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Miniatures Adventure => Future Wars => Topic started by: Flyer115 on February 27, 2010, 10:25:21 PM

Title: My new Sci- Fi Project LV669. Finished for now 05/03/10
Post by: Flyer115 on February 27, 2010, 10:25:21 PM: Last week at our club we started playtesting the new sci-fi rules based on the Ambush Alley Rules http://thehobbydenwargamesreview.weebly.com/evraz.html (http://thehobbydenwargamesreview.weebly.com/evraz.html). We got to talking and decided we need some new 28mm sci-fi units. So this is my contribution so far. Armour from GW,figures from Urban Mammoth and unknown walker with modifications.The walker and snipers are a bit shiney at the moment I am waiting for the Army painter dip to dry before I put a matt coat on.The bases are still to be done as well.
(http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x278/FLYER115/sci-fi/sci-fi.jpg)
(http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x278/FLYER115/sci-fi/IMG_0001.jpg)
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(http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x278/FLYER115/sci-fi/IMG_0003.jpg)
(http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x278/FLYER115/sci-fi/IMG_0004.jpg)
(http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x278/FLYER115/sci-fi/IMG_0005.jpg)
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Title: Re: My new Sci- Fi Project.
Post by: Westfalia Chris on February 27, 2010, 10:42:04 PM: Edit: After I bitch about the single pic, it loads all of them. Great.

Revised opinion: Nice, if a little bit bland. I guess that's down to the painting not being finished yet. But very "military", i.e. nicely done. Looking forward to the finished items.

The walker looks like one of the resin pieces from the Kryomek range. Some nice designs in there. Scotia Grendel sell them nowadays, if I'm not mistaken...
Title: Re: My new Sci- Fi Project.
Post by: Flyer115 on February 27, 2010, 10:49:26 PM: Thanks for the tip on the Walker I have just had a look at their site there is ome nice stuff there. I can see myself ordering some additions to this project :D
Title: Re: My new Sci- Fi Project.
Post by: rob_the_robgoblin on February 28, 2010, 12:04:23 AM: Looking good, very plain for me, but that probably suits the military style of a gritty sci fi.

The walker looks like it might be armourcast? ;)
Title: Re: My new Sci- Fi Project.
Post by: Thantsants on February 28, 2010, 12:06:10 AM: Love the old Rogue Trader era Imperial Guard pilot on the walker - talking of which, not being an expert on such matters, I'd have expected an Imperial stormtrooper to be peeking out instead! Nice mini anyhow.

Infantry is looking cool too - like the grey, milatiristic look meself!
Title: Re: My new Sci- Fi Project.
Post by: fitterpete on February 28, 2010, 12:56:37 AM: I don't think their bland more realistic IMHO.If modern or Sci fi aren't camo they should look this way.Keep it up.
Pete
Title: Re: My new Sci- Fi Project.
Post by: Steve F on February 28, 2010, 08:20:54 AM: Thanks. Do show them again when you've matted them down and finished the bases.

What are you using for irregulars?
Title: Re: My new Sci- Fi Project.
Post by: Tacgnol on February 28, 2010, 09:09:05 AM: Quote
(http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x278/FLYER115/sci-fi/IMG_0006.jpg)

I love the guy on the left's goggles.
Title: Re: My new Sci- Fi Project.
Post by: Michi on February 28, 2010, 09:53:28 AM: Quote from: Tacgnol on February 28, 2010, 09:09:05 AM
I love the guy on the left's goggles.

Yeah, he can see in 3-D !!!!
Title: Re: My new Sci- Fi Project.
Post by: Vulture on February 28, 2010, 10:32:45 AM: Great looking figures !

Vulture
Title: Re: My new Sci- Fi Project.
Post by: Red Orc on February 28, 2010, 01:44:35 PM: Quote from: Michi on February 28, 2010, 09:53:28 AM
Yeah, he can see in 3-D !!!!

Maybe it's so oncoming ships know which way he's facing?

Flyer, I think these are looking really good - I think the pain paintjob (which actually in detail is probably more subtle than plain) really suits the feel of the minis - as someone said earlier, it's kinda gritty (though I have a few of these and I'm painting them in much more colourful schemes, but mine aren't soldiers as such, more like space-pirates). Nice job, looking forward to seeing these finished.
Title: Re: My new Sci- Fi Project.
Post by: Flyer115 on February 28, 2010, 07:33:57 PM: Thanks guys the I was aming for a gritty military look so I am quite happy with this. This is new ground to me as these are the first sci-fi figures I have done.I decided my force needed a commander . So here is my first attempt at sculpting it started as a I -Kore figure basics of tunic are done epaluettes and start on his fur hat. I still need to add detail and finish the hat and add a respirator.
(http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x278/FLYER115/sci-fi/IMG_0007.jpg)
(http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x278/FLYER115/sci-fi/IMG_0008.jpg)
(http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x278/FLYER115/sci-fi/IMG_0009.jpg)
Title: Re: My new Sci- Fi Project. A small update 28/02/10
Post by: V on February 28, 2010, 07:46:41 PM: Nice... But dude, lose the silly pistol... I cant stand those uber-sized I-Kore pistols. I got some nicer ones in my spare box you can have.

Will drop a few over tomorrow. :)
Title: Re: My new Sci- Fi Project. A small update 28/02/10
Post by: rob_the_robgoblin on February 28, 2010, 08:04:55 PM: I love the old I-Kore models. Lovely stuff.

The helmet looks odd, but I look forward to seeing what you do with it. Or how you paint it.
Title: Re: My new Sci- Fi Project. A small update 28/02/10
Post by: Flyer115 on February 28, 2010, 08:38:07 PM: Quote from: V on February 28, 2010, 07:46:41 PM
Nice... But dude, lose the silly pistol... I cant stand those uber-sized I-Kore pistols. I got some nicer ones in my spare box you can have.

Will drop a few over tomorrow. :)
Thanks mate see you tomorrow.
Title: Re: My new Sci- Fi Project.
Post by: Commander Vyper on February 28, 2010, 10:53:55 PM: Quote from: Flyer115 on February 28, 2010, 07:33:57 PM
Thanks guys the I was aming for a gritty military look so I am quite happy with this. This is new ground to me as these are the first sci-fi figures I have done.I decided my force needed a commander . So here is my first attempt at sculpting it started as a I -Kore figure basics of tunic are done epaluettes and start on his fur hat. I still need to add detail and finish the hat and add a respirator.
(http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x278/FLYER115/sci-fi/IMG_0009.jpg)

So what's the ballistic stopping power of a water melon helmet then? :D

Have to agree with Chris re overall blandness sorry, plus it looks like you use dip? GET BACK SATAN!!!!

;)
Title: Re: My new Sci- Fi Project LV669. A small update 28/02/10
Post by: Flyer115 on March 01, 2010, 08:58:43 PM: Part 2 of the hat done, Respirator started and some detail added.
(http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x278/FLYER115/sci-fi/IMG_0006-1.jpg)
(http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x278/FLYER115/sci-fi/IMG_0007-1.jpg)
Title: Re: My new Sci- Fi Project LV669. A small update 01/03/10
Post by: Sinewgrab on March 01, 2010, 10:19:07 PM: Looking pretty sharp there - I assume you are planning on adding tubes to the respirator?
Title: Re: My new Sci- Fi Project LV669. A small update 01/03/10
Post by: Flyer115 on March 01, 2010, 10:27:15 PM: Quote from: Sinewgrab on March 01, 2010, 10:19:07 PM
Looking pretty sharp there - I assume you are planning on adding tubes to the respirator?
The respirator tubes are already there they are the metal part under the mask a bit hard to see in the photos .
Title: Re: My new Sci- Fi Project LV669. A small update 01/03/10
Post by: Sinewgrab on March 01, 2010, 10:33:37 PM: Quote from: Flyer115 on March 01, 2010, 10:27:15 PM
The respirator tubed are already there they are the metal part under the mask a bit hard to see in the photos .

Aha! I thought that was the collar, but I see what you mean when I take a closer look at it.
Title: Re: My new Sci- Fi Project LV669. A small update 01/03/10
Post by: rob_the_robgoblin on March 02, 2010, 09:18:39 AM: Will be easier to envision it when it's painted I am sure, but it's coming along nicely. :)
Title: Re: My new Sci- Fi Project LV669. A small update 01/03/10
Post by: abhorsen950 on March 02, 2010, 06:13:26 PM: I like the troops and veichles and i like the commander.

Good job. Keep it up!

Steve
Title: Re: My new Sci- Fi Project LV669. A small update 02/03/10
Post by: Flyer115 on March 02, 2010, 08:28:27 PM: Well the commander is finished just need to let the greenstuff dry and I hope to start painting it tomorrow.
(http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x278/FLYER115/IMG_0001-4.jpg)
(http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x278/FLYER115/IMG_0002-2.jpg)
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Title: Re: My new Sci- Fi Project LV669. A small update 02/03/10
Post by: turgid on March 04, 2010, 08:04:57 AM: Great work on the commander.

Have you done some conversion work on the regular troops? They look different somehow...
Title: Re: My new Sci- Fi Project LV669. A small update 02/03/10
Post by: rob_the_robgoblin on March 04, 2010, 08:21:25 AM: Ahhh! The hat looks GREAT!

I can't wait to see it painted fella. :)
Title: Re: My new Sci- Fi Project LV669. A small update 02/03/10
Post by: cheetor on March 04, 2010, 08:55:41 AM: The Commander looks really good, I am looking forward to seeing him painted :-*

Thats some good GS work right there too. I really cant bring myself to get my GS level beyond the mosts basic of basic. I really must work at it a bit, your commander is inspiring.
Title: Re: My new Sci- Fi Project LV669. A small update 02/03/10
Post by: Flyer115 on March 04, 2010, 10:33:59 AM: Quote from: turgid on March 04, 2010, 08:04:57 AM
Great work on the commander.

Have you done some conversion work on the regular troops? They look different somehow...
The regulars are stock bar the guy with the grenade launcher who had his rifle replaced with a GW grenade launcher .I hope to have the commander painted by tomorrow.
I have some GW steel legion figures that I was thinking of doing up as militia troops not sure of them though still looking to see if I can find something better.
Title: Re: My new Sci- Fi Project LV669. finished for now 05/03/10
Post by: Flyer115 on March 05, 2010, 03:41:15 PM: Finally got them finished hope to game them tonight.
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(http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x278/FLYER115/sci-fi/IMG_0003-1.jpg)
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(http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x278/FLYER115/sci-fi/IMG_0008-1.jpg)
(http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x278/FLYER115/sci-fi/IMG_0009-1.jpg)
(http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x278/FLYER115/sci-fi/IMG_0010.jpg)
Title: Re: My new Sci- Fi Project LV669. Finished for now 05/03/10
Post by: Steve F on March 05, 2010, 03:49:28 PM: A useful little force.

Given the uniform colour and the insignia on the latest mini, I couldn't help but wonder if they have commercial sponsorshp ...

(http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz62/SteveFlanaganUK/2010%20-%2002%20-%20Feb/Blue_Circle_Cement_logo.jpg)

lol lol
Title: Re: My new Sci- Fi Project LV669. Finished for now 05/03/10
Post by: Overlord on March 05, 2010, 04:27:09 PM: Quote from: Steve F on March 05, 2010, 03:49:28 PM
Given the uniform colour and the insignia on the latest mini, I couldn't help but wonder if they have commercial sponsorshp ...

(http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz62/SteveFlanaganUK/2010%20-%2002%20-%20Feb/Blue_Circle_Cement_logo.jpg)

lol lol

No, that was reserved for the Tornado F2: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panavia_Tornado_ADV

The Tornado F2 (sometimes written as F.2) was the initial version of the Tornado ADV in Royal Air Force service, with 18 being built. It first flew on March 5, 1984 and was powered by the same RB.199 Mk 103 engines used by the IDS Tornado, capable of four wing sweep settings, and fitted to carry only two underwing Sidewinder missiles. Serious problems were discovered with the Foxhunter radar, which meant that the aircraft were delivered with concrete and lead ballast installed in the nose as an interim measure until they could be fitted with the radar sets. The ballast was nicknamed Blue Circle, which was a play on the Rainbow Codes nomenclature, and a British brand of cement called Blue Circle.
You really couldnt make it up... :o lol