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Title: Round 4 - STALKER UN Forces vs. Hungry Games (15mm)
Post by: Prof.Witchheimer on March 25, 2012, 10:44:13 AM

(http://leadadventureforum.com/images/lpl/s06/Elysium64_04_STALKER_UN_Forces.jpg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/images/lpl/s06/Mikedemana_04_Hungry_Games_(15mm).jpg)

Title: Re: Round 4 - STALKER UN Forces vs. Hungry Games (15mm)
Post by: elysium64 on March 25, 2012, 12:22:01 PM

Decals used for UN lettering.

Title: Re: Round 4 - STALKER UN Forces vs. Hungry Games (15mm)
Post by: Thantsants on March 25, 2012, 01:01:43 PM

Hmm cute and colourful or grim and gritty - both beautifully painted.  8)

Tough one...

Title: Re: Round 4 - STALKER UN Forces vs. Hungry Games (15mm)
Post by: Drachenklinge on March 25, 2012, 01:15:19 PM

for now I cannot decide, really °_O

Very war-ish vs very cool-ish

to me, the "ambiente" of war looks better, but then ... down under there's even a badger, right? - oh my ...

*sigh*

Title: Re: Round 4 - STALKER UN Forces vs. Hungry Games (15mm)
Post by: Prof Steelblade on March 25, 2012, 01:18:54 PM

Who makes the small cute animals?

Title: Re: Round 4 - STALKER UN Forces vs. Hungry Games (15mm)
Post by: Calimero on March 25, 2012, 01:40:22 PM

Hard to choose but... 15mm figures!?!  :o :-* :o

Very lovely work in both entries though 8)

Title: Re: Round 4 - STALKER UN Forces vs. Hungry Games (15mm)
Post by: mikedemana on March 25, 2012, 03:23:41 PM

Hi,

Thanks...the animals are from Splintered Light Miniatures -- and there's scads more where they came from. They are from their "Druid's Children" line. It is inspired by the Redwall series of young adult novels, I'm pretty sure.

And yes, that is indeed a badger (not of the "giant wooden" variety...!).

Mike Demana

Title: Re: Round 4 - STALKER UN Forces vs. Hungry Games (15mm)
Post by: elysium64 on March 25, 2012, 04:24:49 PM

Lovely entry Mike, been tempted by these figs several times, Good Luck.

Title: Re: Round 4 - STALKER UN Forces vs. Hungry Games (15mm)
Post by: thebinmann on March 25, 2012, 07:20:22 PM

Both great but 15mm wow

Title: Re: Round 4 - STALKER UN Forces vs. Hungry Games (15mm)
Post by: Chambersofminiatures on March 26, 2012, 02:24:14 AM

Elysium64, one of my favorites of the round.

Title: Re: Round 4 - STALKER UN Forces vs. Hungry Games (15mm)
Post by: Paddy649 on March 26, 2012, 09:02:44 AM

Beautiful work on those 15mm Splintered Light Minis.

Title: Re: Round 4 - STALKER UN Forces vs. Hungry Games (15mm)
Post by: Tomsche on March 26, 2012, 09:06:20 AM

Ain`t the Druid line actually 20mm?

Not that I mind though, they are still cutey models

Title: Re: Round 4 - STALKER UN Forces vs. Hungry Games (15mm)
Post by: valleyboy on March 26, 2012, 10:12:23 AM

lovely looking UN setting Elysium

Mike at 15mm you certainly have good eyes and plenty of talent

Title: Re: Round 4 - STALKER UN Forces vs. Hungry Games (15mm)
Post by: Frank on March 26, 2012, 10:40:38 AM

Really like both of them! Brilliant work!

Title: Re: Round 4 - STALKER UN Forces vs. Hungry Games (15mm)
Post by: Laughing Ferret on March 26, 2012, 07:32:55 PM

Another tough one!
Great gritty work on the UN troops- and the scene is evocative too.

Great job on the splintered light.  Love these minis, and you did a great job with such a variety.

Would be happy voting for either one.

Title: Re: Round 4 - STALKER UN Forces vs. Hungry Games (15mm)
Post by: Heldrak on March 26, 2012, 07:42:00 PM

Toughest choice this round. Both very well done!

Title: Re: Round 4 - STALKER UN Forces vs. Hungry Games (15mm)
Post by: mikedemana on March 26, 2012, 09:50:07 PM

Thanks for the kind words, everyone. You could technically bill the Druids children line as 18mm, but since they are marketed as 15's, I stuck with that.

More 15mm on the way for the Tolkien round, too! I know the scale might handicap me in votes, but my entrants have faced some awesomely well-painted opponents so far. 0-4 is looking like a certainty (not that I didn't expect that, given the artistry in our community....!).

Mike Demana

Title: Re: Round 4 - STALKER UN Forces vs. Hungry Games (15mm)
Post by: Ray Rivers on March 27, 2012, 03:05:09 PM

You have had one hell'va draw so far Mike!

Keith
Lt.Hazel
Orctrader

and now... Elysium64

Glad I haven't run into that group!

Keep the chin up, mate!

Title: Re: Round 4 - STALKER UN Forces vs. Hungry Games (15mm)
Post by: elysium64 on March 27, 2012, 06:21:38 PM

Quote from: Ray Rivers on March 27, 2012, 03:05:09 PM

You have had one hell'va draw so far Mike!

Keith
Lt.Hazel
Orctrader

and now... Elysium64

Glad I haven't run into that group!

Keep the chin up, mate!

Thanks, I feel honoured to be placed in such a group, all painters whose work I have hugely admired.

Title: Re: Round 4 - STALKER UN Forces vs. Hungry Games (15mm)
Post by: mikedemana on March 27, 2012, 09:41:23 PM

You belong in that group, Ely! Ray, I figure the rookie pitcher can't complain when he's called in from the bullpen and faces the heart of the other team's batting order! I'm glad to get a chance to match up with them. Apologies to those that the baseball reference doesn't work for...

Thanks again for the encouragement. Now, I'm off to work on some "orcses" ("and they don't taste very nice, do they, my precious?").

Mike Demana

Title: Re: Round 4 - STALKER UN Forces vs. Hungry Games (15mm)
Post by: LeadAsbestos on March 28, 2012, 06:01:40 PM

Rookie pitcher, my butt! Those SL critters are top notch!

Title: Re: Round 4 - STALKER UN Forces vs. Hungry Games (15mm)
Post by: Papa Spanky on March 29, 2012, 11:38:35 PM

I voted for the Hungry Games, even though the honey badger doesnt give a sh*t.  ;D

Title: Re: Round 4 - STALKER UN Forces vs. Hungry Games (15mm)
Post by: mikedemana on March 30, 2012, 10:26:34 PM

Quote from: Papa Spanky on March 29, 2012, 11:38:35 PM

I voted for the Hungry Games

Thanks for the vote & vote of confidence! I stayed up late last night to finish the detail work on my Tolkein entry. Now, to flock & photograph, and I'll send 'em in...!

Mike Demana

Title: Re: Round 4 - STALKER UN Forces vs. Hungry Games (15mm)
Post by: Ray Rivers on April 02, 2012, 09:28:49 PM

Elysium, those Stalker figures look like they are about to walk out of the computer screen they are so damn realistic.

Fantastic painting!

Title: Re: Round 4 - STALKER UN Forces vs. Hungry Games (15mm)
Post by: elysium64 on April 02, 2012, 09:31:51 PM

Thanks Ray. The LAM figures are an absolute pleasure to paint.

Title: Re: Round 4 - STALKER UN Forces vs. Hungry Games (15mm)
Post by: Charbroil Beefcake on April 11, 2012, 01:37:28 AM

Mike:

Those figures are awesome!  The details are excellent, and I love the colors.  Very nice work.  Keep it up.

Charbroil Beefcake