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Title: Old school waywatcher
Post by: matt3o on 17 March 2015, 10:21:09 AM
Long time lurker... time to post something of mine I guess.

(http://i.imgur.com/Zl85EVG.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/mqGcI6e.jpg)

A bit of background.

I painted some minis in my childhood, it was the D&D Red/Blue box era, but I never actually managed to get to a decent level. Later I started working on some sci-fi models (starwars, battle star galactica, macross, ...). Then life happens. Family, work and hadn't time for the hobby anymore but the flame was still burning inside of me.

Recently (and I'm well past 30) I found a box full of minis in the attic, some coming straight from the 90s. So I bought brushes, paints, primers and all and started painting again. The one above is my first mini in years, not spectacular but I'm happy I took the hobby back! I hope to be able to post more work soon!
Title: Re: Old school waywatcher
Post by: Mister Rab on 17 March 2015, 10:42:56 AM
Well, if that's a figure you're not happy with, I can't wait to see one you're pleased with - that's lovely!
Title: Re: Old school waywatcher
Post by: stone-cold-lead on 17 March 2015, 10:51:40 AM
That's come out really nicely. Lovely warm colours.
Title: Re: Old school waywatcher
Post by: matt3o on 17 March 2015, 11:05:37 AM
Quote from: Mister Rab on 17 March 2015, 10:42:56 AM
Well, if that's a figure you're not happy with, I can't wait to see one you're pleased with - that's lovely!

thanks, it looks okay I guess... simply the colors didn't come out the way I pictured in my mind. I need more practice!

Quote from: stone-cold-lead on 17 March 2015, 10:51:40 AM
That's come out really nicely. Lovely warm colours.

coming from you, THAT is a compliment! :)
Title: Re: Old school waywatcher
Post by: DeafNala on 17 March 2015, 11:11:01 AM
FANTASTIC! Your Elven creation is BEAUTIFULLY painted & based. Your color choices are LOVELY. VERY WELL DONE!

AND WELCOME BACK! Have FUN with it all & keep posting...providing inspiration for each other is The Forum Way.
Title: Re: Old school waywatcher
Post by: Giger on 17 March 2015, 11:42:40 AM
That's a lovely paint job.
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Post by: Comsquare on 17 March 2015, 12:21:12 PM
Very well done  :-*
Love to see more
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Post by: Tactalvanic on 17 March 2015, 12:56:22 PM
Nice work, more please  :D
Title: Re: Old school waywatcher
Post by: matt3o on 17 March 2015, 01:54:32 PM
thanks everybody for the confidence boost!  :D

Quote from: DeafNala on 17 March 2015, 11:11:01 AM
FANTASTIC! Your Elven creation is BEAUTIFULLY painted & based. Your color choices are LOVELY. VERY WELL DONE!

AND WELCOME BACK! Have FUN with it all & keep posting...providing inspiration for each other is The Forum Way.

oh wow. :blush:
Title: Re: Old school waywatcher
Post by: Duncan McDane on 17 March 2015, 02:17:49 PM
I think it's a great PJ, especially since you've had a long break from painting. Great choice of colours ( I didn't care for that mini much, then, but this PJ makes it almost a must have ) and very, very well executed. Hope to see much more of your painting  :).
Title: Re: Old school waywatcher
Post by: majorsmith on 17 March 2015, 03:04:17 PM
Beautiful! Lovely painting, warm colors and the leaves are fantastic
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Post by: leonmallett on 17 March 2015, 05:45:35 PM
Very nice painting and colours. Kudos. :)
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Post by: FramFramson on 17 March 2015, 07:25:18 PM
Lovely, smooth painting!
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Post by: Legion1963 on 17 March 2015, 08:02:35 PM
Indeed. Well done.
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Post by: Dr. Moebius on 17 March 2015, 09:43:59 PM
It looks great.

That you got back to painting is even better. Wish you a lot of fun and hope to see more.

Cheers
Alex
Title: Re: Old school waywatcher
Post by: matt3o on 17 March 2015, 10:03:00 PM
thank you guys!

I'm now working on a sci-fi 54mm mini. I'll post it when it is finished (I'm really a slow painter though)