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Made in gb
Longtime Dakkanaut




Normally I don't post threads. But I feel that this is a special occasion and that this warrants a light hearted thread for once.

Que the John Wick reference, but I have acheived my impossible task.

There is no lead mountain. As of twenty minutes ago, on the sixth of December, 2017, my collection of models is one hundred percent painted.

This includes, but is not exclusive to:

About 200 khador models (warmachine).
About 100 circle models (hordes)
About 100 retribution models (warmachine)
A random assortment of WMH minions and mercenaries
About 100 Infinity models (Ariadna, pan-o, yu-jing etc)
About 200 odd roman legionnaires and other historical models (for a friend; various historicals)
About 250 lord of the rings models (Rohan, some uruk-hai, gondor).
About 40 odd models from hasslefree minis (great site, not game linked).
About 30 odd dreamforge isenkern storm troopers
About 20 anvil industries exo-lords and afterlife minis ('not-marines' and 'not-guardsmen')
About 70 oop metal Cadian kasrkin.

The final models painted, and which brought it up to 100% painted are a complete betrayal at calth 30k/40k force (as imperial fists) - dreadnought, six terminators, 30 legion marines and 2 commanders.

I think all told (and I'm pretty sure I've forgotten some few bits and pieces above, that's about 1250 models. All painted.

And I'm well chuffed with myself now! Has any one else acheived their impossible task?

now that my marines are out of the way, I think I can actually focus on my upcoming wedding! Or else plan a new project!

greatest band in the universe: machine supremacy

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Longtime Dakkanaut




Congratulations! I haven't had my backlog totally cleaned out since I got seriously involved in the hobby, I'm impressed.
   
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Regular Dakkanaut




Washington State

Pics or it didn't happen.
   
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Preacher of the Emperor





Hanford, CA, AKA The Eye of Terror

You sir sound like you have a major problem that can only be solved by buying more miniatures. I would suggest getting some Sigmar guys, like the new Kharadon Overlords, they are fun to paint!

Sometimes I feel bad about my massive backlog of minis but I also like the fact that I can't declare myself "done," because I do not want the journey to end.

17,000 points (Valhallan)
10,000 points
6,000 points (Order of Our Martyred Lady)
Proud Countess of House Terryn hosting 7 Knights, 2 Dominus Knights, and 8 Armigers
Stormcast Eternals: 7,000 points
"Remember, Orks are weak and cowardly, they are easily beat in close combat and their tusks, while menacing, can easily be pulled out with a sharp tug"

-Imperial Guard Uplifting Primer 
   
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Clousseau





East Bay, Ca, US

Way to go!

I am expecting an airbrush soon, which will speed things up considerably. But still envious of your current situation lol.

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 Galas wrote:
I remember when Marmatag was a nooby, all shiney and full of joy. How playing the unbalanced mess of Warhammer40k in a ultra-competitive meta has changed you

Bharring wrote:
He'll actually *change his mind* in the presence of sufficient/sufficiently defended information. Heretic.
 
   
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Grim Dark Angels Interrogator-Chaplain





Cardiff

Wanna paint mine?

 Stormonu wrote:
For me, the joy is in putting some good-looking models on the board and playing out a fantasy battle - not arguing over the poorly-made rules of some 3rd party who neither has any power over my play nor will be visiting me (and my opponent) to ensure we are "playing by the rules"
 
   
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Wicked Warp Spider





[spiteful post 100% motivated by pure envy]

Generic characters disappearing? Elite units of your army losing options and customizations? No longer finding that motivation to convert?
Your army could suffer Post-Chapterhouse Stress Disorder (PCSD)! If you think that your army is suffering one or more of the aforementioned symptoms, call us at 789-666-1982 for a quick diagnosis! 
   
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The Marine Standing Behind Marneus Calgar





Upstate, New York

Quick, but some more! It’s a well established fact that you will die soon after you paint your last mini.

   
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Did Fulgrim Just Behead Ferrus?





Fort Worth, TX

I would like to point out that OP has not posted since creating this thread.
I think we know what has happened.

Spoiler:

"Through the darkness of future past, the magician longs to see.
One chants out between two worlds: Fire, walk with me."
- Twin Peaks
"You listen to me. While I will admit to a certain cynicism, the fact is that I am a naysayer and hatchetman in the fight against violence. I pride myself in taking a punch and I'll gladly take another because I choose to live my life in the company of Gandhi and King. My concerns are global. I reject absolutely revenge, aggression, and retaliation. The foundation of such a method... is love. I love you Sheriff Truman." - Twin Peaks 
   
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Screaming Shining Spear





USA

YaaaaY for you!

Now enjoy your wedding and either make your spouse an avid painter or put away your brushes and quit while your ahead and keep a happy marriage!

 koooaei wrote:
We are rolling so many dice to have less time to realise that there is not much else to the game other than rolling so many dice.
 
   
Made in ca
Longtime Dakkanaut






As someone at the bottom of Plastic Mountain, I say congratulations. Perhaps we will meet at the summit sometime in the next decade.

Square Bases for Life!
AoS is pure garbage
Kill Primaris, Kill the Primarchs. They don't belong in 40K
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Grim Dark Angels Interrogator-Chaplain






A Protoss colony world

Nice job! I'll echo other posters here and say you're doing way better than me. I've got so many unpainted models, I don't think I could do them all in 3 years even if I didn't buy a single one during that period.

My armies (re-counted and updated on 11/1/23, including modeled wargear options):
Dark Angels: ~15000 Astra Militarum: ~1200 | Adeptus Custodes: ~1900 | Imperial Knights: ~2000 | Sisters of Battle: ~3500 | Leagues of Votann: ~1200 | Tyranids: ~2600 | Stormcast Eternals: ~5000
Check out my P&M Blogs: ZergSmasher's P&M Blog | Imperial Knights blog | Board Games blog | Total models painted in 2023: 40 | Total models painted in 2024: 7 | Current main painting project: Dark Angels
 Mr_Rose wrote:
Who doesn’t love crazy mutant squawk-puppies? Eh? Nobody, that’s who.
 
   
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Worthiest of Warlock Engineers






preston

Wow, you are doing a lot better than many of us here - keep it up (if your still alive and not a brony/belieber)

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