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2014/07/16 12:13:58
Subject: Rollin' All Ones -- Roll for Knight Fighting! (7/15/14)
I don't thin the red pads work with the blue... you'd better send them to me just so you aren't tempted to use them. Actually it's just better if you send me the whole thing and start over.... after you finish it of course. Clearly you need all the practice you can get!
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I saw these bad boys yesterday when Ramos, his brother, and I traveled down to Whalemusic's house for some good old American shoosting. They look damn good
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2014/07/20 17:07:33
Subject: Rollin' All Ones -- Roll for Knight Fighting! (7/15/14)
@Payne: Many thanks! Heh... having seen Nerd's final project, Thats a super huge compliment ^ ^ Hopefully my final shots meet up to the high bar Nerdy set!
@Gits: Oh no! You think so? Well, shoot i wish you'd have told me earlier- I just gave them back to WM! (Hope he doesnt notice the horrid mistake of red on the pads)
@WM: Great to hear! Hehe. Sure didnt take ya very long to get em out into the field!
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So then! I've certainly been quiet for a few days. As is tradition, the radio silence can only mean one thing- I've been busily putting final touches on a project! The way i see it, if Im gonna take up anyone's time by posting progress shots, I want there to be definite visible progress! Whats more, if Im nearing completion I want to hold off updating until the mini is completed, rather than having 3 pictures of a purity seal being painted.
That punk nerdfest finished up his knight sometime Friday, so I knew I had to push myself and get them set and done that day!! Cut to several several hours later, and in the wee hours of Saturday morning (was up till 6AM ), the Twins rolled off the line in all their shiny blue and gold beauty!!
Damn were these some photogenic minis! I had a lot of good shots showing off details. Here are just a pair Id like to share:
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Shortly after finishing, and after taking a small 2 hour nap, I packed these guys in a box with the Eldar and ran off with Alf and my little brother to visit WM and his apparent armory!
Note to self- in case of Zombies, head south.
Had an awesome time blasting apart milk jugs and various fruits. I actually managed to hit things, too, contrary to my infamous "accuracy" in FPS games! The melons (whose godawful stink made the drive down miserable) never knew what hit them! I've much to learn about it, especially how to properly hold and sight a rifle... those of you who know how to shoot may want to avoid the following picture or two, as some suffer from a severe case of noob gun handling syndrome (we're safe with em, but just cant hold em right!)!
Spoiler:
Yours truly, enjoying Alf's lovely Mosin Nagant.
My little brother, nick, with WM looking on and shaking his head.
Alf and one of WM's "little guns"
And finally our host, WM, with his "Ima kill you, melons!" glare
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Oh and a final little note: While I had the backdrop set up, I took pics of that Khorne Lord I was painting a while back. Now with 100% more head and blood spatter!
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Those knights look fething fantastic. I'm very impressed! I really need to pick up a couple myself. I also really like what you've done with that Khorne champion. It's got a lot more character than the usual suspects of Bunny-Helmets or the typical bald, screaming heads. Is that head from FW Typhon?
Thanks Az!! I can recommend them for sure. Expensive, but apparently they're pretty good in game, and the models are awesome to work with!
I'm really pleased to hear you say that the Khorne Lord has character. It is indeed Typhon's head! Had him spare from a commission I painted (I really hate bare heads, funnily enough), and needed something for his head. I used the bit in a conversion long ago, and as a non-chaos player I had nothing in my inventory except for some weird fanged CSM head. Funnily enough, I was gonna use the typical screaming bald head before I painted this one up on a whim xD I was really afraid that Typhons "disinterested" expression wouldnt fit the screaming "RAEG" Khorne aesthetic.
Weird how these things happen, eh?
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They look the tits dude! so, so different to my own version! :-) the blue and the clean metal is really nice with the proper house markings. The pair together is certainly an impressive sight especially as you painted two in the time I did ONE!
We certainly do need to have another method off soon! I enjoyed trying to flip side whatever style you were going and ended up actually doing something I am really happy with and the bonus is I get to see two more awesome knights to whet my appetite for more painting! :-)
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2014/07/21 18:35:30
Subject: Rollin' All Ones -- Roll for Knight Fighting! (7/20/14)
@Nerd: I couldn't be happier with the results! I like to think I learned a thing or two during this paint-off. Definitely need to experiment more with your method of metals. The grimy look is just jaw-droppingly decadent! My Orks (if I ever do return to them) could benefit greatly from the effect!
Oh, and it looks like we may have a Method off sooner than later with Mr. Gitsplitta's newest announcement (cause you better be joining!)
@Gits: Excellent to hear! Eventually there will be more, including the Obsidian Knight. Lots of black on that big guy! Super glad to know that i haven't disappointed you guys! I just hope I dont end up setting expectations to high one day
Gitsplitta wrote: Annoucing the Second Annual Mantis Maker Competition!
Date: July 27th - Aug 27th Title: Alia jacta est! ("the die is cast"... or alternatively... "cast the die") Theme: The contest is to make a Mantis Warrior in a duel with another figure (a marine). I will have the opponent built (probably not yet painted) by the time the competiton begins so you know what you're figure needs to match with. The "display base" will be a large oval (Knight or flyer) type base. Your figure must be infantry of some sort (no vehicles) and fit on a 40mm base (though it can be any type of infantry & does not need to be confined within the 40mm base... but I want it based on 40mm so I can make the overall display correctly). On the 27th, I'll post pictures of my part of the display, as well as measurements so you know what the physical size limitations for your figure.
This is not a painting competition. Best painted won't necessarily win... the winner will be the person who has the most dynamic, exciting and jaw-droppingly creative Mantis Warrior opponent for whatever scum-bag marine that needs killin' that I create. It must also match well with my component... so biggest might not be the best (I'll leave that to you). Painting will be a factor of course, but not the deciding one.
Da Rulz... 1. Entries must be unique to this competition. 2. You must post a pic of your build and your final entry here on this blog. WIP shots are welcome here... but not necessary. 3. Each entry must be the work of one person only. 4. Deadline is 12AM GMT on Aug. 27th... whenever GMT is... I have no idea, it just sounds good. 5. You are strongly encouraged to help each other out. Visit each others plogs, etc. We are a big, global family of nerds... let's support each other!
Spoiler:
(cause... you know... we sure as hell ain't gettin' laid on a regular basis)
6. Other rules as I think of them. I'll have the final set by the 27th.
Da Kategoreez - these don't "stack", one per person
"I'm here to chew bubblegum and kick a$$, and I'm all out of bublegum!" (Grand Prize): "It is better to look good than to feel good, and I look mahvelous!" (best painted) "To go where no man has gone before." (most original idea). "A good stretch of the legs." (person who worked the farthest beyond their capabilities) "Ill be back." (person with the most improved entry from last year to this one)
Da Prizez Each of the winners will get something... easily transferable. Unlike last year where I spent 10x the value of each prize in shipping because the European contestants kicked the American's butts all over the gaming table. I'm thinking something like credit with one of the bits makers... like Zinge perhaps, or maybe another company in the US for any winners (just in case any of you p-knockers manage to step up your game this year). Maybe I can get a bit of a break from someone... we'll see. The grand prize winner will also get the display base including my figure... all painted, based and ready to show off their fine work. Neat thing is I'll be painting my end of the diorama at the same time you'll be working on yours. (That way I can mess with everyone's head while the comp is going on.) If you (personally) or your company would like to sponsor a prize, just PM me. I don't expect anyone to do it, but you never know unless you ask. I'm thinking each of the prizes will be about $25 in value (US) if I'm paying. If you're paying, the sky is the limit but I'd like to keep it at or above $25 (that's what... about 2 pounds now??). *sigh*
So come on, join up, and lets get painting!!
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Great work on the knights, Ramos. Looking very nice.
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2014/07/21 22:21:41
Subject: Rollin' All Ones -- Mantis Warrior Paint Competition! (7/21/14)
Its all a work in progress, SL: Just gotta wait and let it grow! The FW Knights are gonna be really nice to work on, from the looks of things... Really really cool!
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So with the Knights completed, I figured I had some free time, and decided to paint up the Adepticon show mini that Victoria Lamb designed. Its been staring at me all through the Knights and Eldar (ever since AC, really!), so I figured it was about time:
I went for a decidedly wintry theme, focusing on pastel colors. Ever since that Dragoon mini for EFT, the light shifts in color have taunted me, and I really want to improve on them. So I decided to make things even harder on myself by adding on light gray armor and white straps and belts. Incidentally, this made the mini a bit harder to photograph, as the picture kept blowing out! Just too darn bright compared to the background! Clearly, though, I need much more work on skin, as its still the weakest point on this mini. I really gotta figure out the right blends and colors...
This base allowed me to play with one of the newer products from Secret Weapons- the crushed glass! So far, i like it! Gives a nice slushy look to the base, like the ground is just starting to thaw out after winter!
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Another project on the books is the next major chunk of WM's massive collection! A Red Scorpion bike army!
Thats a loooot of bikes...! In addition to these guys, I've a Storm Raven and a Storm Talon to be painted in the Grays and Yellows of the RS.
So far its all just been cleaning and basing, relaxing, really, after the super crunch that was the final day of the Knight-off! Looking at my desk, I notice that I still have those Stormboyz kicking around here.... Maybe that'll be up next, provided I dont get sucked into an assembly kind of mood!
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Today, the bikes... Tomorrow, A STORM RAVEN! Then if the schedule works out, sometime next tuesday we'll get to some Dark Eldar, but after checking out that nice little cafe down by the lake.
Oh, and then THE WORLD!!!
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@Darth: Impressive, but alas impossible for me! Seems I've a nasty little habit of taking too long to paint xD
@dethork: Many thanks!! I really like the kits, too... Id gladly run a full guard army of them. I just wish they werent so expensive!
@SL: The weekend left me with this:
Nearly everything is assembled and ready to prime (turns out I did get into an assembly mood after last update). Just need finish assembling the Storm Raven. I'm missing a part from the extension kit, so I need to wait till it gets here. Turns out WM had two kits and the walls got mixed up!
In the mean time, Ive been working to free up 4 more paint pots for the rest of the bikes, (helps me not smudge the paint!). You guys prolly remember the band of Stormboyz from a while ago.
At this stage the blues, skin, and silvers are about the only bits complete. Biggest thing left is the little areas of red, lenses and wires and such. Should break up the rather blurry looking areas of the mini.
I reckon' heads might help break up the lines a bit? not totally sure yet but i'd at least try adding heads? if you don't like them with heads you can always take them off again I guess? although you've done a great job on their neck stumps.....
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" I will constantly have those in my head telling me how lazy and ugly and whorish I am. You sir, are a true friend " - KingCracker
"Nah, I'm just way too lazy to stand up so I keep sitting and paint" - Sigur
"I think the NMM technique with metals is just MNMM. Same sound I make while eating a good pizza" - Whalemusic360
2014/07/29 07:19:13
Subject: Re:Rollin' All Ones -- Grinding away (7/28/14)
(Hope he doesnt notice the horrid mistake of red on the pads) 
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