tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2874877056919928739.post9043659877078349974..comments2024-03-28T07:11:58.084-07:00Comments on Oldenhammer in Toronto: How many miniatures can you paint in a year?matthewjksullivanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08126108200355039621noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2874877056919928739.post-37772240121375026272015-12-31T14:51:16.732-08:002015-12-31T14:51:16.732-08:00Exactly 259 figs painted in 2015.
That is a bit le...Exactly 259 figs painted in 2015.<br />That is a bit less than in 2014, but still not bad. My aim for 2016 is 300. If I ever want to lessen my Lead Mountain, that is a must...WimVdBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07940895476522477142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2874877056919928739.post-35369671693856584302015-12-31T10:58:49.948-08:002015-12-31T10:58:49.948-08:00You tell no lies about the Man-Mangler. It is an a...You tell no lies about the Man-Mangler. It is an army killer. I loved the Holy Grail picture on your website. <br />Looking forward to our next get together (and discussing The Force Awakens, which I think I liked better than you).matthewjksullivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08126108200355039621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2874877056919928739.post-88844323422921792442015-12-31T10:01:52.711-08:002015-12-31T10:01:52.711-08:00Welcome to the blogging world, Andrew! Your site l...Welcome to the blogging world, Andrew! Your site looks most promising... I was happy to see some Battletech miniatures there - I hope to see more. I love those minis, and hope to get some photos of my own up soon. Happy New Year!matthewjksullivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08126108200355039621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2874877056919928739.post-25532294306561613192015-12-31T06:46:50.984-08:002015-12-31T06:46:50.984-08:00That samurai is ACE! Such a lovely job and a great...That samurai is ACE! Such a lovely job and a great way to road out your talisman collection. You really outdid yourself iver150 painted and based and lavished with attention figures.<br />Incredible, way to show the new world what the Canucks can get up to.<br />Just had to mention the man-mangler didn't you? Underpriced game ender! No I'm not bitter. Had a great time gaming with you this year24_Cigaretteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14235772450092467367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2874877056919928739.post-59512400228230509642015-12-30T12:46:34.513-08:002015-12-30T12:46:34.513-08:00Just came across your blog today. I like the shin...Just came across your blog today. I like the shine on R2's dome. Well done, all around. I seem to be a perfectionist and have a hard time calling any project "finished," plus I have five small children at home. I would estimate that I painted about 20-25 figures this year to a mostly playable tabletop standard (not all are complete) from Bolt Action, LOTR SBG, Warhammer, and Battletech. I also started a blog earlier in the year, but have just tried to get it going this month. Feel free to stop by if you like: http://ajburgoyne05.blogspot.com/. Perhaps that's shameless self-promotion? If so, then I hope it's not too offensive. Happy New Year!Scooby Drewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17974931863998212173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2874877056919928739.post-72911136763052662252015-12-29T12:11:48.772-08:002015-12-29T12:11:48.772-08:00Thanks.. I work several weeks ahead of my posts.. ...Thanks.. I work several weeks ahead of my posts.. I usually can't wait to post new stuff! I sometimes mix in photos of older stuff to add posts, but I always present them as such. When I am 'on' I can paint 10-20 models per week, but I have the attention span of a humming bird and frequently change genres and periods. I may also go weeks without painting anything. I have lots of plans for 2016, but we'll see how it goes...quindiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14194306105013871853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2874877056919928739.post-87291589603406445642015-12-29T11:11:47.478-08:002015-12-29T11:11:47.478-08:00Yes, though I feel the scenery for necromunda in a...Yes, though I feel the scenery for necromunda in a box garnered me more points than the effort entailed. I'm considering splitting scenery/terrain out, or at least keeping track of actual miniatures as well. Looking at it that way I still painted over 100 points of miniatures this year which hit my target.Tristan Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14542205146980688446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2874877056919928739.post-45276042806193298332015-12-29T10:53:03.633-08:002015-12-29T10:53:03.633-08:00Considering the top notch quality of your work, I ...Considering the top notch quality of your work, I am astounded at your output. I always assumed that most of the content on your blog came from a huge backlog of miniatures painted over years or decades.<br />I'll be jiggered. Hats off to you.matthewjksullivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08126108200355039621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2874877056919928739.post-51246744790935005692015-12-29T10:49:33.246-08:002015-12-29T10:49:33.246-08:00... than MY normal output.... than MY normal output.quindiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14194306105013871853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2874877056919928739.post-156241001205409352015-12-29T10:47:35.717-08:002015-12-29T10:47:35.717-08:00Actually a slow year for me as I has several month...Actually a slow year for me as I has several months with zero production...<br /><br />53 Oldhammer Chaos<br />38 Oldhammer Undead<br />75 Rogue Trader era 40k<br />36 US WW2 Paratroopers<br />62 League of Augsburg (1690) Foot and Dragoons<br />45 Beyond the Gates of Antares Sci-fi<br />2 Frostgrave Wizards<br />1 Space Marine Chapter Master<br /><br />Plus a converted 28mm shuttle/lander and a 3x4' game board for Frostgrave... 312 miniatures... Hmmm... Exactly 6 models per week. Still less than more normal output.<br /><br />quindiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14194306105013871853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2874877056919928739.post-35412734227244902232015-12-29T10:13:52.981-08:002015-12-29T10:13:52.981-08:00I like that point tracking system - it makes a lot...I like that point tracking system - it makes a lot of sense. Cavalry always takes me forever to paint.<br />I was just looking at your Black Knights. They look amazing -- very intimidating.matthewjksullivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08126108200355039621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2874877056919928739.post-7130664085125680222015-12-29T10:11:26.529-08:002015-12-29T10:11:26.529-08:00I'm sorry to hear that you're feeling blue...I'm sorry to hear that you're feeling blue, OJ. Normally, I am pretty run down myself at this time of year, but oddly the weather here in Toronto has been warm and fairly sunny.<br />Anyway, I just went to your site to check out your own review of 2016... and what do I find there but a lovely paragraph or two about Oldenhammer in Toronto. Thank you sir! <br /><br />Your analysis of my painting was very gratifying (an accurate description of my technique too: I generally undercoat black, and always work up the colours. I don't generally use washes, although lately I've been trying to improve my glazing).<br /><br />Anyway, your blog always brings me a lot of pleasure!matthewjksullivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08126108200355039621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2874877056919928739.post-66905190342586938452015-12-29T10:02:06.409-08:002015-12-29T10:02:06.409-08:00Thanks James!
For Xmas, I just received a CD of su...Thanks James!<br />For Xmas, I just received a CD of sub-par Hank Williams cover songs, and now I think I will use the trick you mentioned on your blog about using CDs for the base for scenery...matthewjksullivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08126108200355039621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2874877056919928739.post-53588180299719170952015-12-29T10:00:25.490-08:002015-12-29T10:00:25.490-08:00Thanks Michal!
I'm always amazed by your own p...Thanks Michal!<br />I'm always amazed by your own painting - and your bilingual blog posts! If English is not your first language, you certainly write as though it is.matthewjksullivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08126108200355039621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2874877056919928739.post-53565192171650400752015-12-29T09:54:56.607-08:002015-12-29T09:54:56.607-08:00Sounds pretty sweet!!!Sounds pretty sweet!!!airbornegrove26https://www.blogger.com/profile/16167504949340980657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2874877056919928739.post-67627689813494580142015-12-29T09:52:29.574-08:002015-12-29T09:52:29.574-08:00Going from 136 to 200 is a huge increase. Good luc...Going from 136 to 200 is a huge increase. Good luck! I'm looking forward to seeing the results.matthewjksullivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08126108200355039621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2874877056919928739.post-73266819061443803202015-12-29T09:51:47.027-08:002015-12-29T09:51:47.027-08:00Yes, tithing! Krom demands a tithe! Painted Lead f...Yes, tithing! Krom demands a tithe! Painted Lead for the Painted Lead God!matthewjksullivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08126108200355039621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2874877056919928739.post-38928552534450606992015-12-29T09:50:43.034-08:002015-12-29T09:50:43.034-08:00I'm glad to hear that you enjoy the blog, ABG!...I'm glad to hear that you enjoy the blog, ABG!<br />SPOILER ALERT: 2016 should bring vintage Lord of the Rings miniatures, more Imperial Assault, the conclusion of the read-along Fellowship of the Ring, and a long-contemplated analysis of Jewish Citadel miniatures (maybe for Passover 2016).matthewjksullivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08126108200355039621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2874877056919928739.post-18977025593924459092015-12-29T08:20:34.988-08:002015-12-29T08:20:34.988-08:00I have been keeping track using a points system fi...I have been keeping track using a points system first devised by lonepilgrim (http://lonepilgrimredux.blogspot.com/2008/12/painting-points-mean-prizes.html) since 2009.<br /><br />Bar the early years when I was getting back into the hobby and thus was painting a lot to get enough complete for gaming, 100 points is pretty much the target. I am impressed with the amount of painting you get done to that level, not all of my stuff is painted so nicely.Tristan Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14542205146980688446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2874877056919928739.post-71890396517431407782015-12-29T06:28:51.815-08:002015-12-29T06:28:51.815-08:00Wow! That Talisman Samurai is absolutely excellent...Wow! That Talisman Samurai is absolutely excellent! And I quite agree about the wonderful community that we have online, with all its myriad ways and wants. In fact, your little run down of you hobby year has inspired me to do one of my own, as I am a bit in the doldrums at the moments. So thank you! Orlygghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01590080915486192175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2874877056919928739.post-28382290982911067352015-12-29T06:25:41.341-08:002015-12-29T06:25:41.341-08:00Wow! That Talisman Samurai is absolutely excellent...Wow! That Talisman Samurai is absolutely excellent! And I quite agree about the wonderful community that we have online, with all its myriad ways and wants. In fact, your little run down of you hobby year has inspired me to do one of my own, as I am a bit in the doldrums at the moments. So thank you! Orlygghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01590080915486192175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2874877056919928739.post-23430060026192265832015-12-29T03:34:03.992-08:002015-12-29T03:34:03.992-08:00Lovely work.
Haven't kept track of my own outp...Lovely work.<br />Haven't kept track of my own output though. Not sure I'd like the results!Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14996350912869829140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2874877056919928739.post-30956054588116160242015-12-28T23:54:18.066-08:002015-12-28T23:54:18.066-08:00Fantastic year of blogging! For me, point of inspi...Fantastic year of blogging! For me, point of inspiration! Michal DwarfCrypthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05915669873652904866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2874877056919928739.post-14671097027508004612015-12-28T23:18:28.302-08:002015-12-28T23:18:28.302-08:00From what I can work out I painted 136 figures thi...From what I can work out I painted 136 figures this year. Not too bad but I would like to get up around 200 - maybe a challenge for 2016!Firthy 74https://www.blogger.com/profile/17104155948966037030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2874877056919928739.post-31825655475256868682015-12-28T20:21:27.050-08:002015-12-28T20:21:27.050-08:0010% of ones waking hours? You've re-invented t...10% of ones waking hours? You've re-invented tithing, it seems.<br /><br />My own miniature-total falls short of yours. Well short. Pascal (to say nothing of The Almighty) would be displeased. Finchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01129945734586365556noreply@blogger.com