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Title: ROUND 8 British Trench Raiders vs Yakuza
Post by: Captain Blood on June 14, 2009, 11:42:28 PM
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Title: Re: ROUND 8 British Trench Raiders vs Yakuza
Post by: Heldrak on June 14, 2009, 11:48:27 PM
Yowsa! It's a battle of the titans...! :-*
Title: Re: ROUND 8 British Trench Raiders vs Yakuza
Post by: Overlord on June 15, 2009, 12:37:33 AM
2 great entries, but the tattooed Yakuza did it for me  :-*........sorry Grimm  ::)
Title: Re: ROUND 8 British Trench Raiders vs Yakuza
Post by: D@rth J@ymZ on June 15, 2009, 01:12:28 AM
Those tattoos on the Yakuza are fantastic!!  :-*
Title: Re: ROUND 8 British Trench Raiders vs Yakuza
Post by: Lowtardog on June 15, 2009, 01:27:42 AM
The tattoos won it for me  :)
Title: Re: ROUND 8 British Trench Raiders vs Yakuza
Post by: Sterling Moose on June 15, 2009, 02:27:48 AM
A vote here for the amazing tattoos - another triumph for the one-haired brush!!
Title: Re: ROUND 8 British Trench Raiders vs Yakuza
Post by: Grimm on June 15, 2009, 05:19:37 AM
must go for the tattoos ,no choice  :)
get myself a new one next week  ::)

oh dear bye bye to first position  :?

@Bugsda
If we meet in person sometime you have to tell me how to paint tattoos  ,please.

Cheers Grimm
Title: Re: ROUND 8 British Trench Raiders vs Yakuza
Post by: Hammers on June 15, 2009, 07:44:49 AM
Bloody hell, Bugsda. You are a master.
Title: Re: ROUND 8 British Trench Raiders vs Yakuza
Post by: Pil on June 15, 2009, 08:38:44 AM
Wow, I can only comply with the rest here, I love all of Grimm's entries but that tat is so convincing! 8)
Title: Re: ROUND 8 British Trench Raiders vs Yakuza
Post by: Malebolgia on June 15, 2009, 08:57:53 AM
Indeed a clash of the titans. Nice to see two powerhouses going against each other. As usual both show what they can do...great entries. Although the first one tells a great story and is presented very well, I am also captured by the nice coloring on the second one with the freehand tattoo. Great stuff.
Title: Re: ROUND 8 British Trench Raiders vs Yakuza
Post by: MadMö on June 15, 2009, 09:04:05 AM
Yowsa! It's a battle of the titans...! :-*
Yes.
Very difficult decision. :(
Title: Re: ROUND 8 British Trench Raiders vs Yakuza
Post by: Poliorketes on June 15, 2009, 12:30:16 PM
Ouch! This may be the decisive battle in this season!
Title: Re: ROUND 8 British Trench Raiders vs Yakuza
Post by: Admiral Benbow on June 15, 2009, 02:25:04 PM
Nice scene as usual, Grimm, but the painting on Bugsda's Yakuza is outstanding ...!
 :-*
Title: Re: ROUND 8 British Trench Raiders vs Yakuza
Post by: Bugsda on June 15, 2009, 04:14:54 PM
Blimey! Thanks lads :) Sorry Grimm :D I hope I haven't cost you a shot at "da title"

I got a good tip from Darren Mathews for doing tattos. Add inks to the acrylic paint, it thins it while keeping the pigment high and it seems to flow smoother from the brush.




 
Title: Re: ROUND 8 British Trench Raiders vs Yakuza
Post by: Overlord on June 15, 2009, 04:23:25 PM
I got a good tip from Darren Mathews for doing tattos. Add inks to the acrylic paint, it thins it while keeping the pigment high and it seems to flow smoother from the brush.
I've recently experimented with a similar idea, but just with metallics.  I used (rather thick) Vallejo metallics and added GW Ogryn Flesh wash to thin it.  Flow was greatly improved and it gave a slightly worn/rusty appearance that I highlighted with the original colour.
Title: Re: ROUND 8 British Trench Raiders vs Yakuza
Post by: Orctrader on June 15, 2009, 04:35:18 PM
Two great entries  :)

Are all of the Yakuza Foundry figures? 
Title: Re: ROUND 8 British Trench Raiders vs Yakuza
Post by: Bugsda on June 15, 2009, 04:39:49 PM
Are all of the Yakuza Foundry figures? 

3 Foundry 2 Dixon and an Artizan, I expect you can guess which is which Orc ;)
Title: Re: ROUND 8 British Trench Raiders vs Yakuza
Post by: Mancha on June 15, 2009, 04:49:36 PM
The tats are nice, but what also caught my eye in the Yakuza entry are the polished wood bases; simple, but neat effect, that cries out Japanese tea house to me.

The trench raiders are, of course, very nice as well, but the overall scene is too monochromatic, and I think Grimm is relying too much on storytelling and not enough on paintjob.
Title: Re: ROUND 8 British Trench Raiders vs Yakuza
Post by: Mindenbrush on June 15, 2009, 06:01:37 PM
Excellent blending and neat bases Bugsda  :o :o :o
Title: Re: ROUND 8 British Trench Raiders vs Yakuza
Post by: Regulator on June 15, 2009, 06:20:05 PM
nice, but german casualties?!  ;)
Title: Re: ROUND 8 British Trench Raiders vs Yakuza
Post by: Grimm on June 15, 2009, 08:21:46 PM
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I got a good tip from Darren Mathews for doing tattos. Add inks to the acrylic paint, it thins it while keeping the pigment high and it seems to flow smoother from the brush.

Thanks I will try that   :)


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The trench raiders are, of course, very nice as well, but the overall scene is too monochromatic, and I think Grimm is relying too much on storytelling and not enough on paintjob

If that is your opinion I sure you will like my next entry  8)

cheers Grimm
Title: Re: ROUND 8 British Trench Raiders vs Yakuza
Post by: Mad Carew Snr on June 15, 2009, 08:45:26 PM
The Yakuza are superb but I still think that the trench-raid is more my thing! Just have to buck the trend, sorry.

Where are the figures from Grimm?
Title: Re: ROUND 8 British Trench Raiders vs Yakuza
Post by: Hitman on June 15, 2009, 09:38:38 PM
Great job to both of you. This one is a tough one to decide on. They are both very nicely done. The tatoo is very cool as are the bases. Although Grimm's entry is somewhat monchromatic...it is justified for the era that the  entry depicts. Heads, you win, tails you win...type of vote here!!
Title: Re: ROUND 8 British Trench Raiders vs Yakuza
Post by: demi_morgana on June 16, 2009, 07:04:57 AM
really hard choice here but this time yakuza got my vote :)
Title: Re: ROUND 8 British Trench Raiders vs Yakuza
Post by: pierrebi on June 16, 2009, 11:44:03 AM
Are all of the Yakuza Foundry figures? 

3 Foundry 2 Dixon and an Artizan, I expect you can guess which is which Orc ;)

Can you please tell me where to find them? I cannot recognise any of them in Artizan Thrilling Tales  or Dixon Miniatures Gangsters
Title: Re: ROUND 8 British Trench Raiders vs Yakuza
Post by: Orctrader on June 16, 2009, 12:18:41 PM
Are all of the Yakuza Foundry figures? 

3 Foundry 2 Dixon and an Artizan, I expect you can guess which is which Orc ;)

Can you please tell me where to find them? I cannot recognise any of them in Artizan Thrilling Tales  or Dixon Miniatures Gangsters

The Artizan figure is from the KKBB "Field Agents" pack.  I haven't had chance to check out Dixons yet.
Title: Re: ROUND 8 British Trench Raiders vs Yakuza
Post by: Bugsda on June 20, 2009, 07:39:06 PM
I can't find them on the Dixon sight either, they were a cancalled commision so I didn't actually buy them. ???