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Title: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2 FINISHED. 9 of 23 Vowkeepers!]
Post by: loydb on December 16, 2005, 11:01:33 AM
Welcome to Month #2 of the Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge. The goal of this challenge is to get some of that unpainted lead that most of us have laying around table-ready. At the start of each month, participants pledge to have a squad painted by the closing date. For month #2, the closing date is January 15.

A squad, for the purpose of definition, would be anything that counted as a troop choice (e.g. HQ, Elite, Troop, etc.). This includes retinue for the independant char (e.g. familiars, bodyguards, etc.). I'd personally like to see multi-model squads -- the purpose of the challenge is to get a bunch of lead painted in a 3-month period -- but maybe you're planning on doing a kickass conversion/paint job for an army leader, nothing wrong with that.


I think I have all the vows pulled from the old thread. If not, post your vow here and I'll update our list.
Month 2 Oathkeepers
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
 :o Completed  :o Yentz - 2 Berzerkers, Behemoth
 :o Completed  :o Slann - 5 Blood Angel Assault Marines
 :o Completed  :o Hobbytips - 3 marine scouts
 :o Completed  :o Marshal George Timson: One Terminator chaplain
 :o Completed  :o Bob the hungry hobo - 6 Man Marine Tac Squad
 :o Completed  :o Eternal Novice: 6 Fire Warriors
 :o Completed  :o jelloBiafra - 4 Fire Dragons + Exarch
 :o Completed  :o Vero:5 Termies, Land Raider
 :o Completed  :o Lord Epistolary Kashak - Black Knights


Month 2 Vow Breakers
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Deathsinger: Eldar Guardian squad
Jonik: 6 Howling Banshees
loydb: 9 Eldar Fire Dragons + 1 Exarch
Erriond: 5-man Eldar Support Weapon squad
Sekminara: 6 genestealers + 9 termagaunts
Sir Leofric the Black Knight: One unit of Bretonnia Knights of the Realm + Bretonnian Paladin
Razyus - squad of Imperial Guard
Vlex - 4 Tyranid hunters
Drazz - 10 kroot snipers and 2 krootox.
Brother Frag - Sisters Repentia squad
Web Ghost - lukewarm committment to a ton of models
Farseer1020 - Karandras, Fuegan, and Asurman Phoenix Lords
The Solotaire - Death Guard Terminators (unknown number)
Ork - a dozen sluggas. Waaaagh.

While I won't humiliate the oathbreakers by reposting their names from Month #1 (you can look at http://www.40konline.com/index.php?topic=104115.0 (http://www.40konline.com/index.php?topic=104115.0) and laugh if you want), here are the seven folks who came through in the first month.

Month 1 Vow Keepers
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Drazz: Full (20 fig) Kroot Carnivore squad
Dun-Rite Craft World: 20-man Eldar Guardian squad, 10 Howling Banshees
JelloBiafra: 16-man Eldar Guardian squad + Warlock + Platform
loydb: 10-man Eldar Striking Scorpion squad
Marshall George Timson: Terminator Assault Squad
Rayzus: 10-man Imperial Guard squad
Vlex: 6-man Space Marine Devastator squad
Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2! Pledge Now!]
Post by: loydb on December 16, 2005, 11:02:37 AM
Here's my first WIP of the Fire Dragons I'm working on.

(https://www.40konline.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.austinfireflies.org%2Fminis%2Ffire_dragons_wip_1.jpg&hash=72e0d70c227b1c292504375c559aab812509519c)
Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2! Pledge Now!]
Post by: Shade, Bankai King on December 16, 2005, 11:04:31 AM
Can it be a fantasy option.
Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2! Pledge Now!]
Post by: loydb on December 16, 2005, 11:23:36 AM
Absolutely. Doesn't even have to be GW as far as I'm concerned :) We had one guy pledge to do a Warmachine army last month. The goal is painted lead.

loyd
Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2! Pledge Now!]
Post by: Shade, Bankai King on December 16, 2005, 11:26:49 AM
Okay then i pledge to get a unit of Bretionnia Knights of the relm unit painted up.And posted.
Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2! Pledge Now!]
Post by: Disciple of Nagash: GT on December 16, 2005, 11:28:08 AM
Now time is a little tight for me this month, with it being the holidays and stuff, can I do a single model, like a termie chaplain?
Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2! Pledge Now!]
Post by: loydb on December 16, 2005, 11:33:05 AM
Now time is a little tight for me this month, with it being the holidays and stuff, can I do a single model, like a termie chaplain?

Getting anything painted is better than getting nothing painted. Does he count as an HQ or Elite choice? If so, he's even within the rules. But if you're only doing 1 figure, at least blow us away with it :)

loyd
Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2! Pledge Now!]
Post by: Disciple of Nagash: GT on December 16, 2005, 11:36:57 AM
He's an HQ, and I'll try, so here it goes.

I pledge by the Emperor's Will to have my Chaplain in Terminator armour painted by January 15th.
Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2! Pledge Now!]
Post by: Shade, Bankai King on December 16, 2005, 11:42:23 AM
To add on to my pledge i pledge to also paint a Bretionnian Palidn.
Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2! Pledge Now!]
Post by: Erand on December 16, 2005, 12:18:14 PM
OI! i finished! i just haven't been on to post about it yet!

My oath for January still stands and may well have plenty added to it.

Erriond
Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2! Pledge Now!]
Post by: JelloBiafra on December 16, 2005, 01:48:21 PM
I swear to have a 5 man Fire Dragon Squad including an Exarch with firepike by Janurary 15. This time I'm hoping to finish everything early just in case I forget

loydb: Those Fire Dragons are looking awesome. I loved your Scorpions and can't wait to see these done. Nice bases too.
Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2! Pledge Now!]
Post by: Razyus on December 16, 2005, 02:10:04 PM
I pledge to do another squad of Guard, finishing the platioon (including heavy weapons) and hopefully atleast five sliver helms and some tankbustas (well atleast convert them up).
Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2! Pledge Now!]
Post by: Vlex on December 16, 2005, 02:36:02 PM
I pledge to do 4 tyranid hunters by Jan 15th.
Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2! Pledge Now!]
Post by: Jonik on December 16, 2005, 03:16:41 PM
So apart from running out of black spray meaning I couldnt get all of them sprayed, I've managed to get 40 skaven models to paint.

Now hits problem number 1. I dont have the right shade of brown.

So I go to paint the clothes, and now I cant decide what colour to paint my eshin skaven...

Here are some pics to help you help me decide...

BLUE, BLACK, or GREEN (blue for night, black for ninja, but everyone does that, and green because its camoflage....)

(https://www.40konline.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv251%2FJonik%2FDSCN1871.jpg&hash=c9d9f37c5a1d88f7afcbec102882d284614bf43b)
(https://www.40konline.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv251%2FJonik%2FDSCN1870.jpg&hash=39976a4243165f5a528fe666d91ab3d0c6bad1a0)
(https://www.40konline.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv251%2FJonik%2FDSCN1869.jpg&hash=43febe71100b0bf5e432b2889b9c137bc752841e)
Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2! Pledge Now!]
Post by: loydb on December 16, 2005, 03:43:33 PM
I think the blue looks good against the reddish flesh bits.

loyd
Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2! Pledge Now!]
Post by: Drazz on December 16, 2005, 03:55:10 PM
I'm up again.  It should be a challenge, as I'll be unable to paint for two of the weeks.  Let's cut down the load a bit from the 20 kroot squad. 

I pledge by the great kroot hawks above that I will paint 10 kroot snipers and 2 krootox.
Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2! Pledge Now!]
Post by: Razyus on December 16, 2005, 03:59:28 PM
Jonik, try black with really extreme green highlights, emphasises warpstone too.
Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2! Pledge Now!]
Post by: Yentz on December 16, 2005, 05:21:09 PM
I pledge to finish both of my Bezerkers...... And I would like to get my Behemoth painted, but I will be realistic. :P
Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2! Pledge Now!]
Post by: Jonik on December 16, 2005, 05:47:49 PM
Jonik, try black with really extreme green highlights, emphasises warpstone too.

Ooooo, I like the idea of that.... Might turn out crap though since its cloth...

I'll give it a go and post it up. :) Any more ideas would be nice too.

Thanks

Jonik
Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2! Pledge Now!]
Post by: Vero on December 17, 2005, 12:00:51 AM
I've been working on my termies and landraider the past few days, I made a lot of progress. 85% done on the raider and 70-5% on the terminators. I am basically down to the little details.
Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2! Pledge Now!]
Post by: Razyus on December 17, 2005, 04:47:43 AM
You could try the scheme for Lotheren Sea Guard from the UK WD 294.
Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2! Pledge Now!]
Post by: Brother Frag on December 18, 2005, 12:30:47 AM
ok i have no time but im going to try and do my Sisters Repentia Squad!  Count me in.
Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2! Pledge Now!]
Post by: web ghost on December 18, 2005, 02:03:18 AM
Howdy -this is good.  There is nothing like a deadline to get the paint flowing.  Usually an upcoming tourney or important battle is what it takes for me to really pump things out at a rate faster than my usual snails pace.  This is a good way to incite a little friendly competition with the ultimate goal (painted minis) as the impetus.  Although there is no reward, there is still the sense of achievement of fulfilling your vow of paintedness in front of the crazy extended gaming community that is this site.  As such I will make some pledges. 
The Lysander terminator teleport section of my imperial fists army.
Four man terminator squad
Six man Assault terminator squad
Terminator chaplain
Terminator Librarian
Lysander
The terminators are all converted and embellished to an extent that would make Dorn proud.  Although it seems like a small amount of minis I would be damn impressed if I pulled it off.  These are elites and will be painted accordingly.  Unfortunately I'll be away for some of this time so I don't know if I'll be able to finish the librarian and Lysander to the degree I would want to -don't want to rush it.  Also @ the 15th I'll have no way of posting pics as I won't have a camera (not like I have one now) or an easily accessible computer.  As such I might bail and wait until the next one -I'll figure it out.
If I don't bail by the 22nd count me in
Later  WG
Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2! Pledge Now!]
Post by: Bob the hungry hobo on December 19, 2005, 03:01:22 AM
Well I'm probally going to humiliate myself, but what the Heck!

I Pledge my converted SMurf Commander/Knight dude. I may also get a 6 Man Tactical Sqaud done, but these aren''t part of my Pledge.

Now the problem I have isn't the Painting, it's the 'getting good pics onto the net' thing!
Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2! 16 in so far...]
Post by: loydb on December 19, 2005, 07:47:38 PM
Ok, I've updated all the various pledges. I had a good weekend, even though I didn't get anything painted. My 11-year-old niece helped me build 3 wave serpents (she actually completely did 2 of them). I'll start a thread about it in modelling, it's a good story.

loyd
Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2! 16 in so far...]
Post by: Jonik on December 20, 2005, 12:31:14 PM
3 weeks left and no way of getting to a place that sells paint, or black spray...

I might have to change my pledge...
Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2! 16 in so far...]
Post by: ::ËternaĺŇovice:: on December 20, 2005, 12:43:04 PM
I did painted the main colours on two Fire Warriors...but I still need to buy the Shadow Grey...and the highlighting colours....ho boy....
Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2! 16 in so far...]
Post by: Slann on December 20, 2005, 04:02:53 PM
Novice what colour are your tau out of curioisity  ;D
Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2! 16 in so far...]
Post by: ::ËternaĺŇovice:: on December 20, 2005, 04:21:23 PM
It's the basic Codex color, with Shadow Grey as the "random plate" color. So, Shadow Grey on things like the knee-pads, shoulder-guard etc. And perhaps an off white coloured helmet...but that'll probably be optional.
Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2! 16 in so far...]
Post by: Farseer1020 on December 21, 2005, 11:23:29 AM
let me know if this is illegal

I pledge to paint my phoenix lords by January 15th, Karandras, Fuegan, and Asurman.
Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2! 16 in so far...]
Post by: Razyus on December 21, 2005, 12:31:19 PM
They are H.Q. so no.

3 weeks left and no way of getting to a place that sells paint, or black spray...

I might have to change my pledge...

What did you decide on?
Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2! 16 in so far...]
Post by: Jonik on December 21, 2005, 12:45:46 PM
I'm going to change the skaven to 8 banshees, and possibly 9 striking scorpions too if I get the banshees done. :)
Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2! 16 in so far...]
Post by: loydb on December 21, 2005, 01:36:29 PM
let me know if this is illegal

I pledge to paint my phoenix lords by January 15th, Karandras, Fuegan, and Asurman.

I don't see why not. Don't they count (as individuals) as an elite choice?

loyd
Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2! 17 in so far...]
Post by: Slann on December 21, 2005, 05:24:43 PM
Ill pledge to paint 5 BA Assault Marines (10 if i have the time).
Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2! 18 in so far...]
Post by: Razyus on December 22, 2005, 02:35:59 PM
I may change that to a fantasy squad.
Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2! 18 in so far...]
Post by: Bob the hungry hobo on December 22, 2005, 05:43:14 PM
I sadly need to change my vow due to conversion work disasters!

It will now be a 6 Man Tactical squad and maybe a 5 man Termi squad!
Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2! 18 in so far...]
Post by: loydb on December 23, 2005, 08:05:04 PM
I'm soooo behind. I'm going to have to scramble, gonna be out of town the next 4 days.

So far I have the wave serpent built, the purple basecoat down, and a couple of test figs at about 80%, plus some yellow armor basing on a couple of others.

(https://www.40konline.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.austinfireflies.org%2Fminis%2Ffire_dragons_wip_2.jpg&hash=156f89b4b950efc8a8c2c13db0547a3cf213beb8)
Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2! 18 in so far...]
Post by: Shade, Bankai King on December 23, 2005, 08:06:02 PM
Depending what i get for x-mas i might be changing my vow.
Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2! 18 in so far...]
Post by: Vero on December 24, 2005, 10:14:59 AM
Im in the 80% range on mine, I may be adding more as I have a Kharn, a sorc, and a 2 missle havocs needing paint... As well as 5 raptors. But that is too much for me I think.

Might do the raptors for feb 15th, and try to get kharn or the lord in for jan 15th, or jan 30th.
Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2! 18 in so far...]
Post by: Yentz on December 24, 2005, 08:26:32 PM
Well I can proudly say that I have completed my goal for the month. My 2 Bezerkers are done, and I may even be able to get the Behemoth done to. Once I can get my hands on a Camera(ours is in the shop right now), I can take a few cruddy pictures.
Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2! 18 in so far...]
Post by: Big Boss on December 25, 2005, 05:34:36 PM
Well, just got my dread and I have the scouts primed so I'll plunge in at some point here
Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2! 18 in so far...]
Post by: Ork on December 25, 2005, 06:26:47 PM
I pledge a dozen Sluggas (if its not too late).


-Ork
Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2! 18 in so far...]
Post by: ::ËternaĺŇovice:: on December 25, 2005, 07:20:54 PM
Well I;m starting up on my blue, after that I just have highlights to do. Gotta kick it up a notch though since I'm working on two Fire Warriors at a time...
Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2! 18 in so far...]
Post by: Vero on December 26, 2005, 08:26:48 PM
I also noticed you brought my lord over from last month, he was my orginal project and I finished him before hand. the termies and tank are extra.
Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2! 18 in so far...]
Post by: loydb on December 26, 2005, 10:34:53 PM
I am teh confused now. I'll try and sort it out tomorrow, I'm exhausted.

Home from the in-laws, got the yellow down on two more fire dragons tonight but that was all I could face.

loyd

edit: gogo insomnia, got an orange glaze down on all 6 of the figs that had the yellow basecoat.
Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2! 18 in so far...]
Post by: Jonik on December 27, 2005, 08:04:02 AM
Well on my banshees. I've sorted the list into 2 units of 6, so the 8 I originally said will be changed. I would have done more but I only found 6 of them at the time. Got the other 6 now though.

So here's a nearly finished 6. The bone needs doing now.

(https://www.40konline.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv251%2FJonik%2FDSCN1879.jpg&hash=90acfe67ccc50a345e53d2419dc6f11e74bc9f70)
(https://www.40konline.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv251%2FJonik%2FDSCN1878.jpg&hash=9e9f6178c0879e7f2960faffcf33918f06f10181)
Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2! 18 in so far...]
Post by: the solitaire on December 27, 2005, 11:44:53 AM
ok, going to pledge as well as I do feel that I have to paint something since last time I touched a brush was some paintingcomp a while back.

I'll pledge to paint my death guard termies (and base them as well) before the fanatic GW event 22nd of januari, but as the closing date here is a bit earlier then that I'll have them done by the 15th leaving me 7 days to finish the rest of the army  ::))
Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2! 18 in so far...]
Post by: loydb on December 27, 2005, 02:27:28 PM
Ok, I think I have everyone in and updated. Solo, how many of them there Death Guard are you reckonin' on painting?

Yentz, since I hadn't even gotten your two berzerkers entered into the list, I went ahead and signed you up for your Behemoth as well. Get busy.

For next month, I think I'm going to formalize the vow structures so that I can just cut n' paste into the thread. Something like:

Name - Army - [#  - Unit]*

* repeated as necessary. So it would read something like:

GirlyMarine - Daemonhunters 5 Grey Knight Terminators, 1 Rhino
Eldarz_r00L - Eldar 9 Fire Dragons, 1 Fire Dragon Exarch, 1 Wave Serpent

loyd
Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2! 18 in so far...]
Post by: Yentz on December 27, 2005, 02:52:18 PM
Just finished the Behemoth :D. I only have 2 more models and I am COMPLETLY DONE WITH MY ARMY!!! Thats right folks, in a couple of days I will have a 100% painted force... It feels good.
Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2! 18 in so far...]
Post by: loydb on December 27, 2005, 02:57:26 PM
Btw, Jonik, I really like the purple on your figs, can't wait to see the bone. I'm using purple as my eldar's base color on everything, it has made for some interesting painting challenges (took me 4 test figs to figure out a scheme I actually liked).

loyd
Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2! 18 in so far...]
Post by: Kolonel Leninvik on December 28, 2005, 01:25:48 PM
Jonik, your painting rules!

Anyhoo, I pledge (since i am a slow slow painter) to have my Inquisitor painted up by Jan. 15th
Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2! 18 in so far...]
Post by: Jonik on December 28, 2005, 03:12:03 PM
Jonik, your painting rules!

Thanks. Its not as good as you make out. But good enough :)
Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2! 21 in so far...]
Post by: Brother Frag on December 29, 2005, 02:58:27 AM
i've nearly finished 3 out of 10 repentia.  Believe it or not they are quite fidely to paint!!
Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2! 21 in so far...]
Post by: hobbytips on December 29, 2005, 03:57:50 AM
I pledge to do my first 3 PLASTIC scouts for my black templar army.



HT
Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2! 21 in so far...]
Post by: Kolonel Leninvik on December 29, 2005, 09:58:25 AM
Inquisitor has been backbenched for a few somethingorothers. I'll post once i've decided, ohhh so many choices, too many models!
Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2! 22 in so far...]
Post by: Blue Tiger on December 29, 2005, 12:24:43 PM
I'm not sure how far this competition has been going, but may I enter? My screaming skull catapult and three workers have been at a state of semi completion for an age. I need to totally redo the catapult, also. If not, i'll just have to make another excuse for doing them, I guess.  :-\

EDIT: Silly me. I also forgot that I need to add a liche priest in as well. He spends so much time hugging the catapult that he may as well be included.
Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2! 22 in so far...]
Post by: ::ËternaĺŇovice:: on December 29, 2005, 01:46:25 PM
Yay! I got my Shadow Grey down on two models. My painting isn't as bad as I THOUGHT it was...but it's still quite sloppy...I'll post pics when I can. Gotta dilute my paints a bit more...tad too thick.
Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2! 22 in so far...]
Post by: Kolonel Leninvik on December 29, 2005, 04:02:27 PM
pledge confirmed, inquisitorially confirmed:

I pledge a Dark Angels Chaplain.

Assured.
Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2! 22 in so far...]
Post by: Slann on December 29, 2005, 05:20:51 PM
I have just finished my 5 man BA Assault Squad, now to find the camera :).
Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2! 22 in so far...]
Post by: Jonik on December 29, 2005, 06:37:22 PM
pledge confirmed, inquisitorially confirmed:

I pledge a Space Wolves Commander.

Assured.

I'm pretty sure HQs arent allowed :(
Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2! 22 in so far...]
Post by: FarseerPhil on December 29, 2005, 07:53:11 PM
Well since i'm also throwin together some banshees i figure i might aswell throw my pic in here too. Hope this project goes as planned.  The squad is moving right along.


Here the pic is just banshees, primed and pinned and flocked, I;ve started to paint my base.

(https://www.40konline.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi25.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fc79%2FFarseerphil%2FBasesblazin1.jpg&hash=9ff36a873a670a49e46d4b1739fa097a737c7285)
Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2! 22 in so far...]
Post by: hobbytips on December 31, 2005, 12:17:46 PM
 fortunately I won't post mine up till I'm finished...


HT
Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2! 22 in so far...]
Post by: ::ËternaĺŇovice:: on December 31, 2005, 01:57:47 PM
Well I got some pics of my two blue-icized Fire Warriors. They look okay actually...for a first timer like me. And yay! my pictures don't suck that much!

(https://www.40konline.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg425.imageshack.us%2Fimg425%2F4479%2Fdscf00435cd.jpg&hash=3f991ee7a4deb6e1eab994210915124c4f820133)

(https://www.40konline.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg425.imageshack.us%2Fimg425%2F2449%2Fdscf00447li.jpg&hash=cb90d50fc19b0905ac1fd72240823dfaaf802b59)

I'm gonna clean them up with Vomit Brown later, the blue is still a mess... :( A good start though if I do say so myself.
Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2! 22 in so far...]
Post by: hobbytips on December 31, 2005, 02:31:11 PM
Well I got some pics of my two blue-icized Fire Warriors. They look okay actually...for a first timer like me. And yay! my pictures don't suck that much!

I'm gonna clean them up with Vomit Brown later, the blue is still a mess... :( A good start though if I do say so myself.

Yeah, a good start, but, a few pointers to help you:

1.Thin down your paint just a little more and then your model will be fine.
2.You need to give the vomit brown another coating in most areas, because as a matter of fact I can still see some specks of chaos black.


That should help you but as I said, not a bad start so far :) especially for a first timer, the first miniature I ever painted was spectacularly AWFUL! >:( Grrrr....

Good luck to everyone participating! 8)
Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2! Two weeks to go!]
Post by: loydb on January 1, 2006, 03:23:40 PM
Finally got the base armor coats down on everyone, and have started glazing. I may actual finish these, it's going to be close -- I have to fly out of town in 7 days.

loyd

edit: Hmm. A little depth-of-field problem on the photo. Oh well, you get the idea.

(https://www.40konline.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.austinfireflies.org%2Fminis%2Ffire_dragons_wip_3.jpg&hash=49bc4e3d5f2bd44cc7df5cce2921bbcf623c07be)
Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2! Two weeks to go!]
Post by: hobbytips on January 3, 2006, 04:57:05 AM


Well I am glad to say I have finished my scouts...


Pics shall come up on this topic soon, or does anyone think I should wait till the 15th (A.K.A my B-day!)?



Good luck!

HT

Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2! Two weeks to go!]
Post by: Razyus on January 3, 2006, 05:51:12 AM
You should so wait. Just for style, plus it is your birthday!
Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2! Two weeks to go!]
Post by: hobbytips on January 3, 2006, 05:56:34 AM
thanks


HT
Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2! Two weeks to go!]
Post by: FarseerPhil on January 3, 2006, 06:23:13 AM
finished just one. (almost finished as you can see just gettin the final touch ups done, then onto the rest of the squad)



(https://www.40konline.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi25.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fc79%2FFarseerphil%2FAlmostDoneBanshee001.jpg&hash=72bd4a1d0198b678e78dcfa01c8bdbdfdc3f32db)


Only took bout 6 hours. ( for one dude, i know   :'( :'( :'( :'(  )
Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2! Two weeks to go!]
Post by: Blue Tiger on January 3, 2006, 06:28:39 AM
finished just one. (almost finished as you can see just gettin the final touch ups done, then onto the rest of the squad)



(https://www.40konline.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi25.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fc79%2FFarseerphil%2FAlmostDoneBanshee001.jpg&hash=72bd4a1d0198b678e78dcfa01c8bdbdfdc3f32db)


Only took bout 6 hours. ( for one dude, i know   :'( :'( :'( :'(  )

Now that is a nice turn out. The colours really do work together, and it was quite a daring combination in the first place, so  well done from me. About the time it took, don't worry. I must have spent about five hours on my tomb king's chariot so far, and I haven't even painted the horses or king himself! I am never satisfied with my work. I never really accept something if I know it isn't at the maximum level of skill I can achieve, so I tend to take huge amounts of time on some models, and brush through others. It's all down to getting a technique you know works, then applying it at factory production style level on the rest of those models once you have it memorized.
Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2! Two weeks to go!]
Post by: loydb on January 3, 2006, 10:15:30 AM
Nice blending Phil! I really like those.

loyd
Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2! Two weeks to go!]
Post by: President Stewie on January 3, 2006, 01:40:38 PM
Holy crap.

I've been toying around with craftworld colour ideas in another thread and had decided on orange over black. These rock. Now I am convinced that that is what I have to do.

Kudos to you sir!

D.
Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2! Two weeks to go!]
Post by: Big Boss on January 3, 2006, 07:38:21 PM
AGH, regretfully I must withdraw my vow of stuff for this month, as I have run out of varnish and have finals next week mon-fri and one the tuesday afterwards so no chance of me picking up that or any of the paints I need.  Sorry, guess I won't have a perfect record after all  :-\ .
Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2! Two weeks to go!]
Post by: ::ËternaĺŇovice:: on January 3, 2006, 10:12:50 PM
Holy cow FarseerPhil, that is one nice model. Wicked blending. Too bad it took so long, but it sure seems like it was worth it...look at that thing. Beatiful.
Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2! Two weeks to go!]
Post by: FarseerPhil on January 4, 2006, 02:52:14 AM
normaly i would have finished but after painting for almot 12 straight hours i;ve only gotten through 9 guy armors about half way. i predict another 6 hours of work atleast.
Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2! Two weeks to go!]
Post by: Razyus on January 4, 2006, 03:24:22 AM
Um, would you count all of the knights for a unit of cavalry done and maybe half their noble steeds?
Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2! Two weeks to go!]
Post by: Vero on January 4, 2006, 11:54:02 AM
I'm pretty sure HQs arent allowed :(

I did a lord last time, it's what you give yourself time for.

I am about 90% done im on to gems, weapons and guns.
Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2! Two weeks to go!]
Post by: loydb on January 4, 2006, 06:36:56 PM
Um, would you count all of the knights for a unit of cavalry done and maybe half their noble steeds?

Doesn't sound too damn "done" to me :)

loyd
Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2! Two weeks to go!]
Post by: Razyus on January 5, 2006, 12:36:33 PM
Well I haven't had time to build anything and they are the only thing built. |WHat about 5 and steeds?
Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2! One week to go!]
Post by: Vero on January 7, 2006, 06:09:06 PM
I have  1 face, a few guns and a few details on the tank to finish. Should be no problems.

pictures on the other hand, may be a problem.
Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2! One week to go!]
Post by: Slann on January 7, 2006, 08:54:47 PM
Finished my 10 man BA Assault squad yesterday  :D
Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2! One week to go!]
Post by: loydb on January 7, 2006, 10:24:42 PM
Good work. I'm not going to make mine :( I have to fly to California tomorrow morning, and won't get back until next Sunday.

loyd
Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2! One week to go!]
Post by: FarseerPhil on January 8, 2006, 03:53:07 AM
my banshees are coming along. an afternoon of painting tomorrow and we should be set.

Thanks everyone Good luck.

Sadly i have a big project ahead of me. i need to paint to some standard a army for a tourney. It involves anout 15 warlocks, so .... should be interesting, hope i can get it done in time. Jan 29th.

Peace ouT
Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2! One week to go!]
Post by: Bob the hungry hobo on January 8, 2006, 03:54:12 AM
I have  1 face, a few guns and a few details on the tank to finish. Should be no problems.

pictures on the other hand, may be a problem.

I just have to coat mine in varnish, but the pictures are the main problme for me!
Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2! One week to go!]
Post by: Disciple of Nagash: GT on January 8, 2006, 08:58:28 PM
Finished my Chaplain yesterday  ;D Just need to get around to taking pictures. I'm really pleased with his helmet
Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2! One week to go!]
Post by: Jonik on January 9, 2006, 04:15:58 PM
Havent finished my banshees..... But I have started a falcon. I'm not so sure on how its going... I'll post pics tomorrow...



Using this design (my troop design inputted on DOW to get tank design):

(https://www.40konline.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv251%2FJonik%2Ffalcon.jpg&hash=7cf791e941df185fdd5c470d2ca8525a73273753)

And ideas from:

(https://www.40konline.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv251%2FJonik%2Ffalconidea.jpg&hash=cc2a3d4bc76fceaac6ff89d7775dfffa716e7c61)

I came up with:

(https://www.40konline.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv251%2FJonik%2FDSCN1883.jpg&hash=143a0fd2eb1ae00c7024a160792fd812377632b6)

But I dont like it. So I'll be going for a more striking (with my paint skills) of the top pic :)
Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2! One week to go!]
Post by: Razyus on January 10, 2006, 10:52:05 AM
I really like the top one as a scheme. It has the right in your face-ness.
Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2! One week to go!]
Post by: Jonik on January 10, 2006, 12:50:39 PM
Yeah. I've done the white on the pic above as a bright single colour white, how would I go about going for the white design in the top pic? Or should I leave the white as it is?
Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2! One week to go!]
Post by: Vero on January 10, 2006, 07:52:47 PM
I finished my terminators, need to finish a few things with the laind raider. I am gonnat ry to get some pictures soon.
Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2! One week to go!]
Post by: striking on January 11, 2006, 05:24:57 AM
would it be possible to post my praetorians.....jus t a small hq squad and some troops please.........will be first time i post a pic of them
they are called ppp

Profeesionally Painted Praetorians

(well sort of pro) :-\
Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2! One week to go!]
Post by: Razyus on January 11, 2006, 05:32:14 AM
Do you mean as your challenge?
Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2! One week to go!]
Post by: striking on January 11, 2006, 06:40:13 AM
well yeah whens the deadline then
Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2! One week to go!]
Post by: hobbytips on January 11, 2006, 06:52:06 AM
 my birthday (a.k.a the 15th january)
Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2! One week to go!]
Post by: mrspungebob on January 11, 2006, 06:58:45 AM
Just wondering, I haven't participated in the last two months painting contest, but can i enter in the soon to come third month?
Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2! One week to go!]
Post by: Razyus on January 11, 2006, 08:05:39 AM
Yeah, you enter when you want.
Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2! One week to go!]
Post by: loydb on January 11, 2006, 04:28:35 PM
I'm on the road for business, so I'm not able to update this thread as fast as I'd like. I'll be back home Saturday, and may engage in a paint-a-thon to try and finish my vow by Sunday night.

loyd
Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2! 4 days to go!]
Post by: Jonik on January 11, 2006, 04:57:59 PM
Well I'd like to finish a falcon for the 15th. I know I know, I keep changing and all... at least bits are getting done...
Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2! 4 days to go!]
Post by: ::ËternaĺŇovice:: on January 11, 2006, 07:35:48 PM
I am glad to say I have finished my vow! Joy! And with 4 days to spare! Unfortunatley, my digi-cam is out of memory card thingies, so I might not be able to take a picture for awhile... :-[
Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2! 4 days to go!]
Post by: Sekminara, Porter of Moths on January 11, 2006, 08:32:38 PM
ack i have to hurry, i've only painted the skins on my termigaunts and haven't started the genestealers aaaaaaa! :o :o
Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2! 4 days to go!]
Post by: JelloBiafra on January 12, 2006, 10:10:29 PM
YAY, goal met. Finnished the fire dragons a couple days ago and just got around to taking pics. I was going to go with a more crazy and unique scheme but I couldn't think of anythingTheyre better that my guardians I think (I hope). Great stuff guys keep it up.

http://photobucket.com/albums/c1/EldaneshPirate6/Fire%20Dragons/?sc=1&multi=8 (http://photobucket.com/albums/c1/EldaneshPirate6/Fire%20Dragons/?sc=1&multi=8)
HA, isn't my camera good. I used a device used mainly for video so some pics have a black circly around them, it's very attractive....
Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2! 4 days to go!]
Post by: Bob the hungry hobo on January 13, 2006, 03:10:51 AM
Well mines are varnished and ready to be Photographed. The only problem is that some of the 'Gloss Varnish' has taken some of the paint off. Damn you GW! >:(

I'll post the link here when they're done!

EDIT:

Well I'm amazed I got the pics done. They're not great quality, but are proof that I fufilled my Vow! 8)

http://photobucket.com/albums/b248/Skuzz/Marines/ (http://photobucket.com/albums/b248/Skuzz/Marines/)
Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2! 4 days to go!]
Post by: the solitaire on January 13, 2006, 03:56:42 AM
I'm not going to make it. Didn't even have time to touch a paintbrush yet.
Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2! 4 days to go!]
Post by: Hyrodan on January 14, 2006, 06:15:02 AM
Are you guys gonna do something like this every months? Because this could be what will get me to painting a IG platoon by the end of this century. I really like this idea.
Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2! 4 days to go!]
Post by: Kolonel Leninvik on January 14, 2006, 12:49:09 PM
I am done, i have pics, but the main computer is "in troubled times" should get pics in by the 15th though, i also managed to paint an extra 3 marines too! (darn split colours schemes)
Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2! 4 days to go!]
Post by: Jonik on January 14, 2006, 01:09:53 PM
I dont think I'll be able to finish anything that I've tried to finish (whatever I've attempted on the list)...

But I'll try and finih something.....
Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2! 4 days to go!]
Post by: Vero on January 14, 2006, 08:09:42 PM
done! will get pics when I get off my butt. I really slacked off at the end though.. and I havent even started my raptors other than assembly.
Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2! LAST DAY!!!!]
Post by: hobbytips on January 15, 2006, 03:07:15 PM
 I will post pics tomorrow sorry my pc is taking a long long time to process my pics It will take a while...

sorry loydb!



HT
Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2! LAST DAY!!!!]
Post by: Razyus on January 16, 2006, 11:57:55 AM
Sorry dudes, I had to fail this one with christmass and being ill.
Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2! LAST DAY!!!!]
Post by: Shade, Bankai King on January 16, 2006, 12:04:10 PM
OKay i have to break my oatrh as i have run out of supplies.
Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2! LAST DAY!!!!]
Post by: Kolonel Leninvik on January 16, 2006, 12:36:33 PM
check my post on my black knights, see proof!!!
Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2! LAST DAY!!!!]
Post by: loydb on January 16, 2006, 02:06:56 PM
I'll leave this open through tomorrow so people can post last-minute pics, then wrap it up with the updated winner list.
Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2! LAST DAY!!!!]
Post by: hobbytips on January 16, 2006, 02:42:20 PM
I'll leave this open through tomorrow so people can post last-minute pics, then wrap it up with the updated winner list.

It may take a little longer but I should have them up either by tomorrow night or the night after...


HT
Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2! LAST DAY!!!!]
Post by: Disciple of Nagash: GT on January 18, 2006, 10:10:55 AM
(https://www.40konline.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi29.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fc255%2Fgeorge_timson%2FHPIM1011.jpg&hash=8cc6bdac66848a766a267a086f3a14e10d3b17d2)
(https://www.40konline.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi29.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fc255%2Fgeorge_timson%2FHPIM1012.jpg&hash=142af15ebadf285bcf510068aee34030b9828a4d)
(https://www.40konline.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi29.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fc255%2Fgeorge_timson%2FHPIM1013.jpg&hash=784ef362156936acac9be449760beb1e999eeff5)
(https://www.40konline.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi29.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fc255%2Fgeorge_timson%2FHPIM1014.jpg&hash=8ba5955dd63d07da35abea51f5d4967764c20aea)
(https://www.40konline.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi29.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fc255%2Fgeorge_timson%2FHPIM1015.jpg&hash=7d828db86eb39b83bbe9477a52ee1c217a452ea0)
Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2! LAST DAY!!!!]
Post by: Razyus on January 18, 2006, 11:16:33 AM
Very nice model, is it converted massively?
Title: Re: Winter of Discontent Painting Challenge! [Month 2 FINISHED. 9 of 23 Vowkeepe
Post by: loydb on January 18, 2006, 11:22:31 AM
Another month down! I'm locking the thread, if you haven't posted by now, you're too late!

We had more people complete their vows this month (me not included, I suck). Since we're getting started a little late on Month 3, the closing date for it will be Sunday, Feb 19. Look for the new thread...

Month 2 Oathkeepers
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
 :o Completed  :o Yentz - 2 Berzerkers, Behemoth
 :o Completed  :o Slann - 5 Blood Angel Assault Marines
 :o Completed  :o Hobbytips - 3 marine scouts
 :o Completed  :o Marshal George Timson: One Terminator chaplain
 :o Completed  :o Bob the hungry hobo - 6 Man Marine Tac Squad
 :o Completed  :o Eternal Novice: 6 Fire Warriors
 :o Completed  :o jelloBiafra - 4 Fire Dragons + Exarch
 :o Completed  :o Vero:5 Termies, Land Raider
 :o Completed  :o Lord Epistolary Kashak - Black Knights

Month 2 Vow Breakers
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Deathsinger: Eldar Guardian squad
Jonik: 6 Howling Banshees
loydb: 9 Eldar Fire Dragons + 1 Exarch
Erriond: 5-man Eldar Support Weapon squad
Sekminara: 6 genestealers + 9 termagaunts
Sir Leofric the Black Knight: One unit of Bretonnia Knights of the Realm + Bretonnian Paladin
Razyus - squad of Imperial Guard
Vlex - 4 Tyranid hunters
Drazz - 10 kroot snipers and 2 krootox.
Brother Frag - Sisters Repentia squad
Web Ghost - lukewarm committment to a ton of models
Farseer1020 - Karandras, Fuegan, and Asurman Phoenix Lords
The Solotaire - Death Guard Terminators (unknown number)
Ork - a dozen sluggas. Waaaagh.