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Spent some time this last weekend catching up on some modeling, and tackled a bit of assemblies. A couple weeks ago I picked up a discount box of Star Wars Legion Range Troopers, and I had a Bolt Action M3 Grant Medium Tank that had been on pre-order for a couple of months. I recorded the assembly of both sets, hoping to put together painting and assembly videos in the future. For now, they join the armies of grey. I also spent a little bit of time in FreeCAD, and designed my own bases for the vehicles. Although I have…
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Working on a new design, inspired by some options I saw online, to store and transport securely warband miniatures. For me, this means my Mordheim warbands, but any skirmish scale game would function. Basically, 10 to 20 models is the intent – beyond that and any storage system becomes rather unwieldy. For me, this means not only a place to store the miniatures, but also double as a display option. Ideally, the miniatures should be secure for transport, and when closed, provide protection all around, but still be able to view or identify the models. The result is a rectangular…
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Based on some recent youtube guidance videos, and in an effort to constantly evolve and improve the channel, I am experimenting a bit with the thumbnails. Some of the theories indicate that simpler is better, avoid over-engineering the images, since it tends to cause them to be ignored rather than engaged. Based on that, I created a new layout for the thumbnail, for the battle report coming this week. Youtube allows both to be posted, and it will randomly show them to potential viewers, thus helping to define which format works best. Reviewing the following, let me know your thoughts.…
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Our group takes a break from the adventuring to engage in a bit of sport hunting, dealing with several large creatures that have recently appeared in the lands east of Raventhorn. Challenged by Jamel, the owner and recent rebuilder of a hunting lodge, the group competes against several other hunter groups to track down and defeat a Wyvern, a Hydra, and a Kroot, along with any other unexpected nasties along the way. However, not all is as it appears, as a larger plot and threat begins to take root during the competition, something that could destablize the only recently peaceful…
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We are kicking off a new series tomorrow, as part of our group’s efforts in Elite Dangerous. Over the last few months, I managed to acquire enough wealth to own and supply a fleet carrier, and it is now time to head out into deep space with the squadron, and search the unknown. No idea what we will find, except likely lots of lifeless planets and rocks, with perhaps a few signs of previous explorers. Perhaps a new mystery will be found, or we will just discover much in the name of science. The Erebus is currently docked in the…
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Right before Gencon, we recorded a couple of new games, and then left for the convention. Now I am back, and the first of two battle reports is processed and posted today. This sees a shift in the war terrain, as we show off a new city-scape battle mat, with plenty of buildings, alleyways, and wide streets. We also welcome Evan to the channel, as a local player who was interested in guest-starring on the channel. Evan brings his Republic forces, and faces off against Andy’s Rebel Alliance. We treated this as a friendly training game, since both players wanted…
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The first chapter of the campaign wraps up in the forests of Bolivia, as new discoveries and threats are unearthed deep within the Temple of the Dreamer. Sinister dangers surround the party, slithering forth from the confines of the stone tunnels. This session wraps up our first part of the campaign, with the full group in attendance. I showed off a number of props, handouts and miniatures, all of which greatly enhanced the story and experience for the group. https://youtu.be/Qlo7tCLZot8 The adventure will continue, once we have prepared for the next chapter.
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Our adventures in Bolivia continue, with the group having just defeated a horrific monster from the depths. Faced with the new fears, they continue their investigations, discovering unimaginable secrets the further they go. Their mission, as described by the Caduceus Foundation, is to recover the corpse of an ancient mummy, hidden within a temple which supposedly lies in this area. But why the military is so active in this area, and why the group was attacked upon their arrival, remains a mystery. The second exciting part of the three part series is now available https://youtu.be/_zc1Vot1Nck
Halfling13 Hobbies
Something about nothing – a collection of miscellaneous hobbies
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