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Offline Verderer

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Itsy bitsy spiders
« on: 04 December 2017, 02:23:55 PM »
...from Reaper Bones, added some tree trunks to make the poses more interesting, and experimented a bit with the bases, adding some leaves, moss and rocks. These are pretty basic minis on their own.





I also tried using hot glue as webs, the result isn't ideal. It isn't possible to create weblike crisscross patterns, as the melted glue just melts any existing strands away. This needs a bit more thinking I guess... maybe use fishing line for longer strands and then add crossing lines with hotglue?

Darkest period of the year, and no extra lights available, so the pics aren't ideal.

Offline Funghy-Fipps

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Re: Itsy bitsy spiders
« Reply #1 on: 04 December 2017, 03:21:01 PM »
These are fantastic - makes me think of Mirkwood! Those hot glue strands looks fine to me: as if the spiders had just produced them.

Offline Gunbird

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Re: Itsy bitsy spiders
« Reply #2 on: 04 December 2017, 04:00:28 PM »
They sure look the part, lovely :)
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Offline Ogrob

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Re: Itsy bitsy spiders
« Reply #3 on: 04 December 2017, 04:15:38 PM »
Tree trunks are a great addition, will need to steal that idea at some point.

Offline Jagannath

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Re: Itsy bitsy spiders
« Reply #4 on: 04 December 2017, 05:35:28 PM »
These are brill - really give the feeling that the spiders have been laying in wait and are now descending to attack. Great.

Offline majorsmith

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Re: Itsy bitsy spiders
« Reply #5 on: 04 December 2017, 10:10:10 PM »
Really love these!
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Offline jamesmanto

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Re: Itsy bitsy spiders
« Reply #6 on: 04 December 2017, 10:15:30 PM »
 :-* :-*
Might need to steal this.

Offline Stroezie

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Re: Itsy bitsy spiders
« Reply #7 on: 04 December 2017, 10:27:39 PM »
Really cool idea!
It totally takes these minis to the next level( I can't believe I just wrote that ;D)

Offline DeafNala

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Re: Itsy bitsy spiders
« Reply #8 on: 05 December 2017, 01:47:20 AM »
They are BEAUTIFULLY painted & based little creations. They might enjoy a visit to my Spooky Woods. You may just have inspired an addition to the place. VERY WELL DONE!
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Offline beefcake

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Re: Itsy bitsy spiders
« Reply #9 on: 05 December 2017, 04:37:32 AM »
Great. I love those spiders and you've done a great job on them. Those bases really suit the poses.


Offline Verderer

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Re: Itsy bitsy spiders
« Reply #10 on: 05 December 2017, 06:18:19 AM »
Thanks everybody, yes Mirkwood is exactly what I made them for... those trunks have an additional function, as they work nicely as handles for lifting the minis.

Offline Grimmnar

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Re: Itsy bitsy spiders
« Reply #11 on: 08 December 2017, 08:56:30 AM »
I also tried using hot glue as webs, the result isn't ideal. It isn't possible to create weblike crisscross patterns, as the melted glue just melts any existing strands away. This needs a bit more thinking I guess... maybe use fishing line for longer strands and then add crossing lines with hotglue?
Fishing line. Comes in all sizes. You can use it to make the criss cross patterns on the hot glue or just is it period to make all parts of the web.
Enjoy

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Offline Jacksarge

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Re: Itsy bitsy spiders
« Reply #12 on: 08 December 2017, 09:03:10 AM »
Great work, just saw these on The One Ring rpg forum too - very appropriate  ;)

Offline boneio

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Re: Itsy bitsy spiders
« Reply #13 on: 08 December 2017, 11:45:50 AM »
Very nice, as others have said I may need to steal this idea!

Offline Garanhir

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Re: Itsy bitsy spiders
« Reply #14 on: 09 December 2017, 07:37:14 PM »
I'm not usually a big fan of Bones, but those spiders are lovely.
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