Precinct Omega http://precinctomega.podbean.com Miniature modelling news and hobby advice from Precinct Omega Sat, 10 Dec 2011 19:45:58 +0000 http://podbean.com/?v=3.2 en Arts 1440 precinctomega,tabletop,warhammer,miniatures,wargames Miniature modelling news and hobby advice from Precinct Omega studio@precinctomega.co.uk No No http://precinctomega.podbean.com/mf/web/2axv95/hobbycastlogonew.jpg Precinct Omega http://precinctomega.podbean.com 144 144 Episode 18 - The Highlights Show http://precinctomega.podbean.com/2011/12/10/episode-18-the-highlights-show/ http://precinctomega.podbean.com/2011/12/10/episode-18-the-highlights-show/#comments Sat, 10 Dec 2011 19:45:58 +0000 precinctomega Uncategorized http://precinctomega.podbean.com/2011/12/10/episode-18-the-highlights-show/ In this very belated episode, Robey covers some interesting new themes in the miniatures industry in the News segment, talks highlighting in the Basics, reveals the secrets of paint-stripping from metal and plastic miniatures and reviews Perry Miniatures in the manufacturer review.

Links for the show:

http://chapterhousestudios.com/

http://www.infinitythegame.com/

http://www.shop.microartstudio.com/battlefield-hdf-terrain-c-88.html

http://www.secretweaponminiatures.com/

http://puppetswar.eu/

http://www.simplegreen.co.uk/

http://banelegions.maelstromgames.co.uk/

http://ttfix.blogspot.com/

And, of course:

http://www.precinctomega.co.uk/MiniCon/miniconindex.html

]]> http://precinctomega.podbean.com/2011/12/10/episode-18-the-highlights-show/feed/ In this very belated episode, Robey covers some interesting new themes in the miniatures industry in the News segment, talks highlighting in the Basics, reveals ... In this very belated episode, Robey covers some interesting new themes in the miniatures industry in the News segment, talks highlighting in the Basics, reveals the secrets of paint-stripping from metal and plastic miniatures and reviews Perry Miniatures in the manufacturer review. Links for the show: http://chapterhousestudios.com/ http://www.infinitythegame.com/ http://www.shop.microartstudio.com/battlefield-hdf-terrain-c-88.html http://www.secretweaponminiatures.com/ http://puppetswar.eu/ http://www.simplegreen.co.uk/ http://banelegions.maelstromgames.co.uk/ http://ttfix.blogspot.com/ And, of course: http://www.precinctomega.co.uk/MiniCon/miniconindex.html miniatures, wargames, warhammer, games workshop, precinct omega, No No 00:52:24 BattleCast Episode 3 - Slice and dice http://precinctomega.podbean.com/2011/08/14/battlecast-episode-3-slice-and-dice/ http://precinctomega.podbean.com/2011/08/14/battlecast-episode-3-slice-and-dice/#comments Sun, 14 Aug 2011 14:43:38 +0000 precinctomega Uncategorized http://precinctomega.podbean.com/2011/08/14/battlecast-episode-3-slice-and-dice/ It’s taken far too long, but here it is at last!! I’m doing my best.

The dissection of miniatures wargaming anatomy starts here, so don your scrubs, grab some forceps and try to avoid getting too much blood on you.

]]> http://precinctomega.podbean.com/2011/08/14/battlecast-episode-3-slice-and-dice/feed/ It's taken far too long, but here it is at last!! I'm doing my best. The dissection of miniatures wargaming anatomy starts here, so don ... It's taken far too long, but here it is at last!! I'm doing my best. The dissection of miniatures wargaming anatomy starts here, so don your scrubs, grab some forceps and try to avoid getting too much blood on you. miniatures, wargames, warhammer, games workshop, precinct omega, strategy, No No 00:28:00 Episode 17 - A Walk in the Shade http://precinctomega.podbean.com/2011/07/01/episode-17-a-walk-in-the-shade/ http://precinctomega.podbean.com/2011/07/01/episode-17-a-walk-in-the-shade/#comments Fri, 01 Jul 2011 15:40:28 +0000 precinctomega Uncategorized http://precinctomega.podbean.com/2011/07/01/episode-17-a-walk-in-the-shade/ We’re back with news of all sorts of things, including:

Reaper Miniatures Privateer Press and Games Workshop

There’s also some chat about our new forum, plus a Basics section focussing on Shading. Then we get back to our manufacturer review to chat about Mantic Games. Finally, in your letters and emails, we talk On The Lamb, Dark Sword, Antenociti’s Workshop and how to make leather straps look good on your minis.

]]> http://precinctomega.podbean.com/2011/07/01/episode-17-a-walk-in-the-shade/feed/ We're back with news of all sorts of things, including: Reaper Miniatures Privateer Press and Games Workshop There's also some chat about our new forum, plus a Basics section focussing ... We're back with news of all sorts of things, including: Reaper Miniatures Privateer Press and Games Workshop There's also some chat about our new forum, plus a Basics section focussing on Shading. Then we get back to our manufacturer review to chat about Mantic Games. Finally, in your letters and emails, we talk On The Lamb, Dark Sword, Antenociti's Workshop and how to make leather straps look good on your minis. miniatures, wargames, warhammer, games workshop, precinct omega, No No 00:57:45 The Battlecast Episode 2 - You gotta roll with it! http://precinctomega.podbean.com/2011/05/07/the-battlecast-episode-2-you-gotta-roll-with-it/ http://precinctomega.podbean.com/2011/05/07/the-battlecast-episode-2-you-gotta-roll-with-it/#comments Sat, 07 May 2011 14:52:22 +0000 precinctomega Uncategorized http://precinctomega.podbean.com/2011/05/07/the-battlecast-episode-2-you-gotta-roll-with-it/ Random number generators are our topic of this second episode of the BattleCast, with Robey talking at length on the humble d6, its history and usage, and using it to illustrate the mathematics of basic probability theory and the common errors and misconceptions. In the second section he looks at all the other polyhedral random number generators and discusses their various advantages and best uses, before discussing the issue of the card deck and, in particular, how it is used in the Malifaux strategy miniatures game from Wyrd Games.

Coming in episode 3: the anatomy of the game.

]]> http://precinctomega.podbean.com/2011/05/07/the-battlecast-episode-2-you-gotta-roll-with-it/feed/ Random number generators are our topic of this second episode of the BattleCast, with Robey talking at length on the humble d6, its history and ... Random number generators are our topic of this second episode of the BattleCast, with Robey talking at length on the humble d6, its history and usage, and using it to illustrate the mathematics of basic probability theory and the common errors and misconceptions. In the second section he looks at all the other polyhedral random number generators and discusses their various advantages and best uses, before discussing the issue of the card deck and, in particular, how it is used in the Malifaux strategy miniatures game from Wyrd Games. Coming in episode 3: the anatomy of the game. wargames, miniatures, dice, warhammer, d20, mathematics, No No 00:29:38 Episode 16 - Making money? http://precinctomega.podbean.com/2011/03/23/episode-16-making-money/ http://precinctomega.podbean.com/2011/03/23/episode-16-making-money/#comments Wed, 23 Mar 2011 20:18:43 +0000 precinctomega Uncategorized http://precinctomega.podbean.com/2011/03/23/episode-16-making-money/ In this episode we have the latest news breaking from the miniatures wargaming industry and some of the newest releases on the market, answer your letters and email in silly voices and discuss professional painting service, why you might want to run one and why you might want to employ one.

News Links:

http://chapterhousestudios.com/webshop/ and for legal updates: http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/showthread.php?t=13308 http://ex-illis.com/ http://wargamesfactory.com/ http://www.defiancegames.com/ http://www.seditionwars.com/

Crossgates Computers, our sponsor and web-gurus: http://xgatescomputers.co.uk/

For those fabulous 30mm historical minis and a bunch of wonderful fantasy pieces from Tom Meier: http://www.thunderboltmountain.com/

For casting supplies: http://www.maragon.co.uk/ http://www.tiranti.co.uk

Some army-specific forums, suggested by Mike Hakstaad: http://www.bugmansbrewery.com/ - for Dwarfs in Warhammer Fantasy Battles http://s3.invisionfree.com/Orc__Goblin_Warpath/ - for Orcs & Goblins in WFB

And, yes, links to other professional painting services: http://paintedfigs.com/ http://bluetablepainting.com/ and of course: http://precinctomega.co.uk/

See you next time!

]]> http://precinctomega.podbean.com/2011/03/23/episode-16-making-money/feed/ In this episode we have the latest news breaking from the miniatures wargaming industry and some of the newest releases on the market, answer your ... In this episode we have the latest news breaking from the miniatures wargaming industry and some of the newest releases on the market, answer your letters and email in silly voices and discuss professional painting service, why you might want to run one and why you might want to employ one. News Links: http://chapterhousestudios.com/webshop/ and for legal updates: http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/showthread.php?t=13308 http://ex-illis.com/ http://wargamesfactory.com/ http://www.defiancegames.com/ http://www.seditionwars.com/ Crossgates Computers, our sponsor and web-gurus: http://xgatescomputers.co.uk/ For those fabulous 30mm historical minis and a bunch of wonderful fantasy pieces from Tom Meier: http://www.thunderboltmountain.com/ For casting supplies: http://www.maragon.co.uk/ http://www.tiranti.co.uk Some army-specific forums, suggested by Mike Hakstaad: http://www.bugmansbrewery.com/ - for Dwarfs in Warhammer Fantasy Battles http://s3.invisionfree.com/Orc__Goblin_Warpath/ - for Orcs & Goblins in WFB And, yes, links to other professional painting services: http://paintedfigs.com/ http://bluetablepainting.com/ and of course: http://precinctomega.co.uk/ See you next time! miniatures, wargames, warhammer, games workshop, precinct omega, No No 00:51:39 Episode 15 - It lives!! http://precinctomega.podbean.com/2011/02/09/episode-15-it-lives/ http://precinctomega.podbean.com/2011/02/09/episode-15-it-lives/#comments Wed, 09 Feb 2011 13:57:03 +0000 precinctomega Uncategorized http://precinctomega.podbean.com/2011/02/09/episode-15-it-lives/ Yes, we haven’t died.

In this episode we cover news in the miniatures world, including the release of Precinct Omega’s own miniatures range; the basics of priming your minis; Internet forums and how to use them to make you a better painter, and some listener emails and feedback. Relevant links are:

http://chapterhousestudios.com/webshop/ http://www.wargamesfactory.com/ http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/home.jsp (as if you need to be told) http://bastionstudio.com/en/index.xml http://www.precinctomega.co.uk/ http://www.modelbits.co.uk/ http://imperialvoxcast.squarespace.com/

http://www.forgeworld.co.uk/ http://microartstudio.com/ http://shop.kingdom-death.com/

http://photobucket.com/ http://www.flickr.com/ http://www.deviantart.com/

http://wamp-forum.com/ http://www.dakkadakka.com/core/ http://www.heresy-online.net/forums/cmps_index.php http://www.warseer.com/

http://mybattalion.com/

http://wamparmy.blogspot.com/ http://www.happyjacks.org/ http://irregularmagazine.com/ http://www.xaqindustries.com/ http://www.fortressofholding.com/

Phew! I think that’s the lot.

Back soon, with a new BattleCast!

]]> http://precinctomega.podbean.com/2011/02/09/episode-15-it-lives/feed/ Yes, we haven't died. In this episode we cover news in the miniatures world, including the release of Precinct Omega's own miniatures range; the basics of ... Yes, we haven't died. In this episode we cover news in the miniatures world, including the release of Precinct Omega's own miniatures range; the basics of priming your minis; Internet forums and how to use them to make you a better painter, and some listener emails and feedback. Relevant links are: http://chapterhousestudios.com/webshop/ http://www.wargamesfactory.com/ http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/home.jsp (as if you need to be told) http://bastionstudio.com/en/index.xml http://www.precinctomega.co.uk/ http://www.modelbits.co.uk/ http://imperialvoxcast.squarespace.com/ http://www.forgeworld.co.uk/ http://microartstudio.com/ http://shop.kingdom-death.com/ http://photobucket.com/ http://www.flickr.com/ http://www.deviantart.com/ http://wamp-forum.com/ http://www.dakkadakka.com/core/ http://www.heresy-online.net/forums/cmps_index.php http://www.warseer.com/ http://mybattalion.com/ http://wamparmy.blogspot.com/ http://www.happyjacks.org/ http://irregularmagazine.com/ http://www.xaqindustries.com/ http://www.fortressofholding.com/ Phew! I think that's the lot. Back soon, with a new BattleCast! warhammer, precinct, omega, miniatures, wargames, No No 00:41:42 BattleCast Episode 1 - We’re on the streets where you play http://precinctomega.podbean.com/2010/12/07/battlecast-episode-1-were-on-the-streets-where-you-play/ http://precinctomega.podbean.com/2010/12/07/battlecast-episode-1-were-on-the-streets-where-you-play/#comments Tue, 07 Dec 2010 14:29:29 +0000 precinctomega Uncategorized http://precinctomega.podbean.com/2010/12/07/battlecast-episode-1-were-on-the-streets-where-you-play/ The BattleCast gets going with the first proper episode, looking in depth at the playing surfaces available to tabletop wargames and what the different options mean to the game and to the gamer.

Some games we mention in this episode:

http://www.riverhorse.eu/shuuro.htm - Shuuro http://www.hasbro.com/risk/ - Risk http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/landingArmy.jsp?catId=cat480004a&rootCatGameStyle=specialist-games - Bloodbowl http://privateerpress.com/grind - Grind http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/productDetail.jsp?prodId=prod210009a - Space Hulk http://www.catan.com/ - Settlers of Catan http://www.fantasyflightgames.com/edge_minisite.asp?eidm=5 - Descent http://www.wizards.com/dnd/default.aspx - Dungeons & Dragons http://www.aandagames.co.uk/scramble.htm - Scramble! http://www.forgeworld.co.uk/Aeronautica-Imperialis - Aeronautica Imperialis http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/landingArmy.jsp?catId=cat440319a&rootCatGameStyle= - Warhammer 40,000: Cities of Death http://www.infinitythegame.com/ - Infinity http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars_Miniatures - Star Wars Miniatures (no longer published) http://www.kenzerco.com/index.php?cPath=34_63 - Fairy Meat

Other related links: Miniatures: http://www.reapermini.com/ - Reaper Miniatures http://www.blackscorpionminiatures.com/index.php - Black Scorpion Miniatures http://www.freebooterminiatures.de/ - Freebooter Miniatures

Companies: http://privateerpress.com/ - Privateer Press http://wyrd-games.net/ - Wyrd Games

]]> http://precinctomega.podbean.com/2010/12/07/battlecast-episode-1-were-on-the-streets-where-you-play/feed/ The BattleCast gets going with the first proper episode, looking in depth at the playing surfaces available to tabletop wargames and what the different options ... The BattleCast gets going with the first proper episode, looking in depth at the playing surfaces available to tabletop wargames and what the different options mean to the game and to the gamer. Some games we mention in this episode: http://www.riverhorse.eu/shuuro.htm - Shuuro http://www.hasbro.com/risk/ - Risk http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/landingArmy.jsp?catId=cat480004a&rootCatGameStyle=specialist-games - Bloodbowl http://privateerpress.com/grind - Grind http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/productDetail.jsp?prodId=prod210009a - Space Hulk http://www.catan.com/ - Settlers of Catan http://www.fantasyflightgames.com/edge_minisite.asp?eidm=5 - Descent http://www.wizards.com/dnd/default.aspx - Dungeons & Dragons http://www.aandagames.co.uk/scramble.htm - Scramble! http://www.forgeworld.co.uk/Aeronautica-Imperialis - Aeronautica Imperialis http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/landingArmy.jsp?catId=cat440319a&rootCatGameStyle= - Warhammer 40,000: Cities of Death http://www.infinitythegame.com/ - Infinity http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars_Miniatures - Star Wars Miniatures (no longer published) http://www.kenzerco.com/index.php?cPath=34_63 - Fairy Meat Other related links: Miniatures: http://www.reapermini.com/ - Reaper Miniatures http://www.blackscorpionminiatures.com/index.php - Black Scorpion Miniatures http://www.freebooterminiatures.de/ - Freebooter Miniatures Companies: http://privateerpress.com/ - Privateer Press http://wyrd-games.net/ - Wyrd Games miniatures, wargames, warhammer, games workshop, precinct omega, No No 00:20:15 Episode 14 - Back to Basics http://precinctomega.podbean.com/2010/12/02/episode-14-back-to-basics/ http://precinctomega.podbean.com/2010/12/02/episode-14-back-to-basics/#comments Thu, 02 Dec 2010 16:52:27 +0000 precinctomega Uncategorized http://precinctomega.podbean.com/2010/12/02/episode-14-back-to-basics/ In the news:

http://maelstromgames.co.uk http://spartangames.co.uk/ http://www.wamp-forum.com/VB4/showthread.php?4996-Wamped! http://www.crystalbrush.com/

Manorhouse Review: http://www.manorhouse.cc/

Other links: http://www.manticgames.com/ http://www.wargamesfactory.com/

Some people who make resin bases: http://back2base-ix.com/ http://www.maxmini.eu/ http://www.antenocitisworkshop.com/ http://armorcast.com/

Shout-outs: http://theeternalwarriors.com/ http://thecustodes.com/ http://www.deepstrikeradio.com/ http://www.40kradio.com/

See you next time, folks!

]]> http://precinctomega.podbean.com/2010/12/02/episode-14-back-to-basics/feed/ In the news: http://maelstromgames.co.uk http://spartangames.co.uk/ http://www.wamp-forum.com/VB4/showthread.php?4996-Wamped! http://www.crystalbrush.com/ Manorhouse Review: http://www.manorhouse.cc/ Other links: http://www.manticgames.com/ In the news: http://maelstromgames.co.uk http://spartangames.co.uk/ http://www.wamp-forum.com/VB4/showthread.php?4996-Wamped! http://www.crystalbrush.com/ Manorhouse Review: http://www.manorhouse.cc/ Other links: http://www.manticgames.com/ http://www.wargamesfactory.com/ Some people who make resin bases: http://back2base-ix.com/ http://www.maxmini.eu/ http://www.antenocitisworkshop.com/ http://armorcast.com/ Shout-outs: http://theeternalwarriors.com/ http://thecustodes.com/ http://www.deepstrikeradio.com/ http://www.40kradio.com/ See you next time, folks! warhammer, miniatures, hobby, painting, precinct omega, No No 00:53:30 Episode 13 - “Tales of Fails” or “Unlucky for Some” http://precinctomega.podbean.com/2010/11/12/episode-13-tales-of-fails-or-unlucky-for-some/ http://precinctomega.podbean.com/2010/11/12/episode-13-tales-of-fails-or-unlucky-for-some/#comments Fri, 12 Nov 2010 14:52:56 +0000 precinctomega Uncategorized http://precinctomega.podbean.com/2010/11/12/episode-13-tales-of-fails-or-unlucky-for-some/ This episode, we grasp the triskedecaphobic nettle with both hands to talk about tales of failure and how to overcome them.

Links from the episode:

http://www.avatars-of-war.com/ http://www.rackham-e.com/

Dust Tactics at Fantasy Flight Games: http://www.fantasyflightgames.com/edge_minisite.asp?eidm=123

The Ancible Magazine: http://www.the-ancible.com/

Craig Randall’s brilliant Lord of Change conversion: http://craigrandallminiatures.blogspot.com/2010/10/daemon-prince-of-tzeentch.html

The Wargame Underground: http://www.wargameunderground.com/index.php

And 40k Radio: http://www.40kradio.com/

]]> http://precinctomega.podbean.com/2010/11/12/episode-13-tales-of-fails-or-unlucky-for-some/feed/ This episode, we grasp the triskedecaphobic nettle with both hands to talk about tales of failure and how to overcome them. Links from the episode: http://www.avatars-of-war.com/ http://www.rackham-e.com/ Dust Tactics ... This episode, we grasp the triskedecaphobic nettle with both hands to talk about tales of failure and how to overcome them. Links from the episode: http://www.avatars-of-war.com/ http://www.rackham-e.com/ Dust Tactics at Fantasy Flight Games: http://www.fantasyflightgames.com/edge_minisite.asp?eidm=123 The Ancible Magazine: http://www.the-ancible.com/ Craig Randall's brilliant Lord of Change conversion: http://craigrandallminiatures.blogspot.com/2010/10/daemon-prince-of-tzeentch.html The Wargame Underground: http://www.wargameunderground.com/index.php And 40k Radio: http://www.40kradio.com/ warhammer, miniatures, hobby, painting, precinct omega, No No 00:28:38 The Precinct Omega Battlecast - Episode Zero http://precinctomega.podbean.com/2010/10/29/the-precinct-omega-battlecast-episode-zero/ http://precinctomega.podbean.com/2010/10/29/the-precinct-omega-battlecast-episode-zero/#comments Fri, 29 Oct 2010 15:34:44 +0000 precinctomega Uncategorized http://precinctomega.podbean.com/2010/10/29/the-precinct-omega-battlecast-episode-zero/ It’s been several months in the making, but here, for the benefit of listeners to the Precinct Omega Hobbycast, exclusively, is the pilot episode of the Precinct Omega Battlecast.

‘Nuff said.

]]> http://precinctomega.podbean.com/2010/10/29/the-precinct-omega-battlecast-episode-zero/feed/ It's been several months in the making, but here, for the benefit of listeners to the Precinct Omega Hobbycast, exclusively, is the pilot episode of ... It's been several months in the making, but here, for the benefit of listeners to the Precinct Omega Hobbycast, exclusively, is the pilot episode of the Precinct Omega Battlecast. 'Nuff said. warhammer, precinct omega, hobbycast, miniatures, wargames, No No 00:16:22 Episode 12 - Together in perfect harmony… http://precinctomega.podbean.com/2010/10/27/episode-12-together-in-perfect-harmony/ http://precinctomega.podbean.com/2010/10/27/episode-12-together-in-perfect-harmony/#comments Wed, 27 Oct 2010 12:56:55 +0000 precinctomega Uncategorized http://precinctomega.podbean.com/2010/10/27/episode-12-together-in-perfect-harmony/ It’s a short one this time. I don’t know why. Probably because I ramble a lot less in the second segment, having written a script for once. News: ZombieSmith - http://www.zombiesmith.com/ Avatars of War - http://www.avatars-of-war.com/ Games Workshop – http://games-workshop.com

Emails: Blackfriars Paint & Varnish Remover – http://www.blackfriar.co.uk Simple Green - http://www.simplegreen.co.uk/

POST-SHOW NOTE: Look! It’s a UK site! Apparently, Simple Green is now available in the UK. Whether it’s the same as its US equivalent, we’ll have to wait and see, but I’ll be getting some of it, so I’ll tell you when I’ve tried it.

Phoenix Precision Paints - http://www.phoenix-paints.co.uk/ 3D Sculpting Yahoo! Group - http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/3d_print/

The Gloucestershire Deaf Association Games Bunker – http://www. gloucestershiregamesbunker.org

]]> http://precinctomega.podbean.com/2010/10/27/episode-12-together-in-perfect-harmony/feed/ It's a short one this time. I don't know why. Probably because I ramble a lot less in the second segment, having written ... It's a short one this time. I don't know why. Probably because I ramble a lot less in the second segment, having written a script for once. News: ZombieSmith - http://www.zombiesmith.com/ Avatars of War - http://www.avatars-of-war.com/ Games Workshop – http://games-workshop.com Emails: Blackfriars Paint & Varnish Remover – http://www.blackfriar.co.uk Simple Green - http://www.simplegreen.co.uk/ POST-SHOW NOTE: Look! It’s a UK site! Apparently, Simple Green is now available in the UK. Whether it’s the same as its US equivalent, we’ll have to wait and see, but I’ll be getting some of it, so I’ll tell you when I’ve tried it. Phoenix Precision Paints - http://www.phoenix-paints.co.uk/ 3D Sculpting Yahoo! Group - http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/3d_print/ The Gloucestershire Deaf Association Games Bunker – http://www. gloucestershiregamesbunker.org warhammer, precinct omega, hobbycast, miniatures, wargames, No No 00:23:21 Episode 11 - …is trying to make you look good. http://precinctomega.podbean.com/2010/10/01/episode-11-is-trying-to-make-you-look-good/ http://precinctomega.podbean.com/2010/10/01/episode-11-is-trying-to-make-you-look-good/#comments Fri, 01 Oct 2010 15:32:04 +0000 precinctomega Uncategorized http://precinctomega.podbean.com/2010/10/01/episode-11-is-trying-to-make-you-look-good/ News:

Terragnosis The Miniatures Page - http://theminiaturespage.com/ Zombiesmith - http://www.zombiesmith.com/ Boderken - http://www.bederken.com/

Lakeland Muffin tray: http://www.lakeland.co.uk/lakeland-silicone-6-hole-muffin-pan/F/keyword/silicone/product/13292 Lakeland Icecube tray: http://www.lakeland.co.uk/silicone-ice-cube-trays/F/keyword/silicone/product/14020 Herculite No.2 - http://www.maragon.co.uk/

Here’s a finished mini on an ice-cube tray base: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/precinctomega/Chaos%20Space%20Marines/100927-ChaosChampion40k.jpg

And here’s a WIP on a muffin tray base: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/precinctomega/Commissions/Gatekeepers/100929-GatekeeperWIP2.jpg

An example of a commercial collapsible light box: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/50CM-PHOTO-SOFT-BOX-LIGHT-TENT-CUBE-4-COLOUR-BACKDROP-/320596920387?pt=UK_Photography_StudioEquipment_RL&hash=item4aa510c843

NB: I have no experience of this seller and cannot be held responsible for bids on this particular product. I offer this link merely as an illustration of what I’m talking about.

Shout-outs:

Asteconn - http://www.facebook.com/pages/Asteconn/82306058428 Xgates Games - http://www.xgatesgames.co.uk Think Wargames - http://thinkwargames.co.uk

Failhammer - http://failhammer.podbean.com/ Tabletop Hooligans – http://tabletophooligans.com/ MyBattleReport - http://mybattlereport.com/

]]> http://precinctomega.podbean.com/2010/10/01/episode-11-is-trying-to-make-you-look-good/feed/ News: Terragnosis The Miniatures Page - http://theminiaturespage.com/ Zombiesmith - http://www.zombiesmith.com/ Boderken - http://www.bederken.com/ Lakeland Muffin tray: http://www.lakeland.co.uk/lakeland-silicone-6-hole-muffin-pan/F/keyword/si News: Terragnosis The Miniatures Page - http://theminiaturespage.com/ Zombiesmith - http://www.zombiesmith.com/ Boderken - http://www.bederken.com/ Lakeland Muffin tray: http://www.lakeland.co.uk/lakeland-silicone-6-hole-muffin-pan/F/keyword/silicone/product/13292 Lakeland Icecube tray: http://www.lakeland.co.uk/silicone-ice-cube-trays/F/keyword/silicone/product/14020 Herculite No.2 - http://www.maragon.co.uk/ Here’s a finished mini on an ice-cube tray base: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/precinctomega/Chaos%20Space%20Marines/100927-ChaosChampion40k.jpg And here’s a WIP on a muffin tray base: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/precinctomega/Commissions/Gatekeepers/100929-GatekeeperWIP2.jpg An example of a commercial collapsible light box: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/50CM-PHOTO-SOFT-BOX-LIGHT-TENT-CUBE-4-COLOUR-BACKDROP-/320596920387?pt=UK_Photography_StudioEquipment_RL&hash=item4aa510c843 NB: I have no experience of this seller and cannot be held responsible for bids on this particular product. I offer this link merely as an illustration of what I’m talking about. Shout-outs: Asteconn - http://www.facebook.com/pages/Asteconn/82306058428 Xgates Games - http://www.xgatesgames.co.uk Think Wargames - http://thinkwargames.co.uk Failhammer - http://failhammer.podbean.com/ Tabletop Hooligans – http://tabletophooligans.com/ MyBattleReport - http://mybattlereport.com miniatures, warhammer, wargames, hobby, No No 00:54:45 Episode 10 - … and now, the weathering forecast. http://precinctomega.podbean.com/2010/09/09/episode-10-and-now-the-weathering-forecast/ http://precinctomega.podbean.com/2010/09/09/episode-10-and-now-the-weathering-forecast/#comments Thu, 09 Sep 2010 12:23:32 +0000 precinctomega Uncategorized http://precinctomega.podbean.com/2010/09/09/episode-10-and-now-the-weathering-forecast/ In this episode, we Focus On… Red Box Games, talk about drybrushing and weathering and generally feel astonished that we made it to double figures.

Dark age miniatures - http://www.dark-age.com/main.php JoeK Miniatures - http://www.joekminis.com/ Tor Gaming - http://www.torgaming.co.uk/rd/ Baueda Wargames - http://www.baueda.com/

Red Box Games - http://red-box-games.com/ Hasslefree Miniatures - http://hasslefreeminiatures.co.uk/

Thanks to Michael (Aged 4) for his background contribution to the Focus On… segment.

Ben’s deviantArt gallery: http://djartistknight.deviantart.com/gallery/

Blackfriar’s Paint & Varnish Remover: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Blackfriar-Paint-Varnish-Remover-500ml/dp/B0016UTD8S

The Island of Blood (as if you need to be told): http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/productDetail.jsp?catId=cat530002a&prodId=prod850019a

]]> http://precinctomega.podbean.com/2010/09/09/episode-10-and-now-the-weathering-forecast/feed/ In this episode, we Focus On... Red Box Games, talk about drybrushing and weathering and generally feel astonished that we made it to double figures. Dark ... In this episode, we Focus On... Red Box Games, talk about drybrushing and weathering and generally feel astonished that we made it to double figures. Dark age miniatures - http://www.dark-age.com/main.php JoeK Miniatures - http://www.joekminis.com/ Tor Gaming - http://www.torgaming.co.uk/rd/ Baueda Wargames - http://www.baueda.com/ Red Box Games - http://red-box-games.com/ Hasslefree Miniatures - http://hasslefreeminiatures.co.uk/ Thanks to Michael (Aged 4) for his background contribution to the Focus On… segment. Ben’s deviantArt gallery: http://djartistknight.deviantart.com/gallery/ Blackfriar’s Paint & Varnish Remover: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Blackfriar-Paint-Varnish-Remover-500ml/dp/B0016UTD8S The Island of Blood (as if you need to be told): http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/productDetail.jsp?catId=cat530002a&prodId=prod850019a warhammer, precinct omega, hobbycast, miniatures, wargames, No No Episode 9 - The slow-train to speedpainting http://precinctomega.podbean.com/2010/08/20/episode-9-the-slow-train-to-speedpainting/ http://precinctomega.podbean.com/2010/08/20/episode-9-the-slow-train-to-speedpainting/#comments Fri, 20 Aug 2010 07:34:34 +0000 precinctomega Uncategorized http://precinctomega.podbean.com/2010/08/20/episode-10-the-slow-train-to-speedpainting/ In this show, we have a short news section followed by your host rambling about whether historical miniatures can ever be as good as fantasy and science fiction miniatures at scales smaller than 54mm. Beyond that, he goes into detail on the subject of a recent speed painting competition, and explains how the techniques of speed painting can help you paint faster for a great effect.

In between and around these, he wibbles on about a few particular bugbears and announces some new stuff coming out of Precinct Omega soon!

SHC Web: http://www.shcweb.co.uk/eshop/ Gale Force 9: http://www.gf9.com/ Manorhouse: http://www.manorhouse.cc/workshop_home.asp Wargames Factory: http://www.wargamesfactory.com/ Battlefront: http://www.flamesofwar.com/hobby.aspx?art_id=1910

Empress Miniatures: http://www.empressminiatures.com/

The Wargame Underground, for more speed painting competitions every month! http://www.wargameunderground.com

That camouflage site: http://www.kamouflage.net

And, finally, a link to an image of the finished speedpaint miniature discussed in the podcast: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/precinctomega/Space%20Marines/Space%20Marine%20Speedpaint/100801-MarineSpeedpaintFinal.jpg

]]> http://precinctomega.podbean.com/2010/08/20/episode-9-the-slow-train-to-speedpainting/feed/ In this show, we have a short news section followed by your host rambling about whether historical miniatures can ever be as good as fantasy ... In this show, we have a short news section followed by your host rambling about whether historical miniatures can ever be as good as fantasy and science fiction miniatures at scales smaller than 54mm. Beyond that, he goes into detail on the subject of a recent speed painting competition, and explains how the techniques of speed painting can help you paint faster for a great effect. In between and around these, he wibbles on about a few particular bugbears and announces some new stuff coming out of Precinct Omega soon! SHC Web: http://www.shcweb.co.uk/eshop/ Gale Force 9: http://www.gf9.com/ Manorhouse: http://www.manorhouse.cc/workshop_home.asp Wargames Factory: http://www.wargamesfactory.com/ Battlefront: http://www.flamesofwar.com/hobby.aspx?art_id=1910 Empress Miniatures: http://www.empressminiatures.com/ The Wargame Underground, for more speed painting competitions every month! http://www.wargameunderground.com That camouflage site: http://www.kamouflage.net And, finally, a link to an image of the finished speedpaint miniature discussed in the podcast: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/precinctomega/Space%20Marines/Space%20Marine%20Speedpaint/100801-MarineSpeedpaintFinal.jpg warhammer, speed painting, miniatures, painting, warhammer, No No 00:57:00 Episode 8 - Exploring Infinity! http://precinctomega.podbean.com/2010/07/30/episode-8-exploring-infinity/ http://precinctomega.podbean.com/2010/07/30/episode-8-exploring-infinity/#comments Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:05:06 +0000 precinctomega Uncategorized http://precinctomega.podbean.com/2010/07/30/episode-8-exploring-infinity/ This show’s a long one! Even after editing, for some reason, I had a lot to say. I’m going to try really hard to keep future episodes shorter, not least because it takes an age to edit these long ones.

Links from this episode:

http://www.bronzeagemin.com http://antenocitisworkshop.com http://www.corvusbelli.com http://www.mayasphere.net/ - The Infinity forums and resources

Corvus Belli, Infinity, Shading, Washes, Camouflage

This is Joe Hill’s Golden Demon-winning Imperial Guardsman from 2003:

http://demonwinner.free.fr/uk/2003/uk03_40ksingle_1.jpg

It’s not a great picture, but it does convey all the important points I made about camouflage.

http://justgiving.com/precinctomega

]]> http://precinctomega.podbean.com/2010/07/30/episode-8-exploring-infinity/feed/ This show’s a long one! Even after editing, for some reason, I had a lot to say. I’m going to try really hard .. This show’s a long one! Even after editing, for some reason, I had a lot to say. I’m going to try really hard to keep future episodes shorter, not least because it takes an age to edit these long ones. Links from this episode: http://www.bronzeagemin.com http://antenocitisworkshop.com http://www.corvusbelli.com http://www.mayasphere.net/ - The Infinity forums and resources Corvus Belli, Infinity, Shading, Washes, Camouflage This is Joe Hill’s Golden Demon-winning Imperial Guardsman from 2003: http://demonwinner.free.fr/uk/2003/uk03_40ksingle_1.jpg It’s not a great picture, but it does convey all the important points I made about camouflage. http://justgiving.com/precinctomega warhammer, corvus belli, infinity, miniatures, painting, No No 01:12:00 Episode 7 - Complain, complain, complain… http://precinctomega.podbean.com/2010/07/15/episode-7-complain-complain-complain/ http://precinctomega.podbean.com/2010/07/15/episode-7-complain-complain-complain/#comments Thu, 15 Jul 2010 11:07:08 +0000 precinctomega Uncategorized http://precinctomega.podbean.com/2010/07/15/episode-7-complain-complain-complain/ A review of Reaper Miniatures, some hints and tips gleaned from our host’s week with the paintbrush, and some discussion of things to come in the world of Precinct Omega.

http://reapermini.com http://tabletophooligans.com

For MicroSol and MicroSet products, discussed in the podcast: http://antenocitisworkshop.com http://armorcast.com

]]> http://precinctomega.podbean.com/2010/07/15/episode-7-complain-complain-complain/feed/ A review of Reaper Miniatures, some hints and tips gleaned from our host's week with the paintbrush, and some discussion of things to come in ... A review of Reaper Miniatures, some hints and tips gleaned from our host's week with the paintbrush, and some discussion of things to come in the world of Precinct Omega. http://reapermini.com http://tabletophooligans.com For MicroSol and MicroSet products, discussed in the podcast: http://antenocitisworkshop.com http://armorcast.com warhammer, reaper, miniatures, painting, precinctomega, precinct omega, microsol, No No Episode 6 - Tanks for the memories! http://precinctomega.podbean.com/2010/07/02/episode-6-tanks-for-the-memories/ http://precinctomega.podbean.com/2010/07/02/episode-6-tanks-for-the-memories/#comments Fri, 02 Jul 2010 10:46:51 +0000 precinctomega Uncategorized http://precinctomega.podbean.com/2010/07/02/episode-6-tanks-for-the-memories/ Inspired by whatever comes to hand, your host responds to listener email and explains some more about how “The System” will work. Then he babbles about tanks and decals and suffers technical failure when it comes to interviewing someone on Skype.

The sound quality gets a bit shoddy in the middle, but bear with us - it improves!

Referenced in this episode:

http://eolithminiatures.com http://freebooterminiatures.de http://corvusbelli.com http://greymatterfigures.com http://the-ancible.com http://www.armorcast.com/

EDIT - Oh, and we’re now at Podcast Alley, too!

My Podcast Alley feed! {pca-b8366ed25443a4e7efc1f7c05f0416ed}

]]> http://precinctomega.podbean.com/2010/07/02/episode-6-tanks-for-the-memories/feed/ Inspired by whatever comes to hand, your host responds to listener email and explains some more about how "The System" will work. Then he ... Inspired by whatever comes to hand, your host responds to listener email and explains some more about how "The System" will work. Then he babbles about tanks and decals and suffers technical failure when it comes to interviewing someone on Skype. The sound quality gets a bit shoddy in the middle, but bear with us - it improves! Referenced in this episode: http://eolithminiatures.com http://freebooterminiatures.de http://corvusbelli.com http://greymatterfigures.com http://the-ancible.com http://www.armorcast.com/ EDIT - Oh, and we're now at Podcast Alley, too! My Podcast Alley feed! {pca-b8366ed25443a4e7efc1f7c05f0416ed} warhammer, miniatures, wargames, tanks, decals, No No 00:42:08 Episode 5 - I’m late, I’m late! I’m very, very late! http://precinctomega.podbean.com/2010/06/28/episode-5-im-late-im-late-im-very-very-late/ http://precinctomega.podbean.com/2010/06/28/episode-5-im-late-im-late-im-very-very-late/#comments Mon, 28 Jun 2010 07:06:30 +0000 precinctomega Uncategorized http://precinctomega.podbean.com/2010/06/28/episode-5-im-late-im-late-im-very-very-late/ …for reasons explained later in the podcast.

From the news:

http://www.dwarftales.com, http://arena-deathmatch.com/forums/ - for Avatars of War http://eolithminiatures.com http://www.freebooterminiatures.com

]]> http://precinctomega.podbean.com/2010/06/28/episode-5-im-late-im-late-im-very-very-late/feed/ ...for reasons explained later in the podcast. From the news: http://www.dwarftales.com, http://arena-deathmatch.com/forums/ - for Avatars of War http://eolithminiatures.com http://www.freebooterminiatures.com ...for reasons explained later in the podcast. From the news: http://www.dwarftales.com, http://arena-deathmatch.com/forums/ - for Avatars of War http://eolithminiatures.com http://www.freebooterminiatures.com precinct, omega, hobby, warhammer, miniatures, planning, No No 00:46:00 Episode 4 - I love it when a plan comes together… http://precinctomega.podbean.com/2010/06/17/episode-4-i-love-it-when-a-plan-comes-together/ http://precinctomega.podbean.com/2010/06/17/episode-4-i-love-it-when-a-plan-comes-together/#comments Thu, 17 Jun 2010 14:16:54 +0000 precinctomega Uncategorized http://precinctomega.podbean.com/2010/06/17/episode-4-i-love-it-when-a-plan-comes-together/ Ironically, in the episode in which we planned to talk about planning, our plan to record 40 minutes failed and we recorded 50 minutes instead. Still, apparently our host isn’t having any trouble finding stuff to talk about.

From the news:

http://www.taleofwar.com http://www.jmd-miniatures.com http://www.migproductions.com http://www.wargamesfactory.com

Next week, the aim is 50 minutes. We’ll try to stop the host talking after 60.

]]> http://precinctomega.podbean.com/2010/06/17/episode-4-i-love-it-when-a-plan-comes-together/feed/ Ironically, in the episode in which we planned to talk about planning, our plan to record 40 minutes failed and we recorded 50 minutes instead. ... Ironically, in the episode in which we planned to talk about planning, our plan to record 40 minutes failed and we recorded 50 minutes instead. Still, apparently our host isn't having any trouble finding stuff to talk about. From the news: http://www.taleofwar.com http://www.jmd-miniatures.com http://www.migproductions.com http://www.wargamesfactory.com Next week, the aim is 50 minutes. We'll try to stop the host talking after 60. precinct, omega, hobby, warhammer, miniatures, planning, No No Episode 3 - Putting Flesh on the Bones http://precinctomega.podbean.com/2010/06/08/episode-3-putting-flesh-on-the-bones/ http://precinctomega.podbean.com/2010/06/08/episode-3-putting-flesh-on-the-bones/#comments Tue, 08 Jun 2010 14:35:11 +0000 precinctomega Uncategorized http://precinctomega.podbean.com/2010/06/08/episode-3-putting-flesh-on-the-bones/ Stretching it out to 30 mins, this week, we have news from Games Workshop, Privateer Press, Soda Pop Miniatures, Cipher Studios and Boot Hill Miniatures. Robey then gets to answer a listener question - yay! - about how to paint various sorts of flesh. Finally, he finishes off with a bit of personal hobby news and foreshadows next week’s episode.

News items from: http://www.games-workshop.com http://privateerpress.com http://web.sodapopminiatures.com http://cipher-studios.com http://boothillminiatures.co.uk

Also mentioned in the podcast is: http://www.studiomcvey.com

And I should probably have put a link in last week to: http://www.thearmypainter.com

]]> http://precinctomega.podbean.com/2010/06/08/episode-3-putting-flesh-on-the-bones/feed/ Stretching it out to 30 mins, this week, we have news from Games Workshop, Privateer Press, Soda Pop Miniatures, Cipher Studios and Boot Hill Miniatures. ... Stretching it out to 30 mins, this week, we have news from Games Workshop, Privateer Press, Soda Pop Miniatures, Cipher Studios and Boot Hill Miniatures. Robey then gets to answer a listener question - yay! - about how to paint various sorts of flesh. Finally, he finishes off with a bit of personal hobby news and foreshadows next week's episode. News items from: http://www.games-workshop.com http://privateerpress.com http://web.sodapopminiatures.com http://cipher-studios.com http://boothillminiatures.co.uk Also mentioned in the podcast is: http://www.studiomcvey.com And I should probably have put a link in last week to: http://www.thearmypainter.com precinct, omega, hobby, warhammer, miniatures, flesh, No No 00:30:00