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 The_Grimm_Knight wrote:
First I have to apologize about all the questions, I have been away from miniatures for so long that this is basically all new to me again, with that being said, if were interested in painting an Ork for this challenge and Veteran wins, what models would qualify for an entry?

An
ork that's a veteran of some battle.

Well, it wasn't what I was hoping to do - I'll do my flames at another time - but I have got more than a little excited about these veterans.

I've just this minute bought a few parts off eBay to make three members of a squad that I was going to make at some point anyway.

Ironically, I think they are going to be way better than I would have done before thanks to me having to rack my brains to work out how to make someone look like a veteran - thanks Paradigm!!!!

Paradigm, are we doing Veteran next month?

 KaptinBadrukk wrote:
Paradigm, are we doing Veteran next month?

Yup!


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For Veteran, does things from WHFB work?

 Matthew wrote:

 KaptinBadrukk wrote:
Paradigm, are we doing Veteran next month?

Yup!

Where'd you find out?

 KaptinBadrukk wrote:

 Matthew wrote:

 KaptinBadrukk wrote:
Paradigm, are we doing Veteran next month?

Yup!

Where'd you find out?

See my post a few up from here. The poll ended earlier today, with Veteran winning.

@Matthew: Yep, so long as it fits the theme, any mini from any game/range/company is cool. The more variety, the better!

So I am assuming we send you a photo of the primed model at the start of the month and the finished one at the end?

There will be a thread started when the challenge goes live, in which you should post your Proof and final pics, and show off any WIPs if you want. There's no need to wait until the end of the month for final pics if you finish early, either, just post them whenever you're done.

I'll keep everything neat in the OP, and the thread becomes a place for discussion/questions/encouragement/feedback. See the current thread for an idea of how the whole thing works.

In the words of the famous writer - "I'm so excited and I just can't hide it, I know, I know . . . . " (And so on )

I have always avoided painting battle damage of any kind as I have no idea how...uhoh!

sm3g wrote:
I have always avoided painting battle damage of any kind as I have no idea how...uhoh!

My soldiers are the kind that keep themselves presentable no matter the cost.

I have to try think outside the box for the veteran look.

So far I have:

Beard
Monocle
Medallion on helmet
Some trophies

And well thats all I can think of. Im not a huge fan of unkempt soldiers.

 Swastakowey wrote:

sm3g wrote:
I have always avoided painting battle damage of any kind as I have no idea how...uhoh!

My soldiers are the kind that keep themselves presentable no matter the cost.

I have to try think outside the box for the veteran look.

So far I have:

Beard
Monocle
Medallion on helmet
Some trophies

And well thats all I can think of. Im not a huge fan of unkempt soldiers.

All the purity seals!!!!

I could take it as an oppurtunity to learn some new techniques I guess

quick check before i start getting my ideas on - Harlie Solitaire - he'd be pretty veteran-y.......yeah/nay??

Think I'm going to go for an old sensei type.

I'm going the Harlequin route myself and painting up a shadowseer. If I get it done at a decent clip, I may add the deathjester as well.

I'm debating whether I will do my deathwing knights for this one. It won't be the whole unit since I already did the knight master (although he didn't turn out that great and I should redo him really). They are definitely veterans in the Dark Angels chapter and so should fit the theme.

Going to go with Vrosh Tattersoul. Veteran Space Marine turned Veteran Looney Tune (seriously, who gives these guys axes?).

About my only decent option as I don't know if I will get anything better out here in Cyprus on short notice, and postage from the UK can be hit and miss.

All I need now is a colour scheme....

Garrlor wrote:
Going to go with Vrosh Tattersoul. Veteran Space Marine turned Veteran Looney Tune (seriously, who gives these guys axes?).

About my only decent option as I don't know if I will get anything better out here in Cyprus on short notice, and postage from the UK can be hit and miss.

All I need now is a colour scheme....

gorgeous fig. that

Found the winner for veteran guys. (needs more purity seals)

hhahahahahahaaa - nice

Just to confirm, everything suggested so far will be fine to enter!

Time for the Venerable Dreadnought.

Here are my candidates, from left to right: Odin Goldsmith from Anima Tactics and his Sweard/spord (half sword and half spear or half spear and half sword), Ugluk with his lucky ork head or a Samurai with a Dai Katana from Kensei by Zenit Miniatures.



Or I could try to write some terrible crossover fanfic and fit all three in the same place.

Having painted one, I can tell you Ugluk is a nice mini to paint, plenty of textures to work with. I'd almost be tempted to go with the larger mini so you can really show off!

 Januine wrote:

Garrlor wrote:
Going to go with Vrosh Tattersoul. Veteran Space Marine turned Veteran Looney Tune (seriously, who gives these guys axes?).

About my only decent option as I don't know if I will get anything better out here in Cyprus on short notice, and postage from the UK can be hit and miss.

All I need now is a colour scheme....

gorgeous fig. that

Indeed it is. I am tempted to move away from the Red/Gold colour scheme though. Make him look a little darker, though that doesn't fit with all of his fluff.

Damn my respect for the lore!

I'm in for April!

Would a Chaos Sorcerer count as a Veteran???

lliu wrote:
Would a Chaos Sorcerer count as a Veteran???

He’s been fighting the imperials longer them most chapters have been around, I think that counts.

(Not to speak for Para)
From most of these “does it fit” questions, apply the rule of cool. Can you spin it in a way that makes some vague connection and sounds awesome? Then you are OK. The whole point of these contests is to encourage creativity, and get people painting. And we want to be as inclusive as possible. Worst case scenario, when it comes time to vote, someone might go “I don’t get it” and picks someone else. It’s not like there are entry fees and cash prizes on the line. Just internet bragging points. And a sense of participation and community, an excuse to push your boundaries, and see what everyone else can do.

 Nevelon wrote:

lliu wrote:
Would a Chaos Sorcerer count as a Veteran???

He’s been fighting the imperials longer them most chapters have been around, I think that counts.

(Not to speak for Para)
From most of these “does it fit” questions, apply the rule of cool. Can you spin it in a way that makes some vague connection and sounds awesome? Then you are OK. The whole point of these contests is to encourage creativity, and get people painting. And we want to be as inclusive as possible. Worst case scenario, when it comes time to vote, someone might go “I don’t get it” and picks someone else. It’s not like there are entry fees and cash prizes on the line. Just internet bragging points. And a sense of participation and community, an excuse to push your boundaries, and see what everyone else can do.

Couldn't have said it better myself! I approach this like I approach 40k: If the rules get in the way of having fun, stuff 'em! As Nev says, Rule of Cool always wins, so if you want to enter an IG conscript and can convince me that in IG terms, getting through basic training makes you a Veteran then go for it!

Basically, unless it's totally unrelated to the theme (say someone wanted to enter a Dragon in the Space Marine challenge without a VERY good reason ), I'm not going to say no!

Dang now I want to convert a Dragon like Space Marine