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Miniatures Adventure => Back of Beyond => Topic started by: Hammers on September 22, 2013, 10:02:26 PM
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I have for a long time been posting various bits and bobs which I have built and/or painted for my imaginary emirate in the Valley of Smut, NWF, during those oh so exiting in the 20's and 30's. As I intend to add to that collection in the not so far away future I thought I would, for my own convenience, gather some of the photos I have posted in various places in this one thread.
Heavy Metal in the NWF
(http://leadadventureforum.com/images/lpl/s04/r03/27_Hammers_Palestine_NWF_Heavy_Metal.jpg)
(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/NWFTrenchWallahs.jpg)
Bomb run orders on the Valley of Smut
(http://leadadventureforum.com/images/lpl/s04/r10/27_Hammers_NWF_Bomb_Run_Orders.jpg)
The Emir of Smut Valley and his war leaders
(http://leadadventureforum.com/images/lpl/s04/r04/27_Hammers_NWF_Valley_of_Smut_Wazir_Warleaders.jpg)
Smut Valley food market
(http://leadadventureforum.com/images/lpl/s04/r07/27_Hammers_NWF_Smut_Valley_Market.jpg)
13th Gurkha Rifle regiment (Duke of Nutherlands Own)
(http://www.witchhunter.net/league/02_season/10.Round/22_hammershield_13thGurkhaRegiment_DukeOfNutherlandsOwn.jpg)
Wazir casualties and suppression markers
(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/LPLS3R2_NWF_Wazir_casualties_and_supression_markers_2.jpg)
Smut Valley cattle market
(http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=27871.0;attach=3303;image)
Wazir raiders and bomb blast
(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/BuildSomething/BS2/Entries/Hammers/blast.JPG)
NWF Field Hospital
(http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=27395.0;attach=3144;image)
NWF: Indian Army encampment
(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/Baracks.jpg)
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Huzzah! Glad to see you back at it and what a stunning collection :-* :-*
Will we see some games soon?
cheers
James
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Huzzah! Glad to see you back at it and what a stunning collection :-* :-*
Will we see some games soon?
cheers
James
With this one not likely. When it comes to terrain and gaming board, the Chickenrace on the Arumbaya has prioroty. Plus time is a limited commodity.
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Wonderful stuff! Is Smut near Rhanzlistan I wonder? Let's see more soon!
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Some very characterful pieces amongst this lot.
Particularly love the cattle market. :-*
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Wonderful stuff. Some of these I recognise from previous LPL competitions. It is great to see them again. :)
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Fantastic! Thanks for the inspiration! :-*
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WOW What a collection of lovely stuff :-* :-* :-*
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Great stuff!
Well done.
tt43.
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With this one not likely. When it comes to terrain and gaming board, the Chickenrace on the Arumbaya has prioroty. Plus time is a limited commodity.
That's a shame but lovely to see none the less :)
cheers
James
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Very nice, I like the field hospital particularly.
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Cinematic presentation :-*
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NWF Porn!! 8)
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Absolutely bloody gorgeous! Love that bomb blast, brilliantly done.
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Wonderful stuff. Some of these I recognise from previous LPL competitions. It is great to see them again. :)
Absolutely. It is all regurgitated stuff. As I said I have a few things I'd like to add, things I have or will paint for the sheer pleasure of it and I thought it be best to pull it all together in one thread.
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Absolutely top notch, as usual :-*
I knew I had forgotten something, and seeing that Indian encampment, I remember: I need to order the tents and luggage, got sidetracked by the painting clubs (which is a nice diversion, but still).
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NSFW = "Not safe for Westerners"
:D SMUT indeed...
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Beautiful work Hammers, superb start for this journey :-*
(I hope we got tickets for the whole journey :) ).
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I lost an LPL round to that field hospital scene a few years ago! lol
Magnificent stuff, great to see it again, and looking forward to the further adventures of Hammers in the Subcontinent!
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Wonderful work Peder. Thank you for sharing your journey.
Helen
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Hello, and congratulations this is very nice. What is the mark of the elephant? thank you
Frederic Machu
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Absolutely visually ripping stuff!!! :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
The explosion with all those bodies flying everywhere is to die for (quite literally)! If I may be so bold, it's time for a "How To" me thinks (Pretty please :))???
Darrell.
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Beautiful collection! :-* Hopefully you'll be adding to it soon. Need more eye candy. :)
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Wonderful to see these again Peder, and brought together in one thread. Great idea.
Just missing the Gypsies I think. They're my personal favourite ;)
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NWF Porn!! 8)
Stunning work, sir.
All of it!
:-* :-* :-*
My personal favourites are the field hospital and bomb blast.
Gobsmacked by those two!
:o
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New smallish paint job, a king cobra:
(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/KingCobra.jpg)
(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/KingCobraII.jpg)
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Some pathans:
(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/PathanArtillery.jpg)
(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/WazirArtillery.jpg)
(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/WazirRaiders.jpg)
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Beautiful, but what is the brand of the figure of the elephant? Looking for a african elephant and I can not find.
frederic machu
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It is not an African elephant, it is Indian and by eBob. It looks like it is still available and comes in two variants these days.
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Finally!
Finally a thread in which you collect your lovely set-ups, Peder! :-*
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Wow, what a collection.
Not only are they all painted to an marveles standard, its a huge collection also.
Most of the time its one or the other... :-*
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Let me add another "Wonderful stuff!" to all the other "wonderful stuff" comments. I'll continue to watch for all that will be coming. Really enjoyed this posting. Also let me ask who made the Emir and his litter. Richard
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This is just terrific!
Where is the plane from? Did I miss that? I love it!
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Let me add another "Wonderful stuff!" to all the other "wonderful stuff" comments. I'll continue to watch for all that will be coming. Really enjoyed this posting. Also let me ask who made the Emir and his litter. Richard
The emir is conversion of a nasty old wizard from RAFM.
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This is just terrific!
Where is the plane from? Did I miss that? I love it!
It's a Bristol innit? It is from Eduard if I recall correctly.
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It's a Bristol innit? It is from Eduard if I recall correctly.
Recognized that it was a BrisFit, cheers for the kit clue. Might need one of those!
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Those Pathans are looking brilliant in terms of brushwork and presentation..... :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
Getting very tempted to pull out my Foundry stuff and give it a lick of paint.... very naughty as I really haven't got any time to do 'em :D.
Darrell.
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... and presentation.....
Why, thank you. It is really just the magic of a basic display board and some shavings from Betula pendula, your common silver birch. The bark of the lower trunks of old examples of these trees is cracked, thick, grey and rock like, yet wonderfully lightweight and useful. You can knock pieces of with a club or axe without doing damage to the tree. A year later you can come back and harvest some more.
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Completely fantastic utterly amazing daft crazily excellent!
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Some more Wazir tribesmen:
(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/WazirRaidersII.jpg)
(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/WazirRaidersIII.jpg)
The last batch is a mixed bag of Foundry Baluchis and Castaway Pathans. I am not entirely happy with the latter, what with their banana arms and occasional weird, flayed poses. These days, what with Empress new range, one is rather spoilt for choice so I think I will do with those Castaways what the name suggests and put them in the bottom of the lead pile. Perhaps I will eventually paint them as rank and file filler.
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Brilliant stuff
So many great ideas
How did you do that superb bomb blast?
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Brilliant stuff
So many great ideas
How did you do that superb bomb blast?
May I refer you to http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=22356.0 (http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=22356.0)?
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Yet more stunning additions, sir!
:-*
And thank you for that great tip concerning the Betula pendula.
Genius!
8)
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Yet more stunning additions, sir!
:-*
And thank you for that great tip concerning the Betula pendula.
Genius!
8)
By all means. Perhaps I then may drw your attention to another virtue of the Betula family? Their seeds look remarkably like little leaves, indeed almost like maple leaves...
(http://blogg.passagen.se/mullvadc/resource/matta17p.jpg)
They end up in droves in gutters in autumn (it is now in fact high seasons). I have bags, nay sacks , of the stuff in the shed which I have rinsed and now use as forest litter, flock, vines etcetera. They are hardish and answers well to dye, paint and glue.
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May I refer you to http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=22356.0 (http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=22356.0)?
I missed that
Thank you
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Thanks, Peder!
Another great tip.
I was actually aware of that one and have a little stash of my own, but the 'chipping' of the tree bark and not causing any harm to the tree itself should keep everyone happy.
:)
You do realise that we now expect you to reveal ALL of your secrets!
:D
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May I refer you to http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=22356.0 (http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=22356.0)?
Maybe I was a bit premature asking for a "How To"? lol
Excellent informative stuff , thanks Hammers 8) 8) 8)
Darrell.
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A series of inspirational photos I have been perusing:
Carry On up the Smut Valley
(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/MakeALine.JPG)
Rafting a light tank
(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/FloatingATank.JPG)
Camp in the NWF 1930s
(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/NWFCamp30s.JPG)
Mule train
(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/MuleTrain.JPG)
Mountian guns lined up
(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/MountainGuns.JPG)
Vickers Valentina c:a 1930
(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/AnotherVickersValentina.JPG)
Traders Camp
(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/NWFTradersCamp.JPG)
Bazaar (Peshwar)
(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/Bazaar.JPG)
Fort Interior, Chitral
(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/FortInterior.JPG)
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Hammers, I think we will see many of those pics turned into miniature reality, am I right? :)
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Some of them already are but don't expect too much of this thread. I am a busy man IRL and my main project is CRotA.
Considering the dangerous environment I find those images of serious soldiers with shorts, knock knees, big ears and huge pith helmets funny but strangely endearing.
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Considering the dangerous environment I find those images of serious soldiers with shorts, knock knees, big ears and huge knock knees funny but strangely endearing.
That's how we built the biggest empire in history. Funny-looking Brits - so monumentally unthreatening. How could they possibly be dangerous imperialists...? ;)
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By all mean. Perhaps I then may drw your attention to another virtue of the Betula family? Their seeds look remarkably like little leaves, indeed almost like maple leaves...
(http://blogg.passagen.se/mullvadc/resource/matta17p.jpg)
They end up in droves in gutters in autumn (it is now in fact high seasons). I have bags, nay sacks , of the stuff in the shed which I have rinsed and now use as forest litter, flock, vines etcetera. They are hardish and answers well to dye, paint and glue.
We have some Birch trees in the garden, unfortunately not near any paving/roof gutters or anything from which they can easily be salvaged. I may still be able to collect some, though, so I'm curious as to what you rinse them in? Just ordinary soap water or something special?
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We have some Birch trees in the garden, unfortunately not near any paving/roof gutters or anything from which they can easily be salvaged. I may still be able to collect some, though, so I'm curious as to what you rinse them in? Just ordinary soap water or something special?
I dont bother rinsing them.
I just dry them out.
Once PVA glue has been used to fix them to a base or whatever, that seems to work just fine and seals them too.
(I hope....).
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If I need just the leaf-like shell of the birch seed I put a hand full of the collected seeds and sort of pick out the shells. I don't bother with that if I plans to use the stuff as forrest litter. You don't need to wash them or anything like that.
(http://www.tsome.com/ScenesFromME/AragornArwen/Leavetaking/full_leavtaking_dark.JPG)
The above pic looks quite weird since there are no matching leaves on the trees, but you get the idea how I use them.
Dyed green yellow and red they can look something like this...
(http://www.tsome.com/ScenesFromME/AragornArwen/Leavetaking/AragornsLeavetaking.JPG)
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In fact, why not look at this entire page. It's a bit old hat and a long ramble but gives you an idea about how to deal with birch seeds and how to use them.
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OK, that makes sense. I'll see if I can get some salvaged from the garden.
I used to have a bag of them, bought much too expensively from Antenociti, but it has disappeared somewhere among the many boxes I store my stuff in.
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So how much will it cost me for a bag of birch and a quick explanation for dyeing them? ;)
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So how much will it cost me for a bag of birch and a quick explanation for dyeing them? ;)
It will cost you dick. The seeds are free in your yard and the I am sure you already have ink wash in your paint drawer. The link above should explain it all. If you are not careful I shall make a How to... And make it Sticky!
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I'm hyper allergic to birch, so if I had a house, they would be my heating and smoking material ;)
The reason I asked is that there are "leafs" on the market in which an equivalant of a snus tin sets me back 5-6 quid...
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I'm not sure that the post actually contains a link? :)
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Oh shit...! Sorry, silversixxx, no wonder you are asking. I'll fix in a mo...
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(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/LPL/LPL5/ElephantStableHand.jpg)
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Elephant or camel? "Nice" either way.
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@vonlucky
if it's meant to be camel poo, the camel in question definitely needs to be taken to the vets
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lol :o lol
Brilliant, ya mad bugger.
Just brilliant!
:-*
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:o
What an utter load of crap! lol That is, if it's meant to be dung :)
We want more piccies!
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pretty dammed lovely........lots of imagination there :o
well done matey
regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
www.gringo40s.blogspot.com
28mm ranges
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Nothing new, just some closeups. Indian Army, 13th Gurkha Rifles Regiment (Duke of Nutherland's Own)
(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/GurkhasAdvancing1.jpg)
(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/GurkhasAdvancing2.jpg)
(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/GhurkaGuides.jpg)
(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/GurkhasCharging1.jpg)
(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/GurkhasCharging2.jpg)
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Some more close ups. Indian Army Sikhs
Sikhs advancing
(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/SikhsAdvancing1.jpg)
(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/SikhsAdvancing2.jpg)
Vickers team
(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/SikhMachineGunTeam.jpg)
Mountain gun
(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/SikhMountainGunCrew.jpg)
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Sherpas
(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/Sherpas.jpg)
Bactrian camel
(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/BactrianCamel.jpg)
Elephants
(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/Elephant1.jpg)
(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/Elephant2.jpg)
Mule and donkey
(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/MuleTrain2.jpg)
Lanchester AC
(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/LanchesterAC.jpg)
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Waziri horse raiders
(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/WazirHorseRFainders.jpg)
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What a fine collection Peder. ;D
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I love this collection! :-*
It's such a pity that you're situated in the middle of nowhere (almost Soviet) though :'(
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An addition to the Indian Army, to head the Gurkha rifles:
(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/Officer.jpg)
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Stunning work, Peder.
:-* :-*
I am really glad that you are gathering these together as I, for one , have not seen them all before.
8)
Whilst it is all fantastic, especially the fella kicking the Mule up the Ass (that cracked me up! lol), the work on the animals is a stand-out to me.
They are all lovely.
:-*
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WOW! Wonderful, crazy, inspired, inspiring, brilliant genius! I love you!!!
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very, very nice. Love that Donkey.
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Those mounted Waziris are ever so nice.
I feel I ought to recognise the figures, but don't... ::)
Please enlighten me Mr H?
(Please don't say Old Glory, or I will have to ditch all my deeply held preconceptions, and that would be very painful for me ;))
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What a damn good thread. Well done, Peder, glad to see you back at the painting table.
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Those mounted Waziris are ever so nice.
I feel I ought to recognise the figures, but don't... ::)
Please enlighten me Mr H?
(Please don't say Old Glory, or I will have to ditch all my deeply held preconceptions, and that would be very painful for me ;))
They are Brigade Game Arab Revolt conversions, Woodbine and Foundry heads. You'll notice they lack the typical Pathan pantaloons.
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What a great collection!
:-*
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Bazaar (Peshwar)
(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/Bazaar.JPG)
A great little collection of inspirational images, but this might be the best of the lot. I feel dangerously inspired to break out the foamcore and start up building production again, and to look for some carpet images online to re-create that building on the right...
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Really nice figures how did you do the bomb blast?
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Read the thread again, there is a link to a How to
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sorry found it!
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The Gurkhas are from Eureka?
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Those charging are. New kukhris, though.
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Wow! Seems I'm late to this party! Very inspirational Mr H! :-* :-*
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Thanks Andy. A lot of it is regurgitated, apart from the pathans. I plan to add a convoy of ACs (Crossleys and RR) soon as well as a Vickers light tank. There are some Bengal lancers in the offing to.
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What a superb collection :-* Can't wait to see the convoy!
Who makes that mountain gun? I need exactly that type for my Interwar stuff.
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Brigade
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Having had some annoying set backs with soldering a parrot cage for my CRotA project, I decided to change track and paint something appealing which has been sitting in the to do box for a while. (While it means to drop focus, I do this now and then not get bogged down by frustrations. It works for me.) :
(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/FleecersPony.jpg)
Fleecer's Pony (The Prince Consorts Own Lancers).
There is a bit of fluff which goes with these that I came up with as I painted. I may post this later.
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Fantastic! :)
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I have had these based and primed for ages but never some to painting them. They are the kind of miniatures which paints themselves, really. Clean, tidy design, you see *exactly* where the paints go. Almost like painting by number. A property typical of sculpts by Messrs Copplestone and Owen.
(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/MajorHeroickSkayle.jpg)
Major Herroick-Skayle (pronounced Herskl, do make an effort to get it right, the Major gets very testy with people who don't)
(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/LeutenantLargeTwennieyth.jpg)
Leutenant Llarge-Twennyeyth, Aide-de-camp.
(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/MajorSizeComp.jpg)
Size comparison.
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Very nice and that mat looks the nuts 8)
cheers
James
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The yellow back drop wrecked havoc with the colour balance of my crap camera... >:(
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cracking! Agree with the comments on the excellence of the mat as well
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As already mentioned, that is a very nice mat. Figures are of course upto your usual superb standard, though that yellow background as done your khakis no favours.
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Lovely bold paintwork Peder :)
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They look lovely Hammers!
:-*
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And the collection keeps growing :)
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There... Amended some rather horrid colours in one of the above shots:
Again Fleecers Pony:
(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/FleecersPony2.jpg)
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Lovely :-*
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Nice one.
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I am very envious over all those fine cavalrymen! :)
Just out of curiosity, did you use 'auto' setting on the first photo af these, and the other somewhat greenish ones? Or do you have a fancy camera with lots of settings for exposure time, white balance, etc.?
I have a not-so-expensive digital camera, and I have found that 'indoor' setting with LOTS of artificial white light (2-3 bulbs), flash off, and macro on, gives me good results almost every time (sometimes, something odd happens, anyway, but very rarely).
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Great stuff, Hammers! :-*
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Spiffing stuff old chap.
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Excellent work to be sure. Some great ideas that will no doubt be nicked for future projects.
That mat must have cost a small fortune in tuft :o
I'm also a big fan of the explosion template, especially the commentary in the "Build Something..." archive thread. Thanks for making my day lol
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Excellent work to be sure. Some great ideas that will no doubt be nicked for future projects.
That mat must have cost a small fortune in tuft :o
I'm also a big fan of the explosion template, especially the commentary in the "Build Something..." archive thread. Thanks for making my day lol
Had it been a question of using individual tufts it had indeed been a costly project. There is a thread here (http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=59405.0)where we've discussed the product I am using...
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Great find for sure Hammers. Thanks for sharing. I've bookmarked it for future reference.
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Hammers,
This has to be one of the most inspiring threads I have read on this forum and it's got me hooked!!
Empress, Brigade and possibly Artizan here we come!!!
Darrell.
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Hammers,
This has to be one of the most inspiring threads I have read on this forum and it's got me hooked!!
Empress, Brigade and possibly Artizan here we come!!!
Darrell.
Totally agree. Fecking wonderful old chap!!!
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Totally agree. Fecking wonderful old chap!!!
Ditto... ditto and ditto again.... amen to that! lol
Darrell.
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Well, that's very kind of you. As soon as I have wrapped up my Amazonian shenanigans I shall return to the Valley of Smut and the the punitive campaign against unruly inhabitants. I have all the houses I need for a fortified hillside town where the self appointed Emir of Smut is residing.
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Well, that's very kind of you. As soon as I have wrapped up my Amazonian shenanigans I shall return to the Valley of Smut and the the punitive campaign against unruly inhabitants. I have all the houses I need for a fortified hillside town where the self appointed Emir of Smut is residing.
Argh! Can't wait :D :D :D
Do it now!! ;) :)
Darrell.
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Lovely lovely Lancers ;D
Author lol
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A bit of old hat but I found the AC commander to my Lancaster:
(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/NWF_Lanchester_officer.jpg)
(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/NWF_Lanchester_officer_closeup.jpg)
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I say
That is rather splendid
Who makes that chap?
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Copplestone
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I believe he has a cane normally.
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Cheers Fram
I know the one
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Really lovely work on the commander and his armoured car! :-* :-* :-*
Darrell.
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Wow! I can not believe I have not gazed upon this before.....Wow!...verrrrry impressive.
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From my latest LPL entry. The theme was prone figures, so I made an interior scene for my field hospital, seen earlier in this thread.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/24/134_13_03_16_2_40_46.jpg)
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Love this
I hope to do something like this, when I have more free time ;)
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I am so happy to see your foray into the back of beyond continue! Two in a row in the LPL :-* :-* Can we be so blessed to see this continue?!? One can only hope!
Lon
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Well, I've got myself a canyon, and I've got myself a bridge. The next logical step is of course a locomotive.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/24/134_09_04_16_4_35_16.jpg)
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shiny :-*
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shiny :-*
Dunno about shiny ( ;)) but it certainly looks great!
:-* :-*
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Is that an American Flyer? Are you using S-Scale track?
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The detail looks a little soft but you've done a fine job on the weathering 8)
cheers
James
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The detail looks a little soft but you've done a fine job on the weathering 8)
cheers
James
It's a repainted toy train, god knows the scale. I do not have enough interest in trains to sex this one up. :)
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Love it!
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It's a repainted toy train, god knows the scale. I fo not have enough interest in trains to sex it up. :)
Thought it might be. Railway modelling is a slippery slope, I've almost fallen down it myself a few times lol
cheers
James
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Great stuff!!! :-*
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LPL10 Additions to my NWF Field Hospital, part of my Indian Army Jazz Age expidition to the Valley of Smut.
(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/JazzAgeFieldHospital_I.jpg)
'Nurse?'
(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/JazzAgeFieldHospital_II.jpg)
'A tot for your wounded brother in arms?'
(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/JazzAgeFieldHospital_III.jpg)
Sick sikh.
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Brilliant!
:-*
Love the puke.
Very clever and disgusting at the same time.
:D
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The bridge over the river Smut, action photo.
(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/BridgeOverTheRiverSmut.jpg)
LPL10 entry closeup
(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/NWFIndianArmyHMGCarriage.jpg)
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Chinese warlord, General Pong...
(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/ChineseWarlord.jpg)
...and a deserter from the cause, wearing the yoke of shame...
(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/ChineseConvictAndGuards.jpg)
...and a couple of grunts.
(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/ChineseMarchingInfantry.jpg)
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Cracking stuff mate 8) 8) 8)
Love that bridge shot :D
cheers
James
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Lovely work Peder. Love the warlord standard! A nice touch!
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Great work..really loke all the little extras and nice train.
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Thanks for the close ups of these beauties! :-* :-* :-* The Chinese flags are much more impressive close up. I love all of the small details. I hadn't noticed the crocs in the river or the patch on knee of the one Chinese rifleman. All worth seeing :o :-*
Lon
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very nice :-* :-*
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Brilliant!
:-*
Love the puke.
Very clever and disgusting at the same time.
:D
Attention to detail above and beyond the call of duty.
Great stuff. :)
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I thought it was a bedpan of wee.
Bloody brilliant either way :)
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LPL10 Additions to my NWF Field Hospital, part of my Indian Army Jazz Age expidition to the Valley of Smut.
Like these a lot lol :-*
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Really characterful miniatures!
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Fresh from my latest LPLS10R7 entry, 'Head Shot'...
(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/LPLS10R7NWFHeadShot.jpg)
...I have made some closeups. I have currently a rubbish little camera which a tiny display which makes taking action shots against a busy backdrop rather difficult. With worsening eye sight I can't make out that all models are posed optimally. I really can't be bothered going back and forth between camera and laptop. Photography has become quite important in the LPL (if you have a competitive streak in you), so if I ever partake again I am going to before then get an SLR (I am already looking at an Canon). I can think you can live feed from the camera view to the laptop, which would really help.
Anyway, a couple of dastardly pathan taking pot shots at infidels.
(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/SnipingPathansI.jpg)
(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/SnipingPathansII.jpg)
...and having scored hit on a Yeoman and a Musalman Sepoy in a mixed patrol from the Indian Army Frontier Force Expedition...
[Empress and Old Glory pathans]
(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/NWFJazzAgeIndianArmyCasualtyMarkersI.jpg)
(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/NWFJazzAgeIndianArmyCasualtyMarkersII.jpg)
[casualty markers from Great War miniature with Woodbine headswap and minor filing]
... they put a Sikh out of commission...
(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/NWFJazzAgeIndianArmyCasualtyMarkersIII.jpg)
[Great War casualty marker with Woodbine headswap]
... and finally score a bullseye on yet another Yeoman. The grave of some previous unfortunate bugger should have told the to keep away from the Pillars of Smut or so you'd think...
(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/NWFJazzAgeIndianArmyCasualtyMarkersIV.jpg)
(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/NWFJazzAgeIndianArmyCasualtyMarkersV.jpg)
[Great War casualty markers with Woodbine helmet swaps]
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Love these :D
I do have a confession to make though, I clicked on the wrong entry for that round as this was my favorite :(
cheers
James
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Brilliant Peder. Lovely vignettes.
Given you're lumbered with a crappy little camera, you are not doing too badly at all :)
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I have been really enjoying your NWF entries in the LPL and this is certainly up there with the rest of them.
:-* :-*
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Love these :D
I do have a confession to make though, I clicked on the wrong entry for that round as this was my favorite :(
cheers
James
Shameful. ;)
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Shameful. ;)
I know :D
cheers
James
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I'm ashamed to say that I've only just discovered this thread. This is all great stuff and very inspirational. Up to your usual standard Hammers :)
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There's more coming. Have been holding back a few completed sets as I have considered using them for the LPL. Now that it's coming to an end I have highlanders, armour, gurkhas, lancers and civilian party people *) coming up.
*) inspired by Channel 4's 'Indian Summers'
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Fantastic, we get a major bonus!!
Lon
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From my last LPLS10R8 entry, a really rushed photography. I had meant to do a sangar (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sangar#Military_usage) around the gun, but I was a bit under the weather during the week:
(http://leadadventureforum.com/images/lpl/s10/r08/Hammers_LPLS10R8NWFJazzAgeRetaliation.jpg)
...which is a good excuse to show some closeups:
(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/NWFMtnHowitzerCrewI.jpg)
(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/NWFMtnHowitzerCrewII.jpg)
(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/NWFMtnHowitzerCrewIII.jpg)
(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/NWFMtnHowitzerCrewIV.jpg)
(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/NWFMtnHowitzerCrewV.jpg)
[All are Empress except the officers which is a Woodbine with a headswap]
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(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/HMGDisplaceI.jpg)
(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/NWFHMGDisplaceII.jpg)
[Brigade Games]
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(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/NWFGurjarGuideI.jpg)
(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/NWFGurjarGuideII.jpg)
[Warlord Games]
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(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/NWFDriverI.jpg)
(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/NWFDriverII.jpg)
[Empress]
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Even if you were under the weather they still look great :-*
Bit worried about the snake man though o_o
;)
cheers
James
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(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/NWFGordonBagpipersI.jpg)
(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/NWFGordonBagpipersII.jpg)
[Empress, Great War and Musketeer]
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(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/NWFGordonOfficers.jpg)
[Woodbine and Musketeer]
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Some seriously nice work there Hammers :o :-* :o :-* Really appreciate the close ups!
Lon
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From my last LPLS10R8 entry, a really rushed photography. I had meant to do a sangar (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sangar#Military_usage) around the gun, but I was a bit under the weather during the the week:
(http://leadadventureforum.com/images/lpl/s10/r08/Hammers_LPLS10R8NWFJazzAgeRetaliation.jpg)
It's been bugging me all last week - what's the purple background? Another colour board with a purple light shining on it? And the blue thing in the top left? That wasn't intentional (ie tiled wall behind everything)?
The emotional lighting effects you created that make your scenes seem so evocative.
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It's been bugging me all last week - what's the purple background? Another colour board with a purple light shining on it? And the blue thing in the top left? That wasn't intentional (ie tiled wall behind everything)?
The emotional lighting effects you created that make your scenes seem so evocative.
Interesting you see that. Other comments I got last week indicated that they thought of it as shoddy photography, which is true. It was not intentional, I was in a great hurry to complete the thing. It is the result of mixing yellow light from my desk lamps (which I use as main an secondary lighting for photography, correcting the tint digitally afterwards) with a white light reflector as a ambiance light.
The burnt siena coloured paper was rather carelessly shoved in place leaving a bit of the white wall visible. I guess what is happening is that the white wall + the white light causes a 'moonlight effect'. I am a bit wordy ab because I think it could be an useful experience for the future; a lemon/lemonade situation.
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Even if you were under the weather they still look great :-*
Bit worried about the snake man though o_o
;)
cheers
James
That's for Nick. I have a Crossley AC for which turret he is intended. There's a Roller tender in also in the painting queue.
Anyway, thank you! Always good to have one's work appreciated.
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Looks the bizz :D
cheers
James
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Goodness gracious me :-* :-* :-*
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Superb work love to see more pics of the whole lot together.
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Lovely stuff, its quite a splendid collection you are amassing ;D
Not a fan of the snake man though ;) lol
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I don't know if anyone else have noticed, but I do...
I keep a simple painting journal where I document each new project. Not all projects, mind, just those I expect to add miniatures to in the future. The reason for this is that I try to paint groups of miniatures with some conformity. The recipes mostly goes something like;
Basecoat (BC) Yellowochre [brand, manufacturers code]
Wash Burnt Umber/water, 1 to 3 + flow improver [brand, manufacturers code]
ToutchUp (TU) Yellowochre
First Hilite (1HL) Iraqui Sand [brand, manufacturers code]
etc...
Just recently I changed my formula for Indian troops, making the British wear a more buff tan colour, but having the Indian troops stick with their slightly tumeric tainted uniforms.
(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/PaintIndianArmy.jpg)
So what do you think of the result?
One offs, like a painting a tiger (i really don't see myself painting a platoon of those) I just paint in a exploratory way, adding shades as I go.
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I think they both look good and I tend now to keep a record on my phone of which colours are used for figures that will be added to in the future.
cheers
James
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I did a bit of a faux-pas last week, posting pics which were still in competition. Alex was kind enough not to have me discretely shoot myself in the library, so I live to have another try at it.
From my past two LPL10 entries, Rolls Royce Armoured Car and commander
(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/RollerACI.jpg)
(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/RollerACII.jpg)
(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/RollerACIII.jpg)
[Empress]
I don't, in general, like many part metal kits and this one was not exactly easy to assemble. But everything fits together just so I think it is a sweet model.
I know dick about 1930's Indian Army vehicles tactical markings so I just rummaged through my scrap box and slipped a few transfers I liked on the thing.
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(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/VickersLightTankI.jpg)
(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/VickersLightTankII.jpg)
[our boy fitz design purchased via Shapeways, commander from Empress]
I was a bit eager to get this one so just as I had ordered it, fitz released the Indian Army pattern MarkIIb. :/
A wonderful model, just a few insignificant printlines. All I had to do was to modify the top hatch to accommodate the chap-hopper with the service cap on arsyversy. Wonderful figure, full of character. I recommend weighing this nylon model down a bit with sheet lead or depleted uranium as it sits a little light on the gameboard.
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(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/NWFMotorcycleI.jpg)
(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/NWFMotorcycleII.jpg)
[Great War with Woodbine Woolesley hatswap]
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(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/DismountedACCrewI.jpg)
(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/DismountedACCrewII.jpg)
[Empress]
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(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/NWFGurjarGuideIII.jpg)
(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/NWFGurjarGuideIV.jpg)
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Really nice! That "Empress" Rolls Royce has come out a treat. Makes me realise I need to seriously get working on my own! Really inspiring - thank you!
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It is a delightful collection - full of character (both minis and vehicles) :-*
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The Vickers and driver are the gem in this group! The rest are very nice but they are superlative :-*
Lon
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Wonderful figures, models and painting, Peder :-*
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Wonderful figures, models and painting, Peder :-*
Yes, indeedy!
Love the weathering on the vehicles.
:-* :-*
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(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/CardenLloydI.jpg)
(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/CardenLloydII.jpg)
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Nice work, Hammers.
:-* :-*
Looking at that little runaround, it must have been very 'cosy and intimate' in there!
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Splendid stuff, I esepcially like the chap in the striped shorts. Lovely brushwork ;D
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Nice work, Hammers.
:-* :-*
Looking at that little runaround, it must have been very 'cosy and intimate' in there!
My photography skills have really turned to shit, I'll try to reshoot it. I swapped desk lights and they cause havoc with the auto settings of my compact.
It is a nice little model. You sort of expect it's progress to be accompanied by a jolly little tune on gazoo.
Is anyone read up on the tactical use of fly-weight tankettes like these (and the Bren Gun Carrier)? Is it as mobile HMG platforms?
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Hammers,
Glad to see you are continuing this thread. Brilliant work as always. I do look forward to seeing this in a bit better light. I echo Paul's comments on coziness but also wonder how traumatic it would have been to the spine and spleen driving that over rough terrain at any speed o_o o_o. I can see chipped teeth as well.
Lon
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My photography skills have really turned to shit, I'll try to reshoot it. I swapped desk lights and they cause havoc with the auto settings of my compact.
You really need to use soft daylight bulbs. That, and use the tungsten/indoor setting on the camera (never the auto-setting; my personal experience is, the auto-setting almost always produces yellowish pictures when used inside).
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Cutesy :)
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My Indian Army chaps have a few new rides:
Company B (oop) Chevrolet-Crossley AC I
(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/Crossley!.jpg)
Company B (oop) Chevrolet- Crossley II (with Empress\Woodbine commander)
(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/CrossleyII.jpg)
Company B Rolls Royce tender
(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/RRTender.jpg)
Company B Sutton Skunk gun tractor in an appropriate setting
(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/Tractor.jpg)
...and a group shot of my Indian Army vehicle park. I doubt I will add much to it except perhaps a lorry or two for convoy scenarios.
(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/IndianArmyVehiclePark.jpg)
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That is a seriously impressive vehicle pool you have now, sir.
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Lovely collection 8) 8) 8)
cheers
James
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I believe he has a cane normally.
He can walk! It's a miracle!
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Great motor pool! :o
Couple of trucks would be a perfect addition to that motor madness.
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Wow :-* :-*
Peder - what a great collection. Full of nutty-looking British vehicles :)
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That is a seriously impressive vehicle pool you have now, sir.
:-* :-*
Seconded, a lovely collection. :)
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I wonder what lorries would be suitable for the period and India, military use? Ford A type? Chevrolets?
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Great stuff :-* Seriously impressive motor pool! (Yes I am jealous)
Lon
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I wonder what lorries would be suitable for the period and India, military use? Ford A type? Chevrolets?
Here's nice info on the Crossley's offerings for the period:
http://www.crossley-motors.org.uk/history/military.html
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Lovely collection of vehicles Hammers. Nice to see the Sutton Skunk, as I'm painting one up myself :)
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I wonder what lorries would be suitable for the period and India, military use? Ford A type? Chevrolets?
Here's nice info on the Crossley's offerings for the period:
http://www.crossley-motors.org.uk/history/military.html
If you decide to go down the Crossley route, I am sure that I have a couple of Matchbox Yesteryear in the stash that you can have if they will work, Peder.
Send me a PM if they will do.
;)
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Arrived today...
(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/Chevrolet1.5Truck.jpg).
It's a quite simple kit, few parts which fits togehter nicely. The resin is not of the best quality, large grain filler, I suspect. Some parts are a bit warped but not the the extent that it has affected the fit. I will probably, and carfully, grind the grill out from behind for that typical "Chevy grin" look. Beside the few white metal acroutements I will probably individualize them a bit. Open up the canopy in a few places, add straps, and baggage. Maybe even change the rear wheel housing which seems to have been different on the Bombay Chevys. Unless...
(http://www.autogallery.org.ru/k/ca/chevindia_BVV.jpg)
(http://www.autogallery.org.ru/k/ca/norchevLkwWH-301586Norwegen_Y.jpg)
I sell the things. I realize they are a bit let for my 1930s setting. But the chassis of the 3 ton truck was used for the upgraded Crossley-Chevrolet AC which I also own (see earlier post). I'll let that considertion perculate on the backburner for a while while I direct my energies to more pressing tasks.
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Fantastic stuff!
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I have just recently built one of those for a future KNIL force and I really liked the kit particularly the wheel attachment method. Could have used a tow hook.
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Here's nice info on the Crossley's offerings for the period:
http://www.crossley-motors.org.uk/history/military.html
Are we aware of any models of this vehicle in the 1/48 to 1/56 range?
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Are we aware of any models of this vehicle in the 1/48 to 1/56 range?
Sloppy Jalopy has these Crossleys in 1/48 range but they are not trucks, just Crossley 19.6 tourer, coupe and custom.
http://sloppyjalopy.com/products.php?cat=1924%20Crossley%2019.6%20Cars&catid=4#
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Sloppy Jalopy has these Crossleys in 1/48 range but they are not trucks, just Crossley 19.6 tourer, coupe and custom.
http://sloppyjalopy.com/products.php?cat=1924%20Crossley%2019.6%20Cars&catid=4#
Yes, I am aware. Too much conversion work, I am afraid.
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I'm just catching up with this! :o
What a most excellent and impressive thread...with some of the most imaginative pieces I've seen since certain pieces of artwork were looted from a WW1 game.
One tiny suggestion - all those white rocks in the camp need a wallah to go round painting them, they don't paint themselves y'know.
Marvellous stuff. Carry on!
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I'm just catching up with this! :o
What a most excellent and impressive thread...with some of the most imaginative pieces I've seen since certain pieces of artwork were looted from a WW1 game.
One tiny suggestion - all those white rocks in the camp need a wallah to go round painting them, they don't paint themselves y'know.
Marvellous stuff. Carry on!
What a splendid idea!
This jolly chap is looking like he is holding a paintbrush in his left hand. Will he do?
(http://www.46680.mrsite.com/USERIMAGES/BOYFLASHY(1).JPG)
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Too posh to paint, Peder ;)
But then I suppose he may be an eccentric gentleman artist-decorator...
Wonderful character.
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Too posh by half - you need a squaddie on fatigue duty who is painting rocks because the the sergeant couldn’t find any coal for him to do!
Failing that a local tribesman who is painting them but all the while watching all that goes on, to pass on to his tribal brethren when the time comes!
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I know Flashy is to posh by far. It’s just that his swatter looks a bit like brush. But I will, indeed, find a suitable walla or knave on NJP orders, white washing rocks.
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Wonderful stuff, I am in deep deep envy.
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I have not seen these posted elsewhere here eventhough I am sure our friends at Empress are about to. I cannot contain myself though, so here goes, nicked from the Empress FB page:
(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/MuleTrainEmpress.jpg)
Lovely. I've got the brigade one but the correct answer to an offer of another one with different turbans is "Yes, please!"
(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/Mule.jpg)
Nice detail.
(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/IndianTroops.jpg)
Nothing says NWF as much as a a line of grunts in interesting headwear trudging over gravelly ground.
(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/NWFRadio.jpg)
A gem! Perfect addition to my staff and signals miniatures. Have I posted those?
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Wow, some lovely looking sculpts there and thanks for posting.
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So cool.
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really like the radio mule :-* :-* :-*
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really like the radio mule :-* :-* :-*
Quite. Even when fighting the wiley Pathan, one must keep up with how our boys are getting on in the Test.
"The lads are still pinned down below the ridge, sir. But Larwood's got Bradman out."
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lol, ROTFPML
Quite. Even when fighting the wiley Pathan, one must keep up with how our boys are getting on in the Test.
"The lads are still pinned down below the ridge, sir. But Larwood's got Bradman out."
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Love the communication set.
All the best,
Helen
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Great to see this thread revived :)
Must get the radio mule.
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Quite. Even when fighting the wiley Pathan, one must keep up with how our boys are getting on in the Test.
"The lads are still pinned down below the ridge, sir. But Larwood's got Bradman out."
"Well, you know what they say, corporal: What do you call an Englishman who’s good with a bat?!
"No Sir?"
"A vet."
"LOL, sir. I would have texted it, sir, but that feature is not available yet. Over and out"
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Some of you may recall that I started a thread (well, two threads, really..) elsewhere about suitable trucks for the Indian Army in the late 1920s to early 1930s.
Linky
(https://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=108672.msg1357937#msg1357937)
I quite quickly came to the conclusion that a Crossley IGL was the obvious choice...
(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/Workbench/IGL3/IGL3_series1_truck.jpg)
...but unfortunately it is not available in the 1:48-1:56 scale market.
I have instead decided to convert and scratch build the trucks from this little nifty plastic kit, available by the trusty old Airfix company. The Albion lorry chassis and drivers compartment is very close to the IGL 4, and the flat bed should be eazy enough to scratch build.
(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/Workbench/IGL3/Albion.jpg)
I have for the purpose ordered and received no less than three of these four wheeled kits, thinking I would end up with two six wheeled lorries. What parts that can be salvaged after the scrapping could end up as a burnt out wreck.
As I have started to build I realized it is perhaps a bit wasteful to butcher a whole nice kit just for the wheels. Furthermore, the front wheels have different hubs from the rear.
So instead, I have sallied forth and made a mould, using two part silicon compound and cast the wheels needed to create three rear four wheel bogies.
(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/IGL4_tyres.jpg)
More pictures to follow...
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Excellent. Looking forward to seeing this take shape 8)
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Nice work :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
Looking forward to progress
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My god man, what a seriously awesome collection of miniatures, I am blown away by the quality of your work.
Thanks for sharing.
Gareth
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My god man, what a seriously awesome collection of miniatures, I am blown away by the quality of your work.
Thanks for sharing.
Gareth
Thank you.
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A little progress.
(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/IGL4_engine.jpg)
The engine and transmission parts are assembled and some doohickeys have been glued to the chassis. It is a quite detailed kit as you can see. I think I will paint the engine part before assembly.
I need to make some approximative measurements from various photographs of the IGL 4 because I think I will need to elongate the Albion chassis just a bit to make it look the business. The IGL 4 *is* quite stumpy but the rear twin wheel bogie requires extra space.
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I have done some further work on my 1930's lorries, plastic kit conversions which are to become Crossley IGL3s.
I found this rough technical drawing to help me. I *think* it may be of a IGL3 of the type which accompanied the British Expeditionary Force to France in 1940.
(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/CrossleyIGL3GS3ton6x4.jpg)
The pictures of IGL3s I have from the NWF in the early 30's are all of a much less 'finished'. They lack metal drivers compartment and even glass front window. They are basically just canvas and wood arrangements atop a Crossley chassis. My superstructures will inevitably be the result of lot of guesswork and compromise.
(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/IGL3_meandercut.jpg)
The four wheel Airfix Albion model on which I base the IGL3 is a bit too short to support a four wheel rear bogie. I have made a 'meander' cut to elongate the chassis by about 15mm...
(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/IGl3_cut.jpg)
"Ouch! Fucking hell...!" As you can see I am not certified to operate complicated machinery like this.
(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/IGL3_bandage.jpg)
Being the son of a MD has it advantages, like how to patch myself up in a sanitary, professional way.
(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/IGL3_meanderfill.jpg)
Anyway, the meander cut and fitted insert makes for a better bond, which has been further strengthened by plastic strips one the inside of the chassis.
(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/IGL3_beds.jpg)
I noticed the suspension ends up too far back and had to be cut off and moved forward about 7 mms. Thin strips are added on top of the chassis just to set the beds a tad higher. Next the beds are built from 1mm v-grove profile plasticard. Various cross pieces and metal hinges and such will be added later.
(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/igl3_bed_mounted.jpg)
Beds mounted.
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Looking great Peder.
Try and not get your fingers in the way next time round please!
Best wishes,
Helen
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Looking great Peder.
Try and not get your fingers in the way next time round please!
Best wishes,
Helen
The Ancient Gods of Conversion require blood, as you very well know Helen!
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Bleed all you want just don’t get it on the model :D
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Oooshk! Nasty :'(
My God man, you're building a whole fleet!
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Oooshk! Nasty :'(
My God man, you're building a whole fleet!
It only hurts when I laugh.
Yes, I ment to build two but got a third set for spares. Then I realized I can easily scratch build the parts I needed. Now I am thinking I should turn one into an early type radio truck. I was considering turning one into a burnt out rusty wreck, as a terrain piece, but that requires a lot of work.
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Really clean, nice conversions (other than the required blood sacrifices to local gods - be glad that you are not an Aztec priest!). I admire the technique and your tool base. Now just remember, as the US Navy (or at least NAVFAC) says "Safety First".
Lon
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Really tidy job, apart from the blood :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
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Loving this, including the Claret lol lol lol
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Not sure SAN Miguel and sharp knives make the best bedfellows lol
But this is looking like a cracking collection and those vehicles are beautifully done.
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I am waiting for some hardware which I have ordered for my lorries, meanwhile I decided to paint some stalwart sikhs for my Indian Army battalion.
(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/NWF_Sikhs2.jpg)
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You have taken those Sikhs to a wonderful finish.
The building looks good too.
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Lovely brushwork Peder on the Sikhs.
All the best,
Helen
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Excellent Peder :-*
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Yup, love the Sikhs! :-* :-*
Lon
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Some of you may remember that I have an affinity for soldering when I convert figures and models. In this case I've been meaning to create a frame for the canopies of my Crossley IGLs. Unfortunately, I have run into a problem, which both vexes and puzzles me.
I have made a template out of plywood, to the shape of the supports which will keep the canopy up. Over the edges of the template I have first heated, and then bent a length of 1.5x1.5mm solid square profile brass rod.
The first 'kink', from vertical to the curved horizontal piece, and second, to create a ridged top, causes no problems. But as I bent the last section, the rod invariably snapped off, no matter that I heated them good with the torch...!
(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/CanopyFrustrations.jpg)
What the fuck..? Three times I have tried to bend them all with the same ruddy result: the third bending results in that it snaps off at the angle. I am now running low on rod because of this. The rods cost about €7,5 per 500mm and and it takes about a week for an order to arrive to this desolate island. :-[
I really thought I knew how to do this. I am in consternation what causes this and would appreciate any advice. Could it be that the tension in the outer surface finally get too strained? Should I use square pipe rod, a more narrow width, or be more careful in my choice if brass?
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You have taken those Sikhs to a wonderful finish.
The building looks good too.
:-* :-*
I concur, delightful and delicious brushwork ;D
No idea about your bending brass predicament. I'm sure someone more learned than I will be along with a solution.
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Have you tried just bending it cold?
Where does the rod snap?
Is it one of the places you have already affected with heat that it is breaking?
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Great continuation :)
The rod seems overly priced. I’ll have a look for something a bit cheaper.
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Have you tried just bending it cold?
Where does the rod snap?
Is it one of the places you have already affected with heat that it is breaking?
Yes, it's at a heat spot. Brass disperse heat quit well, I have not used any heat sink clips.
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Great continuation :)
The rod seems overly priced. I’ll have a look for something a bit cheaper.
It's postage included which is almost as much as the material since I only ordered 2x500mm. Which I regret no.
But thanks, Jim, I'd appreciate another source. It is quite possible that the brass in what I've used is sub par (there could be zink or some other crap in it). I am also considering a 1mm square rod as it is more likely to bend cold.
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Brass rod...hmm. How about a metal cloth hanger?
https://m.clasohlson.com/se/Klädgalge-metall/44-2050-4?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_L33mtOu3gIVDuaaCh1pxACHEAQYCCABEgIxA_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
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Brass rod...hmm. How about a metal cloth hanger?
https://m.clasohlson.com/se/Klädgalge-metall/44-2050-4?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_L33mtOu3gIVDuaaCh1pxACHEAQYCCABEgIxA_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
lol
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Now I have tried bending and using various permutations of square 1.5 mm brass material and finally came to this: be glad of what can be bent, mend what can be mended.
Now, to economize I used what lengths I had, used my template and bent and soldered wire for super structures. As you can see I used a jig to ensure some sort of conformity between the lorries.
(http:///www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/ShortCanopyStructure.jpg)
(http:///www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/IGL3Matrix.jpg)
(http:///www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/BedSteadonBed.jpg)
Effin' hell, I made a misscalculation/miss-think about the first jig and it became shorter than it should be....
(http:///www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/NewJig.jpg)
(http:///www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/CanopiesDone.jpg)
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For all the frustration in your materials and foul words said in their production, these frames look really nice.
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Wonderful handicraft skills Peder. These are going to be superb :-*
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What an outstanding thread...very inspirational... o_o
Great work.
Thanx for sharing,
Don
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Wow! What skills! :o Are you planning on having working engines too? :o
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Wow! What skills! :o Are you planning on having working engines too? :o
No, I adher to a strict CO2-neutral policy. ;)
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Fantastic work and craftsmanship, Peder! The blood sacrifice paid off ... :D
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Hammers, lovely work sir! Being a metalsmith in a past life l would recommend heating, bending, cooling, then heating again, bending again. The tinsel strength of the metal will only allow it to bend so far before it cracks and snaps. Wish I'd caught this thread earlier on, I may have been able to assist. You may also have some rubbish metal there.
Since I'm slowly working on this same project I will keep checking back in for ideas and inspiration! Thus far my lorries are repurposed Matchbox cars of yesteryear and my A/C's 3D printed.
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Hammers, lovely work sir! Being a metalsmith in a past life l would recommend heating, bending, cooling, then heating again, bending again. The tinsel strength of the metal will only allow it to bend so far before it cracks and snaps. Wish I'd caught this thread earlier on, I may have been able to assist. You may also have some rubbish metal there.
Since I'm slowly working on this same project I will keep checking back in for ideas and inspiration! Thus far my lorries are repurposed Matchbox cars of yesteryear and my A/C's 3D printed.
Thank you very much for sharing your insights. Since profile brass rod is not cheap I had to mend the bows by soldering on ends. It works alright but it takes some patience and care to make sure the joins don't come lose when you heat the metal anew.
Would you says that a square rod can take less bending than a round one?
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Hammers, the moleculer make up of the metal will only allow it to bend so much before breaking, regardless of the shape. Since it's broken in about the same place each time it's best to stop before it reaches that point, let it cool, then heat it up again, anneal it just before it glows, then slowly complete your bend, and quench to strengthen it. Lead solder is good for most joints, however if it's to hold weight a brazing alloy is better for strength. This is tricky though and can lead to melting the rod if overheated.
I hope this helps. Feel free to contact me with any additional questions or issues.
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I've put together a guard tower for my Indian Army field hospital compound:
(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/IATowerGuard.jpg)
(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/IATowerGuard2.jpg)
(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/IATowerGuard3.jpg)
(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/IATowerGuard4.jpg)
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A somewhat over ambitious attempt to make a ammunition belt. You get the idea. It did not turn out all that w:)
(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/MGBelt.jpg)
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Nice!
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Hammers,
Great to see that life and GOT has not made you abandon BOB and this great thread! Nice work on the tower and guards. I have faith in you about the ammo belt. I will probably work just fine after some trimming.
Lon
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Great work on the tower and an interesting approach to the ammo belt 8) :-*
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Great work on the tower and an interesting approach to the ammo belt 8) :-*
Don't try it at home. Not worth it. :)
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Wonderful work Sir! :-*
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What an excellent and evocative piece, Peder, and with such great characters in its defence!
The ammo belt is a very neat idea. Don't give up on it!
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What an excellent and evocative piece, Peder, and with such great characters in its defence!
The ammo belt is a very neat idea. Don't give up on it!
It was fiddly as hell and needs refining. Some sort of jig is called for.
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That's brill 8)
A lasered jig might be the thing you're after?
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Avery heavily armed tower, lovely :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
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That's brill 8)
A lasered jig might be the thing you're after?
Possibly. One needs to space the pins evenly and with the right spacing. And you need them to stay in place as you glue the strips without the glue locking them to the jig. And the grip of the jig needs to be firm enough for you to snip the pins.
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Possibly. One needs to space the pins evenly and with the right spacing. And you need them to stay in place as you glue the strips without the glue locking them to the jig. And the grip of the jig needs to be firm enough for you to snip the pins.
Yeah, that's possible. would probably need a few goes to get the 'fit' right though.
I need to finish off your banner as well, totally forgot o_o
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I need to finish off your banner as well, totally forgot o_o
That would be great, if you can find the time. I didn't want to bug you about it.
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That would be great, if you can find the time. I didn't want to bug you about it.
That’s fine mate, bug away lol
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I have made a small step by step here (https://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=122587.new#new), because the construction of the tower posed a small problem.
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I cant believe I missed this thread. Lots of great stuff! :D
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That tower is amazing.
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That tower is amazing.
Thanks you. :)
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Great work Hammers. I must pop by on this thread more often :)
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Great work Hammers. I must pop by on this thread more often :)
Thanks Dave! Very kind. I have some more stuff on my workbench which I hope to post soon.
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So sorry, totally missed this one somehow.
You have surpassed yourself this time H, that tower and crew are just phenomenal.
Can't remember, do you have my address, so you know where to send it? ;)
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Wonderful tower and crew. Absolutely lovely painting.
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Wonderful tower and crew. Absolutely lovely painting.
+1 :D
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You are most kind.
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Wow, just wow! Don’t know how I missed that. That’s one piece of terrain worth dying for. Brilliant work matey
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Beautiful looking piece of terrain, that I missed when originally posted
8)
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Definitely agree. Have you done any more on the trucks yet? That was amazing work too.
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Sorry to have missed this topic for so long, ASTONISHING WORK SIR !!!
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Peder, what a lovely thread. :-* :-*
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A somewhat over ambitious attempt to make a ammunition belt. You get the idea. It did not turn out all that w:)
I got 'reasonable' results by doing the following.
1) Take a cast spear (I always replace them with wire)
2) Crimp it (several times) with a set of pliers.
3) Bend it (easy part) to the desired shape.
4) Glue it in place (the fiddly bit)
5) Paint it up. It does pass muster.
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I got 'reasonable' results by doing the following.
1) Take a cast spear (I always replace them with wire)
2) Crimp it (several times) with a set of pliers.
3) Bend it (easy part) to the desired shape.
4) Glue it in place (the fiddly bit)
5) Paint it up. It does pass muster.
Good'n! I suppose a bit of solder wire and a pair of grooved pliers would do the trick to.
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Lots to love in this thread! 👍
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Good'n! I suppose a bit of solder wire and a pair of grooved pliers would do the trick to.
That too, it's just that I'm stingy. Solder I have to buy, bendy cast spears I have. :D
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Maurice of Smut, here played by Lawrence of Arabia
(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/MauriceOfSmut1.jpg)
(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/MauriceOfSmut2.jpg)
(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/MauriceOfSmut3.jpg)
Reference photo for the dromedary saddlery
(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/NWF/camel-sit-with-traditional-bedouin-saddle.jpg)
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Superb! :-* :-*
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Very good job on those saddle blankets. :-*
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That's a gorgeous paint job mate, well done
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Nice to see some more pics of this great mini. A great splash of color.
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Excellent!
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That's really nice work. Is this the Perry Lawrence figure you have to take from the cold dead hand of it's last owner? :(