Halloween, a Vampires Favorite Holiday

 Vampires love Halloween, as it's the one night of the year that they can appear as themselves and draw absolutely no undo attention to themselves...

Vampirella enjoys the freedom of her favorite "undress."

Lord Croley prefers the dignified English gentleman look.

                                              

                                While Vigore can "hang around" in his best yoga pose.

Pirate Captain Mimi Rouge is all the rage in her swashbuckler attire.

Twin Vampire sisters Sanquinis-Siti and Sanquinis-Amans like to wear their clan colourswhen out on the town, looking for a "bite." 

                               

As do their cousins Baroness Sanguinis Luxuria, Lady Domina Sanguinis Olentus and Baroness Sanguinis Repetit.

Their mother, Princess Valdamina Sanguinarius and

Grandmother Queen Vladcaedes prefer to ride in style...side-saddle of course, as they are "ladies of quality." 

Siblings Amator von-Sanguinis-Opus and Ismeralda von Sanguinis-Luxurias like to show off their body armor that they have worn on all special occasions since the Renaissance. 

                                                       

As does Uncle Teroare Noctuna who especially enjoys the "tricks" he gets to play on tasty humans this scary night.

 Happy Halloween to all ...see you in your dreams...ha, haa, haaa--BOO!

Loyalist on the March AWI

One of the largest and powerful Loyalist's forces in the American War for Independence (AWI) was the "American Legion" (aka British Legion) formed in 1777. They fought in both in most of the campaigns of the war including the Southern where they were accused of incidents that went beyond the scope of what was considered "civilized warfare" at the time...i.e. massacres of wounded and surrendered colonial soldiers.

Known for the distinctive green uniforms and extreme loyalty to the King and Empire, the American Legion served to the end of the war. Whenever they fought, their reputation as fierce and sometimes brutal combatants proceeded them into battle. 

These are plastic pieces that I recently painted.

Figures Painted in September '26

The Greek Sea Monster Scylla was the first piece I painted in September.

Painted 57 pieces in September:

9-16th century, 4 Jaguar Warriors & 5 Conquistador's. 25- American Revolution 5 Loyalist Light Company & 20 Line Company. 10-WWII 1 UK, 1 German, 1 USAA, & 7 USSR soldiers. 13-Fantasy Scylla, 2 Wizards & 10 goblins.

Last piece I finished in September was this German WWII sniper.

Nightmare With Wings

 

Like a nightmarecoming to life, this Tyranid Prime has come to take this planet for the Hive Mind. Having just dismembered a space marine defender, the Prime is now looking for its next victim to become biomass for the Hive Mind.

Cessless hunger for biomass is the constant goal of every Tyranid as they spread through the Universe bringing terror and death to all living creatures.

With whole worlds devoured to become breeding grounds for more Tyranid horde, the very future of the Empire of Mankind is in doubt.

This is a plastic piece I paint last summer.

Royal Artillery AWI

One of the best drilled units in the British Army facing the Americans in the Revolution were the men of the Royal Artillery Corps. Under the inspired leadership of officers such as Major-General  Williams Phillips, the Royal artillery was a key component of the strength of the British Army in North America.

This six-pounder field artillery piece represented the most common infantry support unit on the battlefield for most of the major battles of the American War for Independence (AWI).

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This is another plastic Epic Battles unit for my growing 250th AWI project.

Confrontation or Friendship

Regina Arborum Silvae is surprised to see a lone hoplite in her forest. He politely introduces himself as Hikto Nuluk a lost soldier of Hellas trying to find his way home to hearth and family.

Having pity on the poor fellow as she is unable to help him since she has no knowledge of "Hellas," she sends him on his way in peace.

Her husband, Rex Aurei Silvae, has other ideas as he is loath to allow any human warrior to exist in his forest realm! This leads to very strong "words" between the two monarchs. 

The brave, but cursed Hiktos, can only wait and see if this will end in his favor or will he be forced into yet another one of his painful conflicts with powerful beings.

To learn more of our brave hoplite's curse click here:

World Historyprof: Brave Hiktos Nuluk Curse

for more of his adventures click here:

World Historyprof: Brave Hiktos Nuluk

As a Battery-FIRE

An American battery of six pounders is ready to give fire upon the advancing Redcoats.

 one of the more common pieces used by all the belligerents six pounders were used in virtually every major battle by one or both sides. With an effective range of 1500 yards, and with a well-trained crew, they were deadly weapons in the age of smoothbore muskets.

These are plastic pieces I recently painted for my American Revolution 250th Army.