Introduction
If you've been following my blog for any length of time then you may remember my "6 Projects" meta-project. The idea was to document progress on 6 hobby activities that I had undertaken at the same time.
Having so many works-in-progress at the same time should allow me to make good use of time waiting for paint or glue to dry; if one project was stalled then I could just work on another one! Also, I hoped, there would be something of interest for most every reader in there and the encouragement thus generated would spur me on.
Well, that was the plan! For a few weeks, I stormed ahead and completed 5 of the 6 sub-tasks quickly and easily. But then I suffered the hobby equivalent of a breakdown and all but gave up for several months. Even my blog postings have been infrequent and sparse over this period, though I never stopped completely.
Well, I can now announce (finally) that the 6 Projects task is complete! This article is the last thing I do before I can close off that stream of hobby work. You can only imagine the sense of relief that I am feeling right now!
Previously Completed
Remember these? I finished all of the first 5 collections of models in the meta-project many months ago, pretty much meeting my self-imposed targets.
The Last Task
I'm very pleased to say that the 6th and final task of my 6 Projects effort has now been completed. These are the Frostgrave figures for my "blue" warband and they are largely responsible for killing my model-making mojo. It's not any fault of the models themselves, but simply that I found the amount of detail on them to be somewhat off putting when I was feeling under pressure to achieve my various goals.
Actually, I finished these figures about 3 weeks ago. However, I then went away immediately for my annual summer vacation (to Galloway) and wasn't in a position to document the achievement until my return.
...or is it the end?
I love the "Blue Peter" shield Hugh.... :-)
ReplyDeleteMe too. It was the first thing I noticed.
DeleteWell, I did put it pretty much "front and centre"; I suppose it was a bit obvious :-) ! Still, I'm pleased that you liked it.
DeleteCould I be the first to suggest "sticky backed plastic" shield decals?
Delete"...and here's one I prepared earlier", right? Ah, but I'll bet none of my kids get it...
DeleteThe badge is a masterstroke, I wonder what you'll use for the red team?
ReplyDeleteThanks, Michael. The red team do have a guy with a shield, but it's the "heater" shape rather than a round shield. That might limit my options a bit, though I do have an idea... Suggestions would be welcome nevertheless.
DeleteI do remember the 6 projects quite fondly, good to see them again and finished.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Clint. You cannot imagine how relieved I am to put this series to bed!
DeleteNice work on the warband. :)
ReplyDeleteThe previously completed projects look great too, buit I especially like the statutes. :)
Thanks. I'm still contemplating painting up another 2 (I've got another pair of plinths available) and taking pictures for an article. This would depend on remembering how I painted the other 6 statues, of course :-( .
DeleteGreat achievement! 6 objectives, all finished before mid-year, that is cool.
ReplyDeleteI am wondering what would be the highlight of team red. As for Mojo, I found that building is as interesting as painting. Building make you love some models you want to paint. The main killer is the miniature that is a chore to paint, the unloved one, the one with some basic color but for some reason kill all motivation once you touch it with a brush.
Well, I should have finished by Easter, so while I'm pleased to have completed the task, it overran hugely.
DeleteYes, building models is/can be as interesting as painting them. The trouble is that the build takes so much less time than the paint job. I have *hundreds* of built, part-painted models waiting to be completed!
I'd say your six projects 'task' was a complete success and you've left the best until last imo.
ReplyDeleteEven though there is a lot of detail on these I'd say that you've done them more than a little justice.
'The sjield' wa a nice touch btw - but what do they get in for free with it ?
Perhaps a success in terms of the tangible outputs (i.e. completed models), but definitely not when it comes to time management or motivation :-( .
DeleteInteressting projects and great results.I like the headhunters best myself.By the waty I really like your blog and will now start follow you. :)
ReplyDeleteGlad you like them, Ptr. Also, thanks very much for following :-) !
DeleteI thought the six projects idea was a masterstoke Hugh, and certainly something I hope to 'borrow' at some stage ;-) Those "Frostgrave" minis are terrific and well worth the wait. I especially love the Blue Peter shield (as others have said). Great stuff!!
ReplyDeleteThanks. I'd be immensely flattered if anyone copied the "six projects" idea, of course. But be warned that it wasn't as straightforward as I had imagined it might be (mentally, especially!)
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