Pure of Heart... Lacking a Name, Though.

Hey guys,


I've not had that much time to do modelling recently, but I've been working on the Monodominant/Puritan retinue for this Inquisitor. A deathmachine-type, wearing partially powered armour (but not power armour) and wielding a wickedly sharp chainsword.

This Inquisitor is very Darth Vader-esque, actually. He seems to have quite a degree of bionic enhancement, which perhaps suggests in the past he suffered horrifically in the Emperor's service. Perhaps a lapse in judgement led to his injuries - thus providing some rationale for his more hardline stance nowadays.

I often allow the model to tell me more about the figure's character as it develops, as I think including those little touches is a good thing.

But what's in a name?

Remembrance's Day

Hey guys,

This past week has been really busy for me, with work and other obligations.


Here's some good news - here's a character for Inquisitor Hoth's warband. Steve's managed to find some time to get another INQ28 figure painted. This here is Remembrance - an Escher with Plasma Cannon, reworked so that she has a flamer. I used the body of an Escher Heavy Stubber and the nozzle from a Cadian flamer.

Herding Cats

An idiomatic saying that refers to an attempt to control or organize a class of entities which are uncontrollable or chaotic. Implies a task that is extremely difficult or impossible to do, primarily due to chaotic factors.

With the INQvitational just a little over four months away, I'm starting to stress out a little. 

A Trio of Triumphs

Here's a little post to show that some of the INQ28 progress across the web is just spellbinding!

Here's three of my favourite modellers of recent times, showing you what they're up to.

PARIAH

It's coming!

http://www.blacklibrary.com/all-products/pariah.html

Inquisitor Ravenor hunts a dangerous fugitive, a former inquisitor driven by obsession to consort with heretics and daemons: his old mentor, Gregor Eisenhorn.

November 2012

I'm so excited to be stepping back into the world of Eisenhorn (and Ravenor, of course, but my allegiances lie with the old man...) 

Surely the battle between Eisenhorn and Ravenor is going to prove immensely damaging for them both. And if Bequin should awake - will she even recognise the man she (may have) once loved?

Ode to Anphelion

One of my favourite things about Forgeworld is that it is able to delve into the very "stuff" of the 40k universe, unearthing some amazing things.

One of the best was the Anphelion Base.

2012 Resolutions

Hey guys,

So today I wanted to try to crystallise the thoughts that've been flowing through the air for me this holiday period. I want to set out where I am, and where I want to be this time next year.

2011 has been a pretty good year, all told. I completed my teacher training course and started teaching at a busy school. It's taken a great deal of my time, but it is rewarding. I spent a month in America on a brilliant holiday! I got engaged - and I'm about to embark upon a lot of great things in 2012 and beyond.

So, what do I want to do over the next twelve months?

Friday Feature #1 - 30/12/11

I hope to make this as regular as possible.

Here's some items that've interested me in the last few days:

The Lost and the Damned and the Stunted - A blog by "Deadestdai" seeming to focus around "Inquisimunda". There's some really interesting conversions there. I hope to see more from this blog in 2012, and I'll be adding it to my blogroll.

=I=28, Espandor Contingent  - A new blog on DakkaDakka featuring true-scaled Space Marines. Still, the modeller has a great deal of skill, and I look forward to seeing him tackle elements of the Inquisition. Hopefully it'll be ripe for some inspiration!

DexterKong's Inq28 Blog - Pretty much what it says on the tin; the blog of DexterKong, who has produced some really interesting Ecclesiarchal conversions. His conversion of the Nurgle Lord really can stand on its own as unique and interesting. Definitely worth checking out.

"Oh, Ambassador..."

John left me a comment that described me as a 'catalyst and ambassador' for INQ28. I'd like to think that's true. The Ammobunker has received a slow trickle of people starting INQ28 blogs, and I would like to think that if nothing else, I'm encouraging people to be creative and to enjoy their hobby in whatever form interests them. The number one rule of GW's games has always been to "have fun" - and that's something that I think is worth remembering, especially in a day and age that seems to glorify tournament gaming.

Bloody, Bold and Resolute (Part 2)

Hey, guys.

As last year drew to a close, I posted up a series of resolutions. I wanted to crystallise my ambitions for the hobby in 2011, and on the whole I thought it worked well.

I ended 2010 with 59 Followers on this blog, and approximately 15,500 hits. Twelve months later, I have 137 Followers, and 54,148 hits. I'm pleased that the INQ28 seems to be moving in the right direction.

2011 has seen me achieve a great deal. I've gotten engaged, and started my teaching career. I brought INQ28 to the Ammobunker Bash, and began the groundwork for the INQvitational, which'll be borne out in 2012.

So, how did I do with my resolutions?

Taking Stock

Hey guys,

A quick post from me today.

With the end of the term, I've finally got a bit more time to get some modelling done. I've recently been struck by a loss of mojo, and just not being sure what to do or make. Blog friend (and contributor) PDH sent me a "care package" of bits the other day, and I've put some of the components to use in finishing off a couple of conversions that've sat untouched for a while.

Jakob Rune Nielsen's miniaTEXTures

Hey guys,

Just a quick one. There have been some exciting developments in the INQ28 community recently, and I want to bring you some amazing pictures of models I've seen around the internet. That will hopefully come soon!

I just wanted to draw your attention to the new blog of multiple Slayer Sword-winner Jakob Rune Nielsen. It's very new, but his work is excellent and certainly worth watching. I know that Steve rates him as his favourite painter, so you should definitely check it out: http://miniatextures.blogspot.com/

INQvitational: RiseoftheMagi

Hey guys,

I said that I would provide you with some glimpses of what's going on for the INQvitational, and I meant it! Even though we've got about eight months until the event, there's still a lot to be done. For the players who're participating, it does take time to conceptualise and create a retinue.

Making it Fit.

I'm pleased to see that the INQvitational has been so warmly received.

One thing I noticed when I started my new job was that there is a lot of "office politics". Without realising it, I'd ventured out into a minefield, and I had to very quickly chose sides. In fact, sometimes the sides are chosen for you without you even realising.

It's an apt analogy for the internet. Gather any group of three people together, and two of them are bound to bitch about the third. As the Warhammer 40,000 web community has grown, we find ourselves having to choose sides. You can't possibly make a meaningful contribution to all of the forums out there. And in a way it's a question of ripples.

INQvitational Unveiled

"THE HELIOS SUCCESSION"

INQvitational Event 2012

Saturday, 9th June 2012

Warhammer World. 

Meeting John Blanche (and the concept of a "Shared Language")

Hey guys,

Yesterday I had the amazing opportunity to go to Warhammer World and visit John Blanche. John's really the heart and soul of 40k for a great many people. His vision has helped to define a rich tapestry against which we set our games and our characters.

Catching Up.

Hey guys.

Things have been really busy for me; busy enough that I've not updated this blog in over a month! Rest assured that things are progressing behind the scenes.

I've not really had much of a chance to do any modelling, but I've been working on arrangements for the INQvitational, which is happening next year. I've approached a number of players and GMs, and I will hopefully be able to tell you more about it soon.

An ode to JRN

Hey guys,

I've not really been around too much this past week, because it's been my first week as a fully-fledged teacher! The fourteen/fifteen-hour days have definitely been a shock to my system, especially after the summer holidays.

As a result, I've not really had much opportunity to do anything in the way of modelling. My desk is the tidiest it's ever been - but that may well be because I've had to clear space for two laptops!

Anyway, the aim of this thread is to express my appreciation for an exquisite model that has recently surfaced on the web. As mentioned in previous blog posts, PDH (a long-time friend of the blog) started a competition on web-forum Dakka Dakka entitled "Pimp My Wizard!"

Update - 30/8/11

Hey guys,

My posting rate will decrease somewhat over the next few weeks, which herald the start of a new term and the beginning of my job. Once I get a better handle on the demands of the job, I'll be able to adjust, which should mean I'll be able to continue with hobby work.

In the meantime, here's a few updates:

Legion of Plastic

Hey guys.

Thank you to those of you who felt compelled to respond to my last blog post. It certainly was nice to hear your kind words. I haven't gotten everything done this summer that I wanted to, but I've achieved quite a bit, and that's something to be proud of. The INQvitational is moving apace, and I've managed to get quite a few people onboard. The Ammobunker's Specialist Games forum is heaving with some really interesting Inquisitorial conversions, and I think that trend is only going to continue in the wake of GDUK.

Talking of interesting Inquisitorial conversions, I want to direct you over to Legion of Plastic, a blog set up by Mikael "Migsula" Silvanto. Migsula is a fearsome modeller, and it's fortunate for the world that he turns his attention towards the richly diverse tapestry that is the Inquisition.

Migsula is responsible, in part, for the interest in "Inquisimunda" on Dakka Dakka. Having now created a centralised blog for his work, I urge you to follow it, as there'll be no end of interesting models coming!

I've managed to commence work on a number of models, including two Inquisitors (for me) and a Tech-Priest (not for me) - these figures will get posted in a blog update soon.

Expect INQvitational news soon!

Wasted Opportunities

Hey guys,

As I write this it's a little past midnight. I have just over two weeks before I won't be able to stay up this late. The reason? The autumn term starts soon, and that marks the beginning of my first real teaching job. I'm excited and nervous, but today it feels like the summer is coming to an end, and when it comes to the hobby, I have little to show for it.

No doubt we all have peaks and troughs, moments when the hobby consumes us, and moments when it seems very little can come to fruition. For the past two months or so, I've felt like I've been in a very real slump, unable to come up with anything.

Serendipity

 Hey guys, went to my desk late tonight intent on pinning some Van Saars for my friend Darren. I actually managed to do a couple - here's my favourite:


I also came up with a few other models, which I think you'll all be interested in...

Convergence

There is such a thing as a 40k 'scene' on the internet. Games Workshop used to have its own forums, but eventually closed them down. We can't just have one singular forum, and so the greater GW scene has splintered. There are so many places now to discuss the hobby, and that can only be a good thing. But I suppose it does make reaching people hard.

INQvitational News

Hey guys!

Since returning from my holiday to Flordia, I've sort of been in a hobby stupor; I haven't really got around to doing too much, and when I tried I found that my superglue had dried up! It looks as though I'll have to put in a supply run at some stage. Which leads to that eternal question - do I do it through the online store, or do I brave the 'hard sell' tactics of the GW staff members?

Inquisitors Hoth and Adorno arrive...

Steve giving me the first batch of INQ28 models back meant that I've been able to take some pictures with my slightly dodgy camera. Here they are; please excuse the slipshod photography