Friday, December 05, 2014

It finally begins. The painting challenge is underway

The Vth annual challenge has begun and I'm off.  Having barely touched a brush in the last six months I am starting off with a small batch, just to get the juices flowing.  I've planned out my painting to reach my goal of 650 points.  Each entry is sitting in a group on the book shelf with an index card showing me when they have to be done.

WiP Romano Brits
This is the last time you will see these lads until they are displayed on the painting challenge blog.

In the mean time I've got quite the selection of models coming up.  Uruk-Hai, 15mm Sci/Fi, Celts, U.S. WWII GIs, Rohan, WW II German infantry, and a planned entry for each of the bonus rounds.  This year the majority of the painting will be the Celts since I want to get that army onto a good foundation.

It felt great to start putting paint to lead.  That first brush stroke was liberating.  I'm glad this has finally started.

6 comments:

  1. Good luck :) We all love it when a plan comes together...
    Never done the challenge but it sounds fun!

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    1. I enjoyed it last year. I paint better with a deadline. There is a lot of camaraderie in the whole thing.

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  2. Sounds like you have got things organised, best wishes for the challenge.

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    1. Thank you Pat. I hope it helps. Last year was a struggle.

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  3. Nice job, they look good so far!

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    1. Thanks Phil. They're done now. I just need to get time to take pictures and get them sent up.

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