Does any one else paint miniatures
[...]That and getting the shit beaten out of yo is indeed the impression I come away with, reading your posts.
Painting miniatures is my life.
Alright, now that my anxiety levels are medicated down to the high end of normal, I'm going to try painting minis again. Luckily, I still have my unpainted Reaper Bones set that I backed in a very very unwise financial decision. So.. I have about 250 minis to pick from. I think the only thing I'm missing is a clear finish for them, but I can wait a few days for that.
Any opinion on if I should start with a smaller or larger mini? I have them ranging from Pathfinder goblin sized to a 9" tall and 9" long Cthulhu. Also, I suppose good beginner tutorials that anyone would suggest would be nice as well.
Edit: Decided to start on the goblins since I have half a dozen or so of them with various positions and weapons. I'll post pictures of the horrible mess they're in once I finish them.
Kingdom Death is just an embarrassment as far as I'm concerned.
Looking good Ackblom, something about the front of the helm on the second mini's bugging me, but I can't quite pick out what it is.
New sculpts
Creating our first batch of TGG Troopers as been a very enriching experience. And we are now implementing all the lessons we learned with them for the next batch of 25 Command Group Troopers. At the same time, we've been working on a big batch of Heroines and Special Characters. Today, we are showing you the firsts that are completely done, and more are on the way. In fact, many of them only need some polishing before being ready for their close-ups. That's the case, for example, with the Lulus. We are showing you 3 Lulus today, but the other 3 are very close to getting their final approval. You will also find below images of the sculpts for Vera, Volga, Keela, and Natasha.
(http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/ad27/Raging-Heroes/TGG/VolgaPotemkine_001_zps80348f9a.jpg~original)
(http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/ad27/Raging-Heroes/TGG/Natasha_003_zps5bef3905.jpg~original)
(http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/ad27/Raging-Heroes/TGG/Keela-Krupps_001_zpsf6ae10f6.jpg)
(http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/ad27/Raging-Heroes/TGG/VeraKRABBENHOFT_zpsad17099f.jpg)
(http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/ad27/Raging-Heroes/TGG/LULUTeddy_zpsc7345421.jpg~original)
(http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/ad27/Raging-Heroes/TGG/LULUDog_zps1053be6f.jpg~original)
(http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/ad27/Raging-Heroes/TGG/LULUPig_002_zps2a8e34e4.jpg)
(http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/ad27/Raging-Heroes/TGG/volga-V2_zpsd3df5d1a.jpg)
(http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/ad27/Raging-Heroes/TGG/natasha_zps3fc0dae7.jpg)
(http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/ad27/Raging-Heroes/TGG/keela_zpsb1b53422.jpg)
(http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/ad27/Raging-Heroes/TGG/vera_zps1858f565.jpg)
(http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/ad27/Raging-Heroes/TGG/three-lulus_zpsf336124e.jpg)
Finally, here's an update on the Jailbirds and KST Artillery, showing you all the gun mounts.
Multi-part and posability for the Troops
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There have been some questions about the posability of the multi-part troops, and about how the parts are split. The best way to answer this is probably to show you an image.
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Each trooper is made of one pair of legs, one torso, one head, a right arm (in most cases holding a rifle), and a left arm with its hand posed to accommodate the other (firing) end of the rifle.
We basically tried all possible options many options on how to split and assemble the two hands and the rifle. What was obvious was that if we wanted to preserve the posing and the dynamic attitude of the character, we should have the rifle attached to the right arm. Then, by keeping the left hand attached to the left arm, it gives you a little bit more latitude in positioning the left hand on the rifle. And so, this creates more mix-and-match options.
Each trooper also has access to 2 “packs” of accessories (such as grenades, knives, binoculars) that you can attach to her belt in most cases.
And as previously mentioned, each box of 5 troopers includes additional heads and weapons.
All this will allow for maximum variety in posing and customising your army. Below are a few examples of TGG troopers made by mixing and matching various parts included in the kits.
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Heavy IE design
There was some discussion about a couple of design elements on the Iron Empire Heavy Troopers. Namely, some people would have like to see the shoulder pads decorated, for example with some insignia or some sort of modern heraldry. This was a pertinent comment and proposal, but please remember that what you see now is the very beginning of the TGG. There will be more troop types, and more "special" or "customized" versions of some of the basic troops we are releasing through this kickstarter. We are just at the beginning of the TGG adventure and so, obviously, we are starting with the more "common" versions of these soldiers. So rest assured that we have this in mind for the future.
Another thread of comments was about the fact that these heavy troopers do not have visible abdominal armour plating. Well, there are several reasons for this: we wanted to keep them slimmer at the waist to preserve a somewhat more feminine silhouette. And there are also fluff-related reasons: you could compare the Iron Empire Heavies to American football players who have very heavy protection on the top part of their body, because they use their upper body to ram their adversaries, and light protection on the lower body in order to run fast. Actually, the IE Heavies' shoulder armours generate a force field that is used to ram their adversaries or obstacles when they charge. So these troops are used for close combat strikes where shock factor and manoeuvrability are key.
But the last, most valuable reason for us is that we want the TGG to have a pulp feel. We chose to use super big stereotypes like WWII-German-looking-zombies-brought-back-from-the-dead-by-pseudo-Egyptian-magic, and then to add to this several layers of deeper and more mature meaning. For example, we looked at the human side of this kind of world through the tragic destiny of characters such as Nertha. But let's not forget that we want to keep a somewhat B-movie, Tarantino-esque feel to it and so, yes, there will be some crazy stuff, like a baby hippo carrying beer, or a dog smoking cigars, or heavy troopers with light midriff armour. And rest assured that there will also be bigger and heavier armours too :)
A special treat for KST enthusiasts
As we explained in their background details, the Kurgan culture is somewhat schizophrenic. Having to deal with very profound societal and economical changes in a very short time, they are now trying to reconcile the best aspects of their ancient traditions with the amazing potential of their newfound technological genius. While the government hierarchy and the Kurganova family itself has endeavoured to banish the old ways, they have nevertheless kept in place ancient military protocols and institutions that seem somewhat removed from what the bulk of the Kurgan army have become.
The most obvious example of this is the fact that the Old Guard still acts as the Praetorian Army Corps and is in charge, among other things, of the Kurganova family protection.
The Old Guard is made up of Boyars and Berserkers. The Boyars are all descendants of ancient Kurgan noble blood lines. They are elite forces steeped in traditions and arcane protocols. Since they are seen at all formal events as guardians of the Kurganova family, one might make dismiss them as window dressing. One couldn't be more wrong. Think of them as the lictors of Ancient Rome, or the Vatican Swiss Guard.
(http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/ad27/Raging-Heroes/TGG/Old-Guard-BASIC-COSTUME-com_zps6d605262.jpg)
(http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/ad27/Raging-Heroes/TGG/Old-Guard-2_zps331aac9b.jpg)
(http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/ad27/Raging-Heroes/TGG/Old-Guard-3_zps0ae525f5.jpg)
Now, if the Boyar are the living embodiment of discipline and order, the Berserkers are their exact opposites and the contempt between the two groups is common knowledge. When the Kurgan Civil Wars erupted, when mafia war bands began using their 'were' powers, when the entire population became enmeshed in battle and blood baths, some of the Kurgans became completely possessed by their werewolf form. As their entire society crumbled, a few of the more bloodthirsty combatants began to sense that their world was heading towards complete obliteration, and they turned towards the last remaining bastions of order, mostly represented at that point by the Kurganova family, to offer their help and support in trying to salvage what could be saved of the Kurgan culture and people. Nobody knows what made these crazy creatures suddenly realise what they had become. A legend whispers that the Wolf Mother herself came in their dreams and brought them back to reason. But no one has ever confirmed or denied this. The Berserkers secrets stay with the Berserkers.
Their exact role in the last hours of the Civil War remains obscure, and it is believed that to end the bloodshed, they has to shed much blood... Once the Civil Wars were over, they felt that the blood lust was too strong in them to return to society and that they would never be able to fully control the primal rage that burned inside of them. They could neither be humans as that would have left them without a vital part of them, nor could they be werewolves as in this form, they would only bring chaos and destruction. So they asked the Kurgan scientists for a way to stay forever in-between these 2 states.
And today, with their cybernetic implants and titanium claws and jaws, they may look human, but they are as deadly as the most feral werewolves. Although they may be the black sheep of the Kurgan forces, they are the most dedicated and loyal forces the Kurganovas can have.
(http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/ad27/Raging-Heroes/TGG/Old-Guard-Berserker-01-com_zps514b4c51.jpg)
(http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/ad27/Raging-Heroes/TGG/Old-Guard-Berserker-02-com_zps052bc79b.jpg)
(http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/ad27/Raging-Heroes/TGG/Old-Guard-Berserker-03-com_zps2222e443.jpg)
Now, we don't have any specific dates in mind for the release of these miniatures. So, why are we showing you this today?
Well, these characters were some of the things we had in mind if the Kickstarter had done even better than it already did. And while, until now, we had not had the opportunity to show them to you, we though it would bring a new light on the KST forces, and might help you envision whether the KST forces are for you or not, and how assembling/picking different types of troops might help you create an army that really suits your persona and tastes.
As you can imagine, in the same vein, the Iron Empire will get more Aegyptian-themed 'stuff' (characters, troops, background, etc.) and the Jailbirds, more crazy Mad-Max/Tank-Girl 'stuff' in the future as well.
vostroyans...death korps...canadians... thats what I see...
GW is expensive. Oh well. So is a girlfriend. But you go to jail when you paint them blue and put them in a box in your trunk. So GW wins.
Warmachine is a pretty fun game. I picked it up a few months back, with a Retribution of Scyrah starter, a squad box and an extra heavy warjack/Myrmidon kit. I've expanded with a second warcaster and a couple of solos since then. I think the learning curve is slightly steeper than with Warhammer 40k, since the force sizes tend to be smaller and more special rules intensive... I'm always forgetting things that different troops can do. And I'm not sure about the 'kill the leader, win the game' rule. Every game I've played in, win or loss, has always come down to someone killing the enemy warcaster. Half the time scenario goals are ignored in favor of taking out the opposing boss.
I can understand not wanting to pick up a second game though. They tend to be pricey. And even with a smaller model count, you are looking at 200-300 dollars to get into this game seriously.
I prefer this one: http://www.gamezoneminiatures.com/tienda/en/chaos/24-adalid-prole-diabolica.html
*makes "gimme" hands at the awesome miniatures*I believe you are looking for this:
Victoria mini's new line of sensibly dressed female "not IG".And those are 28mm minis? You could have told me they were 54mm and I'd have believed it. And the poses look like the way someone might actually move or stand. Is it me, or do they look like a futuristic version of the Marines from "Full Metal Jacket"?
Victoria mini's new line of sensibly dressed female "not IG".And those are 28mm minis? You could have told me they were 54mm and I'd have believed it. And the poses look like the way someone might actually move or stand.
Edit: Even in the grim darkness of the far future, it seems there will still be bloody Australians! (http://victoriaminiatures.highwire.com/pages/devils) :lol:
I have a Flames of War Soviet tank force up for sale. Includes the following:
20x T-34s (with both turrets)
1x Commissar M.A. Dedov (both turrets)
6x IS-2
4x ISU-122
5x SU-100
4x Katyusha w/ command team, OP team and truck
3x M17 MGMC (Quad 50 lend lease AA)
1x Soviet Guards bag patch
1x Soviet Guards dice and token tin with extra tokens
All pertinent decal sheets and a pile of soviet bits
All vehicles are painted to a table top standard with no decals. Tank commanders are in their turrets and painted. Katyusha crews are not painted.
Can you see that snarky facial expression? I wouldn't care if that was a pony or a smurf.
someone actually makes Honorverse miniatures...
http://fencingfrog.blogspot.com/2014/04/dargent-space-navy.html
they look GREAT.
now there is this little thing called 'flocking' to take care of those bases... :D
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[Neckbearding Intensifies]
The Space Wolves Force includes: Krom Dragongaze, 1 Space Wolf Pack of 10 miniatures and 5 Wolf Guard Terminators.
The Ork Force includes: Grukk Face-rippa, 5 Ork Nobz, 3 Killa Kans and 10 Gretchin with a Runtherd.
The 32 page Stormclaw Campaign Supplement contains three missions that use the miniatures in the box and details the bloody confrontation between Grukk and Krom as they clash on the Blistered Isle. There are also Datasheets for every unit in the box including Grukk and Krom, plus two new Formations.
The boxed set also includes a handy small-format paperback edition of Warhammer 40,000: The Rules.
Yes, but other armies got model releases periodically (i.e. special events). Orks were one of the last to be updated for 4th edition, and the stuff prior to that was really bad. Have you seen the old trukk models?Son, I don't need to see the old trukks, I had nearly half a dozen of them. They were released for Gorkamorka, with two of them being in the boxed set.
Yes, but other armies got model releases periodically (i.e. special events). Orks were one of the last to be updated for 4th edition, and the stuff prior to that was really bad. Have you seen the old trukk models?Son, I don't need to see the old trukks, I had nearly half a dozen of them. They were released for Gorkamorka, with two of them being in the boxed set.
Anyway, the whole idea of them was that you built them up and make them look more ramshackle, and take a couple of Boyz and convert them into drivers and gunners.
And to be fair, Orks got far more updates more often that the Dark Eldar or Necrons did. The memetic lack of updates for the Dark Eldar became so bad that GW made a reference to it in the 40k rulebook.
BRB trying to cut wrists with paint brushes over how bad I suck. Kali!
Does any one else paint miniatures like Warhammer 40k?
These models are in 1/144 scale, and the colour schemes and markings as historically accurate as I can make them.Did you paint the camouflage "squiggles" on the upper surfaces of the Albatross (?) by hand? They're amazingly regular.
Got any Camels?
Did you paint the camouflage "squiggles" on the upper surfaces of the Albatross (?) by hand? They're amazingly regular.The original is silkscreen printed cloth - so I researched the pattern and colours, and made one spiral using Paint. Then repeated by cut and paste. Then used a colour printer and decal paper. Getting the discontinuities between 64-66" wide strips was tricky.
That sounds quite nifty - is it a game that needs much of an investment to get enough stuff to play a game with?
The large biplane looks like something straight out of a steampunk comic! I know steampunk is normally all about the airships, but Klaus Wulfenbach (http://girlgenius.wikia.com/wiki/Baron_Klaus_Wulfenbach) would love that.My thoughts exactly.
I'm assuming that the zeppelin and the biplanes to the same scale? Attacking a zeppelin in a fighter of the period must have felt like taking a run at the Death Star.
thanks. I had heard rumors of something like that, just havent' had time to experiment.
wait. wait.
ALL those are from Shapeways ?
wowzers.
wait. wait.
ALL those are from Shapeways ?
wowzers.
Just a tiny part of my collection.... and I've got at least 50 yet to paint/decal.
For scale - this model of a Mitsubishi A5M4 "Claude" is in 1/200.I missed this on first posting somehow, but I recognise this aircraft from histories of the air-battles over China in 1938. The Chinese air-force was flying the Russian Polikarpov I-16 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polikarpov_I-16), another pioneer monoplane fighter.
These are all 1/144 scale, ranging from the diminutive 2F1 Sopwith Ship's Camels and Fokker E.V monoplane to the gigantic Siemens-Schuckert Werk R.IV.My first thought was "Are they all to the same scale?", which proves that: 1) I am a nerd, and 2) the size-range is amazing.
I missed this on first posting somehow, but I recognise this aircraft from histories of the air-battles over China in 1938. The Chinese air-force was flying the Russian Polikarpov I-16 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polikarpov_I-16), another pioneer monoplane fighter.In addition to the 1/144 WWI planes, I dabble in 1/200 WWII ones. As here:
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awesome work there.
any chance of getting a F4U Corsair in VMA-214 colors?
Or do you paint for hire?
I have a pair by GHQ in 1/285th, brand new in their package.
I think your work is spectacular, and would love to have an aircraft model you've done.
I offer a trade: new minis, or finished models (try not to laugh) or ca$h.
Austria ? Like Vienna, Salzburg and Innsbruk?
You'll see some I-16s, including a Chinese one on the far right. The rest are a mix of Netherlands East Indies (Buffalo, P-35 Hawk), RAF (Whirlwind, P40 Tomahawk), Luftwaffe(Bf 110D), Finnish (Buffalo, P-35 Hawk), Soviet (I-16, I-152, P-39 Airacobra), Japanese(Ki-27 Nate, Ki-43 Oscar), USAAC(P-39Airacobra), Chinese (I-16, I-152, P-35 Hawk) and French(P-35 Hawk).I confess that the Curtiss P-40 is the WW2 aircraft closest to my heart, since it was flown against Imperial Japan by both Australian and Chinese pilots, as well as, of course, our American allies.
You'll see some I-16s, including a Chinese one on the far right. The rest are a mix of Netherlands East Indies (Buffalo, P-35 Hawk), RAF (Whirlwind, P40 Tomahawk), Luftwaffe(Bf 110D), Finnish (Buffalo, P-35 Hawk), Soviet (I-16, I-152, P-39 Airacobra), Japanese(Ki-27 Nate, Ki-43 Oscar), USAAC(P-39Airacobra), Chinese (I-16, I-152, P-35 Hawk) and French(P-35 Hawk).I confess that the Curtiss P-40 is the WW2 aircraft closest to my heart, since it was flown against Imperial Japan by both Australian and Chinese pilots, as well as, of course, our American allies.
Austria ? Like Vienna, Salzburg and Innsbruk?
Nope. Not that close to you. Australia, as in Sydney, Canberra, Woolloomooloo, Wagga Wagga.... Kangaroos rather than Mozart Kugeln.
I'm in Canberra. *awesome picture*
Squeeing, while completely voluntary, is much appreciated.