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Offline opponenttheory

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Harry Potter miniatures game
« on: September 18, 2018, 12:28:19 AM »
Hello

Here is my first Harry Potter model, the gencon exclusive Luna Lovegood.



I also wrote a tutorial on how I did it which you can find here.

And if all goes well I'll be painting the entire collection over the next year.


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Re: Harry Potter miniatures game
« Reply #1 on: September 18, 2018, 05:55:59 AM »
That's a very nice paint job. What did you think of the actual miniature in terms of quality of material and finish?

Offline von Lucky

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Re: Harry Potter miniatures game
« Reply #2 on: September 18, 2018, 10:24:05 AM »
Lovely painting.
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Offline Ultravanillasmurf

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Re: Harry Potter miniatures game
« Reply #3 on: September 18, 2018, 05:33:52 PM »
Very nice.

I look forward to seeing the rest.

Offline opponenttheory

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Re: Harry Potter miniatures game
« Reply #4 on: September 19, 2018, 01:53:03 AM »
That's a very nice paint job. What did you think of the actual miniature in terms of quality of material and finish?

Okay by KM standards. But it's a single piece model and has a robust pose so I wasn't expecting much difficulty preparing or handling the model but then with KM you can never be too sure what you'll receive.

Offline Elk101

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Re: Harry Potter miniatures game
« Reply #5 on: September 19, 2018, 06:16:48 AM »
Thanks for the reply. I've got some coming from the pre order so I was curious!

Offline FramFramson

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Re: Harry Potter miniatures game
« Reply #6 on: September 19, 2018, 06:18:52 AM »
Absolutely lovely paintjob. Great detail - even managed eye colour there.

Here's hoping some sets go to the breakers soon, so I can get my mitts on the one or two I wanted...


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Offline Giger

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Re: Harry Potter miniatures game
« Reply #7 on: September 19, 2018, 08:58:59 AM »
Fantastic, looking forward to see what you do with the rest of the range.

Offline gamer Mac

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Re: Harry Potter miniatures game
« Reply #8 on: September 25, 2018, 11:24:11 PM »
Stunning :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
what scale are the figures?

Offline opponenttheory

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Re: Harry Potter miniatures game
« Reply #9 on: February 09, 2019, 09:23:48 PM »
Stunning :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
what scale are the figures?

The children are 35mm with the adults around 40mm.

Here is the first set I've painted. I'm really enjoying painting these and will most likely collect a set for myself.






I also made a little video https://youtu.be/ccsvhBDpbto

Thanks.
« Last Edit: February 09, 2019, 09:41:38 PM by opponenttheory »

Offline gamer Mac

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Re: Harry Potter miniatures game
« Reply #10 on: February 10, 2019, 09:50:48 AM »
Lovely :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*

Offline beefcake

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Re: Harry Potter miniatures game
« Reply #11 on: February 10, 2019, 10:08:12 AM »
Very nice work. I've just started reading Harry Potter to the kids (my first time reading it too). Looking forward to more of your work.


Offline Harry von Fleischmann

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Re: Harry Potter miniatures game
« Reply #12 on: February 12, 2019, 02:51:42 PM »
Very nice work indeed. Superb in fact.

I’ll admit I’m curious as to the level of interest in gaming Harry Potter - beyond card games and cluedo/monopoly skins. I’d have thought it perfect for a Star Wars minis style prepaint range, the rules could probably work too. This range looks too expensive and too much hard work for an average, younger gamer. Then again, is that the target of this game (which has been panned in most reviews I’ve read).

I’ve painted up a few stand in figures in 28mm just to see if it can be done.
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Offline opponenttheory

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Re: Harry Potter miniatures game
« Reply #13 on: February 23, 2019, 03:21:48 AM »
Very nice work indeed. Superb in fact.

I’ll admit I’m curious as to the level of interest in gaming Harry Potter - beyond card games and cluedo/monopoly skins. I’d have thought it perfect for a Star Wars minis style prepaint range, the rules could probably work too. This range looks too expensive and too much hard work for an average, younger gamer. Then again, is that the target of this game (which has been panned in most reviews I’ve read).

I’ve painted up a few stand in figures in 28mm just to see if it can be done.

I have no idea about how popular the game is, but, I can see why this wouldn't be the best game for young gamers. The resin is very fragile and I would be reluctant to do anything other than leave the models on a shelf. I'm not looking forward to sending these in the post even with all of the protection I use.

Anyway, I've done another tutorial. There are still some technical issues to work out with the recording and editing. Though the main problem is that I have an ipad in front of my face.

https://youtu.be/O5EdaCZy4_E


Offline Carpathian

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Re: Harry Potter miniatures game
« Reply #14 on: March 03, 2019, 08:19:15 PM »
Picked up a set of the Harry Potter nano metalfigs by Jada when they were being sold cheap at Target.   They're also about 1.5 inches or 40mm scale.  Not bad for the price; prepainted  & heavy duty diecast.   

Still haven't decided on a rules set to go with them.