Fistful of Lead - Galactic Heroes - Rebel Heroes

Welcome Grognards and Young Guard!  So glad you could join me for another posting of 'Of Dice and Army Men'!

As promised, today we go to the light side of the force and bring some Rebel Heroes to the table!

First up is a pair of 3D models I found on line.  They depict two of our Heroes, Luke Skywalker and Han Solo, in Stormtrooper armor, as seen in Star Wars A New Hope!  I love these models.  I can see an escape from the Detention Center scenario coming up somewhere down the line!  I have some terrain ideas, so can't wait to get on that project!

 

Next up is a model I found online.  This one was previously painted.  I performed some touch up, rebased the model and gave it a wash.

Our heroes are ready to battle the Empire!

Until next time, May the Force be with you!....and GAME ON!

PAINTED MINIATURES SCOREBOARD:

2021 Painted Miniatures: 169

2022 Painted Miniatures: 158 

Fistful of Lead - Galactic Heroes - The Sith and Famous!

Greetings fellow Grognards and Young Guard!  Welcome to another posting of 'Of Dice and Army Men'!  

With each post, I creep every closer to breaking my 2021 painted models total.  I hope you will continue the journey with me!

As the title suggests, it's time to delve into the dark side of the force and get some Sith Lords painted for the gaming table.  Enjoy!

 The first, is a 3D print from online.  He was marketed as a 'Jedi', but being a 'snake-oid' character, I had a hard time seeing him as a Jedi.  Snakes are generally associated with evil throughout history, literature and religion.  (Adam and Eve anyone?)  I call my new Sith Lord, Darth Venomous!

Next up, something a little easier on the eyes; as beautiful as she is evil, welcome Darth Talon!

And finally, a villain who needs no introduction...The Dark Lord of the Sith, Fist of the Emperor, Darth Vader!

Next time, we will go back to the light side of the force and share some Rebel Heroes!

Until then, give into the Dark Side and GAME ON!

PAINTED MINIATURES SCOREBOARD:

2021 Painted Miniatures: 169

2022 Painted Miniatures: 155  (14 models away!)

Fistful of Lead - Galactic Heroes - Imperial Infantry

Hello fellow Grognards!  Welcome to the Young Guard!  So glad to have you on board as I creep ever closer to passing my 2021 models painted target!

Today, I would like to share with you some Imperial Infantry models.  Fantasy Flight has not yet ventured into the realm of Imperial Infantry, so I found a source for a good price for 3D models.

Fighting for their beliefs in 'keeping galactic order' these troopers are as brave and fight as hard as any other Imps.  However, in the Galactic plan, they are just pawns and laser battery fodder to the Emperor!

The squad below is armed with a heavy missile weapon, ready to take out rebel hard target, weapons emplacements and vehicles.

The next Infantry support team is armed with blasters and grenades.

The third squad is armed with blasters.  An infantryman looks on with his binoculars.

Next post, the Sith and Famous!  Until then, for the Galactic Empire, GAME ON!

PAINTED MINIATURES SCOREBOARD:

2021 Painted Miniatures: 169

2022 Painted Miniatures: 152

Fistful of Lead - Galactic Heroes - Imperial Command

 Welcome Grognards and Young Guard to another installment of 'Of Dice and Army Men'!

Every good Imperial Task Force needs good command.  Below you'll find a variety of Imperial Officers and Navy with Droid support.

Models are a mix of Fantasy Flight and 3D printed models from online.

Hope you enjoy!

Next time, I've painted Imperial Infantry; the poor foot slogger, cannon fodder of the Empire!

Until next time, keep discipline within the ranks with an iron fist or a blaster and GAME ON!

PAINTED MINIATURES SCOREBOARD:

2021 Painted Miniatures: 169

2022 Painted Miniatures: 137

Fistful of Lead - Galactic Heroes - Villains

 Greetings fellow Grognards and Young Guard!  Today is another installment of miniatures painted for Galactic Heroes!

Presented for your viewing enjoyment, below you will find three bounty hunters.  These models were a joy to paint.  Painting special characters are like a reward for getting basic squads painted.

From Empire Strikes Back, you may remember the insectoid bounty hunter, Zuckuss.   This model is a 3D print, purchased online.

Next is the bounty hunter and trained assassin, Aura Sing.  I just love the detail on this model!  Again, this model is a 3D print.

Finally, a droid bounty hunter.  I called him IG-54!

This trio are ready to hunt bounty in the streets of Mos Eisley!

Next up, some more Imperials!

Until next time, GAME ON!

PAINTED MINIATURES SCOREBOARD:

2021 Painted Miniatures: 169

2022 Painted Miniatures: 133

Fistful of Lead - Galactic Heroes - Imperial Deathtroopers

Greeting Grognards and welcome to all of the Young Guard out there!

Followers might ask 'Grognard, what the heck is a Grognard?'  

In short, I'd tell them this was a word for 'Old Soldier'.  I've been playing table top wargames since 1988, so I guess the name fits.  To head off the next hypothetical question, 'Grognard, why do you welcome the 'Young Guard', and who are they ?'  The 'Young Guard' were the young or new soldiers in Napoleon's Army.  I look at all of the young and new players as the 'Young Guard' of our hobby.  I hope some of this 'Grognard's' experience and love of the hobby gets shared and conveyed to the 'Young Guard' to keep our hobby healthy and growing for years to come.

So to the fellow Grognards and all the Young Guard out there, below is another favorite Imperial troop of mine, the Deathtroopers!  These fellows only came about recently, in Rogue One, but they have made an impact on the Star Wars community for sure!

Make no mistake about it, these men in black are no Will Smith!  They are hard core killers of the Empire, dealing out Imperial justice to even the troops of the Empire!  Expect no mercy if you find yourself on the hot end of their blasters!

Until next time, keep a sharp eye out for the MIB and GAME ON!

PAINTED MINIATURES SCOREBOARD:

2021 Painted Miniatures: 169

2022 Painted Miniatures: 130 (the 2021 is in reach!)

  

Fistful of Lead - Galactic Heroes - Imperial Scout Troopers

Welcome back fellow Grognards and Young Guard!

I'm playing a little catch-up with my postings, getting ever closer to breaking the old 2021 painting record.  Glad you could join me for another blog.

Today, I'm posting my work on Imperial Scouts.  These guys are the lightly armored front men of the Imperial forces.  With or without their speeder bikes, they still are a force to reckon with!  Models are by Fantasy Flight.

I look forward to getting a squad of these Imperials on the table soon to hunt down some Rebel scum!

Until next time, keep your blaster at the ready and your speeder bike running and GAME ON!

PAINTED MINIATURES SCOREBOARD:

2021 Painted Miniatures: 169

2022 Painted Miniatures: 124 (slowly catching my record for 2021!)

Fistful of Lead - Galactic Heroes - Imperial Sandtroopers

Greetings fellow Grognards and Young Guard!

It has been awhile since my last blog, but not since my last painting session.  So much to blog about as I draw closer and closer to passing my 2021 painting totals.

This post is for one of favorite Star Wars characters, Imperial Sandtroopers.  I have loved the look of these guys since I was a kid.  They are the foot sloggers in the special gear.  The police force of Mos Eisley.  I have amassed a bunch of these models and finally got to sit down and paint some up.

I also learned, during my photo session, how brittle 3D printed models can be.  The first Sandtrooper I picked up to put in front of the camera was the Sandtrooper Captain.  In the process of moving him from the tray to the stage, I dropped him onto my hardwood floor!  His head came flying off his shoulders.  Luckily, I was able to glue it back into position.

Hope you enjoy the pictures!  There are many more to come.  All Sandtroopers are 3D prints from online with the exception of the Heavy Weapon Trooper, who is from Fantasy Flight Games.  

In the next few blogs, I'll be cutting over to some terrain as I have been hard at work, getting ready to throw down our first game of Galactic Heroes with painted models and new terrain!

Until next time, keep the sand out of your blasters and GAME ON!

PAINTED MINIATURES SCOREBOARD:

2021 Painted Miniatures: 169

2022 Painted Miniatures: 117 (slowly catching my record for 2021!)