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Spring Cleaning for the 2024 Spring Clean Challenge

Spring Cleaning for the 2024 Spring Clean Challenge

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About the Project

Cleaning my work and prep spaces as well as clearing some of the long waiting minis. This could mean painting them, putting them away, or even getting rid of some. I really want to get my horizontal spaces back.

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Some Progress But Nothing Finished Last night

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As the title states, I made some progress on minis last night but didn’t finish any of them.  I did get Kingpin close to finished.  I will be doing the fine details and clean up tonight.  One can see the variety of genres, systems, and sizes I deal with when painting, including a 3D printed Appa.  Such wandering attention span does make steady progress harder to chart.

Some Progress But Nothing Finished Last night
A 25mm dwarf hidden amongst the 40mm+ MCP minis.A 25mm dwarf hidden amongst the 40mm+ MCP minis.
Even incomplete, Kingpin is dapper.Even incomplete, Kingpin is dapper.

Some Progress But Nothing Finished Last night

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As the title states, I made some progress on minis last night but didn’t finish any of them.  I did get Kingpin close to finished.  I will be doing the fine details and clean up tonight.  One can see the variety of genres, systems, and sizes I deal with when painting, including a 3D printed Appa.  Such wandering attention span does make steady progress harder to chart.

Some Progress But Nothing Finished Last night
A 25mm dwarf hidden amongst the 40mm+ MCP minis.A 25mm dwarf hidden amongst the 40mm+ MCP minis.
Even incomplete, Kingpin is dapper.Even incomplete, Kingpin is dapper.

Clearing Prep Surfaces

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I have a countertop in my work area divided into three separate sections.  the first section is for the minis I have prepped and primed that are waiting for paint.  The second is a tray where assembled minis collect while waiting for primer.  Finally the third area is another tray and it is for collecting finished minis that await basing and sealant.  Over the last few years these have grown into one big pile as primed minis took over the entire space.  I was prepping and priming faster than I was completing minis which caused quite the pile up.  I am slowly clearing these areas of their piles and wanted to share the progress so far.

On the left should be primed minis, the middle should be Assembled minis, and the far right should just be finished minis waiting for sealant.On the left should be primed minis, the middle should be Assembled minis, and the far right should just be finished minis waiting for sealant.
Here one can see how much has been cleared so far.  Going to have to focus on Terrain Crate 2 pieces soon.Here one can see how much has been cleared so far. Going to have to focus on Terrain Crate 2 pieces soon.
This tray should be for the pieces that are waiting for Primer.  Clearly primed minis have overwhelmed the space.This tray should be for the pieces that are waiting for Primer. Clearly primed minis have overwhelmed the space.
A big block of Hasslefree Grimm (Space Dwarfs) are waiting for color.  They have been on the table almost a year now.A big block of Hasslefree Grimm (Space Dwarfs) are waiting for color. They have been on the table almost a year now.
Drew Williams of Satyr Studio is a friend and one of my favorite sculptors so one will find a lot of his work on my table.Drew Williams of Satyr Studio is a friend and one of my favorite sculptors so one will find a lot of his work on my table.
There is the complete mix of manufacturers and genres.There is the complete mix of manufacturers and genres.
Then there are all the Marvel Crisis Protocol characters that have completely taken over the Sealant tray.  It hasn't been easy but I have avoided assembling anymore for two weeks now.Then there are all the Marvel Crisis Protocol characters that have completely taken over the Sealant tray. It hasn't been easy but I have avoided assembling anymore for two weeks now.

Making Serious Progress

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I have cleared enough space for the Sealant Tray to collect finished minis without being overwhelmed by those that are merely primed.  The Waiting For Primer tray, on the other hand, still has a number of primed minis on it. These are the next in line to hit the Painting Table proper and once they do this space will be ready.  While there is room on the tray for assembled minis, I’m not going to build any for the foreseeable future as the Waiting To Be Painted section is still overflowing.

The tray looks so good covered in FINISHED minis.The tray looks so good covered in FINISHED minis.
Some MCP characters, a couple of Orc orphans, and a tray of tacos is all that stands in the way of clearing this space.Some MCP characters, a couple of Orc orphans, and a tray of tacos is all that stands in the way of clearing this space.
A lot of progress made so far but still WAY TOO MANY MINIS fill this space for me to assemble anything new.A lot of progress made so far but still WAY TOO MANY MINIS fill this space for me to assemble anything new.
Here is where my worktable was as of Sunday night.  Some big changes in the minis I will document tonight.Here is where my worktable was as of Sunday night. Some big changes in the minis I will document tonight.

Work Table Update

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Big changes since the last photo.  Deadpool is finished. Human Torch is finished.  MODOK is almost finished as is Sabretooth.  Scarlet Witch, Quick Silver, and Captain America-1st Avenger are waiting for base coats. Another Burrows and Badgers mini is done and Appa has all his base coats applied.  Hope to have a productive night tonight.Big changes since the last photo. Deadpool is finished. Human Torch is finished. MODOK is almost finished as is Sabretooth. Scarlet Witch, Quick Silver, and Captain America-1st Avenger are waiting for base coats. Another Burrows and Badgers mini is done and Appa has all his base coats applied. Hope to have a productive night tonight.

Productive Indeed

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It may not be glamorous but getting my horizontal surfaces bak to some form of organization is making me very happy.  I still have a lot to finish and clear before I feel I’m done but I do think I’m on the downhill run.  Now this means I will have to clear the space BEHIND my chair.  The less said about that right now the better.

 

 

The tray is packed with finished minis and only finished minis.  FINISHED MINIS!  There will be sealant sprayed tomorrow.The tray is packed with finished minis and only finished minis. FINISHED MINIS! There will be sealant sprayed tomorrow.
Red Skull may be inhabiting the front of the tray with a couple of friends but the tray is ready to do its job again.  It has already welcomed Drax and Ronin.Red Skull may be inhabiting the front of the tray with a couple of friends but the tray is ready to do its job again. It has already welcomed Drax and Ronin.
Productive Indeed
Productive Indeed

Productive Indeed

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It may not be glamorous but getting my horizontal surfaces bak to some form of organization is making me very happy.  I still have a lot to finish and clear before I feel I’m done but I do think I’m on the downhill run.  Now this means I will have to clear the space BEHIND my chair.  The less said about that right now the better.

 

 

The tray is packed with finished minis and only finished minis.  FINISHED MINIS!  There will be sealant sprayed tomorrow.The tray is packed with finished minis and only finished minis. FINISHED MINIS! There will be sealant sprayed tomorrow.
Red Skull may be inhabiting the front of the tray with a couple of friends but the tray is ready to do its job again.  It has already welcomed Drax and Ronin.Red Skull may be inhabiting the front of the tray with a couple of friends but the tray is ready to do its job again. It has already welcomed Drax and Ronin.
Productive Indeed
Productive Indeed

Productive Indeed

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It may not be glamorous but getting my horizontal surfaces back to some form of organization is making me very happy.  I still have a lot to finish and clear before I feel I’m done but I do think I’m on the downhill run with the desk and counter tops.  Now this means I will have to clear the space BEHIND my chair.  The less said about that right now the better.

 

 

The tray is packed with finished minis and only finished minis.  FINISHED MINIS!  There will be sealant sprayed tomorrow.The tray is packed with finished minis and only finished minis. FINISHED MINIS! There will be sealant sprayed tomorrow.
Red Skull may be inhabiting the front of the tray with a couple of friends but the tray is ready to do its job again.  It has already welcomed Drax and Ronin.Red Skull may be inhabiting the front of the tray with a couple of friends but the tray is ready to do its job again. It has already welcomed Drax and Ronin.
Enough space cleared in several places to assemble a couple of models.  Drax and Ronin will be joining the Guardians of the Galaxy soon enough.Enough space cleared in several places to assemble a couple of models. Drax and Ronin will be joining the Guardians of the Galaxy soon enough.
While the other two spaces are just about back to where they need to be, there are WAY TOO MANY MINIS waiting for paint.  It will be a while before Drax and Ronin see any primer.While the other two spaces are just about back to where they need to be, there are WAY TOO MANY MINIS waiting for paint. It will be a while before Drax and Ronin see any primer.

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