Wasn't expecting to get any hobby time recently, but this hot and sweaty weekend provided me a few hours whilst watching some World Cup action.
I managed to get this little 3D printed Quar "Caerten" (Captain-like rank) mostly painted up for my Fidwog. Not sure I am sold on the colours of his spots(?) and he needs a spray of dulcote, but he's about 99% done I feel.
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| "The Old Man" is what his men call him and with so many markings on his hide, it's easy to see Caerten Aet Pyr'sen has been around a long time. Infact, Pyr'sen has been in the Fidwoggian military since the earliest days of the Crusade's uprising, bringing his calm brand of leadership to the Quar beneath him. Unbeknownst to his men, Pyr'sen has actually lost all 4 sons and his wife to the conflict against the Crusader menace; his seeming cool and calm are mere coping mechanisms of a sad Quar who has nothing left to live for, but the soldiers who serve under him. |
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| Caerten Pyr'sen himself would never partake of spirits, but a hot and strong cup of coffee can be regularly found in his possession as he strides about the garrison checking on his men. |
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| This Quar's left arm is part of a bits kit that I thought would be a perfect addition for an old officer who is unconcerned with any dangers that might be present. |
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| (No) Prize for anyone who can identify where I got his scabbarded sword from? * |
Along with the Caerten, I also managed to put together this lot for the next round of basing, primer and then paint.
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| Also a not-prize for any who might be able to identify that oil can on the Squad tractor? ** |
Lots to get on with, but I have to say, these little weirdos are very fun to construct and paint up. A nice break from the drab colours of WW2.
Hope all are safe and well out there and let's hope USA can keep up that great level of play in the World Cup!
- Dai
* The Scabbarded sword is actually an old Warhammer40K Catachan Guard bit that was molded with an attached water bottle which I carefully cut off. The
** The Oil Can comes from the old original Warhammer40K Space Orks plastic kit that I owned as a lad. Sometimes keeping random bits for 40 years pays off?
*** Post Script: Seems the issue of posts not popping up on blog rolls has hit this little blog too. Guess I'll wait and see how it all plays out, and I'll research if there's a fix or some such in the meantime. Frustrating!
