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I was halfway through base coating my 2nd lad for this month and I wanted him to look a bit more “Freebootery”, and since he has bangles on both arms, I figured some big hoop earrings would help pull his whole ensemble together neatly:

Making jump rings and getting them to fit just right was way more challenging than I anticipated.

My completed model this month - I am very blown away and inspired by the submissions so far. Happy to join the group! I will definitely need to pick up my game

Xyabis wrote:
My completed model this month - I am very blown away and inspired by the submissions so far. Happy to join the group! I will definitely need to pick up my game

I have definitely seen a lot of improvement in my painting since joining these Challenges. Onward and upward!

Quick WIP. Getting there, but still a ways to go.

 JoshInJapan wrote:

Xyabis wrote:
My completed model this month - I am very blown away and inspired by the submissions so far. Happy to join the group! I will definitely need to pick up my game

I have definitely seen a lot of improvement in my painting since joining these Challenges. Onward and upward!

Same here, whenever I look at even the paints I did a year ago I have jumped in quality tenfold and I know I owe it to this thread. (take that as advertisement to join, people who haven't yet!)

@XvArcanevX: I'm in love with those colors!

@Xyabis: Looking great! I will join the chorus with the others: these challenges certainly push me to try new things and to step outside my comfort zone.


Speaking of stepping out of the comfort zone:
Some progress with Shadowheart. Decided to stick with NMM on the armor, which takes a long long time.
Especially when I'm not very confident when it comes to placing the reflections etc.



Starting to look more and more like I'm not getting her finished by the end of the month.
Trying my best though

If a day or two would make a difference, you can ask for an extension.

Got a bit more painting time in this week and although I'm cutting it closer than I should, I'm confident I'll finish on time. Only a few layers of highlights left to go.

I might even procrastinate a little. I have a new paint in the mail that I may want to use, but the rail workers began a strike on the same day my order was dispatched. It's not vitally important, but if I have the time I'll wait. Otherwise I guess I'll mix something for the last highlight.

 Nevelon wrote:
If a day or two would make a difference, you can ask for an extension.

I'll keep that in mind and let you know. Thanks!

Almost done with my Leapers, still need to base them. Not sure if the LT is going to make it across the line. We’ll see how productive this weekend is.

Running out of month everyone. Get painting!

It doesn't bode well that I haven't finished building and sculpting the details yet, but here's a little progress. I'm making my very first Alpha Legion mini because it felt too perfect for the theme.

Nothing fancy, but I did get my entry for this month done (actually finished the models over a week ago, just didn't feel like dragging out the lightbox until last night and then I couldn't get on Dakka for some reason to upload the photos). Here are the final pics of my Xenomorphs from Aliens: Another Glorious Day In The Corps:



Like I said, nothing fancy really. I tried to get a bluish tint on the models as they are often seen in bluish light in the movie (I think, it's been a hot minute since the last time I watched it), and I gave them a good all-over gloss coat as they always look shiny. I'm pretty happy with them for sure. Plenty of other neat entries coming in too, so it should be a good month as always for voting.

And done:

Ahsoka Tano (Fulcrum)

And now the final photo for my entry (for some humor):

I didn't get the slasha boy finished (and won't) in time, but from the shadows comes another kommando burna. I've had this theory that less is more lately, and ran with it on this guy. The thought is he should be all business and covered in ash, so I didn't stray too far from grayscale for most of his gear. I also switched up my usual photography style a bit to better match the theme. Hope you like him, final pics:








Decal Detail in my usual photography style:


Good luck to all still trying to complete an entry, there's still some January left!

A lot of stressful stuff happening IRL, so I probably won't be able to finish in time, but here's a little progress:

 Ezki wrote:
@XvArcanevX: I'm in love with those colors

Speaking of stepping out of the comfort zone:
Some progress with Shadowheart. Decided to stick with NMM on the armor, which takes a long long time.
Especially when I'm not very confident when it comes to placing the reflections etc.

Starting to look more and more like I'm not getting her finished by the end of the month.
Trying my best though

Thanks for the shout out! I messed around for a good while with that yellow dress! It was practically green at one point! I’m pleased with how they turned out though..

Your work looks stellar and I’m really impressed with you tackling the nmm on your projects. It’s definitely a mind bender and a demanding process getting the required effect. I want to tackle it in due time. Lovely work though… looking forward to seeing the final pics…

Can't wait till thursday to start on my new challenge entry heh..
Gonna have to cut up some legs to position differently but I think I'll be fine there.

Didn't have any spare legs other than whats in the newly opened box.. -_-

Proof pic for the first model I started painting this month, a Raven Guard consul for my 30k army. I painted most of this model really quickly, then got totally sidetracked by another model... the second model also fits the theme pretty much, so I might enter that one as well. I'll post another proof for that one if I do get it done in time.

I've still got to do some highlighting on this one and also eye lenses and finishing the base. Plus I'm having a go at some freehanding on the cloak... wish me luck...

Finished the Kingdom Death Black Friday Ninja Variant. From this point on known as the KDBFNV.

Could be better, could be worse. Only thing I painted this month, so at least something got done.











To all that finished, good job! To all still working, you can do it!

Pretty snazzy, love the marble

Thank you!

 CancelledApocalypse wrote:
Proof pic for the first model I started painting this month, a Raven Guard consul for my 30k army. I painted most of this model really quickly, then got totally sidetracked by another model... the second model also fits the theme pretty much, so I might enter that one as well. I'll post another proof for that one if I do get it done in time.

I've still got to do some highlighting on this one and also eye lenses and finishing the base. Plus I'm having a go at some freehanding on the cloak... wish me luck...

Good luck! Raven Guard fits this theme perfectly, I like your choice.

I have finally finished building/sculpting my Alpha Legionary. I think that only means one day to try to paint it.

Last day people. Unless someone asks for an extension. But get painting! See what you can get done by the deadline.

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I’m finished with the leapers, just need to get their pictures. Lt. still has a few steps to finish, but is close. He might not make the deadline.

 Nevelon wrote:
If a day or two would make a difference, you can ask for an extension.

If possible, the one extra day might make a difference after all.
Might not get the model completely polished, but at least I can manage to get some color to the unpainted areas


@Syro_: Said it many times, but I'm overly jealous of your sculpting skills. Amazing work!

 Ezki wrote:

 Nevelon wrote:
If a day or two would make a difference, you can ask for an extension.

If possible, the one extra day might make a difference after all.
Might not get the model completely polished, but at least I can manage to get some color to the unpainted areas

Granted

OK, let’s see where we are at the end of Thursday. We don’t want to be painting on Groundhog Day. That will just lead to touching up the same part of the model over and over again...

I didn't get the Skaven done that I was planning - I got as far as building them but didn't have the motivation to paint them. When I finally forced myself to start I noticed I hadn't filled in some joins which completely killed what little inspiration I had, so they went back to the pile of shame, replaced by some quick night goblins at the last minute

new proof

@Maharg, those are some really great last minute goblins!

I've finished my Raven Guard model apart from the base, so as soon as I've done that I'll get photos done. Haven't finished my second model, so if people don't mind I'll take the extension of a day, too, to see if I can get her done...

Extensions are for everyone. Once granted, everyone has the extra time.


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Almost there. Going to use the extra day to finish baseing the LT, get him his shoulder decal, and formal pics of everyone.


Almost there everyone!

Not gonna have time to finish. Been too busy and ill. Had fun tho.