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Made in gb
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Chemical Cutthroat wrote:
Anyway! So I knocked out the Axe Medic, who is really the ‘Emergency Service’ chap but he is forever known as Axe Medic to me. He’s not even part of my army, (Haqqislam), but he was just too cool to ignore. If I ever run a zombie game and need a mini, this is THE GUY.



Haha right, think you may have just prompted me to pick up one of those myself! Lovely paint job again, really neat highlighting with the grey on the legs!

Wonderful work, I think the blue and cream not only goes together so well, but it suits the Haqqislam perhaps even better than the standard colours.
Love the Rasiq that's probably one of the best versions I have seen of it.


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Baltimore

Thanks chief. I'd love to take some photos of them on that gorgeous table of yours!

Can't wait to see what else you get done for your stuff as well. Yours was the first Infinity blog I started following on Dakka and it really helped kick me into gear to get painting.

Probably going to be a couple of days before I get a chance to get anymore painting done, but when I do I'll make sure to complete the Ragiks!

Will probably snow all the bases as well.

Chem's Infinity Blog - Dat Fiday - 7/31/14
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CC Paints Endless Fantasy Tactics - Second Wave Assemble!

"-and all that time in Paris, when you were wallowing in debauchery with your doxies, tarts and pirates... you were trying to convince me you were a disgusting, swinish, lecherous, drunken sot... Well I want you to know it worked.

Well done." 
   
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Dipping With Wood Stain






Nice work man, sharp work especially the glowy hand effect!

 
   
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The cold reaches of space

Awesome Infinity Minis! Dude with the trench and claw or the very first one are my favorites.

And I'd have to agree, I think Infinity minis are probably the best start to the ME project we were talking about...

Keep 'em coming! The colorscheme you've got for these guys is gold!

-Remi




 
   
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Baltimore

@ TwoSpartan - Thanks man, I wasn't sure how it was going to come out at first, and it looks like it was a good call now.

@Remi - I know right! I'm glad you like the schemes. I'm not a great painter but I like the think I at least have color theory in the bag.

My biggest problem when painting Infinity minis is striking the balance between the brilliant colors and realism. Part of me wants to make them look like the Ultra-badass spec-ops people they are... but let's be honest, painting everything black all the time would get pretty old. I feel my Ariadna models are going to be my outlet for realism... sorta. They'll have the camo and the muted schemes (sometimes), and I'll let the cyberpunk people have the bright awesome colors.

I'm definitely looking forward to getting some Loup Garous and doing a Jagdpattern on their coats like Dr. McHatchet.

Chem's Infinity Blog - Dat Fiday - 7/31/14
Chem's 40K and Assorted Hijinx
CC Paints Endless Fantasy Tactics - Second Wave Assemble!

"-and all that time in Paris, when you were wallowing in debauchery with your doxies, tarts and pirates... you were trying to convince me you were a disgusting, swinish, lecherous, drunken sot... Well I want you to know it worked.

Well done." 
   
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Leaping Khawarij





Baltimore

Well I broke down and ordered a glut of Haqqislam stuff. I bought whatever I could from my FLGS, but they just didn't have all the models I was looking for.

It sucks I couldn't find the Hassassin Lasiq with Viral Sniper anywhere by herself, but she comes in the Hassassin starter, and I could use a couple of the models in there.

Also found the other Muyib pack with the chick with the Spitfire. She looks amazing, and is definitely going in the list.

I'm thinking of running the Hassassin Sectorial... but I'm debating if it's a good idea to skip on the ultra-light cheap infantry. If I run nothing but Hassassins, I'm going to have low model count, but everyone is gonna create orders... so that's cool. But everyone in the army is at least 30 to 35 points... hmmm... I mean that's 3 cheap infantry right there!

I've always run things thematically instead of 'to win'. But that's part of the reason I lose all the time. I guess I'm just gonna have to see how it goes.

Chem's Infinity Blog - Dat Fiday - 7/31/14
Chem's 40K and Assorted Hijinx
CC Paints Endless Fantasy Tactics - Second Wave Assemble!

"-and all that time in Paris, when you were wallowing in debauchery with your doxies, tarts and pirates... you were trying to convince me you were a disgusting, swinish, lecherous, drunken sot... Well I want you to know it worked.

Well done." 
   
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The cold reaches of space

I have NO idea how to play this game, but my ears perked up at the idea of a 'buying binge' and 'Infinity Models'.

Looking forward to more tan and blue guys!

-Remi

 
   
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Baltimore

I finished both of my Ragiks... those are those jetpack guys. And I'm pretty happy with them.

I also completed my Al'Hawwa Hacker that I'm using as an Engineer. I love the way he turned out, so I'm going to try and take pictures of them tonight.

If I'm feeling up to it (had four teeth extracted yesterday), I might try and get some painting done tonight. I have a Hassassin Farzan, two Muyibs, a Nomad Prowler with Spitfire and a PanO Hexas with Spitfire (see a trend here) that are all primed and begging for paint.

Chem's Infinity Blog - Dat Fiday - 7/31/14
Chem's 40K and Assorted Hijinx
CC Paints Endless Fantasy Tactics - Second Wave Assemble!

"-and all that time in Paris, when you were wallowing in debauchery with your doxies, tarts and pirates... you were trying to convince me you were a disgusting, swinish, lecherous, drunken sot... Well I want you to know it worked.

Well done." 
   
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The cold reaches of space

Chemical Cutthroat wrote:If I'm feeling up to it (had four teeth extracted yesterday), I might try and get some painting done tonight. I have a Hassassin Farzan, two Muyibs, a Nomad Prowler with Spitfire and a PanO Hexas with Spitfire (see a trend here) that are all primed and begging for paint.


EGADS man!! I'm guessing you're NOT at work today. Hope you feel better soon, (and provide us with picture updates).

-Remi

 
   
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Baltimore

Nope, totally at work today. In this economy I can't afford to take too many days off.

At least I don't have to take a lunch break! :(

Chem's Infinity Blog - Dat Fiday - 7/31/14
Chem's 40K and Assorted Hijinx
CC Paints Endless Fantasy Tactics - Second Wave Assemble!

"-and all that time in Paris, when you were wallowing in debauchery with your doxies, tarts and pirates... you were trying to convince me you were a disgusting, swinish, lecherous, drunken sot... Well I want you to know it worked.

Well done." 
   
Made in us
Leaping Khawarij





Baltimore

So I snapped some pics of the chaps I completed over the weekend. I have both the Ragiks done, and the Al’Hawwa Hacker, and I’m really happy with the Hacker. I like the Ragiks too, but I think I need to do something with the visors to make them stand out. Right now they’re looking a little plain.

So here are these two…







Then the Hacker. The lens didn’t want to focus on his little cape thingy. I was debating between painting it up bright and obnoxious in a checker-pattern like a shamog… or however that’s spelled, but decided on a bit of pointless camo instead. I’m rather happy with the hair too.






And then what I was working on last night, the Farzan. He’s like a Hassassin Uber-vet, who’s supposed to watch over the team and make sure the younger lieutenants don’t screw things up. He’s not a really powerful model or anything, it’s just a really cool concept to me that there’s this guy doin’ his own thing out in the field keeping an eye on thing. Maybe taking out a target here and there. You can either use him as a Forward Observer, or use this ability call ‘Chain of Command’. That basically means if the mission goes to Hell and you lose your Lieutenant, he automatically takes over the mission. Zero fuss. That’s pretty awesome. He’s a lot darker in color scheme than the others, since for some reason instead of wearing armor he’s wearing a bajillion straps and belts… he’s been somethin’ to paint for sure.

What I have so far…





He should be done tonight, then onto the Muyibs! I’m really looking forward to painting them.

Critiques are welcome as always!

Chem's Infinity Blog - Dat Fiday - 7/31/14
Chem's 40K and Assorted Hijinx
CC Paints Endless Fantasy Tactics - Second Wave Assemble!

"-and all that time in Paris, when you were wallowing in debauchery with your doxies, tarts and pirates... you were trying to convince me you were a disgusting, swinish, lecherous, drunken sot... Well I want you to know it worked.

Well done." 
   
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Awesome, dude. I love your paint scheme! I didn't know the fluff for that unit, it's really awesome.

   
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This Blog is full of the Awesome - nicely done!

   
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Baltimore

Thanks guys, soon I might actually have a full army done up!

I'm having a lot of fun with these guys. Even when sticking to a uniform sort of color scheme, I find they all develop personality as I'm painting them.

I can't wait to get the completed force on the table and play a couple games... though I should probably matte varnish them first.

Recommendations?

Chem's Infinity Blog - Dat Fiday - 7/31/14
Chem's 40K and Assorted Hijinx
CC Paints Endless Fantasy Tactics - Second Wave Assemble!

"-and all that time in Paris, when you were wallowing in debauchery with your doxies, tarts and pirates... you were trying to convince me you were a disgusting, swinish, lecherous, drunken sot... Well I want you to know it worked.

Well done." 
   
Made in gb
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Reading, Berks

He looks nice and subtle, rather than those brighter, flashy young whippersnappers

A gold visor would bling him up just enough to add a bit of interest?

   
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Baltimore

Oh the Farzan will get the blue treatment, he's only about halfway done.

He'll get a gold visor too, but I'm thinking I need to do something else to the visors to make them stand out. Right now they're just gold... and thats it.

Chem's Infinity Blog - Dat Fiday - 7/31/14
Chem's 40K and Assorted Hijinx
CC Paints Endless Fantasy Tactics - Second Wave Assemble!

"-and all that time in Paris, when you were wallowing in debauchery with your doxies, tarts and pirates... you were trying to convince me you were a disgusting, swinish, lecherous, drunken sot... Well I want you to know it worked.

Well done." 
   
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Hacking Shang Jí






Chicago burbs

Man I'm so jealous right now. Fantastic stuff.

   
Made in us
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Baltimore

@CDK - You have some good looking stuff too chief. Looking forward to it getting done.

True to my word, I got the Old Man done. He actually turned out a lot more muted than I expected. I picked out all the little buckles and snaps, or at least a majority of them, and they’re still sorta hard to see. I know I painted them, so that’s all that matters to me.

I think he turned out alright. I may bring out the shotgun to a shade lighter on the tan. As much as I want to paint the guns in different colors, it makes more sense for them to match the same shade as their armors to me. And I think it blends a sort of uniformity to the model, as well as implying the weapon is a tool, and the soldier is the weapon.

Or something.

Anywhere, here’s the shots. Just snapped em’ quick after he dried, so sorry about the lighting.






So I’ll start the Muyibs when I get home tonight. I’ve been looking forward to painting them… but they are covered in so much STUFF. They’re going to be a challenge, but it should be fun.

C&C Welcome as always.

Chem's Infinity Blog - Dat Fiday - 7/31/14
Chem's 40K and Assorted Hijinx
CC Paints Endless Fantasy Tactics - Second Wave Assemble!

"-and all that time in Paris, when you were wallowing in debauchery with your doxies, tarts and pirates... you were trying to convince me you were a disgusting, swinish, lecherous, drunken sot... Well I want you to know it worked.

Well done." 
   
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Paingiver






Southern Finland

He looks good, nice selection of colors and nice crisp clean painting. I really like how you have managed to paint all the detail without making the fig look too busy or overloaded with conflicting colors.

   
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Tzeentch Veteran Marine with Psychic Potential





France

The guys with the wings looks awesome. I love the dicreet scheme you picked, with blue details.

   
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Leaping Khawarij





Baltimore

@Metsuri - Thanks chief, he looks a good deal better in person, as the lights sort of wash him out. All the buckles and snaps were a royal pain. I think I need new glasses before I really get cranking on the Muyibs, they're just as bad.

@Seb - Thanks! I like clean looking lines. And the models lend themselves well to bright smooth colors.

Chem's Infinity Blog - Dat Fiday - 7/31/14
Chem's 40K and Assorted Hijinx
CC Paints Endless Fantasy Tactics - Second Wave Assemble!

"-and all that time in Paris, when you were wallowing in debauchery with your doxies, tarts and pirates... you were trying to convince me you were a disgusting, swinish, lecherous, drunken sot... Well I want you to know it worked.

Well done." 
   
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The cold reaches of space

I gotta echo the rest and what I said before- the color scheme is awesome, and I think the gold visor is totally on the mark. The flyer guy looks pretty damn wicked. (and the gun he carries vaguely reminds me of a Mantis/Viper sniper rifle )

Seeing as how I know nothing about this game, how big do the armies/teams get? 10 models? 20?

Keep them coming, and looking forward to a full-team shot!

-Remi

 
   
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Inside your mind, corrupting the pathways

Some really nice depth you have in your colours. Very nice models in terms of colour scheme. The gold visors look excellent with the blue and tan armour.

   
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Leaping Khawarij





Baltimore

@Remi - Thanks, I'm definitely looking forward to a shot of them as a group on a table. A full squad at... say 300 points (the points total most games are played) is around 8-12 models on average. I tend to have a lot of troops in the high twenties, low thirties in points cost... so I'm not going to have a ton of models.

@SilverMk2 - I'm glad everyone likes the paint scheme! I was pretty happy with the color choice. I just need to make sure I don't paint everyone else the exact same way.

Chem's Infinity Blog - Dat Fiday - 7/31/14
Chem's 40K and Assorted Hijinx
CC Paints Endless Fantasy Tactics - Second Wave Assemble!

"-and all that time in Paris, when you were wallowing in debauchery with your doxies, tarts and pirates... you were trying to convince me you were a disgusting, swinish, lecherous, drunken sot... Well I want you to know it worked.

Well done." 
   
Made in us
Leaping Khawarij





Baltimore

Well I've been working on stuff, I just can't post it because it's for the painting comp!

Blast!

I got an e-mail from CMON yesterday, saying they refunded like... half my money. They didn't say why, they just sent me a bunch of money back. I guess they don't like money or something.

I contacted them, and it turns out something I ordered was out of stock, so their policy is to refund you if it's out of stock. Swell, I ordered the stuff on the 10th, and you're JUST NOW telling me that it's out of stock... after the other stuff has shipped (a week later). And then don't tell me what it is that isn't in stock.

So now I just... get to wait and see what I'm not getting in the mail?

Bugger.

Chem's Infinity Blog - Dat Fiday - 7/31/14
Chem's 40K and Assorted Hijinx
CC Paints Endless Fantasy Tactics - Second Wave Assemble!

"-and all that time in Paris, when you were wallowing in debauchery with your doxies, tarts and pirates... you were trying to convince me you were a disgusting, swinish, lecherous, drunken sot... Well I want you to know it worked.

Well done." 
   
Made in gb
Rampaging Reaver Titan Princeps






Bristol

Very nice colour choices! Like these a lot.
   
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Baltimore

Hey Vitruvian! Good to see you over here. Thanks for the compliments.

You ever going to get back on the saddle with your Yu-Jing? You got quite the mass of troops, I'd love to see some of them painted.

Chem's Infinity Blog - Dat Fiday - 7/31/14
Chem's 40K and Assorted Hijinx
CC Paints Endless Fantasy Tactics - Second Wave Assemble!

"-and all that time in Paris, when you were wallowing in debauchery with your doxies, tarts and pirates... you were trying to convince me you were a disgusting, swinish, lecherous, drunken sot... Well I want you to know it worked.

Well done." 
   
Made in gb
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Bristol

Why yes, actually! Just got my airbrush fired up again and this painting comp has got me right back in the infinity saddle!

Need to get a new colour scheme though. Time to re-watch Ghost in the Shell again!
   
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The cold reaches of space

Maaan... I saw that competition too... the prize is pretty sweet, I gotta admit. That's a fair amount of models you could purchase from them if you won...

...must...resist...buying...new...crap...backlog... too...big...

You guys ARE joining, right? I'll look forward to both of your entries.

-Remi

 
   
Made in us
Leaping Khawarij





Baltimore

Heeeeeeeeell yes!

This is the first painting comp I'm taking part in, so I'm all sorts of motivated.

Not sure if I can compete with some of the heavy hitters around here, but I'll definitely be giving it a go. Got a new model for it and everything.

Chem's Infinity Blog - Dat Fiday - 7/31/14
Chem's 40K and Assorted Hijinx
CC Paints Endless Fantasy Tactics - Second Wave Assemble!

"-and all that time in Paris, when you were wallowing in debauchery with your doxies, tarts and pirates... you were trying to convince me you were a disgusting, swinish, lecherous, drunken sot... Well I want you to know it worked.

Well done." 
   
 
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