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Offline Digits

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Re: Puerto Venganza
« Reply #15 on: July 06, 2010, 10:19:52 PM »
I'll happily accept any recomendations!   I was thinking of using the GW water effect but this is new territory for me.

Offline abu iskander

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Re: Puerto Venganza
« Reply #16 on: July 07, 2010, 12:26:06 AM »
I haven't attempted resin in years.  The last time I did it, which was also the first time I did it, the stuff went cloudy on me and ruined the board.  I've settled for a less dramatic, but acceptable effect, using clear gloss varnish. 

Again, I'm not the most experienced with water effects, so I'd look elsewhere for expert advice.

Offline cianty

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Re: Puerto Venganza
« Reply #17 on: July 08, 2010, 07:07:30 AM »
Shaping up very nicely! Love it!

PS: I have the Merchant's and Medieval Inn painted (see my blog) and the Smith is next, then the Ruined Inn. :)

Offline Sinewgrab

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Re: Puerto Venganza
« Reply #18 on: July 08, 2010, 04:20:25 PM »
This is some beautiful work going on. I approve! Now you just need some ships... :)
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Offline richarDISNEY

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Re: Puerto Venganza - Pirate Port
« Reply #19 on: July 09, 2010, 01:45:33 PM »
Simply awe inspiring!  :o

Keep up the great work!

You may want to look into Vellejo's water effects for the ocean.
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Offline Haarken

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Re: Puerto Venganza - Pirate Port
« Reply #20 on: July 10, 2010, 08:10:14 AM »
I've been following your progress over on Ammobunker but have to say this is absolutely amazing, and i really can't wait to see the finished article.

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Offline Digits

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Re: Puerto Venganza - Pirate Port
« Reply #21 on: July 11, 2010, 12:40:23 PM »
Cheers fellas.

Put the top half of the inn together.  Not the easiest kit to work with but minimum flash and almost perfect fit.  Some guide points under the floors would have helped.   Lovely kit though.


Offline elhion

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Re: Puerto Venganza - Pirate Port
« Reply #22 on: July 12, 2010, 01:43:49 PM »
This is getting better and better!

Keep posting, this is very inspiring!

Offline mweaver

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Re: Puerto Venganza - Pirate Port
« Reply #23 on: July 14, 2010, 12:53:58 AM »
Very nice, Digits.

Offline Digits

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Re: Puerto Venganza - Pirate Port
« Reply #24 on: July 14, 2010, 11:37:02 PM »
Many thanks fellas - glad you are enjoying it.  Not sure on the format over here on LAF but I'm used to posting wip updates as I find I get more help on the tricky bits that way.

Other news.

Taking inspiration from Astor, I've decided to have a go at converting this mega blok predator into something worthy of gaming over.  I plan for mine to look a little different though.

First up, to remove the pegs and that awful hunk of unsightly plastic around the base of the forward mast.  Plus, does anyone know how to disguise the torpedo tubes???

« Last Edit: July 15, 2010, 07:35:35 PM by Digits »

Offline Galloping Major

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Re: Puerto Venganza - Pirate Port
« Reply #25 on: July 15, 2010, 04:10:27 PM »
Really lovey stuff  8)




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Offline Sangennaru

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Re: Puerto Venganza - Pirate Port
« Reply #26 on: July 15, 2010, 04:51:52 PM »
great work, and i also love the inn,... it is the first time i've seen it outside the official online shop!

Offline Digits

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Re: Puerto Venganza - Pirate Port
« Reply #27 on: July 15, 2010, 10:35:30 PM »
Righto, some key pegs removed plus the focsle plastic but most of all, I'm removing the centre raised sides.  Otherwise I'm restricted to 3 guns along it.   Needs sanding but too dark just now.



Offline Astor

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Re: Puerto Venganza - Pirate Port
« Reply #28 on: July 20, 2010, 01:59:02 PM »
Wow, this looks like it'll be an interesting project to follow.

You're certainly a lot braver than I was when I did my ship (although I did seriously consider cutting away those center parts, and chickened out lol). The 'torpedo tubes' are tricky - I did consider a few things (like covering them with plasticard, etc) but nothing I did looked very good, so I left them alone in the end.

I can't wait to see what you come up with, both with the board and the ship!


Offline Sinewgrab

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Re: Puerto Venganza - Pirate Port
« Reply #29 on: July 20, 2010, 05:15:45 PM »
I filled in the holes from the rams/torpedoes with green stuff, and did my bets to make it look like hammered metal decoration. Worked okay.

 

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