Brother Atheos Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 Well I have a problem, i keep changing army, or rather chapter every other week! No sooner do i find an interesting colour scheme, than i'm bored with it and looking for the next poor test mini coming along. Looking through the PC&A forum I see people with nicly painted armies, and huge armies of tabletop quality marines and despite getting the kick to paint and convert I still find myself lacking the comitment to a project and ultimatly looking to start again as something new. I think so far in 9yrs i've attempted the following... 4xSW (nearly finished the smallest 1500pts list ever at only 28 minis in 1500), 3x DA, 2x BA, 1x IF, 2x CF, 1x BT and umpteen DIY chapters just because I could. I think its becausei I try to paint each mini to the full of my ability and I find it difficult to step away 3ft and say "that looks ok now on to the next" without also saying "after a couple more highlights". How do you guys stick to a project/army without getting restless? Also any advice on batch/speed painting would be much appreciated or even just how to get into the right mindset. Thanks, <~ Brother Atheos ~> Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/89930-keeping-the-faith/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechnoMagi Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 I keep with one army because i play the Relictors.. the best of chaos, the best of marines, the best opf Daemonhunters, all in one bundled up package. it also gives a great oppurtunity to convert a marine captain to have chaotic weapons and armor. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/89930-keeping-the-faith/#findComment-1034337 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hertz Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 I dunno, I have tried at least 7 different paintschemes ( we had great fun counting:D ) but now I do them all as AOR, I think its more important to approach it from another direction, than to focus on the colours... you want to do something thats makes people say "wow"? try a split scheme (like Angels of Redemtion :) ) and start painting squad after squad.. remember, this is armybuilding, and the army are meantt olook good, not the individual models, thats another vay to see it. also, what do you like? the stubborn and secret monk of the Dark Angels? the brawling vikings of the SW? find another way to decide what you like, ar maybe, do 2 things alternating... do for example a WFB lizardmen army (or whatever) and a space marine AoR army, alternating painting between them, so when you start going nuts about your colourscheme, you jump to your other one, and so on... might make it easier... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/89930-keeping-the-faith/#findComment-1034348 Share on other sites More sharing options...
asmith Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 Maybe you should go for Huron Blackheart and the corsairs. Then you could paint loyalist chapters to your hearts content... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/89930-keeping-the-faith/#findComment-1034429 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother-Fenix Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 you could also try a crusading army with squads made up of different chapters. that way you can paint each model an individual scheme. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/89930-keeping-the-faith/#findComment-1034520 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyne Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 Go with the red corsairs (I think that's their name. Can't remember if they're Chaos or loyalists though). Just bundle upp all your different painted marines, do a red cross on their shoulder and voil Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/89930-keeping-the-faith/#findComment-1034573 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Ghost Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 the red corsairs are chaos - full traitors. But how about a warrior band of renegade marines that left their chapters for their own reasons or were kicked out and must now fullfill death oathes before they can return to their chapter with their honour intact Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/89930-keeping-the-faith/#findComment-1034580 Share on other sites More sharing options...
stjohn70 Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 How do you guys stick to a project/army without getting restless? Also any advice on batch/speed painting would be much appreciated or even just how to get into the right mindset. I find it best to "batch paint" units. This gets all the unit done at the same time - but no matter what stage they're in, the unit, as a whole, is at the same stage in painting. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/89930-keeping-the-faith/#findComment-1034581 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Biguss Brutus Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 The only thing that worked for me was to buy tickets to a regional tournament (conflict North) this set a definate deadline for a patrol force and although it left me plenty of time to get only a few units done I found that not only was I really happy with my models, i also had the base to start building more good models to make an army. not only that but I had greater enthusiasm for the army that I had started due to the back story I had written for them for the tournament. If possible you could set a date with friends for a little patrol tournament or perhaps a store tournament? As long as you can set yourself the rule of using painted and based models that you are happy with you should be able to field a fully painted army in no time. Also it helps to allow some diversity, if you cant decide on what chapter you really want to do then form a chapter of renegades for example. good luck Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/89930-keeping-the-faith/#findComment-1034591 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primarch16 Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 I think you are not really built for the hooby, your attitude is good but whats the point if you just cant finish an army? I would suggest perhaps a different army, maybe eldar as they have many different aspects that are all different colours. God help you if you ever decide to play gaurd. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/89930-keeping-the-faith/#findComment-1034621 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obliterator Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 How do you guys stick to a project/army without getting restless? I don't :) ... Seriously, if it's the Emperor's light you're after, and you have the urge to start a couple of different armies, try the Inquisition. Inquisitors and henchmen are a great opportunity to have individual paintjobs, and you can have Space Marine, Sisters of Battle, Grey Knights or Imperial Guard units to join in the fun. There's so much opportunity to get different armies and paint schemes while you build an Inquisition force. Even more then with those pesky point-ears :P ... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/89930-keeping-the-faith/#findComment-1034643 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Atheos Posted June 19, 2006 Author Share Posted June 19, 2006 I think you are not really built for the hooby, your attitude is good but whats the point if you just cant finish an army? Jeez... i think thats a bit hash. I've got by playing with unfinished armies in the past and the only reason i put this question out there was to get some help and guidance so I can get something to show for the 9 years and countless Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/89930-keeping-the-faith/#findComment-1034660 Share on other sites More sharing options...
stjohn70 Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 WitchHunter... lack of conversion possibilities??? ;) :blink: :blink: Besides Chaos & Orks, they have some of the biggest conversion possibilities in the game. Yes, 95% of the models are all metal, and thus somewhat harder to convert - but the ability to create servitors, custom iconography, and more allows all kinds of conversion possibilites. Heck, the SoB tank is hard to get anymore, so most convert it up. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/89930-keeping-the-faith/#findComment-1034674 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psykochiken Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 i have a similar problem, but i finally found a good scheme and traits. it feels good to be able to tell how many times a marine has been painted without a core sample :lol: also i have a sorta crusade army with Blood Ravens and IF Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/89930-keeping-the-faith/#findComment-1034788 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mithrilforge Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 B) this is exactly how i have been for years as well...you paint up a test mini or two ,get bored and find a new pretty shiny scheme/army. i sat back and thought "which army have i often thought about more than any other?" it turned out to be ultra's :lol: so i've started slowly e.g im painting up a squad of termies for the SH:AOD comp the B&C is running currently,also some mates are having a campaign...so the rest of my ultra force is being done for that ^_^ slowly but surely it will be an army ! it's just the Point of picking the army/scheme that you find yourself going back and thinking about... Good Luck in Discovering YOUR army Mithril. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/89930-keeping-the-faith/#findComment-1034807 Share on other sites More sharing options...
T14 Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 Just hang in there mate. (said the pot to the kettle) I have a long-standing infatuation with the BT. I love the fluff, and I love to convert, I just plain haven't found the patience to paint well yet. Combine that with not wanting to "ruin" a good conversion with a bad paintjob and you end up with well over a hundred marines without paint on them. Painters Block is EVIL :lol: Cheers -t14 Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/89930-keeping-the-faith/#findComment-1034820 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prot Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 ;) this is exactly how i have been for years as well...you paint up a test mini or two ,get bored and find a new pretty shiny scheme/army.i sat back and thought "which army have i often thought about more than any other?" it turned out to be ultra's :) so i've started slowly e.g im painting up a squad of termies for the SH:AOD comp the B&C is running currently,also some mates are having a campaign...so the rest of my ultra force is being done for that ^_^ slowly but surely it will be an army ! it's just the Point of picking the army/scheme that you find yourself going back and thinking about... Good Luck in Discovering YOUR army Mithril. I think this is good advice. However, in the past 4 years this is what I've PAINTED: -Deathguard 1750pts (ebay) -Black Templar 1000pts (ebay) -Crimson Fists 1500pts (ebay) -Ulthwé 2000pts (eBay) -Necrons 6000pts (sold to friend) -IG Death Krieg Korps 4000pts (kept) -Iron Warriors 8,000pts (kept) - Black Legion 1200pts (don't know what to do with) - Biel-tan 1500pts (bored of paint scheme) -Grey Knights 1200pts (not competitive enough) -Black Templar 1600pts (just finished tournament) Remember that's just painted.... and you know what, I would give my left...er, bolter shell for that Deathguard army back. I also miss my Ulthwé. Unpainted...I'm too ashamed to tell you how much Chaos, and IG stuff I have. If you don't believe me, i have links ALL over the BnC on my various power armoured armies...it's disgusting how much time and money I've spent and STILL get the new army itch. When I think of my own obvious mental issues, I know I play quite a bit, but I must have a painted army on the table to decent table top quality with a few 'finer' pieces. Here's my two kraks as Nihm would say- Tactically fun: Find a truly flexible army or you will get bored of option limits even if you LIKE the army. Case and point for me:deathguard. Competitive: Make sure the army is something you can win with. Make sure it's competitive, but not stagnant. Case and point for me: Black Templar. I just worked my butt off on these guys and I'm now making lists that 'ultra marines' can play better...grrr. Motivating factors: For motivation when you aren't playing, use fluff or background to keep you going. Case and point for me: Iron Warriors. I got a little bored of painting 8,000pts let me tell you...but I'd just pick up 'Storm of Iron' or something similar and that would light the flame for another squad or two. No distractions: Keep your current models ONLY (in front of you). Case and point for me: I am thinking of something new myself. I have a test model of Eldar, Night Lords, Black Legion, and Ultra in front of me.... I can't decide. My best 'stretch' of recent Black Templar painting was when ALL I had in front of me on my painting table was Templar! Templar pictures, templar figs. No distractions. I hope this glimpse of my own madness helps you to some degree. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/89930-keeping-the-faith/#findComment-1041025 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fallen_Deathwing Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 i have been doing this for like 4 or 5 yrs now and i had (still do but to a lesser extent) the same thing happen to me. i've been through almost every army in 40K, sans DE and Orks, but i found that w/ an ][ army, i can stay focused on the same army and still have a bunch of different types of figs that i can paint. and now, aside from the termi squad that i am planning for GD next year, i am at about 2500 points (almost completly painted, only about 3 or 4 squads to go) that's just my 2 cents though the DG rules are tempting... just waiting 'till Sept. when the new dex comes out Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/89930-keeping-the-faith/#findComment-1292554 Share on other sites More sharing options...
feuer_faust Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 Pick up a squad. Pick the color. Paint it thusly, even if you spend a day (or week) grinding it out. Wait a week. Repeat. ...that mostly works for me... I have 31 out of... 70ish painted thusly. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/89930-keeping-the-faith/#findComment-1293206 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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