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Marines (Chambersofminiatures) vs. Aztecs (Captain Blood)

Marines (Chambersofminiatures)
42 (38.9%)
Aztecs (Captain Blood)
66 (61.1%)

Total Members Voted: 108

Voting closed: April 06, 2008, 08:10:53 AM

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Offline Prof.Witchheimer

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« on: April 06, 2008, 08:10:53 AM »


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Offline Hammers

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« Reply #1 on: April 07, 2008, 09:06:18 AM »
Tough one.
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Online The Dozing Dragon

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« Reply #2 on: April 07, 2008, 10:12:25 AM »
Both are excellent as usual! Who does the Conquistador types? I think I recognise a Foundry one to the rear......................
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Offline Lowtardog

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« Reply #3 on: April 07, 2008, 10:25:17 AM »
They are all Foudnry except the guy with the Sword and Dagger, not sure who he is by? looks good though
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Offline dodge

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« Reply #4 on: April 07, 2008, 12:25:14 PM »
That was tough. Again thought the result would have been closer.
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Offline Uncle Mike

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« Reply #5 on: April 07, 2008, 03:16:14 PM »
WOW! Both are soooooo good! Gonna havta go for the Aztecs with those vibrant colors....Tough thou, those marines are so well done.
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Offline Admiral Benbow

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« Reply #6 on: April 07, 2008, 04:09:03 PM »
Very tough, as both are so good in their own painting style. So I was quite surprised about the clear voting in favour of the conquistadores. Must have something to do with the more "adventure"-feeling of them?
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Offline Le matou rouge

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« Reply #7 on: April 07, 2008, 05:16:16 PM »
Quote from: "Admiral Benbow"
Must have something to do with the more "adventure"-feeling of them?

I think it's more a "color" matter, a kind of bonus for the "Wow" effect (which I love personally), thinking, right or not, it's harder to get than a more neutral and realistic uniform.
Just my two centimes

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Offline Mad Doc Morris

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« Reply #8 on: April 07, 2008, 05:33:07 PM »
And another one with some cool Conquistadores - maybe a bit late to go with Aztects, but who cares? Very good choice of colours on these and superb blacklining.
This one is a bit easier for me, because I really don't like modern soldiers. Sorry, just a matter of taste, I know.
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Offline Captain Blood

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« Reply #9 on: April 07, 2008, 07:02:03 PM »
Thanks all. I agree, the marines are excellent. Love the red goggles.

To answer a couple of points...

Yes, the 'Spaniards' are way too late for historically accurate conquistadors - but hang it all, they just look so darn Hollywood in their morions.  :wink:

The sword and daggerman is an Old Glory figure. A bit crude, but he has the all important morion!

The others are Foundry sea-dogs, although interestingly, the big chap at the front prodding with the halberd is a never-released figure, which I bought unpainted off eBay a couple of weeks ago. I hope to be picking up a few more of these unique (?) Mike Owen sculpts imminently... Don't ask me why Foundry never put them into production. Something about arse and elbow springs to mind...

The Aztecs are from The Assault Group. They are quite small - true 25mm's. Truthfully, they're not that great, missing small details like thumbs on the open hands! But they paint up quite nicely.
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Offline Argonor

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« Reply #10 on: April 07, 2008, 07:47:53 PM »
What make are the marines?
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« Reply #11 on: April 07, 2008, 08:35:12 PM »
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What make are the marines?

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Offline Argonor

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« Reply #12 on: April 07, 2008, 08:43:39 PM »
Quote from: "Overlord"
Quote from: "Argonor"
What make are the marines?

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OMG - I asked because I thought they'd go well with MC's minis  :oops:  :lol:
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Offline D@rth J@ymZ

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« Reply #13 on: April 08, 2008, 08:31:18 PM »
Gotta go with the Marines on this one...well executed all round. Bang bang! Take that Azteks! (who also look fantastic, bright and vibrant...perfect targets!!) :P
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Offline Gluteus Maximus

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« Reply #14 on: April 09, 2008, 01:14:12 PM »
Yes, definitely a "Champions League" quality match  :?

Love those Marines' red goggles, so that just swings it.
Well, it went down to a moustache in one of last years rounds...... :lol:
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