As most of you now know, Putrid Wargames Supplies UK is due to close up for good. It is a sad time, and we will miss every customer we’ve had over the past year, but the time comes for everyone, and we’ve had a good run. You have all been valued customers, and before we go into the Aether, will want to do something special for you.
Until the end of June, all items in-stock are discounted. As well as this, 5% of all our sales until we close will be donated to Help for Heroes. We have added an additional donation option, which will allow you to donate an extra £1 should you wish to; if you wish to donate more, simply increase the number of £1 donations you wish to make. You can check the store-page for further details.
Now, to finish off today’s news update, here’s a selection of ever-fantastic community updates. Before we go, we strongly urge you to follow these guys and support their work; without them, we wouldn’t have started this business, and wouldn’t have met so many great people along the way.
Friends of Putrid
Power Armoured Metal
If you want to improve the odd-looking GW Taurox, Matt from Power Armoured Metal has reviewed the product for you. Check out his thoughts on Blood and Skulls Industry’s “wheeled Taurox” conversion kit here.
Great JoJoMan
The Great JoJoMan has granted us mortals some eternal wisdom, and has offered a neat trick for making clot-busting paint shakers. Check out the video below (WARNING: May contain swearing):
Wargamer Spud Tate
Spud’s been working on some nice looking Nurglites. Check his page out for more on these disgusting beauties.
WGC
The WGC’s latest ‘Hobbywatch’ video is live and ready for viewing. Check out the latest hobby updates and news video blow:
And that, my friends, is all for this week. If we do not see you again after this, we wish you all a happy future of wargaming and model-making. If you have any queries about the discounts and closing sale, contact us via the following:
This weekend has proven very busy for everyone here at Putrid Wargaming Supplies UK. But now we can relax, and share with you a bumper community update.
Friends of Putrid
Great JoJoMan
JoJoMan’s taking a break from the usual plaguey-goodness and has been working on some Space Marines. Check out his progress below (WARNING: may contain swearing):
Power Armoured Metal
Matt’s been raiding the bits-box, and has managed to make a whole squad from junk. Check out the squad in detail here.
Chuffy
Chuffy’s painted this excellent Heresy-era Salamanders Terminator Captain for an upcoming competition. Check out his page for more on this and other great models.
Roses and Boltshells
The costume-making duo have shared a video of one of their latest works, a Space Marine Scout. Check out this cool costume below:
Rainbows and Unicorns Entertainment
This funny stop-motion battle has been making the rounds lately, catching the attention of the guys over at the WGC. The video is made by Rainbows and Unicorns Entertainment:
Chilling Wargamers
CWG have announced that next week’s show will have Wargamma on as their guest. Check out the CWG page for more info, and this link to check out Wargamma’s works.
And that concludes another weekend update. If you have any questions feel free to contact us:
This amazing model, a Behemoth of Decay from Titan Forge, was painted for us by Clint Cooke, of the Adaptus Paintarium commission painting group. It’s a one-off piece, mainly for display and scaring off people at the front door.
Clint has done a great job of going one stage further on this model. As well as the painting, he’s added a great looking scenic base, depicting the giant daemon taking on (and presumably besting) a Space Marine biker.
Below are a few more images of the finished piece. If you want anything done as a commission job, we are more than happy to recommend Clint and his group. To arrange a commission contact them via their Facebook page, or by email at:
adaptus.paintarium@gmail.com
Now, for more pics…
G+: the new Facebook
We plan to move more of our updates from Facebook to Google’s G+ platform. This is because Facebook’s methods of ‘encouraging’ paid-for advertising mean very few of you are able to view our updates, and this number gets smaller as the months go by. We feel that this isn’t fair on either us as a small business, or you as customers and fans of the page. So in the next few weeks, you will see an increased presence on G+, where our updates will be both free and seen by all who seek it.
Friends of Putrid
Ichiban Painting
Ichiban has been running a Kickstarter for his new line of premium paintbrushes, the Games & Gears Ichiban Painting Pro Line, and has just passed the £50,000 marker. To find out more on this, and if you wish to support it before it finished in 11 days, click here.
Power Armoured Metal
Matt’s reignited his interest in the Siege of Vraks Warhammer 40k army. Check out this fresh start here.
WGC
The WGC’s just uploaded a new battle report for Warhammer Fantasy Battles, pitching the dark Warriors of Chaos against the boisterous (and very large) Ogre Kingdoms. View the carnage below:
Troll Trader
The Troll Trader team has just finished this well painted Knight titan. Check their page out for more on this and other models.
If you have any questions about the move to G+, our ranges or anything hobby or order-related , feel free to contact us:
As some of you know, we are now known as Putrid Wargames Supplies UK. We wanted a name which reflected our services (many confused us with commission painters, I can’t think why *wink*). As of this week, our Facebook page now has adopted the new name. We should still appear on your news feeds, but now as Putrid Wargames Supplies UK, so keep an eye out. That is all that has changed, and we will still be the same lovable bunch of traders working for the benefit of gamers, just with shiny new name-tags.
Friends of Putrid
Candy Art Studio
This awesome tree from Candy Art Studio caught our eye whilst browsing the web. Check out more of their work here.
Power Armoured Metal
Matt’s caught the Nurgle bug, and has just reviewed some neat looking Plague Legion legs from Spellcrow. Check out the review here.
WGC
This week, the WGC team have had a look at the game Twisted by Demented Games. The game was showcased at this year’s recent Adepticon. Check out their chat with the Demented Games team below:
Great JoJoMan
JoJoMan has more ‘D&D Apidged’ to share this week. Check out part 47 below (Warning: may contain swearing):
That is all or this week, but if you have any questions, feel free to contact us:
This weekend, we have another exciting community special update to share with you. The wargaming community has been very active lately, and here is just a handful of the best updates out there.
WGC
WGC’s holding a competition for two chances to win a GW Knight titan. All you have to do is join the WGC 40k Universe page, and reply to the drawing post, saying “what you like about 40k”.
Amera Plastic Mouldings
Amera Plastic Mouldings, the makers of plastic wargaming terrain (which we really like at PP), have set up shop at Salute 2014. If you get the chance to visit them today, they’ve brought a selection of ready-made terrain up for sale. You don’t have long though, doors close at 5pm!
Power Armoured Metal
Matt’s found some time to get back to working on his Chaos Relic Predator, and has made tons of progress.
The Dice Bag Lady
Much rolls. So lady. The Dice Bag Lady has made this pretty epic-looking ‘Doge’ dice-bag.
Great JoJoMan
Great JoJoMan’s been having some fun with his new Forge World toys and Titan Forge goodies. (WARNING: Contains swearing):
The Hairy Painter
Richard at The Hairy Painter has finished a Knight titan model (these things are popping up everywhere!). this great high-standard model is for sale, so contact him if you are interested.
Blood and Skulls Industry
A customer of Blood and Skulls Industry has improved the GW Taurox, using some of their wheels (and a few choice bits). Pretty cool looking, I may have to use this idea….
And that concludes another weekend update. If you have any questions, or you want to share something for next week’s community segment, you can get in touch via the following:
We are proud to announce a new website for the business, renamed Putrid Wargaming Supplies UK. You can access the new site by going to www.wargames-uk.co.uk, whilst the old site will now direct you towards the new web-store. This will be the case for the next year, so you can get used to using the new domain. It will take some time to adjust to the changes, and the new store is still in-progress, but we hope you will all enjoy the new site and the plans we have for it.
International Table Top Day
Today (April 5) is ITTD. We want to see you having as many games as possible today, so get playing, and if you like, post pictures of your battles to the Facebook page. Adam and Emily will also be visiting the Mid Wales Wargaming Society today (until 8pm), so if you get the chance, go say hi and enjoy one of the many games they are demonstrating.
Spud is currently in the United States, eager to enjoy the wonders of Adepticon (and American chicken-based edibles). One of his latest videos is an entertaining collaboration with fellow Putrid friend the Great JoJoMan. This video highlights their upcoming foodstuff-themed game, Condiment Wars:
WGC
The WGC’s April threat is now in full swing. Here are a few of the many great projects people are aiming to finish this month:
This weekend, our usual update is a little different. Instead of the product updates and news, we will instead share with you a bumper community showcase. So sit back and enjoy a torrent of amazing community work.
Friends of Putrid Painting
Gemini Miniatures
The folks at Gemini have shared their first ever battle report for their game, Bloodfeud. Check out how it went here.
Roses and Boltshells
Roses and Boltshells, famous for their fantastic costumes, have just produced this beautifully painted Games Workshop Knight Titan. One can appreciate the insane amount of work that went into it. If you haven’t done so get, get on their page and like their work.
Sigan Painting
We have a second great Knight to share with you (these things are popping up everywhere!). This time, spotted by the eagle-eyed International Brotherhood of Hobbyists. This knight was painted by Asgeir Sigan from Sigan Painting.
Power Armoured Metal
Matt has just finished up painting a Bolt Action French R35 light tank, captured by the Germans and pressed into service. The light tank is one of the latest additions to his early-war German invasion force, and is ready for the battlefields of Russia. For more details on how it was painted, check out this link.
Peachey Models
Richard, over at Peachey Models, is getting ready for Salute 2014, and is closing in on finishing preparations for his charity auction at this year’s event. People will have the chance to bid for various models and squads of the Mars Demonstration Korps, including two custom Baneblade/Shadowswords which will take centre stage (one built and painted by our very own Matt). All money raised will go to Great Ormond Street Children’s Hospital and Help 4 Heroes. Check out more pictures of these tanks, and the other items to be auctioned, here.
WGC
The WGC team have recently interviewed Miranda (AKA Wargamergirl), check out the video below:
Great JoJoMan
Another Nurgly update from Great JoJoMan, with progress shots of his plague-ridden daemonic monstrosities (WARNING: may contain swearing):
The Goldfish of Justice
The Goldfish team have been working on this, a very cool set of Tau terrain. It’s still early days, but it’s looking great so far.
Forge World Open Day
As a notice, Forge World Open Day is today, so watch the internet for the dozens of pictures of FW’s latest projects that will inevitably flood it.
That is all for this week folks. As usual, if you have any questions, or if you want to share your own projects with us, you can contact us in the following ways:
Today, we can reveal some amazing terrain pieces that we will be using at ITTD, made by the fantastic Pete from Candy Art Studio. These pieces will be used on our fantasy demo boards.
Mystic fountain.
Abandoned carts.
Wells of wonder.
New Releases
Army Painter
Army Painter has come up with a new primer colour: Chaotic Red. This new shade will be coming to the web-store soon.
Spartan Games
A tidal-wave of Spartan Games products will soon arrive on the web-store, including several items for Firestorm Armada. Here’s just a few of them:
Aquian Prime Frigate and Corvette group.
Dindrenzi Federation Destroyer group.
The Relthoza Destroyer group.
Sorylian collection Frigate and Corvette group.
As well as that, there’s also this Black Wolf Raiding Party, for Dystopian Legions. We aim to have these sets available next week.
Friends of Putrid Painting
Chilling Wargamers
In case you missed Thursday’s liveshow (featuring PP’s very own Adam!) here’s your chance to catch up on the antics:
Spud Tate
Spud’s shared his latest Dropzone Commander battle report. Check out how he got on here:
Gemini Miniatures
Gemini have been busy creating new models. Here is his latest effort, a ‘Trow’. Check his page out for more on this cool looking monster.
Power Armoured Metal
Matt’s shared a new tutorial on how to make a simple looking lascannon/energy gun. Check out how to make your own here.
That’s all for this week, remember to keep an eye out for additional updates on the Facebook page, and the mid-week updates. Also, you can get in touch with PP directly via the following methods:
A reminder that Adam and Emily will be attending the Mid Wales Wargaming Society on Saturday April 5, to celebrate International Table Top Day. They will be demonstrating several table top games, including Dropzone Commander, Mercs and X-wing. A full list of the games, and a timetable for when they will demonstrate them, can be found on the Putrid Painting Facebook page.
Ever wanted a model of a spear-throwing female warrior riding into battle on an armoured battle bunny? Now you can! This model will soon be available on the web-store.
A new pavement set, District 5, will be arriving soon, as well as a larger selection of bases.
Friends of Putrid Painting
Wargamer Spud Tate
Spud’s been working on some frightfully diseased looking Plague Marines and a Dreadnought. Check his page out for more pictures on this project.
Power Armoured Metal
Matt’s been getting back to an old project; a demoniacally possessed Relic Predator. See how he’s getting on here.
WGC
Chung and Coach have been busy teaching aspiring gamers how to play 40k. Part four is ready for viewing, and gives guidance on using terrain and cover in your games:
Wrathborn
The guys over at Wrathborn have been sculpting some new models. Check out their page for more on this.
That is all for this weekend, but keep an eye out for further updates, and maybe an update on our own little pet projects.
Hello, I’m Matt. You may remember me from such broadcast media outlets like Power Armoured Metal and….
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Hello everyone. I am Matthew Davies, and I have just joined the Putrid Painting team as their new online media editor. Before I take my place on my mighty skull-lined throne as a wanabee press baron, I thought I’d share a little bit about who I am and what you can expect from the Putrid blog in the future.
I am a 21 year third-year journalism student from North Yorkshire, England. I am soon to graduate, which is actually a bit scary now that I think about it! I have been a war-gamer since I was in primary school, so in theory, I should know a thing or two about 40k and other war-games. I’m a new-ish player to Bolt Action, and you can expect me to get very giddy when Putrid gets new Axis items in store, or in fact any items (if you have seen my early-war German force, you will know I have a habit of looting tanks from other armies, with plans to add a Somua S35 and a mighty KV-2!). When I’m not gaming you can find me at heavy metal gigs, dying my hair odd colours or in my car that doesn’t strictly move at the moment.
Before coming here to help out at Putrid Painting, I have been working here and there a journalist in and outside the war-gaming world. I am the owner and editor of Power Armoured Metal, a bi-weekly news, review and gaming blog, where I share the many adventures I have within the hobby. The blog has been running for around two-and-a-half years now and has proved pretty popular. If you haven’t liked the page on Facebook yet, like it now (Adam will back me up on this!) Outside of the hobby, I have worked a bit in local newspapers as a reporter, namely The Scarborough News and the Barnsley Chronicle. I have also worked briefly for a music web-magazine (who shall not be named because they were evil, and not the good kind of evil where I’m promised cookies if I conquer other planets). Being a journalist gives me a great chance to meet with people who I wouldn’t normally get to meet in person. Through this I’ve managed to speak with people from bands, magazine editors and charities.
In terms of the blog, I’m going to make a few changes, nothing too drastic mind, since Adam and Emily have a really good setup here. The blog will become your one-stop-shop for Putrid news and updates. I have a few ideas in the pipeline, namely regular ‘staff projects’. Hopefully, every week or two, the Putrid team (either one of us or all of us) will share what they’ve been working on, whether it is a model or a new army. I thought it would be fun to share our enjoyment of the hobby with you.
That’s enough of a monologue from me: now it’s time to get on with the weekend’s news!
Putrid News
International Table-top day
We, along with the local gaming community, will be celebrating International Table Top Day next month! We will be attending an event at the Mid Wales Wargaming society. We will be there from 10am until 8pm. The Club, which meets at St Marys Church Hall on Church Street in Builith Wells, Powys, will be hosting several participation games for you to enjoy, with free entry.
At the Mid Wales Wargaming Society event, we will be demonstrating several games, including the following:
Dropzone Commander (Hawk Wargames)
Urban War (Urban Mammoth)
Deep Wars/Shadow Sea (Antimatter Games)
X-Wing (Fantasy Flight Games)
Empire of the Dead (West Wind Productions)
MERCS (West Wind Productions)
Wolsung SSG (Micro Art Studio)
Bushido (GCT Studios)
A schedule for when we will demo which games will be announced on the Facebook page soon.
As well as that, there is an event over to Tredegar Reavers Wargames Club, from 9am to 9pm on Saturday April 5. From board games to table-top, there’s plenty to enjoy. You can find the club at the Kids R Us Venue 2, on Nantybwch, Tredegar.
Catalogue Discontinuation
We will be discontinuing our catalogue supplements from this month. As we have almost completed updating the 4000-plus items to the web store, we see no need in having the catalogue. Updates on when products will be active, and new products, will continue on this blog. For club visits we will still have a catalogue or two at hand.
New Releases
Megalith Games
Four new items have been released on the web-store for Megalith Games’ Godslayer.
First off, we have the Cromlech Guard set, which comes with six finely detailed models and 12 tokens.
Fans of the British world-war-two-themed comedy Dad’s Army will enjoy this commemorative box set. The box set contains 18 models of the most loved characters from the show, both in ‘civvies’ and in Home Guard uniforms. These would make a great addition to British forces.
Friends of Putrid Painting
Power Armoured Metal
Matt at Power Armoured Metal has updated us on his recent purchase of a Pioneers box set. See how here’s getting on with the kit so far.
Spud has given Hawk Games’ Ruinscape terrain a review. Check out the video here:
Wargamers Consortium
Chung from the WGC has reviewed the recent codex: Legion of the Damned book from GW, check out his thoughts on the book here:
GreatJoJoMan
Part nine of his Nurgly mission is now available, featuring some awesome count-as Vindicators. WARNING: May contain swearing:
So if you like the updates you see on the blog and want to know more about upcoming (or future) products you can get in touch with PP directly via the following methods:
The Putrid Painting Blog 