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Day nine of this 30day30miniatures painting challenge sees a return to a long forgotten project - Mordheim. The figures below make up the first part of the Cult of the Possessed warband.

Shown above are three Beastmen from Black Tree Design. These required the shields and various small pieces of equipment painted and have done so for about ten years or so.

Next are two figures from the original warband, the Magister on the left as viewed and a henchman with the battleaxe on the right.

Deliberate choice of colours with red mask and emerald green robes on the magic user. These colours are used throughout the figures in this warband regardless of the status of the character. On both of these figures again there were only small pieces of equipment and personal items to be painted to complete.

In the background the next figures to be completed can be seen even if out of focus.

Day 9

Figures completed 8

Cheers for now.

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So the Analogue Hobbies Painting Challenge has finished for another year and 76 hobbyists have put down their brushes for a while. 

Below are the finished figures and models for this years challenge totalling 306 points just 6 points more than the Challenge Target for the year. Overall a 2% increase in productivity.

Personal favourite for this year's challenge goes to the Pz MKIII shown top left below. 

The Undead Hordes can rest uneasily for a few more aeons although there will be some small additions in the coming months. 

The Lead Mountain thrives in preparation for next year's challenge with the addition of some of Aly Morrison's DL2 Hobgoblins and a random Undead figure in 25/28mm. More on these to follow in the near future too. Some of the unfinished items in the background too.

A beginning is a very difficult time and as one challenge ends so another begins, this one being to maintain a good motivation for painting post challenge. 

Cheers for now.

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Another two retro Chaos Warriors from Citadel that have recently been submitted in the Analogue Painting Challenge.

Had originally thought about changing the colour of the cloak on this Chaos Warrior, however, now that he is off the painting table the colour is starting to grow on me.

The sculpt on this figure has lost some of its detail over his thirty four years plus life span. A feeling that we can all relate to in some shape and form.

Next up is a variant figure from the Citadel Compendium 2 - a different helm and weapon are the main changes.

The mix of colours go well and glad that "Gilded" effect on the armour doesn't look too gaudy. Base colour was Foundry Brazen A, washed with a mix of Citadel Gryphonne Sepia and Army Painter Strong tone then highlighted with the base colour again.

Next up are some other fantasy figures to oppose the forces of Chaos.

Cheers for now

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Some more work in progress as the Analogue Painting Challenge moves into its final weeks.

The Chaos Warrior and Lawful counter part above and below are now waiting on basing being completed.

The Skeleton Chariot moves closer to completion and has only the basing to finish now too.

Another Romano-Brit joins the fray to add to the Warlord stand for SAGA.

More to follow shortly

Cheers for now

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A variety of pictures of work in progress at present as the Painting Challenge reaches its 6th week.

The painting table at present, from top left to bottom right:

• Finished awaiting varnishing and photographing
• Citadel C01 fighter
• Foundry Peltasts
• Various Citadel preslotta figures including the second solitary elf
• Six groups of 15mm undead from Alternative Armies including a chariot and camp base with most to be primed this weekend

The window cill providing additional figures in the form of Dixon Ninjas, Gripping Beast Arthurians,  Redoubt Sea Peoples and Mycenaeans.

The undead move closer to seeing the table and those below await priming this weekend.

A camp base for Basic Impetus Fantasticus  comprising of figures from Alternative Armies and tomb stones from Essex. 

A retro figures moves closer to completion and the first figure ever painted awaits repainting below. Originally this figure was painted in enamels and oils, changed days now although the oils are still here somewhere.

Below a Gripping Beast Arthurian is blocked to start a warband for SAGA with Romano Brits.

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First entry for this year's painting challenge saw a return to 2015's challenge and retro Chaos Warriors from Citadel's heyday - personal opinion there.

Opted for a limited pallette with both of these guys to let the figures to do of the work.

For sculpts that are over thirty years old, in fact closer to thirty five they have lasted well and not lost their detail.

The yellow has worked very well against the dark gray and near black of the gloves, clothing and cloak. The helmet has been likened to James Earl Jones' in the original Conan film.

Hope that you like them and there will be some more finished and work in progress pictures to follow.

Cheers for now

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Some work in progress pictures that are ongoing at present.

Two different sets of Skeletons from Alternative Armies. Both are currently on 40mm bases however this may change as they may be based for Basic Impetus Fantasticus or maybe just saboted for the same.

Three retro Chaos Warriors from Citadel as with the other two recently completed brethren the colour schemes will be limited for these warriors.

Lastly, the next in line for black painting the twin of a recently completed Citadel High Elf and an old C01 fighter again from Citadel

Some completed pictures to follow shortly

Cheers for now

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A few work in progress pictures for the Challenge so far

The Eternal Guard from Alternative Armies move on unholy step closer to completion.

The orc is a straggler from before the challenge that will be finished soon

Two retro Chaos Warriors from Citadel  in differing stages of readiness. The left hand as viewed waiting on basing the right hand as viewed with base colours blocked in for a black and gold colour scheme on armour and cloth.

Background to them all are the peltasts that have received another layer of flesh tone since last seen, not that you'd be able to tell in these pictures. 

More to follow shortly. 

Cheers for now

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The first work in progress pictures for 2018 - taken in 2017 - with a variety of periods and scales been shown.

Above a retro Citadel figure posing as an Evil fighter, so far the armour has been base coated and washed with strong tone. Further washes and edging to follow.

The solitary elf moves closer to completion with only the accessories to paint and maybe a little tonal wash on the face to deepen the colour round the eyes.

The first four stands of the additional twelve for the Undead Hordes of the Things army painted last challenge. Four more are shown further down the page in their base colour.

A unit of six peltasts for Basic Impetus and its big brother. The figures have been undercoated in Army Painter's barbarian flesh as a trial for this period. So far pleased with the results.

Eight Ninja from Dixon Miniatures to be added to those painted several challenges back.

The skeletons as mentioned above.

Fifteen days to the entry deadline for the Challenge, hoping to have a few different items for that date if not before. 

Cheers for now.

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Seen a bit of chat lately on the blogsphere relating to preparing for the start of this year's Analogue Painting Challenge (VIII) which has get me to thinking: what to do this year. As no theme has been announced yet for the Challenge looking to complete a few pieces here and there pre challenge and then work on the following:

• Trojans for Basic Impetus
• Retro Chaos Warriors and Orcs from Citadel
• Macedonians in 6mm
• WWII Vehicles in 20mm - as it wouldn't be the painting Challenge without some WWII vehicles.

The best thing about all of the above is that they are already prepped and waiting on painting which will give more time to finish off some  other stuff before hand. 

Once the theme is announced will sort out painting challenge level and wait on the start date.

To follow will be some more finished and work in progress pictures. 

Cheers for now

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Another two Chaos Warriors from Citadel in the early eighties. These figures were a part of the last submission for the Analogue Painting Challenge and were a blast from the past.

First up is an iconic figure that was a major image in the start of what some now refer to Oldhammer: Harry the Hammer or Uthmog Elvenblade.

This figure will be used a Chaos Champion in Songs of Blades and Heroes and possibly Oldhammer itself.

A great miniature that captures the feel of the early days of this gaming life perfectly; looking forward to seeing the future games with this one.

Next is another Chaos Warrior as shown in the Citadel Compendium Two - a miniatures bible at the time of publishing circa 1984.

There will be more from this range throughout the rest of this year as the other miniatures from this range are awaiting undercoating.

Cheers for now