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Post by magot on Jun 26, 2012 1:24:51 GMT -5
Thanks Guys ! vegna The Basing will not be a winterland. I like to place my models in a in-between phase between the massive thunderstorms of Krieg. Allowing the flood of water to run away fast through the volcanic ground and ditches. The dust and dirt does have the sulphur yellowish colour. The volcanic rocks are almost black. I´d found this picture and used it as my inspiration.  the white stuff you see is an acrylic gel, Coarse Pumice Gel, I use often in my bases for the thicker sand patches. Like in this base for the commissar.  thanks for watching guys. |
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Post by vegna on Jun 26, 2012 16:21:45 GMT -5
ah nice bit of a walkthrough nice! and that explains it, thought maybe you were going for a nuclear winter style battle field! still great work and more time on the bases then I can be bothered to spend! *tin lids off to you sir!*
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Post by Jackal-0311 on Jun 26, 2012 17:52:48 GMT -5
I approve!
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Post by 3ff3ct on Jul 14, 2012 13:00:45 GMT -5
PS. I like the whole horse idea, not in a gay kind of way but in a more sensual, seductive kind of way So, in a gay kind of way then?  ;D Edit: On your bases, are those the kind of splints that are found in science class? They look so much better than coffee stirrers.... |
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Post by magot on Jul 14, 2012 13:27:29 GMT -5
;D
about the wood it's not from coffee stirs, it's pieces of veneer 0.5-0.7 mm thick. perfect for this.
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Post by 3ff3ct on Jul 16, 2012 4:34:32 GMT -5
I think I'll keep an eye out for it, it looks great! Thanks  |
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Post by magot on Aug 16, 2012 12:23:54 GMT -5
Hello, After 8 weeks of hard work, no free time, no hobby activities, I´ll pick up the paint job of my 231st At the moment I am working on a unit of 10 Grenadiers and a heavy weapon team with heavy flamer. inbetween or simultaniously wathever, I made the 1st rapier of a unit of 3. What I don´t like is the size of the Imperial Guard shoulder pad. I used a DKOK guy and used the arms of the Guard holding the Joystick and the handle of the targetting screen. and than to think that I already filed the shoulder pad smaller, but not enough. I must have somewere an DKOK arm with binoculairs that will go on the 2nd one and for the 3rd I am still thinking. (I perhaps will file down them further more....  ) (or just only use the IG hands on DKOK arms..... ) another thing is the use of the decal. (first time I used them). I am a little disapointed that the transparent surrounding is still visible after I applied it according to what you read on the internet. 1. applied gloss varnish 2. applied Micro Set from Microscale 3. applied Micro Sol from Microscale 4. give it a good time to dry 5. applied a layer of anti shine from army painter However, have a look at the last pic, which shows why I am a little irritated on this one. this is how it looks:     |
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Post by Cosmic on Aug 16, 2012 14:35:22 GMT -5
Ah I love the rapier! Its a great little kit and you've really done it justice. Keep going!
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Post by Jackal-0311 on Aug 16, 2012 18:39:02 GMT -5
Those guys are sweeeeet.
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Post by Welsh Paul on Aug 19, 2012 5:03:58 GMT -5
Question: which model(s) did you use for the Rapier crew? I noticed that Forge World does not provide infantry for the Rapier, despite it being both a Cadian and DKoK model.
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Post by judcottrell on Aug 19, 2012 5:35:27 GMT -5
These are looking great!
I too use the grey pumice for bases.
I love the base for the mounted commissar, I wish I had your patience!
Keep up the good work!
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Post by magot on Aug 20, 2012 1:19:41 GMT -5
Posted by Cosmic on Aug 16, 2012, 8:35pm
Ah I love the rapier! Its a great little kit and you've really done it justice. Keep going! Thank you Daniel, they are indeed great, there are 2 more coming up  Posted by Jackal-0311 on Aug 17, 2012, 12:39am
Those guys are sweeeeet. Thank you Jackal  Posted by Welsh Paul on Yesterday at 11:03am
Question: which model(s) did you use for the Rapier crew? I noticed that Forge World does not provide infantry for the Rapier, despite it being both a Cadian and DKoK model. Hi Paul, I use a spare DKOK infantry at ease guy with the arms of the IG which come with the kit. My next Rapier will be with the IG guy. He came with the Rapiers to Vrak as an Instructor. I did this after I noticed the IG guy provided by FW with the kit is wearing a gas mask, and therefore fits in the DKOK. I will post the pic tonight. Posted by judcottrell on Yesterday at 11:35am
These are looking great!
I too use the grey pumice for bases.
I love the base for the mounted commissar, I wish I had your patience!
Keep up the good work!Thank you Jud for your inspiring words.
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Post by magot on Aug 20, 2012 11:01:33 GMT -5
Hi Guy´s small update for today: the 2nd Rapier is finished. as mentioned erarlier, this one is with the Imperial Guard instructor (note that he does have a gas mask)     . |
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Post by Cosmic on Aug 21, 2012 16:26:15 GMT -5
Aahhhhhhhhh so so so cool!! Two Rapiers side by side just looks like model porn!
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Post by magot on Aug 21, 2012 17:17:07 GMT -5
Aahhhhhhhhh so so so cool!! Two Rapiers side by side just looks like model porn! hahahaha, let met tell you I am working on Nr. 3 today... |
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Post by Welsh Paul on Aug 22, 2012 3:11:57 GMT -5
I found an interesting way of saving some pennies this week - with some clever use of magnets and some spare Lascannons from a bits shop, you can easily swap between a Cyclops Demolition Vehicle (£10 from Forge World) and a Rapier (£25 from Forge World).
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Post by magot on Aug 25, 2012 4:48:25 GMT -5
it´s time for an update on the rapiers. I completed the 3rd one today, have fun with watching them.    |
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Post by magot on Aug 25, 2012 4:50:22 GMT -5
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Post by magot on Sept 4, 2012 4:17:26 GMT -5
I am in some kind of a doubt. it is about the edges of the bases, I used Graveyard Earth for it, and I received a kind comment that, due to the brownish model scheme and the brownish base, the contrast could use some boost by making the edges of the bases in a real dark color. I tried it and must say I´m quite happy with it, what do you guys think ?   |
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Post by Adkenpachi on Sept 4, 2012 4:30:30 GMT -5
Personally i like the dark rimms alot more.
However if they were on a desert themed gameboard my feelings would be different.
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Post by magot on Sept 4, 2012 10:56:15 GMT -5
I whish I had a dessert themed board, but no most of the time we play greyish area´s
And thank you for your support Adkenpachi :-)
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Post by 3ff3ct on Sept 5, 2012 3:57:33 GMT -5
I think the black is a little too dark. Maybe a very dark brown (what used to be Scorched Earth) would work better, simply as I feel there is no pure black on your models, and the earthy tone would compliment your paintjob.
It's obviously your call though, as they're your models!
I'd like to add that the rapiers look both amazing and terrifying at the same time. I would not want to be driving any armour anywhere near them!
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Post by boff89 on Sept 5, 2012 10:48:42 GMT -5
Personally I would go with a brown/dark brown. The black I think is a bit to dark and stands out a lot.
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Post by magot on Sept 5, 2012 23:27:23 GMT -5
Well, thank you all for your support, I tend to agree with the scorched brown.  |
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Post by badgersplatter on Sept 6, 2012 1:36:29 GMT -5
I like black or very dark brown. The softer approach helps them blend in to a scene, but something with contrast makes a neater, more confident statement as a display model or a playing piece.
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