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Post by muddypaw on Nov 21, 2010 20:09:37 GMT -5
As the title says, after lots of plodding, painting, cursing, creative hiccups and the odd tantrum I have (almost) every option for the British painted, based and ready to go It's probably the third force in my life i've ever managed to complete to a significant extent, rather than a few scattered individuals never to be gamed with, and it's a terrific feeling! I have 4 models undercoated and based, and once those are done the only option out of all the British forces left for me to complete is the Golem, which is a little frustrating as I have a clear idea of how I want to do him, I just can't find a good source for a Panzer gun barrel and turret hatch apart from spending £££ on a complete models kit. I might break soon and do it if I can't find another source ;D Hopefully I will have photos of the entire force within the next month. So... masses of Sten and Rifle armed paras, tommies, every support option, snipers, MoAA Agents, Chaplain, Druid, Green Man, Counter Cultists, Tetrarch, Jeeps and a Cromwell. Whew. Sorry for the ramble, I am just a little light headed after another long painting session, and the sudden realization that it's almost at an end....well, until the next bug bites me!! And please dont mention Basra yet....I don't have the book, though am getting it soon and will almost certainly want to collect the forces there, but for now I want to bask in the illusion of a complete fighting force God Save the King!
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Post by varagon on Nov 21, 2010 23:26:34 GMT -5
That's a great feeling Muddy. I've had near 90% of my Cryx done at one point and around 80% of my legion as well...too many bloody models.
Now, I"m going to focus on Pulp City and AE with some Hell Dorado thrown in. I'll never have all my PP minis painted. lol
Keep posting your progress, and I can't wait to see pics.
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Post by Scorpio on Nov 24, 2010 21:31:27 GMT -5
I don't even understand the concept of finishing painting an army.
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Post by varagon on Nov 24, 2010 21:35:51 GMT -5
I don't even understand the concept of finishing painting an army. How about one mini? Gah.
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Post by Darkson on Nov 25, 2010 16:07:13 GMT -5
Post photos. It is a nice feeling to have a painted force to play with. I won't play a game unless all of my figs are painted. As we were working on the Core rule book I was a painting machine as I wanted to be able to test the rules and demo the games I had to have playable forces for all three factions. That was a real task. It's also the reason I mainly play skirmish games so I can paint up at least two forces. Cheers, Robert
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Post by muddypaw on Nov 26, 2010 11:12:07 GMT -5
I tend to avoid playing with unpaited or proxy miniatures too so it's pretty rare for me to finish an army.
It's also why I stick to smirmish games nowadays, with a maximum of 30 to 40 a side for games like Rules of Engagement and ideally 10 to 15 a side for games such as AEWWII, Bounty and Flying Lead.
Germans next. A full on Experimental detatchment first as a holiday from historical stuff, then some basic troops when I have recovered from painting my Brits. Also starting on Bounty finally! 2000AD themed gangs, ABC warriors and Bounty Hunters.
Photos soon!
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Post by privateryan on Dec 13, 2010 12:46:50 GMT -5
Muddypaw, your work is amazing. It is both consistent and of extremely high quality. I am a hobbyist much like you in the sense that rarely do I finish an army unless bitten by a massive bug, which comes in waves.
I also have pulled back from large gaming to small skirmish games in order to be able to paint to a level I want to play with, and to get it done and not go crazy doing so. It is difficult for me to play anything unless both the terrain and the figures are painted to my highest standard... I guess some might call that snooty, but unfortunately, when you start getting fair - good at painting, you sort of get like that... at least I have. That's why Skirmish level gaming is ideal.
Gotta' say, your work is inspirational to me... I might get back into this and paint up a force in the very near future...
p.s. I know how arduous pictures can be, but post soon, and lots! I was floored by your last ones.
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Post by muddypaw on Dec 13, 2010 18:03:28 GMT -5
Thanks Privateryan! Praise from the praise worthy is above all rewards, or words to that effect Hope you do get back into it, a little motivation is all you need and BAM, you have a fully painted skirmish force before you know it. Very satisfying. Nice painting too, I hope the professional side of things takes off for you. I dont have the patience for it ;D
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Post by privateryan on Dec 14, 2010 13:18:07 GMT -5
So far so good on the professional end. It pays for the hobby, so it's a fair deal. I'll have some AE-WW2 figures coming down the lines soon. I have a ton of bits and a lot of bodies so I think I can get a small squad together that's interesting enough to look unique.
Can't wait for the pictures. That's the one end, I gotta' say, that I've had the most trouble. My painting is fine but often the pictures turn out to be anything but flattering. I'm going to spend a good chunk of the day today figuring out the sweet spot, if there is such a thing.
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Post by fattdex on Dec 14, 2010 18:22:30 GMT -5
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Post by Darkson on Dec 15, 2010 2:22:10 GMT -5
It's all about the F stop, ISO and shutter speed. All of my photos are taken handheld and natural lighting or flash with a tissue filter.
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Post by privateryan on Dec 15, 2010 13:01:26 GMT -5
I purchased a lightbox, but I'm not getting enough front light... when the flash on my camera comes on, it seems to saturate the picture... I need a happy medium, but I haven't quite gotten it yet...
How do the top painters on Coolminiornot.com get their figures looking so unreal? Part of it is the paintjob, I'm sure, but still, they have to be doing something I'm missing...
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Post by varagon on Dec 15, 2010 14:43:33 GMT -5
Hold a tissue/kleenex over your flash and see what that does. I've even seen people use wax cups over their flash as well as plastic bowls.
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Post by fattdex on Dec 15, 2010 21:21:50 GMT -5
You shouldn't need to use flash if you have your lamps set up, they are there to diffuse the shadows and envelop the subject in bounced light. you should just need 2-3 lamps to get the light where you want it, then a steady focused camera!
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Post by fattdex on Dec 15, 2010 21:25:13 GMT -5
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