Sproket's WIP
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Sproket
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Thanks for all the congratulations!
It's back to project Nurgle. There is a lot to do on Gutrot & his base and I don't want to feel rushed! I displayed a will of iron and resisted the urge to buy any new minis! I've several projects on the back burner and my purchases are focused on those. I also have more goodies on the way via the Infamy kickstarter and a steampunk Egyptologist that I ordered on impulse on the Thursday before Salute (Steampunk & Egyptology - how could I resist!). I've plenty to do without adding to the pile of unpainted grey!
You couldn't afford it now the success has gone to my head :laugh:
It's back to project Nurgle. There is a lot to do on Gutrot & his base and I don't want to feel rushed! I displayed a will of iron and resisted the urge to buy any new minis! I've several projects on the back burner and my purchases are focused on those. I also have more goodies on the way via the Infamy kickstarter and a steampunk Egyptologist that I ordered on impulse on the Thursday before Salute (Steampunk & Egyptology - how could I resist!). I've plenty to do without adding to the pile of unpainted grey!
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Congratulations on all the awards Dave 
BloodFather of Kharnath
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Ah yes. As one of your complete Fanboys, I read an interview with you recently where you mentioned that you got back into the hobby by painting some of you interests. Then I remembered seeing a lot of Egypt stuff in your gallery and on your blog and so I naturally put the two together. That being said, a Steampunk Egyptologist sounds beyond cool. From whence did you find such a mini?
Sproket
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Sebastian Archer posted a link on Facebook. The mini is Carter, the intrepid archaeologist from the Twisted steampunk miniature game. 25 copies were available as a pre-sale exclusive
http://www.dementedgames.com/
The mini is right up my street!
Sproket
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Here are a few new pics of the updated Squarg showing the changes I made for Salute. I've also updated my blog with an article looking at the why, what and how of the changes.
http://sproketsmallworld.blogspot.co.uk/2015/04/from-zero-to-hero-revisiting-squarg-for.html
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I promise to stop going on about the frog - It's all about Gutrot Spume from now until GD
http://sproketsmallworld.blogspot.co.uk/2015/04/from-zero-to-hero-revisiting-squarg-for.html
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I promise to stop going on about the frog - It's all about Gutrot Spume from now until GD
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BloodFather of Kharnath
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Yes, I picked up half of the Twisted line recently when I begged Mr Archer to sell me what he could. Carter is cool. I've got the Unicycle guy and also the Lancelot mini, which I started on but have put away due to lack of inspiration. I'm thinking I may paint Dodger (the unicycle guy) next though. Lovely line of minis that I am excited to see you paint.
Maenas
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It looks amazing, it seems a real frog!! And the base is magnificent looks like a little pieces of earth freshly sliced and put in there.
If I had to point out something, I can only think of the frog skin adding a bit more of shine, I mean humidity on the skin, maybe?... but it is excellent!!
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Oh, I just read a few moments ago the article on yout blog, and I can see and understand your reasons about the shininess, on the other hand the "little" changes you made are adding even more positive points to the overall scene.
If I had to point out something, I can only think of the frog skin adding a bit more of shine, I mean humidity on the skin, maybe?... but it is excellent!!
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Oh, I just read a few moments ago the article on yout blog, and I can see and understand your reasons about the shininess, on the other hand the "little" changes you made are adding even more positive points to the overall scene.
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Gandalf the Grey
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Can you enlighten me as to where you got, or more likely how you made that moss growth on the wood ?
KruleBear
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I agree
lol. As punishment i suggest posting him in this thread every couple of months.
Sproket
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The moss is by miniNatur. They produce it in a good range of colours and it's an excellent product for basing as it will also work as grass at smaller scales. I've looked into a few ways of making moss but haven't yet found one I prefer over these moss pads.
Gandalf the Grey
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Cheers :claply:
Sproket
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It's back to 'Project Nurgle' for me. I painted this tentacle (from Gutrot's base) to get back up to speed with my nautical Nurgle palette. I painted the tentacle over the bank holiday weekend but it's taken an age to build up the water effects and varnish.
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I found that the first coat of gloss varnish went down onto the Scale colour paint very badly! It resulted in a patchy, uneven and almost rough finish. The scale colour seems to be slightly absorbent and I think this caused the problems. Subsequent coat of varnish have gone down fine but I'm having to build up quite a heavy layer to overcome the initial problems. It's something to watch out for.
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I found that the first coat of gloss varnish went down onto the Scale colour paint very badly! It resulted in a patchy, uneven and almost rough finish. The scale colour seems to be slightly absorbent and I think this caused the problems. Subsequent coat of varnish have gone down fine but I'm having to build up quite a heavy layer to overcome the initial problems. It's something to watch out for.
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