elmo Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 +++Message Starts+++ Commissar Elmo, it has been noted by the Commissariat that discipline is becoming lax. Guardsman bigted has the gall to challenge you personally to a Kasrkin painting challenge! You must accept the challenge for the honour of the Commissariat. If he is successful then he is favoured by The Emperor, but if he fails then dispense The Emperors justice... Sector control +++Message Ends+++ (Art by Karl Kopinski; source - Codex: Imperial Guard, 3rd Edition, 2nd version) Joking aside, bigted and I have decided to enter into a friendly challenge to help motivate us to complete some models. The challenge is to paint a squad of Kasrkins (1 Sgt and 9 troopers) in a scheme of our own choosing, to begin on the 23rd Feb 2015. The models may be undercoated/primed at the start of the challenge but "before" photos are to be posted. There is no end date but it is expected to take only a couple of weeks. There is no prize for this contest, just the honour gained by taking part and the reward of having 10 completed models. The winner will be selected by you, our peers combining the speed of completion along with the standard of the paintwork and improvement from earlier models. Hopefully this will spur us both on to exceed our current painting levels. We will both make all our posts on this one thread showing wip as we go along My entry is already in the planning stage to blend them into my 711th CCAB and I can't wait to get started but my Nephilim must be completed first hence the 23rd as a start date. Fatigues: Chocochip Armour: Green/Tan/Brown Lenses: Red Base: Sand/stone Bigted, over to you ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/303554-the-commissariat-has-been-challenged/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
scatmandoo Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Good luck to you. Could even be t empted to join in.... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/303554-the-commissariat-has-been-challenged/#findComment-3952746 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Such impudence, show him the folly of daring to challenge the Emperor's commissariat! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/303554-the-commissariat-has-been-challenged/#findComment-3952782 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chefzilla Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 I've always loved a good throw down. When do the dirty dozens start? I'm already loaded with several 'Your Momma's...' Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/303554-the-commissariat-has-been-challenged/#findComment-3953182 Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmo Posted February 16, 2015 Author Share Posted February 16, 2015 Just remember... the Commissariat is always right, especially when wrong. ;) Respect the black leather trench coat! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/303554-the-commissariat-has-been-challenged/#findComment-3953203 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigted Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Pfft, no Commissar is worthy of my respect until he has faced a Catachan Devil and killed it single handedly! That or beaten me in a painting challenge. If Commissar Elmo wins this challenge, he will have earned the eternal respect of the Catachan 2nd. If he loses, he may find himself in the same situation as all the other Commissars that have been attached to the Catachan 2nd (disappear suddenly and never be seen again). Seriously though, if he wins I will buy a Commissar, paint it up and add it to my force. If he doesn't, the Catachan 2nd will never have a Commissar! I will paint mine with black armour, red fatigues, green lenses and a dry grassland base. At the moment I'm painting up a normal MT Scion to show my colour scheme. Two of the Kasrkins I got came painted, so I need to strip them. Good luck Elmo. You'll need it . Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/303554-the-commissariat-has-been-challenged/#findComment-3953282 Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmo Posted February 16, 2015 Author Share Posted February 16, 2015 Hmmm. I think the Catachan 2nd is in need of a surprise inspection. These half dressed savages need discipline instilled in them as only the Commissariat can do. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/303554-the-commissariat-has-been-challenged/#findComment-3953300 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Pfft, no Commissar is worthy of my respect until he has faced a Catachan Devil and killed it single handedly! What, only a single Catachan Devil? Make it two and Commissar elmo might even raise an eyebrow... You Guardsmen always complaining and making big fusses over the littlest of things it's little wonder you need the generous and compassionate guiding hand of the commissariat! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/303554-the-commissariat-has-been-challenged/#findComment-3953691 Share on other sites More sharing options...
librisrouge Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 I don't suppose I can get in on this challenge. I really need to do more painting and I'm hoping calling out a Commissar AND a Catachan should be motivation enough to get my but in line, plus I just acquired the models. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/303554-the-commissariat-has-been-challenged/#findComment-3954496 Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmo Posted February 18, 2015 Author Share Posted February 18, 2015 You are welcome to join in :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/303554-the-commissariat-has-been-challenged/#findComment-3954734 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigted Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Yep, the more the merrier! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/303554-the-commissariat-has-been-challenged/#findComment-3954757 Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmo Posted February 21, 2015 Author Share Posted February 21, 2015 As the painting is due to start on Monday in earnest, here is my before photo of Kasrkin Squad Elmo The eagles have been removed from the helmets to match up with my other guardsmen and the flamer and grenade launcher have been drilled out along with the Sgts helmet, then small rocks glued on the bases and primed in Army Painter matt black. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/303554-the-commissariat-has-been-challenged/#findComment-3957891 Share on other sites More sharing options...
librisrouge Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Working on stripping mine now and hope to have them rebased and primed by the end of the weekend. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/303554-the-commissariat-has-been-challenged/#findComment-3957984 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akrim Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Man GW really should have stuck with the old Kasrkin style, or even the older bulky carapace ones. Nice nod on the Karl Kopinski art, my favorite artist. Too bad he doesn't seem to do any work for GW anymore, his pics were awe inspiring. Luckily i also play Magic the Gathering and can still enjoy his art there. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/303554-the-commissariat-has-been-challenged/#findComment-3958184 Share on other sites More sharing options...
scatmandoo Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 I wanted to take part but I don't have 10 models. I can maybe scrape together 8. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/303554-the-commissariat-has-been-challenged/#findComment-3958214 Share on other sites More sharing options...
librisrouge Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 I suddenly worry that I won't be ready to go my Monday I'm stripping these pieces and I knew I had a lot to go through (the paint had completely removed several details) but I'm three layers down and hit another layer of primer. I can only assume I'm the umptienth owner of these pieces and the first to strip them before repainting instead of just staring over on top of the previous layers. Hopefully a full night under pine sol will fix this. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/303554-the-commissariat-has-been-challenged/#findComment-3958385 Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmo Posted February 22, 2015 Author Share Posted February 22, 2015 Try using acetone. It will be quick and completely safe on metal models but it will melt plastic. You can buy it from most diy stores. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/303554-the-commissariat-has-been-challenged/#findComment-3958388 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigted Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 I've spent the week procrastinating, so I haven't made any progress on my squad, they're still unprimed and two need stripping. I don't have anything to strip the models but I will hopefully get some dettol soon to strip them. My colour scheme has changed and will likely change more as I paint the first model, but at the moment it's dark grey cloth and red armour (when I tried doing red cloth and black armour on a test model, I couldn't figure out a way to make the black armour look decent. librisrogue, you better start stripping! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/303554-the-commissariat-has-been-challenged/#findComment-3958462 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommissarZac Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 While I don't have enough men to participate. My few Karskin wish you well Commissar Elmo. Put the fear of the Red Sash into em Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/303554-the-commissariat-has-been-challenged/#findComment-3958515 Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmo Posted February 22, 2015 Author Share Posted February 22, 2015 librisrogue, you better start stripping! I think I may have misread this Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/303554-the-commissariat-has-been-challenged/#findComment-3958589 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Surely that's only if he loses the challenge? :lol: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/303554-the-commissariat-has-been-challenged/#findComment-3958608 Share on other sites More sharing options...
librisrouge Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Trust me, that only happens if I win because surely it is a punishment to those watching. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/303554-the-commissariat-has-been-challenged/#findComment-3959228 Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmo Posted February 23, 2015 Author Share Posted February 23, 2015 I do not wish to hear of this heresy! The challenge starts today - post your before photos and begin... Stand ready kasrkin, for the glory of The Emperor and Cadia! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/303554-the-commissariat-has-been-challenged/#findComment-3959441 Share on other sites More sharing options...
librisrouge Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 My photos look to be delayed by divine intervention...it won't stop raining. Clearly, the God-Emperor himself desires such a thing...yeah...totally. I'll get some posted asap. Cannot wait to see the other models. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/303554-the-commissariat-has-been-challenged/#findComment-3959606 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 He merely wants the time to be right, and who are we to know His will? :P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/303554-the-commissariat-has-been-challenged/#findComment-3959648 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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