tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2221418482531324115.post7511859120258588275..comments2024-03-25T09:47:02.594+01:00Comments on LEADPLAGUE: Connie and Blyde - Adventurers on the runAsslessmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09475252828835332056noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2221418482531324115.post-91971223734108332672015-09-02T13:39:17.313+02:002015-09-02T13:39:17.313+02:00Well thanks a lot ! It means a lot to me because t...Well thanks a lot ! It means a lot to me because though I really do enjoy writing those backstories, I sometimes fear that english language not being my mother tongue, I might be unclear or awkward especially when trying to balance humour and misery as you say. Battle reports usually take an outrageous amount of time but telling them in a more personnal tone by identifying with some of the characters is definitely something I'd like to do. It's true the Sensei Warband is one of the very few for which I haven't written anything so far...<br />I'll try and fix that when I'll have a bit of scenery to join good photos o what I hope to be a good story.<br /><br />As for painting, I've learnt in the last 3 years to take better shortcuts and though it's far from being technically excellent, I'm heading towards a good balance between pleasure and result now.<br />Thanks again.Asslessmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09475252828835332056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2221418482531324115.post-85500548734100343982015-09-02T13:20:14.012+02:002015-09-02T13:20:14.012+02:00I'm glad to see you've gotten some well de...I'm glad to see you've gotten some well deserved recognition. I wish I could paint like you. Simply amazing stuff. <br />Your fan fiction is great, I really think you should do short stories for each member of your sensei warband is how they joined etc. and one from their combined point of view during battle reports. Many out there including myself would love to read them. You have a great grip on the balance between humour and misery in the like of an imperial citizen.<br />Great blog!24_Cigaretteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14235772450092467367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2221418482531324115.post-42614838363960190502015-09-01T13:09:41.789+02:002015-09-01T13:09:41.789+02:00I fully agree, that's why the ones I don't...I fully agree, that's why the ones I don't like are Schaeffer himself (random IG captain), the perfectly vanilla sniper or the 'one amongst many' commissar... (even rocket girl is a bit meh for me).<br />I'll try and ceize opportunities to complete the collection with some of those though.<br /><br />Cheers !Asslessmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09475252828835332056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2221418482531324115.post-49687950921526614572015-09-01T13:03:32.267+02:002015-09-01T13:03:32.267+02:00The Last Chancers is a fantastic set literally des...The Last Chancers is a fantastic set literally designed for use in the sorts of games that you and I favour JB. Its well worth picking up the whole lot I reckon.<br /><br />The line between trope and cliché is indistinct, but when I am playing narrative toy soldier games I want the type of character represented by the model to be obvious from a distance, so I tend to veer towards over the top cliche. The Last Chancers embrace that. Definitely one of my favourite GW releases ever. I really must get around to painting mine.<br /><br />Nice work on the figures too!cheetor/sho3boxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10903788038870748272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2221418482531324115.post-68204021939544226942015-08-31T19:18:56.490+02:002015-08-31T19:18:56.490+02:00Yep, I have to say that some of those old referenc...Yep, I have to say that some of those old references have a very good quality/value, still available and quite affordable so thanks to GW for keeping those alive !Asslessmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09475252828835332056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2221418482531324115.post-52085357595305235322015-08-31T18:53:51.698+02:002015-08-31T18:53:51.698+02:00Love the last chancers, and when I checked recentl...Love the last chancers, and when I checked recently they were still available... $35 USD is a great bargain in my opinion, and like you said, each of them can be used in various scenarios. Lasgunpackerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13529298072677726064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2221418482531324115.post-35716894764790412962015-08-31T15:36:38.867+02:002015-08-31T15:36:38.867+02:00Aha, I've grown accustomed to the comfort of m...Aha, I've grown accustomed to the comfort of my painting table really, if I don't have all my tools and my own light and all I feel lost. During this summer's heat my wet palette wouldn't stay wet for long, it was turning into a crips in a couple of hours !Asslessmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09475252828835332056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2221418482531324115.post-57746287481737357612015-08-31T15:32:55.469+02:002015-08-31T15:32:55.469+02:00I tried painting outside once, when light was a fa...I tried painting outside once, when light was a factor for me. It was rather odd to be honest, and the wind was a bot of a pain, blowing over my tissue paper, but I got used to it. Paint doesn't have dry fast on a hot day outside though, so palettes didn't last long!Orlygghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01590080915486192175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2221418482531324115.post-45223044483999536322015-08-31T14:46:28.639+02:002015-08-31T14:46:28.639+02:00Day light is clearly superior imo, you just can...Day light is clearly superior imo, you just can't beat the colour rendition and it's the least tiring for the eyes. Lacking "real" daylight the switch to daylight bulbs was a great help to get better results and a more coherent look. Maybe one day i'll afford a place with true genuine natural daylight... ^^'Asslessmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09475252828835332056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2221418482531324115.post-89247738699196090572015-08-31T14:02:58.978+02:002015-08-31T14:02:58.978+02:00yes, light is vital for me to paint well. For year...yes, light is vital for me to paint well. For years I just used a standard bulb in a standard lamp, but have since found that daylight is the best form to work from. Hence why I always used to paint Saturday and Sunday morning during term time. Now I am in the conservatory the light is so good, that even on a dull day I needn't really use my lamp!Orlygghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01590080915486192175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2221418482531324115.post-54360630042764481902015-08-31T13:02:11.477+02:002015-08-31T13:02:11.477+02:00You can but do not expect for it to get any value ...You can but do not expect for it to get any value over time ! ;)<br /><br />It is nice to have a permanent set up though I clearly need to improve a couple of things about it first. I wish I had more "real" light but I'm afraid daylight bulbs are all I'll have apart from the window in my back !<br />I never got to reading any of the novels but when they were releases I clearly liked that A-team fro 40k vibe of them.<br /><br />Thanks a lot !Asslessmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09475252828835332056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2221418482531324115.post-66053651933684603752015-08-31T12:43:08.522+02:002015-08-31T12:43:08.522+02:00Now that IS a set up I can aspire to! I love they ...Now that IS a set up I can aspire to! I love they way you have organised your photography area. Though I have a new space, its not as luxurious as yours, though it does get brilliant light being based in a conservatory. It was great to see the Last Chancers again, and I remember them being released along with Gav Thrope's novels - which were great reads I recall. <br /><br />I am off to read your interview now. Can I have an autograph? (;Orlygghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01590080915486192175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2221418482531324115.post-86203379863039973572015-08-31T12:31:12.243+02:002015-08-31T12:31:12.243+02:00Exactly, it seems only henchmen have character now...Exactly, it seems only henchmen have character now with the heroes being too over the top and regular troops being copy/pastes.<br /><br />Thanks again !Asslessmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09475252828835332056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2221418482531324115.post-34058587008886039512015-08-31T12:25:19.515+02:002015-08-31T12:25:19.515+02:00The Last Chancers are great miniatures conveying s...The Last Chancers are great miniatures conveying some kind of diversity the far future now lacks. The interview was a great pleasure, as is looking at your models or reading your posts about old lead. Keep it going !Docteur Halfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17031870168083484547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2221418482531324115.post-17888083403720306632015-08-31T11:04:07.103+02:002015-08-31T11:04:07.103+02:00I think it's always good to stay fair and admi...I think it's always good to stay fair and admit that some new stuff or even some 'not so old but not new either' stuff are really good and perfectly adapted for great scenario driven games. Those are some of such I think. I really want to play some kind of "fugitive" remake with those 2.<br />Thanks !Asslessmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09475252828835332056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2221418482531324115.post-16994128345559627302015-08-31T11:00:24.362+02:002015-08-31T11:00:24.362+02:00They look great dude! I agree that there are some ...They look great dude! I agree that there are some lovely sculpts from that era that fit the Oldhammer vibe beautifully - you've picked two excellent examples ��Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2221418482531324115.post-17541450348148413242015-08-31T10:58:15.782+02:002015-08-31T10:58:15.782+02:00Every model deserves to get painted but let's ...Every model deserves to get painted but let's say some can wait ! Those 2 couldn't any longer !<br /><br />Cheers.Asslessmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09475252828835332056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2221418482531324115.post-79493471186552774972015-08-31T10:55:57.691+02:002015-08-31T10:55:57.691+02:00Well deservedWell deservedriot villehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02352546766599695684noreply@blogger.com