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by AndyP
Fri Jul 05, 2013 5:50 pm
Forum: Work in Progress
Topic: Warchild40k - WIPs
Replies: 102
Views: 88860

Re: Warchild40k - WIPs

OK that looks pretty epic now. So glad I got one too. Just hope I can do as good a job on mine.
by AndyP
Thu Jul 04, 2013 11:05 am
Forum: Other Topics
Topic: Kickstarters that Might Interest you
Replies: 68
Views: 81382

Re: Kickstarters that Might Interest you

Just cropped up in KS comments. Thought I would share it here. Look pretty good, not overpriced and supports another UK business.
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/869 ... ile-set-01
by AndyP
Thu Jul 04, 2013 11:01 am
Forum: Darklands Kickstarter Projects
Topic: A few question from a Darklands beginner
Replies: 15
Views: 23352

Re: A few question from a Darklands beginner

I was going to refer you to Zed's list. Pretty much covers everything.
by AndyP
Wed Jul 03, 2013 6:53 am
Forum: Darklands Kickstarter Projects
Topic: Another first wave delivery thread
Replies: 11
Views: 20640

Re: Another first wave delivery thread

I already had him anyway and have painted him, he is in the WIP section of these forums. His axe was bent and I used a blow dryer to fix it. Not 100% straight but not seen a single one that is yet. Even the latest piece from Bohunn in Sorn's model gallery has a ripple on it.
by AndyP
Mon Jul 01, 2013 6:36 am
Forum: Work in Progress
Topic: Warchild40k - WIPs
Replies: 102
Views: 88860

Re: Warchild40k - WIPs

To quote everyone's favourite sith lord. Impressive, most impressive.
by AndyP
Sat Jun 29, 2013 3:02 pm
Forum: Work in Progress
Topic: Warchild40k - WIPs
Replies: 102
Views: 88860

Re: Warchild40k - WIPs

Agree with Warchild, there are very few out there who are good because they have natural talent. Most get good over quite a long period of time. Just keep at it and once you are happy you can do a good job of one technique, try out another until you get good at that too. There are a few online guide...
by AndyP
Fri Jun 28, 2013 3:14 pm
Forum: Scenery
Topic: Modular gaming table
Replies: 97
Views: 212611

Re: Modular gaming table

Not as heavy as you might expect actually. The cork bark is extremely light and most of the polyfilla got sanded off. Might weigh one tonight just out of curiosity :-)
by AndyP
Fri Jun 28, 2013 6:42 am
Forum: Work in Progress
Topic: Warchild40k - WIPs
Replies: 102
Views: 88860

Re: Warchild40k - WIPs

This is looking really good. Its making me want to buy Uuthull. Must resist ;-)
by AndyP
Mon Jun 24, 2013 9:05 pm
Forum: Scenery
Topic: Modular gaming table
Replies: 97
Views: 212611

Re: Modular gaming table

Next step turned out to be very messy. Taking some medium grit sandpaper I set about smoothing the filla. Turning this, http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a539/AndyP1102/20130611_193917_zps6853a16c.jpg Into this, http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a539/AndyP1102/20130611_201401_zps73230fc0.jpg The...
by AndyP
Mon Jun 24, 2013 2:41 pm
Forum: Work in Progress
Topic: Warchild40k - WIPs
Replies: 102
Views: 88860

Re: Warchild40k - WIPs

Quuids wrote:I know this is off topic but when is the deadline for entry into the WAMP contest? I haven't received my mini's from Mierce yet. Thanks guys and I keep checking this thread because I want more pics of Uuthüll. Keep working!


23rd September at 18.00 GMT
by AndyP
Mon Jun 24, 2013 2:37 pm
Forum: Scenery
Topic: Modular gaming table
Replies: 97
Views: 212611

Re: Modular gaming table

I have done some more work on this and will be posting pics in the next day or so. :-)
by AndyP
Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:04 am
Forum: Finished Models Gallery
Topic: Darklands and Other Models
Replies: 299
Views: 1080706

Re: Darklands Models

What he Δ said :-)
by AndyP
Thu Jun 20, 2013 8:51 am
Forum: Finished Models Gallery
Topic: Darklands and Other Models
Replies: 299
Views: 1080706

Re: Darklands Models

That looks amazing. Aside from the scarred skin what I'm most impressed with is the detail on the left arm bracer and elbow pad. Breathtaking.
by AndyP
Thu Jun 13, 2013 6:00 pm
Forum: Finished Models Gallery
Topic: Darklands and Other Models
Replies: 299
Views: 1080706

Re: Darklands Models

Holy s***t that's awesome! I want one that looks like that :-(
by AndyP
Wed May 29, 2013 9:21 pm
Forum: Scenery
Topic: Modular gaming table
Replies: 97
Views: 212611

Re: Modular gaming table

Polyfilla time. Using a spreader such as this one.... http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a539/AndyP1102/20130524_202903_zps5a8ac7de.jpg I applied a covering of polyfilla all over the slopes to cover any joints and small gaps. In the areas around the bark and other awkward sections it was easier to ...
by AndyP
Sun May 26, 2013 9:05 am
Forum: Scenery
Topic: Modular gaming table
Replies: 97
Views: 212611

Re: Modular gaming table

I assure you this thread will stay as PG rated. I'll do an 18 certificate only by popular demand ;-)
by AndyP
Fri May 24, 2013 2:02 pm
Forum: Painting and Modelling
Topic: Removing mold lines
Replies: 13
Views: 23041

Re: Removing mold lines

Thanks. It seems to take forever to get the minis ready for priming with clean up, drilling and pinning then gap filling. So long as its not just me :-)
by AndyP
Fri May 24, 2013 12:03 pm
Forum: Painting and Modelling
Topic: Removing mold lines
Replies: 13
Views: 23041

Re: Removing mold lines

I tend to do the same with batches of models at a time. I just wondered, facing this mountain of resin in front of me, if anyone else took as long as I do :-)
by AndyP
Fri May 24, 2013 9:22 am
Forum: Painting and Modelling
Topic: Removing mold lines
Replies: 13
Views: 23041

Removing mold lines

Purely out of curiosity, how long does it take you to remove the flash and mold lines on minis? I read some peoples stuff on line and they don't seem to take anywhere near as long as I do. Am I just a slow worker or am I more of a perfectionist than these people? An example I can give is the Circle ...
by AndyP
Fri May 24, 2013 8:02 am
Forum: Darklands Kickstarter Projects
Topic: Another first wave delivery thread
Replies: 11
Views: 20640

Re: Another first wave delivery thread

OrlandotheTech wrote:
and I've yet to look in the bags at the tarvrax & brythonaid..... too much other good stuff to work on :lol:


I know what you mean but I wanted to make sure nothing was missing. ;)
by AndyP
Thu May 23, 2013 7:28 pm
Forum: Scenery
Topic: Modular gaming table
Replies: 97
Views: 212611

Re: Modular gaming table

Next update. I finished off the first level of the hill on all 4 pieces using the same method as described earlier all the way around. http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a539/AndyP1102/20130508_143521_zps9570272f.jpg http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a539/AndyP1102/20130508_143516_zps02288655.jpg...
by AndyP
Thu May 23, 2013 7:00 pm
Forum: Work in Progress
Topic: Manny's Stash
Replies: 16
Views: 14541

Re: Manny's Stash

Like how he looks already. The colours of the different leathers on his cloak work well together. What are they?
by AndyP
Thu May 23, 2013 5:19 pm
Forum: Darklands Kickstarter Projects
Topic: Another first wave delivery thread
Replies: 11
Views: 20640

Another first wave delivery thread

I thought I would start another thread instead of hijacking Orlandos as I have a lot of pictures on this. Here is my starters and accompanying minis delivery that turned up today. Yay. :-) Brythoniad, http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a539/AndyP1102/20130523_143111_zps076256ea.jpg http://i1282.pho...
by AndyP
Tue May 21, 2013 10:15 pm
Forum: Finished Models Gallery
Topic: Darklands and Other Models
Replies: 299
Views: 1080706

Re: Darklands Models

AndyP wrote:Looks good. Any more views?

Nevermind, you edited as I was typing :-)
by AndyP
Tue May 21, 2013 10:12 pm
Forum: Finished Models Gallery
Topic: Darklands and Other Models
Replies: 299
Views: 1080706

Re: Darklands Models

Looks good. Any more views?
by AndyP
Mon Apr 29, 2013 9:41 pm
Forum: Scenery
Topic: Modular gaming table
Replies: 97
Views: 212611

Re: Modular gaming table

Is it that obvious? ;-)
The perils of DIY.
by AndyP
Mon Apr 29, 2013 9:27 pm
Forum: Scenery
Topic: Modular gaming table
Replies: 97
Views: 212611

Re: Modular gaming table

Next piece of the board sculpted http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a539/AndyP1102/2013-04-29221457_zps1dd61e3d.jpg http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a539/AndyP1102/2013-04-29221445_zps58f75365.jpg Also, this is what I use to carve the foam into slopes and chunks-a regular kitchen knife. http://i...
by AndyP
Sun Apr 28, 2013 7:10 pm
Forum: Scenery
Topic: Modular gaming table
Replies: 97
Views: 212611

Re: Modular gaming table

AndyS wrote:I think you need to do a tree tutorial Andy. Your scenery is looking great!


I can do one if people want me too, but there are tonnes of them on youtube. That's where I looked for tips. If people want me to do one then let me know and I will post a new thread on here.
by AndyP
Sun Apr 28, 2013 6:30 pm
Forum: Scenery
Topic: Modular gaming table
Replies: 97
Views: 212611

Re: Modular gaming table

Another quick update. I have added the scrap pieces of various sizes to create the lower slopes on one piece. I could have just cut the slopes out of the full size piece in the first place but this way gave me more flexibility in shaping it and creating a more natural uneven look when its finished. ...
by AndyP
Sun Apr 28, 2013 8:55 am
Forum: Work in Progress
Topic: Warchild40k - WIPs
Replies: 102
Views: 88860

Re: Warchild40k - WIPs

Nice work. Look forward to Uthuul :-)
by AndyP
Thu Apr 25, 2013 10:12 am
Forum: Scenery
Topic: Modular gaming table
Replies: 97
Views: 212611

Re: Modular gaming table

+1 for Zed's request about sealing the edges info Also, i was meaning to ask, are you planning on beveling your hillf to a slope? or leaving them as a drop off at the edge? I will create sloping sides by removing the foam at an angle in some places and adding in scrap pieces in others. This will th...
by AndyP
Thu Apr 25, 2013 10:08 am
Forum: Scenery
Topic: Modular gaming table
Replies: 97
Views: 212611

Re: Modular gaming table

This is really inspiring me to start making my own boards. Any chance you could go through a bit more detail on how you sealed and strengthened the outside edges of the boards. Next payday, I think I'll be order some of these: http://www.antenocitisworkshop.com/600x600x50mm-gaming-tile.html If you ...
by AndyP
Thu Apr 25, 2013 6:47 am
Forum: Scenery
Topic: Modular gaming table
Replies: 97
Views: 212611

Re: Modular gaming table

I like the idea of using the screwdriver handle to press down into the foam, consider that idea stolen ;) Yeah, I didn't fancy melting it as some people do, just because of the fumes. I tried scraping some off the surface with a spoon but it tore the surface too much so thought hammering it down wo...
by AndyP
Wed Apr 24, 2013 8:16 pm
Forum: Scenery
Topic: Modular gaming table
Replies: 97
Views: 212611

Re: Modular gaming table

I've had quite a productive day today, so...........Next update. I laid my foundation boards out in the intended formation and then placed another layer of foam on 4 of them like this http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a539/AndyP1102/2013-04-24152740_zpsb0037bb9.jpg I then drew a rough hill shape o...
by AndyP
Thu Apr 18, 2013 11:12 am
Forum: Finished Models Gallery
Topic: Finished work by popular demand...and daleks.
Replies: 9
Views: 9724

Re: Finished work by popular demand...and daleks.

Good stuff. Didn't realise the brute had those pustules on the back. Looks suitable gross for a genetic freak :-)
by AndyP
Wed Apr 17, 2013 7:20 pm
Forum: Work in Progress
Topic: AndyS Trolls WIP
Replies: 114
Views: 113517

Re: AndyS Trolls WIP

Those trolls are looking pretty damn sweet. Can't wait to get my hands on some :-)
by AndyP
Fri Apr 12, 2013 2:01 pm
Forum: Darklands Kickstarter Projects
Topic: Are we on target, on time?
Replies: 10
Views: 18929

Re: Are we on target, on time?

Fair enough. 120mm is big enough really. Going any bigger would probably cause practicality issues with terrain anyway.
by AndyP
Fri Apr 12, 2013 10:15 am
Forum: Work in Progress
Topic: AndyP Tarvax
Replies: 10
Views: 10175

Re: AndyP Tarvax

Nearly there just the leather straps and his axe left to finish. May try out some of my new weathering powders as well, not sure yet :-) http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a539/AndyP1102/2013-04-12070802_zps2827ab3f.jpg http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a539/AndyP1102/2013-04-12070823_zpsaf22c35f...
by AndyP
Fri Apr 12, 2013 9:52 am
Forum: Darklands Kickstarter Projects
Topic: Are we on target, on time?
Replies: 10
Views: 18929

Re: Are we on target, on time?

Any more news on the larger bases yet Mierce?
by AndyP
Thu Apr 11, 2013 8:04 pm
Forum: Darklands Kickstarter Projects
Topic: Are we on target, on time?
Replies: 10
Views: 18929

Re: Are we on target, on time?

So far they have said the April starters will be shipped in the last week of April.
by AndyP
Thu Apr 11, 2013 2:48 pm
Forum: Work in Progress
Topic: judgedoug's Talos
Replies: 9
Views: 9790

Re: judgedoug's Talos

Great looking piece. Those eyes really work well. Is it the camera phone flash making them pop or are they really that bright?
by AndyP
Thu Apr 11, 2013 12:43 pm
Forum: Scenery
Topic: Modular gaming table
Replies: 97
Views: 212611

Re: Modular gaming table

The larger pieces will go on with a hot glue gun. The sand will go on over a layer of PVA glue.
by AndyP
Wed Apr 10, 2013 6:33 pm
Forum: Scenery
Topic: Modular gaming table
Replies: 97
Views: 212611

Re: Modular gaming table

OK, boring update before the interesting stuff starts and things hopefully progress faster. So I had heard that "no nails" made a good smooth and resilient finish to the edges of the board tiles. What I was not aware of was that if it goes on any thicker than a thin smear it cracks when it...
by AndyP
Sat Apr 06, 2013 10:59 pm
Forum: Work in Progress
Topic: AndyP Tarvax
Replies: 10
Views: 10175

Re: AndyP Tarvax

How did you achieve that white layer for the eye on the armor?

It is Vallejo Model Colour Ivory 50/50 mix with water and about 5 or 6 coats to achieve solid coverage. It is not shaded or highlighted yet.
The blue is VMC Pale Grey Blue done the same and also not shaded or highlighted yet.
by AndyP
Fri Apr 05, 2013 3:44 pm
Forum: Painting and Modelling
Topic: inspiration for tarvax ;-)
Replies: 5
Views: 7019

Re: inspiration for tarvax ;-)

Who isn't in the market for bull semen ;-)
by AndyP
Fri Apr 05, 2013 8:15 am
Forum: Painting and Modelling
Topic: inspiration for tarvax ;-)
Replies: 5
Views: 7019

inspiration for tarvax ;-)

http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a539/AndyP1102/100_4988_zps0e0c3892.jpg http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a539/AndyP1102/100_4989_zpsa9f96c6d.jpg http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a539/AndyP1102/100_4985_zpsa0e58ea8.jpg http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a539/AndyP1102/100_4987_zps32604f85...
by AndyP
Fri Apr 05, 2013 8:09 am
Forum: Scenery
Topic: Modular gaming table
Replies: 97
Views: 212611

Re: Modular gaming table

Took a trip to Northumberland over Easter. Took a few pics for inspiration http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a539/AndyP1102/100_5015_zpsf6d1e25f.jpg http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a539/AndyP1102/100_5017_zpsbfeceb0f.jpg http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a539/AndyP1102/100_4998_zpse414fcdd.j...
by AndyP
Wed Apr 03, 2013 6:36 pm
Forum: Work in Progress
Topic: AndyS Trolls WIP
Replies: 114
Views: 113517

Re: AndyS Trolls WIP

Love your metalwork. What did you use for it?
by AndyP
Thu Mar 28, 2013 2:29 pm
Forum: Work in Progress
Topic: AndyP Tarvax
Replies: 10
Views: 10175

Re: AndyP Tarvax

Slightly further on http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a539/AndyP1102/2013-03-28142307_zps6235cd25.jpg http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a539/AndyP1102/2013-03-28142340_zps99551095.jpg http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a539/AndyP1102/2013-03-28142409_zpsbf901554.jpg
by AndyP
Thu Mar 28, 2013 7:33 am
Forum: Work in Progress
Topic: AndyP Tarvax
Replies: 10
Views: 10175

Re: AndyP Tarvax

I've just got an airbrush which I am getting some practice with but this guy is just brush work.

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