Nerd Factory Update: Pirate Ship

Decided to try my hand at a bit of transportation for the pirates:

The new ride

This is the excellent Patrol Boat from Dave Graffam Models. Just download the file, choose which colours, livery etc you want from the multiple layers available and print. I used 150gsm card to print on, and cut out the pieces with a craft knife before edging them with a brown Sharpie. It was then a simple matter of following the clear and concise instructions; 30 minutes or so later the Pirates were ready to plunder the high seas!

Nerd Factory Update: Pirate Captain Edward Kenway

My wife is a huge fan of the Assassin's Creed game series, so when it came to her Pirate Captain he could only be called one thing; Captain Edward Kenway.

Silent Assassin

Another great miniature from Black Scorpion Miniatures' Pirates range, he came from the same pack as Captain Freeman (Pirates 3).

A resin miniature like the other three in the pack,he was quick to prep and great to paint, with lots of great details that really add to the character.

Mounted on an MDF base, he doesn't quite have the heft I prefer in my minis, but I am sure he will be resilient enough for casual gaming! 

Nerd Factory Update: Pirate Captain William Freeman

The pirate project continues with the first painted miniature, Captain William Freeman:

Captain Freeman

This characterful chap is from Black Scorpion Miniatures' Pirates range, and comes in the Pirates 3 pack with three other scurvy dogs.

All four are resin miniatures which I found pretty easy to clean up; little to no flash, easily removed from their base tabs and quick to wash down with a bit of dish soap and warm water. After an undercoat he was a pleasure to paint, with nice crisp detail and an expressive face.

Mounted on an MDF base, he doesn't quite have the heft I prefer in my minis, but I am sure he will be resilient enough for casual gaming!