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Post by Nick P on Jul 25, 2014 9:15:51 GMT -6
I've had a blast painting up my tyranid army for the apoc battle that Chris and I are slated to take part in in December (and anyone else who wants to join in, the more the merrier!), but painting 15k of anything is daunting, even more so when most of it are 4 point infantry models. Woof.
I got an idea from an old GW article from like 2002 - where a tyranid player invited all his friends over, fed them beer and pizza (or vegan food and vanilla coke zero), and everyone just tackled a chunk of his army using his color scheme but their own style. The result was a mostly painted army that looked cohesive, but each brood had a distinct flair to it that made the army feel more organic.
So, I want to do that basically. I'll provide paints, brushes, food, drinks etc - all I need are a handful of volunteers to help paint up gants, gaunts, and monstrous creatures with me for a saturday.
Any interest? Or should I go fuck myself?
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Post by jefferestinpeace on Jul 25, 2014 9:32:16 GMT -6
Nick,
Whenever you find yourself asking "should I go fuck myself?" the answer is always yes.
But I would love to do this. For some reason, this is incredibly appealing to me, whereas painting my own Nids makes me want to rip my eyes out.
Also, I want in on this Apoc game, of course. For some reason, you insist on not having a Harridan in your list and it doesn't make any sense. Let me bring mine.
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Post by Andy on Jul 25, 2014 9:45:56 GMT -6
I would be down to paint a squad. Keep me in the loop.
I have a girlfriend.
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Post by Nick P on Jul 25, 2014 10:07:34 GMT -6
Huzzah!!
Jeff - absolutely come along for the ride, and absolutely bring your harridan! I just don't love the model, so I don't really want one of my own...though with everything else going on in this Apoc battle, I might as well add one to the list and take out some of the smaller jerks (warriors, I'm looking at you).
I was thinking either next weekend, the 2nd, or towards the end of august - the 23rd or so. Does that work?
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Post by Matt W. on Jul 25, 2014 13:59:32 GMT -6
If you want my admittadly odd painting style to help I'd be happy to provide.
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Post by jefferestinpeace on Jul 25, 2014 14:28:43 GMT -6
On a related note, I was wondering if anyone would be willing to buy me a Hierophant?
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Post by Joelercoaster on Jul 25, 2014 16:34:13 GMT -6
First of all, Nick, I second Jeff's inordinately good advice.
Secondly, if I am able to do things on that saturday, whichever it ends up being (ie, not stuck at work all day) I could swing by to paint a gaunt or two (or 50, you know, whatevs).
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Post by mike on Jul 25, 2014 23:44:26 GMT -6
Yeah I'm in
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Post by englishchris on Jul 28, 2014 19:41:48 GMT -6
Sadly this weekend I'm reenacting (Seven Years War), so can't help out on the painting.
But to answer your question jeff, sure! I've tried to fight a 12k on 12k and it was mental! So breaking 15k between 2 or 3 people is very preferable!
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Post by daniel, why on Jul 28, 2014 21:14:05 GMT -6
I could get on this train.
My painting style will be:
1) Airbrush black
2) Airbrush green
3) Finger paint the claws & eyes red
Masterful.
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Post by Nick P on Jul 29, 2014 8:07:35 GMT -6
hahaha Dan, that's perfect. If you legitimately want to bring your airbrush...I've got a handful of titans...
Ok guys! This is a go for this Saturday - I live at 3356 N Kenmore, Apt 1 (moved in July). I'll plan on people arriving around 12, but feel free to drop by whenever in the afternoon. I'll grab some foods and drinks (preferences?) and some extra paints from the Dojo.
I'll plan on just running through a quick "here's how the scheme goes" and then just kinda...let people do their thing! If you just want to paint 1, or 5, or whatever I'll be happy for the help!
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Post by David P on Jul 29, 2014 13:02:12 GMT -6
I have plans for the day, but they may end early. I'll try to make it, but would not be there until the evening.
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Post by Joelercoaster on Jul 29, 2014 14:15:01 GMT -6
I'll have to get my work schedule, but Saturdays off aren't all that common. Likely I'd be an evening-time add-on as well.
Plus side, if you're looking for hands to help push around gribblies, I'm so in. I will (hopefully) have a fully painted Heirophant by this time too if you think 2 aren't enough (they aren't). And if you don't use the Harridan I will punch you in the D. Straight. In. The D.
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Post by Nick P on Jul 29, 2014 14:46:42 GMT -6
Evening painting is definitely a thing, so no worries.
Also, I want you and Jeff in on the festivities for sure - not only so that Chris can absolutely bring all of his toys, but also because since I just bought an engagement ring (surprise, I have a girlfriend) the growth of the hive fleet is going to be significantly slower. I'll probably only have around 9k by December, vs the 13k-15k that I was hoping for.
C'est la vie.
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Post by jefferestinpeace on Jul 29, 2014 17:39:15 GMT -6
LIAR LIAR LIAR LIAR
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