My last post revealed I'm looking to strip old lead instead of buying up large swathes of old lead.
This is because I need to save a few pennies,
Why?
Well, I'm, exceedingly pleased to announce it's because the first Lil' Snickit is on the way, due to arrive at the the end of May/beginning of June - YAY!
To this end I have decided it's time to crack on with at least one of the multitude of projects I have planned but not started. With about 6 months lefts I've decided to prioritise my 4th Edition High Elves. I'm going to strip what I have at the moment and start again as the paint scheme I'd started recently (when I say recently, I mean in the last 5 years........) takes far too long so I've decided to go for something a lot quicker.
I'm going back to basics, a white undercoat (black is more effective but takes longer to get right) and a simple silver, white and blue colour scheme and an Army Painter Soft Tone Quick Shade Ink (not the dip, tried it, didn't like it). I will freely admit that this is not going to produce a Golden Daemon standard army but it'll make something I'm happy to game with.
I'm giving myself the 6 months and see how far I get.......................................... before I get distracted by another project................................ probably in a week or so.....................................
Congratulations Dude, It'll change your life!
ReplyDeleteCheers Buddy
DeleteFabulous news! Congratulations to you both. Colin's right - you'll never be the same again.
ReplyDeleteCheers Matey, gonna be a big adjustment!
DeleteGratz mate, not sure I wanted to click something stated as ''Lil Snicket'' though... lol
ReplyDeleteHowever, you did, says a lot about you mate!
DeleteThank you
Yeah I was hoping for some strange ;)
DeleteSorry to disappoint lol
DeleteIf it semi-originates from Snickits loins it's going to be at least semi-strange so Chico weren't entirely wrong.
DeleteCheers Mon Bruv..............
DeleteCongrats to you mate. I've used the quick shade inks a lot and have found: dilute them 1 part water to 5 parts soft tone for flesh and wood tones and 2 parts water to dark tone for metallics. For dark blue cloth you should be able to lay on dark tone straight up. I also use them as the last step so any highlighting or semi glazes should be done first. That's it. Go high elves! My favourite!
ReplyDeleteCheers Dude, appreciate the advice, watch this space and we'll how far I get with the pointy ears!
DeleteFantastic news! Congrats to you and Mrs Snicket. Now get painting! (Yes, I'm a hypocrit)
ReplyDeleteCheers Dude, need to sort out a gaming night in celebration (yeah, it's an excuse for some gaming but it's as good a reason as any!)
DeleteCongratulations, very good news. I also congratulate on your fine choice to work on those beautiful 4th ed High Elves. It was 4th/5th era High Elves that got me into playing with toy soldiers.
ReplyDeleteCheers Buddy!
DeleteI've had about 3 different 4th Edition High Elf Armies so far but this will hopefully be the one that sticks around and I get a decent number of games in with!
Big congrats man! Best crack on with those projects while you still can ;)
ReplyDeletePretty much dude.
DeleteNot got much spraying time in the next couple of weeks so been getting some stuff preped, hopefully be able to get a unit done this week!