From Ians - 10mm odds and sods (205 points)

Hi all so today i am posting a mixture of themes. Madhist Camal riders these were from the Henry Tudor Sudan range and have been rescaled for 10mm. Was expecting one piece models as per his usual mounted models but no 2 piece, rider and camel. Luvely prints but could not workout how they go together. still not sure they are right so going forward have ordered some from Pendraken. Any way here are two bases, 8 figures.

Next up Rohan Kings Guard infantry, these are from the ROK horselords range, i brought the army bundle. 2 units of 30 figures each based for warmaster.

Next installment of the Mumakils. I have 6 models but only 4 will be finished for the challenge. in fact 2 of the 4 have no crew as they are only half finished. This one when dry brushing the head the brush went through the jaw. After patching with paper then liquid green stuff it still looks ok.

Due to being called by work at 0300 in the morning and being able to go back to sleep here are two more.

Mumakil herd

Last but not least some Haradrim spear armed infantry. Again resin prints from Kosmo minatures evil men of the south range.

I have asked for a photograph course for my birthday as pictures are not my strong point so apologies for the poor quality. As a last comment my thanks go out to Curt and his Minions who have worked so hard to make this Challenge fun and enjoyable for all. For me its something to look forward to all year and I plan and collect figures the entire year. So thank you again Curt and i hope to see you all next year, have a good one folks. 

Points Madhist Camel riders 24pts Rohan Guard 60pts Mumakil and riders (30pts mumakil x 3) and 11 for infantry figures so 101pts in total Southern spearmen 20pts Total claiming 205pts

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Wow, great last post, Ian! I did a few 10mm LotR as proof of concept a few years ago, but I love yours, especially your panzer detachment of Mumakils!! They look amazing in a group and will be even moreso when all the crew are in place. Terrific stuff and a great way to cap-off your Challenge. 

Until next year!

- Curt

 

From PaulSS: The Last Danse Macabre - 114 pts

I was determined to get a few more units added to the Midgard undead army I've been working on this week before Challenge XVI ended and I'm writing this post while the glue on the bases to dry* so I can take some photos!

*Note: The glue was not dry when I took these photos :D 

Five more characters make it over the line in the form of a mounted Skeleton champion and four Banshees.

I'm not sure if I'll ever have a requirement for four Banshees, but here we are.

The grave stones are from Cromarty Forge.

Another unit of Skeleton Knights joins the Danse.

I broke the scythe of the base while adding the static grass! I've set it aside somewhere to stick back on, but it's in such a safe place I have no idea where it is!

Finally, a couple of units of Skeleton Warriors.

This makes six units of skeleton warriors, a good solid core for an undead army.

78 foot and 12 mounted 10mm figures will add another 114 points to my total, taking me to nearly twice my initial target!

Also another good collection of Skulls for the Skull Duel, there are 106 skulls in all here!

It's not been all painting though. yesterday evening I managed to take the Undead out to the club for a game against Midgard author, James Morris so we could give some new abilities a spin out. I had ~300pts of Undead from what I'd already painted against his newly painted Orcs of a similar size.

James Orc Warg riders

As I mentioned both armies were newly painted so one of us was going to do terribly, I'll drop the suspense, it was me :D 

First game my Necromancer double ravened a risk to heroes test in a combat he had no right to be in and my army reputation crumbled with him. 

The Danse deploys ready to face the Orcs

Second game I tactically decided to put him behind the front line where he would less susceptible to getting thumped. A unit of Warg riders took a shot at him and inflicted five hits from six dice, the army fought on  bravely, but with so much reputation gone, the writing was on the wall.

The Skeleton Knights are undefeated, less said about the rest of the army!

Stars of the show were the Skeleton Knights led by the Vampire, he can take a turn as general next time!

And so the Danse comes to an end for this year, I've been way more productive this challenge and feel so much better for it. Thanks all, until next time!

From Millsy:

I've thoroughly enjoyed your Danse Macabre stuff Paul. You chosen palette, the quality of your brushwork and the amazing detail on the miniatures has made it something that has rekindled my interest in Warmaster. Your knights and character stands in particular are absolutely smashing.

Your note about glue not being dry made me laugh. I'm equally guilty most years :-)

Well done on a great Challenge and thanks for sharing your work. You under costed your last post, the correct points is 114 according to the Spreadheet of Doom.

Cheers,
Millsy

SteveA: 10mm Black Powder Epic, American Civil War Union Cavalry (45 points)

My final submission for this year's grand AHPC, is 3 stands of American Civil War Union Cavalry for Black Powder Epic.  

I had originally thought to pivot to something from my 28mm mini to do queue to meet my 500 point objective, but the clock was ticking out the last minutes before the submission gates slam shut, and I already had the relevant colour paints at the ready after my previous submission and these were already on my paint desk!

It amuses me a bit to think it is somewhat analogous to rush a paint job of tiny men on horsebacks for a photo finish to get me over my points objective finish line.  The end of this year's AHPC served as a good dead line for a focused GEMO (good enough, move on) effort to just get it done at table top quality, to avoid the paint puttering I often indulge in that ultimately rarely much improves the end result.

 

I again enjoyed joining in this year's challenge, I think this is the first time I actually hit my target points total, so I'm also feeling pretty good about that.

Well done and congratulations everyone for advancing you hobby goals and rescuing many a mini from the purgatory of the unpainted!  I appreciate the inspirations I have gained from viewing the photos of your productions yielded from the practicing of  your collective painting prowess, and I hope to be so fortunate as to again put brushes to purpose with you all next year!

45 Points  = 15  x 3pts 10mm Mounted Figure 

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Great work here Steve, even if you say they are rushed they are great tabletop quality especially for 10mm figures.  I think you had an alternate reason to post these though, to help rub it in that your buddy Byron didn't get off his ass to paint all his ACW stuff like he was supposed to this challenge.  Consider me suitably shamed by your painting efforts with your ACW stuff this challenge.  Great work and 45 points added to your total!

 

 - Byron 

From RossM:10 & 15mm AFV Vehicles (86 Points)

Another AHPC draws to a close; a small dent in the piles of shame made and a final post for this year. 

First up are a small selection of armour cars for the D.A.K in World War 2. These are from Pendraken Miniatures and are 10mm in scale. 

The front row shows two Sd.Kfz. 221 (MG) armoured cars with the rear row showing three Sd.KFz. 222 armoured cars. When painting these models the undercoat has been Panzer grey to darken down the final colour and also to reflect the process of how the vehicles were originally over painted in desert colours. 

Washes and subtle dry brushing have been used to bring the overpainted colours together. 

Next up are two set of vehicles from the ongoing Bundeswehr project for Team Yankee. The first set of pics shows a zug of M109 Self propelled artillery pieces with a M113 OP in tow.  These have been painted using the same process as previous 

Next up is a zug of Marder I, sadly without their supporting Panzer Grenadiers who are currently sitting in the butterfly offerings of started but not finished models for this year's Challenge.  

The NATO Camo Vehicle wash from AK has been a great find and has really set the tone for this project.

Apologies on the lighting for the Bundeswehr vehicles, struggled to get a decent set up this evening for this.  

So, another challenge finishes and the action of painting across the darker months of the year has given motivation to continue with several projects as well as some bits just for the fun of it. It is a hobby after all. 

In terms of points, the following can be added to the tally

10mm vehicles x 5 equaling 30 points

15mm vehicles x 7 equalling 56 points

I have made donations to Cancer Research UK and Diabetes UK Charities as my contribution for taking part. 

 

Thanks for looking and a huge thank you to you all for AHPC XVI

Cheers for now

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Great looking vehicles, Ross. The WWII German recce are excellent but I especially like the NATO camo. Well done! 

I look forward to seeing you with us next year!

- Curt