A solitary dwarf completed in March of this year that was a part of this year's AHPC XV entries. A retro figure from the haydays of Citadel Miniatures with suitably heavy armour and sword.
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Cheers for now
Painted a few years back but only just getting round to posting now.
Winter has arrived and the prep for this year's Analogue Hobbies Painting Challenge is underway. Having joined the lists again I am needing to find 500 points of 2, 10, 15 and 28mm miniatures to paint between December 21st and March 21st.
Decisions are not always the easiest of things to make and can often change how the challenge runs. The initial running list includes:
There are more options, however, I'm looking to finalise a set list and point values from the above with a schedule to ensure that there is time to complete sections across the Challenge and to keep things interesting throughout.
Cheers for now
Final submission for this year's AHPC below:
Marder IIs and Sd Kfz 10/4 with 20mm AA all from Pendraken Miniatures.
There are decals in the post for identification purposes however if being honest at 10mm scale not sure the need is really there.
They are all painted up from a panzer grey undercoat to build up layers from dark to light. Takes a bit longer and won't necessarily use this style for all the models in this group but its rewarding. Oil washes would/will be much quicker and are a likely option for the next batch.
The Pz IV is digitally printed model from last year and no idea who the files are from, probably on the internet of everything...
Recently postined in this year's AHPC XIII here is the second entry for this year and it is both small in scale and points; not that either really matter it's the fun of being that counts.
The entry consists of two torsion catapults from Baccus Miniatures that evaded glued fingers and general mishaps in the prepping and painting. The catapults are four part kits and needed some help with blu-tack to prop bits up during drying. Still managed to have a bit of slippage on one but it's not the end of the world at 1/300 scale.
For the Challenge Points tally these net a hefty 6 points total which takes my running total to 14 (2.8 % of my challenge total). There are a few things in the pipeline that will improve that over the next few weeks.
Anyhow, enough rambling and cheers for now!
It has been a bitty week on the hobby front whilst contending with the dread lurgy. Not had a cold in nearly two years and you quickly forget the joys that they bring you whilst to do your best to go about everyday life.
So, when the energy levels have been high enough, silver has been the colour of choice:
At this moment they are being painted just because they where there, however, they will most likely end up as a part of a Lion Rampant retinue for Lancastrian forces.
The finished figures will be included in this years AHPC XIII tally.
Will be painting some smaller versions in 15mm shortly to boost the DBA army towards ADLG size, but more on that later.
Cheers for now
Strictly speaking, no brushes have been used for these figures at this point.
Swiss files, scapels and PVA to mount them on painting bases or grab adhesive for the 25mm rounds, yes. Brushes no.
Rattle can session planned for the weekend all being well.
As you will also note, no painting as distracted by prepping for the winter months.
Should manage a few figures over the next week, but not sure if it will be anywhere near thirty.
Cheers for now
For the 30 Days 30 Miniatures Painting Challenge there is no theme to this, just to paint and complete 30 miniatures regardless of their starting condition or size.
The outline of the challenge is detailed below, however the main point being to have fun with your hobby.
The next stand of combined spearmen and crossbowmen for the Late Crusaders under Lionhearts strategic leadership are below:
The figures as with the bulk of the army are from Gladiator Miniatures available through Fighting 15s.
The shield decals are from VVV and provide a quick and relatively easy way of upgrading the overall appearance of the unit.
Last month's 30 Days 30 Miniatures Painting Challenge may appear to have fallen short of the mark, however, that was down to poor planning between painting and blogging.
This month will start strong and finish stronger...
For the 30 Days 30 Miniatures Painting Challenge there is no theme to this, just to paint and complete 30 miniatures regardless of their starting condition or size.
The outline of the challenge is detailed below, however the main point being to have fun with your hobby.
This month has flown in and whilst there have been no posts to date some paint has been moved about a bit.
The first entry for this month shows the start of a 28mm British force for Chain of Command in Italy. The figures are from Warlord Games and are based on the standard rifle platoon for that campaign:
Platoon Headquarters
Lt with SMG - painted
Platoon Sarg with SMG - painted
PIAT Team with 2 crew
2" mortar Team with 2 crew
Sections one to three
Corporal with either SMG or rifle - one painted
Rifle Team - Six riflemen
LMG Team - Bren Gun with three crew
There will be a few more pics to follow tomorrow and the night after all bein gwell.
Cheers for now.
The first of 2022 has been completed and the bench mark has been set at 31 miniatures.
For the 30 Days 30 Miniatures Painting Challenge there is no theme to this, just to paint and complete 30 miniatures regardless of their starting condition or size.
The outline of the challenge is detailed below, however the main point being to have fun with your hobby.
The answer to Jonathan' question on what is in the queue for this month starts with a return to a previous project by picking up on the 15mm Late Crusaders for ADLG/DBA to push through the six stands of combined spear and crossbowmen for the Lionhearts Crusaders.
The figures are from Gladiator Miniatures and will match in with two factions already painted: Knights of St John's and the Knights of Jerusalem.
The remaining two stands will be painted with a more generic approach to their colour schemes.
The first figures are already down on their base. Waiting on the off from their crossbow armed sargeants before jumping into the basing mix tray.
Re-purposed from two stands of HI SP from the original DBA army this was created from allowing better use of the figures on the deeper stand for combined basing. Stops those bloody spears getting the way.
Hope this of interest to you.
Cheers for now.
