Friday 7 November 2014

5th Analogue Painting Challenge

And the message is out! Curt LINK has started to accept people on the 5th Analogue Painting Challenge. I was lucky enough to participate last year and have put myself forward again this year.

I have yet to be officially accepted but as I had some fun last year I thought that I should try again. It really is a huge amount of work for Curt as well as his wife and I really do appreciate it. If I am not accepted this year I would at this stage like to rip out the hearts of all the other challengers. Erhm I mean I would like to wish all the other challengers the very best of luck in reaching there personal goals within the challenge. (Ok that bit did stick in my craw!)

The Challenge starts on 5th December (12:01 AM cst). ends at 12:01 Central standard time 20th March 2015. I really did have a Huge amount of enjoyment doing this last year and am now looking forward to it immensely.

The Target.

I am setting a target for myself of 1250 points. And for me that is a lot of points. Higher than last years target as I do want to push myself hard this time. No resting on laurels and I want to wear a brush or two out.

The Hard Way

I am calling it the hard way as I am not accepting any bonus points from the fortnightly bonus rounds. If I entered each of the bonus rounds I could accept extra points each fortnight. But last year while they were fun I am shirking that part of the challenge. I found them a distraction from the real endeavour of painting figures. If by chance I finish something that coincides with a themed bonus round I will delay sending it to Curt just long enough not to be in the bonus round. While this may sound to some of you like some self flagellation I feel it is important to set some rules and then FOLLOW them.

The Hit List

Ok so what have I got lined up ready to paint? Well I have the following that I want to get done.
  •  10mm Zulus. (Newline design and Pendraken mixture)
  • 15mm Sci Fi (Brigade)
  • 15mm Sci fi (GZG)
  • Full thrust ships (GZG)
  • 28mm British 25 lbs (West Wind I think)
  • Possibly a 15mm Ancient army  (Magister Militum) Destined for eBay I think.
  • 28mm Medieval peasants (make unknown)
  • Anything else that takes my fancy! Really could be anything!
Additionally I will need to paint up some form of ANTI HERO or dastardly being for Curt's entry fee. I already have a few ideas, maybe a gangster maybe I'll get a better idea! How knows.

The Above list is not restrictive, I may get some 10mm WW2 or some 6mm Arab Israeli wars stuff or even paint up a blood bowl team. At this stage the only Definite are the first 2 things on the list. As I have a hankering for Zulus!

The Rest of it!

If anyone comes up with a good suggestion for an anti hero they would like to see don't be shy and let me know. No Guarantees I will get it done, but nothing lost by suggesting it!

I think I came 14th last year, so I do not expect or intend to get in the top ten. (Without them all having some kind of accident, which I would not wish on them.). Yes I would like to come 1st but as I have my feet on the ground I had better take my head out of the clouds.

So good luck to you all. Thanks for looking and take good care of yourselves!
All the best Clint





 






30 comments:

  1. Another Challenger who will be painting spaceships - great stuff! What fleet(s) will they be?

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    1. I have an NSL fleet (Singular fleet) to paint. My FSE need something to shoot at. Also got some IF ground pounders to do!

      Thank you Tamsin.

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    2. I've space ships as well. And some really cool grav bikes as well.

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    3. If you have Grav Bikes I would suggest you keep using the ointment.

      Sorry mate just could not resist.

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  2. There's a lot of small scale stuff in there mate. You're gonna have a to paint a pile of stuff!

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    1. Yes I have 480 Zulus in 10mm for a start. And for A Zulu army that's not nearly enough!
      Cheers Millsy.

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  3. Now that's a list! Good luck this year Clint.

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    1. Good luck to you also. Michael and thank you.

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  4. I'm involved in this too, Clint. I've also got some 10mm (Pendraken) Zulus, so I'll include them on my 'to-do' list. I don't have as many as you do, though ~ Crikey, that's a lot of Assegais!

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    1. Thank you Roy, 480 Zulus is a lot..... nearly 500 points worth. which is about 1/3rd of what I have planes.

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  5. Good luck with the challenge Clint, I don't think I could take part as I already have to force myself to paint figures.

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    1. This is a good way to force yourself to paint in those dark and cold winter evenings.
      Thanks Joe.

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  6. Good luck, Clint. I'm a fellow competitor, so you can try to rip my heart out if you like but I'm pretty spry for an old guy. ;)
    Looking forward to seeing what genius work you come up with this year.
    Cheers,
    Michael

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    1. Thanks Michael. I have no intention of ripping anyones hearts out, assuming I am involved in the challenge! I thank you for the compliment but I don't do any genius work at all. Never have probably never ever will.

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  7. Best of luck in the challenge, Clint.

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    1. Cheers Bryan. As you can see nothing lined up for horror or zombies at this stage yet somehow I would not be surprised if something did make it in!

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  8. Good Luck Clint. That's a serious total you're going for too, especially without any bonus scores. I'm already in for a paltry 500pts worth of 15mm Sci-Fi and a load of Bob Murch's Pulp figures; probably supported with a few Oldhammer and Pendraken. Really looking forward to your postings on this to gee me along. As for anti-heroes, I'll be looking at my Heroclix and something Incredible... :-)

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    1. Thank Blax that all sounds good. I shall enjoy seeing your pulp and 15mm Sci Fi.

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  9. wot no camels!!

    look forward to seeing your creations

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    1. No Camels this year for me. But Zulu's HUNDREDS of them! ( IO wanted thousands but the bank manager he says NO! Thank you Dave.

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  10. You're a veteran in the Challenge and you know how to handle yourself in it. You've set your goal and have a plan. And by sticking to the things you WANT to paint, you'll be better off.

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    1. Veteran? This will be my second year (just like you). Yes I have a plan and not a single Camel this year!

      Thank you Anne.

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    2. You are a veteran Clint, and that's sod all to do with the Challenge!! hehe!

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    3. Thank you Ray I think Vintage might sound better but will go with veteran it makes it sound more military.

      I don't know the kids of today!






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  11. Good luck, Clint!
    After lurking the past couple of years, I too have entered. Tons of fantasy, SciFi, and even LoTR, Zombies, supers, and WW2 and Napoleonic troops so Ray doesn't get lost! ;)
    I'm most looking forward to painting my three 15mm SciFi forces. New scale, new rules, and a background of BladeRunner/5th Element.
    My points goal is more modest, but we will see how it goes. I'm looking forward to the Shenanigans! ;)

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    1. Thank you David. I think there may be a few of us doing 15mm sci fi...
      I had a more modest goal last year but this time I want to push a little harder. So 1250 points without any bonuses.

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  12. Best of luck Clint. I shall be following with interest!

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    1. Thanks Brummie. I might already be deviating from that plan.

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