On the painting front I am currently working on finishing off a Manticore with Chaos Lord, have undercoated (white) the Swordmasters, from the IOB box, put together the elven steeds for some Silver Helms and also working on advancing the Chariot Chariot ( will be with Gorebeast) and also the Elven loremaster...phew..time to actually finish a few of these off..

Warhammer armies focus on the new High Elves, Warriors of Chaos ( tends to be more monster themed) and my original Ogre Kingdoms , although since recuited into my Chaos horde.

That reminds me I have the IronBlaster and some Mournfang also to make. Looking forward to both as nice models, the former is very detailed and numerous parts for painting whilst the latter should hopefully combat the Chaos skullcrushers which are also due to be assembled. With further time off coming up I will hopefully get more focus to do this and work towards my goal of making Batreps ( with painted models)...

Photo light currently, more following, the attached will have to do in lieu...enjoy the artwork...

 X-Wing was with me less than 17 hours after placing the order with Element Games ( so another tick in their box!).

Settled upon the core game set and also a separate X-Wing and also TIE fighter, based upon stock levels as some of this range is like "Gold Dust". This also means I get the additional pilots as upgrades as opposed to doubling up on the core set. One comment I would make straight away regarding the level of contents are that a further dice set are needed as 6 dice ( 3 for attack and agility) are not enough.

The box itself is sturdy and feels substancial, as do the card counters. There is no feel of thin flimsy cardboard or a low quality and the same can be said for the cards and miniatures. You can obtain cases for both the Pilot cards and also upgrade/damage cards as per all this games without issue from your local hobby store or indeed online. The models appear very fragile so suggest protective packaging whilst not in use, detail and appearance adds to the game.

The game itself is quick to pick up, again more so due to the Tutorial videos that Fantasy Flight have on their web site which also includes a PDF of the rulebook! The game also is pretty addictive once you get into it and start building up your own squadrons with the various craft and pilot as well as upgrades - all via a points cost system. The former is limited to 3 TIE and 2 X-Wing but plays out okay with several named pilots including Luke Skywalker, Wedge and Biggs from the Star Wars film(s). Likewise the Imperials have named pilots although if you want the likes of Darth Vader you will need to get the Advanced TIE fighter model!

All of this leads to the need for "more" and with wave 3 on the horizon later this month ( although latest indications warrant a delay until October!) there are plenty of models to choose from. I should have mentioned I have "SLAVE-1" enroute, expected this week ( from a different supplier) so looking forward to playing Boba Fett.

Will put further pictures and details up as I progress, its a game worth playing...

X-Wing™ Complete Tutorial

Ordered X-Wing today with a couple of the expansion sets, allowing for stock availability and Wave 3 hitting the market in the next  3 weeks+/-. Good support and outline of the game on the website re: Fantasy Flight Games, including a download of the rules in PDF and now some recent FAQ and tournament rules. If lucky may see tomorrow...

High Elves - Paint Scheme

CHRACE

Scheme will be based upon Chrace, certainly for the chariots that will become lion chariots and also the White Lions. In addition the archers and spearmen will also take a scheme similar to that shown below. Just got hold of a NEW Uniforms & Heraldry HE book for -50% on ebay ( lucky find & auction!). See images below:-

Additionally the KORHIL model has now been tweaked and 'ardcoat added to gems. Not 100% happy with overall look but will keep it for now.