Half-Elf Half-Human What could go Wrong

Born of rape between King Helgir and the cursed elf Elvira, Skulda was raised to hate her father and his line by the elf family of her mother.

She soon showed a strong affinity to the uses of magic and an insatiable thirst for revenge upon her father and humans in general. She trained countless days honing her magic and nature skills, preparing for her day of vengeance.

Vengeance is a dish best served cold is a saying Skulda has taken to heart. Having kept her existence unknown to her future victims, she knows that when she strikes it will be both unexpected and violent.  The day nears, soon Helgir and his family will be sent to meet Hel in her bleak lands! 

This plastic figure of Skulda was the last piece I painted in April.

USMC in the Banana Wars

 

Somewhere in the Dominican Republic, a detachment of a USMC heavy weapons company goes into action in the Banana Wars (1898-1934) of the early 20th Century (The USMC was engaged in the Dominican Republic from 5-5-1916 to 1924). During the Banana Wars, the USMC would see action in Cuba- 1898-1934 (they are still stationed at Guantanamo Bay as of 2024), Honduras- 1902-1925, the Dominican Republic, Nicaragua- 1912-1923, Mexico- 1914 and Hati-1915-1934.

The gem of the unit is a Browning .30 cal. model 1917 water cooled heavy machinegun. This excellent weapon was used in every American conflict from World War One to the early days of the Vietnam War. Firing the powerful .30-06 Springfield round at 600 rounds per minute, this was a brutal force for an enemy to face. 

Other support is being given by two Lewis Guns. This was a lighter weight machine gun that remained in American use from the First World War to World War Two. The Lewis Gun in American service also fired the .30-06 Springfield at a rate of 600 rounds per minute. 

Also to be seen in the unit are the .30-60 cal. Browing Automatic Rifle (BAR), a .45 cal. Tommy Gun submachinegun, a 12-gauge Trench Gun shotgun, two Springfield .30-06 rifles and, in the hands of the Lieutenant, the famous 1911-A1 Colt .45 cal. automatic pistol. These solid weapons gave the USMC excellent firepower support throughout some of the most brutal wars of the 20th Century.

These are metal pieces that I painted in the early years of the 21st century.

I Am a Linesman's Worst Nightmare

Baroness Gudrun Halsbitt is the best Runner on the Venator Vampire Blood Bowl team. 

This is largely due to her tendency to rip helmets, and the occasional head, off the opposing linesmen who stand in her way.

Her ability to move at "supernatural" speeds is also a strong asset in Blood Bowl.

The Baroness is a plastic piece I painted in April.

Pieces Painted in April

My first piece painted in April was the Great Eagle Hraesvelg.

World Historyprof: I Love Ripping Out Kidneys

I completed 67 pieces in April, including 20 pieces of Game Terrain and a 21- Blood Bowl team pieces. Here is the April list:

Ragnarök 13- Hraesvelg, Tanngjester, Tanngrisnir, Vidar, Draugr, 5 Seers, Egil, Frig & Skulda. Game Terrain 20- Bronze Triceratops, Dark Elf Casuality, 3-piece Cannon VP, 3-Gunpowder Barrels, 12 Egyptian shields & spears. Fantasy 2- 2-piece Skaven Warpstone Gun Team. Beasts 1- Pavan Safed Hathi-Aakash White Elephant. 16th Century 2- Aztec Priests. Napoleonic's 4- Grenadier, Voltigeur & 2 French Line Troops. Second World War 4- 4 French Guerillas. Blood Bowl 21- 1 Dark Elf Coin, 1 Dark Elf Turn Marker, 1 Vampire Turn Marker, 2 Vampire Coins, 2 Vampire Bat/Balls, 6 Vampires & 8 Minion Linesmen. All the pieces were plastic except for the Skaven Warpstone  gun team.

Last piece I paint in April was the Half-Elf, Half-Human Skulda.

Lambs to Slaughter, No, Minions Yes

Venators Vampire Blood Bowl Team linesmen Emme, Meeme, Minni & Luucas know the game is violent, bloody and many time fatal to the players. But this does not discourage these Vampire minions, for impressing their lords and ladies can earn both praise and rewards. Failure to play with their full heart and soul can lead to loss of one's heart in a most painful and fatal way. So, they play hard for their master's glory, and the minions own personal survival.

I painted these plastic minions in April.

Hunt Monsters Will Travel

 

Captain Hamilton Smyths-Smyth, Professional Monster Hunter Extraordinaire (PMHE), specializes in big dangerous and furry beasties that prey on human flesh. This is very hazardous work, so the good captain has a variety of specialized weapons. Sliver tipped sword and hunting knife, coated with holy oil of course, .40 cal, LeMat revolver with additional 20-gauge barrel, and a pocket four-barrel derringer that are all carried in a variety of holsters, sheaths and pouches.

But his favorite weapon is also his most powerful, his specialized Remmington-Holland and Holland Multi-barrel .50 cal. Machine Rifle Mrk VII. The Remmington-Holland and Holland Multi-Barrel .50 cal. Machine Rifle Mrk VII fires a mix of silver, explosive, acid filled and armour piercing rounds. Needless to say, all his weapons and ammo are blessed by his "very good" friend The Most Reverend Ima Verally Holee, Archbishop of Canterbury. As an added precaution all his bullets have crosses carved into their tips. 

For protection he, of course, has the standard Silver Cross, silver plated iron helmet lining, neck guard and winter hunting jacket plates. His fur lining and coat is also infused with wolfbane oil, as it never hurts to be careful. As Captain Hamilton Smyths-Smyth is fond of saying, "Being a PMHE stalking all sorts of Beasts, Unnatural Creatures, Undead and other Foul Things is a dangerous hobby-so be prepared for the unexpected." "And Have Fun!"

Captain Hamilton Smyths-Smyth is a plastic piece that I painted in the Summer of 2018.

Fresh Blood is the Best

 "I Love Blood and Ball Games" shouts Count Hagar von Poftsange, Co-Captain of the Venators Vampire Blood Bowl team. 

The count is so excited about the start of the bloody game he has partially transformed into a giant bat!

A transformation that is helping to hide the ball from his opponents. An advantage the count is using well as he scans the pitch for a likely victim to bean with the metal clad ball. Blood will soon fly, it is Blood Bowl you know.

Count Hagar von Poftsange is a plastic piece I painted this month.