2024 wrap-up

2024 has been a shitty year for many reasons. I lost a very close family member, then had a stupid accident that kept me away from the paintbrushes for several months. And this depressing theme army didn't help. Anyway. 66 models painted in a year, it's a significant accomplishment, at least by my standards. 

As always, taking pictures of an army is a pain (and quite disappointing).

In terms of game, I have managed to play half a battle (4th edition rules) where my Swiss dwarfs fought against Chaos. It worked not so bad... until the Great Unclean One and his knights reached my regiments.😥

For 2025, we have decided to give a try to the Spearhead rules, to be able to play a game in one afternoon. Still undecided on the army to pick...

In the meantime, I wish you a merry Christmas and happy new year!

The candle-knight and the grandpa knight

Couldn't end the year without finishing the guards of the White Lady with two additional models to reach my self-inflicted 12 objective.

The first guard is the Reiksguard captain model, converted by adding an ammunition pouch on the side, and replacing the plume by candles.

The second guard is an old Citadel reference, designed by one of the Perrys in the eighties, and that brought a welcome change to the usual Reiksguards. 

The pair:

And the regiment:

The Tomb-bearer

As I said in a previous post, I needed a break after painting 10 knights in full armour. 

I'm not sure how I'm going to use this miniature, but it was a fun project. Essentially an old Citadel cleric whose shield I filed down, and whose staff I extended... with a tombstone, decorated with chains and candles.

And yes, this thumb up is super weird 👍

 

The guards of the White Lady (part V)

Another pair of foot knights, including the death cryer.

 

I think I'm going to take a break before painting new Reiksguard models. However, I have found in my boxes two 80's references from the Citadel Knights of the Empire range that could join the regiment to reach my objective of 12 guards.

In the meantime, 10 elite fighters protecting the White Lady.

The guards of the White Lady (part IV)

 One additional figure: the hornblower.

That's it for October!

The guards of the White Lady (part III)

Let's go back to the full-plate guys. 

I probably need to deepen the shadows on the two-handed sword. And of course paint the bases...

Still 3 guards to paint to complete the regiment!

The Cult of the Mourners

 Finally done. I still have a few ideas, but I need more time (and miniatures).

Back to the foot knights!

The last trio

I had one flagellant left to convert. I have simply swapped the head, replaced the flail by a spade, and glued a few bits on the robe. You've already met his two acolytes.