Charlo Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 All good points. For the ETL I was just lazy and didn't really have any space to paint - but I've gotten a solid area now :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dont-Be-Haten Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 For me it is time management, as much as I work, I only have a limited time for hobbies. And lately 40k is more important than playing video games. I have 3-4 games from the holidays that I've picked up and played a total of 2 hours *maybe* a little more but not much. I've found listening to audiobooks while painting help keep me motivated. The "Beast Arises" series is really good, and each audio is 5-7 hours long. I go to the FLGS on off days that I don't have honey-dos and assemble/paint for about 3-4 hours. I talk a lot of shop but I still stay somewhat productive. We used to do Wednesday Night paint night at the store which helped everyone stay motivated, but that has long since passed. The rivalry between two FLGS saw to that. Also I finished my scout squad. I'll have pics posted this evening hopefully around 17:00 CST. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlo Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Aye, videogames are my first love and, I spend far too much time on Overwatch as I always have some friends online and can form a group easily... Plus my games backlog dwarves even my hobby one... As does my graphic novel one. BUT I'm hoping the Heresy campaign and now being an established member of a gaming club will help. I thoroughly enjoyed my past couple games so will be looking to play more of course ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenith Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 All good points. For the ETL I was just lazy and didn't really have any space to paint - but I've gotten a solid area now Yup, I'm not taking a dig, just setting yourself too much to do can lead to paralysis and helpless flailing. Better in bite size chunks. Contrary to the Reclusiarch, I would suggest not to paint an OIF all at once. I did last year and I lost all motivation and desire to do it. It took me several months in the end. Batches of 5 models, especially if they're detailed like custodes or BA tactical marines, then something fun, then another 5 infantry etc. Canadian FH started a good thread on hobby paralysis/procrastination in Amicus, and the symptoms are all too familiar. Arkaniss 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dont-Be-Haten Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 (edited) My wife is reading a book on how to stay positive when faced with overwhelming projects. One thing suggests is to focus on one part at a time and snow ball it. What has really helped me some (and I'm terrible about this) is 1 keeping your area clean, and 2 only have out the models you plan on working on. Make a goal that you want finished within a time frame.My Goal is to have 2 more scout squads and a Tactical TDA squad done by the end of the second week of March. I'm behind, but I'm going to be working on that some more when I get off work. (if I'm not exhausted, I worked until 00:47 and have to be back by 8:30) Edited February 27, 2017 by Dont-Be-Haten Arkaniss 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkaniss Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Another vote not to try an OIF all in one go. I thought I was being clever and only attacked the 10 Assault Termies at once... I got all the base work done on them and burned out. Not gone back to them since, despite all the dull work being done already! I put them away a while ago and am currently working on Inquisition stuff, which made me have to root around to find some models yesterday where I came upon my OIF box... Reckon I might pick them up again once I'm done with my current Inquisition projects. Maybe just 5 models at a time though ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlo Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 For reference, a good chunk of them are mostly painted. At least like... 7/8? Just a few details to pick out :D Arkaniss 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkaniss Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Oh, then in that case go for it :P What I wouldn't give to be in the same place! I wanna try the formation but I dreamt too big and over committed. Still, every cloud and all that - I've finally painted some other models which I've had for a horrendously long time :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyriks Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 These posts have been helping with my own motivation problem. I realized yesterday I'm just fed up with painting everything the same (I use the same colors for my BA and AdMech thinking that'd make it easier... Nope), hence the pull to a new system. Instead I'm just going to paint up a small chunk of models I can't or don't want to use for BA and painting then in a different scheme when I get fed up just to break monotony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dont-Be-Haten Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Although it is heresy when I get tired of painting red I paint on some Night Lords or Dark Eldar and it is completely different color schemes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LutherMax Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Here's a quick phone cam shot of what's on my painting table currently. Tactical marines inc two sergeants (magnetised) and a flamer (magnetised), and a Techmarine. Out of shot are two heavy flamer dudes. These guys just need highlights, details, battle damage etc. Then it's on to the next thing in the queue! http://www.themightybrush.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/tactical-marines-wip.jpg I finished something else this weekend, can't post it here but if you're interested have a look! Tyriks, Damon Nightman, Xenith and 4 others 7 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blindhamster Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Very nice! Just remember 'da red uns go fasta' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkangilos Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Very nice! Just remember 'da red uns go fasta' ... I never put together until now that our red vehicles have fast... Blindhamster, Charlo, Panzer and 1 other 4 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenith Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 The only Chapter that can outpace Ork Speed Freeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkaniss Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 These posts have been helping with my own motivation problem. I realized yesterday I'm just fed up with painting everything the same (I use the same colors for my BA and AdMech thinking that'd make it easier... Nope), hence the pull to a new system. Instead I'm just going to paint up a small chunk of models I can't or don't want to use for BA and painting then in a different scheme when I get fed up just to break monotony. I always enjoy painting Librarians, Priests, Chaplains and Death Company for the exact same reason - a change is a good thing! :) When the time is right you'll come back to red after a break. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenith Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Yup. I've looked at Ad Mech and heresy thousand sons,but couldn't stand painting more red. One red army is enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LutherMax Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 I have started on some Skitarii, they are green-y yellow :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlo Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 I'm thinking about the red problem.... But I don't want any other colours... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LutherMax Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Red is most certainly The Best Colour. Damon Nightman 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyriks Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 I'm thinking about the red problem.... But I don't want any other colours...Yeah, there's definitely a reason all of my stuff thus far ended up red and black! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebs_evo7 Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 Hey guys just a quickie combi melta or inferno pistols on the sarge in a melta pod? I can see arguments for both Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenith Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 If you have the points, pistols. More shots are better. sebs_evo7 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
House Taranis Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 I'm currently collecting the Ironhelms, as I type I am putting the finishing touches on an assault marine Jolemai 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzer Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 Pistols even if it's just for the style. :P sebs_evo7 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedemptionNL Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 I'm thinking about the red problem.... But I don't want any other colours...Yeah, there's definitely a reason all of my stuff thus far ended up red and black! Yeah, I know dem feels. I already have Saim-Hann Eldar and Blood Angels, and I really want to do a small AdMech force at some point in the future. I should really look into doing those in another colour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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