Friday, December 7, 2012

We Have Our 47 - The 3rd Annual Painting Challenge Begins in 13 Days

C'mon y'all, let's do this thang...
Well, the title says it all. 

Like the 47 Ronin who assaulted Kira's stronghold in 1703, we have the same number now preparing for 2013's Painting Challenge. 

 Schweet! This is going to be great time.

 For their eternal edification, below you will find the Challenge Roster which lists all of this year's participants, along with their associated blogs.
Challenger (Nationality)
Blog
1.       AndrewS (UK)
Lokis Great Hall
2.       BenG (Australia)
Monsieur le Rosbif and Johnny Frog
3.       BurkhardS (Germany)
dhcwargamesblog
4.       CarsonG (Canada)
n/a
5.       ChristopherS (USA via Germany)
Bunker Hill
6.       ChrisP (New Zealand)
The Wars of Pooch
7.    MichaelM
Canister & Grape
8.       DaveD (UK)
One Man and His Brushes
9.       DaveR (USA)
Jack’s Painting
10.   DavidL (USA)
n/a
11.   FranL (Ireland via UK)
The Angry Lurker
12.   GregB (Canada)
Fawcett Avenue Conscripts
13.   IanH (UK)
Wargamers Workbench
14.   IanW (UK)
The Blog with No Name
15.   IannickM (Canada)
Par la bouche de mes canons
16.   JaccoK (Netherlands)
na
17.   JamesB (UK)
Exiles Wargames Painter
18.   JohnB (Canada)
n/a
19.   JohnM (Newfoundland via USA)
Wargaming in 28mm and Sometimes Smaller
20.   JuanM (Spain)
Jugando con Munequitos
21.   KaweWZ (Germany)
Grossbeeren 1813
22.   KevinH (Canada)
Fawcett Ave Conscripts
23.   KevinS (Australia via USA)
Digger's Home
24.   KevH (UK)
Kev’s Wargames Cabin
25.   MarkB (USA)
The Brien’s Great Adventure
26.   MichaelA (UK)
28mm Victorian Warfare
27.   MichaelF (Netherlands)
MiniStories
28.   MikeP (Canada)
Mad Padre Wargames
29.   MilesR (USA)
Lair of the Uber Geek
30.   NicolasC (France via Canada)
Nowhere to Lead Soldiers
31.   PeterD (Canada)
The Single-Handed Admiral
32.   PhilB (UK)
The Wargaming Site
33.   PhilH (UK)
Diary of a Gaming Magpie
34.   RayR (UK)
Don’t Throw a 1
35.   RobP (Netherlands)
n/a
36.   RossM (UK)
Brushes and Bases
37.   SamuliS (Finland)
n/a
38.   SebastienG (France via UK)
Back to the minis
39.   ScottB (New Zealand)
Scott's Wargaming 
40.   ScottS (UK)
Too Much Free Time
41.   SidneyR (UK)
Roundwood’s World
42.   MikeW 
n/a
43.   StefanoS (Italy)
n/a
44.   SteveM (USA)
n/a
45.   SylvainR (Canada)
n/a
46.   TamsinP (UK)
Wargaming Girl
47.   TimG (UK)
Megablitz and More
As the Challenge progresses this roster will be featured on the main page sidebar with each painter's points tally to-date.

So, over the next few months I encourage you all to come back, see all the fabulous painted figures, and give encouragement to the Brush-Ronin who will be furiously working on their individual projects.

'Okay, just give up this Ray character and we'll leave without a fuss...'

Posted by Curt at 6:07 PM
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67 comments:

  1. BroedersDecember 7, 2012 at 6:18 PM

    It's on like Donkey Kong!

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    1. CurtDecember 8, 2012 at 10:41 AM

      Yes indeed. A battle royale!

      'I can't charge you for a full seat cause you're only going to be sitting on the edge!'

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  2. James BrewertonDecember 7, 2012 at 6:48 PM

    Am into a seriuos prep-o-thon ATM, have dug out every historical figure in my lead pile and preping them have also informed the old man if he wants anything painting be had best send it on down.
    I wish all my fellow Ronin good luck and God speed (just not as much speed as me :) )
    Peace James

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  3. ChrisDecember 7, 2012 at 7:24 PM

    So, 13 days to prep, then it is all on?

    Looks like I need to open some boxes of miniatures....

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  4. Christopher(aka Axebreaker)December 7, 2012 at 8:13 PM

    That's an impressive amount of entrants! You sure will have your work cut out for you Lord Curt! This looks to be very exciting!

    Putting on my glasses armour and gathering my paint ashigaru's and samurai brushes to battle the other Daimyo's in the Sengoku paint war! Will there emerge a new Shögun of the brush this year or will the despot Ray retain his brutal regime? :-)

    The honourable Fran san already has hired out ninja assassins to remove Ray's Samurai guard to enable him to sabotage Ray's paint's on the 19th to level the field a bit and weaken the evil Lord Ray.>:-)

    Christopher

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    1. CurtDecember 7, 2012 at 11:34 PM

      47 will be a handful but it should be manageable. I've learned to streamline a few processes from last year.

      I look forward to see what comes off your paint desk over the next few months.

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  5. IanDecember 8, 2012 at 3:26 AM

    Really looking forward to this year. I think hopes of cracking the top 10 may be dashed with so many entrants. A prepping I shall go

    Ian

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    1. CurtDecember 8, 2012 at 10:18 AM

      Ah, don't sell yourself short, Ian. Slow and steady often wins the race.

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  6. Ray RousellDecember 8, 2012 at 3:54 AM

    47!!!!! And who is this Ray character that everyone seems to love?
    From Ronin No 34

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  7. PhyllionDecember 8, 2012 at 4:05 AM

    47 will be a handful for you Curt - remember you've get to do some painting too!

    Ronin 33.

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    1. CurtDecember 8, 2012 at 10:21 AM

      I have a pretty realistic idea of what my output will be over the next few months. :)

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  8. Ben GilmourDecember 8, 2012 at 5:25 AM

    Ronin #2 say when the wind is in the east and the chicken clucks at dawn, so too does the fearful man expect nothing (errrr....wtf? The dubbed translation didn't even match my lips let alone make any sense!)
    :-)

    You'll have a whole army of samurai figures at the end of this, Curt!

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    1. CurtDecember 8, 2012 at 10:25 AM

      Ha!! Good one!

      Well I should be able to do a good skirmish game at least. (And the collection will be such a great momento!)

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  9. jmilesrDecember 8, 2012 at 5:25 AM

    Ronin #29 Reporting in!

    I use the painting challenge to kick-off the big project for the following year. This year it's 28mm American Civil War so two boxes of the new Perry Plastic Confederate Infantry are sitting on my work bench awaiting assembly.

    It's a little known historical fact that confederate soldiers painted themselves completely grey (equipment, faces, even beards). It was eerily similar to today's grey auto spray primers. I'm sure it's in an Osprey book somewhere. Just wanted to put that on the record before I make any submissions, you know for, ummm, historical clarity.

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    1. CurtDecember 8, 2012 at 10:28 AM

      Not just 'the boys in grey' but 'the boys DIPPED in grey'! Ooh, you're a crafty one Mr. Reidy.

      I look forward to seeing the historical reference to this little known fact... ;}

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    2. DaveDDecember 8, 2012 at 3:31 PM

      you will find stored next to tarten paint in your local hobby store don't ya know

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  10. ScottswargamingDecember 8, 2012 at 5:31 AM

    OMG, 47 participants!
    I must confess I'm just along for the ride, and if my most likely Tolkienesque offerings are accetable, I may score a few points too!
    Good look to all, may your sable stay fine, your water clear, and your paint flowing.
    And most important of all, good luck to Curt for managing this craziness! ;-)

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    1. john de terre neuveDecember 8, 2012 at 6:55 AM

      Yes, I am curious have you made a decision about LotR figures yet Curt. Not that I do not have tons of other figures to paint!

      John

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    2. CurtDecember 8, 2012 at 10:30 AM

      You lads are on. It seems just wrong for ANY self-respecting wargamer not to honour the world of The Hobbit this year. It is a part of our geek-history.

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    3. ScottswargamingDecember 9, 2012 at 6:37 PM

      That's excellent news! Thank you Curt :-)

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  11. ClintDecember 8, 2012 at 6:43 AM

    I wish you all luck. Hope to join the throng next time round. All the best Clint

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    1. CurtDecember 8, 2012 at 10:32 AM

      Yes, I hope you throw your hat in next time Clint.

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  12. john de terre neuveDecember 8, 2012 at 6:56 AM

    Nice job Curt, 47 contestants and some of them crazed, you have your work cut out for you.

    John

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  13. Michael AwdryDecember 8, 2012 at 8:08 AM

    You have no idea how excited I am about this; although I have I've just discovered that I am actually slower at preparation than I am painting! Good luck to one and all.

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    1. CurtDecember 8, 2012 at 10:34 AM

      I can sympathize completely Michael. I know I'm positively glacial compared to many on this roster.

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  14. Juan MancheñoDecember 8, 2012 at 8:45 AM

    Good luck to all of you, Ronin (and good luck also to that ninja with a very special mission...).

    You are going to have a lot of work, Curt!

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    1. CurtDecember 8, 2012 at 10:35 AM

      I look forward to your first 'volley' Juan!

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  15. DaveDDecember 8, 2012 at 9:15 AM

    Woew that is some line up, good luck all , Curt more power to you for organising it all

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    1. CurtDecember 8, 2012 at 10:39 AM

      Yup, its mad I know but it'll be great fun. I'm quite eager to see the little gems you create over the next few months, Dave. I'm sure you have your soldering gun white-hot preparing conversions!

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    2. DaveDDecember 8, 2012 at 3:29 PM

      too right my friend ..... lancers!

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  16. CurtDecember 8, 2012 at 10:23 AM

    Good lad! The trick will be sustaining a reasonable pace over the 13 weeks. Looking forward to it!

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  17. UnknownDecember 8, 2012 at 12:58 PM

    Good luck everyone! Let's pray for something bad to happen to Ray ;))

    Fran, I hope you've hidden his brushes;)

    Cheers

    Seb
    Ps: just kidding Ray

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    1. Christopher(aka Axebreaker)December 8, 2012 at 2:34 PM

      He's not Ray.:-)

      Christopher

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    2. UnknownDecember 8, 2012 at 2:50 PM

      Oh I know. I just don't want Ray to jinx me;)

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    3. Christopher(aka Axebreaker)December 8, 2012 at 2:54 PM

      Lol!

      Christopher

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    4. ClintDecember 9, 2012 at 1:17 AM

      Living about 12 miles from the honorable Fran San and Ray San. Accidents could be arranged (nods as good as a wink... Yakuza Clint!)

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    5. Christopher(aka Axebreaker)December 10, 2012 at 4:56 PM

      Seems like Ray might want to hire more guards!

      Christopher

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    6. Ray RousellDecember 11, 2012 at 3:03 PM

      Consider yourself jinxed Seb!

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  18. Ni. TchirititchDecember 8, 2012 at 1:02 PM

    I should be preparing my figs instead fo reading all your comments. I am kind of exited about all this. Good luck to all and to you Curt!

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    1. CurtDecember 8, 2012 at 2:02 PM

      Thanks! I'm looking forward to seeing the kick-off of your new project!

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  19. The Angry LurkerDecember 8, 2012 at 1:39 PM

    "Ireland via UK"......immigration by the way of nomad, thanks mate!

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    1. CurtDecember 8, 2012 at 1:57 PM

      I thought you'd appreciate the careful distinction. :)

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  20. SylvainDecember 8, 2012 at 3:27 PM

    浪人頑張ろう！！！
    This is going to be a fun activity for the next three months.

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    1. CurtDecember 8, 2012 at 3:31 PM

      Umm, 'work hard Ronin'? Or is my translator off...

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  21. SylvainDecember 8, 2012 at 3:41 PM

    [Ronins, let's do our best!!!]

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  22. Mad PadreDecember 8, 2012 at 4:43 PM

    Right, I am starting to get my projects organized and prepped. Those that are already along will hopefully get done before the 20th. Glad to see above that Tolkien figures are ok, I have a few of those to paint.
    May God speed our brushes!
    Mike

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  23. MillsyDecember 8, 2012 at 10:20 PM

    As said previously, thanks a bunch Curt for taking the time to manage the craziness and best of luck to everyone involved.

    I'm well pumped up and brimming over with plans. Time between now and the 20th will be agonizingly slow... Who would have thought Chrimbo could come any slower? ;-)

    Cheers,
    Millsi

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    1. CurtDecember 9, 2012 at 12:00 PM

      My pleasure! I'm very much looking forward to it as well (though I think I may have taken a big bite with this one...)

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  24. DanDecember 9, 2012 at 12:00 AM

    Found a couple of blogs I aren't following yet, good stuff.

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  25. IannickDecember 9, 2012 at 12:47 AM

    Wow, 47! Competition will be fierce. It should make for a fun couple of months!

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    1. CurtDecember 9, 2012 at 11:24 AM

      I sense quite a few F&IW will come off your desk in the next few months...

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  26. TamsinPDecember 9, 2012 at 8:26 AM

    Ronin #46 here, reporting for duty and wishing all my fellow Ronin the very best of luck for this year's challenge. May your brushes keep their points, your paints flow freely, your flat black spray cans not be mistaken for matt varnish and your bodies be free from accidents involving Dettol!

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    1. CurtDecember 9, 2012 at 11:23 AM

      Very good Tamsin! I hope you find the challenge invigorating and good impetus to all your projects!

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  27. Vladdd309December 9, 2012 at 5:22 PM

    Hello from Ronin 40! Can I be Jean Reno? Oh, wait, wrong Ronin!

    Looking forward to the challenge, good luck everyone (esp you Curt, you must be nuts!)

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    1. CurtDecember 9, 2012 at 5:50 PM

      Barking mad, yup.

      That is a great film btw...

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  28. GharakDecember 10, 2012 at 4:34 PM

    New brush purchased, not that it'll make my painting any quicker. Trying to finish off any urgent non-historical projects in the next week or so before the competition starts.

    Looking forward to this immensely.

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  29. GalpyDecember 11, 2012 at 5:50 PM

    All i can say is go the madness and go ray it sounds like everyone is out to bring you down but i know don't how hard that really is
    cheers
    Kent

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    1. CurtDecember 11, 2012 at 6:13 PM

      Yes, last year it was an epic clash of the titans between you and Ray. Now we'll see how he fares with this group of challengers.

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    2. Christopher(aka Axebreaker)December 11, 2012 at 6:21 PM

      I think for someone to match Kent's 28mm output would be exceptional indeed not to mention Ray painting little guys like a factory! I'm not sure I could even spray undercoat miniatures and give them a quick one colour dry brush as fast as you guys! You two where amazing last year and to be treated to another colossal battle of the same calibre would be a real treat again!

      Christopher

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  30. DiggerDecember 18, 2012 at 9:58 PM

    Ronin 23 signing in. Quite an honor to be wielding my brush amongst such august company. I've been waiting for just such an excuse to get back to the painting table. The hour is nigh!
    Digger

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    1. CurtDecember 18, 2012 at 10:33 PM

      I'm delighted that the challenge is providing fuel for the fires of industry. Looking forward to seeing your upcoming output.

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