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Miniatures Adventure => Future Wars => Topic started by: Dan on 06 February 2011, 01:19:19 AM

Title: Ainsty Petrol pumps
Post by: Dan on 06 February 2011, 01:19:19 AM: Hi, I posted some ealier photos of these pumps but feel this is finished enough now to move on. I have used the Cork tile method to make the shop and Workshop.The windows on the shop were made from plastic rod and frosted glass from some kind of plastic cover? I tried the varnish and print method for the lettering but hardly anything remained on so hand painted the letters afterwards.
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5132/5420150048_c1d04bcfd6_z.jpg)
The extra bits were also mainly from Ainsty.
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5214/5420145828_16db53ca40_z.jpg)
The Texaco signs were from the sheet that I found on this forum from Sven I think. I also found the originals online while googling around.
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5173/5420145812_a393c5054b_z.jpg)
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5178/5420145810_a9b7409acf_z.jpg)
Title: Re: Ainsty Petrol pumps
Post by: Dan on 06 February 2011, 01:24:08 AM: (http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5055/5420145808_6d9f04a8c5_z.jpg)
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5059/5420145804_1e312bb915_z.jpg)
I dont think I should post the pic where I parked a Landrover in front of the Peniston Oils signage ;)
I'm a fan of Top Gear in case you were wondering.
Title: Re: Ainsty Petrol pumps
Post by: 6milPhil on 06 February 2011, 01:41:45 AM: Top Top Gear References! lol

Very Nice building too.

Yes I tried the varnish method on a test piece and it was rubbish... I think I'll try plastiweld, printouts and plasticard next... liquid poly cement doesn't make print-outs run like a Mexican stealing your stuff* y'see.

* Comedic reference to current Top Gear shenanagans...
Title: Re: Ainsty Petrol pumps
Post by: Will Bailie on 06 February 2011, 03:45:13 AM: Looking fantastic, Dan!
Title: Re: Ainsty Petrol pumps
Post by: Wolf 359 on 06 February 2011, 03:58:18 AM: Who makes the Road Warrior mini?
Title: Re: Ainsty Petrol pumps
Post by: Damien on 06 February 2011, 04:30:37 AM: Hi Wolf, I believe it is a Reaper mini

http://www.reapermini.com/Miniatures/dark%20future/latest/50065

Btw Dan, very nice terrain, the pumps especially look very realistic.
Title: Re: Ainsty Petrol pumps
Post by: Axtklinge on 06 February 2011, 09:59:58 AM: Very cool terrain!
Cheers!
Title: Re: Ainsty Petrol pumps
Post by: mattblackgod on 06 February 2011, 04:23:49 PM: Very nice terrain - Clarkson motors! lol
Title: Re: Ainsty Petrol pumps
Post by: Oliver on 06 February 2011, 09:51:46 PM: Cheers for the updated pics and info exactly what I wanted to see/know :D
Thanks looks excellent..
Title: Re: Ainsty Petrol pumps
Post by: Dan on 07 February 2011, 08:08:32 AM: Thanks all :) yes the Road warrior is a Reaper figure and meant to be the Terminator.

The printing looks rubbish in the pics but ok in real life. I think I will try household varnish next time I try that method again.

Just had a thought :o I need to make a billboard with a picture of a truck, Jeremy's face and that statement ;)
Title: Re: Ainsty Petrol pumps
Post by: Sangennaru on 07 February 2011, 09:16:04 AM: i really like the weathering on the pump, really well done!! - maybe you should weather the house a bit more too!