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Well Yesterday took sometime to work on models and found out my thin Super glue bottle leaked all over my table sometime over the last week.....:cuss: Not sure what has been damaged and what is salvageable.  Need to get super glue debonder.

 

Local LGS is doing a Slow Grow League HH 3.0 starting next month. 

 

So I think RG is my go too....

 

Have to High Command so new XIXth Legion Praetor was needed. 

 

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Well I finally picked up my Saturnine box and books

 

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and did some work on my Slow Grow League 500 pt list

 

Assault Marines and Praetor primed Army Painter Matt Black

 

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Seekers WIP

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And where it ended

 

Black Armor- Dry brushed from Army Painter Air Triad Matt Black to Raven Black to Crow Hue

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Praetor started getting his white blocked out with Grey Castle

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  • 2 weeks later...

Update time!

 

Did more Work on Seeker Sgt, Assault Squad Sgt, and Praetor

 

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Praetor still lots of work on him and I have 9 days to go unitl game time 

 

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Yup, Dead Contemptor is IVth Legion- Iron Warriors representing my Regular Opponent @The_Oni_of_Hindsight's IVth Legion in our groups on going campaign. 

 

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Assault Sgt test model only 9 more to do in 9 days...ugh

 

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Seeker sgt Closer but still 4 more to do. 

 

 

 

Posted (edited)

8 days to go

 

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Seekers are decaled, need clear coat, some touch ups, wash, weather and bases done. Should be done by Monday...."Should be"

 

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Did the white for Jump packs. 

 

Assault marines need colors blocked out, bits painted, metallics...well pretty much all but getting armor the black grey I paint them as.

 

Praetor needs his colors finished, decals, highlights, weathering, damage, and base done.

Edited by W.A.Rorie

Great progress!  Things seem on track to meet your deadline.  Do you have a schedule in your head for progressing through the remaining stuff or is it more of blocking time to paint each day?  Interested if there’s a trick I can borrow as I’m struggling to find motivation for my CtA pledge and I think part of that is that I don’t have a game/campaign deadline that I’m working toward.

Right now just trying to block out time to paint and balance family life as a (step) dad, which is still newish.  I have a plan in my head and sometimes written down on forums. I do create Google spreadsheets to keep organized.  The Slow Grow league I am in I get 1 point for a win,1 point for 3-4 paragraph short story/ battle report, and 1 point for painted models and it is 1 game a month.  So that has been a great motivator. I honestly I have failed more CtAs than I have succeeded. Next year I think I'll just wear the badge of shame from the start :biggrin:. The 12 month Hobby Challenge is great motivator too. 

 

Some tricks I have been taught/ learned over the years:

  • Use the 3 foot rule- Most of the time people will see your models at 3 feet. So save super detailing work to Characters/ Large models
  • Batch paint colors- I batch paint models by color. I have 6 of the Old GW handles but use 5 for my squads and 1 for a Character. 
  • Don't over complicate your scheme
  • No armor stays neat and shiny for long
  • Find a paint brand/ type of paint you like and stick to it
  • Nuln oil is a blessing but is also a crutch
  • Paint in blocks
  • Learn to do decals and practice
  • Have a dedicated work space. I think I am starting version 4 of my hobby area. 
  • Use a wet pallet but be cautious. I live in a very dry hot climate. My Wet pallet dries out quickly. I have a Humidifer I run when I paint. 
  • Background noise. One of my first hobby areas had a tv above my desk. Unfortunately I could not see it while at the desk so it was a listen to a show on it. I use an Alexa device and work on models to music, pod casts, audible books. Right now it is the Crow Motion Picture Soundtrack 
  • GW Primer is expensive and does not color match. Try other brands
  • 24 hour paint sessions are a thing, on youtube. If you are tired get some rest.
  • Have good lighting
  • Using cheap reading glasses to help paint does work.
  • Maintain a Blog on here helps. Even if it is just me venting, I am still doing something in the hobby. 
  • 2 weeks later...

Finally an update

 

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Seekers almost done - 95% completed- Weathering and base rims to completed

 

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Praetor is about 85% completed- base rim, decals, weathering, and some highlights

 

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Assault squad about 75% completed- Bases, base rims, Decals, weathering and some highlights

Edited by W.A.Rorie

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