RichS Posted November 25, 2012 Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 I love the models for Malifaux but one of the things I like most about this hobby is personalising my armies/crews/warbands. So having finally got round to buying Ramos' starter box a good 18 months ago I decided to make scenic bases for them. As always projects take far longer than expected, what with not being able to find the parts you want, not knowing what parts you want, and of course other projects. Finally I have completed the building stage and have come here for your comments and criticism: I wanted to make the bases related to each other and a steam engine seemed to fit the bill for arcanists. So first is a boiler with an arachnid swarm... providing steam for the engine the steamborg is standing on... which in turn powers something which may or may not be a teleporter which the second swarm is on. Ramos is of course in charge of the controls. There are still a few wires to add and glazing for the windows but I'll add these during the painting process. All the arachnids are magnetised so at a later date I'll be making individual bases for them. Thanks for looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96p Posted November 25, 2012 Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 Wow, very nice work... can't wait to see them painted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoeRender Posted November 25, 2012 Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 very cool indeed , love the bases along with the display board . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaled Posted November 25, 2012 Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 Wow - very cool bases! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evilbleachman Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 This is freaking amazing. O_O Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demonn Agram Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 Awesome looking crew! Thanks for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wings Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 Awesome idea! I look forward to seeing them all painted up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgraz Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 Wowsers. Amazing work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonWraith Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 Can we say that's awesome to much. I think not. I ecspecially like the swarms. Great work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichS Posted November 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 Thanks for all the kind words, I'm really encouraged to get some paint on these guys. I'm not saying it will be fast but I'll post up as I make progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viruk Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 This is just awesome, fantastic bases and a lovely display. Can't wait to see them painted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichS Posted December 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 Just a very quick update, the flooring is now done. Things I have learned: Coffee stirrers make great floorboards, the grain stains well, they're easy to cut and sand and best of all hole cutters go through them easily. Always paint the base board before sticking things to it otherwise you have to spend ages trying to paint the gaps without painting the boards. It is a lot harder to make the boards on the bases line up with the display board than you might think! And just so I can remember and incase anyone is interested, the wood was stained with umber wash followed by black wash to show up the grain. Washed with very thin scorched brown followed by a second black wash. Heavily dry brushed with vermin brown and gloss varnished roughly to give the appearance of wear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickienogger Posted December 2, 2012 Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 Love how you take the steampunk theme so far with the minis! I've always been thinking about putting together mini dioramas for each of my crews. Theres a start with someone's idea. Incredibly well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Tomlin Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 Best bases ever? Quite possibly. Get some paint on these bad boys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichS Posted December 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2012 First part of the crew painted. Despite the electrical arcs constantly falling off I've grown to really like them. I had a lot of fun painting this model, far more than I expected for something so simple. From the beginning I've tried to keep colours bright, I've always felt Malifaux should be a like an animated film. Anyway on to the pictures, c&c always appreciated. Next up will be the Brass Arachnid but due to travelling over the holidays it won't be until the New Year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgraz Posted December 13, 2012 Report Share Posted December 13, 2012 Nice job. Looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Envy Posted December 13, 2012 Report Share Posted December 13, 2012 So cool!!! Love all the paint jobs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viruk Posted December 14, 2012 Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 I really like the vivid colors you used. Can't wait to see the rest painted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIosian Posted December 14, 2012 Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 Sweet bases! And u love the display board. Question on the swarms though... Are the off-hanging parts (pipes and wires) permanently attached to them? Or are they part of the display? All around, I think it looks outstanding thus far. Can't wait to see the brushwork. RIosian/ Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Goggles Posted December 15, 2012 Report Share Posted December 15, 2012 This is a fantastic project, the bases on their own are very cool, but combined with the board and the way you tied them all together makes it that much cooler. I've seen many people make custom bases and boards, but never tied them together to the extent that you did here. Fantastic job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichS Posted December 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2012 Thanks for all the comments, it really does encourage me to get going on these when I get back. I think one of my first priorities will be setting up better lighting, the colours here aren't quite true and the two LED torches I used for lighting were a bit awkward to position. @RIosian the pipes on the boiler are separated just at the edge of the base to make life easier, for the other swarm the cable from the top is magnetised so that the arachnid can separate but the cable will probably need another join to be practical. I haven't figured out where best to cut it yet so I've just left it in one piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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