to have to do something about the bases on the Zombicide zombies, not happy with that look at all. I seen some nice pre-painted laser cut flagstone one's I really like, so I'll probably go with that. Pretty reasonable, £3 for 16 if IRC.

A VIEW FROM THE RIGHT.

Apart from that they are coming along nicely. I've even gone and bought the little stickers to put their names underneath their bases. That's Bryan's fault that is. It was a valid question though. He just asked me how do I remember their names.

AT THE BACK FROM THE RIGHT.

What I must do is buy some new wash as I ran out of my homebrew finishing off the Zombicide zombies. Eagle eyed viewers will have noticed  the Abomination is absent, I gave him the night off (not forgetting him at all).

SOMEWHERE IN THE MIDDLE.

Well I guess that's all I got for this time dudes and dudettes. So y'all take the DUDE'S advice and "take it easy".

A SPRINT FINISH

Yippee! The beast is slain. I finally finished the seemingly everlasting zombies of Zombicide Season 1. I feel quite lucky that I didn't Kickstart it, the one box load had quite enough for me. A fast painter I ain't.

Change of pace, let's do the intro's first and blab after. Without further ado on with the introductions:

KEEP ON RUNNING.

From Right to Left for a change. First out of the blocks is Evnissyen, a marathon enthusiast. Snapping at his heels is Mathonwy, more of a middle distance man. Lagging behind him is Gilvaethwy, a less than dedicated athelete. Bringing up the rear is Casswallawn, a complete amateur. All four were members of the local athletics club.

AND RUN BACK THE OTHER WAY.

That's it, all the zombies from Season 1. Boy, am I glad to see the back of them. This leaves me with just half a dozen survivors to slap some paint on and the whole thing's complete. I'm quite sure I won't know what to do with myself.

In other news, I'm a winner (it's official). Vampifan held a prize draw to celebrate his 500th post and I won a box of Zombicide Dog Companions. Thanks Bryan they're great.

Whilst rummaging through loads of sites for free paper downloads, I've come across a lot of places that provide loads of different free paper vehicles downloads. This puts me in the rather nice position of being able to jettison my diecast vehicle collection, all two of them, and confine my interest to the much cheaper (usually free) paper variety.

Some of the stuff you can now get in paper is amazing. Two sites I have found lots of vehicles on are TEKTONTEN PAPERCRAFT and Inkjet_Paper_Scissors. Both these sites have a great range of stuff and it's all free to download.

Well that's all I got for this time dudes and dudettes, so 'til next time try and do as the DUDE does and "take it easy".

MORE ZOMBIES AND WELCOMES.

Well, well, well, here we are at the last line of zombies from my Season 1 Zombicide, at last. There was a time not so long ago, when I didn't think this day would come, ever. But we are here now, I'll be the first to admit that it felt like an insurmountable task, given my limited enthusiasm for the job. Repetetive sculpts bore me very quickly.

Anyway enough whining and on with the blog:
Cabin in the Woods construction has completely stalled. Still waiting on a new side wall to be printed.

In other card terrain news, I've managed to download the free stuff from Wargame Vault. The disused warehouse, horsemans/laundry, drakes tv and a load of crates and containers. This will be sometime in being printed, if my new wall is anything to go by.  There's also an urban ground set on there for free too, probably get that as well. Hey it's free right.

The welcome wagon has been dragged back out of the shed and dusted off. To welcome my latest followers mistersam and Phil C. mistersam runs the miniature worlds blog spot, go check it out. So a big BZA welcome goes out to mistersam. WELCOME mistersam. Can't find a blog for you Phil, let me know if you have one. You still get a big BZA welcome. WELCOME Phil C. I hope you both enjoy the journey as much as I am.

Enough blabber and on with the introductions:

THE LAST LINE IS STARTED.

From Left to Right as usual. The first victim is Clud he was doing time when things went south. Following the big fella is Blodeuedd she used to be a chartered accountant. Next in line is Mallolwch an ex small time drug dealer Last victim of the session is Kymeinvoll, she was a very experienced escort until the apocalypse happened.

I'VE SEEN THAT FACE BEFORE.

I even managed to get the BZA official photographer to take backshots, lazy git, just to prove to y'all that I still paint the backs of them.

Well the lights out bugle has just sounded and the bunker has to lockdown for the night. So until the next time dudes and dudettes follow in the path of the DUDE and "take it easy".

MORE TARDINESS AND ZOMBIES

What's occuring then? More reasons for the lateness of my blog! Well no, instead we are having the usual round of back slapping that breaks out on these occasions. This time it has been brought to my notice that we have surpassed six thousand pageviews. On behalf of us all here at BZA, I would like to give you all a huge THANK YOU.

The recent heat has influenced the colour scheme of todays offering, I'm calling it my safari period. Sounds better than biege, at least. This little batch makes it only eight more to go and the tray is finished. Light at the end of the tunnel.

This post has also been delayed by the protracted negotiations that have taken place to secure the services of the BZA official photographer. It only cost me a provisional driving licence this time and 4 days of badgering.

Zombicide has smashed the million dollar mark then, unlocking some nice stretch goals along the way. Not that many optional extra figures yet but it's early days.

Righty Oh then, on with the introductions:

SAFARI CHIC.

Left to Right as is usual by now. First in the spotlight today is Goronwy managing director of local hi-tech company. Next in line is Bronwen she's an architect. Following her is Nissyen, he's a dentist. Lastly for today is Aranrhod she's a liasion officer for the local council.

The wash has worked it's magic again. I have painted the backs of these but because of the slackness of my official photographer, who neglected to take more than one shot of anything, you'll just have to take my word for it.

Time for some guest photo's.
These are courtesy of Sheldon. Our most regular irregular and resident analist. These character traits have lead to him becoming a damn fine painter.

Greyscale "Romero" zombies are so cool. I've seen this done several times now, does that make it a thing?, and I must admit to liking this style very much.

LOOKING LIKE THEY'VE STEPPED STRAIGHT OUT OF "NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD".

Some of Sheldons many survivors. He's got loads now even though he didn't Kickstart seasons 1 or 2. I think he said around 25 in total.

SUPERSTAR SURVIVOR LINE UP.

Left to Right they are Basil Fawlty played by John Cleese, Jason Statham back when he had hair, Sean Connery as John Patrick Mason in "The Rock", Jack Nicholson as Jack Torrance from "The Shining", Nicholas Cage as Cameron Poe from CONAIR. Hannibal Lecter played by Anthony Hopkins in "Silence of the Lambs".

Well that's all I got for now dudes and dudettes. So until next time do as the DUDE does and "take it easy".