Saturday, 25 March 2023

From DaveD - Challenge XIII - aka The Green Machine .

 It’s been a productive challenge . I managed to complete stuff in the start and end free fire phases and post something every Tuesday . That kept the score boarding ticking nicely , and I ended up doing almost a 1000 points more than anticipated- even with starting an unexpected new job for a few months  - which will let me travel to the US to Historicon and then visit ACW battlefields and USMC museum. 

You may have noticed a bit of “green” theme this year - pretty much everything bar buildings has green on most of it. 

The Nam collection has had its back broken with lots of vehicles added and the ARVN infantry . MartinC and I have the BIG game booked in for August where every bit of kit will be on two massive tables - each 24x6 . I really enjoyed the model making in the larger scale with the PBR being a particular favourite along with the B52. I have about 100 figures (under way now)  , 4 vehicles and a few planes to do and it will be finished if not completed .  I have the Anzac contingent and the 3rd NVA platoon under way at the moment.

The 7 Days to Rhine project has its starter forces added - with a first game completed . 

Someone said there would be “never ending Cold War challenge” - oops most of my production fit right into that ! .

My Necromunda Van Saar gang has been completed - even won its first game . See a diversion into fantasy space pixie land was had - it won’t be a long term habit - there are still historical projects in the wings . I have next years theme already building in the stash.

A new barn was added to old west/bootleggers terrain collection . 

 

My favourite creation 


I also completed the outstanding 15mm  WW2 terrain bits 

 

I ventured into Turnip 300  with Rhett in that famous film “Gone with the wind” . We managed to keep Tuesday mostly Turnip free.

 

Thanks to the director of this organisation Curt - and the person in charge Sarah. The minions as ever kept the show on the road cheers all . We had some good on line paint and chat session (we have a dedicated Discord server for challenge participants to avoid FB) especially in the doldrums periods it kept us going . Thanks for all the inspirational creations to gaze at and comment support . 

Until next year ! May your stash be suitably topped up ! My green paint certainly has been ,  after about 1500 points of creativity it needed it.

Huzzah!








29 comments:

  1. Congrats on another great Challenge Dave. That B-52 is my favourite - although as ever there is quite a lot to choose from! Well done.

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  2. Another top-notch Challenge for you, Dave! :)

    Sorry about only keeping Tuesday mostly turnip-free, but your goading did result in root vegetable afflicted entries being summoned from Curt's stash in response - nothing I could do about that! ;)

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    1. Hey you did yer very best! Sometimes you just have to tweak the tail of the root vegetables

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  3. All hail the turnip! If I had any sculpting skills I would have joined in. Great challenge Dave.

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    1. I found the chefs knife good for that!

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  4. Spectacular work, Dave. I think my favourite is the patrol boat. Fabulous. Have a great trip to Amerika!

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    1. Cheers, looking forward to PBrs first runout soon . I am sure Murica will be excellent , we are also covering the tall bits of Canuckistan this year too

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    2. The tall bits are lovely. If you ever visit the flat bits, you know where to find us. :)

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  5. A great body of work Dave - who ever knew there were so many variations on green and khaki! Looking forward to seeing more of your work next time around.

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    1. 50+ shades of green at the very least !

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  6. Great stuff Dave, have enjoyed admiring what you've produced, really enjoyed the zoom painting sessions and looking forward to saying hello in person at Partizan

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    1. Thanks - good to catch you on the chats .

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  7. You had a fabulous Challenge, Dave! With the impressive amount of things you painted it is hard to pick a favourite, but I think I’ll agree with Curt and settle for that great patrol boat. And thank you for your encouraging comments!

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  8. I followed with interest your Vietnam project and have duly taken note of some of the models with a view to add to my ow collection in the future. Great Challenge

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  9. That B52 looks like giant there, as it should, of course. Well done with your green and non-green projects. The patrol boat is fantasric!

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  10. A grand effort Dave. My fav was the boat too.

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  11. Good stuff here Dave, the boat especially looks fantastic!

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  12. Another whopper of a Challenge for you Dave, awesome 👍

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  13. Grand work, Dave! I really enjoyed your 'Nam stuff especially the patrol boat and bomber....I expect some camels and fez hats next time! 😉

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  14. Very impressive 'Nam collection! I think you need a Spooky.

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  15. Well done with this lot Dave, great to see some of the Vietnam-era armour! Not sure if your air support is big enough though... :P

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  16. Excellent if very green work Dave. Love the patrol boat.

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