Season 7 Round 2 MATCHUPS and Theme!

[supervike]

Ding ding!

The first round of vaunted Season 7 is now on the books, and Iron Painters do NOT get a reprieve.

They have to continue, through the snow, family, holidays, and painters block.

First let me say thank you to all the newcomers in Round 1. Some fantastic showings out there! Sorry so many of you have to sit on the sidelines for round 2. Check out the I THINK I CAN category, where you can still play along, improving your skills and possibly winning some booty!

But right to it, Paint fans:

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ROUND 2


The matchups: (chosen by random.org)

Demonherald vs Wren

Paintminion vs Neolis

Darklord vs. Peterdita

Brushmistress vs MVM

Waghorn41 vs. Alextheartist

Jens vs Beelzebrush

Thryth vs. Lauth81

Sculpta the Squig vs. James9487

Commander Y vs. Bren

Bexely vs. Nameless

akaranseth vs Valloa

Ah, but it isn't just matchups you are after, so how about a huge helping of THEME!!??


COLD BLOODED

What you do with that is up to you, remember, it's about impressing the judges!

Surely, mr supervike, you'll give us a holiday break? Is this Tissue Paper painter? Is this Feather duster Painter? NO!

This is IRON PAINTER, so your due date will be


SUNDAY Jan. 3, 2010 6 pm Central US time. (look it up Rob!)

HAPPY FREAKIN NEW YEAR PAINTERS!!!


Who will win the battle of the THs? Thryth or Lauth?
Can Neolis make our queen Paintminion give up her crown?
Will Wren continue her domination ?
Will a newcomer rise in the ranks? Jens, MVM, nameless? anyone?
Will we ever see the end of Darklord? He comes back more than Jason in Friday the 13th!!

All these questions and more will be decided in this episode of everyones favorite time killer, THE IRON PAINTER.

Which, begins


NOW!!!!

[alextheartist]

Booyaa!

[demonherald]

cheeky Git... gotta love ya....

hmmmmmmmmm ... another croc??? ha ha ... no I think I have something in mind gotta love cold....and blood mytwo favourite things.....

so Rhonda we meet again and if I remember rightly last time we met you used a model that would fit this theme damn well..... I look forward to this little dance.. good luck.....your gonna need it......

[Peterdita]

Bring it on you anti smoking poster boy Brett, you wimpy WAMP, bike riding, closet painting, charity driving, Supervike worshoping, brit!

I've got a good ol case of American whuppass for ya right here, partner! Don't make me bust out my armorcast bases on you and serve you up again! hehehe

...Got nothing for this theme though >_< crap!

[demonherald]

commander Y vs Bren
Akarenseth vs Valloa

I want front row for those two.........

[Darklord]

commander Y vs Bren
Akarenseth vs Valloa

I want front row for those two.........

I think that caused several people to breathe a sigh of relief!

@Peterdita . let me know your address so i can send you your xmas pressie: its called 'how to paint citadel miniatures' may be a bit advanced for you but give it a try.
You have an advantage in that im away until monday then hospital tuesday. I have an advantage in the fact I can paint. Maybe i'll do a t-rex eating your choo-choo.

[Beelzebrush]

Ooh! Jens.... a tough one. Most impressed by your first round entry... having said that, I expect to sweep you to one side like so many before you ;) :D

'Ave it!!

commander Y vs Bren
Akarenseth vs Valloa

Good matchups!

[Thryth]

Oh. Disappointing theme. I thought that Supervike would have chosen the theme based on the other thread. ;)

[Neolis]

Damn it!

[Beelzebrush]

Darklord v Peterdita should be a good one too.... good luck to both of you (especially the British side of the duel :D)

[Commander Y]

Hrmph. Didn't I lose to Bren last time?

Hrmph.

[Peterdita]

@Peterdita . let me know your address so i can send you your xmas pressie: its called 'how to paint citadel miniatures' may be a bit advanced for you but give it a try.
You have an advantage in that im away until monday then hospital tuesday. I have an advantage in the fact I can paint. Maybe i'll do a t-rex eating your choo-choo.

Haha! nice one. That would actually be totally awesome: a T-rex eating that train, if you want it its yours but I get pics. It's just sitting on my shelf collecting dust and getting in the way. Kinda like your testicles. (ouch!)
But last I heard you weren't good enough to paint citadel models either or the eavy metal folks woulda called you back!
Plus, you can keep the magazine, I would never take away your favorite spank off mag :P (man! I'm rather iron dickhead today huh? you know I love you DL)
I can't even start till next Sunday, but its all good, I have no life.

[MVM]

Alright brushmistress - I'm commin for you...brushes blazing!

[Darklord]

Haha! nice one. That would actually be totally awesome: a T-rex eating that train, if you want it its yours but I get pics. It's just sitting on my shelf collecting dust and getting in the way. Kinda like your testicles. (ouch!)
But last I heard you weren't good enough to paint citadel models either or the eavy metal folks woulda called you back!
Plus, you can keep the magazine, I would never take away your favorite spank off mag :P (man! I'm rather iron dickhead today huh? you know I love you DL)
I can't even start till next Sunday, but its all good, I have no life.


ooh nasty, nasty BOY!

Just had a look through my stuff I never order for this always use what I have - didnt have anything concrete theme wise but just found a mini thats perfect, and I can set it up into a bigger scene or leave as is. Bigger scene would almost certainly make it my best ever entry. and even better no comedy whatsoever in this! Pete - you have been warned!
I am so excited about the prospect of this one

[Peterdita]

I can't think of crap for this but then something came to me... I'd have to sculpt it and I've nver done that before, seems to get bonus points (that I'll need). Since all the judges are American, I think they'd get the reference but just not sure its a 'winner' Hmmmmm....

[Darklord]

just not sure its a 'winner'

wouldnt worry mate - none of your ideas will be

[Jens]

Can I get a new one .. a real opponent? :boring: Not that there are any left. Maybe we could arrange a 2 on 1 - that would sound almost fair. To make it a bit more exciting I could restrict myself painting only at midnight by the moonlight with my left foot.

In all dishonesty: Beelzebrush's entry of round 1 was among my very favourite ones - it might have helped that I'm a huge fan of anything related to the discworld novels. Looking forward to round 2.

[supervike]

wow!

Even the new ones excel at the smack!

Most impressive!

[Darklord]

Vikey, can we not have an extra week as its christmas? folks that order stuff (not me mind!) will have trouble getting it delivered in time.

[Beelzebrush]

Maybe we could arrange a 2 on 1



I'm pretty certain that vikey's your man for that kind of arrangement.... you can find his phone number on those exotic cards in most phoneboxes or those desperately scrawled numbers on toilet walls :D

[alextheartist]

Vikey, can we not have an extra week as its christmas? folks that order stuff (not me mind!) will have trouble getting it delivered in time.

Little girl :P, trying to get brownie points are we??

[Darklord]

Little girl :P, trying to get brownie points are we??
well it would garner me no advantage - unless he only allowed pete 2 weeks still. just think with christmas its still tight is 3 weeks

[Peterdita]

I'm pretty certain that vikey's your man for that kind of arrangement.... you can find his phone number on those exotic cards in most phoneboxes or those desperately scrawled numbers on toilet walls :D


Ahhhhhhaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhahhahahahaa :lol:

[Bexley]

Trying to decide between a cold-blooded animal or a cold-blooded killer. Either way, no ideas are really jumping out at me.

[lauth81]

Okey, Thryth, you're going down! I have the idea, the mini and 6 days free.

You can give up right now ...

[Nameless]

Bexely vs. Nameless
hmm, I wonder if it gets more difficult for me in the Rd3. 2 easy rounds in a row is not something I expected from IP


Will a newcomer rise in the ranks? Jens, MVM, nameless?
actually, this is my second IP Vike!
last time I made it to the Rd2... then got Bexley as my opponent...

[Jens]

I'm pretty certain that vikey's your man for that kind of arrangement.... you can find his phone number on those exotic cards in most phoneboxes or those desperately scrawled numbers on toilet walls :D

Oh thanks for that advise, I'll keep it mind. How come you're so certain - I assume some first-hand experience? Must have been intresting and more like a 2 on a half. :flowers:

[Darklord]

Trying to decide between a cold-blooded animal or a cold-blooded killer. Either way, no ideas are really jumping out at me.
im doing both to be sure!

[Peterdita]

hmm, I wonder if it gets more difficult for me in the Rd3. 2 easy rounds in a row is not something I expected from IP


actually, this is my second IP Vike!
last time I made it to the Rd2... then got Bexley as my opponent...


Don't forget you almost came back with the wild card that round but lost to a much better and more awesome Full Metal Jacket :)

[Nameless]

let's be honest Peterdita, it was just bigger, not better or more awesome

EDIT: but yeah, I think I'm still the only one to loose twice in the same round :D

[Thryth]

Okey, Thryth, you're going down! I have the idea, the mini and 6 days free.

You can give up right now ...

Hmmm...

Well, I might have in-laws over plus the usual, but I think that I'll try anyway. Thanks for the offer. :)

[Bexley]

I was maybe thinking something undead, but that'd be no-blooded more than cold-blooded.

I have a few ideas, but nothing that punches the others in the kidneys and says, "THIS IS THE ONE."

Are Tyranids cold-blooded?

[Nameless]

not sure if they are "blooded" at all. How about dragons?

[Wren]

Wow, gotta say I'm not feeling iron at all! I'm up against last round's top scorer, who's knocked me out before. And up against the phone ringing for people wanting to do stuff (bah, humbug) and getting the house ready for parents descending upon it in the New Year. Kinda makes me wish random.org had done this to me last round! ;->

Nonetheless I shall start the idea wheels turning and see what I can come up with. I'm not going down without a fight dh!

[supervike]

Vikey, can we not have an extra week as its christmas? folks that order stuff (not me mind!) will have trouble getting it delivered in time.

Boo freaking ho......

wait a sec, that's a good point.


Painters. Let me know what you think. Either directly on this thread, or PM me if you want to be more 'private' (i'm looking right at you Brushmistress *wink wink*)


I'll consider it based on what the important folks (you guys) think, and I promise no more 'creepy hitting on girls' voices!

[Valloa]

Boo freaking ho......

wait a sec, that's a good point.


Painters. Let me know what you think. Either directly on this thread, or PM me if you want to be more 'private' (i'm looking right at you Brushmistress *wink wink*)


I'll consider it based on what the important folks (you guys) think, and I promise no more 'creepy hitting on girls' voices!

Pffffft. I say let it stand. It is Iron Painter after all. And yes, this is from someone who hasn't picked minis yet.

Maya~

[Bexley]

not sure if they are "blooded" at all. How about dragons?

Well, I don't own any dragons. Except for that gigantic Rackham resin one. I could probably paint it in two weeks, but it'd still be a rush job.

I sort of have an idea, I just can't really come up with a good reptillian figure for one of the models. I could probably do without, and just try and emphasize the "cold blooded nature" of the guy, but theme is so freakin' subjective in judging, it's better to try and hit as many notes as you can.

[Peterdita]

I can work with the week I have available after Christmas. But this theme.... Jesus Vike, I may jump on the band wagon and do a tribute piece to you with this theme. (smack talk the host?!)

Either way I'm okay with it. (but since my opponant wants longer....)

[Darklord]

Well, I don't own any dragons. Except for that gigantic Rackham resin one. I could probably paint it in two weeks, but it'd still be a rush job.

I sort of have an idea, I just can't really come up with a good reptillian figure for one of the models. I could probably do without, and just try and emphasize the "cold blooded nature" of the guy, but theme is so freakin' subjective in judging, it's better to try and hit as many notes as you can.

lizard man from gw any good?

[Bexley]

Not for what I'm thinking of, no. Skaven would be perfect, if not for the fact I'd really like the figures to actually be cold blooded.

[Darklord]

my ex? she could be pretty cold blooded

[Bexley]

Heh. I have one of those, too. It's a thought, but it's not one of those things that comes across instantly upon seeing it, and that seems to be a key to getting a good theme score, regardless of how well you've actually hit the theme.

[Darklord]

just include a sandwich - seems to work well

[supervike]

actually, this is my second IP Vike!
last time I made it to the Rd2... then got Bexley as my opponent...


How am I suppose to remember that dammit!

YOU'VE GOT NO NAME!!!! LOL

(sorry)

[supervike]

Gallery is posted now, if anyone wants to upload their entry.

I'd suggest waiting till the last minute....

[Nameless]

bad Vike... :spank:


anyway, I assembled a mini for my entry. and, as I've got everything I need for my idea, I'm against extended deadlines :P

[lauth81]

I would say. let the end date stand for this round.

[demonherald]

Gallery is posted now, if anyone wants to upload their entry.

I'd suggest waiting till the last minute....

another dig damn you......

[Bexley]

Hm. I do have one idea that I really like (going off on a tangent from Darklord's ex-wife idea) but it's a little on the disturbing side. Hmmmm.

[note: it does not involve any symbolic violence towards my ex-wife. It's much more Stepford-Wifey in nature. In this one, the wife gets the last (albeit gruesome) laugh.]

[Dr.Mercury]

I am lovin it!
Even though Bren knocked me out in the first round as if she was Mike Tyson, I am going to participate in the ITIC section.

Hmmm, I have plenty of Dark Elves to paint.....

[Bexley]

Yes. I have my idea. It's jumping up and down and yelling that THIS IS THE ONE. Models ordered. (Thanks, Darklord! Next time we're paired, I'll let you lose by a closer score. ;) )

[PaintMinion]

Damn it!

ditto. sigh. I hate to beat up good friends, but bring on your best IRON Greg, and I'll do the same. Let the judges sort us out in the end.

[demonherald]

Nonetheless I shall start the idea wheels turning and see what I can come up with. I'm not going down without a fight dh!


I wouldn't expect anything less Wren...........

if it's any consolation I leave for Ireland on Tuesday a.m and don't get back until the 31st ..ad to that no local Game shops in the area and I'm short on one or two pieces so will have to sculpt them.. Little one off school a 4 year old 6 days before xmas....great fun,..) so it ain't all eay add to that a shiny distraction from Nathan and I am up against it...but no worries........ I have an idea set but it ain't big and it ain't clever ... good luck.

[waghorn41]

Haven't a clue what I'll do yet but I'm okay with the two weeks, got to be Iron up against these dang youngsters. Hey, Alex boy I's lookin at you! Is you AlextheIron or AlextheAluminium?

[Wren]

I figure I do have the advantage of being childless and relatively low-key about the holidays. I may even have the 'advantage' of being snowed-in, but I'd just as soon avoid that one!

[Lalochezia]

Waghorn41, you are going to be taken down a notch. By the time Alextheartist is done with you, they'll be calling you Waghorn40. He will walk a mud hole in you, and stomp you dry.

[Bexley]

Isn't it "stomp a mudhole in you, and walk it dry?"

[Sculpta the squig]

Ahh, idea cemented in place, let the sculpting commence! Let's see what happens if I spend more than three days on an entry this time :p:

squig

[Lalochezia]

Isn't it "stomp a mudhole in you, and walk it dry?"

Yes.

But my version amused me more.

[KatieG]

Tough theme this round, it shall be interesting to see what people come up with.

Hmm, I've got some thoughts for an ITIC entry, we'll have to see if they go anywhere. Yeah, I know, not really Iron...

Are the ITIC entries going to be judged at all? If I were to do one, I would want to get feedback so I can improve for IP VIII...

[Peterdita]

Lots of people make there way over there(I do) and the judges will as well. Just be loud about it and make sure people know your there!

[v22TTC]

Well, I'm not too shy about bemoaning my shocking luck... but check this out:-

So, I was really excited about Space Hulk earlier in the year, got fed up with never being left alone for more than five minutes, seven days a week, to paint anything, and stopped checking the minis forums; when I'm hungry and skint, I don't check out pictures of food....

So, I popped into GW to get a goblin regiment for my first IP idea, but obviously they didn't have one... but in the course of the conversation, I mentioned about how gutted I was to have completely missed Space Hulk - the Most Excellent of All Dudes promised he'd get me one!

Picked it up today... needless to say, my years-long hatred of GW has just taken a pretty serious knock!...;)



So yeah, obviously, my committment to paint something for a competition (even if it is only ITIC) has never tended to amount to much more than half a (small) bean, with the juice licked off, but I'll have a go at painting one of the slinky and sinuous genestealers for ITIC... and I mean painting f*cking well... I [I]am a good painter - honest!;)

PS When ITIC entries get an order of magnitude fewer views and comments than the same mini in the general showcase gallery, it's a bit cack....

[supervike]

Tough theme this round, it shall be interesting to see what people come up with.

Hmm, I've got some thoughts for an ITIC entry, we'll have to see if they go anywhere. Yeah, I know, not really Iron...

Are the ITIC entries going to be judged at all? If I were to do one, I would want to get feedback so I can improve for IP VIII...

The intent IS to have them judged, but I can't speak for the judges. I will certainly push for that.

[KatieG]

The intent IS to have them judged, but I can't speak for the judges. I will certainly push for that.

I appreciate it. I guess this means I am not off the hook and I'd better think of something. Damn! Me and my big mouth ;)

[Bexley]

Painters. Let me know what you think. Either directly on this thread, or PM me if you want to be more 'private' (i'm looking right at you Brushmistress *wink wink*)


I'll consider it based on what the important folks (you guys) think, and I promise no more 'creepy hitting on girls' voices!

The more I think about it, the more I lean towards giving a little extra time. (Maybe not a whole week, but at least two or three days.) Most orders won't ship until at least Monday, and if they don't arrive by Wednesday (which, even without the increased volume of packages going through the mail right now, would be no small feat) they're not arriving until the following Monday or Tuesday. Which means a lot of people are only getting five or six days to paint.

Hm.

[Bren]

I don't need extra time I think, I just hope I can hold a model properly some time this week since a patient (a little dog who didn't want me to look in his eyes) bit me in my left index finger a few days ago. I'm glad I'm right-handed so it's not my brush holding hand but still...

But on the bright side: I do have an idea and I own the model already, so don't consider yourself lucky Commander Y!!! I'm going to win again this year!

[LeopolddelaSolail]

Interesting Matchup´s i will stand at the sideline.

Own the Model for my idee already.
Just need to tell my wife why i opent the chrismas package witch she packed :flowers:...
I will paint a Forsaken of the Legion of Everblight.

[Nathan Caroland]

The intent IS to have them judged, but I can't speak for the judges. I will certainly push for that.

I'll judge them.

My time is next to NILL these days, but I made a point at staying at the office an additional couple of hours an not coming home just so that I wouldn't be distracted. :D

So there is my promise - judging and comments throughout.

[Brushmistress]

MVM - you're so eliminated...don't even bother to enter, seriously. You can just join the list of people owing me drinks at Gen Con this year from them being shamed by my awesomeness. :p:

Extra time due to the holidays? Are you guys serious? Is there a single person on these forums that doesn't have private horde of models to work from? Now's you're chance to turn some of those loser minis into masterpieces!

[demonherald]

I think we should have an extra 10-15 minutes....:laugh:

I hope it stays as is I'm away for a week of this as it stands but IF I manage to get through I am away for three weeks in january but as the current pattern stands I will be home for a week for two rounds ...with one of the weeks a waiting for results week... so away second week round 3 and 1st week round 4.......change it at all now and will have to drop out of a round which is the only way I'll be stopped this year anyway.....:vb_devil:

[Jens]

.......change it at all now and will have to drop out of a round which is the only way I'll be stopped this year anyway.....:vb_devil:

Keen observation - since the judging of round 2 is scheduled next year... :spider:

[MVM]

How about I just buy you a drink now to pump up your ego a little more before I decimate you. You'll be amazed at what I can accomplis when I don't spend 99% of my time learning to make a base. I've actually purchased my mini already.

MVM

[akaranseth]

More time??? More time is for those qui aime se branler la quéquette toute la journée au lieu de sortir leur pinceau et peindre comme des vrais hommes! Non mais bande de paresseux branleur du dimanche!

So to be brief no...

[waghorn41]

Got an idea, got the necessary minis, just got to put it all together now.

[TheBugKing]

I'll definitely judge the ITIC entries. This round there will be comments too. I'll warn those of you that have not had a written critique from me yet that I am NOT nice.

@MVM how convenient then that you attended that class just a bit earlier this year! Well done with the resin! Paint your damn tree sections next time! The idea is to PAINT after all.

[v22TTC]

Cheers Nathan and TBK for promising to judge the ITICs! It'll make a huge difference to the vibe of the place, rather than the usual 'the place where minis and painters go to quietly die...'.

[Bexley]

It's not "more time" if you've ordered stuff. Deliveries are going to take a day or three extra, and nobody delivers on Xmas
nor Xmas Eve, if I'm not mistaken. What you're saying is "you're not very Iron if you can't do this in less than a week, when I've got sixteen days." How brave of you.

[v22TTC]

PS Bexley: you asked if tyranids were cold-blooded.

It's been a while since I devoured every piece of information that GW put out, but I remember that one of the first things that an invasion fleet does is raise the temperature of the planet to tropical levels, prior to the mass-invasion proper, which suggests that they might be.

Then you've got them being able to ambush Termies, with all their spangly auspexes etc, so, again, one can but infer....

But one thing I'm completely sure of: them bad boys are absolutely chock-full of 'ichor'!;)

[MVM]

So who chose to order stuff? I'm going to carve my entire entry out of a stick I found in the back yard....nah..I think I'll just stick with the one that I bought at my local store.

[Beelzebrush]

An idea is born... I have the mini - it'll need a bit of conversion work and a bit of sculpting but I should be able to complete it in the allotted time. I say nay to the rather un-ironlike extension to the deadline! :D

How's it going Jens? Organised? Or still in a state of catatonic shock and in awe of the mighty Brush (yes, that's Brush with a capital 'B' :vb_devil:)

[alextheartist]

I just remembered which mini I'm getting for christmas.

[Wren]

I think I'm settled on my idea, and my figures. There's another I could order away for that might fit the fluff better, but I think the one I already have in hand fits the theme better. But I certainly don't object to adding some time on for shipping for those who don't keep a ton of figures around and need to send away for some if that's the way the tide runs. Given Christmas committments, it wouldn't be adding much extra time on to what I have available.

[LeopolddelaSolail]

@ thebugking as long as you treat everone the same you dont need to be nice were here at ironpainter and not kindergarten.

You know how you scream in the woods it will came back .
I got personally no problems with harsch kritik as long as it fair and followable.
I will speak up if i feel treathed bad.
But thanks for the warning chief

My Mini is prepared 5 Days till i need to be finish then my bro want his present.

@ Wren go out and kick some ass.

[Sculpta the squig]

I'm perfectly happy with an extention if the majority want that though, although that's not something I need tbh..

My entry is coming on nicely, done some sculpting and construction, the sculpts look a lot better with more time spent on getting them right, haha.

Squig

[Thryth]

So who chose to order stuff? I'm going to carve my entire entry out of a stick I found in the back yard....nah..I think I'll just stick with the one that I bought at my local store.

I placed an order. Not sure if I will use it, as I haven't finalized my idea yet.

[demonherald]

@ Wren go out and kick some ass.

so my opponent has some support .......I see how it is .......

I'm happy doing what I want to do without an extension but I am sitting on a fair pile of stuff so can understand if people aren't able to fully realise what they want to do due to not being able to order the exact right piece in their mind thanks to xmas...

two points though......

first ..... If a decision is to be made for an extension then please do it before Tuesday as I am going to be nearly killing myself to cram as much in before I go on hols as is humanly possible and knowing I have a day or two extra will ease that a little....

second if I do get a little extra time on my piece it will clean up the high scores.......:vb_devil:

[Bexley]

I placed in order, but I'm not too worried about it. I previously painted one of the figures I ordered, so I can use that for positioning and such until the new one arrives. The other figure's positioning isn't quite as important, though it will still involve a lot of conversion. But I also have a ton (like, more than my Psycho and Full Metal Jacket entries combined) of scratchbuilding to do, which will keep me plenty busy until the figures get here, so it's not like the time is being wasted.

[supervike]

I've not heard from everyone, but the majority seems to say no to an extension. I'll wait just a bit more before posting the decision.

[MVM]

For the record- in the spirit of holiday cheer I have no problem with an extension for those who do not have a local gaming store with a great selection. I often take for granted how easy it is for me to just run down and pick things up. If my local store were to close - I do not believe there is another store with a comperable selection for over 120 miles.

So if my local store had closed a week ago I'd be pretty hosed now considering we're snowed in and shipping would be highly delayed for the holiday. I think there is a fair argument here for an extension.

MVM

[Sculpta the squig]

Yeah, I'm firmly on the fence here, I like Iron painter to be IRON, but I appreciate that most people aren't going to be sculpting their entries from scratch and that they may have to wait for orders.

Squig

[PaintMinion]

I've not heard from everyone, but the majority seems to say no to an extension. I'll wait just a bit more before posting the decision.
I'm good with or without the extension. An Iron Painter is born under pressure, yes, but if too many folks can't spend their cash and get orders for their entry, it's no fun. Nobody wants to be beat down because of the Post. Then again, everyone is in the same boat, and should deal with the dealine in their own way. Some of us don't order mkinis, some cut back their idea, some cut corners...it's all Iron Painter either way.

[Moavoamoatu]

That's not fair : the themes are really too easy this year ;)

I have so many ideas......that I can't share :D

[TheBugKing]

That's not fair : the themes are really too easy this year ;)

I have so many ideas......that I can't share :D

I'm rather miffed that you didn't enter Moa. I would have loved to judge your entries to pieces!

[Sculpta the squig]

Indeed.

Also, guys (and girls ;)) don't forget to upload WIP's, it makes everything more interesting and it's sad to see the WIP gallery die slowly as the rounds progress.

Squig

[LeopolddelaSolail]

Here Folks you see the one who have beaten jeah mangelt me... the paintwonder and one of us Wren

Can i clean your brushes my lady :girl:

[supervike]

The painters have shown their IRON.

There is no extension.

Get crackin!

[Sculpta the squig]

Eeeeexcellent
/mr burns

Squig

[Wren]

Why thank you, that would be very helpful!

[MVM]

Wow there's more smack talk than this at the local pokemon league. Guess you are all asleep out there! I was too kind in the last round...letting my opponent loose by such a narrow margin.

Brishmistress have you sent my miniature yet? Might as well get it sent now so you can resolve to paint better next year.

[Jens]

How's it going Jens? Organised? Or still in a state of catatonic shock and in awe of the mighty Brush (yes, that's Brush with a capital 'B' :vb_devil:)

First that hint for that special number of svike and now this .. you island folk are a queer sort. (Besides it's not me who might be in shock and awe of my mighty.... that's the ladies part)

Nonetheless - I've posted a first WIP with my miniature choice. How about you? or are you simply trying to throw your weight about? :marshmell

[goblyn13]

I think we should have an extra 10-15 minutes....:laugh:


Hey Rob,

Just for you:

http://www.timeanddate.com/counters/fullscreen.html?mode=m&year=2010&month=1&day=3&hour=18&min=0&sec=0&p0=407

[Bexley]

What we need, is to have that turned into a widget that Nathan can add to the front page of the website. ;)

[lauth81]

What we need, is to have that turned into a widget that Nathan can add to the front page of the website. ;)

I like the idea of the Iron Painter countdown ...

[LeopolddelaSolail]

:amen: a counter would be nice.

Beware i am in trainig now 11,5 Months left till the next round 1:rockon:

[Brushmistress]

Wow there's more smack talk than this at the local pokemon league. Guess you are all asleep out there! I was too kind in the last round...letting my opponent loose by such a narrow margin.

Brishmistress have you sent my miniature yet? Might as well get it sent now so you can resolve to paint better next year.

Nice smack talk coming from a guy who clearly spends too much time playing Pokemon - maybe that's why you lack iron - you're too busy trying to "catch 'em all".

And it's Brushmistress, btw MUM.

[MVM]

Nice smack talk coming from a guy who clearly spends too much time playing Pokemon - maybe that's why you lack iron - you're too busy trying to "catch 'em all".

And it's Brushmistress, btw MUM.


The only thing I'm going to be catching - Brushmiser- is the look of shock on your face when you get knocked out of this competition in round two by a newb who made his entry WHILE playing Pokemon with his kids.

MM

[Brushmistress]

The only thing I'm going to be catching - Brushmiser- is the look of shock on your face when you get knocked out of this competition in round two by a newb who made his entry WHILE playing Pokemon with his kids.

MM

Brushmiser...I almost like that. Or maybe I should just change my name to NEWBSLAYER!!! :firedevil
There's no way I'll get knocked out by you - everyone around here knows that I always make it to the semifinals and lose because the theme sucks.

[LeopolddelaSolail]

Uploaded a work in peogress picture.
after a sleepless

[Moavoamoatu]

I'm rather miffed that you didn't enter Moa. I would have loved to judge your entries to pieces!

You could judge me "in flesh" if I go to Florida in february ;)

[TheBugKing]

You could judge me "in flesh" if I go to Florida in february ;)

OOO!

Now THAT would be very cool!
I'll have my new installation in m workshop by then too! A new bandsaw, clockmakers lathe and drill press. :D

Plus we can laugh at the latest "iron" entries by the poor folks trapped in this insane competition.

[Peterdita]

I miss you Moa... :(
(although I don't miss you kicking my ass around the galleries and the smack talk boards)

[MVM]

Brushmiser...I almost like that. Or maybe I should just change my name to NEWBSLAYER!!! :firedevil
There's no way I'll get knocked out by you - everyone around here knows that I always make it to the semifinals and lose because the theme sucks.


Sure- it's the theme's fault. Keep tellin yourself that.... Great and powerfull Brushcrispus.

I honestly think that my biggest advantage right now is that you think too much of yourself and too little of me.

After all- don't you think it's time that someone gets to the semifinals who can finish the job?

MVM

[Commander Y]

The idea is to PAINT after all.

Which is why I still can't fathom how YOU got to be a judge, Ambrose...

[TheBugKing]

Which is why I still can't fathom how YOU got to be a judge, Ambrose...

My inability to paint has little to do with my ability to judge a piece.

You are just miffed because it forces you to pay more attention to your bases then you would like. I do believe that that item has more to do with me being a judge then anything else. It forces you painterly lot to actually pay attention to the entire presentation as opposed to just the pigments on the metal bits.

All to the good. Moa and Bexly can't be the only ones who actually pay attention to what a figure stands on.

[Bexley]

OOO!

Now THAT would be very cool!
I'll have my new installation in m workshop by then too! A new bandsaw, clockmakers lathe and drill press.

Ha! I have that beat. I get to build a lathe from scratch as my final project.

[Darklord]

not sure i'll get mine done - stripped my idea right back in the hope of getting something in. hopefully it will still kick petes ass

[lauth81]

uploaded a WIP pic ...
base is finished, the rider is assembled and primed, will start the basecoat today.

I have to finish until the 27th, but that should be no problem, I have basically nothing to do on the 25th and the 27th is free as well.

[Wren]

The bad news (for me). Holiday plans keep being cancelled. Not quite sure why I bothered to try to get into the Christmas spirit this year!

The bad news (for dh). Just means more time to work up this entry, and no reason for me to worry that I've so far only been able to spend three hours doing some basic prep!

[Commander Y]

I am sorely tempted to mount my entries on plain black plinths from here on out.

"Basing is for Suckers."



My inability to paint has little to do with my ability to judge a piece.

You are just miffed because it forces you to pay more attention to your bases then you would like. I do believe that that item has more to do with me being a judge then anything else. It forces you painterly lot to actually pay attention to the entire presentation as opposed to just the pigments on the metal bits.

All to the good. Moa and Bexly can't be the only ones who actually pay attention to what a figure stands on.

[TheBugKing]

Do it! I DARE you to!


I am sorely tempted to mount my entries on plain black plinths from here on out.

"Basing is for Suckers."

[Beelzebrush]

I'm just going to base as I see appropriate... I'm definitely not going to over elaborate for the sake of over elaborating's sake (that's just being elaborate) (:))

No small villages here.... or am I being foolish... I'm going to shot down in flames innit?

Feck... I appear to have lost the plot today.... bloody useless parcel couriers etc :D

[Beelzebrush]

.... drinkingingininge... me? No shir... not even shlightly pished!

[TheBugKing]

I'm just going to base as I see appropriate... I'm definitely not going to over elaborate for the sake of over elaborating's sake (that's just being elaborate) (:))

No small villages here.... or am I being foolish... I'm going to shot down in flames innit?


I can usually see if someone pushed the base angle for pushing the base angle's sake. What I look for is the composition of the entire piece. As such, base appropriately. A good base can be just the standard 30mm (Or what ever size is appropriate) base size if it makes a good composition. You won't lose points with me because of that.

To take CY's example, if a black nondescript plinth is appropriate to the composition of the piece you will get full marks. It just bugs me when people spend a huge amount of effort on the painting of the figure and mount it on something that was clearly cobbled together. It basically amounts to painting a masterpiece and framing it in unfinished 2x4 wood studs. The frame is part of the piece. The base is the frame for your piece.

[Wren]

I just want to note on the record that I don't _mean_ for a lot of my bases to suck, and I have often taken more time over them than it would look. I know I'm basing-challenged and I've been working for the past couple of years to address that. Just not with any notable success! ;->

[Darklord]

I am sorely tempted to mount my entries on plain black plinths from here on out.

"Basing is for Suckers."

If i run out of time for mine I may not even use a plinth - it will stand without anything.

Its only Pete Im up against - Hell im pushing the boat out by priming it .
Hell - painting is for suckers!

[demonherald]

bad news for me . Flight cancelled to Ireland today not leaving until mornng now...

bad news for Wren .. a day extra than I hought I had so gonna start a bit tonight...

potential bad news for me next week.. due back weds but if the flight from here has been cancelled and messed with then the flights from the strip of grass with a shed on it that passes for an airport in Ireland are almost certain to be delayed or cancelled..


good news for TBK if nothing else I'll have a nice base with no models on it to enter (hoping for a miracle delivery in the morning before I leave)

Bad news for Darklord he's still pug ugly ....

good news for all Malifaux fans .. I've managed to squeeze in some new release painting in between IP projects.

[Darklord]

Bad news for Darklord he's still pug ugly ....



not what your mother said.

anyways I have just finished painting the penis.......

[demonherald]

yours or someone elses????

[Darklord]

its a model of you. nothing else to it - just a dick!

[demonherald]

nice ..... way to lower the tone on a family board man .....

[Beelzebrush]

lol! @ DL&DH :D

@TBK - I completely agree with all that you said :thumb: :D

[supervike]

nice ..... way to lower the tone on a family board man .....


Sez the guy with a drug reference right in his signature!!

[Bexley]

This is a family board.

Supervike is a registered user.

These two ideas are diametrically opposed. If I were a robot, my head would explode.

[demonherald]

Sez the guy with a drug reference right in his signature!!

:club:

[Sculpta the squig]

At least it doesn't mention a double dolphin anywhere :p:

Squig

[supervike]

Do i even want to know?

[Sculpta the squig]

Probably not :p:

Anyway, posted up the completed sculpts in the WIP gallery, on to the plinth and cart construction next, with a bit of drapery for good measure.

Squig

[Darklord]

This is a family board.

Supervike is a registered user.

These two ideas are diametrically opposed. If I were a robot, my head would explode.

its scary how in tune our thoughts were there!

[LeopolddelaSolail]

Hey Hey Hey are you sleeping:angel:i need to vernish an shot tomorow final pics.


HOHOHO Merry X MAS

[Peterdita]

At the g/f house in Rhode Island, yes there are some people from this state as small as it is. Taking a break to check the boards...

Since when is this a family place? Must have missed that somewhere along the way...

Still thinking of what to do, for the first time, I'm truely stumped on the theme... Good news is I'm up against Brett.

Off for more rum with a splash of nog and star wars marathons on TBS or some channel. Catch you iron painters in a day or so.

[Brushmistress]

Off for more rum with a splash of nog and star wars marathons on TBS or some channel. Catch you iron painters in a day or so.

Miss you around here Pete - you're not allowed to go on vacation ever again!

[Sculpta the squig]

'Nother WIP up, just a little bit more construction and sculpting before I can start to paint :D

Squig

[Bexley]

Nice work, though I think it might be like my "Qwest for Feier" entry- I had to google the subject, as I'd never heard of them before. (One of my earlier ideas was Leopold & Loeb, but I figured it was likely too obscure, and my past experience is that if you have to explain it too much, people tend to say it doesn't fit the theme, no matter how well it actually does.)

[MVM]

I think that anyone working with a more obscure thematic element have more of an onus to make sure that their piece tells the story on its own.

Well - construction is just about finished. I got primer on the base and the figs. Painting starts tomorrow!

I'll hopefully be loading some wip pics by this weekend.

MM

[LeopolddelaSolail]

Merry X Mas everyone dont drink to much.


On the first day of Chrristmas Santa comes to me bringing some Irish Whiskey and and surprieses to me

[Brushmistress]

Cleaned up the piece/diorama I'll be using for this round. First time having a go at 15mm, so we'll see how that goes. :dong:

[lauth81]

finished my entry. Will take pics tomorrow and post them then.

[MVM]

Well I'm light years ahead of where I was on my first entry one week in. The base's wip is posted!

[alextheartist]

Well mine is nearlly finished.. 20mins painting and 10mins photos and I'm finished :)

Pics in WIP

[MVM]

Seven posts in three days? What are you all taking time off for the holidays? Iron painters my ass. You'all are a bunch of family loving decent human beings that's what you are.

MM

[Wren]

Yep, I do indeed lack iron at the moment. I've lost several days to holiday prep and festivities, and one day to a meltdown dealing with some family issues. Today was meant to have some time for IP stuff in it, then a friend who only visits once a year called yesterday asking to come play games all day. So far I have only put 3 hours into my entry, and that's not anywhere close to finishing prep. But it's hubby's holiday, too, so I can't just blow everything off. (I do that the rest of the year! ;->)

Tomorrow should see me back on the case, and I've always considered New Year's a pretty artificial holiday, so I'll probably skip the plans for the and work on IP if I have to.

[Brushmistress]

I've always considered New Year's a pretty artificial holiday, so I'll probably skip the plans for the and work on IP if I have to.

I've got at least 5 friends coming in from out of town on New Years Eve, so even if it is an artificial holiday, I'll be plenty busy with entertaining the masses. Guess I better get my entry done before Wednesday. :)

[Nameless]

You'all are a bunch of family loving decent human beings that's what you are.

MM
yes, we are. see, if I'm not worried with my opponent skills, why not have a nice and long holidays?

[Sculpta the squig]

Eh, I always seem to get the quiet opponents, it's boring.

Squig

[waghorn41]

Primed my minis yesterday, probably start painting today - plenty of time

[Jens]

I hope my opponent - or should I rather say victim - has used the time over christmas well to have a slight chance at least in this round ... what was his name again? Feeblebrush?

[MVM]

I've got at least 5 friends coming in from out of town on New Years Eve, so even if it is an artificial holiday, I'll be plenty busy with entertaining the masses. Guess I better get my entry done before Wednesday. :)

Nah- take your time. I'm sure you can get some painting in over next weekend....I've seen your work- you shouldn't need more than 15 20 min to finish a piece right? Not that I'm worried.....

[lauth81]

my entry is up.

going to enjoy the next two weeks on holiday in Germany and - hopefully - come back for round 3!

[Brushmistress]

I've seen your work- you shouldn't need more than 15 20 min to finish a piece right? Not that I'm worried.....

That's right MVM - I can accomplish more in 20 minutes what you slave 2 weeks to do. :aetsch:

[MVM]

That's right MVM - I can accomplish more in 20 minutes what you slave 2 weeks to do. :aetsch:

Yeah, but that's just because I refuse to use the army painter dip system. Good luck with all that 15mm

[v22TTC]

Well, I know I'm only an ITIC loser (baby) but I am so adamant I'm going to submit something this time!

Since theme was anounced, have spent the princely sum of one day at my place (where my minis stuff is), and that was painting my Mum's Christmas card (a nice goldfinch this year...:) ).

Back today, scoffed a Chinese and bought plenty of tinnies and a bottle of Jameson (it always makes me think of Dublin, and smile) - got a mini I can (hopefully) piant fairly quickly... course, my Wyrd parcel could arrive any time... Bete Noire - pounce!!!

[My planned scheme for Rasputina will take way too long for this, and I reckoned that there might just be a few of those already....]

[MVM]

You're kidding - someone else thought of using Rasputina? I suppose you're going to tell me that someone else thought of doing something reptilian too?

[Mephistoles]

I'm about half way finished with my ITIC entry. It's not as motivating to not have an opponent. :( So I'll just try to beat everyone :)

[Wren]

I've got at least 5 friends coming in from out of town on New Years Eve, so even if it is an artificial holiday, I'll be plenty busy with entertaining the masses. Guess I better get my entry done before Wednesday. :)

Oops, I did just mean that as my opinion, I don't have a problem with people celebrating New Years! My favourites have been the ones where I did something a little different (party in a bowling alley, going to see the play Dracula are two that stand out), but now that I'm all old and not much for partying, I'm fine just staying home and watching a movie. Or working on IP. ;->

Some friends do have plans for a gaming day on New Years Day, but we had a gaming Christmas party and several friends over to play games over the holidays, so I'm not going to feel guilty if I decide to take that day to work on stuff. I'm almost to the point of being gamed out!

Hope you have fun with entertaining your masses, it sounds like a good time!

[Brushmistress]

Oops, I did just mean that as my opinion, I don't have a problem with people celebrating New Years!

Hope you have fun with entertaining your masses, it sounds like a good time!

Oh, no worries! I didn't take offense or anything. :)

It's one of the few holidays where my friends are free from both work & family gatherings, so it's a good excuse to get in some gaming & boozing. :dizzy:

[v22TTC]

You're kidding - someone else thought of using Rasputina? I suppose you're going to tell me that someone else thought of doing something reptilian too?

Yeah, sorry to break it to you... brace yourself: there might be some assassins and Everblight too....;)


I'm about half way finished with my ITIC entry. It's not as motivating to not have an opponent. :( So I'll just try to beat everyone :)

Yeppers - 'tis true... I found that in round one....:(

Bet I'll get a higher score than you though (we can be unofficially paired if you like - it'll help...).:)

I do like a nice duel <rubs hands evilly...>.

[v22TTC]

PS Mephistopheles: that was a slick piece of work of yours in round 1 - that didn't win?!

Ummm... nice icy effects... I'll still take you on though, if you want....

I'm just going for a single painted mini, painted well but in a style I really like, that the judges might not (though it's heavily influenced by one of them [though he's made no commitment to judge the ITICs, currently], who happens to be in my top four favourite minis painters...).

We'll see... [psst, it's an assassin, hehe...].

[Mephistoles]

It's on then! LOL I am sticking to a single fig this time as well ... I'm working on a commission and I'm trying to give it as much attention as I can and still do a few things for myself.

I needed some extra motivation to meet the deadline and crushing an opponent will do the trick nicely. Prepare to revel in the defeat of the contest you already lost!

As to my last entry ... Jens beat me out by a point. I have to give him the nod though, his technique was cleaner and overall better then mine. I blame my camera and lack of a light box though.

[Wren]

Yay, got some work done tonight! (Boo, everything's taking longer than I think it should! :-<)

I'm a little concerned if my entry is going to end up too girly, though. I've already used a vanilla scented candle and an iron on it...

[Peterdita]

I'm a little concerned if my entry is going to end up too girly, though. I've already used a vanilla scented candle and an iron on it...

Well that sounds interesting... :)


Pete's back in Portland!!! A day later than planned but they flew me first class to make up for it. And thank god because I'm not sure I've ever been that hungover in public before... <shudder>

I've consumed more booze and more food in the past week to last me through Christmas 2020... My cat is $$$$$$$$ed off that I left her, I lost two of my salt water fish!...WTF? The bank account is empty and I haven't even started my IP yet.

I finally locked down an idea and can start tonight after work. I'll be sculpting 50% of it so all children nearby should put on the 'earmuffs' to protect them from the plethera of cursing that will project from my apartment over the next couple days.

Luckily we start the year with a day off (love America!) and I should be able to do this up real proper like and give ol' Darkwhore a run for his money...

Off to go fiddle with my spreadsheets and see what disasters I'm looking at for the new year transition. Fun fun fun!

[Darklord]

save your time pete no point wasting it on fruitless chances - have some weak american beer and a mince pie instead just got the base to finish on mine. Im so confident I reduced my entry by 50% - still uses three different theme elements. Hopefully all those theme tips I gave you on wamp helped you out

[Peterdita]

No. No more food or booze till I pass whats built up in my gut! Can't wait to get home and take a nice long $$$$$$$$ on my own toilet.

[Darklord]

Can't wait to get home and take a nice long $$$$$$$$ on my own toilet.

so thats how your creating your entry

[TheBugKing]

As long as it fits the theme where is the issue?

I'm looking forward to Pete's entry of fecal matter.

@Jess, no worries on the 15mm. Remember that I have a huge amount of experience with the scale. It is hard to get great detail but it can be done. (Assuming that you actually spend more then about 30 minutes painting like I did. Totally lost motivation.)

@Darklord, the US imports a lot of great beers. Had a wonderful Lambic last night with the family. I like the Belgium and German brewing process over the English ones. Odd since my heritage is almost all English... Must be the cross culture contamination over the past 13 generations spending time here in the worlds melting pot. You likely need to get out more. Take a dip in a few other cultures. Would do you a world of good.

[Darklord]

You likely need to get out more. Take a dip in a few other cultures. Would do you a world of good.

Not exactly sure what leads you to that conclusion?

[akaranseth]

DNF for me... sorry I thought I would have time but with the various parties and work in retail the holidays are having its toll. Furthermore I have Adepticon and GD Paris coming real soon I need to focus on those. Love the concept of this contest and I wish I had more time to invest in it but unfortunately i haven't so to my noble opponent send me your info and I'll forward a prize your way!

[Brushmistress]

Uploaded a WIP...I really underestimated what painting this was going to be like. It's like painting tiny freehand on a whole diorama. Grrr.

[TheBugKing]

Not exactly sure what leads you to that conclusion?


I think I'll just let you stew on this... It's more fun that way!

(And who says that a judge can't add in a bit of smack here and there? Hmmm?)

[Darklord]

(And who says that a judge can't add in a bit of smack here and there? Hmmm?)


agreed - the more the merrier.

BTW I believe you offered to give detailed feedback if required? If that still stands I would love your opinion on my entry last round please buddy,

[MVM]

Looking great- that's one cold hearted lilly pad.....

[TheBugKing]

agreed - the more the merrier.

BTW I believe you offered to give detailed feedback if required? If that still stands I would love your opinion on my entry last round please buddy,

Coming up!

[Darklord]

cheers TBK.

just finished my entry. wont get photographed yet though - away first thing so will be done on Saturday

[waghorn41]

Hey Alex, just seen your entry - want to send me my prize now:aetsch:

[Valloa]

DNF for me... sorry I thought I would have time but with the various parties and work in retail the holidays are having its toll. Furthermore I have Adepticon and GD Paris coming real soon I need to focus on those. Love the concept of this contest and I wish I had more time to invest in it but unfortunately i haven't so to my noble opponent send me your info and I'll forward a prize your way!

That's too bad. I was looking forward to seeing what you came up with. :(

Maya~

[v22TTC]

@Mephistoles: Good stuff!:)

I've still never really shown what I can do with a mini and brush, but I think I've demonstrated my skills as a punchbag pretty adequately....;)

By the way, my comment about your not winning was more a 'wow, IP can sure be harsh' than a swipe at your opponent and his/her entry (I didn't actually know who it was...) - I'll be saving all my swipes for you, now we've got the pleasantries over!;)

Made the mistake of getting the new Infinity rulebook on the way back yesterday... been through three boxes of tissues... to catch the drool... obviously... cough....

Guess how much I want to sack off ITIC and finish some of my Nomads I've been painting for a couple of years... until my Wyrd parcel arrives, of course... I'm such a shameless little minis slut....:D

[Lalochezia]

Hey Alex, just seen your entry - want to send me my prize now:aetsch:

He will send you nothing but pain, disappointment, and defeat.


...I wonder what the postage would be like on that.

[alextheartist]

He will send you nothing but pain, disappointment, and defeat.


...I wonder what the postage would be like on that.


I kinda like having my own personal banter monkey :)

[Beelzebrush]

DNF for me... sorry I thought I would have time but with the various parties and work in retail the holidays are having its toll. Furthermore I have Adepticon and GD Paris coming real soon I need to focus on those. Love the concept of this contest and I wish I had more time to invest in it but unfortunately i haven't so to my noble opponent send me your info and I'll forward a prize your way!



That's a shame! I was looking forward to seeing your entry too! That's IP for you though... a real time sink! Anyway, good luck with your other work!


Well, I've just about finished messing around with green stuff (I hate gs too lol) and should start the paint soon...

I wish we'd had the additional week now (mainly because Jens is going to need all the time he can get)

Now, if I could only shake off this xmas hangover :D

[Wren]

I think I'm finally finished all my prep stuff, too, and may actually get to putting some paint on something today! At least I'm finished all the prep I can do prior to painting, there's still some groundwork assembly and finishing to go. Whether I'll get all of that done considering my glacial speed is another story...

But if I can get it done, I think it should be sufficient to knock dh from his pedestal. ;->

[Commander Y]

DNF for me... sorry

Careful, your French is showing.

Actually, they'd be flabbergasted you made it past the first round before surrendering!

[v22TTC]

Well, I bought a mini that I could paint quickly (well, for me...) but cleaning her is a different matter - three feckin days!

Thought I'd finally finished the pre-spray prep (finally) and just noticed a casting flaw that I now can't get to....

For the first time ever, I now understand how folk can throw minis in the bin....

Mini was Freebooter's Assassin 3, by the way... there's a mold line from the very innermost circle of hell on that babe....

I'm taking up stamp collecting!

So, on to Plan... errrmmmm?...

[Wren]

Could you putty over it maybe?

[Mephistoles]

Whatever you do, do it quick! I'm on to finishing details. :) You can't give me the gusto to get through this and then let one little mold line get the better of you. Show it some iron!

[Peterdita]

Epic sculpting fail! NO way I'll get that finished in time. I started sculpting the cute little Malifaux grinch on a warpig, thought he was pretty cold blooded. But I only made it through the armature and the legs. Did I mention how much I hate green stuff? I have learned to ise a lot of water on my tools though, so I learned something. Legs look alright just no way I'd get that crazy santa suit done in time :(

But don't worry, (because I know you all care so much) Pete wont go out without a fight! Blan B is underway faster than a broken condom and bad one night stand.

[Darklord]

But don't worry, (because I know you all care so much) Pete wont go out without a fight! Blan B is underway faster than a broken condom and bad one night stand.

either way your f**ked mate

[Peterdita]

proper $$$$$$$$ed?

[Brushmistress]

proper $$$$$$$$ed?

I know I am...

[supervike]

Well now...I uh....I think....er...


SPEECHLESS!

[v22TTC]

Well, my assassin's been in the naughty corner since last night (I'm sick of the sight of her by now) - decided to paint a (hopefully) more prep-friendly mini in stead... she's at least in the same solar system as the theme.... A mini I instantly fell in love with (another of Werner's).

Pete, sorry about the sculpting. I guess you know this already, but if you don't, a drop of washing up liquid in the water works wonders as additional lubricant (but too much makes the GS go weird). Hope you keep at it, when you've got more time - it can be extremely rewarding!:)

[Sculpta the squig]

Ahh, started painting, which means it should be a lot better technically than last rounds entry..

Squig

[Neolis]

Well now...I uh....I think....er...


SPEECHLESS!

Wow that is a first. Somebody should mark it in the wyrd reminder calendar.

[supervike]

:spank:

BAD NEOLIS!!

[PaintMinion]

:spank:

BAD NEOLIS!!


Hehehe, smack him again...and again...hehehe. Always glad for the assist, vikey!

Neolis, I've only spent about 4 hours on this thing so far, no base beyond what's in my head yet, but I will NOT DNF! Heck, I'll just do what I can tomorrow before the partying commences and then move on to the Bailey's and Amaretto. Hmmm, I'm hoping this doesn't turn out plaid in any way.....


Oh, and now the song running through my head, liberally changed to fit my theme (With apologies to Paula Abdul and the song writer)

She's a cold-blooded snake
Look into her eyes
Oh ohhh
She's been paint'n guys
She's a minion at play
She don't paint by rules
Oh oh
Girl don't play the fool--no

......

[Wren]

I've been plugging along on the painting (including plaid, actually), but it's still very suspenseful (to me, at least) whether I'll finish in time. Particularly as friends are now tempting me with going to see Sherlock Holmes Fri or Sat. Guess I'll have to see how things go tomorrow! I need to get pretty close to finished on the one fig to leave time for the other and all the basing crap. I'm trying to keep in mind that the paint and glue and so on for that always takes longer to dry than I think it will! :->

[Darklord]

All finished. had to halve the size of mine but enjoyed doing it. shame I cant take decent photos but suppose it gives Pete a chance.
Hope you all have a good new years tonight folks

[LeopolddelaSolail]

I wish everybody a good and healthy start in 2010.

[Beelzebrush]

Happy New Year all!

I'm still pushing greenstuff around but the paint on the main figure is well underway and the base is close too... I should finish on time without any major hiccups (I hope!)

Don't drink too much tonight Jens... you'll need all your senses to avoid being swept to one side by the B_Brush :D

[v22TTC]

I've valiantly spurned all offers of companionship and beer, that I can shout at a tiny piece of metal until I go to bed, and get appreciably no nearer to being able to actually apply paint, for the fifth day running....

Ummm, happy new year.;)

[v22TTC]

Hurray! Finally got my mini sprayed!:D :D :D

A day in the naughty corner seems to have done the trick with the Assassin... I swear, this hobby has the worst f*cking about, donkey work, b*llocks to actual creativity ratio of anything... could have painted two pictures in the time it took to prep this honey.... And I didn't even build a base.

Oh well, happy painting fun tomorrow!:D

[LeopolddelaSolail]

Sound like you all have fun.
I have overdone my round 1 entry and finished my forsaken .
just need to decide witch pics i take.

And i orderd my first crew in a shop near by

[Neolis]

:spank:

BAD NEOLIS!!

As long as we set a safe word I'm ok with your offer! Happy new years!

[Wren]

Happy New Years all!

I've got a few areas to go on one figure. The second figure is unlike anything I've painted before, so I have no idea how long it'll take. But I'm not sure I've given demonherald enough of a chance, I know he's had to travel, so I'm headed out to see Sherlock Holmes this afternoon. But it's back to the painting grind tonight!

[Nameless]

Happy New Year!

hey Bexley, how's your super dooper entry progressing? got your dozen minis from different sources, converted them, scratchbuilt your base?
sorry, I just took one mini from my shelf and painted it. Didn't want to waste my precious time and resources, want to save those for further rounds.
Still need to finish the base though, so I'll probably upload pics no sooner than on Sunday.

[Bexley]

I'm plugging away. Going to probably be my usual last minute photo-finish, though, unless I get a lot more built than I think I will tonight.

[Commander Y]

Hey, look - I got done in time. Whew!

[Mephistoles]

Finished my entry. First ITIC posted :)

[Valloa]

Whelp, no time to paint today or tomorrow means I'm essentially done and am forced to stop fiddling with it or adding anything else to it. So posted and called done!

Maya~

[supervike]

Time is a ticking!

You painteres better get a clickin'.





My New Years Resolution is just in time, I've decided to make all my posts rhyme!

[Brushmistress]

Time is a ticking!

You painteres better get a clickin'.





My New Years Resolution is just in time, I've decided to make all my posts rhyme!


It has ticked away for me...I do believe that MVM will get the break of his painting life. Looks like a DNF for me - really wish I'd lobbied harder for the extension.

[Beelzebrush]

Jess... post what you've done anyway, you never know... MVM may not finish either! I really like your work, it'd be a shame to see you go out :/

I've got to say that over the holiday, dnf'ing has been really tempting too! I'm definitely going to finish though.

Hell, my iron is girder-like - you could roll trains over it :D

[Peterdita]

Oh no Jess!!! you got like 36 hours, you can power through! just half ass whatever you got and it'll still be fantastic.

GL finishing up Beezle! you always have something interesting for us.

I get to wrap mine up tonight and photos in the morning. Darklord is toast. Not sure I've ever packed so much on 30mm base but its looking good so far!

[v22TTC]

Brushmistress: I hope you don't DNF - it's not too bad if it's a no-marks craphead like me, but your stuff's always too great to be without!

Mephistoles: Great ITIC piece! There'll be no bed for me tonight, and the horrendous digital malarky at the end might trip me up, but I'm still kind of on track to submit a piece to keep yours company in the gallery.:)

Thanks for the competition (it does help)... though it'll take some fairly eccentric judging for me to get a higher score than yours... though Wyrdsville is the place for that kind of thing.

I hope you continue in the next rounds!:)

[waghorn41]

Mine's done, but photos aren't as good as I'd like - but better than usual.
OK Alex, you can send me my prize :ciao:

[Wren]

I finished the first figure, and am about half-way on the second. It's going better and a little faster than I thought, but it's gotten a bit boring, so I thought I would take a break and come check in on everyone before I get back to it.

Jess, if you don't finish in time to post I hope you'll still finish it up some time, your in-progress shot looked pretty good!

[Bren]

My entry is also in, I'm going to sleep now...

[Bexley]

If I'm lucky, I can start painting by midnight!

Maybe!

I too wish I'd lobbied harder for the extension. I had a lot to scratchbuild, so I didn't think getting the figures late would make much difference. But I'd clearly underestimated how much of my little scene required the figures for size comparisons. I should still finish, but I had to scrap a lot of little details. No six pack of Nuka-Cola on the counter or Kit Cat clock on the wall. :(

[Jens]

Oh dear - I hope I get something finished in time. New Year's Eve wasn't good for my iron... I bet Mr. Beezle booked a special force team to put something into my drink that night.

[MVM]

DNF you're kidding right? I 'll have an entry - but I honestly thought you'd be wiping the floor with me. I hate to go forward due to dnf. Ive been working my arse off so that just maybe I could earn it.


MVM

[Sculpta the squig]

Aye, painting for my life over here, marathon tommorow methinks, still got a door, a street, two coats, two pairs of trousers, four shoes and a pocketwatch to paint.

I'll still beat you though james :p:

Squig

[KatieG]

It has ticked away for me...I do believe that MVM will get the break of his painting life. Looks like a DNF for me - really wish I'd lobbied harder for the extension.

You couldn't do that last round when it coulda helped me huh? :irked:

Seriously, I agree with everyone else. Just finish what you can in order to have enough to post. It's way better than DNFing... and you never know. Part of the thing that makes IP fun (even for those of us that lose in the first round every time :hello:) is seeing how everyone interprets the theme, and someone DNFing means one less interpretation...

[MVM]

Brushmistress,

All smack talk aside I love your work and was dying to see what you did with the base you posted in the WIP gallery. Even if you put a disclaimer on your entry that it's not finished- not up to standards whatever please post- I'd hate to have to put THIS WIP photo in as my final entry for the round.

http://i715.photobucket.com/albums/ww156/Mcdunnell/101_1812.jpg

[Sculpta the squig]

Well, I got most of the painting done, the Water effects resin has gone on, god help me if it doesn't set enough by the deadline, it should, but it'll be a close run thing, and if it looks stupid, well, that's the most labour intensive part of the entire entry ruined, fun times, but anyway..

Squig

[Peterdita]

Love it MVM!

[Peterdita]

I'm posted! Straight forward mini on an embelished gaming base but happy with it, so off for some relaxing drinks... Back to check on everyone tomorrow, good luck finishing up!

[Wren]

I'm still in the game, but still lots to do. Got the painting finished, and the gluing and assembly of the basic base stuff, which also got painted. I also added the scented candle and iron parts. Accents are definitely needed, however, and 2-3 effects type stuff that will take time to set. Hopefully I'll manage it tomorrow!

I do wish I had a bit more time so I could maximize the scenery. I'm not sure I'll be able to touch it up or improve it much once it's all done. I still give dh the edge in our contest, but if I can get all I want to done tomorrow, I'll have given it as good a go as I can in the time!

[Bexley]

I too have to figure out a way around pouring resin late tomorrow. I wanted a sink with sudsy water- I think I might fill it with resin, then put a tiny piece of saran wrap over it so that I can do the suds on top of that.

Of course, I'll probably be so sleep deprived I'll forget. Maybe I'll pull a Rackham and just paint one side of everything.

[Nameless]

almost finished... just some things to add to the base, and some final corrections on the paintjob., and pics..
ofcourse, first I need to deal with some family issues, meet my friends, then do some work around the house... jeez, expect my entry close to the deadline.
don't be late Bexley!

[Brushmistress]

Wow - I had no idea that me mentioning a DNF on my part would cause such a stir! Damn - ok, so here it is. I'll put forth my best effort today as soon as company leaves - if I'm not finished, I'll consider uploading, but I'd rather just share when it is done. Funny thing is that there's no conversion or scratch building involved with this one - just some stuff came up and time drfited away.

Thanks for that MVM! Excellent pic!



http://i715.photobucket.com/albums/ww156/Mcdunnell/101_1812.jpg

[MVM]

Thank you brushmistress! Time has gotten the better of many of us. Even a home run stretch effort could beat me. You deserve to try. If you don't post it in time please post it when it IS finished. I love your work!

MVM

[Bexley]

Ugh. Up 24 hours now.

I think I'm going to have to bust out the washes and drybrushing to get this done in time. This might just be your lucky day, Blondie.

[Beelzebrush]

Finished! Just need to let everything dry and take some pics!


I hope you manage to finish Jens... your WIP looked worryingly good :D

[v22TTC]

Well, once again I have to put on my cape, grab my trusty toolbox and nurse's uniform and zoom off to my Mum's... sorry Mephistoles!!!:( My life, commitments and obligations/duties and deadlines don't seem to ever be too compatable... I'm honestly not generally this totally crap!...

Mini's looking good though, I've found a new technique that fits my style, and is substantially quicker than my previous one - and looks better!:) Not quick enough for this though... oh well.

Hopefully get it finished this week when I get back here.

Hope I don't slip on the sheets of ice called pavements....

Must zoom - good luck everybody!

[Sculpta the squig]

Resin didn't destroy the base, great success, just some work to go on the door and stuff before I can take pictures, might even get it in before eleven..maybe.

squig

[Beelzebrush]

Mine's up....

Time for a beer!

I'll comment on the other entries later or tomorrow I think (seeing as work looks out of the question due to the sodding snow and ice... grrr!)

Good luck Jens!

:)

[Jens]

Cool entry Mr. Beezle. I thought we'd have time until monday again - uploaded my current progress anyhow and going to sleep now - didn't want to rush it and wouldn't get it properly don within the next 3h or so. Beezle check your PM and let me know your adress :) Gonna join the iron boot camp for the next season.

[demonherald]

I'm out by way of technical knockout...

Frustrating to say the least been away for bit and then stayed away from the net to get my piece finished and it is sat here on my desk and IMHO my best ever IP piece.(one f my best ever pieces period). unfortunately the missus neglected to inform me until an hour and half ago that my brother was round this mornig and she lent him my camera .... had a ring round for the last hour withno joy of finding an alternative and my brother has been on the beer so can't run it across so barring a miracle before twelve then I hand this one to you Wren pm me your address ...
some gat entries in there folks good luck....

will put my piece up in ITIC when I get the camra back..

[Beelzebrush]

@ Jens... cheers mate! Yours looks like it's going to be ace when you finish it. Make sure you post the results.

@ DH... ack! Rob, you really are the master of disaster.... I really hope you manage a miracle and get pics up! Looking forward to seeing it!

[Nameless]

mine's in the gallery

[Bexley]

Taking pics now. Fingers crossed.

[Nameless]

Fingers crossed.
no way :vb_devil: