| Barks1 | 07 Apr 2012 2:34 a.m. PST |
I'm going to try to paint all 205 figures before the end of the month- I'm away for a few days, so it's well over 10 figures a day. I'll be using the dip for the first time and learning as I go! Day 1- Prepping…
I'll post updates on this thread, with full gory details on my blog, Wargaming with Barks. Heckle me as I struggle, it'll be fun! |
| Fonthill Hoser | 07 Apr 2012 4:34 a.m. PST |
That's quite a challenge. I look forward to seeing the results. Hoser |
| Green Askari | 07 Apr 2012 7:37 a.m. PST |
Really not so hard. If you are dipping, you could get those guys painted to a reasonable standard within two weeks. I did. |
| Marc the plastics fan | 07 Apr 2012 11:08 a.m. PST |
Are they different to the figures in the LotR Risk game? And good luck – look forward to seeing the outcome |
Chortle  | 07 Apr 2012 8:56 p.m. PST |
Good job. I'm having my Star Wars Monopoly set figures & buildings painted up. I think it enhances the game. Not sure when I'll have a chance to play with it. I'll probably end up giving it away to my Nephews. But they will enjoy it, and hopefully not chew the pieces ;-) |
| Barks1 | 07 Apr 2012 9:55 p.m. PST |
Thanks guys! @Green Askari- I'm hoping the dip will speed things up for me considerably as you say. @Marc- the figures are different, yes. @Chortle- I agree, painted figures really enhance boardgames (compared to raw plastic figures) Today- more prepping… link |
| Green Askari | 08 Apr 2012 9:14 a.m. PST |
@Barks: In a strange way, the dip gives you a lot of detail, but also maxes the detail you can put on a figure. Not that I think this is a bad thing. At gaming distance, dip detail is as good as finely painted detail. Didn't mean to sound snarky. Have fun! |
| Barks1 | 08 Apr 2012 8:40 p.m. PST |
@Green Askari: No worries, I can really see myself getting on the dip bandwagon to make so many projects more viable for me, as time is often my limiting factor. Onwards! Today- spray undercoating and a test of the basecoat.
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| Green Askari | 09 Apr 2012 11:24 a.m. PST |
Saw your blog. Looks like they are coming out quite nice indeed! |
| Barks1 | 09 Apr 2012 8:15 p.m. PST |
I did a trial dip- I'm happy with the orc, but not the elf… I'd really appreciate some advice from experienced dippers… link
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| Barks1 | 17 Apr 2012 1:07 a.m. PST |
The challenge continues, with improved headway today.
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| Barks1 | 18 Apr 2012 12:58 a.m. PST |
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| Barks1 | 19 Apr 2012 1:12 a.m. PST |
Today I had a painting frenzy; not only did I finish Isengard but I pushed onto the Ringwraiths and characters! link
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| Barks1 | 20 Apr 2012 2:37 a.m. PST |
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| Barks1 | 20 Apr 2012 11:09 p.m. PST |
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| Barks1 | 22 Apr 2012 2:30 a.m. PST |
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| TwinCities Gamer | 22 Apr 2012 5:28 p.m. PST |
Nice! White tree of Gondor looks especially good! |
| Barks1 | 22 Apr 2012 9:54 p.m. PST |
Thanks, it does look quite striking. Today- Elves. link
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| Barks1 | 24 Apr 2012 3:32 a.m. PST |
Today- dwarves and fellowship! link
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| Barks1 | 25 Apr 2012 3:34 a.m. PST |
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