The Analogue Hobbies Painting Challenge

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Friday, 6 January 2023

From Caleb: Barons War Outlaws Under Construction (80 points)

Hey folks,

At last its my first post for the challenge! I decided I would kick things off with some low hanging fruit by finishing up some medieval figures for the Under Construction studio. I've been bounce back and forth for quite a bit trying to setting in what greens to use, and in the end went with a mix of what all I tested. The result feels both realistic and campy at the same time which is a sweet spot for me.

Here are a few close ups as well!

Group 1

Group 2

Group 3

All figures are footsore, and I really like the game I painted on "The Poacher"

Hope everyone has a good weekend, Cheers!

Minion Phil - Hey Caleb, welcome to the Challenge and happy new year! Delighted that another from the Lard America crew has joined in on the challenge, I know I go on about a bit. You have some great projects lined up for the winter. Lovely work on these Paul Hicks-sculpted outlaws, your green and brown tones are just the right amount of irregular, while still looking coherent on the tabletop. The pheasants on the poacher mini are a nice touch, and just the right green :-)

If possible, it would be good to get some more light facing the minis for the photos, they look a bit toplit and you may be losing some of the splendor of the paintjob in the shadows.

12 lovely 28mm miniatures and a location bonus is a tidy 80 points to start your tally.