Topic: Marienburg

[Darknight]

Contrary to what Hollywood have told us, prostitutes are rarely attractive.

[BAWTRM]

Wouldn't know actually...

[Darknight]

You have a location of The Netherlands and you have never seen a lady of the night prowling the streets? Again, Hollywood lies to us!

[ZeroTwentythree]

Contrary to what Hollywood have told us, prostitutes are rarely attractive.

I don't know, I don't find Julia Roberts particularly attractive, so they weren't totally off base... 

(Admittedly, she's not really "ugly" either...)

Wouldn't know actually...

Maybe it's different in the Netherlands, but the local news stories here, such as, "Local Woman Arrested for Soliciting Prostitution in Wal-Mart Bathroom" type stories, usually show photos of women who look like they've seen a rough life, are missing teeth, showing harsh effects of drug addition, etc. I'm sure that's not the full spectrum - but the news doesn't paint a pretty picture. The ones I've seen out on the street in town aren't much different.


Back to the figure(s)... I had almost made a comment when I posted that one painted with the red dress saying, "prostitution: it ain't pretty." I repainted the face twice trying to make it look better, but with no luck.

[BAWTRM]

You have a location of The Netherlands and you have never seen a lady of the night prowling the streets? Again, Hollywood lies to us!

Probably, yes. I've only ever walked through the Red Light district in Amsterdam, this was from one guys house to go pick up his girlfriend who worked in a bar right across the district and wasn't too comfy walking through there after midnight. Wasn't paying too much attention, some were nice, others not so much, though nothing in the 'hideous' category.

Those kind of places really cater to one single need, if you don't want to spend money on it there's no reason to go to places like that.

[steveb]

normal, average, everyday guys like us don't drive Ferraris, or even get to rent one for the evening. The cost of the top notch vehicle being beyond our reach.  We have to make do with a coup when weare young and then move on to a four door sedan when we can afford it. 
(for you much younger readers, this is an allegory. It means you cant afford what you want, you will have to do with what is in your price range.)  So just close your eyes, turn out the lights, wear a raincoat and hope for a hapy ending.  I lucked out and ended up with a super charged thunderbird, it is almost more than I can handle. I wouldn't trade her for anything in the world. steveb

[ZeroTwentythree]

steveb:   



Finished the remainder of the "Strumpets" pack. Only got a tiny bit of work done on the gentlemen.



I looked into the other available Reaper "Townsfolk" packs and think there are a few more I'd like to add to my collection...

http://www.reapermini.com/OnlineStore/town/sku-down/02825
http://www.reapermini.com/OnlineStore/town/sku-down/03233
http://www.reapermini.com/OnlineStore/town/sku-down/03123

There are a few more, but I think these are the only remaining packs I'm interested in at the moment.

Also thinking about the old (I mean really old) GW scenario packs, where you played smaller games of Warhammer with strong RPG elements. Could be fun to come up with something new like that & tie it in with a city terrain board. Er, in other news... I've drawn up for a city themed terrain board based around a canal.

[fbjorn]

Those are beautifully painted!
 
fbjorn

[krom1415]

they look just the part, great painting.

[ZeroTwentythree]

We're in our new house -- for a couple weeks now. No painting. Just stress. Only a fraction of our stuff is unpacked. Our dog is a bit "high strung" and due to her anxieties about moving she's been a lot of extra work. (Meaning... having the living room sprayed by doggie diarrhea several times, plus vomit, etc. We've tried replicating her "den" as much as possible at the new place, but she's still freaked out, the neighborhood stray cat is already picking on her, etc.) Still a lot to be done.

Eventually -- in theory -- I have a great work space. OK, *A* work space. It might not turn out to be "great" in the grand scheme of things, but if I can work, well then as far as I'm concerned, it's "great."

The only problem is that my stoodio space looks like this...



...and I need to clear that all out before I get space to work again.

[Alleton]

I envy you your space.....

[Hoodling]

On the bright side, all those boxes being in your way means you'll probably get around to unpacking them. Boxes that are out of the way have a habit of remaining unopened years later. It's amazing how many things you "need" when you're packing, then get along just fine without them once they're hidden in a box somewhere...

Good luck!

[DariusZero]

Am I right guessin all those boxes are fully loaded with minis?

.....no wonder you identify yourself with Marienburg

[ZeroTwentythree]

On the bright side, all those boxes being in your way means you'll probably get around to unpacking them. Boxes that are out of the way have a habit of remaining unopened years later. It's amazing how many things you "need" when you're packing, then get along just fine without them once they're hidden in a box somewhere...

I realized that when I was packing up. The basement had a bunch of stuff that was still in boxes from the last move. We went through as much as we could and donated/sold/trashed some stuff, but we need to get rid of more. Big difference from when I was single -- though I do admit to a good portion of it being mine. One of the problems was that I had to move out of my art studio about 2 months before we had to move out of our old house (both were somewhat unexpected and on short notice.) So a lot of my extra "junk" was moved into the basement just in time to move to a new house.

Am I right guessin all those boxes are fully loaded with minis?

.....no wonder you identify yourself with Marienburg

Hahaha. No.

Minis, terrain, supplies, wargaming books, etc. are only a portion of the boxes on the right side.

[Maza]

Looks like a perfect painting corner once you clear it out. Sorry about all the stress and the dog, though. Sounds messy... But think of the satisfaction when you finally get to sit down at your painting table!

[Von Kurst]

Hope things return to normal soon.

Some inspiration--

http://boringmordheimforum.forumieren.com/t5397-medieval-town-updates

http://thestonecuttersguild.tumblr.com/

http://libermalefic.blogspot.com/search/label/Scenery

http://boringmordheimforum.forumieren.com/t2561-gierburg-painting-log-by-admin-tom

[ZeroTwentythree]

Thanks for the links! Bookmarked for repeat future visits/reference.


I've been giving up sleep & staying up late the past few days, trying to clean & organize the attic. The end result is this...



I have two tables set up in the back corners, though they may be difficult to see. Old K&E wood drafting table on the left, steel work table on the right. A few more late nights, plus a new shelving unit or two and I should have it organized enough to be able to start painting/creating again!

[dublindawg]

glad you pointed out the tables in the corner, I thought for a moment that your spouse had taken over your hobby room with her exercise equipment.

[Captain Schweinkreiger]

Zero,  always a pleasure viewing your updates!

May I suggest the "gentleman" with the cane in his hand be painted in very lavish red attire and take on the role as "The Scarlet Pimp-ernel"

The ladies look like they fit the role rather well, good luck with the rest of the unpacking and organizing.

[WallyTWest]

I really like this update. Its not often that you see a gaming or studio space take shape. Its an interesting perspective.

[ZeroTwentythree]

glad you pointed out the tables in the corner, I thought for a moment that your spouse had taken over your hobby room with her exercise equipment.

I actually use the bike more. Was my idea to get it, too. I like to bike in the nice weather (and rode to work when that was still a practical possibility.) But Cleveland has a lot of not-so-nice weather. So I like to have an indoor option.

May I suggest the "gentleman" with the cane in his hand be painted in very lavish red attire and take on the role as "The Scarlet Pimp-ernel"

I think I just may take that suggestion to heart. (Now I just need to find him among all these boxes!)

I really like this update. Its not often that you see a gaming or studio space take shape. Its an interesting perspective.

I didn't get much done tonight because I had job-work to do. But I did start opening boxes to see what I can start unpacking. Also measured the room up a bit. I should be able to get a 4x8 gaming table in there with little problem. The issues will be...

1. The attic is actually a shared space for my wife and I. (She is a musician.) So I have to make sure not to completely take over the whole room.

2. The stairs are along one of the side walls, where the roof comes down. So it's hard to get large objects up there. So I will need to cut the 4x8 sheet of plywood and then figure out a good way of reassembling it upstairs. That should work out well, though, because I'd like to make it easy to move & store when not in use. I already have several solid ideas on how to go about this.

[Ovic]

That's a very cool half story hobby/studio space. I'll bet you'll need to put that air conditioner in the window soon. I have a similar looking upstairs, albeit not finished (attic). It's already getting way hot up there.

[Grutch]

Contrary to what Hollywood have told us, prostitutes are rarely attractive.

You haven't seen Hollywood prostitutes!   

Many years ago (shit Im getting old!  ) I was in a night club watching my friend's band perform.  I met a lovely blonde girl who approached me which is a rare thing and should be questioned, but I was young and stupid.    After 20 minutes of talking and flirting,  she asks if I'd like to take her home.  Hell yeah!  Fuck my friend and his band I'm gonna go home and get laid!  Then she asks if I could give her a little cash to help her pay the bills.   You know that feeling when everything just gets in focus.. yeah.  I didn't get laid that night. 

T love the little prostitutes you painted! 

I want to see your studio straightened out.  I'm thinking a thread of painting spaces is in order. 

[WallyTWest]

The 3rd edition warhammer fantasy rulebook showed a gaming board that "deployed" off the wall like a fold away table in a camper... perhaps you could install one on the wall and have it "fold off of it"?



The back of it could be a big art project like that stuff you did on the bridge!

[ZeroTwentythree]

That's a very cool half story hobby/studio space. I'll bet you'll need to put that air conditioner in the window soon. I have a similar looking upstairs, albeit not finished (attic). It's already getting way hot up there.

Same here. But I haven't had any time to even go up there the past few days. Debating about doing it tonight (after I'm done screwing around on the internets for a few minutes.)

I want to see your studio straightened out.  I'm thinking a thread of painting spaces is in order. 

Sounds like a good idea. Just started a "show us" thread.

The 3rd edition warhammer fantasy rulebook showed a gaming board that "deployed" off the wall like a fold away table in a camper... perhaps you could install one on the wall and have it "fold off of it"?



The back of it could be a big art project like that stuff you did on the bridge!

I think I remember that table! Cool idea with the frame/art.

Unfortunately, I don't think it would work with the pitched walls/ceiling in the attic. But it's a big enough space that I think I can work something out relatively easily. There is an equal sized unfinished storage attic adjacent to this finished space, the door is right next to where I am standing when I too the photos. So it will be easy to put  any table away.