The Oath Thread, Season 7: Always Be Painting (Your Gaming/Figure Models)

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Schmetterling: Apr 1, 2011

NTRabbit posted:

What's wrong Schmetterling? You're a week and a half early

I'm trying this new thing where I paint on more than one day in a month.

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Germ: May 7, 2013

September Judgement!!!! In February!!!! :ducksiren:

Who for three judgements in a row, continuously has two thumbs and is the most tardy judge ever? This guy!

Third Place (1 Point) � Arson Fire I�m really feeling some not-backing-this-Kickstarter regret after seeing what you�ve done with these models. I love that you went with subtle, pale colors. The greens, bones, and purplish hues blend together into one nauseating though hauntingly beautiful mess. Very tastefully done!

Second Place (2 Points) � SRM I�m really loving these scouts. Each one seems an individual (be it through weapons, skin tone, or details), yet they all fit together perfectly as a squad. You can really imagine the banter that must go on as they�re trudging through the jungle to their extraction point. While models go a long way toward creating such a narrative, a good paintjob is what really brings it alive. You�ve also carried it through to the basing � plenty of variety, but enough cohesion across models so that they still feel like a squad. A squad of individuals, but a squad. Plus, who can ever say no to hazard stripes on a chainsword?

First Place (3 Points) � Signal Infinity models are such unforgiving things to work with. All of that fine detail makes it too hard to highlight and shade, unless you�re just putting a wash over everything. Not so with what Signal�s done here. The highlights are thoughtfully applied, and makes all of that classic Covus Belli detail just sing. The clear bases were a wonderful touch. The freehand tartan is likewise great. Nice work!

Bonus Point (1 Point) � TheFinalTuba What the hell? Was this paint Infinity models with kilts really well month, or what? I love your skin tones and, most of all, your eyebrows. It might sound silly, but most folks neglect the eyebrows and yours are spot-on.

# ? Feb 19, 2017 00:38

Ugleb: Nov 19, 2014; ASK ME ABOUT HOW SCOTLAND'S PROPOSED TRANS LEGISLATION IS DIVISIVE AS HELL BECAUSE IT IS SO SWEEPING THAT IT COULD BE POTENTIALLY ABUSED AT A TIME WHERE THE LACK OF SAFETY FOR WOMEN HAS BEEN SO GLARING

Germ posted:

Bonus Point (1 Point) – Ugleb I love the bright, clean paintjob, the crisp lettering, and the fact that the godsdamned thing is an MDF ambulance. This is a solid piece of work!

Cheers! Unexpected points are always nice.

# ? Feb 19, 2017 02:05

Signal: Dec 10, 2005

Germ posted:

First Place (3 Points) � Signal

Thanks Germ! I had a lot of fun painting these guys, so I'm glad people liked them.

Also, the William Wallace I painted was for TheFinalTuba's army, so it literally was tartan month XD

# ? Feb 19, 2017 05:26

SRM: Jul 10, 2009; ~*FeElIn' AweS0mE*~

Germ posted:

Second Place (2 Points) � SRM

Thank you! These guys were a lot of fun to paint, and I was excited to work in a different color scheme that I hadn't really tested before.

# ? Feb 19, 2017 06:40

Zark the Damned: Mar 9, 2013

Dr. Phildo posted:

Dr. Phildo oaths these nine stormtroopers from fantasy flight's Imperial Assault

Hope the photo is not too old, I forgot to upload it yesterday :$

Schmetterling posted:

I, Schmetterling, hereby Oath for the month of February, a Wyrd Games Banasuva

Takuan posted:

I thought I posted this 2 weeks ago, but didn't, so I don't know if it's still valid.
I, Takuan, Oath to paint for the month of February Tiviel, Hellborn Rogue; Mangu Timur; Erin of the Flame; by Reaper Miniatures

Approved! Re photo dates, I think it should be OK so long as the photo is dated for the current month and shows the minis bare/primed.

Remember to double check the gallery folks, I'll give it til the end of next week before turning them over to the judges. All the galleries so far are here - https://saoathgalleries.imgur.com/

# ? Feb 19, 2017 11:10

Ugleb: Nov 19, 2014; ASK ME ABOUT HOW SCOTLAND'S PROPOSED TRANS LEGISLATION IS DIVISIVE AS HELL BECAUSE IT IS SO SWEEPING THAT IT COULD BE POTENTIALLY ABUSED AT A TIME WHERE THE LACK OF SAFETY FOR WOMEN HAS BEEN SO GLARING

Oath Addition!

Alfred Pennyworth for Batman Miniatures Game, 32mm by Knight Models.

Ugleb posted:

I Ugleb hereby oath for the month of January:

A Cluster pack for Dropfleet Commander by Hawk Wargames in ridonculos scale.

Batman (Batfleck version) for Batman Miniatures Game by Knight Models, 35mm scale.

Ugleb fucked around with this message at 18:26 on Feb 19, 2017

# ? Feb 19, 2017 15:38

LazyAngel: Mar 17, 2009

Oath Addition!
Scourge Battleship (with magnetised weapons), 3 PHR Cruisers and 4 PHR Frigates for Dropfleet Commander

LazyAngel posted:

I, LazyAngel, oath for the month of February the Mighty Thor! (32mm0ish, Knight Models)

# ? Feb 19, 2017 19:17

Red Shoe: Apr 16, 2005; Brogies in arms!

Additional oath! A Sophotect.
Corvus Belli

# ? Feb 20, 2017 07:37

Red Shoe: Apr 16, 2005; Brogies in arms!

Double post but I'm keeping my oath post above clean.

Thanks judges for the Mountain King love!

# ? Feb 20, 2017 07:44

head58: Apr 1, 2013

OATH COMPLETE!

Not thrilled about the snake but there wasn't a lot to work with there.

head58 posted:

I, head58, oath this Guild Ball (Steamforged Games) stuff for February:

-Mother -40mm base mechanical spider thing
-3 30mm "nest markers" covered in adorable baby mechanical spiders
-Naja, 30mm non-mechanical snake

# ? Feb 20, 2017 19:03

moths: Aug 25, 2004; I would also still appreciate some danger.

Germ posted:

First Place (3 Points) � Moths

Thanks! I worked really hard on them!

For February, I moths oath these nine 15mm Polish cavalry guys from Wargamer:

# ? Feb 20, 2017 19:20

thespaceinvader: Mar 30, 2011; The slightest touch from a Gol-Shogeg will result in Instant Death!

OATH COMPLETE

Claiming the Jurnal for the teenage mutant ninja turtles reference

Are there any points relating to scratchbuilding and kitbashing up for grabs because if so I'll claim them too...

# ? Feb 20, 2017 21:51

Zark the Damned: Mar 9, 2013

Ugleb posted:

Oath Addition!

Alfred Pennyworth for Batman Miniatures Game, 32mm by Knight Models.

LazyAngel posted:

Oath Addition!
Scourge Battleship (with magnetised weapons), 3 PHR Cruisers and 4 PHR Frigates for Dropfleet Commander

Red Shoe posted:

Additional oath! A Sophotect.
Corvus Belli

moths posted:

Thanks! I worked really hard on them!

For February, I moths oath these nine 15mm Polish cavalry guys from Wargamer:

Approved!

thespaceinvader posted:

OATH COMPLETE

Claiming the Jurnal for the teenage mutant ninja turtles reference

Are there any points relating to scratchbuilding and kitbashing up for grabs because if so I'll claim them too...

There's 1 point up for grabs next month as it's the technical challenge for March

# ? Feb 20, 2017 22:42

thespaceinvader: Mar 30, 2011; The slightest touch from a Gol-Shogeg will result in Instant Death!

Weeeeeelll next month ain't gonna work for this one

# ? Feb 20, 2017 22:53

Gooch181: Jan 1, 2008; The Gooch

OATH COMPLETED!

Gooch181 posted:

I, Gooch181, oath to paint 5 Space Marine Scouts. 28mm by Games Workshop (Warhammer 40K)

# ? Feb 21, 2017 01:35

The Moon Monster: Dec 30, 2005

Oath Addition!
Tethru Hero (Includes: Baboon Servant!) by Crocodile Games, 28mm.

# ? Feb 21, 2017 01:50

chutche2: Jul 3, 2010; CUPOLA MY BALLS

Want to have this finished by a con I'm demoing for the first weekend in march. So help me god, I want to have this to display when running demos.

OATH ADDITION

Mammoth, Privateer Press

# ? Feb 21, 2017 02:49

JerryLee: Feb 4, 2005; THE RESERVED LIST! THE RESERVED LIST! I CANNOT SHUT UP ABOUT THE RESERVED LIST!

I, JerryLee, oath to paint yet another Frostgrave Gnoll

This is by North Star Figures for Frostgrave, which is made by Osprey Games

# ? Feb 21, 2017 19:56

Zark the Damned: Mar 9, 2013

Oath Complete!

Reaper IMEF squad. Will likely be using 4 or 5 of these guys as a Rogue Stars team. Very quick and dirty paint scheme as I'm experimenting with just doing base + wash for a potential IG army.

Heresy Miniatures characters. Another potential Rogue Stars team if I add a couple more figs.

Reaper Hydra, colours roughly based on a Red-headed Krait. Apparently Kraits are super-dangerous due to their highly lethal venom, which is appropriate for a deadly beast.

Jurnal is the Heresy figs which should have fairly obvious inspiration, plus the IMEF guys who are essentially the COGs from Gears of War (minus chainsaw bayonets).

# ? Feb 21, 2017 23:53

Zark the Damned: Mar 9, 2013

The Moon Monster posted:

Oath Addition!
Tethru Hero (Includes: Baboon Servant!) by Crocodile Games, 28mm.

chutche2 posted:

Want to have this finished by a con I'm demoing for the first weekend in march. So help me god, I want to have this to display when running demos.

OATH ADDITION

Mammoth, Privateer Press

JerryLee posted:

I, JerryLee, oath to paint yet another Frostgrave Gnoll

This is by North Star Figures for Frostgrave, which is made by Osprey Games

Approved!

# ? Feb 21, 2017 23:56

grassy gnoll: Aug 27, 2006; The pawsting business is tough work.

I, grassy gnoll, oath Margot and Duroc (28mm, Corvus Belli) and these 3D printed scenery elements for February.

# ? Feb 22, 2017 01:33

Floppychop: Mar 30, 2012

I, Floppychop, oath to paint one Skaven Warlord and one Skaven Warpfire Thrower. Both by Games Workshop

# ? Feb 22, 2017 03:14

Electric Hobo: Oct 22, 2008; What a view!; Grimey Drawer

Oath addition!
3 "Alien creatures" and one sc-fi marine. 10mm from Pendraken.

# ? Feb 22, 2017 10:56

Cat Face Joe: Feb 20, 2005; goth vegan crossfit mom who vapes

November Judgement :orks101:

Third Place (1 Point): Electric Hobo - I've always really liked this model and this is a paint job and basing that really works for it. The paint job is clean and simple but really brings out the depth in the stones. The vines really help show that it's unmoving. A real nice piece.

Second Place (2 Points): Ugleb - I don't understand how all of you paint these tiny ships. Paint is clean and smooth especially the blue stripes which must have been a huge pain. The bronze and gray are a nice contrast to the white and blue.

First Place (3 Points): Flipswitch - More tiny ships! The depth on this ship is very impressive. Each panel looks like its own piece. The colors are consistent over the entire model. All of the details are picked out super well.

Bonus Point (1 Point): Ashcans -
Love these guys. This is a really fun scene that tells a story.

Cat Face Joe fucked around with this message at 18:03 on Feb 22, 2017

# ? Feb 22, 2017 18:01

Ugleb: Nov 19, 2014; ASK ME ABOUT HOW SCOTLAND'S PROPOSED TRANS LEGISLATION IS DIVISIVE AS HELL BECAUSE IT IS SO SWEEPING THAT IT COULD BE POTENTIALLY ABUSED AT A TIME WHERE THE LACK OF SAFETY FOR WOMEN HAS BEEN SO GLARING

Cat Face Joe posted:

Second Place (2 Points): Ugleb - I don't understand how all of you paint these tiny ships. Paint is clean and smooth especially the blue stripes which must have been a huge pain. The bronze and gray are a nice contrast to the white and blue.

I got a second place? :stare:

Thanks! I am happy with how the colour scheme is working out, although the hull markings are time consuming. I am cutting up tiny pieces of line tape to mask things out and keep my line thicknesses uniform.

Problem is I do have to touch up a lot where paint can run under the tape and I can end up with noticeably thicker coats if I'm not careful. Nice to hear it looks ok anyway though!

# ? Feb 22, 2017 18:42

SRM: Jul 10, 2009; ~*FeElIn' AweS0mE*~

OATH COMPLETE :agesilaus:

I painted up Roboute Guilliman! The marble on the base was a nightmare, but the model itself was really fun to paint! I also got to mess around with the 'Eavy Metal painting guide for painting faces from October's White Dwarf, which I followed to get the face. I'm really proud of that part, even if I don't love the cape.

I also magnetized the base so I could stick him on a 40mm base:

# ? Feb 22, 2017 19:47

Geisladisk: Sep 15, 2007

Geisladisk posted:

Can I oath models still in the box? If not I'll assemble them and reoath.

I, Geisladisk, do solemnly swear in the presence of Goons to assemble and paint a platoon of despicable Nazi paratroopers (Lieutenant, 3x Sergeants, 6x Machinegunners, 6x Machinegunner assistants, 15 Riflemen (31 models in total, Warlord Games, 28mm)

Conceding failure on my Oath.

Going out of town until the end of the month, managed to finish 20 out of 31 guys. Still a valiant effort, imo.

# ? Feb 23, 2017 00:37

Ugleb: Nov 19, 2014; ASK ME ABOUT HOW SCOTLAND'S PROPOSED TRANS LEGISLATION IS DIVISIVE AS HELL BECAUSE IT IS SO SWEEPING THAT IT COULD BE POTENTIALLY ABUSED AT A TIME WHERE THE LACK OF SAFETY FOR WOMEN HAS BEEN SO GLARING

SRM posted:

OATH COMPLETE
I painted up Roboute Guilliman! The marble on the base was a nightmare, but the model itself was really fun to paint! I also got to mess around with the 'Eavy Metal painting guide for painting faces from October's White Dwarf, which I followed to get the face. I'm really proud of that part, even if I don't love the cape.

I also magnetized the base so I could stick him on a 40mm base:

Congratulations on your upcoming judges points! Very nice work.

# ? Feb 23, 2017 14:21

with a rebel yell she QQd: Jan 18, 2007; Villain

OATH COMPLETE!

Marine turned out a bit bland, but overall happy with them. Turns out the real challenge of the oaths is not painting, its taking pictures once they are done.

# ? Feb 23, 2017 14:57

SRM: Jul 10, 2009; ~*FeElIn' AweS0mE*~

with a rebel yell she QQd posted:

OATH COMPLETE!

Marine turned out a bit bland, but overall happy with them. Turns out the real challenge of the oaths is not painting, its taking pictures once they are done.

I like those Bloodbowl duders, but I think the only thing really missing for the Marine are some transfers and iconography. A tactical arrow on one shoulder, a Fist icon on the other, and maybe something like a lightning bolt on his knee and he'll be interesting. The old "I love my bolter" Marines are great canvases for stuff like that since they're such simple minis.

# ? Feb 23, 2017 16:18

wdarkk: Oct 26, 2007; Friends: Protected
World: Saved
Crablettes: Eaten

Gonna do an Oath Addition of two Scourge light dropships by Hawk Wargames (10mm, resin).

Going for speed painting as well, so see you in 24 hours or less.

# ? Feb 23, 2017 23:23

TheArmorOfContempt: Nov 29, 2012; Did I ever tell you my favorite color was blue?

SRM posted:

OATH COMPLETE
I painted up Roboute Guilliman! The marble on the base was a nightmare, but the model itself was really fun to paint! I also got to mess around with the 'Eavy Metal painting guide for painting faces from October's White Dwarf, which I followed to get the face. I'm really proud of that part, even if I don't love the cape.

I also magnetized the base so I could stick him on a 40mm base:

*Dumps Oath in garbage*

# ? Feb 23, 2017 23:51

Zark the Damned: Mar 9, 2013

grassy gnoll posted:

I, grassy gnoll, oath Margot and Duroc (28mm, Corvus Belli) and these 3D printed scenery elements for February.

Floppychop posted:

I, Floppychop, oath to paint one Skaven Warlord and one Skaven Warpfire Thrower. Both by Games Workshop

Electric Hobo posted:

Oath addition!
3 "Alien creatures" and one sc-fi marine. 10mm from Pendraken.

wdarkk posted:

Gonna do an Oath Addition of two Scourge light dropships by Hawk Wargames (10mm, resin).

Going for speed painting as well, so see you in 24 hours or less.

Approved!

# ? Feb 24, 2017 00:00

TheArmorOfContempt: Nov 29, 2012; Did I ever tell you my favorite color was blue?

Sorry SRM, what I meant to say was that he looks like a high school photo.

# ? Feb 24, 2017 00:26

Pyrolocutus: Feb 5, 2005; Shape of Flame

Oath complete!

I did some OSL around the flaming mane of the model for the challenge.

# ? Feb 24, 2017 07:33

MasterSlowPoke: Oct 9, 2005; Our courage will pull us through

with a rebel yell she QQd posted:

Marine turned out a bit bland, but overall happy with them. Turns out the real challenge of the oaths is not painting, its taking pictures once they are done.

Give the marine a black base rim. The cool gray blends with him and the brightness drags the focus away from the model. With a black rim, the grey rocks will act more as a frame than a subject, and the marine will pop more.

# ? Feb 24, 2017 08:10