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I saw the optional light tent on the link Stark. It's certainly a nice setup. It's just most likely much more than I actually need, or care to spend.

I absolutely adore the sheer effect you've got going on on that dress.

wilco!

1 minute ago, Franchute said:

Have you tried with a black sheet (instead of white) in the back? Your gremlins are quite dark: would this be a reason?

I'm thinking that'd be a large part of it. I'm considering gluing a strip of velco to the top of the seamless background, then getting some felt I can tack up for different backgrounds.

@Omenbringer, first thank you very much for taking the time to write that incredibly informative post. The material on the outside of the box is muslin. It is presently doubled over on itself. I'm thinking I'll need to remedy that. I am presently just using my cellphone camera, though my wife does have a much nicer camera. Perhaps I can convince her to help me out here.

So, here's my to-do list for my next attempt.

-Remove some of the diffuser

-limit the amount of white, by either framing the image better and removing 'headroom' (Would using a different background here help as well? Perhaps a dark blue or purple?)

-Move the cameras around a bit

Honestly, I probably didn't put quite as much effort into playing around with this last night as I should've before running here to whine and ask questions. Thanks again.

@Stark, that's a nifty little setup. Thanks for sharing it, but honestly photography isn't really my bag (if that wasn't clear enough already). I'm not sure $150 is an investment I'm looking to make. 

Alright, so I did a thing... not sure I've done it right however. First, I finally took the time to put together the lightbox.

None of the lights are on in the image, but here it is.

I didn't play with it too much, but here's the first image I took in it. (including three more bayou gremlins I recently finished up)

It's obvious to me that I'm not doing it quite right yet. Thinking I may need to use a thinner cloth to defuse, and possibly a darker background. Thoughts?

Love the mud on the bottom of that pig!

Mr. Cooper's pants look wonderful. Good job!

On 2/20/2016 at 0:21 PM, Omenbringer said:

Love the dark moody palette though do wish the photography was a bit better. As is I think a lot of your work is being obscured. I might recommend using darker backgrounds (without fingers) to give the camera a better chance of snapping a picture that will show all that work hinted at in the above photos. Also might recommend a "cheapo" light box made from an empty plastic gallon milk jug.

Y'know, it's a silly problem that has plagued me forever! I've even gone so far as to construct a lightbox. I've just not picked up lights for it, so I suppose, technically, it's still just a box at this point, though it has a seamless background, and cloth panels to diffuse light. Just need to drag my happy butt to the hardware store I suppose.

Burt and Lenny. Believe I'd already posted these, but as I'm hoping to use this as a repository for all my lil greenies I figured it made sense to chuck em in here.

That Gracie! I love the fact that you took the time to pretty up the teapot. It makes it extra absurd, not only are we using a teapot as armor, but it's obviously the one we nicked from Grandma's cupboard!

Fantastic work, an absolute inspiration, thank you for sharing.

Well, I suppose the first thing you'll need is the 2E rule book, believe it's available for about a tenner. Then you'll want the new cards for your old crew. These are available in the faction specific card decks. Then you're on your way!

Where are you playing?

It's one of Wyrd's Dockside bases. No real modification, besides a bit of shaving and cutting to get the foot to plant well.

This right here is where I'll be putting my bunch of unpainted gremlins, which will turn into painted gremlins during this competition!

Old Ophelia
Old Francois
Old Raphael
Old Rami
Old Pere Ravage
1x Hog Whisperer
3x Piglets
boar
Wong
2x Slop Haulers
4x Bayou Gremlins
War Pig
Somer Teeth
Lenny
Gracie
2 Skeeters
1 Pig a pult
Johanna
3 scheme markersNEW TOYS!
 
Plastic Kin Box
Merris
NE Whiskey Golem
Lucious Box
Guild Riflemen
Brewie Box
 
Black Friday Bayou Gremlin
Convict Gun Slinger

 

 

Thanks Omenbringer. I was able to find them over the weekend. I appreciate the effort however.

I'd like to get my hands on the old metal Bayou Gremlins. Anyone got a set kicking around they'd consider letting go of?

Happily. I picked up the game after a couple of Henchmen (Chrissy and Dave (I think?)) demo'd us over a couple of beers late one night. At this point, I've purchased just about everything that exists from Gremlins. Hope to paint and post myself one big ugly family!

Thanks ZFiend! I've decided I'll be building a light-box before I post any more pictures. Will be tackling my Somer box next, along with a big ol' pile of Plastcraft terrain!

Finished him off last night.

Title says it all, got some work to do on the pants, boots, and shirt yet, but I'm happy with it thus far. Might come back at the skin for another highlight, not decided yet. Comments, Criticisms, and Questions are welcomed.

Possibly interested in the Kin, willing to sell that box separately, or does it have to be a job lot?

You're the coolest! (I'll probably still end up buying the plastics as well, as I love the sculpts)

Thanks for the response. I've got my deck of cards on order. I was pretty sure I was going to just stick with my old metal sculpts, but it seems I can't get those young Lacroix models anywhere outside of the box set. When that's added to the whole 'ooh new models' thing, it seems I'll be failing my will save and ordering a new 'The Kin' box to replace my old.

So first question... I poked this game awhile back with my brother in law, and picked up the old 'The Kin' box set. I see the M2E release has some neato new sculpts. I know it's a matter of personal preference, but how well will my old Lacroix kin fit in with the new toys?