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Miniatures Adventure => Fantasy Adventures => Topic started by: Verderer on December 04, 2017, 02:23:55 PM

Title: Itsy bitsy spiders
Post by: Verderer on December 04, 2017, 02:23:55 PM
...from Reaper Bones, added some tree trunks to make the poses more interesting, and experimented a bit with the bases, adding some leaves, moss and rocks. These are pretty basic minis on their own.

(http://i.imgur.com/xSEqkKi.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/wxZXRJJ.jpg)

I also tried using hot glue as webs, the result isn't ideal. It isn't possible to create weblike crisscross patterns, as the melted glue just melts any existing strands away. This needs a bit more thinking I guess... maybe use fishing line for longer strands and then add crossing lines with hotglue?

Darkest period of the year, and no extra lights available, so the pics aren't ideal.
Title: Re: Itsy bitsy spiders
Post by: Funghy-Fipps on December 04, 2017, 03:21:01 PM
These are fantastic - makes me think of Mirkwood! Those hot glue strands looks fine to me: as if the spiders had just produced them.
Title: Re: Itsy bitsy spiders
Post by: Gunbird on December 04, 2017, 04:00:28 PM
They sure look the part, lovely :)
Title: Re: Itsy bitsy spiders
Post by: Ogrob on December 04, 2017, 04:15:38 PM
Tree trunks are a great addition, will need to steal that idea at some point.
Title: Re: Itsy bitsy spiders
Post by: Jagannath on December 04, 2017, 05:35:28 PM
These are brill - really give the feeling that the spiders have been laying in wait and are now descending to attack. Great.
Title: Re: Itsy bitsy spiders
Post by: majorsmith on December 04, 2017, 10:10:10 PM
Really love these!
Title: Re: Itsy bitsy spiders
Post by: jamesmanto on December 04, 2017, 10:15:30 PM
 :-* :-*
Might need to steal this.
Title: Re: Itsy bitsy spiders
Post by: Stroezie on December 04, 2017, 10:27:39 PM
Really cool idea!
It totally takes these minis to the next level( I can't believe I just wrote that ;D)
Title: Re: Itsy bitsy spiders
Post by: DeafNala on December 05, 2017, 01:47:20 AM
They are BEAUTIFULLY painted & based little creations. They might enjoy a visit to my Spooky Woods. You may just have inspired an addition to the place. VERY WELL DONE!
Title: Re: Itsy bitsy spiders
Post by: beefcake on December 05, 2017, 04:37:32 AM
Great. I love those spiders and you've done a great job on them. Those bases really suit the poses.
Title: Re: Itsy bitsy spiders
Post by: Verderer on December 05, 2017, 06:18:19 AM
Thanks everybody, yes Mirkwood is exactly what I made them for... those trunks have an additional function, as they work nicely as handles for lifting the minis.
Title: Re: Itsy bitsy spiders
Post by: Grimmnar on December 08, 2017, 08:56:30 AM
I also tried using hot glue as webs, the result isn't ideal. It isn't possible to create weblike crisscross patterns, as the melted glue just melts any existing strands away. This needs a bit more thinking I guess... maybe use fishing line for longer strands and then add crossing lines with hotglue?
Fishing line. Comes in all sizes. You can use it to make the criss cross patterns on the hot glue or just is it period to make all parts of the web.
Enjoy

Grimm
Title: Re: Itsy bitsy spiders
Post by: Jacksarge on December 08, 2017, 09:03:10 AM
Great work, just saw these on The One Ring rpg forum too - very appropriate  ;)
Title: Re: Itsy bitsy spiders
Post by: boneio on December 08, 2017, 11:45:50 AM
Very nice, as others have said I may need to steal this idea!
Title: Re: Itsy bitsy spiders
Post by: Garanhir on December 09, 2017, 07:37:14 PM
I'm not usually a big fan of Bones, but those spiders are lovely.
Title: Re: Itsy bitsy spiders
Post by: Ivan DBA on December 10, 2017, 06:38:43 PM
Well done!  I think the hot glue webs look great.  You don't need a full spiral web, just a few strands like you have gives the impression of Mirkwood filled with webs.