Dustcrusher Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 Now I'm thinking of that episode of Futurama with the Star Trek cast. "WELLLSHIEEEEEEEE!!!" ...Pink Floyd still exists as a band? O.o Alright then, lol. They reformed for a bit earlier this year, if memory serves, though some guys even snobbier than me would argue that Syd Barrett's absence means it's not really Pink Floyd... Morning! With regards metal and plastic crews i have made the leap and discarded all my metal to replace with plastic. I just prefer working with plastics. I have kept one crew in metal .... lady j. It was the crew that got me started in malifaux and has a sentimental value due to that But i probably wont use it for gaming having also got the new plastic set! As for other systems i have a mix though i do tend to go for plastics now if available or there is a choice. The only almost completely metal army i own are my fantasy dwarfs. Been building it since late eighties so is full of classic models all the way up to the newest plastics, but i would guess 85% metal! Might have a look around towards payday then. I really need to hold back on my min buying again though lol, but at least I am managing to get some games in now though.. Going to make a new years resolution to restrict myself to the following for the whole of 2015.... Hopefully a cheaper year then... I don't see myself buying much more for a while. Got too much as it is. I keep telling myself I'm going to clean the second bedroom, and I have a four day weekend coming up, so I have no more excuses. If I want to participate in this year's Hordes of the Things tournament (not too keen on it, but it's something to justify my 15mm purchases), I need to get something painted up. Also, I'm in England now, so English distance rules apply - anything over 25 miles is foreign lands Are you glad to be back home, or do you miss Canadia? On a completely random note, I still don't understand the chip butty. Starch (fried potatoes) between two slices of...more starch. Why not just get the chips/fries/not entirely crispy throughout fried potatoes by themselves? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mako Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 Ah, because then you get greasy fingers! The bread keeps the whole thing in a nice neat easy to eat package I'm ridiculously glad to be home. Been unpacking my shipping today and it's felt good to be clearing away the last debris of that phase of my life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Monkey Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 While I understand and enjoy the chip butty....... The uniquely NZ/Oz phenomenon of the meat pie butty (a whole meat pie between two bits of bread) continues to confuse me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamHammer Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 That will be the Scottish heritage. Anything can be stuck between bread, including pastries and more bread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Monkey Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 Ah...... so I can blame it on the turnip carvers. Thanks Steam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustcrusher Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 On the other hand, the Scots and Southeastern Americans have a shared love of deep fried everything. Deep-fried snack cakes and Oreos are certainly not good for you, but eating them once a year isn't going to hurt. Seriously, deep-frying one of these is far more delicious than it should be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikko Andass Posted November 10, 2014 Report Share Posted November 10, 2014 How're all the Malifolks, tonight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edonil Posted November 10, 2014 Report Share Posted November 10, 2014 Doing alright, how are you, Nikko? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikko Andass Posted November 10, 2014 Report Share Posted November 10, 2014 Hey, Ed. I've been painting on my Sidir (the one I entered in the AWP paint contest). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edonil Posted November 10, 2014 Report Share Posted November 10, 2014 How's that coming along? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikko Andass Posted November 10, 2014 Report Share Posted November 10, 2014 OK -- I think I'm about half way there. I have all my main areas blocked out, got my primary color in good shape. I'm going to try out a new (for me) technique for painting the white sash, and then I need to start working on the detail areas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edonil Posted November 10, 2014 Report Share Posted November 10, 2014 what's the new technique? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikko Andass Posted November 10, 2014 Report Share Posted November 10, 2014 Technique for painting warm white, going from a sort of sand color, in 3 or 4 gradient steps up to about a 90% pure white. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edonil Posted November 10, 2014 Report Share Posted November 10, 2014 Oh, interesting. I always do a cold white, although I tend for 'cool colors' in most of my painting anyway. One of those things I need to work on varying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Monkey Posted November 10, 2014 Report Share Posted November 10, 2014 Warm whites and cold whites? You guys need to sort out your air conditioning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edonil Posted November 10, 2014 Report Share Posted November 10, 2014 Yeah, probably do, lol. How are you, Monkey? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikko Andass Posted November 10, 2014 Report Share Posted November 10, 2014 Here's a couple shots of my WIP I just took: Suggestions and/or constructive critiques are VERY welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edonil Posted November 10, 2014 Report Share Posted November 10, 2014 Very nice. Might add a little more highlights to the parts of the coat near the sash, but that's me. What kind of colors are you doing for the metals? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Monkey Posted November 10, 2014 Report Share Posted November 10, 2014 Yeah personally I would go higher on the white. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikko Andass Posted November 10, 2014 Report Share Posted November 10, 2014 This is still just about half way, haven't really started on the sash yet, but yeah -- kicking up the highlights and contrast is always a problem of mine. Gunmetal metallic for the machine gun and pistol, brass metallic on the turban accents. Probably a toned down silver-steel on the sword, old gold on the pommel and hilt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edonil Posted November 10, 2014 Report Share Posted November 10, 2014 Hm. Sounds like it should work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikko Andass Posted November 10, 2014 Report Share Posted November 10, 2014 Hey, would you like to see what the finished base looks like on my Dismounted McCabe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edonil Posted November 10, 2014 Report Share Posted November 10, 2014 Definitely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Monkey Posted November 10, 2014 Report Share Posted November 10, 2014 Sorry..... I have problems visualizing colours before they are done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edonil Posted November 10, 2014 Report Share Posted November 10, 2014 I do too, I just go on instinct and 'what feels right' and tend to get lucky... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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