tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2874877056919928739.post1132552073929216499..comments2024-03-18T08:51:18.391-07:00Comments on Oldenhammer in Toronto: How many miniatures did you paint this year?matthewjksullivanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08126108200355039621noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2874877056919928739.post-67793755467253430822018-01-10T08:37:16.656-08:002018-01-10T08:37:16.656-08:00Haha! I also used toothpicks (and pins) to paint m...Haha! I also used toothpicks (and pins) to paint my first D&D miniatures with nasty Testors enamels. Gosh, I LOVED those figures.Curthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03202047917371080576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2874877056919928739.post-28319077139866289142018-01-10T08:35:43.568-08:002018-01-10T08:35:43.568-08:00A great post and a wonderful retrospective of your...A great post and a wonderful retrospective of your skill and productivity. After I finished reading it I decided to go back to my own blog to do a quick headcount. I came in at around 180 last year, which is not too bad considering I took the majority of the summer off to enjoy the outdoors and was away for a month during the autumn. I have about 30 in the bag for this year, but that is largely driven by the Painting Challenge. I expect my numbers will drop to almost nothing once spring is in full bloom.<br /><br />As to brushes, I use an assortment purchased from hobby and craft shops. If they have a good point and can take a decent load of paint then they pass muster. I have a couple of W&N's, and while nice, I don't find them so superior to warrant the expense. I did pick up an airbrush in the late autumn and am really enjoying playing with that (bulk colour, OSL and fades) For nothing else, the ability to prime indoors during the cold weather is invaluable. Curthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03202047917371080576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2874877056919928739.post-2675027476018942302018-01-09T12:49:45.952-08:002018-01-09T12:49:45.952-08:00I think you've painted a whole lot of stuff th...I think you've painted a whole lot of stuff this year mate and it's all been very cool to follow. (Especially for Star Wars fans like me. :P) I posted a year end roundup and I think I did, okay. Could/should have been way more but like everyone else, real life got in the way. <br /><br />My brushes are typically cheap and I use them until they are good for nothing but dry brushing. I'll find and use a point on even the rattiest looking brush if I can to get that "last bit" of usage out of it. So far I've not seen much benefit to buying better quality brushes at all truth be told. (This from a bloke who as a pocket-money-less child would paint with toothpicks prior to be able to afford his own brushes. And that with enamel paints!) Though it is nice when a good one stays in great shape.Daihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04978439841611727387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2874877056919928739.post-41000456039294197452018-01-05T17:08:09.777-08:002018-01-05T17:08:09.777-08:00Lolololol. It's almost as if a blog with barel...Lolololol. It's almost as if a blog with barely any, yet mildly obscene content isn't something I really need on my CV ;) But I won't lie, if I could find more SPOGs, I'd post them.<br /><br />Thanks for the compliment, honestly I've been painting since about 1989 so I'd hope to be at least decent. Before the internet, learning anything took ages since there was no creative cross-fertilization...Allison M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08362700513221195102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2874877056919928739.post-12073047563953416672018-01-05T16:47:34.427-08:002018-01-05T16:47:34.427-08:00Ha, I do that too! A fishtailed brush is only use...Ha, I do that too! A fishtailed brush is only useless if you aren't careful ;)Allison M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08362700513221195102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2874877056919928739.post-12476848235069788652018-01-04T19:30:47.461-08:002018-01-04T19:30:47.461-08:00I am proud that I am one of the first (and only!?)...I am proud that I am one of the first (and only!?) two followers of SWPoG. It's almost as if you weren't trying to publicize it.matthewjksullivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08126108200355039621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2874877056919928739.post-68399696449840510582018-01-04T19:28:35.921-08:002018-01-04T19:28:35.921-08:00You paint too well to be a guy who barely paints.
...You paint too well to be a guy who barely paints.<br /><br />Can't wait to see what else you do this year. I am also looking forward to more sidewalk penises of Guelph.matthewjksullivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08126108200355039621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2874877056919928739.post-48522410118578697482018-01-04T19:26:24.333-08:002018-01-04T19:26:24.333-08:00I would be very happy to discuss Imperial Assault ...I would be very happy to discuss Imperial Assault with you any time, WK! And I'm looking forward to hearing what you think of it. Have you tried to new solo app?<br />Anyway, good luck with your own painting in 2018!matthewjksullivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08126108200355039621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2874877056919928739.post-30010497297031058272018-01-04T19:25:13.587-08:002018-01-04T19:25:13.587-08:00Working with the quirks is a good way to go.
By t...Working with the quirks is a good way to go. <br />By the way, I love your work on Star Wars Rebellion. I don't really have the space for that game in my already crowded place, but your paint jobs have made my hand reach for it in the gaming store more than once.matthewjksullivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08126108200355039621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2874877056919928739.post-64487146146929875802018-01-04T19:15:47.776-08:002018-01-04T19:15:47.776-08:00It certainly has given me a pleasant sense of prog...It certainly has given me a pleasant sense of progress to keep track of my output. Anyway, Gareth also recommended the Rosemary and Co, so I will give them a shot. Thanks Sean! Good luck on 2018!matthewjksullivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08126108200355039621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2874877056919928739.post-1556755215499409052018-01-04T19:14:25.352-08:002018-01-04T19:14:25.352-08:00Yes, the key is to try and make sure the amo outwe...Yes, the key is to try and make sure the amo outweighs the odi!matthewjksullivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08126108200355039621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2874877056919928739.post-9082057803229111242018-01-04T19:13:33.960-08:002018-01-04T19:13:33.960-08:00That's a good idea about keeping some mops han...That's a good idea about keeping some mops handy. Happy New Year, James!matthewjksullivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08126108200355039621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2874877056919928739.post-33734225459641848042018-01-04T19:12:50.458-08:002018-01-04T19:12:50.458-08:00If you had to deal with moving house, then 158 sou...If you had to deal with moving house, then 158 sounds pretty impressive to me. I hope the new brushes work out, Steven!matthewjksullivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08126108200355039621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2874877056919928739.post-3221771644670667552018-01-04T19:11:42.451-08:002018-01-04T19:11:42.451-08:00Thanks Ragsta. 69 miniatures is a great amount, so...Thanks Ragsta. 69 miniatures is a great amount, so long as you are happy with them. Happy New Year!matthewjksullivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08126108200355039621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2874877056919928739.post-11601578824725665082018-01-04T19:10:33.725-08:002018-01-04T19:10:33.725-08:00I will ad the Rosemary & Co to my list - thank...I will ad the Rosemary & Co to my list - thanks Gareth. I think your strategy of aiming for inexpensive brushes is a good approach. The secret to happiness is low expectations.matthewjksullivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08126108200355039621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2874877056919928739.post-2239705073215551362018-01-04T19:09:27.299-08:002018-01-04T19:09:27.299-08:00OK - I will try the RK 8404. Thanks for the recomm...OK - I will try the RK 8404. Thanks for the recommendation, Jaeckel!matthewjksullivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08126108200355039621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2874877056919928739.post-87619091980477371022018-01-04T19:08:57.610-08:002018-01-04T19:08:57.610-08:00I'm happy to hear that I'm not the only on...I'm happy to hear that I'm not the only one who has a difficult relationship with the Winsor Newtons. <br />Anyway, ABG, I hope we have lots of Oldhammer Comics in 2018!matthewjksullivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08126108200355039621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2874877056919928739.post-35069652322848512132018-01-04T19:04:50.633-08:002018-01-04T19:04:50.633-08:00Thanks MK! Happy New Year to you too!Thanks MK! Happy New Year to you too!matthewjksullivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08126108200355039621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2874877056919928739.post-81054700745971773432018-01-03T19:05:50.263-08:002018-01-03T19:05:50.263-08:00I'm shocked to discover that, according to my ...I'm shocked to discover that, according to my blog posts, I painted 34 figures this year! Most are 15 mm, admittedly but it's not bad for a guy who "feels like he barely paints".<br /><br />As for brushes... I always buy the cheap synthetics from the art store. Usually #1. They work for almost everything, but I do go through a lot of them. I have a few W&N's that I save for special occasions, like painting eyes ;)Allison M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08362700513221195102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2874877056919928739.post-25990833610450828242017-12-31T16:27:07.514-08:002017-12-31T16:27:07.514-08:00Damn it Mathew, I was all excited about this when ...Damn it Mathew, I was all excited about this when I saw it on G+. Then I read your profusely long list of painting accomplishments and compared it to my embarrassingly small list! Oh well, hopefully 2018 will be more productive! Keep up the great work and be prepared for many questions from yours truly since I picked up a copy of Imperial Assult!Warlord Kcamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16320985541088994548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2874877056919928739.post-58749277176276408712017-12-30T14:49:08.307-08:002017-12-30T14:49:08.307-08:00Hmm. I think I’m about 200ish, plus all the pieces...Hmm. I think I’m about 200ish, plus all the pieces for Star Wars Rebellion. My brushes don’t get replaced very often, I work with their quirks.Barkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04389368754759452544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2874877056919928739.post-205112542180949052017-12-30T12:32:12.791-08:002017-12-30T12:32:12.791-08:00No idea how many I've painted this year, but I...No idea how many I've painted this year, but I can go back through the blog and look. I think for 2018 I will do an inventory and make a database of my collection to get a better handle on things. I use Rosemary & Co and am currently beating the crap out of mine. The first ones I ordered were magic, the last couple of orders have been so so, but I really abuse them.Seanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15428727065347379281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2874877056919928739.post-91945644544406343642017-12-30T08:11:56.037-08:002017-12-30T08:11:56.037-08:00Odi et amo? I feel you! I have the same relationsh...Odi et amo? I feel you! I have the same relationship w/ my craft paints as you with your brushes, but at least mine are cheap! Sometimes they are perfect, and others must be destroyed immediately...LeadAsbestoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10169436406788940777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2874877056919928739.post-46572260882420408022017-12-30T05:32:44.015-08:002017-12-30T05:32:44.015-08:00I have no idea, but good 00 detailed pointers are ...I have no idea, but good 00 detailed pointers are elusive.<br />I find I'll have a brush with a tip I like but the ferrul loses it's grip!<br />Although keep a 3 or 4 mop handy for mixing your paint!Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14996350912869829140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2874877056919928739.post-18457268023246210002017-12-30T02:27:49.876-08:002017-12-30T02:27:49.876-08:00That’s quite an achievement! I’ve managed to pai...That’s quite an achievement! I’ve managed to paint 158 this year despite focusing on building models at the start and a house move. <br /><br />I’ve just taken delivery of some new W&N no.7 brushes. I swapped to them in 2014 and the first one lasted just over two years. I replaced it and have barely used the new one (about six months), and already the tip is splitting. The original didn’t suffer from a split tip so hopefully it was just a duff brush. Steve Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02234195401059922518noreply@blogger.com