Topic: Those grey Wissenlanders....

[rufus sparkfire]

Really cool paintjob Rufus 

Thanks!

Rufus, I like this!  It is actually neat to see a cannon crew wearing similar clothing.  And I also like how you included some grey and white on the cannon, too.

Thanks! I wanted the cannon to look as Wissenlandy as possible.

They do look awesome, rufus.  Now I can field three cannons in my 2250 army, considering I still had one slot left open.

The cannon and crew are now in the post, and will hopefully reach you soon. If you don't like them, send them back to me! I did quite want to keep them. 

[offroadfury88]

So whats the news on all the sent minis?

Wisses horse archers are WIP right now as I only just got them, but they are turning out quite nice if you ask me

You know what fits? Offroadfury and Light cavalry, both are off road!

[wissenlander]

I've received models from Soth, CannonofDoom, norbert, Obi, steveb and Zandur.  Rufus' should arrive any day now I assume, and everyone else is working diligently I suppose.  Siberius is done I believe, but he will bring the regiment with him when he visits instead of wasting the money on postage.  I think that about covers it all...

[Shadowlord]

I still have my two babies to boot!

The priest has gotten a fair share of paint... 

[warhammerlord_soth]

I still have my two babies to boot!

Why do you want to boot them?

[Shadowlord]

Why do you want to boot them?

They stink and slob all over the place... 

[GamesPoet]

I've received models from Soth, CannonofDoom, norbert, Obi, steveb and Zandur.  Rufus' should arrive any day now I assume, and everyone else is working diligently I suppose.  Siberius is done I believe, but he will bring the regiment with him when he visits instead of wasting the money on postage.  I think that about covers it all...

Hi Wiss!   I've taken pictures of the minimal greenstuffing on the two plastics, and basecoated the 5 greatswords finally.  I've been experimenting on the five greatswords that I've purchased for myself, and will begin painting your 5 this week as well, and will mail them as soon as they are complete.  When exactly is the Mid-Atlantic Bash so I can get them to you in time

By the way, as mentioned previously, I'm not thrilled with the two hip plates that I made (first effort at anything beyond slight addjustments made with green stuff).  Hopefully they will work with the overall poorer look to that plastic guy anyway.

I also purchased a bubble pack of 3 two handed sword guys that Reaper Miniatures, Inc makes with the idea of sending at least one of them along to you painted in your color scheme.  They look more along the lines of Bretonnians, so I've been considering greenstuffing some puffy sleeves to make them look at least a little bit more like Empire soldiers, although they are also wearing full coverage helmets.  The fluff for them could involve anything from them being mercenaries (since Wissenland is near Bretonnia anyway) or that they are some leader's personal bodyguards.

Not sure I'll get to these in time for mailing the others, and the greenstuffing of puffy sleeves is another new experience anyway, but wanted to let you know what was germinating.  No promises, but since I've begun taking a real liking to these figures, I might get three others, and then if the first three turn out ok, do three for you.

[wissenlander]

July 19 is the date of the Bash.  I'm sure what you're working on is just fine, so no worries.  Thanks.

[Cannonofdoom]

Got any pics of everything that's been done so far all together?

[GamesPoet]

July 19 is the date of the Bash.  I'm sure what you're working on is just fine, so no worries.  Thanks.

You are very welcome, and it looks like I have a good amount of time to complete before you'll need them.

[wissenlander]

Got any pics of everything that's been done so far all together?

Not yet.  I'll see if I can get some up this week, but things aren't looking good as I have a lot of stuff to do before my trip to Canada this weekend.  If I get a chance, though, I'll snap some pics.

[Wissenlanders Wife]

Rufas, your cannon crew just arrived in the mail today. They came through just fine except for a tiny bit of damage to the top of the cannon, those handle thingeys broke off, but thats very easily fixed. They look really really sweet. I told Wiss that he'd have to make them his main cannon unit now. I really love how you did the pants on the crew and the white and grey on the cannon itself.

[wissenlander]

I'll have to talk to my other crews, they might not be so happy with the demotion.

I just glued the handles back on, so they're good to go.  Thanks rufus!

[rufus sparkfire]

Great, I'm really glad it's arrived relatively intact! I thought I'd packed it well enough to avoid damage, but it doesn't sound too bad.

[offroadfury88]

The Horse dudes are done, Wiss. I tried to take pictures but our camera doesn't have macro mode so the pictures I took were terrible. fi you get the chance could you take some pictures? I would be awfully happy if you did.

I'm sending them back tomorrow!

[Death]

do your troops reside in wissenburg, or sime other town? and did you know in 2015 there was an undead invasion by as legion of nagash?

[wissenlander]

I'll take some pics when I get them, Offroad.  And I promise I will take some group photos as well.

No worries, rufus.  You packed them well.  Sometimes small bits have a way of breaking off, unfortunately.

My army is from Brennenburg.  My own little creation that's on the Upper Reik by several hundred miles.  Didn't know about an invasion of undead.  I've never seen any fluff for that.  I suppose it was in one of the Undead books?

[Death]

nope, in the new fiction book "runefang" from the black library.

[wissenlander]

Oh, more revisionist stuff.  Hard to keep up with it all as I don't read much Black Library stuff.  Any pertanent details that I might find of interest?

[wissenlander]

Alright, here are some group photos of all the minis I have gotten back so far.

[Obi]

Nice! I'm missing just one thing: The hellblaster that goes with the crew.

[wissenlander]

I just put in all the stuff that had been painted by others.  The helblaster has already been painted (not by me either (bought it)), though it's not of the greatest standard, and quite a bland appearance with it being mostly a muted black and the barrels a dark gold metalic color.

I left out my handgunners, two cannons and spear regiment (only 4 left!) since I had already painted those (except for one of the cannons who, of course someone else painted...was a gift over a year ago).

Edit:  I forgot to mention this, but my wife suggested it.  rufus, the cannon you painted will be dubbed...Sparkfire!  I think it's appropriate.

[Siberius]

Let's hope it doesn't develop the nickname 'Missfire' though...

[GamesPoet]

Ok ... guess it is about time for another update ... so ...

1.  WHL_S ... 10 crossbowmen, completed
2.  Wissenlander himself ... 10 spearmen, 6 done & 4 to go
3.  steveb ... 10 huntsmen, completed
4.  CannonofDoom ... halberdiers (12 5th ed. & 9 6th ed.), completed
5.  Siberius ... 25 swordsmen in process
6.  SirUlrich ... 8 knights including command group), 4 completed & 4 to go
7.  GamesPoet ... 5 greatswords in process (might do rest if Wissenlander likes these)
8.  Shadowlord ... a priest and a dwarf in process
9.  Norbert ... a wizard on foot, completed
10.  Obi ... Volley gun crew, completed
11.  offroadfury88 ... 5 horse archers, completed
12. Zander of Bronte ... 1 mounted captain/general completed; 2 priests and mounted wizard pending
13. rufus sparkfire ... a spare cannon & crew, completed

Other items still needing painting ...
20+ BfSP dwarfs (used for DoW)
15 greatswords
10 knights
mortar (without crew)

And ... if there is something I've errored in making this list again, just let me know.

[GamesPoet]

By the way, nice to see the pictures of the units that Wissenlander has received back all lined up together.