My laptop stopped being able to recognize its own power supply last week, so this weekend it was shipped back to Dell for repairs. This leaves me with an empty desk and fewer distractions to keep me from getting miniature work done. I actually managed to finish my Defiler over the weekend, so I’ve got a good start on things. Tonight I may work on my Raptors, although I’m hoping I can get them together without pinning them – I don’t currently have a drill bit fine enough to pin small pieces.

I’d like to get the Raptors done, as well as getting the rest of my 1000-point Khorne army based, by the weekend. It’s fall now, and before long it will be too cold outside to prime minis. I have to prime soon, or otherwise I’ll be left with bare metal and plastic until spring. Priming inside is a no-go; my wife is too sensitive to the fumes from spray paint to even use the garage. I’ve heard good things about priming with gesso, though, so that’s a possibility for the winter. I think that for my Chaos armies, I’m going to go with grey rubble with the occasional shard of blood-red crystal poking out. I’ve wanted to do some crystals on a base ever since I saw this beautiful Eldar jetbike, and my Chaos Space Marines give me a perfect opportunity to try it out.

I’m also hoping to get back onto my painting schedule this week or next; I have a Hammerhead waiting for some fresh paint!