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@prof_bycid I've completed Lilitu, 3 Daydreams, Coppelius and a Bayou Gator bringing me to 26 for the month--you have me at 21. Thx.

I'd use epoxy putty and mold it into shape. Or sculpey.

43 minutes ago, Viruk said:

Finished old metal Zoraida ( http://www.whatthefaux.net/2017/10/mama-z.html ) and as far as I remember masters count for 10ss so that brings me to a total of 16 for October. 

Masters are 15 so I think you're at 21.

Finished my Bayou Gator for IP Rd 2 bringing me to 26ss so far this month. During the off time from IP I hope to work on some combination of Doppledanger/Mr. Graves/Primordial Magic.

I have a NOS Dr Dufresne  that I would like to trade for Nekima. I'm willing to consider any sculpt or condition. 

Here's some improved photos of Coppelius. Also some WIP for my Bayou Gator for IP Rd 2.

2 hours ago, prof_bycid said:

@H4ml3t Try using a tripod or steady braced hand and no flash.  A darker background will help as well---it looks like your camera is trying to balance the color with a very light background.

Thx for the tips. I'll try them.

These are my first pics using my new photo box. I need lights that are both brighter and whiter. These pics at least prove I've painted Coppelius bringing me to 21ss so far.

So right before Round 2 of Iron Painter started I finished Coppelius but I don't have pics yet. Won't claim the points until I get photos uploaded--speaking of which I'm also working on a light box so hopefully my pic quality will improve.

My current WIP is for a Bayou Gator that will be my entry for IP.

Put some free time to good use last night and tonight and finished the 3 Day Dreams bringing me to 13ss so far this month. 

So in addition to Lelitu who's already done and whatever I end up painting for Round 2 of Iron Painter I've decided to try to finish Coppelius and 3 Daydreams. Early WIP photo:

Finished Lilitu just in time to enter her into Iron Painter. (7 points) She's not the best model I've produced this year and yet she's the only one I'm entering into an online competition which feels weird. I'm happy with her in a look good on the table kind of way but she's pretty sad for a competition--the Theme forced me to try new things which is good I guess. Anyway, I decided it would be more lame to not enter anything (after committing to it) than to hold her back so Bronze Tier here I come.

I think Parker may be somewhat under-rated. I certainly won't argue that he's top-tier but I think he may be mid tier but lately it seems he's categorized as bottom tier and I'm not convinced that's true.

My Iron Painter WIP. I've got a long ways to go yet. Need to add shading/highlights everywhere and I'm going to try for a translucent cloth effect (for the 1st time) before painting the glowing whip and adding the OSL effect (for the first time). 

@prof_bycid I really like your use of the cotton on the Wind Gamin bases--great idea and execution. Kandara looks great as well.

@djmacbest By my understanding, the Pledges at the beginning of the month are about sharing our plans and inspiring ourselves so I don't think it's necessary. So as long as you hit your Henchman (11-15) pledge this month you should be good.

Nice work so far by the way.

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Finished 3 Terror Tots bringing me to 35ss so far this month. Shown frolicking on an unfinished piece of scatter terrain.

I've wondered the same thing. It works for me and I hope it's true.

Finished Cassandra and Colette for 23ss so far this month. 

@Burnin' Coal Go ahead with Lynch if you want. It's been stated that we can carry over from month to month.

I local player uses those pens with good results but I haven't tried them yet. I'd like to do a tattoo or something.

@Shock & Awe: Welcome Aboard!

24 minutes ago, wizuriel said:

If I don't really base my models I assume I have no chance in the iron painter?

You're unlikely to win Gold/Silver Tier prizes (me too) but if you even finish all 5 Rounds you get entered into a Raffle.

Glad to see some of you signed up for Iron Painter. This will be my first time and I have no idea what to expect.