My mission was a failure

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Back in February, I posted that I wanted to finish my Sedition Wars figures before my Bones arrived. I failed. Even with the delay in shipping, I failed. Even with painting 71 SW figures in February, I failed. Why did I fail? Too much, too fast, I think. I started with the low level strain, while my interest was high, and painted bucket loads of them. By the time I got to the big figures and the character models I was totally burned out. I didn't pick up a brush again for over two months, and even then I couldn't bring myself to look at the remaining 11 figures. That's right, a scant 11 figures was all that stood between me and completion. I didn't get my Bones until the early part of July, so that's four months to paint 11 models.I have no real excuse either, I wasn't painting to a high standard, I was treating them like the game pieces they are. I wasn't too busy, regular season TV was over, the kids are healthy and happy, no major distractions. Just a complete burn out.

Obviously something has happened, since I'm posting in the Show off forum. I made the decision to clear my desk of half started projects. No new work until all old work is cleared. So now they are done. Painted using the Dip method, because I wanted them gone from my desk. Let me know what you think.

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The Vanguard

[Coabeous]

I think they look pretty darn good! I haven't painted any of mine yet, when I do I hope they turn out as well as yours. Congratulations on finishing your SW project!

 

Coabeous

[trystangst]

The fact that you have a complete set done is a major milestone in and of itself. I don't think I've actually seen any outside of the studio set, and I read the Studio McVey boards too.

[smokingwreckage]

Having a full set like this painted is a major achievement, and I am awestruck, sir, awestruck. It looks amazing!

[Carnacki the Ghost Finder]

Correction Captain: your mission was a full-guns blazing success!

 

Any argument, and you'll be cleaning the head with a 0000 for a month!

 

(Also, congrats! These look great to me, particularly the monsters.)

[Inarah]

As the old saying goes, done is better than perfect. I think they look good and you should be proud to put them on the table.

[Dilvish the Deliverer]

Those are more than acceptable. Great job! Now if only I could force myself to finish something. This might just be the kick in the pants that I need.

[CashWiley]

I should get around to painting those some day! Lack of ability to play kind of hinders motivation to paint them, even though there are some great sculpts in there.

[jdizzy001]

Reminds me of starcraft. Especially the first set. Very zergish

[Sergeant_Crunch]

When painting armies or large sets it is quite common to become fatigued with painting them, especially if it is the same paint job over and over and over. Now I start with character models first before what I call "scheme fatigue" sets in. Though I sometimes will start with a small unit of mooks to make sure the scheme I had in mind works and is easily repeatable. I also have another subject on the table to break the monotony while waiting for the last coat to dry.

Edited September 2, 2013 by Sergeant_Crunch

[CashWiley]

Excellent advice, Sarge!

[Talae]

I haven't gotten to the monotony of the hobby with armies (yet), but in other hobbies, I usually will do a handful of the monotonous stuff, then one of something completely different but still the same hobby, then back to the monotony. I also bounce around the stuff I am doing for variety if possible.

 

Basically what was just suggested. It works best like that for me.

[EngineerJeff]

Done is done. You have done well to get all these models painted. It is rare indeed to see someone with a fully painted wargaming army let alone one like Sedition Wars. Nice work!!

[smokingwreckage]

A completed set like this is a work of art in itself.