08/13/23
Colonizing a new planet is not for the weak. In most instances it means long years of toil on the frontier of an untamed world. Sometimes colonists face aggressive native species; sometime the danger comes from age old clashes brought within the human community. New colony worlds can also become the target for roving space pirates intent on raiding small colonies for valuable plunder. The need for basic defense is common.
Often the struggling settlements possess only low-tech small arms because of the cost of importing and maintaining higher-tech weapons. In times of trouble, this group of colonists carries an assortment of slug throwers from handguns to shotguns.
I chose to paint the figures with muted colors. The head coverings and clothing accents are painted in a similar color to suggest the characters belong to a particular family, clan or community.
These
28mm-scale miniatures are
kitbashed from models by different manufacturers. They could be used in a variety of
science fiction role-playing and
table top miniature games including
Stargrave™ and
Five Parsecs From Home™.
You can see more of my
painted miniatures by visiting
my store.
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07/20/23
The Cthulhu Mythos has lured many people to their peril. Here are four individuals from the 1920-30s becoming embroiled with the Mythos.
The young
college co-ed. As a library research assistant, she stumbled into Mythos references in the restricted book stacks of her university library. Now she has a thirst for divining even deeper
arcane knowledge.
The
reporter. Hungry for sensational stories to add to his byline, he is always on the lookout for tidbits with even the smallest hints of the
occult.
The
socialite turned
investigator. Her social connections have revealed rumors of dark activities among the upper classes and she intends to uncover the truth.
The doctor. Drawn into the dark webs of experimental medical techniques, he finds himself entangled with knowledge better left unknown.
These 28mm scale painted resin miniatures would fit into any 1920-30s Call of Cthulhu™ game. They also can be useful in other Horror and Pulp Action table top miniatures and role-playing games.
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painted game miniatures.
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07/19/23
In 1941, humanity made its first verified contact with extraterrestrials on Earth in modern times. The result was the creation of a secret worldwide network of organizations capable of fighting possible alien incursions around the planet. That effort evolved into Majestic 13 and is tasked with defending the Earth while keeping the existence of aliens from the public at large.
Select teams of operatives are maintained and dispatched to deal with extraterrestrial threats around the globe. This is one such team.
Armed with a variety of weapons, including some incorporating captured alien technology, they are our first line of defense.
The Majestic 13™ table top miniatures game is published by Snarling Badger Studios. It is a miniatures agnostic game system which allows you use any appropriate miniatures.
These plastic 28mm scale figures can represent your Player Characters or NPCs in many science fiction table top miniatures games and role-playing games including Majestic 13™, Stargrave™ and Five Parsecs From Home™.
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05/28/23
As interstellar flight became available, Earth’s inhabitants journeyed beyond the confines of their home solar system. Most contact with new sentient species went smoothly and with little conflict. Unfortunately, the expansion sometimes fell short of noble intentions. Some Terran individuals, groups and governments brought with them age-old problems. Political interests, religious beliefs, racial/species bias, commercial greed and more caused friction in some interactions.
The League Against Terran Expansion (LATE) is a loose affiliation of diverse sentients who have banded together to try to stop the spread of Terrans in the galaxy. Mostly the members are individuals who harbor grievances against Humans.
More tenacious than organized, the tactics frequently involve hit and run attacks on smaller targets. Armaments tend toward the lower tech levels, although scavenged higher tech gear will make an appearance when available.
These
plastic 28mm scale game miniatures are
kit-bashed from multiple manufacturers. They can be useful in many
science fiction games including Stargrave™ and Five Parsecs From Home™.
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07/15/22
Sometimes you need to board another spaceship in the void of space. Or maybe you have to conduct a salvage mission on a world with an inhospitable atmosphere. You just need to don your vac suit to get on with the job at hand.
These three crew members are wearing light weight vac suits. The suits are orange for better visibility in darkened or obscured environs. Each suit has a scratch built environmental backpack providing basic life support.
The pilot carries a laser pistol. The technician holds a datapad and tool. The security officer is armed with a power rifle.
These 28mm scale miniatures can be utilized in many science fiction role-playing games and table top wargames, including Stargrave™ and Five Parsecs From Home™.
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webstore to see more of my
painted game miniatures.
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04/17/22
So, you are the captain of a small starship. You earn part of your revenue by moving cargo between planets. Consider adding some Cargo Bots to your crew.
These lower-tech robots can simplify the job of loading and unloading cargo, particularly for smaller vessels. Once given their instructions, they can be left on their own to complete the job while you and your organic crew perform higher priority assignments.
They are also very useful in retrieving cargo from derelicts being salvaged (or by the unscrupulous space pirate, to secure newly “liberated” cargo).
These game miniatures stand about 1-1/8 inches (28 mm) tall, including the base.
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my store to see more of my
painted game miniatures for
science fiction,
fantasy and
horror table top war games and
role-playing games.
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04/15/10
In the beginning, there was nothing … Just an emptiness, a blank void waiting to be filled with content …
Welcome to my painted figure blog!
I plan to offer up some of my painted miniatures for your viewing. The figures will come from a variety of genres including Fantasy, Science Fiction, Horror, Pulp and more. Most will be in the 25 to 28 mm scale, but other scales will make their appearance.
For those who have stumbled upon this blog, perhaps a brief introduction to the figure world is appropriate. These small figures are used primarily in role-playing games (such as Dungeons & Dragons™ and Call of Cthulhu™) and table top war games (including Warhammer 40K™ and Warmachine™). The miniatures are typically made from metal or plastic and can contain a significant level of detail in the castings. In addition to active game use, some fans of the miniatures simply like to collect them as display pieces.
I hope you enjoy this little corner of the blog universe.
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