The Christmas Painting Exchange

[gdaybloke]

We've had the forums up for several days now, but I haven't seen hide nor hair in terms of the minis exchange that was set up on the old boards

I'm curious as to how it's working out for everyone.

I have Primalxx's Teraph underway (those bloody little front legs are a sod to get sitting flat), where are the other participants at?

[bluecardinal]

I thought I saw Tonyzahn post a new thread about it but can't find it now. Anyways, I have my model and hope to prime it tomorrow and then get started. The weather has been terribly windy and cold, hence I couldn't prime.

Cran777 has my model and is working on it. I think it would be cool to get a few WIP shots of everyone's model. I should have one up by the middle of next week.

[Capsfan34]

You need to stop painting and bring your arse to Aardvarks to get stomped by my angry elves... LOL


and yes I am talking to you Bluecardinal :p

[komodokeeper]

I started the idea and hope everything's going well for everyone...Kinda lost touch with wierdoboy after the forums switch, but his 2 mini-beasts are looking cool. Not what I was expecting them to look like tho

[crann777]

As bluecardinal said, I've been working on his model over the last week or so. Haven't touched it since Thanksgiving, what with all the shopping deals out there, but I'm definitely on track to make the Christmas/New Years deadline.

edit: Because apparently nobody appreciates taking the time for WIP photography. *sniffle*

[tonyzahn]

I had posted something, but I think it got lost in all the Hordes MKII excitement.

[NecroticDischarge]

I have Russians piece looking pretty good. I didn't put the right address down and got my package I sent him back:( it should be getting to your house anyday now Russian. Don't worry about getting it back to me though take your time. I can manage with only one bloaty for now.

[gdaybloke]

You need to stop painting and bring your arse to Aardvarks to get stomped by my angry elves... LOL
and yes I am talking to you Bluecardinal :p
Oh good, I was scared you were talking to me for a second... and I don't know anyone named Aardvark, let alone where they live... but I'll take any suggestions you feel like PMing me about Retribution ;)


Also, spoilers!
Awesome to see a WiP! I'll try to make some picworthy progress on the Teraph once I'm done writing up tomorrow morning's battle report for WMHC2 for Lost Hemisphere.


I had posted something, but I think it got lost in all the Hordes MKII excitement.
Understandable, I'm having trouble giving airtime to non-MkII posts on the blog right now, with my contributors and I wanting to get our MkII impressions up while they're still relevant.

Looking forward to seeing the results of everyone's labours!

[Weirdoboy]

I'm here. Got a primed horse that's looking to get some paint here in the next week.

And yeah kinda caught up in the mark2 shenanigans.

[russianpaladin]

I am hoping the Bloat arrives tomorrow. mail center had 4 days off due to the holiday and this is my short week coming up so 5 days of painting to come I hope.

[randall3rd]

I'm still waiting for the mini to get to me... but it was coming from up north, so with Thanksgiving, I should be expecting it next week.

[komodokeeper]

Thanks guys for sounding off....let's me know we're all still going, don't forget these are all supposed to be postmarked for return unless arranged between everybody.:) In other news, regarding Wierdoboy's mini-beasts. . . . does anybody know what green and yellow have in common with each other, but not the shredders I'm painting... details coming....sometime:D

[Rave0183]

I have Tonyzahn's mittons (shyeel battle magister), primed...and painting. Just trying to decide colors and make my mediocre skill compared to his look like something he wont be ashamed to put down on the table with the rest of his fantastic army...

On a side note spoiler....this elf...will be a drow...evil grin

[gdaybloke]

WIP Teraph

http://losthemisphere.com/cdm/warmachine/teraphwip.jpg

[tonyzahn]

That teraph is looking really nice.

I've been debating whether I should take some WIP pics or not. It's always fun to share, but I think I'd like to surprise Rave when they're done.

[gdaybloke]

I say go for it :)

Has anyone seen primalxx? I'm wondering if he got my Impaler

[captainspud]

WIP pics ruin the surprise!

DOWN WITH WIP PICS!

*RABBLE RABBLE RABBLE RABBLE!*

[gdaybloke]

WIP pics ruin the surprise!
DOWN WITH WIP PICS!
*RABBLE RABBLE RABBLE RABBLE!*
Is this where I point out that you're not involved? Everyone knows who's painting for them, and by and large have given directions as to the paint schemes.

[captainspud]

I stand by my salient point:

*RABBLE RABBLE RABBLE!*

[russianpaladin]

NecroticDischarge,

Tubby arrived today, sadly he is now in recovery from surgery. 2 legs came loose, so I pinned the suckers back on. I have a spare MoW Drakhun shoulder which I am going to drill through and green stuff or superglue to paint up like a victim which will also give a good stabilization point for the legs instead of those tiny points. i have a 3 day weekend coming up so with some effort I should be nearly done on Sun and have pics to you soon.

[gdaybloke]

Apparently being home sick really boosts my painting productivity. I may well be able tofinish the Teraph tonight.

[russianpaladin]

necrotic, send me your email so I can get you the first of the WiP pics. photobucket and I are having issues w/ posting

[russianpaladin]

well the flesh is done after 4 hours and 3 episodes of the A-team. metal is well on the way then just the corroded bronze (that's the tough part) btw. no metalics being used for this gotta love Cry Havok magazine for inspiration sometimes.

Looking to be done Friday night on Tubby and with luck in the mail by Sat. This is alot of fun, we should fire up round 2 after the new year.

[gnam]

I've got Randall's Madrak on my painting desk, it's all built, cleaned and primed.. so I'm expecting to start working on it this weekend.

I'll post some pics once it's started!

[russianpaladin]

Just got to do the slime on the cnnon and the base. Not sure about making the legs rusted, I need to consult my tutorials on that. Should be in the mail on Sat back to you Necrotic. I'll keep you updated. I love days off when I can sit for 8-12 hours and do nothing but paint.

[Rave0183]

Apparently being home sick really boosts my painting productivity. I may well be able tofinish the Teraph tonight.

TAINTED WITH DISEASE! WASH IT WASH IT! YOU'RE SPREADING SWINE FLU!

ok..in all seriousness...i agree with

*RABBLE RABBLE RABBLE!*

I don't want to see it...and if you want to post it tony...you let me know when you do so i dont look at the forums! LOL. Mittons is coming along well..having issues on color choices but im workin on it. Might throw in a little cryx flavor :D

[NecroticDischarge]

Yeah awesome I actually have to get. Better camera as I want to capture this irusk I painted for posterity. He is badazz. Raymondcharnack@yahoo.com

[gdaybloke]

Teraph's done! Wheee!

[NecroticDischarge]

If you decide to do some rust I dig the pantina look. Not sure how to get this sized correctly.

http://m408.photobucket.com/albumview/albums/rayspics66/042-1.jpg.html

[russianpaladin]

The bloat thrall is d-o-n-e, based sealed and packed very ingeniously if I do say so myself. Necrotic I am pleased to tell you that I have not painted a fig this good in almost a year (my Karchev came out pretty darn good). I look forward to round 2.

[crann777]

Orin is finished, and I must say, I really outdid myself with this one. *pats self on back* Bluecardinal, you are in for a holiday treat.

I'll wait to post pictures until bluecardinal has it in hand. Don't want to ruin the surprise, now do we?

[NecroticDischarge]

Will be finishing and mailing Eirusk tomorrow on my day off. Have been obsessed with a wazdakka gutsmek conversion the last two days. I purchased a chopper bike model along with two hemicuda 504 big blocks to convert into an Ork bike. It looks retadded awesome!

[Exemplar's_Gaze]

I really want in on the next one! My friend is Rave0183 and he is really enjoying painting something new, as you can tell.

And you are welcome for the Drow idea and the base, ya big jerk! You would never help me paint MY elves...rabble

[komodokeeper]

I really want in on the next one! My friend is Rave0183 and he is really enjoying painting something new, as you can tell.

And you are welcome for the Drow idea and the base, ya big jerk! You would never help me paint MY elves...rabble

You could always start one of these in your LGS!!!:D

[russianpaladin]

bring on round 2. Necro, let me know when Tubby arrives.

[rvrchamp]

I'd second getting in on the next round... 8)

[lunchbox1584]

i posted this in the old forums but i would love to get in on round 2

[Rave0183]

I really want in on the next one! My friend is Rave0183 and he is really enjoying painting something new, as you can tell.

And you are welcome for the Drow idea and the base, ya big jerk! You would never help me paint MY elves...rabble

you....havn't....asked? :D

[gdaybloke]

You could always start one of these in your LGS!!!:D
I've got 19 people doing one at my store. They all gave me their models, I randomly distributed them (making sure no two people were painting for each other). Finished models should start arriving at the store tonight - I'm rather excited :)

[Tuckers]

I think I would like in on a round when it come a-round. Tee hee. I made a pun.

[bluecardinal]

I might be the only one left that has to finish painting a model, how sad. Good news though, my model is about 75% complete.

Is everyone going to post a pic of their mini when they get theirs?

[tonyzahn]

I might be the only one left that has to finish painting a model, how sad.

No, I've still got a good bit of finishing up to do, so you're not the only one. I'll take photos before I mail them out, but I won't post them until Rave gets a chance to see first.

[randall3rd]

I've also got some finishing to do, about 50% painted, still need to work on the base though!

[Rave0183]

Sam here, about half. Been procrastinating color choices but i think i've got it now.

[gnam]

Same as the two above me, about halfway done and hoping to finish within the next two weeks.

[komodokeeper]

Mini-beasts are done. just need basing and they're good to go. Some of the best work I've done in a while. Anyone figure out my hint yet??? Maybe those with kids could have an idea (hint;))

[bluecardinal]

A quick update, I got Orin back from Cran777 and he looks fantastic. A great paint job and it's one more painted mini I have. Now I have to finish up the Hierophant and send him back. Thanks again for this great idea and I look forward to more.

[NecroticDischarge]

Yeah I am nearly done with irusk just have to finish the base and get some of the fiddly gold trim to look right. its enough to make a man bludgeon him self silly. i want it to look extra clean and what not.

[komodokeeper]

I'm just waiting for sealant and the mini-beasts are ready to be mailed. Once I mail them off, I'll start a "completed pics page" for all the postings of finished goodness. I know some of us have already shipped the pieces, but if at least one out of the remaining pairs has a camera we can post pics of everything. Thanks for staying on top off this to everyone.

[russianpaladin]

I took pics just before I mailed Necrotic "Tubby" the bloat thrall, have not downloaded them from my camera yet. When the completed thread is started, I'd like to email the pics to someone who can post them for me since me and photobucket are having problems atm.I cannot seem to be able to upload anything to my account.

[tonyzahn]

I'd like to email the pics to someone who can post them for me since me and photobucket are having problems atm.I cannot seem to be able to upload anything to my account.
I think with the new forum upgrade you should be able to host them on the forum itself.

[komodokeeper]

Just to let everybody know, I've started a new thread for posting all the finished pieces. It's the one labeled "Swap Gobbers session #1..." Please don't leave the mini-shredders hanging

[tonyzahn]

If I can get the kids to leave me alone I should be able to finish up Rave's minis tonight.

Did you have any trouble shipping them out with all the holiday hubbub?

[komodokeeper]

Honestly, they're still here. I'm sending them tomorrow. I don't see any problems though, it's close enough to xmas that I don't foresee any problems. Plus UPS works better for me than USPS.

[gdaybloke]

I shipped mine via Canada Post last week :)

[Raven Abaddon]

Perhaps you folks could open out to the international painters the next time around.

I would be interested in joining if you guys do.:o

[randall3rd]

I should have mine all set and ready to go by the end of the week.

[Rave0183]

I ran into a problem with mittons. I intended painting the armor in a certain way. Tested it out on another figure, glad i did, seems the ink did funny things with the weather. Need to figure something else out.

[komodokeeper]

Wierdoboy's minis are on the way home as of this afternoon. Hopefully they'll go quick. UPS was quick and easy and took no time, really. Cheers and thanks again....my little swap gobbers (. . . does that make me the match mechanic???:rolleyes:)

[gnam]

I'm almost done with Madrak as well, I tried out a new technique on the tabbard that didn't work out at all, so I need to make some changes there.

I'm hoping to be done by Friday so I can mail then, if not it will be mailed Monday morning.

[thislomou]

I bathed my war spears. Then again, I bath every model I buy. The little time it takes for possible headaches you might have down the line is worth it imho.

The RoS myrm seemed excessively greasy out of the package.

[tonyzahn]

I think you probably meant to reply ti a different thread...

On topic: Rave's Witch Coven has shipped! I've posted links to the pics in the other thread.

[randall3rd]

I'm finished with Gnam's Woldwatcher, but you need to enable PM's so I can contact you for your return address!

[bluecardinal]

I'm finished with the Hierophant and waiting for the dullcoate to completely dry. I plan on shipping out the model no later than Tuesday. Pictures will follow in the appropriate thread after cran777 gets the fig.

[komodokeeper]

Did you keep the mailing slip Randall3rd? Just use that one...should work...

Also, a mini mailed late on Tuesday arrived on Saturday. Not too shabby.

Don't forget the preset deadline for postmarks is December 31st. Start slopping that paint kids. . .

[Rave0183]

Mittons almost done Tony. Got the coven today. YAAAAY CHICKS!

Sidenote the beach ball came off the base...to be expected. Looks like a spike or 2 went missing. But thats ok. Love em though

[tonyzahn]

There was a small spike I didn't put on, but I was worried about the base. I packed the crap out of it, but I guess it wasn't enough.

PS: I didn't seal them, partly because the weather didn't cooperate, and partly in case you wanted to tweak the paint job yourself.