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Miniatures Adventure => Future Wars => Topic started by: Inso on August 17, 2014, 02:38:35 PM
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So... as is usually the case, I have been distracted and have started something else. Over the past few months I have been collecting together plastic Squat miniatures... and have a truck-load now so I have started putting them together. I am sculpting the arms myself (to try and get better poses) and will have berets for all the Squats that don't have helmets. I expect that mobile gun platforms will join this army rather than carried heavy weapons... but it's early days and I may yet get distracted again.
Anyway, here is what I have so far:
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/SquatWIP6_zps2bdbb8da.jpg)
You will notice that I have coated some of the 'wire arms' with a first layer of green stuff ready for the proper sculpting to go on top. They are obviously still WIP but this pic shows what the guns look like and how I am arming my Sgts as well. The two sgts with berets will not be used for the helmeted platoons so they are being saved for a platoon that has berets instead. Here's a pic of my Squat making mat:
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/SquatWIP7_zpsc91aad56.jpg)
You'll notice the weapons for the troops, that are either getting lengthened (plasma pistols into plasma guns) or have been shortened (lasguns) plus a couple of Cadian flamers. There are no weapons for two of the troopers as they will be controlling the heavy weapon units.
I also have this finished character:
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/SquatWIP5_zpsed621aa1.jpg)
I think this project is going to take a while :D ...
There will be extra information over at Inso's World (link in sig) so pop over if you fancy a meander :).
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What a cracking start and that bulldog is inspired :-* :-*
cheers
James
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Brilliant!
Love the Mini-Rambo and friend.
:-* :-*
As for the whole Squat arms thing: I have a few of those Adventurer fellas that I will be adding arms too eventually so will be watching this thread with interest.
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Brilliant work! Love the bulldog. Good work on sculpting the arms as well; very impressive.
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Cheers :)
Here's the next update... I'm now up to 26 WIP squats with 2 actually finished:
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/SquatWIP8_zps148fb149.jpg)
there is all sorts going on with these:
- The helmet wearing troops are a single 25 Squat platoon (the 3 with berets will be in the next one)
- The specialists have been given armoured arms because their weapons get hot
- The command squad will have a lieutenant, medic, flamer and two close combat troopers
- The lieutenant has a power weapon made from a flamer, sprue and a Mantic hammer
- The Squats in 1 and 2 squad, with no weapons will have control of the heavy weapon platform
For more information, pop along to Inso's World for the update:
http://insosworld.blogspot.co.uk/2014/08/the-big-week.html
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Coolio 8)
cheers
James
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Holy cow Batman!
Those are absolutely fantastic! Darn I'm jealous :)
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Very nice. 8)
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Looking great so far, and that's from someone who usually doesn't like space dwarves. That bulldog is from mantic right?
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I just had a weird thought: The bit I like sculpting the least is the arms, and that is 95% what you are doing here.
Bearing that in mind, there is even more kudos for this project from me.
8) 8)
EDIT: I shall now bugger off and carry on with the arms on my City Gents as I realise that is what I should be doing, not skiving off on here.....the irony.....
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Sculpting one set of arms is a pain in the nethers... but sculpting lots gets easy.
Sculpting is just practice... that is all :D
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Sculpting one set of arms is a pain in the nethers... but sculpting lots gets easy.
Sculpting is just practice... that is all :D
I know, mate.
I am working on five at the moment.
I just enjoy sculpting the rest of the figure more, thats all.
:D
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Excellent! The arms work a charm, and your green stuffed beards are brill.
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Brilliant, the sort of thing I'd be doing if this was just a hobby for me.
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this is a great project!
I am also surprised how well the catachan arms go with the squat bodies
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They look ace! Really great project, I'm loving every bit of this :-*
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Only a small amount of progress... but something new as well:
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/SquatWIP9_zpsb4fb218f.jpg)
A bit of explanation and other news, can be found here:
http://insosworld.blogspot.co.uk/2014/08/an-even-bigger-week.html
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A big yes to the hover bike 8) 8) 8)
That's a cracking idea :)
cheers
James
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Another Inso thread brimming with cool ideas :) That hover bike is great.
The plastic squat kit is a bit of a disaster when it comes to the arms. Most of the metal/platic body + plastic arms ranges from that era are a lot of work to get right. A scuplted arm approach like you are is the only real solution I think.
Cutting down the lasguns is a must too.
Im looking forward to seeing more.
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A big yes to the hover bike 8) 8) 8)
That's a cracking idea :)
Gotta agree!
8) 8)
The best use I have seen for those kind of bases yet!
:D
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Cheers :D .
I've only managed a small amount of progress this week... just the turbine on the bike:
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/SquatWIP10_zps13f83bd7.jpg)
The two robots are explained on my blog...
and if you are interested... here's how I see the hover bike working:
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/HoverEngine_zps6afb3e3b.png
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Squat servitors 8)
One arm has to be a whole host of gubbins :)
cheers
James
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I am hoping to find some suitably robotic arms... if anyone has any suggestions for robot/cybernetic/mechanical arms then please feel free to add your suggestions (preferably with a link) below :).
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Very cool. 8)
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I love it ALL!! :o :o :o
Squats are one if the most characterful armies out there. I'm glad to see someone resurrecting the wee guys!!
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I am hoping to find some suitably robotic arms... if anyone has any suggestions for robot/cybernetic/mechanical arms then please feel free to add your suggestions (preferably with a link) below :).
Why not Beetle Bot arms?
Grimm
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This thread keeps getting better and better!
As for robot arms, if you can't find something appropriate, you could always use some bass guitar strings to make the snake-like arms that so much classic 40k artwork has.
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I decidied to go with the converted/beetlebot arms...
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/SquatWIP11_zps0b31fa33.jpg)
More news here:
http://insosworld.blogspot.co.uk/2014/09/and-so-it-all-begins.html
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Awesome! Also, I quite like the female eldar/bug hybrid. Are they going to be for sale too?
Cheers.
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I'm not sure if the miniature will be for sale... it depends on what Hasslefree Miniatures want to do with it :)
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So from a Squat perspective, I have now finished the second servitor, have a WIP engineseer and have finished the last of the three 'beret wearing' Squats. It's all in the blog (amongst all sorts of other stuff):
http://insosworld.blogspot.co.uk/2014/09/space-dwarfs-robots-and-award-dinners.html
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More stuff on my blog today... including Squat Engineseer and hover bike: http://insosworld.blogspot.co.uk/2014/10/its-little-things-in-life.html
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Another small update on the project:
http://insosworld.blogspot.co.uk/2014/10/a-very-autumnal-post.html
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Looks good, very interesting stuff.
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Cheers :) . It's a slow process but I tick along when I can :).
The engineseer is coming along nicely, as is the hover buggy:
http://insosworld.blogspot.co.uk/2014/10/sunday-sculpting-and-converting.html
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Nice work. I quite like your sculpt of the female eldar and I may well buy one if Hasslefree sell it!
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Cheers :D . She turned out quite nicely in metal and cast very crisply. I hope she ends up in the shop as a couple of people have expressed an interest in her. I was very happy about the whole thing :D.
Here's a continuation of the last post with a scale pic of the new five-eights but also a bit of progress on the Engineseer again:
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/SquatWIP16_zps344a2c7b.jpg)
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I've started to add some details to the arms... I am going for a 'metal-muscle' look to them (a bit like Colossus out of the X men). I've also started to tidy up the next little addition...
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/SquatWIP17_zps0fcaf55f.jpg)
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This week, I have used a bit of extra free time to work on the Engineseer. He only needs his head and back-pack sorting and he will be done. I have also added some arms to 'Big Robot' but they are only loose as I will need to remove them to work on the body areas:
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/SquatWIP20_zpsf8777899.jpg)
As usual, there is more about the Engineseer and other things over at Inso's World (including a rather cool little quad bike that is perfect for 28mm use):
http://insosworld.blogspot.co.uk/2014/10/another-tick-on-list-of-life.html
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Awesome. Love the metal muscles :)
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Serious cool stuff!
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Cracking work 8)
cheers
James
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Cheers :)
I am currently in the process of building the Engineseer's back-pack and servo arm and am using a similar claw to that on the smaller robots (to tie things together). It is quite large but it is suitably over the top to just about get away with it :).
Once it is finished and fitted, I will tidy up the head and around the neck and it will be finished.
Then I can crack on with Big Robot :).
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I reckon the Engineseer is finished:
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/SquatWIP21_zpsc6ea4911.jpg)
I'll probably wait until Big Robot is finished before I put up a 'group hug' :) .
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Great progress, Inso.
This is one of my favourite threads at the moment.
8) 8) 8)
Looking forward to the group hug.
:D
Thanks for the tip on the quad bikes, too.
;)
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Cheers :D
I'm glad you are enjoying the thread.
I've managed to finish a couple of troopers (Flamer and Medic) from the command squad:
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/SquatWIP22_zps8ae1dd10.jpg)
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I like them a lot 8) 8) 8)
cheers
James
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Nice work :)
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Cheers :) ... I am still ticking along with these... but have had a few distractions. Here's something for the Engineseer:
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/SquatWIP23_zpsb01288e2.jpg)
There's a little bit more info on my blog (including the distraction):
http://insosworld.blogspot.co.uk/2014/11/a-week-of-nice-distractions.html
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Nice; I like the robots :)
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Love the new additions.
You are starting to really take these in your stride now, aren't you?
8) 8)
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Cheers... if I had more time, there would be more of them finished but hobby time isn't as plentiful as it normally is, at the moment :).
Here's another finished addition... big robot:
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/SquatWIP24_zps2734558d.jpg)
There is more work on the Squats here (amongst other things):
http://insosworld.blogspot.co.uk/2014/11/a-typically-autumnal-week.html
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Fantastic!! :o :o :o
R2D2 version 2.0!! ;)
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That's lovely!
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Sound of blowing the dust off...
I am currently away from home but have some sculpting materials with me and have managed to get some work done on the vintage Squat plastics that I have. I am working on an infantry platoon and have been busy sculpting arms onto plastic bodies. Here's the platoon command squad:
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5FRzGkQLqGw/VNetvNsZomI/AAAAAAAADjE/1Lh_B7r77P0/s1600/FalkSquat2.jpg)
... and the first infantry squad:
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WeHeVzkxVgc/VOoWuSahcfI/AAAAAAAADjc/BYr7Jl1kkUA/s1600/FalkSquat4.jpg)
The tracked heavy weapons are at home and I need a few other components from my bits box to complete the units properly but from a sculpting perspective, the two units are finished except for some details on the heavy weapon controller's wrist unit (which has now been finished but not photographed).
I have finished the next four (the special troops from the second infantry squad) and have coated the wire for the arms on the remaining six... so it looks like I may actually get the first platoon finished (bar a few details) while I am out here in the sunny Falklands :)
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This project is turning out cooler and cooler, I do love what you are achieving here :-*.
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Stunning work :-* :-* :-*
Makes me want to paint mine instead of selling them.
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Stunning work :-* :-* :-*
Makes me want to paint mine instead of selling them.
do you have a price in mind?
Lovely work again Inso, very tidy sculpting work.
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Cheers... if I had more time, there would be more of them finished but hobby time isn't as plentiful as it normally is, at the moment :).
Here's another finished addition... big robot:
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/SquatWIP24_zps2734558d.jpg)
There is more work on the Squats here (amongst other things):
http://insosworld.blogspot.co.uk/2014/11/a-typically-autumnal-week.html
Good to see you used some of the bits I sent you!!
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Cheers :) ... there should be more Squats later today :)
@Gi6ers - The robot practically built itself :) (cheers for the components :) ).
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Another week and another squad of Squats finished to a similar level as the previous one:
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QNSH8WjygZk/VPOOlozSEGI/AAAAAAAADko/lrBYIVzeZSU/s1600/FalkSquat5.jpg)
I just need to add a heavy weapon unit and some bits and bobs from my pitsbox when I get home and they will be done. I will have to tidy the whole platoon up yet (a few gaps to fill) but they are all finished apart from that.
I'll pop up a platoon pic at some point... there's more over at Inso's World (in my signature).
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This is a really cool project, and the execution is remarkable.
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Love this project! Can't wait until you start painting these up. What scheme do you plan on using if I may ask?
Great sculpting work, great conversions, great subject. :-*
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They look great 8) 8)
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Really good work Inso. Having to rework the arms is what put me off those miniatures, but you have made them look really nice. The cut down lasguns are a must too, lovely.
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Cheers :)
Apart from a little bit of tidying up, I have finished all of the troops I brought with me so I have to hope that when I get home, I can get a few more done in a similar timeframe (although being alone out here makes it easier to find time for sculpting).
The arms are a bit of a pain but they only take an hour or so per miniature (in layers... so it is sculpt a bit, let it dry, sculpt a bit let it dry, sculpt the last bit, let it dry), however, if you are not used to sculpting, it would definitely be intimidating (especially if you have a lot of troops to get through).
The cut down lasguns are definitely worth the effort. The originals were just too long and cutting a few mm off them really does make the difference. Each one is cut, drilled and pinned and it is quite a fiddly process... but they look so much better than the longer versions.
I haven't thought too much about colour schemes at the moment but they are going to have green/brown/yellow in the mix... whether it will be plain or camouflaged fatigues will be decided when I get home... but while I am sculpting, I try not to think too much about painting or I will lose the sculpting muse.
I am looking forward to getting the platoon together with their little heavy weapon tractors and finishing off the loaders and comms specialists... it has been a long time since I have owned some Squats in a finished condition :)
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The full platoon, finished as far as I can:
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jWleAx9DVrI/VQIZsYd5_9I/AAAAAAAADl4/3HR2eqsvyJo/s1600/FalkSquat6.jpg)
When they get home, the heavy weapon tractors will be added. I will also add packs to the loaders and some sort of comms equipment to one member from each unit (command and each infantry squad). Then they will get some paint before I crack on with the next platoon.
I am beginning to wish that I had brought more of them with me to convert as I have now run out and will have to make do with sculpting penguins :(
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Lovely work :-* :-* :-*
What are the tractors you are talking about, rapiers?
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I am going to use the little gun tractors from Anvil Industries.
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Well... I've finished the infantry squads properly now (and added the gun tractors :) ):
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-n6Iz9ygWZuM/VUECyAhGT-I/AAAAAAAADp4/SNnyojwcx8Y/s1600/FalkSquat20.jpg)
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CBQ-nZGhQuM/VUECyAS_WGI/AAAAAAAADp0/SLuTzI2_KAI/s1600/FalkSquat21.jpg)
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Brilliant!
Lovely consistent putty pushing.
:-* :-*
Those little tractors are pretty nice too.
8)
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Cheers :)
The tractors are from here:
http://www.anvilindustry.co.uk/AFTERLIFE/Republic-Taurus-Gun-Tractors
I have put up a small review for some possible Exo Armour here:
http://insosworld.blogspot.co.uk/2015/04/squat-exo-armour.html
I am in the process of 'tinkering' with the one I have shown assembled so I should have something to show off in the next couple of days. All I'm doing is filling a few gaps, dropping the codpiece a bit and smoothing out some of the fussiness around the head/neck area. I am hoping that it all works... then I'll plop them onto 30mm bases and they will be the command section for the army.
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The first Exo-Squat conversion:
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Nk5tbXjG5nw/VUYG1ixcvcI/AAAAAAAADrM/fb1JJTw5vFA/s1600/SquatExo5.jpg)
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Wow, brilliant conversion and very nice sculpting :-*
Where the plastc parte are from?
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Cracking work all round 8) 8)
Love the little greenstuff additions to the troops, really makes them stand out, especially the chap with the lasgun at rest on his shoulder and his other arm on his hip 8)
cheers
James
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Cheers :)
The plastic parts for the Exo Armour are from here:
http://www.manticgames.com/mantic-shop/deadzone/faction-boosters/product/forge-father-forge-guard-booster.html
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I have now finished the first squad (apart from drilling out the barrels):
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/Squat%20Exo%20Armour/SquatExo7_zpsygqpha9x.jpg)
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While the beards are drying on the first infantry squad for the second Squat platoon... here's a 'pre-converted' Sentinel:
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/Squat%20Sentinels/SquatSentinel2_zpsgval4e5q.jpg)
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Brilliant.
Those Mantic bodies are perfect to work up from.
8) 8)
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Aye... they were certainly a good starter for ten (even if they are a mm or two too tall... but I just put that down to the strongest Squat being chosen to wear the armour).
This week has mostly been about travelling but I have managed to get a bit further with the Sentinel Sqn:
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zDK9XMCz5qc/VVh5u3dZE6I/AAAAAAAADsQ/TOwEi779ve0/s1600/SquatWIP37.jpg)
I have also ordered a third so that when it arrives, I can get it upto the same standard as these two. Once I've done that, I'll be finishing all three heads together so that I can get them all similar.
I have also been working on the troop squad but am putting together a little guide with them so I won't be posting any pics. Needless to say, they all have neckerchiefs, beards with moustaches and wire pinned into their shoulder sockets, ready for the next stage. I will be converting the weapons next, ready to pin to the bodies so that the 'wire arms' can be bent to shape ready for the putty to be added.
With all that in mind... my thoughts turn to what's next.
I have got planned (so far):
1x Commander (Exo armour)
with command section (5x Exo armour)
Exo Armour squad (5x Exo armour)
Dreadnought
2x Infantry platoon (each with command and 2 squads)
1x Veteran platoon (with command and 2 squads)
1x Sentinel Sqn (3x Sentinel)
That's about it for now... so what's next after that? I have had Wyverns suggested as a support weapon and Chimeras... Hmmm.... :)
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I am far too tired and clumsy at the moment to be converting lasguns so I thought I'd make a start on the dreadnought (Sentinel and Squat for size comparison):
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/Squat%20Dreadnought/SquatDred1_zpsg3pglydr.jpg)
Obviously, the conversion is at an early stage but the original kit is from here:
http://www.clockworkgoblinminis.co.uk/ourshop/prod_3246483-US-Grizzly-Medium-Walker-28mm.html
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I am really quite pleased how these are turning out. I have managed to get a hint of 'AT Votoms' in there... anyway, here are the almost finished Sentinels:
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/Squat%20Sentinels/SquatSentinel6_zps98gjg0io.jpg)
I only have minimal tidying to do and they are finished :) .
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So... what's next in the army? I completely forgot about a commander... so I threw one together :) :
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/Squat%20Exo%20Armour/SquatExo9_zpsj6ywgljw.jpg)
And for finished pix of the Sentinels, Exo Commander and an overall army pic... you could visit here (if you wanted :) ):
http://insosworld.blogspot.co.uk/2015/05/the-sabatical-is-nearly-over.html
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Very tasty bits and always :)
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Man Inso, not a single word can describe.
JUST FREAKKIN ROCKIN!
Loving the Sentinels a ton.
What is the head ball made from. I cant place it. Marble? And is that a wire ring around the ball head?
The group pic is missing Big Robot. What happened to him?
How is the dreadnought coming along?
Keep rocking on. Enjoy each day i see there is a new posting from you on this topic.
Grimm
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Fantastic conversions 8) 8) Scopedog :D
That dread is a bit big to my mind but I'm sure it'll fit wonderfully when done :)
cheers
James
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Cheers :) ... I still have a way to go and have started work on the second platoon :)
That dread is a bit big to my mind but I'm sure it'll fit wonderfully when done :)
James
I am having second thoughts about the dread... so I have put it away for now so that I can stop worrying about how I'm going to convert it and work on my second platoon. A while ago, someone questioned the proportions of the dread and the more I look at it, the more I agree that it doesn't necessarily fit in... especially when it is placed next to the Sentinels. Maybe I'll revisit it in time but for now, I am putting it out of my mind.
... Not having the dread means an extra slot for something else as well :)
I forgot about big robot... He is probably going to join my other Squats (the ones made from guardsmen) because he has been painted in their colours.
The domes are from the plastic cases off 'Mighty Beanz'... here's an example:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mighty-Beanz-Bundle-Job-lot-Of-50-Random-jumping-Beans-Lucky-Dip-Party-Bag-Toys-/131461722570?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item1e9bbab1ca
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The next platoon is starting to come together:
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/SquatWIP40_zpsqer0xvxq.jpg)
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This is wonderful!
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Cheers :) . I have wanted to build a Squat army for years and it seems that now is the time to do it :D !
I managed to get a look at the Codex Astra Militarum this week (what used to be the Imperial Guard) and discovered that the command squad troopers couldn't have bolt pistols... so I had to replace them with las pistols:
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/SquatWIP42_zpse3te1jmq.jpg)
I have also updated the blog with much more information (including progress pic of the second platoon) so it may be worth a look:
http://insosworld.blogspot.co.uk/2015/05/reflection-adaptation-and-focus.html
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No pictures... but lots of ideas about the army (so it is a big lump of text):
http://insosworld.blogspot.co.uk/2015/06/friday-meandering.html
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I have been busy getting the platoon up to a standard level... so now they all have a layer of putty on their arms, ready for the sculpting to begin:
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/SquatWIP45_zpsprkgpbbs.jpg)
... and for a change of pace, I have started work on a Gun Servitor for my Engineseer (this is the first of 2):
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/SquatWIP44_zpsxyiywusu.jpg)
I still have lots to do but it's a start :)
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This is looking great. The work you've done on the beards is terrific.
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Cheers :)
I had to add beards otherwise the would have all looked identical because there is only a single version of the helmeted heads on the Squat plastic sprues.
In other news, the gun-servitor is finished now:
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/SquatWip46_zpsubwgejlg.jpg)
I've started on the next one but I haven't got very far with it yet... theres info on Inso's World (amongst other things):
http://insosworld.blogspot.co.uk/2015/06/a-nice-cuppa.html
I've also began thinking about how I could include Psykers in the army without using Squats and I was given a good idea by a guy on Facebook... use beastmen. Obviously, I don't have any beast men because I don't collect fantasy... but I have some Tau plastics and some green stuff so I may end up putting together a few Primaris Psykers in the form of converted beastmen. I think it is really appropriate because they are another part of the Rogue Trader days that have been washed aside. Then of course... there are weirdvane psykers... but I'm not so sure I want any of those yet.
So many things to think about :) .
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So... today we have a complete Engineseer unit:
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/SquatWIP47_zpsh5x6zswn.jpg)
And I am currently working on a Beastman Primaris Psyker with a hint of Jedi about him. There is a small update on the blog too (a new magazine to read? Maybe):
http://insosworld.blogspot.co.uk/2015/06/oooo-something-new.html
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Some great work the updates.
I love all the servitors, especially the tracked wotsit.
:-* :-*
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Cheers :)
I wonder how you'll feel when I finish the Primaris Psyker?
He is proper buff... but needs a head yet so taking a pic is a bit of a waste of time :) . He is ticking along nicely though :)
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but needs a head yet so taking a pic is a bit of a waste of time :)
I call BS. Get to da camera!
Pics for prosperity. :-)
Grimm
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...OK... you insisted...
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/SquatWIP48_zpsi2akghht.jpg)
The head obviously needs finishing... but then it's mostly detailing and tidying up the missed bits. He's going to get a holstered laspistol and his hooves will be in boots or will have spats on them. He'll also get the Tau powerpack on his back to power the refractor field. The head is going to be the classic goat style... if I can get it right :)
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More progress (still WIP):
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/SquatWIP49_zps6qcgwhzm.jpg)
Horns and tidying things up now.
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I think this is finished...?:
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/SquatWIP50_zps0gbm8oov.jpg)
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I think this is finished...?:
I guess that you'd be the one to know! Looks good: plausible pose and proportions, and an impeccably smooth finish to the putty.
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I think it is... I've had a few comments about him but am not convinced that I can change things without ripping his face off so I will call this one finished and move onto the next one, with a view to trying to deal with the comments (face needs to be a bit more pointy and possibly have more defined lips).
But before that, I have decided to work on 1 Platoon's heavy weapon squad instead :)
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I have updated the Beastman to have a bit of hair and a line down his top lip:
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/SquatWIP51_zpsuofxvw63.jpg)
Hopefully, it looks a bit better :)
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What a great sculpt, bags of character.
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Cheers :)
Next up is a Squat heavy weapon squad:
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/SquatWIP53_zpsbqcdb6lk.jpg)
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Loving this thread. :-*
Fantastic! Keep up the great work.
tt43.
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Brilliant!
8) 8)
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Cheers :)
Next up will be the command squad for the second platoon.
As an aside, I have had a few comments about some of the arms (the raised ones) looking odd. As a result, I have bulked them out a little so they look a little better.
It is difficult to know what to do sometimes... I may leave things as they are (these are rank and file, rather than character models) or I may go back and revisit them but rest assured, the comments I receive are always properly taken into consideration :)
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Great stuff :D
cheers
James
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Absolutely great! Wonderful skills! :o
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Tese are ace! :o
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Fantastic updates!
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Thanks :)
All the comments and critques (as long as they aren't too critical ;) :) ) are what helps me to carry on a slog of a project like this one :)
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As ever, I am still plodding along with this project and have updated my blog with a few bits and bobs... here's a teaser (the first completed platoon - apart from vehicles):
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/SquatWIP54_zpswf9mzmri.jpg)
For what's coming up and other stuff besides, pop along to my blog:
http://insosworld.blogspot.co.uk/2015/07/what-eclectic-week.html
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I ended up shortening the arms a little on these but here is the finished command squad for the second platoon:
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/SquatWIP56_zpsgbrrpgs2.jpg)
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This week has been one of consolidation and badgers:
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/SquatWIP57_zps97ofns5o.jpg)
As usual, there is more information on my blog; here:
http://insosworld.blogspot.co.uk/2015/07/a-rainy-summers-day.html
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Great additions.
8) 8)
I have had half an eye on those badgers for a while now.
Just how bad are they for cleaning up?
???
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It's the usual level of clean up for Mantic's weird plastic resin... each badger took about 20 minutes to clean the mould lines away and glue together... I did one at a time with a gap in between for 'sanity' purposes :).
You have to cut the mould lines off rather than scrape them (as they tend to go 'fluffy') so you need a small but sharp blade and some extra patience.
It is the price you pay for the kits being so inexpensive, I guess (£2.00 per cavalry model isn't a bad price at all).
There is a bit of filling required as well... so you'll need some green stuff and a tool to smooth things together.
I think they are worth the effort :) . They look like badger/bear crossovers and will make a great cavalry mount for each of my rough rider Squats :)
Be warned though... the riders for these are BIG compared to a standard GW Squat model so they are no use to me (but may be of use if you plan to play KoW :D !).
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Bought the big pack for like 20 bucks at a con a couple years ago.
Was supposed to be bears. What i get for not looking closer before saying "sure, i will buy em." :-)
Grimm
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They are closer to bears than badgers... but they are part of each and all of neither :D
Here's a badger on a new, shiny base (I didn't like the ones that came with the kit):
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/SquatWIP59_zpsq8s2b9ld.jpg)
The bases are from GW but there's more info (including some Exo/Sentinel conversions) over at Inso's World:
http://insosworld.blogspot.co.uk/2015/08/a-week-of-calamity-reflection-and.html
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It's the usual level of clean up for Mantic's weird plastic resin... each badger took about 20 minutes to clean the mould lines away and glue together... I did one at a time with a gap in between for 'sanity' purposes :).
You have to cut the mould lines off rather than scrape them (as they tend to go 'fluffy') so you need a small but sharp blade and some extra patience.
It is the price you pay for the kits being so inexpensive, I guess (£2.00 per cavalry model isn't a bad price at all).
There is a bit of filling required as well... so you'll need some green stuff and a tool to smooth things together.
I think they are worth the effort :) . They look like badger/bear crossovers and will make a great cavalry mount for each of my rough rider Squats :)
Be warned though... the riders for these are BIG compared to a standard GW Squat model so they are no use to me (but may be of use if you plan to play KoW :D !).
Thanks for the review, Inso.
I think they will work just fine for my intentions, so I guess I will have to get my hands on a few now.
Cheers!
:D
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very cool, very inspiring, loving the work.
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They are closer to bears than badgers... but they are part of each and all of neither :D
Oh boy, someone is slinging something squishy. Badger. :-)
Grimm
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In a further, some might say heretical move, I have decided to add a unit of wyrdvane psykers to my Squat army so what better way to do it than to recycle something from yesteryear?
As a result, I had a sudden burst of inspiration and decided that Hrud would be cool additions to the army and I had something in mind so I went into my cupboard and pulled these out:
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/SquatWIP62_zpskhrslhz6.jpg)
My frog-people! Now I know that the general thoughts on Hrud are that they were place-holders for space-rats but the picture in the Rogue Trader rule book didn't show a face, just a cloaked figure with a rat's tail... so that is what I have made :). I may add some pouches to them at some point but they are finished apart from that.
I hope you like them :)
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They are closer to bears than badgers... but they are part of each and all of neither :D
Here's a badger on a new, shiny base (I didn't like the ones that came with the kit):
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/SquatWIP59_zpsq8s2b9ld.jpg)
Heck, they look like some of the mutant rat-oid stuff I've seen. Whoops, may have given someone an idea...
Doug
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I'm not sure about Ratoids... but here is the start of a badger rider:
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/SquatWIP63_zpsbymawlt1.jpg)
As is usual, there is more information on my blog and this week, it has a guide to making my frog faces, the rough rider WIP and some finished Sentinels:
http://insosworld.blogspot.co.uk/2015/08/a-sunday-post-with-no-waffle.html
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I think I will call this one Chuck :) . Not much further to go... just arms, lance-head and base:
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/SquatWIP64_zpscnhpytiw.jpg)
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Amazing work so far, I can't wait to see the badger rider finished!
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Cheers :)
He's more or less finished now, apart from the base and lance head (I may leave it until all of the lances are put together so that they are all the same :) ).
I'll get photographs soon... but in the mean time, I have been thinking about Ogryn / Bullgryn and have got hold of some Mantic Orx that look like they may fit the bill... here's a digital representation of what I have planned:
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/SquatWIP65_zpsx5auwtk2.jpg)
I have five of them (three of the one pictured and two others that are different) and am still in the planning stages (especially the weapons) but I think they have promise... and for a fraction of the price of the GW equivalents :)
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(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/SquatWIP66_zpsgd0l75pn.jpg)
The lance-point will be sorted in a batch when the other riders are finished and the base will get sorted with bits of waste putty when I am sculpting other things... so Chuck is finished apart from that :)
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So, another day and more Squat goodness arrives in the thread, this time... not for me... a commission.
Here's a teaser:
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/Squat%20Commission/SquatCom3_zpsawpijk36.jpg)
... and there is a whole squad of them here:
http://insosworld.blogspot.co.uk/2015/08/a-single-minded-post.html
It is nice to actually finish a commission (rather than being rubbish).
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That is a lovely conversion (as is the rest of the squad).
That mohawk is great and the use of the Mantic dog is so fitting.
:-* :-*
I want one of those dogs now.....
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Cheers :)
I'm sorry but I don't have a spare mastiff, otherwise I'd send you one :(
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While I was converting some gunners for my heavy weapon tractors (2nd platoon - and they are all done, waiting to dry :) ), I decided that I couldn't wait any longer so I started putting together a Bullgryn that is made from a Mantic Dreadball Orx model... here is the first test (WIP) with a Hasslefree human and an older version of a GW Ogryn:
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/SquatWIP67_zpsiti2gqkj.jpg)
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Can you make his mouth bigger to get it closer to the old style one? I've always loved the big jaws on them.
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I could do but I think that the head, as it stands, looks a lot less cartoony than the older Ogryn model and that suits the 'feel' of the rest of the army.
I still need to add some bulk to the back of the head and sort out his weapon hand but overall, he looks pretty much how I planned things. The weapon/shield will be made once all of the Bullgryns have been converted to the same standard and then all the weapons/shields will be sorted out together (so it will be easier to geth them all looking the same).
My main priority is the second platoon of Squats at the moment so the Bullgryn will be worked on slow time while my main focus is on the little chaps :) .
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It's the usual level of clean up for Mantic's weird plastic resin... each badger took about 20 minutes to clean the mould lines away and glue together... I did one at a time with a gap in between for 'sanity' purposes :).
You have to cut the mould lines off rather than scrape them (as they tend to go 'fluffy') so you need a small but sharp blade and some extra patience.
It is the price you pay for the kits being so inexpensive, I guess (£2.00 per cavalry model isn't a bad price at all).
There is a bit of filling required as well... so you'll need some green stuff and a tool to smooth things together.
I think they are worth the effort :) . They look like badger/bear crossovers and will make a great cavalry mount for each of my rough rider Squats :)
Be warned though... the riders for these are BIG compared to a standard GW Squat model so they are no use to me (but may be of use if you plan to play KoW :D !).
Just a tip regarding 'restic': Get some of those tooth-brush like brass brushes (usually used for leather repairs) and work the 'fluff' with one. It's almost magic.
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Get some of those tooth-brush like brass brushes (usually used for leather repairs) and work the 'fluff' with one. It's almost magic.
A Suede Brush like this?
(http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w519/SteveFlanaganUK2/Odds%20and%20Ends/31ao5Cw8gL._SY395__zpsxhwa022w.jpg) (http://s1079.photobucket.com/user/SteveFlanaganUK2/media/Odds%20and%20Ends/31ao5Cw8gL._SY395__zpsxhwa022w.jpg.html)
Interesting and potentially very useful tip. But doesn't it scratch?
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A Suede Brush like this?
(http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w519/SteveFlanaganUK2/Odds%20and%20Ends/31ao5Cw8gL._SY395__zpsxhwa022w.jpg) (http://s1079.photobucket.com/user/SteveFlanaganUK2/media/Odds%20and%20Ends/31ao5Cw8gL._SY395__zpsxhwa022w.jpg.html)
Interesting and potentially very useful tip. But doesn't it scratch?
Exactly, and, no, I use it on both restic and plastic with very good results. I really wish I had seen that tip before I cleaned up my DreadBalll Corp team.
I buy the brushes in sets like this: https://eshop.silvan.dk/vare/basic-staalboerste-mini-2 (1 steel, 1 brass, one plastic), but very close to that one.
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I had hoped to be a bit further along with these... but here are five finished gunners with five assembled missile launchers:
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/SquatWIP68_zps54lbidw6.jpg)
The loaders are on the table and are still WIP... but will be finished this week (at some point).
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Nice additions to the growing force.
Have you see the Diggers from Macrocosm?They have a good little range which is expanding with the KS they are doing.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2076383099/macrocosm-the-next-races
Might be of interest to you.
How are the Grymm coming along?
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The Macrocosm Dwarfs are a good attempt but I am not a fan of the tiny heads and massive goggles. I am keeping an eye on them though because there is a lot of potential there.
The Grymn are always in Inso's world... but at the moment, they are on hold while I work on the Squats... in fact... everything is on hold while I work on the Squats :D
I still have the Grymn urban army to finish, the Walker platoon (waiting for Kev to sort the walker arms out) and the last vehicle in the Tunnel Fighter army but They will get worked on when the planets are in alignment (ie when my muse points me in that direction).
There are only so many hours in the day and at the moment Squats fill them all :)
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All of the heavy weapon teams for the second platoon are now finished:
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/SquatWIP69_zpsjrsmjzz9.jpg)
I've already got the remaining troops out for the first squad so things will hopefully move quite quickly :)
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One of the missile teams now has a full infantry squad to join... this being the first infantry squad of the second platoon:
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/SquatWIP70_zpsuqkew7pj.jpg)
There is more information on my blog too:
http://insosworld.blogspot.co.uk/2015/09/more-progress-and-machine-has-started.html
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The last of the standard infantry squads for the second platoon is now finished :) :
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/SquatWIP71_zpsxlhzzknz.jpg)
I have started work on the army command HQ now... once they are finished I may start painting a few :)
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They really look great.
8) 8)
AND kudos for your persistence with this many Squats as I reckon I would have gotten bored with so many similar figures by now.
'Tips metaphorical hat....'
:D
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Cheers :) . It all becomes easier when you can see the end result... 2 platoons finished:
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/SquatWIP73_zpsmjb2eqf9.jpg)
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Indeed it does.
Oh, yes!
8) 8)
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when do we get to see some paint on these?
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The last of the standard infantry squads for the second platoon is now finished :) :
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/SquatWIP71_zpsxlhzzknz.jpg)
I have started work on the army command HQ now... once they are finished I may start painting a few :)
;)
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In other news, I have started to build the first vehicle:
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/Squat%20Vehicles/SquatWIP76_zpshurhzblq.jpg)
For more information (especially the reason behind changing from hovercraft vehicles), platoon pictures and other stuff, pop along to Inso's World:
http://insosworld.blogspot.co.uk/2015/09/many-things.html
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This will be the Chimera version eventually:
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/Squat%20Vehicles/SquatWIP77_zps5oeb8mzs.jpg)
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The APC is ticking along...
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/Squat%20Vehicles/SquatWIP78_zps40nrroi2.jpg)
There is more stuff on my blog... including my first attempt at casting and a rather unexpected appearance by, of all things, an ORK :o :
http://insosworld.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/victory-and-defeat-all-in-same-week.html
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I have started work on the command squad but haven't got very far:
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/SquatWIP80_zpsigys2ioi.jpg)
There is more information (and the big reason why progress has been slow) over at Inso's World:
http://insosworld.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/preparation-and-progress.html
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Someone suggested that I needed to have a few veteran Tyranid hunters in my army so... I went and bought a box of Skitarii and have been thinking a lot about what I need to do with them... and have got this far:
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/SquatWIP82_zpsjjgryenw.jpg)
I have put a big lump of text on my blog to go with this so if you want to get a bit of background on this rather impromptu diversion, follow the link:
http://insosworld.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/a-momentous-week.html
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In a bid to try and rationalise things, my army (not including the Skitarii) has two distinct factions. The majority of the army comes from the Astra Militarum codex with some of the more specialist troops coming from the Adeptus Astartes codex so I thought I'd call the Tyranid hunters (Skitarii)Space Marine Scouts, just to tie them in with what I have rather than starting another faction just for a couple of squads. Here's what I have listed so far:
Astra Militarum:
HQ Squad
Infantry Platoons
Sentinel Squadrons
Weirdvane Psykers
Primaris Psykers
Engineseers
Priests
Ogryns/Bullgryns
Rough Riders
Vehicles (TBD)
Adeptus Astartes:
Terminator Captain (Exo Squat)
Terminator Squad (Exo Squats)
*NEW* Scout Squads (Skitarii/veteran Tyranid hunters)
Obviously, lots of it is WIP but I have managed to convert/sculpt over 80 so far so the army is slowly getting there
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Love the 'Nid Hunters.
They will look great when you have finished them, of that I am sure.
8) 8)
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Cheers :D
Unfortinately, it seems that they are on hold for the time being because, in another, classic, change of direction, I have been building and converting Exo troopers. These are the most recent ones:
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/SquatExo13_zpsfbztoki2.jpg)
They complete the ten man Exo squad and all of the information and extra pix can be seen here:
http://insosworld.blogspot.co.uk/2015/11/time-for-some-heavy-hitters.html
Hopefully, if circumstances improve, I will get some work done on the army command squad... I need to get that finished!!!
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So another drought has passed... and I have a nice picture of another finished unit; the second Squadron of armoured Sentinels:
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/SquatSentinel10_zpsahqykxoa.jpg)
There is more info on my blog:
http://insosworld.blogspot.co.uk/2015/11/another-item-ticked-off-list.html
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Excellent conversions.
I just cannot wait to see this army when you have finished it all.
8) 8) 8)
Best wishes to Mr Inso Snr too.
Get well soon.
:)
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Best wishes to Mr Inso Snr too.
Get well soon.
:)
Cheers :)
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I love that conversion! :-* that's soo much better than the original! Your ability to pick models to adapt is inspiring!
So when does the painting start?
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They are superb!
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Cheers :)
The design is inspired by AT VOTOMs (a subject that I am in love with :-* ) and the necessity to have recognisable weapons for the army (GW categories).
This week, I have finally started to get some work done on the command squad:
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/SquatWIP83_zpsrv9p6hzj.jpg)
Still lots to go but there are a few little 'bumps' that I need to iron out with the unit before I will be able to finish them. I will be the first to admit that they aren't necessarily the best armed/equipped unit from a gaming perspective... but I don't game so it doesn't concern me too much.
As usual, I have added extra details and other things, in my weekly blog post:
http://insosworld.blogspot.co.uk/2015/11/its-just-case-of-getting-there.html
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I will be the first to admit that they aren't necessarily the best armed/equipped unit from a gaming perspective... but I don't game so it doesn't concern me too much.
Eh, when they look this good, the rule of cool trumps all else I think? ;)
The only things that stand out a little* to me are both stylistic ones; the power fist looks more like a bionic hand (I think it's the fingers that do it) and the ammo pod on the side of the sniper rifle (doesn't really fit the rest of the rifle's design).
*very little.
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Gorgeous stuff, and I'm particularly fond of the VOTOMS approach to those walker thingies.
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Cheers :)
With regard to the Eldar bits... these are still WIP so they will change. That said, I wanted a less buff power fist so the fingers are likely to stay as they are. This may not appeal to everyone but there will always be bits of my army that suffer that stigma :)
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I know what you mean with regards to the power fist sizes - they do look especially unwieldy on human-size and smaller models!
For the Eldar ammo bulb, maybe something a bit more cylindrical? Or perhaps a las-cell?
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The original specs of a GW sniper rifle had a crystaline dart travelling down a laser. I thought the little bulb on the side would make a nice little container for poisoned crystaline darts (a bit like a paint ball gun hopper). I need to do a bit of work on the gun but I can't do it until the arms are finished (it may involve tubes and things... I haven't decided yet).
Everything is fluid so by the time it is finished, it may look totally different (changing the shape of the bulb is very simple) :) .
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The original specs of a GW sniper rifle had a crystaline dart travelling down a laser. I thought the little bulb on the side would make a nice little container for poisoned crystaline darts (a bit like a paint ball gun hopper).
Yes, I remember that - I think the current plastic Space Marine Scout rifles still have this detail on them too.
I look forward to seeing what you come up with, as this has been a really cool project so far. :)
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The army list:
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/Armypaint1_zpsodmfpgri.png
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/Armypaint2_zps54idvbf6.png
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I have now finished the commander:
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/SquatWIP84_zpspg3yjkyp.jpg)
...and will be moving onto the next member of the squad soon. I have also been working on the second primaris psyker/Beastman Jedi and have been preping some miniatures for paint (amongst other things). There is more information and pictures on my blog here:
http://insosworld.blogspot.co.uk/2015/11/we-have-commander.html
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Brilliant!
Love that power glove!
:-* :-*
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Looks great, and I think the extra work on the power glove was definitely worth it! :-*
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Looks great, and I think the extra work on the power glove was definitely worth it! :-*
Once you had mentioned the fingers being a bit thin, I had no cjoice but to change things because you were spot on :D ! I am also glad that I took your advice.
I have also removed the bulb from the sniper rifle... I think that he will be the next one to get the sculpting focus :)
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Great stuff man! I'll say it again....you need to get some paint on these and do them justice! :-*
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Just 4 more miniatures to go and paint will start getting applied :)
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Although I haven't been sculpting this week, I have dug out some spare Squats and... the painting has started:
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/Squat%20Painting/SquatPaint2_zpspylghcub.jpg)
All the information is here:
http://insosworld.blogspot.co.uk/2015/12/the-start-of-next-phase.html
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Hmm, I think in some ways I prefer C, becuase he has the best contrast and will show up against the proposed green (olive drab?) weapons.
I think, for me, the issue the Squats have is that they are small and colour schmes need to be simple and striking to stand out well.
I would therefore be inclined to pick maybe three main colours overall; vest and hat, boots and gloves, and webbing and pouches. The guns can fit in with one of those three colours, or be a neutral colour like grey or black.
Therefore, what about something like:
- Khaki/light sand vest and helmets/hats
- Dark brown boots and gloves
- Mid-olive drab webbing and pouches.
Guns can then be olive drab, black, or dark grey. These colous provide good contrast, are balanced across the model, and still let you do things like bright ID circles, white or black helmet/weapon stripes, coloured or dark green glass visors, etc. without the overall scheme looking too messy.
Another good tip to help yo confirm a good army scheme is to greyscale the photo of your models - this will easily show you if your colour scheme has the right contrast, or if all the colours are tonally too similar to prove the contrast needed to look good on a tabletop (i.e., the different colours all look pretty much the same grey in the adjusted photo if you don't have enuogh contrast).
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Aaaand... that's it for now :)
http://insosworld.blogspot.co.uk/2015/12/with-bump.html
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A shame, but understandable. I will say though, you normally mix up unit types and paint them as you go (at least from other of your projects that I've observed), and I suspect that trying to make a full platoon with support all in one go assembly-line style probably hasn't helped you (especially with the level of work required in sculpting terms).
I hope that you do return to it sooner rather than later, but maybe next time section off a smaller part of the platoon to complete as discrete project? Either way, I'll pass comment, add encouragement, and enjoy your project vicariously when you do. Oh, and thanks for sharing this one so far, it was a real treat! 8)
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So I saw some female head sprues over at Statuesque miniatures ( http://www.statuesqueminiatures.co.uk/ ) and thought that they would look good on a few Squats... so I bought some and fitted one on a Squat body. Initially they were slightly small but I padded out the cheeks and this is what I came up with:
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/Squat%20Veteran%20Ladies/SquatVet1_zpsixv6rzwy.jpg)
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/Squat%20Veteran%20Ladies/SquatVet2_zpsn1mlgyiy.jpg)
I will be putting together a unit of these and will use them as veterans. Most will have berets :) . I just need to decide on what special/heavy weapons to give them now.
This is the first painted 'official' member of the army to be painted :).
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Very fitting :)
cheers
James
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Cheers :)
I have another five (with berets) on the table at the moment. The trouble is, I tried using the plastic arms for them and they just looked so bad that I am going back to the arm sculpting process I have used for the other Squats... so they may take a little while to finish.
The plastic arms are really rubbish when used for two handed weapons :(
The five ladies have wire arms at the moment and will be getting some Green stuff added later :) . I'll get them converted and painted before I move on to the remaining 4 (3 special weapons and 1 comms).
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(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/Squat%20Veteran%20Ladies/SquatVet3_zpsn3w6tpwn.jpg)
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They work well.
First time that I have seen alternate heads worked so that they look right for female Squats.
8) 8)
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Not something I am proud of (using ACTUAL Lego for conversions...) but I have been mulling something over and it just wouldn't go away :) :
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/Squat%20Vehicles/SquatWIP88_zpsin7ex8li.jpg)
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Everything has wheels and things are moving along :) :
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/Squat%20Vehicles/SquatWIP89_zpsriskgugp.jpg)
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I wondered when I'd find a thread about Squats. Man, you've done them justice here. Reading and viewing them makes me want to break out my old Squats. Thanks for sharing.
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Cheers :)
The next stage...
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/Squat%20Vehicles/SquatWIP90_zpscuddokhg.jpg)
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Is this heading in the direction of a Land Train....?
:D
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You are not the first person to ask that...
... but no. No land-train, I am afraid :( .
These are going to be Chimera 'counts-as' vehicles because my Squat army is based around the Astra Militarum codex.
That said...
... I am tempted to put together a super-heavy vehicle at some point... although it won't be a land-train :)
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Looking great so far, I'm intrigued about the design... :)
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Well... the design is starting to take shape (unfortunately, I have no drwaings so I can't show you what they are going to look like). I have been slaving over these APCs for most of the weekend and have got this far now:
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/Squat%20Vehicles/SquatWIP91_zpsq3unsfyl.jpg)
There are more pix and some additional information over at my Blog:
http://insosworld.blogspot.co.uk/2016/02/production-line-fun.html
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I've got a bit further with the vehicles... the rear shape has been bulked out and next up will be a 'filling and sanding' day (or two). Here's the progress:
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/Squat%20Vehicles/SquatWIP94_zpsvj0zpuwp.jpg)
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/Squat%20Vehicles/SquatWIP93_zps9ogdoyga.jpg)
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These are looking very promising 8)
Shame about the land train though ;)
cheers
James
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These are looking very promising 8)
Shame about the land train though ;)
cheers
James
I haven't said I won't build a land train (I haven't said I will either) it's just that these particular vehicles aren't a land train :D
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I haven't said I won't build a land train (I haven't said I will either) it's just that these particular vehicles aren't a land train :D
lol
Are there going to be different load outs on the tops?
cheers
James
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This five will all be the same: Heavy flamer at the front, Autocannon in the turret on the top, six lasguns and smoke launchers.
If I make any more, they will be different :)
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I haven't said I won't build a land train (I haven't said I will either) it's just that these particular vehicles aren't a land train :D
I see the makings of a CONVOY!
Anyone got a handle on that Rubber Duck come back.
Grimm
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Very nice project indeed :-* :-* :-*
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Wow, these are going to be some impressive mobile fighting platforms!
Can it be that you buy your plasticard not by the sheet but by the pallet?
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Wow, these are going to be some impressive mobile fighting platforms!
Can it be that you buy your plasticard not by the sheet but by the pallet?
Cheers :D
I normally buy packs of A4 sized sheets from Antenocity's Workshop... but they ran out so I have had to resort to EBay. I use quite a lot but most of that is as a result of 'designing as I go' rather than having set plans before I start... it is wasteful and I build too many layers into the vehicle that don't need to be there. But I don't mind because I can probably build a vehicle with two sheets of plasticard (not including details/running gear etc) and that has a base cost of less than £2.00 so it is a pretty cheap way of building vehicles (until you start spending too much money on the wheels/turrets/hatches etc.)
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I'm unable to carry on with these vehicles until some parts arrive... so I've put some more information (as well as a scale pic) on my Blog:
http://insosworld.blogspot.co.uk/2016/03/another-change-of-direction.html
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Thanks to Ainsty Castings, I now have five shiny new turrets for the vehicles and have started to integrate them into the vehicles:
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/Squat%20Vehicles/SquatWIP96_zpseiuei3rl.jpg)
There is more info on my blog:
http://insosworld.blogspot.co.uk/2016/03/a-post-at-easter.html
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And in another odd turn of events... Captain Lysander :) :
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/Squat%20Exo%20Armour/SquatExo17_zpslnvnysop.jpg)
Of course there is more stuff in my Blog about it:
http://insosworld.blogspot.co.uk/2016/04/which-way.html
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lol lol
Brilliant!
8) 8)
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Excellent conversion! :-*
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Well it would appear that as a result of a side project, I have begun to work on the main event again... here's the army standard bearer (minus the flag):
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/SquatWIP97_zpsu3ggfbug.jpg)
I may revisit him a bit later but I am just happy to have his arms finished so he is complete... but may get some extra details at a later date (he IS part of the command squad, after all).
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That is some amazingly smooth green stuff work. Bravo!
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Cheers :)
Here's the third finished member of the army command squad; a sniper:
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/SquatWIP98_zps5gry4x1l.jpg)
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Love the work on this thread 8) 8)
cheers
James
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Excellent as always Inso.
Now how do I commission you to make something for me ? ;-)
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Excellent as always Inso.
Now how do I commission you to make something for me ? ;-)
Cheers :) and... ask? Depends what it is and whether you can wait until hell freezes over to get it :D
(I have three outstanding commissions at the moment. 2 are outside of my current muse and everytime I think of them, a kitten mysteriously dies somewhere in the world :( ).
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Cheers :) and... ask? Depends what it is and whether you can wait until hell freezes over to get it :D
(I have three outstanding commissions at the moment. 2 are outside of my current muse and everytime I think of them, a kitten mysteriously dies somewhere in the world :( ).
I understand that Satan has had to buy a woolly jumper. And, as evidenced by the Internet, the world has too many kittens anyway!
I was thinking of grymn related tank commanders... full body and top half only. Perhaps a grav bike pilot?
We've had this convo a few times over the last ten years lol!
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I would need specific details but any further chat, should be done via PM ;)
It all depends on whether my sculpting muse wants to do a commission or not... I usually try to give it a go but don't have a great success rate for completion (although I have completed some and they have been very well received).
And it really tears me up when I fail to deliver :( :'( .
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Inspiring! should you play what would you use?
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These are an Astra Militarum army (with Space Marines attached)
I have for the Astra Militarum:
1 Army Command Squad
2 Infantry platoons, each with:
- 1 Command Squad
- 2 Infantry Squads
- 1 Heavy Weapon Squad
1 Primaris Psyker
10 Weirdvane Psykers
2 Sentinel Squadrons, each with 3 Sentinels
1 Engineseer with 2 Servitors and 2 Gun Servitors
For the Space Marines:
1 Captain Lysander (EXO armour)
I Terminator Captain (EXO armour)
1 Terminator Squad with 10 troops including 2 heavy flamers (EXO armour)
That is just the completed stuff. I still need to finish the last member of the army command squad but I will have that done by the end of today.
I will be adding:
1x Rough Rider Squad (10 Badger Riders)
1x Ogryn Squad (5 Ogryn)
2x Primaris Psykers (Beastmen)
3x Ministorum Priests (Squat Beserkers)
The transports, another platoon, some veterans (the ladies) and some special weapon squads. I'll also be adding some scouts to the marine contingency (the new Mantic Steel Legion Dwarfs).
Here's an Org chart:
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/Armypaint1_zpsodmfpgri.png
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/Armypaint2_zps54idvbf6.png
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1x Rough Rider Squad (10 Badger Riders)
This I gotta see ;D
cheers
James
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Badger Riders?
Unfortunately, I only have one finished (apart from the lance head):
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/SquatWIP66_zpsgd0l75pn.jpg)
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lol Love it!
cheers
James
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And FINALLY (WHEW!) the army command squad is finished... first the Medic and Comms:
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/SquatWIP99_zpsvnrwl4xf.jpg)
Followed by the full squad:
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/SquatWIP100_zpsyagauynx.jpg)
I guess I should really start painting some now... but my sculpting mojo has kicked in again and I quite fancy finishing off this Psyker now:
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/SquatWIP85_zpsae16ghog.jpg)
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Interesting use of beastmen. Why them and not human?
cheers
James
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Awesome as always. Love the command team and the badger rider is cool as hell!
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Interesting use of beastmen. Why them and not human?
cheers
James
The humans and their 'super powered' brothers stood back and watched as the Tyranid menace consumed our homeworlds. We have no trust in humans, they have no loyalty. Our brothers the Beastmen and Ogryn are equally as mistrustful of humans and so we have a common bond. We gain their bestial psychic powers and they gain our protection through numbers... numbers which have taken many years to rebuild since the fall of all that we held dear.
Our book of grudges has many notes about human failings... oh yes... MANY notes >:(
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Makes sense :)
cheers
James
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I thought I'd write a tiny bit of fiction to go with my army. It just explains why certain aspects of the army are like they are... anyway... here it is:
http://insosworld.blogspot.co.uk/2016/05/the-invasion-some-background-to-my.html
It also gives a little bit of a precursor to what my veteran Tyranid hunters will look like :) .
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And to finish off for the moment... A blog post to go with a massive army pic and a bit of information about what stage the army is at: http://insosworld.blogspot.co.uk/2016/05/the-squat-army-so-far.html
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Very nice Army! You will have a hard long way to go, to paint all this fellars! And I´m really curious to see them finished! Which Colorscheme you have in mind for them?
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Cheers :) ... something like this:
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/Squat%20Painting/SquatPaint1_zpsy7iaof5z.jpg)
But in the meantime, I am having a quiet day today so... how about a short story? This is the tale of one of the Squats who survived the Tyranids...
http://insosworld.blogspot.co.uk/2016/05/a-dwarfs-tale.html
EDIT - Part 2:
http://insosworld.blogspot.co.uk/2016/05/the-demons.html
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Gah! Still struggling with sleep and not feeling in the mood for sculpting... so here's a bit more background:
http://insosworld.blogspot.co.uk/2016/05/after-setbacks.html
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Well, I guess it's back to boring old pictures of converted miniatures again :D ... here's a complete (apart from the light-sabre tips) Primaris Psyker... or Jedi Beastman... whichever works best for you :) :
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/SquatWIP104_zpswxzf6myn.jpg)
There is a bit of blurb on the blog... including some Pug related fun :) :
http://insosworld.blogspot.co.uk/2016/05/back-to-normal-again.html
It's good to get back to normal :D (whatever that is :o ).
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I really like these Jedi wotsits.
Very nicely done.
8) 8)
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Cheers :)
The final Jedi Beastman (the third Primaris Psyker - you only get to have a maximum of three for an Astra Militarum force) is now assembled and ready for trimming where necessary before the putty-work starts.
I think he will be quite static...
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Well, I've managed a tiny bit of progress on the last of the Jedi Beastmen:
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/SquatWIP105_zpsjzddum6b.jpg)
And there is a bit of news about how the Space Marine part of the army will be filled up, over at Inso's World:
http://insosworld.blogspot.co.uk/2016/05/the-wait-is-finally-over.html
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Ok... I wasn't going to post anything but I am genuinely excited right now :o
I have just received two of the faction starter boxes for the Deadzone game from Mantic... I went for Forge Fathers and they arrived today (each had a contents of 4 Brokkrs, 6 Forge Guard and 10 Steel Warriors).
I have only had the time to unpack one of the 5 strong squads of Steel Warriors but... WOW. They are absolutely stunning :D.
I am sure that I will share more information and pix later but I was so happy with my parcel, I just had to blab about it :) .
I haven't been this excited about opening up some miniatures since I first bought Grymn from hasslefree Miniatures in 2004 :o .
Even at first glance, I am convinced that I will not be able to stop at 20 Steel Warriors... I hope that Mantic ends up selling them on their own rather than as part of a faction starter.
YAY! :D
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Ok... I wasn't going to post anything but I am genuinely excited right now :o
I have just received two of the faction starter boxes for the Deadzone game from Mantic... I went for Forge Fathers and they arrived today (each had a contents of 4 Brokkrs, 6 Forge Guard and 10 Steel Warriors).
I have only had the time to unpack one of the 5 strong squads of Steel Warriors but... WOW. They are absolutely stunning :D.
I am sure that I will share more information and pix later but I was so happy with my parcel, I just had to blab about it :) .
I haven't been this excited about opening up some miniatures since I first bought Grymn from hasslefree Miniatures in 2004 :o .
Even at first glance, I am convinced that I will not be able to stop at 20 Steel Warriors... I hope that Mantic ends up selling them on their own rather than as part of a faction starter.
YAY! :D
It's great to put crack in front of a crack addict and see what happens. :-)
Now to sit back and wait.
Grimm
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The wheels have fallen off :(
I won't say too much at the moment because I am part way through assembling some of the Steel Warriors... but one thing is for sure... they are not suitable for my Squat army :(
Time for a rethink...
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I was hoping that they would fit into my army without any conversion but you will see from the pic that they are far too tall (from left to right: Squat, Squat/Steel Warrior, Steel Warrior, Space Marine):
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/Mantic%20Miniatures/ManticSWScale_zpsuw3syj3v.jpg)
I have quickly put together a mock-up of a Steel Warrior body on the legs from a 'sawn in half' plastic Squat (using blu-tack) to see how it looks... and I think that the height will work but I now need to work out how I am going to convert 20 of them without necessarily having to sculpt 20 pairs of legs :o ...
... nothing ever goes smoothly :( .
There are other issues with them but I will sort out a review and post it in my blog once I can bring myself to do it. I am quietly disappointed with them... even though, in their own right, they are nice looking miniatures... just too big for my particular army :(
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Would it be possible to make a mold for casting the needed number of legs?
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Would it be possible to make a mold for casting the needed number of legs?
I am thinking about it... especially if I plan to get more of them.
I reckon I could sculpt 3 or 4 pairs of legs and maybe use Blue Stuff and Milliput to cast them up... but I am not worrying about it at the moment because I have a few other things on the go :)
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I've got a bit further with my latest Jedi beastman:
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/SquatWIP106_zpss3josqlf.jpg)
For lots more information, including the latest Squat body sculpt and a full review of the new Mantic Steel Warriors, feel free to visit my Blog for the latest post:
http://insosworld.blogspot.co.uk/2016/05/another-week-of-happenings.html
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Eek those mantic figures are huge!
I was hoping they would pass as powered armour for my grymn!
I preferred the angular look to the softer rounded look of HFs own.
Hmm....
Your conversions on the other hand look good. I'm not keen on squats though and the dumpy ess of them would put me off. However if you like the squat aesthetic then your work is utterly brilliant!
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Eek those mantic figures are huge!
I was hoping they would pass as powered armour for my grymn!
I preferred the angular look to the softer rounded look of HFs own.
Hmm....
Your conversions on the other hand look good. I'm not keen on squats though and the dumpy ess of them would put me off. However if you like the squat aesthetic then your work is utterly brilliant!
Your disappointment in the size of them is definitely shared :( .
I like both the Grymn look and the Squat look (I think it is purely from nostalgia) and fully understand why people don't like the Squat's lack of knees etc. that said, I am fully invested in my Squat army now so I need to keep going (only another hundred or so :o ).
I have ordered some blue stuff (for press moulding) and am in the process of sculpting 3 pairs of Squat legs to go with the Steel Warrior kits so I am hoping that I can replicate enough legs (probably with a mix of Milliput and Green Stuff) to convert all of my 20 Steel Warriors.
I need to decide how I am going to deal with some of the weapons to prevent them dragging on the floor but that will come when I have a few assembled with their new legs :)
I certainly haven't given up hope :)
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I love all things dwarf, but hated the Gw squat aesthetic. They were just cartoony and comic. They lost all of the dour grim functional appeal to me.
Putting that aside though, I'm certain that you can do the remodelling job justice. How will you handle abdominal and pelvic armoured? I think that might be the key.
As to your issue with oversized forearms ... Doesnt everyone's weapon drag on the ground?
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:o
Hopefully, I can work out how to get some decent casts because I've already started on three pairs of legs for the Steel Warriors:
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/Squat%20Scouts/SquatScoutWIP1_zps7rtqgncz.jpg)
Still a long way to go.
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Well, I've finished the first 'leg blank':
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/Squat%20Scouts/SquatScoutWIP2_zpsq6udehij.jpg)
I will be press moulding this and then adding pouches etc to the casts. I think that the legs have turned out OK (not awesome... just OK) but if the pressmoulding works, it will add a new dimension to how I produce the legs. If it doesn't work, I will have to get them cast up for me... so we'll have to see.
this afternoon, I have been messing around with Blue Stuff / Instant Mould and I currently have a little cast drying in the stuff. I just put a standard plastic Squat body in there, just to see how it turns out. It will be squashed after I have seen what I need to :) . I am using a mix of Green Stuff and Milliput in the mould so now it's just a case of sitting and waiting for a couple of hours :) .
This could be the start of a beautifull friendship (or not :o )....
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I'll just be ticking along with the leg sculpting because they are a bit down the list of things to complete for the army... the first being the unit of Primaris Psykers / Jedi Beastmen... which, by chance, I have now finished:
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/SquatWIP107_zps8aanxruh.jpg)
I still need to adjust the base to tilt him forward a little but I am glad to have his sculpting done. Next up will be the three Ministorum Priests / Squat Berserkers... but I haven't started them yet.
As is usually the case, there is more information on the Blog:
http://insosworld.blogspot.co.uk/2016/05/lots-of-stuff.html
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Back to the Squats and here is the first WIP of one of the Ministorum Priests / Squat Berserkers:
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/SquatWIP108_zpswwzho4gl.jpg)
Still a long way to go but this head sort of sculpted itself so I just went with it. The other two are not as far along as this one... but I guess it's a start :D .
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Do you only sculpt for yourself, or do you do commissions for one or more of the miniatures companies?
Your talent would definitely be sufficient for professional use!
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You really should do some from scratch and cast them! 8) That face is top notch! :-*
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Cheers :)
I will end up scuplting miniatures for sale but definitely not for the next year or so... I am in the process of a life changing event which will take a good 6 to 8 months and will mean new work, new home, new area, new life and hopefully a new puppy :)
I would suspect that, when I move, I will also need to dedicate a certain amount of hobby time towards making the house nice too... so timelines are extremely flexible :)
Then I'd need to find a company that was crazy enough to take my work as I am very unreliable and fickle and would find it very difficult to sculpt a range rather than individual miniatures... but you never know :)
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I must admit to having quite a good week... I've started the second Berserker:
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/SquatWIP109_zpsro3unbu4.jpg)
I have also been doing a bit of press moulding:
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/Squat%20Scouts/SquatScoutWIP4_zpswce3g7gq.jpg)
The results and a bit more information can be found on my latest blog post:
http://insosworld.blogspot.co.uk/2016/06/press-moulding-fun.html
With my thoughts on my hobby on the post that follows the one above... or if you want a link:
http://insosworld.blogspot.co.uk/2016/06/what-heck-am-i-doing.html
Add to that lots of life stuff going on and I think things have been pretty good this week :D .
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Some cracking work on here, those jedi beastmen are something else 8) 8) 8)
cheers
James
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That berserker looks very cool - is the dog from the Mantic Dwarfs?
With the press mould - it works great for 3D shapes, I'd always thought they would only work for one detailed side. How did you do the locating pegs for the top of the mould?
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Cheers :)
Yep, the dog is from Mantic.
As for the press moulding, I heat up one side of Blue stuff, press in the component and then use the rear end of a paint brush to make the dents around the outside for location. Once that is cool, I heat up another piece of blue stuff and squash it on the top. It seeps into the holes and doesn't stick to anything so it can be separated when everything is ready to be removed from the mould. There is a good guide on here (just scroll down):
http://www.greenstuffworld.com/en/reusable-blue-stuff/2-blue-stuff-mold-4-bars.html
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Well, the press moulding certainly works a treat.
It has come out far more effective than I first thought it would.
Great stuff.
8) 8)
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Thanks for the explanation of the press moulding - when you explain it, it sounds obvious, but I don't think I would have come up with the idea of just making indents to key the two mould halfs.
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No worries... I like to be helpful :)
Well... the first five Scout proxies are finished:
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/Squat%20Scouts/SquatScoutWIP8_zpsohhmcgsu.jpg)
I now need to sculpt another pair of legs in a different pose for the next five. I think they've turned out OK so far and once I have made a total of four leg poses and press-moulded them up, I'll be able to mix and match between 5-man squads for a bit of variety.
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They are great!
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They look excellent, well done! :)
I also think Milliput is the best choice for casting from these sorts of moulds - too often I see people use GS and it... Just doesn't work as well IMO.
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I was hoping that they would fit into my army without any conversion but you will see from the pic that they are far too tall (from left to right: Squat, Squat/Steel Warrior, Steel Warrior, Space Marine):
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/Mantic%20Miniatures/ManticSWScale_zpsuw3syj3v.jpg)
I have quickly put together a mock-up of a Steel Warrior body on the legs from a 'sawn in half' plastic Squat (using blu-tack) to see how it looks... and I think that the height will work but I now need to work out how I am going to convert 20 of them without necessarily having to sculpt 20 pairs of legs :o ...
... nothing ever goes smoothly :( .
There are other issues with them but I will sort out a review and post it in my blog once I can bring myself to do it. I am quietly disappointed with them... even though, in their own right, they are nice looking miniatures... just too big for my particular army :(
Thanks for this pic. IIRC, the older style Forgefathers were much closer to the size of squats. I guess won't be buying any of the steel warriors to go along with my squats but I did get a batch of the Forge Guard to use as Iron Ancestors.
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No worries, it's all about sharing information... much like this picture:
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/Squat%20Scouts/ManticSWScale2_zpsyvh7jhx0.jpg)
I really like the new Steel Warriors and think the effort with the legs is worth it because I still get to include them in my army. I have already got the Forge Guard in my army (counts as Space Marine Terminators) and these conversions will join them as Scouts.
I won't be making any more for a little while because I have other sculpting to be getting on with... like this (which is now finished) and the next one:
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/Squat%20Commission%202/Com2SquatWIP5_zpsv27snszt.jpg)
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Looks like I wrote "Iron Ancestor" when I should have said "Hearthguard in Exo Armor"
No worries, it's all about sharing information... much like this picture:
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/Squat%20Scouts/ManticSWScale2_zpsyvh7jhx0.jpg)
Thanks again! This is just what I was looking for. I've not assembled mine, but it's ok with me if the Forge guard are the same height as the steel warriors because I don't mind if my Exo Armored squats tower over my regular squats. I have a couple of the original Exo Armored figures and they're so small it's kind of tough to see how you could even fit a squat inside the armor.
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No worries :)
I've said it before... if I didn't have so many of the Squat miniatures converted up, I would have been tempted to keep the Steel Warriors as they should be (with the proper legs) but I just couldn't have them towering over all my other troops.
The good thing is that my Imperial Guard part of the army is mostly Squats and the Space Marine side is all Mantic... so I am treating the Mantic ones as my elite with my Squats as the main part of the army.
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This week has been mostly Berserk :D :
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/SquatWIP111_zpsbjrw3pul.jpg)
There is more info on my blog (as usual):
http://insosworld.blogspot.co.uk/2016/06/im-going-berserk.html
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Nothing says Rogue Trader like quilted armour. lol Incredible work.
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Cracking work as always :)
cheers
James
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Cracking work as always :)
Agreed!
8) 8)
The fella who wants to beat someone to death with the butt of his pistol did crack me up.
lol
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Cracking work as always :)
Thirded! 8)
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Cheers :)
It was pointed out to me that the angry Berserker had a 'monkey mouth' and I looked at it and agreed... so I have altered it a little and have seen an improvement :) . I listen to constructive criticism :) :
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/SquatWIP112_zps4pbty1kv.jpg)
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All the berserkers are finished now:
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/SquatWIP116_zpsjirhxxhl.jpg)
There are individual pix of all of the berserkers and a WIP pic of the next unit (veterans) over at Inso's World:
http://insosworld.blogspot.co.uk/2016/06/another-mixed-bag.html
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Here's the first five Veteran Tyranid Hunters (more info on my blog: http://insosworld.blogspot.co.uk/2016/06/veteran-tyranid-hunters.html ) :
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/Squat%20Veteran%20Tyranid%20Hunters/SquatWIP118_zpsibfyzaex.jpg)
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These are excellent! :-* You must have some size of force now!
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They do look great.
:-* :-*
The overall feel of this unit is fantastic and those helmets certainly say 'Squat' to me.
The only thing that looks a little 'off' is the length of the weapon on the sergeant.
The picture on your blog seems to show it looking a little longer and I think it would look more balanced if it were shorter.
No big thing but I think it would improve the look.
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They do look great.
:-* :-*
The overall feel of this unit is fantastic and those helmets certainly say 'Squat' to me.
The only thing that looks a little 'off' is the length of the weapon on the sergeant.
The picture on your blog seems to show it looking a little longer and I think it would look more balanced if it were shorter.
No big thing but I think it would improve the look.
Cheers :)
I'll have a look at the Sgt's weapon and see what I can do (it'll be easy to shorten it).
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We need an army-sized pic... :`
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All that is missing from this are two Beastmen, three Priests and the first five Scouts (the veterans aren't finished yet so they aren't ready for a big pic):
http://insosworld.blogspot.co.uk/2016/05/the-squat-army-so-far.html
I will take another pic once I have finished the veterans :) .
In other news... I am completely shattered so I have only shortened the Sgt's power weapon and glued some helmets in place on the five basic veterans... I doubt if much more will happen this week :) (I am partying Friday and may take a while to recover ;D ! ).
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Ooph! That army is impressive! :-* My favourite has to be the robots! Have you ever fielded the army?
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I don't game... so this army is very unlikely to ever see the field of battle (unless I sell it :o ).
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I just went through the entire thread...
just... AMAZING! :-* :-*
I envy your green-stuff skills! I never manage to get it so smooth...
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Cheers :)
It was pointed out to me that the angry Berserker had a 'monkey mouth' and I looked at it and agreed... so I have altered it a little and have seen an improvement :) . I listen to constructive criticism :) :
I thought he looked a little like a Wooki in the second picture ;)
Very nice work BTW! 8)
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I take it your love of doing these is in the building and sculpting? What about hiring someone to paint these wee masterpieces? There's a guy on here, I don't know where from, but I was checking his blog and he only seems to charge about $9 for a good paint job and $15 for an exceptional paint job and his ability seems amazing! (OpponentTheory btw) I've never looked into it before but I imagine most commission painters are the same? Maybe send a wee bit away at a time and get that beautiful army painted but?
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Commission someone to paint my babies!? The horror!
:D
I am a sculptor/converter first and painter second... but I am a painter and I enjoy that side of the hobby too. The trouble is I am obsessive and driven by muses. At the moment, my current muse is a sculpting one so I am enjoying that side of the hobby. However, I know that, as suddenly as a sudden thing, my sculpting muse will disappear at some point and then I will start painting.
What people don't see is all of the things that go on in the background of a project like this.
Army plans, paint tests, selecting colours, fluff and background... the list goes on.
I also view this project as ongoing until it is finished... there is no timescale. I don't game so I don't have to get it finished for gaming. I also don't display them... when they are finished, they will be packed away as finished and I will move onto the next big thing.
The trouble is that people want to see the finished product and I am more into the process than the finished product... but rest assured, I am keen to get paint on these miniatures... it's just that my painting muse has been on holiday for a long time and I am still awaiting her return :) .
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Oh, how I can empathise with that statement.
Muses....
My painting muse has certainly buggered off on holiday somewhere.
Whereas I am still putty pushing at the moment, and enjoying it I have to say, what I REALLY want to be doing is building some stuff.
I have a few more Old West buildings that I would love to sink my teeth into and hope that that particular muse is still around when I get the time to do so.....
Knowing my luck when the time comes it will have buggered off to look for the painting muse!
;)
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Yep... muses can be very cruel mistresses :D !
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It's been a slow week but the lasgunners for the Tyranid Hunters are all at the same stage now:
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/Squat%20Veteran%20Tyranid%20Hunters/SquatWIP119_zpsr1qjfppk.jpg)
This pic shows the press-moulded heads that I made so that I could have space inside the helmet to sculpt on each face. These are all in need of faces (obviously), the helmets being filled/cleaned up and then it is just a case of gluing on the arms and packs.
I am thinking that a couple of these will have some facial disfigurement/bionic implants and one may even have a full face-plate to hide his terrible injuries. I have also started a third detachment for my army but I am not in a position to share anything interesting just yet... but it will be fun :) .
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Hmmm...
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/Squat%20Assassins/SquatWIP120_zpswiptftyo.jpg)
Just the start of something :) (currently 18mm tall).
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Still very WIP but I am getting there :) :
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/Squat%20Assassins/SquatWIP121_zpsuzg9wcdf.jpg)
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This thread continues to impress 8) 8) 8)
cheers
James
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...Are these Squat Assassins? ;D
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Still very WIP but I am getting there :) :
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/Squat%20Assassins/SquatWIP121_zpsuzg9wcdf.jpg)
Judge Squat?
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@ Major_Gilbear ... you got it :)
Here's where it's at now:
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/Squat%20Assassins/SquatWIP122_zpsbvshzl0q.jpg)
I reckon the cat is out of the bag now :D
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Just walk away.
On your stumpy little legs.
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Is there any good reason that your sculpts (perhaps weaponless or with generic weapons) aren't being shopped to a potential producer?
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Is there any good reason that your sculpts (perhaps weaponless or with generic weapons) aren't being shopped to a potential producer?
The fact that I am in the process of a career change, life change and move to a different part of the country would probably be enough to start with.
I don't think the quality is up to a standard that I would be happy to sell (yet) in the shops either.
I also want to retain ownership of any designs but don't want to do the production side of things so I would need a very understanding business partner.
... I am also very wary of turning my hobby into a job... if I do that, how do I relax and take my mind off things?
Does that start to answer the question?
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Yeah keep it as a hobby. As for the dwarf vinidcare assassin dude. Very cool.
"I also want to retain ownership of any designs but don't want to do the production side of things so I would need a very understanding business partner."
Might be interested... Maybe. *shrugs*
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The finished Vindicare Assassin :) :
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/Squat%20Assassins/SquatWIP123_zpsvil2mbky.jpg)
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Mate, that's great! :o I would add some more GS to the right shoulder though, there's something not quite right about it.
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The fact that I am in the process of a career change, life change and move to a different part of the country would probably be enough to start with.
I don't think the quality is up to a standard that I would be happy to sell (yet) in the shops either.
I also want to retain ownership of any designs but don't want to do the production side of things so I would need a very understanding business partner.
... I am also very wary of turning my hobby into a job... if I do that, how do I relax and take my mind off things?
Does that start to answer the question?
It sure does. Retaining ownership would be difficult if you didn't also want to do the business side of things.
Still, I have to point out that your sculpting work is better than much of what's out there, even better than a fair number of recent releases.
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Good work on the assassin - he's very recognisable for what he is!
Something about the mask feels a little "off" to me, but I didn't really want to mention it as I can't put my finger on why (and because it still is a very nice bit of sculpting!).
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It is deliberately soft and simple... a bit like the rubber military gas-masks. I didn't want it to be a skull... just a crude representation of one.
I would imagine that a little paint will clarify things a bit :)
I can understand the statement though... it is very simplistic :)
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Yeah, a gasmask is exactly what it reminds me of... Maybe it's that combined with having no lenses that's causing that little "itch"?
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To change direction... five finished bodies:
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/Squat%20Commission%202/Com2SquatWIP9_zpsotwnzvhh.jpg)
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GW have this on pre-order and it rocks:
(https://www.games-workshop.com/resources/catalog/product/600x620/99120109002_CorvusBlackstar01.jpg)
Link: https://www.games-workshop.com/en-GB/deathwatch-corvus-blackstar
It has all the bulk you'd expect from a dropship and with a bit of tinkering could be suitable for many different games.
...but that aside, it looks perfect to use as a Valkyrie replacement for my little Squat army... so I may well be altering the organisation again soon :)
(To make it a Valkyrie; don't fit weapons on the top, fit a single lascannon to the front (instead of two) and use the rocket pods instead of the big missile pods... and I'll have to get rid of all the inquisition symbols and eagles).
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Nice work on the bodies.
They look spot on.
8) 8)
As for that GW flying wotsit, you have gotten me thinking about what else it could be used for too.
I dont think that is a good thing, though..... ::)
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I have had a dodgy moment with the planned Eversor Assassin and he ended up massive... so I did this instead... I went and finished the veteran Tyranid hunters :) :
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/Squat%20Veteran%20Tyranid%20Hunters/SquatWIP124_zpsigdag6ji.jpg)
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...and so the production line starts again. From leg sculpt, to press moulding and finally to being assembled with plastic components from a Mantic Steel Warrior... all that is needed now is the belt buckle, pouches and holsters to be sorted out and these will be finished:
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/Squat%20Scouts/SquatScoutWIP9_zpszz1wdn0u.jpg)
I have another lump of putty in the mould at the moment and that should be ready to remove tomorrow.
I plan on having six squads of five and that means I need to sculpt five different poses of legs to make every squad have no legs the same. I have already finished the first unit of five in one leg pose, this is the second with a third leg sculpt 'on the corks'. Once I have produced six casts from each of the five leg poses, I will mix them into their final units :)...
Then I will have six units of Squat Hearthguard (count as Space Marine Scouts) :) .
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They are all finished now:
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/Squat%20Scouts/SquatScoutWIP10_zpswngpi8zn.jpg)
Lots more information about them can be found on my blog:
http://insosworld.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/a-rainy-sunday-morning.html
Next up... another leg sculpt to complete :) .
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Wonderful all round, but you have to really love those 'Nid Hunters.
:-* :-*
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Looking great!
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Cheers :) .
I have been putting together a Sgt Telion 'counts as' from one of the leg casts:
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/Squat%20Scouts/SquatScoutWIP12_zps32gn5nnu.jpg)
There is more info on my blog:
http://insosworld.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/winter-is-coming.html
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Fantastic work :-*
Just one question....eeerrrr.....in the photo 4 posts back, how did you turn those two blue breast implants into two squats???
;)
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Fantastic work :-*
Just one question....eeerrrr.....in the photo 4 posts back, how did you turn those two blue breast implants into two squats???
;)
Did you not see all those fingerprints? I used my fingers :) ;)
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With the release of the next big boxed game from GW, I saw the new style plastic termies and had a thought...
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/SquatTermie_zpsmntum03f.jpg)
... so I have bagged a few off Ebay and await their arrival to see what I can make of them :)
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They will look great!
8) 8)
I was tempted by the new boxed set as well, but common sense prevailed as I will never get around to doing anything with them.....unlike you, who will.
;)
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I have got some now and here is an assembled torso next to an existing Exo:
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/Squat%20Exo%20Armour/SquatExo20_zps0uccc2jj.jpg)
I reckon there's enough space for some stumpy legs under that torso :)
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It's been a while but here is the latest WIP for the Terminator suit. The head is loose (and will be replaced with a better one), the fists will get lightning claws, and the crotch/legs will be getting more armour... but it's the first WIP from my new house and I'm happy with it so far:
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/Squat%20Exo%20Armour/Wolverine1_zpsp92x26tm.jpg)
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This thread is overflowing with sheer awesome! I love the Squats!
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That's inspired! :-* Nice to see you back at it!
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It's been a while but here is the latest WIP for the Terminator suit. The head is loose (and will be replaced with a better one), the fists will get lightning claws, and the crotch/legs will be getting more armour... but it's the first WIP from my new house and I'm happy with it so far:
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/Squat%20Exo%20Armour/Wolverine1_zpsp92x26tm.jpg)
Now you know I am a fan. Love when you have new things to show.
Now looking at the little guys, right off you see the legs are smaller. You addressed this saying they will get bulked up. But now I am thinking, should they? Like wearing upper body armor. Wondering if bulking the legs will make em more weeblewobble. But honestly I can't say till you bulk em out.
So get busy so you can get started on that retirement project I been waiting for. :-)
Grimm
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beautiful work
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Inso, your conversions are great, but I can't seem to find these terminators on the GW website?
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The Squat Termies are coming up a treat, sir.
Once you add the armour to bulk them out they will look even better, I am sure.
8)
Inso, your conversions are great, but I can't seem to find these terminators on the GW website?
They are the termies from this boxed game....
https://www.games-workshop.com/en-GB/Burning-of-Prospero-ENG
You can probably pick them up easy enough on ebay from people have split the game.
;)
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Cheers everyone :)
I have almost finished bulking up the legs and will likely have something to show later today.
I got my five Terminators from EBay exactly as Mason suggested :) . Of all the terminators available, the bulky nature of these ones was what captured my attention :)
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I'm a little further along now; beefed up legs done, just the crotch area to add armour to and then a general tidy up and he'll be done:
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/Squat%20Exo%20Armour/Wolverine2_zpsbvibjrk9.jpg)
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Nice!
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Smooth!
:-* :-*
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They really look the part 8) 8) 8)
cheers
James
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Cheers :)
I have contacted a caster to see if I can get the legs cast up... so I will be getting a bunch made up to see how the 'process' works; with a view to getting some miniatures cast up later in 2017.
Obviously, there will be spare legs so I will likely sell them to like-minded Squat generals...
... I'll keep enough to put together my little unit though :)
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One step closer :) . The legs are finished and tabbed, ready to go for casting :) . As you can see from the picture, they are designed to fit in one way only (so adjustment would need to be made to turn the body, if you wanted to do that). I have also shown that the legs fit other bodies from the same kit... now it's just a case of getting them cast up :o ...
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/Squat%20Exo%20Armour/Wolverine3_zpszzlqjb5t.jpg)
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As cool as frozen wastes. :-*
You take a fairly uninteresting kit and turn it into something unique and eye-catching. It's a gift, I think.
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Awesome stunties dude :)
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Sometimes, it helps to see progress to keep you motivated.
Big Pic (LINK): http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/SquatWIP125_zps7iovxlyk.jpg
Small Pic with key:
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/SquatWIP126_zpsfggmdrjr.jpg)
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Most impressive!
8) 8)
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Lovely
Tartaros Exo Armour conversions - very well done! :D
I do have one question though - on the part where the legs mate to the torso, why have you press-moulded a key onto the top of the legs? Surely making it smooth (and thus allowing a little variation) via a ball-and-socket joint is preferable?
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Because the abdomen armour fits in the front recess of the torso... In order to ball and socket them, I would need to convert the torsos as well.
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Right, I see now - sorry for being dense. lol
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That army shot! :o
Great project, I guess there's no end to be seen with Squats?
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That army shot! :o
Great project, I guess there's no end to be seen with Squats?
Thanks :)
... and no, there will be no end to Squats while I have something to say about it :D
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Thanks to SDKFZ (an excellent tank builder on another forum) and his excellent Hanomag scratchbuild for a Chimera... I have started converting a 1/35th Tamiya Hanomag half track. So far I have glued the top and bottom of the hull together and then cut down the centreline of the kit. I then cut out a segment about 2cm from each side. The idea is to shorten and widen the kit. So far so good. All the cutting has been done and I have cleaned things up. I have also put in a lot of battens so that I can join everything together (they still need trimming but they need to dry at the moment). The next job is to put in a 1cm spacer down the middle and then assemble the hull. Here is my little workspace while my house is in disarray:
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/Squat%20Vehicles/Hobby%20Time_zpsfsubnpgy.jpg)
Note... the port is sitting minding it's own business... :)
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This is a wonderful project! Lovely sculpting and really well thought out conversions.
How can a home possibly be in disarray when a charged decanter is so close at hand?
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I can't wait to see this force painted.
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I can't wait to see this force painted.
It won't be for a while because my paint is in storage at the moment. I can't unpack it until I have somewhere to put it.
I am stuck with sculpting and Squats at the moment (with a bit of vehicle converting on the side).
I would love to be getting stuck into the painting but I am a bit stuck :(
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Clever modeling on the heavy armor, great idea.
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Clever modeling on the heavy armor, great idea.
Cheers :) . I'm just waiting for the casts to show up and then I can assemble my little squad :)
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Here's where I am at with the Hanomag pattern Chimera (obviously VERY WIP still):
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/Squat%20Vehicles/SquatWIP127_zpsd9qw3n8g.jpg)
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Is that the Dreamforge kit?
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It's a Tamiya 1/35th scale Hanomag.
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I threw some wheels and tracks on it and think it is looking OK :) :
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/Squat%20Vehicles/SquatWIP128_zpswemdewoz.jpg)
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I think it will look a bit more than 'OK' when you have finished.
8) ;) 8)
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Oooooo :o
Guess what arrived today...
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/Squat%20Exo%20Armour/Wolverine4_zpsszexsoch.jpg)
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Oooooo!
:o
Indeed!
8)
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That's a lot of wee legs! 8)
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You are really taking the hobby to the next level, here! :-*
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Cheers :)
I plan on selling the ones I don't use (45 leg casts).
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In order to create a full review, I have fitted the legs to all of the torsos from the Tartaros terminator sprues and am in the process of building my little Wolverine unit. Here is where I am at so far :) :
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/Squat%20Exo%20Armour/Wolverine5_zpsmkyzxbgz.jpg)
The white balls are 8mm acrylic beads.
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That's going to be a great wee unit! :o
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Cheers :) ...
So today we are little further ahead with the transport:
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/Squat%20Vehicles/SquatWIP129_zpsmqfzw5lz.jpg)
... and a lot further ahead with my little Wolverine squad:
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/Squat%20Exo%20Armour/Wolverine6_zpsf9zalmtz.jpg)
As is usually the case on a Sunday, there is more information on my blog:
http://insosworld.blogspot.co.uk/2017/01/the-machinations-of-war.html
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Started on the turret now... and some detailing too :) :
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/Squat%20Vehicles/SquatWIP130_zpszfpwvjqg.jpg)
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Fine things in this thread Inso. Great vision.
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Great work! :-*
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:o
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Thank you :)
I would be getting more done but I am on a low ebb due to a head cold... but once that has moved on, I will be looking to finish the halftrack and Wolverines before moving on to the next big thing.
In the meantime, I have now got three more of the Hanomag kits ready for similar treatment :)
I also have a German Panther tank kit that is likely to get the Leman Russ treatment at some point. It will need shortening and other major modifications... but if the halftrack is anything to go by, it should be fun :)
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It's been a slow week but I am getting the details put on the Hanomag Pattern Chimera. I've added hatches, a few details to the turret and the start of the front detail. Ticking along... :) :
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/Squat%20Vehicles/SquatWIP131_zpsr34tgpcr.jpg)
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A WIP not-Russ today:
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/Squat%20Vehicles/SquatWIP132_zpsnmyn46ot.jpg)
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A bit more progress:
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/Squat%20Vehicles/SquatWIP133_zpsvmw0rzz7.jpg)
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Looks very promising! Are you going to add a muzzle break and a bore evaluator too?
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It's got to a point where I am going to end up messing them up because I am bored with them so, as far as they are concerned, the tank and transport are finished for now:
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/Squat%20Vehicles/SquatWIP136_zpscjx8o4lw.jpg)
The tape holding the top of the tank on and the sideskirts on the transport on, is just temporary because I will need things to be removable for painting :) .
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I've been messing about with Exos... four down, one to go :) :
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/Squat%20Exo%20Armour/SquatWIP141_zps2eh3qnqh.jpg)
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Sooooooo much better than GW's attempts at Exo-Suits.
These are great. Well done!
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Cheers :)
Here's the finished unit with the captin up front:
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/Squat%20Exo%20Armour/SquatExo21_zps9y20bb5l.jpg)
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Great work mate...that shortened Panther is kind of cute...
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It's been very slow lately... but I seem to have gripped things again... and I finished all the arms in just three days :) ... These are the Maiden Guard; female Squat veterans:
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/Squat%20Veteran%20Ladies/SquatVet5_zps5zmjnzsc.jpg)
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Great work! 8)
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Very nice work! Are those Statuesque heads?
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Cheers :)
Are those Statuesque heads?
Yes, they are. They are the heroic sized ones but I have padded out the cheeks a bit. They are a little bit small but they work well enough for me :) :
http://www.statuesqueminiatures.co.uk/p/9036653/sma303-heroic-scale-female-heads---berets.html
http://www.statuesqueminiatures.co.uk/p/9064683/sma304-heroic-scale-female-heads---veterans.html
Here's one that won't be in the squad but you can see how the face looks... after padding:
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/Squat%20Veteran%20Ladies/SquatVet2_zpsn1mlgyiy.jpg)
I used plastic arms and didn't really equip her properly so she won't be joining the army :(
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Here's one that won't be in the squad but you can see how the face looks... after padding:
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I used plastic arms and didn't really equip her properly so she won't be joining the army :(
Well... If you don't repainting her, she'd make a decent enough Commissar (or Commissar Cadet) I think?
Seeing your models with the meltaguns also reminded me of something I wanted to mention to you (although I think you probably know already): there are some rather nice Imperial special weapons in the new Tempestus Scions kit that are sized closer to the lasguns that IG normally have. They might be a better fit for you on models where the Marine special weapons are too big? The kit has loads of other cool stuff too... ;)
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Very impressive project. Love what you are doing.
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Cheers :)
Special weapons - I hadn't looked at the sion ones but would struggle to get them at the same price I got my marine ones. I tend to go for the smaller ones that come with the Centurion kits. They are shorter and you get three for each arm in a kit. I have LOTS of them now (along with some of the heavy weapons as well) and picked them up very cheaply so the decision was made for me. I quite like the bulk of the weapons because it gives the impression of strength :) .
The next squad has gone through the 'beardening' stage and are drying now. I think that today will be a lasgun shortening day :) .
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I was really more thinking the Scions' stuff would be useful for more specialist squads like Stormtroopers or veterans for example. And the other things in the kit would likewise be useful for various command squad types (med kits, swagger sticks, power fists, and so on).
Anyway, cost vs quantity is a solid argument - and I did wonder why you had so many Meltaguns in your force! lol
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- and I did wonder why you had so many Meltaguns in your force! lol
I like meltaguns :) (that's the only reason... I have flamers, plasmas and grenade launchers... but Meltas are proper anti-armour weapons and it means my little units have a bit of protection).
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As I mentioned, once the Maiden Guard were finished, I started the first infantry squad for the third platoon. I have got quite far but unfortunately the picture is massive so if you are interested... here's where it's at :) :
http://insosworld.blogspot.co.uk/2017/04/veterans-assembled.html
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This is the current state of the third platoon. I have just got to add beards, packs and weapons to the front 15 and they will all be at the same standard. The front five will be the command squad the other twenty will make up two infantry squads:
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/SquatWIP143_zps3zxy4bkf.jpg)
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So... to keep the ball rolling, I have now finished adding beards to the full platoon which means that next, I will be adding weapons and back-packs (as required) :) :
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/SquatWIP144_zps04bifjtq.jpg)
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Wonderful progress shots.
8) 8)
It is amazing how much more 'Squat-like' those plastic fellas look with proper Stuntie beards.
Without them they appear more like the 'Yoof' of the race.
:D
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Wonderful progress shots.
8) 8)
It is amazing how much more 'Squat-like' those plastic fellas look with proper Stuntie beards.
Without them they appear more like the 'Yoof' of the race.
:D
Cheers :) . I do try to keep a few of the standard beards... just for variety but I still have to add moustaches because... it ain't a proper beard if it doesn't include the top lip :)
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The progress pic:
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/SquatWIP146_zpsnjgenkvu.jpg)
Additional information:
http://insosworld.blogspot.co.uk/2017/04/platoon-progress.html
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As part of another glorious change of direction... A Ratling sniper WIP:
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/Ratling%20Snipers/RatSnip3_zpsezju5xgx.jpg)
Loads of extra stuff here:
http://insosworld.blogspot.co.uk/2017/04/easter-greetings.html
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Love the ghillie suit.
:-* :-*
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Cheers :D
The first one is finished and the second one is now on the cork :) . You will need to open the image in a new tab or something like that, for the 'actual size' image to be correct :) :
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/Ratling%20Snipers/RatSnip6_zpsiizpljql.jpg)
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Very nice sculpt.
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Cheers :)
The next sniper is ticking along nicely:
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/Ratling%20Snipers/RatSnip7_zpsjfqikaek.jpg)
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They look great - but I'd lose the leaves at the front of the gun - they look like a bunch of bananas and I'd change the eyepiece area - the two circles at the moment jar with the rest of the sculpt. (not that I could do any better, it's top stuff once again)
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They look great - but I'd lose the leaves at the front of the gun - they look like a bunch of bananas and I'd change the eyepiece area - the two circles at the moment jar with the rest of the sculpt. (not that I could do any better, it's top stuff once again)
Well they are gone now.
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Agree with the eyes. Looks a bit like a minion in ghillie suit atm :-)
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Agree with the eyes. Looks a bit like a minion in ghillie suit atm :-)
Well they are gone now.
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I like them, although... I do have some suggestions (as usual!) if I may? :P
I think the "foliage" looks very even, and whilst I realise that any camo that's actually too realistic tends to spoil gaming miniatures by being too effective, I still think that some variation may help. What i was thinking of was making a few of the suit's leaves a bit bigger or a slightly different shape, and also adding in some fine scoring (a bit like a feather) on a few leaves here and there as well.
I also think that the gun's outline is reduced too much to a blob with a tube sticking out. If the outline of the gun under the wrapping could be made a bit more obvious (perhaps some parts of the scope peeking out/visible?), and if the barrel has some more (albeit perhaps unrealistic) features like a big silencer/flash suppressor or whatever it would help add visual interest to the model without cluttering it further.
Finally, the "Minion goggles"... I know they are gone now, but I do think that some sort of mask/goggles would be helpful to provide some character. Even if it was a normal face (painted with some roughly-applied makeup-type camo), it would still help give the viewer a part of the figure to focus on. The face and the gun seem like the important parts of this model to me anyway, even if they are obscured.
Also apologies if you weren't looking for this sort of comment - it's not to say that I don't like them (far from it!).
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I like critique, it's good... keeps me on my toes.
The 'minion goggles' are gone... as are 'the bananas' hanging off the end of the 'fart rifle'.
The leaves are what they are, and in order to change them, I would need to start from scratch... and, in my defence, every leaf is different (in size and shape) because each and every one of them is sculpted individually. I was going for a ghillie suit look rather than a bush, hence I went for rows that could be defined as 'man made'.
The rifle being a 'blob' is deliberate. The idea is to make it not look like a rifle by applying strips of 'hairy wrap' all over it (although I have chosen a strip made of fine cam-net instead of grass). Some examples:
Wrap:
(https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/HTB18HbfMpXXXXXnXXXXq6xXFXXXn/-font-b-Camo-b-font-font-b-Rifle-b-font-Gun-Wrap-Cover-For-font.jpg)
Camnetting:
http://images.esellerpro.com/2296/I/739/3/netz_pro_light_GR1.jpg
Indistinguishable rifle:
https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/HTB1KvlSOFXXXXa6XFXXq6xXFXXXM/Field-Grass-Tactical-Ghillie-Suit-font-b-Camouflage-b-font-font-b-Sniper-b-font-Hunting.jpg
https://i.ytimg.com/vi/DUL2IbULGNc/maxresdefault.jpg
https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51A8nEHWzkL._SX355_.jpg
The 'Minion goggles' were supposed to be like night vision goggles but sadly, I was unable to get the right look on an individual lens that is 3/4 mm in diameter, hence the blobby look. The lenses have been replaced by a visor instead; which looks a bit better. Incidentally, a visor/goggles is necessary because the rifle has a targeter and a blue tooth link to a head up display in the lens :) (that means he doesn't need to get his head down to the rifle and look through a scope).
The 'fart rifle bananas' have been removed and are now just wrapped tape. I tried to sculpt on a knot with some cloth hanging down a fraction but failed so I just kept it as wrapped tape.
Fortunately, my 'engineering head' took all the critique in a realistic way that was able to overcome my 'artistic head'; and a need to flatten them with a hammer lol
Did I mention the sniper is 17 mm tall? :D
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Oh, I do realise how small they are, and I'm impressed with how detailed they are for the size - as I said, no criticism of your skills or efforts!
I also get what you were going for, even the goggles and the "fart gun", as well as the more realistic appearance of a camo/ghillie suit.
What I was trying to get across though is that sometimes real-world camouflague is too effective for miniatures - especially considering that they are usually deliberately painted to make them stand out better! Even your ghillie suit, which features bigger leaves and still shows the shape of the individual underneath, is still a bit too effective as disguising the parts of a model that people normally focus on when they see it. In these cases, I don't think it matters too much whether it's realistic or not, as the viewer will still "understand" and appreciate the look you're going for all the same, and the points of focus on the model will help to give the models a bit more character and individuality.
In the end though, I appreciate that there are probably practical limitations to what can be done with hand-sculpting and a model at that size. I look forward to seeing the revised versions, and (hopefully?) some painted versions soon. :)
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I bought some of the new Kharadron Overlords today and thought I'd share a few scale pix. Before I do, I reckon that they are a bit big for this current army but have potential for a future faction... here they are:
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Stuff/Age%20of%20Sigmar/IMG_1881_zpshryq4p4p.jpg)
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Stuff/Age%20of%20Sigmar/IMG_1880_zpsjtrdkmvg.jpg)
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Stuff/Age%20of%20Sigmar/IMG_1875_zpsetfdbjxw.jpg)
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Stuff/Age%20of%20Sigmar/IMG_1873_zpszpytp4k0.jpg)
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Thank you for the comparison pix - they're not as large as I'd feared (even though I realise they are still pretty big...).
They look very nice though, so I'll be waiting keenly to see what you end up doing with yours! ;)
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Rather liked the goggles myself.
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Would they not work as Hearth Guard? Bigger, bulkier, hero types?
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I bought some of the new Kharadron Overlords today and thought I'd share a few scale pix.
I knew you wouldn't be able to resist for long. :-)
Grimm
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It looks like you can shave a good 1mm off of them by removing that from the bottom of their boots. If you're looking for short dwarves that is. :P
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When it comes to what I will do with my ones... I'll be adding bigger heads, swapping out the weapons and removing any steam-punk bits and bobs... for starters... but I haven't even thought about what to fit instead because they haven't ignited any 'distraction' in me. They are very sharp little miniatures though.
Here are some more pix:
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Stuff/Age%20of%20Sigmar/IMG_1884_zpsjpolk0jj.jpg)
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Stuff/Age%20of%20Sigmar/IMG_1888_zpsrnhlmylp.jpg)
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Stuff/Age%20of%20Sigmar/IMG_1895_zps9xeadknr.jpg)
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Stuff/Age%20of%20Sigmar/IMG_1889_zpstjknlckb.jpg)
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Well... now I've 'scratched that itch', I can get back on track with a bit of sculpting so I am now 2 finished and one WIP, where Halfling snipers are concerned:
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/Ratling%20Snipers/RatSnip9_zpsvqr7lcrs.jpg)
More information and all sorts of other news, over at Inso's World:
http://insosworld.blogspot.co.uk/2017/04/another-bank-holiday-weekend.html
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Three Halfling snipers are now finished with a fourth, kneeling one, on the cork :) :
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/Ratling%20Snipers/RatSnip10_zps6pdqdtew.jpg)
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Looking good!
:-* :-*
Please tell me that you are not going to be tempted away by the idea of Chimney-Head Chaos Dwarfs?
:o :o
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Please tell me that you are not going to be tempted away by the idea of Chimney-Head Chaos Dwarfs?
:o :o
Nope... commission practice :)
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Four snipers finished, with a prone one on the cork:
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/Ratling%20Snipers/RatSnip11_zpsmndwlkhs.jpg)
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The little fellas have turned out great.
I love 'em!
:-* :-*
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Cheers :)
They are quite therapeutic to sculpt so while that continues, I will be ticking along with more. Hopefully, once the prone one is finished, I'll sculpt another character sniper :)
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The fifth Halfling Sniper is now complete:
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/Ratling%20Snipers/RatSnip14_zpszn4pjtuj.jpg)
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Very nice sculpt.
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Cheers :)
I've started on the next 'Halfling' Sniper... :o :
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/Ratling%20Snipers/RatSnip16_zps99b6wxny.jpg)
For more information... check out this blog post :) :
http://insosworld.blogspot.co.uk/2017/06/its-all-getting-there.html
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The snipers have all had their basing tabs added:
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/Ratling%20Snipers/RatSnip19_zps4baq9hyo.jpg)
They have been packed up and will be sent to my caster tomorrow, for casting in July/August (he's a busy chap). Once they are cast up, I will be able to sell some :) .
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Work on the Ogre sniper continues, now that the Halflings have been sent off for casting. I have continued to bulk out the torso and add the muscle groups. It is almost a shame that all this will be covered over... but at least I have a good foundation to work on:
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/GW%20Squats/Ratling%20Snipers/RatSnip20_zpsknoordir.jpg)
Next will be the lower back and then the feet and lower legs. Lots to do :) .
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It appears that Photobucket is holding me to ransom. If I don't pay $399.99 a year, all of my photographs will remain as those photobucket place holders.
I will not be held to ransom so I will be looking for an alternative host. In the meantime, I apologise for the fact that all of my images are gone... and are unlikely to reappear.
I had no warning... the hosting update that apparently happened on 28th June has obviously come into effect. I now know why I have been seeing the place holders on so many forums.
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I sympathise Inso - I have a feeling that Photobucket may be going the way of Angelfire, Tripod and Geocities very soon... :?
Either way, by right-clicking on the placeholders and selecting "view image", I can still see what you posted. Of course, I use a variety of heavy-duty ad-blockers on my browser, so it's not like the virulent assault of PB's advertising is earning them anything this way either. :P
Anyway, the start you made on your sniper Ogryn looks very promising. Is he going to have a Ghillie suit too?
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Probably a smock with a hood... plain fatigues but with additional camo strapped on here and there.
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Photobucket got me too. Please let us know what you find, as there's no way I'm giving them any money from here on out.
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All I can suggest is to put a note on your threads about 'right click on placeholder, view image in new window'.
The only way to fix it is to pay.
I won't be doing that so it's a case of deciding how I am going to do things in the future...
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I'd recommend a blog where you can post pictures and then link them here directly. I changed over one of my threads a few weeks ago when Photobucket was acting poorly (close both my photobucket accounts earlier today, permanently).
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I don't know what you use, but the Photobucket iPad app doesn't ask for payment! ???
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I'd recommend a blog where you can post pictures and then link them here directly. I changed over one of my threads a few weeks ago when Photobucket was acting poorly (close both my photobucket accounts earlier today, permanently).
That is what I do.
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You can attach pictures directly to your posts here. Under 'additional options', just below the writing window.