IP V RD 2 MATCHUP and THEME!

[supervike]

Hello painters!!

Round one is officially in the books, but never being satisfied, the Iron gods demand more sacrifice, so onto round two we go!

v22TTC, despite falling short last round had a good enough score (a damn fine score actually) to advance using our coveted "Hey Gimme Another Chance" prize.

Names were randomly matched up using RANDOM.org, your best supplier of all things random.

Przemas vs. LavronYor

Lukhan Sanath vs. JakubT

v22TTC vs. CommanderY

Stubbdog vs. Thryth

alizardincrimson vs. Morf

Brushmistress vs. Dragonforge

HamishMcGreigh vs. Bexley

ThunderhawkerMinis vs. Ben$quig

PaintingPloddy vs. Wargriffon

Waghorn41 vs. Darklord

Moavoamaotu vs. Hinton

There are some UNBELIEVABLE matchups this time.

Most notably, poor v22TTC draws an immediate rematch with CommanderY...then again, its a great time for revenge!!

And some very 'heavy hitters' got paired up.... DANG this is going to be good!


Right to the Theme:

LIGHT MY FIRE

Again, how you choose to interpret that is up to you. Obviously the key word is fire, but it's all about pleasing those judges! Remember also, that we have 11 matchups, and provided we have 11 advancers, another painter will be spared the axe with the GIMME ANOTHER CHANCE prize!

The Deadline is SUNDAY MAY 18 at 6pm CST! (my time, look it up!)

Can Moavoamaotu and CommanderY keep up the amazing quality?

Can Brushmistress and alizardincrimson save the contest for the women? They stand alone, in a field of Iron deprived men!

Can Waghorn41 score more than 25?

Will Hinton be able to stay awake, with his double work duties?

All this and more will be answered in this most contentious round of the IRON PAINTER...

Which Begins...


NOW!!

[Dragonforge]

Sorry Jessica.. but your going down.. shall I say in Flames ;)

[Darklord]

ah first an elton john theme now take that and lulu. good theme vikey

[Duende]

Can Brushmistress save the contest for the women? She stands alone, in a field of Iron deprived men!


Hey vike, alizardincrimson is gonna be a little offended at that! Have you forgotten about HER??

:D :D

[Dragonforge]

Hey vike, alizardincrimson is gonna be a little offended at that! Have you forgotten about HER??

:D :D

Doh!

[steelcult]

Sweet monkee of jebus Jim - did you get some new record collection from Ktel I haven't heard of?

[wargriffon]

OMG What the hell am I supposed to damn well paint for that...

Being drawn against Paintingploddy in this round is bad enough as a few friends had already ear marked him as one to watch as it is :D

I have to agree with you Jim this is definately going to be an interesting round.

Don't know where you get these themes from but hell I wish you would keep the lid on the box and not let them run wild like this.

[Brushmistress]

Jeff still counts as a girl too - and I'm going to burn her to the ground!!!!

[Dragonforge]

Sweet monkee of jebus Jeff - did you get some new record collection from Ktel I haven't heard of?

Huh?

[Brushmistress]

On a lighter note- NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! I said last year I wanted this matchup, but now I just think it's mean to have to beat my friend up.:D

[Dragonforge]

Jeff still counts as a girl too - and I'm going to burn her to the ground!!!!

hey watch it you.. don't make me spank you :vb_devil:

[steelcult]

Huh?


I fixed it - and I blame early onset oldtimers disease for any mistakes I may have or may not have made previously in this thread.


Or the abisinthe I was drinking last night. :laugh:

[Dragonforge]

On a lighter note- NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! I said last year I wanted this matchup, but now I just think it's mean to have to beat my friend up.:D

See I told you the other day you cursed us when you said wouldn't it be awesome for us to meet up in the final round.. well Look what happened.. its all YOUR fault.

I guess the only way this is going to happen is for YOU to get the second chance award this round... :2:

[Brushmistress]

No, this is me.....:1: This is you.....:flaminghe
And you are such a tease, and yeah, I know I cursed us. You warned me.

Good luck to everyone!:)

[supervike]

Hey vike, alizardincrimson is gonna be a little offended at that! Have you forgotten about HER??

:D :D


Jeez! I had no idea, and I must have missed that on the other thread.


So sorry Nora, accept my apologies, and this mighty fine Chocolate Silk Pie.....(you have to come here for the pie....)

[Dragonforge]

PIE! Did someone say there was Pie! :eek:

[EricJ]

not bad, not bad, interesting match ups, interesting theme, already some good smack talk...this round looks to be off to a good start!

[Bexley]

Aw, crap. Another OSL theme.

On the bright side, the Rackham restock comes in today.

[Moavoamoatu]

Hey Vikey, are you always inspired by songs ??????

[Darklord]

yeah i immediatley thought of round 2 last season, can we use the same one!! actually i lost that round so maybe not!! i have something more fun planned to kick my opponents ass with

[Moavoamoatu]

On a lighter note-

Great sense of humour according to the theme Brushmistress :flaminghe

[EricJ]

hey, it's not unnecessarily OSL, while that is one obvious interpretation of the theme, you have to remember, judges do tend to like more inventive interpretations too :D

[supervike]

I agree, OSL is but one choice the painter can make..."Light my Fire" can go many ways!

If any of you care, I went and finally left comments on the previous round. I try not to do it at least until after the judging.

[Bexley]

Well, yes. But given the level of competition at this point, I'm willing to bet there's going to be quite a bit of it.

[Bexley]

I think I have my idea. Plus a backup, in case the figure I want isn't available in time.

[Moavoamoatu]

I already have 2 ideas but I miss the miniatures for the first one...do you mind if I use orcs again ????

[Bexley]

No. No orcs. I forbid it. By the authority of that guy I just met, who said so. :P

[Wren]

Sweet monkee of jebus Jim - did you get some new record collection from Ktel I haven't heard of?

That's kind of a cool idea - a theme for the themes!

[Darklord]

music thems yes, we could dub iron painter over 'the eye of the tiger' quite easily

[Ritual]

Actually, "Eye of the tiger" is the theme for next round! :D










Well, it could be... :dontknow: :p:

[Dragonforge]

Actually, "Eye of the tiger" is the theme for next round! :D










Well, it could be... :dontknow: :p:

Very cool. cause then Ill have a good reason to paint my Libby on her Tiger model...

[Bexley]

Better yet, paint the tiger on Libby.

(Curse it. The model I want isn't coming in on the re-stock. Plan B, it seems.)

[Hinton]

Moavoamaotu vs. Hinton


Well, this is pretty lopsided.


Will Hinton be able to stay awake, with his double work duties?

Probably not. I'm at work and having trouble staying awake. I need a caffeine I.V. drip.

:sleep:

Anyway, as I said in the other thread, I'll have entry, even if it's nothing more than just basecoated.

[Dragonforge]

I already have 2 ideas but I miss the miniatures for the first one...do you mind if I use orcs again ????

Why Not, every entry Ive done in IP IV and V have involved Imperial guard and no ones sick of them yet..

well at last I hope not..

[Morf]

Supervike, did you buy "The 20 biggest Driving Hits" recently?
Whatever. Alizardincrimson, you better start listening to Staying Alive and I will survive.

Jeff, (Mistress, no offense) shall we make it a male-only contest?

[Moavoamoatu]

Don't worry Hinton, I go back to work next week too and I am painting for another contest at the same time....I'll have to ask my assistant to paint the minis for me.

[Moavoamoatu]

Supervike, did you buy "The 20 biggest Driving Hits" recently?
Whatever. Alizardincrimson, you better start listening to Staying Alive and I will survive.

No he is listening to his vynil discs collection....you should think about changing your job to DJ Supervike.

[Darklord]

pink floyd could bring some interesting entries up!!

[Moavoamoatu]

pink floyd could bring some interesting entries up!!

Yes but Dragonforge already did "the wall"....

[supervike]

We don't need no education!

[Darklord]

"hey vikey leave lavronyor alone!!!"

[Morf]

Surprisingly, it's Friday, and I already have a clear vision, all necessary miniatures. Lots of work, 4 to 5 minis and a big base!

[Skya]

Oh man, the themes this round are great. I so wish I'd had time to enter.

[Thryth]

You can paint an entry for me if it make you feel better. ;)

[supervike]

You can paint an entry for me if it make you feel better. ;)

Oh no you don't!

She is the very definition of a RINGER!!!

[waghorn41]

i have something more fun planned to kick my opponents ass with

Hey, I'm your opponent :afraid:

I've got an idea if only I've got the minis, and I'll be away in London halfway through for a few days.

I may not win but at least I can try to improve on 25 :D

[Thryth]

Oh no you don't!

She is the very definition of a RINGER!!!

I thought that it was worth a try. :)

Maybe she feels sorry for beating me in IP4? :D

[Skya]

If I had time to paint an entry it'd darn well be going in the I Think I Can category unless there was a heck of a bribe involved. :p: Hell if I had time to paint I'd have entered this season in the first place! Ooo... but now I have a great idea for my next stained glass project. (Gotta try painting vellum for the glass and see if it looks better you know. I guarantee it will photograph better. :rolleyes:)

I've never been a ringer before... sweet!

[alizardincrimson]

Jeez! I had no idea, and I must have missed that on the other thread.


So sorry Nora, accept my apologies, and this mighty fine Chocolate Silk Pie.....(you have to come here for the pie....)
chocolate?
hmmmmmm

ok
I'll forgive you

for now

[Moavoamoatu]

As I told you in a previous thread I paint fast. It's time to share my secret with you now : I have an assistant. Here he is :

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm165/moavoa/Rat.jpg

Just guess who paints now.....

[Darklord]

hmmm, i smell a rat

[Darklord]

Hey, I'm your opponent :afraid:

I've got an idea if only I've got the minis, and I'll be away in London halfway through for a few days.

I may not win but at least I can try to improve on 25 :D

thats the spirit!! everyone has a chance to win, just against me its a smaller chance

[supervike]

Maomaovaotu, I hate to break this to you, but you may have a rodent infestation.

[alizardincrimson]

Supervike, did you buy "The 20 biggest Driving Hits" recently?
Whatever. Alizardincrimson, you better start listening to Staying Alive and I will survive.

Jeff, (Mistress, no offense) shall we make it a male-only contest?
sorry darlin' I'm a Nine Inch Nails kind of gal :vb_devil:

[supervike]

sorry darlin' I'm a Nine Inch Nails kind of gal :vb_devil:

Keep talking like that, and i'll bring that pie to you!!!

[goblyn13]

sorry darlin' I'm a Nine Inch Nails kind of gal :vb_devil:

So you're saying Jeff has a "head like a hole"?

[Duende]

sorry darlin' I'm a Nine Inch Nails kind of gal :vb_devil:

Nine Inch Iron Nails! right?

Mr. Self-Destruct is my fav song he's ever done. I think we have a few of those around here..... (and they're called IP LOSERS!) :D

@ Moveamoat (sp) ;) - Does your assistant mind you sitting on his shoulder like that? :evil:

[Moavoamoatu]

Maomaovaotu, I hate to break this to you, but you may have a rodent infestation.


As long as I don't look like this I don't think so

http://www.rackham-store.com/boutique/fiche_produit.cfm?type=570&ref=FRGBFI02&code_lg=lg_fr&pag=1&num=12

[Przemas]

@LavronYor: Let me guess - it will be pyre troll, won`t it ;) ?

BTW - cool theme. love the smell of napalm in the morning!

[stubbdog]

Ok, I have seen the movie Ratatoullie...

Forgive me M, but there aint a lot up there for him to be pulling on. So, what's he plling on to control your brush strokes?

[supervike]

Ok, I have seen the movie Ratatoullie...

Forgive me M, but there aint a lot up there for him to be pulling on. So, what's he plling on to control your brush strokes?


LOL...now thats some subtle smack talk!

I'll go with the ears!

[alizardincrimson]

Keep talking like that, and i'll bring that pie to you!!!
hmmmmm
should I say "yes please"
or "bow to me and bring me pie!"



So you're saying Jeff has a "head like a hole"?
I plea the 5th :whistle:


Nine Inch Iron Nails! right?
hell yeah!



Mr. Self-Destruct is my fav song he's ever done. I think we have a few of those around here..... (and they're called IP LOSERS!) :D
I love the "Further Down the Spiral" album minus the 1st piece

[Dragonforge]

So you're saying Jeff has a "head like a hole"?

Hey! How did I get brought into this.. Im just sitting here planning my entry..suddenly Ive got holes in my head..
:dontknow:

[Moavoamoatu]

@ Moveamoat (sp) ;) - Does your assistant mind you sitting on his shoulder like that? :evil:

I should really change my avatar now.....no my assistant is a nice guy and if he doesn't work fast enough I take my whip !!!!:whip:

[Dragonforge]

Well Im off to go see Iron Man.. so Mistress Jess heres 4 extra hours for you to try to beat me with your entry...

Your gonna need it ;)

[orkydave]

Iron Man ROCKS!!!!!

I just seen it and it is by far the bestest superhero film ever!!!

Good luck to everyone in this round (and Stubdog, I am rooting for you mate! ) If I can get my bloodbowl team finished in time for next weeks Grand tournament I will Get an entry in the I think I can category. There are loads of ways to interpret this without using ANY flames or OSL, so should be an interesting round.

Does anyone know if theres a manufacturer who produces a Jim Morrison miniature? ...

[steelcult]

No, but Ral Partha used to make a couple of vampires for Vampire that might work - tight pants and poets shirts.

Damn, now I got to see if I have one available for my I think I can entry.

[v22TTC]

See, CommanderY - told you it was fated for me to take you down: this is Wyrd after all!!! ;)

Your one trick pony was a cute little nag, but let's see you pull that off again.... This time it's two weeks of painting - no messing about with GS, learning how to use a camera, photo editing software nor researching my so called opponent. Victory conditions and idea locked in, `opponent' vaped!

Waddya say to double or quits on the mini from Round 1?

[HamishMcGreigh]

So v22 and Commander Y are going to have to bludgeon themselves against each other again? I like: Two man enter, one man leave!

@ Bexley: Worry not, I suck at OSL too. Why don't you paint a mini and then douse it in lighter fluid and take photos while it burns.

[v22TTC]

I think it was more like I was bludgeoning myself against him whilst he was out for a liesurely stroll... last time!:vb_devil:

Now I see I really need to butter Ritual up... "Hey, I used to be a Goth too (for many years)... fancy a slightly used `The Reptile House E.P.' T-shirt?..." ;)

I see my plan for a Rocky style win paid off - get battered and battered then come through at the end: Biff!

Thanks for the chance to carry on - I love IP; perfect blend of brutality with just a little compassion. Best competition format I've ever come across! :)

[Wren]

@ Bexley: Worry not, I suck at OSL too. Why don't you paint a mini and then douse it in lighter fluid and take photos while it burns.

Last IP I covered a mini in goo, I'll have to keep this idea on the back-burner for a future one...

[Dragonforge]

Orkydave, Ironman does indeed ROCK!!!!!!

Just saw it..ready to see it again.. oh did you sit through the credits to see the teaser?

Ok so back to this Iron Painter thingy.. Humm

[Thryth]

...Good luck to everyone in this round (and Stubdog, I am rooting for you mate! )...

Hey! What'd I do to you?!

[v22TTC]

I see the poor Commander's too scared to show his face... nevermind - you can always do a troll crying "Mommeee!!!" because he's just burned his finger [and still probably win... grumble...]. ;)

Anyway, that's the come out fighting bit out of the way - truth is I was totally delighted to be up against you this round... I had a feeling I would be... kind of feels right, you know, and you were a phenomenal challenge and top bloke! :)

I hoped the very literal (plus humour and other bits) interpretation of theme would get me some Brucie bonus points last round but didn't seem to matter a fig so I think I'll take a leaf out of your book this time... you'll see what I mean....

My gut/Muses/Inspiration is/are speaking very loudly to me but I might be leaving the door open for a bit of `you didn't take the theme very literally'... which would really peeve me! We'll see....

Think I might have to give GW some of my hard earned for this one too.... :(

[v22TTC]

OK, minis chosen, prep done on the one I own and starting as I mean to go on with an all-nighter so I can get to the shops early... let's just hope I don't have to order the other minis....

Reckon we'll be seeing the same minis pretty often this round. I've decided to trade off some Farside style humour for a bit more theme literalism... shame really but I wasn't feeling too lucky on that one.

CommanderY: Been thinking it would be ace if I won this one, you went through with another chance and we were matched up again!:laugh: I'm sure you've got a pretty good chance of being the highest scoring loser this round.... ;)

Best of luck to ya, Sir!

[orkydave]

@ Jeff, Oh Yes!!!! I sat through the end and it was well worth it! I don't want to give too much away but they couldn't have found a better actor to play that character after the end credits! And Robert Downey Jr IS Tony stark! Awesome!.

And the rest of you all, Come on guys! We armchair painters want loads of WIP shots as well as the obligitary smack!

[Paintingploddy]

So....Wargriffin we meet at last. No disrespect but your smack talk is a bit too complimentary.

Anyway I have a plan, I have the figures, I hope to have the time and I'm out to improve my score. Looking forward to seeing what you have up your sleeve though.

[waghorn41]

Ok Darklord, I have the minis, I have the plan and hopefully enough time.
But best of all whoever wins a Brit will abvance to the next round!

[wargriffon]

So....Wargriffin we meet at last. No disrespect but your smack talk is a bit too complimentary.

Anyway I have a plan, I have the figures, I hope to have the time and I'm out to improve my score. Looking forward to seeing what you have up your sleeve though.

Not really one for this smack talk milarky just out for the fun and enjoyment of painting :D should be a good match between us and hopefully a very close scoring round I look forward to seeing your entry.

I've had several ideas and picked out a number of figures to play with ideas and word play on the theme and I think I have narrowed it down now :D I did consider using a few FW Death Korps figures and a guy on fire but it would involve a lot of messing about and a bit longer than 2 weeks to make a decent job of it I think so I have gone for two figures and a play on the theme :D Am I going for OSL? well that would be telling and you will have to wait and see.

I have two that will fit what I want niether of them are GW or FW (and like my 1st round entry I think I will try and stay away from them as much as possible) so they will be cleaned up and primed later today and should be ready for a start painting by tomorrow. I think I can get them both finished by the deadline but I am struggling to pick one in particular so it will be a case of which ever one looks best when finished and the photos taken.

[Darklord]

Ok Darklord, I have the minis, I have the plan and hopefully enough time.
But best of all whoever wins a Brit will abvance to the next round!

yes indeed, even more than that a yorkshire man will proceed, a sheffield wednesday supporting yorkshireman who is devilishly good looking and think the esteemed judges are too

[waghorn41]

yes indeed, even more than that a yorkshire man will proceed, a sheffield wednesday supporting yorkshireman who is devilishly good looking and think the esteemed judges are too


Hmm, a Yorkshireman AND a Sheffiel Wednesday supporter. Methinks you've just cursed yourself doubly my lord. And then you only THINK the esteemed judges are good looking. Thrice cursed.

Me, I KNOW our transatlantic cousins are smart and sophisticated with Hollywood star looks and I'll buy them a drink or three when I'm in the States in August if they're in the New York or Niagara Falls area. Anyone for a large slice of cheesecake too?

To brush Darklord, and may the best Brit win.

[Moavoamoatu]

I am ready to start as I bought the miniatures this morning. This time it won't be GW but Rackham. I first wanted to use a fire Reaper elementalist but it was a bit too easy to post a single miniature (especially when Vikey wants me to keep the pressure). So I went for a scenery once again, without OSL, without fire and without light.....and it won't be blue at all.

[ThunderhawkerMinis]

Hmmm... I am looking and looking and there is no $quig to be seen. Maybe he got hit by a trukk.

[Paintingploddy]

I'll be breaking out the greenstuff this time. Unfortunately my greenstuff work usually looks like I've done it in play doh.

[Hinton]

After digging through my minis, I've come with an idea. Maybe it's good; maybe it's way off-base. Maybe I'll be able to get it completely finished, maybe I won't.

[Duende]

Well, I have an idea for something for the "i think I can" gallery. It just depends on something that happens later today....

[Moavoamoatu]

After digging through my minis, I've come with an idea. Maybe it's good; maybe it's way off-base. Maybe I'll be able to get it completely finished, maybe I won't.

Try to finish it or it won't be fun.

[Hinton]

Try to finish it or it won't be fun.

Oh, I'll try. Even if it's not completely finished, I'll still post an entry, much like orkydave did (he's one of my heroes :D).

You're going to stomp me when it comes to scoring, but I'm not going to give you a free pass by DNF'ing.

[alizardincrimson]

so I (finally) an idea
But can anyone tell me where to find a 28mm compatible chainsaw and flamingo?

[wargriffon]

so I (finally) an idea
But can anyone tell me where to find a 28mm compatible chainsaw and flamingo?
Chainsword is easy any GW one would probably do, I would send you one but I don't think it would get there in time from over here so if you don't have one you'll have to try somebody more local :D

The flamingo on the other hand will be more of a problem and I think you'll be down to sculpting your own :D

I am not even going to ask how it is all going to go together...

[alizardincrimson]

Chainsword is easy any GW one would probably do, I would send you one but I don't think it would get there in time from over here so if you don't have one you'll have to try somebody more local :D

The flamingo on the other hand will be more of a problem and I think you'll be down to sculpting your own :D

I am not even going to ask how it is all going to go together...
that's where the bear trap comes in

Thanks for the offer wargriffon :)

off to the shop with the GW stuff
*sigh*
they think it's "cute" that I think I can paint
and they smell funny


huh
can I borrow bail $ from someone in case I have to squish any of them?

if the guy that grabbed my rear end last time is there i may need it

[wargriffon]

Don't fork out for a box of plastics if all you want is a chainsword, look at them like a little lost female and smile nicely and I am sure they will bend over backwards to find a spare sprue with one for you :D

[Skya]

so I (finally) an idea
But can anyone tell me where to find a 28mm compatible chainsaw and flamingo?

That so sounds like a Pinky and the Brain quote..

And I know what you mean about the GW stores, thank goodness my FLGS carries GW for when I need that random bit and no ass pinching involved. Which is a damned good thing because trust me, he'd be the one in jail. (Never $$$$$$$$ off the short people, they're vicious.)

[Thryth]

so I (finally) an idea
But can anyone tell me where to find a 28mm compatible chainsaw and flamingo?

Hi,

I believe that Hasslefree ZOMBIE-HUNTER (B) has one (looks like one to me, anyway). I don't know about the flamingo.

[Moavoamoatu]

Hasslefree and Weswind too (road warriors range) : both make chainsaw warriors and Hasslefree makes chainsaws alone.

For flamingo, try Hell Dorado miniatures.

[Dragonforge]

if the guy that grabbed my rear end last time is there i may need it

I always wondered why any guy might think..hey shes attractive..I think Ill grab her ass cause she will like that.


As for Flamingos, I know Ive got some somewhere.. they were standing next to a skull though or something like that.

[Morf]

sorry darlin' I'm a Nine Inch Nails kind of gal :vb_devil:

You wait your turn
You'll be last in line
This is the beginning
Get out the way
Cause I'm getting mine

:) You asked for it, used to love Trent a while ago but nowadays I do think he is a tad too serious!

Moavoavatu, are you doing the count of how many times was your nick twisted in this thread? I think Duende leads with the most funny!

[Wren]

Ginfritter's includes a flamingo in its lawn ornaments pack (http://armorcast.com/store/product_info.php?cPath=74&products_id=545&osCsid=e022cc2b8fcde9c30c5e90fa3391a9aa), which has some other cute bits.

[Dragonforge]

Ginfritter's includes a flamingo in its lawn ornaments pack (http://armorcast.com/store/product_info.php?cPath=74&products_id=545&osCsid=e022cc2b8fcde9c30c5e90fa3391a9aa), which has some other cute bits.

Lance and Laser also makes a pack of Flamingos. of which I found 2 of them here..if you want them ust send me a PM.. I can send them out monday.

[Moavoamoatu]

Moavoavatu, are you doing the count of how many times was your nick twisted in this thread? I think Duende leads with the most funny!


Once more thanks to you.....I hope you don't paint as you type for this second round guys....:firedevil

[v22TTC]

Well I got the GW thing (= paying an insane amount of money for a mini I don't even like and once owned but gave away) out of the way this morning then tried to track down the third model I need... everyone's out of stock or closed for the Bank Holiday (as are the distributors) so I'll have to wander over to Sheffield on Tue morning to get one (the only place who had one in stock - but they're closed 'til Tue)....

Shouldn't put me too far behind but it's nice to have all the major elements together so you can get your composition sorted before slicing and dicing your minis up.

Much as I'd love to do a night time scene with sweet OSLs, I think it might end up too much like my first entry and as an unknown I kind of have the disadvantage that I need to prove that I can actually paint, conventionally, so this piece will have a bit of everything (paintwise) to put that one to rest - so I can then merrily experiment with later rounds.

This has kind of doubled the work I'm going to have put in but probably needs getting out of the way.... :(

[alizardincrimson]

You wait your turn
You'll be last in line
This is the beginning
Get out the way
Cause I'm getting mine

:) You asked for it, used to love Trent a while ago but nowadays I do think he is a tad too serious!



everything's blue
in this world
the deepest shade of mushroom blue

ha!
take that

whatever it is

I have to admit that I like the music more than the lyrics

A good bass line can be better than sex

but more to the point



Countdown to the end, but make it go faster
This is your disaster
Countdown to the end, but make it go faster
Come on down, my friend
It's time to meet your master

:vb_devil:

[Morf]

A good bass line can be better than sex


:vb_devil:

Closer to God has been voted as the best track ever to go with sex. Wonder why lol

[wargriffon]

Well despite the shock I had yesterday I managed to stop my hands shaking eventually, long enough to finish cleaning up my entry and prime it and this morning I have startind splashing paint on it :D hopefully by tomorrow evening it will be far enough ahead for me not to worry too much about it as I lose 3 days this week as I am involved in a charity golf competition.

I am my handycap or its the 13 sticks in my bag that is the handycap still working on it though and I make sure I get value for money by playing the most golf each time :D

Paintingploddy have you started anything yet?

I am not DNF on this one so you had better make a start soon :D Although I still haven't had a thought what to do for the base yet I'll worry about that later.

[Darklord]

Hmm, a Yorkshireman AND a Sheffiel Wednesday supporter. Methinks you've just cursed yourself doubly my lord.

To brush Darklord, and may the best Brit win.

well wednesday had a resounding victory so the omens are good for me as i too shall have a resounding victory and more than the 4-1 thrashing my team gave out

[Morf]

I'm not sure how I made it, but I'd finished 3 out of 4 miniatures and the base.
I am a busy man this week so I may end up posting my entry verrrrry soon.

[Moavoamoatu]

I may end up posting my entry verrrrry soon.

No you can't....Supervike did not set the gallery for the second round.

[Morf]

No you can't....Supervike did not set the gallery for the second round.

But if I say the magic word "Please", Vike will do it, right?
You will like my entry, Moa. It looks almost like that pic of your helper you posted.

[Paintingploddy]

The greenstuffing is done, priming this morning and hopefully some paint tonight. Like always I think the base just isn't quite right. I'm absolutely hopeless with plasticard. I think I'll have to do WIPS this time.

[Moavoamoatu]

But if I say the magic word "Please", Vike will do it, right?
You will like my entry, Moa. It looks almost like that pic of your helper you posted.

Yes I am sure it will work with the magic word.

I am looking forward to see your entry Morf.

BTW the WIP picture is done, the base is finished, just three miniatures to paint now.

[alizardincrimson]

I managed to snag a GW chainsaw looking thing and I didn't have to smack anyone this time

Still short a flamingo but I think this penguin will do
Thanks for the flamingo offers though! :)

got a miter box and a pile of balsa wood

and band aids
lots of band aids

now I just actually have paint something.....

[alizardincrimson]

That so sounds like a Pinky and the Brain quote..

And I know what you mean about the GW stores, thank goodness my FLGS carries GW for when I need that random bit and no ass pinching involved. Which is a damned good thing because trust me, he'd be the one in jail. (Never $$$$$$$$ off the short people, they're vicious.)
and
alas
My plans are as about as successful as Brain's

they still smell funny btw

[Dragonforge]

and
alas
My plans are as about as successful as Brain's

they still smell funny btw

Yeah the LGS here I can't go into on Thursday night as its Star Wars night and man is it ripe..

[LavronYor]

Why don't you just use the force? or a spray can of deodorant....

[Hinton]

Posted a WIP photo. It's just the bares bones, so it's not painted or anything.

I think this has to be one of my most ambitious bases/scenes ever. There are a couple of things that I'm going to have to come up with, but I'm not sure if I have the time (or even the skill) to make them.

[Ben$quig]

Hmmm... I am looking and looking and there is no to be seen. Maybe he got hit by a trukk.

I don't talk much smack online... I hate text to be quite frank.

I've been quietly plotting all the possible inferrences and subtleties of the phrase "Light my fire"... I may end up with OSL flames on burning people, or a cushy love scene with candles, or an attitude filled army scene with cigarettes, or perhaps a creepy looking arsenist...

But I've not done much but ideate yet, and gather bitz... and gaze into blister packs... I'm painting a damn Eldar army with all of this too!!!

Anywho, I'll be around... maybe even a WIP pic will show its dirty face..?

Ciao

[Moavoamoatu]

Posted a WIP photo.

Excellent base Hinton, I am really impressed. My base is not so ambitious as I lack time.

I thought of a diorama (not for IP5 or at least not for this round) with stones like yours. How did you do them ? It looks great.

[Moavoamoatu]

Still short a flamingo

Here are some flamingo miniatures :

http://lanceandlaser.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=LAL&Product_Code=00140

and an Ibis

http://www.crocodilegames.com/secure/item_details.asp?CatID=24&SubID=38&Page=43&pageHeading=Items%20-%20Miniatures%20-%20Aegyptus

you could also buy a miniature plastic toy flamingo.

[ThunderhawkerMinis]

Well good. I'd hate to get by on a DNF as I prefer to earn my way.

[stubbdog]

M,

Those look like Hirst Arts stones to me.

[supervike]

Well good. I'd hate to get by on a DNF as I prefer to earn my way.


I understand this thought, it's more fun (and challenging) to compete, but I really feel that as long as you submit a mini and advance, it doesn't matter how you get there....A win is a win!

[Moavoamoatu]

M,

Those look like Hirst Arts stones to me.

I think so too.

[Moavoamoatu]

I understand this thought, it's more fun (and challenging) to compete, but I really feel that as long as you submit a mini and advance, it doesn't matter how you get there....A win is a win!

Sure, a win is a win but a win by DNF when you spend time and efforts on your own entry is not a real win. Just imagine you play a football match and the other team doesn't come on the field.....:banghead:

[supervike]

Sure, a win is a win but a win by DNF when you spend time and efforts on your own entry is not a real win. Just imagine you play a football match and the other team doesn't come on the field.....:banghead:


I disagree my rodent loving friend!

Instead of a football match, compare it to a marathon race....Are you not the winner by finishing, even if your opponent does not?

[Hinton]

M,

Those look like Hirst Arts stones to me.
I think so too.

They are indeed; fieldstone molds.

[Duende]

I have a question: Even if I'm out of the IP, can I still upload to the WIP gallery even if it's only going to be in the "I think I can" gallery? Or should WIP's only be for Official IP entires?

[Moavoamoatu]

I disagree my rodent loving friend!

Instead of a football match, compare it to a marathon race....Are you not the winner by finishing, even if your opponent does not?

I disagree too : first I am your human loving friend, because the rodent, it's me :)

Second : what if you are the only one to race and the others don't come at all to run.....it becomes jogging, not marathon anymore.....:gone:

[Moavoamoatu]

Hinton : your rocks......rock....

[Morf]

Mr. Supervike, hello, I'd need that Round II gallery tonight... Thanks!

[Ritual]

I have a question: Even if I'm out of the IP, can I still upload to the WIP gallery even if it's only going to be in the "I think I can" gallery? Or should WIP's only be for Official IP entires?

I don't mind...

[supervike]

I have a question: Even if I'm out of the IP, can I still upload to the WIP gallery even if it's only going to be in the "I think I can" gallery? Or should WIP's only be for Official IP entires?

I see no issue with WIP's to be for anyone doing anything related to Iron Painter.

I say go for it!

As long as your true entry goes in the right bucket, just to avoid confusion!

[alizardincrimson]

Here are some flamingo miniatures :

http://lanceandlaser.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=LAL&Product_Code=00140

and an Ibis

http://www.crocodilegames.com/secure/item_details.asp?CatID=24&SubID=38&Page=43&pageHeading=Items%20-%20Miniatures%20-%20Aegyptus

you could also buy a miniature plastic toy flamingo.
thanks
I'm good with my penguin mini as a replacement though :)

I like that ibis quite a bit.

I was forced to buy these:
Amazon.com: Skel-a-Flamingo (Skeleton) Set of Two Halloween Accessory (B43-262): Apparel

[Thryth]

You bought those? That's going to be a big entry!

[LavronYor]

Przemas, no the Pyre troll would be too obvious.. now don't you just enter some past masterpiece that happened to be on your shelf.

And Darklord, thanks for another brick part 2, but vikey, he don't listen.

And Moavoamoatu, is the pronunciation, Moe-uh-voe-uh-moe-uh-tu or mwa-vuh-mwa-tu or can we just call you JarJar?

Man, I have some weak ideas, but so far nothing seems good....

[Duende]

And Moavoamoatu, is the pronunciation, Moe-uh-voe-uh-moe-uh-tu or mwa-vuh-mwa-tu or can we just call you JarJar?


I just call him Move-a-moat in my own little world. :)

Or maybe just Rat-boy.... :p:

[Morf]

No you can't....Supervike did not set the gallery for the second round.


But if I say the magic word "Please", Vike will do it, right?



Mr. Supervike, hello, I'd need that Round II gallery tonight... Thanks!

Wow. I am getting SERIOUSLY ignored not only by my IP opponents.

[Sculpta the squig]

Had a nice idea, but none of the minis I'd need for it :(

Squig

[Moavoamoatu]

You bought those? That's going to be a big entry!

yes for sure.

[Moavoamoatu]

I just call him Move-a-moat in my own little world. :)

Or maybe just Rat-boy.... :p:

As you wish, both are funny.
One day I will tell you what it means and why I use this name. The best for me would be to change it but I don't know how.....

[Moavoamoatu]

Had a nice idea, but none of the minis I'd need for it :(

Squig

Just tell us and we could help you find them. I often have this problem too : not available, out of stock, wrong size, too expensive, oop, .....that's the cruel life of painters who don't sculpt.

[Sculpta the squig]

I do sculpt, just not incredibly fast. I might have sculpted it if I'd have had an opponent though. And ordering anything now would arrive too late, I ordered from Hasslefree the day the last theme was annouced (Hasslefree, pinnacle of customer service) and it didn't arrive on time because of the Icelandic mail service. Oh how I look forward to getting out of here.

Squig

[ThunderhawkerMinis]

As if we weren't under enough of a time crunch, I am going out of town for 2 weeks come Friday. I hope to have mine done by Wednesday night so I can run it by some of my cohorts, making any final adjustments on Thursday, taking photos, and then just resting on my laurels until the due date (no sneak peeks on this one). Its an ambitious timetable to be sure, but so far, so good. Its definitely my best work to date.

[LavronYor]

Glad I am not against Mr Humble.... :-)

[alizardincrimson]

Wow. I am getting SERIOUSLY ignored not only by my IP opponents.
I didn't ignore you

I was too busy making whimpering noises and trying to scrape up 5$

[Bexley]

I am very excited about my idea. I only hope it isn't too ambitious for the deadline. I think we all (*cough*filigree*cough*) remember what happens when I get too ambitious...

[v22TTC]

Much as I love filligree, yeah, I'm defo finding it doesn't sit too happily with IP deadlines.... :(

Moavoamoatu: Looking forward to hearing what your username means - what are you thinking of changing it too: the one suggested after FFIII? It's still applicable, it seems....

CommanderY: Hope everything's well over there, seeing how you haven't been around.

Alizardincrimson: I can't wait to see your entry! :)

[Ben$quig]

As if we weren't under enough of a time crunch, I am going out of town for 2 weeks come Friday. I hope to have mine done by Wednesday night so I can run it by some of my cohorts, making any final adjustments on Thursday, taking photos, and then just resting on my laurels until the due date (no sneak peeks on this one). Its an ambitious timetable to be sure, but so far, so good. Its definitely my best work to date.

Hahaha! That's funny because I'm going interstate on Sunday morning... but for me that takes only 2 days off the total painting time...

I look forward to seeing what you come up with

BenSquig

[ThunderhawkerMinis]

Given the time I have left, I may drop it to one fig and a dynamic background rather than two figs. Time will tell.

[Commander Y]

Well, Thursday evening my wife and I headed out on a roadtrip to Nebraska for a wedding. Only 16 hours by car...

Merrily rolling along through Colorado on Friday, I sent Jeremy (Angel_of_Menoth) a text message, asking him what the new Theme and matchup was.

So he sez, "Light My Fire."

And, honestly, after the Dire Troll last time - there IS only one thing I could possibly do for this Round, right? I mean - isn't it obvious?

But I didn't actually own the Pyre Troll. And having no stores where I'm from, everything has to be mail-ordered. And that would get the Pyre Troll to me... Oh, approximately 2 days after the deadline.

So I text Jeremy again, to find me some Privateer carriers in Colorado - and lo and behold, there's 3 in Colorado Springs which was just coming up over the horizon.

A little VZ Navigator cell phone magic later - and one of them is only 2 miles off the highway. Sweet!

And on the last peg of Trollblood blisters, at the very back... They had one. So I'm locked ad loaded.

We got home again about 3:30 AM Monday morning, after driving straight through on Sunday. So after a day of recovery and catching up (and my baby Doxie is HUGE now, in just 3 or 4 days, my god...), I'm back and ready to begin.

I just might have an entire Trollblood army done by the end of the Iron Painter. Now if that ain't a cool by-product, I don't know WHAT is!

[Commander Y]

So you're saying Jeff has a "head like a hole"?

Ah... So you've met him, then?
:vb_devil:

[Dragonforge]

Ah... So you've met him, then?
:vb_devil:

Geeze.. I swear minding my own business and I get crap..

[LavronYor]

Ah the innocents....
wait a minute, we don't have any of those around here do we?

Didn't think so...

[Morf]

Thanks Supervike for the galleries!
I posted my entry, a b%^&* to photograph since there is quite a lot going on.
Hope you like it!

[Moavoamoatu]

Thanks Supervike for the galleries!
I posted my entry, a b%^&* to photograph since there is quite a lot going on.
Hope you like it!

Great job and I am glad to see that I am on your scenery.:)

[supervike]

Thanks Supervike for the galleries!


It's the least I could do, I'm just surprised no one asked for it to go up...
:ahhhhh:

[Moavoamoatu]

I just posted my WIP. I should have finished for thursday or friday I hope.

[v22TTC]

So, went to Sheffield yesterday to buy a ... Pyre Troll [cough]. Man, they're illusive little beasties! Felt a bit strange paying £15 to go somewhere rather than just wait for a few days but that's IP!

Been about 15 years since I was last in Sheffield - boy, they've really done that place up! Had a great day out, popped in to the pub on the way back to see my mate and to have a quick pint... day gone. ;)

Have to put overtime in today to make up for it... hopefully finish all the prep and GS work.

[waghorn41]

Oh b****r the mini I thought would work just doesn't. Still, found another 3 which will. back to plan D or is it E. Now looking at 4 minis to paint instead of 2 plus bits. And I won't be starting until Sunday at the earliest as I'm off to London tommorrow for a few days.

[Moavoamoatu]

I'm off to London tommorrow for a few days.

I am sure you will find what you need in London. Which miniatures would you like to use if it's not a secret ?

[ThunderhawkerMinis]

Mine is definitely dropping down to one fig. Which sucks BTW, as I love the second one.

[ThunderhawkerMinis]

And mine is done and up!

[stubbdog]

Well, I finially got mine ordered today... I was having a hard time deciding on which idea to go with... The store's inventory helped make my decision for me.

Admittedly, I liked options A and B better, but I will be goingwith option C as that is what they had in stock. Now, just to have fun with it. I am going to be trying out completely new painting style with it, so its gonna be fun just to push myself in that area.

[Moavoamoatu]

My entry is done and up too.

I tried different new painting techniques with this diorama and the lighter was a pain in the butt to paint (4 hours of layers and glazing). I think the result is nice but you can't really see it on photos.

[Duende]

Wow, three entries in already! That's gotta be some kind of record! And great works too!

[ThunderhawkerMinis]

Moa, yours is hysterical. I literally laughed out loud and called my wife in to see it. Well done dude.:cool:

[alizardincrimson]

Sigh

on to plan C

the poor little penguin (the flamingo stand in)
has gone on the shelf with the barfing dwarf
and other unfinished and stalled ideas

hmmmmm....
some day they may all get together and overthrow the world.....

[Moavoamoatu]

Moa, yours is hysterical. I literally laughed out loud and called my wife in to see it. Well done dude.:cool:

Thanks...I am hysterical too :jester:

[Darklord]

great entries so far, but one is almost identical to what i was going to do so not sure wether to change mine for a more outlandish idea or stick and be a copycat

[supervike]

As fast as some folks seem to get thier entries up, I wonder if 2 weeks is one week too long!

[Darklord]

no, those of us with lives need two weeks!!!

[wargriffon]

As fast as some folks seem to get thier entries up, I wonder if 2 weeks is one week too long!

No two weeks is not one week to long as far as I am concerned, don't forget some of us have full time jobs besides mini painting :D We can't all knock out a dioramma in four or five days and sculpt the base for it in that time as well.

[supervike]

No two weeks is not one week to long as far as I am concerned, don't forget some of us have full time jobs besides mini painting :D We can't all knock out a dioramma in four or five days and sculpt the base for it in that time as well.


Yeah! I'm just trying to ruffle feathers...I wasn't really considering it!!

Those early finishers are just too damn efficient!

(but it maybe fun to have a 'lightning round' of IP sometime!)

[goblyn13]

Yeah! I'm just trying to ruffle feathers...I wasn't really considering it!!

Those early finishers are just too damn efficient!

(but it maybe fun to have a 'lightning round' of IP sometime!)

Maybe you can do that next time there are 75 participants, make the first round a lightning round :P

[Moavoamoatu]

As fast as some folks seem to get thier entries up, I wonder if 2 weeks is one week too long!

No, it's 13 days too long.......:ahhhhh:

I was on holidays so I had a lot of time but if you work and have to order miniatures 2 weeks is perfect.

[Morf]

no, those of us with lives need two weeks!!!

I'm running two companies, have a pretty regular life, no children but a high maintenance dog ;)
I gotta say that the entries so far ROCK! I love your entries, guys!

PS: I'd love to be a part of BlitzPainter. 5 days a round.

[Moavoamoatu]

I'm running two companies, have a pretty regular life, no children but a high maintenance dog ;)
I gotta say that the entries so far ROCK! I love your entries, guys!

PS: I'd love to be a part of BlitzPainter. 5 days a round.

I love your entry too.

Blitzpainter could be nice but not for all rounds as we need time to rest and do someting else.

The other idea could be : get all themes at once and post all entries.......but it wouldn't be the same challenge.

[Hinton]

You could always have a "Special Edition" of the Iron Painter. Have all of the past IP champions face off in a special contest where each round is one week. Maybe the rest of us could vote on the theme. It could be:

The Iron Painter of the Iron Painters!

[Bexley]

Stainless Steel Painter?

[supervike]

You could always have a "Special Edition" of the Iron Painter. Have all of the past IP champions face off in a special contest where each round is one week. Maybe the rest of us could vote on the theme. It could be:

The Iron Painter of the Iron Painters!

Yeah, I had a very similar thought regarding that.

Like what Jeopardy does with the Tournament of Champions.

But, we need more folks to win, other than Skya....lol

[Duende]

Yeah, I had a very similar thought regarding that.

Like what Jeopardy does with the Tournament of Champions.

But, we need more folks to win, other than Skya....lol

Well, it could be a four way matchup between this IP winner, Skya, Wren, and Cindy.... speaking of Cindy, where has she gotten to? I don't recall seeing her here much recently. ???

[Morf]

Actually that could be a very cool charity event. Get 8 best Iron Painters, do 3 rounds and auction the masterpieces. That would be SO cool!

[v22TTC]

IIRC, something similar was discussed a while ago and some of the people who would have been involved weren't too keen on the idea of losing their pieces - something I 100% understand!

Would be nice to see some variations upon the IP format from time to time though; as mentioned previously, it'd be interesting to see a round where folk could score the pieces (the popular vote, or whatnot, which might get a prize or would decide a tie) and then the judges would score the pieces - their scoring being dominant, as it should be.

[Morf]

I'm not to keen on public scoring. Look at CMON. It's a celebrity festival. Some items published in the same time have 10-20 times as many votes as others. And then, there is the sniping...

[ThunderhawkerMinis]

I agree about the sniping at CMON. Some folks are just bitter about the fact they cannot reach the level of some of the painters there and take it out in the only way they know how. Generally though it evens out in the end.

[v22TTC]

Couldn't agree more about CMoN - it usually makes me feel a bit ill to be honest - but don't forget that we're all righteous, fair and pure in heart!... ;)

So, got my lovelly new Nikon P80 but have no time to play with it (though reading 20 pages of the manual a night before going to bed is working wonders for my insomnia!).

Realise that despite my best intentions, I have ended up having a crack at something too ambitious (three big minis with a decent amount of conversion) and that Pyre Troll can only really be described as a miscast - no wonder it was the only one left in the north of England.... He's turning into a real time-pit, just to get him to look presentable - he's the one I was relying on to be fairly quick and easy.:censored:

Soooo... am still messing about with GS and haven't started painting yet - and seriously, I've been putting some hours in! Bloody Rackham stupid filligree.... ;)

[waghorn41]

I am sure you will find what you need in London. Which miniatures would you like to use if it's not a secret ?

I've already got the minis in my 'waiting to paint' pile. It's no secret but in all fairness I cannot say what I'm doing. I'd hate to be responsible for a lot of dnf's from others laughing so much they couldn't hold a brush steady. But wait! that would give me a chance to progress to the next round...:vb_devil:

Hm, Sunday already what to do, watch F1 on tv, help wmy wife clear the kitchen ready for the builders or work on my IP5 entry. Decisions, decisions.

[Darklord]

Hm, Sunday already what to do, watch F1 on tv, help wmy wife clear the kitchen ready for the builders or work on my IP5 entry. Decisions, decisions.

put your feet up waghorn, i have, might get round to starting mine on wednesday, more than enough time for a winning entry, and that includes sculpting work

[Skya]

IIRC, something similar was discussed a while ago and some of the people who would have been involved weren't too keen on the idea of losing their pieces - something I 100% understand!

Would be nice to see some variations upon the IP format from time to time though; as mentioned previously, it'd be interesting to see a round where folk could score the pieces (the popular vote, or whatnot, which might get a prize or would decide a tie) and then the judges would score the pieces - their scoring being dominant, as it should be.

While I'd certainly be willing to do a season of Iron Painter Championships, for one thing I wouldnt want to change the format too much (1week rounds sounds amusing though) and for another I'm not willing to devote *that* much of my time to a charity event.

[Morf]

I just did a brief math and unless there is a major DNF of both people in some pairings, we'll know the winner just in time for... GenCon????

[Moavoamoatu]

I just did a brief math and unless there is a major DNF of both people in some pairings, we'll know the winner just in time for... GenCon????

I don't hope so because if I make it to the next rounds I will have to DNF for the last ones as I am on holidays from august 1st to august 31 st which means that I won't have any computer to upload photos or even read mails.

[Morf]

Actually, if you are planning on making it to the final, my estimate is that you'd have about 4 days to paint your entry before going on holidays.

[Moavoamoatu]

Actually, if you are planning on making it to the final, my estimate is that you'd have about 4 days to paint your entry before going on holidays.

It took me 4 days for the last one...so it could be ok but I don't think I could make it to the final.

[v22TTC]

Moavoamoatu: Since we don't seem to be indulging in the smack talk for IPV, I'll be honest and say that if I was a betting man, I'd put money on you being in the final.

I'll keep giving it my all but I'm finding that two weeks just ain't enough, given my other commitments.... :( In all honesty, I'll actually be quite relieved if I get knocked out for good - my other commitments involve a lot of patience (something I've never been richly blessed with) which is totally at odds with the IP tight deadlines....

I spent two weeks of Round 1 feeling the extreme blues, this round I've been feeling constantly an inch away from bursting into flames... goodness knows what Round 3 will have to offer (if I get there)....

[Bexley]

I spent two weeks of Round 1 feeling the extreme blues, this round I've been feeling constantly an inch away from bursting into flames... goodness knows what Round 3 will have to offer (if I get there)....

Based on that explanation, I'd guess crabs.

[v22TTC]

:laugh:

Yeah, probably. Was more hoping for "Cool, sexy and desirable with plenty of time", though....

Still, I can't be accused of not getting into character... method-painting!

And filligree: Fire Elemental is a total 'mare! Filligree and flames and busy as hell with all kinds of delicate bits sticking out everywhere! [Finds himself singing the Smiths' `That joke isn't funny anymore'.... ;)] Bexley Sir, never again will I doubt your wisdom....

[Bexley]

Heh. "Hey, it's 8am, entry is due in ten hours. All I have to do is paint this filigree and I'm done. No problem."

Riiiight. I did put a little bit of work into the Lioness while waiting for the results/next theme. Someday, I may actually finish it.

[Brushmistress]

I don't hope so because if I make it to the next rounds I will have to DNF for the last ones as I am on holidays from august 1st to august 31 st which means that I won't have any computer to upload photos or even read mails.

Even though I just can't make Gen Con this year, I'm still doing Games Day Baltimore. I hadn't thought about the timelines...eeek. Well, at least I'll have the satisfaction of kicking Jeff's a$$ after the judging this round!:vb_devil:

There - no one can say there's no smack talking!

[Moavoamoatu]

You Supervikey, one week is enough for one round......or all people will DNF.

[Morf]

Guys, I think we scared them. A week has passed from our entries and the remaining 19 had not yet recovered...

[Moavoamoatu]

Guys, I think we scared them. A week has passed from our entries and the remaining 19 had not yet recovered...

May be are they too shy to post ???? :rolleyes:

[Sculpta the squig]

Would a bloodletter count as an entry? I have a bad cold, but I don't want to drop out completely...

Squig

[Moavoamoatu]

Would a bloodletter count as an entry? I have a bad cold, but I don't want to drop out completely...

Squig

Why not, Morf posted Skavens, Thunderhawkersminis posted a Terminator and I posted Goblins....we are ready for Golden Demon now with GW entries :tongue2:

[v22TTC]

And I've got an Eldar Avatar in mine, conversion nearly finished. So an Avatar, Fire Elemental and Pyre Troll (miscast bag of crap) walk into a bar... or something.... ;)

Still got to finish the Avatar's conversion and build the diorama but I can finally start painting today! :) :) :)

Hee hee, finally got around to visiting the model shop in Manchester (without high hopes) and they've got all the fabled stuff that hobbyists are always talking about - Vallejo Model Colour, Tamya Clear Red, brass rods and tubes and Woodland Scenics... was a bit hectic wandering around with all the choirs of angels singing constantly - was a very happy boy! :) Never again will I have to sculpt tiny tubes out of GS!

Just wish I hadn't bought my scenery from GW first....

[Morf]

Would a bloodletter count as an entry? I have a bad cold, but I don't want to drop out completely...

Squig

Do a performance, set it on fire. Kinda like Wren's Ice Witch but reverse!

[Darklord]

well finally got my entry underway today, had a change of plan since i saw maovamatutao (or however the hell you say it!) posted almost identical to my idea and done supremely better than mine would be so onto plan B which probably isnt a good idea as it involves my first sculpt

[Commander Y]

finally got around to visiting the model shop in Manchester

Well, Claude Hooper Bukowski, all the raw materials in the world won't help you, you know. You still have to be able to actually PAINT them with some modicum of skill...

Bad news, huh?

_____

After missing all the initial excitement of the round, I feel just totally out of the loop on this one! I've got the model with a base coat own and the base is all finished... But as far as communication and good old fashioned smack-talk, I'm just out of it.

Veets, as far as last rounds' "winnings" are concerned - I'd certainly love to get me ands on the cat-tailed wee Doc from Infinity, sure - or we can let it ride "Double or nothing" this round, hmmm? Up to you - that part of the IP is quite secondary to stomping you all before me, actually.

[Morf]

Veets, as far as last rounds' "winnings" are concerned - I'd certainly love to get me ands on the cat-tailed wee Doc from Infinity, sure - or we can let it ride "Double or nothing" this round, hmmm?

Oh, cool! Can I get the Forgeworld Bloodthirster?

[Moavoamoatu]

maovamatutao (or however the hell you say it!)

Yes!!! you almost got it this time....it's like horse races : you have the good combination but not the winning one.

"Darth Lord" you should remove your helmet when you spell my name...and definitely no, "you are not my Father"....

[Darklord]

"Darth Lord" you should remove your helmet when you spell my name...and definitely no, "you are not my Father"....

are you sure!!

[Moavoamoatu]

are you sure!!

According do your birth date I don't think so, but 1977 was a great year : the first Star Wars movie.

More seriously, you said we had the same idea. Was it the lighter ?

Thanks for the compliments.

[Moavoamoatu]

As no one is posting photos, I decided to post a new WIP (may be my next entry) :

http://wyrd-games.net/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=2188

[Dragonforge]

Even though I just can't make Gen Con this year, I'm still doing Games Day Baltimore. I hadn't thought about the timelines...eeek. Well, at least I'll have the satisfaction of kicking Jeff's a$$ after the judging this round!:vb_devil:

There - no one can say there's no smack talking!


You probably will kick my ass ( as long as its with stiletto heals mind you )..as Ive not even touched this one yet..Ive been buried under work for the last two weeks..

[Darklord]

More seriously, you said we had the same idea. Was it the lighter ?

Thanks for the compliments.

no the lighter was different, but i was going for goblins lighting a big rocket!
totally different entry now though

[v22TTC]

Well, Corporal Why, that's not a bad smack-talk comeback (though I don't get the reference to that dude from Hair...).

Might as well call it double or nothing at this stage - it'll be cheaper for me to ship two minis at the same time anyway.... ;)

I considered my last/first piece to be more or less finished, just needing another day or so to polish it but pretty much everything's kicking my ass this time round, so whatever I upload on Sunday will probably need at least another week to get it looking like I would want... it'll be a bit embarrasing really ["I can paint - honest!!!"] but I won't DNF.

Still, I've learned a lot (again) and if I get knocked out I can devote myself to that Anima 2D painting competition - there's a slim chance that a mini might be made from the artwork... reckon that's worth some serious devotion... and there'll always be IPVI (where I'll be better prepared) for me to give you the spanking you so richly deserve! ;)

[Moavoamoatu]

Don't worry you are not alone. I have another painting contest which ends tomorrow. I ordered the miniature 2 weeks ago and received it....this morning. Gotta rush to post my entry and I have only this afternoon and this evening to paint it.....a real marathon. Time for basecoat now.....

[Darklord]

well that the sculpting finishes just needs a winning paint job now

[Commander Y]

(though I don't get the reference to that dude from Hair...).

That you recognized him from Hair is enough! His big opening number is "Manchester, England..." Nevermind. Played in the pit for 25 or 30 performances of that earlier this year.

With the price of Infinity models, that Doktari is pretty much double or nothing anyway!

[Thryth]

... I have another painting contest which ends tomorrow...

Golden Chef 2008?

[Moavoamoatu]

Golden Chef 2008?

Yes...and I am done (it's 1:30am) : just photos left now.

Do you take part in this contest this year too ?

[Thryth]

Yes...and I am done (it's 1:30am) : just photos left now.

Do you take part in this contest this year too ?

Yup (did last year too). It takes me considerably longer than a day to paint my miniature, though. :(

[LavronYor]

wow....

[v22TTC]

Moavoamoatu: Oh but I'm so slow, slow, slow.... Still, I should get my speed up with experience and having the right things to hand from the beginning - corks and clamps and such... still ain't got 'em... no money.... :( EDIT: Where are my manners?! Good luck with the other competition mate! :)

Commander Y: Cheers for explaining the reference (I like to know stuff) - I know explaining a gag is a bit of a sinking feeling.... EDIT2: We don't tend to call it `Manchester, England' too much either.... ;)

Don't want to sound too defeated - you just never know how kind the next few days will be to me (not very, I'm guessing, but who knows?) and judges' subjectivity can do surprising things....

Anyway, Infinity minis aren't so spendy over here (probably not so much over there either, except relatively to the super cheap prices you get most minis for) - like £5 or £6 for a regular sized, white metal dude is pretty standard (on the low side) around these parts.

So, whatever happens, I'll send you the catgirl - it'll be a nice feeling to see her painted in your gallery, knowing I sent her to you. If I lose, I'll send you another sweet Nomad; if I win... well, I'll be pretty busy dodging the flying pigs but we'll sort something out, but Kitty's in the bag anyway! :)

[Moavoamoatu]

v22TTC : thanks but according to last year winners entries I am not sure I could make it. I had no other choice than to paint fast this time and it took me 9 hours to paint a single miniature and 3 hours to make and paint the base which is far too long for my taste for a single miniature as I have so many things to do.

[Brushmistress]

Ok - photos uploaded. I've got a crazy weekend ahead, so I had to finish this in a flash. (bad pun, sorry)...
:p:

[Commander Y]

Don't want to sound too defeated - you just never know how kind the next few days will be to me (not very, I'm guessing, but who knows?) and judges' subjectivity can do surprising things....

Chin up, old chum - I don't even know if I'll finish! I had a metric crap-ton of stuff hit me this week, so I'm starting to get nervous. I've never DNF'd anything like this, so I'd feel especially bad if I don't make it.

Don't kno why I'm wasting my time typing, then - I ought to get to work!

[Commander Y]

Ok - photos uploaded. I've got a crazy weekend ahead, so I had to finish this in a flash. (bad pun, sorry)...
:p:

Left comments on that little slice of awesomeness...

But what I want to know is - what are you using for such a perfect black background? It obviously really helps show off the Lighting effects... but everything I use gets reflected light spots on it from lighting the miniature well enough. Are you using some photo-software-fakery to fill in a solid black? Or do you have some other voodoo magic? Do tell!

[Moavoamoatu]

Just do like me : paint a miniature in one day......I was really nervous but now I feel free as I just posted my Golden Chef 2008 entry....

@Thryth : which miniature did you use for this contest ??? Your Archibald was really well painted last year. I used the deadly gamesman.

I hope Martin Footitt won't enter the contest this year......it should be forbidden for professionals from GW ....BTW I think the third entry was better than the first and the second ones.

[waghorn41]

Oh well just started painting, might have to be two minis instead of four. Spent yesterday evening raiding bits box ( thank goodness I've been modelling for over 30 years ) to make a candlestick with candle of the right proportions. Four items and a bit of cutting, trimming and filing and I'm almost there.

[Brushmistress]

Left comments on that little slice of awesomeness...

But what I want to know is - what are you using for such a perfect black background? It obviously really helps show off the Lighting effects... but everything I use gets reflected light spots on it from lighting the miniature well enough. Are you using some photo-software-fakery to fill in a solid black? Or do you have some other voodoo magic? Do tell!


I splurged on a light tent, which came with a black velour background. It's still a pain to photograph ( I can only have lights overhead, not on the sides), and I set the camera to Tungsten lighting, not auto. No fancy pants photoshoppery to edit the backgrounds.

[Thryth]

Just do like me : paint a miniature in one day......I was really nervous but now I feel free as I just posted my Golden Chef 2008 entry....

@Thryth : which miniature did you use for this contest ??? Your Archibald was really well painted last year. I used the deadly gamesman.

I hope Martin Footitt won't enter the contest this year......it should be forbidden for professionals from GW ....BTW I think the third entry was better than the first and the second ones.

I painted Chef (I chose that as my miniature from my commended entry from last year's contest). I thought that I could use it as a back-up for this round of Iron Painter if I don't finish the entry that I am working-on :)

I look forward to seeing your entry.

[v22TTC]

Yea, verily hath I offended the painting gods... I'm one of them lucky dudes who gets ill about once every two years... on top of every other poxy curse this round - that'll be now then!

But at least my eyes and sinuses only fill up and I start to sneeze when I'm hunched over... you know, like when you're painting. :(

Thank goodness this round finishes on Sunday before the heavy end of the hammer really drops on me... I hope.

Commander Y: Honestly, I would never normally dream of showing something as unfinished as my piece will be on Sunday, but I will upload it with gritted teeth anyway - hope you do too!

[v22TTC]

Mmmm... double post goodness.... ;)

I don't know if it's me just being daft and missing them, but Demonherald mentioned that he would post some comments on the Round 1 pieces and I haven't seen them....

Hope everything's OK over there Demonherald mate! You haven't been around much, so I hope all's well, but when you eventually get the time I would be really interested....

[Morf]

I splurged on a light tent, which came with a black velour background. It's still a pain to photograph ( I can only have lights overhead, not on the sides), and I set the camera to Tungsten lighting, not auto. No fancy pants photoshoppery to edit the backgrounds.

My came with white, black, red and blue, I can't think of using the red though ;)
I use garden halogens (English language alert) and the problem is that if you leave them on for too long, they tend to blacken the tent by slightly burning it!

[LavronYor]

good to know....

[Darklord]

well mines in, nothing went right on it but with baby due soon losing may not be a bad thing, but we will see, hopefully theme wise i will score well

[waghorn41]

Hey Darklord you can't lose to me! I'm trying to get mine finished but you are soooo much better. I'll have to retract my offer of buying the judges a beer to make sure you get through :D

[Bexley]

Hm. My opponent has finished. Let's hope I do the same.

It's weird (wyrd?)- no matter how well I plan, and no matter how much I intend to get rolling early, I still never seem to get started until the day before it's due. (Well, started painting. I've cleaned and sculpted and assembled and primed over the course of the last week.)

[Hinton]

I don't think I'm going to have mine completely finished by tomorrow. If I hadn't been working 14 - 18 hours a day I could have completed it, but it was too ambitious given the extremely limited amount of time I could dedicate to it.

Tomorrow I'll post whatever I have done.

@Moa: let me know where to send the $5 to, please. I don't have a lot of minis, so I'd really like to keep what I have. Hope that's ok.

[alizardincrimson]

:cussing:
cameras


:puke:
photo software

but it's posted!

enjoy

[LavronYor]

I know how that feels...

[v22TTC]

Well not to just relentlessly moan [`it's grim up north' - it's all we've got...], but just to update you on my litany of woes: this can of white primer is chalky too, GW ran out of the metalics I needed (when the hell does GW ever run out of paints?! Tsk... wouldn't have happened in my day... ;) ), and I'm so ill I'm spending more time in bed than awake and painting.... :(

If I lose this Round, I'll consider myself the winner!

Untold respect to IP folks who consistently upload finished, masterful and sweet pieces on time! Didn't realise how hard it could be.

Difficult to know what to do with this last day's painting - do I just tidily base-coat, spend time on just a few areas and make them look slick to show that I can... hmmm....

Bit worried about the uploading too - my internet connection to this site is rickety at best... not sure how it'll fare if I'm trying to upload at half an hour before deadline with 13 other people doing so at the same time....

Hee hee - I'll be less grumpy when this is all over! :)

Oh and Bexley: I've still got all the fun of the filligree to look forward to, too! ;)

[Przemas]

dnf-ed :( . congrats LavronYor :)

[Paintingploddy]

Dropped mine, paint rubbed off, construction problems and collapses and now a flat camera battery. On the plus side I have finished, and will get it uploaded.

[Paintingploddy]

Got the photo uploaded even if the title is somewhat utilitarian. Now to bed.

Good luck Wargriffin, look forward to seeing what you've done tomorrow morning.

[wargriffon]

Got the photo uploaded even if the title is somewhat utilitarian. Now to bed.

Good luck Wargriffin, look forward to seeing what you've done tomorrow morning.

I'm about 80% finished as far as the two figures are concerned a few final touches and the nmm to go but I still haven't thought of a base so I guess that might just have to be plain and simple.

Not happy with the whole thing though if that is any help :D

[Sculpta the squig]

Finally started painting, damn homework!

SQuig

[Bexley]

AHAHHAHAHHAHHAHAGAGUUUAGGAHAH

New rule. Now it's no filigree, no stupid dragons.

I mean, what was I thinking!? An F'n DRAGON!?

[v22TTC]

No conversion/sculpting for me - I've rigged up a contraption where if I ever reach for a razor saw or GS ever again, it'll mash me over the head with a stool!

I've done untold sculpting on this piece and it looks like I've done nothing... two minis that I wanted to be like they're supposed to be but were miscast and one that I wanted to convert, which ironically was a pretty good cast (and that's saying something for GW ;) ).

And now, no painting time!:blowup:

I spit on Green Stuff and all its kin - Ptoo!!!

[wargriffon]

Well my entry is in, I really am not happy with it though and to be honest unless it looks better on the judges computers than it does on mine I can't see me making round 3 :(

[Hinton]

I mean, what was I thinking!? An F'n DRAGON!?

I briefly entertained the idea of painting up a dragon I have, but didn't think I would have time for it.



I spit on Green Stuff and all its kin - Ptoo!!!

That's kind of funny; this round I worked with GS for the first time ever and I kind of liked it. It's pretty obvious that I didn't know what I was doing with it, but it wasn't as difficult as I thought it would be.

Working as fast as I can; trying to get one more mini painted before the deadline. I definitely won't be able to get everything done, but most of it will be. After I get back to a more normal schedule, I'll finish it up.