The skeleton monster I found on the street

So today I have a little something that didn't take too long to paint, nor was it particularly difficult. Perhaps it would be fair to say that this model was in now way exceptional or even particularly interesting. However, even if the model itself isn't too unusual the story of how I acquired it is. You see, as the title of this post suggests I found this on the side of the road. The story of which I shall reveal bellow.

Taken outside on the balcony again. Caught the last of the sunlight, need to keep in mind the shortening days

So how did I find this little guy? Well I was out walking with a friend one evening and there in the corner of my vision I notice something on the ground. Now after working in litter picking for a while I have developed quite the ability to spot random objects on the ground so noticing this model wasn't too difficult. I quickly picked it up and put it in my pocket. Later when I got home I noticed that it actually worked quite well size wise with 1/72 miniatures. However, I still have no idea what it is, who makes them or why it came to be by the side of the road? If anyone has any clues as to what this may be please let me know. Anyway here are some more pictures.

I wasn't sure what I wanted for the base at first. In the end I decided to go for this patchy effect to give the earth itself a kind of undead look

Where this guy lives I am not sure yet. Perhaps some strange cemetery? Maybe an ancient temple. Hard to say really.

A figure for scale. Decided that this man and his crucifix would be appropriate facing a this unholy creature.

Then again perhaps this creature is merely misunderstood and in need of a guy. Probably a good meal too.

So there you have it my fun little find and the story to go with it. Still trying to guess what this is meant to be. It reminds me of some dinosaurs but I can't place it. Also makes me think of dogs, perhaps it was once the pet of some ancient king who is back to protect the resting place of his master? Perhaps he can be multiple things.

Anyway that is all for now. Working away slowly at various things. Unlikely to have anything to show you for the near future at least. Of course I also have all those new models to contend with too. Perhaps a few shall be fast tracked into painting for some personalities.

Yet until next time I wish you all a good day/night. ::)

Extra Special Delivery

Well today I got a rather large package arrive in the mail it is a collection years in the making and I am excited to finally open it up at last. It was sent to me by my good friend Michael Koopman in the Netherlands. The package is an eclectic mix of things I bought for myself and sent to him to save on shipping; things he has kindly bought for me; and some second hand things he has passed on to me. Indeed a huge thank you is in order for Michael for sending me all these wonderful things as well as the few surprises included in the box. It as if Christmas has come in May five times at once. What a wonderful thing to get in the mail.

All the goodies laid out on my bed. So many things sure to keep me going to years to come.

First up is a look at all the various paints Michael sent me. Up until now I have mostly relied on cheap artist acrylic this is a significant step up from that.

Michael kindly sent me this old kit. I absolutely love the Mosquito so I has overjoyed when he asked me if I would like this one.

So some surprise Fimo and liquid Green Stuff, excellent for my sculpting projects. In addition a face painting set which I needed for sure, those cheap artist paints just don't work as well.

More green stuff but now we get into the figures I bought for myself. Some Spanish Guerrillas a versatile set with some interesting figures and some Napoleonic British Rocket Troops who of course are to be Oronegrean Rocket Troops.

These two big boxes contain two full sets within an excellent deal and are perfect for creating the generic 18th century troops I need so that my Oronegrean soldiers have someone to face or serve as mercenaries alongside.

Finally some WW2 British Paratroopers. Much of the paint is specifically so I can paint these up properly. I hope I do them justice.

Well that is all for now. I am sorry I haven't gotten many minis out recently. Stayed down with my family for a week between work so I didn't have much time. Also ongoing financial woes do not particularly help. Still the models are there on my desk all I need do is grab up my brush at every opportunity. Or grasp up my sculpting tools and I have just started another sculpting project which will hopefully be done in a few months time.

However do expect a post from me in the very near future. Something all together more terrifying, but which also will include an interesting story to tell.

Until then I wish you all a good day/night.