BloodFather's Axis of Chaos
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BloodFather of Kharnath
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I'm not certain what you mean. And regarding the slidey majig I don't think I could use one. It's attached to the base already and has three edges. Also the base of it is sealed with milliput, so in places I must cut through the plastic AND the putty. Anyway, sounds like I should just draw the new edges on with pencil and then go buy a new blade. I'm plum out of replacements. I've noticed that those blades go dull very fast, they are always much sharper on the initial uses.
BloodASmedium
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Any attempt I've had successful on what you mean to do was sheer luck no pun intended but a use a manicurists scissor to help outline what I roughly drawn out in a scripto. I'm sure though there is an exact science behind it. If I were you I would just WING IT. After all you've been winging most of the projects like we all do and it's done wonders for you so far. Lol if it's not broke why fix it bud.
BloodFather of Kharnath
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Yeah I did wing it. Came out a little rough but hopefully I can sand it straighter. Then it's on like Ramadan.
Demihuman
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Also bad at school, but strangely feel smarter than many. I like to read.
Where is the plasticard? Sounds like you are already working it out. A piece of sand paper laid flat on a table with a drop of water between the table and the paper to keep it in place or even a big metal file from the tool box on the table is nice to clean up straight edges. Not sure if that helps.
I meant tiger stripe bricks! LOL.
Oh oh what if... uh what if it's a magic tiger skin and it's glowing! Hahaha!
Where is the plasticard? Sounds like you are already working it out. A piece of sand paper laid flat on a table with a drop of water between the table and the paper to keep it in place or even a big metal file from the tool box on the table is nice to clean up straight edges. Not sure if that helps.
I meant tiger stripe bricks! LOL.
Oh oh what if... uh what if it's a magic tiger skin and it's glowing! Hahaha!
BloodFather of Kharnath
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Fun part about the Army is we all had to take an aptitude test that measures a number of intellectual attributes. The army mainly looks at what is called the GT score, which I am convinced is equivalent to an IQ test. By law, every person that is enrolled in high school must take this test. In my almost 9 years of service, I have met 3 people with a higher score than me. You have to score a 110 to be able to do any job in the military (nuclear engineers included). I scored 132. Of course I chose to be a grunt. My first two years of college and most of high school were characterized by taking advanced classes, excelling at them, and then receiving very low to failing scores on classes that I did not fancy. My point is that I plan to conquer the world and make people refer to me by one of 800 official state names, including He Who Thinks Fast as Human Super Computer (Kim Jong Il-true story). Yes I am a pompous, arrogant braggart.
I have a ton of plasticard, but the tutorial called for blister pack plastic so that's what I used because I am incapable of
independent thought (remember, I am an Army genius). Seriously though, I think the plastic I used is thin enough that it can be lined up against the wooden base and look like any other side. My PC is thin, but I don't think that thin.
I have a ton of plasticard, but the tutorial called for blister pack plastic so that's what I used because I am incapable of
independent thought (remember, I am an Army genius). Seriously though, I think the plastic I used is thin enough that it can be lined up against the wooden base and look like any other side. My PC is thin, but I don't think that thin.
AndyG
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Angled edges done by sanding the edge at an oblique angle 2 min work are your friend with plasticard. Very snug fit then. Also milliput smoothed in with a bit of water with a crapy old brush at the joins wait for it to dry and fine sand it. Have a look on massive voodoo or painting Buddha ws they help a lot.
BloodFather of Kharnath
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Andy, I did exactly what you describe but used plastic from blister pack. I do however have some very thin plasticard so will use this in the future. I did leave behind too much milliput tho which has interfered with my later cutting of the plastic to form an edge. Despite quite a bit if filing I still have been unable to achieve the smooth flat edges that I am after. Perhaps PC won't be so jagged when I cut it.
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Coming together nicely.
BloodFather of Kharnath
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Lately, I've been looking for a good Steampunk project to put together. Something on a massive scale. In my searches, I found this. I want to fill it with air pirates. So nice of you all for thinking of me on my birthday last month. Your present is late, but it's still appreciated!
Bailey03
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Oh yeah, that Remora is a cool kit. I like a lot of the stuff industria mechanika does. I picked up their Waldo airship recently. Don't feel confident enough with my airbrushing and vehicle weathering to paint it yet.
I think an air pirate version of the Remora would be awesome. Would you convert their line of figures or use something else? Andrea has some regular pirates in the scale, you could convert them instead.
I think an air pirate version of the Remora would be awesome. Would you convert their line of figures or use something else? Andrea has some regular pirates in the scale, you could convert them instead.
BloodFather of Kharnath
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So cool, isn't it? Although an airbrush would be desired, I think there's no reason some good old fashioned brush work can't be used on the entirety.
I love their Waldo, too! If I were really ambitious, I'd have the Remora hitting the Waldo and boarding it. Actually, I may take an old weathered statue and have it chained to the crane on the front, like a makeshift figurehead. But yes they make an excellent line of damn near everything. I discovered it because I am on a steampunk kick lately and I want to do something creative for Crystal Brush. This may be it. Also had a Wizard if Oz idea but idk...
Wont be using their line. I like them, but they don't quite fit. Actually, I'm in talks with Banshee about commissioning an original steampunk air pirate for the dio. Here is his last sculpture painted up, it will look similar to this. Nothing final of course, just in the discussion phase:
I love their Waldo, too! If I were really ambitious, I'd have the Remora hitting the Waldo and boarding it. Actually, I may take an old weathered statue and have it chained to the crane on the front, like a makeshift figurehead. But yes they make an excellent line of damn near everything. I discovered it because I am on a steampunk kick lately and I want to do something creative for Crystal Brush. This may be it. Also had a Wizard if Oz idea but idk...
Wont be using their line. I like them, but they don't quite fit. Actually, I'm in talks with Banshee about commissioning an original steampunk air pirate for the dio. Here is his last sculpture painted up, it will look similar to this. Nothing final of course, just in the discussion phase:
Darthmarsh
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lovely choice of miniature buddy. I love the Remora (or anything Ian McQue). Do you already have one? I thought they'd sold out!
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Sebastian archer no?
Agreeing with Andy here, it's a big model in scale, roughly 1/48th I recon.
But as a bit of a Coghead myself I'm more tempted to "Brass One Up" myself rather than rely solely on a kit.
After all that is the Ethos of Steampunk.
But as a bit of a Coghead myself I'm more tempted to "Brass One Up" myself rather than rely solely on a kit.
After all that is the Ethos of Steampunk.
BloodFather of Kharnath
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BloodFather of Kharnath
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Yes indeed, the Remora is sold out
I was trying to imply that you all would find one for me as a late Birthday gift. It's only $200 or so....Seriously, though, keeping my eyes open for one. It is lovely, and very big as most of you have mentioned. I think Id learn a lot from it though, as I'd really have to research weathering. I'd want rust streaks all over it, I'd make a lot of conversions too. Such as to chain a statue of some lady of the sea to the crane, serving as a sort of figurehead. But alas, this is all wishful thinking probably....anyway, keeping my eye out for some good steampunk figures. I'll post some ideas soon.
OKPlease elaborate buddy, not sure of your meaning here
Coghead = Steampunk Fan (Me)
Brass One Up = Steampunk Forum shorthand for conversion/adaption, meaning to add its of brass and lots of 'Gubbinses','Dohickies' and 'Whatnots' to make it steampunk.{As opposed to the UK military "Brass 'em up" , which refers to putting copious amounts of projectiles downrange at some poor sod with less than friendly intentions.}
