Sunday, 20 December 2015

They're off!

Well the Analogue challenge has started and I have yet to apply the first brush stroke. But It will happen as soon as I stop typing.

You are reminded that the Painting challenge is all about stamina and endurance. And many people suffer burnout at OR even before the end!

Personally this year I will be starting slowly. How you tackle it is up to you and as long as you have fun then it was right for you.

But the challenge has started at 6am this Sunday Morning GMT and will last for 3 months.

I have a few things on the painting table all ready to go. I have done some research to get the markings right and the colours correct. I know that it will not be enough and that I will need to do more before the challenge ends.

But I will be starting with some "Modern" wargaming but I can honestly say I have no idea what I will be painting by the end of the challenge.

If you want to follow the challenge It can be found here! Good luck to everyone involved.

http://thepaintingchallenge.blogspot.ca/
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  1. Blaxkleric20 December 2015 at 02:12

    Best of luck Clint. You're spot on about this being being a marathon, not a sprint. Got badly burnt out last time round after a month or so... This year I hope to more evenly pace myself. Looking forward to seeing your Moderns :-)

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    1. Clint20 December 2015 at 02:19

      Thank you Blax, I have several era's of moderns this year. Well one Era but different scales and parts of the globe. Starting with a "Battering Ram" armoured Company! I wish you luck as well mate. Have a good one.

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  2. TamsinP20 December 2015 at 02:50

    Good luck Clint! :)

    I haven't started yet - will be doing in a few minutes though :)

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    1. Clint20 December 2015 at 03:15

      Thank you Tamsin (My leader!) I am only base coating figures at the moment. Just block colours so It's boring but a nessercary step.

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  3. Rodger20 December 2015 at 03:11

    Good luck Clint!

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    1. Clint20 December 2015 at 03:16

      Thank you Roger. I suspect I might need luck to reach my target!.

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  4. Clint20 December 2015 at 03:13

    Great to hear from you Loki I really appreciate the comment. Spectate away, I hope I provide enough for you to look at.

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  5. Vampifan20 December 2015 at 03:13

    Best of luck, mate!

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    1. Clint20 December 2015 at 03:17

      Thank you Bryan. No zombies planned this challenge but maybe some horror and fantasy.... all depends what I get for Crimbo! So Probably socks!

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  6. Da Gobbo20 December 2015 at 03:13

    Good luck Kentish man, from a Man of Kent lol I'll be cheering you on mate

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    1. Clint20 December 2015 at 03:20

      Don't you dare call me Kentish! I was born the correct side of the River. I am not one of those Kentish splitters!*Climbs off of Soapbox*

      I am a Man of Kent mate.

      Thank you Gobbo. 3 months painting has started. I hope I do not disappoint!

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    2. Da Gobbo20 December 2015 at 04:06

      Your painting never disappoints mate :) bloody splitters!! Welcome back to the fold my man lol

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    3. Clint20 December 2015 at 04:17

      Thanks Gobbo. When I lived in Leeds they thought I was a Londoner! SO at least you had the right county!

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  7. Ian20 December 2015 at 05:21

    Good luck Clint, I have started the ball rolling, I always like an early submission.

    Ian

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    1. Clint20 December 2015 at 05:46

      Thanks Ian. Me as well. Probably tomorrow, maybe Tuesday,

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  8. PanzerKaput20 December 2015 at 10:08

    All the best there Clint and I am looking forward to seeing the results.

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    1. Clint20 December 2015 at 10:30

      Thank you Pete. I suspect some of your flags will feature SOON!

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  9. Michael Awdry20 December 2015 at 12:50

    Best of luck my good man.

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    1. Clint20 December 2015 at 13:35

      Cheers Michael. I hope to have a vehicle done by this time tomorrow.

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  10. Unknown20 December 2015 at 14:46

    Best of luck Clint!

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  11. Zabadak20 December 2015 at 18:02

    My first reaction was "Well put 'em on again", but I blamed my medication and swiftly realised the title related to the upcoming painting challenge - good luck Clint and as someone once said "slow but steady wins the race".

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    1. Clint20 December 2015 at 22:51

      Thanks Joe. When I did a google search for images under the title "They're off!" I was expecting more smut. I am delighted there was not much at all. So maybe I should increase my medication as well.

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  12. MrLee21 December 2015 at 02:29

    Looking forward to seeing what you get done.. and hopefully I can keep the marathon mentality, as right now I am in sprint mode ( more to come soon ;) ).

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    1. Clint21 December 2015 at 03:07

      Thanks Kyle. Some people stay in sprint mode for 3 months then do nothing afterwards. It is whatever works best for the individual. Me I am struggling to get going.

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  13. Simon Quinton 21 December 2015 at 07:40

    Looking forward to seeing your output!

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    1. Clint21 December 2015 at 08:07

      Thank you Simon. I am not expecting to do as well as last year. I may not clear 500 points this year. But I have put my first entry in (very cheeky only 2 Points!)

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  14. Sidney Roundwood21 December 2015 at 10:10

    Good luck, Clint! Looking forward to seeing you in the Challenge!

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    1. Clint21 December 2015 at 10:14

      Thank you Sidney. My first couple of entries should be minimal in size.

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