WarriorFish Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 Not helping the stereotypes there Ulrik Perhaps you need to visit one of these north European beaches to find out? My advice is to bring sun cream, a hat and shades and I hope you like sand in your shoes Kier always provides images of the competition - they're really very good albeit inferior to Kier's contributions of course... I can't think of anyway this could be improved. Hmm. Well, I suppose at this stage adding a commissar relaxing (his hat still on, of course!) with a cocktail is too much to ask? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulrik_Ironfist Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 Thanks WF, I can only go off of the pictures I've seen. I would definitely have found out first hand if they hadn't cancelled my orders to Germany (jerks...). It's on my to-do list most assuredly. As far as being ignorant on some things, yes, I am, but I acknowledge that I am and try to rectify those failings. Come to think of it, I have seen pictures of one sandy Northern European beach, but I'm not sure that there's been any swimming there since June 6th, 1944. Ah well, where there's one, there's bound to be more... Also, what shoes? I don't need no stinking shoes on the beach... And a hat? The whole point of the beach is to get some sun... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kierdale Posted July 30, 2015 Author Share Posted July 30, 2015 Ah but a commissar never takes his hat off. If I were to add a commissar to the diorama, considering the troops are Catachans, I'd have to have him buried up to his neck in sand. Wait a minute... I do have a spare Mordian sergeant head... Could be done... Should be done? As for photos, I'll take what I can. I probably won't be there on the deadline day (I'll submit my diorama beforehand) but all should be on display for a month or so afterwards so if I visit again I can snap some shots. At the moment there are about three other entries in the Large category (against my IG Punisher). 3 others in the Squad category too (against my jade-masked Daemonettes). And I think two others in the Single category (against my Slaanesh CSM sorcerer). ...and none in the Summer category! I'd rather not win by default, so let's hope for some before August 30th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walter h Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 You might spur them on when they hear what you've been working on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Does he get a cocktail with a straw next to him to drink from? :lol: I'd save it for later, it can be easily added should there be some room in the sand and it isn't essential in case you run out of time :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kierdale Posted July 30, 2015 Author Share Posted July 30, 2015 Good point. Actually, with the drunk swinging his chainsword about, it might look a bit too much like the commissar was decapitated... Better save the Mordian head for a Creed conversion or a Chaos trophy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kierdale Posted August 9, 2015 Author Share Posted August 9, 2015 It's done! I could add more but tomorrow's the most convenient day for me to go to GW Harajuku, so here it is. Wish me luck :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
our_baz Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Best of luck. Such a interesting and quirky diorama love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 I heard the Beach Boys in my head the instant I clapped eyes on it! I think that says it all! :P I love the dead men and watermelon plus the sea's swell is very good. Is that some Asahi in the crate for a bonus? I don't think you'll need any luck with this one ;) It's very different but that only makes it stand out more, I hope to hear good news back soon :tu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walter h Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 I think you got this one. You should take the show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sviar Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Good luck, that is an astonishing diadorama, well done :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmo Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 I heard the Beach Boys in my head the instant I clapped eyes on it! I think that says it all! I love the dead men and watermelon plus the sea's swell is very good. Is that some Asahi in the crate for a bonus? I don't think you'll need any luck with this one It's very different but that only makes it stand out more, I hope to hear good news back soon Damn, that is just what I was going to write - Beach Boys. The Commissariat thinks as one or is there a heretical psyker playing with our minds... Good luck Kier. Don't forget to give us an update as soon as you can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Clearly the Emperor spoke to us, not unsurprising considering the commissariat's unmatched piety and dutifulness ;) Next time I'm down the beach I'm going to get a water melon and a cricket bat and find out what all the fuss is about :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulrik_Ironfist Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Excellent work! It looks fantastic. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
librisrouge Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Curse you B&C and your arbitrary limitations on the amount of times I can like something. I want to vote for this like I'm dead and from Chicago! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kierdale Posted August 10, 2015 Author Share Posted August 10, 2015 Thank you very much for the comments and votes of confidence There are a lot of things I would like to have added. After the Beach Boys comments I slapped myself for not having quickly GS'd up a ghetto blaster! I put the diorama in the competition today and, by chance, someone else was there with an entry for the Summer category too! That makes two entries. I've made a folder in my Flickr for the photos I took of all the entries for all categories: HERE Of the single minis I think the Dwarf will win. The froth on the beer in his helmet alone is so wonderfully painted. I've seen his work (okay, I've completed against his work) before and he's great. The newest entry in the large category, the Skaven one, is great close up and will likely take that category. Of the units, I really like the Berserkers. My photo in the above album does not do them justice (my son wanted to leave the store and was chewing on my leg. Literally). As for the Summer category: the fishing trolls are really nice. One's fishing line is caught around another's hand for a nice touch of comedy, and they're really well painted. If I lose to that entry, I wouldn't mind at all. Results on the 30th! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 A lot of great models there and variety too, just what a painting competition needs :) Fingers crossed for good news ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kierdale Posted August 31, 2015 Author Share Posted August 31, 2015 And the result is: Good news! A win! You can see Warhammer Harajuku's gallery of all 20 entries here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.616300618513178.1073741830.542543972555510&type=3 Winners: Hidden Content Single: Fat warpstone-drunk skaven warlord Squad: Khornate berserkers Large: Skaven ratogre thingy Summer: Catachan beach party Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmo Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Well done kier. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 I said you had it in the bag right? ;) Well done Kier, the banner of the Guard remains flying high! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walter h Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 I knew you would win. Excellent work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
march10k Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 I especially like the asahi reference...but yebisu is much better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sviar Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Congratulations Kier, a well deserved win Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kierdale Posted September 1, 2015 Author Share Posted September 1, 2015 Thanks all! I especially like the asahi reference...but yebisu is much better! I especially like the asahi reference...but yebisu is much better!Basically I chose Asahi as doing the can in the chainsword-wielder's hand silver was easiest and I figured the cans, with 'nama' on them would be easily recognisable.Personally I prefer Sapporo. :) I'm told there the forth category for the Autumn painting competition (likely start of Oct to end of Dec) will be 'Autumn'. I'm was worried if they'd continue the idea what with only two entries this time. I'm not sure I can come up with/have anything 'Guard' for an Autumn theme though. Thinking 'Autumn' and 'Japan'...autumn leaves...book reading...eating....Halloween... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steellegionnaire85 Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 The headless guardsmen. A rough rider who lost his head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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