Tasmanian_tiger
Warrior
300 Posts
    
 | | 04/13/2006 5:29 PM |
| I might also try entering. I see something in the tiefling. The barbarian doesn't say me much, but hey, it may put me onto doing something I never would elseway.
Though.. I only painted two or three things, so great it won't be, but I think it will be fun and good practise. | |
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whitewind
Warrior
212 Posts
| | 04/13/2006 11:19 PM |
| | Well if I must vote I would go for the HGB. I will of coarse paint whatever the group decides. | |
Compleated....arcabious, simage, beyondallHope, Spikegif, CarpBrain, Wild Yapok schooly_d.
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Vash
Underboss
1995 Posts
| | 04/14/2006 7:38 AM |
| | Awwww look at all these lil painters crawling out of the woodwork. I didn't know we had so many. I'm excited to see the paintjobs. | |
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griffrat
Commander
3507 Posts
| | 04/14/2006 8:02 AM |
| | I have always thought there was a bunch of painters out there/here. COnsidering that many of us got into DDM so that we could spend more time on the BBEG paint jobs it makes a lot of sense to see all the folks for this type of contest....at least in my mind....[:p] | |
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Tasmanian_tiger
Warrior
300 Posts
| | 04/14/2006 10:33 AM |
| | I painted/draw since I was a toddler.. on flat medium. Minis are a different thing. | |
Champion of Dragotha
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Thokk
Warrior
321 Posts
| | 04/14/2006 10:39 AM |
| | Sounds good to me. Have we reached a consensus on the mini or choice of minis? I was going to do the Tiefling as one of my pc's anyways and I would probably do some hill giants as well. Will just keep working on my Age of Worms minis (post soon) till then :) | |
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smithmeg
Sergeant
508 Posts
| | 04/14/2006 10:45 AM |
| Official Competition Announcement (and rules).
To be part of this competition, you need to:
1. Paint the Tiefling Blademaster, (either a total repaint, or just a touchup is acceptable - but the difference needs to be noticable). Basing is optional.
2. Post a picture (or 2) of the mini in the thread I will create on the 6th or 7th of May - entries will be accepted until midnight (maxminis time) on Saturday the 13th.
Please make sure pictures are cropped closely round the mini, and no taller than 6 inches - if you can't do this, send the picture to me, and I'll format it - only appropriatly formatted picures will be entered in the prize draw
Please do not post pictures until I create the thread (it will be better if most people can finish their painting before seeing what else has been done).
3. I will randomly draw a prize winner from all the entries (the quality of the painting will have no bearing on the result - the prize is to encourage participation by painters of all abilities). I will roll a dice in vassal, in case anyone wants to verify the roll.
4. The prize will be the choice of a rare mini from among my spares (with a couple of exceptions) - (I'll post a list of the minis available when I start the photo thread), or, a custom cane toad repaint
(like this one  (but probably better) - click the picture to expand)
Sorry that was so long - I just wanted to make everything clear from the start. Please ask if you have any questions.
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griffrat
Commander
3507 Posts
| | 04/14/2006 10:58 AM |
| | Also, a seperate thread should be made around the same time for posting comments on the paints. I am thinking this for those people who are on dial up and pictures plus comments might take them forever and deter viewing....like I said just a thought. I guess I am going to grab one of these bad boys out of the bin and get started this weekend....[:D] | |
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smithmeg
Sergeant
508 Posts
| | 04/14/2006 11:07 AM |
| | Thats a great idea griffrat - please remind me if I forget to do it. [)] | | | |
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griffrat
Commander
3507 Posts
| | 04/14/2006 11:09 AM |
| | Will do....wishing all who are going to enter the best of luck....[:D] | |
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Zozo
Warrior
218 Posts
| | 04/14/2006 11:28 AM |
| | Sounds good to me, I'll try and do my best [:D]. I have never posted pics before, hopefully I won't have too much trouble with it. I was going to look into posting some pics anyway, since I'm almost done with my modded HGB and I want to show it to everyone. I won't go into detail, but I had to cut up a few figs to build him. | |
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HK
Warrior
210 Posts
| | 04/14/2006 6:58 PM |
| | I would like to give it a go, if that is ok. | |
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zenthrus
Warlord
5132 Posts
SLC, UT
| | 04/14/2006 7:11 PM |
| Count me in. I hadn't planned on repainting a Tiefling (one of the better out-of-the-box paintjobs IMO) but I suppose I'll be cleaning/priming one this weekend [:D]
Good luck to all the other painters tossing their hats into the ring. | |
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robbdaman
Underboss
2380 Posts
| | 04/14/2006 8:07 PM |
| I'm not sure I can repaint the Tiefling. It's got such a pinhead. [:p]
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Mrs. Rune
Warrior
230 Posts
| | 04/14/2006 8:18 PM |
| | ohhhhhhh, maybe I'll try (although I am sure my 4 year old can do better! [:)] ) | |
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smithmeg
Sergeant
508 Posts
| | 04/14/2006 10:13 PM |
| quote:
Originally posted by HK
I would like to give it a go, if that is ok.
Everyone is welcome to enter - the more the merrier [:D] | | | |
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Tasmanian_tiger
Warrior
300 Posts
| | 04/15/2006 4:30 AM |
| | 6 inches is about 2 cm? I'm always confused with that measuring system. (Gah.. imagine me reading the D&D manuals.[xx(]) | |
Champion of Dragotha
"Life is full of doors that don't open when you knock, equally spaced amid those that open when you don't want them to"
My Trading Reference Thread
Pending Trades: none pending - Completed trades: Dire Badger, Clanguard, spikegif, Shoe, Gaddszooks,Dj-Chuckles, cmlobue | |
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smithmeg
Sergeant
508 Posts
| | 04/15/2006 4:47 AM |
| quote:
Originally posted by Tasmanian_tiger
6 inches is about 2 cm? I'm always confused with that measuring system. (Gah.. imagine me reading the D&D manuals.[xx(])
You converted in the wrong direction - 6 inches is about 15cm. (I put the measurement in inches, because that's what most people use [)], and that's what my photo editing software understands). We want the photo big enough to see, but small enough to fit on the screen easily (and kind to those with dial up connections).
I understand about the difficulties of reading D&D manuals when you use the metric system - I never know how far anything is.[B)] | | | |
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Lumbo
Skirmisher
15 Posts
| | 04/16/2006 3:32 PM |
| | I too think I will toss the proverbial hat into the proverbial ring as well. I just started painting, so this should be a wonderful learning expirience!! | |
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Keianna
Skirmisher
10 Posts
| | 04/17/2006 12:09 PM |
| | I just got a digital camera for my birthday, so I'm in too. I can finally post some pics of my repaints, as soon as I figure out how to get some decent ones. [:D] | |
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RedneckDM
Warrior
237 Posts
| | 04/17/2006 8:14 PM |
| | Count me in, I'm always interested in free rares! :P | |
Completed Sets 10/13
Completed Trades: 124
Pending:
Bad:1-Zandar81 (WotC) Took mail fraud charges to get minis he owed me. | |
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elder_basilisk
Sergeant
410 Posts
| | 04/18/2006 2:31 AM |
| | I'll be tossing my hat into the ring too. I've already cut my tiefling off the base and started putting a new base together. See ya'll at the end of the contest | |
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kestrel.ca
Underboss
1687 Posts
| | 04/18/2006 11:17 AM |
| | Just finished mine yesterday. Now need to take a picture and wait until the official thread starts up. [:D] | |
Completed Trades/Transactions: 94 || Bad Trades: 3 (Chaotic Good x2, MackeyV) | |
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Can of the Cave Beer
Commander
2838 Posts
| | 04/21/2006 1:09 AM |
| I think I'm in as well.
ebay is a harsh mistress... | |
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zenthrus
Warlord
5132 Posts
SLC, UT
| | 04/21/2006 1:34 AM |
| quote:
Originally posted by Can of the Cave Beer
I think I'm in as well.
ebay is a harsh mistress...
Feed the Monkey [:D]
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Knight Warlord a.k.a. Commander (#32) in only 6 months. Where's my pie?
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Can of the Cave Beer
Commander
2838 Posts
| | 04/21/2006 10:30 PM |
| That monkey's gonna give me a hernia if I'm not careful.
Rav950 just posted a link to the D&D board game that's being sold in Europe--all the minis that come with it are unpainted... | |
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zenthrus
Warlord
5132 Posts
SLC, UT
| | 04/22/2006 7:23 AM |
| Off-topic:
The wraiths in the D&D board game are completely awesome (I picked one up off ebay for about $25 a while ago). Everything else is OK (although the skeletons with net and trident are pretty sweet). I'm intrigued by the expansions since there are more minis that might be worth grabbing there.
On-Topic:
Only another dozen or so coats of paint and my Tiefling will be finished. Stupid, time-consuming tiefling...mutter...mutter...mutter [:P] | |
Knight Warlord a.k.a. Commander (#32) in only 6 months. Where's my pie?
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Can of the Cave Beer
Commander
2838 Posts
| | 04/22/2006 3:55 PM |
| Dozen or so?!
Sheesh. Of course, I'm still in the planning stage. Bought the paint, brushes, sealer, etc. today. Now, I just have to figure out the paint scheme and figure out how to do this "wash" thing I keep hearing about... | |
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zenthrus
Warlord
5132 Posts
SLC, UT
| | 04/22/2006 5:20 PM |
| quote:
Originally posted by Can of the Cave Beer
Dozen or so?!
Sheesh. Of course, I'm still in the planning stage. Bought the paint, brushes, sealer, etc. today. Now, I just have to figure out the paint scheme and figure out how to do this "wash" thing I keep hearing about...
I tend to layer rather than blend. It takes a LOT more time. One day I'll figure out how to blend more effectively and save a TON of time. I posted a paint step count a few months ago for a Chainmail Hill Giant. 100 paint steps adds up time-wise. I wish I could channel Runelord's ability to paint minis so quickly....
Regarding washes...just thin the paint to a milky consistency and slather on. Sounds simple, right? Getting just the right consistency is a pain the heiny. I strongly recommend over-thinning (technically a glaze rather than a wash) until you find just the right mix.
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Runelord151
Underboss
1203 Posts
| | 04/22/2006 5:57 PM |
| quote:
Originally posted by zenthrus
I wish I could channel Runelord's ability to paint minis so quickly....
Ah, but then you would also gain my inability to leave any previously painted mini alone. I looked at my orcs from over two years ago and reprimed them because I was so discusted by them.
Mrs. Rune says I would have twice as many minis painted if I didn't have to go back and repaint everything once a year! | | | |
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zenthrus
Warlord
5132 Posts
SLC, UT
| | 04/22/2006 6:05 PM |
| quote:
Originally posted by Runelord151
Ah, but then you would also gain my inability to leave any previously painted mini alone. I looked at my orcs from over two years ago and reprimed them because I was so discusted by them.
Mrs. Rune says I would have twice as many minis painted if I didn't have to go back and repaint everything once a year!
Fair enough. I've only repainted minis I painted a long time ago (something like 3-4 years) when I was first really learning how to paint minis. Anything I've done in the past 6-8 months I have no desire to touch with paint. Granted, I really like my painting style (which is good since I'm the one who benefits most from it [:D]).
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elder_basilisk
Sergeant
410 Posts
| | 04/23/2006 8:59 PM |
| OK, here's what I've got so far:
Edit. Darn. Well, I'll wait for the thread to be created then. | |
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The Beer Baron
Underboss
1553 Posts
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| | 04/25/2006 12:03 PM |
| | I haven't had much time for painting or posting. But this sounds like fun, so count me in. It sounds like there is a good many people jumping in on this one. The Tiefling may not be high on my list of minis to repaint, but for this I'll bump it up the list. | |
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Can of the Cave Beer
Commander
2838 Posts
| | 05/02/2006 12:56 AM |
| The rain here has finally stopped; my diet is FUBAR with the GF getting ready for finals (we depend on each other for dietary support); and I've got too much yardwork to think about.
So, what do I do? I paint.
Well, I TRY to paint. The paint is thicker than I remember (I guess you get what you pay for--and I didn't pay for much), the details smaller, and I think my hands shake more.
The Blue isn't working like I want.
The Red isn't covering well without four coats.
The Tan I'm using for the leather isn't making me happy.
The flesh color I'm using is leaving me cold (when it dries it's too close to the leather color).
There are too many portions of the mini hard that are very tough reach with a brush (and shakey hands) without smearing paint all over the rest of the mini.
*sigh*
I don't remember things being like this! I was never very good, but this is rough. I guess it's not bad for the first mini I've picked up in a decade, but hell, I'm gonna be ASHAMED to post pictures of that thing when I'm done with it.
On the bright side, I did accomplish a wash. Unfortunately, I wasn't trying to do that at the time. Still, it's nice to know that I CAN do it! [:o)] Hey, I've got to find the positive in this somewhere!
I'm probably about 95% done with the basic reworking of the mini. I have a couple things to re-do and some choices to make about the metals. After that? I guess it's touch-up city and trying to work on those beady little eyes he's got.
Oh, and the girls watched me working and were intrigued. The youngest thinks I'm pretty good (HA!) and the oldest thinks it looks like fun (if only she knew). But I'm not a quitter, and I'm not going to start quitting now!
Onward and upward! Besides, I've still got a week, and if nothing else, Mrs. Rune (and the rest of the Runes) will have someone to laugh at! [:o)] | |
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Mrs. Rune
Warrior
230 Posts
| | 05/03/2006 7:48 PM |
| quote:
Originally posted by Can of the Cave Beer
Onward and upward! Besides, I've still got a week, and if nothing else, Mrs. Rune (and the rest of the Runes) will have someone to laugh at! [:o)]
Not I... trust me, it will probably be much better than mine (which I will finish even though Rune doubts me). | |
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dariustad
Warlord
6322 Posts
| | 05/03/2006 9:28 PM |
| quote:
Originally posted by Can of the Cave Beer
On the bright side, I did accomplish a wash. Unfortunately, I wasn't trying to do that at the time. Still, it's nice to know that I CAN do it! [:o)] Hey, I've got to find the positive in this somewhere!
This was just plain funny. The whole concept of an accidental wash cracked me up. Well done! [:)]
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Can of the Cave Beer
Commander
2838 Posts
| | 05/03/2006 11:41 PM |
| quote:
Originally posted by dariustad
This was just plain funny. The whole concept of an accidental wash cracked me up. Well done! [:)]
That's what happens when your brush is still too wet from cleaning out the last color you used.
I didn't paint tonight (the yard needed to be mowed--badly), but I did manage to give the mini an amateurish black wash/glaze on Tuesday. On purpose this time!
Unfortunately, I was sooo impressed by actually accomplishing that feat that I forgot that I was going to TRY and give the leathers and the flesh a different color wash than black...
So I may end up re-washing 3/4 of the mini. Plus I have to do something to bring back some of the color where I got a little carried away. Like "War Drums" carried away. Oops. If nothing else, there's this Dwarf and a Tiefling who own a mining company...
And some of my "skills" have come back to me, though. I'm better at reaching the tough spots on the figure, and the paint wasn't giving me nearly so many problems. The hands still shake, but I'm relearning how to deal with that.
Maybe this weekend, I can trim up and prime some of those Chainmail minis I've got--The Delvers should be here this week![}:)] | |
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smithmeg
Sergeant
508 Posts
| | 05/04/2006 12:22 AM |
| I'm glad you are happier CotCB - you sound like you might almost be enjoying it now. [)]
The best thing I've found to limit the problems caused by shaky hands is all to do with posture as you paint .... put your elbows on the table (which has a nice side effect of bringing the mini closer to your face), and rest your painting hand on your holding hand. It makes everything a lot more stable. [:)]
I will be starting up the photo thread (and a seperate comments thread) on the weekend - hopefully with pictures of the prizes to choose from (I've accidently ended up with a VERY NICE bunch of rares [)]). You'll then have a week to get your photo in before I draw the prize.
I'm still hoping that I'll have mine done in time to start the photo thread with it, but life seems to be conspiring against me, so we'll have to wait and see.
Happy Painting everyone [:)] | | | |
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