12/11/2013

A Casting Conundrum

Cup cast!

After much trial, tribulation, and at last, great reward, I decided it was time I shared about my casting experiences. Some time ago, Dustin and I picked up an Alumilite starter set. After some quick skimming and asking around, I found out it was the most recommended set for a beginner. You do need a scale and some other ancillary equipment to use it as instructed. From there, the learning really began.

12/09/2013

Let's Read: Codex Space Marines Part 1


Background

Well, after having some time to digest the new Space Marine codex, I've decided that it's value can best be ascertained by looking backward to the 5th edition book first. To better see where we're going, it's important to know where we've been. So, with that said, let's jump in and have a look.

I'm gonna run down through some key points that interested me as I did in Let's Read Sixth Edition and I'll probably be even more direct than I had been there. These are just observations that I've made, myself. How useful they may be to you, if at all, may vary. With that in mind, let's have a look at the outside of the book.