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Armies on Parade 2016
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It is that time of year for us to muster our forces and display them proper in Armies on Parade!
Every year I watched as hobbyists across the globe created armies and display boards for their local Armies on Parade. Seeing the projects was always a great way to get my hobby mojo going either through the White Dwarf or Online posts by the community. This year I finally have a Games Workshop location within driving distance and I am finally able to participate.
I decided to use my Stormcast Chamber (The Reik Eternals) as they are one of my newest armies and only had minimal work to finish the army from a painting stand point. Then came to the decision of designing my display board. Such began the process...
The outline of my board
Thankfully I work in the building industry so foam insulation board is easy to come across. I gathered a few pieces and after some wire and glue I had a base. I decided to go with a raging river on my display board to represent a variation of the River Reik. The foam was a new medium for me and after some guess work it began to come together. I cut the River into shape and used a candle to create the wavy pattern for the river you see above. After adding some foam rocks created from the scrap it was time to paint!
The color blocked out
The river comes alive!
I have to admit painting the river was an exciting challenge. I know there is plenty of room to improve, but I am proud of what I was able to accomplish. After some quick drying with a hair dryer I was able to flock and trim the board which admittedly was my least favorite part.
With added scenary
I even added a sign complete with sloppy hand writing!
The whole process took me 3 days from start to finish and while there is much I would like to redo I am very happy with the finish product and will take my knowledge with me to next years display board to make it bigger and better!
Good luck to everyone participating this year and I look forward to seeing your work online (I hear rumors GW is putting up all pictures from the stores on one website)! I will leave you know with a few shots of my Army on Parade and I will report back if I manage to pull out a podium!
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