Fistful of Lead - Galactic Heroes - Hoth Project

 

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

Today's blog is a little taste of an upcoming project around Star Wars and Hoth!

When Vader was ready to deal with the Rebels on Hoth, who did he turn to?  General Veers, of course!  General Veers was an reliable commander of the Empire and Vader counted on him to crack the nut of the Rebel stronghold on Hoth.  The Assault on Hoth included AT-ATs, AT-STs and Imperial Snowtroopers.

For awhile now, I have been entrenched in building up forces for Galactic Heroes on the planet of Tatooine.  One day, I had the itch to paint the following two models.  I scratched that itch and it gave me a breath of painting fresh air that allowed me to go back and paint some more troops for Tatooine.

The figure below is from Fantasy Flight.  I rebased him and used my acrylic texture base and mixed it with some acrylic white for the snow.  Applying the paste liberally to the base to catch the snow pack effect, I also added some larger gravel for accent.

General Veers....

For the next figure, I had found a 3D print online.  Originally, in Empire Strikes Back, this creature had limited screen time, and mostly as a partial creature.  With the film revisions, this creature got some additional play and full body shots at that.  For my second figure, I present, ...

...the WAMPA!

There you have it, a taste of things to come!  On the deck are some Imperial and Rebel Snowtroopers, Luke, Han and Leia in snow gear and more!

I have a few more figs go to to break my 2021 record.  I hope you will continue with me on this quest!

Until then, GAME ON!

PAINTED MINIATURES SCOREBOARD:

2021 Painted Miniatures: 169

2022 Painted Miniatures: 160

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!)