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Offline M Blakey

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Re: M Blakeys 28mm Arnhem Project
« Reply #15 on: 30 May 2024, 06:50:56 PM »
Some of the basing journey so far. 8)
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Offline steve501

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Re: M Blakeys 28mm Arnhem Project
« Reply #16 on: 31 May 2024, 05:56:05 PM »
This is a great looking project, with the release of kickstarter 2 it's inspired me to start painting the 1st release which I hadn't started. I didn't realise how good the sculpts are until I started painting and the detail is incredible. I'm going for Oosterbeek/Hartenstein themed force.
Can't wait to see how your project comes along

Steve

Offline Ash

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Re: M Blakeys 28mm Arnhem Project
« Reply #17 on: 01 June 2024, 12:24:50 PM »
Basing looks like you're off to a good start.

Offline M Blakey

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Re: M Blakeys 28mm Arnhem Project
« Reply #18 on: 01 June 2024, 10:30:19 PM »
Thanks Steve and Ash!  :D

All basing was completed and now waiting to prime.

Offline vodkafan

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Re: M Blakeys 28mm Arnhem Project
« Reply #19 on: 02 June 2024, 10:05:37 PM »
 Great steady work.  How big are your forces going to get?
I am going to build a wargames army, a big beautiful wargames army, and Mexico is going to pay for it.

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Offline M Blakey

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Re: M Blakeys 28mm Arnhem Project
« Reply #20 on: 03 June 2024, 08:59:36 PM »
Great steady work.  How big are your forces going to get?

Well Arnhem Heroes 2 pledge manager is coming up so I think it will be another 100 so figures more, I will be doing some more conversations I've already got planned 😉

Offline folnjir

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Re: M Blakeys 28mm Arnhem Project
« Reply #21 on: 17 June 2024, 08:13:36 AM »
I look forward to seeing a few with some paint on them.

I really should get a move on with mine!

Offline steve501

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Re: M Blakeys 28mm Arnhem Project
« Reply #22 on: 08 July 2024, 08:43:21 PM »
Any updates - I've been really looking forward to the next updates.



Offline M Blakey

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Re: M Blakeys 28mm Arnhem Project
« Reply #23 on: 09 July 2024, 01:46:43 PM »
Any updates - I've been really looking forward to the next updates.

Hi mate! Sorry no updates,  things have been abit crazy with rearranging the hobby room. Hopefully in the next couple of weeks I will be back to my workbench!  :D

Offline steve501

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Re: M Blakeys 28mm Arnhem Project
« Reply #24 on: 09 July 2024, 06:43:35 PM »
I've started my kickstarter 1 and nearly completed
Will start a new thread for my photos at the weekend
Can't wait for your updates there's some great conversions
Steve

Offline bluewillow

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Re: M Blakeys 28mm Arnhem Project
« Reply #25 on: 20 July 2024, 09:07:22 AM »
Great stuff, looking forward to your project progressing

Cheers
Matt
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Offline M Blakey

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Re: M Blakeys 28mm Arnhem Project
« Reply #26 on: 23 July 2024, 05:43:30 PM »
Priming finally happened this weekend!

Offline FifteensAway

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Re: M Blakeys 28mm Arnhem Project
« Reply #27 on: 23 July 2024, 06:12:52 PM »
Just a note for those who want round bases but would like them without the holes, try Total Element (but don't tell them what you are doing with them!!!).  They have various sizes of steel discs meant for magnetic triggers on doors and such.  But they make great bases.  I'm using them for 15 mm figures.  Even a simple tiny 1/2 inch piece gives enough weight to keep figures upright. 

I go one step extra and prime the underside of my bases - this prevents bare metal from showing (I hate that in a game) and it mildly reduces the hold which in turn reduces the chance of the magnetic connection being strong enough to break a figure from its base.
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Offline M Blakey

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Re: M Blakeys 28mm Arnhem Project
« Reply #28 on: 23 July 2024, 06:25:47 PM »
I go one step extra an prime the underside of my bases - this prevents bare metal from showing (I hate that in a game) and it mildly reduces the hold which in turn reduces the chance of the magnetic connection being strong enough to break a figure from its base.

100% agree  :D

Offline M Blakey

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Re: M Blakeys 28mm Arnhem Project
« Reply #29 on: 09 August 2024, 06:43:59 PM »
This is what 2 full Monty deals and a boat load of the extras look like. This is from the Empress & Hicks Arnhem Heroes 2 Kickstarter. So much stuff! Have I bitten off more then I can chew? ;D

 

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