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Daargrim's dwarf-like-paced project log
Daargrim:
I have been inspired by others to create my own project log. Don't expect updates to happen very often, as my painting pace is fairly slow. This is thanks to kids, a bad back, and in general "life" getting in the way of painting. But I have really enjoyed checking out other posts on this site over the years so I felt compelled to start my own project log.
My current focus is on a specific Dwarven army. I am trying to get "battle ready" the following first edition 1000-point army:
1 Fire thrower team
1 Keeper
2 (x4) units Vulture Crossbows
2 (x4) units Vulture Mallet Warriors
1 Vulture Marksman
1 Vulture Impaler
1 Vulture Talon Lord
1 Vulture Totem
I already have the crossbows and Impaler painted (see the Dwarf gallery thread). One of the buddies I play with has the fire thrower team and a Keeper painted. That leaves the Mallet Warriors, Marksman, Talon Lord, and Totem left.
My current project is the Talon Lord. I just started, and the going is slow. My back has been giving me trouble so I can only paint maybe 15 minutes at a time. But here is the progress so far. It has the same Vulture "green" theme that I established with my Crossbowmen.
Von Koss:
Very nice Daargrim! I'm glad to see a project log from you as your painting skills are very good. I've noticed that you are a very "clean" painter. Either you make no mistakes in splashing paint onto other areas of the model(s) or you go back with the previous color to cover up the splashes. I wish I had that kinda patience. Nice quality pic as well.
Two thumbs up and count me as "subscribed" to your log.
<between yours, Miner's and Cirith's log I'm gonna have a melt down in trying to decide what to paint next, as I'm not ashamed in painting the same army along with another Forum member...it's just too much good inspiration all at the same time>
Manic _Miner:
Nice to see more of your painting.
Sorry to hear about your bad back.
What are you going to use as the Vulture Totem then?
I hope to do a bit more today.
Daargrim:
--- Quote from: Von Koss on January 17, 2010, 05:16:49 AM ---Very nice Daargrim! I glad to see a project log from you as your painting skills are very good. I've noticed that you are a very "clean" painter. Either you make no mistakes in splashing paint onto other areas of the model(s) or you go back with the previous color to cover up the splashes. I wish I had that kinda patience. Nice quality pic as well.
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My style is "slow and steady" to minimize going back and correcting. That's just what works for me. Its a slow process though. I've tried to change up my style to speed up the process but I haven't liked my results. Of course I have some corrections to do as I go along but I tend to be a careful painter. To speed things up I've tried to be less particular about tiny details and perfect shading, especially in areas that are hard to even see. But I'm always trying to think of ways to speed the process up. I've got WAY too many figures waiting for paint.
--- Quote from: Von Koss on January 17, 2010, 05:16:49 AM ---<between yours, Miner's and Cirith's log I'm gonna have a melt down in trying to decide what to paint next, as I'm not ashamed in painting the same army along with another Forum member...it's just too much good inspiration all at the same time>
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Once upon a time you said you were going to replicate my War Totem...where is that slotted in the 2010 production schedule? ;D
Daargrim:
--- Quote from: Manic _Miner on January 17, 2010, 05:43:35 AM --- What are you going to use as the Vulture Totem then?
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I'm going to use Reaper's Axe Beak:
http://www.reapermini.com/pages/figure_finder_image.php?sku=03092_G.jpg&image=3
Its about the right size, and fits the description (again, 1st edition rules is what I go off of). I'll make the base bigger, and maybe dress it up with some armor and stuff. I don't particularly like its "look" (I don't think it looks very "Chronopia-ish") but I already own 2 of them and they fit the bill well enough.
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