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Offline Graf von Carroburg

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« on: May 13, 2005, 01:20:08 AM »
I was looking at TVI's piece about his painting list for Necronomicon, and I thought, wow, sounds harsh.

Then I thought about what I need to do for the Brisbane GT, in the next TWO WEEKS!!

I signed up for the GT two weeks ago. In the meantime I've travelled interstate for job interviews, written research papers (and I have one more), and taken my lovely girlfriend out a lot. Not so much on the painting front.

So, here's a brief rundown:

* 45 Pikemen (some count as spears) - So far I've finished about 15. And assembled as many again.
* 30 Handgunners - I've finished two. And some need to be stripped of their old paint.
* 20 Greatswords - Going good here! Finished 10 and assembled and undercoated the rest.
* 6 Reiksguard - Finished the Reiksmarshall (will probably use the model as a captain), and one more. But, I want to repaint that one to change the colours.
* 6 Pistoliers - Finished one, still stripping horses.
* 2 Artillery pieces - Assembled, drybrushed, one crew finished.
* 6 Huntsmen - painted about three years ago, but surprisingly good!

So, can I do it? Am I in for pain and sleepless nights? Did I mention I want to aim for best painted army? And do a display base? I figure a nice base and cool banners can make up for some dodgy jobs in the back ranks!

Am I completely and utterly mad?

Cheers,

Eden
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Offline TheBuilder

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« Reply #1 on: May 13, 2005, 01:50:19 AM »
Yep...although i absolutely hate painting

Your schedule over the last two weeks seems exactly like mine...at least you will be used to the sleepless nights...

Good Luck
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Offline fp

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« Reply #2 on: May 13, 2005, 05:20:13 AM »
good luck. all you want is impossible, but even impossible is possible :)
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Offline FR1DAY

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« Reply #3 on: May 13, 2005, 09:25:47 AM »
I know your pain, i've got a little longer till my deadline of the 11th June for the pillage then the Dutch GT but have 9 knights, a war machine and 51 infantry to assemble, undercoat and paint. Head down soldier and let the paint start flying.
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Offline Atchman

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« Reply #4 on: May 13, 2005, 11:22:41 AM »
I think you are freaking crazy!  Why did you wait so long?  I still have like 100 models to paint and assemble before the end of July and I'm fretting already!
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Offline Clarkarias

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« Reply #5 on: May 13, 2005, 12:14:41 PM »
*shakes his head*
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Offline Pido

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« Reply #6 on: May 13, 2005, 01:37:21 PM »
You'll be like dead when you arrive there.
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Offline The old ultra violence

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« Reply #7 on: May 13, 2005, 03:24:54 PM »
Do it the night before.

 Your'll apreceate it in the long run.
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Offline Senor D

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« Reply #8 on: May 13, 2005, 09:29:01 PM »
You're mad.

When (if) you finish it post pics as your work is beautiful.
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Offline Graf von Carroburg

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« Reply #9 on: May 13, 2005, 10:04:23 PM »
Hehe, thanks guys!

Well, as for Atch, I hate to say, but the tournament was only announced about six weeks in advance, and I started work then. We only got rules two weeks ago though, and I've been busy with job interviews and assignments since.

Production line painting only ends up taking me 1/2 an hour for infantry, so if I can put aside about three days. Today's one, all my assembly will get finished, and everyone basecoated.

Will post in progress shots too!  :-D  Oh, and I shall be hoping for some army list advice...

Cheers,

Eden
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Offline Graf von Carroburg

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« Reply #10 on: May 14, 2005, 06:43:02 AM »
Okay, to whet your collective appetite here's some WIP Reiksguard inner circle - note the capes! Sorry about the relatively poor photo quality. The helmet crests are from the plastic banner top in the Soldiers box - I still need to scrounge a couple more!



More soon!

Cheers,

Eden
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Offline bloodbawler

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« Reply #11 on: May 14, 2005, 06:48:11 AM »
Do you have any other links to pictures or pictures 'cause I can't see the pic?
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Offline Graf von Carroburg

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« Reply #12 on: May 14, 2005, 07:15:25 AM »
Try right clicking and hitting show picture. If that doesn't work:

http://www.deviantart.com/view/18299056/

Will look for better hosting!

Cheers,

Eden
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Offline Gorbad Ironclaw

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« Reply #13 on: May 14, 2005, 08:14:46 AM »
Well, you know it's not a proper tournament if your not up the night before franticly paint the last few models, so it sounds just about right 8)
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Offline Der Komet

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« Reply #14 on: May 14, 2005, 09:51:50 AM »
wow!  :ohmyy:
 :clap:  :clap: nice job! :clap:  :clap:

If you can finish them all in time to that standard then you well deserve best painted.
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Offline Archaon

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« Reply #15 on: May 14, 2005, 03:51:20 PM »
I like the work on the Reiksmarshall!  He's very colourful. and the pikemen are beautiful as well.
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Offline fp

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« Reply #16 on: May 14, 2005, 07:25:29 PM »
how can your knights be ranked up with enemy? looks like their lances could be real trouble.
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Offline Graf von Carroburg

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« Reply #17 on: May 15, 2005, 12:49:01 AM »
Well, that's a bridge I'll cross when I come to it! Probably leaving them a few centimetres out and just estimating.

BTW, I've started up a diary thread, where new updates and pictures are going!

http://warhammer-empire.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=7641

Cheers for the great feedback all!

-Eden
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