TheBugKing Posted February 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 TBK, Can you take a pic and show the magnet arrangement on the bottom? Were you able to arrange the spiders' legs to be able to share a magnet and save some magnets? I also trying to work out a way to identify spiders and their respective slots on the 30mm and 40mm bases... Any thoughts? I didn't change the layout from the earlier pic Anger. However with some better planning you can certainly get it to work. I may order another swarm and do another base because I do see myself using two or more swarms in the future. I think I am going to add small black dots where the feet like to fall. There is a decent amount of space on the underside of the spiders that isn't visible unless you take the spider off of the base. I am going to add small black numbers there and corresponding numbers in white on the underside of the bases. Between that and the small black dots that will be themed in so that they look like part of the base (Though I will know differently) I think getting the boogers to stick correctly will be trivial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetang22 Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 I think I've decided that when I do my Ramos set I'll have to skip the magnet idea for swapping spiders. It sounds like a really great idea if done right, and will save some painting and money, but I don't think it will work for me. I have to put magnets on the bottom of the base so it will stick to the display case, and if I do that, I won't be able to pull the spiders out of their spot. Every time I try to grab the spiders, they'll just pop off the base and the base will stay magnetized to the display case. I'm just gonna have to plunk down more money and buy more spiders. I don't mind too much though, I've got some fun ideas for swarm setups that will probably be better suited if they are permanent instead of detachable. I'm very curious to see how the detachable option pans out though. Good luck to all attempting it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St. Anger Posted February 25, 2009 Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 How is your progress going? I actually got some work done last night... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBugKing Posted February 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 I worked on one of my commissions last night. Tonight some of the testing group is coming over to paint though so I expect to get a decent amount of work done. I'm glad you are back on the wagon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBugKing Posted February 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 All right! Thanks to St. Anger I got back on the wagon myself and got some progress done. I finished another spider and started work on Ramos: Not the greatest pictures but you can get an idea of where I am going. The outside of the cloak is done except for some freehand work. The inside red is just the base coat. I'll be adding some green for shadows and some yellow highlights. Before you all flip out that I didn't prime the model let me remind you that I use lacquer based enamels. The thinner works right through primer. Plus the paint is much harder so priming is not necessary. Tomorrow I'll probably have to get back to the commission. I have a mini deadline for the end of this week to show some progress. Hopefully there will be a bit more time later on to get some more progress in. TBK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St. Anger Posted February 26, 2009 Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 Glad that I could inspire you!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBugKing Posted March 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 A small update to prove that SOME progress has occurred. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St. Anger Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 SOME is better than none... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draykin Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 Hey TBK, those look like they have been painted on the bare mettal? Do you not prime first? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBugKing Posted August 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 Hey TBK, those look like they have been painted on the bare mettal? Do you not prime first? Nope. I use Testors Model Master enamels. Thus no priming. The toluene tends to take the primer coat right off. Happily the finish is easily as hard as a standard sealed figure. So I don't seal either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBugKing Posted August 31, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 Well it's been forever but with the general slowdown after Gencon I've had time to pick up a brush again. Not the greatest pictures by any stretch but he is getting there. What remains: Some detail work. Either shading the black top of the coat or changing it to tan like the bottom. (Undecided) Adding OSL to everything from the flame. (One of the joys of Lacquers. Paint up nice then go and add some OSL if needed. No need to work it in from the get go.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WEiRD sKeTCH Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 Looking good sir! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeafNala Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 Looks GOOD! You've got some nice color ideas to steal there. Keep up the FINE WORK! :fing02: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetang22 Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 I like where it is going. Good to see your crew getting there! Can't wait to see them all lined up together. Ramos' crew is next on my list after I paint up Leveticus (not his crew, just him). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrall_Love Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 Very nice. It has a very utilitarian look to it, which I feel fits Ramos nicely. Looking forward to the osl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechaace Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 That's really nice, you've given me some ideas about when I finally get round to picking up Ramos myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jestor Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 He's really coming together TBK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AoM Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 (One of the joys of Lacquers. Paint up nice then go and add some OSL if needed. No need to work it in from the get go.) Working it in from the get go? Nah, that's not how I work with acrylics. just build up the OSL with glazes. Silly lacquer guy. What a terrible, I mean wonderful, looking model! Rock on, dude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterdita Posted September 7, 2009 Report Share Posted September 7, 2009 coming along nicely TBK! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBugKing Posted September 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2009 Update time: Got the base mostly done. (Idea from AoM. Works beautifully BTW!) Still need to do the OSL as well as some of the really fine detail work. I think the hair needs a wash to lighten up the recesses a bit. Once again, the pictures suck. One of these days I'll build myself a photo booth. Still busy as hell unfortunately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Mercury Posted September 26, 2009 Report Share Posted September 26, 2009 That is a really cool base! I can't wait to see it in person! We still one for a game in October? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBugKing Posted September 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2009 You bet! I'll actually have most of a crew painted by then too! Not making any guarantees on the bases though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Mercury Posted September 26, 2009 Report Share Posted September 26, 2009 Well, then you are well ahead of me! I have not even touched a brush in 2 weeks:doh: Gotta get at least base coats done before we play, and still need to finish my mini for rotten harvest. Plus painting contracts plus work plus cub scout stuff with my son plus some time with the wife plus therapy with my youngest son plus yard work :yield: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happypanda Posted September 26, 2009 Report Share Posted September 26, 2009 Now that is a freaking awesome base my friend! Planning on doing the whole crew like this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimwolf Posted September 26, 2009 Report Share Posted September 26, 2009 Soooo.... Ummmmm... That base freakin' rocks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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