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Update 5/22/13

I've finally ironed out the problem with my digital camera...

... by buying a new one. :) I'm still working on the write up for The Kalm, but I have finished the regular mob of Ork Bikers in the Commissions section, up next will be the Nobs.

Past Updates

Update 5/22/13
I'm back from The Kalm Before the Waaagh!, and getting back into the swing of things. I'm sorting through the pictures from the event and I should have a write-up of the event ready fairly soon.

In the meantime, I've made some progress on the Ork Bikers in the Commissions section. I seem to be having some issues with my camera, so the images aren't the greatest. I'm hoping to have that sorted out soon.

Update 5/1/13
Well Folks. It's about that time again. The time when I make my yearly pilgrimage to Hunsville, AL for The Kalm Before the Waaagh!. This will be the fourth year in a row that I've attended what is, without a doubt, one of most unique tournaments in all of 40k. Look for a full write-up of the event when I return.

On a hobby related note, I've been painting away on the Ork Bikers in the Commissions section. I haven't had a chance to take any pictures yet, mostly because they're still works in progress. I'll have some pictures of the finished product up after I get back.

Update 4/18/13
I've finished building and re-basing a full squad of Deathwing Terminators for the Dark Angels in the Commissions section. I've also made some modifications to the Nobs and built a whole mob of regular bikes for the Ork Biker project as well. Up next will be plenty of painting... a nice change from glueing my fingers together :)

Update 4/12/13
After my brief foray in Warhammer Fantasy miniatures, I'm back to 40k. I really enjoyed painting the Empire Models. I'm thinking I may have to paint up some Fantasy models of my own in the near future.

At any rate, the Commissions section is getting pretty busy. I've painted up a couple of characters for the Dark Angels, and I'm building some Ork Bikers as well.

Update 4/9/13
I've finished up a couple of Battle Wizards for the Empire Models in the Commissions section.

Update 4/3/13
I'm back in the saddle after spending spring break with my daughters. It was great just hanging with the munchkins, but after a week of activities... it's kinda nice to have a bit of quiet around the house to get some work done.

I've got some Empire Models for Warhammer Fantasy going in the Commissions section. They were originally part of the Grey Knights project I recently finished, but I figured they deserved their own spot.

Update 3/22/13
I've finished up the weathering on my Dakkajet in the Mekshop, as well as the final touches on the Grey Knights Stormraven in the Commissions section.

Update 3/19/13
There's a Stormraven up for the Grey Knights in the Commissions section. This thing was a pretty tricky to paint, especially the freehand feathered wing patterns on the wings.

Update 3/14/13
I've finished the Venerable Dreadnought for the Grey Knights in the Commissions section.

Update 3/11/13
II've finished the primary painting on my Dakkajet in the Mek Shop. It's still a bit clean for an Ork plane, so I'll have to dirty it up a bit with some more scratches, oil streaks, and battle damage.

I'm also working on a Venerable Dreadnought and a Stormraven for the Grey Knights in the Commissions section.

Update 3/7/13
I've finished painting the Paladin Standard Bearer for the Grey Knights in the Commissions section. I'm very happy with the end result. Having said that, freehand work is kinda like hitting yourself in the head with a hammer...

... It feels soooo good when you stop :)

Update 3/1/13
I've posted up some work-in-progress shots of the Paladins for the Grey Knight project in the Commissions section. These models are full of little details. They are really cool to paint, but can be time consuming.

Update 2/22/13
Just a small update today. It's been a busy week. School Field trips with the kids and we ironed out the refi on the house with a different lender in nine days! Those jackasses at Citibank lost out. Shoulda got your act together, guys.

As for hobbies, I've painted the two Red Hunters characters, one of which is a Librarian. They are part of the Grey Knight project in the Commissions section.

Update 2/14/13
Sorry it's been a couple of weeks since the last update. My daughter has been sick (and she decided to share with me, oh joy). We've also been trying to refinance our house. Word to the wise: If you're in the market for a refi, DO NOT use Citibank. Those morons don't know their butt from a hole in the ground. We finally ending up dropping them like a sack of dirt and going with another lender.

At any rate, enough of the real world issues, you folks came here for 40K!! I've finally started painting my Dakkajet, and after getting thrashed in an Apocalypse Game, I decided I needed Ork Tank-Killa to even the odds for next time. You can check out both of those projects in the Mek Shop. I've also finished some Dark Angels Veterans and started on some Grey Knights in the Commissions section.

Update 1/31/13
It's been a while since I've posted up a battle report, and today I've got a real doozy for you. On Jan 26th, the guys that hosted Da Grand Waaagh tournament on the U.S.S. Hornet a few years back invited me to participate in an Apocalypse Game. A good time was had by all, and we learned a few things about how to make an Apocalypse game go smoothly. You can check out all the details in the Battle Reports section.

Update 1/23/13
The Really BIG Gunz are all painted up in the Mek Shop, and not a moment too soon, since I need them for an Apocalypse game this Saturday. If it would just stop raining, I could get some dullcoat on them as well to get them truly finished.

I've also finished painting the last of the Blood Ravens in the Commissions section.

Update 1/17/13
I've finished the conversion and detail work on the Really BIG Gunz in the Mek Shop, now I just need to paint the things.

In the Commissions section, the Blood Ravens have a brand new squad of Terminators all painted up and ready to roll.

Update 1/10/13
Happy New Year, folks! It's been a little while since my last update. Over the holidays, I spent time with the family, and took a break from the internet. If you haven't done so in a while, I highly recommend it. The modern world, with it's emphasis on 'being connected' 24/7, can really wear you down. It's nice to 'unplug' every now and then.

Just because I haven't been connected doesn't mean I've been idle. I've got a 'vehicles only' Apocalypse game coming up, so I've started building some Really BIG Gunz to turn my Ork Transports into something nasty. Check 'em out in the Mek Shop.

In the Commissions section, I've finished up the Tactical Squad, and painted up a Drop Pod for the Blood Ravens.

Update 12/20/12
I've finished painting the first of two Tactical Squads for the Blood Ravens in the Commissions section.

On an unrelated note, according to the Mayan Calendar, the world is supposed to end tomorrow. So to all the folks who have visited IRONDOG Studios over the years... Thanks for reading! :)

Update 12/14/12
Wow, I'm really banging through the updates this week. Must be the mad dash before Christmas. :) Wazdakka Gutsmek is all painted up in his gang colors in the Commissions section.