[P] VOTE for Nov Challenge : WARBANDS

Dead Marsh Spectre · **Posted:** Fri Dec 06, 2013 9:40 am

Welcome to the Voting thread for the November Painting Challenge
WARBANDS

BARBAR

EDGE67

RANGEFINDER

ELCANTER

POKYHA

DR GRANT

MADON_1511

ALATAR OF RHUN

FARMER MAGGOT

ARANEL7773

CRIXALIS

SOUTHERNDUNEDAIN

NarsilReforged · **Joined:** Sun Sep 22, 2013 11:13 am **Posts:** 316

Had to go for Barbar 'cos of the naked chick

Bartelomeus · **Posted:** Fri Dec 06, 2013 10:47 am

Good painting all around, but indeed... Barbar's definitely got it.

Blue Dragon · **Posted:** Fri Dec 06, 2013 10:58 am

A bit of a toss up for me between barbar's Orcs and Crixalis's Goblins. On one hand, barbar's Orcs are really flavourful, and make not only a great warband, but an excellent display piece as well. On the other, Crixalis's Goblins are my favourite rendition of the models, and make me want to go out and buy a box of them.

To that end, I won't say where my vote has gone. I feel a bit mean to openly like one more than the other.

I'd also like to commend Aranel on his Elves, which I think are totally fantastic, and make me think about Gildor's party as it appeared in the books (minus Elrond's sprogs of course)

Finally to Alatar of Rhun for the excellent freehand on Imrahil's horse's cover. Well done all around!

Dorthonion · **Posted:** Fri Dec 06, 2013 11:33 am

An incredibly close decision - there are so many really outstanding entriess and the standard of the photos is very good too so we can get a really close look at them. Well done guys!

mertaal · **Posted:** Fri Dec 06, 2013 12:27 pm

For me this is a REALLY tight pack of great entries, with one clear leader out in front. Barbar for me. Outstanding bit of work.

SouthernDunedain · **Posted:** Fri Dec 06, 2013 12:41 pm

I voted for Dr G. Quality of painting is outstanding as always. I think barbar will win tho, female anatomy always wins :lol:

Gandlaf the Grey · **Posted:** Fri Dec 06, 2013 12:47 pm

There is no doubting Barbars work but for me this is more a diorama than a warband as you wouldn't put them into battle with two tied up with a captive.
Dr Grant it is for me, some very good detailed work than stands the test of extreme close ups, not many can live up to that level for me.
The general level is phenomenally high and all should be proud of what they have done.

Isilduhrr · **Posted:** Fri Dec 06, 2013 2:01 pm

Barbra's is the standout for me. I like madon's warriors but the paint on Boromir(?) seemed a little lumpy.

JamesR · **Posted:** Fri Dec 06, 2013 3:22 pm

I voted for Dr Grant, great paint scheme that is well executed with the details.
Also really like Aranel7773's. I wish they had been more close-up so I could better analyze them.

Rognarr · **Posted:** Fri Dec 06, 2013 3:30 pm

A more than tough choice once more. In the end it's Alatar for me

Whereas Barbars work looks nice, I share concerns with Gandlaf..

mertaal · **Posted:** Fri Dec 06, 2013 4:18 pm

Aranel definitely deserves an honourable mention. Better pictures would (I guess) emphasise the quality of the paintwork though.

But as i said earlier- a great field full of super entries. Literally not a single one I think is "iffy". Congrats to all.

mertaal · **Posted:** Fri Dec 06, 2013 4:25 pm

Gandlaf the Grey wrote:

There is no doubting Barbars work but for me this is more a diorama than a warband as you wouldn't put them into battle with two tied up with a captive.

True, however, if he submitted the six orcs who aren't holding a naked lady, nobody would suggest that it was in any way ineligible. Therefore, if you consider the extra as a "display board" for the war band I think he deserves a heap of credit for just going that extra mile further than everyone else.

That'd be true even if the quality of painting wasn't great (which it is).

ElfLover · **Posted:** Fri Dec 06, 2013 8:15 pm

I went for Barbar but Aranel7773 was very close.
Honourable mentions also go to Crixalis, Pokyha and Alatar of Rhun

Well done all

pokyha · **Posted:** Fri Dec 06, 2013 8:36 pm

My warband doesn't really count they are not finished. I was joking in the last forum about them being finished. Oh well at least they still look Ok.

Hodush · **Posted:** Fri Dec 06, 2013 10:10 pm

Excellent work guys!
Honorable mentions for the wood elves, Dol Amroth and Boromir who had a great alternate colour scheme, just wasn't done justice by the photos.

aranel7773 · **Posted:** Sat Dec 07, 2013 3:24 am

Wonderful work everyone! after the voting is finished I will upload larger photos to my gallery

ElfLover · **Posted:** Sat Dec 07, 2013 3:37 am

Aranel - Where did you get the Tauriel figure :?:

aranel7773 · **Posted:** Sat Dec 07, 2013 4:23 am

ElfLover wrote:

Aranel - Where did you get the Tauriel figure :?:

Actually it's Arwen from the original fellowship release, I just twisted the arm

crixalis · **Joined:** Wed Mar 13, 2013 12:45 pm **Posts:** 170

Tricky decision, but voted Barbar in the end, the realism in what looks like bruising on Arwen is particularly impressive.

Put some better pics of my goblins in my WIP if theres any interest

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