smithmeg
Sergeant
508 Posts
    
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A decision has been made [:)] - see the announcement on page 2.
This is inspired by Runelord's (Painting Experiment (X3)) thread - Something for those of us who are not Runelord, Temperance, or Zanaroth - and prefer not to risk rares under our paintbrush. (Though they are welcome to join in if they want to).
My suggestion is that we pick a mini (probably uncommon), and get everyone to paint it, and then post all the pictures in 1 thread (maybe with about a month's delay to let everyone get it done before pictures of other's efforts were posted).
Good candidates from the last set would be the Hill Giant Barbarian, Tiefling Blademaster or Inspired Lieutenant - interesting sculpts with enough room for variety in paint jobs. (I'd like to keep it to the last 2 sets, so that people have the opportunity to get an extra if they need to).
I'd be happy to put up a prize (probably a choice of a rare from my trading box, or a custom painted cane toad), to be given by random draw to those who contribute pictures.
So, are you interested? and what would you like to paint? and is 1 month (from when the mini is decided) a reasonable amount of time? Are there any other suggestions? | | | |
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whitewind
Warrior
212 Posts
| | 04/11/2006 10:34 PM |
| | Sure, I am spoty on getting back to these treads sometime but I'll try. Count me in. | |
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Tikk
Sneak
75 Posts
| | 04/11/2006 10:54 PM |
| | I would like to give it a try, but I am not certain I would have the time. I think the hill giant barbarian would be a safe bet. | |
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Runelord151
Underboss
1203 Posts
| | 04/11/2006 10:58 PM |
| I'll maintain neutrality in this one and not enter, but I like the idea of the tiefling blademaster. It has the most "anything goes" options.
I really look forward to seeing what all the creative painters on maxminis are capable of!
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kestrel.ca
Underboss
1687 Posts
| | 04/11/2006 11:02 PM |
| | I wouldn't mind trying. | |
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smithmeg
Sergeant
508 Posts
| | 04/11/2006 11:43 PM |
| Those of you who have indicated interest, what do you want to paint (or do you not care at all)?
Suggestions so far are:
Hill Giant Barbarian
Tiefling Blademaster
Inspired Lieutenant | | | |
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zenthrus
Warlord
5132 Posts
SLC, UT
| | 04/11/2006 11:50 PM |
| I'm game for the challenge and impartial as to the mini involved. I have a ton of Hill Giant Barbs but painting a medium might be more fun (Tiefling or Warpriest of Moradin would be interesting).
This could even turn into the most difficult challenge ever:
Make the Lion of Talisid look good [:D] | |
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robbdaman
Underboss
2380 Posts
| | 04/12/2006 12:18 AM |
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Originally posted by zenthrus
Make the Lion of Talisid look good [:D]
Impossible.
I'd go for a large uncommon. More area to paint and easier to see.
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zenthrus
Warlord
5132 Posts
SLC, UT
| | 04/12/2006 12:23 AM |
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Originally posted by robbdaman
Impossible.
Not impossible, merely improbable [:D]
There are some nice options for Large Uncommons in War Drums. Fiendish Girallon, Large Duergar, Hill Giant Barbarian, and Elemental Wall.
Out of the lot I'd go with Large Duergar (since I already have a couple finished [:D]) or Elemental Wall (probably yield the greatest variety of interpretations for the paint job). | |
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Can of the Cave Beer
Commander
2838 Posts
| | 04/12/2006 1:08 AM |
| One thing I would like to suggest is using a mini of which we haven't seen many repaints.
Sure, some things like the Elemental Wall (and a couple others) almost BEG for repainting, but others are less "automatic". Going for some of the ones that may have been overlooked can really let the painters' talent shine. (As an example, I would avoid the Fiendish Girallon and look at the Combat Medic; or I would go with a Swarm of Spiders, but avoid Winter Wolf--stuff like that. Well, the Swarm/Wolf comparison is more about flavor and opportunities to show off. Not so much about the number of repaints we've seen.)
Of course, keep in mind that I'm too chicken to compete. So my input here might well be out of place. | |
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Sean-Khan
Commander
2731 Posts
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robbdaman
Underboss
2380 Posts
| | 04/12/2006 2:58 AM |
| Okay I admit your Pussy of Talsid looks better than the original (not hard to do).
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Corim Danex
Warlord
6843 Posts
West Valley City, Utah
| | 04/12/2006 3:24 AM |
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Originally posted by Sean-Khan
Well, better -looking at least [:)] This is my only full repaint so far.
That does look pretty good. | |
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DireBadger
Warrior
266 Posts
Glasgow, UK
| | 04/12/2006 5:52 AM |
| I'm game to give it a go. I don't mind which mini is 'the Chosen One'; a medium or large from Wardums (or earlier) is fine by me.
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griffrat
Commander
3507 Posts
| | 04/12/2006 6:14 AM |
| I want to compete, but I have finals coming up in a month and have to dedicate time. So, I might be in but time will tell.
Over the last weekend I have been getting organized with the minis from the last two sets. I agree with Runelord in so much that the tiefling blademaster has the most options for expressions from the individual artist. I also like the inspired lt. But this is just me....
Kinda wierd that I have never done a re-paint of any DDM yet.....makes you wonder...... | |
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glumag
Warlord
5968 Posts
| | 04/12/2006 8:34 AM |
| I'd like to enter as well (crosses fingers for time) and provided I have multiples of the uncommon chosen. Of the three mentioned I do.
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Vash
Underboss
1995 Posts
| | 04/12/2006 10:19 AM |
| | Sure why not, I can try my craptacular hand in this. I would prefer the Tiefling Blademaster personally, as I can't stand the Inspired and would prefer not to ruin one of my precious HGB [:(] | |
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Sulaco
Underboss
1605 Posts
| | 04/12/2006 10:22 AM |
| | I'm in, and I vote for the HGB. I already have on in line to be repainted anyways, so this woul move him to the front of the queue. | |
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Caustic_Mouse
Sergeant
464 Posts
Tooele, Ut
| | 04/12/2006 10:29 AM |
| | I'm in and would prefer the HGB. | |
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griffrat
Commander
3507 Posts
| | 04/12/2006 11:50 AM |
| | What about just doing one of the three? This way Sulaco can move the HGB to the front of the line. Although, the idea of a HGB waiting is kinda an oxymoron. Anyway, I am up for whatever/which ever. Even though my preference is for a Medium sized creature..... | |
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Sulaco
Underboss
1605 Posts
| | 04/12/2006 12:08 PM |
| | One month is more than enough time IMO, and it's awfully swell of you to offer up a prize, man. [:)] | |
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glumag
Warlord
5968 Posts
| | 04/12/2006 12:24 PM |
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Originally posted by Sulaco
One month is more than enough time IMO, and it's awfully swell of you to offer up a prize, man. [:)]
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Talistran
Warrior
310 Posts
| | 04/12/2006 12:34 PM |
| It should all be the same figure (someone mentioned any of the three) if it is going to be a good competition.
I would vote for Hill Giant Barbarian.
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Sulaco
Underboss
1605 Posts
| | 04/12/2006 2:15 PM |
| quote:
Originally posted by glumag
quote:
Originally posted by Sulaco
One month is more than enough time IMO, and it's awfully swell of you to offer up a prize, man. [:)]
smithmeg is a lady [)]
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bigbadjon
Sergeant
546 Posts
| | 04/12/2006 3:42 PM |
| | My vote would be on the inspired lt. As nobody likes it anyway, no one will care if they ruin one. I also think painting a medium instead of a large offers a better challenge. | |
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Red Ranger
Sergeant
708 Posts
| | 04/12/2006 6:24 PM |
| | I too would prefer a medium. A repainted Tiefling Blademaster might be more useful, so I'll vote for that, but either is fine. | |
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HidesFromHurricanes
Warrior
289 Posts
| | 04/12/2006 7:08 PM |
| | I would be in for an Inspired or Tiefling repaint | |
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robbdaman
Underboss
2380 Posts
| | 04/12/2006 7:09 PM |
| Well I personally would rather we paint something that hasn't already been done a good amount by one of the exceptionally good painters here. Runelord's HGB is so well done I'd spend most of my time comparing it to his and being disappointed. My mini painting skills just aren't honed to his level. Then again I guess most every mini has been or will be repainted well by a master so no matter what my work won't look as good in comparison.
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Runelord151
Underboss
1203 Posts
| | 04/12/2006 7:30 PM |
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Originally posted by robbdaman
Well I personally would rather we paint something that hasn't already been done a good amount by one of the exceptionally good painters here. Runelord's HGB is so well done I'd spend most of my time comparing it to his and being disappointed. My mini painting skills just aren't honed to his level. Then again I guess most every mini has been or will be repainted well by a master so no matter what my work won't look as good in comparison.
R~
Come on.....[:D] you obviously haven't seen this:
That is indeed a Runelord special, from some time around 2001. | | | |
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zenthrus
Warlord
5132 Posts
SLC, UT
| | 04/12/2006 8:01 PM |
| | It's good to see you've gotten better with practice, Runelord [:p] | |
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robbdaman
Underboss
2380 Posts
| | 04/12/2006 8:20 PM |
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Originally posted by Runelord151
Come on.....[:D] you obviously haven't seen this:
That is indeed a Runelord special, from some time around 2001.
That's a guy in drag right? [:D] Like I said my skills aren't to your level at the moment. Given a few months of constant painting and learning the tricks I could get there but like I've the time for that. [:p] I'll do my best on whatever we choose.
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Vash
Underboss
1995 Posts
| | 04/13/2006 7:29 AM |
| Still looks better than anything I could do. [:P]
I just compared the sculpts, and I would again like to stress my vote for the Tiefling. I'm not to good at skintones for one, and two I dont know how in the world I am going to get that detail behind the HGB's arms. | |
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griffrat
Commander
3507 Posts
| | 04/13/2006 8:04 AM |
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Originally posted by Vash
.... two I dont know how in the world I am going to get that detail behind the HGB's arms.
If I was going to paint the HGB I would start with the skin first. So you can be sloppy. Starting off with a thinned down base coat you can nail the hard to reach areas by slapping the area with the paint. After it dries come back with the highlight and pick out the areas with a lighter shade of flesh.
If you look at temperance's thread on the WIP dragone you will see that he uses a floor wax mix. I do the same thing for the same reason. If you thin your paint then the hard to reach areas aren't that hard to reach anymore...[:D]
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smithmeg
Sergeant
508 Posts
| | 04/13/2006 8:28 AM |
| It seems like we have some interest [:D], and the tiefling is looking good. I'll let this run a bit longer in case other people want to have a say about the mini. I'm inclined to stay away from the HGB, mostly because we've already seen a number of great repaints of it.
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glumag
Warlord
5968 Posts
| | 04/13/2006 8:30 AM |
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Originally posted by smithmeg
I'm inclined to stay away from the HGB, mostly because we've already seen a number of great repaints of it.
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griffrat
Commander
3507 Posts
| | 04/13/2006 8:33 AM |
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Originally posted by smithmeg
.... mostly because we've already seen a number of great repaints of it.
Very true indeed. Since it has a large amount of flesh, and to me flesh is one of those things that can be done in a short amount of time. and some folk like dirtier flesh and some like a cleaner crisper flesh | |
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ilarue
Underboss
1259 Posts
| | 04/13/2006 10:01 AM |
| | I'm not sure if I'll have time to enter one, but my vote is for the tiefling. | |
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Sulaco
Underboss
1605 Posts
| | 04/13/2006 10:07 AM |
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Originally posted by Vash
Still looks better than anything I could do. [:P]
I just compared the sculpts, and I would again like to stress my vote for the Tiefling. I'm not to good at skintones for one, and two I dont know how in the world I am going to get that detail behind the HGB's arms.
My advice for painting a HGB, whether we do it for this challenge or not, is to pop the arms off first. Both arms and the club come off as one unit attached under the armband on the right and at the point where th muscle groups join below the shoulder on the left. You can wrench and bend them pretty hard.
Don't worry, the sickening cracking noise you'll hear is the super glue giving way. [)] | |
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Wyzdum
Sergeant
404 Posts
Long Island, NY
| | 04/13/2006 10:09 AM |
| | I'm new and I'm in. Make the decision on the mini and I'll go for which ever one ya'll choose [^] | |
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zenthrus
Warlord
5132 Posts
SLC, UT
| | 04/13/2006 11:09 AM |
| quote:
Originally posted by Sulaco
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Originally posted by Vash
Still looks better than anything I could do. [:P]
I just compared the sculpts, and I would again like to stress my vote for the Tiefling. I'm not to good at skintones for one, and two I dont know how in the world I am going to get that detail behind the HGB's arms.
My advice for painting a HGB, whether we do it for this challenge or not, is to pop the arms off first. Both arms and the club come off as one unit attached under the armband on the right and at the point where th muscle groups join below the shoulder on the left. You can wrench and bend them pretty hard.
Don't worry, the sickening cracking noise you'll hear is the super glue giving way. [)]
When you put the arms back on just use an old (close to being thrown away) brush to "paint" some white school glue into the cracks. The glue fills in well and tends to be easier to finish off than greenstuff. Sulaco's 100% correct about popping off the arms. If you don't the detail on the belt is essentially impossible to adequately paint. | |
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