Like most of us, I amass a few figures that I have started during the challenge but not got round to posting. These are some of these
1st up a 75mm barbarian from Mr Lee's. I loved Kyle's figures and tried to buy some every year to test myself. This one is a belter and will take me through Sword and Sandals and my 1st blue tour stop
I really enjoyed painting him and gave him an obsidian sword
The tattoos are in fine tipped permanent marker
On to Fantasy next and there are several entries here. 1st up is Coatl Guard General eating the heart of his victim, nice
He's a big unit, approx 54mm, holding the lifeless body of his lunch
The feathers were a pain, never undercoat in white, it makes them more colourful but it is impossible to remove the visible white.
Always on the look out for cool looking figures I picked this up at a bring and buy. It's from Reaper Bones and I hate it. I have several Reaper bones figs and I don't like any of them. But he's painted now
He's a 40mm figure
and will add beef to my lizardman army
Finally for the fantasy studio so African tribeswomen
8 warriors in masks with spears of blowpipes. The bases are very boring because..
they are crew for these elephants. the elephants are from a previous challenge and will join my Kings of War African army
I need to take a trip to Books next, no clue what to do for Arthouse. So it is a ride in Lady Sarah's Limo. Actually it will be a party limo as I have lots of ladies and enough champers
This murderous geisha is from Hasslefree and was a joy. Love how I did the pattern
She has brought the girls with her. This deadly bunch are also Hasslefree and I love these type of figures
The brunette with the teddy rucksack and 2 pistols is particularly ironic I think
So here I am a books with almost infinite variety to choose from. I a picked Biggles - who wouldn't
This figure is from Northstar and came with the Pulp rules, which not properly played yet
Biggles will need some allies / enemies and these South Sea Islanders will do nicely, Copplestone I think or Pulp
Probably good guys, i think
Finally me, Dave and James are off to Hammerhead in a month to run a gangster participation game. This will be Feds against moonshiners, and so we needed a still, picked this up on Etsy
Scores on the doors - hold tight
20 x 28mm infantry = 100
1 x 75mm chap = 15
1 x 54mm chap = 10
1x 40mm chap = 7
3 x terrain markers = 5pts each = 15
3 locations and a limo ride = 80
total = 227pts
I need a rest
Just one little thing - please can you include a progress map with your studio entries?
Tamsin
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Great Work Martin!
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DeleteGreat mix Martin and nice dress Ortern on that Kimono
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DeleteA very impressive range of models here. Great work
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DeleteReaper Bones can be a pain to paint due to the unusual material. Which is weird as some of them claim they need no undercoat (I never believe such claims). Great work here though on all.
ReplyDeletecheers, the material could be a problem
DeleteGive it a rest Martin, I’m getting worn out reading your posts.
ReplyDeleteBut seriously much wackiness and variety, all look great.
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DeleteWow, I think I need a rest too. Great work Martin, I like your geisha and that Biggles is ace!
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DeleteGreat entry, Biggles is ace
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DeleteGreat to see the barbarian king getting some paint. Ourorboros does some lovely work and always nice to see pieces we stocked painted up! And quite the buffet of pieces alongside it! Now to go see the other posts worth!
ReplyDeletecheers, he was a joy to paint. still got a couple of yours to paint
DeleteNice eclectic collection Martin! I find the bright undercoats need a lot of shading work to keep it from peeping through, and there’s always a bit you miss!
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cheers, it was a nightmare, not doing it again
DeleteNice passel of minis,Martin! The barbarian is certainly a good opener and we'll done, but the geisha is definitely the star of this entry...I suppose the barbarian is her escort? The armed ladies withstanding! ;)
ReplyDeletethanks, geisha my favourite
DeleteQuite an eclectic mix! Love all the small details like the geisha dress print and the paint on the nellies
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DeleteA great looking batch of minis. You've certainly gone for quite a variety of models and themes.
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DeleteGood work, I like the three-eyed elephant.
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DeleteWonderful work Martin. I'm with you, that Geisha is lovely, especially the patterning on her kimono - well done! As to feathers, I'd stick with a white basecoat, but then use a thinned-down dark brown to trace in the 'border', base and connected edges of the feathers. This will take care of the white, still give you that great white base for your vibrant colours, and more importantly, give each coloured feather a defined space with a distinct dark transition between. Give it a try, its quite fun when once you get the knack of it.
ReplyDeleteCheers, that sounds like a great idea, will give it a go
ReplyDeleteLovely varied post!
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What a whopper Martin, something cool for everyone!
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