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Title: Dave K's Chronopia Log
Post by: dave kufner on January 17, 2010, 03:17:46 PM: I plan on continuing to work on my Chronopia Army (s?)

SOK

1 x squad of Battle girls
1 x squad of slingers
1 x squad of berzerkers

Dwarf
1 x Horned ones Blood totem if I can find one.
Title: Re: Dave K's Chronopia Log
Post by: Von Koss on January 17, 2010, 04:35:03 PM: So how about a starting army photo just so we can see what your starting from? I've seen some of your SOK figures from the gallery and I got to tell ya an army of that type of quality work is gonna wow some people.
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Post by: dave kufner on January 17, 2010, 05:54:39 PM: I'll try and post some pics tomorrow for both my logs
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Post by: joshuaslater on January 17, 2010, 09:04:32 PM: I'm being shamed into some painting action. Carry on!!
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Post by: Von Koss on January 18, 2010, 05:36:14 AM: Come on Josh...join us in our attack on the unpainted pewter pile. Grab a brush, some paints, and start Josh's painting log. Speaking of kicking a little Chronopia painting action in gear, how about grabbing Morfdoggs and Wrathaven and bringing em along too.

*Looks for luckyone*

Ah yes, maybe talk you into doing a little painting log or maybe even "Luckyone's Terrain Log"...it would be a shame to hide that kinda of talent.

Remember, all it takes is a spark...
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Post by: luckyone on January 18, 2010, 06:42:49 AM: Luckone here. Yes Josh join the dark side and post pics here.
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Post by: Veez on January 18, 2010, 07:01:24 AM: You know you want to; it wont' hurt anyone. The painted figs are your friend; they never judge you or make fun of you!
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Post by: dave kufner on January 18, 2010, 12:31:48 PM: As my army exists today...I included my WIP FOG fortified camp for my Late Roman Army as it will be a decent terrain piece as well. Just needs static grass.

(http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii193/davekufner/Miniatures/014.jpg)
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Post by: Cirith on January 18, 2010, 02:43:33 PM: Hey, looking good.

I was hoping for but not expecting pictures, the scenery is such a nice touch, makes me feel like working on a Stygian Pyramid to use a scenery, the only thing stopping me is the idea of painting it.
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Post by: Von Koss on January 18, 2010, 02:59:43 PM: Man, there is nothing like an army pic to get your painting blood pumping...well, maybe battle reports with pics. Very nice Dave K, I like the log/spike wall. It's very SOK ish and later on I might give that a try. Models look great as expected and I look forward to seeing you add to it.

The standards are top notch. 8)
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Post by: Manic _Miner on January 18, 2010, 03:03:45 PM: Very nice collection of miniatures.

Really looking forward to seeing what else you have planned.
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Post by: dave kufner on January 18, 2010, 03:30:44 PM: Thanks guys. The other four warriors are mostly done and the berzerkers should be easy as pie as they are mostly nekkid.
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Post by: Veez on January 20, 2010, 06:55:02 AM: Good stuff; keep it comin'!
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Post by: dave kufner on January 21, 2010, 05:41:13 PM: Slightly off topic but I just finished my Minotaur. I may even post a picture of him. I'm working on a small scale set of skirmish rules with minimal figs. Clash of Legends (tm).

Dave
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Post by: dave kufner on January 24, 2010, 09:21:06 AM: Here's my Minotaur. He was much quicker to paint than I expected. I hopes y'all like him.

(http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii193/davekufner/Miniatures/209.jpg)
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Post by: Von Koss on January 24, 2010, 04:31:31 PM: I like it. Nice detail on the sandals and belt buckle.

How long did it take you to paint it?

Who makes that model/game system?

I know others may disagree with me but in my opinion that Minotaur looks better than some others that have recently been produced. To me that is just the right amount of muscles...the sculpt needs more fur though. And c'mon, wheres the nose ring? :P ;D

Job's a good'un.
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Post by: dave kufner on January 24, 2010, 05:36:53 PM: This is a reaper fig, I am going to use for my Beer N Pretzels game I am working on. He obvious goes with the Greek battle group/faction/army (known as Helenes in mah rules) I have a few other reaper figs for the Helenes. I am currently customizing/converting a model for use as Medusa. I am being inspired by the new Clash of the Titans.

It took about an hour and a half total to paint. I painted him dark brown/ then red/ then dark brown again/ dry brushed lighter brown/ then brown inked. I dry brushed the metallic buckle and hit the metal tabs individually.

I did a bit of searching for the "right" Minotaur and thought he fit the bill for me.

http://www.reapermini.com/OnlineStore/minotaur/latest/02263
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Post by: dave kufner on January 31, 2010, 05:56:31 PM: I'm about 90% done with my Quar so I can get back Warzone & Chronopia.
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Post by: Von Koss on February 01, 2010, 04:59:11 PM: Well c'mon my good man...show us some Quar.( I have no idea what a "Quar" looks like, but now you got me curious.) ;D

How are the Berserkers coming along? I'm really looking forward to seeing your SOK army expand as it motivates me to sling the ol' paintbrush around.
Title: Re: Dave K's Chronopia Log
Post by: dave kufner on February 01, 2010, 05:20:29 PM: As soon as I finish the Quar I will take an army picture of them all. I just need to touch up their base uniform color and ink wash them, matt coat and base grass.
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Post by: Alxbates on February 01, 2010, 06:39:43 PM: The Quar are awesome, they look like Vaughn Bode designs, they're made by "Zombiesmith" miniatures:

(http://www.zombiesmith.com/files/shops/0001/1790/assets/qLIpaint1.jpg)

http://www.zombiesmith.com/pages/quar

I haven't picked up the Quar rulebook yet, but it's on my "must buy eventually" list.

-Alex
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Post by: luckyone on February 02, 2010, 04:18:23 PM: Those are pretty neat. Definately different but that in a good way. I like the color scheme BTW.
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Post by: dave kufner on February 03, 2010, 06:08:57 PM: Just finished painting the last of my Royalists all I have to do tomorrow is flock them and take their pictures.
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Post by: Manic _Miner on February 04, 2010, 11:30:13 AM: The Quar are nice miniatures.The mounted ones are cool too.Love the riding beast.
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Post by: joshuaslater on February 04, 2010, 11:57:35 AM: Funny how the World War I/Warzone look comes through with them too. Cool.
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Post by: dave kufner on February 04, 2010, 06:10:13 PM: Here is my Quarmy in all its glory...The 890th Fusiliers

(http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii193/davekufner/Miniatures/006.jpg)

(http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii193/davekufner/Miniatures/008.jpg)
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Post by: luckyone on February 05, 2010, 09:21:12 AM: Painted figure envy - Beautiful, just beautiful.
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Post by: Von Koss on February 05, 2010, 09:32:51 AM: Quote from: luckyone on February 05, 2010, 09:21:12 AM
Painted figure envy - Beautiful, just beautiful.

That is so cool ...I don't know what to say really. Nice painting, good choice of army color, and now I feel that slight tingle of wanting to spend wads of cash getting into some "Quar Wars". Must fight...new ...awesome...shiny stuff...
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Post by: Manic _Miner on February 05, 2010, 10:37:33 AM: Great army.Like the little hedgehogs too.
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Post by: dave kufner on February 14, 2010, 07:57:56 AM: I have now placed my Chronopia SOKs back on the workbench. The line up is...

Warriors X 8
Blade Maidens x 8
Title: Re: Dave K's Chronopia Log
Post by: Manic _Miner on February 14, 2010, 01:56:40 PM: Cant wait to see them added to your force.

I was going to post pictures but the camera is broken.Will have to save for a new one.

Are the warriors the new or old sculpts?
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Post by: Von Koss on February 18, 2010, 01:36:42 PM: ^ Seconded. Need to see pictures of awesomeness.
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Post by: dave kufner on February 18, 2010, 04:37:18 PM: Quote from: Manic _Miner on February 14, 2010, 01:56:40 PM
Cant wait to see them added to your force.

I was going to post pictures but the camera is broken.Will have to save for a new one.

Are the warriors the new or old sculpts?

Just finished 4 more warriors, I just need to ink wash them and finish coat them tomorrow. I'm not sure if they are old or new, I didn't play chronopia back in the day. 4 Blade maidens are almost finished with 4 more follwing right behind. I will throw up some pics on Friday. I should have the maidens done this week end or so.
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Post by: dave kufner on February 21, 2010, 06:25:34 AM: Here are the warriors as promised.

(http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii193/davekufner/Miniatures/083.jpg)

These are my Blade Maidens with their Frost Blades ready for attack. I will be basing them on lipped bases once I order a crap ton of them. I will also add snow to the base mixed with grass. I really need static grass.

(http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii193/davekufner/Miniatures/088.jpg)
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Post by: luckyone on February 21, 2010, 06:21:07 PM: Those are looking great!
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Post by: dave kufner on February 22, 2010, 06:01:31 PM: Thanks luckyone. Only 10 SOK models left to go.

I really really need a horned ones blood totem!!!

I have been looking around at the dwarves and think I will go with Mostly Reaper figs if I do the dwarves.
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Post by: Jase on February 22, 2010, 11:48:18 PM: I know the size would pale in comparison but wasn't there a figure for Orcus? maybe Ral partha? Thinking that would make a proxy with a few modifications.

Jase
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Post by: dave kufner on February 23, 2010, 03:18:53 AM: Jase, thanks for the suggestion but this is one model I wont use a proxy on. The old Orcus is still a POS for a model too.
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Post by: dave kufner on February 26, 2010, 10:47:56 AM: Just finished the last 4 warriors slingers and zerkers on the paint table this weekend.
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Post by: dave kufner on February 27, 2010, 04:36:10 PM: SOK army is now complete photos to follow tomorrow.
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Post by: dave kufner on February 28, 2010, 09:34:32 AM: I forgot I don't have my camera right now. As soon as I get it back I'll take some piccies. On to Warzone minis for now.
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Post by: Von Koss on March 04, 2010, 11:48:04 AM: Well... hello ladies... 8)

They look great Dave, I think the snow on the bases will add a lot to them when you get them based. Seems like you have been on the go with this army. How does it feel to have em painted? Kudos my good man!
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Post by: dave kufner on March 04, 2010, 12:55:42 PM: Thanks VK. It is a pretty good feeling to actually finish an entire army. I liked the SOKs as they seem to have the right amount of detail. I just wish they had made the Blade maidens slightly larger but they work as is. I wanna do a dwarf army now and I think I will go with Reaper and a few other companies to do the main units. I so need a horned ones blood totem.
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Post by: dave kufner on March 05, 2010, 02:11:46 PM: I forgot I am lacking a hunter model as well as hounds or eagles. I will be looking for models to use for this. A Viridian lord or two wouldn't hurt either :)
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Post by: Topkick on March 06, 2010, 09:07:14 PM: Got several V Lords but will not have access to the figs for a couple of weeks when I go to the Sanctum to haul some stuff up to the Love-nest
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Post by: Von Koss on March 10, 2010, 12:48:00 PM: Quote from: Topkick on March 06, 2010, 09:07:14 PM
Got several V Lords but will not have access to the figs for a couple of weeks when I go to the Sanctum to haul some stuff up to the Love-nest

Love shack..baby Love shack...

Sorry I couldn't resist. ;) I'm glad your having some better times Topkick and I hope they continue.

<Now back to Dave Kufner's log of awesomeness>
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Post by: dave kufner on March 12, 2010, 04:26:49 PM: Quote from: Von Koss on March 10, 2010, 12:48:00 PM
<Now back to Dave Kufner's log of awesomeness>

Thanks VK. Pics will be coming this Tuesday or Wedsnesday. I also just finished a Faun for my Skirmish game. Clash of Legends

I will be painting a Reaper Centaur also for the skirmish game.
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Post by: dave kufner on March 13, 2010, 10:08:33 AM: I'm thinking of using a few of these for my "hounds"

http://www.fantization.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=12348 (http://www.fantization.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=12348)
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Post by: dave kufner on March 16, 2010, 01:45:36 PM: Here is my latest SOK update. If I get some viridian Lords from TK I will add that as well as the hounds from the Fantazation website as well as a proxy hunter model from Enigma miniatures.

(http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii193/davekufner/Miniatures/121.jpg)
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Post by: luckyone on March 16, 2010, 04:49:31 PM: Those will work very nicely.
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Post by: Daargrim on March 17, 2010, 09:15:26 AM: Those look really nicely done. I'm guessing this picture doesn't do them justice.
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Post by: Von Koss on March 24, 2010, 08:08:46 AM: Excellent work on the weapon conversion/bits swap. You pulled it off seamlessly in my opinion.

From what I can tell the skin work looks good too. Keep up the great work!
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Post by: dave kufner on December 18, 2010, 09:36:26 AM: Update: I will be going to my FLGS for some 30mm lipped bases so I can rebase my painted ones. I have seen an interesting pair of white sand at Michaels and plan on getting some to experiment with them to add snow bases to my Blade Maidens.