Arcanists OOK and Guild Versatile

I found a couple of places selling off their old 2nd Edition Malifaux stock, so took the opportunity to add a couple of pieces that I wouldn't normally have gone for.

First, the Mobile Toolkit - an out of keyword choice for Foundry, but it's cheap even with the OOK tax and can buff and heal constructs (of which the Foundry keyword has a few!)

For the Guild I got the Pale Rider - as a Versatile choice he can go with both our Family and Journalist keywords:

Provides a nice centrepiece for the Guild too!

Last Blossom Reinforcements

Today I'm sharing the assembled reinforcements I got for the Last Blossom keyword - starting with the Crime Syndicate box.

First up, the yari-wielding master sensei Yamaziko:

She was easy to put together - but rather awkward to take a decent photograph of!

The box also included a pair of Katanaka Crime Bosses:

These were pretty easy to put together - there were a few fiddly bits on the gaskmask/backpack filter tank areas but far from the worst to glue!

Finally for the Crime Syndicate a duo of Katanaka Snipers:

No problems at all with these two long-range killers.

I also had the Karmic Debt box - with the last remaining member of the Order of Balance, Minako Rei, the star of the box:

Minako was pretty easy to assemble - I particularly like the katashiro hanging from her waist....which brings us on to the Katashiro that she can summon in-game!

These were easy assembly jobs - nothing too taxing!

Finally the box includes the Wanyudo - this can either be a Versatile hire or can be summoned in-game through the Final Reward ability on Karmic Fate:

The Wanyudo is made up of only three pieces (the wheel and the face on each side) so is possibly the easiest Malifaux mini to assemble! 

This marks the completion of the currently purchased Malifaux models... I'm contemplating a few more crews at some point - Pandora, Kaeris, Toni, Hamelin, Zoraida are all possibles... 🤔

Filth-Lickers

You may recall that I added a small batch of reinforcements to the Oni keyword - the Akaname.  The pack includes three of these filth-licking demons for Asami to summon:

These were easy to assemble - the one checking out the contents of an old bucket was easier than it looks.  The only slightly tricky bit was the end of the tongue of the one on the right - the bit with the apple core has a very small contact point with the larger part of the tongue.

A new dawn (serpent)

You might remember that I picked up the Dawn Serpent as a versatile Enforcer option for our Ten Thunders crews (Last Blossom and Oni at the time of writing this post) - well here it is in all its long and awkward-looking-when-on-its-base glory:

The Dawn Serpent is one of those miniatures that is almost impossible to get a decent picture of! Obviously, as a 3D real life object it is much better!  There was nothing hugely awkward about the assembly of this kit - but for some reason it wasn't an enjoyable build. 🤷  Still, I'm glad to have it as an option and it should be an interesting model to paint too.

Experimental Reinforcements

Today I've got the reinforcements for the Experimental keyword to add to the McMourning collection - these are all on resin bases from Fenris.  I started with the Surgical Staff box - which I mostly got for Rafkin:

This sinister embalmer was simple to assemble.

The box also includes a trio of Guild Autopsies:

Although not well-rated by Malifaux players, these miniatures are really fun (for reanimated corpses) so I'm glad to have them in the collection!

Finally the box includes a pair of Nurses - I'd already got two for McMourning's crew so these I based in my normal way to use as part of the Asylum keyword with Dr Grimwell:

These two were a little fiddly - but not too bad overall.

I also assembled the Stitched and Sewn box - starting with the pair of Kentauroi:

These were really easy to put together - the spear and arms were the trickiest parts, but even they were easy enough.

Finally for the keyword there is the trio of Little Gassers:

These undead Gremlins weren't as bad as I initially feared when I saw the sprue! Some of the gas cloud bits were less than cooperative when gluing but I think they look good when done.

That finishes off McMourning's keyword so I've got maximum flexibility when picking a crew for him!

A Barrel of Laughs

Today I'm sharing a little something for the Bayou - primarily for Mah Tucket, but as it's an Out Of Keyword model (I don't have Tri-Chi) it can also join Ophelia and Som'er Teeth too.  It's the iconic Whiskey Golem (Wyrd have a giant version that appears at conventions):

Yes, it's a giant whiskey barrel robot (of doom)!  It was actually fairly simple to assemble - and like the rest of our Bayou collection I've used a Tiny Worlds scenic resin base (50mm in this case).

I'd still like a few more bits for the Bayou (maybe even adding Zoraida) - but I need to get lots more scenic bases first as I've only got a couple of big ones left 😅

A Stitch in Time...

I'm sharing today the Nerverborn Versatile box I bought - the Puppet Show.

I started with Vasilisa as she seemed the least fiddly build:

And she was indeed an easy build! I particularly like one of her arms reaching into her satchel to take out a reel of cotton ready for her to stitch together one of her summons...

Which as it turns out are the remainder of the box! (OK, so there's some others she can summon but there are the easiest in-game to bring into play!)

The trio of Wicked Dolls were fiddlier than Vasilisa, but still fairly simple - only their small size was a fiddly-factor:

I think these are a fun addition to the Neverborn collection - and as they are Versatile if we add another Neverborn master they can also be used in their crew too.

Foundry Reinforcements

Today I've got the rest of the Foundry keyword to add to the Mei Feng Crew Box, Rail (now Metal) Golem and Metal Gamin I had from last edition.

I started with the Explosive Material box and began with Neil Henry:

Neil was an easy build - and he provides the Foundry collection with another beater.

The box also includes Willie the demolitionist:

Willie was pretty easy - thankfully his cigar(ette?) isn't separate (no guarantee with Wyrd minis!).

I also assembled the Bayou Engineering box set - starting with Sparks LeBlanc, the mechanic of the Foundry:

There's nothing tricky about the assembly of Sparks.

I then assembled the Mechanized Porkchop, a robot pig invented by Sparks:

This miniature is really easy to assemble - the only difficulty is the lower jaw, which I had to shave down a little in order for it to fit in place.  Nothing tricky, but something to be aware of.

Finally for the Foundry are the trio of Survivors - Gremlins who have been repaired by Sparks:

These are the fiddliest of the bunch - but even then they aren't rage-inducing! 

So that's the whole keyword all prepped now - although I am thinking about a second Arcanist crew so Mei isn't on her own... 🤔

Outcasts Reinforcements

Today I'm sharing the assembled Outcasts models I got to reinforce the Viks.  Starting with the Paid in Blood box - first up is the Midnight Stalker:

This serial killer was super simple to assemble - no issues at all.

Next is Hans, providing me with a ranged threat:

He was another easy assembly job!

Finally from the Paid in Blood box is the Malifaux Child, a sinister little copycat:

The arms were the fiddliest bits on this small miniature.

I also got the Hodgepodge Fate - I started with the Hodgepodge Effigy:

This puppet was easy to assemble - but his box-mate the Hodgepodge Emissary was another matter:

The donkey, pack and rider are all easy enough - but some of the varied accoutrements attached to the pack and the panniers don't have particularly obvious places to attach.  Still, as long as they are on there they complete the look.  The reins were a bit of a pig but I managed to get them lined up enough to look alright (thankfully!).

Asami Prepped

The last of the crews I've been prepping today - Asami Tanaka and the Oni keyword.

Starting with the Asami Core Box - a trio of Yokai:

These were fairly easy - with the exception of the crouching Yokai in the front who was a pain in the proverbial.

Next up the rather scary Ohaguro Bettari:

Finally poor Asami herself and her totem, Amanjaku:

Asami's head was a tricky thing indeed - she has a maw set in the back of her head and that, with some of the hair pieces was not an easy fit.

I also had the Ancient Evil box - I started with the three Obsidian Oni:

These were all easy to put together.  You may remember me not being too fussed about the Obsidian Oni, but the miniatures are a lot better than I thought once I had them assembled.

The Ancient Evil box also includes Ama no Zako, a pretty large model:

This was overall pretty simple - the trickiest bit is the scarf!

I also had the Jorogumo box - which contained three of these spider oni:

These are big boys - the only real point of difficulty is the legs (surprise surprise); there's no numbers or other identification on the instructions/sprue (other than knowing which group of 8 legs goes with which body) so make sure to dry fit these before you commit!

Spiky Sunday

In order to really play up those stereotypes and tropes I knew I'd need a range of cacti for our Wild/Weird West set games.  Today I'll show you how those 3D printed ones I shared a while ago look all painted!  I've given them the same basing style as the fences I've shared previously (and that I'll use on miniatures for this setting) to ground them in the same world.  I've got a few of each of the sculpts which means I can patch multiple together to create hazardous patches of terrain as well as just use them singularly as decorative thematic elements.

Let's start with the iconic Saguaro Cactus:

Kind of a must for Wild West games, right?

Next a variety of Columnar-style Cacti, and a Prickly Pear type:

I opted for pink flowers on any of the sculpts that had them to give a little pop of colour.

Finally, a Barrell Cactus and a couple of sizes of succulents:

Overall I'm pretty happy with my little collection of model cacti! I think they'll add a nice amount of detail to what could otherwise be pretty dusty looking table set ups!

Mah Tucket Prepped

I'm sharing the last of the Bayou crews we have today - Mah Tucket (Tricksy keyword).  I started with the Bushwhackers from the Mah core box:

These weren't too bad to assemble - but some of those leaves were individual pieces which was a bit fiddly in places!  I particularly like the one with the decoy stuffed bird on his hat!

Next is that Bayou pin-up girl, Trixiebelle:

She was easy to assemble - can't believe I'll be painting a Gremlin in Daisy Dukes though!!

Finally is Mah Tucket herself and Little Lass, her totem:

Both easy models to assemble - there's gonna be some head whacking going on with those spoons!

You may recall that we added the Rooster Riders for the Tricksy keyword:

These were easy enough to assemble - the difficult part was getting them to stick to the scenic resin bases from Tiny Worlds! 😒

That's another crew/keyword prepped!