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Pacheeco posted:
I'd be happy to see those on the table! I might just weather the bottom a little bit with mud or dirt or something.
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SRM posted:I'd be happy to see those on the table! I might just weather the bottom a little bit with mud or dirt or something. Which paint companies make decent "mud in a bottle" that isn't the same color as the hedgehog itself? Or is there an easier DIY method? "Weathering/environmental effects" is an area of painting that I haven't delved into yet. Pacheeco fucked around with this message at 07:59 on Jan 30, 2014 |
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Jan 30, 2014 07:49
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Pacheeco posted:Which paint companies make decent "mud in a bottle" that isn't the same color as the hedgehog itself? Or is there an easier DIY method? "Weathering/environmental effects" is an area of painting that I haven't delved into yet. Vallejo has Earth Texture pastes in Black Lava, Dark Earth, Brown Earth, Desert Sand, Red Oxide and uncoloured, none of which are the same colour as the hedgehog. I have the Dark Earth one, seems pretty good to me from a quick test run. Grime without full on mud texture, the new citadel typhus corrosion will do the job. NTRabbit fucked around with this message at 10:21 on Jan 30, 2014 |
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Jan 30, 2014 10:18
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If you want a dry / dusty look to your weathering rather than say thick gloopy textured mud, get yourself some pigments, they always do the trick. Plenty of tutorial videos out there too 
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Jan 30, 2014 11:47
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Hell, even just lightly drybrushing on some tan color makes good dust. Just do it strategically around the bottom, and maybe in areas where dust would pool.
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Jan 30, 2014 12:15
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How do you guys manage painting when moving parts like doors and turrets are involved?
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Jan 30, 2014 14:11
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Paint them separately and glue them in later when possible (e.g. sensor pod on Tau hammerhead) or if it's just a rhino door, slap it in there and just paint it. e: I don't often toot my own horn, but I'm really pleased with how this turned out, so cross-posting! ijyt posted:Oath Complete! ijyt fucked around with this message at 01:19 on Jan 31, 2014 |
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Jan 30, 2014 14:15
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Do a slightly heavier lining around the door. Either a slightly thicker line, or a darker color. This'll bring it out more, make it appear a separate part from the surrounding material.
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Jan 30, 2014 14:29
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ijyt posted:I don't often toot my own horn, but I'm really pleased with how this turned out, so cross-posting! This is really great. I think the added OSL on the sides of the cannon helps give it a more glowing feel. Well done
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Jan 31, 2014 04:03
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ijyt posted:I don't often toot my own horn, but I'm really pleased with how this turned out, so cross-posting! In the first pic I thought that the rat with the telescope had a massive lens for a face, which I think would've been a pretty great idea  Regardless, you should be pretty proud of this. Its amazing.
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Jan 31, 2014 04:18
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Painted up a Techmarine for my Ultras over the last two days. I started timing it out and realized it's taking me forever to paint these guys, but I'm pretty happy with the results! I'll do up Servitors and/or a Thudd Gun for him eventually:     And here we have the Mirror, Mirror version of this Techmarine: 
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Jan 31, 2014 04:35
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Ooh, awesome glass effect on the lenses and buttons.
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Jan 31, 2014 05:02
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Oh man those tiny lenses totally gave me that "ooh shiny" reaction little kids get. Zhent posted:This is really great. I think the added OSL on the sides of the cannon helps give it a more glowing feel. Well done Business Gorillas posted:In the first pic I thought that the rat with the telescope had a massive lens for a face, which I think would've been a pretty great idea Thanks a lot! Lens faced Skaven would look pretty great, especially for a Clan Skyre warplock engineer. ijyt fucked around with this message at 14:00 on Jan 31, 2014 |
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Jan 31, 2014 12:09
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Lich Lord Terminus is the most miserable loving model I've had to put together in a long time. Who thought metal wings with a single tiny tab as a contact point was a good idea?
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Jan 31, 2014 18:27
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SRM posted:And here we have the Mirror, Mirror version of this Techmarine: Hnnngghh, those are so good. And that Techmarine is one of my favorite models, along with the old Iron Priest model.
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Jan 31, 2014 18:43
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Slimnoid posted:Lich Lord Terminus is the most miserable loving model I've had to put together in a long time. Are you pinning them?
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Jan 31, 2014 18:48
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Gravitas Shortfall posted:Are you pinning them? I snapped a drill bit and chipped another. So, yes. Yes I did. I pinned every single part of the loving model, save the head and the leg armor. Then I filled in gaps with brown stuff jut so be on the safe side.
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Jan 31, 2014 18:57
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Slimnoid posted:I snapped a drill bit and chipped another. I just looked up that miniature and  You're a braver man than I.
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Speaking of pinning, I think I'm going to buy a dremel or something dremel-esque to make pinning easier. Does anyone have suggestions for specific models I should look into?
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I would get something with a cord, otherwise it shouldn't matter much. A flex shaft is nice as well but not a requirement Be careful, though. When I have used them for making holes for pins or magnets it can be difficult to secure the mini and keep the drill from skipping and ruining details. If you are primarily working with plastic just stick to hand pin drill.
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Jan 31, 2014 19:36
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EAThief posted:Speaking of pinning, I think I'm going to buy a dremel or something dremel-esque to make pinning easier. Does anyone have suggestions for specific models I should look into?
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EAThief posted:Speaking of pinning, I think I'm going to buy a dremel or something dremel-esque to make pinning easier. Does anyone have suggestions for specific models I should look into? I have the Dremel Stylus and it works well for my needs. The battery life lasts for a long-rear end time in between uses, and I have to recharge it maybe once a month at the worst. Fits pretty comfortably in my hand, which is the main selling point for me as my hands can cramp up after a while. I really, really suggest picking up a pack of 1/32" drill bits if you do a lot of small pinning, or like to do a lead hole before using a larger bit. They have a tendency to snap.
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Slimnoid posted:I have the Dremel Stylus and it works well for my needs. The battery life lasts for a long-rear end time in between uses, and I have to recharge it maybe once a month at the worst. Fits pretty comfortably in my hand, which is the main selling point for me as my hands can cramp up after a while. My problem with these kinds of battery devices is that after a year or two the battery just won't hold a charge any more and then you have to rebuy the same device. Planned obsolescence in the most annoying of ways. This isn't an iPhone, I still have corded drills from my grandfather that do the job just as well as anything I could go buy today. You also never need to worry about running out a charge or it weakening if you are working for long periods, which may not be an issue if all you ever do with it is pin a few miniatures at a time.
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Jan 31, 2014 20:42
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nesbit37 posted:My problem with these kinds of battery devices is that after a year or two the battery just won't hold a charge any more and then you have to rebuy the same device. Planned obsolescence in the most annoying of ways. This isn't an iPhone, I still have corded drills from my grandfather that do the job just as well as anything I could go buy today. You also never need to worry about running out a charge or it weakening if you are working for long periods, which may not be an issue if all you ever do with it is pin a few miniatures at a time. Weird. I got mine used (and free) and have had it for almost two years without a single problem.
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Jan 31, 2014 20:48
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Also, just crack it open, pull out the battery, and buy a replacement from an electronics supply. If you can do some basic soldering, know not to discharge capacitors across your fingers, and it's possible to open it without breaking it, that's a cheap option.
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Jan 31, 2014 20:58
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Slimnoid posted:Weird. I got mine used (and free) and have had it for almost two years without a single problem. My Dremel Stylus battery died after 13 months, right out of warranty.
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Jan 31, 2014 21:25
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Slimnoid posted:Lich Lord Terminus is the most miserable loving model I've had to put together in a long time. I lost five pounds putting him together.
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Jan 31, 2014 23:40
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Slimnoid posted:Lich Lord Terminus is the most miserable loving model I've had to put together in a long time. Probably a disciple of the twisted mind that designed Nekima:  (that's a 50mm base, the whole mini is metal; I love that mini but whoever designed it deserves a kick in the nuts; also, pic/paintjob not mine)
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Feb 1, 2014 00:03
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Oath thread crosspost time! 
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Pierzak posted:Probably a disciple of the twisted mind that designed Nekima: See I had less of a problem with Nekima. I pinned and assembled that model in under 3 hours on a bet (and loving won thankyouverymuch). Terminus is on a whole other level of annoying.
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Leperflesh posted:Also, just crack it open, pull out the battery, and buy a replacement from an electronics supply. If you can do some basic soldering, know not to discharge capacitors across your fingers, and it's possible to open it without breaking it, that's a cheap option. This. The batteries inside are just rechargeable AAs. Or if you are feeling like you don't or can't handle it, take it to a Batteries Plus or Battery Giant (in the us) and they will do it for you much cheaper than replacing the unit.
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More Infinity Frenchies:  These scenic base dudes were a lot of fun to do.      He's like "oh, a flower!".  Family picture. I've got a duplicate Metro so I think I'll do a conversion later.  JJ Abrams' infinity.
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Quick question, what's better for attaching Army Painter tufts, superglue or PVA?
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Pierzak posted:Quick question, what's better for attaching Army Painter tufts, superglue or PVA? I'm using superglue or cyanoacrylate. I like the one that's like a gel. Edit: though I use the Silflor brand ones, I think they might be the same before repackaging and extortioning. Hellbeard fucked around with this message at 13:39 on Feb 1, 2014 |
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Feb 1, 2014 12:48
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Crossposting from the oath thread (with a bit of Army Painter tuft attached by superglue gel  )NTRabbit posted:
Deadzone is all about independent characters, so all my Marauders are going to be as individual as you;d expect from a professional mercenary force - uniform as a base, with with some extra personal flourishes, like Red-Left and "der Panzer" here
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Feb 1, 2014 13:31
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Can anybody ID this model and/or the parts used to kitbash it? I need it
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Feb 1, 2014 19:57
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The base model is Captain Cato Sicarius, the open hand is from the Terminator Librarian kit I imagine, and the head and weapon look like something third party, maybe Kromlech or Maxmini.
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SRM posted:The base model is Captain Cato Sicarius, the open hand is from the Terminator Librarian kit I imagine, and the head and weapon look like something third party, maybe Kromlech or Maxmini. Agreed. SRM knows his man dolly parts. Also that is a sick rear end red on that armor.
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Feb 1, 2014 20:36
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Hand is a missile launcher arm.
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 Crosspost from the oath thread. Too much OSL, or not enough?
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