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  1. I guess I'm allowed a bit of threadomancy if I show you another finished model, eh? Finally got Teddy done. Poor li'l Kade has been inconsolable up til now. Teddy Finished by Maxvon_d, on Flickr
  2. Just finished the first collection of a rather enjoyable comic series called The Sixth Gun, published by Oni Press. Reason I thought to mention it on here is that it features a Weird West setting. Cursed handguns, hanging trees, zombies and spirit summoning, etc. And a cracking story to boot. Definitely worth checking out if comics are your thing.
  3. Echo the above sentiments. Very nice and striking Kirai crew.
  4. Cheers chaps It was a wallet shattering £2.50 (+P&P) from Just Bases. Really nice chap and I'll definitely order from him again. Name plaque was homemade using inkjet printer + acetate + silver paint. Bargain!
  5. And here's my Pandora crew all dolled up for entry into the painting competition at Salute - a huge wargaming convention here in the UK. I'm super pleased to declare that they won gold in the Fantasy Unit category Neverborn - The Box Opens by Maxvon_d, on Flickr Neverborn - The Box Opens by Maxvon_d, on Flickr You can read up a bit more about them over on my blog.
  6. Some nice minis there. I particularly like what I see of the Colette crew, though the pic is a bit on the dark side.
  7. Guess it would be procrastination for me too. For those who struggle at the basecoat "ass point", why not just skip straight to highlighting on some sections before getting all the basecoats down. I tend to jump all over the place, basically painting the bit I feel like doing next. Maybe it will be some highlighting, maybe I'll go back and re-smooth out the some blends, glaze to a different hue, or basecoat a fresh bit. That said, I do hit stages where a mini fails to inspire. Happens much less now than it used to though, back when I had a regimen of all basecoats -> all shading -> all highlights.
  8. No, the rats here are only about three feet long. They come out at in numbers at night, which is why the Tube has to stop running at 1am. (this is sounding suspiciously like an April Fool comment) Nice puzzle thread btw Eric.
  9. And she's done. Little yellow glazing on the OSL, leggings back in black, and then her base all painted up. First time I've painted marble and I'm pleased with it. I'll do a group shot soon. But for now, here she is: Pandora, Neverborn Master by Maxvon_d, on Flickr Pandora, Neverborn Master by Maxvon_d, on Flickr Pandora, Neverborn Master by Maxvon_d, on Flickr Would love to hear your comments
  10. Lots of different ways to assemble/prep but here's what I do, Tidying: Usually use a craft knife and clippers to remove obvious flash (bits of excess metal from the moulding process). Then use a small file to eliminate any visible mould lines. Assembly: Pin + Superglue. I used to hate pinning and avoid at all costs but too many models with bits snapping off in game, or simply through handling, convinced me to get over it. Need a decent pin vice and drill kit - I picked up the GF9 set and it has served me well. I then just use plain old superglue. Tidying: If there are any cracks or gaps after assembly then I'll use a little bit of grey/green milliput poked in with a cocktail stick. Smooth it off with a sculpting tool and/or brush it smooth with water (it's water soluble so acts as a nice brush-on filler). Basing: I find it's easiest to prepare a base separately (actually I tend to use precast resin ones) and affix the mini afterward. This requires removal of the tab from the mini and placing a pin or two into the feet, and drilling corresponding holes into the prepared base. To get rid of the tab I use clippers (GW) and then file the bottom of the feet to get a flat finish. Undercoating: I usually use spray GW white, though recently tried switching over to a dedicated primer. Colour of undercoat is a personal choice. Many people prefer black as it can speed things up and shadows are covered. I tend to use quite thin paints though so find painting over black frustrating. Plus I think the white tends to give a richer final colour. Btw, I have quite a small flat but spray at an open window with a load of cardboard laid about to protect the windowsill.
  11. Great paintjob yet again. Love that timelapse!
  12. I do need to do a little bit of re-blending to smooth things out but I like your suggestion of a slight yellow glazing. Good call. (unless it wrecks the effect, in which case I'll blame you!)
  13. Yes and no. I'm intending to enter my Pandora crew into the Salute Painting competition next month, but really she's destined to terrorise the denizens of Malifaux, on the tabletop
  14. It has been slow going but I'm nearing completion on Pandora. More Pandora WiP by Maxvon_d, on Flickr As you can see, I've gone for the OSL effect from the box. Pretty happy with it, though it needs a little bit of tidying and smoothing. Also pleased with how the freehand brocade on the coat came out. Gonna switch the green leggings back to black-grey I think as it confuses the OSL. Nearly done now
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