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 Paradigm wrote:

messhallcook wrote:
Just need to check if I can afford to do this (really only need a couple more models to bring it up to 5) definitely would love to get back to trying one of these challenges!

So thrilled that this is still going on Para! <3 <3 <3

You don't have to enter 5 models, that's just the upper limit. So if you've got a single mini or a smaller group that you want to enter, go for it!

Oh dang! Cool cool cool! Will get my proof and all that ready. I totally misread the rules! or maybe I just wanted to come up with an excuse to buy more models

 Midget Gems wrote:
Welcome Tyranid Horde, thats a very well posed model, looking forward to seeing it painted

Cheers, here's hoping pinning it to the base won't be an issue so it's an experiment and hopefully my paint job is alright

Couldn't put the brush down. Cawl is so cool to paint.

The use of white and black on this guy won't let me get a good picture of him...but he's done as well.

eBay:


Stripped:


Assembled:


Painted/Dipped:


Finished:

righto...so...people are already finished eh? I see how it is

just got done assembling mine, so here's my proof pic ...Ork Warboss on Deffkilla Wartrike


...and I just made the mental connection, he's even got a literal chain!

I wouldn't worry about people being complete...I only ever do these challenges if they kinda/sorta stumble into what I feel like painting that day or week or month. I bought my dude-fella on eBay a couple days ago and he showed up - just when I saw the thread, so it was just convenient!

oh I'm not worried...impressed, sure!, but not worried...doesn't matter when you finish, only that you finish

I'm just looking forward to painting all these new ork vehicles...and this challenge called for a leader type model, and this one happens to be a warboss, so that'll work!

Made a start on kharn. Originally went heresy era white armour, hashed it up and went red instead, then gathered my resolve and went for white again.

Great work Suzuteo, I like the contrast between the blue robes and the base and laods of detail in there.

And wow nicely done elbows that was quick. The weapon in his hand is erm......terrifying...

Face looks great queen_annes_revenge, will be really interesting to see how you paint this model. (whatever colour armour you go for)

 ZoBo wrote:

I'm just looking forward to painting all these new ork vehicles...and this challenge called for a leader type model, and this one happens to be a warboss, so that'll work!

My thoughts exactly and I'm even further behind you, managed to get it out the box this weekend, Lots of new conversion opportunities for me as well
Do you know what Clan you are going for? I'm not 100% yet (but might just default to Evil Suns if I can't work out which kulture I want to go for the main army).

My Proof

oh ullo! a wartrike dragrace! nice!

I'm going deathskulls...up until now, my orks have been kinda mixed-clan, though mostly goffs for da boyz, with some badmoons, evil sunz and deathskulls, and tiny bits of snakebites, blood axes and freebootas too (and a LOT of stuff I haven't painted yet )...but for quite a while now, I've found myself more and more wanting to paint some deathskulls...and it turns out I also kinda like the new deathskulls rules too, so that's given me a little extra nudge of motivation

Nice nice.... This model is my favorite, too.

I will paint one for my self, too, but not now.

Leader models I wanted to do are already half painted so had a rummage around and found all these. Not sure which I'll paint yet, going to throw some paint on a few and see where that takes me

I'm going to paint an Intercessor Sergeant for my killteam this month.

Paradigm,

I wish to enter. It would be a some motivation to try and finish a Guard Command Section and Junior Officer that have been sitting as bits/unpainted for ages.

Photo of parts/proof:


Cheers,

CB

Here's my entry!


Proof picture for Dakka Unofficial Painting Comp Nov 2018. Pictured here are 6 models I'll be painting to represent various commanders, both canon and self-made, existing in a Post-Dawn of War series, 8th Edition, M42 continuity. They are entirely headcanon but I tried to keep close to the logical paths as possible.

From Left to right: Scout-Lieutenant Cyrus (Sgt Telion Conversion); Lord Palmarius, Master of Sanctity (Chaplain Cassius conversion); 2nd Lt Thaddeus, 5th Company; 1st Lt Tarkus, 5th Company; Sergeant Avitus the Reformed, 9th Squad 5th Company

I do know that the limit is 5 models, and while I will be painting them as a group, the model on the far left is not to be counted in the competition.

I'll also be uploading WIP images in my blog, link in my sig!

Question about the rules of a DUPC subject in general: would an entry be eligible if it played with the words from that subject? Example, take this month's theme:

 Paradigm wrote:

This month, the theme as selected by the community is 'Chain of Command'. Your entry should be based around models that have some manner of military or political rank (or equivalent for the faction/games where these things aren't present), whether that's a freshly promoted squad leader to the master of an entire army.

Imagine the Lord of Change is not a lord at all and just a simple, no-rank, cannon fodder kind of guy. I'd spice him up with all kind of chains and (yeah, you probably already guessed it) enter this month with my Lord of Chains. Would that count?

Not that I'm about to do that, I don't even have the model. Just being curious if this kind of creativity with the words of a DUPC subject would be accepted.

In general, if you think it's appropriate, it usually is. I don't think I've ever disallowed an entry on the grounds it doesn't fit the theme, and on the occasions I've queried anything people have always had a convincing reason for it to suit the theme.

That example would fit. If you want to double check, feel free to PM me (or just post your idea here), but generally speaking, if it's in any way relevant to the theme it's suitable.

I'll go ahead and throw my hat in the ring with a couple of different models that show various levels of the Space Wolves' chain of command. Here are the proof pics:
First, the Primaris Battle Leader from the Tooth & Claw box set:

And second, the Great Wolf himself, Logan Grimnar:

These should be fun models to paint, and challenging too!

Hey Zerg - what colour spray did you use on that Space Wolf lieutenant? Or is it airbrushed?

I used The Fang spray, by Citadel. Supposed to be a good basecoat for Space Wolves, although in the tutorial for painting the Primaris Battle Leader, Duncan uses Mechanicus Standard Gray spray for the undercoat.

Hmmm, looks a lot lighter than most of the ones I've seen sprayed with The Fang. Neat.

Here is a WIP shot, in-laws will be in town this weekend but I'll hopefully be able to start doing more highlights on Sunday.

Quick WIP shot:

Because I entered a leader last month and with this the beginning of the command chain, I enter the end of the chain, this month.... some gretchins for my ork kill team.

I hope this interpretation of the topic is okay.

I guess I should get a WIP shot for you all.

CB

So, I’ve only got a week this month when I can paint, so I’m afraid it’s not going to be a diorama, but I now have an Ork Runtherd with the literal chain of command:

 Jadenim wrote:
So, I’ve only got a week this month when I can paint, so I’m afraid it’s not going to be a diorama, but I now have an Ork Runtherd with the literal chain of command:

Gets my vote!

Some wip of kharn. I can't see myself voluntarily painting white armour again. Started off fairly well but the left leg has been repainted about 4 or 5 times.

Progress so far.


Getting close with the Lieutenant on the right, long way to go on the Medic and Colour Sergeant on the left.

Cheers,

CB

Nice progress so far Captain Brown and Queen_Anne, I'm sure the model will look great (all your others do)

 ZoBo wrote:
oh ullo! a wartrike dragrace! nice!

I'm going deathskulls...up until now, my orks have been kinda mixed-clan, though mostly goffs for da boyz, with some badmoons, evil sunz and deathskulls, and tiny bits of snakebites, blood axes and freebootas too (and a LOT of stuff I haven't painted yet )...but for quite a while now, I've found myself more and more wanting to paint some deathskulls...and it turns out I also kinda like the new deathskulls rules too, so that's given me a little extra nudge of motivation

Think I might be a bit behind on the race so far. Hes built (WIP pic below) and hes got a bit of paint on the bike now but not much else. I decided to keep a few parts separate to help with painting.

How did you find building the Trike Zobo? I had a bit of difficultly with the Warboss' left arm and getting it to fit in the hole, had to trim it a little. I'm going to go for Evil Sunz for the colour scheme, just makes sense to me for this model. I do enjoy my looting of things and the Deathskulls philosophies so good choice.