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Title: ROUND 3 Poseidon & Pals vs Austrian Fusiliers 1730
Post by: Captain Blood on May 11, 2009, 12:10:02 AM: (http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/2/577_10_05_09_7_43_20_2.jpg)

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Title: Re: ROUND 3 Poseidon & Pals vs Austrian Fusiliers 1730
Post by: Pil on May 11, 2009, 07:37:52 AM: I really,. really love the first entry. The models are very nice, the setting is great as well and the whole puicture looks so colourful and warm. I really like the paintjobs and the whole composition. I'm not too fond of the tin soldiers either.
Title: Re: ROUND 3 Poseidon & Pals vs Austrian Fusiliers 1730
Post by: Heldrak on May 11, 2009, 08:39:06 AM: It really is a shame that GW let Man-O-War go out of print... There were some truly excellent models in the range (and Uncle Mike has most of them in his entry!).
Title: Re: ROUND 3 Poseidon & Pals vs Austrian Fusiliers 1730
Post by: argsilverson on May 11, 2009, 10:41:26 AM: Originality vs formation ....
Title: Re: ROUND 3 Poseidon & Pals vs Austrian Fusiliers 1730
Post by: Calimero on May 11, 2009, 12:18:28 PM: I voted for the second entry. The figures in the first one are all really well painted but I do like the “classic toy soldiers look” on the Austrian Fusiliers. Nice! 8)
Title: Re: ROUND 3 Poseidon & Pals vs Austrian Fusiliers 1730
Post by: Hawkeye on May 11, 2009, 09:40:33 PM: The Water Boys win it for me - nice rich colours with good shading and highlighting, and a good backdrop.
Title: Re: ROUND 3 Poseidon & Pals vs Austrian Fusiliers 1730
Post by: Pil on May 12, 2009, 08:10:49 AM: Indeed, the water looks great! 8)
Title: Re: ROUND 3 Poseidon & Pals vs Austrian Fusiliers 1730
Post by: Uncle Mike on May 12, 2009, 03:19:21 PM: Erm...the water was a sheet of textured plastic...can't take any credit there. And the figs are so small and fun they painted themselves. (Not literally of course...I still want the points!) ::)
Title: Re: ROUND 3 Poseidon & Pals vs Austrian Fusiliers 1730
Post by: XCIV on May 13, 2009, 03:40:10 AM: I don't know of any nice way to say what I am thinking about the fusiliers.

So I won't. Say it, that is.

But I voted for the sea critters.
Title: Re: ROUND 3 Poseidon & Pals vs Austrian Fusiliers 1730
Post by: Orctrader on May 13, 2009, 08:44:03 AM: Quote from: XCIV on May 13, 2009, 03:40:10 AM
I don't know of any nice way to say what I am thinking about the fusiliers.
So I won't. Say it, that is.

Actually I rather like the Fusiliers’. It’s that “Traditional Toy Soldier” look that appeals. Nice simple block-type painting. Well grouped. A kind of “Less is more” feel about them.

Maybe a bigger photo would have helped. And perhaps the “Traditional Toy Soldier” look is actually enhanced by a gloss varnish finish?

Good effort. But then, as someone else said recently, everyone who actually takes part in the LPL is a winner. :)
Title: Re: ROUND 3 Poseidon & Pals vs Austrian Fusiliers 1730
Post by: Pil on May 13, 2009, 08:52:48 AM: Indeed, there is definately a toy soldier thing going on, and judging by the pictures the models aren't very detailed so kudos to Moriarty for still painting all the right bits ok 8)
Title: Re: ROUND 3 Poseidon & Pals vs Austrian Fusiliers 1730
Post by: Raz on May 13, 2009, 09:28:16 AM: Yes, there definitely is something to this unit. Nicely painted with a leader and a banner. I quite like these little fellows and their look! Good job Moriarty :)
Title: Re: ROUND 3 Poseidon & Pals vs Austrian Fusiliers 1730
Post by: Malebolgia on May 14, 2009, 10:24:27 AM: Easy one for me. I'm just not a fan of toy soldiers...I really, really don't like the sculpts and the lack of any detail on them detracts from the look to me. In addition, the Man o War presentation is fan-tas-tic! Love the monsters, the backdrop, the colors...EVERYTHING!! One of the best entries of the LPL so far!