From TomC: Summary Judgement [Literature] [Fantasy] (50 points)

Fans of a certain vintage of British television might recall contestants on The Weakest Link whose hubris would cost their team dearly and so, with these lessons in mind, I have a narrow window left to 'bank' my recent efforts and will be sure to do so!

 First into action is an entry for the Literature section of the library, Commissar Severina Raine from Rachel Harrison's Black Library books, being a single 28mm miniature originally from Games Workshop. I did get this one from eBay and am still uncertain as to how directly this came from Nottingham, which I think is a reflection on Citadel's 'finecast'...

 I must confess that I haven't read any of the books, I just liked the miniature! I did read a sample and whilst she isn't highbrow, she is a traditional adherent to the Guard principles of shoot first raise morale later and very definitely snooty towards those with insufficient moral fibre! 

 The extract I read made no mention of her physical appearance, so she is broadly in line with the artwork available for her, although her hair is more whimsical, I just wanted something which wasn't black! 

 Painting was, for me, relatively speedy, I resorted to metallics in case I ever wish to expand my new Imperial Guard army of one. Otherwise, I tried to balance an all black miniature (there are four variations of black in there) and had a bit of fun with the pseudo full dress uniform (she's not wearing tracksuits, I promise...).

 Part 1 progress below for completeness:

 The other limb for today is a slightly less wholesome offering, this time from Steamforged Games Animal Adventures series, and is a were-rat for the Fantasy section.

 She comes as part of the Rat King of Gullet Cove set as one of four identical lesser villains to harass your party, in this instance primarily with the threat of tetanus...

 After an 8th edition Skaven army, our were-rat here is perhaps a little un-hip on her round base but definitely an opportunity to try something different out!

 She was the product of a single, rather feverish, painting session, having been undercoated earlier in the day. It's almost certainly the fastest I've completed a miniature (I don't count the Salute speed-painting competition...) and perhaps it shows, but it's one fewer grey miniature!

 The colours are almost entirely what happened to be on the palette after Severina was finished, which took me surprisingly far with some extras mostly for the 'special effects' (such as they are).

 I expect this is likely it from me, so our latest additions are both 28mm miniatures for 5 points apiece and fingers crossed for 20 points for Literature and 20 points for Fantasy for a total of 50 points for the entry in total.

I might be miles off my target total but I still got plenty painted and even... had fun! So, thank you so much to Curt for organising the Challenge, Greg for tolerating my accounting shenanigans, the wider minion team and Sarah for all their invaluable support and all the kind participants who have taken a moment to comment on any of my posts, you're all wonderful!

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Good work on the lonely Skaven and Severina Raine, Tom. Good gravy, who comes up with these Black Library character names? I suppose the handle works equally well for a Commissar, or a porn star. Still, she definitely looks the business with the peaked cap, storm coat and humungous epaulettes. Cool mini and a great paintjob.

I'm delighted you had a fun Challenge and also managed to slay some grey, Tom. I hope you can roll out with us next year.

- Curt