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Post by strutsagget on Jun 10, 2019 11:46:30 GMT
Think I am close finish my battle realm with dark colors and burnt grass. Som patches to go back to and fix. Might go back and blend it with a second layer tomorrow if dried. I just look at this and sigh... I need to do this one day, but I'm dragging my heels. I just worry about putting a lot of time into a project like this and then not ending up liking it. I think yours looks awesome, btw. Have you made game surfaces before? What is your opinion on the durability of the fine turf surface? Easy to make surface repairs? (I'm sure there's a thread somewhere on the nuances of building gaming surfaces.) Personally, I keep going back and forth between pre-made game mats, and home crafted surfaces like this. I want to be able to slide a heavy tray of metal models across a surface without damaging it. I know I can be careful with the surface, but I can't guarantee other (younger) players will. But, game mats take away the flair of crafting your own models, which is one of the biggest draws of this entire hobby. Any thoughts? Flocking is the fastest part. Make sure you have enough before you start. You can see more examples in “my river project” thread, that was my first flocking experience. Thick flocking will cover all so i recommend a dark brown base-color underneath as earth. I love woodland scenics flock and will soon make my other battle realm with green “meadow” flock if you want to compare. Regarding durability: its very solid. And the battle realm is very easy to slide upon but harder then a mat. I also like that it got built in hills. You need water down PVA in a spray bottle. You want a mist so make sure your spray bottle works with pva inside. Cover all area with glue. Then flock with dark first then go lighter. Then spray a 50/50 water isopropanol mix. Then spray pva again all over. The isopropanol is a must to make the flock moisture to it will combine with the glue and surface. When dry check how hard the flock sits and repeat with isopropanol pva spraying again if needed. It should be hard as a rock and not remove when scratching. If needed you just moisture and flock again. Luke APS has good videos about flocking that I recommend and also the terrain tutor. Both on youtube.
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Post by mottdon on Jun 11, 2019 0:38:58 GMT
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Post by strutsagget on Jun 11, 2019 6:40:15 GMT
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Post by grandmasterwang on Jun 14, 2019 0:04:15 GMT
Chibified
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Post by knoffles on Jun 15, 2019 7:06:10 GMT
Finally cleared these guys off the board. They took up a 3rd of the space on it (yes I have limited space) As a 'reward' I finally opened up a couple of blisters I've had knocking around for a few years. Two of my all time favourite Bret models (and some damsels)
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Post by mottdon on Jun 15, 2019 23:30:15 GMT
Finally cleared these guys off the board. They took up a 3rd of the space on it (yes I have limited space) As a 'reward' I finally opened up a couple of blisters I've had knocking around for a few years. Two of my all time favourite Bret models (and some damsels) Lol, that looks like moving from putting out a bon fire to taking on a 12 story apartment fire. The details on those mounted Bret models are no joke! But, of course, if you love the models, that goes a long way.
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Post by knoffles on Jun 16, 2019 6:57:47 GMT
I also finished the first of 4 adventurers from the Minotaur KS from Zealot miniatures. This one will be the model I use in our ongoing DnD campaign.
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Post by knoffles on Jun 16, 2019 15:32:14 GMT
And because i'm on a roll this month! Have to say I loved painting this (unlike the Krox). It makes we want to get a second to build as the arc of sotek.
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Post by Naitsabes on Jun 17, 2019 6:18:38 GMT
Wow. Knoffles channeling his inner mottdon and cranking them out! The big dino looks good. Interesting color choices. On my end I did little of what I pledged to do. Instead I painted up these lancers. Quite happy with the unit though.
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Post by knoffles on Jun 17, 2019 6:39:16 GMT
Wow. Knoffles channeling his inner mottdon and cranking them out! The big dino looks good. Interesting color choices. On my end I did little of what I pledged to do. Instead I painted up these lancers. Quite happy with the unit though. I like those. Where are they from? P.S I’m not a mottdon. I just flit from one thing to another and then every so often a number of projects seem to finish all at once 😀.
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Post by mottdon on Jun 17, 2019 12:02:19 GMT
What're you talking about? That's EXACTLY what I do! It's really hard for me to ever stick to just one army. I just usually have 5-6 projects going on my desk at the same time. Whatever appeals to me at the moment. I mean, look at what I've already done this month!
Those (Lancers?) Look amazing, Naitsabes! I'm loving the feathers! Those add so much to the models! Each one is so unique and has its own personality! I wish the horses had a bit more individuality than they do, but that's just being overly critical.
Great work!
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Post by Naitsabes on Jun 17, 2019 17:11:45 GMT
cheers, guys. The lancers are for a DoW army. 'stradiots' in the warhammer armies project version of the list or simply 'light cav' in the old GW version. It's a simple kitbash from the pistoliers using the greatswords banner arm with a statetroop spear tip to make the lance. I was thinking the pale unified horses will balance out the color riot on the riders. Eventually I will snap some better pics for the project log.
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Post by mottdon on Jun 18, 2019 17:34:39 GMT
I finished an Ancient Treewoman as part of my Wood Elf focus this month.
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Post by grandmasterwang on Jun 20, 2019 2:06:49 GMT
Congratulations on pumping out all this awesome stuff so far.
.. okay...still 10 days left. I can't fail back to back monthly painting challenges...
That base on the treewoman really adds a lot. I love that strangleroot bit.
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Post by strutsagget on Jun 20, 2019 4:48:31 GMT
I finally decided to open and finish my kill team boxes.
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