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Author:  Prince of Spires [ Mon Aug 13, 2018 7:28 am ]
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Shannar, Sealord wrote:
I figured it was time for Heroquest

Nice. Sounds like good fun. looking forward to my kids growing to an age where I can dig up the heroquest that's hiding at my parents place somewhere :)

SpellArcher wrote:
Shannar, Sealord wrote:
Pink Lemonade

=D>

Indeed =D>
Author:  Shannar, Sealord [ Tue Aug 14, 2018 5:02 am ]
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It was a good time. She (the 4 year old) had to tell me all about her dream where she (as Pink Lemonade) and Wonder Woman "went to a dungeon and fighted monsters, and we winned!"

I've got 5-6 days to get 15 of these done, and hopefully based. Should be easy enough. But I need a bit of advice. Should I do red/blue for the trim, or go with yellow? Other ideas are welcome as well of course.

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Author:  Prince of Spires [ Tue Aug 14, 2018 7:41 am ]
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I would go with yellow. More red/blue on those will be just more of the same and would lose the details a bit I think.
Author:  Shannar, Sealord [ Wed Aug 15, 2018 7:13 am ]
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I ended up using a lighter blue. Much of the trim is in the shape of waves. Has to be blue. These are seriously cool minis. To bad the range is all of 10 models. 13 if you count the bolt thrower crew.

I got enough done tonight that even with bases, shields, and a banner I might finish before we leave on Monday.
Author:  Shannar, Sealord [ Thu Aug 16, 2018 2:54 am ]
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Well. Just waiting for them to dry and I'll seal them. But the humidity is not cooperating. It's supposed to be above 75% until Monday. Guess I'll have to brush seal these. Shields are nearly done, banner is ready. Just basing to go. A bit faster than I expected yesterday that's for sure.

Obviously I don't have time to start anything else major. So, I've got the 4 bloodbowl minis that have been in progress for longer than I care to admit on the desk. Along with some Man O' War eagles. I had some leftover brown, so rather than waste it I put it to use.
Author:  Prince of Spires [ Thu Aug 16, 2018 6:55 am ]
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Shannar, Sealord wrote:
These are seriously cool minis. To bad the range is all of 10 models. 13 if you count the bolt thrower crew.

At least with that number it's easy to get a complete set. ;)

The are indeed lovely models. And blue for waves is a pretty obvious choice. Though I live close to the beach. And here in the Netherlands our waves are a brownish grey mud color...

Rod
Author:  Shannar, Sealord [ Thu Aug 16, 2018 7:26 am ]
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I forgot to mention, it's 10 minis numbered 1-14. And if anyone knows what happened they aren't saying. The HE, DE, and WE range that are like it all have 30 minis so maybe there are supposed to be 30. The story behind all that is one I'd love to find.
Author:  SpellArcher [ Fri Aug 17, 2018 9:07 pm ]
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Shannar, Sealord wrote:
It was a good time. She (the 4 year old) had to tell me all about her dream where she (as Pink Lemonade) and Wonder Woman "went to a dungeon and fighted monsters, and we winned!"

Now that's imagination.

Shannar, Sealord wrote:
The HE, DE, and WE range that are like it all have 30 minis

Where are these from Shannar?
Author:  Shannar, Sealord [ Fri Aug 17, 2018 9:51 pm ]
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Marauder.

http://www.collecting-citadel-miniature ... ves_-_MM81
http://www.collecting-citadel-miniature ... ves_-_MM70
http://www.collecting-citadel-miniature ... ves_-_MM80
http://www.collecting-citadel-miniature ... ves_-_MM82

Sea Elves are done, and pictures taken. Need to upload and crop.
Author:  Shannar, Sealord [ Fri Aug 17, 2018 11:28 pm ]
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Finished Outlaws.

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Wizard:
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And now for the Sea Elves:
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Broken Wardancers made decent command.
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Author:  Shannar, Sealord [ Sun Aug 19, 2018 4:31 am ]
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So I've done two insane things. i've decided to try to take some paints. And I decided that I needed to strip my Blood Bowl high elves. I still might change my mind on the first (it's hard to cut the number of colours down to one that I don't think is crazy. Maybe if I go back to just the stuff for the ships, and not also the stuff for blood bowl). It's to late to take the 2nd one back.
Author:  Shannar, Sealord [ Sun Aug 19, 2018 8:13 am ]
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Painting is addictive apparently.
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Author:  RE.Lee [ Sun Aug 19, 2018 6:28 pm ]
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Duh!

Those Sea Elves - done right! =D>
Author:  Shannar, Sealord [ Sun Aug 19, 2018 8:10 pm ]
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Never paint up a team, decide you aren't thrilled with the color scheme, but you'll stick to it, and then a couple? years later paint up a few more players for the team. Between the skill difference, and not liking the originals all that much from the start anyway it had to be done.
Author:  Prince of Spires [ Mon Aug 20, 2018 7:37 am ]
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Shannar, Sealord wrote:
Finished Outlaws.

They look merry... :)

Shannar, Sealord wrote:
And now for the Sea Elves:

I like them. It's a very distinct color scheme. And it works great on these. Also, I've never seen this many sea elves together (at least not original ones...). So it's great to see the collection.

Are the shields freehand?

Shannar, Sealord wrote:
Never paint up a team, decide you aren't thrilled with the color scheme, but you'll stick to it, and then a couple? years later paint up a few more players for the team. Between the skill difference, and not liking the originals all that much from the start anyway it had to be done.

I think many painters have similar experiences. The best solution of course is to not improve in skill ;) When I see some of the earlier models I've painted I really feel like they deserve better. But, as long as I still have models left to paint I'll work on those instead of redo models already painted.

Rod
Author:  Shannar, Sealord [ Mon Aug 20, 2018 7:57 am ]
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Old decals for the shields.

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When I see some of the earlier models I've painted I really feel like they deserve better. But, as long as I still have models left to paint I'll work on those instead of redo models already painted.


That's my policy. I made an exception for the robin hood guys, because they are favorites and I found a great deal on a new set. The blood bowl team I wouldn't have done it, except I needed that other thrower and a catcher. And I just couldn't make them match the old ones in a way that I was happy with.

I finished some dragons for Man O' War. But I packed up the SD card apparently. So pictures will be when I find the card, and if I remember I havn't posted them here yet.
Author:  Prince of Spires [ Tue Aug 21, 2018 7:04 am ]
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We'll give you a gentle reminder every now and then ;)
Author:  Shannar, Sealord [ Tue Aug 21, 2018 12:52 pm ]
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TSA wanted a closer look at my toy boats. Hopefully the paints made it though the checked bag station without someone being weird about them.
Author:  SpellArcher [ Wed Aug 22, 2018 9:30 pm ]
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Shannar, Sealord wrote:
Wizard

Conversion of the chariot guy Shannar?

Shannar, Sealord wrote:
Painting is addictive apparently.

Lovely Eagles!

Shannar, Sealord wrote:
i've decided to try to take some paints.

=D>
Author:  Shannar, Sealord [ Wed Aug 22, 2018 10:48 pm ]
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It's actually an alternate sculpt of the chariot guy. One of the down sides of being deep into the collecting 1/3 of the hobby is that, other than command models, there aren't that many times where I'll convert something. It has to be an extra (or already broken), and just for time reasons there has to be a real gaming need. That usually means command models.

It'll be nice to have a finished Man O' War fleet shortly after we return to the US. It's one of those games that we've never played fully painted. But usually once one of us shows up with something done it motivates a least a couple of the others to start. Usually one of them manages to complete the project.
Author:  Prince of Spires [ Thu Aug 23, 2018 7:10 am ]
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Shannar, Sealord wrote:
It'll be nice to have a finished Man O' War fleet shortly after we return to the US. It's one of those games that we've never played fully painted. But usually once one of us shows up with something done it motivates a least a couple of the others to start. Usually one of them manages to complete the project.

:D You've got to love peer pressure ;)
Author:  SpellArcher [ Fri Aug 24, 2018 9:12 pm ]
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Shannar, Sealord wrote:
It's actually an alternate sculpt of the chariot guy.

I thought my knowledge of that range was pretty good but you keep surprising me Shannar.

Shannar, Sealord wrote:
That usually means command models.

I've had to convert a lot of elven cavalry command.

Shannar, Sealord wrote:
It's one of those games that we've never played fully painted.

I used to play with a friend who made excellent terrain and painted beautifully. A joy.
Author:  Shannar, Sealord [ Sun Aug 26, 2018 8:22 am ]
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I found the proper SD card. I'm rather pleased with these.

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Author:  Prince of Spires [ Mon Aug 27, 2018 7:24 am ]
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You can't really go wrong with a giant (tiny) flying lizard :)

They're great. You've managed to get a nice amount of detail and depth on them, given their size.

Rod
Author:  Shannar, Sealord [ Mon Aug 27, 2018 7:46 am ]
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I'm learning that on things this small contrast is king, and that I need to go a little brighter with my palate than I would at 28mm. I also decided to make these guys match my sea elves (my LSG will probably end up a similar scheme when the time comes), because boats. I was fairly pleased with how well I managed the shields.

I've been playing on the computer to make custom sails that also have the sea monster. Haven't gotten what I want yet, but it's getting close. I haven't decided if I want that pattern for all the ships, or just the dragon ship.
Author:  Prince of Spires [ Tue Aug 28, 2018 7:06 am ]
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Start with one and see how that looks?
Author:  Shannar, Sealord [ Tue Aug 28, 2018 11:42 am ]
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Well, it's more that maybe I want eagles on the eagle ships, and hawks for the hawk ships. And maybe each ship ought to have unique sails.
Author:  SpellArcher [ Wed Aug 29, 2018 8:45 pm ]
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Shannar, Sealord wrote:
I'm learning that on things this small contrast is king, and that I need to go a little brighter with my palate than I would at 28mm

They're great Shannar and I think you're exactly right.

Shannar, Sealord wrote:
I've been playing on the computer to make custom sails that also have the sea monster.

I have a squadron of Wolfships with elf sails!
Author:  Prince of Spires [ Fri Aug 31, 2018 7:41 am ]
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Shannar, Sealord wrote:
And maybe each ship ought to have unique sails.

Sounds like you've found another rabit hole to go down. I think it would look great. But it might also be slightly time consuming ...
Author:  Shannar, Sealord [ Fri Aug 31, 2018 3:22 pm ]
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Prince of Spires wrote:
Shannar, Sealord wrote:
And maybe each ship ought to have unique sails.

Sounds like you've found another rabit hole to go down. I think it would look great. But it might also be slightly time consuming ...


ja probably. I guess it'll just depend on how often it rains while we're here.
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