Working on the backlog

My backlog is huge. Embarrassingly huge. I have 6 whole box sets of Games Workshop. Not to mention the probably dozen or so unit boxes. Im trying to just get some of that stuff finished, even if im not 100% happy. First up is Tyranids. I have an old combat patrol box which is one big model and 9 smaller guys. The first 8 is Genestealer Primes. I wanted a purple and pink scheme for my Tyranids. After about a week of working on my test model I finally just decided to go for it. This is not my best work. I havent painted minis in about 2 years. So im rusty and I tried to create my own scheme. At this point, I just wanna get these lads done and finish the box!

Test of Honour arrived Saturday. I was excited to put together a few miniatures and get the painted. Here's a samurai I finished yesterday.

I think the gold areas need a wash. Also I haven't based this yet. I have some nice Gamers Grass in mind for this.

Just finished painting up the French Commander. This isn't a guide or anything but If people are interested I can make one. It was painted with Vallejo and Reaper paints along with some Army Painter for the washes.

Right out of the Ultrasonic cleaner.

Primed in Armory Grey Spray.

 Base colors done.

 Immediately after the washes.

 Final highlights.

Complete!

Great mini! I'm gonna pick up some more Blood & Plunder minis for my stash. The sword has a weird kinda sash hanging from it. Its entirely possible its flashing. I just decided to paint it up and think it looks nice. All that's left is to paint the base rim black.

I got the Bolt Action starter set, Band of Brothers. Its pretty cool. I decided to build a German force and then maybe a Japanese force. I'll not bother with an unboxing of the starter set as many exist already. I just ordered a bunch of German units and maybe I'll unbox those when they arrive. I did just get some new stuff through and I'll slap some pictures of those up now. Then tomorrow I'll post the unboxing of the Japanese infantry box.

 First up is the err.. Fighting First Paint set. This had some colors in it I was after. I also got the Patton's Fighting First FOW set not long ago.

Just some general hobby things.

 Motor platoon to help fill out the various FOW desert war boxes.

 This is from a new pirate miniatures game called Blood and Plunder. Pirates! I love pirates and wanted to see what the minis where like before I bought a big set of them. I think its 28mm or maybe 30. Great detail for a metal mini and only cost about 3 bucks. I might start painting him right away. He's also based on a cool wood plank deck.