76mm Shermans

Greetings troops,

     I realized while at Historicon this weekend that I did not post those finished 76mm Shermans I have been posting WIPS for lately.  These are my best armored vehicles to date.  I feel I have been developing what I like to see on my armor components and have a nice method ... finally.  So without further delay ... here they are !

Black primer first, Olive Green second, Dark Ink the whole thing ...

Next I dry-brushed the treads with gun metal silver.  I like the look better ...

Then tanks and wheels were dry-brushed with Green Grey ...

The platoon leader has the Commander out of the hatch as well as the Star on the rear deck ...

I paint the stowage and such in primary colors, dark ink them and then highlight with primary color again

The "Old Man" riding high and proud ...

Keep the Paint flowing and the Dice rolling !!!

Joe ... aka "Mezz"

Historicon 2012

Greetings troops,

I will be joining WWPD at Historicon 2012 this weekend.  I am pretty excited since this will be my first major gaming convention I will be attending.  So I am sure to take numerous pictures, drool over vendor treasure chests and flea market prospects.

You can follow me via twitter @jmezz382 or instagram via jmezz382 ...

I will also be posting various photos of the convention on the blog. Stay tuned !

Keep the Paint flowing and the Dice rolling.

Joe ... aka Mezz

FOW US Bailed Out !!

Greetings troops,

     Recently I finished up some major US Armor forces for a Battlefront/WWPD project.  As any armor commander knows, bailed out markers are a major token used during battles.  Being the hobbyist I am, I decided to make figure bailed out markers. I used 28mm figure bases to help them stick out on the battle board.

     On a side note, HISTORICON !  It will be my first major convention and I am so happy to get a chance to go.  I will be with the WWPD gang for their podcast Saturday evening.  A couple of things I will be keeping an eye out for in the vendor/sales section is ...

• Saga - Rulebook and army
• Force on Force rulebook
• Peter Pig figures - modern and insurgents
• Various hobby supplies 

Of course I can't come home with all of these items but we will see what deals I can find.  Can't wait !

I hope to see some of my followers at the convention !

Keep the Paint flowing and Dice rolling ...

Joe ... aka Mezz

Finished units

Greetings troops

Just some finished work shots for the post.  Enjoy !

Keep the Paint flowing and the Dice rolling ....

Joe ... aka "Mezz"

US 81mm Armored Mortar Platoon

Greetings Troops,

I have recently completed my US 81mm Armored Mortars for my US Armor Company.  It consists of one Command half-track and 3 81mm MMC half-tracks.  Enjoy ...

Keep the Paint flowing and the Dice Rolling ... !!!

Joe ... aka Mezz

Some WIPS

Greetings troops,

Just some WIPS for the project I am participating in with the WWPD crew.  You can check out my blog post as well as the others at WWPD

Keep the Paint flowing and the Dice rolling ...

Joe ... aka Mezz

Shocked ...

Greetings troops,

     Games Workshop, we all have been involved or still participate with this gaming giant.  Recently I have been spotting on the blog circuit and internet that V6 is about to enter orbit and hit all consumers of GW in their money vaults.


     I don't feel anyone can argue the beauty of their miniatures.  I am a huge fan of the storyline and fluff involved.  Numerous novels line my bookshelf or occupy MB in my eReader.  But as one stares to the top of this mystical mountain top called GW, one should ask where does the mountain stop and the clouds take over.

     I see price increases almost in 6 month increments. The figures and vehicles are becoming more and more expenses and choking out the new gamers like weeds taking over a beautifully manicured lawn.  Where does it stop ?


     I believe in capitalism.  I believe something or someone that is successful has the right to grow and expand.  But the question I feel one should be asking is ... At what point do I get too big or too large and push away the very people that supports us.


     Change is good. Grow is good.  Forgetting that people are your life blood will eventually dry out the well.

     Just a brief vent and opinion.  Take it or leave it ... thanks for stopping by and reading.  Thank you for your continued support and following my blog.  Please feel free to comment and suggest future topics that I may add or keep towards the front for your reading enjoyment.

     Family and life has been active and taken a toll on my blog posts but let it be known that I have some posts on delayed schedules so stay tuned.  Also stop by WWPD.net where the gang and I are in a joint project with Battlefront.

Be safe ... Keep the PAINT flowing and the DICE rolling ...

Joe ... aka "Mezz"