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Title: Round 5 - Norman Warriors vs. Romano-British
Post by: Prof.Witchheimer on April 20, 2014, 03:15:17 PM
(http://leadadventureforum.com/images/lpl/s08/r05/Michi_28mm_Norman_Warriors_NEW_LPL8_Round5.JPG)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/images/lpl/s08/r05/CaptainBlood_Romano-British_Round5.jpg)
Title: Re: Round 5 - Norman Warriors vs. Romano-British
Post by: Neldoreth on April 20, 2014, 10:59:44 PM
This is one very tough decision here. Both excellent examples of fantastic freehand shields, great shading on the clothes, excellent metallics. Both have very good skin tones, creatively and expertly executed bases, and did I mention the freehand shields?!?

The only thing that differentiates them is the staging of the scene. Excellent show gents, excellent!

n.
Title: Re: Round 5 - Norman Warriors vs. Romano-British
Post by: warburton on April 21, 2014, 12:41:56 AM
Very tough decision!
Title: Re: Round 5 - Norman Warriors vs. Romano-British
Post by: Dr Mathias on April 21, 2014, 03:14:52 AM
Both beautifully painted entries. I'm a little surprised the voting isn't more close.
Title: Re: Round 5 - Norman Warriors vs. Romano-British
Post by: Captain Blood on April 21, 2014, 08:30:16 AM
Quote from: Dr Mathias on April 21, 2014, 03:14:52 AM
I'm a little surprised the voting isn't more close.

Me too. I was a little surprised to find I wasn't losing this one. I thought Michi's excellent Normans might edge it. Superb painting Michi. I love that grey-green tunic, the shields, and the gleam on the helmets.  :-*
Title: Re: Round 5 - Norman Warriors vs. Romano-British
Post by: Michi on April 21, 2014, 06:34:29 PM
Quote from: Captain Blood on April 21, 2014, 08:30:16 AM
Me too. I was a little surprised to find I wasn't losing this one. I thought Michi's excellent Normans might edge it. Superb painting Michi. I love that grey-green tunic, the shields, and the gleam on the helmets.  :-*

Thank you, I may return the compliments. The spirit of the game is to be in it. Winning is a bonus. It is an honour to compete with entries like yours! I have to admit that I would have voted for your entry (and I actually did of course), because the miniatures are more appealing than mine. However I needed the Normans to be finished for Saga and the LPL was a good excuse to get them done earlier. Lesson learned: LPL9 will be prepared by a beforehand selection of crisp miniatures and a bit more planning...  :D
Title: Re: Round 5 - Norman Warriors vs. Romano-British
Post by: Michi on April 21, 2014, 06:35:10 PM
...at least itīs dark ages!  :D
Title: Re: Round 5 - Norman Warriors vs. Romano-British
Post by: Dolmot on April 21, 2014, 06:39:30 PM
Quote from: Michi on April 21, 2014, 06:34:29 PM
Lesson learned: LPL9 will be prepared by a beforehand selection of crisp miniatures and a bit more planning...

I've heard those words several times after LPL 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7. Thus far my success rate is flat zero. lol
Title: Re: Round 5 - Norman Warriors vs. Romano-British
Post by: Frank on April 23, 2014, 01:03:00 PM
Quote from: Captain Blood on April 21, 2014, 08:30:16 AM
Me too. I was a little surprised to find I wasn't losing this one. I thought Michi's excellent Normans might edge it. Superb painting Michi. I love that grey-green tunic, the shields, and the gleam on the helmets.  :-*

...and me too! Both are really extraordinary.