tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-279614071531639462024-03-14T01:08:53.268-07:00Mini SwelterMiniature hobby project diary. Its mostly building and painting miniatures, writing background fluff, and discussions about various hobby related topics. Swelterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16519522355028444705noreply@blogger.comBlogger392125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27961407153163946.post-43094460391505958032024-01-04T09:35:00.000-08:002024-01-04T09:35:16.955-08:00Destroyed Ford F-30 LRDG with Bofors 37mm (UK, WW2)<p> 3D printed destroyed vehicle for WW2 games in 28mm. Plant based gray elegoo resin.</p><p>Sprayed camo tan Krylon paint and primer combo. Washed with Secret Weapon (SW) Dark Sepia brushed up and touch ups SW light Dust. Weathering with Forge World (FW) weathering powder Black Soot. Edge highlights for damages SW Engine Metal. Ground cover Army Painter (AP) Highland Tufts and Lowland Shrubs.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVlb_vPdtYz8-4elEfwrza0f2TI1pAG7yL9JJYUAPSZqUZeQidfYElRU23jTVg-RBZrP8QetNl4gst8uQ1lhkT3EvZAmaXB3pDb8u8Uqm_2jvflAYFr8P7FVDQm23xeWaouT6DNob6ai279S74JW-CwrseNAYRCuKeHfOfldKrxpeyYJJN-Tynlntqpg/s4032/IMG_8066.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVlb_vPdtYz8-4elEfwrza0f2TI1pAG7yL9JJYUAPSZqUZeQidfYElRU23jTVg-RBZrP8QetNl4gst8uQ1lhkT3EvZAmaXB3pDb8u8Uqm_2jvflAYFr8P7FVDQm23xeWaouT6DNob6ai279S74JW-CwrseNAYRCuKeHfOfldKrxpeyYJJN-Tynlntqpg/s320/IMG_8066.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhFXTAcEmfkAjvpBh7BHvbZ7VK3U25ov_yecefVXiKE8C0ZVEwbRUWtXGVZIIK72IQWxIl35N2fD1hPk1Ic8kJTn8hFp2t2lWM3N5Cyjtqjly1aTjWl_Fo1Bl1InipbcqEMpo3uALdocdqEo86DYqnTkVpdSRkZbMRfEdyi0JpS3lP91NhJ6sSPA5hvg/s4032/IMG_8067.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhFXTAcEmfkAjvpBh7BHvbZ7VK3U25ov_yecefVXiKE8C0ZVEwbRUWtXGVZIIK72IQWxIl35N2fD1hPk1Ic8kJTn8hFp2t2lWM3N5Cyjtqjly1aTjWl_Fo1Bl1InipbcqEMpo3uALdocdqEo86DYqnTkVpdSRkZbMRfEdyi0JpS3lP91NhJ6sSPA5hvg/s320/IMG_8067.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL3jw40BfPi3eLi298JB4yqW91u1qVQDNrAcv6q0_mWeyonfOWDZ8gO9Y7OluqJ0F7vjTnBKNFVFFIEUD_dYoBsWZ6F2ZHSTrZzVChieOer1knyfZGWfdfLTk-Cq5wAuAnD7RTiwx-RedaqabasBWHFWxbessnx2iHqFPmlk7AmqrIJNjtrQg-t0KESA/s4032/IMG_8068.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL3jw40BfPi3eLi298JB4yqW91u1qVQDNrAcv6q0_mWeyonfOWDZ8gO9Y7OluqJ0F7vjTnBKNFVFFIEUD_dYoBsWZ6F2ZHSTrZzVChieOer1knyfZGWfdfLTk-Cq5wAuAnD7RTiwx-RedaqabasBWHFWxbessnx2iHqFPmlk7AmqrIJNjtrQg-t0KESA/s320/IMG_8068.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhXE58gFpINZPBdpXQRyFzm1sJG8py1ReQpKC6b0SooZSRPxB4xjrCpoL0yMRMfh5LRCvaOdCt3GM7aYNhOdKj0WJQAK2H2LSl7OlKBM5jDfM8Q6AcUH6E9D6Zq8mueSicMSz4p5TV_ymPxwBv_6dek1FAaU832XaRegAhBm21bHYuYKEyYpFEiD_iFQ/s4032/IMG_8069.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhXE58gFpINZPBdpXQRyFzm1sJG8py1ReQpKC6b0SooZSRPxB4xjrCpoL0yMRMfh5LRCvaOdCt3GM7aYNhOdKj0WJQAK2H2LSl7OlKBM5jDfM8Q6AcUH6E9D6Zq8mueSicMSz4p5TV_ymPxwBv_6dek1FAaU832XaRegAhBm21bHYuYKEyYpFEiD_iFQ/s320/IMG_8069.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div>A few other projects on the desk. Notably a WW2 german Sd.Kfz.9 from the same file collection. Its really illustrative in terms of how massive that vehicle really was compared to other vehicles in its class. <div><br /></div><div>Also appearing are a couple of “nearly dones” from the Junkfort, some fishing boats and a small ship for use with Blood and Plunder and general Roleplaying games.</div><div><br /></div><div>Back to the grind!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga1TiLYwmIOYKploL7eS1YD3ftFZVbMtbHOmz8x9q_jGoyc653m2EoUyilMDwQthMx211B30tJaZCyYMosTFsonde3BjslVhIS1Viuj0dCGDwsSnJ9pjK2AsYo0DHM9G3F_14I2jHCcq2h0B1471q-PuzspCb9LvuaJD3N5_69g_tcQfKbvMCXgU6duA/s4032/IMG_8070.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga1TiLYwmIOYKploL7eS1YD3ftFZVbMtbHOmz8x9q_jGoyc653m2EoUyilMDwQthMx211B30tJaZCyYMosTFsonde3BjslVhIS1Viuj0dCGDwsSnJ9pjK2AsYo0DHM9G3F_14I2jHCcq2h0B1471q-PuzspCb9LvuaJD3N5_69g_tcQfKbvMCXgU6duA/s320/IMG_8070.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirevD_govk_FfnAwO96APaawiAWF2XF0Wgth7Y1cN3ajJJMluqf-nUignjzlm6Br2ATvvU64rrr9IKgtpIWawwKzVz0lMVbYerAbSjrs2fQUwzb21DgYtNkso19CgzeQPArYiCKLRtIOhLooGxiarw6a4hzTYKEAkU3UybiRS_kdDtbw9853ib5sy7NQ/s4032/IMG_8071.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirevD_govk_FfnAwO96APaawiAWF2XF0Wgth7Y1cN3ajJJMluqf-nUignjzlm6Br2ATvvU64rrr9IKgtpIWawwKzVz0lMVbYerAbSjrs2fQUwzb21DgYtNkso19CgzeQPArYiCKLRtIOhLooGxiarw6a4hzTYKEAkU3UybiRS_kdDtbw9853ib5sy7NQ/s320/IMG_8071.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p></div>Swelterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16519522355028444705noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27961407153163946.post-31234099784916061892023-11-08T12:36:00.000-08:002023-11-08T12:36:06.017-08:00Junkfort and color<p> Adding some color to the Junkfort today. Initially I did a heavy rust weathering but it was a bit too monochrome. Adding in some colors to add some visual depth and make the barricades more interesting.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJK7KiwMUxIHlqBzKP66RCuXhrAVlJGv5BkZ1p9HGtHdpWRZwiFEm1eEt8teAWH9rQ7pg-9W0HnEig_92AYJWtwPLeHk7gckCXt1Nc6HJuXssU2AavC_KIglhzctCfOEPjBFMusEeVeYd7ZSZNBeAOnAbHWxg6g9DgFh_lN98hav9lmYTbP7IVh3djYw/s4032/IMG_7379.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJK7KiwMUxIHlqBzKP66RCuXhrAVlJGv5BkZ1p9HGtHdpWRZwiFEm1eEt8teAWH9rQ7pg-9W0HnEig_92AYJWtwPLeHk7gckCXt1Nc6HJuXssU2AavC_KIglhzctCfOEPjBFMusEeVeYd7ZSZNBeAOnAbHWxg6g9DgFh_lN98hav9lmYTbP7IVh3djYw/s320/IMG_7379.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl9tA5-2FAcXwfbNzv71pf6kD2MvHojY5A674aIfZvGbey7a2dYIS_1r8tGjh0JT7pjE_Bp2QpYiL0gnJCPjOF7dFyRsD-XNj4gLiV07I2bEEDto4Q5dhFmXXwYVCy-U9r_mWERRJZrjFD3zEm4J0sKvgq2alXF3CNepSXRkr_kp11ERjKBoZGBh3F3w/s4032/IMG_7378.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl9tA5-2FAcXwfbNzv71pf6kD2MvHojY5A674aIfZvGbey7a2dYIS_1r8tGjh0JT7pjE_Bp2QpYiL0gnJCPjOF7dFyRsD-XNj4gLiV07I2bEEDto4Q5dhFmXXwYVCy-U9r_mWERRJZrjFD3zEm4J0sKvgq2alXF3CNepSXRkr_kp11ERjKBoZGBh3F3w/s320/IMG_7378.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The corrugated panels could be a lot of colors and even different materials like metal or fiberglass so there is a lot of potential there. I’m wrestling with colors for the recliners and sofas since there is already a lot of earthtones.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Back to the desk!</div><br /><p><br /></p>Swelterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16519522355028444705noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27961407153163946.post-55445294987357991342023-11-07T12:22:00.000-08:002023-11-07T12:22:40.633-08:00Junkfort Project<p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1EZ_KybWIyBBAK6JPLLFqWM87FyR3xkc5tbM5HaCT_al7cpWoAPblNjQj7WTneu3bD6imf20zgShVOe1YB1-ZbInaKbwWXuSPsH_rkMKOKCLvlpIfKxUCAOvMwMO1mOp6PuWZOmq3AYbm3PdKZ779eFmOewwakSliygzNyiNv1du8Wwgcs4G-pisezA/s4032/IMG_7364.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFG2jRnaxWTYUMBii5AMuc_YA_OY9rS2Aq-MLBRCV8hQKZO0JS8HlO4EvH14iDklzmNgcfq2hzboKO00W4mL06A-IE7NbwqjoM5GTqqW0VJomVuFXiskSNewLwPg-rO1JN8HwUVSciiLqB07B3icCG3h1PUya6Rq8XtRW7v-tFtJtCwV37LqTyrWUGjg/s4032/IMG_7365.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><br /></a></div>Sticking with the post-apocalypse theme I’ve been working on the Junkfort. These are printed on an Anycubic Kobra Max FDM machine and I’ve had some trouble dialing it in. Its quite temperamental to date and I’ve been spending more time rebuilding the hot end than printing with it. The files come from Rampage and they are full of very atmospheric details.<p></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrHmRYVEgytK3qcB_P70nBeXb-MpEGuln0GoYV5eEsVBBVfXxMAhFGt_x-ua3nkMaIVds35YlOLg0VrZ0qogJNCRqJZP7UMVhwF7-GIuHRSNyadTRvf7SExZiwJnXBqBOAFVnRTam19Ae0l7EA2W4yWZk-0Uua2lXuG47YRE2aRhpUX1d9ENoGUA_D9w/s4032/IMG_7368.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><br /></a></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1EZ_KybWIyBBAK6JPLLFqWM87FyR3xkc5tbM5HaCT_al7cpWoAPblNjQj7WTneu3bD6imf20zgShVOe1YB1-ZbInaKbwWXuSPsH_rkMKOKCLvlpIfKxUCAOvMwMO1mOp6PuWZOmq3AYbm3PdKZ779eFmOewwakSliygzNyiNv1du8Wwgcs4G-pisezA/s4032/IMG_7364.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1EZ_KybWIyBBAK6JPLLFqWM87FyR3xkc5tbM5HaCT_al7cpWoAPblNjQj7WTneu3bD6imf20zgShVOe1YB1-ZbInaKbwWXuSPsH_rkMKOKCLvlpIfKxUCAOvMwMO1mOp6PuWZOmq3AYbm3PdKZ779eFmOewwakSliygzNyiNv1du8Wwgcs4G-pisezA/s320/IMG_7364.jpeg" width="320" /></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsTf4FqYAKtysWAAPoZNf7fXN1jlLvBlmrvHXLnMGU1frpvpmfzP1ntQyYynfD6Uwlyuert6U5tmvJG-oEqT3S3eO9V511Jw7EYrjVrBQIKZZhNUeVEDIgNM19H9AuxD-pB17QFoUBw6HZnV8CSk6EARhXB9UAQ-yAftrP3QiiWAWCaQoBcKXSJ7aluA/s4032/IMG_7367.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsTf4FqYAKtysWAAPoZNf7fXN1jlLvBlmrvHXLnMGU1frpvpmfzP1ntQyYynfD6Uwlyuert6U5tmvJG-oEqT3S3eO9V511Jw7EYrjVrBQIKZZhNUeVEDIgNM19H9AuxD-pB17QFoUBw6HZnV8CSk6EARhXB9UAQ-yAftrP3QiiWAWCaQoBcKXSJ7aluA/s320/IMG_7367.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><br /></p><p>This is turning out to be a weathering exercise. In the main I used Secret Weapon acrylics and washes with the notable exception of white where I used Reaper Bone Triad… and, of course black which was Craft Smart.</p><p><br /></p><p>More of this on the desk as well as wrapping up some ships for Blood and plunder. Otherwise I’ve been focusing on the resin printers doing base toppers and a bunch of Avatars of War trolls and goblins. I may also turn the printers off for a bit and focus on getting through the enormous pile of Kingdom Death that just got even bigger with the arrival of the Gambler’s Chest expansion.</p><p>Back to the brushes!</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFG2jRnaxWTYUMBii5AMuc_YA_OY9rS2Aq-MLBRCV8hQKZO0JS8HlO4EvH14iDklzmNgcfq2hzboKO00W4mL06A-IE7NbwqjoM5GTqqW0VJomVuFXiskSNewLwPg-rO1JN8HwUVSciiLqB07B3icCG3h1PUya6Rq8XtRW7v-tFtJtCwV37LqTyrWUGjg/s4032/IMG_7365.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFG2jRnaxWTYUMBii5AMuc_YA_OY9rS2Aq-MLBRCV8hQKZO0JS8HlO4EvH14iDklzmNgcfq2hzboKO00W4mL06A-IE7NbwqjoM5GTqqW0VJomVuFXiskSNewLwPg-rO1JN8HwUVSciiLqB07B3icCG3h1PUya6Rq8XtRW7v-tFtJtCwV37LqTyrWUGjg/s320/IMG_7365.jpeg" width="320" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrHmRYVEgytK3qcB_P70nBeXb-MpEGuln0GoYV5eEsVBBVfXxMAhFGt_x-ua3nkMaIVds35YlOLg0VrZ0qogJNCRqJZP7UMVhwF7-GIuHRSNyadTRvf7SExZiwJnXBqBOAFVnRTam19Ae0l7EA2W4yWZk-0Uua2lXuG47YRE2aRhpUX1d9ENoGUA_D9w/s4032/IMG_7368.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"> <img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrHmRYVEgytK3qcB_P70nBeXb-MpEGuln0GoYV5eEsVBBVfXxMAhFGt_x-ua3nkMaIVds35YlOLg0VrZ0qogJNCRqJZP7UMVhwF7-GIuHRSNyadTRvf7SExZiwJnXBqBOAFVnRTam19Ae0l7EA2W4yWZk-0Uua2lXuG47YRE2aRhpUX1d9ENoGUA_D9w/s320/IMG_7368.jpeg" width="320" /></a><br /> </p>Swelterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16519522355028444705noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27961407153163946.post-70330378138617921982022-04-28T15:19:00.000-07:002022-04-28T15:19:33.855-07:00Fallout APC 3D Print<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIxH3rTXmpHG10bbRzZMt6hvmAGkWDieHnFy2nE_Qbm18GkZa328fei-dw6Zxnl0OcBMEMC2q1uFC3oCazCU0eDH0ihMd9mk0VbtSqVUupuqfLeSeVBESAyfGQPd3tfxlqOlt1SB0xkapejCa935XgBhAEYmGVxn2WxBtENoQeCxqfjn_MGHrjw7A/s4063/DSCF4267.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3581" data-original-width="4063" height="282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIxH3rTXmpHG10bbRzZMt6hvmAGkWDieHnFy2nE_Qbm18GkZa328fei-dw6Zxnl0OcBMEMC2q1uFC3oCazCU0eDH0ihMd9mk0VbtSqVUupuqfLeSeVBESAyfGQPd3tfxlqOlt1SB0xkapejCa935XgBhAEYmGVxn2WxBtENoQeCxqfjn_MGHrjw7A/s320/DSCF4267.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>I really like the retro-futurism of the Fallout series. I was super excited when Modiphius made the APC available as a printable model so here it is!<p></p><p>Printed on the Anycubic Photon Mono X in Anycubic Basic Black Resin.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz69WkeKmElvrBUG0EPyelYg5hnpRlGgJs4w7VcX-CqPvAHcZHSLjiKBuIb67E9EhsDfpScSwN49F-yFgS5vRwLqmQNs_jdLzj0zJFn1d6uL1mHD8GJacWXp5DzbfAv4pxerrHFm9bkvwFtPWhw0U5ixQ01IsK_IObXG8jzlVNCBskYTXP66vu00A/s4000/DSCF4268.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3885" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz69WkeKmElvrBUG0EPyelYg5hnpRlGgJs4w7VcX-CqPvAHcZHSLjiKBuIb67E9EhsDfpScSwN49F-yFgS5vRwLqmQNs_jdLzj0zJFn1d6uL1mHD8GJacWXp5DzbfAv4pxerrHFm9bkvwFtPWhw0U5ixQ01IsK_IObXG8jzlVNCBskYTXP66vu00A/s320/DSCF4268.jpg" width="311" /></a></div>Base coats were Krylon Camo Green and Camo Tan. Secret Weapon (SW) Dark Sepia Wash for the inside and used as a liner on the outside. Wheels are Tire Black (SW). Here we see a Character from Mantic Games Star Saga for scale.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk1bYtr82c7eSkMjpQjehkWBMuW6lX0Xqsf0mUCf5KbMVN8KWWzmMiY4QJNM--4KIhmnfyrBYt4S1ipFmKM1ozu9ceixOJqzNguPhg_lNwF1zWhSYbTkhDSzfvsjgwmgs9lWg9ca5HxUy1zVrBfkI4LD-ChxGOL1SE9FxBnzjf6w0gDHSRxn9u4Fo/s4754/DSCF4269.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="4754" height="269" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk1bYtr82c7eSkMjpQjehkWBMuW6lX0Xqsf0mUCf5KbMVN8KWWzmMiY4QJNM--4KIhmnfyrBYt4S1ipFmKM1ozu9ceixOJqzNguPhg_lNwF1zWhSYbTkhDSzfvsjgwmgs9lWg9ca5HxUy1zVrBfkI4LD-ChxGOL1SE9FxBnzjf6w0gDHSRxn9u4Fo/s320/DSCF4269.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>The model is detailed with an optional troop compartment. If you don't want to open the thing up there is no need to print the interior compartment. Play Mat is from Antenociti's Workshop's Designed for Infinity range.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-tM2NQrW7eVJSvL1BE9kP7oZwu7JKSaiVU7XV7Z06-MhFEJE6C40V2oTABPACS81nKbV5RhwJyIe_p0bZBMxZBGkG_jzlhZRfVtG9jM4auOBCQKX1BWOwMZmkqyjZbZiFxNvvXdHG1Y8hudvGt6GL_De9KpPqH-SmSEiNGatLno6SVFUDf7eZXC0/s6000/DSCF4270.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3665" data-original-width="6000" height="195" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-tM2NQrW7eVJSvL1BE9kP7oZwu7JKSaiVU7XV7Z06-MhFEJE6C40V2oTABPACS81nKbV5RhwJyIe_p0bZBMxZBGkG_jzlhZRfVtG9jM4auOBCQKX1BWOwMZmkqyjZbZiFxNvvXdHG1Y8hudvGt6GL_De9KpPqH-SmSEiNGatLno6SVFUDf7eZXC0/s320/DSCF4270.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Tabletop view of mantic troopers deploying from the APC to deal with some basic Plague. A-Z Mart is from Antenociti's Workshop Survival range of MDF buildings.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQVEl4cwz_jDlzbHiPL_wvEH_mNUDkLsWDqHqz0gYBSy2KdbhyxDFzJWrX_71SqFO7y8Daz7kGRc-k0iAbAof8cEM3bnssEyjFm1xmXmgSE5Mqicz5akhHPWxsxII4n0DcrE-iYyUdrx1Ti7yIr0d6iNVu7J-7FwUebkvlM3hKKjlo8kbpFFBeeIw/s6000/DSCF4271.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3550" data-original-width="6000" height="189" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQVEl4cwz_jDlzbHiPL_wvEH_mNUDkLsWDqHqz0gYBSy2KdbhyxDFzJWrX_71SqFO7y8Daz7kGRc-k0iAbAof8cEM3bnssEyjFm1xmXmgSE5Mqicz5akhHPWxsxII4n0DcrE-iYyUdrx1Ti7yIr0d6iNVu7J-7FwUebkvlM3hKKjlo8kbpFFBeeIw/s320/DSCF4271.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Birds eye view. I'm super happy with the design of the APC. As its a file I'm likely to print a bunch in various states of wrecked for post Apoc scenery as well as a few more working models to supplement my Jailbird convoys... and, of course, to use for Fallout!<p></p><p>Back to the desk!<br /> </p>Swelterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16519522355028444705noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27961407153163946.post-17012691079479459972022-04-26T09:42:00.001-07:002022-04-26T09:42:37.153-07:00Atlantis Miniatures Wood Elf Warband part 2<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo-duOoKNvGRrrZQNvs8tIHthTV_7HZyQCDJhKanzZMMaVr6VGLRwKZ_mc47cK7zNoN-YCQsJaQCLl2RpU5EkDAk6DygZk8_dEuHva7UL3KSSfGTWKtt_Ew0PsRNGDQaLxjx5Vq0DKo2xUZVl1EvNBA3sMrXajGisuC-G5SG43D8zGfLggVOm5Lcc/s3999/DSCF4263.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3999" data-original-width="3455" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo-duOoKNvGRrrZQNvs8tIHthTV_7HZyQCDJhKanzZMMaVr6VGLRwKZ_mc47cK7zNoN-YCQsJaQCLl2RpU5EkDAk6DygZk8_dEuHva7UL3KSSfGTWKtt_Ew0PsRNGDQaLxjx5Vq0DKo2xUZVl1EvNBA3sMrXajGisuC-G5SG43D8zGfLggVOm5Lcc/s320/DSCF4263.jpg" width="276" /></a></div>Wrapping up the Wood Elf Warband from Atlantis Miniatures.<p></p><p>The Panther Warlord with a small bear companion. The Warband continues with male and female versions for every role except the druid.</p><p>Continuing with the signature aqua partial cloaks and family group hair colors.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaCLBivm7Ql8xndPK-moRa-UsBt232jVEIMSgLpsp5C0LqeibqrLk1XUrWyJVA8UdP_GzyeHUkMFeJaxjfLQRhe36z3LnyMAqhJlFVYPUHnj2-tWfWSa6WmSejaV-wKRXnarWUz4wgNNHccJzB6bBVQxLerYdj-lHsP_9IPUCyxelNTa01i5Kj4-w/s3979/DSCF4264.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3770" data-original-width="3979" height="303" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaCLBivm7Ql8xndPK-moRa-UsBt232jVEIMSgLpsp5C0LqeibqrLk1XUrWyJVA8UdP_GzyeHUkMFeJaxjfLQRhe36z3LnyMAqhJlFVYPUHnj2-tWfWSa6WmSejaV-wKRXnarWUz4wgNNHccJzB6bBVQxLerYdj-lHsP_9IPUCyxelNTa01i5Kj4-w/s320/DSCF4264.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>The female cavalry are on Golden Hinds which I thought of as a kind of golden elven type of deer rather than a more natural tan base color. To that end the color is achieved with Iron Oxide over white and white blazes and other markings via Graveyard Bone and Splintered Bone from the Reaper Bone Triad.<p></p><p>The make up the light cavalry or mounted scout element.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc8dXCT5Ffl0Qx_GdT7dwsSL9qTSJgjFSXfqfHOYprFuKMk2krlOza7EH0fdmtBOJeaFYfPOhQSiyMwhDDATk_LxAzkf5FTIxrAFl_zYJfklvE2FRYqJt2284g-MZaKwiZPhGsUbxYXdaOdPmA6x1ip3x7kLmYl9vPV0pdbpi7Va2h2MgdvflGc5M/s5728/DSCF4262.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3602" data-original-width="5728" height="201" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc8dXCT5Ffl0Qx_GdT7dwsSL9qTSJgjFSXfqfHOYprFuKMk2krlOza7EH0fdmtBOJeaFYfPOhQSiyMwhDDATk_LxAzkf5FTIxrAFl_zYJfklvE2FRYqJt2284g-MZaKwiZPhGsUbxYXdaOdPmA6x1ip3x7kLmYl9vPV0pdbpi7Va2h2MgdvflGc5M/s320/DSCF4262.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>The male riders on Golden Stags to serve in the heavy cavalry and shock role leveraging the massive antlers for additional impact.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj28A1TcO9J18eqapMc1he-b6bKtt0DeKGK1tGML1IKu5S3AvJGwMJGOCLt_8y52aPjhnKNOf8BGp8CAY5RVq8JWK-_lY_r4XBL7rM0_m9cZwRq3l7R0Htvo16I4-76-j5WRnoFdNgczr8YZ_ftJtEd_daNpMxwS6on8WArasXxloAtb8XX7BpHLm8/s5496/DSCF4265.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3727" data-original-width="5496" height="217" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj28A1TcO9J18eqapMc1he-b6bKtt0DeKGK1tGML1IKu5S3AvJGwMJGOCLt_8y52aPjhnKNOf8BGp8CAY5RVq8JWK-_lY_r4XBL7rM0_m9cZwRq3l7R0Htvo16I4-76-j5WRnoFdNgczr8YZ_ftJtEd_daNpMxwS6on8WArasXxloAtb8XX7BpHLm8/s320/DSCF4265.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>The Elk Warlord is the warband's penultimate leader on a truly massive mount with a bird of prey as a personal companion. I went with a dark scheme to contrast the golden mounts of the balance of the warband and make this one even more obviously a centerpiece.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqPaAsfNT6T2ASvp0oJ3xNuPEXjudURbSyRK8gH_EcvJvSEZv0D4SctIwJaS7tBJQcs7N-uJJA3sXO8sKpD7KQPDuNc9VkhhOSqLw5DfGGq9qDfg4Gp6tlC3FRbrwbtT-8lQXCTD8AcmOqXS5PTCgB5nzvGC3jQvUUidMew9LvZheetVYJf87JABw/s5351/DSCF4266.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3330" data-original-width="5351" height="199" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqPaAsfNT6T2ASvp0oJ3xNuPEXjudURbSyRK8gH_EcvJvSEZv0D4SctIwJaS7tBJQcs7N-uJJA3sXO8sKpD7KQPDuNc9VkhhOSqLw5DfGGq9qDfg4Gp6tlC3FRbrwbtT-8lQXCTD8AcmOqXS5PTCgB5nzvGC3jQvUUidMew9LvZheetVYJf87JABw/s320/DSCF4266.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>There is also an Elf Prince on foot with bird of prey and a wolf guide. Both the Elf Prince and the Elk Warlord are sporting Dragonbone shields as house/family heirlooms.<p></p><p>These models were great fun to paint and lent themselves to the creation of individual stories.</p><p>Back to the desk! <br /> </p>Swelterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16519522355028444705noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27961407153163946.post-12033792281110476862022-04-12T13:07:00.000-07:002022-04-12T13:07:04.489-07:00Atlantis Miniatures: Wood Elf Warband<p> <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9oG5DPe1sXrwI-unlxrIg_BNBHyp77OZDKwCDYSFESXPfXhBHHUTOvQuj-Ffg1hIeIrFcAkFlXDl5fDXwBohFdEbU13TqhVkwm2_ky0qDZy_w0MQzYskZbMp7u0kIKrTIXWnvZDAv3Ze5emyzXJxuUXpEaEca0n1stQYIacx5FggqmLjKy9Ex2UQ/s3555/DSCF4254.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3136" data-original-width="3555" height="282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9oG5DPe1sXrwI-unlxrIg_BNBHyp77OZDKwCDYSFESXPfXhBHHUTOvQuj-Ffg1hIeIrFcAkFlXDl5fDXwBohFdEbU13TqhVkwm2_ky0qDZy_w0MQzYskZbMp7u0kIKrTIXWnvZDAv3Ze5emyzXJxuUXpEaEca0n1stQYIacx5FggqmLjKy9Ex2UQ/s320/DSCF4254.jpg" width="320" /></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9oG5DPe1sXrwI-unlxrIg_BNBHyp77OZDKwCDYSFESXPfXhBHHUTOvQuj-Ffg1hIeIrFcAkFlXDl5fDXwBohFdEbU13TqhVkwm2_ky0qDZy_w0MQzYskZbMp7u0kIKrTIXWnvZDAv3Ze5emyzXJxuUXpEaEca0n1stQYIacx5FggqmLjKy9Ex2UQ/s3555/DSCF4254.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe0phU7gAb3mJKm_jJhJ6pobA3BDcdcp_mk9UyEmWcFodRjnmYPg1HyyGecBE4LXO4nhhPzXBkPxv_dpOUCibVZ59h6n7lMmeauMzEr_spyI9BkJyHr4_Z6n6V_2jPT0uhhjSfH_F2zdOtyUzRZKZ0591M2wTd-Ytn6k2jE1XCu-xrm-pNcb4WXDg/s4643/DSCF4255.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3551" data-original-width="4643" height="245" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe0phU7gAb3mJKm_jJhJ6pobA3BDcdcp_mk9UyEmWcFodRjnmYPg1HyyGecBE4LXO4nhhPzXBkPxv_dpOUCibVZ59h6n7lMmeauMzEr_spyI9BkJyHr4_Z6n6V_2jPT0uhhjSfH_F2zdOtyUzRZKZ0591M2wTd-Ytn6k2jE1XCu-xrm-pNcb4WXDg/s320/DSCF4255.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></div>Atlantis Miniatures take on the wood elves is deliciously feral. Cast in a very high quality resin they are easy to handle, finely featured, require little or no clean up and take paint well. <p></p><p>They are not your happy woodland tribe full of song and drink... oh no!...they are the wrath of the wood and are festooned with horns, bones, and living companion creatures.</p><p>I've imagined this as a Kinband that share a lot of common features. The red, blond, and sandy hair for example. </p><p>All of them share the mystical green/blue elven cloak and most have a skull attached at the waist, often with belts or strings of red beads.</p><p>There seems to be a correlation between the presence, and size, of antler like horns and the social status of the individual.</p><p>These first two are typical of the offering which usually has a male and a female version of each type of character. Here we see two Spell Caster/Wizard types.<br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2abuSsoWi6DoGezuFAeqZPUZNdz1IKj24NySZurgIrAqxjquC_QPYRudEMwkQ_pk45I2frZCa50lwjNg9L1whmVhmLuLJhk6NSnadzF-_5DJgtW59OghO_YqGOXHifc4vrrGKvychxl_mdUFMtS1m1Ih6OqSM5_WmhqsZOBK9VaaEos9pqLGIrdY/s4183/DSCF4252.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3697" data-original-width="4183" height="283" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2abuSsoWi6DoGezuFAeqZPUZNdz1IKj24NySZurgIrAqxjquC_QPYRudEMwkQ_pk45I2frZCa50lwjNg9L1whmVhmLuLJhk6NSnadzF-_5DJgtW59OghO_YqGOXHifc4vrrGKvychxl_mdUFMtS1m1Ih6OqSM5_WmhqsZOBK9VaaEos9pqLGIrdY/s320/DSCF4252.jpg" width="320" /></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2abuSsoWi6DoGezuFAeqZPUZNdz1IKj24NySZurgIrAqxjquC_QPYRudEMwkQ_pk45I2frZCa50lwjNg9L1whmVhmLuLJhk6NSnadzF-_5DJgtW59OghO_YqGOXHifc4vrrGKvychxl_mdUFMtS1m1Ih6OqSM5_WmhqsZOBK9VaaEos9pqLGIrdY/s4183/DSCF4252.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzgXLtdQzONG9iJoVmYrYz_d8amHSGBvA9Wh8iRcXoKKpvuz9o8zCO7q_x9CTgVpgwNPEKetbnpZPUg4h-Dt_s3i_QoGGKerYgVWcwblAylkgUjgmpjlLaCn0Zq0AXHrOIi7XFPFbBWRt6aRc_wPA-25jceV0gS5OpuIirHazCwwBgyU09zUKv35s/s5337/DSCF4253.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3371" data-original-width="5337" height="202" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzgXLtdQzONG9iJoVmYrYz_d8amHSGBvA9Wh8iRcXoKKpvuz9o8zCO7q_x9CTgVpgwNPEKetbnpZPUg4h-Dt_s3i_QoGGKerYgVWcwblAylkgUjgmpjlLaCn0Zq0AXHrOIi7XFPFbBWRt6aRc_wPA-25jceV0gS5OpuIirHazCwwBgyU09zUKv35s/s320/DSCF4253.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></div>I've further imagined this group to be travelling in a swamp so the bases are water soaked with stones and dead trees dominating the theme.<p></p><p>The set included a couple of scenic bases for specific models and a generous amount of scenic scatter like mushrooms, stumps, roots, and small animals. The remaining features were quick sculpts of greenstuff. The result was an entire warband with unique, but coherently themed, bases. It was a good approach and a nice alternative to the usual limitations of commercial base sets where there would be between 5 and 10 unique bases that would have to be repeated in various aspects throughout the project.</p><p>Here are two Assassins/Scouts, again in male and female versions. </p><p> <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnEEz-7NtP18rBwt_rORIT7ZHXtKdFQdkH3F6_0jVjAGxumHoaMD7OYqDW9g19YXsncj0z1SW0EeVsbsLJ_KGDhAdgo3J922DP5La9WKB09lXO-paiG2ragdU2PTTrIKG930cbqzLTrUcZtdEI3j41olCvHc0lMZ1KFQxpwLve5Ufh3ja5UnaLqsU/s3473/DSCF4251.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3473" data-original-width="2883" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnEEz-7NtP18rBwt_rORIT7ZHXtKdFQdkH3F6_0jVjAGxumHoaMD7OYqDW9g19YXsncj0z1SW0EeVsbsLJ_KGDhAdgo3J922DP5La9WKB09lXO-paiG2ragdU2PTTrIKG930cbqzLTrUcZtdEI3j41olCvHc0lMZ1KFQxpwLve5Ufh3ja5UnaLqsU/s320/DSCF4251.jpg" width="266" /></a></div>The druid is the only model that does not seem to have a female version.<p></p><p>These elves are obviously Hunters and use a lot of animal components in their wardrobe.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhceahzySA7J1UAzWKZoSWoZanKG_DA2YNKa2UGIafcIZh4mBId6qGlC6n-9qXafI8sDQJcxk3ztfqgdhB6btuHhtC3v8seTfexQtVOeEtWsitBDu2S6-fFCMOfDoW380HyX88kh2dfQ9SXeTzRyhtVuuUqastYOLwU_ulEju2j__5SYQ9LIe5GWfg/s3338/DSCF4250.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3338" data-original-width="2490" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhceahzySA7J1UAzWKZoSWoZanKG_DA2YNKa2UGIafcIZh4mBId6qGlC6n-9qXafI8sDQJcxk3ztfqgdhB6btuHhtC3v8seTfexQtVOeEtWsitBDu2S6-fFCMOfDoW380HyX88kh2dfQ9SXeTzRyhtVuuUqastYOLwU_ulEju2j__5SYQ9LIe5GWfg/s320/DSCF4250.jpg" width="239" /></a></div>Below are grouped by weapon type. The warband has Bow, Spear, Pole arm, and Sword represented.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg16p3jVgqcsOfSjNi9wEzpqBftu0fFU1xJv4po6HHz41BK7PBcFn1fb8cJKHqko2pYp_nu0HuKx_RbaHR0t79sMbT9sxkq0miqwlN9iA3FMhTux52zgmAvgJPlDA0WmmcBuw48URz7ELxQkUnoTWkyDrvaPWwPgDEfP5_FwknE9B8LBPIYNCcr16A/s5999/DSCF4238.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3405" data-original-width="5999" height="114" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg16p3jVgqcsOfSjNi9wEzpqBftu0fFU1xJv4po6HHz41BK7PBcFn1fb8cJKHqko2pYp_nu0HuKx_RbaHR0t79sMbT9sxkq0miqwlN9iA3FMhTux52zgmAvgJPlDA0WmmcBuw48URz7ELxQkUnoTWkyDrvaPWwPgDEfP5_FwknE9B8LBPIYNCcr16A/w200-h114/DSCF4238.jpg" width="200" /></a></div></div>Bows.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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The Princess and the Prince lead their family's infantry in its grim task.<div><br /></div><div>As for infantry... all that remains is the Prince, and a small group of spear. The rest of the warband is the cavalry lead by male and female Warlords.</div>Swelterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16519522355028444705noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27961407153163946.post-10251795991086932732022-03-30T12:03:00.003-07:002022-03-30T12:20:49.695-07:00Patlee Salamander Stargazer on Celestial Shrine<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhxJuPacJQyUCHiSg1FM-6d6dl465DF5_kG0ujrRRw-zN-MrUEqHxJtAQUPRVtu23_y4LjS0n2onva9ljz82KVaebqpuR2eVpWTQeU_qpxdeB7qgrB-81F2Xynz8ipD2hNoWL9mAe_DrptULseEJPn4meMvaHcjuJMebCY59lzYHkyTuD9ckU68hc/s2159/SkimMPfr.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2159" data-original-width="1310" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhxJuPacJQyUCHiSg1FM-6d6dl465DF5_kG0ujrRRw-zN-MrUEqHxJtAQUPRVtu23_y4LjS0n2onva9ljz82KVaebqpuR2eVpWTQeU_qpxdeB7qgrB-81F2Xynz8ipD2hNoWL9mAe_DrptULseEJPn4meMvaHcjuJMebCY59lzYHkyTuD9ckU68hc/s320/SkimMPfr.jpg" width="194" /></a></div>I've always wanted a Skink Mage Priest to run as a rebel faction hero. There have been a few notable Skink heroes but the Slann always had a lock on the Mage Priest role.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9Kf0oc5quibaJDwji3IPToDYMMckgzNTwE0w0SbfhNECDwALgsYORKHFGX1XYSGQmF2BpxdRSKiPWmljpdmmfEVDmYvFEAmNH-uO94DCqQoJERhRzqLx9wmBPSjncJKO9FfcddJ7rtG0xkTSYClKzsvZtgmX59824mk6FK-u4XYxAVJc8Q5wT_Ao/s2820/skinkmoff.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2820" data-original-width="1581" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9Kf0oc5quibaJDwji3IPToDYMMckgzNTwE0w0SbfhNECDwALgsYORKHFGX1XYSGQmF2BpxdRSKiPWmljpdmmfEVDmYvFEAmNH-uO94DCqQoJERhRzqLx9wmBPSjncJKO9FfcddJ7rtG0xkTSYClKzsvZtgmX59824mk6FK-u4XYxAVJc8Q5wT_Ao/s320/skinkmoff.jpg" width="179" /></a></div><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div>Raging Heroes Infinite comes to the rescue with the 3D printable Patlee Salamander Stargazer on Celestial Shrine.<p></p><p>This was printed on a Photon Ultra in Anycubic Basic Gray resin and was painted directly on the resin with no primer coat. In retrospect, models with this much gold would probably work out better over black resin.</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">I'm finding that I can often leverage the color of the resin to either speed up painting or to get new effects. So far paint adhesion and durability have been excellent.</span><br /><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjODegPNN5G6hXbIjAhLJMueeeR32NAArSWiViumzgYewEt8vWgicYufSpzoDS3Q_cIhL-Z3m2snbWdyPo6gWLgiPDpAbVDRAZDexsiujzWrev2VBGTeI1lImADX7MSJqZmCafahPeyxq8KRQ4hFza7NdkwPmYtebd701zCZ5dW_BizoHZHC7-jldQ/s2583/skinkMPfl.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2583" data-original-width="1802" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjODegPNN5G6hXbIjAhLJMueeeR32NAArSWiViumzgYewEt8vWgicYufSpzoDS3Q_cIhL-Z3m2snbWdyPo6gWLgiPDpAbVDRAZDexsiujzWrev2VBGTeI1lImADX7MSJqZmCafahPeyxq8KRQ4hFza7NdkwPmYtebd701zCZ5dW_BizoHZHC7-jldQ/s320/skinkMPfl.jpg" width="223" /></a></div><span style="text-align: left;">In this case </span><span style="text-align: left;">a regular process for the gold color is Brass Casings (Secret Weapon (SW)) base, wash with Flesh Wash (SW), Drybrush Necron Compound (GW). Over black resin that would have been all that was needed. Over the gray I ended up doing some lining with Dark Tone Ink (Army Painter (AP)). I'm still not entirely happy with the color depth for the gold.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjNK5YY4zp60CwnJDfNs5tE69zRsqksRiDC2JiKCmIOKrt--IjC3a0LJyJrF-pcFs71tl5qv59psK7RBlXDf3N3xERVWQrBZ0JVZg4eLkPto7u6bcy4jOG2xP0ibiAqW2qPFBMGy1Fhch4q8ST1vIeBnFdq1igDPp7bYVXVpdIu72wLwBcheR8OHM/s2566/skinkMPrr.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2566" data-original-width="1480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjNK5YY4zp60CwnJDfNs5tE69zRsqksRiDC2JiKCmIOKrt--IjC3a0LJyJrF-pcFs71tl5qv59psK7RBlXDf3N3xERVWQrBZ0JVZg4eLkPto7u6bcy4jOG2xP0ibiAqW2qPFBMGy1Fhch4q8ST1vIeBnFdq1igDPp7bYVXVpdIu72wLwBcheR8OHM/s320/skinkMPrr.jpg" width="185" /></a></div><span style="text-align: left;"> </span><br /><span style="text-align: left;">I've recently been playing a lot of Horizon: Forbidden West and have really enjoyed the way colors are depicted for tribal societies. Its making me reconsider some of my more earth tone heavy schemes for medievals, elves, etc...</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRWoE-i3MjOfOMgAnuBbHXH6KPubgowuOKTVYLnwpos89GaiK4Xun47E9t4yM4OiVqLlVNxOb1lwGBpk0T8mYm2vm-ty6khX0K4opLUZPoqsLdUnW90zWyr4DRevwjooxZ9YuqDAVv7y9rFbjTtCLRf8wXZwuKjxq7gh8zFZ_XNOC3y5obJ1CYbY0/s1488/the%20shadow.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1488" data-original-width="904" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRWoE-i3MjOfOMgAnuBbHXH6KPubgowuOKTVYLnwpos89GaiK4Xun47E9t4yM4OiVqLlVNxOb1lwGBpk0T8mYm2vm-ty6khX0K4opLUZPoqsLdUnW90zWyr4DRevwjooxZ9YuqDAVv7y9rFbjTtCLRf8wXZwuKjxq7gh8zFZ_XNOC3y5obJ1CYbY0/s320/the%20shadow.jpg" width="194" /></a></div></div><p><span style="text-align: center;">Speaking of earth tone heavy schemes... I've been tinkering with some Supers and Pulp Action Heroes with some 3D printable files from Bombshell. I'll also be doing some Retro Sci-Fi and messing around with Counterblast.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><p><br /></p><div><br style="text-align: left;" /></div></div><p><br /></p><div>Back to the bench!<br /><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p></div>Swelterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16519522355028444705noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27961407153163946.post-39576626351184943832021-10-20T10:30:00.002-07:002021-10-20T10:30:38.764-07:00Raging Heroes Berserkers and Warriors<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFtFDrWFp6jxpR-HHiaULz2fFyqQvoHJi9KvZFbQC2o-gsgptVTWU7xR1zECmKvc_S92CtCYFOD3yC47UZhysihL74L9-KcuwZbT42tbkw4t9QuvbH_naU-Cebt8nOyCloZBQj_m8BDA/s2048/berserk+group+f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFtFDrWFp6jxpR-HHiaULz2fFyqQvoHJi9KvZFbQC2o-gsgptVTWU7xR1zECmKvc_S92CtCYFOD3yC47UZhysihL74L9-KcuwZbT42tbkw4t9QuvbH_naU-Cebt8nOyCloZBQj_m8BDA/s320/berserk+group+f.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>I've been a follower of Raging Heroes for many years now and have been an avid collector of their 3D print file Patreon, and now through their in house service, even though I didn't have a 3D Resin printer until now. I've done a fair bit of FDM Printing but that is really limited to terrain or accessories and I've never had any luck printing humanoid figures in any game scale. With the addition of the Photon Mono X printer to my workshop all of that has changed! I still have a lot to learn but the earliest results are now making their way to the paint desk.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFPuD5ka_Iw7ilHLaF3xFeWZ9CskaNSkTmZe4V5a2eLYkdeNIf8Lb0wF98XOqmbDh0rIZPjStVev2noUrQO4g-QK6C-v9g7Qj6jWgLSG_H-NRUOhC83UqoiJ6-vg2OuFq0JbrhAeyY5Q/s2048/berserk+group+r.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFPuD5ka_Iw7ilHLaF3xFeWZ9CskaNSkTmZe4V5a2eLYkdeNIf8Lb0wF98XOqmbDh0rIZPjStVev2noUrQO4g-QK6C-v9g7Qj6jWgLSG_H-NRUOhC83UqoiJ6-vg2OuFq0JbrhAeyY5Q/s320/berserk+group+r.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>First up are the troops from the Raging Heroes Viking Gods and Heroes theme from the Patreon. these models have really heroic proportions and are quite beefy models in line with RH's more recent offerings.<p></p><p>I'm hoping to use these in Frostgrave and Kings of War. The bases are also printed from the set and painted in a winter theme. The set has bases sized from 25mm to 50mm. These are 30 mm bases.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNQzu39V46l-B7PAmT2qeOHs_CQr-CWUZ9d1pTpGLYgWPM3DaD4Uz5c28KsKnl7wZJJKtEzA1ZDHuvNwJ3WHgU72i_KMJqnNcu6Afsx0kXcCTYgGMSOLBS8yCqut0ZOKTTI1TLxFkfAw/s2048/berzerk+a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1715" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNQzu39V46l-B7PAmT2qeOHs_CQr-CWUZ9d1pTpGLYgWPM3DaD4Uz5c28KsKnl7wZJJKtEzA1ZDHuvNwJ3WHgU72i_KMJqnNcu6Afsx0kXcCTYgGMSOLBS8yCqut0ZOKTTI1TLxFkfAw/s320/berzerk+a.jpg" width="268" /></a></div>I thought the cloaks to be made from the hides of Black Bears for which I imagined this fraternity to have traveled to the wilderness of North America to obtain.<p></p><p>I also had a stab at a unifying tartan for their kilts. These will be repeated throughout the warband.</p><p>Flesh tone: are Dark Flesh (Vallejo (V)),Flesh Wash (Secret Weapon (SW)), Dark Flesh (V) Layer, Sunny Flesh (V) Top Layer.</p><p>Bear Hide: Carbon Gray (Reaper (R)),Cobalt Grey (R) drybrush, Soft Body Black Wash (SW),Sunny Flesh (V) weathering. <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6xrPIvzI7eXquDeW8R02q66tbnAwCJsyJ0Ir21Y26-dyoOZPwakOX-5z7URWfCndkH8-vZKtJHod7FIqYnk3XzGaKZh_KW1hsJ07RrIqfAEHRqZ6efovAcCF9ruFZXyxQEGn449HFJg/s2048/berzerk+b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1522" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6xrPIvzI7eXquDeW8R02q66tbnAwCJsyJ0Ir21Y26-dyoOZPwakOX-5z7URWfCndkH8-vZKtJHod7FIqYnk3XzGaKZh_KW1hsJ07RrIqfAEHRqZ6efovAcCF9ruFZXyxQEGn449HFJg/s320/berzerk+b.jpg" width="238" /></a></div>The Kilts are a bit more complex and I'll likely do a post on just that as I get more comfortable with the process. I think these were a good first attempt and should improve with more iterations.<p></p><p>Hair colors: A lot of red heads a couple of blondes and a guy with black hair... Vikings.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQOeHnaJx0EmohurLj3ukw-ZfOvZEs6sMn3jEKB_AEKdQllTJWkUjBGZfrN07YJhDMhbhr9oZYrLrJhp57iDe88B8sAFTKDUBsog991EITDswDFR-H-Hdd5UGjcnj6P5jjf3uW8P7caA/s2048/berzerk+c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1851" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQOeHnaJx0EmohurLj3ukw-ZfOvZEs6sMn3jEKB_AEKdQllTJWkUjBGZfrN07YJhDMhbhr9oZYrLrJhp57iDe88B8sAFTKDUBsog991EITDswDFR-H-Hdd5UGjcnj6P5jjf3uW8P7caA/s320/berzerk+c.jpg" width="289" /></a></div>From a printing perspective some of the weapons, particularly the two handed axes, have a bit of a curve to them like they are flexing with the swing. I like the look as it implies motion but I don't know if its an intentional effect or just fortuitous.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0g3tRp7SUDGjaOBgA7lgthAU_9kYCkY-qEB723uZoWoNOe9-4YJ-He2NezaKBhNNK_synR_OPdTI_SR88rwBlzkbyRGgOgOnh-UuSqdrcul2eq23nJ6FM78FHaFYutGo-XyGcSp9y-Q/s2048/berzerk+L.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1485" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0g3tRp7SUDGjaOBgA7lgthAU_9kYCkY-qEB723uZoWoNOe9-4YJ-He2NezaKBhNNK_synR_OPdTI_SR88rwBlzkbyRGgOgOnh-UuSqdrcul2eq23nJ6FM78FHaFYutGo-XyGcSp9y-Q/s320/berzerk+L.jpg" width="232" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxaOYX6l79CUIvu3LsFjhCaGjIafVymGbGo4hbk8JQ-Z0wrdvzkAT415TpwroMUga2C4WVid-NsyAeUGC3tPd4a6lKnC8xDC1aCWe_c-jlhA_STDGoCj-yVK2J4yjOb86b6EP8_ottYg/s2048/war+a2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1498" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxaOYX6l79CUIvu3LsFjhCaGjIafVymGbGo4hbk8JQ-Z0wrdvzkAT415TpwroMUga2C4WVid-NsyAeUGC3tPd4a6lKnC8xDC1aCWe_c-jlhA_STDGoCj-yVK2J4yjOb86b6EP8_ottYg/s320/war+a2.jpg" width="234" /></a></div>The regular Warriors have much more tartan visible so it was easier to get a flow going. <p></p><p>You'll notice that these guys are in super wide leg stances. So wide, in fact, that it was difficult to contain them on the 30mm bases. Since I want to use these as gaming pieces I really did not want to make the move to 40mm bases because that is usually more of a monster or crewed weapon size. The result was some creative mounting...</p><p>The first of these has a stance so wide it literally cannot be contained on a 30 mm base. I decided to mount him with one foot firmly planted on the ground and his kilt attached to a rock to support him solidly. I think its a passable look of a warrior leaping over the rocks to press the attack.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLA3G25qV-IFGBSnDoLfDDx6LeYU7r3-HYNaUQU559JyrWAeS5cPEnn_3rUOl-yuyN9nW6qmvgeEiYzk7E8uSg7VrOW4kc76Ee9kHEM0bGvs8mJSYjQxM45SeTb6QhPkJgikzGGKu0DA/s2048/war+a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLA3G25qV-IFGBSnDoLfDDx6LeYU7r3-HYNaUQU559JyrWAeS5cPEnn_3rUOl-yuyN9nW6qmvgeEiYzk7E8uSg7VrOW4kc76Ee9kHEM0bGvs8mJSYjQxM45SeTb6QhPkJgikzGGKu0DA/s320/war+a.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>The next fellow had a ...slightly... less wide stance and has the insole of one foot and the very back of his heel touch the base... it was a little dicey and one foot has an extra bit of support on the bottom to insure continued contact.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6GlgwTt5LuPsDwhyphenhyphenq4N2_QmcHccly-O5YxPFWQc2ix5hiJ02Bjkf8PPVimY4InfZ14nAdDFTfm3vNaIr8VKz5xsdWcSJ-lRqVy1O6Yx37WonfQbrGT7JwV9Ey326BSqbyg6iEbNncQw/s2048/war+ar.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6GlgwTt5LuPsDwhyphenhyphenq4N2_QmcHccly-O5YxPFWQc2ix5hiJ02Bjkf8PPVimY4InfZ14nAdDFTfm3vNaIr8VKz5xsdWcSJ-lRqVy1O6Yx37WonfQbrGT7JwV9Ey326BSqbyg6iEbNncQw/s320/war+ar.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicrgK_ZHNlmB5BLiC3lB0LkshY2Z0WmAwANukszCJtC3emy3Lw-lOWhcarXJUVN3USaXKFkjIVSnxmVSwV0LCwthxpNLTMsIT8Ntu1pHVZyWyQfr6-MfDS6A-J2yKopjKOcF6kNBi7KA/s2048/war+b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1779" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicrgK_ZHNlmB5BLiC3lB0LkshY2Z0WmAwANukszCJtC3emy3Lw-lOWhcarXJUVN3USaXKFkjIVSnxmVSwV0LCwthxpNLTMsIT8Ntu1pHVZyWyQfr6-MfDS6A-J2yKopjKOcF6kNBi7KA/s320/war+b.jpg" width="278" /></a></div>This guy is more less aggressively spread and you can see the shield design. I kept to the same general colors as were used in the tartan to strengthen the theme.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiida8ghKCMA6KIyckcfmeTk5IWGt3BsTPGo2OWWAwRsq_IagRRgThV1rIBtRPb3qR8fl0W_2GjJhyphenhyphenqwZOuwGXuSmRX1TcXMGihZ1L7dN7LPl8Li6_nF9iJCh1cdcmzs1Cc9gm8gD_6aQ/s2048/war+L.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1568" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiida8ghKCMA6KIyckcfmeTk5IWGt3BsTPGo2OWWAwRsq_IagRRgThV1rIBtRPb3qR8fl0W_2GjJhyphenhyphenqwZOuwGXuSmRX1TcXMGihZ1L7dN7LPl8Li6_nF9iJCh1cdcmzs1Cc9gm8gD_6aQ/s320/war+L.jpg" width="245" /></a></div>The group Leader is, ironically, the only one that fit easily onto the 30mm base.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNRb8FAJ0sao7Qq5jK70ShZps0Q6duABhIVFLudKA_3m0wHecJBxKozd9hLearx9eMnpMsEF0dAPGGIlDxHIeZaAf7pAGYPu4LHHspGApV9zo-R66xyKJqyjkyKQdHbJ9UhdvwWYKdcw/s2048/warrior+group+f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNRb8FAJ0sao7Qq5jK70ShZps0Q6duABhIVFLudKA_3m0wHecJBxKozd9hLearx9eMnpMsEF0dAPGGIlDxHIeZaAf7pAGYPu4LHHspGApV9zo-R66xyKJqyjkyKQdHbJ9UhdvwWYKdcw/s320/warrior+group+f.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>The group shot. One thing I'd love to see RH do is increase the number of troop poses. typically there are 3 troopers and one Troop Leader for a total of 4 discrete poses. Many games use unit sizes that range from 5 to 10. These print as a single piece so it would be nice to have a couple more unique poses. With 5 poses they could be printed as mirrors giving the feel of 10 different poses. Just a thought.<p></p><p>Overall I am super happy to finally be printing these out. The themes are lavish and include Centerpieces and Terrain bits that make the journey from imagination to physical model only because they can be 3D printed. <br /> </p>Swelterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16519522355028444705noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27961407153163946.post-59547210693430567252021-05-11T08:37:00.001-07:002021-05-11T08:37:26.892-07:00Forward Base: Habitat 5 part 6 wrapping up<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0 0 0 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0 0 0 40px; padding: 0px;"><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Wrapping up Hab 5 construction by adding the exterior steps, some resin details, and the exterior light acrylic.</div><p></p></blockquote></blockquote><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWGl3E0vSImy12F8JDPozROzje2lXT1ALvQKwla22diHZHdvNDCK__g5UYRaNusvQ8ELo3k5zAOeLfutUi_7cVRK6FoMIM-bLDsPwDOzOvP10Oa-PPMiwkoVmAk1eNXrzBc9WK7y0B5w/s2048/outside+step01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWGl3E0vSImy12F8JDPozROzje2lXT1ALvQKwla22diHZHdvNDCK__g5UYRaNusvQ8ELo3k5zAOeLfutUi_7cVRK6FoMIM-bLDsPwDOzOvP10Oa-PPMiwkoVmAk1eNXrzBc9WK7y0B5w/s320/outside+step01.jpg" /></a></div><a href="https://www.antenocitisworkshop.com/" target="_blank">Antenocitis Workshop</a> have recently released some new steps and stairs for Forward Base which use acrylic steps for a super cool Sci-Fi look. I've not used them on Hab 5 because its a Vehicle Garage and Maintenance building so I rather liked the industrial grate feeling of the stock step but I will be using the new kits when some of the entertainment and command buildings show up on my desk.<div><br /></div><div>As steps go these are pretty easy. I set the stringers in first and then set the steps while there was still some flex in the glue.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijHE215SDj3NTg7kvg5XfJHyxfiOkg-qOs23At1EYhvA60xf0k8Q1YeOeZQ5DQxFWSl70swPkMEuZ9erJ9J75faSx1-I1EgbxKh2c43-zCqpv_KeZrQLLbRos7Jw7WFHzWyn0qgeOp9w/s2048/outside+step+02.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijHE215SDj3NTg7kvg5XfJHyxfiOkg-qOs23At1EYhvA60xf0k8Q1YeOeZQ5DQxFWSl70swPkMEuZ9erJ9J75faSx1-I1EgbxKh2c43-zCqpv_KeZrQLLbRos7Jw7WFHzWyn0qgeOp9w/s320/outside+step+02.jpg" /></a></div>There are two exterior personnel doors. In retrospect I might have made the steps removable for ease of storage between games... that may yet occur if the prove too vulnerable jutting out as they do. The vehicle ramps are hinged and fold flat against the side of the building when not in use so they are much less of a concern. </div><div><br /></div><div>Next up are they acrylic exterior lights.<div><br /></div><div>One of the upgrades to the building included full light brackets instead of the tiny resin caps that are usually used for mounting the lights. I really like the full brackets but they have a small disadvantage in that they have a set length... (Doh! I have, somewhat belatedly, realized I "could" have cut the bracket to alter their length a bit. It would have been fussy but totally doable... oh well... lessons learned!)</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3CbHNTbNZo4I1HjD803RaaQs8EoUIfeWvy4LrrlM-8XWyPL-Ki2A8pJGr1yJfm3ki-VmnOVpRsNdaomt7rx7Qea-22MdouqKeLBeDixuAwONlv98JokhTnc5D8QwZhmQTMVua9ZbRHQ/s2048/hab+jig.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3CbHNTbNZo4I1HjD803RaaQs8EoUIfeWvy4LrrlM-8XWyPL-Ki2A8pJGr1yJfm3ki-VmnOVpRsNdaomt7rx7Qea-22MdouqKeLBeDixuAwONlv98JokhTnc5D8QwZhmQTMVua9ZbRHQ/s320/hab+jig.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div> The acrylic rod provided with the kit was just a bit short of what is required to fully fill all the brackets. With the stock endcaps I would measure the rod and set the individual light length according to rod supply... except... that I think of Forward Base as a modular system with many interchangeable parts which means, for example, all lights used for all "Hab 1" style buildings should be the same length... so it looks wonky fast if that is not the case. </div><div><br /></div><div>Left you see the universal jig that is evolving to cover the various Hab light lengths. <br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq3CoB4F8jvsaaOkcGG0nYjmzK_McIbT_lsYpfb_6J4ATYHshwSPwbXlH5SZbbEd3m68GfBjBHkZdbUd5Yw23QHSPw6w1DUJV8LOufkMERxgmcAX3nJ6fFu8YhdwR6cz69Gos5KwFZIw/s2048/light+02.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq3CoB4F8jvsaaOkcGG0nYjmzK_McIbT_lsYpfb_6J4ATYHshwSPwbXlH5SZbbEd3m68GfBjBHkZdbUd5Yw23QHSPw6w1DUJV8LOufkMERxgmcAX3nJ6fFu8YhdwR6cz69Gos5KwFZIw/s320/light+02.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Right we see... I ran out of acrylic rod! Not to worry I'll swipe some from the next building I open and fill it in. Antenocitis also sometimes has acrylic rod available separately which is super useful.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd2xv_ibVt3iMve4Lg-U5YxIVgcgAmJKCmkDQBoTtNd3zZx8OL10FhHAIjrBSsnMv8FtHZFYUW2sQY-UkVEwfrWDAoeo6bsrWMZaLtsKmHs7c4-8bmnbehXJgQBoZ3dQRiqOYN1_NuSA/s2048/lights.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd2xv_ibVt3iMve4Lg-U5YxIVgcgAmJKCmkDQBoTtNd3zZx8OL10FhHAIjrBSsnMv8FtHZFYUW2sQY-UkVEwfrWDAoeo6bsrWMZaLtsKmHs7c4-8bmnbehXJgQBoZ3dQRiqOYN1_NuSA/s320/lights.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>The fixture count was odd. There were six brackets but 7 scribed locations for them. Its not a big issue as this middle location is a bit camouflaged by the other scribed details.</div><div><br /></div><div>You can see here the Bay Doors in their closed position. The resin face is inside the bays as thsi orientation gave the best fit.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBU72zM-C9Txg80RTtZ4l1StZE7_CqmeB8UKjGMmtQ1r2-6cq4Gde32g1v11WTrdEU1ojJhmSp2Cadndq2Vya9bTS0418pY4fKX4AFRkE80tFZacvapfHw4c20YJGD-6eb5lYRTKYEIg/s2048/sbs+Comp.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1669" data-original-width="2048" height="326" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBU72zM-C9Txg80RTtZ4l1StZE7_CqmeB8UKjGMmtQ1r2-6cq4Gde32g1v11WTrdEU1ojJhmSp2Cadndq2Vya9bTS0418pY4fKX4AFRkE80tFZacvapfHw4c20YJGD-6eb5lYRTKYEIg/w400-h326/sbs+Comp.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>I didn't have any vehicles close to hand for a comparison but I did have the Forge World Gargantuan Squiggoth on the table for some repairs. The poor thing took a hit to the tail and some of the Big Shootas during the move here. Its all better now. You can see the Hab 5 is large enough to offer even this big fella some cover!<div><br /></div><div>It also occurred to me that Hab 5 might make a good Lair for a Supers Game... Its a really big space with room for a couple of vehicles and multi level combat internally... food for thought!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /><div><br /><div><br /><p> </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /> <p></p></div></div></div>Swelterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16519522355028444705noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27961407153163946.post-52876791758994394942021-04-28T12:19:00.000-07:002021-04-28T12:19:19.018-07:00Forward Base: Habitat 5 part 5 "Beyond the Rough Guide"<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2xXwsMXmRfsfESspdaJHItu0BPk0wMjI13z5SmmxsaNo61L9hL9eyaQcK9dvj8SQoMcurlrRBgOPyIDaVMmIXjaVj_5NmxYCJi2F3PXSaYGgGF_HQERibIG_P2wG4URFvxqjU0CguNg/s2048/5+frame.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2xXwsMXmRfsfESspdaJHItu0BPk0wMjI13z5SmmxsaNo61L9hL9eyaQcK9dvj8SQoMcurlrRBgOPyIDaVMmIXjaVj_5NmxYCJi2F3PXSaYGgGF_HQERibIG_P2wG4URFvxqjU0CguNg/s320/5+frame.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>From here forward we're kind of on our own. The <a href="https://www.antenocitisworkshop.com/habitat-5-rough-guide/" target="_blank">"Rough Guide"</a> over at <a href="https://www.antenocitisworkshop.com/" target="_blank">Antenocitis Workshop</a> does not cover the interior catwalks and stairs or the external resin bits. This building is from the Forward Base Kickstarter and may have been redesigned when the range was revamped a while back.<p></p><p>First order of business is to identify parts and dry fit everything... and I mean everything! I can't stress this enough.</p><p>Here I've found the stringers for the stairs and set them dry into the sockets.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_Tlo0of6-dCpc25_ky7BbsMVvWCs8b4Snc6dKaXTwBNr5-ah0kyOxKSdttLkgmOD_e6h2FO-8o6YWUYOH_sEzasMFS1pvjeQ5hrNoZlRruZZLMJ4El2ow9GIbcX0sSZxOaljBxGPQrw/s2048/5+cat.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_Tlo0of6-dCpc25_ky7BbsMVvWCs8b4Snc6dKaXTwBNr5-ah0kyOxKSdttLkgmOD_e6h2FO-8o6YWUYOH_sEzasMFS1pvjeQ5hrNoZlRruZZLMJ4El2ow9GIbcX0sSZxOaljBxGPQrw/s320/5+cat.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Here I set in the "T" shaped catwalk. My first surprise came here. The catwalk did not fall into position on the stringers. Like by a full 1/8". I though wow... I've never had a piece, that I was certain was the right part, miss by this much. Turns out the error was entirely mine. I had assumed that the catwalk was intended to be removable and would just sit, unglued, on the frame but this is not the case.<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEVO84r7qSC8ud0mGtuH9cFNoC8FBRT0IUvqfjD3zb63BS7Ee4vbU8YtKTRzFG8u55DkDjS8z3UcFl-7ztaRbqOUbf9xtmrbu4MVAS-eqij6RMCLaD7BgLS_PL5h133iS9CLFxfmdZ2g/s2048/5+cat+fixed.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEVO84r7qSC8ud0mGtuH9cFNoC8FBRT0IUvqfjD3zb63BS7Ee4vbU8YtKTRzFG8u55DkDjS8z3UcFl-7ztaRbqOUbf9xtmrbu4MVAS-eqij6RMCLaD7BgLS_PL5h133iS9CLFxfmdZ2g/s320/5+cat+fixed.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div>There is a slot on the back wall that accepts the Catwalk. When in position it settles securely onto the stringers. The fit is tight enough, and the snap effect pronounced enough, that I am positive this is intended to be a one-time operation. This really exemplifies why the dry fit is such an important step.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDCcrCDR1IBp7ueSNP-Ysm7jfhyGOiwChbHyB_ApAgSqc2yVTt1UhCYJ6VOJWFMFFFjQfBXg1Hl-YRrcwvHzEv97uOGMfNYqySutwNJEvRSsxepAlsRQpOq8HbvIeYUbSEtNP6TvzkZw/s2048/5+steps+over.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDCcrCDR1IBp7ueSNP-Ysm7jfhyGOiwChbHyB_ApAgSqc2yVTt1UhCYJ6VOJWFMFFFjQfBXg1Hl-YRrcwvHzEv97uOGMfNYqySutwNJEvRSsxepAlsRQpOq8HbvIeYUbSEtNP6TvzkZw/s320/5+steps+over.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Next up... the steps. I finally identified the yellow frames as steps... I know... I'm a bit slow... I had wondered for a while what those were... and where the steps were... and didn't put it together until now.<div><br /></div><div>On the plus side these steps were loads easier to build than the usual system Antenocitis Workshop uses. they also are very broad and it looks like models with modest bases could actually stand securely on them!</div><div><br /></div><div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqO554lFRKh3PPtP_5Hgj8VJyT0ecbEJiTYr_X3AICRdzAqnkZQ4tqT84Bb7dd9N7YNvsNNAxk0PI1PsgeBlCvPvaQd-8HgkfRqCxoTj72F-ZSB5LzK_Lj_uzlyGQ8c6NYaN2uXfYAEQ/s2048/5+steps+bay+door.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqO554lFRKh3PPtP_5Hgj8VJyT0ecbEJiTYr_X3AICRdzAqnkZQ4tqT84Bb7dd9N7YNvsNNAxk0PI1PsgeBlCvPvaQd-8HgkfRqCxoTj72F-ZSB5LzK_Lj_uzlyGQ8c6NYaN2uXfYAEQ/s320/5+steps+bay+door.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />I started by dry fitting all the steps to make sure they didn't need any adjustment and to note the way they fit was supposed to work. From there it was gluing the top step and the bottom step into position and then placing the stringers and Catwalk in position before everything had dried.</div><div><br /></div><div>Once that step had dried I added in the remaining steps and leveled them as I went. The notches are a little shallow so its easy to get something just a bit tilted... you can see through he bay door that the center step droops a bit. This got adjusted after the picture.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhynXbQe5YJdJZrHdNC0yJ9Mwcl22tEspcrTqSDzrUs-Rm9HN0UBz7HLHVJwHLe3UHzvhC2pykyDFFuEVqBV57MgZdhn9V09jA824dSy5h0Wn0GjiHBHMx6l5cQaNFb09UqAJZBYbs3Kg/s2048/5+step+side+door.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhynXbQe5YJdJZrHdNC0yJ9Mwcl22tEspcrTqSDzrUs-Rm9HN0UBz7HLHVJwHLe3UHzvhC2pykyDFFuEVqBV57MgZdhn9V09jA824dSy5h0Wn0GjiHBHMx6l5cQaNFb09UqAJZBYbs3Kg/s320/5+step+side+door.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />A view of the adjusted steps through the regular door.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUD7ZEmBQCEaMiHCS_vIhzh5fenlO3lfSiaFib2r1-MyTIOD0qVI6c_yVURjblo2pk0EFXSLDpfCF2L9qETB_wvezbZ6gd3yo83FJWxxzDyDuJuD-QplkyG86LFnenwfEYPA1Bfsr18w/s2048/out+vents+before.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUD7ZEmBQCEaMiHCS_vIhzh5fenlO3lfSiaFib2r1-MyTIOD0qVI6c_yVURjblo2pk0EFXSLDpfCF2L9qETB_wvezbZ6gd3yo83FJWxxzDyDuJuD-QplkyG86LFnenwfEYPA1Bfsr18w/s320/out+vents+before.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>With the interior wrapped up it was time to look at the exterior details. Here you can see that a resin vent has been added. The upgrade kit also included resin replacements for the two lower square white vents but these were not perforated and I ended up liking the way they looked when painted so will save those bits for another project.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigY6nOpL6ntU-MgbkvhTs3mLBpEMJJ247MW5zUfgPP4hOnnXmSNpOV5ITe7D0EDTXHg3JqnHGOdLcFQ4ulZyQDeWWELg5O42XQF-euSGfEN_BG3GSKdlQpcgHBvad_7xfbxY1AuSkxzg/s2048/out+vent+after.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigY6nOpL6ntU-MgbkvhTs3mLBpEMJJ247MW5zUfgPP4hOnnXmSNpOV5ITe7D0EDTXHg3JqnHGOdLcFQ4ulZyQDeWWELg5O42XQF-euSGfEN_BG3GSKdlQpcgHBvad_7xfbxY1AuSkxzg/s320/out+vent+after.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>The large resin exhaust fans are in position. The slotted MDF remains as is on the inside and would have looked fine on the outside but the resin caps are very nice and help with the flatness that MDF designs tend to have.</div><div><br /></div><div>At this point I began dry fitting the ladders and made a major discovery!</div><div><br /></div><div>The ladders extended downward well below the level of the floor...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6VxMK_VnTHxnc6zpyXnxxJeDXNabX9hkB-r31MukwIMIDKJUxnRNBSOXLpmdierDZILnIlY548wByLjrL32gRen6spS1UvyAPtAD_KnxtUGfP4ddSVWo_0Kp2RMx7X179VZZuAlTwsw/s2048/5+booster.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6VxMK_VnTHxnc6zpyXnxxJeDXNabX9hkB-r31MukwIMIDKJUxnRNBSOXLpmdierDZILnIlY548wByLjrL32gRen6spS1UvyAPtAD_KnxtUGfP4ddSVWo_0Kp2RMx7X179VZZuAlTwsw/s320/5+booster.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>... which allowed me to finally identify what these bits were! These are part of the Hab X Booster packets. Apparently the boosters are for lifting the Habs off the ground and allow for cool stairs etc...</div><div><br /></div><div>I got these Boosters for all the Habitats but now have to decide which buildings can take them. Habitat 3 for example is a small living quarters Habitat that can be stacked on top of other Habitat types via an MDF clip arrangement. In that case the Booster doesn't get used.</div><div><br /></div><div>Fortunately the Larger Habitats like Hab 5 will all take them so there is not decision to make... on with the Boosting!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL7rDMwLSJQwbaBlXTPwHdLxninCWU0aU3mVlRT_K21aTYMd6vr8kkOeRrOiRjXjM4ryzbGKpYzyvh0uaQhYFnJrupEJkK0wXmSzKuMDr11JaZu30u70qxOM0pisHe8-5_TGL0EjbcjA/s2048/out+vent+ladder.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL7rDMwLSJQwbaBlXTPwHdLxninCWU0aU3mVlRT_K21aTYMd6vr8kkOeRrOiRjXjM4ryzbGKpYzyvh0uaQhYFnJrupEJkK0wXmSzKuMDr11JaZu30u70qxOM0pisHe8-5_TGL0EjbcjA/s320/out+vent+ladder.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Now that the building is boosted those pesky ladders fit perfectly. Another victory for the dry-fit!</div><div><br /></div><div>There are three ladders. This long one, a shorter one that is affixed between the Bay Doors, and a very short one that allows access between the shorter roof and the taller section. These ladders interact very much with the removable roof panels so care needs to be taken when fitting and gluing these into position. Pay particular attention to the fit of the shortest ladder as one of the roof panels has to be able to slot in under it and the other panel slots in from the side. Just be sure that the lower roof panel is not obstructed, or accidentally glued in... either condition would be a major fail!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCF5Aa_af7fVWpzlfHIpLIlqDLCuziI6gU4iXgejoOq0Nf_qGmPxNTJluM1pYsv1fARJH0n5tNJoWoufrBAI9DQHeK0Xj5ir77oX5Zvxq34hFf3yPWLydR-iwPGZyT8i2TExK8ALJa1Q/s2048/ladder+clamps.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCF5Aa_af7fVWpzlfHIpLIlqDLCuziI6gU4iXgejoOq0Nf_qGmPxNTJluM1pYsv1fARJH0n5tNJoWoufrBAI9DQHeK0Xj5ir77oX5Zvxq34hFf3yPWLydR-iwPGZyT8i2TExK8ALJa1Q/s320/ladder+clamps.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />The other two ladders can be seen here under clamps.</div><div><br /></div><div>The bay door ladder has a tight fit between the bay doors and should be used to help position them. I did not do this and ended up having to shave a bit off the back side of one of the lower tabs to get a flush fit.</div><div><br /></div><div>For next time... non-functional exterior acrylic rod lights, possibly some functional interior (key fob style) lights, and some odds and ends like resin covers for the etched power couplings.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div> Other than some weathering, all that will remain is to make some decisions about the various doors. Non of them are "working" doors and are either stood into place, held in place by compression, or Glued in place. At the moment I'm leaving these unglued and will revisit them if that doesn't work out in practice. When the range was redesigned one of the big revisions was to replace the non-functional acrylic "Hologram" doors with working MDF/acrylic doors, many of which have a structure that implies a small airlock. <br /> <br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p></div></div>Swelterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16519522355028444705noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27961407153163946.post-74442423574553022042021-04-16T07:32:00.000-07:002021-04-16T07:32:51.304-07:00Forward Base: Habitat 5 WiP Part 4 "The Ramps"<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzBfF3MaTM528RD321XxpKRlS0Cqpe7rMIkWavVklIsZMvenXbckuPZACKssXdCgypfmoiV0fN_Ac0GH_H3Wm__hD-1a4CeYGbjvKdMi9u7CSZ6xoO6P3D2_zF4lO7-T9NleXI_S3d3A/s2048/h5p204.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="display: inline !important; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzBfF3MaTM528RD321XxpKRlS0Cqpe7rMIkWavVklIsZMvenXbckuPZACKssXdCgypfmoiV0fN_Ac0GH_H3Wm__hD-1a4CeYGbjvKdMi9u7CSZ6xoO6P3D2_zF4lO7-T9NleXI_S3d3A/w400-h300/h5p204.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Today we move beyond the <a href="https://www.antenocitisworkshop.com/habitat-5-rough-guide/" target="_blank">Rough Guide</a>, add the ramps, and begin sorting the left over parts to see where to go next.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5zdi6wsG-Wzw-ztHsyFgPdEwUfKoLm-KmXphqiI6jq2lceC-xSoZCmLzo-BCTwGb2RYh-4ovyvufeJgL9z3X71c6en1jKgsjObmXoIRlOl0_8D1sMcPlJ54Yh125RGYG8r96FvXbk4Q/s2048/h5p211.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5zdi6wsG-Wzw-ztHsyFgPdEwUfKoLm-KmXphqiI6jq2lceC-xSoZCmLzo-BCTwGb2RYh-4ovyvufeJgL9z3X71c6en1jKgsjObmXoIRlOl0_8D1sMcPlJ54Yh125RGYG8r96FvXbk4Q/s320/h5p211.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p><br /></p>First up... I somehow missed installing this workbench which is clearly shown in the drawings of the rough guide. It went in without a hitch but, due to the nature of MDF, there was a risk that the back right corner would separate and tent up. To reduce the risk of that I used a chopstick to press the corner down.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfBNB_MyuiRCoLxB67fBywK58Ox7n9gUNLoEj0K-tubSVIwjfSJIvCBG-e89Shkb4Ai5PyW7jCQBDjQtTt2C_DsJbgp3QWc2cTnnhsnt53C1-ou2u0AnD5BvzX_8X0BsJjyd35t3h1Pw/s2048/h5p210.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfBNB_MyuiRCoLxB67fBywK58Ox7n9gUNLoEj0K-tubSVIwjfSJIvCBG-e89Shkb4Ai5PyW7jCQBDjQtTt2C_DsJbgp3QWc2cTnnhsnt53C1-ou2u0AnD5BvzX_8X0BsJjyd35t3h1Pw/s320/h5p210.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Beyond the Rough Guide...<div>This is a first gen Kickstarter version of this building and the Rough Guide doesn't address any of the optional resin components.</div><div><br /></div><div>I assembled and painted the garage door frames and then glued the resin garage doors to their MDF counterpart to get door textures on both sides of the piece in the same way that I did the vent covers in the walls. Unlike the vent resins, which are slightly larger then the MDF they replace, the Garage Door resin is slightly smaller than the MDF it replaces. This will be tricksey later...</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbZmXgNrYHfQ8kThH6NXVp5EY9WJXK3u1uQ55FTi2qHgJ-en2TWNwerIGA4uBDUWv3pGDqT2Z1Qof7N_T-qX8AO81fpQwjiqlX-dowbmy0YOT4MlWcQvbDOZ1lX2nmjJumt66DYZTEcg/s2048/h5p209.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbZmXgNrYHfQ8kThH6NXVp5EY9WJXK3u1uQ55FTi2qHgJ-en2TWNwerIGA4uBDUWv3pGDqT2Z1Qof7N_T-qX8AO81fpQwjiqlX-dowbmy0YOT4MlWcQvbDOZ1lX2nmjJumt66DYZTEcg/s320/h5p209.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>The resin frames don't precisely conform to the opening so I used a Sharpie to blacken round the edges. These small spaces will be recessed once the resin is on and won't be visible. More importantly I intend to use this lip to let the garage door sit in the right position when the doors are "closed".</div><div><br /></div><div>Above the door here you can see one of the resin Vents. Because the resin is larger than the cut-out it sits very nicely and self levels once the MDF vent is glued behind it. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS3bsEaiiLY7zjdwM72rxuBs0jzrv4dkz_UrF2ytY5iAy6qIG002JfgdUJXcJhoeBbO8cB0hcd34LAGgxKfZakGG_j1fhznqT-GdtuZfnMuFKT_Z4KTZ7UrrM_rrQbDbTVI_npzH2JVg/s2048/h5p207.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS3bsEaiiLY7zjdwM72rxuBs0jzrv4dkz_UrF2ytY5iAy6qIG002JfgdUJXcJhoeBbO8cB0hcd34LAGgxKfZakGG_j1fhznqT-GdtuZfnMuFKT_Z4KTZ7UrrM_rrQbDbTVI_npzH2JVg/s320/h5p207.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>Time for more adventures with clamps, blue tape, and Super Phatic glue!</div><div><br /></div><div>At this point I realized that the Garage Doors were going to be reluctant to sit in the door frames resin side out. The largest part of the door is smaller than the opening and the locker wall just inside the door prevents clean access to the inside lip. I can magnetize the doors, and will probably have to anyway, so they don't fall over when bumped or jostled, but the doors sit very well in the reverse orientation.<br /><p><br /><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfgUxf_sKwg-rGI-TJKwQTh5tpIjhSC_ejXvtyaARpIYHZr8q-GBQ2_SD0qTE6Us85USULhijbGG7rf-rJb_ksDmk8CokgpkzyWtS9xJ207abnLgtxO8QnXdPLgebLw0xtqXci9KDL7g/s2048/h5p206.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfgUxf_sKwg-rGI-TJKwQTh5tpIjhSC_ejXvtyaARpIYHZr8q-GBQ2_SD0qTE6Us85USULhijbGG7rf-rJb_ksDmk8CokgpkzyWtS9xJ207abnLgtxO8QnXdPLgebLw0xtqXci9KDL7g/s320/h5p206.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> Onward to the Ramps!<p></p><p>The <a href="https://www.antenocitisworkshop.com/habitat-5-assembling-ramp/" target="_blank">habitat 5 ramp instructions</a> are pretty clear and easy to follow for building the hinges. The hinges were constructed and here you see the top and bottom view of the ramps.</p><p>As always I'll go back at the end and dress up the scuffs from where the MDF parts were removed from their frame. Reaper "Nut Brown" is almost a perfect match to the seared brown edges.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBpvm7_NTPgomMmAT-XoLnahrYMHadG0Z6osMPj1l2hyoRuWRV4q6kplMI3X3jkvMHZTdWwxasnqFDD31uv_U4C5G26S1ujk0BRPKTFaTXLuHaHTkE77Olz726lH4A5qO0NvCng5ofFg/s2048/h5p205.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBpvm7_NTPgomMmAT-XoLnahrYMHadG0Z6osMPj1l2hyoRuWRV4q6kplMI3X3jkvMHZTdWwxasnqFDD31uv_U4C5G26S1ujk0BRPKTFaTXLuHaHTkE77Olz726lH4A5qO0NvCng5ofFg/s320/h5p205.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>I stood the building on end to line up the ramps the way I wanted and glued the hinges on. The ramps work as designed although I'm gonna have to dirty up the underside... not that the building should be deployed with the ramps in the upright position but... ya never know!</p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisjPn3yFfgRgVTC6bRp78ihajY-MF8qLuvfo6C6C966Xyrp7_R57JxL1-RcE47x7H2btZfi8tp41yZLlbCiIoE1P_UjhyAFg0ZIF4OlpMIy8EJJpiWQb6UHyDdt-17-vle4AmQWyognw/s2048/h5p202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisjPn3yFfgRgVTC6bRp78ihajY-MF8qLuvfo6C6C966Xyrp7_R57JxL1-RcE47x7H2btZfi8tp41yZLlbCiIoE1P_UjhyAFg0ZIF4OlpMIy8EJJpiWQb6UHyDdt-17-vle4AmQWyognw/s320/h5p202.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> Extra resin bits...<p></p><p>There are a couple of power supply panels that attach to the outside of the building, three fan covers, two vid screen frames, six light fixtures (I actually need seven but one seems to have escaped during the long Winter pause so I may need to fabricate on from the MDF Frame debris pile)</p><p>...and then came the five angular pod things... these took a minute to figure out but once I got looking at the spare MDF pile and how the ladders must attach to the building it became clear that these are Feet to support the building above ground level. Its interesting because these are optional resin bits but the ladders require the building to be elevated or the ladders would have to be cut down to fit.</p><p>Not shown are a handful of small resin vent covers that I ended up putting in the spare parts bin because the interior etched areas that they cover were not perforated like the main vents. I ended up wanting to keep the interior vent details all MDF and painted similarly. These covers won't go to waste though! Its always handy to have a few extra bits like those.</p><p>Next up... finish painting these extra resins and sort out the remaining MDF installation that wasn't covered in the Rough Guide. This is mostly exterior ladders and interior catwalks. I seem to be missing the steps for the catwalk access so I'll have to take another look round to see if they wandered off during he extended time this sat on my desk. At any rate I think general construction should be finished in one more session and then any additional weathering or detailing will be tackled. There is one spot on the outside of the building that just looks unfinished so I'll have to do something to dress that up.</p><p>Back to the desk!</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p></div>Swelterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16519522355028444705noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27961407153163946.post-58227355469541331222021-03-31T12:03:00.007-07:002021-03-31T12:03:53.079-07:00Reaper Fantasy Scenics Ritual Circle and Statue<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrgIeVTPY0NgWJ9N4Gy-5a5S0FMhD3_x1ZEyuj8a3vVUmkRxzrdA4EoSokjnkro7m_VXUEPCrqBwdon558plf4-grTFeqzYs5v_rfJWLaGLxoZR07ph2wRa2JQgveFISf3_CSO8IfwwQ/s2048/Ritual+Circle.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1707" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrgIeVTPY0NgWJ9N4Gy-5a5S0FMhD3_x1ZEyuj8a3vVUmkRxzrdA4EoSokjnkro7m_VXUEPCrqBwdon558plf4-grTFeqzYs5v_rfJWLaGLxoZR07ph2wRa2JQgveFISf3_CSO8IfwwQ/s320/Ritual+Circle.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Reaper Bones 4 has a Fantasy Scenics segment that I'm working my way through. Today I've got the Ritual Circle and The Statue.. which also includes a small ruined temple.<p></p><p>For the Ritual Circle I thought I'd go more towards a horizontal Stargate or Portal since more of my scenarios would find that useful. Transiting models can stand right on it.</p><p>First its a black Primer coat then the red lettering with Blood Red (Reaper (R)) and a Drybrush to Highlight the edges of the lettering with Fiery Orange (R).</p><p>A quick Drybrush of the whole model follows moving through Cloudy Gray (R), Sky Gray (R) and Solid White (R).</p><p>Then the Washes. Blue (Secret Weapon (SW)) in the circle center and inner Surface of the Arc Structures then Sapphire around the outer edge of the circle and on the outer side and crevices of the Arc Structures. The coverage of these was intentionally uneven and the edges blended. Once completely dry Solid White (R) was dry brushed near the cracked details and to create some sense of motion across the main circle. The edges of detail on the Arc Structures were treated the same way.</p><p>The sandy earth areas were washed with Flesh (SW) and Dry Brushed with Sunny Skin Tone (Vallejo (V)).</p><p>For scale you can see a WiP Wood Elf from Atlantis Miniatures.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQAGYxe3MoGfJ3jFrS-qO6UxjBibsnPGTGgTOEyQMzVZ9HgRRaaZ1jqSGq2ZYuNgvVbeQOaQSsfcQP11GQ4LpzJBScRf-bWGf0swuJ3ErFq3fxJtfrx-D3yzkiePzX8waLdc7miW8Jaw/s2048/Statue.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1875" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQAGYxe3MoGfJ3jFrS-qO6UxjBibsnPGTGgTOEyQMzVZ9HgRRaaZ1jqSGq2ZYuNgvVbeQOaQSsfcQP11GQ4LpzJBScRf-bWGf0swuJ3ErFq3fxJtfrx-D3yzkiePzX8waLdc7miW8Jaw/s320/Statue.jpg" /></a></div>The Statue and Temple were treated similarly to the Ritual Circle but use a lot more colors. The floors got some of the same Flesh (SW) as a glaze in places to show the effects of traffic and time.<p></p><p>The Pillars have glazes of Blood Red (SW) and Green (SW) and are re dry brushed with Solid White (R) in an effort to represent some of the more complex Marbles and other stone types used in temple construction.</p><p>The Statue itself got a wash of Blood Red (SW) and The Robe of Verdigris Light Green (SW) before getting a final dry brush of Solid White (R).</p><p>Both of these models are intended as regular to heavy use game scenery so I avoided putting in details like weeds and leaf accumulations in favor of simple and durable in hopes that they wear better.</p><p>Our Atlantis Miniatures Wood Elf WiP has returned to provide scale.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVsWMirlC2n0qRRzhRbiWUkMkfsrryklBj_xVcz5WzqKfKJDou3TvdV5iEDlXl0yAO1W4b_YiZ4cyg8ag8tYbiuYLu9BkyK28rsRn6fFcuasPODdTDHHCSouHjtT5CQhmltROhTr4IHw/s2048/WE+WiP.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVsWMirlC2n0qRRzhRbiWUkMkfsrryklBj_xVcz5WzqKfKJDou3TvdV5iEDlXl0yAO1W4b_YiZ4cyg8ag8tYbiuYLu9BkyK28rsRn6fFcuasPODdTDHHCSouHjtT5CQhmltROhTr4IHw/s320/WE+WiP.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Speaking of the Wood Elves. Here is a WiP shot taken just after the red lettering was started on the Ritual Circle.<p></p><p>These have had color blocks and shading done but not yet highlights or fine detail. I'm using a lot of blue and purple to shade to give some verve to the green base color. I'm painting the bases at the same time as the model to see if that helps to get a camouflaged feel but maintain enough separation to keep them from actually disappearing into the base. Early days on these.<br /> </p>Swelterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16519522355028444705noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27961407153163946.post-25512139274970367942021-02-17T12:44:00.000-08:002021-02-17T12:44:06.486-08:00Atlantis Miniatures Wood Elves WiP<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP-ipqWMPDYwktqY_A0tkMJ1YtFtiVTQHmq0zs6glb70on7Vh01LmJ2lRZ3k1HcwIsFhDc0mYuD1Lh8y3M6FUjaqYwvgbKmRM-JKruohgtArnY5-Fy1__pNV40tA1uXdalVAx28nkmUQ/s2048/Deer.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP-ipqWMPDYwktqY_A0tkMJ1YtFtiVTQHmq0zs6glb70on7Vh01LmJ2lRZ3k1HcwIsFhDc0mYuD1Lh8y3M6FUjaqYwvgbKmRM-JKruohgtArnY5-Fy1__pNV40tA1uXdalVAx28nkmUQ/s320/Deer.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>I'm really excited about these Wood Elf minis from <a href="https://www.atlantisminiatures.com/" target="_blank">Atlantis Minatures</a>. They are part of a Kickstarter fullfillment so might not be up in the shop yet but they historically move pretty quickly from Kickstarter to regular product. Very nice and kinda rare!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkt82wQc4rks3yVQtYFV8avQoWhx6AfIt3QvzelAmzARhefhVdWc1yvIconyHwsv8WmJgPrnTm-hYdp_t5VOdkzulu617DxwPBCYQflB8Cja6pW9YnSnUzenZCzJU7pw068OL5RN3i1Q/s2048/archers.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkt82wQc4rks3yVQtYFV8avQoWhx6AfIt3QvzelAmzARhefhVdWc1yvIconyHwsv8WmJgPrnTm-hYdp_t5VOdkzulu617DxwPBCYQflB8Cja6pW9YnSnUzenZCzJU7pw068OL5RN3i1Q/s320/archers.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>The models came with an assortment of bases. Some are fully detailed resin some are beveled plastic rounds. There was a good supply of basing bling to add details like forest critters, mushrooms, vines, big stones, and the like. This really inspired me to dive into the greenstuff and get to sculpting!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGWm6noBFAN8Zq55mlrvb2ujlexXkl_Xo21CgU3dBSj-UG2Vj8Ior1n5527TAcSEFMnFMGu9RFo_LH6AUTovqiqrHoYDYj79fqswUVASmRTIi3Q1VP2swUqMdEXIukZ2abPNlpLZtlEQ/s2048/Archers+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGWm6noBFAN8Zq55mlrvb2ujlexXkl_Xo21CgU3dBSj-UG2Vj8Ior1n5527TAcSEFMnFMGu9RFo_LH6AUTovqiqrHoYDYj79fqswUVASmRTIi3Q1VP2swUqMdEXIukZ2abPNlpLZtlEQ/s320/Archers+2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>There are four different types of mounts in the set. A giant elk for the Male Warlord, a big panther for the Female Warlord, large Stags, and smaller Deer.<p></p><p>There are male and female versions of all the elves so this will make for a very thematic, and very scary, wood elf Kinband Warparty. You'll be seeing more of these soon but I wanted to say these are not your kinder, gentler type of "Wood Elf"... they are more like "Feral Elf"... many have horns themselves... they look like the sort of merciless forest guardians that might even eat any trespassers they find! They are gonna be fun! </p>Swelterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16519522355028444705noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27961407153163946.post-52653670662268612062021-01-22T12:06:00.000-08:002021-01-22T12:06:10.864-08:00Forward Base: Habitat 5 WiP part 3<p> <br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiYJ7MQP-jKNQgjeCX0Z0MK0hhqNxp5dM6WrFTMZdKiDxVGJbJC38IJcCfgdPRPBVWcjKAT8IrK3yTHvPuQpeJHAZXVbFMhQumm8tZ1p6ZWUn3ATuJYoDDyr-4IQe__pjcH8kvCM0DsA/s2048/h5wip301.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiYJ7MQP-jKNQgjeCX0Z0MK0hhqNxp5dM6WrFTMZdKiDxVGJbJC38IJcCfgdPRPBVWcjKAT8IrK3yTHvPuQpeJHAZXVbFMhQumm8tZ1p6ZWUn3ATuJYoDDyr-4IQe__pjcH8kvCM0DsA/s320/h5wip301.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>A quickie today as the resin/MDF hybrid vents get installed en masse.<p></p><p>Lots of clamps!</p><p>I think there were 9 small vents and 8 Large ones.</p><p>These were fussy to paint even though the scheme is simple.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-pVyTr6LxXIoHQ0G1jlsXgFuwGb3-GTgoBH6qmH86RCzidSOJLqN_22CGhXWD3AT9JoY9gwMDhBt0Om82Sf2-AqPqqUdFR_SbLCG-NewmtzSMvKQdwaTo82kw0OXE9OfTD3OMsn3vnQ/s2048/hab5wip302.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-pVyTr6LxXIoHQ0G1jlsXgFuwGb3-GTgoBH6qmH86RCzidSOJLqN_22CGhXWD3AT9JoY9gwMDhBt0Om82Sf2-AqPqqUdFR_SbLCG-NewmtzSMvKQdwaTo82kw0OXE9OfTD3OMsn3vnQ/s320/hab5wip302.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>The end result however was very cool. The vents show well on both sides and the final glue up went without a hitch. In the bottom picture the MDF inside vents are visible as well as the resin outer pieces.<p></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKsgBciGJqXsXtDBmftOzeeIA4T9yBfR3ZSarUE6ti7APNp-wgmMcaz9Ya1cQh3GLekWYy-RsdTqPcsQz9mI0JyEPll8T6ZNbF2fmhvQjV-FE_JmISkKi6_LK9kdTQEkl6ZcrPDpOmRQ/s2048/hab5wip303.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKsgBciGJqXsXtDBmftOzeeIA4T9yBfR3ZSarUE6ti7APNp-wgmMcaz9Ya1cQh3GLekWYy-RsdTqPcsQz9mI0JyEPll8T6ZNbF2fmhvQjV-FE_JmISkKi6_LK9kdTQEkl6ZcrPDpOmRQ/s320/hab5wip303.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>The important part is to assemble the vents so that the smaller MDF portion is precisely centered on the larger resin bit and the overhang is even all the way round. This has the effect of lining everything up nicely with no adjustment required during the clamping.</p><p>The White Formula is: Graveyard Bone (Reaper (R)) x2 over Black Primer, Dry-Brush Splintered Bone (R) edge with Storm Shadow wash (Secret Weapon) wash interior areas of vent grilles with Storm Shadow on both large and small vents.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Next up for Hab 5 are the ramps to the vehicle doors and the resin upgrades to that same area. After the ramps we'll be moving beyond the "Rough Guide" to do the remaining interior details, access ladders, additional air handlers, figure out what to do about the area around the side door that looks unfinished and out of place... and finally... add the acrylic light fixtures to the outside. That should finish the build except for any weathering that I decide to do later. That will be done as a batch of buildings to help me keep the effects consistent. </p>Swelterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16519522355028444705noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27961407153163946.post-37438339561530569822021-01-21T09:37:00.003-08:002021-01-22T11:32:23.971-08:00Mixed Stone Ruin Process<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrLYGImmGQDzd2wUkqlonjbwxAXLS-tAb5PjGGqvWaDUk2iOEvQggOodFHcBPpnfz6xyPdD4rg-cArpl88873sQP68Xr0DBU27gmMDMCxYNn7Zn3TEowAMDkguqE1iI0vs9gehDisF8w/s2048/r910.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1629" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrLYGImmGQDzd2wUkqlonjbwxAXLS-tAb5PjGGqvWaDUk2iOEvQggOodFHcBPpnfz6xyPdD4rg-cArpl88873sQP68Xr0DBU27gmMDMCxYNn7Zn3TEowAMDkguqE1iI0vs9gehDisF8w/s320/r910.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> After working for a long time in the Greystone Village format I started thinking that I needed some other complimentary stone colors to liven the place up!<p></p><p>This is a step by step of the process used to get to the end state you see on the left. </p><p>This is a very fast process but gave a solid result.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>The model is a ruined doorway from the Reaper Bones 4 Kickstarter Fantasy Scenics set.</p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMkTNeCilYE7gyKiIkwpudAJ1jfFdglJ3D3tTa6UGF7UEoAni4wAmv0d4vuGKfDXSiXdtkyhMaf0-Ni-pZIH1HOTEhfa26UqGT70vca_ZnPLWTfVjizXPbjPkkueAJ0xWGA1AIMcUucg/s2048/r1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1564" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMkTNeCilYE7gyKiIkwpudAJ1jfFdglJ3D3tTa6UGF7UEoAni4wAmv0d4vuGKfDXSiXdtkyhMaf0-Ni-pZIH1HOTEhfa26UqGT70vca_ZnPLWTfVjizXPbjPkkueAJ0xWGA1AIMcUucg/s320/r1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>I undercoated this with Krylon Camo Brown paint/primer.<p></p><p>Picked out some areas of color with 4 basic colors.</p><p>Stormy Grey (Reaper(R)), Grey Mist (R), Handle Wood (R), and Krylon Camo Brown. (This is the undercoat color and was not re-applied... just left "bare")<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4E_XsUi1ZIb2186rDb_JjovBrnw-_8jkKNMFr-XVnI0QtuQdzMmNEL4TQtUTluAAMcqVoXfRtwDuDUccgwudkNXltb23UkMK6saxDxrIbh0QT1frXB9cRLJHwCfD92NCfzM79HI8nkw/s1822/r2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1768" data-original-width="1822" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4E_XsUi1ZIb2186rDb_JjovBrnw-_8jkKNMFr-XVnI0QtuQdzMmNEL4TQtUTluAAMcqVoXfRtwDuDUccgwudkNXltb23UkMK6saxDxrIbh0QT1frXB9cRLJHwCfD92NCfzM79HI8nkw/s320/r2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> Stormy Grey is a very dark grey, Grey Mist is a lighter grey with a fair bit of blue added. Handle Wood is a very light brown that is almost tan and the Krylon Camo Brown is a very dark bark brown.<p></p><p>Base coats of the greys were brushed on damp while the handle wood was wet stippled on to give the uneven coverage an irregular rocky texture instead of weak brush strokes.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDxYnwLOrP6bNdVNXNM7b4WJBlvAkUB6Fgq_3xnhrGnVvMW2fV6XMCSnQMHKQeu1EgQZsaOm_sPc6pJZJ3G4FCsr9WS9Lu6hp0jIsY9FDSSkInc6lNlxHwlp8Hl9RFTSq_H0FKYFM34w/s2048/r4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1679" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDxYnwLOrP6bNdVNXNM7b4WJBlvAkUB6Fgq_3xnhrGnVvMW2fV6XMCSnQMHKQeu1EgQZsaOm_sPc6pJZJ3G4FCsr9WS9Lu6hp0jIsY9FDSSkInc6lNlxHwlp8Hl9RFTSq_H0FKYFM34w/s320/r4.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>First highlight layer:<div>Sky Gray (R) Drybrush over all grays.</div><div>Sunny Skin Tone (Vallejo (V)) Drybrush over all browns except the "ground" part of the base.</div><div><br /></div><div>This starts tying the different colors together so they will look like they've been standing in a pile together for a long time. The underlying color differences are reduced a little but still have a variegated appearance.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ98IXpGr0dc0k7dxx249HrXdYAJw2F4kq_u3LPD6giEDF8XEpPVOBGcp0JKgG7Ov6NcvxUPCqDzqIGBkAKz7p17PyL0u9C0vCdqUz9IKsaO5YeHqZDqIrvRLwAEzkfxjKVMLRV-XJ4g/s2048/r5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2022" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ98IXpGr0dc0k7dxx249HrXdYAJw2F4kq_u3LPD6giEDF8XEpPVOBGcp0JKgG7Ov6NcvxUPCqDzqIGBkAKz7p17PyL0u9C0vCdqUz9IKsaO5YeHqZDqIrvRLwAEzkfxjKVMLRV-XJ4g/s320/r5.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Lining:</div><div>Sewer Water Wash (Secret Weapon (SW))</div><div>Line all rocks and cracks edge the divots. This is fast and easy and uses a mid size brush with a decent tip just wipe off any excess that looks like a brush stroke.</div><div><br /></div><div>Damp brush Saddle Brown (R) over the "Ground"</div><div>Of course more could be done with the ground but this is a generic game piece that to look at home in a dungeon, a jungle, or in the frozen wilds so it remains neutral here.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMHbSu4G3SUaMvxj3t6bjsHNg2tCavb3BEDDs1tGtv1R84u3-PzEIqLmWX-xQBPK0KQEc4cCPcJ6APx2Elx0X9g-znWNq5PnP1OuVh6QZyjh0V7wuIipubvDSaPU1Ut0ddL7XDJxugmg/s2048/r9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1783" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMHbSu4G3SUaMvxj3t6bjsHNg2tCavb3BEDDs1tGtv1R84u3-PzEIqLmWX-xQBPK0KQEc4cCPcJ6APx2Elx0X9g-znWNq5PnP1OuVh6QZyjh0V7wuIipubvDSaPU1Ut0ddL7XDJxugmg/s320/r9.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Final Step before sealer!<div><br /></div><div>Lightly drybrush the whole model with Splintered Bone (R) focus a little extra coverage on the tops, edges, and broken stone to make them pop.</div><div><br /></div><div>Splintered Bone is a bright off-white color.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk6VBa1xfiR-JxHvQrB8mli7keIZs2W4guSlnLiMwKRBbz86UDjQcFhCnZCGTGDURsO_uNo2RbVH0k6f-rxuOUZofj9Dg-AMjNplktoch36-aV3g5lPZxuKETOncbAcaZCdaH23vf8Hw/s2048/r910.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1629" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk6VBa1xfiR-JxHvQrB8mli7keIZs2W4guSlnLiMwKRBbz86UDjQcFhCnZCGTGDURsO_uNo2RbVH0k6f-rxuOUZofj9Dg-AMjNplktoch36-aV3g5lPZxuKETOncbAcaZCdaH23vf8Hw/s320/r910.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>Reaper Dwarf for scale.</div><div><p><br /></p></div></div>Swelterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16519522355028444705noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27961407153163946.post-53687867888256928972020-12-07T11:22:00.000-08:002020-12-07T11:22:13.984-08:00Forward Base: Habitat 5 WiP part 2<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAsOCp1qIMO29fMo_SF3XHrtwCNTqzQKmN3LdX_KJzpC1_dhWttVfijiQ5seepWmHbtSM91_OD4HtTqJ4LPnPVoQYX2TSlRucUb23wXZQv9lUhYI3vic3f_9f5t5jhuCS3y6BwMBEBaA/s2048/hw55.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAsOCp1qIMO29fMo_SF3XHrtwCNTqzQKmN3LdX_KJzpC1_dhWttVfijiQ5seepWmHbtSM91_OD4HtTqJ4LPnPVoQYX2TSlRucUb23wXZQv9lUhYI3vic3f_9f5t5jhuCS3y6BwMBEBaA/s320/hw55.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Today sees the construction of the main structure. But first a little more painting of panels and resin bits.<p></p>A few of the vent panels were not laser cut so were painted in while painting the punched out vents and their resin replacements/additions. All the vents, windows, doors, etc. were punched out prior to assembling anything and dry fitted to see if they could be easily installed after assembly. This turned out to be true for the vents and garage bay doors but not for the acrylic windows and doors which fit very tightly and were installed prior to general construction.<div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7TAdUM1HX_HNoiu09neeRF3QdyEEy9_Wi50upmWXTHMJNDh08C-rTRpq6UGfrOOqD1NBgaiSJkwMXajfUoVDnzuN_nW6rbB9M336U8iqX1ivBqXc2uU5eZIrzuum20DSSnHwYpzKR8Q/s2048/hw57.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7TAdUM1HX_HNoiu09neeRF3QdyEEy9_Wi50upmWXTHMJNDh08C-rTRpq6UGfrOOqD1NBgaiSJkwMXajfUoVDnzuN_nW6rbB9M336U8iqX1ivBqXc2uU5eZIrzuum20DSSnHwYpzKR8Q/s320/hw57.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>The MDF vents were glued to the resin parts and painted both sides. You can see the left side are the painted MDF and the right are the painted resin. The white is Graveyard Bone (Reaper(R)) and Splintered Bone (R) over black primer on the resin and clear sealer on the MDF. On the MDF side the vent cavities are Glowing Mist (R). For the resin Cavities Soft Body Black (Secret Weapon( SW)) wash to clean up the dry brush bleed.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoK9qf5Gs9UlxQRk3jQIUHGZFCw8NEFDnZnAKEswURa87r3UZyuEukbeHq4chOXF4n1CsqUi8qlMe8FncNjCFnVxx9bmQLKagLrG8O9xLOsET8zjqyhCYXojp029z4yr-lVr6Apu7w5g/s2048/hw592.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoK9qf5Gs9UlxQRk3jQIUHGZFCw8NEFDnZnAKEswURa87r3UZyuEukbeHq4chOXF4n1CsqUi8qlMe8FncNjCFnVxx9bmQLKagLrG8O9xLOsET8zjqyhCYXojp029z4yr-lVr6Apu7w5g/s320/hw592.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>On the interior rear wall of the building the rollup doors for the toolboxes got a thinned Phoenix Red (R) and the clear acrylic door was placed. <div><br /></div><div> This was a tight fit and, in retrospect, I might have positioned it a little differently because this wall gets doubled by the outside wall which leaves this door recessed vis-à-vis the outer wall. Its not a big deal just something to add to my lessons learned when doing future builds.</div><div><br /></div><div>Now construction can commence in earnest!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVYpDsiyqbbPjtmIa4LbIP1c_EO8gsTPZrwq9gSLJoTmxTifd71jhmXBnSToaKYcfstpdrk-Q51pDfw827SRWmTRTvWnX5QqbHFI1_GzjA_lnhEVg9V0gf_pgk_3QsxUS5pJEGtymyHw/s2048/hw593.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVYpDsiyqbbPjtmIa4LbIP1c_EO8gsTPZrwq9gSLJoTmxTifd71jhmXBnSToaKYcfstpdrk-Q51pDfw827SRWmTRTvWnX5QqbHFI1_GzjA_lnhEVg9V0gf_pgk_3QsxUS5pJEGtymyHw/s320/hw593.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div>Before attempting to slot things together I carefully trim one side of the coating off the tiny tabs. This coating helps give these kits a smooth finish but it often seems to bunch up when going into slots and the excess has to be cut away afterwards. Cutting off just one side retains the strengthening effect of the coating while reducing the bunching and occurrence of too tight fits to practically zero.</div><div><br /></div><div>"The Rough Guide to building habitat 5" on the Antenocitis Workshop site notes that this kit is a little complicated and should be approached in a certain way. Believe it!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH4KMPW8Nuw6afbH7ptVDdunobPs4M7Li1S7VYNVJ8aCehOh-Bf2lEcNhbZevmTgFNRp7KVb9pB6t0AlbHgI7KbDzGeEtLshFnxvIuHb2DJfSHxIbhumO-nQPVgOpBd1K3gXx1nMtj8w/s2048/hw58.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH4KMPW8Nuw6afbH7ptVDdunobPs4M7Li1S7VYNVJ8aCehOh-Bf2lEcNhbZevmTgFNRp7KVb9pB6t0AlbHgI7KbDzGeEtLshFnxvIuHb2DJfSHxIbhumO-nQPVgOpBd1K3gXx1nMtj8w/s320/hw58.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>The first assembly is the Lattice with Beam, Support Struts, Top Side Panels and Roof Guides for the rear part of the building.</div><div><br /><div> True to its name the guide is a little quirky. As is the usual case with these kits all of the components of the model have very specific names but the parts are not labeled so have to be carefully selected and test fitting is essential. Some of the parts have names that imply the existence of other parts for example "Beam 1" seems to be the only part named "Beam" in the kit so I spent some extra time trying to located the other "Beams" to make sure the one I had selected was actually "Beam 1"</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbLqwdVWLfe07q5mSbJOzjHjQUJK-euvj8JG9GbCwLzqe2yaB7ExcOYxypDI9YAE99cJH6fkaj0m2mp7pwmhkdXLDzpKsdND92HCelutiOw-h4qn729C20FodWI8WpAjJumjjtIh77YA/s2048/hw59.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbLqwdVWLfe07q5mSbJOzjHjQUJK-euvj8JG9GbCwLzqe2yaB7ExcOYxypDI9YAE99cJH6fkaj0m2mp7pwmhkdXLDzpKsdND92HCelutiOw-h4qn729C20FodWI8WpAjJumjjtIh77YA/s320/hw59.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Next up come the first aid stations. Volgren Troller has very generously supplied a full First Aid Station and sink for each vehicle bay. The Rough Guide was a little fuzzy here. It details about half of building the most complicated side without mentioning the small positional markings on the struts or how the First Aid stations are constructed... and do the same for the other side... which I mistook for a comment about installing the other side wall when it really specifically was referring to the First Aid Stations. The kit is very well designed so once I started dry fits it became immediately obvious how things were meant to go.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTS9UVLOTviaSMdx0tVt90pahyRiunw8BWkAQcrmwMwIa7P4R_Df45vakM9EvNgtCqSIT2zglJGfgx_FGRWVhs-7YZQJu313NE48Ubz3UPs4Ei1CG7l-U1SmucNyWgsyQtHmReSbrI9A/s2048/hw591.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTS9UVLOTviaSMdx0tVt90pahyRiunw8BWkAQcrmwMwIa7P4R_Df45vakM9EvNgtCqSIT2zglJGfgx_FGRWVhs-7YZQJu313NE48Ubz3UPs4Ei1CG7l-U1SmucNyWgsyQtHmReSbrI9A/s320/hw591.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>The inner framework, complete with matching First Aid Stations and side catwalks. The catwalks are not only great places for miniatures to lurk but help a lot with giving the tool boxes and other etched features an illusion of depth.<br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhge4cf-C3IA-l9NUChDPkk4YzRW8hQxuoBEb_1dAtQoSw7OJ89T34jDEYzDgnvSdEBl7VYZ_fP5cllupWmxpz7mIq1ct4d9e9fJ4fYEeGxkJyn-igYDzjHEn8qT1NH93KEry3kyJ0tOg/s2048/hw50.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhge4cf-C3IA-l9NUChDPkk4YzRW8hQxuoBEb_1dAtQoSw7OJ89T34jDEYzDgnvSdEBl7VYZ_fP5cllupWmxpz7mIq1ct4d9e9fJ4fYEeGxkJyn-igYDzjHEn8qT1NH93KEry3kyJ0tOg/s320/hw50.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Now comes the Interior Rear Wall. Once this wall is in position the whole framework can be slotted into the floor.<br /><div><br /></div><div><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwV_MRFTmAXDQItgEA2FlLrYAajkshvoxUlT5u7trtKddCdmv6COgcoFV07AeG095YGz6ea3H9Yq0h0LNdXPq_vFs0TTA5oAcPXgLfesI1-zSE9Xje4KJx-TWnU-z8_M1MlecxGw7IaQ/s2048/hw51.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwV_MRFTmAXDQItgEA2FlLrYAajkshvoxUlT5u7trtKddCdmv6COgcoFV07AeG095YGz6ea3H9Yq0h0LNdXPq_vFs0TTA5oAcPXgLfesI1-zSE9Xje4KJx-TWnU-z8_M1MlecxGw7IaQ/s320/hw51.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Floor installed. For as many slots as the floor part has this went together very easily. The precision of the laser cutting is really great. The Rough Guide helpfully mentions that the floor should be worked starting from the rear wall. The front wall is not yet on and the side walls are still a bit flexible at this point making them a lot easier to deal with in the fitting.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpF02LwcdMZFXpojs8mTvycNL80DEKLuYNaf_GeD7bJ1fgYztBIqCiV1uAEJE4lgNkH9jgUcWkjPJvWiL5n05x22pKB_Y-JzhApsHFwloXXspBlUmF0ktLcvBt9EfBFQK-CndONtVJIw/s2048/hw52.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpF02LwcdMZFXpojs8mTvycNL80DEKLuYNaf_GeD7bJ1fgYztBIqCiV1uAEJE4lgNkH9jgUcWkjPJvWiL5n05x22pKB_Y-JzhApsHFwloXXspBlUmF0ktLcvBt9EfBFQK-CndONtVJIw/s320/hw52.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Time for the Front Wall. This slots into the floor and relies on the flexibility of the Top Side Panels to be lifted enough to get the wall into position.<p></p><p>Next comes the Exterior Rear Wall which completes the main structure. There ae still a lot of things remaining to do but this was the tricky bit.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD8JYbHztnVCPiaEqSrjfQCSNV60IsQNNZd6WcUvMV4VWK9SerTXIlmYHsnDTYfxI6PgyXwgScbriSs-lsTm-LCfVh0FSRDpOQ0TOsYAUBEGpw1PYhp_7CDedMd9RM8-BABdPmkLYIvw/s2048/hw53.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD8JYbHztnVCPiaEqSrjfQCSNV60IsQNNZd6WcUvMV4VWK9SerTXIlmYHsnDTYfxI6PgyXwgScbriSs-lsTm-LCfVh0FSRDpOQ0TOsYAUBEGpw1PYhp_7CDedMd9RM8-BABdPmkLYIvw/s320/hw53.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Remember those resin vent panels? Add them in here as they get painted. The printed side is reversed to show the etched detail on the other side of the wall panel and the slightly larger resin side allows for the whole thing to be glued in flush.<p></p><p>First picture shows the resin side.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj15UB_KNepRgWWINLsIpDP0nITBC9zs3275W9ukUAntGdzPXNe_HhgJ0fyMFVG5jZXhebaePsKhIdp4U1FfiZBscujjpIsRxN3Y9ZSAuV53RQAVgQSbRQ1ezha0KxxEmmxJ18BT1jsKA/s2048/hw54.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj15UB_KNepRgWWINLsIpDP0nITBC9zs3275W9ukUAntGdzPXNe_HhgJ0fyMFVG5jZXhebaePsKhIdp4U1FfiZBscujjpIsRxN3Y9ZSAuV53RQAVgQSbRQ1ezha0KxxEmmxJ18BT1jsKA/s320/hw54.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Second picture shows the painted MDF side.<p></p><p>These slide in very easily and add some extra detail. </p><p>Back to the desk to work on the ramps, doors, ladders, interior details etc...<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /> <p></p></div></div>Swelterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16519522355028444705noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27961407153163946.post-35883611778196838842020-11-19T11:39:00.000-08:002020-11-19T11:39:01.412-08:00Forward Base: Habitat 5 - The Workshop WiP<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Forward Base: Habitat 5 - The Workshop</div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifmikK2233gQOaSrHWnlE0lUvDFVFPg-idUMDZUQbLt-2yW_rL1FaN2nsa1zyI7HRrWKqE3TpfaDPg9AycenudYxtPPPHXpZJyiI5l9prSVnA7y6_Sgw_PIdWZp8ViolFAP3zNwLy0ig/s2048/h54.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifmikK2233gQOaSrHWnlE0lUvDFVFPg-idUMDZUQbLt-2yW_rL1FaN2nsa1zyI7HRrWKqE3TpfaDPg9AycenudYxtPPPHXpZJyiI5l9prSVnA7y6_Sgw_PIdWZp8ViolFAP3zNwLy0ig/s320/h54.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Habitat 5 is a workshop with two vehicle bays that should be an early structure for a new outpost.<p></p><p>The kit is from the Forward Base Kickstarter by Antenocitis' Workshop and this one includes the resin upgrade as well as the other additional rewards from that campaign.</p><p>I sprayed all the MDF with a dead-flat sealer and began painting the details. These kits are pre-painted which does not mean that no painting needs to be done but rather that they have a single color per sheet paintable coating which allows for the painted surface to look a lot less like painted MDF.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo6QIncpMq-o77M0pLSvzfoKb9iRczHF5eQ92S_HH-Y3v7-tmiBEnHoii5TTb_js2rjEbhMQ5D56Hvk4AhY08n7ZN3ZWt5itFtjXCBGhX4VdE4TGy4Lv-so91hXhfl3Uo5n5PwunK22A/s2048/h55.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo6QIncpMq-o77M0pLSvzfoKb9iRczHF5eQ92S_HH-Y3v7-tmiBEnHoii5TTb_js2rjEbhMQ5D56Hvk4AhY08n7ZN3ZWt5itFtjXCBGhX4VdE4TGy4Lv-so91hXhfl3Uo5n5PwunK22A/s320/h55.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>You can see here the ramps are on a yellow colored sheet and I've painted in details like safety markings, logos, tools, etc... The floors and walls are grey and roof panels white. <p></p><p>These are weathered panels which means the laser cutter was turned up to do some light scorching. It makes for a nice effect on the large areas that I leave unpainted like the grey floor of the vehicle bays.</p><p>I still have tool boxes and some cabinets to paint in before assembly.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH8NwNB9ilp0Tbd8pbZbxpVzjfnxsoPv7KiPqi_8YMsK8Sx0p5t-qzm5AkTOJLNR4lKgwvz13K7Qvq-RIc0boPkPkHt4yPQMCHtK31UpBycy5IDg_12Az3TgwB3VE8_uZPpoFjZwlUdg/s2048/h56.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH8NwNB9ilp0Tbd8pbZbxpVzjfnxsoPv7KiPqi_8YMsK8Sx0p5t-qzm5AkTOJLNR4lKgwvz13K7Qvq-RIc0boPkPkHt4yPQMCHtK31UpBycy5IDg_12Az3TgwB3VE8_uZPpoFjZwlUdg/s320/h56.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Then came cleaning and priming the resin components and familiarizing myself with the types of parts that might be included. I learned from some earlier builds that the resin parts need to be considered from the very beginning as they sometimes completely replace structures early in the build process.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0Mk-eEAwvK-a1x9v0TxmJBcD7iDHz5iiUqz_PBHPDctNcZ6SCWOTWUIv36aZBL9iTx39bQdN-i8hy55TDmZF9qNP9IADa_hs0UmI3ESKqAO2nfYjp5gRobT5TzCWLyQhDulz8I_w35g/s2048/h51.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0Mk-eEAwvK-a1x9v0TxmJBcD7iDHz5iiUqz_PBHPDctNcZ6SCWOTWUIv36aZBL9iTx39bQdN-i8hy55TDmZF9qNP9IADa_hs0UmI3ESKqAO2nfYjp5gRobT5TzCWLyQhDulz8I_w35g/s320/h51.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>For vents and doors the MDF is pre-cut so the etched part can be removed and replaced with a resin upgrade. I have removed the parts to be replaced, turned them round, and glued them to the back side of the resin replacements. Now I'm in the process of painting both sides. In this way I get detailed vents and garage doors on both sides.<p></p><p><br /> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxB-pNyd0rfXCgWp0ZZiOZR1cXcJSwTXeUZuEBTP_7gPVBXOzGL6mVGcMuHnh8snyHdNXGmEz0WiZvwlfSHS7-G0rbDKDSkR9pA4YHp4ozTbJ8Lh_7n_Q5IyIy1bnrHV83BxHOvbNq-Q/s2048/loos+and+bags.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxB-pNyd0rfXCgWp0ZZiOZR1cXcJSwTXeUZuEBTP_7gPVBXOzGL6mVGcMuHnh8snyHdNXGmEz0WiZvwlfSHS7-G0rbDKDSkR9pA4YHp4ozTbJ8Lh_7n_Q5IyIy1bnrHV83BxHOvbNq-Q/s320/loos+and+bags.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>More on Hab 5 next installment... I also got a little work done on the body bags and am starting the ice vending machines and porta-loos for the Post Apocalypse table.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTviffM3sb1fnHrfmBKs_sUqbpnSGrnRqnc_UYOlnBaOK-GUeARbXrScTBsDIinCSAqDnabNEeUwEniYoJr5glG4yiGNPX93zGQv61jKfuGIolLz7pFIP8BhyphenhyphenhbWagSlWxzGLRcl7x6A/s2048/etherfields+box.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTviffM3sb1fnHrfmBKs_sUqbpnSGrnRqnc_UYOlnBaOK-GUeARbXrScTBsDIinCSAqDnabNEeUwEniYoJr5glG4yiGNPX93zGQv61jKfuGIolLz7pFIP8BhyphenhyphenhbWagSlWxzGLRcl7x6A/s320/etherfields+box.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Last, but far from least, The massive Etherfields boardgame arrived just as I was coming up to post!<div><br /></div><div>With a 17.5 kg mailing weight this thing is a real beast. I'll be taking a look inside after my wife gets home so she can enjoy it too.</div><div><br /></div><div>Cheers</div>Swelterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16519522355028444705noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27961407153163946.post-80195403151514571862020-11-10T12:37:00.000-08:002020-11-10T12:37:43.148-08:00RoC Chaos Dwarf Whirlwind<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>This guy accompanied many a Chaos Horde into battle in the 80s. The model was showing its age and I thought I'd do some touch ups, rebase it and generally do some long neglected maintenance. Lets call him Hagar.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJpN5RrWxudxaya688D8REwSQLUKJwhJRshMBekR3jBXuGjd6GdyzQNBYgKLbMyVrdvsSdJ19lCkK161hQ_4pPxYzIytExyLybSC7VnvKCfXCaiWrB1bq6RWqYuTT1M_Csfbm7gC-XnA/s2048/w09.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJpN5RrWxudxaya688D8REwSQLUKJwhJRshMBekR3jBXuGjd6GdyzQNBYgKLbMyVrdvsSdJ19lCkK161hQ_4pPxYzIytExyLybSC7VnvKCfXCaiWrB1bq6RWqYuTT1M_Csfbm7gC-XnA/w400-h300/w09.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilcuqONSVXiIfJSMXOl5BTMo28lBpqNJwoyVHNhHJs5v2tSiMsUd2rOWsnl7oMCDu7h-am-Zr3pMDs6RL_kmqBO-GYNM7-Gx0RihBRYyBSvmDQ301enxxCP-VBghN5sYG1n7TaYTamYA/s2048/w07.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilcuqONSVXiIfJSMXOl5BTMo28lBpqNJwoyVHNhHJs5v2tSiMsUd2rOWsnl7oMCDu7h-am-Zr3pMDs6RL_kmqBO-GYNM7-Gx0RihBRYyBSvmDQ301enxxCP-VBghN5sYG1n7TaYTamYA/s320/w07.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>First things first... Hagar needed to be removed from his old cardboard base. Typical of the 80s the base was flocked, had a couple of raw pebbles glued to it, and... unusually... a hob-goblin child (Grenadier iirc) added for scenic context. The little Hob isn't visible here but will show up later as I'll recycle it onto the new base.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizrPvrpfjKOpWqRqVEvTblrnCo6Xfm4CqBb0Cqxo_syLGKTY1mztNXg-x3yFebXLEcRnkomSCvTsQSr6Q7wgFV5Dt0pM0VVepTtQewTKjy4gvxxpwLmoCqgw-DYdt8PbCUQk6omtEG2g/s2048/w08.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizrPvrpfjKOpWqRqVEvTblrnCo6Xfm4CqBb0Cqxo_syLGKTY1mztNXg-x3yFebXLEcRnkomSCvTsQSr6Q7wgFV5Dt0pM0VVepTtQewTKjy4gvxxpwLmoCqgw-DYdt8PbCUQk6omtEG2g/s320/w08.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Having divested Hagar of his old base it was time to give him a new one. This base was from Reaper (R) and was layered with White Pumice (V). Grooves and hoof tramples were made before the pumice dried also a couple of Citadel (GW) skulls, and the Hob-Child... which is still hidden behind fat old Hagar!<p></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidZjptZ3TmJ_MMxDnZ3H4SZpmG0SdEeTQXze3bAEFyj1rgPMuztYG1AnxJNveJYksL9LY9R-uxD0XmZnlMXJVm8_pq7gxFhjrhz4-NVJbWu_M0_Aqxv6AEzjq8dFDiXYg33XAr0grTJQ/s2048/w05.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidZjptZ3TmJ_MMxDnZ3H4SZpmG0SdEeTQXze3bAEFyj1rgPMuztYG1AnxJNveJYksL9LY9R-uxD0XmZnlMXJVm8_pq7gxFhjrhz4-NVJbWu_M0_Aqxv6AEzjq8dFDiXYg33XAr0grTJQ/s320/w05.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>The base was given a coat of Flesh Wash (Secret Weapon (SW) and brushed with Sunny Flesh (Vallejo (V) brushed with Sand (V), and a final top dust of Splintered Bone (R).<p></p><p>I used Wet Mud Weathering Powder (Forge World (FW) set with Glaze Medium (V) to get the churned mud beneath the machine that tracks out the rear of the model. This dried very flat so I used Satin Varnish (V) to give it a wet look.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN27aXDP6ic1DHv7huuEVyDKM_GXP_J_Y1MzUMnrd79h4MRUKURq2J72VjJbUqe_sAZrLD1Hk2SlUJoIeOWRlpNo0DCI4MryjVrDK6g6SHkb0Q1GoeCRVwMWHdfqeWdNGRCZiehPiyuw/s2048/w01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1984" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN27aXDP6ic1DHv7huuEVyDKM_GXP_J_Y1MzUMnrd79h4MRUKURq2J72VjJbUqe_sAZrLD1Hk2SlUJoIeOWRlpNo0DCI4MryjVrDK6g6SHkb0Q1GoeCRVwMWHdfqeWdNGRCZiehPiyuw/s320/w01.jpg" /></a></div>Static Grass (mud) was the final bit on the base.<p></p><p>The Hob-Child can be seen sitting in the tattered remains of an orange shift crying as Hagar drives obliviously past her. Fortunately she was spared the mowing doled out to everyone else!<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3kk2HPAEtvxMCp0Fiaxqg6TK0IBbfe2X_utLiuB5vTXSviZoH_RIJru2ddqvwePr557kVt3Qx2RAEATYErF5XOhKrx2rX9rdWW_lGPxev5hkLWZfGEogDJ1NgT979jJ_d73yLB38GLw/s2048/w02.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1880" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3kk2HPAEtvxMCp0Fiaxqg6TK0IBbfe2X_utLiuB5vTXSviZoH_RIJru2ddqvwePr557kVt3Qx2RAEATYErF5XOhKrx2rX9rdWW_lGPxev5hkLWZfGEogDJ1NgT979jJ_d73yLB38GLw/s320/w02.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>For Hagar and his machine I retouched rather than re-imagined. The metal parts of the machine were treated to my usual yellow or white metal work ups and the skin was painted Sunny Flesh (V), Flesh Wash (SW) and Basic Flesh (V).<p></p><p>The shield was updated from a faded gold to a more solid color with Brass Casings (SW), Flesh Wash (SW) and Silver (V) highlights. Baby Poop (SW) was spot washed to add color to the shading. Fresh Blood (R) highlighted with Phoenix Red (V) was used to accent the eyes and color the gums. Teeth were changed from base metal to off-white using Graveyard Bone (R) highlight with Splintered Bone (R).<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjXNfhtCpsgMz-hp5Jq5rnTTle_2qVBfUe1mz_lKGVzJ71BeFfjXDcZcUP5JLQeh0FBZW2xcjUIgjuX1X-Ds4BSkvi9-Fe4aKG_p6LzDz4xZKlS9quoARDAmUQRxpaDXeecxXb0YRJig/s2048/w03.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1875" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjXNfhtCpsgMz-hp5Jq5rnTTle_2qVBfUe1mz_lKGVzJ71BeFfjXDcZcUP5JLQeh0FBZW2xcjUIgjuX1X-Ds4BSkvi9-Fe4aKG_p6LzDz4xZKlS9quoARDAmUQRxpaDXeecxXb0YRJig/s320/w03.jpg" /></a></div>Wood was Flesh Wash (SW) and Sunny Flesh dry-brush to reinforce the old wood color and make the grains pop.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieo_ouyomWwphUaYMs5VxgJ3um6lZLOeXbO9Jg-doPozWYI1MnyD9g2D8rNLDt6WtWnS0nmJG8zlJIx9oNj4-bGnXlkdfgNrN_ubaxlheQ1oMpVAWj87bw1AccCG3IfjODhmU8ClhaDQ/s2048/w04.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1572" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieo_ouyomWwphUaYMs5VxgJ3um6lZLOeXbO9Jg-doPozWYI1MnyD9g2D8rNLDt6WtWnS0nmJG8zlJIx9oNj4-bGnXlkdfgNrN_ubaxlheQ1oMpVAWj87bw1AccCG3IfjODhmU8ClhaDQ/s320/w04.jpg" /></a></div>Hagar's horns were redone as they had faded to a nondescript gray over the past 3+ decades. Handle Wood (R), Flesh Wash (SW) brushed out with Graveyard Bone (R) and Splintered Bone (R).<p></p><p>Some lining with Soft Body Black (SW) wrapped up the project.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-ez_QM_hocJMfjpVjAs5C0qbuNIQhOWMiOCQBR8x73tlo06FnJXw6P17NIU_u3GCU3gxTdvrrD288Gtme6yGjb2vqugrX2vYg2_EfXCzqq0U5Uk1kZK6eWKbwqj_ZTbyYNtUjrWGx9Q/s2048/w06.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1835" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-ez_QM_hocJMfjpVjAs5C0qbuNIQhOWMiOCQBR8x73tlo06FnJXw6P17NIU_u3GCU3gxTdvrrD288Gtme6yGjb2vqugrX2vYg2_EfXCzqq0U5Uk1kZK6eWKbwqj_ZTbyYNtUjrWGx9Q/s320/w06.jpg" /></a></div>Its great to have Hagar ready to renew his assault on the tabletop! The modern oval base should make a good fit with newer games and not be to much trouble when he returns to the fight Oldhammer style!<p></p><p><br /></p><p>Back to the desk!<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /> <p></p>Swelterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16519522355028444705noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27961407153163946.post-2710415966581576502020-11-04T11:40:00.000-08:002020-11-04T11:40:14.386-08:00Common Goblins<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDqPIUd46qiAgjFMRjsAh6oqjemcKp9OMOZtg27ohWWQyBbLwWW2D5B-ReIHgI4AHYgF4-M5Ql_4zyxQD8JB-mq2m9i4jNhnmZW0WuqJFXge6U1wZTC9k4X_OkWF0FQy3Y6ZWMYJDT_Q/s2048/cg+spear+f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1258" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDqPIUd46qiAgjFMRjsAh6oqjemcKp9OMOZtg27ohWWQyBbLwWW2D5B-ReIHgI4AHYgF4-M5Ql_4zyxQD8JB-mq2m9i4jNhnmZW0WuqJFXge6U1wZTC9k4X_OkWF0FQy3Y6ZWMYJDT_Q/s320/cg+spear+f.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>In spite of the name the common goblin is the scourge of many a fantasy realm. I though it was fitting to muse about the GW version which may be the most common goblin of all!<p></p><p><br /></p><p>After painting the horde of Night Goblins from The Battle of Skull Pass I found some loose sprues of the goblins that were included in the WFB 4th edition starter set.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnQt3D5_GTrD9bHd68fMYlce1F1x8eO7KbT0gx8dJTQgqv0tGHJ_KBeeiYW6Y8bwPV0nD5hwmWZ7IXYTbkLQMpohcAFSi3iK7AcRxP21fGPykR3XWCS-pcSwzh_eEThtZHXBipcAXfvA/s2048/cg+spear+r+b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1984" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnQt3D5_GTrD9bHd68fMYlce1F1x8eO7KbT0gx8dJTQgqv0tGHJ_KBeeiYW6Y8bwPV0nD5hwmWZ7IXYTbkLQMpohcAFSi3iK7AcRxP21fGPykR3XWCS-pcSwzh_eEThtZHXBipcAXfvA/s320/cg+spear+r+b.jpg" /></a></div>These goblins were produced in huge numbers and the game shop I owned at that time ended up buying these goblins back from some of the more frugal customers so they could get the rules at a better price. I then sold these as loose sprues for a dollar per sprue or about 25 cents a gobbo alongside the candy bars and chips at the checkout. Everybody won and this pile of gobbos... 12 archers and a block of 48 spear... represent all that is left from those broken up starter boxes. Pretty good rate of resale!<p></p><p>I think of these as "Common Goblins" not only because they don't have all the special effects that make the Night Goblins or Forest Goblins so dangerous but also, in no small part, because this whole pile consists of exactly 2 sculpts... one archer and one spear... and an assortment of shield designs.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr_ijbSGyo-LNtTsAzc2WgEjV7BqQk4zCYa8WxJemjD5myZVKFSEPROJWPkLyZi321J3QXZN-aq99NXupnU36JYAGkfQ-Mngl3fsVjrrDgEUxfag7sivBzW7Ucq2iCrYWP47JDn3WOaQ/s1624/cg+spear+r.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1624" data-original-width="1527" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr_ijbSGyo-LNtTsAzc2WgEjV7BqQk4zCYa8WxJemjD5myZVKFSEPROJWPkLyZi321J3QXZN-aq99NXupnU36JYAGkfQ-Mngl3fsVjrrDgEUxfag7sivBzW7Ucq2iCrYWP47JDn3WOaQ/s320/cg+spear+r.jpg" /></a></div>These goblins represented the worst of what the hard plastic revolution had to offer. Monoblock and conventionally sculpted for regular metal casting they took no advantage of the many features that have made hard plastics so popular in the decades since these gobbos made their appearance in 1992. I know, I know, my backlog is a little bit ridiculous but hey! I AM getting round to it!<p></p><p> They have very sharp spears... and were very inexpensive to produce but otherwise could have been cast in metal. Now days the hard plastics deliver sculpts that are simply impossible to do in metal... the weight to strength ratio makes models that really appear to fly a regular item... and so much more!</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYMd68kW-eBulktj0ySKVmZhqmP4ba-aNVGFSQkf-mhTbwVazRrQ8KmCVU0U9OIX6CtMnJwROPS8QyvFcCFEc5rQKU_iryHtonC31-oKDeDUw5fTMBknRf26QgyRmlR9ziA_CmFCXbEQ/s2001/redcaps+c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1919" data-original-width="2001" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYMd68kW-eBulktj0ySKVmZhqmP4ba-aNVGFSQkf-mhTbwVazRrQ8KmCVU0U9OIX6CtMnJwROPS8QyvFcCFEc5rQKU_iryHtonC31-oKDeDUw5fTMBknRf26QgyRmlR9ziA_CmFCXbEQ/s320/redcaps+c.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> These stalwarts though will continue to serve. I've painted them as part of a marauding horde dressed largely in the tunics of the places they have visited... and looted! The archers I'm calling Redcaps... and harken back to my favorite edition of WHFB which is to say 3rd edition... where its very possible to build elite troop types even for the lowly Common Goblin... The Redcaps will make fine missile elites for the horde. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix3F4fMokdmkIO3wYqKjmRoXIPWDgicxUVbvZed0a8bigjQZtucRqgC1bTgjFBqRK5MMtVlVj0LFZPzoBY3zdf1_oqwMpiTiOfAH6DMSSilmXSDtgfj8guLlTjnLcTSyvN5qAVwiG05g/s2048/redcaps+f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1537" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix3F4fMokdmkIO3wYqKjmRoXIPWDgicxUVbvZed0a8bigjQZtucRqgC1bTgjFBqRK5MMtVlVj0LFZPzoBY3zdf1_oqwMpiTiOfAH6DMSSilmXSDtgfj8guLlTjnLcTSyvN5qAVwiG05g/s320/redcaps+f.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />Next on the desk is an old Chaos Dwarf Whirlwind that I'm reviving. Some repairs to make and a change of base from a cardboard rectangle that is coming up at the edges to a plastic oval. Of course other new stuff will be added as well.<p></p><p><br /></p><p>Back to the desk!</p>Swelterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16519522355028444705noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27961407153163946.post-3577932851167192572020-09-24T12:50:00.000-07:002020-09-24T12:50:09.807-07:00Temporary Military Command Centre<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB5yjC7zc4Yjcma9rlbLDSb5W7K2xdeRsv1FCPTYDUbMjCVL5cKt9DJvntfkLVun6-5IHWbXeaDLrMPnnW5ZN6WIobwGATkmzp8ABU3HNkNdq9kaNPc6tXREks70H5NHyPgtEAlC7Dcg/s2048/IMG_1535.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2031" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB5yjC7zc4Yjcma9rlbLDSb5W7K2xdeRsv1FCPTYDUbMjCVL5cKt9DJvntfkLVun6-5IHWbXeaDLrMPnnW5ZN6WIobwGATkmzp8ABU3HNkNdq9kaNPc6tXREks70H5NHyPgtEAlC7Dcg/s320/IMG_1535.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>This is from <a href="https://www.antenocitisworkshop.com/" target="_blank">Antenocitis' Workshop</a> (AW)survival line and is described on the website as "Temporary Military Command Centre" but is also described in the kit as "Military Office". Whichever handle it goes by it Makes a handy addition to the Post Apocalypse collection. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFplxvoeR4fePae_mMJpb-oOIK5R5TfwD4gJ3t2CQirAaMV4gIm5Kjhl7kLe1xEvo9-osdkr8LZDXDdusaJs4Dr-oIFwLuRy15umYMH4u9bxRwzmUBShvov7WwV570Zm6vEzyRpsROxg/s2048/IMG_1533.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1680" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFplxvoeR4fePae_mMJpb-oOIK5R5TfwD4gJ3t2CQirAaMV4gIm5Kjhl7kLe1xEvo9-osdkr8LZDXDdusaJs4Dr-oIFwLuRy15umYMH4u9bxRwzmUBShvov7WwV570Zm6vEzyRpsROxg/s320/IMG_1533.jpg" /></a></div>Shown here with Canoness Veridyan for scale this is one of the easier of AW's models to build. Its got a lot of space inside due to the magic of laser etching. There are a lot of interior details like desks, fire extinguishers, weapon racks, computers, data storage banks, maps, and clocks but none of them intrude on the playspace. Quite clever really. It allows you to cram a squad in there without acrobatics.<div><br /></div><div>Its one of AW's pre-painted MDF line and the only things I painted at all were the gray desks and server cabinets and the blue water of the wall map. Touch up the MDF snip points with Nut Brown (Reaper) and its done. Like all the models in this line the prepaint is pretty basic but is totally playable straight out of the box and provides a nice launch point if you want a more detailed finish. I'll likely add some weathering and graffiti to match the themes on the AZ Mart I did earlier. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDDK89nYmyNyGwO-ml0j0bHeYkCnR02ipNbXPEyv2x7HNwou0qS6GRiU3o8oUkPW2_z_V6QxqHaNTvbRQAGBprOj4bGqLaYChqeL8Vd6OWWMxe4cNP7tvqNGvZMFz7myXBkVD5eDZYiw/s2032/IMG_1534.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1756" data-original-width="2032" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDDK89nYmyNyGwO-ml0j0bHeYkCnR02ipNbXPEyv2x7HNwou0qS6GRiU3o8oUkPW2_z_V6QxqHaNTvbRQAGBprOj4bGqLaYChqeL8Vd6OWWMxe4cNP7tvqNGvZMFz7myXBkVD5eDZYiw/s320/IMG_1534.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Lots of windows and the lack of actual furniture makes it easy to see which models have access.</div><div><br /></div><div>I love the real furniture that is available for many of these buildings but there is a certain practicality in having some frequent use structures without a lot of clutter for a travel set or a pick up game.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvCW5q1PuBB71-YogVBQV0RRbVublhRt27W70j6Izh2ATE65Ne7_OtGtY_blwe7Rw9GUgvKEC5nt68mh5dEI4VwWG7V9hIBMEJnc6mqYtF2uJpxKeJqPkrruixNhF1_coSm7kV3hOFRQ/s2048/IMG_1536.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1732" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvCW5q1PuBB71-YogVBQV0RRbVublhRt27W70j6Izh2ATE65Ne7_OtGtY_blwe7Rw9GUgvKEC5nt68mh5dEI4VwWG7V9hIBMEJnc6mqYtF2uJpxKeJqPkrruixNhF1_coSm7kV3hOFRQ/s320/IMG_1536.jpg" /></a></div>The exterior is complete with an Air Conditioner that serves as the handle for removing the roof and a freely rotating removable radar/satellite dish. </div><div><br /></div><div>A great, quick to build, addition to the tabletop!<br /> <p></p></div>Swelterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16519522355028444705noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27961407153163946.post-82611212738312401202020-09-18T07:39:00.000-07:002020-09-18T07:41:57.994-07:00Malifaux: Avatar of Vengeance<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Avatar of Vengeance</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ2bSggI8hayKA9CRhwq0jdyECMEEVvJ4ka0ljUeMTznKhh6NLoHWDHZ5M6r6xp5LTPI_BXle__j6esUkyI8mWK6CbE7q9cTXB2CwtDnAxcAi95Rbe58WskHO9Le9gZa8Pcq5mP8vCVA/s2048/IMG_1297.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1697" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ2bSggI8hayKA9CRhwq0jdyECMEEVvJ4ka0ljUeMTznKhh6NLoHWDHZ5M6r6xp5LTPI_BXle__j6esUkyI8mWK6CbE7q9cTXB2CwtDnAxcAi95Rbe58WskHO9Le9gZa8Pcq5mP8vCVA/w530-h640/IMG_1297.jpg" width="530" /></a></div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHclG_GHFcvh_AE9l3qQ9nHndHmGjJTygZklasb4f96trP5Wjf-ZIebDjTm7YRDVZWGPM0eF2UzaCYywbjD9dgzKbXodZW7ETtUiAK14AuuoN0ED_QoQ6kkt2VVPveFg8nnNTZENT9Uw/s2048/IMG_1295.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1282" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHclG_GHFcvh_AE9l3qQ9nHndHmGjJTygZklasb4f96trP5Wjf-ZIebDjTm7YRDVZWGPM0eF2UzaCYywbjD9dgzKbXodZW7ETtUiAK14AuuoN0ED_QoQ6kkt2VVPveFg8nnNTZENT9Uw/s320/IMG_1295.jpg" /></a></div>Continuing the tidy up of models that were started but never finished, mostly due to packing up and moving house something like 14 times in the past 25 years... but also due to the occasional attack of squirrel syndrome, I knocked out this old metal, 1st edition Malifaux, Avatar of Vengeance. Shown above with Kirai Ankoku for scale.<p></p><p>I haven't played 3rd edition... not sure I played 2nd either although I did get 2nd edition rules and some of the wonderful hard plastic kits. I think the Avatar type models have been retired from the game although there seems to be some cards available to allow these to be played as Emissaries.. whatever those are! Don't hate me I don't know these rules I'm just painting the pile!<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIIC2_AbMFJ_RWJ3_1kTL-fzB1qP2nn9xeNhR8PO4oshPDZa-Z3Haq3ppW25Bmk50FFLA8lce-ZC4gcScS9uPQ1aKwiIXxQIbeBZ34q8uP9gIN9W_SRUyDLeUavCMyTnfnirOzcozwnA/s2048/IMG_1294.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1548" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIIC2_AbMFJ_RWJ3_1kTL-fzB1qP2nn9xeNhR8PO4oshPDZa-Z3Haq3ppW25Bmk50FFLA8lce-ZC4gcScS9uPQ1aKwiIXxQIbeBZ34q8uP9gIN9W_SRUyDLeUavCMyTnfnirOzcozwnA/s320/IMG_1294.jpg" /></a></div>The base is sculpted from green stuff.<p></p><p>Whole Model primed Krylon White.</p><p>The red robes are Blood Red (Reaper (R)), layer with Phoenix Red (R), whole robe wash with Drying Blood (Secret Weapon (SW)), target wash again with Drying Blood.</p><p>Green robe detail sash is German Luftwaffe Green (Vallejo Panzer Colors (VPC)) detail and edge highlights with Verdigris Pale Green (SW) wash with Sapphire (SW).<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm8JqEC0we5IiFr1KEfXE5V1fRAeCQygF0iydIZuEMhs_na45E4G7K0bEgR35rZpj-czcCY-VS-lbB-a5XtAMgl52ZNQgYLnP2Cy0lNJSJ79aqreTTMJka6Q1JkGAlmbm5Bzo6FXAi_g/s2048/IMG_1293.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1697" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm8JqEC0we5IiFr1KEfXE5V1fRAeCQygF0iydIZuEMhs_na45E4G7K0bEgR35rZpj-czcCY-VS-lbB-a5XtAMgl52ZNQgYLnP2Cy0lNJSJ79aqreTTMJka6Q1JkGAlmbm5Bzo6FXAi_g/s320/IMG_1293.jpg" /></a></div>Ghostly Avatar painted Hexwraith Green (Games Workshop(GW) straight out of the bottle. Highlights are Splintered Bone (R) and a targeted re-application of Hexwraith Green for depth of color wraps it up.<p></p><p>Rug washed with Sapphire (SW) dry brush with Sky Blue (R) top dry brush with Ice Blue (GW). Fringe is Brass Casings (SW) Flesh Wash (SW)</p><p>Stone is Sky Gray (R) with a very diluted Sewer Water (SW) wash focused on edges and crevices.</p><p>I'm not sure what is up next... I found a pile of stuff to be repaired after the move so I may work on that. There is also a Military Temporary Command Post from Antenocitis' Workshop in progress and I just got the new beefier Exemplar Sisters from Raging Heroes that I'd like to have a go at.</p><p>Back to the desk!</p>Swelterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16519522355028444705noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27961407153163946.post-27202186078847328312020-09-17T06:49:00.001-07:002020-09-17T06:52:47.316-07:00Gloomhaven Starting Characters and some treasure chests<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjApdWq__6fDcXO3ytxYZN-M9cGsplgjDIOhV4xheLk_77U7xLhia84dK_L0t4YyWztkWKPWZ1EruzxlDTyxSaKgToyW9SJdvtPjkwwqgzI0GC4DzgVjmd5Bk-NYWNB58osxKyqW8v8mw/s2048/IMG_1280.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1264" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjApdWq__6fDcXO3ytxYZN-M9cGsplgjDIOhV4xheLk_77U7xLhia84dK_L0t4YyWztkWKPWZ1EruzxlDTyxSaKgToyW9SJdvtPjkwwqgzI0GC4DzgVjmd5Bk-NYWNB58osxKyqW8v8mw/s320/IMG_1280.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Being anxious to explore the enormous Gloomhaven board game it was time to knock out the characters that are initially available to play.<p></p><p>Also migrated into this are a couple of treasure chests from Mantic's Kings of War Strategies and Objectives set. I think they'll make perfect replacements for the cardboard counters included with Gloomhaven so one is presented as "Gold" and the other as "silver"<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2g4w0ZEJmlfOa11culXSSlYgG4lLZfE7YhmIU8sK_7Y2tO-IBgZkKrdu21OO-7FKOg47WAt26dHyuUcycILJrcQKpUjsil4qWNQrW15vpgi1gkgnEQuho53zkkSY9fVROdso6cf2obA/s2048/IMG_1281.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1620" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2g4w0ZEJmlfOa11culXSSlYgG4lLZfE7YhmIU8sK_7Y2tO-IBgZkKrdu21OO-7FKOg47WAt26dHyuUcycILJrcQKpUjsil4qWNQrW15vpgi1gkgnEQuho53zkkSY9fVROdso6cf2obA/s320/IMG_1281.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>I decided to do these fairly close to the box art because Gloomhaven, while ambitious for a board game, is not a full blown RPG and the characters are predefined. I wanted players to be able to identify them easily.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEHuzWpc8779skQAYxaauFtxvLENrr9okUKdfRVgBaWHKx0P2MlUzxnVY4CGu6nx6D3m0Hz6L6jaChcwjegDyqIq0cvtRupTSwrCRp29RGBVjZq_PPZNjsFtl4-ayAOg7-qpZRSnFOLw/s2048/IMG_1282.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1718" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEHuzWpc8779skQAYxaauFtxvLENrr9okUKdfRVgBaWHKx0P2MlUzxnVY4CGu6nx6D3m0Hz6L6jaChcwjegDyqIq0cvtRupTSwrCRp29RGBVjZq_PPZNjsFtl4-ayAOg7-qpZRSnFOLw/s320/IMG_1282.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>If I'm honest the character models are not of the same quality of a lot of the new boardgame offerings like Kingdom Death Monster, Etherfields, Chronicle X, or even The Order of Vampire Hunters but is higher than RWBY: Combat Ready and Dark Souls (Player Characters... Dark Souls does have some very nice Boss models and Gloomhaven has zero Boss models).<p></p><p>I think most of the effort was put into other kinds of presentation in Gloomhaven. For example the little tuck boxes that conceal the locked characters gives a great sense of anticipation so I look forward to seeing them... no advance peeking!</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBAzNm7JFYT7ZTz9uImI3AyLRy_rneaLAN-oT_b23YwF980o625InhcxQ5D3Sez27p56asjBVfKE4zB9Sut8AMz44ARUUQQoUJqusTiJSUEYMUxWiBXufD7fG2yVz6CjzWQEmejVFaqQ/s2048/IMG_1283.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1674" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBAzNm7JFYT7ZTz9uImI3AyLRy_rneaLAN-oT_b23YwF980o625InhcxQ5D3Sez27p56asjBVfKE4zB9Sut8AMz44ARUUQQoUJqusTiJSUEYMUxWiBXufD7fG2yVz6CjzWQEmejVFaqQ/s320/IMG_1283.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>I used that new basing scheme I stumbled on while doing RWBY: Combat Ready except for the Mindtheif and the Spellweaver because they were just stuck awkwardly on the base and required some greenstuff to transition.<p></p><p>The characters are primer white with most colors achieved via washes and layering using mostly Secret Weapon washes and Reaper Paints.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiAn4fUoTMhMv1GOTLvQAmZABnFZnNAB5BBAIraCBeVs1MyqCsLaI-PLdEUbEwON12IXf87cxbeqT4nSSO04g31xuxMFhFm1Cx0OiToJI0vyhO8KYs-kr9umnnS_YGtc82fw6u2PgZxw/s2048/IMG_1284.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1896" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiAn4fUoTMhMv1GOTLvQAmZABnFZnNAB5BBAIraCBeVs1MyqCsLaI-PLdEUbEwON12IXf87cxbeqT4nSSO04g31xuxMFhFm1Cx0OiToJI0vyhO8KYs-kr9umnnS_YGtc82fw6u2PgZxw/s320/IMG_1284.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> I've finally located my actual camera following the big move and am setting up the lightbox ... so I'm hopeful that the next batch of pictures will be better quality. These, as have been all my posts since the move, are just taken at the paint desk with the iPad camera and I've struggled with lighting quite a lot.<p></p><p>Back to the desk!</p>Swelterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16519522355028444705noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27961407153163946.post-71843371184054135762020-09-15T14:57:00.000-07:002020-09-15T14:57:49.740-07:00Post Apocalypse Military Checkpoint, Void Elf Executrix Troop, Kings of War Objective and Scenario Markers.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU-3PbcJ4awYNm6DwK8MapCIta5Zd_jqOFRcAw6ePSSTRPDTZu7_dEwW7ct301L5temrnaaD0xVcpjaHGrnmQj1dx0MeGg-Zp7AzPFlLAJsYs9RXyGNjmEjx7Bk3K3oa-XzQY2Sctryg/s2048/IMG_1218.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU-3PbcJ4awYNm6DwK8MapCIta5Zd_jqOFRcAw6ePSSTRPDTZu7_dEwW7ct301L5temrnaaD0xVcpjaHGrnmQj1dx0MeGg-Zp7AzPFlLAJsYs9RXyGNjmEjx7Bk3K3oa-XzQY2Sctryg/s320/IMG_1218.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Busy and eclectic week! First up is the WiP tray drying off after a quick sealer. On deck is a Military Check Point in MDF from Antenocitis' Workshop, a goblin casualty from The Battle of Skull Pass (WFB 7ed. Starter set), and a double dose of objectives and accessories terrain from Mantic's Kings of War 3rd Edition Scenarios and Objectives Pack.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfu1aTqWhtqE-iW6xaYz00dvjWyUldze9yuwuS0qTr4jPgP1Vn_VSX06IHjB91YynsgnH-MHCnjHxI8NPB2Zj9PJTCii6SkEzZLeJ4nvA2-VSd_V7cLamElKr9y93aKgbVtpAIgg2ygg/s2048/IMG_1219.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1108" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfu1aTqWhtqE-iW6xaYz00dvjWyUldze9yuwuS0qTr4jPgP1Vn_VSX06IHjB91YynsgnH-MHCnjHxI8NPB2Zj9PJTCii6SkEzZLeJ4nvA2-VSd_V7cLamElKr9y93aKgbVtpAIgg2ygg/s320/IMG_1219.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>The objectives pack will also be handy to replace some of the cardboard counters from Gloomhaven... stay tuned for more on that!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo07wfDw6syt_SITzZ7SjVBURQ0VHnh_rGxkMCYBXdXgXrXbJznuuT_UwWZ_gh53Uckr2C5aw6lOlaoU_UP0E8d7nR2u5HwpNFVUsJD_8KMfUTjHRevamI5k4eK8jk0vPuY8opSXlAqw/s2048/IMG_1238.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1759" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo07wfDw6syt_SITzZ7SjVBURQ0VHnh_rGxkMCYBXdXgXrXbJznuuT_UwWZ_gh53Uckr2C5aw6lOlaoU_UP0E8d7nR2u5HwpNFVUsJD_8KMfUTjHRevamI5k4eK8jk0vPuY8opSXlAqw/s320/IMG_1238.jpg" /></a></div><p>The Army checkpoint is part of the Post Apocalypse, pre-painted, line of MDF terrain from Antenocitis' Workshop. The little guard hut is presented in its pre-painted and weathered condition but I decided that the road barriers needed a spot of paint as they were plain black out of the box.The alternating red and white striping was aided by the barrier arms being pre-scored. A yellow work up and a red cap tops of the post.</p>I've been particularly addle-brained the past couple of weeks and, when constructing the barriers for the Army Checkpoint I used some included spare parts to double the size of the counterweight in spite of the instructions being rather clear that only one plate was required... the more the merrier right?<p></p><p> </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYLEZChwxD2bSumObvecH7osElZCqAEgBB7AdIvAdmVBTWh_5tbEnPpMIaUIwrkFI9JQHjLIYrC_TE6oP68838sNhtDBIw4qedcjjIA7EomPkj7uRnNOUe2YVbkfyynzgdY0SSXeQ8FQ/s2048/IMG_1239.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1576" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYLEZChwxD2bSumObvecH7osElZCqAEgBB7AdIvAdmVBTWh_5tbEnPpMIaUIwrkFI9JQHjLIYrC_TE6oP68838sNhtDBIw4qedcjjIA7EomPkj7uRnNOUe2YVbkfyynzgdY0SSXeQ8FQ/s320/IMG_1239.jpg" /></a></div>WRONG!<p></p><p>As you can see the extra bit makes the barrier arm non-functional as it impacts the support post very early in its lift... woe is me!</p><p>Since there was nothing else for it I decided to have a crack at removing the extra bit with a pair of side snips.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwwWEROVuKkMp5nCkILH4YCPRbzL29lIti1CRYpDyA7B8v5d-vLyz7gLUeoDQwYwqi3HrnbEe8Zlu5_FjuETOcWp85BINsy8k1rIEMfmpkw2e3j5LjFkAhGQw4LHdLa2mZr2yYml_yOQ/s2048/IMG_1240.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1754" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwwWEROVuKkMp5nCkILH4YCPRbzL29lIti1CRYpDyA7B8v5d-vLyz7gLUeoDQwYwqi3HrnbEe8Zlu5_FjuETOcWp85BINsy8k1rIEMfmpkw2e3j5LjFkAhGQw4LHdLa2mZr2yYml_yOQ/s320/IMG_1240.jpg" /></a></div>Cha-CHING! the offending bit popped right off and took the glue with it. One of the advantages of having sealed the part before construction began. Fortunately this was the case with all four arms. They came away clear and I was able to finish the assembly without further mishap.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwH_6V4M97Ww98XnrAj7vg8115XSPc1Em55Pqwj5CwmUZgpoCe2umBkfCRAYEu-WBeLHwK6yda7b1HMB-uYu7yJneZuvS2agT_-UrfJ-eu9bP4ag6R0VSgSpDOCQWzzPbDjABkq_cjUA/s2048/IMG_1241.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1410" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwH_6V4M97Ww98XnrAj7vg8115XSPc1Em55Pqwj5CwmUZgpoCe2umBkfCRAYEu-WBeLHwK6yda7b1HMB-uYu7yJneZuvS2agT_-UrfJ-eu9bP4ag6R0VSgSpDOCQWzzPbDjABkq_cjUA/s320/IMG_1241.jpg" /></a></div>The finished barrier arm ready to control movement on the tabletop!<p></p><p>An observation... this kit was more difficult for me than most of the kits from this range... The parts did not go together quite as seamlessly. I think I needed to build a jig to help with that but part of the problem was that I had to use a different glue than I am used to. For the other MDF projects I have been using Super-phatic glue which is kind of like the superglue of wood glues. Since it sets so fast I've been able to skip a lot of clamping, banding, and jig making. I built this kit with Gorilla PVA. Its a good glue and sets up reasonable quickly... about like a tacky glue... bit not the fast hard set that I was used to so I ended up collapsing the posts a few times and having to rebuild the whole thing on the fly. Unfortunately it shows on some of them. I started clamping after the second collapsed assembly so half of them are ok and half of them are a bit ragged. But they are post apocalypse and have not yet been weathered so... they may yet be battered into submission!</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCwd-4Zd0srnRCF0dW0_9h8vDlakazXkziNhgLGGnDPto2YQ8lEfBB4UBSTRjTdfYc6o3djxLcYdUCVIy4wgV6HsVZ9rA9AtYgn0rxZAYhOEJuFQDPUAj9yCN60ftANwzOIBxSIW-GTA/s2048/IMG_1259.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1891" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCwd-4Zd0srnRCF0dW0_9h8vDlakazXkziNhgLGGnDPto2YQ8lEfBB4UBSTRjTdfYc6o3djxLcYdUCVIy4wgV6HsVZ9rA9AtYgn0rxZAYhOEJuFQDPUAj9yCN60ftANwzOIBxSIW-GTA/s320/IMG_1259.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Here is an assembled checkpoint being willfully ignored by a troupe of Void Elf Executrices from Raging Heroes. I've been using them as Ynnari but continue to refer to them as Void Elves. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnlNTPnPqZlja_JUSz8t2vRCJo_Vk2_K0acKBn4Fwxzbp-LY_tR95X5GWmyx-iD2Zghf9RL5oZ5yxe-NtUfL21YRYyt97g-aPPkd2UoNw8z-tIbbuoJxqaB1W_TPLwzWww5BaPpuGg0Q/s1905/IMG_1260.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1858" data-original-width="1905" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnlNTPnPqZlja_JUSz8t2vRCJo_Vk2_K0acKBn4Fwxzbp-LY_tR95X5GWmyx-iD2Zghf9RL5oZ5yxe-NtUfL21YRYyt97g-aPPkd2UoNw8z-tIbbuoJxqaB1W_TPLwzWww5BaPpuGg0Q/s320/IMG_1260.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>This is the Executrix troop that completes the Executrix command unit I did about a year ago. Fortunately I had done the base coat before the big move so I didn't have to do a lot of color matching... that won't be the case going forward though!<p></p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM_SLUwaEB1LaU2AjTtGtCjNsipxdWh4DeRcZQvsjn045Uid_4lrSkCEjUbjB8wqn0619VnuteEUQXurewXRm6Ln6YQ1nSSsUzgQwzq2CtkbVP4SJi0VA6iZVuQckJwuC61ivLafUK8Q/s2048/IMG_1261.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1713" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM_SLUwaEB1LaU2AjTtGtCjNsipxdWh4DeRcZQvsjn045Uid_4lrSkCEjUbjB8wqn0619VnuteEUQXurewXRm6Ln6YQ1nSSsUzgQwzq2CtkbVP4SJi0VA6iZVuQckJwuC61ivLafUK8Q/s320/IMG_1261.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Who said death worshiping Dark Elves have to wear black or red anyway! I mean the power weapons have that Dark Side red light-saber glow... that should cover it!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ0IiLp9sTiczl0NCs6emDGUf0YrBw8HSdqHD7cL-w1je3KVmeA1g6i8lBg7z4aNfyMHxPP1IEC1OUePN7JUxDGaXSee3s-0xJhIfRD8wCDMZsKe-5mZwKaPOWY4oEdY3K6W3ce9eQeQ/s2048/IMG_1262.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1402" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ0IiLp9sTiczl0NCs6emDGUf0YrBw8HSdqHD7cL-w1je3KVmeA1g6i8lBg7z4aNfyMHxPP1IEC1OUePN7JUxDGaXSee3s-0xJhIfRD8wCDMZsKe-5mZwKaPOWY4oEdY3K6W3ce9eQeQ/s320/IMG_1262.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Mantic's Kings of War objectives... Dragon Egg, Weapons Cache (dead gobbo by GW! 'ow did that git in 'ere ennyway!?! ohh cool static grass)<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8MuPOe1Geh49r6IwJazAxSkSlXk2Ig5GK_wKC6hxX7Tf0ot3RvSC0nX80FxWDDgvTkrbuc9I5MZaUHmvQYvVKYsD7G00uu5jmQGj2kiK3Put25QcAujIUBX2Dvo5Z2ER6pvSXJEYf7w/s2048/IMG_1263.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1240" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8MuPOe1Geh49r6IwJazAxSkSlXk2Ig5GK_wKC6hxX7Tf0ot3RvSC0nX80FxWDDgvTkrbuc9I5MZaUHmvQYvVKYsD7G00uu5jmQGj2kiK3Put25QcAujIUBX2Dvo5Z2ER6pvSXJEYf7w/s320/IMG_1263.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Runestone and messenger/courier bag... against a stump... with a pistol and a musket... that looks to have ended badly...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm2hy8Xs0LAl1mDsSV0GAH3mZ160v0fF2R5gzAg1UltENrFp2toojCvTVfGC80eg03mKgtdNiGpu3zv9bo4c6KfxNeye00Umfde8w5ldu2qsuA07ATpSK4jTijYmrGXfVQ4__CUwJB8A/s2048/IMG_1264.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1781" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm2hy8Xs0LAl1mDsSV0GAH3mZ160v0fF2R5gzAg1UltENrFp2toojCvTVfGC80eg03mKgtdNiGpu3zv9bo4c6KfxNeye00Umfde8w5ldu2qsuA07ATpSK4jTijYmrGXfVQ4__CUwJB8A/s320/IMG_1264.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Supply crate and ammo pile for a cannon.<p></p><p>Thats all for today...</p><p>Next time the Gloomhaven initial unlocked characters and the Kings of War objective treasure chests that didn't make it into this post.</p><p><br /></p><p>Back to the desk! </p><p> </p>Swelterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16519522355028444705noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27961407153163946.post-27123583615959075122020-08-28T13:11:00.000-07:002020-08-28T13:11:15.147-07:00RWBY: COMBAT READY! <p> RWBY: COMBAT READY is a board game that I have not played... it looks super abstract but I'll eventually get round to giving it a go.</p><p><br /></p><p>I am enamored of the RWBY anime and totally bought the game to mine it for minis... forgetting that they *might not* be in a useful scale... </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGKPSTP2MymFAvdve-PcgFUvphOOh99NGcn94-tKArNClzf0me_2MMq4n8eN_qUuG55zUMoLdDZfGvM1KdUzzdq3hvPMCvqX9uv0km0nyVXTbKK4oeGguL3AZWY7hHbFM3QRP9N9fNVg/s2048/20200828_152940.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1865" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGKPSTP2MymFAvdve-PcgFUvphOOh99NGcn94-tKArNClzf0me_2MMq4n8eN_qUuG55zUMoLdDZfGvM1KdUzzdq3hvPMCvqX9uv0km0nyVXTbKK4oeGguL3AZWY7hHbFM3QRP9N9fNVg/s640/20200828_152940.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>The models are in a soft plastic and are a little bit larger than GW Heroic scale. They come mounted on a 38mm-ish beveled base .... awkward! We can see Penny is a bit taller than Sister Veridyan. I *may* re-base these later and mix them with the Kingdom Death: Death High series but maybe not... some of the models actually use all that base-top real estate.<p></p><p><br /></p><p>Penny is my favorite model in the set:</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8KygHnx0QNEDb02FjoczOCMJuqiTqXmEPTPXy4ha4lRAXBCDZmkbyWCyaHFpcw0_30BB4_pc-XGqV_WuIvjoxycqUhlSd6Zsxph0o_vsp97tSkvJgatzeoUk8PZJp5YFoMcM0i0yP8A/s1844/IMG_0733.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1844" data-original-width="1339" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8KygHnx0QNEDb02FjoczOCMJuqiTqXmEPTPXy4ha4lRAXBCDZmkbyWCyaHFpcw0_30BB4_pc-XGqV_WuIvjoxycqUhlSd6Zsxph0o_vsp97tSkvJgatzeoUk8PZJp5YFoMcM0i0yP8A/s640/IMG_0733.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZM57qdZDxTepLhsWBZ2yTYByEF5seqUZN4ppJh7ZWhtEyNGg8oGa95Z9gDqwvhBEsxRmLu0tFyFRX78UVQW49uCkFZGopqD-sKc0XEMPCrOmPHs8OuPt9rB3ob472PEr7_SbxHdbJdg/s1517/IMG_0734.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1517" data-original-width="1274" height="262" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZM57qdZDxTepLhsWBZ2yTYByEF5seqUZN4ppJh7ZWhtEyNGg8oGa95Z9gDqwvhBEsxRmLu0tFyFRX78UVQW49uCkFZGopqD-sKc0XEMPCrOmPHs8OuPt9rB3ob472PEr7_SbxHdbJdg/w220-h262/IMG_0734.jpg" width="220" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4jG8H2W4i1b6N25p6Lh7YIhPVM50lnJWtO31nWoMFEzBo2DlOGTXFu7dG-F8twIAqreEVPf6h8b6hxhKtri0RebXNhDEKRiJRZnkgCTXMH6LjVgeOJ8FHX0iAsmE2QLSyotnCTOPuCA/s1576/IMG_0735.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1576" data-original-width="993" height="262" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4jG8H2W4i1b6N25p6Lh7YIhPVM50lnJWtO31nWoMFEzBo2DlOGTXFu7dG-F8twIAqreEVPf6h8b6hxhKtri0RebXNhDEKRiJRZnkgCTXMH6LjVgeOJ8FHX0iAsmE2QLSyotnCTOPuCA/w165-h262/IMG_0735.jpg" width="165" /></a></div>She is a fun character and the least flash ridden of the set. The models themselves are of relatively low detail and the faces are a poor match to the original art for several of them.<div><br /></div><div>I did find a fun way to paint the base that I'd like to remember how to do...</div><div>Black wash</div><div>Cloudy Grey (Reaper) blobs (diluted) in a rough cobblestone pattern.</div><div>Base White (Reaper) stippled on the grey blobs.</div><div>Sewer Water (Secret Weapon) washed thinly over the whole base.</div><div>The Sewer Water wash wash attracted to the black washed base and blended the edges of the gray blobs without any help from me. The White stippling added subsurface highlights giving everything a nice feeling of depth for very little effort.</div><div><br /></div><div>Moving on from Penny to the natural pairing of Blake and Yang</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg80DtRzJXs9HHOAPDki0V6D6aoEkmMsP-0Sr6aV6CaYlAvFmpyOEXegZ1Zd4iLFBQF8BXJgs0Hx_P9uWcF0vXGhoXJ3caQ4onwnU7utgF27DNanyOIARM3lkrEghaKU6UAkqmPyv7fAg/s1792/IMG_0731.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1338" data-original-width="1792" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg80DtRzJXs9HHOAPDki0V6D6aoEkmMsP-0Sr6aV6CaYlAvFmpyOEXegZ1Zd4iLFBQF8BXJgs0Hx_P9uWcF0vXGhoXJ3caQ4onwnU7utgF27DNanyOIARM3lkrEghaKU6UAkqmPyv7fAg/s640/IMG_0731.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /><p>These had the roughest of the faces but, since anime is so color coded, it all works out in the end.</p><p><br /></p><p>Other groupings... sisters Yang and Ruby.... and Ruby and dreamy mean girl Weiss</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4bG9b67H49HoBgUvcSEhy4qjV_XGjBybOVTHPdtKJZ4FgxJUGqjJWi1q_hx0FwCcg7US-RVTSOlmx7w26Y76riCKbbCJzV6P6VROOiHGG4odoHder5YXNyiDl2j1RUROtHHbOJd1DRQ/s1638/IMG_0730.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1311" data-original-width="1638" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4bG9b67H49HoBgUvcSEhy4qjV_XGjBybOVTHPdtKJZ4FgxJUGqjJWi1q_hx0FwCcg7US-RVTSOlmx7w26Y76riCKbbCJzV6P6VROOiHGG4odoHder5YXNyiDl2j1RUROtHHbOJd1DRQ/s640/IMG_0730.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi47VV8xqc6hGt5tVrrtDqUA1JK6-AkqKCWK1att8vj1ukuMuGZEb87kWo49GAiCbcszDps0HI5LwY54Zu6rLc5NTh8LlRerezweRwoamW4UTLy3zDpSk4xLmEw5fxXq2Bx4R3mpKzU_w/s2048/IMG_0732.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1439" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi47VV8xqc6hGt5tVrrtDqUA1JK6-AkqKCWK1att8vj1ukuMuGZEb87kWo49GAiCbcszDps0HI5LwY54Zu6rLc5NTh8LlRerezweRwoamW4UTLy3zDpSk4xLmEw5fxXq2Bx4R3mpKzU_w/s640/IMG_0732.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>These really use all that base...</p><p><br /></p><p>Finally the Villans!</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjco-aVKCZkxoAqgcIXyMtFUqtYSTYO_l3fccpyMZhsiCVVnxfs-N5lgvbZxbEnv9satGK87EHbQ46rf8lszD5Ngnnc59kF4azBBN7jdyNz_eQSE5CpDB8i72QSLid8qO8ztPgd8HJRUg/s1054/IMG_0726.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1054" data-original-width="568" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjco-aVKCZkxoAqgcIXyMtFUqtYSTYO_l3fccpyMZhsiCVVnxfs-N5lgvbZxbEnv9satGK87EHbQ46rf8lszD5Ngnnc59kF4azBBN7jdyNz_eQSE5CpDB8i72QSLid8qO8ztPgd8HJRUg/s640/IMG_0726.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw3zhNVaDQcPmKiFuxZeF44QYcmF88wjFWkeRtOSNVrqs6F-sq7K-fNhTdiE7oAxpoWWbIyTAlGzmsj1_oZ_ERFDaky1Y-k5xoK0mzzybpT6RJ6E8wefIoxxBBKMzZHnSdrrd5LtTwdQ/s965/IMG_0727.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="965" data-original-width="678" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw3zhNVaDQcPmKiFuxZeF44QYcmF88wjFWkeRtOSNVrqs6F-sq7K-fNhTdiE7oAxpoWWbIyTAlGzmsj1_oZ_ERFDaky1Y-k5xoK0mzzybpT6RJ6E8wefIoxxBBKMzZHnSdrrd5LtTwdQ/s640/IMG_0727.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijpeWhiQsrwJ_3zIBXPVnHzcoKKWyUklmMKw9i5k3ThCO3xeZ1EzmSlqsh055BqWoJVhnbOLxOTRGMlRcA1m_yoAUoUGOH23ujd_zznEjkDoxRR5Rg1nfUhQR3Cs3dGlfSHEzr1DS6LA/s1074/IMG_0728.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1074" data-original-width="609" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijpeWhiQsrwJ_3zIBXPVnHzcoKKWyUklmMKw9i5k3ThCO3xeZ1EzmSlqsh055BqWoJVhnbOLxOTRGMlRcA1m_yoAUoUGOH23ujd_zznEjkDoxRR5Rg1nfUhQR3Cs3dGlfSHEzr1DS6LA/s640/IMG_0728.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p>All in all I'm reasonably happy with the project. The characters are easily identifiable and will be fun to have on the tabletop. I'd have liked them to be a little more in scale with regular tabletop models but they are not so egregiously scaled as to be unusable with Heroic scale models.</p><p>Thoughts... Board Game Kickstarters as sources for cool models.... </p><p>I'll be doing a lot less of that unless the models are presented in a scale that is useful to me. So far RWBY: COMBAT READY!, and Darksouls: The Board-game have been in funky scales while The Order of Vampire Hunters and Chronicle X have been in standard heroic scale with bases. Excluding the board games that are made by war-games manufacturers, like GW and Mantic, or Board-games that are intended to function as, or compatible with, tabletop wargames... like Joan of Arc (15mm) I have to be aware that my idea of proper mini scale is not universal.</p><p>With that said... I wonder where Etherfields is gonna land for figure scale?</p><p><br /></p><p>Next time I finish up some Void Elf Executrix troops that I started working on before the big move and have relocated.</p><p><br /></p><p>Back to the desk!<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p></div>Swelterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16519522355028444705noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27961407153163946.post-63019898112696164842020-08-11T07:06:00.000-07:002020-08-11T07:06:22.959-07:00Epicast Stompa revisited<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1UsS5CuOAyVUlpOpZbuGc-Nk_84teSm9CONuxuC5-DcVvEW7vIyRzc5_6MdYgmO2Kk88by2CCDZxvFtQ5e6fDig_abCF047L4IznGnKxBMSBitY_DTQMEAgpIeY7ELNa3FHMwO2oCVw/s2048/IMG_9982.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="197" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1UsS5CuOAyVUlpOpZbuGc-Nk_84teSm9CONuxuC5-DcVvEW7vIyRzc5_6MdYgmO2Kk88by2CCDZxvFtQ5e6fDig_abCF047L4IznGnKxBMSBitY_DTQMEAgpIeY7ELNa3FHMwO2oCVw/w262-h197/IMG_9982.jpg" width="262" /></a></div>While unpacking the workshop I rediscovered an old friend from 40K 2nd Edition... Its from Epicast back in the bad old days when GW licensed a few outside companies Like Epicast, and, later, Armorcast to produce stuff that occurred in the fluff but GW itself was not producing. Eventually all of those licenses were withdrawn and consolidated back into what we now know as Forge World.<p></p><p>These early models came with rules in the form of Data Sheets so they could be played, with the consent of your opponent, without any new rule books being required.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx0ErgGZ6tSeWJ9ihbZ8Ev9yPpKUXlWqdWD_KZ8ZDe39xQZ1PzOym_M5l1ztOTFDG5jtkUhYDuEB1h5cgsJptkmowv2uX0VTvGSyI3h9klmwZkMRsnS0uRflbK3IyphDbuPHN3PzWujg/s2048/IMG_9983.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="197" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx0ErgGZ6tSeWJ9ihbZ8Ev9yPpKUXlWqdWD_KZ8ZDe39xQZ1PzOym_M5l1ztOTFDG5jtkUhYDuEB1h5cgsJptkmowv2uX0VTvGSyI3h9klmwZkMRsnS0uRflbK3IyphDbuPHN3PzWujg/w262-h197/IMG_9983.JPG" width="262" /></a></div><p>Second edition was the high water mark of the cartoon style for 40k and my Orks were as cartoon-y as they come. These first couple of pictures are of the Stompa appear (with the addition of the beginnings of some lining that I started before remembering to snap a photo) as I played it for decades. Bright primary colors and almost zero weathering, highlighting, or shading. The roof tiles over the rear assualt doors were perhaps the only attempt at weathering. </p><p>This was not entirely a sacrifice on the altar of speed. The cartoon style really relied on mass color coding with a very small number of spot details as focal points... much like Anime does even now. I wanted to update this old can a bit so it didn"t look super incongruous with my current Orks but retained its 2 ed. roots.</p><p>Below is the result.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg20jWVsti_Bo-u_WMVfqJGaaLkpApa99SnzAk4qC_B-2ocUv6fHpeejUI5o6ggLyFL5xE5cOCUBCAht9HFx-dqZTwjCdT5Rxp-YNq3JSYzI-xn4oQ0lGQ3beMqbito1jfQZXGA9-y2Hw/s2048/IMG_0113.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1997" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg20jWVsti_Bo-u_WMVfqJGaaLkpApa99SnzAk4qC_B-2ocUv6fHpeejUI5o6ggLyFL5xE5cOCUBCAht9HFx-dqZTwjCdT5Rxp-YNq3JSYzI-xn4oQ0lGQ3beMqbito1jfQZXGA9-y2Hw/s640/IMG_0113.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI0L19YbzcNmhWLXA_I9JDXyjWCU5KN2VmjQU_QbzLygwiRCKT5kOAOb1KLdn1BgknxtbF5Wi3irmp0A59wHh810SkRQKIJyC9h5BzHI8iY4_A6kfW_O7Tpozj2wY5cYNB7uuZiAyBbw/s2048/IMG_0114.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2025" height="262" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI0L19YbzcNmhWLXA_I9JDXyjWCU5KN2VmjQU_QbzLygwiRCKT5kOAOb1KLdn1BgknxtbF5Wi3irmp0A59wHh810SkRQKIJyC9h5BzHI8iY4_A6kfW_O7Tpozj2wY5cYNB7uuZiAyBbw/w259-h262/IMG_0114.jpg" width="259" /></a></div>As you can see I chose not to start over from scratch and just continued on over the old paint.<p></p><p>I started with a lot of Brown Rust (Secret Weapon(SW)) to move the nearly monochrome green into a two color scheme, jazz up the freehand chevrons, and to make the iron jaws of the skull a bit more fearsome. This was all large brush stippling.</p><p>Following the Brown Rust I did a full model Drybrush with Silver (Vallejo(V)) followed by a full model wash with Armor Wash (SW) and then wiped away the excess wash with a paper towel. </p><p>Orange Rust (SW) was stippled in the central areas of any Brown Rust areas, Phoenix Red (V) stippled over red areas. <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBEiX8C69oeKz96iybG1iM0XRReLx1zZ0GanmPOub1WGtVdLzYL-3UOxpoTSAZhKsf0Ga92jbWZMZ8HM-cSH4p81B9rvYf1tgRgPk2WxWnfwNuoulClOosMzqQormHLVwQZ2CkRFMPqw/s2048/IMG_0115.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1806" height="262" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBEiX8C69oeKz96iybG1iM0XRReLx1zZ0GanmPOub1WGtVdLzYL-3UOxpoTSAZhKsf0Ga92jbWZMZ8HM-cSH4p81B9rvYf1tgRgPk2WxWnfwNuoulClOosMzqQormHLVwQZ2CkRFMPqw/w231-h262/IMG_0115.jpg" width="231" /></a></div><p>Brass Casing (SW) was used to touch up and shade gold areas and Engine Metal (SW) touched up and highlighted all metal areas. The battlecannon barrel mouth got some thin coats of Orange Heat (SW) fading into Purple Heat (SW) fading into the base green. The entire model then was lined with Rust Shadow (SW) with extra effort directed at establishing a more detailed impression of a blade track for the chainsword.</p><p><br /></p><p>The model has always been unsteady on its feet and prone to falling over so in a final omage to 2nd ed., and to play with my newly rediscovered static grass applicator, I grabbed a big oval bass and loaded it up with 2mm static grass. In 2nd. ed almost all the armies I encountered, including my own, were straight up flocked unlike the more significant efforts expended on modern bases.</p><p><br /></p><p>Here is the completed model with some Ork Burna Boyz making their wicked way into the Undertown... gonna be a bad day for someone!</p><p><br /></p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxxb3yWRWfnoUH9YRI4gv8u9igF8M75eFZMOPCX5SxKEsj-aU9FASbkrnjfOldUSyx5vsrsiXUpbDbSGFSet_8zp2HXMyroRQHsOEFL9bCrFldKPoL6L04bAkY6VTZjNuS1OvHExaX7w/s2048/IMG_0116.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1681" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxxb3yWRWfnoUH9YRI4gv8u9igF8M75eFZMOPCX5SxKEsj-aU9FASbkrnjfOldUSyx5vsrsiXUpbDbSGFSet_8zp2HXMyroRQHsOEFL9bCrFldKPoL6L04bAkY6VTZjNuS1OvHExaX7w/s640/IMG_0116.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7LV9eixHgrEBM9l8AwNWLGcMxWIpBqMXKYmk29Q7KHj9-a1m_qWm6pBUvuqJG2WKc80DYVjNcxh_ZIv66r0mcWqAsFtCfY_BVr2jCnosVBwaMbH0c4VAYl-luPJzv-ifQIWklruusow/s2048/IMG_0117.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7LV9eixHgrEBM9l8AwNWLGcMxWIpBqMXKYmk29Q7KHj9-a1m_qWm6pBUvuqJG2WKc80DYVjNcxh_ZIv66r0mcWqAsFtCfY_BVr2jCnosVBwaMbH0c4VAYl-luPJzv-ifQIWklruusow/s640/IMG_0117.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMgLqh3WjFqMJ7YLAojZoBjD-8kWV2OAvy3C5AbWU1j-Mt2ofpvQ9igFvCAEFcA03nNp1o5bvhfpmdMcMJhA6K1NbA62P3gJ-am6k2Azx-8J_VWj7C-7WrSdB8fN7CH-h0ZIsEUfMagw/s2048/IMG_0118.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMgLqh3WjFqMJ7YLAojZoBjD-8kWV2OAvy3C5AbWU1j-Mt2ofpvQ9igFvCAEFcA03nNp1o5bvhfpmdMcMJhA6K1NbA62P3gJ-am6k2Azx-8J_VWj7C-7WrSdB8fN7CH-h0ZIsEUfMagw/s640/IMG_0118.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> Back to the desk!<p></p><p>Cheers</p>Swelterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16519522355028444705noreply@blogger.com0