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Wow Gitz 100,000 views and it wont be long till its matched in posts....lol

Great work on the vets on last page there coming along very nicely.

jim..

P.S got some pic's up of my second custom sternguard squad ive used the FW Mk V Heresy armour for them. Take a look when you get a min bud...

@GS: Just because I don't need you to build my vanguard for me, doesn't mean I'm not willing to share my MW bits... I have a lot of pads and some extra helmets, I'd be happy to send you one of each so you could "play" with your own MW.

You don't need to scavenge from graven... I got ya covered.

Lovely!

Someone would have to do A mantis warrior taking on a lictor.

Idea!

You guys want to be impressed by numbers... just from my own subscription list there are:

"Grey_Death's Random WIP Thread" has over 100,000 views in only 19 pages.
"Roleplayer's Blood Ravens (And other miniatures)" has 175,000 views in only 41 pages.

It really speaks to the quality of work provided by the OPs that they get so many views with so few pages of content.

That being said... I like my chatty little blog. I'm not GD or Roleplayer... I don't paint to that level, and at this point where my eyesight and hand-eye coordination will only degrade... never will. But there is (I hope) a real sense of community, and comradery here. Certainly my sons and I have been the recipients of a lot of generosity in figures, talent and advice. All 65 pages are stuffed with people sharing ideas and discussing options in order to make my little project a successful one. That's... wonderful! There's no other way to express it. It is my sincere hope that we are not the only one's to have benefited however. I certainly try to support others in the Dakka community by supporting their blogs, pointing people to other good blogs like IceAngel's fiction or BLACKHAND's skaven P&M, encouraging people to post their related materials & announce new blogs here, writing tutorials, supporting vendors like Chapterhouse who have worked with me to help bring my dream to fruition or by simply ponying up $25 to help keep Dakka running for another year.

One of the most interesting things from my perspective as the OP, is that in the 8 months since I started this blog (that's right... only 8 months... actually a little less) the people who are actively contributing has completely rolled over 3 separate times. If you skim thought the blog in groups of about 20 pages... you will see completely different sets of contributers dominating the discussion at different points. There are, of course... a few folks who've been helping me since the beginning, but even many of them though still around, contribute much less now than they used to. What happened to all those people? Are they still lurking? Have they lost interest? Have the started their own blogs & are now too busy to contribute regularly to mine? Are they off Dakka entirely? I have no idea... but it is interesting to speculate and I'm very grateful that others have stepped in to pick up the torch in their absence.

So, I've been thinking that I should do something to commemorate this event... I've seen other Dakkaites embark upon ambitious projects such as ranking the primarchs, codeci or some such... usually with very controversial and sometimes really amusing results. Something like that while very entertaining... isn't what's made this blog a success... so I have another idea.

... Ahem...

In recognition of 50,000 views (I figure *I* probably account for the other 50,000), I would like to give all the people who have made this blog a success a chance to do so again... but with a bit of a twist. I declare the rest of this week... "Take a Shot at Gitsplitta Week". That's right! For the next week I invite you, the dakka public... to say whatever you'd like pertaining to the past, present or future content of this blog... my skills... my style... my personal habbits... my wordiness, whatever... without any negative ramifications from me! (though you still have to obey the dakka posting rules of course)

Things I'm hoping to get are...

"I really like X, I wish you'd do more of this."
"You spend too much time doing X, do more of Y instead."
"Your such a self-absorbed prig, I don't care about your life... paint more minis."
"Your painting is pretty good but your X technique sucks, try going to this web site over here... it helped me out a lot."
"You're just not that interesting... sorry."
"I want to hear more about what your kids are doing in the hobby, update your other blogs."
"This (X) is what I find most valuable in your blog."
"This (X) is what I can't stand about your blog."
"I'm tired of hearing about how old you are, live in the now or die... but move on."

Those are just some suggestions of course... you can comment on anything. Negative criticism is FINE... I can handle it. If you don't want to publicly flame me you can PM me... that's fine too.


Ground Rules:

- follow all dakka posting rules
- this is a family show... please don't post anything I wouldn't want my 10-year old to read, you can be as critical as you'd like... just not vulgar
- if you PM me, the above rule does not apply
- please don't get in arguments with each other over differing opinions. Each of your opinions is valid... just give me your feedback and trust me to sort them out.
- and finally, as I stated in the OP... while I do not promise to take your advice... I do promise to give it careful consideration. If you don't see your changes it does not mean I necessarily disagree with you, just for whatever reason that adjustment wasn't possible at this time.

Lastly... because I am a bit self-absorbed... I will do my best to answer any question posed to me as long as it does not compromise my family's security. So if there's something you're curious about... just ask.

Thanks to you all for a *really* fun and challenging experience. Let's hope it continues to be both for all involved.
A special thanks to Lego, Frazz, the Mods & other DCMs for making it all possible in the first place. I know how demanding it's been just to maintain a couple of blogs... can't imagine what it takes to pull off a whole forum.

Thank you.

Gits

Stop being so self-absorbed!!!


Automatically Appended Next Post:
So, was I the first to answer ?!?

Great!!! Do I get a treat for this? No? *sob sob*




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Ok, so I'll have to admit I'm more of a lurker in here... (and my previous posts were jokes, I like reading your "self-absorbed" ramblings)

I've following the thread nearly from its beginning [I clearly remember the series of pics on page7, with the step-by-step painting of a Tranquillity Sniper], but I usually find myself at lack of words to show how impressive your work is...

Still, I guess I'd have one thing to say as a criticism, but I feel I am guilty of this also.

You keep complaining about how slow you are, and how little time you have to spend on your minis, yet you seem to spend hours each day updating your threads & contributing to ours...
So, though it saddens me (for I'd have less amazing things to see on Dakka), I'd suggest that everytime you're home and want to go on Dakka, go to your paintstation instead!

(And, sadly, I should do the same lol)

Keep up your enthusiasm & simplicity !

One final thing to add : Reverse Tranquillity camo rulezzz!!!! *gets swallowed by a warp rift in his living room*

Yes. ... and ... No. Because you didn't say anything substantial. Treats are reserved for those who contribute positively to the classroom. Now sit down and raise your hand next time you want to speak.


Oh darnit... now you went ahead and DID contribute something.... so I have to adjust this post. *sigh*

Gitsplitta wrote:Yes. ... and ... No. Because you didn't say anything substantial. Treats are reserved for those who contribute positively to the classroom. Now sit down and raise your hand next time you want to speak.


Oh darnit... now you went ahead and DID contribute something.... so I have to adjust this post. *sigh*

Am I allowed to write something like : Yggdrasil 1 / Gitsplitta 0 ?

Oh, maybe that would be rude?

Ok, I won't write it then...

[had a good laugh with your edit ]

Git, it's been nothing but a pleasure trolling and following your thread. It has definately played a key role in getting me back into the hobby. I think it's due to your drive to keep at it on a daily basis (or as daily as possible) but also a lot of it is due to you. You always do your best to answer questions and comment on received criticism, but your attitude through it all stands out the most. Cheers to you and your Thread-success! Keep up the good work!

I do have two questions for you:

Since, we all sit back and ponder what the next thing will be, do you have a clue as to what your next project will be? New Grey Knights perhaps?

Second question?

Can you paint colors other than Yellow and Green? Is it all Mantis Warriors, Bad Moons and Striking Scorpions?

Congrats on everything Git.

I have to say, Im impressed how much has happened and developed in this blog. Even as you say "Oh I hardly have time to paint, I never get crap done" You get a surprising amount of progress through pure concepts and ideas!
That being said, I do wish you'd get have a bit more painted up... Though Im not really one to talk in that regard. I paint slow too!

But heck man... Ive been around since the beginning (lurking lurking!) and followed the plog with great interest! I just so rarely can think of anything to say/suggest/add, so for the most part im silent, though still admiring the spiffy helmets and wings, yellow paints, and custom bolters.

The thread here is still running strong, and im hoping we get many more miles (and models) out of it!

I really like this blog for:
- the community that you have created around it.
- the cool models that you have converted and painted since beginning this thread.
- making people join Dakka Dakka because of the thread.
- the fun chat I can have between people in the thread.

Now some points I should make:
- I really like the Tranquility Vets, but I think that the sarge should have reversed Tranquility scheme on the PF.
- You should definately drop all of your painting as soon as the "care package" arrives from BLACKHAND and get on with building (even if not painting) the Vangaurd.

Oh, and yes, some bitz for making MW would be nice sir.

@Moltar: Thank you! It's very gratifying when a "lurker" comes out of the woodwork to comment as it's a member of the group that I'm largely unaware of, so comments like yours are completely unexpected and most welcome. To answer your questions...

1) I think my two next projects will be determined by my boys... there haven't been a lot of updates to either of their blogs lately as they've been mostly busy at school, but Thing 1's necrons and especially Thing 2's nids are going to need significant involvement from me if they're going to pull them off. My 7-year-old's nids in particular as he's no where near as advanced in the hobby as his older brother. Now, if you're asking me what the next project is for myself? At this time I don't have any solid plans as to what army is next as there is so far to go with my MWs and even my orks... however there is still one army that I have alway's LOVED the idea of... reaching wayyyy back into the foggy past that I have never pursued. If there is to be another pet project (like my MWs)... it would have to be a Sisters of Battle army.
2) I dream of painting red or blue... doing a good white like Ifalna, or a clean, crisp black with highlights and shades. I think my gold is good... but that's more for details than an entire figure. Yellow is actually easy to paint for the same reason that makes it hard to paint. It's semi-translucence means that wet blending becomes fairly brainless... because no matter what you *want* to do... you end up having to layer it to get it to work at all. Making a good yellow really just means you stop fighting it and let the paint itself tell you what to do.

@Ramos Asura: Thank you my friend!

As to my painting speed... I think that the hard deadline of Adepticon in April is going to force me to improve my painting discipline. Whenever I finish a figure I seem to have a little bit of painting burn-out and need time away to re-charge before tackling the next project. This time off can add up quickly and really reduce my productivity. I just need to get better at forcing myself to do an hour or so each night come hell or high water so I make steady progress towards my goals.

@GS: Thanks! Those are all things I find really neat as well.

- Sergeant.... got it.
- Yes, the vanguard will happen the day the bits arrive.
- Got you covered, do I have your shipping addy? (PM)

First off congrats on your epic blog. It's been a blast watching it and the community evolve. It seems your blog has created its own Mantis cult which I think is fantastic.

I've always appreciated the feedback you've given me on my blog. I look forward to seeing the Adepticon army first hand. I am not sure I have any criticism to give other then you should quit blogging so much and get to painting. You thread is very addictive and your picture doses are infrequent!

Hey Ice... thanks!

One last comment here (and I do not intend to answer everything in real-time... but this is pertinent), much of my blogging is done from a situation where painting is not an option... so while I can make fewer non-photo related posts... I can't simply replace blogging time with painting time. I can however... simply post less & save my posting for those times when I have something to show.

As Ice said it IS addictive... and I *want* to respond when there is a new comment on the blog, but I can sit on my hands and wait until I have some progress to show in P&M to do it if that's what folks would prefer.

In my mind you're an elderly man who stays at home with his kids playing games by a computer that is permanently on Dakka. If that isn't the case and you can't always paint then please continue to post.

ERRRRRRR criticism? well sometimes when you take your jewelery saw to a vintage mini I cringe a little - But then I look on fee-bay and sigh with relief as there are still more of them left for me to buy and hoard.

That said you usually convert them well and they become great minis in their own right

IceAngel wrote:In my mind you're an elderly man who stays at home with his kids playing games by a computer that is permanently on Dakka.

LOL Quality!

I am in the same boat Gits, my Dakka time is quite separate to painting time. If I spent all my time downstairs in my painting room my partner would leave me pretty quick ( no really she told me ) So I spend "quality time" with her by sitting on the couch "watching" tv and posting on Dakka.

My only nitpick with your blog Gits is that it I have been posting longer on Dakka than you and your blogs are more popular than mine! How's that for self absorbed

Can't remember the last time I commented here - probably on the Bug Boy, not surprising really - but I continue to keep up! Rest assured, if I had something pertinent to say, then or now, I would have said it I'd quibble about lack of painting and group shots - but pots and kettles. Though I have been away from my work desk for an age now... (back now, no excuse - other than replying to your blog!)

Anyway - keep up the good work. See you for another 100k!

@weety: You know... I never thought of it that way. I'll consider that carefully next time I'm about to butcher some poor old mini. At least the one I'm making for Sageheart is unmolested... that should suit, yes?

@BLACKHAND: This from the only person I've ever just "handed" my blog over to...

@Arakasi: Your blog is one of the many that I use as a source of inspiration. You post there... the ramifications are seen here. I'll keep it up if you will!

The one with the plasma gun and hand flamer? - he is definitely one of the better ones and I'm glad he is in one piece.
But dont sweat it - The more of them you convert, the more special the originals become.
mind now some of the rarer characters and special troops are worth more than their weight in gold (well maybe silver).

Well, I could chip in with the comments about more painting, less blogging etc, but I don't think I can
For a start I just need to think about my own blogs, but more importantly, if you made any changes to the way you blog, it would change the blog. (Yeah, right, that was profound huh?) What I was trying to say there was I like your blog because of the banter, the free-flowing ideas and general chatiness of it. This to me is one of those blogs to pop into, check out the chat and get to see some cool stuff here and there.

Oh I've actually just remembered something I keep meaning to ask, but always remember when I'm off Dakka. Where was the original fluff for the MW? I knew I'd seen them before, and I think someone mentioned a WD they were in, but you've mentioned the original rule-book a few times and I can't find them in there. Now my copy is missing pages 17-32 (roughly) but that's the combat rules (heh, that was fun playing before any of my mates got a copy) and I'm not sure it would have been in there
Cheers and keep up the good work

@weety: Come to think of it... the other guy (not the sergeant... but the OTHER, other guy... is from that era too. I didn't chop him up at all, just added the bolter part of the gun... so he can be safely "purified" of 'splitta taint for future generations to enjoy!

@monkeytroll: Thanks, I appreciate that. It was my faulty memory fueled by my ego (I suppose) that placed the original MW fluff in the rule book. It actually appeared in the Warhammer 40k Compendium... which hovered somewhere between first and second edition I think. My earliest days of playing 40k were spent with my eldar, playing my old...old eldar pirate figures (which I still have most of). Oh if they could only be armed that way now...

I really like the pictures that are on this blog, I would like to see more, since this is one of the few blogs on dakka I can actually see the pictures on.

Other than that, I really enjoy reading this blog.

Take a shot at you?
You take too long to reply to pm's and posts

Anyway, I'll let you know when your marine is shipped

Gitsplitta wrote:Hey Ice... thanks!

One last comment here (and I do not intend to answer everything in real-time... but this is pertinent), much of my blogging is done from a situation where painting is not an option... so while I can make fewer non-photo related posts... I can't simply replace blogging time with painting time. I can however... simply post less & save my posting for those times when I have something to show.

As Ice said it IS addictive... and I *want* to respond when there is a new comment on the blog, but I can sit on my hands and wait until I have some progress to show in P&M to do it if that's what folks would prefer.

Gits run the blog as you see fit, its more about what you are taking away from either experience that is important. For me either path is a useful contribution in my eyes.

Well as I really havent had anything to do with this blog or the others, I dont feel right doling out wouldas and shouldas.







BUT you should quit inspiring me to do overly ambitious projects. Ive got plenty of boring ones to do first!

I love this blog since it is very chatty, and I can tune in whenever I wish despite the lack of updates. And it also is always getting something new unlike others which I check up on and see almost nothing new haha. I also like how you read my blogs and I assume most of the blogs of people who chat with you here and I think that, and the chatie aspect of the blog really gives a good sense of the dakkadakka community within this blog.

I also love your work, and the conversions you plan on doing, but but but! But!! BUT! do it! hehe, nah, I am in no rush for your work to come out, when it does its always great!

I also love how you always go into new things, explore new worlds! its nice to see in your work! It makes this blog want to go on forever hahaha.

overall I just love this blog to the max! I check it all the time even if I don't reply! I only wish I could offer more to it, whenever I get an idea I'll make sure to post it?

@btemple0: Thanks! I'll try to improve my output but I'm glad you enjoy it.

@BBL:

(smart *ss)

@Lennysmash: Thank you sir, noted.

@shalemusic: Don't be modest... you've been hangin' in with me since the beginning with advice and encouragement. You're as responsible for this blog as anyone! And you originated & maintained the GMS! Pretty big accomplishments for a robotic cat with bad eyesight...

@Sage: Thanks Sage. Your enthusiasm is always welcome and one of those things that keeps me coming back to post again and again (and again and again).

awe welcome, glad to respond

I like that you respond to everyone

Also how you take the time to explain why you went a certain direction with a conversion, and you always seem open to suggestions.

Back to the sarg and his power fist. From what I read it looks like there are 2 ideas.
1) invert the camo on it
2) try and paint the glow / crackle of a power sword on it

I am partial to the second idea because I think it could look really cool. Good luck with whatever you decide for the fist.

Cloudburst

I feel that if you are sending me bitz (and I wiil PM you my addy tomorrow), that you should hold off for quite a bit. Most airports are closed right now, as a result airmail and local mail have been disrupted due to snow then -10C temperatures freezing said snow. Unless Britain gets the 'big thaw' that has been promised, then mail services may not be very reliable for quite some time.

Who knows, you may need to actually wait until after Christmas to send me anything (and vice versa).