Friday 27 July 2012

Are we Boer'd yet?

Not me; far too busy!




Not content in dreaming up my own 'secret project' to distract me from my usual fodder, I've gone and got myself involved in another little sideline!  I am absolutely thrilled and honoured to have been invited to take part in a painting challenge for charity; the whole thing has been dreamt up and organised by Mike 'The Dark Templar' Reynolds and also involves the hugely talented Andy Walker of 'Lair of the Breviks' fame.  I encourage you all to take the time to read all about 'A Tale of 3 Painters'.  It has to be said that I'm a little apprehensive about the whole project, but who doesn't like a challenge and particularly one that is all in aid of a good cause? 





In a bid to frantically clear the decks before the charity event commences I've managed to complete another three of the 'Empress Miniatures' Anglo-Zulu wars Boers.  Another pretty useful pose and I see very little reason why they couldn't be employed in other theatres.  



I have to confess that whilst doing these I kept catching myself looking longingly at all the lovely 'shiny' things in the paint queue, but as is often the case the longing soon passed as I was to give them my undivided attention - in-between wondering what exactly was Malifaux and which miniature was I going to get to paint - all very exciting!



24 comments:

  1. Nicely done. I may have to get some of these for EotD

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    1. Thank you, they are certainly versatile given the random head swops.

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  2. These fellas could just as well be tracking a forest monster, or two.

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  3. Bad things happen..Malifaux...but not here. The one with the top hat is my favourite. I´m trying to imagine him hiding behind an rocky outcrop and wondering why the enemy know exactly where he is :-D The tale of 3 painters looks interesting ( I didn´t think you were so young looking ) and as you say, for a good cause.
    Cheers
    Paul

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    1. Thank you Paul, he is my favourite too, I just like to think of him saying to the other, 'What's wrong with my hat?'

      The smilie patch rather gives away my age!

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  4. Nice paintjobs, I recognise that ginger colour form the Amazons Indians!!

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    1. Thank you Ray, but that is not ginger it is strawberry blonde!

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  5. As I follow all three of you, I will be reading about and following the challenge.

    The Templar has painted an enormous amount of figures from Malifaux and it was because of him that I bought 4 figures from them. I've still got to get around to painting Seamus the Mad Hatter.

    I like this collection Michael. The guy with the blonde beard is my favorite. I've been wanting to ask you if you would consider doing a tutorial on how you photograph your figures. No pressure as I know you'll be busy, but if you can get around to it one day, it would be grand.

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    1. Thank you Anne, the templar certainly knows his Malifaux and I have no doubt that I'll be picking his brains along the way.

      With regards to the photography tutorial, I will certainly try and put something together if you think it would be pod benefit to others.

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  6. Best of luck in the Tale of 3, I'll follow with interest.
    You know, these 3 themselves wouldn't look out of place in Malifaux.

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    1. Thank you Mr Ferret, really looking forward to it.

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  7. Have fun! Sounds like a great little diversion.
    -Curt

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    1. Thank you Curt, always good to do something a bit different.

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  8. Enjoy the challenge and the figures look great btw!

    Christopher

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  9. Facinating project and great work on the Boers.
    Certainly one to watch.
    I believe Malifaux is a Steampunk themed game...

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    1. Thank you Scott, the Malifaux miniatures certainly look like fun to paint.

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  10. Best of luck with the painting challenge. Looking forward to seeing your progress.

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  11. I shall follow with interest , and all in aid of good cause well done

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  12. Great looking minis and good luck!

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