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Title: 15mm Havanitos - Scenery!
Post by: Sangennaru on November 21, 2013, 11:28:38 AM: I stumbled in a old-ish cigar box a few time ago. I've to say, i stealed to my GF infinite pile of things.

(http://i39.tinypic.com/2ufdht2.jpg)

Well. I've been having around since a few years some Blue Moon cowboys in 15mm. I've to say, 15$ for 30 unique poses is quite a great price, but still i had no chances to paint them. But the cigar box inspired me, so i took all them, based them, and prepared the... surrounding.

(http://i41.tinypic.com/fawjux.jpg)

The insides are magnetized, i can (i did) bring them in my pocket around, none of them is falling off its position!

(http://i42.tinypic.com/262ksax.jpg)

(http://i40.tinypic.com/2agkprb.jpg)

Now... i've just to paint them. Uff.

Cheers
Jack
Title: Re: Los Havanitos 15mm
Post by: SBRPearce on November 21, 2013, 04:40:10 PM: Beautiful and creative! I'll follow this with interest.
Title: Re: Los Havanitos 15mm
Post by: Sangennaru on November 21, 2013, 05:56:13 PM: Thanks! Hopefully, i'll start painting the cowboys soon. I'll also make a short article about the prep of this little box on my site, probably i'll make a thread on Workbench when completed ^^

Cheers
Jack
Title: Re: Los Havanitos 15mm
Post by: Mason on November 21, 2013, 05:59:58 PM: Nice idea, sir!
8)

Love that box.
:-*
Title: Re: Los Havanitos 15mm
Post by: Bugsda on November 21, 2013, 10:38:50 PM: That box is the coolest thing since Steve McQueen 8)
Title: Re: Los Havanitos 15mm
Post by: Ray Earle on November 21, 2013, 10:52:10 PM: Quote from: Bugsda on November 21, 2013, 10:38:50 PM
That box is the coolest thing since Steve McQueen 8)

Cooler than the cooler king? That's cool. 8)
Title: Re: Los Havanitos 15mm
Post by: Constable Bertrand on November 22, 2013, 12:04:02 PM: How sengennaru, that's brilliant. A perfect setup.
Title: Re: Los Havanitos 15mm
Post by: Skunkape on November 22, 2013, 08:18:07 PM: That's a great idea, I need to go to the local liquor store and see if they've got any boxes they're getting rid of, they throw them out from time to time!
Title: Re: Los Havanitos 15mm
Post by: Sangennaru on November 22, 2013, 11:07:54 PM: Quote from: Skunkape on November 22, 2013, 08:18:07 PM
That's a great idea, I need to go to the local liquor store and see if they've got any boxes they're getting rid of, they throw them out from time to time!

Hei! i want one too!

By the way, the first 5 figures are done: the lone rangers!

(http://i40.tinypic.com/j0i5qa.jpg)

I've painted relatively fast, but i'm happy with the final look. Sadly, looking them from above they are just hats and coats XD

A sneak preview at the first two buildings fro my skirmish as well, still pretty much WIP:

(http://i40.tinypic.com/x6e7w7.jpg)

Cheers,
Jack
Title: Re: Los Havanitos 15mm - First five models
Post by: Relic on November 23, 2013, 08:03:20 AM: Dont do this for me Jack... Im trying to get out of 15mm (partly) and now you have made me think of doing wild west in 15mm... Argggh

Any chance of resin buildings :p?
Title: Re: Los Havanitos 15mm - First five models
Post by: Sangennaru on November 23, 2013, 08:57:42 AM: Quote from: Relic on November 23, 2013, 08:03:20 AM
Dont do this for me Jack... Im trying to get out of 15mm (partly) and now you have made me think of doing wild west in 15mm... Argggh

Any chance of resin buildings :p?

Well, the good thing is that Blue moon cowboys are quite cheap, they don't blend very well with other companies, but they have quite a terrific look. So it's quite an independent project, that cannot be expanded more than this. Of course, except for buildings.

At the moment no, i don't think there will be resin buildings. But of course, the very nice roof in the picture is made in resin, and so do the windows and doors. all my molds, of course. :)
Basically, there are already too many companies for 15mm cowboy scenery, an for me making one is quite an investment. i will rather sculpt them for me! ^_^
Title: Re: Los Havanitos 15mm - First five models
Post by: smokezombie on November 23, 2013, 10:18:20 AM: That box is a beautiful idea and well done to boot. Your minis make me feel like crap tho as my 15mm cowboys would look like a pile off poo next to yours. :(
Title: Re: Los Havanitos 15mm - First five models
Post by: Gutbukkit on November 23, 2013, 11:06:43 AM: A great idea. Lovely painting in those 15mm cowboys and the buildings look fantastic too. Another great project to follow.
Title: Re: Los Havanitos 15mm - First five models
Post by: Mason on November 23, 2013, 12:12:58 PM: Great stuff, Jack.
Loving those mini-cowpokes and those buildings are, of course, up to your usual high standard.
:-*
Title: Re: Los Havanitos 15mm - First five models
Post by: von Lucky on November 23, 2013, 10:52:04 PM: Very nice. The whole thing has a charm all of its own.
Title: Re: Los Havanitos 15mm - Bandidos!
Post by: Sangennaru on November 24, 2013, 04:54:25 PM: Thanks for the appreciation my friends.
No more havanitos for the moment, but i really finished the two buildings. Well, the small one was done already, but i've taken some better photos:

(http://www.thelazyforger.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/casette-1.jpg)

(http://www.thelazyforger.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/casette-2.jpg)

Well, with a small building i can use my usual photo setup. The bigger building was more a problem to photograph, i should try again tomorrow morning. Meanwhile:

(http://www.thelazyforger.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/casette-3.jpg)

(http://www.thelazyforger.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/casette-4.jpg)

(http://www.thelazyforger.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/casette-5.jpg)

That's all for now, I'll try to use my aerograph to make it look at its best!

Cheers
Jack

EDIT: Forgot to say, all the resin you see on the model is sculpted and casted by myself, and available for anyone interested. I never had the time to sort out my "catalogue", mainly because i don't want casting to become my main hobby-business. I should do it, probably, one day.
Title: Re: Los Havanitos 15mm
Post by: Remgain on November 24, 2013, 07:19:02 PM: Quote from: Sangennaru on November 22, 2013, 11:07:54 PM
By the way, the first 5 figures are done: the lone rangers!

5?

So they're the famous "not-so-lonely" rangers!! lol lol

Anyway, great painting, and great buildings!!
Don't you carve the orizontal planks on the walls, so tipical of Western buildings?

Ciao Jack,
Marco
Title: Re: 15mm Havanitos - Hotel and Hut
Post by: Sangennaru on November 24, 2013, 09:09:09 PM: Quote from: Remgain on November 24, 2013, 07:19:02 PM
5?

So they're the famous "not-so-lonely" rangers!! lol lol
I thought that. I was expecting for someone pointing me out lol

Quote from: Remgain on November 24, 2013, 07:19:02 PM
Anyway, great painting, and great buildings!!
Don't you carve the orizontal planks on the walls, so tipical of Western buildings?
Horizontal planks? What do you mean? Do you have picture references?
Title: Re: 15mm Havanitos - Hotel and Hut
Post by: Heisler on November 25, 2013, 01:40:51 AM: I think he's referring to something like this:
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-5fNDY9FVjVw/UpKpw-hc4XI/AAAAAAAALnA/mmIHnDbcri0/s800/South_Park_Sentinel_small%2520%25281%2529.jpg)

Neither is more common than the other, you will find examples of both in most western towns. The difference is that vertical planks require a "batten" that covers the gap between the vertical planks. Horizontal planks don't need this as each plank overlaps the one beneath it. I suppose because of that there may be a geographical distribution with horizontal planks more common in cold climates.

Here is a building with vertical planks that has the gaps covered with a "batten"
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-0rVwbULdo0o/UpKq9ww6PiI/AAAAAAAALnQ/fbOU1URDwi4/s800/Simpkins_General_Store_small.jpg)

Farther south they may not even bother with the battens but it would make for a very drafty building.
Title: Re: 15mm Havanitos - Hotel and Hut
Post by: Sangennaru on November 25, 2013, 07:49:09 AM: Ok, thanks for the info. The main reason for my choice was that it was faster. I had to make a compromise between realism and speed, and that seemed reasonable.
If I had to make masters for a company i would certainly use one of the two styles above! ;)
But, of course, i wouldn't use resin flat windows as well.
Title: Re: 15mm Havanitos - Bandidos!
Post by: Sangennaru on November 26, 2013, 09:44:23 AM: Some updates, the bandidos:

(http://www.thelazyforger.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/havanitos-2_resize.jpg)

And a slightly retouched version of the almost-lone rangers:

(http://www.thelazyforger.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/havanitos-1_resize.jpg)

i love painting 15mm. Fast, considering my standards. And those Blue Moon cowboys are just sweet!
Cheers

Jack
Title: Re: 15mm Havanitos - Bandidos!
Post by: Driscoles on November 26, 2013, 01:43:20 PM: really a wonderful thread. I like the buildings and miniatures very much !
Björn
Title: Re: 15mm Havanitos - Bandidos!
Post by: Sangennaru on November 26, 2013, 02:53:48 PM: I did some experiments with the airbrush as well for the basecoats:
Definitely NOT satisfied, but it's still a start.

(http://www.thelazyforger.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/hotel-painting-03.jpg)

(http://www.thelazyforger.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/hotel-painting-02.jpg)

(http://www.thelazyforger.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/hotel-painting-01.jpg)

i have to to much better than this. U.U

Cheers
Jack
Title: Re: 15mm Havanitos - Bandidos!
Post by: Ray Earle on November 26, 2013, 03:04:08 PM: Wonderful thread. I think I own cowboys in about three different scales. Haven't painted my 15mm's yet. But your progress is inspiring me to. :D

The buildings are great. If its the final colour you're not happy with try to edge more towards a grey colour as many of these old wooden structures ended up very weather beaten and worn. You seem to have gone for a yellowy highlight which makes them look a little 'bright' in my opinion.
Title: Re: 15mm Havanitos - Bandidos!
Post by: Sangennaru on November 26, 2013, 03:42:47 PM: Actually, what doesn't satisfy me is the thinning of the paint itself. The color is spread irregularly, and i can't have a smooth finish.

For the yellowish, you're perfectly right. At the mmoment i just put something on those buildings, i'll probably re-base all in brown tomorrow.

thanks for the encouragement!
Title: Re: 15mm Havanitos - Mexicans!
Post by: Sangennaru on November 28, 2013, 10:43:08 PM: Five mexicans done! Now i've only personalities and random gunners! 35 more to go!

(http://www.thelazyforger.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/havanitos-3_resize.jpg)
Title: Re: 15mm Havanitos - Mexicans!
Post by: von Lucky on November 28, 2013, 11:16:25 PM: Very cute.
Title: Re: 15mm Havanitos - Mexicans!
Post by: Constable Bertrand on November 28, 2013, 11:20:07 PM: Very nice Sangennaru. They look spiffing with the box ^_^
Title: Re: 15mm Havanitos - Mexicans!
Post by: nic-e on November 28, 2013, 11:51:18 PM: I really don't want you to take this the wrong way... but these are freaking adorable :D

they look great and im loving the terrain.
Title: Re: 15mm Havanitos - Mexicans!
Post by: Sangennaru on November 29, 2013, 08:36:51 AM: thanks! Somehow the red flat color removed some depth from the mexicans, and the wide hat obscured the faces (with HUGE mustaches)!
Now i've to finish to paint the houses! I'll have to use airbrush again!

Quote from: nic-e on November 28, 2013, 11:51:18 PM
I really don't want you to take this the wrong way... but these are freaking adorable :D

That what they were meant to be!
Title: Re: 15mm Havanitos - 10 guns more!
Post by: Sangennaru on December 06, 2013, 09:59:19 PM: Ten more cowboys painted! Apparently making photos of two rows of miniatures is a pain for the focus.

(http://www.thelazyforger.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/havanitos-4_resize.jpg)

Cheers
Jack
Title: Re: 15mm Havanitos - 10 guns more!
Post by: Centaur_Seducer on December 06, 2013, 10:11:12 PM: Mate, I love this project! It's so cute :-*
Title: Re: 15mm Havanitos - 10 guns more!
Post by: nic-e on December 06, 2013, 11:38:25 PM: Quote from: Sangennaru on December 06, 2013, 09:59:19 PM
Ten more cowboys painted! Apparently making photos of two rows of miniatures is a pain for the focus.

(http://www.thelazyforger.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/havanitos-4_resize.jpg)

Cheers
Jack

This is great :) next step would be to get an old wooden tobacco box or a tea chest and use to to hold all the terrain.
Title: Re: 15mm Havanitos - 10 guns more!
Post by: Elbows on December 07, 2013, 07:53:15 PM: The miniatures are freakin' lovely and the buildings are fantastic...making me want to do a travel version of SnS... lol Gorgeous stuff. It takes some special brush work to warm me up to 15mm figures. Those look beautiful.
Title: Re: 15mm Havanitos - 10 guns more!
Post by: Sangennaru on December 08, 2013, 02:00:52 PM: Thanks!! Now i'm waiting for the first sunny day to paint with the airbrush the two buildings. I'm totally inexpert with that evil machine, but i have to learn!

Meanwhile, not a real update, just a photo i'd like to share:
(http://i43.tinypic.com/k50jux.jpg)
Title: Re: 15mm Havanitos - 10 guns more!
Post by: majorsmith on December 10, 2013, 03:49:39 PM: great stuff i love these 15mm figures :-*
Title: Re: 15mm Havanitos - 10 guns more!
Post by: Gutbukkit on December 10, 2013, 04:01:54 PM: This project has convinced me I need a 15mm version of my town Schitte Creek and its denizens. I'm running out if room with my 28mm stuff.
Title: Re: 15mm Havanitos - 10 guns more!
Post by: Sangennaru on January 10, 2014, 06:49:22 PM: Hi guys! While i'm a little stucked with the last 20-ish havanitos due to some 15mm scifi projects (http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=60892.0 and http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=61684.0) i've finally released the short article about the making of the havanitos box.

http://www.thelazyforger.com/tutorials/los-havanitos-box/

In the article there's a downloadable picture made of other old west papers from the net as well. I don't have the right for those, but there's no commercial purpose, so i suppose it's ok!

Some monty python influence somewhere too. :D
Title: Re: 15mm Havanitos - Article on my website!
Post by: von Lucky on January 10, 2014, 10:22:37 PM: Very nice, thanks for sharing.
Title: Re: 15mm Havanitos - Article on my website!
Post by: Sangennaru on January 13, 2014, 10:29:10 PM: Last sunday, at a local market, i found this train at 2,50 euros. I took it up.

(http://i44.tinypic.com/23hwxz5.jpg)

it fits perfectly with my havanitos, and i will now paint it, together with the buildings i did a few months ago. Sadly, my time for painting is limited, and since i can use airbrush only outside and it's not ...really hot, it might take a while...
Title: Re: 15mm Havanitos - A train on the bench!
Post by: Constable Bertrand on January 13, 2014, 11:41:42 PM: Great find for 2.50! Is it a particular size or a toy?
Title: Re: 15mm Havanitos - A train on the bench!
Post by: Sangennaru on January 14, 2014, 08:10:16 AM: Quote from: Constable Bertrand on January 13, 2014, 11:41:42 PM
Great find for 2.50! Is it a particular size or a toy?

I am not sure: it was on a pedestal, and protected in a styrene box.. but was cheap. I think it was from some cheap "collector" series.
Title: Re: 15mm Havanitos - Scenery!
Post by: Sangennaru on March 13, 2016, 07:57:09 AM: Blast from the past! - and apologies for the threadomancy!

First building done, it was kind of a test piece and some experiments were done! next ones will be (are) far more complex!

(http://i1318.photobucket.com/albums/t647/Giacomo_Pantalone/P3127258_zpshsridsis.jpg)

Cheers!
Jack
Title: Re: 15mm Havanitos - Scenery!
Post by: Andym on March 13, 2016, 08:20:42 AM: Brilliant! Cracking wee house! Simple yet effective. The details add so much! 8)
Title: Re: 15mm Havanitos - Scenery!
Post by: Malamute on March 13, 2016, 08:58:27 AM: Yep looking good, the little bits of extra detailing help to bring it to life.
Title: Re: 15mm Havanitos - Scenery!
Post by: shandy on March 13, 2016, 11:42:28 AM: Thanks to the wonders of threadomancy, I discovered this project! Beautiful paint job and great idea with the cigar box - I like the 'game in a box' concept, very inspiring!
Title: Re: 15mm Havanitos - Scenery!
Post by: DivisMal on March 13, 2016, 06:23:31 PM: This is all marvellous. I think, you just made me want to start collecting The Wild West in 15mm!

Inspirational!
Title: Re: 15mm Havanitos - Scenery!
Post by: FifteensAway on March 14, 2016, 05:34:33 AM: Old news now, but Blue Moon has a companion range of buildings in resin for the Old West. And Stone Mountain have suitable buildings as do others in resin for 15 mm.

Very nice paint jobs on those Blue Moon figures.

And for those calling this "cute" - may your dice fail you miserably for years to come! lol They are gorgeous.
Title: Re: 15mm Havanitos - Scenery!
Post by: rumacara on March 16, 2016, 11:35:44 PM: Very nice painting and scratchbuilding. :-* :-*
Keep it coming.
Title: Re: 15mm Havanitos - Scenery!
Post by: Sangennaru on March 31, 2016, 01:08:52 PM: Thank you everyone!

I just got today some 3D prints from Shapeways, i've got A LOT more coming for this project (although i have to give priority to my work with White Dragon Miniatures (http://www.whitedragonminiatures.co.uk/). Stay tuned, the first super-cool roofs are coming soon!