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Warmaster => [WM] Warmaster Fantasy Discussion => Topic started by: xinemus on January 25, 2016, 08:44:37 AM

Title: WM in Holland?
Post by: xinemus on January 25, 2016, 08:44:37 AM: Hey all,

I have had warmaster stuff sitting on my shelves for a long time. Never really got started, since no one seems to play it in my area (Almere). I've seen there are some players in the south of Holland, but that's not really close enough to play on a regular basis.

So, now I'm thinking, is it worth putting a lot of time into painting these armies, with a big chance I will rarely get to play, or shall I just sell all of it... I do like the system, never played it but read the rules. Unless I can find someone to play with, I'm leaning towards getting rid of it all.

Decisions, decisions....
Title: Re: WM in Holland?
Post by: Lex on January 25, 2016, 08:51:07 AM: Almere to Bergen op Zoom is app 1:45 outside morning and evening traffic, but there are people with armies closer to you then I am. And I could be persuaded to make an occasional trip (which may be combinable with other actions)
Title: Re: WM in Holland?
Post by: xinemus on January 25, 2016, 09:16:44 AM: You do have a point there. Well, I will get started on one of my armies and take it from there ;) I started a while back on my undead. I will dust them off and get them to a playable state.
Title: Re: WM in Holland?
Post by: Stormwind on January 25, 2016, 08:23:53 PM: Might be worth using the http://miniwars.co.uk/ website to help get a view of some gamers in Europe. =)
Title: Re: WM in Holland?
Post by: raia on January 26, 2016, 09:15:08 AM: It is a pity! I have been there in November. I used to visit Holland every two years. And yes I would like play a game. ;)
Title: Re: WM in Holland?
Post by: Toon on January 26, 2016, 07:28:55 PM: If you dont mind crossing borders, I live quite close to you (in Germany).
Title: Re: WM in Holland?
Post by: xinemus on January 30, 2016, 09:28:11 AM: Well, good to hear there are options to get a game! I have dug out some of my mini's and started on my tomb kings.

First a bunch of cavalry to get used to painting this size again.
Hopefully I can finish them today and get them based.

(https://www.dropbox.com/s/o5geprk7go2fdfy/2016-01-30%2010.31.16.jpg?dl=1)

In the mean time I'm cooking up some miniature soup. Hope they come out all clean :)

(https://www.dropbox.com/s/zb30brj4fuz1lqk/2016-01-30%2011.13.30.jpg?dl=1)

These are some mini's I painted a few years ago. Not sure if I will keep them,
or redo them. I have plenty more archers, so will probably just leave them as is.

(https://www.dropbox.com/s/00hnkqlqw8bd5a9/2016-01-30%2011.22.15.jpg?dl=1)

These guys are all magnetized and attached to a metal base.
I will do this with all my units.

(https://www.dropbox.com/s/y8dkeowp0r8c648/2016-01-30%2011.23.56.jpg?dl=1)
Title: Re: WM in Holland?
Post by: Stormwind on January 30, 2016, 01:38:23 PM: Looking good!
Title: Re: WM in Holland?
Post by: xinemus on January 30, 2016, 02:22:11 PM: Thanks!

Well the paint stripping mostly worked. The paint on a few units did not budge after half a day in Acetone. But that gave me the change to try something new:

(https://www.dropbox.com/s/mw13ozfin59xmfk/2016-01-30%2015.25.34.jpg?dl=1)

I must say that worked amazingly well. A few minutes and all the paint drooped off! Here's the result drying under the lamps.

(https://www.dropbox.com/s/jfw2r26q5dpexrk/2016-01-30%2015.28.15.jpg?dl=1)

(https://www.dropbox.com/s/6cotalpcuvj8x8n/2016-01-30%2016.42.27.jpg?dl=1)
Title: Re: WM in Holland?
Post by: Stormwind on January 30, 2016, 08:12:04 PM: Oh wow, I've not seen that paint stripper before - good to know it's effective.

I've used acetone and Fairy Power Spray. The former is good for super glue, the latter for the actual paint.
Title: Re: WM in Holland?
Post by: xinemus on January 30, 2016, 08:28:48 PM: I expected the acetone to do the job. Not sure why some would not come clean. I believe this paint stripper is also usable on plastic and resin. I was quite impressed.
Title: Re: WM in Holland?
Post by: xinemus on February 15, 2016, 08:16:07 PM: Hey all,

Well I got started on my infantry. Decided to make one unit first, to see if I like this scheme. I'm not that great a painter, so I'm already happy if it doesn't look like a hideous blob.

(https://ewzi5q.bn1304.livefilestore.com/y3mwj5o8QLs0BankIRTS3QbkX29VJRQJRLjRdxfBFl0RCJgT-vAA3MhYjzanM129X4qDwrRSXg4Ao6kpaShC5M5xVgwfiJDYiWBYHUWblHEeDsPNeGW2zRtuCVENi7kHRkT-KPn3yNd-ZPC3qgagokTMvrxxloIWvyPkK_g7H3V3ho?width=660&height=371&cropmode=none)

(https://ewzh5q.bn1304.livefilestore.com/y3mOVmnfM8sntxOy4tnptybAZZ3FiygOqNRxRMnyX8SgNnOb0aB59yBgu2UPtPJmQsaZnT29G4lwkzbSyf-LwCV4rNG6re1ZQmonemiFM5PS4e3ssH-9-INGH1fy5qibxfOuqQYo7vJHk_u0og1FDwCb4n0EqipSOYP3ZJrFd2qWP0?width=660&height=371&cropmode=none)
Title: WM in Holland?
Post by: mlkr on February 15, 2016, 09:32:27 PM: Looks nice :) I especially like the colours you chose for the gravestones
Title: Re: WM in Holland?
Post by: xinemus on February 15, 2016, 09:37:09 PM: Thanks, I thought it needed a different color to break up all the brown hehe, so I made them jade green.
Title: Re: WM in Holland?
Post by: Stormwind on February 15, 2016, 10:29:50 PM: Looks great to me - you could make your own Work In Progress thread to get encouragement. =)
Title: Re: WM in Holland?
Post by: empireaddict on February 20, 2016, 08:38:57 PM: Like them. The white of the skeletons is very clear.
Title: Re: WM in Holland?
Post by: Alexander on May 22, 2016, 09:30:50 PM: If you are still looking for players, i live in The Hague and after a long time of doing nothing with warmaster I am wanting to play some warmaster again. Not sure if there are any other players around in Holland?
Title: Re: WM in Holland?
Post by: Lex on May 23, 2016, 08:56:23 AM: Quote from: Alexander on May 22, 2016, 09:30:50 PM
If you are still looking for players, i live in The Hague and after a long time of doing nothing with warmaster I am wanting to play some warmaster again. Not sure if there are any other players around in Holland?

Hey Alexander, yes, a small group with some Belgium and near-german opties tossed in
Title: Re: WM in Holland?
Post by: xinemus on May 23, 2016, 10:13:41 AM: Quote from: Alexander on May 22, 2016, 09:30:50 PM
If you are still looking for players, i live in The Hague and after a long time of doing nothing with warmaster I am wanting to play some warmaster again. Not sure if there are any other players around in Holland?

Hey Alexander,

I found some players, but didn't get a chance to play yet. More is always better ofcourse. I am still working on my armies, but hope to be able to put up a painted army soon.
Title: Re: WM in Holland?
Post by: Alecks on May 24, 2016, 04:01:03 PM: I live in Overijssel but I can play in Delft. I haven't played Warmaster yet though yet. I'm still busy painting...