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2011/05/24 23:05:05
Subject: Grey Knights, Purifer Wing WIP
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Paladin of the Wall
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This thread started as me being very insecure of my painting. Surfboard66 wrote:Hello Dakka, I'm painting up an army of Grey Knights and I want to paint them above tabletop for all of them. I don't feel like I am thought considering it only takes about 2 1/2 hours to paint each one. (Which is short for me) I just want a second opinion so I know I'm not wasting my time. Thanks guys.
- M.C.
The pictures are kinda Ehhhh sorry. :/
Now I'm turning it into a blog to keep me working at a good rate. This is my first ever blog and it is a complete WIP. I am trying to build a
competitive Grey. Knight Purifier list that consists of.....
Crowe
2 Venerable Riflemen Dreads
30 Purifers
1 Vindicate Assassin
2 Rhinos
2 Razorbacks
Well I can't write much more because I'm sitting In School on my iPod touch writing this. Thanks guys.
- M.C
Edit: I have calculated the price of all the models, it's over $500. I'm also adding forgeworld stuff to it for about $150. Luckly I have a job, I'm spending an crazy amount of money for a 15 year old.
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 Badork Magthugs 2000Pts WAAAGH Wins: 23 Loses: 4 Draws: 4
Ork Tournament Wins: 2
 Purge the Unclean 5000Pts Wins: 33 Loses: 7 Draws: 5
Castellan Crowe used to be good, then he took a Lascannon to the face. |
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2011/05/24 23:06:59
Subject: Is this squad considered above tabletop standard?
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Ferocious Blood Claw
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I think they are.
But what am I to say? I'm just an average person who is impressed by good jobs.
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2011/05/24 23:07:48
Subject: Is this squad considered above tabletop standard?
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Nigel Stillman
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I consider them to be so.
Very nice.
Dan the Viking wrote:I think they are.
But what am I to say? I'm just an average person who is impressed by good jobs.
giggity
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2011/05/24 23:09:06
Subject: Is this squad considered above tabletop standard?
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Stabbin' Skarboy
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I'd say so. They look really nice! Good job
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2011/05/24 23:09:40
Subject: Is this squad considered above tabletop standard?
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Noble of the Alter Kindred
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They look good to go imho Surfboard Well done. 
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2011/05/24 23:18:37
Subject: Is this squad considered above tabletop standard?
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Master Tormentor
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I've got fairly high standards (I consider MY stuff tabletop), but those look great. Would be happy to get a game in against 'em. You know, if I still played GW games... >.>
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2011/05/24 23:54:22
Subject: Is this squad considered above tabletop standard?
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Huge Hierodule
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Those look great. I wouldn't call them "Golden Demon Standard", but they are well above average.
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2011/05/25 00:19:45
Subject: Is this squad considered above tabletop standard?
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Noble of the Alter Kindred
United Kingdom
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Arrrgh! the thought of having to paint to a Golden Demon Tabletop standard!
It's hard enough to get stuff painted as it is! 
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2011/05/25 00:21:31
Subject: Is this squad considered above tabletop standard?
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Infiltrating Broodlord
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Generally, TTQ at my GW store is 3 colors, and based.
So, yes. You've done about 3 steps + on each of your colors, and the basing looks great.
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2011/05/25 00:22:05
Subject: Is this squad considered above tabletop standard?
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Tail-spinning Tomb Blade Pilot
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They're definitely tabletop standard, I consider tabletop standard being full painted...I feel like it is a prick move to tell someone there models are not painted well enough to play. Some people are just bad at painting...
Anyways, I think they look great.
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In the words of the late, great Colonel Sanders: "I'm too drunk to taste this chicken." |
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2011/05/25 00:29:24
Subject: Is this squad considered above tabletop standard?
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Master Tormentor
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imark789 wrote:They're definitely tabletop standard, I consider tabletop standard being full painted...I feel like it is a prick move to tell someone there models are not painted well enough to play. Some people are just bad at painting...
Anyways, I think they look great.
Since when has tabletop standard ever been a requirement to play? I just look at it as three (very loosely organized) tiers: Looks like gak, tabletop, and display quality. You could play with any of those (or bare plastic) for all I care.
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2011/05/25 00:31:47
Subject: Re:Is this squad considered above tabletop standard?
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Stabbin' Skarboy
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Definitely. It looks like you've painted 'text' on the purity seals and the books. That is impressive, and way above minimal tabletop quality.
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ChrisWWII wrote:
My reaction to this thread is still 'Why, Flying Spaghetti Monster, why?"
asimo77 wrote
Then we're all going down in a blaze of glory and ork milk
Sir Pseudonymous wrote
A pasty, barrel shaped, acid-drooling, balding mutant wearing the jumpsuit version of an Abrams.
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2011/05/25 00:33:36
Subject: Is this squad considered above tabletop standard?
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Tail-spinning Tomb Blade Pilot
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Laughing Man wrote:imark789 wrote:They're definitely tabletop standard, I consider tabletop standard being full painted...I feel like it is a prick move to tell someone there models are not painted well enough to play. Some people are just bad at painting...
Anyways, I think they look great.
Since when has tabletop standard ever been a requirement to play? I just look at it as three (very loosely organized) tiers: Looks like gak, tabletop, and display quality. You could play with any of those (or bare plastic) for all I care.
Ah, my mistake. I figured people got upset when somebody played below TTQ or refused to play with them...I'm kind of sheltered with my gaming terms, I only play with a few friends, never at FLGS or GW stores.
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In the words of the late, great Colonel Sanders: "I'm too drunk to taste this chicken." |
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2011/05/25 00:38:48
Subject: Is this squad considered above tabletop standard?
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Anti-Armour Swiss Guard
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Above TTQ to me.
I paint to a 3' standard. If you can tell what they are from a distance of 3', then job's a good'un.
GD level painting I leave to those who play at 3" (because at arms reach a lot of the subtleties would not be visible.)
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I'm OVER 50 (and so far over everyone's BS, too).
Old enough to know better, young enough to not give a ****.
That is not dead which can eternal lie ...
... and yet, with strange aeons, even death may die.
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2011/05/25 00:40:30
Subject: Re:Is this squad considered above tabletop standard?
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Stormin' Stompa
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Looks good, but may I suggest painting the bullet casings inside the clips/mags?
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2011/05/25 00:46:21
Subject: Is this squad considered above tabletop standard?
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Longtime Dakkanaut
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I would call it more high end table top quality.
If you want to gauge your painting, take a look at this painting rhubric or goto adepticon's site for some painting guidelines to see how your minis rank up
http://gt.bugeatergames.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Bugeater_PaintingReq.pdf
there is also Coolminiornot.com
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Comparing tournament records is another form of e-peen measuring.
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2011/05/25 01:08:55
Subject: Is this squad considered above tabletop standard?
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Pyromaniac Hellhound Pilot
Australia
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Eeep! Yeah, that's definitly above table top quality!
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2011/05/25 02:19:07
Subject: Re:Is this squad considered above tabletop standard?
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Paladin of the Wall
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Wow guys I didn't expect that many comments! Here are more pictures for reference. Thanks guys, I really appreciate it!!
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Badork Magthugs 2000Pts WAAAGH Wins: 23 Loses: 4 Draws: 4
Ork Tournament Wins: 2
Purge the Unclean 5000Pts Wins: 33 Loses: 7 Draws: 5
Castellan Crowe used to be good, then he took a Lascannon to the face. |
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2011/05/25 02:27:05
Subject: Re:Is this squad considered above tabletop standard?
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Stabbin' Skarboy
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Ok, now you're just rubbing it in our faces 
Yeah, now that I can see even more of the detail I can say they definitely above TTQ.
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ChrisWWII wrote:
My reaction to this thread is still 'Why, Flying Spaghetti Monster, why?"
asimo77 wrote
Then we're all going down in a blaze of glory and ork milk
Sir Pseudonymous wrote
A pasty, barrel shaped, acid-drooling, balding mutant wearing the jumpsuit version of an Abrams.
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2011/05/25 02:34:24
Subject: Re:Is this squad considered above tabletop standard?
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Savage Khorne Berserker Biker
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I scored myself on the "painter's scoring sheet". I got a 26, and I don't consider my models to be anywhere as good as these. Great job!!!! 
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2011/05/25 02:38:08
Subject: Re:Is this squad considered above tabletop standard?
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Regular Dakkanaut
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They look great to me! Good job!
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2011/05/25 02:42:50
Subject: Re:Is this squad considered above tabletop standard?
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Unshakeable Grey Knight Land Raider Pilot
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Surfboard66 wrote:Wow guys I didn't expect that many comments! Here are more pictures for reference. Thanks guys, I really appreciate it!!
Thoroughly enjoy the job you've done. I've seen guys that have played for 8+ years that don't paint their mini's that well. Also, as a fellow GK player who's working on an army as well, excellent job with the classic scheme.
Seriously, way to go man. Give yourself some credit cause you freakin deserve it.
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2011/05/25 03:14:11
Subject: Re:Is this squad considered above tabletop standard?
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Fresh-Faced New User
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They look really lovely. If I had commissioned you to paint GK for me, and got these back, I would be a more than happy customer 
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2011/05/25 03:23:32
Subject: Re:Is this squad considered above tabletop standard?
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Paladin of the Wall
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Lara wrote:They look really lovely. If I had commissioned you to paint GK for me, and got these back, I would be a more than happy customer
I'm really happy to hear that because I have considered getting into doing commissions.
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Badork Magthugs 2000Pts WAAAGH Wins: 23 Loses: 4 Draws: 4
Ork Tournament Wins: 2
Purge the Unclean 5000Pts Wins: 33 Loses: 7 Draws: 5
Castellan Crowe used to be good, then he took a Lascannon to the face. |
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2011/05/25 03:36:00
Subject: Re:Is this squad considered above tabletop standard?
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Fresh-Faced New User
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Surfboard66 wrote:Lara wrote:They look really lovely. If I had commissioned you to paint GK for me, and got these back, I would be a more than happy customer
I'm really happy to hear that because I have considered getting into doing commissions.
Go for it, I am sure you will get plenty of takers
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2011/05/25 07:47:26
Subject: Is this squad considered above tabletop standard?
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Black Templar Recruit Undergoing Surgeries
The Netherlands
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To me they are, these look great !
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2011/05/25 08:17:53
Subject: Is this squad considered above tabletop standard?
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Avatar of the Bloody-Handed God
Inside your mind, corrupting the pathways
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They do look nice. I would say high end tabletop
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2011/05/25 08:45:27
Subject: Is this squad considered above tabletop standard?
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Longtime Dakkanaut
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To my eye you could have spent a bit more time in cleanup (mould lines) and in doing the deep shading / lining, but yeah, they're nice enough. Practice wet blending and those force weapons will really pull the paintjob up - it's fairly quick when you get used to it.
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2011/05/25 08:51:36
Subject: Is this squad considered above tabletop standard?
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Stalwart Dark Angels Space Marine
Randomly teleporting around Melbourne.
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Mate the quality of the swords/halbards make these models tabletop worthy. How did you get that effect?
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Ixxley wrote:
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2011/05/25 08:52:28
Subject: Is this squad considered above tabletop standard?
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Blood-Drenched Death Company Marine
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They look super. I'd be well impressed with myself if I were you!
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