Here's a simple guide for building a longboat with a fore-and-aft rig. https://youtu.be/FUO4eNN0q6o
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4Ground Render Powder
How I Stopped Making Horrible Messes and Learned to Love the Render PowderI've been working on a lot of 4Ground terrain lately and I wanted to share some technique and tips that I've picked up along the way. Much of the Ports of Plunder line of product comes with a "Render Powder" that has to … Continue reading 4Ground Render Powder
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A Beginner’s Guide to Painting and Rigging a Bark
Ships are huge part of Blood & Plunder but they can be an intimidating hobby project, especially if you're new to miniature gaming or don't have a lot of painting experience. With resin hulls and wood and elastic rigging pieces, they aren't your standard Games Workshop gaming miniature. This painting guide is my attempt at … Continue reading A Beginner’s Guide to Painting and Rigging a Bark
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How to Paint and Rig a Sloop
By Guy Rheuark Ships are one of the most striking things about Blood & Plunder. Being able to play out an epic duel between two captains, brought to life on a tabletop, is one of the things that brings people into this hobby and this game. The ships serve the purpose of a grand centerpiece … Continue reading How to Paint and Rig a Sloop
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Indian Fighters – Contrast vs Standard Paints
Like so many painters, I've been experimenting with GW's Contrast line of paints over the past several months. I've had mixed results and I've seen a wide variety of results out there in the hobby world. I have a lot to learn about how to use these new paints but I've got to a point … Continue reading Indian Fighters – Contrast vs Standard Paints
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Completed 6th Rate Frigate
I've been working away on my 6th Rate Frigate for a couple months now and I finally got it finished (almost). It was a big project but noticeably less work than the mighty Galleon. Here's some pictures of the finished ship along with a few tips and things I learned while making it.It's a beautiful … Continue reading Completed 6th Rate Frigate
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Completed Indian Fighters
With my 6th Rate Frigate finished I can apart getting some of the newest models painted up. The models from the latest batch of Firestarters are awesome/ great dynamic poses, distinctive style to their gear and dress and fine detail for painting. In an effort to get models painted and to the table, I've been … Continue reading Completed Indian Fighters
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2020 Blood & Plunder Photo Contest Results
Thanks to everyone who participated in the photo contest hosted here on Blood & Pigment over May and June. I got a lot of great entries and it was very difficult narrowing it down to just a few winners! 25 people participated by sending a total of 131 entries! I selected a first, second and … Continue reading 2020 Blood & Plunder Photo Contest Results
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Completed Palisade Fort & Test Battle Report
The Palisade Fort popped up on the Firelock Games website a while back and I just finished getting it painted. The official rules for this fort haven't been released yet but they're in beta testing and should be out soon! The Palisade Fort set comes with 4 corners, 3 straight sections and one gate (it … Continue reading Completed Palisade Fort & Test Battle Report
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Spiritual Leader Models
Characters are a fun part of Blood & Plunder and it's always good to find a miniature to play the part. Firelock made a nice pack of minis to cover several of the special characters made available in No Peace Beyond the Line but it only has minis for 4 of the many characters you … Continue reading Spiritual Leader Models