@ Gits Thank you sir, my pace is thanks to your massive effort on your Halloween special. (If gits can paint that fast come on boys!)

@ Archer Thank you, much appreciated. Listed and pics below.

This project is an effort to make tham closer to what I want, but not spend too much time doing it. With moving I have realised I have an awful lot of models and I really should paint them. I also have enough room to have a battle or too with the kids (who like the idea) I do not hold with the whole "it must be painted!" thing, but I would like to have completed armies. (No army is ever complete!) Just want to get to grips with this collection and do something with it.

So the Space Marines...Current list...

3 x Commanders (to paint)
1 x Librarian (to paint, maybe)
15 x Terminators (10 to paint)
10 x Hvy weapons (to paint)
19 x Tactical (18 to paint)
5 x Assault (to paint)
6 x Bikes (to paint)
1 x Attack bike (to paint)
1 x Chaplain on bike (to paint)
3 x Dreadnaughts (2 to paint)
1 x Speeder (to paint)
1 x Predator (to paint)
2 x Scout Razorback (1 to make and paint)
1 x Drop pod (to make and paint)
1 x Landraider



Want to add 3 true scale rhinos scratch built and going to build a fortress for them. Thinking of using the drop pod as the basis for the fortress. And thinking of making up a superheavy command transport type thing, don't think they have anything like it at present, but I have an idea in my head.

Going to be doing this week days, weekends will be for other things (ie RL, but hopefully modelling)

Leave you with the lads so far on display bases.


Thoughts appreciated, especially about the army, what am I missing etc.Not that I will be entering any tournies or anything like that so not really bothered about legalities.

Awesome stuff fella. Really like that camo. Can't believe how quickly you get them done! Great stuff

They look so good dude! love the single solid Ultra blue spot it works well with the camo colours you used, the camo design is done beautifully as well.

I absolutely love the individual squad scenic bases. What a great idea.

In regards to the models it's a very ultramarine collection. Good representation from all the types. You may want to add some centurions. I hear they are pretty good. But I still find them funny looking. But with your modelling skills......have I planted an idea yet?

I think a big command vehicle or fortress would be very cool.

Looking fantastic! Really enjoying seeing the before pics for each unit, I've repainted armies myself and it's a great feeling to bring a unit back looking swanky.

EDC

Your marines look definitely better with their new color scheme.
It's a good point that you decided to repaint them, it's worth the effort.
And chosing a camo scheme for marines is quite original, I like the idea.

Thanks guys,

@Januine Thank you sir, aiming to get them done quick, just don't look too close.
@Nerdy Thanks bud, I figure its enough to distinguish them as Ultra's without being Smurfs.
@ Archer, Thanks, I thought the bases would make it easier and better to display them. I will take on board what you have said, think I have an idea or two.
@ EDC Thanks, yeah it feels good, been meaning to for a while, they have always been a job I rushed, unfortunately looks like it again, but I have made some improvement on the previous flat coat.
@ Minus, Thank you.

So whats to report....lots. Started a new Ork Project (see other blog) Tried some experiments this weekend some failed (not going there!) Others not bad. Started on my entry for the LoER comp, a must see as there is some truly amazing work going on there. I do not stand a chance, only got a couple weeks, but that's tons for me.

Well heres me setting the world on fire again....

Took some sprue (Hi DrH)(he will twitch and the word) ..

Cleaned it up...

Attacked it with a blow torch...

And got this...



Kinda goes dark about there, as I cut it up and am trying to mould it, think I have failed badly, but I have the bits and will glue them together so I have at least one tree out of it. (think I have blown £10 woth of silicone and resin on it though.)
I will get it together and post some nice pics.

I was kinda thinking this for the LoER comp, but then I saw Rugluds entry, and it is a bit too similar, so that is out, sooooo plan B

Take some silly rubbish....(cotton buds)

Cut them up a bit, and cut up some cocktail sticks....

Then cut the tubey bits up at an angle...

Stick them together...

Repeat.....lots....

Carve a base in some insulation foam....

MMMM but there no weight in it....I know I will mould up and cast a couple...

Drilled holes in it for the sticks to go in.

Current state is primer....


Oh also half way through repainting these, but have realised the state of the mould lines on them and am too embarised to show you so far...


Well thanks guys for looking, your thoughts are appreciated.

Curious about your tree concepts. The blowtorched tree is incredible.

Oh how I hate painting assault marines. They just seem like twice the effort. Once upon a time I painted about 50 of them for a mate in about four weeks.

Bugger nearly forgot....

A while back I bought a very cheap little package, now your not to laugh....



http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mini-Airbrush-Air-Brush-Compressor-Spray-Paint-Gun-0-4mm-Needle-Art-Kit-Set-Cake-/291596075802?var=&hash=item43e47b031a

Yes it is an airbrush, since I have nothing like the budget or the patience to learn how to properly I thought I would try a cheapy off ebay, after all, all I am going to do is base coat stuff, will help a bunch with terrain. I have to say it was worth every penny of the £20 I spent. Plug and play, had no issues so far, been using it a lot with the repaint on the marines (yes I been cheating), ok its only base coating stuff, no detail work, but I am a brush man, and to be honest just not good enough to worry at it. This thing is sold for nail art and temporary tattoo work, even if you have a real one I would say this is worth a go as a back up, little chap plugs away just great for me.

Oooh, that sprue true is truly gnarly looking. Great minds think alike right Like the direction you're going with the bamboo though and intrigued to see further progress.

Interesting idea for bamboo, look forward to seeing how that comes together.

For 20 squids you can't argue with that.
Beware though, that it's the gateway drug of the air-brush world. You'll soon be looking at class-A brushes.

Oh, and yes I felt a tingle in my sprue-sense.

Ta guys,

Whos this...

Heres Ronnie...


bit to go yet, but not far.

Thoughts?

Really like them. Very unique and quite effective ad giving cover.

Bamboo is grass, not wood. Just to be TFG. Also, never, ever plant bamboo or mint. Weeds, they are, and darn near impossible to eradicate once they get started. Excellent idea for bamboo though. Definitely gonna borrow it.

The airbrush looks quite useful. Doc is right. A gateway drug. There is something almost mesmerizing about using one...once you've figured out how to keep the paint flowing.

The bamboo looks excellent. Such a simple technique and such a great result.

Mint is an excellent ground cover and has the benefit of being edible too.

That bamboo turned out great! And so easy! Very nifty idea.

Thank you all.

Back to Camo dudes.

Tonights Starter, Biker Chaplain.

This was a very early attempt by my son at painting.....

First I broke it...


It did look like this...Please don't be too harsh, he was 8 and this was probably one of the first models he painted.


Bit of remodelling...





Thanks for looking.

BIT of remodeling??!

Actually, I think that's pretty darn good for an 8-year old. Shows neatness, attention to detail and an understanding of color.

Modified bike looks amazing. Going to let your son try his improved painting skills loose on this bike?

If only I could get them interested...

Progress.....



Thoughts?

I think it's awesomesuace. Next question.

Progress is looking good. Although I really am not sure how I feel about a chaplain not wearing his skull helmet.....

Actually, it would be really cool to see a bare-headed chaplain with a skull painted on his face...

Just a thought.

Thank you guys your keeping me going here.

Well its an old metal model and though I could probably do a head swap, that is the head, but see what you think.

Still a little work to do...







Thoughts appreciated.

Oooooh.... I like that!

The conversion has come up a treat. Really dig the spinal column and the face paint works really well. Guess this badass doesn't need a helmet after all.

Nice modification, Cam'. Looks the part.

Thanks all.

Just a couple WIPs of my woody bits.....





Still a way to go yet.

Thoughts?

That Tree is 'Tree-mendous!' it looks 'Vine' to me! good to see you 'Branch' out with your sprue stuff with work this good we wont be able to 'Leaf' you alone!

Very cool stuff. The tree with the mushrooms is amazing.

Thanks Nerdy.....lol

Thank you Gits, really grateful for the support.

Something a little different....

Got her as part of a set of Game Colour Paints, I think she will stand under me tree, going to try and do a good job here.

beginnings...



And a few base colours...



Thank you for looking.

Good start. Be sure to make the purple garment very dynamic and dramatic!

Thanks Gits.

Little progress....

Nice effect on the sheer stuff.

She looks great! Where can I get one?

Coming together really nicely. Love the choice of colours. Is that a helmet under her arm?

And finished...

Thanks guys. Yes it is a helmet.

Here you go, tried a bit harder on this one, but annoying because I think I can do better, but too impatient.





And before I stuck her down...






Took some with a different camera and marked difference in colour pick up. Spoilering from here as lots of pics...


Thanks for looking feedback very much appreciated, if you really fancy being nice you could vote.

Cheers.

The purple has come up really well. Like it a lot. Amazing difference between the cameras isn't it? Never trust anything you see.

What sort of paints have you used? I really like the glossier result on the clothes. Her lips have also come up really well which may sound odd. But often you see bright red lipstick on a model such as this so the more natural effect is appreciated.

That's a very nice paint job on what is, in essence... a pretty crude figure. Well done Cam.

Nice little diorama there. Love that tree! The mushrooms and flowers really bring it to life. The purple is a nice contrast in the picture there.

Nice use of the tree.

Good job on the little lady.

Thanks guys.

What the hell is this....Literally sat playing about with super scalpy, and this comes out, not sure what it is, maybe a counts as servitor?






And for scale...



Got to work out the ends of the arms, but thoughts?

What the hell is it?
LOL

As for the arms....

Chaos spawn perhaps? Looks great. If a little creepy.

Wicked bike chaplain. The modifications to the bike are very cool.

Nice terrain too.

EDC

Some kind've mechanicus construct that counts as a jokaero?

I have no idea. But it's cool.

Thank you for the feedback. No idea what a Jokaero is, need to go look that up.

Putting some basic colour on it, still not decided what to do with the tips of the arms!




Thanks for looking, please feel free to give me any thoughts or ideas or critique.

Jokero are orange orangutans that improve and micronize technology. They are exploited by the Imperium. Your skull thing needs pincer claws at the ends of its arms. Something that looks like it has really fine motor skills. That's my opinion anyway.

Put one of each heavy weapon (or two.....) that you can procure onto each arm.

Thanks guys. Will get to it.

Tonight midnight is deadline for latest LoER comp. so decided I better do some work on it. Was thinking that mine was a bit lacking so decided to add some bits.

Some little plants made of cocktail sticks...




And a tree from sprue....




With details like hanging mosey stuff made from green scrubby...




So heres the finished results....

















And some shots for scale showing also the cover provided by the scenery....





Hope you like, I do not expect to do well the level of competition has increased big time and the work the lads have put in is amazing. I have not really pushed myself here, and in reality this is 4 days work, nothing compared to some peoples efforts.

Got a couple itches to scratch so back soon...any feedback is gratefully received.

I think it's delightful Cam. Any gamer would be very pleased to have terrain elements of that complexity, creativity and quality on their table. Excellent, excellent work!

Beautiful work Cam! That turned out really nice!

That bamboo is just amazing, unique idea and excellent execution - really effective and life like, would fool a panda Hats off to you Cam

The bamboo is crazy believable. I like the 'peeled' cocktail sticks idea. How durable though?

A few more pieces like those and you will have a very nice set of scatter pieces for any sort of table.

The bamboo just impresses the heck out of me-- I know i already said it but it bears repeating. The paint on it really sells it.

Quite frankly, it is as worthy an entry into the contest as any of the rest. So no worries, my friend. You're just working smarter instead of harder

Alien vegetation terrain pieces! Very nice work on them all!

Really sweet work there Cam. Bamboo is inspired. Top banana

Thank you all tons, really appreciate it. Means a lot to me coming from you guys.

So itching a scratch....

I acquired an old broken drive belt in work. And giving credit where due I had seen this done by others including Magosbiff90, thought of tracks. So I moulded and cast up some sections, and started mucking about with some plasticard.







Starting to feel like a predator variant, no idea where I am going, but will get a slick turret and sponsons.

Heres some scale shots..



I like that it is a bit wide and stubbier, thinking about an offset turret.

Thoughts, should I forget it and donate to Orkdom?

I like it. What about a vindicator?

Thank you Archer.

OK magnetising it, so can chop and change. Added some details, thanks to OMN bits.Still very WIP, lots yet to add.





Thanks for looking.

I like the clip. Wouldn't want to be anywhere near that tank when the empty clip ejects though...

Very cool.Vindi.

Bit slow on the uptake but I like the terrain you did, the bamboo looks really good.

EDC

Nice looking vindicator there! amazing how well you have improved so much since you first got around the League!
Excellent work as always!

Thank you all guys.

Well she's off drying after primer. Here are some shots of pre-primer...

All the bits at the mo.


Made the turret by blocking up some board.

Carved a rough shape and started to stick card on it for plates.

Covered in plates.


So hull with a few details added.





And the current variants...Vindicator (you have seen.)

Twin linked Las.

And the other one I cant remember but I like the look of it..


Thanks for looking and please feel free to comment.

Looks great Cam!

The off set turret looks really good. Makes for a really unique tank. Love that the weapons are all interchangeable. Are you considering side sponsons?

Is the assault cannon variant a Baal Pred, or a Razorback?

Your scratch building skills are really phenomenal.

EDC

@ WP Thank you.
@ Archer Yup sponsons will be coming.
@ EDC Thank you. And I guess Baal but aren't they BA gear, can Ultras have them. Not that I am bothered about such rules. Don't want to upset anyones sensibilities is all.

Primed.(bad pics sorry)




Still on this but slight side track....
http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/672810.page

Will be working on an ork so will be on other thread, back here later today, to itchy still.

Thanks for looking.

Looking good Cam! can't wait to see it all decked out in paints!

Thanks Shas.

Started...


Laters..

Base colours laid down. rough at mo.

Nice Cam.

Merry Christmas everyone.

Merry Christmas Cam!

Merry Orkmas!

Well thanks guys,

Thanks WP that's cool.

So Christmas goodies, spoilered.


Well off to more merriment.

Looks like some one got spoiled and I don't mean your kids potatoe head Vader can't beat it

Now back to your family and have a great Christmas

P.S. Love the tank that is looking marvellous especially digging the turret design

prooves that cake isn´t a lie!

merry merriness to all of you!

by the way...i try to get back on track with everything going on here...

well...just a minor comment for now...that turret for your pred looks awesome...the shape is very modern looking...i like that immensely!

we´re already through our grand consumer packaging opening... hope you have a good and relaxed time!

best wishes,vik

Thank you all.

Well as per expected kids dispersed wife fell asleep in a chair, I got some paint done....








Still WIP and PIP, but getting to a stage were I am happy with certain bits.

Thoughts welcome.

writing looks neat...as does the free hand stuff...

the magazine on top...hmmm...when the turret is not there it seems a bit unprotected and makes the profile a bit tall...?...

Looking good there Cam!

Good Xmas haul. The Pred is looking great.

EDC

Have to agree with vic on the magazine looking a bit large and exposed, maybe some kind of shield fixed around part of the mag might help.

Also some kind of range finder fixed to the big gun might break it up a bit, seems a little to much tube at the moment.

a muzzle for the big tube could break it up a bit too...

Lovely. The foolishly exposed magazine just screams 40k!

Oh yeah, front, back and top are covered, but the sides exposed and open, is so 40K!

OK guys working on the mag and the barrel, thinking of the ridiculous dozer blade as well maybe. Have to be magnetized for when not a Vindi.

Been playing around, too many ideas, not enough time and just too much to play with....

So no idea where this came from but.....



Started out messing about with some Super Sculpy....

Started sticking bits together..sorry terrible pic....

Bulking out with foam and hotglue...

Then a bit of GS and Milliput mixing and some messing about...




And scale shot...


Guessing a Knarloc for me boys Tau/Kroot army. Kids think it is a chicken from hell, don't blame them. I do notice that it is not even for sale on FW anymore, they used to do a model, always fancied one.

Anyone know what I am on here?

Anyone know what I am on here?

totally, tho my expierience/knowledge with the fish faces is limited... but i think you are heading in a good direction...from my shady memory it looks spot on!

I was gonna say it looks a little like the Deadly Natter from How to Train Your Dragon.

Nice work on the Knarloc .

Don't know if it's any use to you, but I also made one of these from sculpy a while back.
Here: http://www.dakkadakka.com/core/gallery-viewimage.jsp?i=326421&m=2&w=800

Ok that's amazing and so much cooler than mine. At least yours looks like a beasty not a birdy!

Thanks guys.

Damn fine Knarlocs being bred at the Camkierhi ranch!

I think it needs to look like a bird. Aren't they all descended from birds?

Still says "Big Bad Birdy!" to me

Making hands claws thingies later today.

For now update...

Deadzone,

Scenery...started, way to go.


Plague..bear with me very WIP




Thanks for looking, thoughts appreciated.

i like the "white" faced plague fella...that look, while still WIP could look really frightening later on...

since you moved, you really enjoy the benefits of living in a bigger house it seems the stuff you are working on is rather all space consuming, i know what i am talking about here... projects tend to be giant sized for me every time too^^

also... have a nice start into 2016 later on! i still haven´t even cleaned up my workspace yet... the days went by and nothing hobby worthy happened... and monday i will have to start working again...facepalmfacepalm

It will come Vik. You will find your mojo again.

Yes it is good to have the room to work on things, depending on your point of view, I have probably spent too much time on hobby this break.

Kids are growing up, xbox is king, I'm no longer needed, only one left out at mo is wonderful wife. Working on that though.

More later still painting.

Plagues look suitably infected!

Glad you picked up Deadzone, easier, faster and shorter games than 40K make, at least for me, for a great gaming "solution", specially for playing with the kids!

If you have any, I'm considering clear bases for DZ, think those'd go well with the board/matt in general, and more when having the minis standing on top of the buildings and walkways (which happens a lot in DZ).

Happy New Year!

That plague guy looks suitably scary. I'm still not a fan of the Mantic design direction for the Plague, but that look could do it for me.

Looks great, much prefer your take on these to the regular scheme.

Well here you go, not sure I will bother doing much more to them.


Pointy stick guy...

Hoppy guy... I have him in mid air, will have to see how durable this works out..


Doggy..

And of course himself...





Though I like the models and intend getting another set to convert a bit, there are some bothersome bits for me. Mould lines, Can't bloody see them til its too late, the big guy is a prime example, the shot of his back, did not even notice it until I took the picture, bugger patching that in! And secondly confused by the business with the bases! Why a base within a base, makes it blooming awkward can just about live with the bigger perfectly flat disc!

Anyways thanks for looking, thoughts are welcome.

Next bit more camo predator action.

Happy new year to you all, hope its a good 'un for us all.

Really like your take on the Plague, think the way they get further and further from human as they progress through the generations is great.

I think the plague mid leap is fantastic. I hope he can handle some gaming.

Damn for a minute I thought I was in Theo's thread, great skin tones great repsentation of rotten flesh.

I have to say I was not overly a fan of Mantics range but this has almost changed my mind, they seem to have potential from what I have seen of yours and Theo's threads.

Happy New year to you too may it be a great one for all

Thanks guys, much appreciated, so far I am happy enough, not played yet, and still the enforcers to go, but we will see.

Sorry I lied, silly birdy thingy caught my eye today, heres the result, couple little bits to finish up but it's very late so leave this lot here for you...









thanks for looking in. thoughts welcome.

That's just nuts Cam. I really like it!

He looks great. The paint job is a really good colour choice. Interesting you went with human like eyes.

@ Gits, thanks bud.
@Archer, yup think its creepier that way. little bit cartoony but I like it.

Revamp front end for vindi variant, removable of course.






Thanks for looking.

Wow awesome stuff this year Cam. I really like the other, gnarloc thing, and deadzone pieces. Great work.

Nice work on that dozer blade/siege shield.

Nice work on both the Kroot beast thing and the vindi siege shield.

Very funky stuff.

EDC

Thanks.

Mag shield!






Better?

Knarloc has tons of character, especially in those eyes! Like the vehicle work as well, damn fine additions to your motor-pool!

Yes. Slightly less orky!

The siege shield is fantastic. I like the magazine shield. really has that 40k feel of crazy.

great work on the predator and the siege shield.

I absolutely love the chicken thing. Especially the green eyes. I was also reminded by it of a stupid chicken fact, off topic chicken video attached at risk of MOD attention



I want to buy a chicken now

The Knarloc looks really good now it's painted, I especially like the eyes .

Thanks peeps, much aapreciated.

Very Quick paint job on Enforcers...






Laters dudes...

Laters dudes? When did you become a hippie?

How well did those Mantic pieces take glue. I've heard horror stories... Looks like you did a fine job with them.

Tank looks fitting for the Imperium.

I use standard cyano...super glue, normal dollar store super glue on well.. everything I've done for the last few years. It always works. On everything. No idea about plastic glue if that's what you meant though.

I like the enforcer scheme, it's simple but effective.

Thanks guys,

Well I used superglue as well and it seems to have worked ok. Tried Revell Contacta Professional Liquid Plastic Glue, usually melts surfaces together was a bit worried, but it had little or no effect so gave up on it. The buildings took it though and it worked brilliantly on them. The figures are a little different though.

I would say couple points now I have just about done the set. Bloody mold lines on these are a pain. Gave up on the enforcers as can be seen. But these are strictly game pieces and to be expected I guess. I do like the sculpts and the variety. The buildings are brilliant. Just wish they where in a different material, then I would happily convert away with these guys, but as is, I am very happy with what I have and hope to be playing soon.

Next, no idea.....if you like you could pop over to orkishness and look at my finished entry for Nerdies Competition. Guess I could open Sedition Wars up and have a look.....

Just had 2 games of Deadzone, first time I have played anything in about 5 years at least.

Fantastic fun, played my daughter, she wanted to be Plague. She ran away with the first game as I totally did not get my head straight, I got her (just) the second game.

We got a few bits wrong but it played out well. This is such a graphic game, it puts wonderful images in your head. For instance in the first game she had to infiltrate. So she basically out flanked me and ran off the table but left the big guy all alone strolling up the centre of the board, with shots raining off him, rips the head of the captain and off the board, just magical.

Forgot how much fun playing can be.

I definitely do more painting than gaming. But when I do I remember how much fun it can be too. Can help a lot when you have opponents seeking the same thing as you too. Glad you enjoyed the game. Any in action shots?

That's one heck of a dry spell, Cam. Good to hear that y'all enjoyed the game. It means that there will be more

I find myself more inspired to build and paint when I am actively playing.

hey Cam, plastic Enforcers are a little taller than the restic ones, but standard plastic cement will do the trick for the all plastic enforcers and peacekeepers, cyano for the restic parts that are options to be added to the plastic bodies, like the shotty and shield.

I like the idea of the vindicator with a magazine

Thanks guys,

@ Shas thanks bud, will be trying to source some more Enforcer models soon, so advice gratefully received.

Not really an update or anything, just, well as the kids are playing this and I am knocking around the edges thought I would knock out a dice box. (the wifes biggest complaint about the hobby is the noise of dice being rolled.

So....



2 hours work this afternoon.

Thanks for looking. Much appreciated.

LOL! Wonderful! Looks like an in-ground pool... that's... above ground. Well... you get my meaning.

^ my thoughts exactly! Looks stunning and makes me giggle at the same time! Love your graffiti style!

Next round of catching up on my sub'd blogs.

Nice work on the tanks. Good job on the swappable parts.

Good job on the giant bird thing. Nice to see you pushing yourself on the sculpting. One critique (as I know you like to hear it) is the legs are "missing" the thighs; the "backwards-knee" that you see in birds and other animals is actually the ankle. The upper leg as you have it, is the shin.
The head is a great piece of work though.

And the swimming pool / dice rolling area is great. Nice idea.

Nice idea with the dicebox. A little less obtrusive than a tower, but will still fit in on a table.

Nice work on the dice box. If it were me I'd put some Grot's around the edge of it, arguing over some dice, or maybe carrying them away.
Or something along those lines, just an idea .

Thanks guys, much appreciated.

So messing with some ideas, not sure if this will be my entry toward the latest LoER comp, don't think so cus not really pushing myself enough.

So Started this yesterday...

Got some stuff together...

Yup that's it, pizza bases and cereal boxes.

Then I made my own Foam core...got a bit carried away and made a box...



Added some details tonight....






And then a little paint....



Figure some of that deadzone modular stuff has to be a bit worn around the edges right?

Got to finish painting the detail and add some graffittttiiiiii....

Thoughts appreciated.

Thanks for looking.

That's a sweet little building, cool beans.

Nice detail on that little building.

Nice terrain, the little details really make it.

EDC

Thanks guys.

Little more done....


Thanks.

Nice, that looks very functional/playable.

Little more done....

yeah right...little...that´s what i call little too...
is everything made from foamcore?...even the pillars?...wow...

A little... Chinese wall style.

Looks good, and very apt for DZ too.

Glad you are playing, +1 for doing it with your kids!

What're you working on their Cam? Terrain?

You're really good at doing sceneries. Great job, nice details.
It's something I'm really impressed by, because I would be unable to do anything that good without spending ages on it.

Framework looks good. I'm looking forward to seeing what this becomes.

Thank you all, very much appreciated.

Well silly amount of pictures here so getting straight at it....

Nearly there on the little cube....



Started in on a Panel, the idea being it can fit various occasions....
Panel was again my homebrew FC, just a straight forward 3" square...Then I wanted to add a ladder....
So Steps...




then a quick lick of paint...

Folded to the building...

As a wall...

Oh and a little free hand graffittiiiii on the other side..


Then I started a new little cube...

Cardboard tube....


Bit of boxing...

And we are getting there...


Some base coat...

And a little more paint...





And just some fun shots of it all at the moment...






So that's as it is, going to finish adding detail to these, and build some more, just keep adding to it. I think this will be my entry in the comp. (link in sig) Though I feel like I am cheating a little because my bits collection is huge, the platforms are made from reclaimed signs (sintra board) That's not something anyone can get hold of easy. Most of the buildings will be cardboard and pizza bases. Pretty basic stuff.

I think as terrain goes, it's for Deadzone, but will do very nicely if I can get my head around Necromunda again, and is easily usable for 40k etc. Just about any sci-fi game, might just about get away with it for Infinity if I can ever get into it.

So thoughts welcome, thanks for looking, back soon.

I think that's great Cam. All the little details and the way you cook up all the elements and make them work together is just amazing.

That's looking corking mate. Quick question, how do you do your treadplate? Is it a patterned styrene?

Nice! Killing it Cam.

Looks very Necromunda

Thanks guys.

No update. Been working on orks. Just popping on quick to answer Graven.

Most often i have purchased sheet styrene. I will let you know where i got my last batch once i look it up. Got 5 sheets cheap. Was on ebay.

Recently i purchased a roller from Green stuff world which is brilliant. Have made some great panels with it already. I will knock up a little review tomorrow night and show you. Tonight is a bit of a bust. I am just plain knackered so had the yearly bath and off to bed.

No worries mate. Thanks for heads up

Sorry it took so long, here we go...

Super Sculpey, with roller...


Can be molded into many different shapes...


I find this excellent and produces really great panels that I can make the thickness I want. If I manage to think about it, I could mould in the rivets etc as well.

I think I prefer this to the sheet material which I find to be brilliant but at times fragile and has no thickness to it.

The sheet is probably cheaper, but not by much to be honest, at least with the sculpey version you use 100% of what you need, with the sheet material especially for Orks who can't cut straight if their life depended on it apparently, you end up with little piles of scrap off cuts that are honestly good for nothing.

Hope that helps a little, back soon with more buildings I think, for now bit busy with a Boaring project on my Ork blog...

Ooh, nice... Is that from these guys - http://stores.ebay.co.uk/greenstuffworldonline/? How long did the postage take from them? I have a list of their stuff in my watch list at the moment

I have oggled over these rolls for quite some time now...Looks super and iis especially interesting to see you bend and cut it fir making metal teef...now that is a selling argument...

Man, your terrain just makes me want to stand up and applaud.

EDC

Shame, that seller doesn't post to the U.S.

@ Ruglud, yup you got it, sorry should have linked it, thank you. And do it bud, I bought there cable/tentacle roller thingy and this roller and has been absolutely worth every penny.
@ Vik indeed, even more when I say that even after baking, if I warm the Sculpey up I can still bend it a bit to mold it to where I want it. They are available in different designs too.
@ EDC Thank you
@ Gits, That's easy Gits, consider that sorted...

Sorry no update at the mo, but tonight Pinky we take over the world!! Um well no actually bit busy.

I saw those rollers a while ago, they've got so many different versions now. How are you finding them to work with?

Very cool indeed

Liking those new buildings there Cam!

Thanks guys, really need the support, really helps.

@hk1x1, they are great, helps if you wet them or talc them, really solid bit of kit. Honestly for master builders like you these are a must I think. get one and try it.

Nice work on the terrain. Have I said that the home-made foamboard is a good idea? It's a good idea.

Nice roller. Looks useful.

OK little something odd,

I am a bit low at mo so time to try and do a nice paint job...

Here's what I am starting with.


Got him generously given a while ago, got no arms so making them. Thinking along the lines of a off beat stage 1 Plaguer.

Thanks for looking.

Homemade foamcore...M'kay... when I tried that I had a heck of a time getting the paper to properly adhere. What glue are you using?

In a pinch, an old mousepad is fine for rolling dice on, to deaden the sound. However, dice box and dice tower as terrain is an honorable tradition.

That building that has the 'public parking garage' look to it is very good. A perfect piece of terrain for a skirmish game. Consider the idea borrowed

Cam, did you actually sculpt that right arm, or is that an ork arm?

Thanks guys...

@Red. Been trying different glues, Evo-stik wood adhesive seems to be working the best, just has to be left to dry. also tried hot glue gunning which works well and is a lot quicker, but is a bit hit and miss at times. And please borrow away, I like the idea myself, looking to fully expand the 3d element of the games, plenty of height, but still very much playable.

@ Gits, sculpted bud, too big for anything I have in stock.

So update, some of the base painting laid down...


thank you for looking, back tomorrow....

Is that an Inquisitor model???

It's the mutant Quazimandus inquisitor mini or something like that if I recall.

Looking good Cam

Sculpted? That's pretty darn amazing Cam. The muscle form and definition you've created look really fantastic.

Very nice sculpting on those arms, Especially the hand.

Thanks guys, hope you wont be disappointed....





For me he is a pretty good proxy for a stage 1, but your thoughts would be appreciated.

He is really cool. My only suggestion would have been spike him up a little bit. But maybe he is pre-spiky stage?

Apart from that minor gripe size wise and your newly sculpted arms he is a great proxy.

Crikey - that fella's fething terrifying!!! Great job cam

That..is pretty sweet. Nice work cam

Nasty piece of work! (and I mean that in a good way)

Well that's bloody disgusting

Help please....

How wide over all is a Chaos Heldrake?

Thanks for the feedback, seems you don't like him, not cute and cuddly enough for you!

@ Archer, I agree actually, he will proxy in, but really could do with being a little bigger and spikier.

Cheers

Good sculpting.

He's got 99 problems but Aargh Slashy Choppy Choppy! isn't one...

Size seems all right, and a good bit of dynamism to it, which I like. If you intend to play him on the table, the lack of 'spikiness' is a good thing.

That looks like the most painful way to carry a knife. Cool sculpt, Cam. Excellent stuff as always. Really dig the textured sculpy tutorial from about a dozen posts back.

Love the finish you get on you models, nice stuff, and the scratch builds are awesome.

Thank you all, very much appreciated.

Sorry been a bit quiet, been sidetracked by a little project for a friend, don't want to say anything at mo.

Also got rumblings in my head of a idea for the LoER comp, not much time left, but then once I get going on it I will smash it out. Think Graven or Grimdork have got this one, but there are some brilliant works in the wings as always. I will make an entry still, just to be silly.

Again sorry for lack of updates, back soon.

So, today I restarted my entry for the LoER Comp.

Got some stuff....

There is a clear plastic container from a packet of Grapes, and some packaging from a toy from christmas...

Some hot glue and a few extra bits like cardboard and a yogurt pot.



Made a roller door..
#

Kitted out an interior...

Supposed to look like a electrical plant room type of thing...

And started to paint it...


Oh and I made a cardboard box...


Then came painting...

Got a bit carried away....

Made up some posters..


Painted the interior....



Sarge came by to inspect..


Painted the exterior....



Sarge had a look..


Added a little OSL...electrical effect..


Still got plenty to do, but chuffed with a days work...

Thoughts appreciated.

Dayum! As they say. That is magnificent!

It looks very used/lived in, between the graffiti and the rolled up hoses/wires and the box.. awesome. The screens work well and the arcing electrical bits up top are a neat accent. It's nice cozy little piece, something you'd just roll around in a wargame but in a skirmish game you could see a scuffle inside, or a sniper nesting on the roof.

Stop it, just stop it !

You're just too damn fast and too damn good at this...

That power station is magnificent

I refuse to gush over a carboard box , but it is great as well.

That's excellent progress Cam. Great to see the sergeant swing by to make sure all is on the up-and-up. Box was a brilliant idea and I really like the way you do your monitor screens.

Deliciously crusty. Love the wiring and sparks!

that is seriously cool - great work fella

Nice power relay station!

Good job, that man.
Spectacular for a day's work.

I really like the cardboard box. Overall this thing looks great. I can almost hear the buzzing of the electricity when I look at that detail. The posters are really great, too. Nice job.

Why is it that I like your hand painted posters and signs better than I would printed ones? Ah yes, they are better. Really nice work on those.

I'm baffled thought. That clear plastic...if it is what I think it is, how in tarnation are you gluing things to it?

Final thought. It wants a rat-hole in one of the walls. It reminds me of some places I've seen in certain large American cities in the North-east.

Very cool. The kitted out exterior and electrical effect both looks ace.

EDC

I wish that electrical effect was clear, then you could stick a blue led in the middle of it. Looks great though!

Thank you all so much, still working on it, will be finished soon.

@ Red, Luck is the answer, I know that it does not glue easy, hot melt gun nearly melts clean through it, but with care that works, and superglue and Bi-carb is a good combo. Its holding at the moment so happy.

So I have been doing some bits this week just not that much, had a hell of a week IRL and it has been hard going, but....

Modified my sons Nerf gun, did a job on the internals, then gave it a lick of paint...


Next is a question, this is a very early wip, I am messing around with some ideas for a Nightstalker army for KoW, not really looked at it fully and properly, but from what i have seen I can make bases up of models and as long as the base is the right sort of size, it is ok. Obviously the models have to represent a large enough group, ..........well enough woffle, please can you tell me if this could represent a Regiment of Spectres....(very early sculpts...)






Thoughts please....

Jobs a good'un .

Thinking about it now, how cool would it be to make the bases have a little recessed bowl or something in them to put a tiny piece of dry ice in and then add a spot of water to it at game time. You'd get your Erie fog of war on the battlefield . Think I'll have to try that on some terrain at some point, maybe just a smokestack or a blown up vehicle.

Nerf gun looks awesome. I don't know enough about KoW to comment otherwise.

Great power station, looks so easy when you are doing it!! Your style is extraordinary

Hah what a sweet nerf gun. Ehat did you do to the internals? Replace the springS with deadly no longer street legal after market super springs?

Specters looks like a grand start. In KoW base size is of chief import. Technically there's a minimum number or models per base meant to prevent confusion (the max size of the next size down +1, so 11 for a regiment, 21 for a horde, its in the book and online, as are dimensions for all unit types) but that's maybe a tournament concern at best. As long as your opponent knows what's what.

Looks like a great start, spooky.

But the skull's not red...

Good work, Cam'.

Thank you all, very much appreciated.

Thanks Grim for clearing that up.

@ DrH Yeah I know, I asked me son what he wanted me to write, and thats what you get.




So Have managed a little work.....

Base...


And nearly finished (maybe even done) Spectres. Going to put them to one side and come look in a couple days. Feed back would help!.

Here you go...






Thoughts very much appreciated...

Ah! glowy ghosty's to attack the enemies of any Necromantic army!

Those look really great Cam... love the subtle glow to them and the base is fantastic! A+

The interior of the mouths, perhaps shade it much darker so that it stands in better contrast to the rest of the piece?

These are really awesome, and the fusion of skeleton and flowey ghost parts makes them somewhat unique. Often you have robed skeletons, robes by themselves, or totally ethereal things, but here we have semisolid skeleton parts within the ghost cloaks. Neat.

The ghosts look really great-- it's hard to believe they are handmade.

I also really like the power station thing from earlier, especially the electric spark thing on top. How did you make that?

Thank you all for the kind words.

@ Josh Bit of wire from an old molex cable from inside a computer, Stripped bare twisted around and positioned, then a tiny blob of hot glue in the centre. Painted white then some blues then highlighted white. Hope that helps.

So had to get the comp entry finished, last wall was giving me a bit of an issue til inspiration struck, how about if I put outlets so you can draw power off?



And painted...


And the final thing, done as much as it ever will....





Interior...

More pics in Gallery.

Thank you for looking and your amazing support.

More Night stalkers coming soon...(first nipping over to my Orkishness blog to touch base with my roots....)

as the others have stated...the screens you mmade are breathtaking...

wow...
love how you used the actual electrical thing (lack of term^^) for sockets

also, the electrical effect is very cool!

i wish you luck!


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oh... forgott the nerf and the ghosts...

you are truly a man without fear... sculpting is now definitely something you need to put in your resume...

as for the nerf... what kind of paint did you use? regular acrylic or something more resistant? would be a shame to have it rub off...
cheers vik

Thank you sir.

Technical term Chocblock! Least ways that's what I call it.

And the Nerf gun.

Well I dismantled it completely, sanded down any markings, primed with HYCOTE Plastic Primer, then used my acrylics, then it's shiney because I gave it 2 coats of Acrylic Clear Lacquer from Halford (automotive parts shop).

Mods are, removed the air restrictor, and the rod bit at the front that goes up the darts. Also put a stronger spring from another broken Nerf gun in, It's just stronger, no idea by how much. Made some heavy darts for it, and now the blooming thing bruises me when he shoots me. ( which the little bugger does regularly)

No signs of ware yet, after several days of heavy wear and tear.

Next in progress Nerf is a Longshot, going to go a bit crazy and make it look full sniper mode, upgrades to the mechanics and barrel and going to have a go at making it bolt action.

Don't worry though thats a side distraction, models comes firstist...

O.O a longshot sniper conversion...damn...that will be spectacular!

and yep...car spray is probably the way to go for making things last!...
if i was the mek ...which i am not... this would be a cool thing to be able to mod nerfs...i know we have a nerf modding shop here in berlin even... but i am too noobish for this^^

chockblock...hmmm...saved in long term memory...hopefully^^...we call it Lüsterklemme...as it is often used with lights...room ceiling lights...which an old term is called Lüster

Looks great bud. Love to see a tutorial on the long shot, although not sure my kids need further weaponising

Fantastic. Kudos.

Great job on the ghosts and their base indeed.

Contest piece is nice also.

Really great piece Cam. Electrical effects are excellent and I just love the interior.

I'm always impressed when I see people building really cool terrains/vehicles with a sheet of paper, two screws and a box of toothpicks.
I can't.
I'm jealous.

Great work.

Really nice terrain Cam.

Nice work, Cam!

That is a really fantastic piece of terrain!

Awesome detail work, as always .

Those ghosts are properly scary
Really good sculpt.
And the power station is genius in itself
I really like the electrical effects.

Thanks all, really appreciate the feedback. Keeps me going.

So couple things going to be happening here soon, first ....well will come to that in a sec, the other is I have an idea for LoER comp, and it will be happening here, just shortly.

Right back to first.....Spurred on by my baffling 2nd place in Nerdy's comp, I have decided to join in this Dakka painting challenge thingy. The competition is really tough, scary stuff. But hey got to have a go so....

This month is Space Marines.

Well I fancy the idea of messing about with Space Hulk. and I have been making a board in the background, I know there are some great models out there, but I have my own ideas of what should be going on so here we go...

A terminator properly scaled and kitted out for close quarter fighting in dark and dingy corridors of hell. But all I got is some AOB models....



Thats not what I want.....lets sort that out right now.....

My gods its a masacre!

Well here we go, trying to make it short and sweet, the aim is eventually to have a squad, but it will be different, more like the best of the best sent in to clear out the xeno scum, so will not be the traditional squad of termies, but instead a mix match of guys. Probably upsetting a bunch of people with the very idea of it, but hope you stick around. For now, I will be doing one Termie for the comp, depends on how I get on I might do more.


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Update already, probably auto do da but hey....

Basic structure glued up, Arms still move about and magnetized the waist...

And just to see how he compares...

Lots of details to add.

Thoughts appreciated.

I like the repose, definatly an improvement imho, the left leg might benefit from some green stuff to extend the armour back over the ankle as it looks a little exposed compared to the other leg but that's just my opinion.

That's a very dynamic terminator. He looks much more imposing now that his legs aren't splayed out to the side.

Excellent. Such a good idea to make those termies look more dynamic.

He does look a little bit like he's dancing too, which makes it all the better.

EDC

There's an art into upcycling AOBR kits...
Definitely watching this with more than moderate interest
The thing is, I haven't traveled that road yet out of fear to not be able to put everything together later on...the list of chopped up parts gives me the willies...

I love seeing these rescaled space marines, and although it's only a little taller than the original, I think it makes all the difference.

Really interested to see where you go with this concept, especially with the space hulk idea.

Yeah, the Space Hulk idea is just cool - we all remember our feelings when we watched Alien for the first time - dark and dank corridors, narrow, no way to turn around...and never knowing where the beast lurks...
Ah, the chills

Well your reposing of the Termie is excellent. Very dynamic!
I agree with Alaricuk about the left legs lower armor.

Excellent re-pose Cam. Interesting what you can accomplish by dissecting and re-arranging the legs and arms isn't it?

Nice reposing!

I will admit, when I saw these guys:

I thought of that skit from SNL with Hans and Frans. "We're going to pump *clap* YOU up!
(for those who have no idea what I'm talking about: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-GLO_PydqU)

Pump you full of bolter shells more likely.

Looks good to me. Keep it up, Cam.

If there is one model that needs reposing it's the basic Terminator.

Good job.

WOW thank you guys, LOL I plan on doing a bit of OSL but now thinking disco lights!

We can rebuild him.....

Bits, lots of bits...

So bunch of shots, before I break him down to paint.....So you can see parts etc...







This is definately not the final cut, but a fiddle in that general direction, couple bits I am not sure on, and I have to add a ammo belt feed from his hip mounted ammo pack to the storm bolter. Was going for a bulkier upper look whilst maintaining the idea of nothing sticking up too high to catch on overhead cables and pipes in those tight quarters.

Questions comments and critique please...

Excellent!

Sheer excellence. Loveing the tower, great step by step guide to using what's left to achieve more. Hats off to you sir. Very nice job done indeed.

Just realised that the tower is on page one of your blog, not sure what happened there, my iPad threw a wobbler!!

Still good work though

hip mounted amo is a nice idea.... the stance looks like he is peeking around a corner...

That's a big knife...

Great dynamic termi Cam

Thank you all.

@ Gits Thank you sir.
@ Alaricuk Thank you seems like a long time ago now. I ought to revisit that concept.
@ Vik Thanks bud, and yeah swinging round was what I was going for.
@ Josh, well normal ones look so puny on a termie.
@ Joe Thank you sir.

So splashed a little paint around, this is still very early wip, but please feel free to comment.






Bit of a homage to the old 1st edition box cover of Space Hulk, Not truly accurate, but Cam'd.

As always please feel free to comment, all good, even if it is bad.

 Camkierhi wrote:

As always please feel free to comment, all good, even if it is bad.

O.K. Stop painting so fast. Kidding aside, something I've recently learned about my own camera may be helpful to you. Adjusting the exposure value seems to be doing wonders for me. Oddly, enough I increase it for white backgrounds, even though one would think that the opposite. You could try playing around with the values, since some of your photos look underlit/under-exposed. Another thing that seems to be helping me is to put the backdrop farther away from the mini.

How does he get anything into or out of the pouches while wearing a power fist?????

He looks great by the way, very dynamic, which i think the model sadly lacks from stock.

Such is the fate of terminators who forget to bring a storm shield to battle.

Looks really good. The pose and upsizing works really well.

Looking good. The hazard stripes with the blood drop on the power fist are cool.

EDC

Terminator looks great, and I like what you've done with the base as well.

That really came together well with the paint to liven it up Cam!

Thank you all so much for your comments.

Really need you to scrutinise this for me now, so here you go pic dump....











Thank you for looking, much appreciate your thoughts, I think I see a couple bits, but would be grateful if you see anything, before I enter it. Dead line is the weekend really.

Love the way that terminator turned out Cam. Excellent pose, vibrant colors, custom base, squiggles... what's not to like?

Really nice. Proper retro, and the power fist nails it.

I'm not a huge fan of the green in the vents on his back. I usually go for a metallic, like lead bleacher with black wash or tin bits. Otherwise looking cool, I like the use of the HB ammo feed.

EDC

Thank you Gits and Graven much appreciated sirs.

@ EDC I kinda do them that way now, but I am not sure really. I like the idea they have a nuclear reactor strapped to there backs, but then really its just an Air Con unit so probably over doing it.

Just setting up for a photo shoot.

Thank you all for the comments, really appreciate it.

Well, the power armor is powered by a small fusion bottle. Blue is usually electrical, but actual cherenkov radiation shows up as blue. Funny that.

Well after some photos and looking at some of the entries in the competition and seeing Red Harvest's latest work, thought I better push a little harder. See what you think.....



And some individual shots....









And just for laughs, I found one of the old AoBR Termies I had speed painted a few years back and did a side by side, I was looking to show the difference in size and pose, but boy oh boy does it show what you can do if you care about the paint job....


I have enjoyed this, but it was a bit more of a distraction than I really wanted.

Thoughts on my final entry appreciated. Could always have a glance at the gallery and maybe vote! ...cheeky bugger!

That's how you become a better painter Cam, by pushing yourself. Competitions are excellent for that.

Ta Gits.

Well here we go another LoER Terrain Competition.

Base...

Bit of stuff and some paint....

Bit more stuff and some paint....


A quick word on stuff!
This may be old news and I have just missed it before.
One of the stuff I am using this time was an accidental wonderment. I was going through some boxes and found a container I had some Air Drying Clay in, thought I would do a little sculpting, however the clay was rock solid. I thought well I will do it like and old master and carve it out of the block, but when I started carving this happened....


And in place with abit of PVA...


I think it looks spot on for rubble dust and rough stuff. Now I would not say necessarily let some go hard, but to be honest you could. But if you have a lump that has gone hard, this works fantastically. Nice mixed grade.

Anyways hope that helps someone.

Thoughts appreciated as always.


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Bit more....

Bent some sprue around....


And made some trees...


Mixed up some GS and some Milliput and made a vine....



Bent some more sprue....


And cut some bits...


Added a bit of Putty....


And did a few more out of that GS Milliput mix...


Once I have most of the painting done going to try a water effect on the portal bit to give it depth.


Thanks for looking, please feel free to comment.

Damn that is coming along nicely. Would it be worth texturing the vortex where the tentacle is coming out of to give it that effect of interacting with the vortex? Or are you already planning that and I am jumping the gun?

Nice use of sprue and dried clay. Really interesing display you have going on.

Terminator looks awesome. Nice hack job on him.

I love you for continuously trying out new stuff...this is so ridiculously cool...

My only concern is for your safety though...all these fumes from heating plastics and so on...take care of yourself, wouldn't want a genius like you ruining himself...


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Oh and archer...I think he planned just that exactly ahead already, as there is a triangle still all dark on the vortex where the tentacle is coming out...

Great stuff, and my what a lovely pseudopod you have

 shasolenzabi wrote:
Well, the power armor is powered by a small fusion bottle. Blue is usually electrical, but actual cherenkov radiation shows up as blue. Funny that.

Cherenkov radiation is surprisingly beautiful too. When viewed from a safe vantage.

Nothing to add, except to echo Vik about safety concerns. And that vise, attached to a granite top? Oh, please don't do that again. But the twisted trees did turn out well... Nice idea for the tentacle suction cups too.

That's looking awesome. Always appreciate ideas on what to do with sprue too. Are you heating it before you start bending it

EDC

Thanks for comments guys,

Note on safety, you may see me doing stupid things on here, I by no means advocate such behaviour. ALWAYS cut safely, ALWAYS use a well ventilated space to do any activity where you might generate fumes, do not spray paint in doors and above all preparation is the key, don't use a blow torch in a messy area.

Having said that we are mostly adults here, and what you do in you corner of the world is up to you, I hope you are responsible enough to know your limits and to be careful, this is a hobby, not worth burning the house down for.

Next:

@ Archer Indeed texture is coming, just done it in fact (no pics just yet) scary moment.
@ Theo Thanks bud much appreciated.
@ Vik Indeed I enjoy thinking outside the box, trying new things, hoping to inspire. I honestly do take some care, though please see above, I would say to people to always be safe, I have abused my body for so many years I am probably beyond the point of worrying. And thank you for your kind words, always a pleasure to have some response. And thank you for your concern, I do take the message on board.
@ Graven Glad you like it.
@ Red Again thanks for the concern, I do appreciate it. The Vice is semi attached to a chipboard counter top with a laminate on it, it is not actually a granite top. Thank you I do like the way the trees go, I know they are not everyones cup of tea, but by the time I am finished they are quick and easy and look good enough.
@ EDC Thank you sir, 10 seconds under the blow torch then twist together like you would wire. Recommend gloves and pliers. Do not over heat it.

And finally a little update...

Got a huge bag full of these...

Added a few details and got a water tower...

Added a little paint....




And in position...


Will put up some more pics soon so would appreciate a bump.

Thoughts as always welcome, on all subjects including safety, I do not mind, and it makes us all a bit better. Take care, and see you soon.

That cut, though you showed it a pic or two earlier made me nevertheless flinch seeing the last pic... now there is a story forming in that scene you're creating here...I am curious about how great you will work for that vortex effect that's building up here...

I envision Cthulhu coming through that portal...

Thanks.

Thinking I might have a hand and arm coming out the other side grabbing for the water tower. Also I will be making the front metal part look like it has been melted off, still glowing red hot.

Well we will see if I am nuts or not. (OK more nuts than normal!)

Using a clear silicone sealant to try an effect......scary.....






Um....thoughts?

That is friggin' awesome! It's a bit trippy and weird, but it has a grittiness that seems to ground it at the same time.

It reminds me of some of the better art for weirdness in the Cursed Earth from old 2000AD strips.

Never disturb the water...who knows what foul evil gets wakeneth...leviathan is rearing...

Great splashy effect you created there...for me totally believable...

How does this clear silicone cure? Will it be totally dry and non sticky afterwards?

Cam you mad genius! that is creeperifically awesome!

That is just phenominal. The cut away of the tower is perfect. nice effects with the water splash.

 Theophony wrote:
That is just phenominal. The cut away of the tower is perfect. nice effects with the water splash.

And he did ti so fast with an easter candy holding egg!

What a fantastic piece! The use of silicone is inspired, but I also wonder how hard it will be when cured.

Thank you all, really appreciate the feedback.

The silicone is not sticky, but is rubbery. It holds it shape well.

Here you go, still WIP, lots to add yet....



Thanks for looking, thoughts appreciated.

ah....truly nice! tho the mix of silicone and flash cancelled your whole paint work out it seems...

This looks amazing, and I love the water effect, it really brings the piece to life

Wonderful stuff - and as ever you're pushing your skills and techniques further and further

Thanks buds,
@ hk1x1 Thank you
@ Vik Truth is I had dry brushed some very light purple onto the tips of the silicone waves hoping to highlight them a little, with the flash it cancelled out the scene underneath completely.

So a note on the silicone. I went on the net and watched a couple videos about water effects, would love to give credit but I can't remember, but there are some amazing modellers out there. Anyways noticed some using silcone sealant. I saw this product in a store the other day and thought it is worth a go. EVO-STIK 007 CRYSTAL Multi-Purpose adhesive and sealant. Cost me £9.

It is a bit strange coming out the tube, almost thick and rubbery to start with. You can smooth it off, or sculpt it a bit like I did with a stick. Took about 4 hours to set to a point of touch dry. You can paint it once on, it is very crystal clear. I had put a dry brush on it and it took it beautifully. However I did not like what I had done, so this morning I took a tooth brush and some water to it and scrubbed most of the drybrushing off. Took a good scrub, but it worked. I wish now I had not made the surface quite so rough, but that it my fault not the product.

I would recommend this product, it was easy to use, completely safe, apart from to say, once it is on, that's it, it ain't coming off.

Some pics after a clean up....




Oh and started to add some foliage...



Thanks for dropping in, hope the quick review is helpful, thoughts as always appreciated.

i can see myself using silicone in the future too...thanks for the advice and the : boldly go where i haven´t gone ..for now...

the tank and the water coming from depicts the exact moment the rift has opened up?

also, you used now a different light source...day light? the whole scene looks way more brighter and lifelike thus...

Appreciate the tip Cam. Pool turned out beautifully BTW.

The portal is looking good. I still really like the choppy water effect from the silicone.

The silicone really stays clear? I thought it would cloud up a bit. Hmmm, I do have some lying around. I foresee some experimentation in my future Excellent tip, Cam.

One quick thought. Could you use it to make something, say, like a tentacle, look slimy?

Looks fantastic. You really know how to take your terrain pieces to the next level.

Love the water tower. Great idea!

EDC

Portal is looking so great!

Nice progress Cam'.

Yay to purple tentacles!

Great piece Cam

The water affect looks good, but it also looks like it ends before reaching the pool.

Hi guys, back again, still adding bits to the portal piece, however minor distraction ...Mantis Warrior competition.

http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/15270/289929.page

So started to gather bits.



And started building....



So theme is:
"Old age and treachery will always beat youth and exuberance."

So I have a young Astral Claw celebrating victory over a Mantis Warrior with a Mantis Warrior Terminator stabbing him in the back. Hope that about covers it. Might have some more bodies lying around to depict the battle.

Thoughts.

Yep... that should cover it!

Celebrating too soon always results with a power fist in the spine.

Great idea Cam looking forward to seeing the end piece

Looks like a good start and a near concept.

Looks good, like the concept/fluff, being interesting to see it develope,