Darios Posted October 1, 2012 Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 lovely ^^ and the background is great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viruk Posted October 1, 2012 Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 He looks awesome and you know it And I agree with Darios, the background looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demonn Agram Posted October 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 Thanks guys, I "borrowed" the background of the 'net I almost took me more to find the appropriate background than to paint the mini itself *grin* but it was one of the most gratifying and pleasurable paintjobs I ever did! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demonn Agram Posted October 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 (edited) My Infamy models finally arrived. They are all packed in small white cardboard boxes, with sponge-inserts to protect the minis from damage: I got me all three models in the Indiegogo campaign, and once out of their boxes: the really great reviews of Henrietta Jeckyll and Sherlock Holmes can be found (if someone cares to read ): http://www.wampforum.com/VB4/content.php?r=2562-WAMP-Review-Infamy-Miniatures-Henrietta-Jekyll & http://www.wampforum.com/VB4/content.php?r=3525-WAMP-Review-Sherlock-Holmes and they all got really high marks (9 and 10 overall, respectively). However in my mind, Watson is the best model so far! The level of details is stunning, the pose is believable and the effort put in the creation of the "extra bits" like the tools and plates is unbelievable. I believe it'll be a great showpiece model, as for gaming (which I believe will become it's purpose sooner or later as Infamy Miniatures intend to release a SteamPunk Skirmish game based on those models) I'm not so sure. According to the fluff: Doctor John Watson provides a level of terror to the command structure of the Baker Street Irregulars. He is the twisted, extreme and somewhat psychotic counterbalance to the calculated threat and intellect of Holmes. Rightly feared for his experimental surgical procedures and ever evolving and increasingly convoluted torture techniques, it is when Watson combines his brawn with Sherlock's brain that total carnage is guaranteed on the streets of London. The model personifies exactly that. As i already wrote, this 32mm scale model has been resin cast to the highest standards and in a limited first run of 250. It costs 14,99GBP, a bit on the steep side, but nevertheless I believe it's worth it. I'm really, really looking forward to painting this mini! Edited October 2, 2012 by Demonn Agram Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viruk Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 They do look great and I look forward to seeing pics of them painted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darios Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 really interested in those too! hurry up and get them painted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demonn Agram Posted October 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 thanks guys. have some projects ahead before those three come in queue... Probably around New Years... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demonn Agram Posted October 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2012 a couple of weeks ago when the competition was announced I realized I have a SodaPop model lying around so I thought why not.. first up was trying to figure out all elements needed for the build. Here are the plans: Yesterday I finally started work on my entry. First I had to make molds for casting the walls of the structure: I wanted to have a window with bars in it. Once the wall is cast I cannot easily attach the bars to the window so I had to cast around the bars and make the "plug" for the window detachable so once the plaster is set around the bars i can be removed from the mold. then yesterday evening I mixed the plaster and poured it in today I removed the wall from the mold: as you can see - my window now has bars in it *grin* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viruk Posted October 24, 2012 Report Share Posted October 24, 2012 Nice start, looking forward to seeing more. I really like the way you photograph each stage - gives a very good idea of the whole process and makes it possible to learn something, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterdita Posted October 24, 2012 Report Share Posted October 24, 2012 Oh man... You aren't fuggin around with this Soda pop entry are you? I should have known. Looking forward to seeing how it comes out. I'd say time is running out but you are a man that fears not time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demonn Agram Posted October 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2012 thanks, but I just lost one of the friggin' heads !!! I'm soooo p!ssed off right now!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterdita Posted October 24, 2012 Report Share Posted October 24, 2012 See if your g/f can spare some :Hiding_Puppet: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demonn Agram Posted October 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2012 you want me to ask my gf to give me h... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demonn Agram Posted October 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2012 decided that losing the head won't stop me (although it did get me $$$$$$$$ed off!!!), found a replacement (although not SodaPop - hopefully it won't get me disqualified...) anyway, reworked the mold from the first wall to accommodate the second wall. then I poured the plaster in and once it set , I removed it from the mold. Using a sculpting tool I cracked the wall in a few places and reglued them together (I found it that it mimics cracks better than just engraving the cracks..) the two walls together: what's on for today is making the base (and the plastic foil dams to pour in the resin at the bottom) and doing some work on the woodwork of the tower. I have two floors/ceilings to do with supporting beams and the roof construction. Lot's to do. but I do have around three hours free time afterwork Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edonil Posted October 25, 2012 Report Share Posted October 25, 2012 Looking good! Looking forward to seeing the mini you're using. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demonn Agram Posted October 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2012 actually it's two minis... well four if you count the extras... *grin* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viruk Posted October 25, 2012 Report Share Posted October 25, 2012 The cracks look really nice and I like the idea of breaking your work before you really get started with it And don't worry about the head. You'll probably find it after you've finished Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demonn Agram Posted October 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2012 gee thanks! *grin* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demonn Agram Posted October 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2012 still set on the decidion that the fact that I still can't find the head will not stop me from finishing this piece. I engraved the stonework into the walls after gluing the walls, I proceded to make the woodwork. First I glued the base, and then went on making the wooden construction that will hold the wooden flooring. It is all made of balsa. I used 2mm and 5mm thick pieces out of which I cut planks and beams approximately 2x5 and 5x5mm (in the lengths I needed). There will be a monster in the basement but it'll be covered with dyed resin so it'll be hard(ish) to spot. ladders leading from the basement: first floor flooring and the attic with the roof structure: then it was start-painting-time: at this point the only thing that is kinda finished with paintjob is the basement where I have to pour in the resin. I'll do two layers (at least) and it'll take about two days to set. that means - I can start working on (painting) the rest of the tower sometime on monday which is cutting it a bit tight... anyway, after I was semi-pleased with the result of the basement paintjob I made the dams for casting my resin. The dams are plastic foil which is glued with superglue and sealed tight (hopefully) with PVA glue. This morning I added Vallejo Extra Heavy Gel on the inside of the seams for extra protection.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Monkey Posted October 26, 2012 Report Share Posted October 26, 2012 looking very interesting, look forward to seeing you do more.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mako Posted October 26, 2012 Report Share Posted October 26, 2012 I'm very interested to see how this turns out, it's looking really good so far. Just be careful with the resin tinting, I've overdone that a few times myself, it's surprising how little you need to use in the end! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demonn Agram Posted October 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2012 I know, I did botch up a few pieces of terrain in my time fortunately I've been using the same resin for about 10 years now and I got the hang of it.. (I just hope I haven't jinxed myself and it won't bite me in the keister *grin*) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mako Posted October 26, 2012 Report Share Posted October 26, 2012 that's good, I still have to make it up as I go every time! Its really frustrating when you hide paintwork that nice under what was supposed to be clear ish resin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viruk Posted October 26, 2012 Report Share Posted October 26, 2012 Getting more and more interesting, now I'm really interested in seeing more :] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demonn Agram Posted October 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2012 thanks guys. well, no more updates with photos until I finish the bloody thing. I've had a productive day. the painting of the tower is finished. also most of the bits are painted and the rest are at least 80% finished. The seals around the dams should be dry by tomorrow morning. so I will be pouring the first layer of resin in in the morning. tomorrow and on Sunday it's painting the main characters time. on Monday I'll do the finishing touches and hopefully by tuesday the thing will be photographed... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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