It’s been a while since my last
proper post and here are the culprits . . . . . .
Poxy Cygnar Long Gunners. These
have been an absolute pig to paint.
If it was not for their utility
and effectiveness on the battle field they would have found themselves on ebay
long ago!
They are that frustrating mix of
inaccessible areas, poorly sculpted detail and tucked away sections which
destroy your brushes trying to access.
They are among the worst
miniatures I have ever painted. Not as bad as those dreadful Willy miniatures
but certainly up there with the early GW plastics. At least the GW plastics
have the saving grace of being cheap as chips and blend into a mass army.
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| we are ugly but are better looking then Cygnar long gunners! |
The Long Gunners have none of
these excuses. They cost a bomb (£30 for ten), and are generally fielded in
armies of under 20 figures.
The majority of the casts are
horrific and most of the figures look like they have been hit in the face with
a shovel!
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| when did John Merrick sign up? |
and whats with the stupid elf, bat ears?
The only possible saving grace is the leader who has at least a bit of
personality.
I did find myself caring less and
less about these figures and in the end settled for giving a one coat highlight
for the flesh and metal. The blue cloth got two highlights and to be honest I
begrudge them that.
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| The one nice cast in the set of ten! |
There are another four which need finishing up but I cannot
build up any kind of enthusiasm to start on them. It’s so bad I am actually
CONSIDERING BUYING SOME MINIATURES as proxies!
The only reason I did perservere with them was because in the games I have fielded them they have more than proved their worth. Recently in a game against Ed (which I have not blogged) they held their own against the opposing gun mages and have nearly caused the downfall of more than one caster due to their combined range attacks while sniped up.
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| The time they nearly got Lylyth. If only I remembered they had two shots! |
Numbers time.
Miniatures painted / sold this year = 114
Miniatures bought this year = 18
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