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Offline warhammerlord_soth

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Those grey Wissenlanders....
« on: April 30, 2008, 07:52:35 PM »
After seeing Wissenlander's army in the American Bash's battle report, I was saddened to see them unpainted.

I adressed Wiss about it, and he explained that painting was not his favourite part of the hobby.

Since I appreciate all the things he does here, I, in a generous mood, offered to paint a maximum of 10 soldiers for him.

He took me up on my offer, stating that he wanted me to do a complete unit, so that he wouldn't have to copy my style. Fortunately, he didn't pick knights. I should have said US 10, really  :icon_razz:

He sent his guys over, and I painted them, using the colours of Wissenland and Brennenburg. So now, at least he has a general (By Zandur of Bronte) and one unit (by me) painted.

By the way, I, for the first time ever, used a grey basecoat on these guys.. saved half the painting...  :engel:




This is the photo I sent to Wissenlander after painting the first two guys.. so he could alter anything he liked. He didn't change a thing...  :icon_smile:


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Re: Those grey Wissenlanders....
« Reply #1 on: April 30, 2008, 08:23:42 PM »
ohh they are great  :icon_eek:. Please paint one for me too, pretty pleasssseeeee  :biggriin:
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Re: Those grey Wissenlanders....
« Reply #2 on: April 30, 2008, 08:25:27 PM »
I feared this would happen..

Therefore I suggest all those that want someone else to paint them a mini, join the mini exchange....

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Re: Those grey Wissenlanders....
« Reply #3 on: April 30, 2008, 08:35:01 PM »
hehe soth that I already did  :evil:
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Re: Those grey Wissenlanders....
« Reply #4 on: April 30, 2008, 08:46:43 PM »
Lord Soth, what kind of dip did you use and did you brush it? if not did you wash, love the effect and that is a unique color schemee I really like the subdued primary colors as accents. way to go. steveb

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Re: Those grey Wissenlanders....
« Reply #5 on: April 30, 2008, 09:05:33 PM »
I washed with several different shading washes.

All made with Golden acrylic airbrush colours...

As always...
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Re: Those grey Wissenlanders....
« Reply #6 on: April 30, 2008, 09:55:29 PM »
You know what could be fun... Wissenlander could send out his units to those on the forum who are willing to paint them for him and have a whole army painted up by various members of the forum...  :biggriin:

I've painted a tonne of my brother's stuff for the very same reason... he just isn't into it as much as me...

Ok so it's a slightly crazy idea... but you know...  :wink:

Anywho... nicely painted Soth... it's such an unusual colour to paint with... (of colour is indeed the right term...) it must be kind of refreshing...
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Re: Those grey Wissenlanders....
« Reply #7 on: April 30, 2008, 09:56:27 PM »
Nice paint job, soth.  That was might nice of you.
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Re: Those grey Wissenlanders....
« Reply #8 on: May 01, 2008, 02:44:00 AM »
That's what I love about this hobby, it's such a nice global network (says I after one publicised incident of friendship over the internet and across the seas...). But nah, this is great you guys!

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Re: Those grey Wissenlanders....
« Reply #9 on: May 01, 2008, 03:16:31 AM »
After seeing Wissenlander's army in the American Bash's battle report, I was saddened to see them unpainted.

I adressed Wiss about it, and he explained that painting was not his favourite part of the hobby.

Since I appreciate all the things he does here, I, in a generous mood, offered to paint a maximum of 10 soldiers for him.

He took me up on my offer, stating that he wanted me to do a complete unit, so that he wouldn't have to copy my style. Fortunately, he didn't pick knights. I should have said US 10, really  :icon_razz:

He sent his guys over, and I painted them, using the colours of Wissenland and Brennenburg. So now, at least he has a general (By Zandur of Bronte) and one unit (by me) painted.

By the way, I, for the first time ever, used a grey basecoat on these guys.. saved half the painting...  :engel:

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Another nice looking unit painted by WHLS! :icon_biggrin:

And a nice favor to do for a friend, too. :icon_cool:

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This is the photo I sent to Wissenlander after painting the first two guys.. so he could alter anything he liked. He didn't change a thing...  :icon_smile:

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Appreciate the close ups of these guys.  I've begun painting my first WH Empire models, which are my first miniatures in at least 15 years, likely more.  Seeing things like this is inspiring and educational at the same time.  Thanks!
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Re: Those grey Wissenlanders....
« Reply #10 on: May 01, 2008, 03:52:45 AM »
One thing though :

These pics were taken WIP, before varnishing. That got rid of the unnatural sheen of the coats...
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Re: Those grey Wissenlanders....
« Reply #11 on: May 01, 2008, 01:39:35 PM »
The minis are even better in person. :happy:

Plus they have a nice certificate from the Reikland XVIII showing that they completed their training!

Thanks again, Soth.  The 'Grey Coats' will have a portrait of you above the fireplace in their favorite tavern back in Brennenburg. :wink:

You know what could be fun... Wissenlander could send out his units to those on the forum who are willing to paint them for him and have a whole army painted up by various members of the forum...  :biggriin:

I'm down for this. :-D
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Re: Those grey Wissenlanders....
« Reply #12 on: May 01, 2008, 06:07:53 PM »
You know what could be fun... Wissenlander could send out his units to those on the forum who are willing to paint them for him and have a whole army painted up by various members of the forum...  :biggriin:

Ok so it's a slightly crazy idea... but you know...  :wink:

That would actually be really fun. :icon_mrgreen:
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Re: Those grey Wissenlanders....
« Reply #13 on: May 01, 2008, 06:08:52 PM »
Heck yeah!

So Siberius and Offroad have signed up...who's next? :wink:
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Re: Those grey Wissenlanders....
« Reply #14 on: May 01, 2008, 06:48:38 PM »
 :biggriin:

What units you got Wissy? Would you really dare to send them out to be ravaged?  :evil:

Seriously though, I'd love to do it... I mean, I'm not Soth or anything... but you know how it is, a change in pace (or colours as it'd be in this case) is often a good thing to motivate one.

And I'd do it to my bestest level.  :lol:
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Re: Those grey Wissenlanders....
« Reply #15 on: May 01, 2008, 06:58:28 PM »
Did I start a trend ?

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Re: Those grey Wissenlanders....
« Reply #16 on: May 01, 2008, 07:06:32 PM »
What units/# per unit remain to be done? any conversions to finish? any stanks? I could use a break. steveb

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Re: Those grey Wissenlanders....
« Reply #17 on: May 01, 2008, 07:10:20 PM »
What units/# per unit remain to be done? any stanks? steveb

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Re: Those grey Wissenlanders....
« Reply #18 on: May 01, 2008, 07:17:01 PM »
I've still got quite a bit to do.  No steam tanks to really be done though, Steve.

I've got my 25 block of swordsmen, my 20 greatswords (which do need some conversion work as half are still swordsmen), 18 some knights (though half still are only horses), 10 huntsmen, 18 halberdiers (but these guys need work because of broken shafts), 5 horse archers, about 10 spearmen which I'll finish up myself and a couple dozen dwarfs from BfSP.

I'm not really concerned with golden demon quality stuff, honestly.  If it's at a decent standard (which I feel is what I do) then I'm more than pleased.

And no one is obligated to do this (I will finish this army at some point), but I would be forever greatful.  My going rate is to buy lunch as well, just talk to Zandur about the menu. :wink:  For those that wouldn't be able to meet me for lunch, I'd have to work extra hard on my post quality and other activities on the site I guess...

And yes Soth.  We can give you the credit for this one!  You and Zandur.
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Re: Those grey Wissenlanders....
« Reply #19 on: May 01, 2008, 08:07:17 PM »
I thought the Mrs was offering to post out cakes ....................  :icon_question:
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Re: Those grey Wissenlanders....
« Reply #20 on: May 01, 2008, 08:31:48 PM »
 :smile2: send me the huntsmen. PM me for address. steveb

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Re: Those grey Wissenlanders....
« Reply #21 on: May 01, 2008, 10:25:45 PM »
All sorts of logistical problems, Midaski.  Apparently, listing the item on the customs form specifically as a 'battle cake' is grounds for confiscation.

:engel:

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Re: Those grey Wissenlanders....
« Reply #22 on: May 01, 2008, 10:45:12 PM »
I can do Halberdiers. I'll even replace hafts with brass rod.
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Re: Those grey Wissenlanders....
« Reply #23 on: May 01, 2008, 11:06:57 PM »
I've still got quite a bit to do.  No steam tanks to really be done though, Steve.

I've got my 25 block of swordsmen, my 20 greatswords (which do need some conversion work as half are still swordsmen), 18 some knights (though half still are only horses), 10 huntsmen, 18 halberdiers (but these guys need work because of broken shafts), 5 horse archers, about 10 spearmen which I'll finish up myself and a couple dozen dwarfs from BfSP.
Are the swords and greatswords 7th edition?

Are all the greatswords to be conversions or are some of them what is currently available?
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Re: Those grey Wissenlanders....
« Reply #24 on: May 02, 2008, 12:47:16 AM »
Boy, the kinda lowlier troops are all being snaffled before I can get to them...

I like painting swordsmen... knights would be cool too but that would take a lot of thought and I'm not all that great at horses yet...

I don't have any swordsmen of my own yet so if you really do want them painted, I'm up for that. I'm currently halfway through making my own greatswords so I think trying to paint another whole regiment of them would be a bit of a killer... plus being your elite unit you need one of these uber painters to do it, hehe.

I've always loved the swords old or new... just lemme know  :-)
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