Morning, afternoon and evening all
I figure that greeting should cover it as its bound to be one of those times of day where you are, given that we are such an international audience!
Isn't it great to be back for the challenge again. Huge thanks once again to Curt and Sarah for keeping this superb innovation going into its 16th year.
I'm a latecomer and so this is only my fifth challenge though hopefully will turn out to be my most productive as I've essentially retired now though still work one day per week. Despite having plenty of time to plan I still don't have a definite idea of what I'm going to feature so as usual I suspect its going to be all over the place. I must say I'm really glad to see terrain making a return this year.
I've had plenty of help and no shortage of advice and suggestions from my Antipodean mates with whom I meet on line at least once but usually twice per week. We've been meeting on a Tuesday and often an additional Thursday for a paint and chat for at least two years I think. Its hugely encouraging and my thanks go to the guys for their support and enthusiasm along with their positive input that makes it the highlight of my wargaming week. Cheers guys
The challenge usually motivates me to get on and daub some paint on the masses waiting in the lead and plastic pile. I'm usually very productive painting wise being more of a painter/collector rather than gamer (how come I have so many rule sets then?). My aim is usually to try and finish those few remaining units that will mean that a period or project will have been completed. That's all well and good but we all know that one never finishes a project as inevitably some "oh look shiny" set of figures catches the eye so the project never ends. The acquisition of both a filament and resin printer in the past few years has done nothing for the height of the pile I'm afraid!
In previous challenges I've often started off with something from the Crusades or Reconquista era. This year I've decided to do the same and this afternoon I've just finished taking pictures of some Berber camelry from Reconquer Designs. These are 3D prints and available from Myminifactory
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| A section of my gaming table set up taking for photos |
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I decided to paint 2 units, one in darker colours
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The detail on the figures is great but they are very brittle, particularly the very thin spears, hopefully though they will turn out to be robust enough for gaming
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Bases are 60mm wide and 80mm deep, 2mm MDF from Warbases
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The prints come in a few parts, 4 camel variants, 5 rider variants, the reins, shields and weapons for the right arm are printed separately. Normally I would base 3 horses on a 60mm wide base but these are too big and can only be based in twos.
In summary
16 x 28mm Mounted figures at 10 points each = 180 points
1 Squirrel
Many thanks and best wishes Valleyboy
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Wonderful to have you back, Kerry, and with camels no less as your first entry!
These camel units look fabulous. I especially like the vibrant colours you've gone with and the arid basing looks ace. I've done a few figures from the Reconquer range and agree, they are beautifully designed. I don't know if you're using it already, but if not you may want to try mixing in some 'Tenacious' resin from Siraya Tech. It helps to keep prints more flexible, less brittle, and not as prone to breaking.
160 points and a terrific opening entry to, er, get over the hump! ;)
- Curt
