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If everything had gone to plan I'd be in the UK and would be able to go to this. :weep: :crying:



So if we ask for the DVD, does that mean we'll get? :)

I wonder how to get a petition going...

I probably have over 100, I just know I've run out of space for them all.







There is a trick to it. I'm not sure how, but did manage to get her to let me travel from Bahrain to the US...

我不是中国人。我美丽的太太是中国人。我懒得学习她的语言。她认为我应该学习的。我在想，为什么要学习，如果她能讲一口流利的英语？也许有一天我会在中国工作，我会认真学习。

我可以买啤酒，葡萄酒，茶，咖啡和告诉我的妻子，我爱她。

更重要的是，我可以用谷歌翻译！

Another set of minis you can look at are:

http://www.coolminiornot.com/shop/miniatures/wyrd-miniatures/neverborn

Not sure about your description though. How about Skarrd from Dark Age . . . ....

Hi,

You could use some of the witches from Discworld - Esme and Magrat for example. The link is below:

http://www.shop.microartstudio.com/discworld-miniatures-c-48.html

There is also the...

Shows what a skilled painter can achieve with a slap of paint.



:giggle:

If the ball and chain agrees . . . . . . . . . . (she is a fan of the TV series - so that might happen).

They look awesome.

What primer are you using? Could it be a problem with that?

CF

People in my office jumped when I burst out laughing at this . . . they have avoided me most of today.



Small hut on the roof? Perhaps a tent on the roof? Area in the basement? Or extend...

29. Enjoy yourself!!!



I'm across in Qatar and there is no gaming shop here. I went to Stop & Shop (or whatever its called) and you are right, the stock is limited. Might I suggest an Aramex...

The link takes me to 8mm Hematite Round Beads . . . . .

Haematite is basically rust; however, it is a 'hard' rust and shouldn't really react with the paint.

Just found it amusing that you said...

I tried being a hero too once, got bottled in the streets of Hull for my part, some lovely stitches and a glued ear. The scar was small and is hidden in my forehead. I do have a lovely Harry Potter...

Just to add to PegaZus's post I think he was talking about Derwish's secret.

http://www.coolminiornot.com/forums/showthread.php?50147-derwish-s-secret&highlight=tool

Hope that helps.

CF

I hate spilling paint - only done it twice in my life but its a total bugger - spilled my P3 sanguine base the other day; I opened the lid and the pot flew from my fingers. Luckily it landed on my...

There has been many discussions about badger hair for shaving brushes. Some thought that they were sheared/shaved. I'd like to see someone try to shave a wild animal and survive with all fingers...

Hope it goes well and enjoy Fiasco.

I have been offshore once or twice (didn't have to go through the escape training this time round - being put in a model helicopter and flipped upside down and dunked in a pool is not my idea of...

Quick question for you . . .

Where are you getting your reference material from for your militia man? May I suggest www.magicsculpture.com. They have a lot of computerised models in various...

Thanks for that. From the close up picture I can see the brown of the chestnut coming through.

Once I'm back in the UK (or can convince my wife to send everything over) I'll definitely give this...

That looks like a good quick method. I do have a lot of BT's that need to be painted (or my wife won't let me buy any more - she doesn't get it!!).

You say in step 3 you added glazes - what...

The National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health.

IGC is International General Certificate in case you were also wondering.

I can't get a wet noodle, would a giant noodle do?

http://i838.photobucket.com/albums/zz309/ChemicalFencer/GiantNoodle.jpg

Is there where I bare my sole to everyone?

I'm Liam, I'm 32 and I like painting minis.

My painting has been on hold for a while as all my paints and minis were shipped back to the UK with the...

Ditto.



Similar circumstance here (except I don't sound like Roger - not being from Chesterfield). Working in the Middle East for this long you tend to have to speak slower and clearer and you...

I have the H&S one you mentioned. Its a very nice airbrush. The larger up is useful if you're doing something like a tank or a unit.

I bought mine initially for priming. It's too hot and humid...

I do like a drink now and then, and I try (and succeed) on limiting myself and knowing when to stop. I'll have a glass of wine, or a G&T with my dinner on occasion. However there are those few time...

That's pretty darn awesome. I assume it's all carved from the one piece of wood - i.e. the pepper are carved that way. Same with the spring onions.

CF

It has been a tiring and trying year.

Very little painting happened despite the plans and purchases. I did get myself an airbrush so I could at least prime my minis and do some larger areas...

@Blackbolt - that's correct but SW may have 2 HQ choices per HQ slot (pg 81), therefore its a bit beardy but legal.

@bensnewman - does he have 2 squads of wolfguard - it is compulsory to have at...

@Einion - going to have to try that one - been looking for a half decent chilli recipe

@Lizcam - how about chicken satay? I don't have the recipe at the moment but off hand but here's what I...

I recently bought an airbrush myself and had the same problem - although it was a new experience for me and it wasn't for 3 hours. One cause may be you're holding it too tight but I doubt that as...

I'm like you and I think most brush lickers are the same, but can you be sure that there is nothing on the brush?

However, I have seen one painter use his lip as a pallet - different shades of...

My wife was made in China, does that make her unsafe? ;p

I remember liking the original Crimson Gore (in the hex bottles - second gen GW paints i think).

I am a brush licker, although I keep...

Looking pretty darn good.

Am I the only one here who thinks "None shall pass!!!"

CF

As some have already mentioned, to do black well can be difficult.

I too have been working on a BT army. I don't really have the patience or time (18 month old daughter you see) to sit and paint...

Of course there is this:

http://www.coolminiornot.com/183177

I've looked through GD winners also but cannot seem to find what you have described.

Are you talking about the 3rd she's painting? If so it's from Freebooter - 54mm Chaos Deamoness.If it's the 3rd displayed mini at the end then I have no idea.CF

Was it this one?...

White background? I have a black background in both Chrome and IE 9.

My problem on the new site is on the 'New On Coolminiornot' box on the top left, the description box is rapidly 'jumping' up...

There's always DAS Modelling Clay . . .

I've not played with any yet, though I have some.

CF

Vallejo also do white, black and grey polyurethane primers. They can be brushed on or be used with an airbrush.

http://everythingairbrush.com/acatalog/Model_Air_Additives.html - check the bottom...

You beat me to it!

Like PegaZus my other half perfers me clean shaven, I think she regrets that now. I now have a good selection of shaving creams (not the stuff in the can - yuck) of various scents, and a couple of...

Well I'm in Qatar and the temperature is up at 47 deg. C (with the added bonus of Ramadan about to start). I assume that I'll have a puddle of resin if I went outside or left them in my car.

I'm...

I was watching Live at the Apollo over here last night with Joan Rivers presenting Patrick Kielty (from 2007 I think). He did a bit on her and her drug addition - it was rather funny.

A real...

Firstly WOW!!! that is a lot of paint.

I sent the picture to my wife saying I have something to aim for now - she's speechless.



So how old is you lil'un now and how long have you kept him...

The Foundry have a very large collection of old west figures, and with the quality I think you're looking for.

http://wargamesfoundry.com/historical_ranges/single_packs/old_west/

CF

Hi,

I can't believe I've not been keeping an eye on this thread. Your stuff is amazing. Mephiston and 'the greek' are excellent.

I'm also love the Emperor you have done - similar to the one...

How about Protectorate of Menoth units from PP? You've got Choir of Menoth, War Priests, Daughters of the flame. Look like they might be pretty easy to do some conversion work on them.

Or good...

My comment may be removed from the OP's intent for this topic but I'd like to know if people in non European countries affected by GWs new shipping rules have found alternate delivery methods?

I...

I would love to turn out a piece that was unique that way, but my colour-scheme-ability is a little lacking. I have books, I have apps, I have videos which cover this aspect, even a master class.
...

Enkiel,

I've been watching this thread for a while (sorry for not giving any input). I really like what you've now added. Can't wait to see more.

CF

More like this

http://www.phillsmodels.com/user/components/com_virtuemart/shop_image/product/UHU_All_Purpose__4c59a8c24cfbe.jpg

Google UHU all purpose and I'm sure you'll find something.

CF

I was also looking for something. I remember reading that you have to find the flammable stuff. I found loads of stuff like UHU but non worked until I found one with flammable written all over it.
...

Hi All,

I'm just getting back into 40K hobby (not questioning that with the price rise and GWs decision to not let Maelstrom games not sell outside of Europe!!). I have a BT army on the go -...

Hi y'all,

I wanted to let everyone know that I've not forgotten my log of many things, just a hell of a lot has been going on.

Firstly the riots in Bahrain that where wonderfully exaggerated by...

This was a real pleasure to read. Lots of information that can be used for more than horses. Great attention to detail.

Might have to get some cavalry minis now to experiment.

I'd love to see...

Ditto for the black tip, been thinking about black. Must find something to paint black (other than marines). Also must go back to my WIP and do a massive update.

Hi,

How about this one?

http://i838.photobucket.com/albums/zz309/ChemicalFencer/Miniatures/Ninja.jpg

You'll have to look hard to find him, he's hidden somewhere . . .

:D Sorry couldn't...

Hi Alchemist

People seem to have missed out Fenryll Miniatures for D&D. I had totally forgotten about them until this post. I used to use them a lot in my D&D days (which seems a long time ago...

I just thought I'd give my 2 pence worth here.

The Painting Wizard's Workshop is IMHO great for the beginner painter. It is aimed at young painters, and it does go through the basic techniques. ...

Hi Dustin,

At the beginning of the year Cybersquig started a sculpt along. If you go through the posts and look at his blog you might find all the tutorials and what other have done.

Hope...

Hi Adam,

I am also going through the whole 'getting in to Warmachine' thing myself. Firstly you need the rule book - Warmachine Prime Mk2. Depending on where you are you can get it direct from...

It is the Andrea Che yes, it is a lot bigger than I was expecting, but it'll be a nice challenge.

My painting table is rarely that clean. Right now I can't see the work surface.

CF

Hi all,

I'm sorry for not posting at all for quite a while - work and family have been distractions. Fortunately the family are fine and the wee one is not as wee any more. 72 cm tall and 12 kg...

I wonder what paints he's using . . . . . . . . :p

Mmmmmm Marmite . . . . . Must have some on my bacon sandwiches tomorrow morning.

Never thought of using it as anything else other than for food though.

An ex gf of mine was babysitting and made...

Hi BPI,

I've just gone through your whole WIP thread (I should be creating a basic CRM package for work but it ain't quite happening) and I have to say I'm totally inspired by (and slightly...

There are quite a few topics on this but what I can say is to check out Hinton's youtube Video below. He also has some other videos on there - check him out. The video also talks about cleaning and...

Others have already given good answers already with the advantages to dropper bottles etc so I won't repeat it again.

Vallejo do tend to have traces of Cadmium in their paints which is very toxic...

So, I have War of the Ring and I do like the Elven Kingdoms.

A while back as I was getting back into the hobby I bought a box of Galadhrim Warriors, and knights from my local Store along with the...

Television/Film: House, Two and a Half Men, True Blood, Dexter (when its back on) and Painting Videos

Music: Almost everything that my wife doesn't play - can't stand Hip Hop or RnB or whatever...

A while back I bought Tale of War's Demon Barber and now getting around to doing something with it.

It has been a nightmare for me so far.

Firstly his razor was bent right over. On trying to...

I do like the Hasslefree stuff but its not the only thing I have.

I see what you mean about the gloss finish. I have 3 acrylic varnishes - all paint on (spray stuff doesn't work in the humidity...

Here are some minis I painted a while ago but never put them up. Not yet good enough on photo imaging software to put them together so please be patient with me . .

Tanshiro from Hasslefree
...

I have seen other put together a WIP log and I thought it might be time to do the same.

Firstly I thought I'd introduce myself to those who don't already know me - I'm Liam and I paint little...

Thanks for the link SV. |I've bought it and now just need to wait for delivery. I suppose in the mean time can start preparing the other minis and the base, and learn to paint Mystery Machine on...

Hi Y'all,

I've been looking for a model of a camper van for a large(ish) project.

My plan is to paint the Hasselfree Scooby Gang (tooshy's is here, and the original here) standing outside of...

I have about a dozen.

The wife gets a little annoyed with me not finishing some. If something doesn't go the way I imagined it would then I get a little disheartened with it and go on to...

Thanks for that Einion.

A friend of mine is a huge Che fan and so for Christmas I'm planning on painting the bust (link) from Andrea.

From the image it's stuck in a wooden base with pins which is not the finish I'm...

I have these and I had something in mind - but like Supervike I'm losing heart.

Love this diorama. Really well done.

TTFN

I really like the The Protectorate of Menoth minis and Cygnar. Its the colours of Menoth that draw me to them. However I think the minis from Cygnar are nicer - but I think the colour scheme could...

Thanks for that,

Not 2 minutes after I posted this I found them. I'll be adding it to my cart when the wife lets me.

CF

Hi y'all,

I've seen a lot of the warmachine minis and I do like them - and its got me wondering . . . what do you need to play?

I have been looking for a rule book but not found what I would...

Wow. She is really coming along. Very jealous of your sculpting talents.

Will this be cast? I think you'll sell quite a few.

CF

Hi all,

I have a metal mountain now (which the wife has stated as being grounds for divorce) so I have to start and finish some of them before she'll let me get more.

So I have picked up 2 54...

A load of us went down to get tested for donating. There was a fencer from another club that needed one (or her friend). 5 of us went down, 4 were tested (one didn't like the idea of it all). The...

I was a blood donor but I've been bad and not done it here in Bahrain - and I've the good stuff O neg. Think I donated 10 times.

The last thing I donated was my bone marrow. Knocked out, flipped...

I showed your pics to my wife (not a painter) and she didn't believe you weren't using metallics. I think you've done a fantastic job with the NMM. Will there be a tutorial?

Hi Justariuss and welcome to the forum.

Firstly you have said you are thinning your paints, but are you using these brushes to stir your paints? That might be a contributing factor. I have gone...

How about Brigitte, Naughty French Maid from Reaper?

More thanks is needed. Now for the most important question . . . .

Where can I spend my evenings. I'm talking music, I'm talking atmosphere, I'm talking wee drops of alcohol. If you tell me...

I remember seeing this when you were just starting this thread, and then forgot where the thread was. All I can say is WOW!

Really love the conversion and the paint job. I'm really looking...

Thanks for the information Lord Putridus.

Are you from the Boston area? I'll be arriving on the Thursday and would like to do some sight seeing and mini/paint buying. Know anywhere? That...

Hi Hendarion,

Coat d'arms is what you are looking for. They were the original makers of the hexagon citadel paints and they still make them. I'm not sure where in the world you are but in the UK...

Hi Roger,

I'm looking for somewhere too. I asked akaranseth and he said he remembered that the Marriot do a Residence in the area. I looked and found this
...

As always its hot and sunny here in Bahrain. Although we did have a bit of a sand storm here recently. Personally I miss the snow and cold weather - my wife thinks I'm nuts

So far I've finished Fred Colon and Nobby for my sister's very late Christmas present.

While my mum was over visiting me (to see her new grand daughter) I painted up a Hasslefree Mystic Warrior...

Hi Y'all,

Sorry I've not added anything in a while. This is due to my daughter being born on 5th March.

She was a very healthy 7lb 13 oz (3.55 kg). We have called her Eleanor Ffion Hook.
...

I'm with Cybersquig here Onemonk.

I have been watching you mini take shape and was really impressed with what you had so far.

Please come back when you can - it looks it would be a great mini....

I think the whole thing looks rather nice - it's something I wish I'll be able to do when I'm all growed up and paint proper. The metallics are great, I'm trying to do Fred Colon for my sister so...

Now for the vest.

Using the same techniques for the trousers I did the vest, rolling the putty out between 2 pieces of salivaed grease-proof paper. I did try and make sure the putty was a little...

I think I might be catching up with 2 posts this evening.

I had a problem with the trousers. I had 3 attempts to get them to what I'm happy with.

I think my first mistake was using freshly...

Hi All,

I did get to add putty here and there to flesh out the mini and realised that his hips are a little . . . child bearing.

Also I managed to make him rather well endowed and so I had to...

We seem to be hanging out in the same places, just a few years apart.

Mine was from Uni.

I did Chemistry at Hull (they told me it is never dull in Hull . . . . they lied!!)

And I was El Presidentie of the Fencing club (I held supreme power muhahahaha)

Put it...

Hi All,

I have fallen behind with my project. I did flesh out my mini's legs and then had to cut some putty off (I had to castrate him) as he looked rather wrong.

The reason I have fallen...

My clay shapers arrived last night and I'm well chuffed with them. :victory:

I can see me using these a lot.

I spent some time flashing out some of my figure and I'll post some pictures when I...

I was going to leave them until I had a little putty on them so I had the proportions right. I can see that the right arm of the mini is waaaaaaaayyyyyy too long. Will do a little trimming for the...

Here is my armature.

I got carried away with the putty and continued down the legs . . .

When making the armature I used milliput to hold the joints in place after the superglue refused to...

Check your messages.

Hope that helps for you.

CF

And here is the finished(ish) sketch.

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I'm rubbish at faces, but will try and add one this weekend before we start. I'll also be doing the back.

What do y'all think?

I have a question...

Well I have spent the day (shhh don't tell people at work) finding more images of people and items for my musketeer.

My idea started with a very simple sketch (aka bad stick man - see attached...

I love the ork poker diorama . . . .

Like almost everyone here paint more and sculpt.

I want to look good naked (sorry for the disturbing image there). I'm being put on a diet and exercise regime (by my gym instructor and my wife...

Hi y'all,

I too have never sculpted a figure in my life. I have tried a few items here and there, made a few heads a while back and a few armatures.

I'm planning on sculpting a musketeer - one...

Merry Christmas MoF,

I hope all is well with your 5 month old is fine.

And Merry Christmas to all on CMoN

CF

Love them squirrels

You have missed something off that list . . . . Caramel chunky kitkats :drool: . . . can't seem to be able to concentrate without them. Of course my gym instructor and wife both say its nonsense...

I'd be very interested in this. I hope work doesn't interfere though

Hi All,

I think my painting skills are getting better but not to a point where I'm capable of doing what I'm after. Also my sculpting skills are practically non existent.

For our second year...

I have also ordered from the WarStore and CMON in the US. Very good services from both.

Have you also looked at Maelstrom Games in the UK (www.maelstromgames.co.uk)?. They have free delivery on...

@Dragosreach

Thanks for the tip on the white, will try it when I order some more paints.

@Airhead

Thanks for your input Airhead

Hi Flagoon,

I don't want to tread on Dragonsreach's toes here but its called Grey Primer (not trying to be funny). If you look on their website you can download their catalogue and its on page 9....

@Freakinacage: Ahhh yes, sorry for priming purposes, although it would really quicken up army painting if used for base-coating (didn't GW have something like that a while ago?). There is a large...

Hi all,

I'm in the Bahrain and there is a distinct lack of mini painting supply shops. Ignore White Dwarf, Carousel World of Imagination doesn't stock the paints or sprays. I'm rather nervous to...

Staying away from porn there are a few of things you can do.

1. Ask a female friend to do a little modelling.
2. Download and play about with DAZ 3D (www.daz3d.com). It is a 3D modelling...

Just been lurking around for a few years but now I shall speak out . . .

I personally like the mk 7b and the mk 4 armour. I'm not a tube fan (sorry Ritual) hence the mk 7b but I like the older...