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Title: Star Wars at TACTICA 2013
Post by: Frank on 04 March 2013, 08:34:07 PM: Here are some pictures of my TACTICA presentation "Jabba Palace". I have used the miniatures form WotC and the D20 rules. Hope you like it...

(http://tabletopdeutschland.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/jabbas-palast-01.jpg)

(http://tabletopdeutschland.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/jabbas-palast-02.jpg)

(http://tabletopdeutschland.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/jabbas-palast-03.jpg)

(http://tabletopdeutschland.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/jabbas-palast-04.jpg)

(http://tabletopdeutschland.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/jabbas-palast-05.jpg)

(http://tabletopdeutschland.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/jabbas-palast-06.jpg)
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Post by: Frank on 04 March 2013, 08:37:44 PM: (http://tabletopdeutschland.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/jabbas-palast-07.jpg)

(http://tabletopdeutschland.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/jabbas-palast-08.jpg)

(http://tabletopdeutschland.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/jabbas-palast-09.jpg)

(http://tabletopdeutschland.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/jabbas-palast-10.jpg)

(http://tabletopdeutschland.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/jabbas-palast-11.jpg)

(http://tabletopdeutschland.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/jabbas-palast-12.jpg)

(http://tabletopdeutschland.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/jabbas-palast-13.jpg)

(http://tabletopdeutschland.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/jabbas-palast-030.jpg)
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Post by: uti long smile on 04 March 2013, 08:56:59 PM: I've dreamt about building this for years. Beautifully done.
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Post by: Earther on 04 March 2013, 09:01:40 PM: That is so amazing I nearly wept... :o

Stunning!
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Post by: Bobble on 04 March 2013, 09:57:54 PM: :o WOW :o
That is truly bloody amazing!!!
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Post by: Suber on 04 March 2013, 10:22:10 PM: Oh my! :o
E chu'ta! Cheesa beecha wonky Chewbacca!

Wonderful stuff, seriously.
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Post by: Michi on 04 March 2013, 10:28:10 PM: Quote from: Earther on 04 March 2013, 09:01:40 PM
That is so amazing I nearly wept... :o

Stunning!

Tears in my eyes too. This is so beautiful!
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Post by: Ray Rivers on 04 March 2013, 11:34:22 PM: About as awesome as awesome can be! :-* :o o_o ;D
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Post by: Bugsda on 05 March 2013, 12:19:04 AM: Franktastic :-* :-* :-* and if a may :-*
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Post by: Elbows on 05 March 2013, 02:34:36 AM: I'm not a Star Wars nut swinger, but damn that's incredible! :-*
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Post by: Doomsdave on 05 March 2013, 05:45:00 AM: Simply amazing. I love your repaints and the terrain is perfect.
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Post by: Nimrod on 05 March 2013, 11:14:14 AM: Excellent repaints, and terrain is really good looking. :-*
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Post by: Agis on 05 March 2013, 12:03:53 PM: Deeply impressive, I am awed!!! :o 8)
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Post by: Giger on 05 March 2013, 12:15:36 PM: Simply awesome, in fact a whole bucket of awesome. From the board to the paint jobs, just superb.
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Post by: Andym on 05 March 2013, 12:41:47 PM: Nicely done Frank!! Fantastic!! ;D ;D
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Post by: commissarmoody on 05 March 2013, 12:50:12 PM: Pretty cool!
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Post by: Frank on 05 March 2013, 12:53:09 PM: Thank you! There will be some more in a couple of days… ;)
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Post by: Relic on 05 March 2013, 01:08:04 PM: amazing .... the terrain and brush work leave me speechless :) I would love to play that game
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Post by: aliensurfer on 05 March 2013, 04:24:59 PM: oh I like that, well played sir :-*
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Post by: dijit on 05 March 2013, 06:42:37 PM: Lovely stuff as always Frank.
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Post by: Frank on 06 March 2013, 05:53:45 AM: As promised...here are the next pictures...the battle of Hoth:

(http://tabletopdeutschland.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/hoth-1-17.jpg)

(http://tabletopdeutschland.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/hoth-1-14.jpg)

(http://tabletopdeutschland.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/hoth-1-1.jpg)

(http://tabletopdeutschland.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/hoth-1-13.jpg)

(http://tabletopdeutschland.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/hoth-1-4.jpg)
Title: Re: Star Wars at TACTICA 2013
Post by: Frank on 06 March 2013, 05:56:52 AM: (http://tabletopdeutschland.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/hoth-1-16.jpg)

(http://tabletopdeutschland.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/hoth-1-2.jpg)

(http://tabletopdeutschland.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/hoth-1-5.jpg)

(http://tabletopdeutschland.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/hoth-1-9.jpg)

(http://tabletopdeutschland.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/hoth-1-8.jpg)
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Post by: Giger on 06 March 2013, 12:01:50 PM: I've just collected my jaw from off of the floor, excellent stuff.
This might be a stupid question but where are the miniatures from?
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Post by: Major_Gilbear on 06 March 2013, 12:46:29 PM: :-* :-* :-*

(I wish there was a "tears of joy" smilie...!)
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Post by: Frank on 06 March 2013, 12:47:14 PM: Hi Giger,

Thank you! The miniatures are from „Wizard of the cost”. Unfortunately they are out of production, but there are a lot of online-traders were you can get them.

Some older pictures of “Hoth Echo-Basis”:

(http://tabletopdeutschland.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/hoth-1-28.jpg)

(http://tabletopdeutschland.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/hoth-1-19.jpg)

(http://tabletopdeutschland.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/hoth-1-18.jpg)

(http://tabletopdeutschland.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/hoth-1-24.jpg)

(http://tabletopdeutschland.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/hoth-1-21.jpg)

(http://tabletopdeutschland.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/hoth-1-20.jpg)
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Post by: Andym on 07 March 2013, 07:39:13 AM: You REALLY don't do things by half Frank!!! :o :o :o :o
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Post by: Elbows on 07 March 2013, 12:06:20 PM: Gorgeous.

So good, I'd actually love to have a graphic novel just featuring models instead of artwork. It'd be an awesome way to re-tell the Star Wars stories :D

PS: One small caveat - I know it's a simple wizkids or whatever model, but that Darth Vader is awful. Far too "action" and dynamic of a pose. Doesn't fit his character at all! lol
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Post by: Giger on 07 March 2013, 12:09:22 PM: More incredible pictures, are they for display only or is there a rules set for them?
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Post by: Frank on 07 March 2013, 01:35:51 PM: @Elbows: Maybe you prefer this one…

(http://tabletopdeutschland.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/todesstern-004.jpg)

@Giger: There is a set of rules…it is called Star Wars Miniatures rules, better known as D20:

http://www.hollandhaven.f9.co.uk/starwars/RebelStorm_rules.pdf

With every miniature you buy, you get a stat-card with the character profile and special abilities:

(http://images-mediawiki-sites.thefullwiki.org/00/3/5/3/7999003601585761.jpeg)

…and the terrain on the pictures is also for gaming ;) :

(http://tabletopdeutschland.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/hoth-1-38.jpg)

(http://tabletopdeutschland.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/jabbas-palast-14.jpg)

(http://tabletopdeutschland.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/02_star_wars.jpg)
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Post by: AKULA on 07 March 2013, 09:25:25 PM: Lovely work

8)
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Post by: Luke77 on 07 March 2013, 09:46:26 PM: Hi Frank,
That's absolutely inspiring.

Could you please share your tips to repaint WOTC miniatures?
Do you strip them? Are you using some short of dipping?

Thanks!
Title: Re: Star Wars at TACTICA 2013
Post by: Frank on 08 March 2013, 08:35:58 AM: Hi Luke77,

Repainting the miniatures is very easy. Usually I use the original prepaint for the basic colours. First step is to dip/paint the miniatures with a “wash” (I use Armypainter Strong Tone Ink). After the wash has dried, I paint to layers of highlights and some “black-lining” at the end. That’s it…

Here are some more photos. They show my first star wars miniatures game-board, the deathstar.

(http://tabletopdeutschland.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/todesstern-028.jpg)

(http://tabletopdeutschland.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/todesstern-036.jpg)

(http://tabletopdeutschland.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/todesstern-031.jpg)

(http://tabletopdeutschland.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/todesstern-024.jpg)

(http://tabletopdeutschland.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/todesstern-026.jpg)
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Post by: Frank on 08 March 2013, 08:37:17 AM: (http://tabletopdeutschland.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/todesstern-006.jpg)

(http://tabletopdeutschland.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/todesstern-007.jpg)

(http://tabletopdeutschland.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/todesstern-022.jpg)

(http://tabletopdeutschland.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/todesstern-030.jpg)

(http://tabletopdeutschland.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/todesstern-021.jpg)
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Post by: The Somnambulist on 08 March 2013, 08:54:01 AM: Fantastic work! Thanks for sharing your painting tips.
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Post by: Elbows on 08 March 2013, 12:09:22 PM: Amazing stuff. :-*
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Post by: Suber on 08 March 2013, 12:11:19 PM: Everything here is better than the previous one! :-*
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Post by: Cholly on 08 March 2013, 12:12:22 PM: :o :o :o

Frank, once again you've made my jaw hit the floor!!

Cholly
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Post by: Giger on 08 March 2013, 04:29:32 PM: I'm truly in awe, I checked the miniatures out on ebay but they seem expensive but I guess that comes from being out of print. I'll add them to my dream wish list...
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Post by: No Such Agency on 08 March 2013, 07:49:42 PM: I assume you are the same Frank whose paper terrain website (http://www.niubniubsuniverse.com/download/00downloadmenu.asp) this is all from? :) It's really amazing stuff.
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Post by: Mason on 08 March 2013, 09:08:52 PM: :o :o :o :o

Bloody hell, Frank!

Will you please stop now?

I am not sure that we can take much more of this.

It is all sheer :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*

(I was considering a Mos Eisley project for this year, but dont think I will bother now until this thread has left the collective forum memory for a while..... ::))
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Post by: Giger on 15 March 2013, 10:15:21 AM: Thanks to this truly awesome thread I'm now the proud owner of the ROTS and Hoth sets along with some other miniatures which I'm going to add to in the coming months. To be honest the original paint jobs aren't all that bad (at least at arms reach) but I'm going to try my hand at improving them though I don't think I'll be able to reach your standard.
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Post by: pocoloco on 15 March 2013, 11:28:09 AM: :o :-*

Wonderful stuff, many many thanks for posting for our vieving pleasure Frank. Are all the vehicles from WOTC as well?
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Post by: Hitman on 15 March 2013, 12:35:08 PM: :o :o :o :o :o

All I can say.....

:-* :-* :-* :-* :-*

Will you paint mine??? Truly gorgeous. Thanks for sharing!!
Regards,
Hitman
8)
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Post by: Frank on 18 March 2013, 09:40:47 AM: Quote from: pocoloco on 15 March 2013, 11:28:09 AM
:o :-*

Wonderful stuff, many many thanks for posting for our vieving pleasure Frank. Are all the vehicles from WOTC as well?

The vehicles (AT-AT, AT-ST, Snowspeeder…) are made by WotC, the spaceships (Falcon, X-Wing…) are Revell “easykits”.

Here are two more pictures. They are showing the gameboard of Frank Germershaus. He also sculpted the fantastic Max Rebo Band…

(http://tabletopdeutschland.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/mos-eisley-01.jpg)

(http://tabletopdeutschland.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/mos-eisley-04.jpg)
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Post by: pocoloco on 18 March 2013, 09:56:53 AM: Thanks for info Frank.

Great looking band and board. It's a true shame that Max Rebo band has not had a tour in our galaxy... :)
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Post by: Marine0846 on 20 March 2013, 09:05:06 PM: Frank, you are the Master.
A really big thank you for sharing your talents.
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Post by: James Holloway on 21 March 2013, 08:58:35 AM: Absolutely amazing boards and figures -- and amazing photography as well. The Hoth battle shots and the Death Star interiors in particular (like the one with Tarkin at the screen) are great examples of framing and storytelling.
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Post by: Giger on 21 March 2013, 04:25:34 PM: Yet more incredible terrain and the band is ace
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Post by: huesped on 10 April 2013, 09:39:41 PM: :o ...................WWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWW
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Post by: thebinmann on 10 April 2013, 10:02:27 PM: Quote from: Earther on 04 March 2013, 09:01:40 PM
That is so amazing I nearly wept... :o

Stunning!

Yes he's right, pretty sure everyone has wanted to do that at some point. Hats off to the stunning quality of everything.

Death Star II battle next please ;)
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Post by: thebinmann on 10 April 2013, 10:04:33 PM: HOLY CRAP that's amazing!
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Post by: Kitsune on 12 April 2013, 01:59:13 PM: Incredible stuff. Which minis are these on ebay? Looks like loads on there but I'm not sure which is which for scaling.
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Post by: Giger on 13 April 2013, 11:38:41 PM: Here you go: http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/Wargames-RolePlaying-/16486/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=star+wars+miniatures&_sop=1

The key is searching for 'star wars miniatures'
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Post by: Papa Spanky on 13 April 2013, 11:46:36 PM: Stunning! thanks for sharing!
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Post by: Oldben1 on 14 April 2013, 02:52:49 AM: I had to recheck this thread to make sure I wasn't dreaming. There is nothing I can add that hasn't been already said. The only thing I can say is that it looks just like the movies. no scratch that, it looks better than the movies. It makes me want to throw everything in the garbage and start again.