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Title: Round 10 - Dungeon Twister vs. Quar
Post by: Prof.Witchheimer on July 06, 2008, 09:36:53 PM
(http://www.witchhunter.net/league/02_season/10.Round/24_Erwan_Dungeon_Twister.jpg)

(http://www.witchhunter.net/league/02_season/10.Round/25_Mancha_Quar.jpg)


Title: Re: Round 10 - Dungeon Twister vs. Quar
Post by: Poliorketes on July 07, 2008, 09:05:09 AM
Great AC choice for the Quar
Title: Re: Round 10 - Dungeon Twister vs. Quar
Post by: Admiral Benbow on July 07, 2008, 06:00:26 PM
Ah, the Quar; what nice figures and what a beautiful troop.  :o :-*
Everytime I see those miniatures I'm still tempted to buy a load ... Must resist! :-[
Title: Re: Round 10 - Dungeon Twister vs. Quar
Post by: Mancha on July 07, 2008, 06:14:28 PM
Quote from: Admiral Benbow on July 07, 2008, 06:00:26 PM
Everytime I see those miniatures I'm still tempted to buy a load...

Thanks for the positive feedback.  I'll tell ya what, these were a SERIOUS pain in the butt to paint.  I think they're right up there with Chaos Space Marines for fiddly detail.  And mine had double mold-lines, which is a serious casting transgression in my book.  That aside, they are great figures.  I need to get myself an officer for this little troop.
Title: Re: Round 10 - Dungeon Twister vs. Quar
Post by: headzombie on July 07, 2008, 09:47:08 PM
Quote from: Mancha on July 07, 2008, 06:14:28 PM
Quote from: Admiral Benbow on July 07, 2008, 06:00:26 PM
Everytime I see those miniatures I'm still tempted to buy a load...

Thanks for the positive feedback.  I'll tell ya what, these were a SERIOUS pain in the butt to paint.  I think they're right up there with Chaos Space Marines for fiddly detail.  And mine had double mold-lines, which is a serious casting transgression in my book.  That aside, they are great figures.  I need to get myself an officer for this little troop.


Double mold lines? Crap! Sorry. Most of my casts are pretty clean but now and then one slips through. Let me know who you are via PM and I will take care of you.
Title: Re: Round 10 - Dungeon Twister vs. Quar
Post by: Lowtardog on July 07, 2008, 10:42:11 PM
Lovely looking unit of Quar :-*
Title: Re: Round 10 - Dungeon Twister vs. Quar
Post by: Darkoath on July 11, 2008, 08:05:13 AM
I am really enjoying when members are posting pictures of painted Quar figures.  I really think they have a unique look to them.  They actually crack me up when I see them... they sort of remind me of the old Mad magazine Spy vs. Spy cartoon for some reason... must be the long nose! lol

I too am sure I will eventually break down and get some to paint up! :)
Title: Re: Round 10 - Dungeon Twister vs. Quar
Post by: Mancha on July 12, 2008, 12:23:48 AM
Hi All,

After I dissed my Quar minis for their double mold lines, Josh from Zombiesmith offered to make it up to me (see above).  I ordered a few extra Quar to round out my unit and Josh threw in a few extra bits.  (Did you know, by the way, that Zombiesmith doesn't charge S&H?!)

It was actually somewhat embarassing to discover that the manufacturer of the minis I'd complained about was lurking and READ my complaint.  I don't think I would have complained to Josh's face.  (insert embarassed smiley here)  Of course it's pretty amazing when a complaint results in some attempt to rectify the situation.  Thanks Josh.

I'll post new pictures of my updated Quar unit after the painting competition is over.

                     Mancha
Title: Re: Round 10 - Dungeon Twister vs. Quar
Post by: headzombie on July 12, 2008, 02:49:03 AM
Busted!  ;)

I think anyone with a problem should complain! It is your right as consumers! As a provider I will do my best to pacify the loud ones.  ::)

Enjoy!

PS - I don't charge shipping in the US, but I do have a flat rate for the rest of the world.
Title: Re: Round 10 - Dungeon Twister vs. Quar
Post by: Lowtardog on July 12, 2008, 03:25:08 AM
Which is still very good rate for us in blighty and cheaper than most UK retailers and manufacturers :D
Title: Re: Round 10 - Dungeon Twister vs. Quar
Post by: Dewbakuk on July 12, 2008, 04:17:43 AM
While the Quar are very entertaining models and Josh is clearly a great retailer......

My vote goes to the dungeon types. The smoothness of the skin tones is great.
Title: Re: Round 10 - Dungeon Twister vs. Quar
Post by: Mancha on July 12, 2008, 07:54:32 AM
Quote from: Dewbakuk on July 12, 2008, 04:17:43 AM
My vote goes to the dungeon types. The smoothness of the skin tones is great.

The first time I saw these "dungeon types" (way back in Round 1?) I almost dismissed them out of hand.  The picture is way too dark to appreciate the paintjobs, and the collection of minis doesn't look like a team.  A closer look, however, reveals that they do have really nice skin, which is especfially evident on the black woman.  Had these been better photographed, I suspect they'd have been earning more of my votes throughout their tenure in the painting competition.

That said, the picture of my Quar has its problems too.  It was originally a larger picture, but I submitted it so last-minute that Alex had to accept a smaller version of it.  Even in the larger pic, however, the skin tones and gaitors are completely washed out, and much of the detail I complained about in my original post above is hidden by the angle of the shot. 
Title: Re: Round 10 - Dungeon Twister vs. Quar
Post by: joroas on July 12, 2008, 09:36:00 AM
My vote for the dungeon is for the kilt, a lovely bit of detail.......
Title: Re: Round 10 - Dungeon Twister vs. Quar
Post by: Grimm on July 12, 2008, 10:34:23 AM
OK last entry of you guys and I realy like both entrys .
I go for the Quar because I realy like how they look together with the ww1 car .
Sad is that Erwan didenīt paint something new for the last round ,I hope you didenīt lost the interesting in figure painting !! your work is fantastic and with more entrys you will be at the top of the list.
Hope to see more of you in the future .

Grimm