Mierce Miniatures

AndyS

Hopefully these will be revisited in the future. I agree it is disappointing but not a deal breaker.
So MM, are they on the cards at some point?

AndyS

Tim/Rob, the offer is still open if you would like to use anything for your rulebook. It would be my pleasure!

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I didn't realise the brutes were so large! Brave choice of skin colour for 7th century Cornwall!

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I had the pic problem too. Save your pics to photobucket first. Then you can just copy them from there to here.

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Thanks Tim. I think we all need to see your Ysians!

AndyS

Any update on the quality of these? I'm eagerly awaiting mine. Should be any day now!

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Blood for the blood god! Sorry....wrong game....but I do like the song! http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b590/AndySpeirs/IMG-20130417-00061_zps91c95fb0.jpg http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b590/AndySpeirs/IMG-20130417-00063_zpsf5c37b05.jpg http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b590/AndySpeirs/IM...

AndyS

Can we have a look at the brute?

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Cheers guys! Just given a few parts a good blood splattering. Just delaying going back to work on the skin!

AndyS

So a quick update on Vortun. Still lots to do though. I can't wait to get a whole unit of these done! http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b590/AndySpeirs/IMG-20130415-00057_zpsabc7b33e.jpg http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b590/AndySpeirs/IMG-20130415-00058_zpse49cb10e.jpg http://i1293.photobucket...

AndyS

According to the comments still going on the KS Page everything fine. Surely you've received the updates?

AndyS

Nice work! Great eyes!!

AndyS

Don't worry about the long read. It's all good stuff! How do you plan to stick the ballast down?

AndyS

Vallejo model colour mostly. Applied by stippling with old drybrush. Tan for the rust and some rust pigment in IPA wash. Some dark green in there too!

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;) On to Vortun! After all the Troll flesh on Gjoll i decided to paint the metal parts of Vortun first. Shoulder pad http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b590/AndySpeirs/IMG-20130402-00053_zpsf29e8f5d.jpg Cleaver http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b590/AndySpeirs/IMG-20130402-00055_zpsfe0dbc92.jpg a...

AndyS

That's a good improvement Andy. Looking forward to seeing the rest of it. Black is a problem of mine. I can never tell if I've gone too far or not far enough!

AndyS

They were on the old site but that has been hijacked by viagra salesmen! It is annoying as there was lots of good stuff on there. Better than the new site.

AndyS

How's the table going Andy? I'm looking forward to an update on this!

AndyS

A little more work may be required, but this model is much larger than 30mm and will look very strange if highlighted to the same degree. Some variations in hue will add some interest.

Thanks for the comments guys, I appreciate the interest and the input!

AndyS

Mine will be for both display and gaming (maybe!). The primary reason for the dullcote at this stage was to take the shine off of the model and see what needs re-highlighting or shading. I find when using lots of different manufactures of paint the finishes are all different and this can distract th...

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Thanks JL!

I can't wait to get my paws on Gamla Bror!

AndyS

Thanks for the initial review. In the pic it looks like size 1 and 2 are very similar if not the same. Could be camera angle.
Well they should be better than Citadel at the very least!

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I can't take the credit for that. Another 'homage' to Picster. Had to be blue or red really and I'd used red on the other shield!

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Hey guys (and girls), this will be the last WIP for Gjoll the vane bearer as I'm moving on to Vortrun. That and I can't post pics of finished models just in case I fancy entering him in a comp at some point, has to be new work and all that rubbish! So just a comparison between the nearly finished Gj...

AndyS

I think I have used diamond files on mine. They don't seem to clog up. But you can't beat a good sharp knife!

AndyS

Lots of standard brushing! I am a complete novice with the airbrush so just used it to block in the colours. To avoid the nasty base coat brush marks!

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I have Mjagnir too. What a beast!

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I'll look forward to seing those. Especially Blood Maw as I have one of those coming!

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OK, next batch of pics featuring a shameless reproduction of Pickster's original vane. I'm not saying it's as good though! http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b590/AndySpeirs/IMG-20130318-00046_zps09c7fc76.jpg http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b590/AndySpeirs/IMG-20130318-00044_zpsad39559c.jpg htt...

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What is a pre-val?

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I wish I'd known earlier. Had a clear out (for a change) and binned it!

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Cheers Zed. I'll look into that.

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Quick update, I toned down the flesh with Foundry Storm Green shade (Blackberry camera still makes it look more yellow than it is) and put some colour on a few bits and pieces. http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b590/AndySpeirs/IMG-20130314-00036_zps8a154e0d.jpg http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/...

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I soaked that nozzle in everything I could think of! I always invert and spray after use, no idea why it clogged.

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Army painter claim that their varnish keeps the look of the metal. I've used it but the nozzle clogged up with nearly a full can left! Other than that I thought it was good.

So 3 lovely new Trolls......

AndyS

I use dullcote for display. But it's not at all protective. I'll have to use a varnish first, maybe vallejo, then dullcote over the top. Who knows, I may want to have a game with these at some point!

AndyS

has anyone used the Model Air matt varnish? How does it compare to Army Painter anti-shine?

Don't worry. Looks like it's the same across all ranges now. Not very matt in my experience.

AndyS

Good point about the doors, I was going to make that point myself. Doors should be smaller than 30mm. It looks odd now but that was the way of architecture for dark age hovels.

AndyS

Erik Longaxe is 40mm but he is supposed to be 7ft tall!

AndyS

To be honest the Field Green used is lighter and more yellow than expected. I am dulling it down with dark green glazes and leaving the brighter green as highlight. Seems to be a slow process! I have started painting other areas in order to get a better feel for the whole model. From doing that it i...

AndyS

Not bad at all. If they're of a reasonable size for fantasy figures!

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Substantially more expensive though I think Rick!

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If you don't mind your scenery a bit flat have a look at these. At least it could give us something to build upon.

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I didn't get a set. Just 10 pots for £21 on ebay.

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Cheers Rick!

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Ah, that comes up as Armour green on the online chart.

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I can't find tank green in the model air range. The field green I used is quite dark on the chart but looks quite vibrant over the white!

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I didn't mask anything so the belts got some green on them. I used around 30% thinners. I found hard buying the paint on the net as they are shown as a light to dark shade. Difficult to tell the colour. Let us know how the tank green goes.

AndyS

Phew, thought I was missing something! lol. I don't really understand where they fit in this world. Maybe some old Cornish mythology. Maybe MM will enlighten us?

AndyS

Am I the only one who is not really interested in the Vras then?

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