Golgotha's Fantasy - Minotaurs

Herewith, some Minotaurs. The larger ones here are by a Russian company called Tehnolog
See: http://www.tehnolog.ru/product.php

See: https://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=123935.0

This one is not by Tehnolog, but he is a toy Minotaur, which I repainted, he like the ones above still needs to be based.  He came with some knights and other fantasy miniatures and he is like a miniature version of the Schleich toys.

This one in my mind is rather "classic" looking indeed I may well use him for a game against some 1/72 Greeks. 

Size comparison. I am happy with the Tehnolog Minotaurs and feel I have now filled what I saw as a gap in my collection. I am not as happy with them as I am with the Trolls but then I prefer Trolls. Also, I think the Trolls are better quality and looking miniatures. Still if one wants some cheap large monsters these certainly fit the bill. and are fun to paint up. 

Golgotha's Wild West - Gettin into character

Herewith, the importance and fun in getting into the roleplaying aspects of Old West gaming. Most importantly dress the part - lol. Indeed, roleplaying evidently had its earliest roots not in fantasy but in Old West skirmish wargaming. Which I believe Gygax mentioned in " Empire of Imagination and the birth of Dungeons and Dragons".

See: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gary_Gygax

See: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boot_Hill_(role-playing_game)

Golgotha's Wild West Town and Miniatures - Longhorns

Herewith, some Longhorn cattle.

28mm Longhorn are available from Britannia Miniatures.

See: https://www.grubbytanks.com/product-category/britannia-miniatures/28mm-ranges/28mm-the-wild-west-new-britannia-figures/

See: https://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=124342.0;topicseen

See:https://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=123947.0

These miniatures come in two parts as the horns are seperate. A little bit of green stuff can help to meld them into the rest of the Longhorn's body.

Two types are available, namely; head up or head down. 

Golgotha's Terrain - Wind Mill

Herewith, a Windmill ideal for Old West and or Boer War etc. settings.

See: https://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=123947.msg1566817#msg1566817

It is a HO OO railway model so a tad small for 28mm. Would perhaps work in the background for 28mm. It will certainly serve my purposes well as a bit of Boer War scenery. Just need to construct a suitable farm house to go with it. I am also considering a water dam which are typical of the South African landscape and normally found next to one of these. May need to consider scratch building a bigger one or purchasing a MDF laser cut variant.

Front view. I built it first then undercoated it grey and then added a series of washes. Then a dry brush and a few touch ups of the detailing.

Rear view. The ladder is a rather nice addition. The model was clearly molded using a 3D printer and part of the longest part of the process was getting rid of the hairs from molding. Having said that it is a very nice kit, well detailed and goes together very well. 

Side view. 

Shown with Boer War Strelets miniature 1/72, see: http://www.plasticsoldierreview.com/Review.aspx?id=951

As can be seen it is a tad small for 28mm cowboy shown here, see: https://www.grubbytanks.com/product-category/britannia-miniatures/28mm-ranges/28mm-the-wild-west-new-britannia-figures/ 

The original model see Outland Models available here: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Outland-Models-Railway-Layout-Country-Farm-Windmill-Gold-HO-OO-Gauge/392088776151?hash=item5b4a4fedd7:g:R8QAAOSwKcdZwSKk 

This rather useful technical drawing may be of use to anyone planning on scratch building their own. From: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/65654107045401454/?nic_v1=1a%2FzdYDpWT7PNGY17KfnHXZ%2F91CD%2FJaUi8ne55amNR19G89s3lB9Hjyu95qgFaCMIu

Thinking scale this poster from 1884 suggests that one could have a smaller Windmill. 

Warbases do a rather large and lovely looking Windmill, see: https://warbases.co.uk/product/wind-pump/

Golgotha's Trees - Ents

Herewith two scratchbuilt Ents. Made from wire and clay. as well as the roots of ivy plants.

See: http://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Ents

See: https://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=123935.0

I  wanted Ents that looked like a tree and could easily hide among other forest trees. Ideal for surprising the enemy and smashing anyone wondering into their forest. 

Sense of scale, GW Elf. I tend to use these Ents as allies for my Elven army. 

Here one can see the face of the Ent he has a long branch like nose. 

Wanted roots to become the legs without looking like a humanoid biped. Imagine it shambling along.

Wanted the ground on the base to look churned up, having either had the roots rip out or shamble over...

Close up of the face I have since removed the loose hair stuck on his eyebrow. 

Golgotha's Battle Masters - Beastmen Standard Bearer

Herewith, Beastmen standard bearer. As I have 30 of these I am likely to divide them into 2 units of 15 each. Which means I will need to do another one of these.  

Paper flag. printed black and white and then painted. 

Ram skull from the old GW plastic skeletons sprue.

Flag pole made from metal rods. with original axe removed and a hole drilled through the hand.