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Miniatures Adventure => Call of Cthulhu => Strange Aeons => Topic started by: pacarat on February 26, 2014, 03:25:46 AM
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Here's some bits I've put together to represent Magical Artifacts as described in the SA rules.
A couple of the items are much larger than they would be "in real life" - at a true 28mm scale, bits of jewelry would be pretty much lost...
As usual, still have the finishing touches on the base work left to do...
First up, a pair of Lucky Idols.
These are old Ral Partha familiars, IIRC...
(http://home.comcast.net/~pacarat/pics/misc/cthulhu/28mm_cthulhu_2608.JPG)
Next we have the Amulet of Protection (L), and the Chalice of the Wyld (R).
Amulet is the "gem" bit from out of a scarab beetle pendant. Have a second scarab pendant to do, so I may just leave the jewel bit inside.
Chalice is the top off a 28mm fantasy standard from the bits box. I drilled out the top of the cup, and added a small washer for the base.
(http://home.comcast.net/~pacarat/pics/misc/cthulhu/28mm_cthulhu_2609.JPG)
Next we have the creepiest item, the Dark Pendant. It's a conversion - body is a frog pendant, with head cut off, and a 28mm orc/demon head glued on. I sculpted the spinal vane along back side to blend the head and body together and added some detail to match the frog skin. Hard to see much of anything with it being painted a gloss black.
The frog is metal, and in trying to cut the head off, I broke a $12 set of sprue snips... >:( I guess the Pendant is Cursed!, after all.
(http://home.comcast.net/~pacarat/pics/misc/cthulhu/28mm_cthulhu_2611.JPG)
(http://home.comcast.net/~pacarat/pics/misc/cthulhu/28mm_cthulhu_2612.JPG)
(http://home.comcast.net/~pacarat/pics/misc/cthulhu/28mm_cthulhu_2614.JPG)
"Klaatu...Verata...er...Harrumph..."
Next to last we have the old stand-by from Leading Edge Games. I've had this in a box for 20 years and now can finally put it to good use. Can use it as a plot point, evil tome, etc.
(http://home.comcast.net/~pacarat/pics/misc/cthulhu/28mm_cthulhu_2605.JPG)
And finally something fun... saw a recent post (LAF?.. DF? ... cant remember.) on the bird bath, so thought I'd give it a go. Found the bird cage bits at Michaels, as well as the cherub pendant. Dishes are the bird cage pans. Concrete bases are metal figure stands from bits box, and pedestals are cork board pins.
Really happy with the water effect. Liquitex String Gel is the product I used for water effect. Dries clear and is water based.
(http://home.comcast.net/~pacarat/pics/misc/cthulhu/28mm_cthulhu_2607.JPG)
-pacarat
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Holy Moly!!! Those are perfection itself!!! Great execution and wonderful individuality. Love those water effects. Those Lucky Idols are also really great. Makes me think I need to get a set together...this is a pretty high standard to match though...just wonderful!
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Fantastic ideas there. The fountains are especially well done
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Absolutely beautiful. I really want one of those army of darkness altars with the books.
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Cracking stuff. They look great. Good job sir.
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Great stuff!
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Thanks, guys.
Working on some Rings of Power, which will finish off the Artifacts. Next up, some scrollls.
Been collecting bits and pieces for about six months now, fun to finally get them table ready...
-pacarat
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excellent work. :)
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does the frog have the face of a mantic ork ?
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A+, a magical project!
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Thanks, guys.
does the frog have the face of a mantic ork ?
Dont think so. Came off an old lead sprue that has four creature-type heads on it... Maybe RAFM, but not sure. Been collecting stuff for 20+ years, unless it is a recent purchase, or very distinctive in style, i've usually lost track of origin... :?
I would have preferred a more human looking head, (to be true to the SA description) but i needed something that scaled well to frog's body...
-pacarat
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Those are really nice, imaginative and well done.javascript:void(0);
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Fantastic work all round on these :-*
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Those are great pieces to use in a variety of games. Thanks for sharing.
Regards,
Hitman
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Excellent work!
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Bravo sir! :-*
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Thanks all...
Here's some more ...
Ring of Power - here's a scratch built ring. Costume jewelry "gem" as centerpiece. Ring body is twisted floral wire.
(http://home.comcast.net/~pacarat/pics/misc/cthulhu/28mm_cthulhu_2615.JPG)(http://home.comcast.net/~pacarat/pics/misc/cthulhu/28mm_cthulhu_2616.JPG)
Ring of Power - Another bit of costume bracelet.
(http://home.comcast.net/~pacarat/pics/misc/cthulhu/28mm_cthulhu_2617.JPG)
Lucky Idol - random metal mini skull from the bits box. Source unknown...as usual. Looks primitive enough, though... :)
(http://home.comcast.net/~pacarat/pics/misc/cthulhu/28mm_cthulhu_2619.JPG)(http://home.comcast.net/~pacarat/pics/misc/cthulhu/28mm_cthulhu_2620.JPG)
Chalice of the Wyld - another metal mini from the bits box. Source unknown. Cup drilled out. Debating on whether to fill it with some dark and mysterious liquid...
(http://home.comcast.net/~pacarat/pics/misc/cthulhu/28mm_cthulhu_2621.JPG)(http://home.comcast.net/~pacarat/pics/misc/cthulhu/28mm_cthulhu_2622.JPG)
Evil Scroll - - metal scroll on skull decorated pedestal. Source unknown...
(http://home.comcast.net/~pacarat/pics/misc/cthulhu/28mm_cthulhu_2623.JPG)(http://home.comcast.net/~pacarat/pics/misc/cthulhu/28mm_cthulhu_2624.JPG)
Ancient Tablet - Metal mini inscribed with mysterious and powerful runes, whose mysteries are exceeded only by their power.
(http://home.comcast.net/~pacarat/pics/misc/cthulhu/28mm_cthulhu_2625.JPG)
Silver Horn - A random treasure bit suitable for a plot point, etc.
(http://home.comcast.net/~pacarat/pics/misc/cthulhu/28mm_cthulhu_2626.JPG)
Still have some minor basing work to do along with a final sealing. Pieces can certainly be thrown on the table as they are. The cork stonework is kinda fragile, so I'm curious how it will stand up to prolonged use.
Plan to use these in Pulp Alley games, as well as SA.
- pacarat
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Nice idea - and very well executed.
Tony
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Great additions to any table, very imaginative and well executed.
Your pieces are full of character and you can easily imagine lots of mundane and/or supernatural uses that make them valuable.
Thanks for sharing.
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I found myself staring at my wife's jewelry stash yesterday . . .I bet she wouldn't even notice . . .
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I found myself staring at my wife's jewelry stash yesterday . . .I bet she wouldn't even notice . . .
lol Brave men.
Nice artifacts Pacarat and consider the idea stolen.
Cheers,
Za
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Thanks guys...
I found myself staring at my wife's jewelry stash yesterday . . .I bet she wouldn't even notice . . .
I hit the Hobby Lobby and Michaels, check the clearance sections, and always use discount coupons... Much safer.. ;)
- pacarat
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But not as diabolical! Muwaaaaahhaaaaaaa!
It is Strange Aens after all . . .