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that's about somewhere, I saw it the other day :)

Plastic is fine in Wilkos Paint stripper, which is the same base chemical
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the head was already missing before you lot say anything

Here's the completed bust prior to molding...

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and her's the resin cast

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the head with a just a basic skintone applied
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been a while but here's a small update, had to do some repairs as the bust got damaged in the molding process (not by me)
decided to seperate the head and took the opportunity to rework some areas I...

Just watched it, excellet!
Waiing for part 2 now :D

looking good, welcome back

Nice work Pete, just started posting again myself

just finished this quick little job for the table
Gallery link:
http://www.coolminiornot.com/355299

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All comments appreciated

thanks, :)

Thanks, SV

excellent job, beautifully done, now I know what that base was for :D

ok here's a better pic, hopefully :D
I'll post a new gallery link shortly
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here's the new link
http://www.coolminiornot.com/354770

no mate everything is appreciated, the pic is about 3-4 times as big as the actual bust, so some things weren't noticeable till I posted the pics up, unfortunately I forgot to take a pic of the...

he's certainly got a "lived in" face that's for sure, and I didn't do half of it really

You can say that again Mike, wouldn't mind so much if people left a comment, saying "...only gave you 7 because....."

yeah I noticed the eyebrow after I posted the pic, that was rectified along...

expected more than a 7 :(

Welcome back, I've decided to pop my head in again too

nicely done sir

Just finished this 1/5th bust sculpt for a client, castings will be available
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http://www.coolminiornot.com/353724
you can see the WIP pics here:...

didn't spend a huge amount of time on this, just a quick job for a friend, then I went and did a scenic base too :D
http://www.coolminiornot.com/353727
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Did a simple job on a Mean Machine from Foundry, quite an old mini I've had for ages, thought I'd put some paint on it at last
did it a little while ago, just took a quick pic with my phone as no...

can't really add much more to what's already been said, you may also want to take a look at Figure Painter Magazine too

https://www.facebook.com/FigurePainterMagazine

or start off with a pale blue/grey base and build up your white, remember you can't get any brighter than white, so that will be your brightest highlights
paint the whites of the eyes a slight off...

I have just realised to my horror that the link under my Gallery pics is waa...........y out of date!
I went into my account and changed the URL link in the relelvant section there, but does that...

thanks everyone, will pass on the info, and send pm to
Kev, it's a silicone mold, yeah I told her to vibrate it

This is kind of mini related, I need to get in touch with someone in Manitoba, that can help an acquaintance with a casting issue. She's Casting clear resin eyes for fursuit heads, but has no...

Have a look for the books by Katherine Dewey, there's also a link in my sig for polymer clay forums

great work as usual

are you familiar with Adam Beane and his new sculpting medium, CX5?

http://adambeane.com/

looking good so far, I'd go for a period skirt myself
Nice job on the helmet

nice job, what wood is the plinth?

It would seem I'm wasting my time with this

As posted by

Sanguinius Prime on the Warhammer 40K group (F/book)

heres a list of stuff of new models that should be released 2013 most likely ...

beach sand is full of other peoples crap, fag butts and dog sh*t!

get yourself some chinchilla dust (it's a fine sand) and a bag of cat litter, the small stoney kind not the paper based stuff from a pet shop and mix them together. It's quite a bit cheaper and will...

Made a start on the canopy, lengthened and widened. Smoothing it off with a mix of A&B + greenstuff, think the A&B might have been sitting around for a bit, got some fresh stuff in the freezer tho

just been through the whole thread, superb work Cass, as always

thanks

It would seem so, I know they work a few years in front in the studio but I thought if I start making it they'll release it before I'm finished, well that's what happened when I started to...

After a long while of not doing very much I'm just now getting back into a bit of everything, painting, sculpting and gaming, 40K, Dystopian Wars
I've put together 1500pts of a Wild Rider army and...

I only managed to get there for a few hours on the Saturday, (on account of nearly getting to Ashford and remembering that I hadn't actually picked up my ticket before I left the house)
Was keeping...

this lot were at Euromilitaire this year, looked pretty good

http://www.craftlights.co.uk


I use the Task light from this lot

http://www.actulite.com/task/index.html

cool, thanks
I generally freeze mine till I'm ready to use it

freezing it prolongs the shelf life

liking the jetbikes, how's the Wolves coming along?

for flowing things like cloaks and cloth I use a mix of GS and A+B (UK one)

it's at the bottom of this thread

http://www.coolminiornot.com/forums/showthread.php?7805-Paint-shakers&highlight=paint+shaker

I made a paint shaker from an old jigsaw, can't seem to find a picture at the moment, but I've rarely come across a paint pot it can't revive
There my be a pic in another older thread, not done a...

found some in Wickes

http://www.wickes.co.uk/sealed-cork-flooring-tiles/invt/620950/

have you had a look in B&Q for cork tiles?

looking good so far!

Thanks,
I believe so

thanks guys, yeah I'm still about on and off

hiya, yeah I'm good, thanks

not really had that problem with facebook, not as far as I can tell

he's got a cool website, does action figure sculpting when it's not Halloween
...

hi folks,
long time no see,
been doing a bit of pumpkin sculpting/carving, and the awesomely talented Ray Villafane is holding a competition over at his Villafane Studios FB page,
there are...

welcome back Liz, not that I've been around much of late either

We don't need another hero!

just had an email from Rosemary & Co, they are at the Art in Action show from the 21-24th July for those that want to choose their brushes

something like this:

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requests sent where necessary, here's mine:

http://www.facebook.com/mickc22

do I need to re-submit this to get the pictures back?

here's the one from Prophet

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v231/mickc22/sculpting%20general/Scaleguideweb.jpg

if I remember correctly you need to print it onto an A4 sheet without margins,...

this is my paint shaker

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v231/mickc22/paint-shaker-002.jpg

works a treat

and it does the job :D

Here's a close up of my pipe cutting jig, showing the dimensions I use

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v231/mickc22/Paintrack03.jpg

Vallejo bottles will sit in this jig too, you could add 5mm...

if you have any birch trees near you collect a bag full of the catkins (now while they are green, it's less messy) you can dry them out in a low oven or microwave, the smell isn't unpleasant,
the...

you may find this useful

http://www.elfwood.com/farp/theart/williamreflection/Reflective0.htm

it can be a bit heavy in places but well worth reading to the end

hopefully here's a decent pic of my original rack

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v231/mickc22/Studio/paintrack1a.jpg

If you can afford it get the pipe that "welds" together with the...

excellent, simple to do isn't it

yes I'm still about Vikey, just not as often

dunno if this is a bit bigger
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v231/mickc22/paint-shaker-002.jpg

I used an old jigsaw and this paint shaker

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the holder has several different sized spacers to accommodate post pot sizes

the "controls"
because it controls the TV from your sofa :D

yeah usually best to squeeze the trigger at the end of the exhale

I've got some of those Harbinger minis in a box somewhere

Is no one going this year then?

Anyone know the competition categories for this year?

I'm assuming they are gonna be pretty much the same as last year, but as yet they aren't on the Salute website

You can view the page at http://www.coolminiornot.com/articles/content.php?1842-how-to-make-double-twist-barbed-wire&

You can view the page at http://www.coolminiornot.com/articles/content.php?1487-painting-woodgrain-on-a-smooth-surface&

ditto
thanks for the review

they actually say "Heavy Metal" not "'Eavy Metal" not that that makes them any better quality of course

the download or the DVD of Natalya's painting DVD
got some queries

1. Does the DVD play ok in the UK?

2. If I get the download version can I save it to disk in case my PC dies?

well if I decide to put it on ebay you can always put a bid on it

I was working at Maidstone GW at the time, and we where the golden boys, we'd turned the store around from a shit hole to being the "company template" ............those where the days.......
but...

As the title says, I've got a mint copy (been in plastic cover since it's release), signed by the all authors and a few of the illustrators and painters

So I'm just wondering if it's worth putting...

OK, OK, come on spill the beans, what you got planned Chern?

nice job

I save on the leg work and go here for all my make up tips:

Michelle Phan

I didn't get the links to the forms in my email :(

PMed you earlier

I'll have the 2 Harlequin minis off you


Mick

Yandegio uses oils a lot on his minis, have a browse of his Gallery, here's just one

http://www.coolminiornot.com/119201

Planet Figure is also a good place to go
...

I know it's been a while since asked but here's some pics and measurements
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The angle of cut is 30 degrees, the lengths are as stated on the jigs
The 40mm pipe will accept...

Welcome to the mad house!!

nice, bigger pics would be better

to make craters get some metal/foil pie dishes, turn them upside down and push the bottoms in, this naturally crinkles up the edges...

for those in the South of England who like to select there brushes in person Rosemary & Co Brushes will be at the Weald of Kent Craft Show stand H21

10-12 Sept times etc on the website, there is...

yeah, 32 will do for Vallejo or any similar type pot, but if you want to put GW pots in it you'll need the bigger pipe

get the "weld" together stuff, it's a bit dearer but it makes life so much...

have a look in this thread

http://www.coolminiornot.com/forums/showthread.php?37079-Paint-Organizers&highlight=paint+rack

about half way down you'll see the paint racks I made, The reason I...

Jeff,
PM me your address and I'll send you some of the leaves like Fluffy is using on her base, I've got buckets of them!

Mick

congrats, now the fun begins!!

yeah, I can't have been looking ion the right place

Hopefully, we'll bump into each other somewhere along the line, usually see Rob (Orb) and Anders and others in the lower bar opposite the cafe/canteen area

@WG: I've got tickets for both days, may...

that's a big DITTO!

this one?

http://www.shadowforge.com.au/

yeah, ditto on the download?? Do you have a rough idea when that will be available?

yeah FM's correct they are different scales and wouldn't look right

these were done with army painter Navy and the Dark tone no highlighting as yet

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did a squad of 5 in about 2-3 hrs

I ordered my tickets yesterday, and got them today :smile-big:

the Kappel Brushes are nice and designed for mini painting

if you do get any from Rosemary & Co the Series 33 & 22 are good I also have a Squirrel brush I like to use for washes and glazes and a...

Well it's not on Creative Models Trade website, and they are the Vallejo importers, so my guess is it's not yet available you could try giving them a call and asking, their number is at the top of...

I think 49 is The Presidio; Sean Connery

couldn't see a thread on this topic, so thought I'd start one

Who's going this year?

nice work Luke, nice little fun piece. Where are the rats from?

yeah, that is the down side, but it really does cover fantastically well with the minimum of sprays, I can't fault the finish either it's nice and smooth and easily painted over

Once I've finished...

the Army Painter primers are good if you have a supplier near you

http://www.thearmypainter.com/partners.php?country=ca

I know it was said earlier, but I think looking in peoples galleries (of those offering) and seeing if you like their work would be the easiest

If you like what you see PM them

I'm available...

yeah, Liquitex is a good product, Galeria do some nice size bottles that provide good value and Golden is another that springs to mind
you can also use a Matt Medium to create a glaze

looks like he's about to shove the Dragon off the edge

AS the title says Ken Bromley Art Supplies is having W&N sale, it's only for a week tho, ends the 21st
there's a good selection at half price and the rest have a good discount
...

just for you Vikey.........
.....alright, and me too :smile-big:
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well that brightened up an other wise crappy day.......

..........thanks peeps

Macharius Solar Orange is a good base to start from for yellow

wish we had a Gen Con over here :weep:

I notice it says on there website "..ordering couldn't be simpler..." ???
Obviously it could, they could have a shopping basket to put stuff seeing how they've got the Paypal facility there already,...

they actually do some decent scenic stuff, aimed at the railway fraternity but useful nonetheless. In fact the local RC, Hornby/Scalextric shop has pretty much stopped Woodland Scenics in favour of...

If you can paint those eyes on a SW head I'll be suitably impressed

I think he's OK, his abs are fine and incidentally, not fully visible from the front on shot, his torso is twisted in mid swing so the muscles seen from the front view are the Serratus Anterior and...

isn't there one called "The Chick is in the Mail"? or that could be just a picture

yep it is...

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She does quite a few through the year, here's a link to the list on her website

http://www.rosemaryandco.com/exhibitions-shows-i-14.html

I'm going to the one in September

There's also this one, in the UK, bit pricey

http://www.diytools.co.uk/diy/Main/sp-53-7076-3030-proxxon-27150-cut-off-saw-kg50.asp

Just in case anyone is in that neck of the woods, Rosemary & Co are at the Childwickbury Arts Fair in St Albans, here's a link
www.childwickbury-arts-fair.com
There is a map and directions on the...

ok guys thanks

I couldn't seem to find this on GW's website, all the minis are there, but no Codex
Anyone know why?
Is it being re-done or discontinued?

Exactly, they aren't alive till you paint 'em Vikey!

yeah it's definitely just for getting an army on the table to game with, it's not gonna give a tournament winning army by any stretch

but I've not done any highlighting what so ever, that's...

yeah I brush on the quick shade, it's way too thick if you dip the mini in it

Any spray paint will go grainy if you are too far away from what you are spraying

how did I do it?
Just paint on the base colors, no shading or highlighting, then "dip" it in the quick shade. I didn't actually dip it tho I brushed it on

@Cheelfy: It hasn't had any highlighting...

Been playing with the Army Painter stuff and thought this guy came out good enough to share
the base has been done since this pick was taken, haven't got one with it done
awaiting approval but...

oops! my bad I'm assembling some more Orks at the moment, I'll try to remember to take a pic before I put the quick shade on

looks pretty good so far, must have a go at this technique sometime myself

OK here is what they look like before the matt varnish

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and again for reference, after
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If it's protection you're after Hendarion the AP quick shade is really hard once it's fully...

What Grumb and Freak said, the cheap paints are OK for scenery and craft projects, that's why they are called craft paints, you'll just end up getting frustrated disappointed


Hey Grumb! nice to...

yeah there was, you could have made three of my racks, one down each side and a nice long one across the back and you'd have only lost about 50-75mm/2-3" of desk space around the edges of the table...

No, but I can take a couple today before I matt the next 4 Marines

Sorry Chrome, I completely lost track of this thread, I'll see what I can do for you :smile-big:

Thanks Mule, this is quite an old pic, but not much has changed, except this is now the back room of the workshop rather than "the" workshop. I do need to make another paint rack at some point soon,...

here's a couple of pics of the first two minis I've done using AP products, I'm impressed enough to recommend them without any reservations, including the price

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at that depth it's more like a render with a block pattern scribed into it, quite common actually

nice piece

excellent stuff

I use mini tabs and parts of old minis I've chopped up, not had any problems so far

yeah it's working for me now too

:ROFLMAO:
if it wasn't for the sarcastic smiley I'd have thought you meant that

Just have a party Tim, I'm sure some one will eat the Pringles

I'm sending out my warm and encouraging thoughts also, money will be a little later

nicely done, just looks a bit "too clean" to be a rotting Skaven Lord

hopefully nothing too drastic

Welcome aboard, look forward to seeing your gallery fill up

I can't seem to get onto their main website, is it down for maintenance anyone know?

Also the last updates I can find on their blog and Facebook are over a month old, is this just me?

And such a nice man too :rotfl:

Dull Cote is most peoples favourite if you are in the UK it's available from here:

http://www.antenocitisworkshop.com/gbu0-prodshow/testorsdullcote.html

Vallejo's Matt Varnish is also very...

nice to see you Kat, looks good so far, nice idea too

Actually the "leaves" are the Birch Catkin Scales which protect the seeds :smile-big:
And they are also available from me, click the Games2Trains link in my sig

That's what I was thinking James

I'd disagree about the car spray, (unless you just want black, white or grey) I've just started some marines using the AP primer, the coverage is superb, and the drying time is super fast too and...

here you go Vikey, I painted the wood grain on the edges of this base

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http://coolminiornot.com/81518

Sweet job Tim, excellent metals

I'd have thought VMC Vallejo Ivory would be a closer match

you are a busy little beaver!
nice work, I was looking at these on their website yesterday, keep it up

:smile-big:
Thanks, that would be me..I've still got one or two left from that casting, had some bubble issues so I need to re-make the master and re-cast them (one day)
PM me if you want one

would this be any good to you?

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well it's not actually plasticard, but it's not rubber either, it's somewhere in between, the video's on their website are worth watching

They were at Salute, they'd built this huge sailing ship...

no,no,
If you want to make a large banner, get some of this stuff

http://www.modelscenery.com

:smile-big:

Yes you did, and yes I was And I must say that was a nice tan you had :smile-big:

LOL, I kept looking for you too, saw Donga and Ari when they where giving out the prizes, didn'y see Mike either

he, he, I've still got a 3000 pt DoW Army in a box from when I worked there, keep promising myself I'll paint the up one day LOL

NOOOOOoooooooooooo......................!

too bad guys, was looking forward to the new minis

get home safe

WOOOoooooo!
Only 2 sleeps left!!!

isn't there a county or town in the US where it's illegal NOT to carry a gun? I saw it on a TV program several years ago I think

Me too!
Well I've got my map, and a list of traders, but I've got nothing planned on what to buy, whatever takes my fancy at the time. I sold some paints to my mate so I'll have some decent spending...

give them a ring and they'll reserve them for you to collect on the day

Pee Wee, started in High school, basically because I was short, came in handy a few times, I could fit into an empty locker (where the cabinet is divided into 4 as seen on a lot of US TV shows)

Gotta work in the morning, in Bromley, should be finished in time to pop in on the way back

That's probably a good idea as the seating on the right is next to the bring 'N' buy, which could get a bit crouded
about what time are we taking it over again?

Oh yeah, I could pick up from...

Anybody in the Medway or Maidstone areas need a ride, I now have a nice spacious Serena with plenty of room, just asking for help with the petrol, I'll take care of the parking

I like the minis! :smile-big:
I've found them quite good for all sorts of small details, eyes, gems etc. they don't wear out any quicker than any other brush if you look after them properly
I've...

Just want to say thanks to AW for a superb service

I posted a reply earlier, don't know where that's gone ??? Unless of course I forgot to click the "post reply" button :eyeroll!:

As I recall, a two part epoxy is the best for putting these things...

Anyone going to this one?

Is the parking still a tenner for the day?

@doyme: be prepared for a disappointment then, Tom Selleck, he aint! :smile-big:

Well as the title says, anyone know the going rate for the Thunderhawk

My mate has one, which he is never going to put together

It's the original all metal release in the wooden box, complete...

the skin looks good
that masking looks like a chore though

I'd have been inclined to put a little more space between them, but other than that it looks good

some excellent work there btw

mick

OK, I succumbed and started one, don't expect too much at this stage though
http://paragonminiatures.blogspot.com/

It should just peel off when dry Sanjay,
but you still need to buy her new ones, you can't use the for food anymore

ps. I'm almost done with the masters, still some trimming and sanding to do do,...

looks better already Livi

well it's something I would, in fact I've already put my order in :smile-big:

you could also try Halfords leveller, but be very, very sparing with it, do a test on something old first

this is looking absolutely fantastic Taggi

Nice one Gary, I must get round to doing some one day

added you as a friend btw

Mick

pretty impressive, just out of curiosity, anyone know how much it cost to make that snowman?

coke's probably worse!
you could always dilute the vinegar to make it weaker, or just remove it sooner than Shawn's overnight soak

if you basecoat with orange instead of brown that will give you a really bright gold, using red, yellow or an ochre will also give a different feel to your gold
Have a play on something that doesn't...

that's not really helping Vikey :eyeroll!:

have a read of this article plenty of useful info, keep in mind this is just one way of doing it, not THE way
Have a read through some more articles that catch your eye while you are there, you'll...

nor any cheap ones either, if you want the quality you've either got to pay for the equipment or pay someone who has the equipment

Have you looked at the videos on the Smooth On and Tap Plastics websites they are extremely informative
here's Tap Plastics You Tube channel
and this is Smooth On Inc

I ordered my ticket yesterday :smile-big: