Saturday, 8 March 2014

Paint Table Saturday#18


Progress continues to be made, albeit painfully slowly.  All the composite parts for the final bonus round, aptly titled, 'Last Stand' are complete and whilst perhaps not as grand as I had hoped it will see me complete for of my personal targets of entering something for each of the these themed rounds.  The  2nd Punjab Cavalry have had their mounts painted, but still an awful lot of work to be done.  The Matabele warriors are still proving a bane insomuch as I just don't seem to be able to drum up the enthusiasm to get them finished.  

With 'The Fourth Annual Analogue Hobbies Painting Challenge' entering its final fortnight, I have just realised, somewhat alarmingly, that I will lose a day's painting next Saturday due to work.  The plan, so that it is,  will be to try and complete all those units started, but just in case I have a purple patch of production, I have promoted some Imperial Infantry to the painting table.  



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  1. Clint8 March 2014 at 16:08

    I might not be entering this bonus round...... so I wish you well. Good luck and all that sort of thing.

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    1. Michael Awdry9 March 2014 at 20:50

      Thank you Clint, and the very best of luck to you too - not long now!

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  2. DaveD8 March 2014 at 16:16

    Interest to see the the entry for the last stand..and the Punjab cavalry . It's going to be a busy few weeks all round by the look of it..

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    1. Michael Awdry9 March 2014 at 20:53

      So much to do so little time, but the final stand is safely delivered!

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  3. danny8 March 2014 at 17:16

    Hola Amigo
    Muy buena esa mesa de pintura
    Me gusta esa escena con la escalera
    Ala espera de mas
    un saludo

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    1. Michael Awdry9 March 2014 at 20:54

      Thank you J.D. all completed now, I should be able to display it next weekend.

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  4. legatus hedlius8 March 2014 at 17:17

    I have the same issue with Zulus. You imagine they will be quick to paint and actually a disproportionate time is spent on things like shields (they take me ages) and spotted cat fur decorations etc.

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    1. Michael Awdry9 March 2014 at 20:55

      I couldn't agree more! Managed a bit more today, but my word progress is slow!

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  5. DeanM8 March 2014 at 17:30

    Very organized painting area and projects, Michael. Your quality and output are also impressive. I like that paint bottle holder - I use Vallejo too, and always worry about the paint settling separating. Looking for to the "Last Stand," Dean

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    1. Michael Awdry9 March 2014 at 20:58

      Thank you Dean, I'm trying out storing the colours upside down after it was suggested to me that this helps to keep the colours mixed - seems to be working so far.

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  6. Mad Padre8 March 2014 at 17:31

    Have the Punjabi cavalry conclaved and sent you their uniform requirements?
    Looking forward to seeing you and Edwin K both do that Gordon vignette. Double the fun, double the Gordons.

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    1. Diplomatist8 March 2014 at 17:59

      I'll have to do something to make mine different - perhaps giving Gordo a Hodgkiss...

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    2. Millsy8 March 2014 at 19:43

      You can never have enough Gordons. Or Burnabys for that matter!

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    3. Michael Awdry9 March 2014 at 21:11

      Yes, the Punjabis have decided on a rather fetching scarlet for their alkalak, and a Double Gordons - thank you very much Sir!

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  7. Captain Richard's miniature Civil War8 March 2014 at 18:49

    Great looking staircase there Michael

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    1. Michael Awdry9 March 2014 at 21:11

      I shall hopefully have something on it soon!

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  8. Zabadak8 March 2014 at 19:48

    Looking at the staircase, I'm reminded of Gordon but whatever you turn out good luck with it.

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    1. Michael Awdry9 March 2014 at 21:12

      General Gordon is certainly scheduled to make an appearance.

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  9. Luca Tempesta8 March 2014 at 23:07

    godd staircase!
    waiting for more.
    bye

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  10. Jay9 March 2014 at 00:03

    And the paint table marches on. Nice work.

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  11. Evan Hughes9 March 2014 at 01:12

    "Bannisters, people, BANNISTERS! Someone could get killed on these stairs!"
    ; )
    I look forward to seeing that last stand, Mr Awdry!

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    1. Michael Awdry9 March 2014 at 21:17

      I understand that 'Health & Safety' are due to make their final inspection later this week - after that anything goes.

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  12. Larry Stehle9 March 2014 at 07:15

    Those stairs look like "Chinese" Gordon may make his last stand on them....

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    1. Michael Awdry9 March 2014 at 21:18

      I understand that he is planning to make an appearance later in the week. ;)

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  13. PanzerKaput9 March 2014 at 11:26

    I know what it is lol. Btw the paint work on those horses are amazing and I can not wait to see the rest of the Punjabi cavalry finished.

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    1. Michael Awdry9 March 2014 at 21:19

      Thank you Pete, just got to keep plugging away!

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  14. Stefan (aka. Monty)9 March 2014 at 14:48

    Looks very interesting, Michael.
    I'm looking forward to see them next week.

    Cheers
    Stefan

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    1. Michael Awdry9 March 2014 at 21:21

      And me yours, we only have one to go Stefan and our side challenge is complete.

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  15. Michael Awdry9 March 2014 at 21:20

    You still have a week to go old sport, plenty of time to rustle something up.

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