Wednesday 14 March 2018

From Barks: And that's it from me (74 points)

I'm done. I hit a bit of a wall towards the end of the Challenge, but I had pre-planned to perfection so I collapse just over the line with my honour intact.

I have some more fyrd, with handpainted shields:


And my Curtgeld is from Reaper and is currently en route to the Snowlord. When I did the snow, I hadn't planned for it to slide down the base, but it did it so nicely I left it!


On the one hand, I didn't get done all I wanted (I've got some squigs, some 15mm WW1 artillery, and another 20 Dark Ages chaps), but on the other, I hadn't planned to do the Necromunda terrain or TravelBattle.

Thanks to Ray for minioning, and to all you Challengers for being such fun company! Now I'll catch up on all the posts I've missed, and prepare a total Challenge shot.

8x Gripping Beast plastics with handpainted shields (40)
1x 54mm-ish monster (10)

From Ray

Its been a pleasure and a headache to be your Minion for the Challenge, so thank you Barks.
Love the Fyrd figures and their lovely handpainted shields. I'm sure they'll do some damage on the battlefield! Curt's gonna love the Reaper Curtgeld figure for sure. I do like the way you've dripped the snow off the edge of the base, very clever Sir!
As for the points
40 for the GB Fyrd
10 for the Monster
20 for the Curtgeld
and I'll throw in an extra 4 points for the shields and dripping snow
So that's a total of 74 points!


20 comments:

  1. A brilliant finish Barks, and thank you so much for the wonderful Curtgeld figure; he'll be an terrific addition to my pulp menagerie of beasties.

    Just because I run this thing doesn't mean I'm immune to 'hitting the wall' - In fact, I'm right there with you buddy. :) Nonetheless, you've pipped your target with points to spare, so your honour has not only been preserved but gilded with glory. :) Well done sir!

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    1. It’s been a pleasure as always, Curt; a real highlight of my hobby year!

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  2. Lovely work as always Barks :)

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    1. Thanks, Tamsin, I hope we see you back next time!

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  3. Perfect timing to "hit the wall" - well done!

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  4. great challenge from you this year, good to collapse at the end. now rest

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  5. Top effort mate, you can rest easy

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  6. Excellent painting. It can be exhausting all this painting. But the results are awesome! Cheers

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    1. Thanks, Brendan. It’s a marathon, and I need to pace myself so I don’t stop enjoying it. Mission accomplished!

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  7. All your stuff has been fab and these are great too !
    Best Iain

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  8. Great stuff mate - as usual, I have enjoyed watching your submissions throughout the Challenge!

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