Tuesday 20 March 2018

From KentG: A Fitting End (45 Points)


So to finish of this years effort I present the commanders

Firstly Saladin my favorite paint during the comp, when the figure arrived. I wasn't sure i could paint it as the client required with so much detail but after quite a few hours work and racking my brain on how to achieve the colours i'm so happy with the outcome






Next up is Prince Rupert and Sir Bryon

These figures are Trent miniatures and i spent way to much time on them i couldnt help myself they were so nice to paint





I started the comp with Napoleon and it's only fitting to finish with  him in this merry band of figures once again a Trent miniature and a joy to paint thank goodness all my figures weren't this nice otherwise i'd have got nothing done





Then this nasty bits of goods Valpurgius, i have to say man he was hard to paint all the detail on the hat and body was in the picture i had to use as reference, but it wasn't cast onto the figure so its all free hand  glad hes done





Finally a big thank you to Curt and his minions especially Sanders for all their help, the great comments and to everyone for your great painting, it's been a blast

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Again, beautiful work here. I have to agree with you in that your Saladin is probably one of the best figures you did this Challenge. The embroidery and overall shading is superb. What a treat. That being said, your Byron, Rupert, Napoleon and Valpurgius are no slouches either (the skulls on his cloak are absolutely mental). 

What a magnificent end to an epic Challenge run. Fantastic work Kent. I'm not sure what the historical stats are on output (Miles will give us a rundown in a few days), but I'm certain you're in amongst the very best, if not the top - it was truly astonishing to witness what you could do in a three-month timespan. Bravo!!

I hope to see you amongst us at the starting line next November when the call goes out.

Curt
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11 comments:

  1. Great end to your challenge Kent!

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  2. An amazing output this year Kent and the quality was some of the best I've ever seen. I tip my hat to you, Sir - very well done!

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  3. More beautiful figures that have me salivating. Saladin is amazing, and I particularly like Rupert, too. That Trent model has been sitting on my desk most of the Challenge, but I knew he'd take far too much time, being such a lovely cast. Have you painted Trent's Stapleton Cotton?

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    1. No I haven't all the Trent miniatures I've painted are commission work and mainly french infantry

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  4. Beautiful work Kent - a stunning final entry :)

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  5. stats are coming - here's a preview

    Welcome to the 10K club Kent!

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  6. What a whopper of a final post Kent, thanks for the kind words as well mate! Hope to see you next year!

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  7. Well done and a fitting end for your challenge. I hope you‘ve managed to melt a hole into your lead mountain?

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    1. Actually I've be rather naughty and probably bought more figures than I've painted over this three month period my wife has banned my from any more purchases

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  8. Lovely figures! That purple coat is quite intimidating!

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