Confessions of a John Pickford-o-holic (New painted Dvergar 17-07-13)

[white knight]

Last but definitely not least, WKs Mustard Seed received some paint. When Googling after a suitable hedgehog colour scheme I came cross an Albino Hedgehog, and after looking at that, I couldn't picture him any different

First painted one I've seen anywhere (including at home...  ) 

[clam]

First painted one I've seen anywhere (including at home...   )  

Shame on you! See, that's why the entire Puck's Dance diorama master cast piece should have been sent to me - and not hidden away in an old box at your place - such a waste

 ...oh! and speaking of Puck ...?   Any plans for releasing him in the Hors Série-range, too?  

[white knight]

...oh! and speaking of Puck ...?   Any plans for releasing him in the Hors Série-range, too?  

Maybe, if I ever need to fill a slot on a productionmould and have nothing else to put in there. But TBH, I doubt I've sold more than a dozen of the other two combined.

[clam]

Maybe, if I ever need to fill a slot on a productionmould and have nothing else to put in there. But TBH, I doubt I've sold more than a dozen of the other two combined.

Surely, what you meant was "if I have nothing better to put in there"!  

And about sales? People are waiting for the entire diorama piece, of course. Now, who wouldn't want this little piece of art?



And when have sales actually helped anything in our hobby? This is art! - and you know what's the only right thing to do  

[DeafNala]

VERY COOL...strange, but cool nonetheless. That would look great in my Spooky Woods.

[Mason]

VERY COOL...strange, but cool nonetheless. That would look great in my Spooky Woods.

I agree with DeafNala, very cool!

Would doubt that I would be able to use it myself, but I guess it would appeal to those with a more fantastical approach and to painters more than gamers.

Lovely piece though.

Art? Oh, Yes!

[white knight]

And when have sales actually helped anything in our hobby?

They help to pay for the sculpting, moulding and casting that is required for my contribution to the hobby. 

[olean]

Love that beastman (?) in the mini diorama! I would be thrilled to see more beastmen made in a similar style, reminiscent of some classic Citadel ones - example:



Always reminds me of the cover of "Death on the Reik" with the faun-like beastmen lurking in the shadows...

[clam]

5 months without an update  Should have thought I could now post a hundred painted Pickford's, right? - but unfortunately not   

But last couple of weeks I have finally managed to get a few pieces painted:

First, my entry for Brush Slave League @CDO. Did plan joining LPL 2012 but failed, so I've started my own little league (more suited for my speed of painting - ) with the other evil dwarf fanatics @CDO.

Pirate Captain John and Sea Scum:


Nearly all made from WK's fantastic dwarfs. Trained eye might spot an old Citadel in there as well.

Also find time to finally paint my Dwarf Lord with lance on pony - which you guys helped me finding bits for. Ended up using bits from miniature-heroes.co.uk

Turned out like this:





Think the conversion worked out quite well - and I am tempted to try do a few more (while waiting for WK )

And like always, more pictures to be found on my blog

[Drachenklinge]

oh dear! Them look excellent!

And maybe I need another ship, cause more marine dwarves I need to get sooner or later, too. Come to think of it ... maybe it is similar to the Flying Dutchmen and I will die the day I paint all my minis.

By the way - looking at this paintings I am somehow glad You did NOT join the league!! There are too many good opponents already! 

best wishes
Drachenklinge

[white knight]

Lovely conversions! I like the pirates a lot, but the lancer is superb!

[mweaver]

Great job on those figures, and excellent photographs!  Keep it up!

-Michael

[DeafNala]

INSPIRATIONAL STUFF...as proof of that statement, I had to stop & paint something before I could reply. There are all WONDERFULLY DONE, but the Pirate Wench is my favorite...love short Babes.

[clam]

Thanks for all the nice words, guys. WK's multipart miniatures are the greatest gift to a Old time dwarfer like me. And "yes", I know - you think I get paid for saying so ....! - but I don't, I'm actually now told that I'll get "over-charged", now that I'm an addict But still worth every penny.

[Hubbynz]

Clammy those pirates and the mounted guy are amazing!!! Great work!!