*for those in need of translation, I have been into a GW shop and bought some GW products.
Please forgive me!
There's no need to worry though, I haven't tumbled down the slippery slope that leads to the world of Grimdark. This was just to get some "Bitz" sprues for modding the road-sweeper.
And from the look of the sprues, I'll have enough to do lots of post-apoc vehicles. The big bag contains "Baneblade Sponsons and Accessories", the smaller pack is a sprue of Space Marines (©, ™, cease and desist letter sent, court proceedings pending, etc, etc, etc) "Meltaguns". Looking at the Baneblade sprues, I didn't actually need to buy the Meltaguns - there are weapons galore for me to use.
Apart from this brief trip to the dark side, I have been reasonably busy. On Tuesday evening I applied modeling past to the trunks of the trees to give them some texture (and to fill gaps between the bottom of the "branches" and the tops of the plastic trunk bases). This evening I've added a mix of modeling paste and large grain gel, with a couple of drops of brown ink, to the bases. I should be able to finish them over the weekend - painting the trunks, the ground and the rims of the washers; adding some brown scatter material and a little static grass to the bases.
And then I'll be free to work on the road-sweeper. And to finish off the 6mm Union infantry who are staring accusingly at me.
GW oh the shame of it!
ReplyDeleteSure, just a bits sprue...that's what they all say :) I admit to having delved into those dark waters myself.
ReplyDeleteI have to admit that I walked into a GW shop last weekend and happily walked out with nothing more than I entered. However as they say, lead me not into temptation.
ReplyDeleteYou had me worried there for a minute Tamsin. Just don't go back in there, it's dangerous.
ReplyDeleteI don't think they let girls into GW shops.... I certainly didn't think they let them leave if one wandered in.
ReplyDeleteCareful. Like Anne said....the dealers there work for a ruthless corporation. :)
ReplyDeleteBut we all know that.
Nothing to forgive! I personally no longer like GW but I cannot condemn anyone who does shop there. It is all personal choice!
ReplyDeleteHope you had your shots and wiped you feet on the way out
ReplyDeleteI cannot cast the first stone. I walked in last week and walked out with three pots of paint from their Technical range, two of which I am very, very happy with. So happy, in fact, that I will get more when I run out.
ReplyDeleteI have no problem with anyone shopping in there. Looking forward to seeing what you do with your obtained goods :)
ReplyDeleteMy local GW shop is excellent. I go in, we talk about everything in the hobby but GW. I buy some paints and talk about the other paint manufacturers and then I leave. They know I don't partake of GW anymore, so we just talk about the hobby in general and they give me painting advice. I leave them positive feedback on their store site on FB. Win win!
ReplyDeleteI can't remember the last GW store I went it. My 'local' branch closed some time ago and I haven't played their games, collected their models or used their paints in well over a decade, probably longer. I have on occasion (and in sheer desperation) bought some overpriced modelling materials from them and a few years ago I was stupid enough to buy a set of their brushes (utter rubbish, used once and exiled to the waste bin). At the end of the day if they sell something you need then it fulfils a purpose and shouldn't be sniffed at...but try not to do it too often, it'll just encourage them!
ReplyDeleteI too have partook once or twice of the devils plastic. I deserve flagellation forthwith. However it hasnt been induced by walking into the unholy hellhole that is a GW shop.
ReplyDeletePenitenciagite!!
ReplyDeleteWhat is this GW of which you speak? hehe
ReplyDelete@ Simon J - I hang my head :(
ReplyDelete@ Dean - yup, that's how these pushers catch you. A cheap sample here, a free taster there... ;)
@ Robert - you clearly have strong willpower :)
@ Anne - I know m'dear, I know. The first trip was scary, the second had me out in a cold sweat :O
@ Adam - maybe, but it's more likely that no self-respecting young lady would venture into one. Which tells you that I am either:
not self-respecting
not young
not a lady
some combination of the above
Luckily I know some martial arts and am a quick runner - if they'd tried to stop me leaving, I reckon I'd have got out ;)
@ Brendon - we do know that, we do :)
@ Clint - it may be a choice at first, but once those pushers get you hooked you can't break free ;)
@ Martin - no need for shots - I wore a disposable full environmental protection suit ;)
@ Thomas - say three "Hail Perrys" as penance! ;)
@ Simon Q - yup, it's up to the individual. If they like their products and want to buy them, that's their choice :)
@ Roy W - I must admit that the staff in the Warhammer shop on Tottenham Court Road were helpful although admittedly bemused when I told them what I was buying the bits for ;)
@ Lee - so, did you go cold turkey? Do you still get the shakes and sweats? ;)
@ Carl - flagellation? Only if you are Opus Dei :)
@ Emilio - is that "Repent!"? If so, I do, I do :)
@ Terry - if you do not know, you are safe. Steer clear of this peril :)