Web Surfing and Alternative Models

So the best part of playing with tabletop and RPG miniatures, is checking out the new cool miniatures. I am always looking for alternative models and Scenery.


Well I found some really good ones!

Puppetwars.eu

awesome site! all kinds of cool alternative models for 40k.  I especially like the weapons and turrets.  I may use these for when I build my Land Raiders MK1's and variants. Also there are some great conversion material her.

Quantum Gothic

Just some really, really cool terrain pieces that would work really well with the 40K universe and its Gothic feel. 

Scibor Miniatures

Just some really nice work here, especially like the Dwarves (female and male). I could use them for alternative rpg characters. 

Statuesque Miniatures

The female resistance fighters are awesome, could be great to use as female shock troops to support your sisters of battle.  Also some great female heads here for heroic 28mm conversions. 

Hi Tech Miniatures

Incredible stylized miniatures, they would be great for a patriarch or for character models in 40k.

Miniature Scenery 

Just some really good, durable and nice terrain for your gaming table. 

As always there is still quite a bit of stuff out there on the inter-webs, and I will be adding more as I find it. 

wargames-models-mod.com

Great cnc buildings for multitude types of games 

A Smaller Venue - 40K Skirmish Games

First of all, I really like 40K from it's beginning of Rogue Trader to it's current edition. It has a great background and lots of resource material.  Recently I have been checking into Infinity, a skirmished level game.

I have found some spreadsheets that convert 40K material to Infinity, but have also been looking into other fan made material base on the 40K.   All of it is pretty interesting.

Fan Made Skirmish Rules
In the Emperor's Name
KIllzone
Kill Team

New Codex.. New Rides for the Space Elfs!

I love when there is a new codex! Every new codex brings new model and (better or worse) mixes things up. This the 5th Eldar Codex for me, and I am looking forward to seeing the changes.


JET BIKES!
 
Speaking of changes; New (old) Eldar Jet Bikes.  I remember my first Eldar jet bike, it was metal (all metal) and it's canopy kept falling off.  In those days, I hadn't mastered superglue very well and all my metal models (which was all my models), kept falling apart.  I didn't get to use the bike very much, but it was really cool. Sadly I no longer have my older models due the great purge (a long story).

The original jet bike didn't have fins or side engines, it was skimpier and somewhat sleeker than its next incarnation, but this next version was PLASTIC! and it stayed together.This version of the Eldar jet bike was the standard for many years and served Eldar  faithfully for many years.

During the release of the 4th edition codex, saw glimpses on the internet of the new and improved jet bike sculpted by Jes Goodwin (big fan of his 40K artwork, especially Eldar!), it was never released and we continued on with the old jet bike.  However Jes' work had an impact. Bootleg versions of his work appeared on ebay, and players were constantly trying to convert their old bikes to capture the new look, because the look was awesome.

NOW! we have the latest Eldar Jet bike, its about time. Personally I have to many unfinished versions of the plastic "mark 2" Jet bikes to trade out for the new bike, but I am going to get a few just to update my army.  And I may try to modify some of the "mark 2"s to capture the sleeker look of the older bikes. All in all its a great time to be a Windrider.