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Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/16 15:20:33


Post by: Theophony


Well you have gone and done it. Dakka dakka has inspired me to rebuild my necromunda terrain.

I have tried o post pictures before with no luck at all, so we'll see how this goes. Apologies in advance.



Hopefully there's an image above this. Will submit this and check back in a few to correct it if not.

Edit #1 worked
Nothing great to look at, but they are going to be towers to link my skywalk together. I took two of the center piece of ho gauge railroad tresel and connected them with tube and plastic card to make a tower. Will definitely be stealing ideas from some of the greats here on the forums. I have built several of these walkways so far and will be heading across the street to see if the model railroad shop has any more goodies later today. I got 7 of the old tresel a that had been used and poorly assembled for less than the cost of one new in box. So good find there.

The best part of the towers that I built is they just happen to be the exact same height as 3 of the old necromunda bulkheads are. As I hope the next picture shows.



This makes it even easier to mesh what I have already with what I'm going to build. I used to have a full set of necromunda, outlanders and other 40k buildings that used the bulkheads, but they all got ruined just before I got married 13-14 years ago. I have down loaded the specs from yakromunda.com and have started to rebuild.



Square building with steps I made from o gauge plastruct parts. Will get more details soon I hope.



With some metal grating attached, grating is a stiff card stock with round holes in it. Found these at another local shop where I get my plastruct and evergreen.

More to come...some is in my gallery currently.

Also a little late in starting this as I got one supply drop last week. Thanks to Dave who introduced me to Iplasticsupply.com, I am now the proud papa of 96 sheets of .030 high impact styrene to create with. Also due to Dave I have a set of hollow punches coming, held off on the 1" size for now, but had an idea for it while typing this out.



I am waiting on my supply drop this week of an eBay WIN. I picked up roughly three sets of necromunda and two sets of outlanders buildings and bulkheads. Package is in route to me currently. Expect photos when it arrives.

What should you expect from my blog....

No idea, but God help me because I need to get some creativity flowing.

Thanks, hope I haven't wasted too much of your time.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/16 16:09:27


Post by: dsteingass


Woohoo! Pile-o-plastic!!


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/16 19:00:55


Post by: Valhalla130


Anxiously awaiting some painted terrain.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/16 19:03:15


Post by: SilverMK2


Look forward to seeing what you come up with.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/16 20:03:41


Post by: Viktor von Domm


subbed as per order

i´ve seen some threads starting like this in my time here on dakka...and i know where this is heading to....towards greatness

i particularly like the stairs!


cheers, vik


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/16 20:12:50


Post by: Theophony


@ Vic I aspire towards mediocrity, greatness is for better people.
@ silverMK2 I have lots of ideas, hopefully my skills will be able to bring them to plastic-life
@valhalla130 don't hold your breath for paint. It will come but I have plans....
@dsteingass thanks for rallying the peeps in your thread, much appreciated, will need all the encouragement I can get.

Just got back from the train shop. My lazy butt drove since it was raining. $20.00 later I picked up a good bit of stuff. Pics later as I have to pick up the kidlets from school, make dinner then take them all back to school tonight for choir and violin concerts. Tomorrow will be another day of taking care of my grandparent in laws. So might have something late tonight or weds. Night to show.

Also need help choosing an avatar, I've been on this site for too long without one and its time to get fully into the game.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/16 20:31:09


Post by: Viktor von Domm


i fully agree... you need an avatar... it is always putting a cramp into communication to have no face to talk too... even if it looks in the interwebs like this :



Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/16 20:40:02


Post by: dsteingass


IS that Cheese Sandwich man? lol


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/16 20:40:24


Post by: Theophony


I can haz cheeseburger?

I never thought it was a problem, I look at dakkadakka from my I phone or iPad, and run dakkadakka lite as my theme so I don't see avatars unless I'm looking at a quote of someone's. time to time ill log In at school and it will be in the basic theme so ill see some great ones. Just me being jealous.

Maybe I'll try and do a poll for my avatar once we have submissions. Until that time I think I'll look for a "this space for rent" sign picture.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/16 20:41:58


Post by: dsteingass


Just use a pic of something you've made, or just something fnny


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/16 20:45:32


Post by: Viktor von Domm


well i´ll spare you my research results


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/16 20:48:21


Post by: Theophony


Temporary avatar in place. Let the games begin.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/16 20:50:13


Post by: Viktor von Domm


much better^^


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/16 20:51:13


Post by: PDH


Ace. Looking forward seeing these painted.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/16 21:09:01


Post by: Skalk Bloodaxe


Glad to see you're up and running! Excellent work so far, and you're starting a decent 'who's who' collection from the Dakka terrain modeling scene. I'll point a few other guys this way that will genuinely appreciate your work.

Seeing your lift structure really illustrates the difference in concept application. What you are doing is a lot different than what envisioned and started doing last night based on the same idea (using train trestles as elevators). I'm really going to enjoy sharing ideas / techniques back and forth. It's a great time to be building Necromunda terrain.

There are a couple other guys you may not be familiar with that are building really great terrain right now. I'll post links later.

Subbed.



Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/16 21:52:13


Post by: Theophony


@skalk thanks, I'll take any advice and steal any ideas I can I got some more bits from the shop today so I'll be doing a different gantry shortly, the ones in the pics are ones i messed around with earlier, but scrapped the idea.

I've been looking through yakromunda.com and saw sone other terrain that looks fantastic, so if anyone has other sites to suggest I'm open.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/16 22:59:59


Post by: nathanie1


Looking great so far. Subbed and looking forward to more


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/17 12:20:10


Post by: Theophony


Stalks has it right, some of the best have shown up here, I appreciate it all and especially the pms (edit: that should have been pm's, but my spell checker has its own mind, didn't want to change it because it was almost appropriate). Was up all night, love the fact trees and plants are blooming, but my allergies are draining and my throat is killing me.

So what does one do when they can't sleep....build stuff. To do that we need a supply drop.



Box o stuff from the train shop. Got girders three more tresels, a reinforce girder bridge and barricades. One of the tresel was a glow in the dark version, already had one that I hadn't cut up yet so I can make "glow in the dark tower of doom."



Used the girders to build my first two pillars. They are about a quarter inch taller than the other towers I made out of the tresel pieces, but I'll probably use them to make legs for an industrial tower. Also made a third tower from the loot. Pretty soon I'll have enough towers and walkways to make a bridge to cross. 4' table.

Also you can see the spryer gang that got a few hours in the jewelry cleaner and super clean. They will be a backup gang to my Escher.

Got my desk cleaned off also. We moved into this house back in August, and my "work" area hasn't been clean since.

While necromunda has been on my mind, I've been introducing my brother in law to bloodbowl. We've been playing on Saturday while the girls and kids are upstairs watching movies and such. He hasn't played any miniature games except axis and allies, and warhammer fantasy, but both were almost 20 years ago. I found rules for a necromunda version of bloodbowl, so we might find a sump pitch in the making soon.

Will be dropping kids off at school then heading to the grandparents house for the twice per century basement cleaning. Hopefully will have time tonight to do some more before getting my statistic homework done.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/17 12:23:16


Post by: dsteingass


Keep an eye out for useful bitz in the basement!


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/17 12:28:02


Post by: Theophony


 dsteingass wrote:
Keep an eye out for useful bitz in the basement!


Making the kids lunches this morning scored me a decent sized peanut butter jar lid. Terrain is everywhere. Wish I hadn't thrown way he little plastic tables that they put in he pizza boxes the other night. Guess I'll have to order pizza again .

Supply drop. Went to the mailbox (family room, we have an 70+ year old home with a mail slot) and found two packages, one eagerly expected, the other not expected at all. Also picked up some more evergreen pieces at the hobby shop this morning, had a 20% coupon that's been burning in my pocket. Also more glue cause I'm having too much plastic crack fun.

First package



Hollow punch set recommended by dsteingass, already put to use....introducing Xena spryer princess


Not going to happen, but just wanted to test them out. I'll have to get the 1" punch (sold separately) for doing my bases as the 3/4" is too small.

Unexpected package. I signed up for this online when they announced they were going to do a kickstarter, but I originally got a notice saying due to such demand, the original 50 or so they had set up for freebies had been already dished out. Well two months later the kickstarter has begun and not getting too much fanfare an this shows up at my door.


What's inside, 2 packs of light kits, each has a circuit board with on off switch, a 9volt power cable, and 5 strands of lights (2 lights per strand).

Will post picture of it lite up when I find a 9volt battery.
Here's the kits


One set will probably go in my dreamforge leviathan crusader.

Battery taken from smoke detector temporarily


I hope it's not a problem that I keep editing my posts, if so let me know if its against the rules. If its just poor form....I can live with it.

Also pic of everything I made this week, very self motivating when I look at the accomplishment.



Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/17 19:51:07


Post by: Viktor von Domm


cool suply drop...but that got dulled by the cool looking progress shot


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/17 23:23:28


Post by: HF Izanagi


Holy hell... great looking start for some Necro scenery.

It looks very promising - subbed!

-Remi


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/18 04:13:49


Post by: dsteingass


Let there be light!...And Rivets...and Hazard stripes...


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/18 04:53:05


Post by: shasolenzabi


Very nice. You asked me questions in my gallery of tank anatomy, now I found your thread and shall poke my head in as we all love rivets. Hmmm, RIVETS! must have rivets! we all love rivets.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/18 12:21:29


Post by: Theophony


I must admit that I am jealous of the riveting skills shown in your threads, I have tried my fat hands at it and been found lacking. But I shall continue in my attempts. One day I may become one of the league, probably on a Tuesday, but it will be some time in the future.

@Shasolenzabi - your tanks are awesome, I've lays wanted to o a pure tank army, and with15+ rhinos waiting for attention I could do it, but must focus.

@dsteingass- don't forget industrial owners and space corridors

@hf iznagi- my eBay win is slowly moving across the continent, hopefully Friday I will have enough for a 4x8 table. What is shown is just the plastic card stuff I built this week. I made some o the buildings out of cardboard stock, they might fit in on the board.

@vic- thanks, the supply drops will be slowing own pretty quickly. Lost my job about two months ago, but for now the family finances are sound, and my wife enjoys me being home to handle the kids and the house.

It's pouring down rain here now, so no priming happening, but there will be cutting, measuring, swearing, inspiration, and possibly rivets . Guess I should do some studying for class tonight as well .


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/18 12:55:29


Post by: Bruticus


I really love those tall girder towers, the height you've got on the walkway is great - instant death if you fall off though! What else do you have planned? Are you really going to fill a 4x8 table?


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/18 13:57:44


Post by: bbb


This thread is awesome!


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/18 14:08:29


Post by: Skalk Bloodaxe


Edits vs. new posts- edits do not bump your thread and anyone that has already read through the original post may not see that you've added new info. Dakka can sometimes be a pain in that it limits your post to 'auto-amended' and it doesn't show as an update or bump your thread. A quick fix to that is to find any Dakka bud online and ask them to post something (even ) , they will likely accommodate your request quickly and that will set your thread to update and bump to the top of the list again. You'll be up to 1,873 pages in no time!

I have to replicate the work you are doing right now. I have always wanted that look on my table. I know the terrain I have right now is not bad by any means, but it is squat, no more than 3 levels at any point. I know 18 inch-high narrow towers aren't truly practical in game play , but it looks SO cool and to me that's 1/2 the game. I've played Necromunda with upside-down plastic cups and wooden rulers. It took a lot away from the game.

I'm looking forward to your 4x4 table, would enjoy seeing a full 'action shot'.









Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/18 14:21:29


Post by: Two Spartan


Hey man cool work! Those towers look cool, and your stairs are rad!


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/18 14:28:15


Post by: Chelnov


It's not even painted and it already looks cool, this is shaping up to be some awesome necro terrain. Keep it comming


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/18 15:18:58


Post by: nathanie1


really digging this thread dude, great stuff


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/18 19:47:32


Post by: Viktor von Domm


well... i know of that shortage of money pretty well...

if all else fails... get cardboard and PVA... modlers best friends... with a bit of junk you can achieve greatness quite cheap... really... i know that for sure!!!

and i cross my fingers for the waters to stop pouring soon!


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/18 20:47:16


Post by: Theophony


sitting at school early, using their printer to print out stuff for Necromunda . My phone rang, luckily class isnt for a while yet. It was the neighboring community sending out a phone blast letting everyone near rivers, lakes, and streams to evacuate immediately. guess it's worse than I though. While driving to class i passed over the Meramec River, it was over it's banks, but not that much. I was out of high school when the flood of 1993 hit us, I was in water up to my neck (i'm 6'5" tall) wading through the water back to my cousins truck where he had left all his business cards, ledgers, and cash when it ran off the road. It was a fun swim back to the new shore with that bundle.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/18 21:02:03


Post by: Viktor von Domm


reading all that stuff i am rather happy to live in berlin... you never get big thunderstorm, floods, or earthquakes here...

well some might say it is boring here... but we get lots of dull weather... which now makes me sound like a brit

well... good of you to use school printers in such a splendid way ... and i hope you still get spared the worst of that weather...


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/18 22:56:58


Post by: Theophony


Got sick while at school, decided to bring my printouts home . Will work on more tonight after the kids go to sleep, the cold medicine I'm on has me awake, but just keeps everything draining down into my stomach, not fun.

@ PDH I am amazed at the things in your thread, real talent man, keep it up.
@bbb thanks
@bruticus, are you using the same handle over on yakromunda, have followed your stuff for a while very nice
@chelnov saw you started your own blog, I will keep an eye out for updates, looking great so far. Seeing everything these guys have done while intimidating at first, is very inspirational.
@two spartans the stairs were supper easy, if not pricy. Got the o gauge steps and o gauge stair rails from the plastruct display at local hobby store, added glue, and some struts to keep it upright, now just needs some rivets and paint.
@nathanie1 your Gang looks sweet man, hope to get to that point in the future.
@skalk thanks for the heads up, figured that's what was happening as I would edit the post but it didn't go to the top. Everyone better know their now enlisted in the bump-brigade.

Before I left for school I knocked this out.

The braces on the bottom will be thinned down quite a bit, they were the scrap card left from cutting out the levels, and I needed bracing.
Hopefully will have time tomorrow to cut a sheet of plywood I have in the garage down to 4'x4' because my card table is full right now. Also would like to work on some scatter terrain.

Living in saint Louis I wanted to give a little of my homeowner flavor to the board, so....what about a plastic card arch? I don't think it would serve as good terrain, but would at least be characterful. Just an idea that's been bouncing around my head for a while.

Lastly still need some more avatar ideas.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/19 07:43:14


Post by: Viktor von Domm


about that arch idea... i need a pic for referrence...

and you even included a power drill to the terrain piece... now that´s what i call badass^^

and get better soon... i have from time to time a sour stomach...and it is really no fun...


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/19 13:15:23


Post by: Theophony


Thanks Vic, it's always my intention to screw my opponent see I can do the bad puns too.

Here's som pics of the Saint Louis Gateway Arch
Starting with my favorite the old saint louiscourthouse in front of the arch









This is when it was being built back in the 1960s, you can see the Eades bridge,and the Mississippi River, I forget if that's the basilica Saint Louis or one of the other cathedrals.

The arch is 630' tall clad in stainless steal and welded together. If i build it it will have rivets instead mine might just wind up being one leg of the arch. The rel arch has a team car in each leg that carry 40 people at a time up to the top observation port, a great place to go if you ever come to saint Louis.



Fun fact, while planning the arch they figured that 13 people would die during construction. No one died during construction, but at least one person has died parachuting off of it, after parachuting down onto it his reserve chute didn't deploy.

The arch can sway up to18" due o wind, though a 50 mph breeze will only sway it 1.5" and can survive 150 mph storms, good for when we have tornados around here. I can remember a few times in my life it being closed due to flooding. But now they have the western expansion museum under it showcasing Lewis nd Clark expeditions and settler clothing. We went last fall to see it with the kids. Indoor theatre showing historic movies. If you want to go to the top there is a charge, and usually an hour or longer wait, don't know if you can book reservations online o not.

Well, have to take the kids to school, maybe start planning the project when I get home.



Automatically Appended Next Post:
Got home from taking kids to school and started looking more in depth at the possible arch project. Decided to put I on a major delay. By my calculations if a bulkhead is 10' tall then the arch would be 63 bulkheads high and the same width. One leg base would be just under 15" wide and would take up a good portion of a table. And the other leg wouldn't even be on the table even at 4'x8'. I started looking at doing a ruined arch, that might come in the future, I cut out a section the size of the narrowest part at he top of the arch and that is 17' wide triangle hitch breaks down to over 4 1/2" on the gaming scale. It might be completed in the future as a crumbled part of the hive that had once been part of some noblemans gesture to the people. Fallen after centuries of neglect it will probably be in parts of a Larger diarama.

After my plan was crushed I decided to loot through some of my bits boxes. Didn't realize I had some good stuff tucked away. Found two more malcadons for the spryer gang as well as wings for two yelds. A couple of arbites missed the purging a few years ago when I sold my adept us arbites army.

Also found these guys again. They may become recruiters for talent. Also the two story tower right next to them I finished knocking out hil watching battlestar galactica: blood and chrome. Go Toasters!




Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/19 20:00:24


Post by: Viktor von Domm


well... now i understand about that arch idea...but even tho the maths don´t work...IF they would have worked...i still would have to vote against such an idea in an underhive setting... way too much pompous and grandeur for such a hideous place like the underhive... my two cents really... a rouned something is as close as you might get without mixing too much styles ... tho i can understand your idea as you seem a proud st.luisian guy... but for ´munda terrain everything that looks like grandeur would be nicked sooner than you can get the paint dried^^

those warmachines (i can do puns too) look highly interesting... not only do i like those conversion on the two walkers... but i would love to get my hands on such an iron man model... the things i could do with that.... *mad scientists laugh*...


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/19 20:20:19


Post by: Skalk Bloodaxe


Dude. Do not talk about building that arch. dsteingass has enough projects going on as it is.

Cool that you found some old stuff! I love finding things like that. Hasn't happened to me in a quite a while, I did a massive cleanup / inventory / reorg in March '12.

I saw on my thread that you're thinking about crates and barrels. Not sure if you use eBay, but I found a few things cool enough that I'm thinking about getting some for myself:

Crates

Spoiler:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Milk-Crate-Miniatures-1-24-Scale-G-Scale-Diorama-Accessory-Items-/160908687672?pt=Model_RR_Trains&hash=item2576e7b938

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Verlinden-1-35-T-55-Ammo-Crates-726-/180610902224?pt=Model_Kit_US&hash=item2a0d3fa8d0

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Verlinden-1-35-SuperValue-Bottle-Crates-Cans-1643-/170693214674?pt=Model_Kit_US&hash=item27be1bc1d2

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Verlinden-Productions-1-48-Luftwaffe-250kg-Bombs-with-Bomb-Crates-WWII-1123-/181048189641?pt=Model_Kit_US&hash=item2a275022c9

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Woodland-Scenics-203-Assorted-Crates-Barrels-Sacks-Unpainted-HO-Scale-MIB-/300670017204?pt=Model_RR_Trains&hash=item4601545eb4

http://www.ebay.com/itm/O-On3-On30-WISEMAN-DETAIL-PARTS-ASSORTMENT-OF-CRATES-/400095754201?pt=Model_RR_Trains&hash=item5d2790b7d9

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Funaro-F-C-614-Detail-Parts-WOOD-CRATES-Edge-Nailed-Variety-TWENTY-FIVE-25-/230900667629?pt=Model_RR_Trains&hash=item35c2c094ed

http://www.ebay.com/itm/O-Scale-Bar-Mills-Medium-Crate-Assortment-/321107297055?pt=Model_RR_Trains&hash=item4ac37c831f

http://www.ebay.com/itm/16-Pc-55-Gallon-DRUMS-Wood-Crates-Tarped-Pallets-HO-Scale-Details-/350768967439?pt=Model_RR_Trains&hash=item51ab75af0f

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bar-Mills-O-FRUIT-PRODUCE-CRATES-BAR4010-/400345999935?pt=Model_RR_Trains&hash=item5d367b2a3f

http://www.ebay.com/itm/RUSTIC-WOODEN-BOXES-CRATES-4pcs-SCALE-MODEL-MASTERPIECES-O-On3-On30-1-48-NEW-/271191992357?pt=Model_RR_Trains&hash=item3f244d6825

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Beer-crates-On3-On30-On2-/171025991743?pt=Model_RR_Trains&hash=item27d1f1883f

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Apple-Crates-140-On3-On30-On2-/171025991722?pt=Model_RR_Trains&hash=item27d1f1882a

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Full-Produce-Crates-195-On3-On30-On2-/171025991737?pt=Model_RR_Trains&hash=item27d1f18839


Barrels

Spoiler:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Funaro-F-C-617-Detail-Parts-WOOD-BARRELS-Whiskey-Wood-Metal-Band-TWENTY-20-/310543833898?pt=Model_RR_Trains&hash=item484ddadb2a

http://www.ebay.com/itm/O-ON3-ON30-Sealed-Wooden-Barrel-Set-RRBS-O-09-/200458660537?pt=Model_RR_Trains&hash=item2eac446ab9

http://www.ebay.com/itm/9-Piece-Steel-Drum-Barrel-Detail-Set-YORKE-SCALEMODEL-MASTERPIECES-HO-HOn3-HOn30-/230964278839?pt=Model_RR_Trains&hash=item35c68b3637

http://www.ebay.com/itm/HO-SCALE-7-MOLDED-TANKS-BARRELS-CYLINDERS-BUILDING-MODEL-RAILROAD-TRAIN-/350768028391?pt=Model_RR_Trains&hash=item51ab675ae7

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BARRELS-MILK-CANS-and-OIL-DRUMS-SOLID-Wood-1-43-O-Scale-New-/150931770238?pt=Model_RR_Trains&hash=item23243c0b7e

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-48-WOODEN-PACKING-BARRELS-undecorated-by-BERKSHIRE-VALLEY-703-/350769007692?pt=Model_RR_Trains&hash=item51ab764c4c

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Royal-Model-1-35-Fuel-Barrels-061-/180480346334?pt=Model_Kit_US&hash=item2a057788de

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Verlinden-1-35-Crushed-Fuel-Barrels-2556-/180706564763?pt=Model_Kit_US&hash=item2a12f35a9b

http://www.ebay.com/itm/50-wooden-miniature-barrels-solid-wood-O-scale-/290414082694?pt=Model_Kit_US&hash=item439e073a86

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Verlinden-1-35-SUPR-VALU-Oil-Barrels-item-1108-/130600272882?pt=Model_Kit_US&hash=item1e686203f2

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-Dog-Resin-Diorama-Items-Barrels-72025-/310646465097?pt=Model_Kit_US&hash=item4853f8e249

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Armorscale-1-35-Plastic-Chemical-Water-Barrels-R35-054-/250841481966?pt=Model_Kit_US&hash=item3a675142ee

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Armorscale-1-35-Plastic-Chemical-Water-Barrels-R35-055-/260804693052?pt=Model_Kit_US&hash=item3cb92bcc3c

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Verlinden-1-35-Crushed-Fuel-Barrels-Item-2556-/350298522582?pt=Model_Kit_US&hash=item518f6b43d6


I hope I have completely overwhelmed you and you wind up spending hundreds of dollars. Muah. Muuahah. MUAAHHAA! MUAHHAHAAHHAHHAAAHHHAHHAHAH!!!!









Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/19 20:26:27


Post by: Viktor von Domm


er... he is currently probably a bit low on cash...

but... you could do barrels and crates quite cheap but still good looking with paper or cardboard...

and barrels the easy way ... just glue two bottle lids against each other... presto barrel...


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/19 20:45:53


Post by: Skalk Bloodaxe


Ok, barrels on the cheap and easy:

http://www.enasco.com/product/9711883

I have a bunch of those in my terrain. They fit in pretty well.

http://www.enasco.com/product/9710436

That set is cool enough to make me want to buy it. I really like the different sizes.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/19 20:54:18


Post by: Viktor von Domm


yes... i can see these very well as barrels for terrain...!


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/19 23:25:48


Post by: Theophony


@skalk, cheers dude, I will check into those links it will help fill the table nicely.

@vik, I was thinking that the arch would have been part of a glorious estates of one of the original hive lords. After centuries of the hive building higher and higher the estate would have been swallowed up. In a hive quake the area became inaccessible, and the former lord nd his minions died over the years. A hundred years later another quake breaks open the area and the scavenging begins. Hovers move into the expanse and the arch is just a broken ruin and shell of its former self.

That was the idea, but now scrapped (another pun)

I have three of that iron man, they were to be knights taken by the iron warriors in their battles. I'll return to them someday, but today I'm taking a breather as the cold has the better of me.

We got between 2.5-5" of rain here yesterday and many rivers are overflowing. I was 80 degrees yesterday, and this morning was in the 30's with reported flurries in some areas. I know most places talk about changing weather, but we corner the market.

Did another walkway today, might get pics up later, watching the hobbit for the first time right now.


Automatically Appended Next Post:
Just finished the hobbit and tucked the kids in for the night. Lawn work planned for tomorrow and the inlaws are coming over so I'll get to show my bro-inlaw the necromunda terrain. Well probably bloodbowl all night, might play the hobbit in the background. Didn't get to cut the tabletop that I wanted today, might do it in the morning, or next week.

Here's a walkway I made from the templates today.

Trusses attached for strength and coolness factor.the square parts sticking up will be mounting points to attach legs for stabilizing the platform. I'll cut the tubes that will insert into them at varying heights (1,2, and3 bulkhead heights.) also thinking about some other attachments I can do to dress it up more.

If you got ideas I'm wide open at this point. I keep thinking about gluing pipes to the bottom of the walkway, but nothing is really calling to me.

O.k. Last update before I go to bed....really. Decided not to make the angled walkway adjustable height. Instead went with a two bulkhead height set of legs. Also squared the bottom up with plastic card that can be covered later by debris.


Still looking for ideas.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/20 11:41:11


Post by: dsteingass


 Skalk Bloodaxe wrote:
Dude. Do not talk about building that arch. dsteingass has enough projects going on as it is.


HAHA I will NOT eat cat poop.err I mean I will NOT build the arch!

You forgot that structurally, the top keystone holds the entire thing together, without it, it falls


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/20 12:01:28


Post by: Viktor von Domm


well, if you put it that way... the arch idea could very well be some sweet looking terrain piece then...fulffy ideas always sell the product^^

and that walkway looks very good... i was a bit surprised about the angled truss in the middle...but then reading saved the day and perspective kicked in again^^...


as for ideas... a bit hard atm... as i don´t know what you need and what you have and what you aim for...

idustrial wreckages would always be something worthwhile to add to such a setting...


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/20 12:04:15


Post by: Hyenajoe


The metallic structures and the stairs are a great addition to the original necro buildings.

Awesome work Theophony!


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/20 12:07:38


Post by: dsteingass


Oh, BTW the walkways is pure brilliance man! Square tube FTW! I love the stuff and I need to use it more myself.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/20 14:55:48


Post by: Bruticus


The walkway is looking great, really like the supports. I'd suggest some pretty serious walls along the top of it though as that is not something you'd want to fall off.

Perhaps X-braces between the support legs would look cool.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/20 15:54:38


Post by: Theophony


 dsteingass wrote:
 Skalk Bloodaxe wrote:
Dude. Do not talk about building that arch. dsteingass has enough projects going on as it is.


HAHA I will NOT eat cat poop.err I mean I will NOT build the arch!

You forgot that structurally, the top keystone holds the entire thing together, without it, it falls


Dave are you channeling juju beans?

Bruticus, good idea on the x bracing, it will also help square it all up. Will have to ponder how to do it to round tube though.

Hyena joke, thanks, still looking for more ideas, think I'm going for slightly less run down than most boards. If I use my arch idea then his will be a newly reopened part of he underhive, so lots of stuff still to scavenge.

Vik, even hen you don't think you have any ideas you come through. "ATM" it is

Also I was still trying to come up with an idea of what to use the girder towers for. On the way to pick my kids up from school yesterday it hit me....highway signage. Tube I hard to see and I'm looking for alternatives as I would like to do moe and have it with a pillar on both sides, but for now here's what I have mocked up. Also never let the cashiers keep the empty gift cards....free plastic card for small projects.



Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/20 15:57:23


Post by: Bruticus


You could do xbraces from the square parts at the top and bottom of each column, going across the walkway rather than along it. Don't forget to put a little skull in the middle of each x-brace, that's the Necromunda way.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/20 17:22:57


Post by: dsteingass


Skull Rivets are the most structurally sound rivets in the 41st millenium.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/20 18:01:33


Post by: Theophony


Well here comes some blasphemy...... I don't like skulls everywhere.

There I said it, cats out of the bag. Going to the hardware store with the family in a little bit, getting some 1" PVC for my street signs, and stuff for around the house.

Thinking of just making a ground level down below to square the columns, I want some open air underneath for big baddies.

ATM was put on hold to do laundry and make lunch. Will work on it later tonight if not playing bloodbowl. The inlaws have stuff going on that might stop them from coming over.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/20 20:55:11


Post by: Viktor von Domm


ah.... someone that doesn´t like skulls like me^^

and did you lot knew that the german word for gift is translated into poison?... now... read that walmart gift card again






Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/20 22:00:11


Post by: Theophony


Preliminaries of the overpass signs, and the ATM...thanks Vik. I really need to get some of the brick textured plastic card to wrap this in. Also base will be made larger and will surround it with balusters to keep people from driving off with it.



It has a cash slot on the front that I have plans for.

Will have to put logos on the side of it later for a fictions bank.

Have an ideas for a knock off MasterCard logo to put on it also.

Laterz.

So laterz came, and I popped the avengers into the DVD player. I like big things, The Hulk, explosions.... An big buildings.



Has my elevator on it with cup holder



Details of the grill on the elevator.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/21 00:49:50


Post by: lord marcus


Very nice terrain! Keep up the pace and you'll have a board in no time!


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/21 00:54:23


Post by: Theophony


Thanks lord Marcus, if my ebay buy shows up on Monday I will have enough for a few tables. It contains three boxes of necromunda and two of outlanders . It is in transit now, but hopefully not show still tonight. The wife is home and there would be questions .



Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/21 00:57:49


Post by: dsteingass


Wow, this underhive is growing quickly! But I MUST know what that brass-looking round hole mesh is??


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/21 03:19:09


Post by: Theophony


Dave it's called perforated paper, I found it by he cross stitching supply's at m local hobby store. Came in6 o 8 different colors. Cuts with a scissors or hobby knife pretty easy. You get 2 sheets to the pack. I picked up silver and gold, but have Bly played with the gold so far. Testers orange glue, tape, everything so far holds it. Not sure how it will paint up so I'm leaving it just taped into place till I paint the rest.

Wow, edited for words and letters dropped by my I pad. Also m picture didn't attach, so reattaching.



Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/21 11:53:58


Post by: dsteingass


Is it really paper? Very useful-looking stuff.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/21 12:24:03


Post by: Scarper


Beautiful stuff - so inspirational, and you're knocking it out at such a rate of knots! Love the variation in the bridges, and those signs are brilliant. Any idea what you're going to put on them?

And is that a scratchbuilt yeld I spy hanging out on the top?!


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/21 12:27:59


Post by: dsteingass


Very cool Theophony!- is it like construction paper? or does it have a sort of plasticized coating?


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/21 12:36:04


Post by: Theophony


The yeld is one of the two poses made by GW. The other one I have. Found yesterday in my bits box dive is missing both arms .

I was thinking of painting them in standard American highway signage green with white lettering. It ill have some exit listed ahead and o course graffiti.

As I am tentively calling it "the Roost", the meeting spot for my spryer gang, I plan on using parts from the zombie and skeleton sprues to have the left over kills scattered around the base. Also going to use the hanging torso and dangle it between the signs. Give newcomers to the underhive a warning of what to expect.

So far from the box dive I've found 1.5 yelds, 2 Jakara, 3 malcadons (1 missing its claws but fixable), and 2 orrus. I found some other nifties as well. Didn't realize I had that many rat skins, delinquent or others.

Some are taking baths in super clean in my ultrasonic cleaner, and maybe well see some spray primer this week.

Worked on another bridge last night as the wife went to sleep early and the kids watched their movie while I cut and watched avengers.

@dave. So much stiffer than construction paper. Almost like a thin layer of metal on it. Doesn't feel like plastic to me, and the backing tears since its paper.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/21 12:40:04


Post by: dsteingass


The Std. Green sign is a great idea! I've seen that done on some great overpass projects in the past..instant recognition is always a win!


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/22 01:18:06


Post by: Theophony


Well, not much done today. Brother in law and family are just leaving. Finished a Game of bloodbowl, and my lizardmen reign supreme. Beat the orcs down hardcore. Will probably get some work. Done after I get the kids to bed, have an idea that hit as we were leaving for church then did family time all day.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/22 04:02:28


Post by: bebopdrums2424


Hi Theo! Thanks for stopping by earlier! You caught me in a moment of weakness but your words were kind. I figured I'd take my own advice and spread some love here! I'm a total loser at plasticard and terrain building so pretty much all I can offer up is awe and respect for some serious Modelling. Love the necro builds and it would be a joy to play on them. Ill be checking in to see the progress and hopefully learn a thing or eight!
Cheers
Bebop


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/22 18:41:34


Post by: Theophony


Supply drop finally here


Uncut terrain

Cut terrain


Bulkheads


More bulkheads and rule books. Also whippet sticks, I think I have about 30 now.


An gangers, 12 each orlock and Goliath, don't need but came along.


I think he sent me some gorkamorka terrain too.



Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/22 19:12:42


Post by: Hyenajoe


Man, I officially hate you!



Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/22 19:16:11


Post by: Viktor von Domm


oi!... my stars and garters!!!

what a nice suply drop!...

those old orlock sprues are quite the achievement!...

love the sign idea and plans... very FO3 style ... and definatly do it in green and white... but please... do bullet holes!!!

al those bulkheads.... maaannn!


and...you get tangerines still at this time of the year?.... i know that netting pretty well.... eat up mister... with that much material you need every ouce of your vitamins as you will have plenty to work with


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/23 00:04:08


Post by: Theophony


@vik,they're clementines actually, some genetically altered child of oranges and tangerines I believe. I haven't eten enough lately and probably why I was sick this weekend. And yes, now at 190 bulkheads .

@hyenajoe, I'm glad someone hates me for being something other than beautiful

Been busy with other stuff today, mainly yard work, but some school stuff too, and job hunting .

But here's some fun stuff

Based loot counters. More to come soonish.


Primed spryer gang members. Not sure of the mix yet, there is another in the super clean bath, but since I hate them, I won't even need this one.

Also a quick elevator, still needs work, but it has magnets behind the x's and. Magnet on the back of the harness. I'll make a small square base for underneath the passenger, and hen step off areas. Each x winds up at. Different story so it worked out great.



Also making a power station, just need to find a 3" round ball. I know that hobby lobby has some foam ones, but I don't want it to melt when/if I spray it. Clear plastic that plaits in half would be great. I'll have to check the size o hamster balls (don't be sick), or the plastic autographed baseball holders. If anyone has some suggestions let me know. Colored balls would be fine. (I kno I should typ globes around here but balls is faster.



Close up of "dancing with the spryer's" host in the background


Also just saw this thread in news and rumors. They just posted some ork defense lines that could make some quick necromunda barriers.

http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/517996.page

Why am I hearing Lionel Ritchie singing "dancing on the ceiling"?


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/23 01:09:48


Post by: Bruticus


Well if you want to encourage people to hate you, playing Spyrers is the way to go.

Having just bought a hamster ball today (and currently trying to resist the temptation to combine Necromunda scenery with my girlfriend's hamster cage) I think they are a bit bigger than 3" but they do have extra detailing that you won't get by cutting in half a plain ball of some sort.

Your scenery is coming on very quickly, I admire that! Have you got plans for painting it as fast? I have a few tricks I learned that I can share, when you get to that stage.

Oh and thanks for the tips on the ork barricade things, I might get some for my ash waste terrain (even though they look like they would take 20mins to build yourself, I'm getting lazy).


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/23 01:53:44


Post by: Theophony


@bruticus, it may be hard to believe after seeing the accomplishments of the last week, but I'm lazy too. The only thing I don't like about the ork barricades is the glyphs. If it were unadorned then I'd be all over them. Looks like I just found a use for lots of scrap plastic card.

Did some more diving though bits boxes

Candor and scaavies, enough for small bands of each. Sold my scaleys, so I'll have to improvise if I decide to do those. Candor just never grabbed me either,probably why they are in a different box than everyone else. Did find a pit fighter and another malcadons (4) and a assassin that I converted to a infernus spryer that someone cooked the rules up.

Also found 7 barrels, knew they were somewhere. Dug out a couple more of the force field fence that I'll used for power line poles. Gas cans and other gibbons.


Playing with magnets now so the one malcadons won't be lonely


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/23 03:05:06


Post by: dsteingass


If you don't want/need those plastic Orlocks....I bet I have some shiny plastic stuff I'd trade


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/23 09:14:31


Post by: Viktor von Domm


clementines...of course

where did the hamsterball descussion start? i think there is good value in that stuff... damn i was near a petshop today... but i save that for later in my hindbrain^^

190 bulkheads??? that must be even exceeding daves or skalks rescources....

and man... i am getting envious about all those old and oop munda models... those spires... do you know on what treasures you´ve been sitting???

oh and question time...



what is on the base in fore foreground???

i have that peice too... and i don´t know its origin...???

also... when i start some day my own munda board...(it needs to happen...) then consider that elevator idea nicked!.... so nicked mister....i love it when you have action/moveable stuff like lights, elevators or cranes in models...!


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/23 10:54:51


Post by: Theophony


@Vik Not sure which base you are talking about, but if its the item next to number 7, then I believe it came from the battle for maccragge box set.

Hamster all popped into my head while I was typing my post yesterday. No idea that bruticus was buying one at the time. Or maybe my psyker powers were working too good and I just didn't know it guess ill have to watch out for the black ships and the sisters of silence now .

You have no idea how much oop junk I have. Before I got married I lived at home and all my money went to GW. At one point I had an army of every faction for 40k and most fantasy armies. Traded and sold most of them including a 100+ model adeptus arbites army.

@dave send me your address in pm, I need me some hobby karma

So this is how my desk looks every morning when I wake up and go look at it.....

I think to myself "who the messed everything up?", then I remember my sleep converting madness and look at what I made while sleeping.

Last nights works

Some barricades. They'll do for now, hopefully I'll make more while sleeping tonight.

Also a closer pic of the imperial ATM. With emperor card logo on the front. "Don't leave the imperium or else"


Don't know where the rifle toting woman is from but found the other two in the bitz. They are original limited edition figs fom Newwave Games, now CMON. I ordered them and one iron warriors stuff years ago and then they went defunct and stole over $100.00 from me. Not much but it still stings every time I think about it.

Worked a little on my elevator. Here's the back side, might add some guitar strings to it later for cabling.

Here's a side shot.

And here is the front. Added the mesh back and a floor to it.


The middle magnet is a little off from where it should be, but I'll just chalk it up to mechanical failure and anyone uses I t there own risk.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/23 12:02:21


Post by: dsteingass


Pm sent.. The lift is fantastic!, also reminds me of some amusement park rides, which in turn remind me of torture devices..And the pig..LOL..instantly reminded me of this:


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/23 12:47:51


Post by: Theophony


 dsteingass wrote:
Pm sent.. The lift is fantastic!, also reminds me of some amusement park rides, which in turn remind me of torture devices..And the pig..LOL..instantly reminded me of this:


The pig is actually a pug. Found him in h bits box and thought it might make some lucky ganger a good pet. I think it came from a reaper miniature, but not sure. Funny none the less.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/23 14:44:57


Post by: Viktor von Domm


barricades look very good... add some rivtes here and there tho

and the computer console(?) looks good enough to steal^^...

and yes... that was the piece i meant...

and we don´t want you get collected by any black ships, now do we?

and you sir had been a bigger hoarder than me^^...selling such a big arbites force... where IS the police when we need them???


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/23 15:38:16


Post by: dsteingass


Ahh, I saw the curly tail and not the face I guess


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/23 15:49:25


Post by: Theophony


 Viktor von Domm wrote:
barricades look very good... add some rivtes here and there tho

and the computer console(?) looks good enough to steal^^...

and yes... that was the piece i meant...

and we don´t want you get collected by any black ships, now do we?

and you sir had been a bigger hoarder than me^^...selling such a big arbites force... where IS the police when we need them???


The police will be replaced by the dreamforge Eisenkern troopers. I got 60 of them in the first wave of stuff from the kickstarter.

@ Dave, I see where you thought it was a pig. Perhaps I'll even call him bacon think he'll be a fine sidekick for my eschers. Now just need to scratch build a purse for it to ride in.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/23 16:06:06


Post by: dsteingass


I have some scale bicycles..could scratch a basket for him

In fact, when I write the next Space Marine codex to balance out their Overpowered nature, I'll be replacing Land Raiders with Bicycles.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/23 16:24:07


Post by: Theophony


 dsteingass wrote:
I have some scale bicycles..could scratch a basket for him

In fact, when I write the next Space Marine codex to balance out their Overpowered nature, I'll be replacing Land Raiders with Bicycles.


You know if GW built a model for it it would be on the large oval base, but still somehow not be big enough to carry a marine. But the idea of a ten marine bike does sound fantastic.

Taking a hick break from modeling, watching a movie with my feet kicked up. Will knock something out later today though....maybe.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/23 19:18:21


Post by: Viktor von Domm


hmmm... the dreamforge stuff looks in my view a bit soulless... but that´s just personal taste again...

tho... if you are looking for good modern german looking troops i think you hit the nail head first


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/23 19:48:55


Post by: Theophony


Yep... You and I are going to have to agree to disagree on this one. Love the look, the history he wrote for the background needs a little work, but I think it's a good start.

Anyway, was hoping to get some inspiration from my movie....didn't happen.

Played around with some inks, first time with a brush in over 8+ months, and wanting to try something out. Not too thrilled with the results yet, but I'll see how I feel about it late tonight when I get home. The kids have a fundraiser for their school this evening, so well go there right after I pick them up.

Tomorrow will be another fun day at the grandparents taking 50+ year old garbag out of their basement, so probably not a whole lot will get accomplished.

Thursday I have my final exam and am a little behind on getting my work done for class. Will have to devote time to get that finished, may treat myself to some modeling time IF I get everything done.

Also have to do more job hunting in there somewhere.

On a weather note. It has been raining all day. Glad I got yard work done yesterday, and models primed. The Mississippi was 9' over flood stage Heard on the radio this morning while taking th kids to school, this rain won't help that. I'm going to check to see if they're looking for sandbaggers anywhere, always good to help out.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/23 19:53:50


Post by: Viktor von Domm


what movie did you watch?...

and well if you fill up sandbags... you basically do it for your own good... if that would be needed here too... it is a rather obvious choice...i think... but i bet not many peeps act that way...

any good loot at your grandparents? sometimes you get lucky...always combine business and pleasure^^

and... for inspiration...just bounce some basic ideas at us and we can talk them into shape^^...


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/23 20:00:12


Post by: dsteingass


Hey..sandbagging can make you famous!

Ronald Reagan showed up here during a flood in 1982, after cutting federal Flood Control funding...he helped lift about a dozen sandbags, enough for a photo-op, and now we have a damn highway named after him.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/23 20:10:28


Post by: SilverMK2


Very nice terrain.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/23 20:55:18


Post by: Theophony


@silver thanks
@dave I think he may have been famous beforehand, I think he worked at ponderosa. Never ate there but my dad speaks fondly of it.
@vik watched gijoe rise of cobra, wanted to see it again before seeing the new one in the theatre. I forgot how bad the characters were. And who thought to mold lips onto snakeeyes mask ?

I'm nowhere near the flooding areas. Would sandbag out of the goodness of that empty part of my chest.

Nothing to loot at my grandparents, mostly trash and bags. Poppy runs his business out of his basement so I was finding bills and ledgers from the early nineteen eighties. Only real cool thing I saw he said he wanted to keep as a momento of a friend. It was a d6 that was about 4" square that slid apart as a hiding spot.

Okay so the basic idea I have for the power plant will be this set up.

The top piece will have the 3" diameter ball spliced with half being above the floor and half below. A tower will go down from the ball all the way o the floor. A second pipeline will com down next to the first tower, but will be much smaller in diameter. The ball will have one o two pipes coming off o it and will go over to the black tower and then to the power Line holders that will be on the outside of the tower. On o the lower levels needs to be the old control room. The other I have no idea for as of yet.

If my posts are hard to follow it's because I use my iPad for everything and it misses half the letters I type. I'm actually pretty decent a English.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/24 07:35:18


Post by: Viktor von Domm


I'm actually pretty decent a English
LOL...

there is a saying here in german... where there is no prosecutor there is no need for an advocate

the first GI Joe is much better than the second... i watched recently both and i was almost sleeping through the second... tho action sure was much more to be seen here... the story withered away... and not really some adequate replacement for the countess ...or scarlett...

and
Would sandbag out of the goodness of that empty part of my chest.
empty you say?... thinking of something like that...your heart can´t be that empty

back to terrain...

the only downside of the current builds is the thin and thus weedy looking floors... you need to do something to make it look more convincing that this structure can support any weights at all...lest the weight it already has...



Automatically Appended Next Post:
just read the last part... had escaped me...

brilliant idea of that ball as an nergy reactor!...






Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/24 11:18:52


Post by: dsteingass


I liked the second GI Joe movie...but I didn't like....spoiler, sorry, I'll wait until you've seen it.

Just remember, it's based off the Comic, not the half-hour animated toy commercial we all fondly remember


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/24 12:24:08


Post by: Theophony


Is that why snake eyes has lips on his mask. hope it's not based of a rob liefeld comic book, wait hey can o that because no human is that disproportionate.

Actually just finished watching seasons 1+2 of the n mated series on Netflix while doing the build last week. Working through justice league cartoon right now. Need some more cartoon ideas because I'm almost through this series as well.

How did the ripsaw tank look in the movie? I liked watching the howe and howe brothers tv show here they built the prototype for it. That tank is one mean piece of metal. Think ill have o buy one if I ever win the lottery. Of course it's hard o win since I don't buy tickets.

@vik, thanks for reminding me of those movies. I'll put them on the list of background entertainment. Would love. Make that diorama,but my skills rant near that level. I was thinking more of an older steam boiler in the giant ball than an energy field. I think I'll make the bottom floor the stoker room with a Big furnace and coal pile, move the sphere to the middle level and have a large exhaust stack come out through the top. If I can scrounge up a cheap model train smoker then maybe I'll make it a running powerplant .

Seeing that picture of dr. Oct. reminds me of the spryer patriarch

Ugly model, someone his this on eBay for $100.00. It is rare because the game was basically dead when they released it, and I think it was direct only at the time also.

I'll convert my own for hat price.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/24 12:41:03


Post by: Viktor von Domm


well... as you probably seen already... you get full marks for just mentioning a steam boiler... i am loving steampunk... so ideas involving that archaic tech...

my family are currently watching the anverngers animated series and of course clonewars... but i bet you know them all already


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/24 13:53:15


Post by: Theophony


Avengers definitely, just researched the movie just to see the hulk rag doll Loki and hear the little murmur afterwards. Not a huge Star Wars fan... Don't hate me for it, just prefered Star Trek more. One of my friends in school was just such a damnable Star Wars fanboi that I couldn't watch any of the movies afterwards without him trying to do the voice. Not even close. It broke open the genre, but the newer movies kind of killed any chance of me getting back into it. At least until Disney makes more of the films.

Just got the micromark.com newsletter, some decent things in there, might pick up a chop it. I want one of the better ones though, so maybe Dave could give me some advice. Don't mind spending more to get a much better item. Plus I need the squares.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/24 14:39:04


Post by: dsteingass


After using my Chop-it for a year, it sort of fell apart. I'd recommend the CHopper II http://www.modeltrainstuff.com/NWSL-The-Chopper-II-p/nwsl-69-4.htm A much better construction.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/24 19:45:00


Post by: Theophony


Thanks for the link Dave, probably order next week, waiting to hear on a few things. In the mean time...

What's this?

Is that dandruff? Or could it be???




RIVETS ahoy!

Well finally popped my riveting cherry. Not the best, but it will improve.

Also big thanks to hyenajoe. A certain dakka member now has the PDFs for cutting out the imperial bastion and fire base. I'll print them at school tomorrow and hopefully get to work on them Saturday. Forgot that my twins have a field trip Friday that I am chaperoning.


And on the 8th day of my blog there were rivets. And theophony showed them to the riveters and they saw them and said......(this is where you reply)


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/24 20:02:44


Post by: Tibbsy


Riveting stuff

Great blog so far dude! I'm loving some of the ideas in this thread, and I may end up stealing some!


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/24 20:04:39


Post by: Theophony


@tibbsy steal away. I've stolen them from other sources too numerous to name, but most of them are here on dakka dakka.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/24 20:05:39


Post by: dsteingass


Those are some SEXY rivets!

The more you cut and glue, you'll enter a state of spiritual and mental bliss known as "Rivet Zen"

Remember, even the crooked ones can be used, as they can be sanded flush once the glue cures!


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/24 20:12:30


Post by: Theophony


Thanks Dave. Tried your old method of free cutting the rod lengths so there's plenty of crooked ones. Just like the government. Yes I said it. There are dozens of little rod bits all over my modeling room area. Looks like I have a bad case of dandruff. Finally enlisted a piece of terrain as a rivet catcher .


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/24 21:10:35


Post by: Viktor von Domm


ah.... now we are cooking!...er...riveting

looks very good... and yes.... as dave stated... i ahve the same problems ...but if i want to make some small and quick rod rivtes that chop it sure is THE tool... but well... if you are willing to spend the extra dollar... follow daves instruction... he knows the cutting business back to front^^

the barricades have a total new and way more professional look on them now that you´ve riveted them...
and poped your own cherry?...what has the world become???...the nerve^^

as for the new movies... well... we know georgie borgie has had to be drunk and crazed by some weird drugs to come up with lots of that garbage he put in these... like gungans... or the mediocloranes.... and he even wrecked the classic ones too... who shot first?... han did!...nuff said!

lol... i have the bastion plan too... even built them... never took a pic of these ... as they are from a prerivted phase of mine and never did i deem them fit for audience^^


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/24 21:10:49


Post by: dsteingass


Hey Theo, I tweeted iplasticsupply a suggestion to re-add decimal sizes to their website, and today they implemented it Now they are listed in fractions and decimals.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/24 21:37:50


Post by: Theophony


Good job getting hem to o the decimals. But I guess they listen to their number one customer maker. Dave sends everyone there....hey are you getting a commission, because you should the decimals did show up when you go to check out before, but if they show them on the order page that I'll make future orders easier. I haven't put too big of a dent in my 96 pieces though, so it will be a while for me.

So halfway through rivet making I was getting upset because they were going everywhere. So what to do? Find alternative uses for terrain.

Metal tank storage which will receive detail work this weekend.

Transforms into

Golf inspired rivet catcher.

I know it's not the greatest of ideas and some of the little buggers flew so fast that they bounced off the back of the can and right back out. It did cut rivet loss by a huge amount though.

More later, have to get the kidlets dinners ready.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/24 21:41:01


Post by: dsteingass


LOL..oh THAT problem.LOL, I made a cardboard backstop over the entire right side of my bench and they still get everywhere LOL

Try putting down some masking tape sticky side up and cutting them on that...and make SURE you're using sharp blades.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/24 21:43:37


Post by: Viktor von Domm


maybe if you put the rods on a piece of tape? could that help keep them in one place?


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/24 21:56:12


Post by: dsteingass


You could also use my cheat method of liquid cement



Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/24 22:11:31


Post by: Viktor von Domm


yup... that is a good way of getting the job done in a nicer way too!


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/24 22:12:52


Post by: Theophony


The tin cup is actually working pretty well. I might put tape in the bottom of it, or something soft so they don't ricochet off the back of the can. If that fails I have some excellent double sided clear tape that I use to hold miniatures to a priming stick, I'll put that down and cut on it.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/24 22:13:58


Post by: Viktor von Domm


that was exactly what i had in mind!


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/24 22:22:26


Post by: Theophony


Great minds think alike , then there's the rest of us who sometimes fire on the same cylinder.

Okay, new stuff. I have just finished listening to/watching an old episode of justice league, which helped me to come up with a gang idea. I will probably be using my Escher for this, but it may change back to spryer. Or I could do both gangs with an alternate version.

thirteen new bases , some textured with tiles, some with diamond plate, to be used for the below ideas. Each base has a magnet inside it and flat plasticard on the bottom to keep the magnet from falling off.

The idea. "The royal flush gang" - this will probably be the spryer gang name. Each of the 5 members will have the distinction of being a different card from the suit which is yet to be determined. The gang will be composed of 10 (possibly denoted as X), Jack, Queen, King, and Ace.
Ace- I think should be a Yeld. After all aren't all pilots nicknamed Ace.
King- should be a powerhouse so I am leaning towards a orrus here, give me your imput.
Queen- what else really fits besides a Jakara.
Jack- I love malcadons and have a few of them so I think they will make an appearance here.
Ten or X- I'm thinking of making this another malcadons, because like I said I love these guys.

If I go with Escher, then they will be the Wildcards. The leader will be Ace, king and queen spots will be reserved for specialists/heavies. Jack/Jacqueline will be a spot for lead ganger, and the other numbers will be given out at random with new juve recruits being called deuce.

I'm sure this idea is out there and have seen others use it too, some here on dakka. Names withheld for their protection. So I hope I don't offend anyone by doing this.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/25 00:16:17


Post by: Viktor von Domm


sadly i have no idea about the spire gang nor esher...

also no clue about any DC comics... sorry... i would have suggested hellfire then

and if you want to show us the good work you´ve done with your bases... you need to do something about your picturetaking methods... nothing is to be seen there... light flushed out all the details...


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/25 00:47:15


Post by: dsteingass


Put your lamp so it's facing towards it, like the camera is.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/25 00:56:47


Post by: Bruticus


I think the royal flush gang would work better as Spyrers than Escher. You could get away with a gang of 5 and it would fit the supervillain/gadgets theme.Nice idea. Those Justice League cartoons are fantastic.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/25 01:19:16


Post by: Starfarer


Nice stuff so far!

Just so you know, I was the guy bidding against you for all that Necro terrain on eBay! Glad to see it is in good hands, though.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/25 01:27:17


Post by: Dreadclaw69


I don't know whether to be inspired by you, and be thankful for reviving some fond memories, or hate you


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/25 01:51:06


Post by: Theophony


@dreadclaw, I'm inspired to be hated if that helps any. Thanks.
@starfarer, I was willing to go much higher, but was really glad I didn't have to. Thanks, hopefully more to come soon.
@bruticus, yeah I'm really leaning towards the spryer gang. I really don't like the Jakara, they never performed for me, so I'd rater field two orrus, two malcadons, and a yeld, but then who would be queenie. Guess I could dress one of the orrus in drag . I just also have a ton of Escher models to use. Guess I'll need a different idea for them.
@dsteingass, I wish I had a lamp to work with. We bought this house back in August, my wife fell in love with it because its old and has "character". I dug out this corner of the basement and have laid carpet and have room to mess around, but it needs work. The house is almost 80 years old and there are only two outlets I the basement. One for the washer dryer, one for the freezer and dehumidifier. I already have an ugly octopuss happening on the freezer so I can have my battery charger and ultrasonic cleaner running. I have changed out the old ceramic lights above me to have one plug on each, but those are just to far from where I need them. We hope to do some remodeling this year if everything goes according to our plans. That would include new electrical panel and more outlets. I will try what I can to get better pictures, all of them are with my iPad, so I don't know if that is part of the problem also.
@vik, see above mein freund. The spryer are just evil jerks from the upper crust of society that come slumming in the underhive to gain glory by killing as many gangers as they can. They have all the cool toys. I'm a marvel fan from way back, even managed two comic book stores here. I never really got into dc comics, just their cartoons have always been better than marvels.

Thanks everyone for the feedback, I really do get a boost of energy out of it. Better pics will come in time. Now onto some cutting, gluing, and riveting.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/25 01:57:02


Post by: Bruticus


I think there is an other episode of Justice League where there is another Royal Flush gang and the queen is a transvestite, you could consider an Orrus in a wig.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/25 02:02:21


Post by: dsteingass


Uh oh!..


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/25 03:34:57


Post by: Theophony


@bruticus, I think I've seen that. I just finished watching both seasons of justice league cartoons available on Netflix and didn't see its appearance in either episodes. I think it may have been in a batman o superman show though. It might wind up the queen bing "malcadonna" .

@dsteingass, I love Scotty, who else doubles all their repair time estimates in order to look like a miracle worker when on head of schedule. He's like the Star Trek version of a union employee. (Ducks until its safe to come out gain)



Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/25 07:15:25


Post by: Viktor von Domm


well... i am really more a bones fan myself... he is the living god of cynism... you gotta respect his chronic blackpainting...

and coming that from a marvel fan... i think i need to give that show a go it seems...

i see... your light issues in the basement truly dont sound all that friendly for hobby puposes...that needs to change soon... light is essential...as is a sturdy table...

and that is a very bad gang then... i hate snobs... and deadly ones all the more...


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/25 12:39:33


Post by: Theophony


So got an email this morning from poweredplay.net. They are sending me a sample if their mini 9 volt battery pack free in the mail. Woohoo! These are the light kit guys that I got the two sample packs from last week. I guess they are trying to stir up more business for their kickstarter. They also announced(sort of), that they made a deal with one of the largest gaming distributors while they were at adepticon. They will, are still going to be producing these products even if the kickstarter doesn't go over. Also I believe in the email I got earlier this week they will be doing sound and smoke effects, so my necromunda board may wind up with more power than my basement .


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/25 12:41:30


Post by: Viktor von Domm


now that sounds cool... how would you achieve smoke? what to use for that purpose? and how to make it refillable..?


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/25 12:51:13


Post by: Theophony


@Vik, A lot of model train companies make smokers, they are about $60 on ebay from what I see, and they have a tiny refill spout hat you syringe smoking oil into.

With my idea of the power plant I was going to have a smokestack off to one side, and rule of cool demands that it be functional. After I drop the kids off at school I'm going to swing by Walmart to check on something and pick up groceries. Hopefully I'll be able to find what I need for the generator concept.

Then I must focus on school. Will take breaks to catch up throughout the day.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/25 13:22:34


Post by: Viktor von Domm


hmmm.... you had me when you stated a functional smoke stack

good day to you^^

need to get my son back from school now^^


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/25 17:36:31


Post by: Skalk Bloodaxe


Wow. You have been wicked busy. Where to even start? Guess I'll go w/ the eBay haul you won.

You have more than enough bulkheads to make all the Necromunda terrain / scenery you'll ever need in your lifetime. And with all those original cardboard sheets you are so set for templates to cut out. The entire haul is completely sick and I'm genuinely happy for you.

I'm not in love with the 'dancing' Malcadon and I agree 100% with Bruticus that playing Spyrers is a fast track to having no one to play Necromunda with. I will say the magnetization bit is absolutely brilliant and I think it is one of the coolest ideas I've seen in quite a while. Really sells the 'Predator' aspect of a Malcadon. But I still hate them.

Congrats on finding yet another haul of archeotech (old models). And your loot counters are excellent. Barricades are looking good and your elevator is inspiring. I really have to finish mine soon.

Great to see you riveting! Keep it up and you may get a PM from Dave and / or Vik.

I'm really impressed with your speed, attention to detail, and inspired imagination. Looking forward to whatever you come up with next, and especially looking forward to -ripping off- borrowing the next awesome cool idea you come up with.

*stupid typos*


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/25 19:22:43


Post by: Theophony


@skalk, funny you should mention ripping off ideas.

You and your sexy bridge have inspired me to do something different. You raise a gate, I'm going to raise the bridge. (Need an ork emoticon to show an ork wringing his hands with evil intent).

Still in its preliminary phase, but with my final exam tonight which I am confidently going to bomb, I didn't have much time to work on this. Stayed up late last night painting, and talking to the wife who had a terrible day at work. I looked t my painted models this morning and they will be taking another super clean bath.

I'll probably field my Escher for the most part, and the card idea is out he window. Forgot that I couldn't shade/highlight white. Plus all the detail on the spryer has me cross eyed.

On the modeling front.
The stop at th grocery store netted me this, Dave might appreciate this,

It will be my power plant, unless I can find a solitary wiffleball. The tube below is just a mock up. The ball is hollow, and breaks in half, snide were Lego goodies which go added to the collection, yes I hoard those too. My son inherited all of my Legos nd my brothers Legos from when we were kids. It's enough to fill five 18 gallon totes. We have fun building stuff together.

Speaking of Dave. Supply drop.


Dave did me a huge favor and sent me a whole smeg load of strip stock and various other goodies including what I think are some Pegasus hexaformer bits. They will be used quickly, also some gears and whatnots that were timely for my bridge idea. that's for the gear Dave. Hope you checked your front porch because I got the confirmation that your stuff is outside.

I think I have an idea for a new avatar too! So one be surprised if it changes shortly. Little hint "Boom Baby Boom!"


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/25 19:30:34


Post by: Viktor von Domm


be careful with the use of legos around dave,,, that is one of his only strong points...

raising bridge... cool... tow parts or one part like a draw-bridge as for a castle? or like the dutch use?



Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/25 19:34:12


Post by: Theophony


Vik I think I'm going to use magnets underneath. My modeling skills just aren't there enough yet to actually make an actuated bridge. I'm thinking gun pits on either side of the bridge to ward off people trying to bum rush across.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/25 19:36:40


Post by: Viktor von Domm


of course it needs protection^^... but you know started working with PC... this might mean that your options and skills develop to make a moving bridge...also you could use lego tech stuff for the mechanics...


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/25 23:26:50


Post by: dsteingass


Haha! Yes I got your trade goods today! Thanks for the Perforated paper dood! That's good stuff! Believe it or not, I've never had any of the original plastic Orlocks or Goliaths..just parts. I'll love them, and squeeze them, and name them George!

I don't have a problem with anyone else molesting LEGO..It's just something I won't do


Automatically Appended Next Post:
Oh, and I've sent several people those red hard drive rails, but no one has found a use for them yet..you should be the first one Theo!


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/25 23:34:34


Post by: nathanie1


It always baffles me when you Americans say Legos. I'm cheerfully reading your posts with a British accent in my head and then BAMM! The illusion is shattered ( we just say lego )

The raised bridge is a tremendous idea, you and skalk are going places with your moving scenery that I would fear to tread. Very daring and impressive



Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/26 00:08:06


Post by: Theophony



My wife texted me this pic a few weeks ago, had to dig it out. Has nothing to do with any project, but since nathanie1 has a problem ith us saying Legos I just had to share.

Just finished bombing my final. I can crunch numbers all day long, but statistics is not my bag. Numbers good, letters good, numbers nd Greek letters and funny squiggles BAD.

@Dave if your needing som plastic goliaths I have a few extra of those as well. I'll get hem packed up, if our needing anything else let me know because you gave me a treasure trove, and I feel like I shorted you in the deal.

@vik, I might try using som of my technics Lego to mak the bridge move. Will have o think about that. I spent part of last week looking all over for Lego base plates. I had enough fo a 4x8 table, but can't find them nice the move.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/26 00:29:18


Post by: dsteingass


LOL, that's great! You know they are putting Legolas in the second Hobbit movie, even though he wasn't in the book?

No way you shorted me man!

If you ever need individual parts www.bricklink.com is the place


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/26 00:29:58


Post by: nathanie1


Hey I have no problem with it as long as you all know that its wrong


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/26 01:47:50


Post by: Bruticus


Play Escher instead: house gangs are more fun for you and especially your opponent than Spyrers and the Eschers are some of the all-time best GW models, Spyrers some of the all-time worst.

I did like the Royal Flush gang motif but that could work on the Escher too, maybe not quite as regimented as with Spyrers. I am imagining something like Mad Moxxi or (Arkham Asylum) Harley Quinn. Neither of whom are exactly the pinnacle of character design but would translate well to Escher minis. Animated Harley is the best Harley.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/26 11:54:00


Post by: Theophony


I love the animated Harley Quinn. The only problem is I'm a bad painter, sometimes pray paint is just better. I was going to do spryer because I'm not good at skin tones n they only have their faces showing. I have a large collection of the Escher, so they will probably be he ones I go for. What do you hunk o the arbites? Are the too overpowered? I could use my dreamforge Eisenkern for proxies. I like the older arbites much better than the newer models, except h cyber dog is awesome. I just can't justify buying a new set to get the dog.

@dave, no ones found uses you say??? Challenge accepted, and hopefully met. Where can I get a metric ton of these babies?

Step one. Cut these babies down. Don't throw anything away. See following steps.
Step two. Cheap bulkheads

Step three. Cheap support posts, put them back to back to have a free standing pillar.

Step four, what would the future be without plasma conduits? We never need to know now. After painting you could insert your orange or green rod into the channel. Or buy your kids some of the thin glow sticks that they can bend into necklaces and they fit behind and the glow will come through just like a plasma tube.

Step five. Why did we save the cut off pieces? To keep your gangers alive of course. Split rail fence keeps people from falling to there deaths.

Step six. Still looking for an idea of the small cut off pieces.

Seriously Dave you have a gold mine if these are cheap enough. Let me know where you got them, because I have ideas. (Still need that Orc emoticon that has him wringing his hands.) will have to do.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/26 16:34:34


Post by: mxwllmdr


There is no such thing as safety in the Underhive.....





Dave was well and right to recommend your thread, good sir......



Pleasure seeing your work......


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/26 17:02:02


Post by: Theophony


Thanks max. I have been a huge fan of your stuff for a long time. I aspire to be have the builder you are.

Back from the kids field trip to "Gus" pretzels and the local farmers market, good eating all around.
Had an idea while I was gone, why use the color rod for the plasma conduit when I can use real plasma.....okay just the light kit that I'm still messing with from poweredplay.net.

Bulkhead built with0.030 thick plastic card and some plastic hard drive rails supplied by dsteingass.




I'm going to try and cut a few of the rods to see how this might turn out over a longer span, say a light walkway hopefully have a temporary pic up soon.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/26 18:35:15


Post by: Bruticus


Arbites/Enforcers are not overpowered but they are a bit boring I'd say. They don't work like a regular gang so you don't get the full post game experience. You'll have much more fun with a house gang and limiting Enforcers to a special scenario.

There are some interesting looking revised Enforcer rules here: http://www.yakromunda.com/forums/index.php?topic=1099.0 but I am still not convinced.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/26 18:58:21


Post by: Viktor von Domm


wow.... that is some excellent light show...

and dave... i never got these red rails, or did i?... i think not... i have a rather good knowledge of the bitz and scratchbuilt materials i have... but i need to finish my current projects first^^

also... have you ever thought about making up a new gang? i am currently thinking about using SM scouts as a base for future conversions in that direction... kinda like a dressed version of goliaths?...what do you think about that?


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/26 19:13:19


Post by: Theophony


@vik, thanks, I like the kites on the doorway, it works out pretty good, probably better when things get painted. Right now the led are bright enough that it bleeds through the plastic card. I just built a walkway with the red plastic drive holders, not that great, and the wires affect how far the light goes down the tube.

You can tell the wires are in the right hand side of the picture. The left side of the tubes is much brighter. The bulbs are about halfway down the length of tube. The tube is about 8 1/2" long and took four of the rails on each side to do.

Here's a models eye view of what it would look like on the table.


Not as thrilled about it right now, but like I said maybe after some paint, and rivets it will look better.

@bruticus. Thanks man, I will definitely do a house gang, much more fun for everyone I think. I really have to get back into the local gaming scene. Got out of it when the kids were born and just collecting and hoarding models since. It's time to start having fun.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/26 19:21:33


Post by: Viktor von Domm


well... you can always make a fluffy explaination for the darker lighted areas.... power shortage...destroyed bulbs...and so on...

as for the light bleeding through... priming black and then adding the color you want will fix that i am sure....

don´t loose faith... you boldly go where i want to go too


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/26 19:49:18


Post by: dsteingass


That's fething Brilliant! In the smart way AND the illuminated way!

I don't remember if I sent you any of those or not, I may have came into them shortly after I sent your last box-o-fun.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/26 19:54:04


Post by: Theophony


New avatar, because something reminded me of the tick.
Inspiration for the avatar
http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=RyJVaIrn0bw&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DRyJVaIrn0bw
Childish humor yes, good old incompetent villains even better.

@nathanie1, http://painintheenglish.com/case/4639 it's legos , just playing around, but I can keep a dead joke going longer than anyone else.
@vik, do you still have that old fort you showed in your thread? And I think I'm going to just used a spray texture primer for most of my bulkheads, it's a shortcut, and I don't know if I'll be getting an airbrush soon enough to get big areas painted.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/26 20:08:06


Post by: Viktor von Domm


dsteingass wrote:That's fething Brilliant! In the smart way AND the illuminated way!

I don't remember if I sent you any of those or not, I may have came into them shortly after I sent your last box-o-fun.



thought so... i was in fear of loosing my grip on my stuff here^^

also...

tick is hilarious!

and probably the guy with the manlinest of chins on the globe!

and no... that was back in my childhood days... it is all ruined...as in went to the grabage can... don´t ask... my mother and me are not on speaking terms...

she even stomped my old playmobil pirate ship...yeah... sometimes blood is not as thick as water...


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/26 20:11:47


Post by: dsteingass


SPOON!! I remember it well


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/26 20:31:10


Post by: Theophony


Spoon indeed!

@vik, yeah I know about family issues too well. We don't talk to half of my moms side of the family since my grandmother passed away. Sad really, but it is really by their choice. We have tried to mend fences but to no avail. I miss so many of my toys from childhood, but my kids still reap a good bounty from my stuff that survived.

A tick spryer gang.....tick, Arthur, sea urchin, and wombat....must do research.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/26 20:39:44


Post by: Viktor von Domm


gang making has so much potential^^


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/26 20:56:35


Post by: Theophony


Got roped I to going with the kids to a variety show at my wife's school tonight, so probably no updates to be had. I'm really chomping to get back to building models, and want to work on that bridge.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/26 20:58:38


Post by: Viktor von Domm


well... i hope it is educational^^ and entertaining...


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/26 22:54:04


Post by: dsteingass


You really want more of those rails Theo?


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/26 22:56:34


Post by: Theophony


Yes please, or let me know where to get them, I looked on eBay but didn't see he same type.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/26 22:59:34


Post by: dsteingass


No, those came with a Global Enterprise-size order of Solid State Drives for laptops. I have a bunch more and a network of operatives saving them for me


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/27 00:31:40


Post by: MauS


 Bruticus wrote:
Play Escher instead: house gangs are more fun for you and especially your opponent than Spyrers and the Eschers are some of the all-time best GW models, Spyrers some of the all-time worst.

I did like the Royal Flush gang motif but that could work on the Escher too, maybe not quite as regimented as with Spyrers. I am imagining something like Mad Moxxi or (Arkham Asylum) Harley Quinn. Neither of whom are exactly the pinnacle of character design but would translate well to Escher minis. Animated Harley is the best Harley.


Only good spyrer is a dead spyrer... Once killed off my entire Van Saar gang myself just to make sure a darn Spyrer gang could then be considered extinct... Unfortunately I killed just one Jakara and one Oruss... Needless to say i then put bounties on all of them... Which in turn only caused them to become even stronger and nett more kills... I think every TRUE Necromunda player hates Spyrers. Over where I play we consider them powerplay gangs...


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/27 00:47:56


Post by: dsteingass


Theo, do you have an air compressor?


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/27 01:37:23


Post by: Theophony


@dave, I do. I also have a rel basic airbrush, but it is a canned air airbrush. I finally to the fitting to change my tank to the brush the da before we moved. No idea her its at. I've been watching the badger khromes, just with being unemployed and the employer trying o fight unemployment is putting a dampened on things. My wife is expecting a promotion in another month, and we have been talking about me being a stay at home dad before everything went south, if she gets the job I'll be a permanent at home dad. We're not dead in the water, just a one of those spots where you don't want to make any big purchases. But it's on the list.

@maus, I know the spryer gang is overpowered, I just fondly remember them. I will be doing an Escher gang, just need a old concept or them. I remember puttin bounties out on everything in our old group, much fun o try and cash them in.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/27 01:43:11


Post by: dsteingass


Do you have a regulator? and what size is your hose fitting? I have a decent Iwata Knock-off I can send you, it's no Krome mind you, but it's better than the (shiver) Testor's (I presume) that you have?

I'm finding that I love my Sotar 2020 even better than my Krome lately, smaller color cup, but sexier with more control. $75 on Amazon!!
Do you have a Harbor Freight tools nearby? if so, they sell a most excellent $14 digital regulator that is awesome for fine-tuning your airflow (which is the key along with paint thinning)

...And I know the feeling bro, I've been out of work for a month now, we're doing ok, but I can't justify buying much right now either.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/27 11:21:21


Post by: Theophony


I don't have a pressure regulator, it's all stuff that is on the list. No idea of hose size as the compressor is kept in the garage, and is currently buried. I'll try to get to it tonight, but think its a 1/4", but might be 3/8". There is. Harbor freight a few miles from me. I never go in there because I hear such bad things about the tools. I'll make a trip this week to check them out, it's by the grandparents o a side trip on weds. Is doable. I think my cheaply is a basic badger. I got it from hobbytown USA a few years ago. Used one can of air and went right back to my brush.


Here's a little more on the bulkhead idea, never really understood why there's so many with doors on them as I never see a "wall" of them that you couldn't walk around. reminds me of less nessmann from warp in Cincinnati, maybe we've all been forgetting to paint the tape on the floors to represent the walls.

Also we had a slight Lego explosion yesterday. Usually the train table is kept clean, guess the kids thought since I don't keep my table clean why should they. logic.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/27 12:42:38


Post by: Viktor von Domm


Also we had a slight Lego explosion yesterday. Usually the train table is kept clean, guess the kids thought since I don't keep my table clean why should they. logic.



LOL... yup... kids mostly learn from copying their parents

mine too...

oh... and the rhino doors... brilliant idea if i say so myself...


Spoiler:


great minds and so on^^


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/27 12:51:40


Post by: dsteingass


Canned air sucks, and you did what I did. got frustrated and put it away for years. We can fix this!

Lego explosions are wonderful things! My spare bedroom upstairs looks similal, except no kids are at fault


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/27 13:40:05


Post by: Theophony


I Blaime a lot on my kids, truth be told they are great. They had fun at last nights event, the high school had a mr. Oakville sr. High event. Each year for the past 13 years they've done a fund raiser and taken 20 of the senior men and had them perform for the title. You had mr. Water polo, mr. Newspaper editor, and mr. German honor society. They all had to perform a skit, formal wear, question and answer yadda yadda. This year the money went as a donation to children's cancer research in the name of a fellow student who died this year of liver cancer. She would have graduated shortly.

On to the mornings work. While watching justice league unlimited....

Basic platform for my bridge. Will do battle damage and wear and tear later on.


Raised position. Not sure if I'll do hydraulics or cables, want to do different than skalk who has an amazing project going himself , but as I suggested gears to him, I think it might be a cop out if I go with hydraulics. Also what would keep the opponents from shooting out the cylinders and the bridge lowering?

Also full extension of the bridge. Not that it would ever go to this position, just wanted to show the full range.


Kids have a soccer game this morning barring any bad weather, might rain more. Evening at brother in laws, so I'll at least get in some bloodbowl tonight.

Edited for picture snafoo. Thanks vik


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/27 13:42:40


Post by: Viktor von Domm


isn´t the last pic the same as the middle one?

tho still good looking!


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/27 13:43:30


Post by: dsteingass


Oh wow! That is fantastic!! Lots of opportunity for one gang to take control of a booth and raise it while their rival is on it, making them take a fall test! Brilliant!


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/27 13:47:28


Post by: Theophony


Anyone out there hav a PDF of the imperial Aquila. I need to make some plasticard cut outs that may adored the sides of the bridge, or the abutment on the bridge side.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/27 14:03:58


Post by: dsteingass


No, but get this true type font, you can print them off at any size! http://rooksnest.tripod.com/40Kvariants/fonts.htm
Install them, then do Start, run, Charmap and you can see what keys make what symbols


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/27 15:55:04


Post by: Ruglud


@Theophony, excellent thread mate. Really inspirational stuff going on in these here pages. I'm truly jealous of your eBay haul...

Subbed


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/27 18:40:08


Post by: Theophony


Thanks ruglud, I have been watching the thunderhawk build, it's going great. And I have official fort envy. My dad had built a two story playhouse for my sisters in our backyard as kids. It had running water, a sink. Lights, working windows, the whole nine yards. I think I'd work on one for them if we had enough of a yard to do it in.

Okay, so my evening fell through, no bloodbowl, but had a great night out with the family and did summer clothes shopping. Now that I'm home I did a little work n the bridge, but I'm stumped right now. I'm sure sleep will help, but before then I was wondering if anyone has some of these bits. They will be used in my space marine chapter that I was assembling. Willing t trade, have lots of marine bits, or if you need anything in particular I'll check to see if I have spares.

The biggest need is the old hunter killer missile launchers. I really want jus the four pieces of the tube. Front, back and two sides. The teleport homer is low priority. Th battle for maccragge force field thingies are for my necromunda project, and I like to get. Fe of these babies.

Here's pics. Pm me if you have some.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/28 12:29:36


Post by: dsteingass


I have a few of the launcher boxes..


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/28 13:13:05


Post by: Theophony


If your not using them I could surely use them. See my motor pool must all have magnetized hunter killer missiles. I need an evil emoticon wringing his hands this head nod doesn't do it for me.


Yes there are 14 rhinos there, more still unassembled in the boxes. I was building a COMPLETE chapter including motor pool, administration, and air support. Not thunder hawks. I don't have those funds, but I do have plasticard.


Some more rhino chassis. I hate the whirlwind by GW, so I got a few of the FW Helios missile launchers, like the look of them a lot better. Two of the land raiders are magnetized to switch between the different types, the other 5 are pre-flamethrower version (I forget the name and can't be troubled to dig out a book or look it up on the web).

All of that is shelved now, but I hear it calling me time to time, hence the shout out for bitz.

As for right now, woke up early, unlike some I am a morning person. Too many years of working overnights or at 2am. Here's what I've been playing with this morning besides doing some reading through the necromunda rules book.

Spotlight for the bridge.

It swivels and tilts. It is wired up, just need a permanent power supply and switch. Right now I have the leads off of it taped to a nine volt battery. The base has magnets on it so I can hang it upside down, or so it can be bolted to the side of different buildings. It's mocked up here on some scrap card for display.

I have more planned for it, but it is a special surprise for a very special day in the future.

Did a little work on the bridge piers last night. Hit a stumbling block with how to keep it from tipping over. I think the final solution will be to have the piers glued to a base which will have the sump river flowing on it. There will be a pylon in the middle of the river to support the bridge when down. I located plenty of old hero quest spiders to operate as the sump spiders, just need to come up with an idea for the boats.


Think I'll make a ladder down the side off the bridge to a little dock for the boats to float over to. Also need a tower and a some barricades to operate the lucrative business transactions of the toll bridge. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.



Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/28 13:15:38


Post by: dsteingass


Whoa!..I don't have that many!
You are approaching the certifiably insane modeler category!


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/28 13:28:21


Post by: Theophony


Most of them already have magnetized hunter killers on them, but since the piece isn't available anymore I need to source them now. The motor pool would have about 80 rhinos if memory serves right. I might have another half dozen unassembled in the sprues boxes, can remember. Also the predators, vindicators and whirlwinds I'll need them as well. I also have about a half dozen of the older rhinos, I just don't like the look next to the newer ones. Nd I'm not going to pay forgeworld prices for rhinos.

In the motor pool picture you might see the tactical arrow and chevrons on the rhinos. I had found a perfect cutter at hobby lobby to cut those from paper. Being over zealous used it on plasticard instead. The tool broke, but I think I have a hundred of the arrows and a few dozen of th chevrons still to make the army uniform.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/28 13:38:25


Post by: dsteingass


If you wouldn't mind them being closed off, I'd have one molded and cast up if I were you. Yeah, those are from the old-skool Russ and Chimera kits, OOP now.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/28 13:42:33


Post by: Theophony


In my adventures of casting I tried to do that, but just never got a good one from it. Maybe I'll try to scratch some together with plasticard. It would be good repetitive practice if nothing else.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/28 13:43:44


Post by: dsteingass


Friend and PM Galorn of www.Rivetzone.com -He is doing wonders nowadays


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/28 14:26:25


Post by: Theophony


Pm sent, will try to scratch build one for him to copy o GW doesn't get upset. If they actually read threads they might re-release just those pieces in finecast and c&d galorn.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/28 14:30:54


Post by: dsteingass


It's OOP, and as long as they are for personal use, I think it'll be ok. You get into trouble when selling them more than anything.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/28 14:59:14


Post by: nathanie1


Your search light is off the chain. I am so jealous of your terrain skills


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/28 15:26:16


Post by: Theophony


Nathanie1, it was just a quickie as the light itself is from an o scale kit, just some magnets, strip stock plastic and rivets. I found my bag o magnets last week and am going a bit crazy with them. Probably the magnetic field affecting my brain . There are plans for an extension to the light. Think batman only cooler, it was going to be a secret, but I can't hold out. It is cut and ready to be mounted, but will have to be posted after church today.

Keep up the great work on your models and your painting. I am very jealous o you skills.

Okay edit time. Back from church so now I can unveil my latest insanity. I have been asking a lot of the LOERs for help lately with ideas and such. So to make things easier I created this. Hopefully I will draw the leagues attention on my blackest nights, and bring aid quickly.


And mounted


No I am not a member of the league, just a sincere admirer of all that they do and the quality they bring to the table.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/28 20:08:20


Post by: Viktor von Domm


that is such a respectless way to stock landraiders...do you hate marines like dave does?

man... one hell of a big motorpool...

lamp is looking very flashy

and the bridge is coming on great too! have you tested how much wieght it can take? how many metal models will it carry?


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oh.... that lamp detail escaped me just the other minute it seems... i think we are forced to let you hop on board now ... this is something that i think qualifies you for league membership! we´ve had the =]_= icon in many variations... but you took light and made it possible to have it against the moon even

i demand that you fly our banner mister thephoney from now on!!!

i just love the batman implications through that spotlight!


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/28 20:44:59


Post by: dsteingass


I agree! Welcome to the fold!


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/28 20:56:04


Post by: Viktor von Domm




Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/28 21:16:33


Post by: Theophony


I shall endeavor to keep the league going strong with my weak skills. I will improve and join the mighty ranks (just as soon as I figure out how to attach the banner).

In the meantime here's some new bridge work. I am headed out the door for my daughters belated birthday party at my parents.

The bridge with the mid sump river pedestal.


Up close of the pedestal. It has magnets loose in the pillars so sump spiders can walk up the sides later. The spiders have just undergone surgery and the magnets are inside their bottoms.


The spiders themselves for the toll bridge scenario.

They are old warhammer quest buggers, never played the game but have most of the pieces.

And lastly the bridge up, showing where the pedestal would be in the sump. I will attach a base later to all of it and hopefully try water effects at some time.


Thanks for everyone coming by and checking out my stuff. I appreciate the feedback and the offer to join the league.

John


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/28 21:21:44


Post by: Viktor von Domm


wow... now that is also what got you in the league... cool and nasty ideas... who would have thought about magnetising spiders??? wicked ideas!... that is out of the box thinking!

and i love the way you work with PC! the pedastal looks very good!


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/29 11:11:34


Post by: Theophony


So with the outage last night I didn't get much done. Watched tv again, more justice league. But did want to post the magnetic spiders since they are dry now and the magnets aren't popping out.



Oh and the first boat for the toll bridge.

Need to make a second boat, but do you think this one needs sides. Also had made one that was more technologically advanced, but thought better of it as the gangers need to row it across the river.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/29 11:17:51


Post by: dsteingass


Very cool! Generations living underground..I'm pretty sure boat-building technology would be at around 0%


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/29 11:18:31


Post by: shasolenzabi


That bridge! I also like the other concepts going on in here


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/29 11:34:04


Post by: Theophony


@dave, I just thought of doing a more motorized boat. Maybe it being a refurbished old arbites police boat with som of the panels being replaced. I still think I'm going to make my section of the underhive a newly reopened section that had previously been a more upscale district hundreds of years earlier. Besides If there's sump lakes I'm sure there's sump fishermen.

@shasolenzabi, thanks. If I can get some more of these used train tresel then I might make another section of it for the other end of the bridge.

Th bridge pedestal I want to later add some superglue webbig on too. The open square part will probably get a spider egg sack, or the underside of the bridge will get it. I will also make some scatter terrain for in the sump. Perhaps some bouy, definitely an old sump flood gauge, and maybe the back of a car sticking out from a body dump


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/29 11:40:44


Post by: dsteingass


Better yet, make something recognizable re purposed into a boat? LIke the aforementioned car back?


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/29 12:07:10


Post by: Theophony


Ha! I was even hinting about using a bulkhead with some tires tied to the side as a raft. If it wouldn't be too small for four gang members I was also thinking a 1950's refrigerator. If its good enough for Indiana jones to survive a nuke, than it might be good enough for a boat ride.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/29 12:16:02


Post by: dsteingass


It also keeps salisbury steak edible for 200 years


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/29 13:47:00


Post by: Theophony


I'm guessing that's a fallout reference. We have two wii but that's it. So I don't get to have fun with all the cool shooter games . But my son picked up a used of Lego Star Wars and Lego rockband recently. Got to say I'm not sure how to paint t much less model 200 year old Salisbury steak.

Edit. Just dropped kids at school and went grocery shopping at Walmart, so....supply drop.

Nothing real exciting, took a spin through the cake decorating/party aisles because its been awhile. Mini clothes pins should work as mini clamps, also as security rails for walkways. Cookie sticks and lollipop sticks are a test to see if they are cheaper and more readily available than plastic tube. He last bag is blurry, but is full of clear plastic animals meant for drinks. But as the saint Louis zoo has a beautiful sculpture field at the front entrance, I bought maybe an old run own zoo might be cool, also might make an interesting backstory for "it came from the sump". I could use one o them above the gang hang out as the taverns name. Th pack has donkey, elephant, giraffe, camel and other animals, as well as a mermaid I didn't see until just now. That might make an appearance by the toll bridge, possibly in the sump. All this for well less than $10.00, I hunk it has possibilities.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/29 16:56:29


Post by: Galorn


Looking quite good so far.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/29 17:14:41


Post by: dsteingass


I'm always looking at the cake area of Michael's too, The cake pillars are something I REALLY want to get cast up. I sent aquilla and rivet-laden masters to Galorn already)


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/29 17:14:54


Post by: Theophony


@galorn, thanks, I have been a big fan of your work, and thanks for the email reply

So had lots to do this morning with the weather finally breaking. We're supposed to hit 82 degrees today, so walked to the local hardware store. You can see it from my back porch so never really a good excuse for not having things fixed, and go some lawn fertilizer. Yard is all weeds now and I don't have Dave's natural yard fertilizer source . Cleared up a couple trash bins full of tree limbs and got them ready for the collection later this week. So now on to the fun stuff...

While in the garage cleaning stuff out I stumbled onto a treasure I was certain I pitched when we moved. Hurray for being wrong

Trash bag full of empty sprue to help supplement my plastic rod. We will be seeing some sprue scenery soon.

Also with the weather good enough I could finally cut my game table top.

4x6 tabletop will definitely be better than my 32"x32" folding card table.


I had set up this bed in the basement for a place for me to sleep while all the girls stayed over, luckily plans changed and I was able to sleep in my own bed. So since it doesn't serve any purpose, and my mind found an alternate use.


Having this table may make for some better pictures. Also it's right behind my workstation, so maybe it won't continually look like this.


In the mean time I have to come up with a solution to this.

Wiring octopuss. Not safe and my workbench needs moar power!

Will get back to building fun stuff shortly. Need to work on some care packages.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/29 17:18:06


Post by: dsteingass


I use several long Server-rack power strips, perfectly safe to overload, since they have a built-in breaker.
Remember, a clean desk is a sign of a sick mind.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/29 17:58:44


Post by: Theophony


Got power steps somewhere and the front of the table overhangs enough to mount one underneath, so it's in the plan. Just have to find one.

Also since I had the table out, just wanted to see what I could do with what was built already. The only cardboard stuff used were four of the leg supports to make things stable.

An another angle.

That grey pile on the left is more bulkheads waiting to be used. If I get desperate I might sell them on feebay, there was a guy his week selling them for $5.00 each. I laughed n walked away, I must be the dumb on because he sold a Bunch of them. Guess I know how to finance my next project.

Also wanted to get he gang out to survey there territory. So here are my Escher. I think a few are still missing n action as I could only find two juves. I may need to rectify that.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/29 18:05:08


Post by: dsteingass


That is one GORGEOUS-looking table!!


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/29 18:09:44


Post by: Theophony


Why thank you. I need to finis h bridge then really start getting deals knocked out on it. I think a trip to the fabric store I in order to get some strips of cloth roughly 6" wide to represent the sump river and som for. Street to go under my overpass sign.

Afraid I'm running out of time today, got to get cleaned up for picking up the kids, taking them to gymnastics, and working out. My already ample midsection is getting as big as my board.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/29 18:25:20


Post by: dsteingass


I know the feeling, I need to take the puppy to the vet for shots..and we think she broke/bruised her tail from playing too roughly, she seems unaffected though, it still wags, it's just limp about 50% down.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/29 18:43:58


Post by: Theophony


I know it's not funny (the situation) Dave, but if she gets a cast you MUST apply rivets to it.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/29 18:48:04


Post by: dsteingass


LOL.I promise I will!


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/29 19:36:48


Post by: Bruticus


That set up is looking great already. Is that a 4x6 board? Remember you only need 4x4 for Necro, so you can pack stuff closer together.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/29 19:51:53


Post by: Theophony


Well, I wasn't expecting this today, although they emailed me to let me know they were sending it last week.

Supply drop. Some of my newfound love. Lights for my models. In this case a prototype 9 volt. Yes PROTOTYPE! I know they are putting them into production but I got it now . This is for the poweredplay.net kits that I got last week. They were sad to see the battery did not fit into my crusader, so they sent this smaller battery pack to see if this would work.

New 9volt size.


Into the leviathan it goes. Quick mockup, no holes drilled. Just have to figure where to put the other two strands I have, I have white, and red, also think I might have a purple strand. The smokestacks have orange in each one, if only they flickered.

I like these kits a lot, hoping for big things from these guys.

Thanks,
John


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/29 20:27:16


Post by: dsteingass


That is fantastic! Good news, tail was just sprained, no tail-riveting required


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/29 20:44:43


Post by: Theophony


I see you wrote "required", does that still leave room for it to still happen. She is broken, but you can rebuild her, with laserbeams for eyes and a superbark.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/29 20:49:12


Post by: dsteingass


Ladygeek said NO..I can't rivet the dog


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/29 21:03:00


Post by: Skalk Bloodaxe


dsteingass wrote:Remember, a clean desk is a sign of a sick mind.


Spoiler:


And your point being? Hmmmmm?


@ Theophony- Wow. I missed quite a few updates. Your work is amazing and if you ever run yourself down again I'll say immature things about you (such as 'Theophony eats bugs!') in the OT forum. Well... actually I won't since I dislike it there a lot, but I'll be thinking it.

Also, congratulations! The LoER has a lot of very talented (and cool) people. I've drawn inspiration from most of them. You are truly a deserving member.

The towers and walkways are excellent and I have no idea why I haven't done the same / similar becasue I REALLY want to. That sounds a bit stupid and I should just do it.

Consider the drawbridge idea stolen as soon as I finish a couple other things. The Necromunda 'arms race' has begun!

Wow, that's a HUGE Escher collection. Nice!






Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/29 21:30:17


Post by: Viktor von Domm


er.... i am now quite disturbed... about all the recent updateds i seem to have not witnessed...??? the table... what a genius idea to use a bed!...and the assorted terrain looks already like the planned underhive...just needs gallons of paint^^

but then... i see that DF titan... wow!...
and eschers galore...
and that pedastal with the spiders... cool!

oh yeah...and i look forward to see those mini clothpegs at work!


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/29 21:33:51


Post by: dsteingass


I am of course, being a hypocrite myself atm
Spoiler:


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/29 21:40:44


Post by: MauS


Welcome to the league!!

And keep up this good work, loving it!!


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/29 22:01:56


Post by: Theophony


@dave, hypocrites make the old go around. Without them we would shoot out aimlessly into the universe. I o try an clean off my workspace everyday, it helps me purge my mind of the bad ideas, o at least the unproductive ones. On of my previous employees (I respect him very much, strong work ethic), always used to say "a clean workplace is a happy workplace!". He got more done in a day than most of the other employees I had.

@vik, I actually was quite worried bout where you were. I hadn't noticed you leaving comments everywhere and keeping me motivated. You are like the dakkadakka varsity cheerleader. I haven't been around the P&M section long enough to notice trends of when people are usually on, but generally see you posting all the time. I had withdrawals when dakka was down last night . I need to find some of the cool projects where people have made smoke from cotton balls to create the smoke cloud coming off the stacks on the Titan. Also need to run all the wires internally, they were just dangling out the back for the photo. The table might get a shorter brother as the bed was part of a bunk bed, and I have bother sheet of chipboard in the garage. With this set up I'll be able to put some totes and boxes under the table for easy access.

@skalk, thank for the welcome to the LOER. It is an honor. Feel free to steal the drawbridge idea, you inspired it after all with your excellent work. I love comroderie, but I love challenges even more, so lets begin the arms race. It usually drives me harder to a goal. I was wanting to build an Escher gang with every model they had, I thought I had it, but now can't locate some. I have boxes still to dig through, and some may be in the super clean bath right now. I aLos have a bag of models that went through a simple green bath but were a disaster, I might have to dig in there as well.

Sitting at the twins gymnastics class now, Thinking about terrain. This building is ancient, it's the local turners club, a German organization for family fitness that was established years ago. The building is in bad shape, but has lots of character, and gives me plenty to look at. Old style architecture combined with rust and neglect in some areas really gives a necromunda vibe. I'll try to take some photos to give you guys ideas.

Edit, took pictures to upload, but my iPad ate them. Will try again next week. The hall we go to was originally a restaurant (German), but was bought and remodeled back in the early 1960's the original building was knocked down for an interstate highway, and dated back into 1875. So over a hundred years of history was moved to this spot.



Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/29 22:02:02


Post by: Viktor von Domm


at dave... actually my wife would still dislike your desk.... she is a virgin by zodiac sign... and she dislikes the perpetual choas on my desk the most...^^

even when everything is cleaned and put in its place it still has that rough look to it^^, her sewing machine and desk looks way more tidy than any modlers place your hope to look like


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/29 22:14:50


Post by: dsteingass


Haha, Vik.. how is that working out for her with two little ones in the house?


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/29 22:22:51


Post by: Viktor von Domm


hehehe... straight to the aching tooth

well she copes as best as she can i guess... my lil oskar still often refuses to clean up his mess he made with toys and pens and clothes^^... and my felix is like me...millions of small or big projects... which needs to stay in the various stages of assembly as he wants(needs) to finish them^^

yeah i guess we are quite a mean destiny to her^^


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/29 23:02:33


Post by: Theophony


Ha Vik, you should try three kids, or at least have twins, it's always more fun with twins.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/30 00:55:57


Post by: shasolenzabi


Ah, the League is becoming a true Legion of us! welcome new brother Theophony!

Nice work on the Leviathan eyes!

Some of you have such tidy looking work stations, mine is so chaotic!


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/30 01:22:31


Post by: dsteingass


I think it is important to have the hobby area and painting area seperate..at lest it has helped me.

What you guys DON'T see, is this clusterfeth!


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/30 01:31:28


Post by: Theophony


Well I'm feeling much better now. At least I don't need a Ladder to see over my cluster , although mine is scattered all over the basement, the spare room and the garage.


Over in news and rumors they have confirmation of GW pulling the specialist games ranges, including mordheim, pic and bloodbowl. I think personally they will sell/trade them off to FW, but doom and gloom prevail. Glad I don't go there ll the time anymore.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/30 11:53:43


Post by: dsteingass


Better order the gangs/warbands you want now then, why do they always take fan favorites and make them OOP?


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/30 11:58:33


Post by: Theophony


Just got a response in the other board, GW is also dropping specialist games. Now I'm actually hoping GW is going not down, and they are going to sell these franchises off. I mean they have been selling their video game ips left and right recently, so either they are truly focusing on their big titles, or they are shoring up their revenues because the hobbit ip is costing more than they are bringing in.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/30 12:00:36


Post by: dsteingass


The Hobbit IP isn't costing them a dime! They pass that licensing fee onto us! That is why the three Trolls cost $80- Three sprues..it should cost the same as a tank with 3 sprues- $40. if it loses revenue, they priced it away from customers themselves.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/30 12:31:07


Post by: Theophony


I think that's the problem Dave. The priced the hobbit so high that its not selling close to what they expected to get the returns to cover their costs. I love Tolkien as much as the next baggins, but ever since GW acquired the licensing for lord of the rings and the hobbit we've seen crazy price hikes across ll game lines to cover them. Now don't get m wrong, I'm not blaming the franchise for killing GW. GW killed GW by continuing to pull bonehead decisions out of the sump. They neglect their core gamers by not updating their armies for years or decades, then give them a great playable army with beautiful models, then shoot them in the back of the heads with a rules rewrite that nerds them hardcore. I'm looking at the dark eldar just in case anyone missed it. Follow this up with a new killer army that will get decimated once the marines return.

I used to love the games, but the best games GW have done are unsupported now, and will be boxed shortly. Necromunda and Bloodbowl live because h fans love it, he rules are simple and don't need constant faqs. Necromunda lives because of forums like dakkadakka and yakromunda, and because of other companies releasing gangs to support them like heresy.

I'll buy GW stuff, but just like the last few years it will be few and far between. I'm not rage quitting, I'm just spending my money where it's appreciated like Dreamforge, Poweredplay, and local hobby stores.

My above rant is over, I I'm off base let me know, just upset and frustrated right now. Didn't sleep well last night.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/30 12:51:20


Post by: dsteingass


Not off at all, I think everyone is feeling the same, except people buying hordes of new Marines, Tau, Necrons, and Eldar with the intent of staying competitive in-game. I like footsloggers, so Guard is my thing, if not for gaming, then for the pure aesthetics and cool factor. I don't even WANT to play guard anymore, I just like the models, perhaps a new codex will help, but I doubt it, they would have to bring them back up to 3rd edition strength and that doesn't jive with their "buy more models and sweep them off the table in piles" strategy. I'm afraid with a new codex, they'll release an Imperial Guard Craps stick festooned with skulls of course.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/30 15:32:50


Post by: Theophony


Back from dropping kids off and a belated stop at a hobby store or two.

Supply drop, not big but necessary.

Couple packs of square stock, and a pack of tube, didn't really need the tube yet, but it was there.

Yes those are sticky jewel letters that kids put on their stuff, Don't judge me.... They just happen to be about .5mmlarger than the rivets I use. This pack was about $3, so with them being self adhesive, precut, and a consistent size I thought I might try them out.

Got to do some packing today. Clean the house and other stuff, but wanted to give a morning update.

Update....
So the rivet idea half works in my opinion. The jewels are uniform and easy to take off the sheet, but the letters are on one piece glue backing, so separating them removes the glue. I overcame this using my needle noose pliers to grab the piece, dip it in glue and apply. I needed to use a knife tip to make sure it goes where I want it, but still easy peasey.

Started on a little extra terrain piece with the drink animals I picked up yesterday. This old boat prow will be in the sump stream, so doesn't have to have great details, but wanted to use the mermaid piece. I am not a shipwright, so no complaints about the time period or bard layout.
.
Not done with it yet.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/30 16:50:28


Post by: Skalk Bloodaxe


Two immediate reactions:

1- That is a MASSIVE and completely impressive awesome collection of terrain! Wow!

2- Many years from now your kids will wind up selling it all in an estate auction because you never finished it.





Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/30 19:16:15


Post by: Viktor von Domm


- Many years from now your kids will wind up selling it all in an estate auction because you never finished it.


bloody heretic!

at theophony...man... you just did something for me you never could have knewn i wanted to see for quite some time... seeing someone to actually grab those "rivets" letters... i have walked past these lil gems for quite some time now... always telling me off for wanting to try them... now i know... and will put that knowledge to good use!!!

and dave...really....what is that ladder for?...the people demand to know!


oh yeah... theo... that new piece with that ape(?) on it...looks very promising!


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/30 19:27:48


Post by: Theophony


Ape? it's a mermaid. I guess I'd better work on the photography people have complained about.

Oh and because Vik has me all nostalgic on my German ancestry, I think I might have decided on colors for my Escher. Now I just need a gang name.

Little hint.


Haven't accomplished anything today. Cleaned after I started on the sunken boat. I've got to run errands now, but will be stopping by a local used toy shop. Great place, they have old gijoes, transformers, m.a.s.k., he man, Lego an all those girl toys too. Plus they have a video game arcade of about 30 old stand up systems in the back that you can pay $10.00 to play all day. Haven't tried that yet, but it's on the agenda fo someday.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/30 19:54:36


Post by: Viktor von Domm


sweet nostalgia there with all the old arcade games...!

as for the gangers name... i need to bang together some braincells to be of help here... i should come up with something... after all i am sitting right at the source

and... sorry... couldn´t tell it was a mermaid....lol...funny thing is... i have an actual mermaid i wanted to weather apropriatly for my wife... she is very much into old fairy tales... and christian andersen wrote the lil mermaid... you probably heard of that strory...(currently no pic of that one tho...)

about that name again... how about..."böse mädchen"... i just love how you american pronounce the "ch" phoneme


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/30 20:22:12


Post by: Theophony


For a gang name is was thinking "Hilde's Hammers", but its just not ringing that well with me. Although that gang name and them controlling a coffin manufacturing company would be fun.

Stealing from Dave I could do some gang tags which would be fun .

Boss madchen does have a nice ring to it. And I could use my riveting skills to put the umlautes on whenever they tag a wall. The only downside is the gangs initials would be B.M., and that makes me giggle.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/30 20:25:28


Post by: shasolenzabi


Brunghilda's Bangers? That would be B.B. or S.M. for Sturm Madchen?


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/30 20:26:56


Post by: Theophony


Haha, thanks shaso, that first one is definitely a contender.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/30 20:27:48


Post by: Viktor von Domm


er.... what does B.M. stand for in a different context?

hildes hammer... hmmm.... i agree.... could be better^^

and rivet grafitti ... now we see something new every day


Automatically Appended Next Post:
brunhildas bangers? is this suitable?...*sniggers*


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/30 20:45:38


Post by: Theophony


B.M. Bowel movement. My mind has poop on the brain right now.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/30 20:47:17


Post by: dsteingass


Well, ladders are useful for all sorts of things, they even put a sticker on the top (and subsequently most useful step) which reads "This is not a step" even though it looks and acts like all the other steps


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/30 20:54:58


Post by: Theophony


Well I guess the ladder could be useful when your ganger is on the fourteenth floor shooting down and you need to check if its partial cover or not.

Also why do ladders have weight ratings on them? I never pay attention to them, and never feel through one.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/30 20:57:24


Post by: Viktor von Domm


ah... oh....what a mind


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/30 22:18:56


Post by: Theophony


Making dinner so really quick update.

Second supply drop of the day . This one comes from the wife, who does not approve of my gaming stuff. One of her students asked her if she wanted these.

Yes please. I don't drink coffee, so I never have these empty cans, and I think they make great industrial liquid and gas storage tanks. Will work on these this week. Everything's so hectic this week, the kids even have a half day tomorrow, and two daytime events that I'm chaperoning.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/30 23:17:14


Post by: Viktor von Domm


promising coffee cans...

it is rather sad that your wife doesn´t approve of the hobby... this always puts a cramp into the possibel refuling side of your life... if stress at work, or with the kids make you down...some modeling is quite a good way to get over the hurt...my wife redently tried to support me in small ways... tho...i still have to keep my taking over the living room in place... otherwise even this small tolerance could be exhausted


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/04/30 23:20:43


Post by: dsteingass


I had saved a bunch of those, only used the lids from Maxwell House for one Munda tower, ended up finally throwing them into the recycling bin because they were taking up too much space. I'll be interested to see what you do with them.


Automatically Appended Next Post:
To answer your question Vik..I just left it there after doing something with it, of which I don't remember right now


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/05/01 02:03:16


Post by: Theophony


That owner of yours is actually the piece that got me hooked again Dave. I'm not sure I I'll do the liquid/gas storage tanks or not, (ive always wanted to Though) they may just become buckets for super clean.

I have o many ideas gift now and other people like skalk keep coming up with ideas that I want to steal. this week is driving me nuts. Just got back from furniture shopping. The wife wants to drop 2k on sofas, I'd like to wait on my job or her promotion first. Our stuff is junk from 8+ years ago that was rough when we got it, but 3 kids later needs to be replaced. Sorry for the vent, I'm loosing it this afternoon.

Maybe sleep will help


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/05/01 02:19:50


Post by: dsteingass


Well, I speak from experience here, if you have a crappy couch, and you need a break from the modeling chair to relax the ol' hamstrings and neck/shoulder muscles, it leads to a downward spiral with no relief.. especially those of us in our mid-late thirties who are just realizing we aren't 18 anymore...


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/05/01 03:17:17


Post by: Skalk Bloodaxe


dsteingass wrote: it leads to a downward spiral with no relief.. especially those of us in our mid-late thirties who are just realizing we aren't 18 anymore...

Hey Dave, would you like some cheese and crackers to go with your whine?

You youngsters are too soft these days. I'm 45 going on infinity and the only thing that will ever slow me down is death. Maybe.

@ Theophony- I was a stay-home dad for a year and a half. I only managed 2 kids. I can only guess what you are going though. Sleep when you can, drink lots of water, and dream of a day when the last of your spawn go to college in another state.

Tough job ahead on those coffee cans. My advice is buy that special spray paint that says it bonds w/ plastic. Dave and I went round and round on this topic before and I still disagree with him- that type of plastic sucks to work with.

Good luck. I'll be following along.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/05/01 03:34:44


Post by: Theophony


Thanks Dave and skalk. I blew up because of money talk. I get over it really quick, but I get frustrated about spending large denominations especially now that we are down to one income. Me staying home though was the plan, it just happened a few weeks ahead of schedule. Spent the last hour watching justice league unlimited and sorting stuff to ship out. I will get it done this week. Hopefully the receivers enjoy what is packed.

As for age, I'm 38 going on more than that. I still have to remind myself I'm not a spring chicken. I have the endurance to outlast anyone I know, I'm just not able to lift and carry a few hundred pounds anymore.

Well now it really is bedtime. Kids have a half day tomorrow and I still have work at the grandparents to do. Their basement is about 2500sq. Ft. Of 50+ years of hoarding. I got rid of 6 trash cans full last week, and built a mountain of cardboard 6'high and 10'wide that needs to be cut down and set out for recycling.

I should have asked to keep some of his old photo albums. He worked for some big named heavy equipment sales companies like caterpillar, as well as designed, built and sold mining and excavation equipment. I though those pics would be great for reference, but as I am trying to get him to throw away unnecessary things, I would have felt like a hypocrite if I asked to keep something he thought was junk.



Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/05/01 03:42:10


Post by: dsteingass


Back problems are no joke man!


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/05/01 08:04:52


Post by: Tibbsy


Well if he thinks its junk, maybe he'll let you have it You never know...


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/05/01 12:12:05


Post by: Theophony


I really tweaked my back aYear and a Half ago. Could barely walk, had to go through physical therapy and all, but I had hurt it worse as a kid working for our family business. A couple separate times where I'd be in bed for almost a week unable to get up and do anything strenuous. I haven't had any problems since then, and now I finally know my limitations, or a least what Is reasonable.

Did some scavenging last night and got a couple boxes ready to go to the post office today. Hobby karma good


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/05/01 12:13:26


Post by: dsteingass


Oooh!- You want that Iwata Knock-off and some more red rails?

Back problems are one of those things you just blow off and ignore..until they happen to you! -I've never had any serious back injuries, but I have a tendency to pull and strain my right hamstring quite often, the ham is one of those muscles that is connected to everything else, when it is injured, the shoulder, and upper back all have to work overtime to compensate.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/05/01 12:25:12


Post by: Theophony


It's always the little things hat get you. I broke my pinkie toe years ago, and never been so uncomfortable before, even passing a kidney stone. You never realize how much you use that stupid toe until you try walking with it broken. The only thing you can do is tap it to the one next to it and chew some ibuprofen. Limping on I for three weeks put my back out of alignment and caused other annoying things for months afterwards.

@dave, I'll take it if your willing to part with it. I could use the rails in the future if you don't have a master plan for them. Your package and Viks will be leaving today.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/05/01 12:37:21


Post by: dsteingass


I have 3 Badgers, and another one just like it, I bought it purely for educational and Karma purposes! Will pack it up ASAP!


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/05/01 12:47:32


Post by: Theophony


Very much appreciated, a certain German bloke will be seeing some love as well. Man I'm so glad I got away from the news and rumors section and started hanging out here. though like an addict I still look over there time to time, Mainly when I want to feel bitter and snipey.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/05/01 13:09:21


Post by: dsteingass


Haha, yes lots of those folks there


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/05/01 13:59:20


Post by: Theophony


Okay so right as I was leaving the house I was thread skimming when I got challenged by nathanie1. He is making an excellent necromunda army, gangs not quite the word, and I had commented how he should magnetize something. In return he challenged me to magnetize a zombie to split in half......

Well with only a couple minutes till I had to get out the door with the kids I began prep work.

Drilled holes in my free manticore zombie sprue that I got a year ago and it's been sitting since. I should get bonus points for using tiny mantic stuff.

Rough idea in my head, typing on my smartless phone while waiting for the kids to go into school. Hopefully will flesh this out tonight. pun intended.

Edit: back from grandparents. Only had to spend about two hours this time to fill up 6 trash cans and level the cardboard mountain. I forget if it was here, in Dave's thread, or in Viks where we were talking about no sense of smell. I should clarify that mine is just serverly reduced, not absent. What does it matter you say? Last week a the grandparents I thought I was just the smell of mildew and mould that was giving me a headache, until I walked around the side of their house and smelled gas. I made poppy call the gas company before I left, didn't hunk much of it because it wasn't bad to me. Th gas company came out, shut the lines down, waited for the gas to dissipate, and then fixed 3leaks. They had to wait because of the amount of gas present.

This week went so much better, and no headache might get some stuff done before I go to pick up the kids, but will probably rest.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/05/01 18:09:44


Post by: Rogue Wolves


wow, really loving your terrain here ( not to mention the =][_,= symbol )


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/05/01 18:47:18


Post by: Theophony


Thanks rogue wolves, glad to see your back. I need to do a second of those to go on top. The light is so powerful it shines through the plasticard.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/05/01 18:49:48


Post by: dsteingass


That happened with my SeaView sub kit, even after priming flat black inside and out.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/05/01 21:02:17


Post by: Viktor von Domm


a gas leak? whoa... that could have been really dangerous...glad you could put two and two together... we mere mortals often just put odd happenings away and sgrug them off... our guts really can tell a story or two of worth!

that zombie...magnetizing such a mini...i am eager to see why and what you will achive with that... using magnets on marines... that i understand...

and...




Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/05/01 21:16:30


Post by: shasolenzabi


On the subject of physical age, I come in at 49 and with a truck load of problems, aches and pains, I hate having to take so many dang pills to get through my day!, Blood pressure/magnesium/potassium/water pills/arthritis pills/ibuprofin of the 800mg size. GAH!

Have to sit to play a decent 40k game or tourney anymore as I can't stand for more than 5 mins before the legs hurt and burn.

I have my work station at the computer with an ergo-nomic mesh chair to stay comfortable as I do what I can before the hands cramp up.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/05/01 21:33:36


Post by: Viktor von Domm


i´ve heard that if you take iboprofen for more than two days in a week... taking the pills is the cause for the need to take the pills...


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/05/01 21:40:41


Post by: Theophony


Finally some work....


With separate magnetic head

Back view

Future legs

Legs in progress



While waiting on the legs to cure I figured it was time to give myself a helping hand.

This is version 1.0 not sure how it will work out, but I'm cheap and don't want to spend $20.00 on one from the store.

Hopefully the legs will be done tonight and I can assemble and disassemble him a few times.

Don't you hate it when you run out of ammo, have to use a bat to smash the stupid zombie, and all it does is turn his head around backwards?

Enough screwing around, someone might get hurt......



Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/05/01 21:43:27


Post by: dsteingass


He's screwed!!

Speaking of Zombies..BolS just posted this to their facebook



Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/05/01 21:46:16


Post by: Viktor von Domm


is that Z giving us the victory sign???some nerve those undead have!


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/05/01 21:48:46


Post by: dsteingass


This just gave me an idea for using those 32mm Wargames factory Zombies


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/05/01 21:50:30


Post by: Theophony


 Viktor von Domm wrote:
is that Z giving us the victory sign???some nerve those undead have!


Sorry vik, but his hands got smashed when my helping hand fell over. Poor zombie.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/05/01 21:54:57


Post by: Viktor von Domm


well... it is kinda sarcastic... so i think it is cool^^

and well... your third hand looks too lowweight in the base...


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/05/01 21:58:59


Post by: Theophony


Yes, I have since added a plasticard base (version 1.1), I will have to add more weight later (1.2). I'm sure I'll be at version 27.9 by midnight and wind up buying the one from the store , but it was a chance to try out those mini clothes pins I picked up.

Post 800, not a big deal to most but as it took me three years o get to 450, and two weeks to get to 800 I think it's an accomplishment for me.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/05/01 22:00:19


Post by: dsteingass


I hate those things, except when soldering.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/05/01 22:03:37


Post by: Theophony


Unlike carnival workers I have large hands. Comes with being 6'5". No being very nimble it was an attempt at a good idea.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/05/01 22:08:31


Post by: Galorn


shasolenzabi wrote:On the subject of physical age, I come in at 49 and with a truck load of problems, aches and pains, I hate having to take so many dang pills to get through my day!, Blood pressure/magnesium/potassium/water pills/arthritis pills/ibuprofin of the 800mg size. GAH!

Have to sit to play a decent 40k game or tourney anymore as I can't stand for more than 5 mins before the legs hurt and burn.

I have my work station at the computer with an ergo-nomic mesh chair to stay comfortable as I do what I can before the hands cramp up.


And yet you still make awesome stuff... Kudos to you dude!

dsteingass wrote:Oooh!- You want that Iwata Knock-off and some more red rails?

Back problems are one of those things you just blow off and ignore..until they happen to you! -I've never had any serious back injuries, but I have a tendency to pull and strain my right hamstring quite often, the ham is one of those muscles that is connected to everything else, when it is injured, the shoulder, and upper back all have to work overtime to compensate.


Back crap is no joke...

Theophony wrote:I really tweaked my back aYear and a Half ago. Could barely walk, had to go through physical therapy and all, but I had hurt it worse as a kid working for our family business. A couple separate times where I'd be in bed for almost a week unable to get up and do anything strenuous. I haven't had any problems since then, and now I finally know my limitations, or a least what Is reasonable.

Did some scavenging last night and got a couple boxes ready to go to the post office today. Hobby karma good


Good to hear.

Age wise I'm apparently some sort of spring chicken... I clock in at 31yrs old (32 July 31st) but already I have a toasted back (genetics... Yat Genes ) Poor-bad knees (Genetics again... mostly overcome via PT) and I'm going bald... Yay.. (genetics again )


Keep up the really good work.



Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/05/01 22:09:40


Post by: Viktor von Domm


for these things i would always use steel or wood... a big chomp of wood soleves almost everything^^


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/05/01 22:12:40


Post by: shasolenzabi


Sometimes Galorn, the making of the fevered idea into a physical reality helps keep the pains away better than the pills.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/05/01 22:15:12


Post by: Viktor von Domm


well my friends... you do realize...we going bald guys... we are one step upwards on the evolutionary ladder! who needs top hair if i can make/buy me a hat?


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/05/01 22:16:24


Post by: Theophony


 Viktor von Domm wrote:
for these things i would always use steel or wood... a big chomp of wood soleves almost everything^^

Haha always funny when two people are typing at the same time. I thought you were telling galorn he needs steel or wood to solve the bad back, bad knees, and baldness.

Galorn, my hair started dropping this year too. Genetics here as well. The rest of my problems are just due to thinking I can do anything by myself. There was a time when I would lift and carry 300+ pounds no problem, not such a good idea. I'm no hulk, but back in the day we had fun moving a friends ford fiesta while they were distracted.

Edit do we need a to change the name to the league if extraordinary bald riveters. Anyone who wishes to enter must shave their heads?


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/05/01 22:16:26


Post by: dsteingass


Sorry Galorn..I'm GOING bald with my shiny spot, you're all shiny Bro


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/05/01 22:20:45


Post by: Viktor von Domm


wood and steel against bad knees and bald skalps... well that´d be a cool hardware store cure for sure


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/05/01 22:21:59


Post by: Theophony


Well I guess Destro is trying out your German homeopathic remedy, doesn't seem to be working.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/05/01 22:34:47


Post by: Viktor von Domm


whut? i think that last one was lost in translation^^


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/05/01 22:37:14


Post by: Theophony


Homeopathic - grandmas home remedy.

Destro- bad guy with metal head and no hair.

Vik- German

Theophony's humor - subpar


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/05/01 22:39:33


Post by: nathanie1


Firstly, Theophony remind me never to challenge you to anything ever again as this is all kinds of awesome and when I have to compete in some kind of return challenge I will be scuppered before I start by comparison

In terms of injury I am a sprightly 27 but am completing my training as a fight director and stage combat instructor. This means that I accrue a menagerie of bruises, tweaks and on the rare occasion puncture wounds. Even worse I spend large parts of my week instructing in drama schools full of absolutely ripped 20 year olds who bounce and tumble around the room in a manner that I have already lost. I tell them that in 5 years their bodies will be shot but they never listen......


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/05/01 22:41:17


Post by: shasolenzabi


Aye, I used mine up in the Army, now 49 feeling at times like 80


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BUT! I still haz hair!


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/05/01 22:44:35


Post by: Viktor von Domm


 Theophony wrote:
Homeopathic - grandmas home remedy.

Destro- bad guy with metal head and no hair.

Vik- German

Theophony's humor - subpar


LOL....LOL...and a half


and shaso... yeah... on your arms


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/05/01 22:45:21


Post by: Theophony


Nathanie1, you never know when something someone says will spark me to a Challenge. You just threw own a gauntlet at a good time . I needed something to snap me back into action, and it was quick and dirty. I tried putting the two halves together and taking apart, but the magnet came out, so reglued and drying again, well see how this goes.

Edit: @ shasolenzabi, you may have it now, but if we ever wind up at a convention together you may want to watch your drink .


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/05/01 22:45:49


Post by: shasolenzabi


Nope Vik, full head of hair, but it is now all iron gray no longer brown. :(


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/05/01 22:48:17


Post by: Viktor von Domm


well...shaso...be thankful for grey hair... many femmes love a bit of that shine on their males^^...

i will never get grey... only bald... it´s like autum ...no chance of brown and yellow leafs for all the billowing around^^


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/05/01 22:53:07


Post by: Theophony


I was hoping to have my dads grey hair. I have his brown hair, but he grey'd gracefully starting at the sideburns then going up. My forehead keeps expanding, and so far the sideburns are still brown.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/05/01 22:54:49


Post by: dsteingass


Ahh yes, forehead creep has always been my bane.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/05/01 22:56:36


Post by: Theophony


My wife says if I get more bald shell have someone transplant the hair from my back to my forehead.....that's probably too much information


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/05/01 22:59:17


Post by: dsteingass


Haha, as a big hairy guy myself, I understand


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/05/02 00:17:49


Post by: Theophony


It's dry!
Magnozombie I command you to rise up and show your jazz hands.


Now he can be a walker, or a crawler.


And he can even check to see what that pain in his back is.


Sometimes when animating corpses you run out of parts. So I present angry crotchead zombie. This might just wind up being my new avatar.


This model reminded me of one of my really old projects, a quick dig and now we have lex Luther trying to escape from the justice league.


Using my magnetic necromunda scenery.


In the 41 millennium there is only mutation.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/05/02 00:23:45


Post by: nathanie1


I stayed up till 1:22 am for this.... It was totally worth it. Well done my friend colour me impressed. I await the terms of your return challenge....


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/05/02 00:31:05


Post by: Theophony


Nathanie1, what happened o your avatar? And thank you for the challenge, it was motivational for me. Also I added a couple more pics.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/05/02 00:41:31


Post by: dsteingass


Fantastic!! Seriously..Thriller


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/05/02 00:43:30


Post by: Theophony


I frantically rummaged through my sons toy cars nd trucks to have a stop motion of him being hit by a car, but all his toys re plastic. i must be raising him right.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/05/02 05:38:28


Post by: Rogue Wolves


Angry Crotch zombie seems like a creature on someone most foul could come up with!.. oh wait... Zombie Justice League, I guess your not that foul afterall


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/05/02 07:06:21


Post by: Theophony


@rogue wolves, I am someone most foul, just with attacks of a four year old persuasion I must expand the zombie justice league inc I've been watching the cartoon while working. It's funny to me that I bothered with making all these dc Characters, but I collected marvel comics. Guess I just really enjoyed the dc cartoons more.

Wife had leg cramps at 1 am, which is why I'm up. Back to sleep now.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/05/02 07:22:25


Post by: Viktor von Domm


i bow infront of ye! bringing the undead league of justice to us... brilliant... we need more closeups of these!

and crotchhead... i am not able to comment on that abominiation...other than:






Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/05/02 07:30:24


Post by: Theophony


 Viktor von Domm wrote:
i bow infront of ye! bringing the undead league of justice to us... brilliant... we need more closeups of these!

and crotchhead... i am not able to comment on that abominiation...other than:






Pic isn't working for me
I'll get you close ups later. I'm sleepy now. I have more fun when being absolutely silly. 2 am here, back to sleep for me.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/05/02 07:33:13


Post by: Viktor von Domm


harharhar...it says burn it with fire

well i just woke up^^..good night then my friend!

and is your wife expecting or why did she have cramps? maybe this helps... as my wife gets restles legs often too... magnesium pills... or if you want to be not full of meds...try peanuts... they have plenty of magnesium with them...


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also... congratz mate... you hit frontpage!!!!!


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/05/02 07:38:09


Post by: Theophony


Haha, thanks vik, my decision to stay awake and read one more post was well worth it. I have achieved league membership and dakkadakka personality in the same week. I can die a happy death now.....or at least sleep with a big grin on my face.


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/05/02 07:42:44


Post by: Viktor von Domm


or at least sleep with a big grin on my face.


better this then

sleep well^^


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/05/02 08:41:52


Post by: Theophony


Sleep didn't work out so well. Back up, might try some modeling.

No vik the wife is not pregnant. All done with that . God will have to step in if there are to be any more kids the old fashioned way. We've talked about fostering kids though so that door is still open.



Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/05/02 11:38:55


Post by: Viktor von Domm


God will have to step in if there are to be any more kids


ha!...double HA! i´ve read somewhere that this has happened already... so precedence is speaking against you


Going Down: Beyond the Gates of Antares  @ 2013/05/02 11:55:47


Post by: Theophony


God works in mysterious ways Vik, I don't count anything out.

I was in one of those nights where I wanted/needed sleep, but it just didn't come lots to o today t my kids school. My sons class have been making things for the parents or other students to come in and buy this morning, and my oldest is having a St. Louis social. They all dress in period clothing (1904 St. Louis worlds fair), and celebrate having St. Louis food.

I did do some modeling. Worked on the bridge since I picked up the plastic rod and square tube the other day. Added front posts to keep the bridge from tilting over on its own. It also made it tight enough to hold the bridge in place when it's up.


Also spent time making a couple more piers in case I want to use one of my walkways as a bridge component.


And with a walkway added.


I might use my glow in the dark tresel to build a second drawbridge for the other side. But that will be later.

Edit for stupid duplicate image post