The Cawdor were the second of my Necromunda gangs to be painted. The paint scheme was inspired by movies that make use of strong filters to create a cold, dark atmosphere, movies like Alien III, and Underworld. This involved a number of paint tests to get the colors just right.

The gang was completed in two major waves. The first wave, completed circa 2003, was the box set and a few extras. The second wave (2007-2008) were extensive conversions to represent the hardened, well equipped fighters who emerged. You can see a marked improvement in painting quality from the first batch to the second (although I still take pride in the first batch, especially since they were painted for the tabletop).

However, it was no easy task matching the colors from the first and second waves. Back in 2003 I didn’t keep notes, and the complex original formula is lost to time. I know for a fact, though, that the paints used for the second batch are entirely different from those used in the first! The Cawdor range of models is notorious for being poorly equipped to make use of their close combat skills, so modeling an effective gang is a challenge. The champions have been converted from Bretonnian grail pilgrims and a Mordheim chaos magister. Oh, and the heavy stubber was honored with a gold Kublacon trophy in 2005 for best Sci-Fi single. This one was converted and painted between the two waves.

 

While I’ll be tweaking and improving the site as I move ahead, I’m eager to get the site up and start sharing my backlog new pics. With the new site, in addition to many commissions from the past year I’ll be showcasing my own miniatures projects. So please stay tuned, subscribe and let me know what you think of the site. And let me know if there are issues with the design I need to address—I plan to continually add improvements.

Goblin Three-Wolf Chariot

Available. Asking $275

This is a rare three-wolf version of the goblin chariot that was a direct-order only item offered by Games Workshop mail order only for a very short time in the late nineties. The price takes into account the value of the model. It features three wolves, three crew, a custom-made base and a custom banner made from greenstuff. The model is double-sealed for protection, first with a thick matte coat and then with a flat dullcoat.

Loryn Stormblade

Available. Asking $90

This 30mm scale female elf fighter was sculpted by Werner Klocke for Reaper Miniatures. It was painted using NMM techniques.

Cygnar Goblin Bodger

Available. Asking $70

This 30mm scale Warmachine fig was painted using NMM techniques.