tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1391427662737871662.post9186865065624532415..comments2024-03-28T03:28:54.640-06:00Comments on The Analogue Hobbies Painting Challenge: From ClintB (Paint Monkey) - GW Genestealers / Aliens (65 Points)Curthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03202047917371080576noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1391427662737871662.post-16942991315333828392015-01-06T09:46:03.699-06:002015-01-06T09:46:03.699-06:00That sounds like a challenge...That sounds like a challenge...Peterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08554861711139933860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1391427662737871662.post-70031903299298107102015-01-06T07:54:13.388-06:002015-01-06T07:54:13.388-06:00I have seen the new Genestealers. And to be honest...I have seen the new Genestealers. And to be honest I don't like them. As you say all kinds of junk on the bases!<br /><br />Thank you Sean.Clinthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02351729764098750618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1391427662737871662.post-40169246885799975632015-01-06T07:39:41.712-06:002015-01-06T07:39:41.712-06:00Nice work, I like these old genestealer figures. I...Nice work, I like these old genestealer figures. I have the latest release of space hulk and the genestealers are in all kinds of weird poses with extra stuff on their integral base.Seanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15428727065347379281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1391427662737871662.post-88034021574625822722015-01-06T06:40:27.875-06:002015-01-06T06:40:27.875-06:00Thanks Peter. I must admit I was pleased with the ...Thanks Peter. I must admit I was pleased with the colour of the green. I was not sure after the first black ink wash, but the varnish/lacquer and the second ink wash have really helped. Clinthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02351729764098750618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1391427662737871662.post-37532507564370423792015-01-06T06:38:15.362-06:002015-01-06T06:38:15.362-06:00A little different for me but a nice change of pac...A little different for me but a nice change of pace. Thanks Roy. Clinthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02351729764098750618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1391427662737871662.post-82969592729022285312015-01-06T06:36:52.046-06:002015-01-06T06:36:52.046-06:00It might happen quickly. I am having second though...It might happen quickly. I am having second thoughts about my 500 Zulus!<br />Thanks DavidClinthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02351729764098750618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1391427662737871662.post-65837725232061322092015-01-06T06:16:59.047-06:002015-01-06T06:16:59.047-06:00'My mommy always said there were no monsters, ...'My mommy always said there were no monsters, no real ones...but there are' <br />Slimy, shiny aliens - what's not to like? Love the colour scheme as well, a nice variation whilst still harking back to the movies. Great stuff!Peterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08554861711139933860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1391427662737871662.post-59115677682390345242015-01-06T05:19:56.214-06:002015-01-06T05:19:56.214-06:00Love them!
Yours (here) and Tamsin's (posted ...Love them! <br />Yours (here) and Tamsin's (posted earlier) aliens have really hit the nail on the head, for me. <br />The glossy varnish really does bring the models to life. <br />I'm going to stop now, before I begin to gush :))Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1391427662737871662.post-9656869474761247082015-01-06T04:25:56.470-06:002015-01-06T04:25:56.470-06:00Nice contrast, Clint! I like the slimey look of th...Nice contrast, Clint! I like the slimey look of them! Tell Paint Monkey to get cracking on those marines! ;)david bromleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15373599516429004062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1391427662737871662.post-32088107334483066882015-01-06T04:20:40.804-06:002015-01-06T04:20:40.804-06:00Thank you Juan. I would like to have gotten actual...Thank you Juan. I would like to have gotten actual "Aliens" but these were the cheapest and most easy to source. (I don't use Cheap and GW very often)Clinthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02351729764098750618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1391427662737871662.post-15558573083383158822015-01-06T04:19:11.246-06:002015-01-06T04:19:11.246-06:00Thank you sir. It is actually lacquer not varnish....Thank you sir. It is actually lacquer not varnish. But it seems to give the correct film like finish. Clinthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02351729764098750618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1391427662737871662.post-77595753319494478722015-01-06T04:18:01.386-06:002015-01-06T04:18:01.386-06:00Thank you Ian. Giger did some interesting things w...Thank you Ian. Giger did some interesting things when conceptualising the "Aliens". They have both carapace/chitin plates as well as bones most noticeable in the spine. So if in reality they would actually be slimy is unclear. One things for certain I am not brave enough to walk up and touch one.Clinthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02351729764098750618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1391427662737871662.post-7500989771038814352015-01-06T04:14:11.271-06:002015-01-06T04:14:11.271-06:00Thanks Millsy. I was only trying to emulate the fi...Thanks Millsy. I was only trying to emulate the film effect by using lacquer (No Not for your hair) I think it was successful. Clinthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02351729764098750618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1391427662737871662.post-31847097697517209222015-01-06T04:12:01.523-06:002015-01-06T04:12:01.523-06:00Thank Simon. I have only played "Space hulk&q...Thank Simon. I have only played "Space hulk" once. (I Know heresy). But I think these will work well on the table top. At least I hope so.Clinthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02351729764098750618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1391427662737871662.post-74758476943395637632015-01-06T04:10:09.867-06:002015-01-06T04:10:09.867-06:00Thanks Michael. I am saying nothing about how cree...Thanks Michael. I am saying nothing about how creepy they are in real life, Just check under your bed!Clinthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02351729764098750618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1391427662737871662.post-29447086460535052022015-01-06T04:08:20.307-06:002015-01-06T04:08:20.307-06:00Thank you Anne. Colonial historicals next but not ...Thank you Anne. Colonial historicals next but not A Dave D type amount! And I have a few Zulus started mentioned here so not likely to be called a sandbagger as I am declaring them to be in progress)Clinthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02351729764098750618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1391427662737871662.post-17508699779022070732015-01-06T04:05:52.550-06:002015-01-06T04:05:52.550-06:00Thank you Ray. Historical (more Sudan) Next just t...Thank you Ray. Historical (more Sudan) Next just to keep it real. And my "Anti Hero" Pictured by one of my favourite artists. (No Not LS Lowery)Clinthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02351729764098750618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1391427662737871662.post-55000407416070156992015-01-06T04:03:42.220-06:002015-01-06T04:03:42.220-06:00Thanks Evan. You are right, it's not a stand u...Thanks Evan. You are right, it's not a stand up fight.Clinthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02351729764098750618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1391427662737871662.post-34523178311600597062015-01-06T04:03:02.215-06:002015-01-06T04:03:02.215-06:00I shall check them out. Thanks Paul. I think I wil...I shall check them out. Thanks Paul. I think I will only need 1 face hugger so I am in no rush.Clinthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02351729764098750618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1391427662737871662.post-85629897241873890702015-01-06T04:01:53.130-06:002015-01-06T04:01:53.130-06:00Thanks Tams. No I don't thing anyone is as mad...Thanks Tams. No I don't thing anyone is as mad as you and me. But I could be wrong. (And yes inspired by yours..... now back to historical for a bit)Clinthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02351729764098750618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1391427662737871662.post-86700334653752727672015-01-06T03:24:39.681-06:002015-01-06T03:24:39.681-06:00They are perfect! Fantastic painting work, fantast...They are perfect! Fantastic painting work, fantastic.Juan MancheƱohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07761893327024556857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1391427662737871662.post-24995315745832805942015-01-06T02:31:00.151-06:002015-01-06T02:31:00.151-06:00Nice work! Love that 'glossy' effect.Nice work! Love that 'glossy' effect.Moiterei_1984https://www.blogger.com/profile/13808567081733803572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1391427662737871662.post-67759682531102785012015-01-06T01:06:39.506-06:002015-01-06T01:06:39.506-06:00Very nice indeed and you got the slimy effect spot...Very nice indeed and you got the slimy effect spot on<br /><br />IanIanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17113835961977211021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1391427662737871662.post-21737511133303216572015-01-05T20:30:40.510-06:002015-01-05T20:30:40.510-06:00Love 'em Clint. The gloss finish echoes the sl...Love 'em Clint. The gloss finish echoes the slimy carapace of the movie equivalents nicely.Millsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580692168847505881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1391427662737871662.post-2570953016614084432015-01-05T18:13:57.749-06:002015-01-05T18:13:57.749-06:00Wonderful stuff Clint. They look terrific and will...Wonderful stuff Clint. They look terrific and will look good gracing either the tabletop or the "Space Julk" tiles :-)Blaxklerichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06986635840718583767noreply@blogger.com