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Miniatures Adventure => Age of Myths, Gods and Empires => Topic started by: nervisfr on December 30, 2018, 11:23:17 AM
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A new year is coming , and a new project too. :?
Ok, i know, i didn't need a new one to add to my wish list's Projects lol lol
But, with the help of agentbalzac and his friend Neil, I decide to rush in this new Project. Neil give me is OGAM list and researches that were very usefull to see where i'm going. He save me a lot of time .
As i'll use some stock from my leads mountain, this army will be a little, if any, original ;) and cheap.
You won't see any maori warrior figurines in this army because i haven't any in stock, so i 'll use for the warriors, my Foundry Dark Africa as base for the converting work.
Yes, you read it right. African warriors as Maori ones :-*
With some work of course.
The Gods and the Legends will be mainly provide by Reaper Bones. i have some idea of good figurines in their range to be use for this OGAM Project ;D
As my first tests are very concluding, i'll drop you some pictures during the WIP.
first test, with tongue out, of course :
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tPXB0OmLzh8/XCipiV7fq1I/AAAAAAAABmA/vn5QV3YAQtAYeSUTlvoGaF4lQQDzgCOwgCLcBGAs/s640/28mm%2BFoundry%2BDark%2BAfrica%2Bconversion%2BMaori%2BWarrior%2B2a.jpg)
Hope you will like them.
cheers
Eric
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A worthwhile project and it will be fascinating to watch it unfold. Pacific wars in general (Samoan, Tongan, Solomon Islands and Fiji) is definitely a market all but completely untouched. Keep us posted.
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Looking good so far Eric, I am keen to see my OGaM Maori vision enhanced by someone else.
I hope these test figures are Hero's/Legends and not a normal warrior (Toa),Most Maori would normally carry a short close combat weapon or a long one not both. I think Hero's/Legends can be excused.
Cheers Neil
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A worthwhile project and it will be fascinating to watch it unfold. Pacific wars in general (Samoan, Tongan, Solomon Islands and Fiji) is definitely a market all but completely untouched. Keep us posted.
Not completely untouched Unlucky General as Eureka miniatures have a Maori range under their Tribal banner. Apparently they are also about to re-release the Hawaiians as the sculpts were starting to show their age. http://www.eurekamin.com.au/index.php?cPath=87_126_866&sort=3a (http://www.eurekamin.com.au/index.php?cPath=87_126_866&sort=3a)
I love the conversions so far Nervisfr, look forward to seeing more.
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Thank you guys !
Neil, thank you for your precisions.
I have in mind to create a lightly (visual) difference between Elite and Normal Warrior. May be with the use of 2 weapons for the Elites and 1 weapon for the normal warriors ;).
You should propose to Ganesha Games to produce your list on their web site , like the Inca, Pre-Islamic Arabian and Japanse ones.
i actually working on Ruaumoko, god of Earthquakes, Volcanoes and seasons...with a little idea for represente him as emerging from earth throught a lava bed.
i'll add him a new trait from the Celtic supplement : Mountain Maker for the combine effect of Earthquakes and volcanoes irruption. :D
The base of this god 'll be from this Reaper stone Giant :
(https://www.reapermini.com/graphics/gallery/4/77336_w_1.jpg)
because he get the pose i wanted and he was in my stock at the moment ;D
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the work is started on the Giant chest.
(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-k9XG_W0bPsI/XDI_C8ttTWI/AAAAAAAABm0/CRqFNufyZHENHtfS7Lwxwt3CA-pqSHqmQCLcBGAs/s640/28mm%2BRepear%2BBones%2BGiant%2Bconversion%2BMaori%2BGod%2B2.jpg)
a rock, made from garden cork, is added in his left hand ;)
cheers
Eric
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Nice work Eric. I have recently got the same figure and am planning to use him for Whiro lord of Darkness.
Good idea for defining the elites and normal warriors.
I will look into the Ganesha Games idea
Cheers Neil
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Nice work Eric. I have recently got the same figure and am planning to use him for Whiro lord of Darkness.
Good idea for defining the elites and normal warriors.
I will look into the Ganesha Games idea
Cheers Neil
Thank you Neil.
The lava bed is complete and the paint work nearly finished too.
The God is a test about a small electrical handiwork with Leds for the lava bed ;) to make it more impressive when he surface from earth !
:P
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looking forward to seeing it Eric.
I had modified his stats slightly since I sent you the list by adding Tremble before my might. I have not seen the Celtic supplement. I must try and track it down.
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i'm thinking about to add a new character like a stone/Earth elemental or Golem :P but more like a corail (or reef) golem from Reaper Bones.
like that
(https://www.reapermini.com/graphics/gallery/4/77628_p_1_mp.jpg)
but scratchbuild like my stone/earth elemental , that's mean for cheap ;)
(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-uW4vIKa3jSY/XBUJ6ikIdKI/AAAAAAAABg0/cZH2YjHquSgc3aTZC6AURh8KLG2B5E4rwCLcBGAs/s640/28mm%2Belemental%2Bearth%2Bgolem%2BFoundry%2B6.jpg)
details on my last edition's blog page
http://chti-reanimator59.blogspot.com/2018/12/le-re-animator-investit-dans-la-pierre.html (http://chti-reanimator59.blogspot.com/2018/12/le-re-animator-investit-dans-la-pierre.html)
Cheers
Eric
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I do like the Coral Golem and did consider it. Sadly New Zealand does not have any large scale coral reefs. It would be more suited to many other of the pacific island cultures which have very similar beliefs.
It could be used as a stand alone figure or perhaps a Taniwha.
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I do like the Coral Golem and did consider it. Sadly New Zealand does not have any large scale coral reefs. It would be more suited to many other of the pacific island cultures which have very similar beliefs.
It could be used as a stand alone figure or perhaps a Taniwha.
As my goal is a Maori/Polynesian like Oceania OGAM army it could be a good add to my list, may be not as corail creature but an Ocean/seabed elemental..
Only an excuse for me to create one like that .... lol lol lol
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Occasionally a single figure is enough to tempt me into a new project. That coral elemental falls into that category. Lordy, he's beautiful! Anyone know how big he is?
And Polynesia does have a lot of untapped potential for gaming: unique cultures, gorgeous, dramatic terrain, the chance to model lava and catamarans, along with the excuse to scatter numbers of tikis about the board...What's not to like? If one really wanted to go whole hog, think of the food and drinks (!!!) that could be served alongside any game. Yes, it is attractive.
Wasn't there a company doing a kickstarter for a Polynesian fantasy range? A quick Google search didn't turn anything up so maybe it didn't happen.
Fun project, Nervisfr. I'll follow your progress with interest!
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Hope i won't disappoint you o_o
here is the comparison scale with a 28mm/30 Bones reaper figurine
(https://ksr-ugc.imgix.net/assets/013/207/310/796c81f7e80085780fb63fb056f9f8ef_original.jpg?ixlib=rb-1.1.0&w=639&fit=max&v=1469742987&auto=format&gif-q=50&q=92&s=466357195d13c2550759044575f7c2dc)
And as you, Arundel, i can do an army only for one or two characters or ideas of conversion for some kind of troops....
For OGAM, i have ideas for Inuit, Hebrew (but for the monotheist's culture, the choice is limited for the God lol lol lol), Conan, etc.....
cheers
Eric
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No disappointment here! He's about the size he should be. Hmmm...
Thanks, Eric!
Daryl
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No disappointment here! He's about the size he should be. Hmmm...
Thanks, Eric!
Daryl
yes, i think too.
I don't know how high will be mine but a Large one, for sure. o_o
For my Ogam's wish list, i forgot the Amazonian one.
(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/9e/d8/ed/9ed8edabb52a943de7d82ba84b90eb76.jpg)
On my Pinterest, i have create a special board for sources about new OGAM army possibilities...
Right here : https://pin.it/sqy7ru4frbox7s (https://pin.it/sqy7ru4frbox7s)
enjoy
Eric
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Wasn't there a company doing a kickstarter for a Polynesian fantasy range? A quick Google search didn't turn anything up so maybe it didn't happen.
If it also had Mayan & Pacific Northwestern Native Americans, then I think it was Paymaster Games. They have a US eBay store and I think a stockist comes up if you google them.
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If it also had Mayan & Pacific Northwestern Native Americans, then I think it was Paymaster Games. They have a US eBay store and I think a stockist comes up if you google them.
Exact ! For the Warpath range. Great figurines indeed.
Could be used for inspiration too ;)
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2139148164/going-native-new-world-monsters (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2139148164/going-native-new-world-monsters)
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Lovely figures, but those aren't the ones. Very strange. Maybe it wasn't funded. ???
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good news, more warriors converted and the lava bed is nearly done :P :P:
WIP :
(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2gAel4r3gh0/XDI_Ff003sI/AAAAAAAABnI/TKcbvHOzn0I9DEbwQ4MCJR2DIGhIfX3zwCLcBGAs/s640/28mm%2BRepear%2BBones%2BGiant%2Blava%2Bbed%2Bconversion%2BMaori%2BGod%2B6.jpg)
enjoy
Eric
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I backed a couple of Paymaster Kickstarters and own a box of their high-quality figures. Here is a link to their Ebay store and their current catalog:
https://www.ebay.com/str/paymastergames?fbclid=IwAR1b1pLaQ06NqQO2FlaEaiwjAyMN8Z_FbLr9GOOHsxBhB8cKUB2q6PqIqnE
From this link and from posts on Paymaster's Facebook page, I gather that many items that were produced for Kickstarters have gone OOP. What you see on Ebay is what you can order now. I see several sets of Hawaiian warriors, a toothy humanoid giant, a giant anthropomorphic gecko and a giant clam currently in production for Hawaiian subjects.
I gotta say, the sets of Northwest Pacific Coast Indian warriors that I received are highly multi-part for white metal castings. I think the Hawaiian warriors are the same. I got heads, torsos, separate arms, and a hip-leg unit. The design calls for a lot of drilling, pinning and gluing. There are some detail differences among the heads and torsos, and you can vary the poses to some degree, although there's only one angle of join that makes the torsos line up with the hips. I thought it was a lot of work for the result I wanted. The standard of modeling among LAF members is high, so maybe these Paymaster figure kits are just what you want to work with.
Um...there's a post on the Paymaster Facebook page from November 4, stating that Marc would be taking pre-orders for product from his most recently funded Kickstarter for *two days*, with a link to his 'pre-order store'. Some tasty stuff listed there, including Polynesian and Maori items not on the Ebay store. Might be worth exploring and IMing Marc, if you like the miniatures:
https://www.facebook.com/Paymaster-Games-359212084153483/
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Thank you zippyfusenet for the informations about this range.
;)
As a collateral effect of this topic, i have started a new project for the......... Amazonian ! o_o o_o o_o
i have already for action a lot of painted Tupi warriors (Coppelstone ones) so i need only to create/find one God and some fun Legends.
So i have started tracking which ones could interest me. Like Mapinguari (a conversion is nearly finished), Lobisomem, etc....
i'm working too on an OGAM list to go with it.
a busy year is coming, i think :?
Eric
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The work on Ruaumoko, god of Earthquakes ....chest :
(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8e59nqeNTfE/XE74Y8_GpLI/AAAAAAAABqs/MwLGpHQ8ozUJAsqG9ukfTwH3dbN64JcnwCLcBGAs/s640/28mm%2BRepear%2BBones%2BGiant%2Bconversion%2BMaori%2BGod%2B5.jpg)
and on his base, the work on the led lightning system :
(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zalfB9SFy-Q/XE74aK5g9JI/AAAAAAAABq4/1RTE4d5CBmwG1ZC4ruuo9nm8IVFNw816ACLcBGAs/s640/28mm%2BRepear%2BBones%2BGiant%2Blava%2Bbed%2Bconversion%2BMaori%2BGod%2B8.jpg)
i have start the work on Maui and an all purpose god (looking like a warrior).
the 2 based on Reaper figurines
Cheers
Eric
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Bob Murch (Pulp Figures) did some really nice Pacific islanders. https://pulpfigures.com/ https://pulpfigures.com/products/category/12
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Bob Murch (Pulp Figures) did some really nice Pacific islanders. https://pulpfigures.com/ https://pulpfigures.com/products/category/12
They are fine !
But my objective is to reduce my lead's mountain ! o_o
lol
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Eric, is it just me or are no images showing in your volcano god post? :-I Only mention because I'm eager to see him, of course!
Daryl
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Eric, is it just me or are no images showing in your volcano god post? :-I Only mention because I'm eager to see him, of course!
Daryl
hello Daryl,
I 'll post them again. Theyre were present on the preview screen........ ???
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the re-post is done ;)
* The conversion'work on Maui is nearly finished too ;D
the figurine used is :
REAPER-MINIATURES-BONES-77170-Clay-Golem
(https://www.reapermini.com/graphics/gallery/4/77170_w_1.jpg)
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Yes, now I see him, and he's looking great! I'm looking forward to seeing him finished and glowing. :D
And your Maui choice is a fine one; do you plan to give him hair or will he stay bald? Could look good either way!
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i have started a new way to put hair on bald figurines.
1- Hot glue to give thickness.
2- then "No screws-No nails" Pattex glue, for designing hair (found in an Action store
excellent and easy way
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Start of the Reaper Bones converted as Maui :
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7881/33042081698_751dfae2f0_b.jpg)
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Class! lol
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Class! lol
Thank you Nic !
and now with the base for his hair :
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4832/46190649374_5344a0d5b3_c.jpg)
The hook is made from the magic staff of the Reaper Bones Ogress and the weapon (Patu Parāoa) is made from a piece of plastic cut into his base.
Nothing is lost with me ! lol lol lol lol
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You have an impressive eye for repurposing miniatures and their parts :)
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You have an impressive eye for repurposing miniatures and their parts :)
Thank you Munindk !
I do that since i have started the hobby......since 1979 ;D when there was no so much choice in figurines and periods....
Only Airfix, Atlantic, Minifigs, Hinchliffe......and books/magazines....
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looking good
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I post a new edition of my blog about work on this project :
http://chti-reanimator59.blogspot.com/2019/01/le-rea-animator-dans-les-iles.html (http://chti-reanimator59.blogspot.com/2019/01/le-rea-animator-dans-les-iles.html)
The translate button is your friend ;)
cheers
Eric
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Maui is ready......................for the paint desk
he get his hair now
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7839/46904968992_a9deec6aa6_z.jpg)
i very happy with the final result :-*
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He's looking great. Can't wait to see the finished product!
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Some problems with figure conversion are:
The limbs of the new model to have a natural posture
The cuts and joints of various add-ons and the original figure to be smoothed and invisible
To be convincing for the conversion it is purposed.
I think that you have tackled all these problems with great success!
If you had not shown the prototype, one would be sure that this was an original!
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Some problems with figure conversion are:
The limbs of the new model to have a natural posture
The cuts and joints of various add-ons and the original figure to be smoothed and invisible
To be convincing for the conversion it is purposed.
I think that you have tackled all these problems with great success!
If you had not shown the prototype, one would be sure that this was an original!
Thank you DintheDin,
You find my hobby's philosophy !
;)
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some news about the WIP on the Coral/Reff Golem ....based on the same way of work on my elemental (http://chti-reanimator59.blogspot.com/2018/12/le-re-animator-investit-dans-la-pierre.html)
here it is :
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7903/33042084618_dd5096cddb_c.jpg)
the same with his two arms :
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4844/46915496581_de0c7965fd_c.jpg)
This figurine is create as a vignette, the golem going out from the sea for fighting human on the beach...this is the idea ;)
Maui is gone to the paintdesk and some warriors are add to the collection...
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4918/46915496181_0fb7451f81_b.jpg)
cheers
Eric
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Great project. The conversions are excellent.
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The coral golem is looking great so far. Looking forward to seeing how he comes along! :)
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Thank you guys, ;) :D
For the Golem, the problem is adding the coral, sea plants and some details to give him the look of the Reaper's one.
i have to sculpt some of these "accessories".
One of his victim is already on the paint desk ;D
May be a new one, placed under his left foot (the one on the beach sand. The other foot 'll be in the water).
the left hand holding the 1st victim and the right relying on a rock...
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can't wait the end of the paintjob ! Sorry for low quality pictures :'(
here he is, the Great Maori hero, Maui ! WIP :
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4899/32077295337_0ef992a56b_b.jpg)
and some warriors at the same level of WIP :
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7822/32077295557_af11f691a5_b.jpg)
i think that my objective is complete ; African warriors are (now) Maori warriors....
cheers
Eric
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Terrific job, Eric! Cheers!
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They all look great - especially Maui. Oh yes, I love Maui. :-*
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Thank you guys.
and they aren't finished ! :-*
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the back view of Maui
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4847/47018723941_0764ae5e30_b.jpg)
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Last news :
Eureka add some more references for their Hawaiins range....with civilians !
right here (http://www.eurekamin.com.au/index.php?cPath=87_126_866_147&page=1&sort=3d)
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and found this at AliExpress (sold individually ) :
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7924/32159865357_a50536daaf_b.jpg)
A warrior that could be used for Maori/Polynesian god.....with a little work, of course and a Tiki statue set.
the warrior is 54mm and could found too into a Safari figurines tube set (as Powahatan american indian) but not at the same price o_o
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/714WkXtUFXL._SX425_.jpg)
They are in soft plastic like Reaper Bones or alike ;)
Eric
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A new edition about my blog and more about the Maoris/Polynesians.
right here :
http://chti-reanimator59.blogspot.com/2019/02/les-dieux-sont-avec-le-re-animator.html (http://chti-reanimator59.blogspot.com/2019/02/les-dieux-sont-avec-le-re-animator.html)
In a near future, some pictures of the WIP on the Coral Golem o_o
Cheers
Eric
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i find the hawk version of Maui on AliExpress
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7833/40200401863_74c4838623_o.jpg)
Now i have to wait a few weeks before puting my hands on him :D for a little conversion work : Take off the base, cut the legs and reglue them on the body for flying version of Maui
Cheers
Eric
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Looking forward to seeing how he turns out! :)
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Me too! :)
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Then, here he is now (not complete at the moment) :
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7902/47173940251_6663c65d18_b.jpg)
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7925/46259785915_69a9f30be3_b.jpg)
Cheers
Eric
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Impressive! :-*
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Impressive! :-*
Thank you.
all the pink coral are from the same plastic plant but cutted in differently ways... ;)
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the hawk is arrived !
he loses his tree stump and in a near future, his legs.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7803/33330530528_91248d5073_b.jpg)
Cheers
Eric
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Love it, the coral giant especially!!!
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you'll please Arundel, i have added more coral to the golem.... lol lol lol
picture soon indeed ;)
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Standing in front of my monitor, waiting for the picture lol
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Standing in front of my monitor, waiting for the picture lol
you wish comes true :
the golem with more......coral and a 28mm Foundry for comparison scale ;)
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7881/33353436728_99f4fbd40a_b.jpg)
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7860/47177130822_d063270966_b.jpg)
Hope you like it !
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Coming out impressive! Very inspiring work! Congrats!!!
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Coming out impressive! Very inspiring work! Congrats!!!
thank you
The most difficult will be the paint job on the coral give it's natural look ;)
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Fantastic work, I am loving this. I still need to source a Hawk for my Maui :)
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Looking great!!! :D
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I can't tell you how much I enjoyed this thread. Thank you!
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Thank you guys,
I hope to get time to work on it during the week-end. o_o
i start the work on the Maui hawk version
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7826/33330530518_d08b7bd957_b.jpg)
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Hawk endangered species by heavy duty silicone gun lol
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Hawk endangered species by heavy duty silicone gun lol
it's just surgical care.....
look !
it's alive now !
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7893/33330530348_aaf325c643_b.jpg)
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Man, you are a shaman ;)
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Ooh, he's going to look great! :D
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the glue gun is an evil one.....
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and it's work on eagle too...
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7837/33400763978_d86976ab0b_b.jpg)
Eric
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Good job! You are an eagle healer! He was stuck on a tree stump before... Now he can fly!
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i believe he can fly......
with 2 bases : one for flying and one for landing action, if any.... lol
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back with the coral Golem.
Now with more details and paint ! I add coral made from hot glue gun ;) The painting is stil in progress.
The pictures doesn't look great compared with reality.
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7825/32348064827_73e883e90f_b.jpg)
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7857/46566683604_6875f822a6_b.jpg)
i start the base for the next step after painting :-*
cheers
Eric
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It is already impressive and when finished it will be a catch-eye on your tabletop!
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i think so.
here is a new editon of my blog !
https://chti-reanimator59.blogspot.com/2019/03/sous-les-tropiques-le-re-animator.html (https://chti-reanimator59.blogspot.com/2019/03/sous-les-tropiques-le-re-animator.html)
Remember, the Google translate button is your friend ;)
Cheers
Eric
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Genial! Et tu n'as pas d'aquarium lol
(on parle Français de temps en temps)
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Genial! Et tu n'as pas d'aquarium lol
(on parle Français de temps en temps)
Exactly !
No aquarium, no fish but now i get some giant crabs for this project o_o
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I've just been reading your thread and its is a great project. Here in NZ we used to have a giant eagle (called Pouakai or Haasts eagle) which may be a good addition. I've seen a life sized replica and its a big bird.
More details here
https://collections.tepapa.govt.nz/topic/1360
and
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haast%27s_eagle
Also the Moa was a very large flightless in NZ.
Cheers
Kieran
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I've just been reading your thread and its is a great project. Here in NZ we used to have a giant eagle (called Pouakai or Haasts eagle) which may be a good addition. I've seen a life sized replica and its a big bird.
More details here
https://collections.tepapa.govt.nz/topic/1360
and
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haast%27s_eagle
Also the Moa was a very large flightless in NZ.
Cheers
Kieran
Thank you Kieran for your help.
here is the Moa :
(http://fc05.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2014/076/0/e/moa_by_sameerprehistorica-d7ajpit.jpg)
The coral Golem is based now and needs some paint to be fully available....
Eric
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here is the Moa :
Just being a little pedantic here, but there were several varieties of Moa, ranging from about three foot tall up the giant shown here. It's a pity they were all wiped out within about 50 years of humans arriving. Just imagine the commercial possibilities: 'Now from KFC, the Colonels One Piece Family Pack'! lol
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Just being a little pedantic here, but there were several varieties of Moa, ranging from about three foot tall up the giant shown here. It's a pity they were all wiped out within about 50 years of humans arriving. Just imagine the commercial possibilities: 'Now from KFC, the Colonels One Piece Family Pack'! lol
With one leg you can feed a complete warband :D
the basing of Ruaumoko is now finished !
Hope to show you a picture this week-end, and may be a video of the led in action !
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here we are ;
Ruaumoko is now finished !
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7907/32387498537_03945c84da_z.jpg)
and the Golem is nearly finished (sorry for the poor picture):
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7804/40364300193_b424089017_z.jpg)
hope you already like them !
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I can't find words to praise your so creative imagination!
Ruaumoko is a fantastic creation!
As for the coral Golem, I've already expressed my admiration.
Keep them coming! Cheers!
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Eric, they both are looking so good! Quite swept away, really. Can you give us some more pictures of the golem?
Daryl
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Eric, they both are looking so good! Quite swept away, really. Can you give us some more pictures of the golem?
Daryl
+1 !!!
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Cool stuff!
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Thank you guys !
here more best pictures of the coral Golem and one of Ruaumoko...
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7880/33463219228_3164051399_z.jpg)
The victim is now added in the left hand of the golem !
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7906/47339167081_bd17f6c8d7_z.jpg)
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7823/33463216958_31360f959a_z.jpg)
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7853/47339167981_cf27398cb4_z.jpg)
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7855/33463218318_969084773e_z.jpg)
cheers
Eric
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and one with the led on :
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7911/40364300393_3c94dd3770_z.jpg)
o_o o_o o_o
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All your last pictures are perfect! I'm scrolling the page up and down to admire them! Very well done! Cheers!
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New purchase (from AliExpress) :
Giant crabs, from different species
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7888/40381350563_2b68bed031_b.jpg)
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Must agree with Din that those new photos are superb. :o This is such a fun project to watch - especially as it's so off the usual, well-beaten wargame paths!
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Must agree with Din that those new photos are superb. :o This is such a fun project to watch - especially as it's so off the usual, well-beaten wargame paths!
Thank you guys.
The yesterday sun makes the water looking great on the pictures ;)
My main objective is to find some originality in the Hobby and the armies i play... :-*
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A new page on my blog about the WIP ;)
right here : https://chti-reanimator59.blogspot.com/2019/03/le-re-animator-essaye-de-finir-un-truc.html (https://chti-reanimator59.blogspot.com/2019/03/le-re-animator-essaye-de-finir-un-truc.html)
Cheers
Eric
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Your quote:
...Je leur redonne vie comme tout bon Ré-Animator !
You really give them a new life!!! Like a good Re-Animator!
Many congratulations again for the originality of your job!
Keep them coming! Cheers!
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Your quote:
...Je leur redonne vie comme tout bon Ré-Animator !
You really give them a new life!!! Like a good Re-Animator!
Many congratulations again for the originality of your job!
Keep them coming! Cheers!
Once again, Thank you DintheDin for your support.
I'm a little busy in the attic for some DIY works but i'll try to be more productive in the coming days. ::)
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start of the work on the giant Crab......
as they are flat (like most of kind of products), you'll need to build a special base to make them stand up on their base (et on legs of course) ;)
they'll be better and more alive like that. lol lol
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7860/46704084394_8e6c88f21a_b.jpg)
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7832/47427230211_8c29a4a218_b.jpg)
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Great tweak, Eric! I state boldly that you are one of the most creative members here on LAF! Splendid work, as always!
Daryl
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Great tweak, Eric! I state boldly that you are one of the most creative members here on LAF! Splendid work, as always!
Daryl
Thank you Daryl for the kind comment. :D
here is an example with this basing technic on flat soft plastic spider (from my LOTR Goblin army)
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7844/46525016655_ea91decaf6_b.jpg)
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7836/40474413463_f239263671_b.jpg)
Holes are perfect to give life to your models ;)
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The hawk is gone to fly
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7907/32521667517_37c1b25a1c_b.jpg)
on his base !
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I like the idea with the crabs and spiders. Simple, yet very effective. Credits to you! :D
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I like the idea with the crabs and spiders. Simple, yet very effective. Credits to you! :D
Thank you FreakyFenton,
The crabs are at the painting step but i do it in two parts.
1st : under the crab then base the crab
2st paint the top of the crab.
As they are near the ground level it's easier ;)
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Great project and very inspirational. I'm looking forward to reading more updates :)
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Great project and very inspirational. I'm looking forward to reading more updates :)
Thank you Bullshott.
The crabs are on the paint desk, for testing colors and basing.
I think, it'll be easier to base and paint the base before gluing the crabs. o_o o_o
Some are too low on theirs legs because the body is too heavy for the plastic legs to support it. ;)
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well, it's time to a new edition of my blog page about this work and some others WIP ;)
right here :
https://chti-reanimator59.blogspot.com/2019/04/le-re-animator-boa-la-tasse.html (https://chti-reanimator59.blogspot.com/2019/04/le-re-animator-boa-la-tasse.html)
Enjoy
Eric
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a few work after some holidays.....
just to show you the problem to glue before basing the crabs.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/46904659644_72c15599ca_b.jpg)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/47576154212_5eb878226b_b.jpg)
with a tooth pick to level up the crab's claws for gluing purpose :'(
i'll try to base the others before gluing then
Eric
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i 'm not gone very far on this project except to finish some Warriors
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/47020310874_68f192754d_b.jpg)
En route for the basing step !
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Wow! They are fearsome! :-*
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i found creature in Pinterest.
look very interesting for a Legend ;) named Kapuwai
(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/59/0e/a1/590ea1900a7a884a2339656203f43df7.jpg)
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mon cousin the "crab" is a Brindikils form BD de rode ridder title de verrader van Yarkand
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duivelindoosje, you just remind me that i have to finish the paint job on the Giant crabs.
Some are already painted but wait the basing step ans some have the base done but not painted.... :(
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i happy to show you the Maui Legend ! :P
Ready to play
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/47906998241_3ccee96a71_z_d.jpg)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/40940462153_a1143a955a_z_d.jpg)
;)
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A bonesmasher! Who will dare play against him! :-*
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Hello boys,
A new edition of my blog :
http://chti-reanimator59.blogspot.com/2019/05/re-animator-en-vrac-et-au-detail.html (http://chti-reanimator59.blogspot.com/2019/05/re-animator-en-vrac-et-au-detail.html)
Enjoy
Eric
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Your big heroes in full splendor and you are preparing more interesting figures! Superb!
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Thank You DintheDin.
a new addition to the Project, a Giant Manta Ray, gushing from the sea...
May be for a Legend or the sea god :?
(https://live.staticflickr.com/7884/46512111575_143d5da120_o_d.jpg)
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Infinite imagination! Cheers!
I'm eager to see how this will come out!
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to use this natural phenomenon :
https://youtu.be/oz6zOyZpYTY?t=50 (https://youtu.be/oz6zOyZpYTY?t=50)
with a rider on the ray's back, of course... :-*
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Majestic!!! I really loved it! :-*
Fish from another world!
Thanks for sharing!!!
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and here is the idea :
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48048835141_c7c600c0bc_o_d.jpg)
with a Foundry dark Africa shaman (without is cauldron and his hand gone with it)...
;)
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and here is the idea :
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48048835141_c7c600c0bc_o_d.jpg)
with a Foundry dark Africa shaman (without is cauldron and his hand gone with it)...
;)
Wow that's stunning,really like that.
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Thank guys.
a new shot to see the base made from a strong paper clip featurig the manta's tail.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48048835106_27a6d48558_o_d.jpg)
The shaman is pin in the manta's back (hard plastic) and the paper clip into the rear >:D and curve at the end to give a base to the animal .
The shaman'staff is also pin in the back to give a second attachment point for the figurine
;)
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Just to throw an idea, but of course, you are the creator and re-animator! (Cheers!)
You have found this so beautiful video showing the mantas flying completely out of the water.
You may have noticed the moment the tail is out of the water, leaving a strong water trail.
My idea is to use part of the paper clip for the manta's tail and part of it covered with elaborated silicone to represent the water trail.
We have the same idea perhaps? :P
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This is the idea, my friend ;)
but i have to see several manta's video before starting the water effect.
Hot glue gun could be a part of the solution for water.....see my waterfall terrain
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I'm glad to hear that!
Take your time, my friend!
I'm sure the result will be excellent! Cheers!
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here is a back view
(https://live.staticflickr.com/7806/33587043608_dda468e7f1_o_d.jpg)
you can see the paper clip tail finishing as the Manta support ;)
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the Manta ray being at the paint desk, i work on some scenery........
With a old Playmobil Totem (20 cm high) :
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48054172763_37554b3fc2_o_d.jpg)
Do you see where i'm going with ? ;)
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With 20 cm high you are going to the sky! lol
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toward the Gods ;D
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Here is the solution :
1 Totem makes 3 Tikis or alike (tropical gods or totems)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48077936808_e32038cd1a_o_d.jpg)
:D
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Aha! Totem=Tikitikitiki lol
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playmobil? does your daughter know she did lose an item? ;)
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playmobil? does your daughter know she did lose an item? ;)
Never, it's comes from my son ' stock .
And he never see it in his playmobil box because i take as soon as i see it.
Anyway, the totem was broken when we get it from a second hand sell.
So I SAVE it ! lol lol lol
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Paint job done !
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48102892917_8c48a5a225_o_d.jpg)
now, basing !
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Just before the sun strikes too much for the coming days, the basing is done. ;D
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48113013338_7412def49a_o_d.jpg)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48113014703_6ffdf9d46f_o_d.jpg)
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They come out lovely and the tree selection makes them look lovelier! :-*
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Thank you DintheDin.
all trees are home made.
the great palm trees are made form BBQ stick with string wrapped on it and plastic foliage from cake's palmtrees decoration.
The small one in the foreground is a small pine cone with plastic plants as foliage. ;)
All the plants are a mix of plastic plants.
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All very well done and inspiring! (The pine cone I suspected ;) )
Also well arranged and they give a representative picture. Congrats!
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Just to throw an idea, but of course, you are the creator and re-animator! (Cheers!)
You have found this so beautiful video showing the mantas flying completely out of the water.
You may have noticed the moment the tail is out of the water, leaving a strong water trail.
My idea is to use part of the paper clip for the manta's tail and part of it covered with elaborated silicone to represent the water trail.
We have the same idea perhaps? :P
As requested by DintheDin, the water effect is in progress :
1 step : the water
* Done with a plastic translucent sheet (for book cover).
* Shaped as require on the ray's wings.
* Stripped with glue gun on each face.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48118748643_60c3a92dd2_o_d.jpg)
2nd step
* Glueing of the water effect on the wings.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48118748653_42e7996bd4_o_d.jpg)
* Cut out some parts of the water tail to fit the water effect on the base.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48118748663_9d5cb9fcfd_o_d.jpg)
3nd step :
* Go to prepare the base ;)
Pictures are coming as soon as possible ;D
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Yessss!!!
It is coming out very dynamic and spectacular!
I love it! :-*
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This is very cool
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phew !
you like it ! :-*
An another view :
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48118807227_2d098bbfb6_o_d.jpg)
can't wait to show the work on the base :D
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Waiting to see a convincing water texture! ;D
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i have some work on it to reach my goal...
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The base is done, then i'm at work for fixing the ray on o_o
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first step for water
paint the textured base!
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48150675852_c379c50135_o_d.jpg)
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:-* :-* :-*
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2nd Step - Add something fun to make the base more original (if it's possible)
Add a shark shade on the base. Draw with an ikea lead pencil
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48150586616_8172ca4ee6_o_d.jpg)
3nd Step - Coat the base ;
Add the waves and sea relief....with hot glue gun :D
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48150674302_59804e24de_o_d.jpg)
The "water trail" is keep off the base during the operation. More easier to handle the glue gun without obstacles ;)
4th step - Prepare the "water splash" ;
The "water splash" are made from a plastic bottle shaped into flame alike then coated with hot glue.
the hot glue will change the shapes under heat effect. The "splash" will get a more natural look then .
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48150585716_8490ddfc63_o_d.jpg)
5th step - Add water effect to the base
Glue the "water trail" to the base and add the "water splash".
o_o o_o
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It is exciting to watch your imagination when put in motion!
The plastic bottle "water splash" is inspiring, but the touch of the shark shadow is super!
Good continuation!!!
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here is the shark but i'm not very happy with the final result.
The shade must be darker to be seen under "water".
I have painted the shade with some light and dark grey as for a true shark, but with the thickness of glue, the color seems faded and the shark is nearly invisible under the waves, even with the shark fin...
here a close up :
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48150601871_c70b0ae56f_o_d.jpg)
Anyway i :-* :-* :-* the final result !
i think the goal will be achieved ......in a few hours. ;D
Cheers
Eric
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Here we are guys, the last step :
The show off
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48159243447_4904d557b4_o_d.jpg)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48159168256_a8a3639abc_b.jpg)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48159168081_b057cda0a7_o_d.jpg)
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Majestic and spectacular! Many congratulations! It was worth the job you put!
Don't worry about the shark, it was a very good idea.
Mais la mer est très agitée :)
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Brilliant.
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Thank you guys !
It doesn't look too slilly 8)
i'll develop all the steps on my next blog's edition. ;)
and some friends to go with :
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48177561327_289f094a55_o_d.jpg)
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Truly spectacular nice little vignette!!
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Very nicely done! I swear I saw them moving sideways!
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More details about the Manta ray on my new edition's blog
http://chti-reanimator59.blogspot.com/2019/07/le-re-animator-en-plein-la-raie.html (http://chti-reanimator59.blogspot.com/2019/07/le-re-animator-en-plein-la-raie.html)
your are welcome
Cheers
Eric