Monday, 17 April 2023

From MattW: XIII - It’s a wrap

XIII it’s a wrap

A big hearty thank you to Curt, Sarah, the Minions and all of the participants for another great challenge. A wide range of inspiring, superb and cracking paint jobs were entered,  huge terrain projects, and massive miniature armies were built and hopefully lead mountains were diminished. 

I was really happy with my results this year, my first time I surpassed my challenge goal number and  completed the side challenge. I managed too complete every studio so that really boosted my points. My highlights for the studios were building the ww1 aircraft and the female miniatures painted for Lady Sarah’s limousine which turned out a treat, which too my surprise I won a prize for. 

Rabens Ravens

General Varus

The fruit picker 



Chieftain Marobodus

I had a lot of projects I wanted to get started on, my main focus though was my Roman’s and Germanics. Originally I planned only do 120 odd Roman’s but by challenge end it was close to 200 miniatures, and 140 Ancient Germans plus some nice commands. I did fail to complete the ten cohorts planned for my legion, due to a planning fail and the Royal Mail strike which left me short 4 foundry commands and 18 praetorian shields (which could be possibly in storage somewhere) and running low on enthusiasm for Roman’s and Germanics in the last ten days of the challenge. I plan to complete the last 4 units next month or so when I return from holidays in Australia.

Legio VI


Woden the all father


Seubi tribesmen


Looking forward to next years challenge, and plan too build another big army…..not sure what though. See you all next year.  

Cheers

Matt

20 comments:

  1. You had a great Challenge, Matt! I really enjoyed all your entries, but the ancient Germans and the WWI aircraft were my favourites. Have a great holiday in Australia!

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    1. Thanks Curt, I was very productive one for me nearly 400 miniatures over the three months. The Roman’s have been in the pile of shame for at least 10 Years.

      Cheers
      Matt

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  2. Great submissions Matt. The Germanic tribes were among my favourite

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    1. Thanks mate, yes really happy with the Germans, still more to come so I can finish the army.

      Cheers
      Matt

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  3. A great Challenge and massive output. I'd like to see all the minis together and the face behind the paintjob, but I understand it is difficult when on holiday. :)

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    1. Yes, 19000 Kim away! I plan to take some group photos when I get home.

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  4. Loved your challenge mate, and I found your Rome and Enemies project most distracting to my own focus...

    Have a great trip home mate, let me know if there is a chance to catch up!

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    1. Hi Paul, thanks mate, the Roman project became bigger than Ben Hur as I pulled out all of my Imperial Roman’s and republicans with the high hope of completing them all. I wanted to do the Foundry miniatures justice so I decided upon three to four colour triads on the miniatures. The remaining two hundred of miniatures should be completed this year.

      I depart on Anzac Day and I have a full schedule up until the day of departure!

      Be back in oz next Jan tonGeb and will attend Cancon so hopefully we can catch up then.

      Cheers
      Matt

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  5. Great output and a fantastic final score. The Romans/Germanics look nice, but your aircraft stole the show for me.

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    1. Thanks you Stuart, I do love ww1 kites and plan to complete another 5 this year.

      Cheers
      Matt

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  6. Impressive in both volume and quality

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    1. Thank you Geoff,

      I have tried to become a quality over quantity painter in my 50s as my eyes are starting to fail me. Plus now trying to reduce my lead pile, the last three years nearly 2500 completed.

      Cheers
      Matt

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  7. You really did some outstanding painting, Matt! It was great to see your fine work and I look forward to seeing more of it in the next Challenge!

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    1. Thanks mate, planning for the next challenge, another lead pile army I suspect!

      Cheers
      Matt

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  8. Some crackin entries Matt, looking forward to more later in the year.

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