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Great work on the Comp but 6mm Fremen? tell me more!

Thanks chaps! @Llamahead just want to get some generic 6mm infantry for a pal for his crimbo - think I asked you as the expert in tiny toys?

Looking good dude, awesome looking combi-weapon

Hola, quick update. There will be more a-coming.
Had a great time playing the battle of wolf 359 with the help of some Klingons:

A good scenario: as with so much of the hobby generally, if you don't try to break the game, it's super fun.

And colour blocking:


More to come, including a death eater mask for #1 son!

Ah yes... Halloween approaches!

Indeed!



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I think my phone camera may be on the blink...

Decent camera, huzzah:

Mantis bike/base

Bike's looking good.
Has he been attempting some crop circles?

funny guy. Cheers mate just come into land in the long grass.

Ooooooo... RT Era jet bike...

That bike is looking great bud.

Thanks chaps.

I *think* he's done. This isn't the final photo: I'm going to take the time with the light tent etc. However, for the time being, I give you Sgt "Flaming" Claw:



I've used Vallejo military colours mostly - Green Ochre, Russian Uniform, English Uniform and Luftwaffe green - along with Smoke, Black Glaze and Skin Wash. I've not used any metal at all, and tried for some NMM (eep). In the pic he's a bit shiny - still wet - but still might need to hit him up with some brush on matt varnish.

Anyway, I'm pretty happy with him. The composition works for me, it has a narrative of sorts, and he looks like a MW. Your thoughts?

BTW, more Mansions stuff ahead, along with a death eater
graven

He looks amazing. Nicely dramatic, base looks great.

"Hey you disloyal son of the emperah, Git off mah lawn!!!"

Looks proper upset too. Like the idea of the carapace bug armor and colors are looking good

Nice composition, nice use of parts, nice colour scheme, nice looking ride....Nice

Ahright, china? Goodness me you get things done don't you? I have to know what the secret is to your output, where do you find the time and how do you avoid procrastination? Muchos respect. And quality to boot, what a guy!

And I never thought I'd see the day when you would step away from the workshop of games. I understand and agree with your decision but I never thought you would really do it. I find their attitude most upsetting when the manage to alienate people like yourself. So sad but you know there is so much more out there. I'd love to see you play about with Infinity, it's hard not to love once you get past how daunting it is.

Anywho, it's nice to be up to date with your hobbying, keep doing what your doing, I love it! Pm incoming.

Guys I really appreciate the comments. You validate me

Camkierhi wrote:He looks amazing. Nicely dramatic, base looks great.

High praise indeed, chappy

Theophony wrote:"Hey you disloyal son of the emperah, Git off mah lawn!!!"

Looks proper upset too. Like the idea of the carapace bug armor and colors are looking good

I'm really, really happy with his face, particularly as the older plastics lack the level of detail that they can achieve now. So thanks

monkeytroll wrote:Nice composition, nice use of parts, nice colour scheme, nice looking ride....Nice

Welcome to jazz club... nice... nice... (sorry, 90s tv reference for the brits )

Casey's Law wrote:Ahright, china? Goodness me you get things done don't you? I have to know what the secret is to your output, where do you find the time and how do you avoid procrastination? Muchos respect. And quality to boot, what a guy!

And I never thought I'd see the day when you would step away from the workshop of games. I understand and agree with your decision but I never thought you would really do it. I find their attitude most upsetting when the manage to alienate people like yourself. So sad but you know there is so much more out there. I'd love to see you play about with Infinity, it's hard not to love once you get past how daunting it is.

Anywho, it's nice to be up to date with your hobbying, keep doing what your doing, I love it! Pm incoming.

Me, avoid procrastination? are you kidding?! It's just cos you've not been around here in a while. And, you've got to remember, I've still got fully playable SoB and SM armies in boxes - as I said pre-7th, I'll wait for 9th

As thanks, some shambling hordes:


These guys were the tests for a lot of the colours (and foliage) used. The zombies need flocked (sounds wrong, somehow), and no idea what colour to do the byakhee behind-ee.

But what, I hear you cry, of the Flaming Claw?

Well, I've done some photos in the light booth, with camera on as hi-res I can, and tbh all I see is flaws:

Not happy with axe haft, inside edge of cloak


Waist above Right hip looks to be missing green, argh.


Looks ok from this angle

Your thoughts, mes freres?
graven

Pfft, you might have stuff in boxes but you're constantly producing too!

Have faith, dude, he looks awesome. If I had to be picky I think I'd consider a repaint on the left shoulder pad, I feel like he could use a smidge of colour there. As I say though, I'm having to be picky to come up with suggestions.

Hip could probably do with a re-touch - all looking good otherwise

Casey's Law wrote:Pfft, you might have stuff in boxes but you're constantly producing too!

Have faith, dude, he looks awesome. If I had to be picky I think I'd consider a repaint on the left shoulder pad, I feel like he could use a smidge of colour there. As I say though, I'm having to be picky to come up with suggestions.

Thanks squire! Left Pad? The bumpy one? Or left as you look at it - in which case, yes, I agree, a crux I think.

monkeytroll wrote:Hip could probably do with a re-touch - all looking good otherwise

Gracias amigo!



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Vid.

I actually meant the bumpy one sorry, his left. Nothing drastic, I just feel like it could use some of that yellow spot colour in that general area, not necessarily even on the shoulder pad.

Didn't even notice the helmet on handlebars until this last pic, great little detail , looking great.

Nicely done.

The bent, driven-over grass really gives it a dynamic feel, much in line with the bike.

And the need for some touch-ups? There's time yet, and there are only some details, looks great.

Casey's Law wrote:I actually meant the bumpy one sorry, his left. Nothing drastic, I just feel like it could use some of that yellow spot colour in that general area, not necessarily even on the shoulder pad.

Hmm, well, a good shout nonetheless - maybe the elbow.pads, methinks?

Theophony wrote:Didn't even notice the helmet on handlebars until this last pic, great little detail , looking great.

Thanks mate. Had to get a funky mantis mk4 in there somehow

Littletower wrote:Nicely done.

The bent, driven-over grass really gives it a dynamic feel, much in line with the bike.

And the need for some touch-ups? There's time yet, and there are only some details, looks great.

Cheers bud, thanks for reassurance and glad that my use of the hated foliage has worked!

 inmygravenimage wrote:

Casey's Law wrote:I actually meant the bumpy one sorry, his left. Nothing drastic, I just feel like it could use some of that yellow spot colour in that general area, not necessarily even on the shoulder pad.

Hmm, well, a good shout nonetheless - maybe the elbow.pads, methinks?

That could be just the ticket, go with your gut!

Well. If you insist








I think he might be done...

Good job, Graven.
I really like the finish you have on the handle of the axe. Going to have to remember that effect.

Love it, great stuff, dude!

Dr H wrote:Good job, Graven.
I really like the finish you have on the handle of the axe. Going to have to remember that effect.

Thank you kindly. Vallejo smoke is wonderful stuff.

Casey's Law wrote:Love it, great stuff, dude!

Cheers mate, although I'm no seeing a mold line up the top of the gun

Anyway, have some fully-flocked minions:

I think I missed what system these were for?

And that line is tiny and could easily be part of the weapon. I would never have noticed it if you hadn't said.