|
https://hexy-shop.com/shop/sci-fi-miniatures/prusack-scourge-mortar/ for that tank. Bonus points achieved (the real one's just gone up for pre-order) Hitech are getting in on the act too:  I get why some of these companies make alternative versions of figures with a slightly different aesthetic (or with tits in some cases) but I dunno why these guys are almost literally just ripping off GW's latest releases.
|
#
?
Sep 30, 2017 19:30
|
|
|
|
| # ? May 14, 2024 14:52 |
|
|
because they can charge a significant amount less than gw does for something thats good enough, while still making a decent profit off each sale. pretty simple really
|
|
#
?
Oct 1, 2017 00:17
|
|
|
I dunno, 3rd party stuff isn't that much cheaper, especially with God-drat Hitech. For example, I've been looking for cheap Guardsmen, and I don't think I can do that cheaper than my FLGS' offer.
|
|
#
?
Oct 1, 2017 07:58
|
|
|
My experience with Hitech is only one model I won in a grab bag or raffle, but the quality of resin and cast was really bad versus other stuff out there. The greenstuff version is kinda a lovely way to promote a product because often it does not look anything like that when it comes out of the production line. I bought an Avatar or War three headed hellhound to use as karanak a while back because the greenstuff pick was so cool. The detail on the model was bearly noticable and the pieces did not fit together. It was a learning experience.
|
|
#
?
Oct 1, 2017 11:04
|
|
will blow your mind.
|
It pays to be instantly suspicious if a company will only show greenstuff/3d render pictures of the model. If they're not confident enough to show the finished product then they ain't worth your time tbh.
|
|
#
?
Oct 1, 2017 12:25
|
|
|
Randomly ran into this dashing rainbow warrior on GIS. Which led me to his friend the "dreadbowl player"...  and this "topless orc assassin"  Who ultimately introduced me to these fine ladies...   
|
|
#
?
Oct 1, 2017 21:02
|
|
|
Those look like perfectly fine Dwarf Cheerleaders.
|
|
#
?
Oct 2, 2017 04:25
|
|
|
In 50,000 years archaeologists will assume that the sculptor was basing it on his own body from the perspective of looking down through his moobs.
|
|
#
?
Oct 2, 2017 04:26
|
|
|
Not that far off from those "mother" statues of ancient cultures
|
|
#
?
Oct 2, 2017 12:24
|
|
|
Yeah that's the joke I was making.
|
|
#
?
Oct 2, 2017 12:53
|
|
|
Oh.
|
|
#
?
Oct 2, 2017 13:30
|
|
|
Is the last one meant to holding two pies, continuing the culinary theme, or just grabbing her boobs because the sculptor reverted to type?
|
|
#
?
Oct 2, 2017 13:31
|
|
|
Ugleb posted:Is the last one meant to holding two pies, continuing the culinary theme, or just grabbing her boobs because the sculptor reverted to type? It looks to me like she's holding her boobs and trying to lick one?
|
|
#
?
Oct 2, 2017 13:33
|
|
|
She's got a hungry look. I'm going with pies.
|
|
#
?
Oct 2, 2017 13:40
|
|
|
Not the right place...  E: not mine.
|
|
#
?
Oct 3, 2017 02:51
|
|
|
hey I'm poopin in here
|
|
#
?
Oct 3, 2017 02:53
|
|
|
So I just ended up with a few old-school plastic Chaos Dwarfs, and I feel like trad games could use more ridiculous contests for fabulous prizes. Anyone interested in some sort of "weird miniature" board contest with the goal of getting more bizarre stuff painted and shown off? We've got some talented folks, and I feel like it might be a fun time.
|
|
#
?
Oct 3, 2017 03:29
|
|
|
I'd paint weird crap if someone sent it to me pro bono 
|
|
#
?
Oct 3, 2017 07:05
|
|
|
JcDent posted:I'd paint weird crap if someone sent it to me pro bono PM me your address. Edit: genuine released models only, not weird crap I have built myself. Still poo poo, though.
|
|
#
?
Oct 3, 2017 08:15
|
|
|
I'm always happy to receive surprise packages in Thailand.
|
|
#
?
Oct 3, 2017 10:05
|
|
|
Yeah PM me. I'll send stuff to the first three or so people to ask. It's largely not Games Workshop stuff btw - weird old 3rd party metal casts for the main part.
|
|
#
?
Oct 3, 2017 10:41
|
|
|
Sent.
|
|
#
?
Oct 3, 2017 10:50
|
|
|
Manuel Calavera posted:Those look like perfectly fine Dwarf Cheerleaders. Except they are supposed to be the team.
|
|
#
?
Oct 3, 2017 19:06
|
|
|
"It came from...CHHHHIIIIIInnnna" I've seen some good recasts, but this one is easily the best bad-cast.  It supposed to be a Salamander Recon Tank I think. Its like looking at that tank through a mirror, darkly.
|
|
#
?
Oct 3, 2017 19:41
|
|
|
Another satisfied Z customer.
|
|
#
?
Oct 3, 2017 19:59
|
|
|
TTerrible posted:Another satisfied Z customer. "But the cow-catcher on the front is in great shape. With a coat of paint, I don't think it will be noticeable as a recast. 9/10"
|
|
#
?
Oct 3, 2017 20:27
|
|
|
I have tried recasts before and they were generally OK. But the smell is terrible, the shipping time is glacial, and both have enough miniatures and need to support my FLGS, so I stopped.
|
|
#
?
Oct 3, 2017 20:34
|
|
|
JcDent posted:I have tried recasts before and they were generally OK. But the smell is terrible, the shipping time is glacial, and both have enough miniatures and need to support my FLGS, so I stopped. They're not all like that 
|
|
#
?
Oct 3, 2017 20:42
|
|
|
Oh, I know, I just didn't run into that before dumping the idea. Jesus Christ, the smell
|
|
#
?
Oct 3, 2017 20:43
|
|
|
Yeah, some of them use horrendously cheap and nasty resin that is full of awful chemicals. They're probably legit dangerous to health just being handled. 
|
|
#
?
Oct 3, 2017 20:44
|
|
|
If I was going to muck about with recasts I'd probably just do them myself
|
|
#
?
Oct 3, 2017 20:48
|
|
|
Casting bits and pieces for yourself is great fun. Someone at my hackspace built a vacuum chamber out of an old paint pot and its absolutely perfect for just casting up random weapons and stuff.
|
|
#
?
Oct 3, 2017 20:52
|
|
|
TTerrible posted:Casting bits and pieces for yourself is great fun. Someone at my hackspace built a vacuum chamber out of an old paint pot and its absolutely perfect for just casting up random weapons and stuff. That way if it's hosed up it's just your own fault
|
|
#
?
Oct 3, 2017 20:58
|
|
|
It's fun, but it's time consuming, expensive, and a real pain in the rear end when it comes to complex molds. Lots of the Chinacast products suck because they aren't waiting for the resin to properly set up, and are pulling from the molds too early. That's why you get wobbly and saggy parts that don't fit together properly. It also doesn't help that the original FW parts often have problems that are just exacerbated in the copies. I know of exactly one guy who takes the time to fix the FW issues, and he regularly complains about how much time it takes him.
|
|
#
?
Oct 3, 2017 21:17
|
|
|
Crazy Ferret posted:"It came from...CHHHHIIIIIInnnna" I'm not entirely sure this is a recast and not just forgeworld. Back when I did 40k I got some loving atrocious casts.
|
|
#
?
Oct 3, 2017 21:37
|
|
|
Crazy Ferret posted:"It came from...CHHHHIIIIIInnnna" It looks like it was put in a microwave. JcDent posted:Oh, I know, I just didn't run into that before dumping the idea. It's a great way to make your apartment smell like gasoline, I tell you what.
|
|
#
?
Oct 3, 2017 21:46
|
|
|
SRM posted:It's a great way to make your apartment smell like gasoline, I tell you what.
|
|
#
?
Oct 3, 2017 22:10
|
|
|
Z casts are so lovely I would rather sell an organ and buy legit FW because they take x5 times as much work to fix and clean
|
|
#
?
Oct 3, 2017 22:14
|
|
|
I sell legiones astartes and legiones astartes accessories.
|
|
#
?
Oct 3, 2017 22:25
|
|
|
|
| # ? May 14, 2024 14:52 |
|
|
You, ugh, don't need to fix FW issues. You take a lot of picture of any stuff you don't like, and chances are, you'll get replacements sent, which sometimes means getting the same kit twice. I swear, QA at FW is done by a blind Irish crone and her creepy three legged dog.
|
|
#
?
Oct 4, 2017 02:21
|
|