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Miniatures Adventure => VSF Adventures => Topic started by: Cacique Caribe on November 18, 2016, 09:49:55 PM

Title: Need A VSF Exotic Barsoom Martian Swivel Gun Or Canon?
Post by: Cacique Caribe on November 18, 2016, 09:49:55 PM
If you do, then maybe these 22x7mm beads I found by accident could work for you:

(http://thumbs1.picclick.com/d/l400/pict/131928196308_/25-Copper-22x7mm-Acrylic-BeadsX6i80.jpg)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/131928196308

Just a suggestion that might work for you, or for someone you know.

Dan
PS.  Or if you're doing 15mm, then perhaps for an exotic colonnade?
Title: Re: Need A VSF Exotic Barsoom Martian Swivel Gun Or Canon?
Post by: The Dozing Dragon on November 18, 2016, 10:41:49 PM
Great find!
Title: Re: Need A VSF Exotic Barsoom Martian Swivel Gun Or Canon?
Post by: dinohunterpoa on November 19, 2016, 11:40:02 AM
Great find, thank you very much for sharing!  ;)
Title: Re: Need A VSF Exotic Barsoom Martian Swivel Gun Or Canon?
Post by: Hobby Services on November 19, 2016, 02:30:27 PM
Those do look handy.  Thanks for the link.  Saves a lot of time picking through the bead aisle at the local craft store.
Title: Re: Need A VSF Exotic Barsoom Martian Swivel Gun Or Canon?
Post by: Cacique Caribe on November 20, 2016, 05:23:51 PM
And you can't beat that price either!  :)

Since they are plastic, it should be easy to drill for a post or axle.  Glad to share always.

Dan
Title: Re: Need A VSF Exotic Barsoom Martian Swivel Gun Or Canon?
Post by: The_Beast on November 20, 2016, 06:12:10 PM
Quote from: Hobby Services on November 19, 2016, 02:30:27 PM
Those do look handy.  Thanks for the link.  Saves a lot of time picking through the bead aisle at the local craft store.

Haven't seen anything quite like them, and spend a good deal of time looking through the bead section. So many jars and barrels for exotic marketplaces!

Thanks, Dan!

Doug
Title: Re: Need A VSF Exotic Barsoom Martian Swivel Gun Or Canon?
Post by: MaleGriffin on November 21, 2016, 02:35:26 AM
Good find! :)
Title: Re: Need A VSF Exotic Barsoom Martian Swivel Gun Or Canon?
Post by: The_Beast on November 23, 2016, 08:28:54 PM
Warning: eBay pictures evaporate like snow in the sun...

While I'm not recommending for price, the same seller shows a pretty good example of a bead for 'trader jar':

(http://i.ebayimg.com/images/a/(KGrHqEOKjcE3GTCyh+TBN5r4NG(0!~~/s-l500.jpg)

Be sure to arrainge several different ones to cover the flawed sides.

Propeller?

(http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/z-8AAOxyItRTd6jn/s-l500.jpg)

well, check out the reverse:

(http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/YtMAAOxyedRTd6jp/s-l500.jpg)

I SAID I spent a lot of time in those aisles...

Doug
Title: Re: Need A VSF Exotic Barsoom Martian Swivel Gun Or Canon?
Post by: dinohunterpoa on November 23, 2016, 09:30:34 PM
Doug, great finds, thank you for sharing! I am also a strong prospector of DIY and craft stores, where one can find all kinds of useful stuff!  ;)  And it is very funny when the clerk girls see you take a 28mm figure from the pocket for scale comparison!  lol
Title: Re: Need A VSF Exotic Barsoom Martian Swivel Gun Or Canon?
Post by: Hobby Services on November 23, 2016, 10:20:54 PM
Quote from: dinohunterpoa on November 23, 2016, 09:30:34 PM
Doug, great finds, thank you for sharing! I am also a strong prospector of DIY and craft stores, where one can find all kinds of useful stuff!  ;)  And it is very funny when the clerk girls see you take a 28mm figure from the pocket for scale comparison!  lol

I find it helps if you talk to your scale figure.  Loudly.  Asking it if it approves of your potential purchase.
Title: Re: Need A VSF Exotic Barsoom Martian Swivel Gun Or Canon?
Post by: Cacique Caribe on November 24, 2016, 02:13:52 AM
OMG!  I'm glad I haven't gotten to that point.  I only whisper to the figure, and only when we're alone.  :)

And to Beast ... those propellers are incredible!!!

PS.  Could these others be used for something?  All that comes to mind is drums, as amphorae or as small search lights:

(http://thumbs.ebaystatic.com/images/g/6nQAAOSwDk5TrdaF/s-l225.jpg)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/20-Gold-Acrylic-Bead-Caps-14x12mm-K183G3-/131872859857?hash=item1eb43c26d1:g:6nQAAOSwDk5TrdaF
Title: Re: Need A VSF Exotic Barsoom Martian Swivel Gun Or Canon?
Post by: dinohunterpoa on November 24, 2016, 06:35:22 AM
Quote from: Hobby Services on November 23, 2016, 10:20:54 PM
I find it helps if you talk to your scale figure.  Loudly.  Asking it if it approves of your potential purchase.

How could I not do it?  ;)
Title: Re: Need A VSF Exotic Barsoom Martian Swivel Gun Or Canon?
Post by: dinohunterpoa on November 24, 2016, 06:45:25 AM
Quote from: Cacique Caribe on November 24, 2016, 02:13:52 AM
PS.  Could these others be used for something?  

I think they can be used as drums, as amphorae or as small search lights, IMHO!  ;)
Title: Re: Need A VSF Exotic Barsoom Martian Swivel Gun Or Canon?
Post by: The_Beast on November 25, 2016, 03:59:15 AM
I never talk to my figures; they get very upset when I interrupt...  :-X

Quote from: dinohunterpoa on November 24, 2016, 06:45:25 AM
I think they can be used as drums, as amphorae or as small search lights, IMHO!  ;)

Exactly! That's the spirit!

Doug
Title: Re: Need A VSF Exotic Barsoom Martian Swivel Gun Or Canon?
Post by: DivisMal on November 25, 2016, 06:30:19 AM
Great Idea! Thanks.
Title: Re: Need A VSF Exotic Barsoom Martian Swivel Gun Or Canon?
Post by: dinohunterpoa on November 25, 2016, 11:16:24 AM
Quote from: The_Beast on November 25, 2016, 03:59:15 AM
I never talk to my figures; they get very upset when I interrupt...  :-X

Exactly! That's the spirit!

Doug

 lol lol lol lol lol