tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76899322118111989802024-02-19T14:32:06.820-08:00White Tanks HobbiesA plastic model and wargaming hobby blog focused on the art of scale modeling complete with tutorials, reviews, and model showcases featuring original models and accessories from White Tanks Hobbies.Chris Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02148902687550923425noreply@blogger.comBlogger178125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7689932211811198980.post-27001299706474284832023-11-03T10:46:00.002-07:002023-11-03T10:46:49.255-07:00Large Wheel 3D Printed Resin Kit<p> White Tanks Hobbies YouTube channel is now live with our first video. A build video of the 1/20th scale Large Wheel kit.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="335" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/XC75jQhwoqw" width="480" youtube-src-id="XC75jQhwoqw"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The kit is available for sale in 1/20th and 1/35th scales at <a href="http://www.WhiteTanksHobbies.com">www.WhiteTanksHobbies.com</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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While the name served me well over the years I have started to head in a new direction. While I still enjoy modeling, and do so when time permits, I am pivoting toward actually producing models and accessories for the hobby.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">To this end I've been working on several accessories in various scales for scale modelers, specifically those building dioramas or display bases for their models.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">I've also been designing some original kits and models for the wargaming community. The first such product is my Gun Emplacement (below). Its is comprised of several parts and the turret is fully compatible with the Games Workshop Leman Russ battle tank. The turret will be available to purchase separately from the base and multiple weapon options will be available to adjust to the needs of your army.</div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQIh-t6Wkuj1f2SXs3A3zLbQ9GedU7g0KuzyYEi0AFgaBXbZyjmaGwmQlTvcl4obsHOFT8J3p3qA6kY9-hotOPY9IM5UU7m7XJpPEN0XXv2_Pwx8kWrHxVSqXbwURoaP9NJvQ-vA_oA_1dmHccyGaQsYuhL0EVTmK5k2b5dtBIVGGv3sgW75vCcLKKCA/s800/Gun%20Emplacement.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQIh-t6Wkuj1f2SXs3A3zLbQ9GedU7g0KuzyYEi0AFgaBXbZyjmaGwmQlTvcl4obsHOFT8J3p3qA6kY9-hotOPY9IM5UU7m7XJpPEN0XXv2_Pwx8kWrHxVSqXbwURoaP9NJvQ-vA_oA_1dmHccyGaQsYuhL0EVTmK5k2b5dtBIVGGv3sgW75vCcLKKCA/w640-h480/Gun%20Emplacement.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>This isn't the final version. I do plan on adding some additional details and will likely add a pintle mounted weapon as well.<p></p><p>In addition to the wargaming models I have a variety of bits and pieces in the works such as road cones, jersey barriers, bottles, and appliances for all your diorama and basing needs.</p><p>I'll be providing all of my non-wargaming related bits and kits in various scales including 1:20 for all the Maschinen Krieger fans out there.</p><p>I hope you'll join me on this adventure.</p><p>Online store coming soon!</p>Chris Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02148902687550923425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7689932211811198980.post-80865865962864754402020-12-25T19:38:00.014-08:002020-12-25T19:38:00.159-08:002020 Year in Review<p>In 2020 I started off productive on the modeling front and pretty well kept that pace going forward. Until the pandemic interrupted us all I was regularly attending model club meetings and, fortunately, after they went virtual I was able to attend a few more.</p><p>I completed far more than I had expected this year, although not all of the projects I intended to complete were finished. I did pick up two 1st place finishes at monthly model meetings for my Grot Egg Plane and my Star Wars AT-M6. I was also honored to be receive Modeler of the Year for 2020 (a designation determined by points accumulated for various hobby related achievements throughout the year.</p><p>I worked on several projects which I have yet to finish. Most notably I've started working on a collection of Hollywood cars. So far in the works are Ghostbusters, Ready Player One, Aliens, and Wayne's World. I also have a Deadpool Bust, the other halves of both my Dark Imperium and Blitz Bowl sets, and countless other Warhammer 40k kits to complete.</p><p>That pile of plastic shame aside, here are the models/figures I managed to finish this year:</p><h2 style="text-align: left;">Grot Egg Plane - January 7th</h2><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghFwHZrL6B7QEUpj1s4c4xi1SLmYDCOpH-wvwHQKC1eQTqjEGikI4uMGm6Rtq0-n7BJeOsMfdLr2Fx3Ad2CGMqPpaHvUQfictNwySSj_t_H1ykE3Xj7k1NL8HNcE0vStfyjAqGpby4K35n/s2048/20200107_143636.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1765" data-original-width="2048" height="515" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghFwHZrL6B7QEUpj1s4c4xi1SLmYDCOpH-wvwHQKC1eQTqjEGikI4uMGm6Rtq0-n7BJeOsMfdLr2Fx3Ad2CGMqPpaHvUQfictNwySSj_t_H1ykE3Xj7k1NL8HNcE0vStfyjAqGpby4K35n/w597-h515/20200107_143636.jpg" width="597" /></a></div><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">Colonial Viper - February 4th</h2><p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikGnNShSZXzWXrnImsJPSMHkbWpg73EaqAFGvVICk2MB3Dd_VjJ8Z4AhnOu42vE0FSvb6iSnPHrPkZxpZGjSXUfdSnYV4Brk2erhBhcO_LzmUtuAXMpowdaY9X15YvQytzzj9LOS_Lnxo_/s2048/20200222_154503.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" data-original-height="1174" data-original-width="2048" height="355" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikGnNShSZXzWXrnImsJPSMHkbWpg73EaqAFGvVICk2MB3Dd_VjJ8Z4AhnOu42vE0FSvb6iSnPHrPkZxpZGjSXUfdSnYV4Brk2erhBhcO_LzmUtuAXMpowdaY9X15YvQytzzj9LOS_Lnxo_/w621-h355/20200222_154503.jpg" width="621" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Suit - December 15th</h2><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga6yHXQy_v_gl57Tj5iJqpozZLTu0KSRzbSeRyTfMR1EasZ-I6OEdbl9hayj-xKn97HdKO4QzAY273GdKnaD1U9ZkKg8WuIqVQ5zs6OFJ_ty9jRY0DlNljohNE0kaOfgsEjs2aqJrxqNi6/s1908/20201215_123645.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" data-original-height="1908" data-original-width="1338" height="864" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga6yHXQy_v_gl57Tj5iJqpozZLTu0KSRzbSeRyTfMR1EasZ-I6OEdbl9hayj-xKn97HdKO4QzAY273GdKnaD1U9ZkKg8WuIqVQ5zs6OFJ_ty9jRY0DlNljohNE0kaOfgsEjs2aqJrxqNi6/w605-h864/20201215_123645.jpg" width="605" /></a></div><br /><p></p><div>I hope that this year was productive for each of you and that you and yours have remained healthy and well during this trying time. I'm optimistic for what 2021 has in store and hope to continue to grow as a modeler and to share that progress with you. What was your hobby progress for 2021, did you check any of the preverbal boxes you set for yourself back in January? I'd love to hear about it. Feel free to drop me a line by e-mail, FB, or in the comments below. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!</div>Chris Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02148902687550923425noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7689932211811198980.post-12160950388989017542020-12-23T07:00:00.001-08:002020-12-23T07:00:00.525-08:00PJ Mask Needed a Rescue<p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ50CaZAPqhkbyP1fpjQFtza9nEiiN0JuvHBh4p-eBvsTTmTaAankKWE17cPnVYYIx0bNcLYWKliTavUQ0d7FlupSu0JniUHqzfMZQ3JJnQencHjsJDq4IK15sG53tkAvDc9WkLB68wuA2/s2048/20201007_205437.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1564" height="801" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ50CaZAPqhkbyP1fpjQFtza9nEiiN0JuvHBh4p-eBvsTTmTaAankKWE17cPnVYYIx0bNcLYWKliTavUQ0d7FlupSu0JniUHqzfMZQ3JJnQencHjsJDq4IK15sG53tkAvDc9WkLB68wuA2/w611-h801/20201007_205437.jpg" width="611" /></a></p><p>One morning we woke up to find that the family dog had made short work of Owlette. She didn't stand a chance. Her right hand was severed just above the wrist and her helmet was mangled. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn1nYCTWkkI94rQ6EB24G4OmFZUWHDgzTfKyvu7DxCuYXNkxXfpd1gW35uHviaVzkqUFsTCKzp39ffShEum2HO2snOV3Vy5scjJyDsvLEbCpSVMdO_HaKCUNymNzmmp7Y35e_TpdD42prE/s2048/20201007_213014.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1272" height="1005" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn1nYCTWkkI94rQ6EB24G4OmFZUWHDgzTfKyvu7DxCuYXNkxXfpd1gW35uHviaVzkqUFsTCKzp39ffShEum2HO2snOV3Vy5scjJyDsvLEbCpSVMdO_HaKCUNymNzmmp7Y35e_TpdD42prE/w625-h1005/20201007_213014.jpg" width="625" /></a></p><p>I used my hobby skills to carefully reattach her hand and set the mend in place against her torso. A lighter helped me to heat the arm until it was soft enough to bend into position.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6Nh3kS9KSbnd8K2YVgR3MkwfOAeehz9VkqvYiTTdQowMJ49PXpD-2R-7Q0k4x7e3gQV9MDHq477CdkRHfx_-04fA5XgVFwL6YBs73KEAXoUiO-hS30TWPWsLWr2dvLoR7v7ON6AjLA0zD/s2048/20201007_215236.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1420" height="917" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6Nh3kS9KSbnd8K2YVgR3MkwfOAeehz9VkqvYiTTdQowMJ49PXpD-2R-7Q0k4x7e3gQV9MDHq477CdkRHfx_-04fA5XgVFwL6YBs73KEAXoUiO-hS30TWPWsLWr2dvLoR7v7ON6AjLA0zD/w636-h917/20201007_215236.jpg" width="636" /></a></p><p>Next I went about sculpting a sling out of Apoxie Sculpt, and repairing the damage to the helmet using green stuff (not pictured).</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin2qmRfhsgRJmUKO8wFo9E3RYt3uNA6EyeN-qICPHYTUseEQKGzdOWTC4Fx0WzUMAMh3a5pT9BstCiiH6leF3kSlVOWTwLQ5NpipOETrh1q8Q5w34W2aVIvDXjNtuQCP5yrI1kNPQAtJd8/s2048/20201008_113238.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1582" height="826" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin2qmRfhsgRJmUKO8wFo9E3RYt3uNA6EyeN-qICPHYTUseEQKGzdOWTC4Fx0WzUMAMh3a5pT9BstCiiH6leF3kSlVOWTwLQ5NpipOETrh1q8Q5w34W2aVIvDXjNtuQCP5yrI1kNPQAtJd8/w638-h826/20201008_113238.jpg" width="638" /></a></p><p>Then she was masked off with Silly Putty (this stuff really can't be beat for masking organic shapes), and sprayed down with Vallejo Steel acrylic paint.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyBevkvflZ6y7s721dfwb7EjDrvDFDTbu4Ndzck-o1x9qCFrEcVNuN6XdxJAFmYjNt6hcIri3eoOxb5Eq_fevFA9geRCKOQkn74pgsnFhShlQ6qZQFb15WWAWbLzOS2H2zddKcpcuS-xgt/s2048/20201008_114600.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1434" height="915" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyBevkvflZ6y7s721dfwb7EjDrvDFDTbu4Ndzck-o1x9qCFrEcVNuN6XdxJAFmYjNt6hcIri3eoOxb5Eq_fevFA9geRCKOQkn74pgsnFhShlQ6qZQFb15WWAWbLzOS2H2zddKcpcuS-xgt/w641-h915/20201008_114600.jpg" width="641" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Lastly the sling was painted in a tan color to match a traditional triangular sling and she was good to go. PJ Masks to save the day!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p>Chris Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02148902687550923425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7689932211811198980.post-78422313345189997662020-12-21T07:00:00.001-08:002020-12-21T07:00:03.941-08:003D Printed Mech Suit<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWgDTEuuVfNnHq9zP32kSYtV1iPwJp68MDRQfcuMe4_EcwZhZQSxc23wMKGzJPsUgg8xZWpfNPI30D-AJ5nwpK0S1V92i1wPATdlwxgaAyxp4jTKQYJEwUano8-qWfimGbTYmaLBpinYK4/s1908/20201215_123530.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1908" data-original-width="1306" height="779" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWgDTEuuVfNnHq9zP32kSYtV1iPwJp68MDRQfcuMe4_EcwZhZQSxc23wMKGzJPsUgg8xZWpfNPI30D-AJ5nwpK0S1V92i1wPATdlwxgaAyxp4jTKQYJEwUano8-qWfimGbTYmaLBpinYK4/w533-h779/20201215_123530.jpg" width="533" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I've had my Elegoo Mars Pro for a while now and used it to print numerous things. Miniatures, accessories for gaming, custom mounts for my Ikea cabinet, on and on. But the first thing I printed (aside from the test model) was this <a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4202336" target="_blank">H.A.B. Environment Suit</a> in 28mm by <a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/Roguish_Charms" style="background-color: white; color: #248bfb; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"; font-size: 12px; text-decoration-line: none; word-break: break-word;">Roguish_Charms</a> on Thingiverse.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The model comes with 3 pieces: the pilot, cockpit door, and suit. I only printed the suit and sealed it up. The antenna were very fragile and so I replaced them with steel wire of roughly the same diameter. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The model was painted with acrylic paints and washes and for the markings I used rub on transfers. The base is a bottle top (which I made no effort to conceal). It was decorated with cork and some flocking, leaves, and moss from my basing supplies.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This was a fun little build which I cranked out in an afternoon just for the sake of painting something.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg2nJ2lFjDb8zAmg_AHc_iSqYTR3wBsI2EaEr5aqJ3liyfdHh72MFdvSrWG5Nh6PXLHjksW30w-xs3Sg-fI4BFbeVF17EWVIQ3nNFwXaxoExBpm-yW2Xhi4zug608bcaxJsPYnjUlpekgq/s1908/20201215_123645.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1908" data-original-width="1338" height="401" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg2nJ2lFjDb8zAmg_AHc_iSqYTR3wBsI2EaEr5aqJ3liyfdHh72MFdvSrWG5Nh6PXLHjksW30w-xs3Sg-fI4BFbeVF17EWVIQ3nNFwXaxoExBpm-yW2Xhi4zug608bcaxJsPYnjUlpekgq/w281-h401/20201215_123645.jpg" width="281" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjySd5OiZcSVjpe9ksnl5rWzZ393ozEBRNQBXK_dXdnoZ1VG9YkEpZwMgSTWL8niZoWzfNBwAZJd4yjCQ4HbJAStwMHF5KEMSoq4t_R53jB8A3Y43FKeentatjM266qikdzcbAOMAHonHXb/s1908/20201215_123556.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1908" data-original-width="1250" height="402" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjySd5OiZcSVjpe9ksnl5rWzZ393ozEBRNQBXK_dXdnoZ1VG9YkEpZwMgSTWL8niZoWzfNBwAZJd4yjCQ4HbJAStwMHF5KEMSoq4t_R53jB8A3Y43FKeentatjM266qikdzcbAOMAHonHXb/w264-h402/20201215_123556.jpg" width="264" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZmUX100U-Ln_Dww3VV6J6_6IwvaZz5ESjD3TGMIibgo92ZwlNBTY4_xqmnhQroNbX8kV0NfHIcM2D9zeOPPPL_Yfh_14OrtREU6qbBM3yKRdXRkkEqwVkeF3VmKoE3GAqXAiNTilaJDne/s1892/20201215_123618.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1892" data-original-width="1300" height="396" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZmUX100U-Ln_Dww3VV6J6_6IwvaZz5ESjD3TGMIibgo92ZwlNBTY4_xqmnhQroNbX8kV0NfHIcM2D9zeOPPPL_Yfh_14OrtREU6qbBM3yKRdXRkkEqwVkeF3VmKoE3GAqXAiNTilaJDne/w272-h396/20201215_123618.jpg" width="272" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzSk1d0LNznAn0HmMEyp6VdbDZXKm_Dufi5gxCSLpyZiuixCWbzAYSgb9xJrYdVuCkPlkLDmCL63WabwKpYYoOztQ4bYJ7RYrroL3NhGKs_HyrSRVbUbWopqr0M_fhrOIIHs7jCBPHwBzb/s1908/20201215_123702.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1908" data-original-width="1320" height="393" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzSk1d0LNznAn0HmMEyp6VdbDZXKm_Dufi5gxCSLpyZiuixCWbzAYSgb9xJrYdVuCkPlkLDmCL63WabwKpYYoOztQ4bYJ7RYrroL3NhGKs_HyrSRVbUbWopqr0M_fhrOIIHs7jCBPHwBzb/w271-h393/20201215_123702.jpg" width="271" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /> <p></p>Chris Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02148902687550923425noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7689932211811198980.post-52717425616671636252020-12-14T07:00:00.008-08:002020-12-14T07:00:03.253-08:00The Thing <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxxalcU4zI7h2WksA4b8HpkAONam8Le-X6wJGHzXQIyLcn1ZW8NBRP_l4vP-o2SHpitqhHH9pCHacpPNkkwQG1H4GeFI8xGd7EjYJnjDgkpu_s9nffR0uLyZLJiXUCpxrxpHGxbrrtydnF/s2048/20201210_154429.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1802" height="629" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxxalcU4zI7h2WksA4b8HpkAONam8Le-X6wJGHzXQIyLcn1ZW8NBRP_l4vP-o2SHpitqhHH9pCHacpPNkkwQG1H4GeFI8xGd7EjYJnjDgkpu_s9nffR0uLyZLJiXUCpxrxpHGxbrrtydnF/w555-h629/20201210_154429.jpg" width="555" /></a></p><p>Some time back, at one of the many model shows I've attended I won a The Thing model kit from Toy Biz. It was a Level 1 Snap together kit. I've never been a big fan of the Fantastic 4 or Thing but the model looked like a quick build and a chance to do something a little different so I gave it a go. </p><h2 style="text-align: left;">Assembly</h2><p>There were few parts and the assembly was quite easy, however, there were significant issues with the seems. I will say that for a snap together kit almost nothing snapped together. There were many clamps involved in getting the pieces to join. Another complaint would be that the rocky texture of the Thing completely fell apart around the seems. I most of my time working on marrying up the textures and in the end I think I could have kept working at it a bit longer. Ultimately what I didn't achieve in texture I tried to imply with shading and I think it came out pretty well.</p><h2 style="text-align: left;">Priming & Pre-Shading</h2><p>The model was primed in Stynylrez Black, highlighted with Stynylrez Grey at a 90 degree and once more with Stynylrez White from above with special attention paid to protruding surfaces. Some people claim that pre-shading is a waist of time but I think it depends on the model. The key is to ensure that the top coats are light enough to allow your pre-shading to determine the tone, shade, or hue of the color applied. In this case I think it had a very noticeable impact on the final result.</p><h2 style="text-align: left;">Color, Highlights, and Shading</h2><p>All colors were Vallejo acrylics sprayed from my iwata Neo. I based the model in a 1:1:1 mix of Orange Red, Golden Brown, and Flow Improver. The shorts were painted in Dark Blue with Army Painter Blue Tone brushed into the shadows and Vallejo DeepSky Blue + Dark Blue for highlights. The belt, eyes, and teeth are Ivory with White highlights. All the shading and highlights of the stone texture are the result of pre-shading with the exception of the crevices which were hand painted with Games Workshop Nulin Oil (that was tedious).</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSURfeTO2IjDemUCO2ERRx4fmvFQwExKfvRibuidgNNpuA4GfBUBncTj-oj_47V-819SDIf0GvvesuxZJruRvrrfCQU_K8eLp5p4zlfvTB6x3Af-UZep8vlmBY2Vte0Gdd1hnV2iNRayS3/s2048/20201210_154332.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1411" height="385" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSURfeTO2IjDemUCO2ERRx4fmvFQwExKfvRibuidgNNpuA4GfBUBncTj-oj_47V-819SDIf0GvvesuxZJruRvrrfCQU_K8eLp5p4zlfvTB6x3Af-UZep8vlmBY2Vte0Gdd1hnV2iNRayS3/w265-h385/20201210_154332.jpg" width="265" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQIR8RUKDkgk876wyWdAayCkedEUi_tFEtSLbwzS0WbSTlQj3aq2SkDFJV8oYVDvw5kSHkFMnHXXrhE4opQpKrljTN_XQjUUQNIcDZS1X6c2HaTGz74V8aUBA5YCGhfo_SzVN1LkBrkigc/s2048/20201210_154321.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1398" height="350" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQIR8RUKDkgk876wyWdAayCkedEUi_tFEtSLbwzS0WbSTlQj3aq2SkDFJV8oYVDvw5kSHkFMnHXXrhE4opQpKrljTN_XQjUUQNIcDZS1X6c2HaTGz74V8aUBA5YCGhfo_SzVN1LkBrkigc/w238-h350/20201210_154321.jpg" width="238" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-xqkfM9Z9WkHM7or6DtPkm0x3BHvunKSjb7YTTSFnFvZ-tjIqSaB3h90maUGVMb_Ph4cdAosDQLAWISBduwDiCNzkWwFXlKiLkueINZ9WMikrdL6PbB4uxCGh4SiDADPFp6FrGzYqq-8t/s2048/20201210_154421.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1787" height="294" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-xqkfM9Z9WkHM7or6DtPkm0x3BHvunKSjb7YTTSFnFvZ-tjIqSaB3h90maUGVMb_Ph4cdAosDQLAWISBduwDiCNzkWwFXlKiLkueINZ9WMikrdL6PbB4uxCGh4SiDADPFp6FrGzYqq-8t/w257-h294/20201210_154421.jpg" width="257" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh28j-bSHN4iNnfuiTaRYaNYKfr0pkGFOep5rkQm7rpxz1oXg9Rr4uainKLRDjvhBoHsiVQOLNPVhMu6w1BLbrq5WmnEYzVH-uUMasaPGUvUBNYD6MsyDl7Y_Dfr2X93ev6SuyL4fVIqDmP/s2048/20201210_154403.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1551" height="292" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh28j-bSHN4iNnfuiTaRYaNYKfr0pkGFOep5rkQm7rpxz1oXg9Rr4uainKLRDjvhBoHsiVQOLNPVhMu6w1BLbrq5WmnEYzVH-uUMasaPGUvUBNYD6MsyDl7Y_Dfr2X93ev6SuyL4fVIqDmP/w221-h292/20201210_154403.jpg" width="221" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8xZEo5xGi7PozWF8L5gqVmlwL_qAMr2h2RHDwPvn-xEdwcidXBWjASJ88L0u8f12RkIL66dirDfcjEgu7eROy7XUztO-_sVkZkIPH2xPwkzAYdDXcllVehbJtsB1IqGXxI-ZwOK3tmd33/s2048/20201210_154350.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1444" height="327" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8xZEo5xGi7PozWF8L5gqVmlwL_qAMr2h2RHDwPvn-xEdwcidXBWjASJ88L0u8f12RkIL66dirDfcjEgu7eROy7XUztO-_sVkZkIPH2xPwkzAYdDXcllVehbJtsB1IqGXxI-ZwOK3tmd33/w231-h327/20201210_154350.jpg" width="231" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNT59IdqUrIIGBbkRhCEb9HqKJoWyfxcizHv1ecdulAdBelBpfIqAilXprqeLXkAGMvBJ2JnKJTDLd2l5VzYL5I7AXHdWCRBqyNMdrlHFbY_cZ3Oo0AG4OMwO8s-9mUYgfCSsjZifbyovj/s2048/20201210_154343.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1643" height="311" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNT59IdqUrIIGBbkRhCEb9HqKJoWyfxcizHv1ecdulAdBelBpfIqAilXprqeLXkAGMvBJ2JnKJTDLd2l5VzYL5I7AXHdWCRBqyNMdrlHFbY_cZ3Oo0AG4OMwO8s-9mUYgfCSsjZifbyovj/w250-h311/20201210_154343.jpg" width="250" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;">Base</h2><div>I did not care for the original base or the way it was painted in the box art. It was far to smooth for a destroyed street. To fix this I added texture with Liquatex Resin Sand and a mix of course and fine sand and PVA glue.</div><div><br /></div><div>The Thing's foot didn't fit flush to the base so I layed down a layer of apoxie sculpt where his foot would make contact, wrapped his foot in plastic wrap and pressed it into the putty. once it cured I applied the same texture to the visible portions of the foot print.</div><div><br /></div><div>It was all primed black, washed with a thinned Heavy Brown, and again with Umber Wash. Heavy Brown was then dry brushed across the gravely textures. The metal components were dry brushed with Army Painter Gun Metal then washed with multiple rust colors. </div><div><br /></div><div>The street sign was airbrushed with Gun Metal from the top down. The street name plate was masked and airbrushed with light green and an ivory border was brushed on. I made the Lee St (RIP Stan) lettering in Comic Sans and cut it out on my Cricut. Chipping was added and a black wash was applied to the recesses.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9rYbw2PNz9l_WZcAyDweH28hYY1M8i8eqSmNFWuieZzUzqAcNt3QR8aRdeTYtpOBKmtyn53AMNIUHKQor2aaXMKv_I8zQ4CF7dLlBnlgI-9tL-E5aHf8VxLoPsqTTKcjFmoT3d0AEFJ5h/s2048/20201210_154439.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1474" data-original-width="2048" height="455" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9rYbw2PNz9l_WZcAyDweH28hYY1M8i8eqSmNFWuieZzUzqAcNt3QR8aRdeTYtpOBKmtyn53AMNIUHKQor2aaXMKv_I8zQ4CF7dLlBnlgI-9tL-E5aHf8VxLoPsqTTKcjFmoT3d0AEFJ5h/w633-h455/20201210_154439.jpg" width="633" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">In the end I'm pretty happy with how this guy turned out. It might not be the most complicated build or paint scheme ever but I'm happy with what I achieved and I think I was able to capture the old time comic feel better than the box art example.</div><br /><p></p>Chris Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02148902687550923425noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7689932211811198980.post-68449149687753934782020-11-27T07:30:00.214-08:002020-11-27T07:30:00.257-08:00To Boldly Go<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5ObMU4XAaCw9EDiZM2X9UiNcGrhEzkULeedAh-24a8Ma8LnjnOxHO6MKk2yMjTPDisdODktd23rg-RFOlLaBHkueUOeGQL3MlOqjZ2fcQ4ke5pcn_kTEtNg7cKqNI53C6Nb6CeJ3Z2SpN/s2048/20201126_093955.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1741" height="746" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5ObMU4XAaCw9EDiZM2X9UiNcGrhEzkULeedAh-24a8Ma8LnjnOxHO6MKk2yMjTPDisdODktd23rg-RFOlLaBHkueUOeGQL3MlOqjZ2fcQ4ke5pcn_kTEtNg7cKqNI53C6Nb6CeJ3Z2SpN/w634-h746/20201126_093955.jpg" width="634" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Shortly after purchasing my Elegoo Mars Pro resin 3D printer I set about trying to teach myself how to use Autodesk's Fusion 360. There is a free version allowed for non-commercial work or you can pay a monthly or annual subscription for commercial use. <div><br /></div><div>I've created a playlist of some of the videos I found most useful in creating this project on my new Youtube channel here:</div>
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<div style="text-align: left;">For my first project I decided on brining my favorite <a href="https://www.mattdixon.co.uk/" target="_blank">Matt Dixon</a> painting "<a href="https://www.deviantart.com/mattdixon/art/To-Boldly-Go-603006410" target="_blank">To Boldly Go</a>" to life. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Once designed in Fusion 360 I exported the model to Chitubox to be sliced for my printer. A few prints of the smaller parts failed and I had to adjust my supports a couple of times before I was able to produce satisfying results.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLLIqN_KgNDYdMWDJ9PHVKGAMZIPv0XDEvYi53GwFlr1a0sEZCR3xU_9G7fdQYzRCZ5GueCKNpZ5PKxyig7QBObA_NbfA4rgaPblD8jh6UXh6thRUbC_Qq42COfipK4fbFmp9s0eEOGNRt/s677/Fusion+360.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="677" data-original-width="542" height="721" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLLIqN_KgNDYdMWDJ9PHVKGAMZIPv0XDEvYi53GwFlr1a0sEZCR3xU_9G7fdQYzRCZ5GueCKNpZ5PKxyig7QBObA_NbfA4rgaPblD8jh6UXh6thRUbC_Qq42COfipK4fbFmp9s0eEOGNRt/w577-h721/Fusion+360.JPG" width="577" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Using Matt Dixon's painting as a canvas in Fusion 360 I created several sketches which were extruded into the shapes which comprise the robot and his rocket ship. A surprising amount of 3D information can be determined from a 2D painting.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Still there were details I had to take creative liberty with. The interior of the cockpit for example isn't visible in the painting. I designed some gauges and vents for the dash, a diamond plate tread for the floor, the seat, and the legs and feet of the robot.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSSkdFXJC6EQxMhq9n5o1B7Q9A3LxrJmhCyT_svAuOmXMI7AYJhP4iZzjkgAjclYS3U6hDp12kkZbYPPSqSTaIy2bsgDZ4wiAahisYSMUljXSD4ilBGY1bFWVQgo9lJWI3-hen3gPhr1zi/s539/Fusion+360+Cockpit.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="539" data-original-width="526" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSSkdFXJC6EQxMhq9n5o1B7Q9A3LxrJmhCyT_svAuOmXMI7AYJhP4iZzjkgAjclYS3U6hDp12kkZbYPPSqSTaIy2bsgDZ4wiAahisYSMUljXSD4ilBGY1bFWVQgo9lJWI3-hen3gPhr1zi/w312-h320/Fusion+360+Cockpit.JPG" width="312" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPs01KGbaeLO1GGHuYTCPG9UwI0_dr4FoDoZXyBRY1VHxhjVnN2Jxc07XzLJeG4ZgfvicuaAHuHQtv3_O0nmOvsa4GPGWQfnG1RQgNI5WIL6VBBvT4s854sJu6m6_4zY2JEv0yHTu4Da0O/s713/Fusion+360+Robot.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="713" data-original-width="370" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPs01KGbaeLO1GGHuYTCPG9UwI0_dr4FoDoZXyBRY1VHxhjVnN2Jxc07XzLJeG4ZgfvicuaAHuHQtv3_O0nmOvsa4GPGWQfnG1RQgNI5WIL6VBBvT4s854sJu6m6_4zY2JEv0yHTu4Da0O/s320/Fusion+360+Robot.JPG" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>I modeled all of this to be printed in several pieces</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU1GMIaDJteUpxGc4IdrcvXHK0Ra5VZ9m99YDEv2qdKTxf7kKaPt0sPzp7TpEHwecOqnrk24piFVDaU07Scj-Xc9PRoH2jkrB4TniFY_c53f6SGYb6V2TbKS6HJd9vGzmA8e9hXs2TZrdD/s2048/20200823_164724.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1475" data-original-width="2048" height="439" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU1GMIaDJteUpxGc4IdrcvXHK0Ra5VZ9m99YDEv2qdKTxf7kKaPt0sPzp7TpEHwecOqnrk24piFVDaU07Scj-Xc9PRoH2jkrB4TniFY_c53f6SGYb6V2TbKS6HJd9vGzmA8e9hXs2TZrdD/w612-h439/20200823_164724.jpg" width="612" /></a></div><br /><div>The antenna was printed as part of the head but proved to be quite delicate and I've had to reattach it at least 4 times. In the above photo the lifting arm is shown in place, it is a separate piece.</div><div><br /></div><div>I did purchase clear resin for printing the windscreen but ultimately decided on cutting it out of clear plastic packaging. </div><div><br /></div><div>I noticed a few issues with the design, such as the tolerances being too tight and some cutaways that were missing. I made the corrections in Fusion 360 and reprinted the model in a much large scale. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2rXShXTjexnXcF1DrvfzM9SZolUzTsL61n1shgWcv7qPQwT4Y5VgHlralQ4jI8TT8XmPLautEhwy3ut-TzwIkg1_Hq5ydA_iKg5Ph31eAoOzRuDfyCvMImYrGVvO40hyphenhyphen6aiJN9tcfID0N/s1908/20201006_172302.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1908" data-original-width="1301" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2rXShXTjexnXcF1DrvfzM9SZolUzTsL61n1shgWcv7qPQwT4Y5VgHlralQ4jI8TT8XmPLautEhwy3ut-TzwIkg1_Hq5ydA_iKg5Ph31eAoOzRuDfyCvMImYrGVvO40hyphenhyphen6aiJN9tcfID0N/s320/20201006_172302.jpg" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbo62DB0CNEg1dO7ckwHWfJWeSh3wqyMSRuh6Q9IXMvKqu7gDaIEIsK4hkDWIAMLlApIJMTo_G-BZe4BLYSOUBMv5nD0GF5B9hO7eVdq1XU3dMxxkMgFwjifi4noP2VPe_uHDR6or_6EPB/s2048/20201006_172245.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1686" data-original-width="2048" height="307" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbo62DB0CNEg1dO7ckwHWfJWeSh3wqyMSRuh6Q9IXMvKqu7gDaIEIsK4hkDWIAMLlApIJMTo_G-BZe4BLYSOUBMv5nD0GF5B9hO7eVdq1XU3dMxxkMgFwjifi4noP2VPe_uHDR6or_6EPB/w374-h307/20201006_172245.jpg" width="374" /></a></div></div><div><br /></div><div>This larger version I packed away for later and proceeded to paint and assemble the smaller version. I began in my usual method of joining subassemblies and painting base colors. These were all quite bright but would be toned down later during the weathering process.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl-usjQbbwWlUHW1ngEZB0-O-4FJV3OG6CFvwIWDVR3yPXXv0elxmB5iq6NRrwbiwbJI4Ak8wij18Tbx3-eXQ4cyrXvkVjTWxLKSSPsHCnluKVhpC23gjuK8GwetU8oHe35rB2BGCa8QIH/s1937/20201006_172318.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1908" data-original-width="1937" height="558" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl-usjQbbwWlUHW1ngEZB0-O-4FJV3OG6CFvwIWDVR3yPXXv0elxmB5iq6NRrwbiwbJI4Ak8wij18Tbx3-eXQ4cyrXvkVjTWxLKSSPsHCnluKVhpC23gjuK8GwetU8oHe35rB2BGCa8QIH/w565-h558/20201006_172318.jpg" width="565" /></a></div><div><br /></div>For the base I scaled the original painting on my computer screen until it matched the model in my hand. I then traced the background on a piece of paper which I cut out as a template. Using that, I made the base from stacked plywood and 1/8" MDF which was glued together, coated in wood filler, sanded, and then textured with plaster. <div><br /></div><div>The name plate was also designed in Fusion 360 and printed with the Elegoo Mars. I printed it in various scales between 30-45mm in height so that I could pick the one I found most appealing. This was my second go at the name plate. In my first attempt I noticed all too late that I had misspelled 'Boldly"! Oops. <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ8E_qF_TXqwGI3Eltjy5uo8hY__80caZGv5z7Wmf7Cvxl1fO96CJsgqSpMHcQTYNziOs1FVo23MHZI3hRHV9cskhWcDJYH45a_twHaugRqGVRpzSa0U6520lFM_6lWWzBBByOoJ4JZCcS/s1746/20201126_094111.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1746" data-original-width="1473" height="459" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ8E_qF_TXqwGI3Eltjy5uo8hY__80caZGv5z7Wmf7Cvxl1fO96CJsgqSpMHcQTYNziOs1FVo23MHZI3hRHV9cskhWcDJYH45a_twHaugRqGVRpzSa0U6520lFM_6lWWzBBByOoJ4JZCcS/w387-h459/20201126_094111.jpg" width="387" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The power cord was made from a bit of wire and the plug was made out of scratch polystyrene tube and sheet. I used the same sheet material to make the power plate on the wall which I changed from UK to NA standard. The base and the model were painted with Army Painter and Vallejo acrylics, weathered separately with acrylic washes, and then the model was glued down to the base. Lastly I placed a few pieces of sand with tweezers and painted them to match.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVoY-LR0SPVpWitdbVvavcYpSf38l5hwAV_wZ3hli-qyllAncw6IcUp8K33OPYAPJRJaIFSSmsfn41BSEDMlHcka8qfOJ3-EChIsb_WqB2bwkBemPjL2EJ8qtXaTzUCRcwtfZqm05UIjXD/s2048/20201126_093942.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1176" height="478" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVoY-LR0SPVpWitdbVvavcYpSf38l5hwAV_wZ3hli-qyllAncw6IcUp8K33OPYAPJRJaIFSSmsfn41BSEDMlHcka8qfOJ3-EChIsb_WqB2bwkBemPjL2EJ8qtXaTzUCRcwtfZqm05UIjXD/w276-h478/20201126_093942.jpg" width="276" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbCHBmIhXEZ7mY96ckYwBbw6waYlOw7fQ2wUCtY_EMnZY6D3CSfIsRRoZs_qjnYnGHNsVi5rj3HjKi8rPkVbhT40NTnCnawyDboX8FOVctlHr7B8BXEWCjhBpYM9eh6ipwugdx_TV8_1nW/s2048/20201126_094000.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">If I had it to do over again I would change a couple of things. First I wouldn't use metallic paints to paint the robot. No matter how much I tried to tone it down it is still too vivid for my liking. I think the rest of the model could be toned down a tad more too. I might also like to try my hand at making some custom decals. If I do I'll probably just hire out the work but it would be nice to have a set of waterslide decals. Since I already have a second print of this model I guess I'll have the opportunity to set those issues right.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div>Chris Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02148902687550923425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7689932211811198980.post-79594628423914134282020-11-20T15:28:00.006-08:002020-11-20T19:45:06.367-08:00Paint Water Do Not Drink<p>I've had an awful lot of time on my hands as of late and found myself feeling creative. Late at night after everyone has gone to sleep I've been working on various graphic designs and coming up with some hobby solutions in hopes of expanding my Etsy shop and putting together a few products for future model shows.</p><p>My first offering is a mug for washing your brushes in which I hope will help to avoid the dreaded confusion many of us have endured. </p><p>On a long enough timeline every hobbyist has the moment that they put the dreaded dirty paint water to their lips. The lucky ones realize their error before it is too late, other's aren't so fortunate. Don't make that mistake, or if you already have, don't make it again with this stylish hazard striped dedicated dirty paint water mug. The warning "PAINT WATER DO NOT DRINK" is emblazoned around the mug in high contrast and 4 different languages, English, Spanish, German, and French.</p><p>I have many additional graphics in the works and an accessory or two geared toward the model makers out there.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/908656677/paint-water-do-not-drink-11-oz-mug?ref=shop_home_active_1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1588" data-original-width="1588" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXNDHx3tzTRkIi5StRX-c9pcV_9LJlM_axTX3wABrvmhWqMoAl_TQSQfze523MZ0c9MOlE6e-7xZgFXzVh0-PQHduy7mPm43CBN_9N0Qe5S6dJTZZ4AGpu_PgUaXPIEvrl45wPEYCuAMAb/s320/il_1588xN.2676936028_pgkr.jpg" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p>Chris Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02148902687550923425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7689932211811198980.post-50300471685389196672020-09-21T08:00:00.005-07:002020-09-21T08:00:04.230-07:0010 Youtube Channels for Makers<p><b><span style="font-size: medium;"> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiDJtJKMICpb9B1qf7qjEOA" target="_blank">Adam Savage's Tested</a></span></b></p><p>Adam Savage is a man who needs no introduction. Most famous as a Mythbuster, Adam spent a number of years working as a model maker for Industrial Light and Magic building models and props for Star Wars, Galaxy Quest, and Steven Spielberg's A.I. just to name a few. Since Mythbusters came to an end Adam has been pouring his heart and soul into Tested, his online love letter to making.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7uS7A4x31PY" width="320" youtube-src-id="7uS7A4x31PY"></iframe></p><p><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzsjHlc0WRwZYwlinsmtM4w" target="_blank">Crafsman</a> (Steady Craftin)</span></b></p><p>The Crafsman Steady Craftin is a maker channel which provides tutorials on a number of mediums and techniques. The Crafsman tackles topics such as mold making, resin casting, injection molding, and even how to make your own rub-on transfers. The Crafsman's relaxed attitude and unique delivery make this one of my favorite channels to watch, regardless of what topic he is covering.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KgUXYpeC1tU" width="320" youtube-src-id="KgUXYpeC1tU"></iframe></div><div><br /></div><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/Clickspring/featured" target="_blank">Clickspring</a></span></b><div><br /></div><div>Clickspring is one of those channels I can just sit back and relax to. Chris produces home machine shop project videos in which he demonstrates precision making with metal where order of operation is key. Many of Chris's videos are tool making videos in preparation for a larger project.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/a3V42KwLTeE" width="320" youtube-src-id="a3V42KwLTeE"></iframe></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/EvanAndKatelyn/featured" target="_blank">Evan & Katelyn</a></span></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div>Evan and Katelyn are a husband and wife team who make a variety of projects together. Often exploratory, their videos cover the how to's and often how not to's of each project they tackle. Topics vary from furniture and home improvement to 3D printing, mold making, and resin... lots of resin.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/tS7ervAD53A" width="320" youtube-src-id="tS7ervAD53A"></iframe></div><br /><div><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxBP2kM134kzwlPC4PLzUzA" target="_blank">From the mind of Christine McConnell</a></span></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div>Dark, eerie, multi-talented and always inspiring, Christine McConnell is a jack of all trades and she applies her talents to making all manner of things with a vintage and macabre flare. The skills she demonstrates and projects she tackles may inspire you to make your space your own.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DdY0Dnbd7hM" width="320" youtube-src-id="DdY0Dnbd7hM"></iframe></div><br /><div><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/punishedprops" target="_blank"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Punished Props Academy</span></b></a></div><div><br /></div><div>At Punished Props Academy Bill and Brittany Doran build replica props and costumes from nerd culture. The videos are detailed and they produce patterns, 3D files and even 3 books you can purchase to help you on your making journey.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/0U7JTQiUJg0" width="320" youtube-src-id="0U7JTQiUJg0"></iframe></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/Iliketomakestuff/videos" target="_blank">I Like to Make Stuff</a></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div>I Like to Make Stuff covers a variety of making topics and techniques with a lean toward woodworking and electronics. Bob's videos are often practical projects that you may want to take on yourself. If you do you'll be glad to know that these videos are highly detailed and often supported with available files for download.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/JWgp7VSVJR8" width="320" youtube-src-id="JWgp7VSVJR8"></iframe></div><br /><div><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/colinfurze" target="_blank">Colin Furze</a></span></b></div><div><br /></div><div>Probably best described as a "Don't Try This at Home" channel. Colin engineers crazy inventions which, considering he's in the UK often seem unwise, if not flat out illegal. Fire, explosives, blades, and horsepower all come together in frightening fashion. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hngDG7yx7sE" width="320" youtube-src-id="hngDG7yx7sE"></iframe></div><br /><div><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/MakeSomething/featured" target="_blank">Make Something</a></span></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div>In each episode David takes you through his process to make what ever it is he's making that time around. Most frequently wood working, David also delves into other topics such as welding, forging, and silk screening just to name a few.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/mBxutE97Jf4" width="320" youtube-src-id="mBxutE97Jf4"></iframe></div><div><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></b></div><div><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGca03sbLq7OUnXMdvRHyBQ" target="_blank"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Michaelcthulhu</span></b></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Michael is the king of improvisation. A metal worker, Michael makes the insane weapons of pop culture come to life. In each lengthy video Michael takes you through his process as he uses a limited number of tools to make detailed, precise, incarnations of outlandish weaponry. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/QVmQY6XInzI" width="320" youtube-src-id="QVmQY6XInzI"></iframe></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>I'm sure I'm leaving out plenty of excellent makers. For a selection of modelers on you tube check out my other post of 5 International Youtube channels for some additional viewing pleasure. If you know of some youtube makers who should be mentioned here please add them to the comments below.</div>Chris Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02148902687550923425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7689932211811198980.post-24805235523446212742020-09-20T14:49:00.005-07:002020-11-20T19:54:09.844-08:00SOLD - Gorkamorka - Ork Boyz, NIB on Ebay<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="goog_180539388"><img border="0" data-original-height="1423" data-original-width="2048" height="343" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7tPqbFZXStKm-HVCmNTaxcKBfCvTdVFFUN7JTz8wo0PTr9TCVhtKJeep6rK4FV_oFHfnWZ24ZknOLxSTL1pmCTz2eF_YStMGsckrrR1RnK9GfDYKi6vdOUwOCGjJYyN6_eqoYLYHnfKuI/w494-h343/20200920_120003.jpg" width="494" /></a></span></div><a href="goog_180539388"><br /></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="goog_180539388"><img border="0" data-original-height="1415" data-original-width="2048" height="341" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilhVdpJmT6drUuCDKC2Hqhn2GP-994YJgP5QDoI6eQoOIKnHUt01GuTVVom_eCeVQwYpMl0iV6h1cHLbPI-61BKO5qt7QxJCZ7S5IIpLomyJAson5QZHYf5WpioV-B_ysSLe-WZbBbaDZQ/w494-h341/20200920_115958.jpg" width="494" /></a></span></div><a href="goog_180539388"><br /></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="goog_180539388"><img border="0" data-original-height="1331" data-original-width="2048" height="321" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjimV0Z6yUkb1kHmoyWiweF25MhaQwt5NnkMQ7iyY1gIkqygBBDibrWK7eWnETf0NHcUduliA2SnVe4xAa6nK1UmYX3JoHaPaKMVdYPuPbf-X-XzvPlzbjZl_AhJrmkz-mccAQV1Q7p0SUh/w494-h321/20200920_115942.jpg" width="494" /></a></span></div><a href="http://ebay.us/vhPHZa?cmpnId=5338273189" target="_blank"><br /></a><p></p><p>I've had these boxes of Gorkamorka kicking around in my stash since the late 90s. I always intended to use these for conversions, and I did use one box for that purpose, but these 3 remain untouched. Will you be the good home they need? The <a href="http://ebay.us/vhPHZa?cmpnId=5338273189" target="_blank">auction</a> starts at the price of flat-rate shipping + $0.99.</p><p><br /></p><p>Update: Wow did that turn out to be a popular item! I hadn't expected so much interest in such an old property. Added a little to the hobby fund with that sale.</p>Chris Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02148902687550923425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7689932211811198980.post-21886964749496108232020-09-18T16:00:00.002-07:002020-09-18T16:00:04.606-07:00Imperial Knight Titan Live on Etsy!<p> Now available for sale on <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/859109600/imperial-knight-titan?ref=shop_home_feat_1&frs=1" target="_blank">Etsy</a>!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/859109600/imperial-knight-titan?ref=shop_home_feat_1&frs=1" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1836" data-original-width="1809" height="527" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuOqJO7zUDb_zxa0GTzlYwPXhh8uxDxRFa_ml2qnZ_EQz0JLx5HmXDK_c1iHxYiK5xyI6sQcVyHcg98MHCw2srpo0qbxmBuyn2d9dGVg6ojhGtChSfLEQVSF1DVOWxy2Lh5NsD5E_z9_X9/w519-h527/20170102_092747.jpg" width="519" /></a></div><p>The Imperial Knight Titan pictured above is now available for purchase on <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/859109600/imperial-knight-titan?ref=shop_home_feat_1&frs=1" target="_blank">Etsy</a>. Take a peek at the shop. Other items available include expansion brackets for your Detolf display cabinet and various terrain pieces for your games of 40k.</p>Chris Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02148902687550923425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7689932211811198980.post-63674455666416494602020-09-14T08:00:00.002-07:002020-09-14T08:00:04.490-07:005 International Youtube Channels Modelers Can't Miss!<p>Model building is an international hobby and perhaps the best expression of this is the wealth of channels dedicated to the hobby available on Youtube. The following channels are (in no particular order) some of my favorites related to modeling from the international community.</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8PPpb-2kFmb5zgqL7EmAmw" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b> Laser Creation-World</b></span></a></p><p>Laser Creation-World is a German modeling channel specializing in dioramas with a focus on scratch builds and customization. Building, painting, and weathering are all demonstrated against the backdrop of relaxing music while instructions appear on screen in both English and German. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/SBBwR2AyboQ" width="320" youtube-src-id="SBBwR2AyboQ"></iframe></div><div><br /></div><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2Rlv-ug-mtnXuMwlpcqFgg" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Black Magic Craft</b></span></a></p><p>Black Magic Craft is a Canadian modeling channel for tabletop gamers. Jeremy's videos primarily consist of terrain building tutorials but also cover miniature painting all while maintaining a budget friendly environment. What I appreciate most about this channel is Jeremy's transparent approach. Throughout each build he shares his successes as well as his failures and the steps he took to overcome those happy little accidents.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/D-67esV1uXo" width="320" youtube-src-id="D-67esV1uXo"></iframe></div><br /><p><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjRkUtHQ774mTg1vrQ6uA5A" target="_blank">Luke Towan</a> (Boulder Creek Railroad)</span></b></p><p>Boulder Creek Railroad is an Australian channel which produces outstanding tutorials on building realistic scenery and dioramas. Luke covers everything from assembling laser cut kits to building trees from scratch to fully realized dioramas.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5FIGaZ9dpRA" width="320" youtube-src-id="5FIGaZ9dpRA"></iframe></div><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/idaemonplasmo/featured" target="_blank"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">PLASMO</span></b></a></p><p>PLASMO (Plastic Models) is a Czech English language channel focused on model building and dioramas. Videos are step by step and include information regarding the specific products shown.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/O8bw5KDPMhI" width="320" youtube-src-id="O8bw5KDPMhI"></iframe></div><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiU2lFWyrmuwpV0AbDCqqUg" target="_blank"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Paepercuts</span></b></a></p><p>Hailing from the Netherlands, Paepercuts is a hobby channel focused on creating realist scenery terrain, diorama building, and miniature painting tutorials. A number of the tutorials involve dinosaur and animal dioramas but there are a few Games Workshop miniatures featured as well.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/IruH5yS8ugk" width="320" youtube-src-id="IruH5yS8ugk"></iframe></div><div><br /></div><a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/BardsCraft/featured" target="_blank"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Bard's Craft</span></b></a><div>Okay so this is number 6 but I couldn't help myself. Finland is the home of this Youtube channel which specializes in terrain, buildings, and custom miniatures for Dungeons & Dragons as well as other tabletop games.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/fDKAjIJgmno" width="320" youtube-src-id="fDKAjIJgmno"></iframe></div><br /><div>The above channels not only provide hours of hobby entertainment but nearly limitless techniques, skill sets, materials, and product suggestions you can integrate into your hobby repertoire.</div><div><br /></div><div>Know of any great international Youtube channels that aren't listed here? Please link to them in the comments.</div><div><p><br /></p></div>Chris Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02148902687550923425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7689932211811198980.post-51591579542796423722020-09-11T11:03:00.001-07:002020-09-11T11:03:26.439-07:00Etsy Store Goes Live<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg46S0JTXha23_KOYnRpIammlfelKXUAssQx9Q-GJ8_GnSD4wSBgLWi8vkoyc3ErABaaZGSu-iwTUQF8F9WC-y1pP92xi3QqZCtKfOO0lY2sPqCsnvGd0ANsoLmH3sSwdcUKbbsZJtMCWm4/s2048/118651385_3853090534708059_3736410925694772894_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="469" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg46S0JTXha23_KOYnRpIammlfelKXUAssQx9Q-GJ8_GnSD4wSBgLWi8vkoyc3ErABaaZGSu-iwTUQF8F9WC-y1pP92xi3QqZCtKfOO0lY2sPqCsnvGd0ANsoLmH3sSwdcUKbbsZJtMCWm4/w625-h469/118651385_3853090534708059_3736410925694772894_o.jpg" width="625" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Seen here used to display a customer's massive Warhammer 40k collection<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p>The Artist of War Etsy store is live. The first product featured is the Detolf Expansion Bracket. A 3D printed resin bracket complete with hardware which, when combined with a shelf material of your choice, will allow you to add extra shelves to your IKEA Detolf Display Cabinet.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf8Gj1cW4Mlspj-8Ii1OM4rw3fppo38T8aFy9SwjbRPyP6z3S17ZGGQ0PrfdiROB2UoKOMqmvab4gGU1nOdzrGgOqqlYPM_U5Qybjc8M1MCnbxekS6dYOfVYQ5TrcpFrTdTv3xWhCtqxdv/s1323/Detolf+Bracket.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="795" data-original-width="1323" height="375" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf8Gj1cW4Mlspj-8Ii1OM4rw3fppo38T8aFy9SwjbRPyP6z3S17ZGGQ0PrfdiROB2UoKOMqmvab4gGU1nOdzrGgOqqlYPM_U5Qybjc8M1MCnbxekS6dYOfVYQ5TrcpFrTdTv3xWhCtqxdv/w625-h375/Detolf+Bracket.png" width="625" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>In the future I plan on selling garage kits, STL files for 3D printing, painted models/armies, and additional wargame solutions.<br /><p><br /></p>Chris Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02148902687550923425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7689932211811198980.post-50469169793985999282020-08-05T08:00:00.001-07:002020-08-05T08:00:07.791-07:003D Printing: Detolf Brackets<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/detolf-glass-door-cabinet-black-brown-10119206/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQaYwW1s7jqniB0mVz6BWUTVv99mjYRtpDuJHUWgIZwij4uENVU6iW1j4BPYCeEufPLfisAfG9LaJj3QlNy4DHf7KdouEpRtR7mEK2MC_rK0iBg3ntLkicxwzk_cq-xdqwrurw5boGijgA/w400-h400/detolf-glass-door-cabinet-black-brown__0625601_PE692387_S5.webp" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>To display my completed models I have a Detolf display cabinet from Ikea. The shelf is great and beloved by the modeling and collecting communities but it has one flaw, a like of adjustable and additional shelves.<div><br /></div><div>A search of Google, Etsy, and Thingiverse will yield several third party solutions to this problem. No that I have a 3D printer I set about making myself some mounting brackets to suspend some additional shelves. Those available on Thingiverse were designed with filament printers in mind and the models are single piece designs which work with pressure tension which is too much for a typical resin print to handle without failing. Additionally, the prints and products I found online required custom cut glass to match that of the existing shelves. I wanted to work with something readily available and off the shelf. Home Depot carries 11x14 inch glass panes which would fit nicely inside the cabinet.</div><div><br /></div><div>So I went about designing my custom mounts as two piece resin prints. They are meant to be printed directly on the print bed without any added supports. They are held in place using two M3 hex nuts and two M3-14 machine screws. A felt pad provides cushion for the glass which can be anywhere in size from that of the original shelves to a minimum of 11x14 inches.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="657" height="234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBW94QN6wm1I5j7PYb6ChI2gaAfccX8_eHsAuKBbBLsHFdk0-jptiR8eltMRWQ8iS3uGO88cgRORnX-leolFP9sK6a0X04_aWbvD6DREYs2AYtHME8JkArtgbOjvlD5_ZpNhoqaSNoRjaZ/w256-h234/Detlof+Bracket.png" style="text-align: left;" width="256" /> <img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1114" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqfkZ6jGhfoxEKP1k5-VZJIozpho_UUqZegtnWnkga6nPktmiMYVDtyBQaK-6UhaMPCbcq-uUogRPrJElAbxkDti72Z8wtJ-NMSYcH5pNQY0tIBg_ON6zP383FuOcOo0GBs-HnijhMLqkK/s320/20200727_044805.jpg" style="text-align: left;" width="320" /></div><div><br /></div><div>It took me three iterations before I settled on this design. I'm quite happy with it. It prints and functions exactly as I intended and now I have all the space I need in my cabinet. You can download the file at <a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4554146" target="_blank">Thingiverse</a>. If you use it please post a make. I'd love to see it in action in your cabinet.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfY3HtheY6kNMsSlSFMbNo_lThH7a0HrBA5tcPW3uDk99aFVuPLWK3fjkawUfEIDUnylI-HmBVq5X9A2ORohzS9o4Hax99RKKSpC2u4cWKM7BpHomBSP2RBe8U848W86hbmLPxDSwvU3Dp/s514/20200720_095524.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="514" data-original-width="416" height="625" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfY3HtheY6kNMsSlSFMbNo_lThH7a0HrBA5tcPW3uDk99aFVuPLWK3fjkawUfEIDUnylI-HmBVq5X9A2ORohzS9o4Hax99RKKSpC2u4cWKM7BpHomBSP2RBe8U848W86hbmLPxDSwvU3Dp/w506-h625/20200720_095524.jpg" width="506" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit_H9njNTlVV9WlisM7BCtjRlpxyYv05XHUxrZfqwz7ZiyA6Y1ofrlopDZKQRIbOV72LAtr7iAlaPQ7DNc-9zbuntXMJJ2g5zOVs6PXP36rQjzmbPp4bUzwx0FAlQjz4jk-m3eX0MpDR0s/s924/20200720_095512.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="559" data-original-width="924" height="380" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit_H9njNTlVV9WlisM7BCtjRlpxyYv05XHUxrZfqwz7ZiyA6Y1ofrlopDZKQRIbOV72LAtr7iAlaPQ7DNc-9zbuntXMJJ2g5zOVs6PXP36rQjzmbPp4bUzwx0FAlQjz4jk-m3eX0MpDR0s/w625-h380/20200720_095512.jpg" width="625" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">You can see some of v2.0 in the below photo. As time permits I will be replacing these with v3.0 which, in comparison, has better clearance for the hardware, prints without cleanup, has vertical support, and captures the nuts for easy assembly. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTW8icJFgO_diM4ypC78HJJt5EC9OaXzNbeRSS0Ukp2tPJYZEAZjQN7gHuMV0oXfY5yOLAXijv9LvqTR7DOBbzb_oxEpzmFgiWPtILHhG_YsWxSZQIta8mTuNFmkqKXeXWBKTjzMVTxTKG/s1641/20200720_095456.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1641" data-original-width="593" height="1525" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTW8icJFgO_diM4ypC78HJJt5EC9OaXzNbeRSS0Ukp2tPJYZEAZjQN7gHuMV0oXfY5yOLAXijv9LvqTR7DOBbzb_oxEpzmFgiWPtILHhG_YsWxSZQIta8mTuNFmkqKXeXWBKTjzMVTxTKG/w554-h1525/20200720_095456.jpg" width="554" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div>Chris Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02148902687550923425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7689932211811198980.post-65986844796471183372020-07-31T08:00:00.067-07:002020-07-31T08:00:04.374-07:003D Printer
<div class="separator" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/ELEGOO-Photocuring-Printer-Off-line-Printing/dp/B07K2ZHMRF/ref=as_li_ss_il?crid=2UYK68W7MQS95&dchild=1&keywords=elegoo+mars&qid=1596165081&sprefix=elegoo+mars,aps,613&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzS0tYR0RBVURRN1RJJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMzY4NDM3M0dGTVkxQkxTN0tMNSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNjQ4MTcwSFpERDVEMDVVSkcxJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==&linkCode=li3&tag=theartistofwa-20&linkId=6548ed1419cdcb37c97c9356b62c44a7&language=en_US" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="391" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encoding=UTF8&ASIN=B07K2ZHMRF&Format=_SL250_&ID=AsinImage&MarketPlace=US&ServiceVersion=20070822&WS=1&tag=theartistofwa-20&language=en_US" width="391" /></a></div><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=theartistofwa-20&language=en_US&l=li3&o=1&a=B07K2ZHMRF" style="border: none; margin: 0px;" width="1" />
<div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I've finally done it. I've joined the world of home 3D printing. I had held off on purchasing a 3D printer for two reasons. 1, the cost, and 2, the resolution. Over time both of those factors have diminished and with the release of the <a href="https://amzn.to/2XgEvQ6" target="_blank">Elegoo Mars</a>, and <a href="https://amzn.to/2CV1M37" target="_blank">Elegoo Mars Pro</a> I could no longer help myself.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Prior to making my purchase I watched what seemed like and endless series of YouTube videos trying to learn about the technology and which printer would work best for my needs. Ultimately I wanted something easy to use, with high resolution, and a low price point to print model parts and miniatures with. With resolution as low as 1/100th of a millimetre and a sub $300 price tag I was sold on the Elegoo Mars. I went with the Pro versions. I can honestly say I'm not sure what I got for the extra money aside from having the USB port in the front (I just wish the power switch was as accessible).</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnZDYzL5-44dSzywz02lMQuEL_OTsLvRukCa__qBAis-1sKE3SFHYtvvYyoD3t-YTt_zzBcAQOWAsDesRztIV3TagHPnrdjYE7FsbpvjqcWASulFbXZ-Rs8yRgcN1Df06m0MRiXkJF7hsq/s2578/20200614_174748.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2578" data-original-width="1220" height="1220" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnZDYzL5-44dSzywz02lMQuEL_OTsLvRukCa__qBAis-1sKE3SFHYtvvYyoD3t-YTt_zzBcAQOWAsDesRztIV3TagHPnrdjYE7FsbpvjqcWASulFbXZ-Rs8yRgcN1Df06m0MRiXkJF7hsq/w576-h1220/20200614_174748.jpg" width="576" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">When my printer arrived I was shocked at how small yet sturdy it was. This thing feels solid. It was packed extremely well and worked right out of the box. The directions guide you through a quick calibration followed by a print of the standard Rook model. The model was pre-sliced on a thumb drive which comes pre-loaded with several models. The first print was perfect and I was ready to start printing my own files.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">.STL files must first be sliced into layers using a slicing software. The thumb drive packaged with the Elegoo Mars comes loaded with Chitubox. This is an easy to use piece of software. It has default setting you can use to support your model or you can design custom supports. It also allows you to hollow out the model and place drain holes to reduce the amount of resin used. My favorite feature is that, based upon the information you input, Chitubox will calculate the cost of the model (in resin). This would be very helpful in calculating materials cost if one were interested in selling 3D prints.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">My first print of an original model was a total failure. Not because of the printer but because of my lack of understanding of my modeling software. I've been using Google Sketchup to design 3D models for sometime but I've only ever printed them with <a href="https://www.shapeways.com/" target="_blank">Shapeways</a>. I was able to narrow my issue down to faces. In Google Sketchup a face has one side designated as interior and on side as exterior. I had multiple interior faces facing the exterior causing the model to fall apart when exported into the .stl format. So if you have issues with Sketchup models printing make sure to check your faces.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">One of my first large and successful prints was a Robotech RDF ARMD Missile Destroyer from Thingiverse. I printed this for one of my local model club members. I wasn't entirely happy with the first print so I tried again. Ultimately I gave him both and he was very pleased. By the end of that same day he had them painted and sent me pictures of them incorporated into his project.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMrzQJLgNCL69ejNhaiLwJVx5MKmrUTwIqHYJ1TMGHcGdE_XK2UzLSbLf8Z0AY9K5x2kFBk118MOtBoBUJDY8rRcfQd0u5DrxAXa5rNabwnBEuIw5bMbwAlny2hdnGU6pOCCaiOs4Dm_Mn/s2578/20200622_113800.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1220" data-original-width="2578" height="295" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMrzQJLgNCL69ejNhaiLwJVx5MKmrUTwIqHYJ1TMGHcGdE_XK2UzLSbLf8Z0AY9K5x2kFBk118MOtBoBUJDY8rRcfQd0u5DrxAXa5rNabwnBEuIw5bMbwAlny2hdnGU6pOCCaiOs4Dm_Mn/w625-h295/20200622_113800.jpg" width="625" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2015" data-original-width="1758" height="625" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOUYqf1WdfnAUPLAuPMpZRLroav2Z_nGDBrDexzmNMX-yOQJdT82vVWmR_GRITmxQz8v94fYeBDMM5pUZLYZYooxozCQZVZxPFNZfH6maJDWd4LjE0W9isLDefcst6Kq2G4kp-uaBFqUbw/w545-h625/104327030_10216731906625592_1880063992581888046_o.jpg" style="text-align: left;" width="545" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>After all of his work I think it came out quite well. A bit of prep and paint made a world of difference.</div><div><br /></div><div>For my next project I made some plaques for my display bases. I gave my <a href="https://www.theartistofwar.com/2020/04/blitz-bowl-nordoff-rangers.html" target="_blank">Nordhoff Rangers</a> a much needed upgrade! I love how the plaque came out although if I had to do it over again I would make the base thicker. Resin can be brittle and this snapped after I took it off the build plate. 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<div style="text-align: justify;">The cleaning process of rinsing the parts in isopropyl alcohol and then curing them under a UV lamp or outdoors was getting tedious and had mixed results. When I saw reviews for the Anycubic wash and cure station I decided to take the plunge. I've been using it with Simple Green to clean my prints. I follow that with a wash in warm soapy water and a cure in the Anycubic. I plan on trying it with denatured alcohol or iso in the future when those are more easily available.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Going forward I have several projects planed and will be posting them here in the near future. I'm really excited about what this new tool will bring to my modeling.</div>Chris Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02148902687550923425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7689932211811198980.post-66861484988877919072020-06-22T08:38:00.001-07:002020-06-22T08:38:39.821-07:00Stuffed Fables<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0774X4J44/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0774X4J44&linkCode=as2&tag=theartistofwa-20&linkId=5d9136f3a4bf468b5813b7b9cf6992a8" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="400" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encoding=UTF8&MarketPlace=US&ASIN=B0774X4J44&ServiceVersion=20070822&ID=AsinImage&WS=1&Format=_SL250_&tag=theartistofwa-20" width="358" /></a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="//ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=theartistofwa-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B0774X4J44" style="border: none; margin: 0px;" width="1" />
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Stuffed Fables is a table top board game from Plaid Hat Games. The game was gift for my wife. As it came with several miniatures, painting those was another part of my gift to her.<br />
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Each model was then painted in Vallejo acrylics with a glaze medium. Shadows were added using various washes from Vallejo, Army Painter, and Citadel. Finally highlights were added using one or two lighter shades of the base colors.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I wanted these to be very vivid so I only applied an overall wash to a couple of the baddies and the metal monsters. The more vibrant characters only received washes in the creases.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">After each figure was painted it received a final coat of clear matte varnish to help bring the paint together and to provide some protection from handling during game play.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiptkxQHIJzJGHhL6y53fjCH8peMUbO-wtasVwE4jWh75LCgoAxsyNZ3z1-xdkAeDKkUmotp5lsnU8PHmq3uVrbonVTmREuXncVfD0nDI50GQsPn48ZQNQ4C67ZKxRHViWyg4IJLrr2oI7F/s1890/20200621_153219.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1890" data-original-width="1736" height="625" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiptkxQHIJzJGHhL6y53fjCH8peMUbO-wtasVwE4jWh75LCgoAxsyNZ3z1-xdkAeDKkUmotp5lsnU8PHmq3uVrbonVTmREuXncVfD0nDI50GQsPn48ZQNQ4C67ZKxRHViWyg4IJLrr2oI7F/w575-h625/20200621_153219.jpg" width="575" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Knuckle<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; 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While I've never played Warhammer or AOS I did purchase and complete a Skaven Army. It consists of:<br />
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I used extra parts from the <i>Start Collecting! Skaven Pestilens</i> box set to make my Grey Seer. It was really quite simple as all I did was take the Grey Seer and bell from the Screaming Bell option and cut the bell flush with a base.</div>
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Overall I really had a fun time building this army. It even picked up an award at the local hobby show and the Plague furnace picked up an award at the model show in Las Vegas. One of these days I may even play a game of Warhammer!<br />
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After hearing such great things about Blitz Bowl I had to go out and get it. I'm always on the look out for more tabletop 2 player games and this sounded like an interesting way of including the Mrs. into my Warhammer hobby.<br />
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I decided to paint the human team in the scheme of my hometown Highschool football team, the Nordoff Rangers. I think the name lends itself well to the Warhammer universe and I like the colors.<br />
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I wanted to display the team so I cut base sized holes in PVC foam board the same thickness as the GW bases. The base itself is a wood plaque from Micheal's hobby store. I would like to add a name plate to the base. I plan on getting a 3D printer and will probably make that one of my first projects with the printer.<br />
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I haven't decided what color scheme I like for my Ork team yet. It's sitting on my desktop waiting for inspiration to strike.<br />
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Every so often I step outside the wargaming box to build something different. Recently picked up the Bandai AT-M6 model kit. This is a roughly 1/550th scale kit. It goes together in a snap. No glue required, although I did glue it together. This kit retails for between $6-10 USD. I got it at Hobby Lobby with my 40% off coupon. </div>
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I assembled the model over a couple of hours one evening and completed the base paint and weathering in a single day.</div>
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I painted the model with Vallejo acrylics, accented the panel lines with <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01HDJ7BR0/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=theartistofwa-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B01HDJ7BR0&linkId=2acbe61cd284a3875191d9c7f561c0de" target="_blank">Tamiya Pannel Liner</a>, and weathered it with AK oil brushers.</div>
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The base is a 4x4 plaque from Michaels. Details were sculpted with <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000R9N5VU/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=theartistofwa-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B000R9N5VU&linkId=5ed54da2884d5462d17037775deb8f35" target="_blank">Tamiya white putty</a>. The entire base was then painted red, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000PHBEQM/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000PHBEQM&linkCode=as2&tag=theartistofwa-20&linkId=62daedebd58be8e734be8341b3ca6488" target="_blank">Vallejo crackle medium</a> was painted over that and then a tan color was airbrushed over the crackle medium while it was still wet. Using this technique allows for the base color to show once the medium cracks.</div>
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Additional rust red powder was brushed on over the tracks and set in place with mineral spirits.</div>
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When it first came out I immediately picked up the Dark Imperium box set. I have not however played a game since then and until just now, hadn't painted or assembled any of the models in it.<br />
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Due to the recent pandemic I found myself, as so many others have, trapped in the house looking for ways to pass the time. I thought it only fitting that I bust out the Plague Marines and give 'em a go.<br />
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I began by pre-shading all the models with primer. They were coated with black then grey was sprayed at a 45 degree angle, followed by a top down spray of white primer. I then base coated them all in Army Painter necrotic flesh sprayed down at a 45 degree angle.<br />
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Each was painted in a combination of Army Painter and Vallejo acrylics. I also practiced making glazes this time using Vallejo Glaze Medium. This was especially helpful in achieving smooth transitions in tones.<br />
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The blood spatter was applied by pulling my thumb across a toothbrush dipped in a blood wash I made with various red acrylics and Pledge Floor Care. A single bottle of this will last you a lifetime and it can be used to make washes, as a gloss sealer prior to applying oil washes or decals, or as a gloss varnish.<br />
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I have dabbled in Object Source Lighting (OSL) in the past but I'm quite happy with what I achieved this time. I applied the technique to each of the plasma weapons as well as some of the lenses and visors.<br />
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The texture of the base was achived using Liquitex Resin Sand. The product is similar to Citadel Astrogranite but comes in large 8oz tubs for around $14. It is an acrylic paint infused with sand. It takes color very well. Simply add your acrylic paint color of choice, mix, and apply to your base.<br />
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<br />Chris Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02148902687550923425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7689932211811198980.post-72081438520586848132020-03-23T08:00:00.000-07:002020-03-23T08:00:07.644-07:00A Trip to Nottingham: My Pilgrimage to Warhammer World<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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In July of 2019 my lovely bride and I boarded a plane and set off for our honeymoon. Our destination? Ireland and the UK with a one night stop in Nottingham of course!<br />
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I have to thank my wife for allowing me to set aside one day out of our honeymoon to indulge my nerdy hobby. That isn't to say we didn't take advantage of all that Nottingham has to offer. This little city is full of sites to be seen and things to be done. But clearly the highlight of that day's adventures was a trip to Warhammer World and a leisurely tour of the Exhibition Center.<br />
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For those planning a visit may I recommend you allot a full day to the endeavor. Properly appreciated, the Exhibition Hall alone could take the better part of a day. Then there's the shopping, restaurant, conversation with the friendly staff, and even the ability to take in a game. A full day enjoyed here would leave scarce time to enjoy the other things Nottingham has to offer.<br />
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We arrived by train (departing from Edinburgh in the morning) and enjoyed a short walk to the St. James Hotel, chosen because of it's close proximity to many of the other sites we wanted to take in.<br />
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As in the rest of the UK there is no shortage of pubs in Nottingham. Of note is Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem, England's oldest inn, boasting an establishment date of 1189. The place was packed when we went and all we managed was a quick walk through. Ye Olde Trip sits at the base of The Castle of Nottingham. While it was closed to visitors at the time we there, we were able to walk around the exterior and take in the statues of Robinhood. We stopped for lunch at The Castle Pub and Kitchen and enjoyed a pint of Cask Ale and Cider, then it was off to Warhammer World.<br />
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A 4 minute Uber ride was all it took and we were there. If you don't care for ride sharing the buses can get you there but the trip takes a while longer and wasn't that far off in cost. Time was limited so we took the Uber.<br />
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As you approach the building there are various icons of the company greeting visitors. Each is a testament to the epic proportions of what lay inside.<br />
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The front lobby has a few small display cabinets, an appetizer if you will, wetting your pallet for what is to come. There's also a vending machine which dispenses coins for Loyalists and Heretics alike.<br />
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Growing up perusing the Citadel catalog and issues of White Dwarf I would often sit for hours looking over every detail of the models and dioramas displayed on the pages. To see them in the flesh was a trip. Almost immediately one small diorama immediately called out to me. It was that of Azrael and his helmet bearer in a Dark Angels chapel. All this time later it is still an impressive and well composed piece.<br />
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After the lobby we set off inside. To your left is the register where you can buy tickets to the exhibition hall which will empty you into the store. To the right are the game tables and Forgeworld and specialist games. I suppressed the urge to ogle the merchandise as best I could and we began our tour of the exhibition hall.<br />
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Pictures and words scarcely do justice to the eye candy on display. Room after room visitors are treated to massive dioramas telling stories of war, triumph, and defeat. Each diorama boasts incredible skill in not only construction but composition. There are so many little stories playing out in each that many return visits would be required to appreciate them all.<br />
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The most epic of all dioramas is the Battle For Angelus Prime. This piece is two stories tall and 20 feet long. It took several artists months to create and is the highlight of the Exhibition Hall. Plan to spend some time enjoying this piece. Literally expect to spend half an hour to an hour on this one alone.<br />
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After exiting the exhibition hall you're greeted by an overwhelming amount of plastic crack for sale. Being that we were traveling with only carry-ons and had half of our trip ahead of us I had to keep my purchasing to a minimum. In the end I went for the exclusives, a book about the exhibition hall a set of pins, and a miniature of Bugman sitting aside a couple of casks of ale. Our tour complete we headed back to the hotel to get some rest before dinner.<br />
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That evening we enjoyed tasters and split a pizza at BrewDog had a round of minigolf at The Lost City Adventure indoor golf course and picked up a couple of shakes at Kaspa's Desserts before walking back to the hotel. Walking around Nottingham at night was a treat. We were impressed by how dressed up everyone was for a night out. Saturday night downtown is the place to be!<br />
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We had such a good time on our trip I hope to return someday. We never got to take a proper tour of the castle nor were we able to grab a pint at Ye Olde Trip or enjoy Bugman's bar. No doubt we'll be back some day. If you get the chance don't pass up the opportunity to make your own pilgrimage to this mecca of the hobby.<br />
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I have previously used a Hasegawa Egg plane as the base for an Orky conversion. I have quite a few of these kits waiting in the winds for their turn to be converted. As with the last conversion this one is based on the Corsair. I used a Grot for the pilot and made a few modifications. A pair of shades, adjusted his arms and later added a scarf flapping in the breeze. </div>
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I wanted a different look for this model and so I went with a bi-plane. Here I imagine the Orks wanted more lift so they pieced together this wing and slapped it in place. I made the wing out of 2mm thick PVC foam board. This material takes impressions well and allowed me to press in the panel lines with sculpting tool. I used various methods to create the fasteners. Rivets were pressed in place using a burnishing tool to create a recess, some of those recesses were left hollow, others were filled with micro beads. On some panels I used rivet and nut/bolt details from Meng.</div>
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For the points where the vertical supports met the wings I used polystyrene tubes and the supports locked into these points. The opposite sides of these were detailed with layered polystyrene disks. Half rods were used to create the hinges. Greenstuff was used to detail welds.</div>
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I replaced part of the tail section with wood and detailed spots of battle damage with putty to replicate the displacement of metal from the impact of kinetic rounds.</div>
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I used bombs from two kits and detailed them with a bit of styrene. All parts got some wear and tear by cutting out notches with my hobby knife.</div>
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I used paperclips for the foot and hand holds. For the vertical supports I used a combination of toothpicks and various types of extruded polystyrene. I used a lighter to soften some of them to introduce bends and curves. Various bits and styrene were used for other details.</div>
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For the base I laid out some scrap bits surrounded by putty and sand. A hole was drilled for an acrylic rod. The base was painted with crackle paint, painted, washed, highlighted with dry brushing, and then rust was added with a sponge method.</div>
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The model itself was first primed grey and then sponged all over with various rust colors. Water was laid down over areas where I would later want rust to show through and then salt was sprinkled over the wet areas. Once the salt was dried I painted the base colors with Vallejo and Army Painter acrylics. The overall tone was Army Painter Dragon red. Individual panels were tinted with various reds and oranges to give the impression they were painted at different times. The salt was then rubbed away to reveal the rust tones underneath and to add true depth to the paint.</div>
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The details were painted by brush and a gloss coat was applied to seal it all and to provide a smooth surface for decals. The checker pattern decals came with the model and were applied over the gloss coat with the aid of microsol and microset. Rust and chipping effects were applied over the decals using a sponge. </div>
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Following that another gloss coat was laid down and then oil paints and washes were applied to achieve the desired weathered appearance.</div>
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<br />Chris Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02148902687550923425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7689932211811198980.post-67595009982608005722020-02-16T08:00:00.000-08:002020-02-16T08:00:07.833-08:00Hobby Year 2020Well, to be honest not much hobby progress took place in 2019. Work, family, life it all takes time and my hobby bench didn't see too much love. I did complete a couple of projects I haven't had the time to share on here yet and those posts are coming. I picked up Blitz Bowl and knocked out another Orky conversion.<br />
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I'm proud to say that I've hit the ground running in 2020. I've started a hobby journal where I keep track of the progress of each of my projects and take detailed notes on the methods of construction and painting. It is my aim to go back to these notes in the future when I want to recreate a particular technique or duplicate a scheme for an army.<br />
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I've also begun attending regular IPMS club meetings and started to branch out tackling model kits other than Warhammer. This, combined with the journal has helped me to keep on track thus far. I've already completed a Star Wars AT-M6 from Bandai and a Battlestar Galactica Colonial Viper from Monogram.<br />
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I'm deep into a project building the Ghostbusters Ecto-1 from Polar Lights. I'm building it as a replica of the one depicted in the upcoming release of Ghostbusters 3. I also have on the table the Ork half of my Blitz Bowl box, a figure of Marvel's The Thing, and a Back to the Future DeLoreon.<br />
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Granted I have plenty of other kits to build but these are my goals for now and the ones I've been actively working on. Crossing my fingers for a productive year.<br />
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A little while back I picked up a Cricut Maker. The tool is generally used to cut card stock for scrap booking projects but this particular model can be used to cut anything from paper to 2mm thick chipboard. I thought the Mrs and I could get dual use out of it. She could use it for scrap booking and arts/crafts projects in her classroom while I could use it to score polystyrene and cut custom stencils for model builds.<br />
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I've made a few stickers and stencils but until now I hadn't used it for making model parts. Today I gave it a go and made the set of landraider doors you see above for a conversion I'm working on.<br />
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I worked in metric as I find it easier to work with at this scale.<br />
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The next step was to transfer my measurements into a graphic which would be accepted by the Cricut. The best, free, tool I have on had for that task is Google Sketchup.<br />
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The square in the upper left corner is important for later. That is a 1 inch by 1 inch square for scale. Once the drawing is completed I exported a 2D .PNG file. I like PNG because the transparency works well in the Cricut software. Below is the .PNG file for a set of two landraider doors.<br />
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<i>Note: the first picture is for plain polystyrene. The second photo is for a textured polystyrene. In my case I used diamond plate. Please feel free to use this files in your project!</i></blockquote>
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I've been using the settings below and 4 passes to cut my projects. Your results may differ, perhaps a the knife tool would be better suited for this but I'm using everything as it came out of the box for the moment.<br />
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Be careful when loading the tray. Any pieces of material that aren't adhered to the cutting mat have will likely get caught as the machine calibrates.</div>
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Once the machine does its work you'll have some beautify scored polystyrene which, after a quick pass of your hobby knife, will pop out nicely. Again, this is where perhaps the heavy duty blade would make better work of the polystyrene, but at this moment I haven't used one yet.</div>
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As you can see the work is clean and precise. One could easily design an entire model using sketchup and a Cricut!</div>
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<i>Tip: Looking for a good source of cheap polystyrene? Look no further than your local sign maker. I was able to pickup a .5mm 4 foot by 8 foot roll of polystyrene for less than $10!</i></blockquote>
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