From DaveD - Necromunda Hive Scum - “New Acquisitions” - 40 pts

Next up is my very latest acquisition- sourced from my local game store on Monday this week in fact. JamesM and I have been working on Necromunda on and off over the last year and I found these in the local shop and thought hmm why not . They are a GW pack and were a simple construct.

In an addition to being a new miniature acquisition they are also painted using the newly acquired Vallejo Xpress paints . I am taken with them for primary colours - that’s what I decided to do for these lads . Apparently they will also be releasing some more traditional military colours. 

These were done over a pure white base coat so the colours are really popping , they were also really quick to do . I haven’t added any extra wash or highlights- just let the paint do its work 

So total - 4 x 28mm = 20 pts

 Bonus theme “New Aquisition” - 20 points.  

Total - 40 pts .

 

Nice paints . Recommend. 

Right - on with the airbrush next ..

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Great work Dave! Love the punchy, vibrant colours of these downhivers. I have a few of the Xpress Colors as well and agree, they are great additions to the pigment quiver.

Let's see what you have next for us, eh?

- Curt

From DaveD - Sir Garnet Wolseley & Sir Sidney Ruff Diamond. - 30 pts

Having worked on ‘Nam for the last few challenges , it’s time to leave the green and the heat of the jungle mostly behind. This year will see a bit more of a variation in output with top ups for most collections, and two new ones starting off. 

My opener sees a return to more dusty trails with the arrival of Sir Garnet Wolsley in the natty red jacket and cord trousers . He is engaged with the infamous Sir Sidney Ruff Diamond looking out for restless natives from the fort  walls  . MartinC and  I have a large 3 day game booked in August (with 9 players) to revisit Gordon in Khartoum so I might as well clear out the lead pile. I last added to this collection in 2021, with the bulk of it being done 2014-2018 . 

 

Both figures are from the limited edition WI Heroes in Miniature range . They have been sitting in the lead pile for a few years now and with a revisit to the Sudan this year - more to come with the expansion of the Indian army brigade - I thought let’s get these lads done . I trust they fit into the opening library area  of Overdue and Returns . 

Scoring 2 x 28mm = 10 

Bonus theme = 20 

Total = 30 

As usual I have an autumn and winter “plan” - I usually get through about 2/3rds of it so we will see how things go .. mind I have already come up with a “side diversion” - hey him 

Cheers Dave D 

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First, welcome back to the Challenge, Dave! This year you get to put aside your minion's mantle and just 'relax' with your paints and brushes. With no outward distractions I anticipate full hobby mayhem from you.

Lovely work on these two lads, Dave. Nothing says 'Imperialism' like stiff-necked collars and overzealous facial hair. I look forward to you revisiting this project!

- Curt

From Barks: Yuletide Cultists (15 points)

Hello all, season's greetings! Here are three terrifying cultists. They're 3D prints from Imitation of Life. I'm trying out Army Painter Speedpaints 2.0 for this Challenge, and they're doing a lot of the heavy lifting. I haven't got to grips with a consistent le slapchop technique for better shading and highlights; these are just on white. I'm trying Jon Hodgson's background art book.

Her candy cane axe snapped. Midsommar vibes.

Absolution Green is a really nice paint.

3x 28mm (15 points)

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What a wonderful trio of Christmas lunatics, Barks. I particularly like the fellow with the garland and candles on his head - that takes good balance, baby. May have to pick up some Absolution Green...

Welcome back and prepare to count skulls!

- Curt