In the twilight of evening two powerful warriors stumble upon each other.

What was that?

Oh, it is you that pesky Greek warrior I have heard so much about! It is your lucky day warrior, for I Skadi do not follow the orders of Odin, so we need not fight...unless you wish to. With a whisper of thanks, Hiktos enjoys a brief respite from his constant battles with powerful creatures. Time to rest before the next challenge.

Check here for Skadi's story:

World Historyprof: Skadi, Hunting her Passion, Revenge Her Goal

and here for Hiktos Nuluk's tale:

World Historyprof: Brave Hiktos Nuluk

I Will Be The Next Cerberus Primus

Cerberus Secundus, first born of Cerberus Primus is more than willing to wait his turn to replace his Sire.

For now, at least.

And he will never allow his younger brother Cerberus Tertius to supplant him in either his fathers of Hades eyes.

Cerberus Secundus is a plastic piece I finished this weekend.

I Am the Master HERE

No one challenges the power of Dominus Ferrum Masculinum Rex and lives to tell the tale.

For Dominus Ferrum Masculinum Rex rules his land with a fist of Golden-Iron, crushing any who oppose his will with ruthless brutality.

His platinum and gilded wings are a reminder to all that challenge his that Dominus Ferrum Masculinum Rex is the choose of Heaven and that his enemies will quickly be sent to their maker.

Dominus Ferrum Masculinum Rex is a plastic piece I painted yesterday.

Of Course, Cerberus had Offspring

This is Cerberus Tertius, ready to spell his sires guard duties at the Gates of the Underworld.

Cerberus Tertius and his littermate Cerberus Secundus take turns...

learning the duties of their famous father.

As they mature, they will take more responsibilities in the Realm of Hades. Till then they will watch and learn and become ever fiercer.

Cerberus Tertius is a plastic piece I painted last night.

This is a House Sitter No One Wants

While looking for a house for the night, our brave Hoplite Hiktos Nuluk has come upon a deadly house pest.

It is none other than the fearsome Grendel, raider of long houses, killer of humans and eater of man-flesh. Cursed Hiktos must face yet another horrible combat before he can have a night's rest.

For more on the story on our cursed hoplite check here:

World Historyprof: Brave Hiktos Nuluk

For more on Grendel check these links:

World Historyprof: Murderer in the Night - Grendel

World Historyprof: Beowulf, Killer of Monsters

Eyes in the Sky

With a flutter of metal wings, a flight of "Mikilla Mechanika Wonder Birds" (patent pend.) patrols the night skies of the local Lord.

Equipped with the latest in night/day visual search tech., Mikilla Mechanika Wonder Birds offer the best in overhead security for a reasonable price.

But that is not all, Mikilla Mechanika Wonder Birds are also excellent offensive weapons with steel talons and the ability to drop iron, bronze or silver darts with the velocity needed to penetrate any target with devastating effect.

So, take control of your skies with a flight of Mikilla Mechanika Wonder Birds.

Order now, before your enemy does!

These are plastic pieces I painted this month.

Thank You Veterans

 As Veterans Day comes to a close this year, I want to thank all the veterans living and dead who have protected our Nation. Below are just some of the family and friends who have served since Armistice Day/Veterans Day has been celebrated.

Dad (on the left) and Uncle Pete-WWII

Brother Mike (on the left) and Louie M. Purple Heart-Vietnam

Nephew William (on the right) 22 years' service, Bronze Star-Gulf Wars.

My son Thomas-Gulf War, War on Terrorism.

God Bless our Country and the Men and Women who protected/protect us.

Rescuers-No-Raiders-Yes

Fresh on the heels of German and Hungarian raiders comes a new group of warriors.

These mercenary mounted crossbowmen are between jobs so need some ready cash.

So rather than assist the downtrodden village folk, they loot and pillage them instead. Such is the lot of peasants, taxed, or pillaged, it is just an accepted part of life.

I painted these plastic pieces in October.

HAPPY 249th BIRTHDAY USMC

 

Nothing says Happy Birthday USMC like a Ma Duce .50 cal. on full auto! So Happy 249th Birthday to the Men and Women of the Corps. "Once a Marine, always a Marine!"

"Oorah Tom"

"Hit-Raid-Run," Stepp Warriors Creed

 

A band of mounted raiders from the Stepps hits a small village. The raid is fast, brutal and then off to the homeland with the loot before enemy warriors can react/

These are15mm plastic pieces I painted in September. 

Figures Painted in October

1st piece painted was this 16th century house.

I completed 70 pieces in October ranging in size from 4mm to 50 mm.  Here is the list of this month's pieces:

Game Terrain 9- 3 houses, 2 three-piece Ox Carts, all 15mm Renaissance from Joan of Arc. World War Two 59- 5 Chaffee lt. tanks, 5 Katyuska Rocket trucks, 1 POL truck and 48 US Army soldiers all 1/285 scale. Marvel Universe 1- Warlock. Horror 1-Undead Lich King.

The World War Two pieces were metal, all the rest were plastic.

Last piece painted in October was this Marvel Universe "Warlock." 

We Will Die For His Imperial Majesty

When the enemy has tank's and we have only flesh and bone,

we the soldiers of the sacred "Emperor of Nippon" will use our bodies to carry the weapons needed to destroy enemies' vehicles.

Grenades, artillery shells and explosives will all be used in our hands to carry destruction to the foes of of His Imperial Majesty!

These are all plastic pieces I painted in the earlier years of this century.

Polish Knights to the Rescue

When raiders threaten their lords' lands and people...

this stout band of knights, including the lords first born,...

charge to the rescue.

Then it's back to the banquet hall for a well-earned meal, drink and entertainment.

These are 15mm plastic pieces I painted in September.