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Title: The Resurrection of Cap'n John's Case, Update 03/10/15: Some Closeups
Post by: DeafNala on 02 January 2015, 10:51:07 PM: SO...a few years ago the display case where Cap'n John stored the various Fantasy Folk I painted for him over a number of years had a house of cards moment. That is the top shelf had one edge drop down to the shelf below with its load of minis sliding to the lower shelf. Not to be outdone, the second shelf tipped down to the third shelf depositing two shelves of minis there. This proceeded until the case ran out of shelves. WELL...I got the shelves straightened out, deposited the wandering minis in a random way on the offending shelves, AND vowed I would get the pieces sorted out, touched up, repaired where needed, & hit all those glossy (gloss finish was my thing way back when) minis with a nice matte coat.

Came this New Year's Eve AND I finally fulfilled my vow...the fulfilling part took two days, six cans of Testor's DullCote, & one can of Krylon Matte. I figure that this MONUMENTAL task should be recorded for posterity along with subjecting you, My Dear Forumites, to a horde of horrid photos. ERGO:

The Cap'n's Case:
(http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx269/DeafNala/2015%20Random%20Photos/DSCN0216.jpg) (http://s762.photobucket.com/user/DeafNala/media/2015%20Random%20Photos/DSCN0216.jpg.html)

AND the Perfidious Shelves:
(http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx269/DeafNala/2015%20Random%20Photos/DSCN0184.jpg) (http://s762.photobucket.com/user/DeafNala/media/2015%20Random%20Photos/DSCN0184.jpg.html)

(http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx269/DeafNala/2015%20Random%20Photos/DSCN0190.jpg) (http://s762.photobucket.com/user/DeafNala/media/2015%20Random%20Photos/DSCN0190.jpg.html)

(http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx269/DeafNala/2015%20Random%20Photos/DSCN0192.jpg) (http://s762.photobucket.com/user/DeafNala/media/2015%20Random%20Photos/DSCN0192.jpg.html)

(http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx269/DeafNala/2015%20Random%20Photos/DSCN0193.jpg) (http://s762.photobucket.com/user/DeafNala/media/2015%20Random%20Photos/DSCN0193.jpg.html)

(http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx269/DeafNala/2015%20Random%20Photos/DSCN0194.jpg) (http://s762.photobucket.com/user/DeafNala/media/2015%20Random%20Photos/DSCN0194.jpg.html)

AND a somewhat better look from the bottom to the top...shelves that is:
(http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx269/DeafNala/2015%20Random%20Photos/DSCN0201.jpg) (http://s762.photobucket.com/user/DeafNala/media/2015%20Random%20Photos/DSCN0201.jpg.html)

(http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx269/DeafNala/2015%20Random%20Photos/DSCN0202.jpg) (http://s762.photobucket.com/user/DeafNala/media/2015%20Random%20Photos/DSCN0202.jpg.html)

(http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx269/DeafNala/2015%20Random%20Photos/DSCN0203.jpg) (http://s762.photobucket.com/user/DeafNala/media/2015%20Random%20Photos/DSCN0203.jpg.html)

(http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx269/DeafNala/2015%20Random%20Photos/DSCN0205.jpg) (http://s762.photobucket.com/user/DeafNala/media/2015%20Random%20Photos/DSCN0205.jpg.html)

(http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx269/DeafNala/2015%20Random%20Photos/DSCN0206.jpg) (http://s762.photobucket.com/user/DeafNala/media/2015%20Random%20Photos/DSCN0206.jpg.html)

with two blurry ones:
(http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx269/DeafNala/2015%20Random%20Photos/DSCN0207.jpg) (http://s762.photobucket.com/user/DeafNala/media/2015%20Random%20Photos/DSCN0207.jpg.html)

(http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx269/DeafNala/2015%20Random%20Photos/DSCN0208.jpg) (http://s762.photobucket.com/user/DeafNala/media/2015%20Random%20Photos/DSCN0208.jpg.html)

(http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx269/DeafNala/2015%20Random%20Photos/DSCN0209.jpg) (http://s762.photobucket.com/user/DeafNala/media/2015%20Random%20Photos/DSCN0209.jpg.html)

(http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx269/DeafNala/2015%20Random%20Photos/DSCN0210.jpg) (http://s762.photobucket.com/user/DeafNala/media/2015%20Random%20Photos/DSCN0210.jpg.html)

(http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx269/DeafNala/2015%20Random%20Photos/DSCN0211.jpg) (http://s762.photobucket.com/user/DeafNala/media/2015%20Random%20Photos/DSCN0211.jpg.html)

(http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx269/DeafNala/2015%20Random%20Photos/DSCN0212.jpg) (http://s762.photobucket.com/user/DeafNala/media/2015%20Random%20Photos/DSCN0212.jpg.html)

(http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx269/DeafNala/2015%20Random%20Photos/DSCN0213.jpg) (http://s762.photobucket.com/user/DeafNala/media/2015%20Random%20Photos/DSCN0213.jpg.html)

That ends The Saga..."Look upon my Works, Oh Ye Mighty, AND despair!"
Title: Re: The Resurrection of Cap'n Johns Case
Post by: Prof.Witchheimer on 02 January 2015, 10:57:59 PM: :o
Epic.
Title: Re: The Resurrection of Cap'n Johns Case
Post by: qazbnm on 02 January 2015, 11:08:42 PM: Wow, that is one great collection. Glad to hear you got it all sorted out after that awful accident. And I'm even more glad that you got rid of that awful glossy finish!
Title: Re: The Resurrection of Cap'n Johns Case
Post by: von Lucky on 02 January 2015, 11:36:14 PM: Wonderful stuff. I didn't know that you are one of the headless horsemen too ;)
Title: Re: The Resurrection of Cap'n Johns Case
Post by: FramFramson on 03 January 2015, 12:27:42 AM: That's too much beauty for one post to contain!

A pleasant, nostalgic, reminder of a simpler and sillier time.
Title: Re: The Resurrection of Cap'n Johns Case
Post by: Mason on 03 January 2015, 01:12:17 AM: Absolutely wonderful, Al.
A phenomenal collection of goodies.
:-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: The Resurrection of Cap'n Johns Case
Post by: DeafNala on 03 January 2015, 03:17:53 AM: Quote from: Prof.Witchheimer on 02 January 2015, 10:57:59 PM
:o
Epic.

Thanks, Prof.! I'm delighted you like the Lads/Lasses/Whatever.

Quote from: qazbnm on 02 January 2015, 11:08:42 PM
Wow, that is one great collection. Glad to hear you got it all sorted out after that awful accident. And I'm even more glad that you got rid of that awful glossy finish!

Thanks, qazbnm! Getting The Cap'n's collection squared away was really quite a satisfy accomplishment. I can now walk by the case & not get guilt tripped.

Quote from: von Lucky on 02 January 2015, 11:36:14 PM
Wonderful stuff. I didn't know that you are one of the headless horsemen too ;)

Thanks, von Lucky. I did try to avoid showing up in the photos. Being headless is okay...I rarely use it for anything anyway.

Quote from: FramFramson on 03 January 2015, 12:27:42 AM
That's too much beauty for one post to contain!

A pleasant, nostalgic, reminder of a simpler and sillier time.

Thanks for the kind reply, Fram...glad you like the stuff. It was like a trip down Memory Lane; lots of cool minis I'd forgotten about. Funny thing is that no manner what time span I'm occupying it always seems silly.

Quote from: Mason on 03 January 2015, 01:12:17 AM
Absolutely wonderful, Al.
A phenomenal collection of goodies.
:-* :-* :-*

Thanks, Paul. There really are some vintage thingies in there. It was a privilege having the opportunity to paint some of those pieces. It's nice to see them straightened out & on display.
Title: Re: The Resurrection of Cap'n John's Case
Post by: Khmorg on 03 January 2015, 04:21:28 AM: Greate work!!!
o_o o_o o_o
Title: Re: The Resurrection of Cap'n John's Case
Post by: mweaver on 03 January 2015, 04:25:58 AM: Oh man, what a task. Bless you!

Now, I am suspicious of my shelves...
Title: Re: The Resurrection of Cap'n John's Case
Post by: Faust23 on 03 January 2015, 08:12:33 AM: FAN-TASTIC DN!!!

I see lots of pretty toys to use with Epic Heroes! :D

I also know your pain my friend. I stood up from a chair in my room back in 1991 promptly smacking my head into my miniatures shelf, dislodging one side and watching in painful horror as my whole painted collection shot 6 feet to the ground. Broke my two Dragons in half and utterly demoralized me from painting for a few months.

Glad you've healed the wound! :D
Title: Re: The Resurrection of Cap'n John's Case
Post by: Tactalvanic on 03 January 2015, 10:02:45 AM: Wow.

Stunning.

Hope I can get near that standard at some point.

Thanks for the eye candy :D
Title: Re: The Resurrection of Cap'n John's Case
Post by: **GS** on 03 January 2015, 11:02:12 AM: Master Nala, Is that you to be seen in the mirror?

The hordes you collected and painted SPLENDIDLY are simply stunning to see.

Great!

Cheers
GS
Title: Re: The Resurrection of Cap'n John's Case
Post by: Little Odo on 03 January 2015, 03:47:35 PM: Fantastic collection of superbly painted minis :-* - glad you got them sorted.

So, erm, when do we get a run down of what they all are and who makes them? lol
Title: Re: The Resurrection of Cap'n John's Case
Post by: DeafNala on 03 January 2015, 07:12:16 PM: Quote from: Khmorg on 03 January 2015, 04:21:28 AM
Greate work!!!
o_o o_o o_o

Thanks, Khmorg. I'm glad you like the stuff!

Quote from: mweaver on 03 January 2015, 04:25:58 AM
Oh man, what a task. Bless you!

Now, I am suspicious of my shelves...

Thanks, Michael! It was one of those tasks that was much more difficult before I started; i.e., what was going to take forever wrapped up in two days..tow long, horrible days.

The problem with the case is Cap'n John decided to move it from the front of the house to the back without removing the minis. A few weeks later that little mistake prompted the slow collapse...stupidity strikes again.

Quote from: Faust23 on 03 January 2015, 08:12:33 AM
FAN-TASTIC DN!!!

I see lots of pretty toys to use with Epic Heroes! :D

I also know your pain my friend. I stood up from a chair in my room back in 1991 promptly smacking my head into my miniatures shelf, dislodging one side and watching in painful horror as my whole painted collection shot 6 feet to the ground. Broke my two Dragons in half and utterly demoralized me from painting for a few months.

Glad you've healed the wound! :D

Thanks, Faust. It would be nice to see the Little Guys & Dolls in action; I'll have to look the rules over more carefully.

The unfolding disaster witnessed from across the room replayed whenever I looked at the case. Finally getting it back in order seems to have dispelled the images...imminent senility might be also be responsible.

Quote from: Tactalvanic on 03 January 2015, 10:02:45 AM
Wow.

Stunning.

Hope I can get near that standard at some point.

Thanks for the eye candy :D

Thanks, Tactalvanic. You'll get there quicker than you think. To be truthful, I wasn't any great shakes as a painter for the first few years. Even now there is a lot of room for improvement. There are a lot of Folk who are better than moi with less time at it; I draw inspiration from them...&, of course, I hate them.

Quote from: **GS** on 03 January 2015, 11:02:12 AM
Master Nala, Is that you to be seen in the mirror?

The hordes you collected and painted SPLENDIDLY are simply stunning to see.

Great!

Cheers
GS

Thanks, GS. If the image you see in the mirror is a devilishly handsome Guy with a rakish grin, that's not me.
The minis are things I painted for Cap'n Jon from about '96 until '04. There are a LOT more thingies I did floating around in other Folks collections plus a few I've kept for myself.

Quote from: Little Odo on 03 January 2015, 03:47:35 PM
Fantastic collection of superbly painted minis :-* - glad you got them sorted.

So, erm, when do we get a run down of what they all are and who makes them? lol

Thanks, Odo! it was quite a relief putting the last of the restored pieces back in the case.
I was thinking of taking additional photos in smaller groups. Since you showed that there would be some interest in that, I'll try to do a photo session soon.
Title: Re: The Resurrection of Cap'n John's Case
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on 03 January 2015, 08:25:42 PM: Fantastic and thank you for sharing.

Tony
Title: Re: The Resurrection of Cap'n John's Case
Post by: DeafNala on 03 January 2015, 08:58:31 PM: Quote from: Scurv on 03 January 2015, 08:21:23 PM
just ace. :-*

Thanks, Scurv!

Quote from: Scurv on 03 January 2015, 08:21:23 PM
That disaster must have been heartbreaking. I hope you re-enforced the shelves.

A foul expression or two was sufficient to snap the moment of despair with moi. AND now the case is all secure now with nice, new, heavy duty pegs.
Title: Re: The Resurrection of Cap'n John's Case, Update 03/10/15: Some Closeups
Post by: DeafNala on 10 March 2015, 06:54:56 PM: The Time has come the Walrus said...well actually the Walrus didn't say anything about Cap'n Johns case, but Ill post some more Photos of Dubious Quality anyway:

The purchase inspiring Harlequin Dwarfs:
(http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx269/DeafNala/DSCN0505.jpg) (http://s762.photobucket.com/user/DeafNala/media/DSCN0505.jpg.html)

(http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx269/DeafNala/DSCN0506.jpg) (http://s762.photobucket.com/user/DeafNala/media/DSCN0506.jpg.html)

(http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx269/DeafNala/DSCN0509.jpg) (http://s762.photobucket.com/user/DeafNala/media/DSCN0509.jpg.html)

(http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx269/DeafNala/DSCN0510.jpg) (http://s762.photobucket.com/user/DeafNala/media/DSCN0510.jpg.html)

(http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx269/DeafNala/DSCN0511.jpg) (http://s762.photobucket.com/user/DeafNala/media/DSCN0511.jpg.html)

(http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx269/DeafNala/DSCN0512.jpg) (http://s762.photobucket.com/user/DeafNala/media/DSCN0512.jpg.html)

(http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx269/DeafNala/DSCN0513.jpg) (http://s762.photobucket.com/user/DeafNala/media/DSCN0513.jpg.html)

AND some barbarians of both Genders beginning with a Barbarian Princess who isn't Lucy...or Desi for that matter. She's an Old Citadel Chaos Chick. Who made the Guys is another question:
(http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx269/DeafNala/DSCN0517.jpg) (http://s762.photobucket.com/user/DeafNala/media/DSCN0517.jpg.html)

...another Citadel Barbarian Babe:
(http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx269/DeafNala/DSCN0518.jpg) (http://s762.photobucket.com/user/DeafNala/media/DSCN0518.jpg.html)

(http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx269/DeafNala/DSCN0519.jpg) (http://s762.photobucket.com/user/DeafNala/media/DSCN0519.jpg.html)

...Chaos Chicks:
(http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx269/DeafNala/DSCN0521.jpg) (http://s762.photobucket.com/user/DeafNala/media/DSCN0521.jpg.html)

(http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx269/DeafNala/DSCN0522.jpg) (http://s762.photobucket.com/user/DeafNala/media/DSCN0522.jpg.html)

...Chaos Guys:
(http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx269/DeafNala/DSCN0523.jpg) (http://s762.photobucket.com/user/DeafNala/media/DSCN0523.jpg.html)

(http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx269/DeafNala/DSCN0526.jpg) (http://s762.photobucket.com/user/DeafNala/media/DSCN0526.jpg.html)

(http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx269/DeafNala/DSCN0527.jpg) (http://s762.photobucket.com/user/DeafNala/media/DSCN0527.jpg.html)

(http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx269/DeafNala/DSCN0529.jpg) (http://s762.photobucket.com/user/DeafNala/media/DSCN0529.jpg.html)

AND a COOL Old Citadel Orc with his equally COOL Old Goblin Associate of Unknowm Origins:
(http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx269/DeafNala/DSCN0524.jpg) (http://s762.photobucket.com/user/DeafNala/media/DSCN0524.jpg.html)

(http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx269/DeafNala/DSCN0525.jpg) (http://s762.photobucket.com/user/DeafNala/media/DSCN0525.jpg.html)

There you go until next time.
Title: Re: The Resurrection of Cap'n John's Case, Update 03/10/15: Some Closeups
Post by: majorsmith on 10 March 2015, 08:32:28 PM: Love your goblins and barbarians!
Title: Re: The Resurrection of Cap'n John's Case, Update 03/10/15: Some Closeups
Post by: DeafNala on 10 March 2015, 09:33:33 PM: Quote from: majorsmith on 10 March 2015, 08:32:28 PM
Love your goblins and barbarians!

Thanks, majorsmith...I'm glad you like them!
Title: Re: The Resurrection of Cap'n John's Case, Update 03/10/15: Some Closeups
Post by: Duncan McDane on 10 March 2015, 09:46:18 PM: Awesome cabinet. Great basing and some really nice bold colours. A joy to look at! :)
Title: Re: The Resurrection of Cap'n John's Case, Update 03/10/15: Some Closeups
Post by: DeafNala on 10 March 2015, 10:25:25 PM: Quote from: Duncan McDane on 10 March 2015, 09:46:18 PM
Awesome cabinet. Great basing and some really nice bold colours. A joy to look at! :)

Thanks for the reply, Duncan! I'm glad you enjoyed the post. It's a pleasant surprise just how well the Old Guys have been received.
Title: Re: The Resurrection of Cap'n John's Case, Update 03/10/15: Some Closeups
Post by: Bergil on 10 March 2015, 10:41:42 PM: Simply magical.
Title: Re: The Resurrection of Cap'n John's Case, Update 03/10/15: Some Closeups
Post by: DeafNala on 10 March 2015, 11:23:31 PM: Quote from: Bergil on 10 March 2015, 10:41:42 PM
Simply magical.

Thanks, Bergil. That was a very kind thing to say. I'm delight that's the way you feel.
Title: Re: The Resurrection of Cap'n John's Case, Update 03/10/15: Some Closeups
Post by: Knightofspades on 11 March 2015, 01:37:38 AM: Very good paint jobs, the figures expressions are really well done and bring them a lot of personality. Great job on the detailing on the shields too especally on the shield of the barbarianess with the hear tatto on her ass. Great work!
Title: Re: The Resurrection of Cap'n John's Case, Update 03/10/15: Some Closeups
Post by: DeafNala on 11 March 2015, 02:06:02 AM: Quote from: Knightofspades on 11 March 2015, 01:37:38 AM
Very good paint jobs, the figures expressions are really well done and bring them a lot of personality. Great job on the detailing on the shields too especally on the shield of the barbarianess with the hear tatto on her ass. Great work!

Thanks for the kind reply, Knightofspades! I just checked on the painting dates; most of them were done in '99 with a couple from 01. The Barbarian Babe with the tattoo & a few others are from '97. I wish I had held up as well.
Title: Re: The Resurrection of Cap'n John's Case, Update 03/10/15: Some Closeups
Post by: Jevenkah on 11 March 2015, 02:24:16 PM: A tale of triumph from what could have been the broken glass of tragedy!

Love the detail work on the barbarian babe. ;)

I really like the varied shields on the little guys, hard as they are to see through their beards.

Thanks for sharing these oldies and goodies, and I'm glad the case is recovered!

Jevenkah
Title: Re: The Resurrection of Cap'n John's Case, Update 03/10/15: Some Closeups
Post by: DeafNala on 11 March 2015, 02:37:55 PM: Quote from: Jevenkah on 11 March 2015, 02:24:16 PM
A tale of triumph from what could have been the broken glass of tragedy!

Love the detail work on the barbarian babe. ;)

I really like the varied shields on the little guys, hard as they are to see through their beards.

Thanks for sharing these oldies and goodies, and I'm glad the case is recovered!

Jevenkah

Getting everything touched up & back in some order was an TREMENDOUS relief & quite satisfying. AND now I have all sorts of old creations to take photos of & inflict on you. All in all, it was a worthwhile endeavor...at least from my perspective.

I'm delighted you are enjoying it.
Title: Re: The Resurrection of Cap'n John's Case, Update 03/10/15: Some Closeups
Post by: Dr. Moebius on 12 March 2015, 11:55:37 AM: That is just amazing :-*!

Every collectors dream. You can be very proud of this.
Eye candy everywhere.

Thanks for sharing such a beautiful collection.

Cheers
Dr. Moebius
Title: Re: The Resurrection of Cap'n John's Case, Update 03/10/15: Some Closeups
Post by: DeafNala on 12 March 2015, 12:52:56 PM: Quote from: Dr. Moebius on 12 March 2015, 11:55:37 AM
That is just amazing :-*!

Every collectors dream. You can be very proud of this.
Eye candy everywhere.

Thanks for sharing such a beautiful collection.

Cheers
Dr. Moebius

Thanks for your kind reply, Doc! I had just left a comment on your WONDERFUL collection of Barbarians & INSPIRATIONAL Blog. I'm delighted you are enjoying the horde.
It is one of those serendipitous twists that I wound up sharing a place with my Old Friend Cap'n John. The Cap'n is the collector & I just supply him with the painted pieces he enjoys amassing. It's splendid when things work out like this.
Title: Re: The Resurrection of Cap'n John's Case, Update 03/10/15: Some Closeups
Post by: phreedh on 12 March 2015, 02:34:11 PM: Very nice stuff Alan! The unknown goblin is a Grom look-alike, from Citadel's grand goblin range. 070205 in the 1989 catalogue.

Here's Grom, for some comparison:
(http://www.mogul.co.za/Grom/All4Groms/Grom2.jpg)
Pic courtesy of weazil/Gaj - from this thread http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=34951.0
Title: Re: The Resurrection of Cap'n John's Case, Update 03/10/15: Some Closeups
Post by: DeafNala on 12 March 2015, 02:59:56 PM: Quote from: phreedh on 12 March 2015, 02:34:11 PM
Very nice stuff Alan! The unknown goblin is a Grom look-alike, from Citadel's grand goblin range. 070205 in the 1989 catalogue.

Thanks, phreedh.
There is a definite resemblance; later versions of Grom had a bit more width to them. This Goblin came with a taller, slimmer partner shouldering a REALLY BIG sword & sporting a helmet with IMPRESSIVE antlers attached. They were a cool pair & a pleasure to paint.
Title: Re: The Resurrection of Cap'n John's Case, Update 03/10/15: Some Closeups
Post by: leonmallett on 15 March 2015, 10:06:29 AM: A truly incredible collection sir, and my heart sank at the prospect of all those minis falling and crashing together, so an even more impressive feat to have tackled those repairs and updated varnishing too.

Maximum kudos to you. :)
Title: Re: The Resurrection of Cap'n John's Case, Update 03/10/15: Some Closeups
Post by: DeafNala on 15 March 2015, 12:21:58 PM: Quote from: leonmallett on 15 March 2015, 10:06:29 AM
A truly incredible collection sir, and my heart sank at the prospect of all those minis falling and crashing together, so an even more impressive feat to have tackled those repairs and updated varnishing too.

Maximum kudos to you. :)

Thanks, leonmallet. Seeing ALL of them in a pile on the bottom shelf was disheartening...not to mention all the colorful things I had to say as I sorted them out & put them back.
The restoration itself was daunting, draining, & time consuming...consumed a lot of DullCote also, but rewarding. I got quite a feeling of accomplishment & relief; Cap'n John thought of it as a Christmas present.
Title: Re: The Resurrection of Cap'n John's Case, Update 03/10/15: Some Closeups
Post by: leonmallett on 15 March 2015, 01:43:10 PM: Quote from: DeafNala on 15 March 2015, 12:21:58 PM
Thanks, leonmallet. Seeing ALL of them in a pile on the bottom shelf was disheartening...not to mention all the colorful things I had to say as I sorted them out & put them back.
The restoration itself was daunting, draining, & time consuming...consumed a lot of DullCote also, but rewarding. I got quite a feeling of accomplishment & relief; Cap'n John thought of it as a Christmas present.

I can only imagine the satisfaction at completing the very last repair. :)
Title: Re: The Resurrection of Cap'n John's Case, Update 03/10/15: Some Closeups
Post by: DeafNala on 15 March 2015, 02:10:23 PM: Quote from: leonmallett on 15 March 2015, 01:43:10 PM
I can only imagine the satisfaction at completing the very last repair. :)

It wasn't exactly the Augean Stables, but close. I think the relief out weighed the satisfaction. However, Cap'n John spent an hour or so looking at them all, which I found added positive feelings to the work.
Title: Re: The Resurrection of Cap'n John's Case, Update 03/10/15: Some Closeups
Post by: Braxandur on 16 March 2015, 09:31:27 AM: Quote from: DeafNala on 10 March 2015, 06:54:56 PM
AND some barbarians of both Genders beginning with a Barbarian Princess who isn't Lucy...or Desi for that matter. She's an Old Citadel Chaos Chick. Who made the Guys is another question:
(http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx269/DeafNala/DSCN0517.jpg) (http://s762.photobucket.com/user/DeafNala/media/DSCN0517.jpg.html)

You did a great job on all of those miniatures. It must be awesome, to be able to again sit or stand in front of the cabinet and pick them up one by one and look at them. I like it a lot.

As for your unknown manThe guys are from black tree. I like the sculpts
http://www.blacktreedesign.com/europe/product.php?productid=23857&cat=2355&page=1

Here is my take on it:
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/braxandur/Miniatures/Black%20Tree%20Design/barbarian%20chief/chieftain1.jpg~original)
(to be honest, this pcitures comes from my work in progress folder. I still need to set up my photo corner in my (new) game room and take (a lot) of new pictures)
Title: Re: The Resurrection of Cap'n John's Case, Update 03/10/15: Some Closeups
Post by: DeafNala on 16 March 2015, 10:56:10 AM: Thanks for the reply AND the photo, Braxandur! Now I remember the piece. Your version is OUTSTANDING...GREAT brushwork & basing. I can't remember why I substituted the Babe for the Barbarian Dude, but she looks happy up there.