This is my very first Painting Challenge.... And I have to say that I was utterly unprepared for the speed at which people are painting great figures and posting them!
My aim for the Challenge is twofold. Firstly to get some of the things that have been sitting around for an age painted (to bulk up my points) and secondly to get some of the cracking new stuff I just couldn't resist done and on the tabletop.
These first 12 chaps are most definitely the former as they've been sitting around staring at me whenever I opened their carry case for about 2 years now, stuck together but unpainted.
Twelve peasants for saga from Gripping Beast and a dog from somewhere unknown. I have 6 points of Saga figures painted already, but no peasants, so wanted to get these done so I can get towards two painted starter forces on the table.
These were something of a chore to do, but the points available kept me going! I tend to stick to very simple painting for these types of figures and I further kept the palette relatively simple for the peasants as I figured their "betters" would steal any nice clothes they may have found. The dog was a little addition as at one point I was a figure short for the 12 strong unit until I found the missing chap, but decided to paint the dog anyway.
Just another 8 warriors to go and the Painting Challenge will have nudged me to do something I've been meaning to do for ages, so exactly what I was looking for!
From Curt:
Great work Jaimie and welcome to the Challenge! I'm delighted that the Challenge has provided impetus for you to get some projects off the table - always something I love to hear. Your peasants are suitably revolting and I quite like that mastiff (I wonder if it is one offered by Warlord?). Which SAGA warband is this for?
A tidy 65 points for you Jamie - I look forward to seeing those warriors come up next.
You've hit the nail on the head with your paintjob, and nice basing.
ReplyDeleteLove the Dog, Soldiers and Dogs always a great combination.
ReplyDeleteWelcome to the challenge! Nice start too!
ReplyDeleteWelcome aboard Jaimie! A cracking start indeed mate. The palette is perfect for the subject and the basing is top notch.
ReplyDeleteThose peasants are revolting! :) Nice work, they look angry and ready to challenge the socioenconomic injustices of feudalism.
ReplyDeleteDogs are always cool.
Nice work Jamie and welcome to the Challenge :)
ReplyDeleteWelcome to the challenge madness Jamie.. A neat entry I must say. Well done.
ReplyDeleteNow that's an excellent way to introduce oneself to this very bunch of slightly lunatic individuals! Excellent painting and welcome aboard.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on finally getting the figures done! And they look great, to boot. I find it's always tough to motivate myself to paint figures that have been lying around for a long time, and even more so if they're levy/flunky-types who aren't going to be big stars on the table.
ReplyDeleteWelcome to the "Challenge". Welcome to the asylum it will take years to recover!
ReplyDeleteNice peasants. Don't be afraid to use yellow on them it is an easy colour to dye (Onion Skins)
Welcome to the fun. As a fellow newbie I'm having a great time. It's like walking around all day with the inspiration bulb on all the time. Your figs are cool, and I love the dog
ReplyDeletea very good job, especially pleased with dog
ReplyDeleteFantastic work!
ReplyDelete"SIRE,SIRE!!! The peasants are revolting!!"
ReplyDelete"Of course they are. That's why they are PEASANTS!"
Sorry couldn't resist! ;)
Nice motley little horde and they do look grubby even the dog looks like a bath is needed. I only know this as my wife often bars the dogs and I from entry into the house, until we get scrubbed up in the garage!
Nice work, welcome aboard. In now my second go round, I joined for the exact same reason. Seems like I only paint due to the intense guilt and shame of not scoring points.
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