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Post by Walk on Nov 14, 2022 21:33:31 GMT -5
Are the heavier armoured Pikemen from a different range? Cheers man, that all actually one box. 31 models in there, 5 identical sprues plus a small command one. Each sprue has 6 bodies, six pike hands, one set arquibus arms, and like 10 head options (plus some bits). The command one is one fully armed model plus some command bits like drum, standard arm, swords etc. They look great ranked up like that. The new GW human scale is bigger than 32mm, if you look at Kairic Acolytes and the new Cadians they're significantly taller and chunkier. Yeah I've just got Wargames Atlantic Goth Warriors, which were released very recently. Could make some to be used as Chaos Marauders. A beard? Man I might need to get my eyes checked..... Yeah the scale creep has gotten a bit ridiculous. I actually found a flgs that specilizes in plastic historicals. Has basically the full plastic victrix, warlord games and perry on the wall among others. Too bad I moved shortly after... Next up is some of the 3d printed free company. Hoping to have 10 done soon.
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Post by nutty on Nov 15, 2022 3:48:29 GMT -5
that's a good looking regiment.
The scalecreep is pretty silly.. The old cadian were already big compared to most other stuff, so they made Primaris because people want 'true scale' marines, and now they are making the new cadians bigger than the old ones?
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Post by Walk on Nov 15, 2022 4:21:12 GMT -5
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Post by cheminhaler on Nov 15, 2022 16:50:32 GMT -5
They're 3d printed? They look excellent, both the quality of the miniatures and your painting is very neat.
Free company were fun; I have a (very old) box with about 5 models left being used for Stargrave fodder.
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Post by judcottrell on Nov 16, 2022 10:34:53 GMT -5
Yeah, they’re awesome!
Apparently GW are redesigning the Cities of Sigma range! From the concept pics they look very detailed.
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Post by Walk on Nov 16, 2022 13:44:46 GMT -5
Etsy has full ranges of models now for 3d printing. You can either buy the stls or have a seller print them for you. Usually works outs out to about a buck a model most times and these came mostly unassembled with tons of options. Its just a cheaper yet mostly equal alternative now a days. These guys are from the Sunland range by Highland Minatures who has a couple licensed printers on etsy who all set their own prices. They work with you too on scale or if you want more of a certain weapon/head/etc. Its really gotten my interest back since I havnt really been as interested in GWs new style of late. I miss the old clunky stuff
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Post by nutty on Nov 17, 2022 5:04:23 GMT -5
Those look good, I'm building a Mordheim warband using some of the Highland miniatures mixed with Reptilian Overlord minis/bits. They really do a good job of capturing that whfb nostalgia, I just hope 'The old World' takes that route as well. A lot of the new stuff is more warcraft than warhammer, which works for some factions/units like the new WoC monsters and daemons they have been releasing, but not for others.
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Post by Walk on Nov 17, 2022 14:04:41 GMT -5
Those look good, I'm building a Mordheim warband using some of the Highland miniatures mixed with Reptilian Overlord minis/bits. They really do a good job of capturing that whfb nostalgia, I just hope 'The old World' takes that route as well. A lot of the new stuff is more warcraft than warhammer, which works for some factions/units like the new WoC monsters and daemons they have been releasing, but not for others. Im doing a set of 20 reptilian overlord militia after these last 10 highland ones haha. I love the models for both, definitely characterize the pre8th empire aesthetic. I really hope GW doesnt sigmar the new range but its inevitable. Oh well, plenty of other companys making landsknecht models now haha.
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Post by Walk on Nov 18, 2022 15:08:57 GMT -5
A sprained ankle the past few weeks have definitely increased painting (and tv...finally catching up) time. Heres the rest of the Highland militia guys to bring it up to 20. Nothing special but i like them. Next up, 20 more by a different company. Please forgive they arnt 100% done. My yellow paint seems to have disappeared so the flames and coals (and a red headed beard or two) are just basecoated. i.ibb.co/And some artillery. 6nbRcTh/20221118-135705.jpg[/img][/url]
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Post by judcottrell on Nov 20, 2022 10:44:02 GMT -5
Sad to hear about your ankle.
Well chuffed to see your progress on this project!
I absolutely adore your rocket launcher artillery!
Excited to see what you come up with next.
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Post by Walk on Nov 24, 2022 1:47:12 GMT -5
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Post by Walk on Nov 25, 2022 7:03:48 GMT -5
Couldnt sleep so I "finished" this guy. As i painted the big flaws in my print (I did all the parts of him on an ender 3) became pretty obvious but I did my best. Needs some other small details but i dont have the paints I need here. You can just make out the rest of the nights progress in the background haha.
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Post by judcottrell on Nov 25, 2022 10:26:15 GMT -5
Still looks cool even with the rough edges.
I’ve probably said it before but I’ll say again, that black and red scheme is striking!
I also like that you’ve made it so that each dude is individual yet uniform.
Keep up the good work mate!
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Post by Walk on Nov 25, 2022 11:07:57 GMT -5
Cheers man, now that Ive knocked all 70 of those pikes and free company I can do some fun stuff before stripping and painting a ton more infantry haha. Pistoliers and an elite group of commander and his bodyguards are next. And good luck to your boys today against ours, little 2010 WC repeat would suite us just fine.
Edit:I was pretty close
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Post by judcottrell on Nov 27, 2022 8:57:55 GMT -5
Haha! You called it!!!
I think in hindsight your lads maybe deserved to win it, England just couldn’t break through the press.
Good luck vs Iran, if they play like they did I’m sure they can get that elusive win.
Looking forward to seeing your Commander and retinue.
Which model are you using?
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Post by Walk on Dec 2, 2022 2:26:11 GMT -5
Haha! You called it!!! I think in hindsight your lads maybe deserved to win it, England just couldn’t break through the press. Good luck vs Iran, if they play like they did I’m sure they can get that elusive win. Looking forward to seeing your Commander and retinue. Which model are you using? We got the win but at what cost haha. Our only mild attacking threat (the thing 110% lacking from the USMNT) got hurt. Netherlands are going to eat us alive. You guys should be fine against Senegal, the quarters will be interesting for you though. France SHOULD best Poland but Szczesny has been a beast in goal (ex-gunnar and current gooner by the way, his exit was quite funny from the club) so who knows. Cant wait to see, England is definitely the closest to a second team for me. As for the captain, he and his guard along with 5 pistoliers are currently drying after their liquid talent wash. Hoping to finish them up later today! The model is used for him is from the Highland Miniatures Sunland 3d printed range. I ordered the command section (sgt, banner and musician) from the great sword kit and the etsy guy threw me 5 additional guys with it no charge. I was going to just throw those 5 into my existing 20 man GW greatswords to make a 5×5 block but they are almost a full head taller so they stick out too much. He is to be Lord Friedrich der Geher, younger brother to the Count Otto der Geher and captain of the household guard. This is the model though prepainting:
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Post by judcottrell on Dec 7, 2022 2:29:53 GMT -5
Well we got through!! Bring on the French!
Looking forward to seeing this bloke with some paint on him.
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Post by Walk on Dec 7, 2022 4:00:25 GMT -5
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Post by nutty on Dec 9, 2022 10:41:30 GMT -5
looking good
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Post by Walk on Dec 9, 2022 18:03:15 GMT -5
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Post by judcottrell on Dec 11, 2022 11:47:22 GMT -5
Your photography isn’t that bad at all.
Loving the pint glass and axe on the banner!!
These are really coming along now.
Can’t believe you’re producing such work at breakneck speed!!
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Post by Walk on Dec 17, 2022 14:35:31 GMT -5
Thanks jud, Im really enjoying updating and expanding this army. Empire was one I really wish I had done more with when I was younger. The progress has stalled now though as Im back to work and the rest of the army (30 spears, 30 guns, a cannon, 10 knights, 10 free company, 10 swords, 10 crossbows, and then some dwarf/elf/bret allies visiting) all need a simple green bath. There are so many 3rd party and 3d printed models that fit the range now too so it will be one Im working on for years to come haha. Heres the full shot of everything done to my modern standard. The city still needs a name so any suggestions are appriciated.
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Post by judcottrell on Dec 18, 2022 14:37:41 GMT -5
That’s an impressive shot!
Nothing like a fully painted force in the hobby!
As for the name you can’t go wrong with something like Jericho Falls!
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Post by Walk on Dec 19, 2022 19:46:01 GMT -5
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Post by nutty on Dec 21, 2022 10:54:20 GMT -5
Sweet, that army pic looks great, and the cannon is a nice addition.
I kind of assumed you were building an army from Nuln based on the colours, but a custom city is also a good option.
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