The Modellers Nook aka The Dungeon

My first introduction to RPGS and Wargaming was through two places Toy Land in Belfast which had some amazing GW kits some of which I got and also The Modellers Nook in Gresham Street behind Castlecourt. The store was primarily about selling model kits planes, tanks etc but Joe the store owner also got in minis and rulebooks from various companies. Most of the minis I bought are from the shop. My first foray into his store was in 1986 and it was an amazing experience Joe's attitude was laid back easy to chat with and he would order stuff in or hold stuff over for you. Joe had a really bad heart attack two years ago and sold the business which was a horrible thing to happen. In the last few years he organized a twice yearly event called model fest I'll pop up some pictures from it. This was an opportunity for fellow gamers and modellers to show of their collections, throw participation games, eat food and chat. My wife and I who met through an advert in the store where the fantasy wargaming couple so we would run small scale scenarios and skirmishes in all a really great day out. Back to the 80's Joe decided to hire a sculptor to try and make a few inhouse minis which could be used with Rogue Trader or other generic settings. These minis also included a small tribe of furries and several large scale aliens including a couple which were inspired by Geiger's artwork. Sadly nothing came of these except for a few production casts to try out the moulds I think the moulds are in England somewhere any way here's the minis.

New Crime novel worth reading

In the Canyons of Shadow and Light Authored by Emily Donoho; Cover design and artwork by Amos Grieg; Prepared for publication by Upatree Press Publication Date: May 05 2015 ISBN/EAN13:151205268X / 9781512052688 Page Count: 514 Binding Type: US Trade Paper Trim Size: 6" x 9" Language: English Color: Black and White Related Categories: Fiction / Psychological/Police Procedural/American Literature About the Author: Emily Donoho was born in Boulder, Colorado in 1983. She has a bachelor's degree in psychology from Mount Holyoke College, a master's degree in history of science from the University of Durham, and a PhD in the historical geography of medicine from the University of Glasgow. She currently resides in Scotland. About the Novel: Delve into the depths of humanity and criminal justice with Homicide Detective Alex Boswell, in this thought provoking debut novel. Emily Donoho escorts her readers on a breath taking journey through the city that never sleeps, and the restless mind of one of its most dedicated servants. A tattered veteran of the NYPD, Boswell is a man beset: the combined weight of his case load and personal life grinding him down. The white lights are blinding, and the skyscrapers are closing in. It's time to reach for the shore or drown trying - In the Canyons of Shadow and Light. Links: https://www.createspace.com/5478889 http://www.amazon.com/dp/151205268X/ref=rdr_ext_tmb http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/151205268X/ref=rdr_ext_tmb

More miniatures ganging from the 80'sand up.

Co 2 wizard from the 80's I suspect the design may have influenced the later Light Wizards.

Scylla Afgrinam this is the original model from the early 90's I chose not to paint him in the traditional green and red of Khorne at that time.

Fabius Bile 

Drong the Hard from one of the Warhammer scenarios 

Aekold Helbrass

Theoden

Chaos Champion of Slaanesh

Chaos Familiar

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