Hey all! So after discussion in the ‘40k Single Miniature Painting Competition’, I decided to start up my own competition of sorts. This one, however, is more focused on the journey of producing the model, rather than just painting a model in secrecy and unveiling it on the last day (Golden Demon style). See either of the Pimp my Wizard/Sorcerer challenges for something in that vein. Interested yet? On to the basic rules:
-Models can be based in an setting or universe, as long as they are wargaming miniatures. [b]-Any non-vehicle/walker model is allowable to be entered. -This competition is open to all members of DakkaDakka (so sign up today to join in the fun!)
-Anything goes (conversion wise): Random parts, sculpting, scratch building etc. are all allowable; the more you do the better!
-Entrants may submit EITHER:
1) Up to two (2) single “character” miniatures. (40mm base or smaller)
2) Up to one “squad” (3-10 miniatures).
-To participate, you must promise to update at least once a week on this blog, though not necessarily with pictures. WIP pictures are not part of this posting requirement, but as they are part of the final entry it can never hurt to post them up. I understand we are all busy this time of year, so a simple "I'm pretty busy, haven't had much time" will suffice for a few weeks.
*I will not be checking to make sure that you post once EVERY WEEK, but if at the end I have no record of you posting, then your entry may be subject to investigation by the Inquisition and potential disqualification.
----DEADLINE IS MIDNIGHT NOVEMBER 31st, 2011; Any entries after midnight will be disqualified. (I am not going to mess with time zones, hopefully this competition will be long enough that that is not an issue.)
FINAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
-Final entry must consist of one(1) WIP picture (pre-painting), and two(2) finished pictures.
-Finished pictures must be taken against a white or semi-white sheet of paper, for uniform look. -Pictures should be posted to the Dakka gallery, and then PM me the link (for the voting thread). Finished pictures should also be posted here, though it does not have to be before the deadline.
-Included with the final entry must be a few sentences of fluff containing background information on the characters or squad.
After the deadline has passed, a 2 voting threads will be posted in the P&M Showcase forum, where the miniatures can be voted on by Dakka users. These two categories will be painting and modelling. I will also be posting a YouTube slideshow and a BlogSpot feature on this competition so as to show off all the great work (credit will be given to all entrants).
PRIZE SUPPORT UPDATED 10/12 Courtesy of Dakka member Ssgt Carl, we now have our first two prizes. He is providing a selection of his own miniatures, the Rars, as prizes for the competition. They can be found at http://www.regimentgames.com. Below is a sample picture:
Now Ssgt Carl is also a participant, but has graciously volunteered to forfeit his prize if he were to win his own.
LIST OF PARTICIPANTS UnluckyGuardsman
bebopdrums2424
Rawson
Sentinel
WaaaaghLord
Dangerhawk
Icarium
Optio
Mr. Malevolent
Ssgt Carl
Farty Wiffmas
Jamumools
Ratapult
SluggaSlugga
AlabamaHeretic
Flying Pooo
bok_choy17
Viktor von Domm
Capitansolstice
theQuanz
tdwg83
Shasolenzabi
Dog.
speedfreek
Zefig
Vierhof
hemingway
susejo239
storag
Flidais
ishkatar
Rogue Wolves
Imperial Renegade
Just post here your intent of joining, and I'll add you to the list! Any questions, comments or changes you'd like to see in the rules are welcome (I may have missed something blatantly obvious)
im in. I Wish this started a week ago Im about to finish my "masterpeice" lol, but i wont enter it here. Ill start something just for this tourney go to my blog though if you wanna see it VVVVV Consider me entered, and dont leave us hanging at the deadline OP!!
I would never do such a thing! Unless something drastic happens, I'm in it for the long run.
Your name is entered!
Okay, so pitching some ideas for my entry:
Tyranid hybrid: these for an upcoming campaign. Looking to make something alien and creepy.
Bionic marines: ongoing project, might take it to the next level.
Inquisitor: I've got a base model, but not too keen on converting metals. Hmmmm....
Magc8Ball wrote:Why the limit on it needing to fit either 40k or WHFB? Doing a mini for Warmachine, Hordes, D&D, etc. not okay?
This is for the sake of my time, in not having to create tons of different rules/limitations and voting threads for the genres. However, I think I might add an "other" category for those of you who want to participate as well.
Imperial Renegade wrote:Im definetly in!
Added to the list!
Rawson wrote:Ahs yeah! You know me: I'm in! Loving the focus on the process with weekly updates!
I'll let you know when I've got my entry figured out.
I'll give this a shot. I am just about to start work on a WHFB chaos sorcerer conversion. it will be my first serious attempt to paint glow effects and such so i figure I'll put him up on this to motivate me.
Mr.Malevolent wrote:Count me in. Haven't decided on what quite yet but I'll be contributing.
Added!
Ssgt Carl wrote:I'll give this a shot. I am just about to start work on a WHFB chaos sorcerer conversion. it will be my first serious attempt to paint glow effects and such so i figure I'll put him up on this to motivate me.
Added!
Farty Wiffmas wrote:Ok I'm in, got an acolyte for my inquisition I'll paint up.
Added!
Thanks for posting WIPs guys, they all are looking good!
Question: Can one enter a project that is ongoing or should this be something new for the contest? i.e. I have a squad of IG vets that are completely modeled and converted, but still have a lot of work on the painting. Legal entry or no?
Imperial Renegade wrote:Wow, I did not expect to have a chance to win an actual prize. Those would be cool to paint.
Yeah, I had not heard of these before, they look really exciting!
Rawson wrote:Question: Can one enter a project that is ongoing or should this be something new for the contest? i.e. I have a squad of IG vets that are completely modeled and converted, but still have a lot of work on the painting. Legal entry or no?
Cheers,
Rawson
Well, I would like them to be made for the comp, but if they are all done up an such then I don't see why not. Thanks for asking!
I talked with IR, and okayed the entry. Hope that doesn't throw anyone off. Not showing favoritism, but because he asked politely I'm letting it pass this time.
Jamumools wrote:Please count me in. Just finished building a squad of Cadian Vets this morning (after Rawson's comments on posing).
Added to the list!
Ratapult wrote:Ratapult signing up - Chaos Ogryn for me :-)
Basic stick together model:
Added (thanks for the PMBTW)!
All entries are looking good so far, keep up the excellent work. Mine is falling behind a bit due to the loss of the tyranid bits I needed, now I'm looking at a Bio-Suit guardsman.
I'm joining... I'll post something cool after the Turku Fanatic tournament.
Meanwhile, here is a picture of a cat: (I'll put the actual picture of the model I'm entering with later)
sluggaslugga wrote:I'm joining... I'll post something cool after the Turku Fanatic tournament.
Meanwhile, here is a picture of a cat: (I'll put the actual picture of the model I'm entering with later)
Alright, ladies and gentlemen! I've finally decided what I shall enter in the contest: The Vostroyan Sniper Sergeant!
Every sniper team needs a veteran sergeant to lead them into battle, and here is mine...
Based on the Vostroyan vox operator with a few not so difficult conversions. It's almost like a metal kitbash...
The easy part was adding the moustache. I mean, come on. What self respecting Vostroyan walks around without a moustache?
And a few bits from the Vostroyan snipers blister: the backpack with camo netting and the long las barrel make for a sweet sniper! He actually works pretty well since he lacks the ubiquitous furry hat, the same as the other Vostroyan snipers.
I'm planning on my first attempt at OSL with the auspex hanging from his belt. Hope you enjoy him!
that looks sweet farty! How did you do the rust?
heres my first WIP. Stage 1 highlights on pants and about 10 coats of super thin dheneb stone for the armors.
Farty Wiffmas wrote:I've painted the base for my kroot:
Leave C&C please!
Haha! I love the taped down cables! Well played!
bebopdrums2424 wrote:that looks sweet farty! How did you do the rust?
heres my first WIP. Stage 1 highlights on pants and about 10 coats of super thin dheneb stone for the armors.
Super crisp! Excellent work!
Here's a taste of the fluff I've been working on for the compitition:
Spoiler:
Petr Ychenko crept along the outside of the old, burned out warehouse. Soot and char from the wall left dirty, black streaks on his jacket as he advanced and he had to step carefully to avoid the glass covering the ground. Above his head once were many high windows, though currently there was little more than gaping holes. This wall had that in common with the rest of the Rigsdal factory complex. This town had been conquered and reconquered so many times during the war it was a miracle that there were any buildings left at all. Through the lingering odor of burnt steel and rockcrete, Petr could smell something sharp and acrid. This warehouse probably had been used to store the raw chemicals used in the manufactoriums further into town. Judging by the extent of the fire damage, it had been a good idea to keep them out here away from the other buildings.
The town had been abandoned by the Imperials three months ago when it was deemed to be of no strategic value. The tertiary power generator had been critically damaged in the last battle for Rigsdal. Under normal circumstances, this would not have been so grievous a loss. Of course, the destruction of the primary and secondary power generators in prior battles changed that significantly. With no power, the manufactoriums were of little use and the Imperial forces had deployed to other, more valuable locations. Now that the fish-faces had moved in, High Command wanted to know why and was scrambling to recover any lost tactical advantage. The phrase “conditions now sufficient to re-occupy Factory Complex: Rigsdal” had been used in the briefing. Petr had snorted, earning him a glare from Lieutenant Tolshev.
As the Vostroyan sharpshooter approached the corner of the building he moved more cautiously. The entire corner of the warehouse was collapsed, leaving only a heap of rubble where there once was a nice wall that gave lots of cover. Petr eased himself down and slithered up far enough so that he could see over the top of the mound into the square beyond. He slung his longlas over his shoulder and squeezed between a length of twisted steel beam and a large chunk of rockcrete. He had an excellent view of the square which would soon be crawling with Tau. He checked his chronometer: 0437. In position with 23 minutes to spare. He retrieved his magnoculars from his belt and began his surveillance.
As one of the only infantry units in a mechanized company, Petr and his snipers were often dispatched as a recon team on infiltration missions. In most Guard units, these types of missions would be given to the elite commandos, the best of the best. In the 104th Vostroyan Mechanized, they were given to anyone who was quieter than a Leman Russ.
I think I'll do this too. Count me in. I'll do a squad and a single miniature. Actually I'll start on a single miniature and if I have enough time I'll start on a squad. My head is now a whirlwind of inspiration trying to figure out exactly what I want to do. I'm looking forward to see what everyone comes up with!
Flying Pooo wrote:I think I'll do this too. Count me in. I'll do a squad and a single miniature. Actually I'll start on a single miniature and if I have enough time I'll start on a squad. My head is now a whirlwind of inspiration trying to figure out exactly what I want to do. I'm looking forward to see what everyone comes up with!
I think you might have to choose there, Pooo.
Unluckyguardsman wrote:-Entrants may submit EITHER:
1) Up to two (2) single “character” miniatures. (40mm base or smaller)
2) Up to one “squad” (3-10 miniatures).
Though, you might be able to talk your way into doing both. The rules have been pretty flexible thus far...
Cheers Bebop, I did the rust by first stippling bestial brown over a heavily washed boltgun metal, I then stippled over that blazing orange, particularly over the bestial brown, although you can stipple it on to the bare metal. Then highlight over that with mithril silver.
Cheers Rawson, also your fluff is great, can't wait to see your model!
Flying Pooo wrote:I think I'll do this too. Count me in. I'll do a squad and a single miniature. Actually I'll start on a single miniature and if I have enough time I'll start on a squad. My head is now a whirlwind of inspiration trying to figure out exactly what I want to do. I'm looking forward to see what everyone comes up with!
I think you might have to choose there, Pooo.
Unluckyguardsman wrote:-Entrants may submit EITHER: 1) Up to two (2) single “character” miniatures. (40mm base or smaller) 2) Up to one “squad” (3-10 miniatures).
Though, you might be able to talk your way into doing both. The rules have been pretty flexible thus far...
Good luck!
Rawson
Oh. From the way I read the rules it sounded like you could do both but I'm not bothered at all if I'm only allowed to do one of the two. It might give me more time to work on quality instead of quantity.
Edit: I forgot to mention how much I liked all the work so far.
Flying Pooo wrote:I think I'll do this too. Count me in. I'll do a squad and a single miniature. Actually I'll start on a single miniature and if I have enough time I'll start on a squad. My head is now a whirlwind of inspiration trying to figure out exactly what I want to do. I'm looking forward to see what everyone comes up with!
Added to the list! See my answer below.
Rawson wrote:
Flying Pooo wrote:I think I'll do this too. Count me in. I'll do a squad and a single miniature. Actually I'll start on a single miniature and if I have enough time I'll start on a squad. My head is now a whirlwind of inspiration trying to figure out exactly what I want to do. I'm looking forward to see what everyone comes up with!
I think you might have to choose there, Pooo.
Unluckyguardsman wrote:-Entrants may submit EITHER:
1) Up to two (2) single “character” miniatures. (40mm base or smaller)
2) Up to one “squad” (3-10 miniatures).
Though, you might be able to talk your way into doing both. The rules have been pretty flexible thus far...
Good luck!
Rawson
Yes, the rules have been flexible in the spirit of the competition. I allowed you to enter a squad of pre-converted models if you so chose. I allow changes because they affect what is entered, not the category itself. Imperial Renegade came to me personally and asked before submitting his entry whether it was okay or not. He seemed earnest to compete, and I gave him some grace. In this case, I will have to say that a choice must be made, but there is nothing stopping you from having a character-like model with your squad. I never specified whether the squad had to be completely game legal or not.
bok_choy17 wrote:Count me in also. There is a distinct lack of dwarfs. Or possibly Tomb Kings. More likely dwarfs though.
Sounds good, we need more WHFB up in here!
Flying Pooo wrote:
Rawson wrote:
Flying Pooo wrote:I think I'll do this too. Count me in. I'll do a squad and a single miniature. Actually I'll start on a single miniature and if I have enough time I'll start on a squad. My head is now a whirlwind of inspiration trying to figure out exactly what I want to do. I'm looking forward to see what everyone comes up with!
I think you might have to choose there, Pooo.
Unluckyguardsman wrote:-Entrants may submit EITHER:
1) Up to two (2) single “character” miniatures. (40mm base or smaller)
2) Up to one “squad” (3-10 miniatures).
Though, you might be able to talk your way into doing both. The rules have been pretty flexible thus far...
Good luck!
Rawson
Oh. From the way I read the rules it sounded like you could do both but I'm not bothered at all if I'm only allowed to do one of the two. It might give me more time to work on quality instead of quantity.
Edit: I forgot to mention how much I liked all the work so far.
hmmm... never been in a competition before... but i would join just for the fun of it... so if there is still room for one more then count me in...tomorrow i will come up with a nice plan...^^
Viktor von Domm wrote:hmmm... never been in a competition before... but i would join just for the fun of it... so if there is still room for one more then count me in...tomorrow i will come up with a nice plan...^^
Added in!
Capitansolstice wrote:I am so totally in!
I am painting a Forgeworld, converted Cato sicarius for my chapter the knights of solstice
Added!
theQuanz wrote:Count me in please.
Starting pics to come tonight.
so i am made for steampunk and my army needed some heavy stormtroopers anyway so i opted for a stormtrooper in heavy armor...namly a terminator armor gone steampunk with a serious twist...
numerous bitz will suffer some heavy filing and cutting and glueing...to achive a certain steamy look...for this work i hopefully will get rid of most if not all skulls as my model will be a mostly skullfreezone^^
i begun to get rid of the aquilla of the torso and then all the other skulls of the arms...
used a shoota from a bunch of ork bitz i got hold of and also i used this on some termy arms...which i am in fact not atm know how to mount to the model... i think there will be some heavy GS work involved in the nearer future...
atm i am musing how to even more flesh out the steamy powerpack of the mini...and i have to think up a way for what kind of base i want the model to go with...
here are the first pics of my work anyways...any helpfull comments are greatly apreciated!!
Heres my next WIP pics. This guy is starting to derail slightly, and not on purpose. I had an idea in mind, but my execution of it seems to not match what i expected. Oh well, this was more just a break for me anyways and a chance to try something new. Oh and PS, it appears a little glaze hasnt dried so the back pic looks a bit shinier because its still a tiny damp. Here we are on the road to warm and cool white. Quite a bit further to go.
Front
Side
Back
ok guys... seems i have to keep up the pace or you guys storm over my rotting carcass^^
bebop...is this only washes to the clothes or is it iceblue and assurmen blue together?
looks very cold...what will the color of the gun be?
also i did some first GS work on my steamknight...behold:
what do you think? there will be an oven door added later...so the model is far from done yet... also i like to try to add some texture via GS later on...ony ideas as to what kind of texture?
Viktor von Domm wrote:bebop...is this only washes to the clothes or is it iceblue and assurmen blue together?
Vik your model looks freaking amazing man! i cant wait to see you paint this!
As far as washes. No washes. Ive started with Ice Blue, then began mixing in space wolves grey, more and more, then white...each stage is then glazed 2x with very very clear asurmen blue. Almost no tint at all. The armor plates are also not washed. Just started with deepest shade and painted up. Dheneb Stone then Menoth White Highlight then more skull white. This guy is taking quite a long time...(more than my Harker) I dont always do it this way. This model is my own study in painting white, and i already know what id do differently next time.
After all, Magnotz had the extra armored shoulder plates added, but I wanted him to have more, so made his twin shoota into a Kustom Skorcha shoota using a hellhound nozzle and old fuel tanks from the old tank kits.
Not enough I added part of a Killa Kan Klaw to his power klaw
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Automatically Appended Next Post: Oh, yes and some more heads for his trophy pin!
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Automatically Appended Next Post: All of this refitting I felt made him look meaner.
And bring us back to the finished Magnotz, ready for action!
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at bebop...i still marvel at the patience to work a color up from shade to shade.... i understand the priocess but i think this is a methode beyond my abilities...would cost me too much time where i could ahve started two or even three other things as well^^
On the fluff, is it supposed to be limited to a sort of character bio, or can it be a narrative with character info?
Anyways, figured I put a pic up and ask yall a question
Here is a wip of Snori Loresayer. Very basic colors only thus far. He is "Keeper of Memories" for the Redmane clan and is currently engaged in writing the Saga of Rognvalder Redmane (Harad Redmane's father). Oh yeah, He is also a sorcerer... The folks I mentioned are goobers from my WoC army
The WoC next to him is a wip but I want to do the lightning design over Snori's armour. My question is (get ready for a pun) is it too flashy? I feel like the business might take away from the model.
Also, I know you can't do a single fig AND a squad, but if you could I would be doing these. Might do them anyways. Best figs GW ever made imo
The librarian has been selected from his Chapter, among the few honored to join the Ordos Xenos Deathwatch.
And so begins his ritual suiting up to fight the forces of the Xenos.
Automatically Appended Next Post: Quick question about the squad, would it need to be a legit codex squad?
Or could it be a random unit? I'd like to add a couple Marines and an Inquisitor for looks. Time permitting of course.
But thanks to codex updates...not really legit anymore. :(
Wow! Lot's of action in this thread lately! Great stuff!
theQuanz wrote:Quick question about the squad, would it need to be a legit codex squad?
Or could it be a random unit? I'd like to add a couple Marines and an Inquisitor for looks. Time permitting of course.
But thanks to codex updates...not really legit anymore. :(
I think you're safe if you have some good fluff (see below)
Unluckyguardsman wrote:Yes, the rules have been flexible in the spirit of the competition... there is nothing stopping you from having a character-like model with your squad. I never specified whether the squad had to be completely game legal or not.
alabamaheretic wrote:man and all i have put together is a normal dark eldar succubus...i think im in too deep and i have obnly just begun!
Don't panic! Don't panic! You still have a month and a half left to make that normal dark eldar succubus awesome! Did you know that a lot of IoB models won awards at the UK Golden Demon this year? Goes to show: it's not the size of the dog in the fight, but the size of the fight in the dog... Or is it "What's good for the goose is good for the gander?" Hmmm...What's that one about glass houses and throwing things again? Anyways, I'm sure she will be great
Sentinel wrote:Man, these are all looking fantastic!
All I've done is undercoated my kommandos.... Here are some pre-paint pics.
I like the one in the middle! Great pose!
Ssgt Carl wrote:The WoC next to him is a wip but I want to do the lightning design over Snori's armour. My question is (get ready for a pun) is it too flashy? I feel like the business might take away from the model.
No way is it too flashy! I think it's a sweet paint scheme! (A little time consuming, but sweet )You have enough other details (chaos star, fur, etc) that the model doesn't get lost in there.
Viktor von Domm wrote:oh vostroyans... the things i would do to them^^ onyl good things of course^^ looks very noble that red and black combo!
Watch out, Viktor. That's what I said two years ago and now I have an army of them! Thanks for the comments!
at Ssgt. Carl...defitaly with lightning... and to stretch the pun even more...looks stunning^^
oh and i would love to see the "robin hood" bunch of the bretonians... long time not seen them ...
at sentinel...those kommandos looks very serious... but one nitpick... barrels drilled out already?
as for my own project...i have checked the GS work and then added some extra bitz...the back of the steampack is giving me some serious probs as i cant figure out how to close it in a good way... so if you have tips i would apreciate them^^
Viktor von Domm wrote:as for my own project...i have checked the GS work and then added some extra bitz...the back of the steampack is giving me some serious probs as i cant figure out how to close it in a good way... so if you have tips i would apreciate them^^
vik
The steam pack is still to high-techy for me, but then again, I'm not so familiar with steampunk. The oven door idea that you had was a good one. I'd like to see a pic with that part on.
Ok so here's a mock up of of the mini I'll be painting for the competition. He's basically a metal kitbash. A cookie for the person who guesses all the parts used. (Hint; not all of them are GW).
Think I might as well submit one of my squads or HQs from here. Just not sure which one, probably whichever I finish first and am most satisfied with. I guess the Librarian counts as a walker heh.
Dog. wrote:Think I might as well submit one of my squads or HQs from here. Just not sure which one, probably whichever I finish first and am most satisfied with. I guess the Librarian counts as a walker heh.
Sounds good, added!
speedfreek wrote:Is it to late to join in?
I have a bit of difficulties finding my motivation so this is just what I need...
Added!
theQuanz wrote:
Automatically Appended Next Post: Quick question about the squad, would it need to be a legit codex squad?
Or could it be a random unit? I'd like to add a couple Marines and an Inquisitor for looks. Time permitting of course.
But thanks to codex updates...not really legit anymore. :(
phew.... i was worried as they look very good but that would put them down otherwise a tad...
so mates...done some more GS work on my Steamkight...
the ovendoor is now done and the casing of the backpack finished...now is mostly decorative work to be done and then i think some painting is in order... or do you recon i should add a second one? got still some bitz worth to make a slightly different one to make a team...
I'm potentially interested in joining up. This seems like a fun competition and I tend to need some outside motivation to keep projects going. Case in point, my St. Celestine conversion, which I'd like to enter, if that's okay. I started work a few months back, but it stalled and I haven't made any more progress than what's seen in the pics here.
And I'm still trying to decide between two sets of wings. Leaning towards the more majestic ones on the left.
or
There's a possibility that I'll be moving in the near future though, which would necessitate me bowing out of the competition.
Flying Pooo wrote:Ok so here's a mock up of of the mini I'll be painting for the competition. He's basically a metal kitbash. A cookie for the person who guesses all the parts used. (Hint; not all of them are GW).
Looking good, looks like a Master of the Watch body to me, with a chapterhouse head and a scibor shield. Can't remember where the backpack's from, and I can't really see the weapon well enough to make a judgement there.
Zefig wrote:I'm potentially interested in joining up. This seems like a fun competition and I tend to need some outside motivation to keep projects going. Case in point, my St. Celestine conversion, which I'd like to enter, if that's okay. I started work a few months back, but it stalled and I haven't made any more progress than what's seen in the pics here.
And I'm still trying to decide between two sets of wings.
I like these ones. The other ones look too big to me.
Zefig wrote:I'm potentially interested in joining up. This seems like a fun competition and I tend to need some outside motivation to keep projects going. Case in point, my St. Celestine conversion, which I'd like to enter, if that's okay. I started work a few months back, but it stalled and I haven't made any more progress than what's seen in the pics here.
Added to the list!
So I have a question to put forth to participants. It is obvious to me that this competition is growing beyond my wildest dreams. and hopefully will continue to do so. But I am having a problem with the creation of voting threads. I know its a long way off, but I want to make a decision now. I am wondering if I should make either 2 voting threads, one for WHFB and 1 for 40k; 2 voting threads, 1 for painting champ and one for modelling champ (containing WIP pictures before painting); or 1 mega-thread with some sort of "vote for a champ in 40k and in WHFB". Let me know what you think, I really want this to be a co-op decision.
Also, I hope to have WIPs up tonight for my entry!
i would go for the champ of modeling^^ that way i have a chance at least before i crap up the paintjob and be under the last ten^^ seriously two threads, one for modeling and one for painting... seems for me a good solution to break it up a bit but widen motivational possabilites...
I am havving a stall in my progress, When spraying the darn model, my primer gaked out, anyone know how to strip krylon paint without harming the resin?
also UG I think that more threads would be better : a modelling champ for fortyk and fantasy and a painting champ for 40k and fantasy
Viktor von Domm wrote:i would go for the champ of modeling^^ that way i have a chance at least before i crap up the paintjob and be under the last ten^^ seriously two threads, one for modeling and one for painting... seems for me a good solution to break it up a bit but widen motivational possabilites...
Precisely what I was going for...if someone is an ace modeller but only a decent painter, they should get a chance to win something against GD winners!
@CS I use rubbing alcohol, don't know if that would work on spray primer though. I agree more threads is better, but I don't want to de-centralize too much.
I'd say go with a painting and a modelling champ. It's not sounding like there are too many WHFB entrants, so this would be an easy split and give everyone two chances to win.
I also am thinking one poll for modeling and one for painting. Considering that the vast majority of the entries thus far have been 40k, I think having a specific fantasy category would be a little useless (except, of course, for those entering pieces in said fantasy poll ).
@ Vik: I was a little confused by your "almost ready for paint" comment. Will your steam knight be lacking arms?
Here's what I got up to tonight. Watched a little bit of Braveheart and worked a little bit on Petr Ychenko
Started working on some of the details. I'm pretty happy with how his face turned out. Suitably grumpy and grizzled looking I think.
I think I might eventually have to come up with a second entry here, given that the deadline is in a month and a half still
nope... the "crosses you see currently will be the mounts for the already made arms...they are chopped up mortar feets... i thought they would look better than a blob of just GS to connect the arms to the body... i will mount the arms later on as i think i will try to make a good one with that mini and have to access the body without the arms... hopefully this will give me an edge^^
oh and in the first pic here of my wip the arms are shown lying on the table... i used again termy arms and added a ork shoota...to keep the steampunky and british look i aim for...
Zefig wrote:I'd say go with a painting and a modelling champ. It's not sounding like there are too many WHFB entrants, so this would be an easy split and give everyone two chances to win.
Okay, that's two for a split.
alabamaheretic wrote:I like the idea of a champ of modeling for 40k and fantasy and a painter champ of both also but in one giant ass thread
Promblem is, there is no way to create two+ polls in a dakka thread. hand tabulation is too error prone as well.
Rawson wrote:I also am thinking one poll for modeling and one for painting. Considering that the vast majority of the entries thus far have been 40k, I think having a specific fantasy category would be a little useless (except, of course, for those entering pieces in said fantasy poll ).
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+3
Still looking for more input before I make the decision!
Hey guys can I'm going to enter Marneus Calgar and Honour for the squad category, and the standard bearer and Marneus himself into the single mini category. 1st update will go without pics i'm afraid, but i've got work done on the standard bearer (base colours and highlights) and the 1st honour guard is nearing completeion. Thanks!
lipsdapips wrote:Hey guys can I'm going to enter Marneus Calgar and Honour for the squad category, and the standard bearer and Marneus himself into the single mini category. 1st update will go without pics i'm afraid, but i've got work done on the standard bearer (base colours and highlights) and the 1st honour guard is nearing completeion. Thanks!
Sounds like a plan, but you will have to choose either a squad or up to 2 single miniatures.
And a WIP for my entry after some more plasticard work.
Also, that's my 100th Dakka gallery image. Wow, that's a lot of stuffs. I do love clogging up dakka's servers. Hehehe
I'm in! Unfortunately, i have an issue. I'm currently with the 82nd Airborne in Afghanistan, and we dont always have internet out here. So, if anyone has issues with the possibilty of me possibly not being able to update weekly with few pictures, I will gladly step down and be everyones cheerleader!
My idea is 2 ThunderWolf Lords using the new mournhold cavalry steeds, greenstuffing them to look wolfy (they come halfway there lol)
One will be a wolf claw-storm shield rider, the other a chainfist or thunder hammer with a bolter.
Vierhof wrote:I'm in! Unfortunately, i have an issue. I'm currently with the 82nd Airborne in Afghanistan, and we dont always have internet out here. So, if anyone has issues with the possibilty of me possibly not being able to update weekly with few pictures, I will gladly step down and be everyones cheerleader!
My idea is 2 ThunderWolf Lords using the new mournhold cavalry steeds, greenstuffing them to look wolfy (they come halfway there lol)
One will be a wolf claw-storm shield rider, the other a chainfist or thunder hammer with a bolter.
Well, I for one think that the weekly updates was more to generate commitment, not to exclude people who lack the ability to do so. Fine by me (not that I make the discisions )
That sounds like an ambitious project! If it turns out okay, I might have to use it for my SW army! Best of luck!
speedfreek wrote:I'll try to finish a small squad of Scourges for my harlequin/carnivale/theatre inspired Dark Eldars.
Here's a rough WIP
Are those the normal Scourge wings? I don't think I've seen ones attached to the arms before. Looks pretty sweet!
Unluckyguardsman wrote:And a WIP for my entry after some more plasticard work.
Do you have any vehicle bits around? I think a grab bar would look better than the strap for the riot shield handle. I have one you could have if you're interested and your bits box lets you down
Rawson wrote:Are those the normal Scourge wings? I don't think I've seen ones attached to the arms before. Looks pretty sweet!
The small outstretched wings on the leader are from some high elf helmet or banner.
Two of the others are from Snaguinary Guards.
The ones on the middle one on the left side are from a Scourge, but completely cut up and remodelled to "fit" the arms
Rawson wrote:Are those the normal Scourge wings? I don't think I've seen ones attached to the arms before. Looks pretty sweet!
The small outstretched wings on the leader are from some high elf helmet or banner.
Two of the others are from Snaguinary Guards.
The ones on the middle one on the left side are from a Scourge, but completely cut up and remodelled to "fit" the arms
at speedfreak... those imperial legs will be a nice twist to see on dark eldar... i am most intrigued^^
and i second rawsons idea of the riotshield to switch the handle...or if you feel like it a snake of GS would certainly do the trick... or if you have some thin round sprue then this could help... you even could melt it a tad and then stretch it a bit to make it thinner...plastic glue could soften by the way the sprue too...
Wow this thread blew up!! Guys, everything here is looking so good! Lips i love your banner, really just superb work man Vik, totally steampunk and creative. Cant wait to see it further down the road! Rawson, as usual, clean crisp and creative. To all the others i didnt mention, im thoroughly excited to see whats in store Here are my next WIP pics. Im about 80% done with the ice blue/white fatigues. Still areas where more white is needed. In time. Also, I need to the gloves and the straps around his face. His face also needs a little work. Clean up. No prob. This mini, is actually really challenging for me. Painting all white...its kinda new...i think ive veered back on track and im liking the progress. Mostly the challenge here for melies in the patience of basically painting only two colors. And since its white, its slow going to get a smooth blend. I like the freehand icon on his shoulder. Its obviously really tiny but despite maybe a stroke or two needed to clean up...its pretty cool. Same with the little light on the back of his helmet. Its nice for its stage i think, it needs to be blended a little smoother at the edges back into the armor color. Also no prob. Anyways enough blabbing heres more of my tundra cadian
Back
Side
Front
That painting's looking awesome, bebopdrums. Very nice blending. The red skull is well painted, but at first when I looked at it I thought it was an evil muffin.
evil muffin^^ lol....that should so totally be written on his base^^
the ice effect on the clothes looks super! will the gun be painted in the same fashion as the carpace is? and a red lamp is on the back of his helemt? any one know what this is for? a fluffy reason? other than that it is a clear aim for any commissar to make a final argument being pointed out?
Zefig wrote:That painting's looking awesome, bebopdrums. Very nice blending. The red skull is well painted, but at first when I looked at it I thought it was an evil muffin.
thanks and...
it ... kinda ... does... look like an evil muffin. =_= LOL, now i have to edit it a lil so it no longer looks like my breakfast from coffee bean. LOL.
@ Vik...thank you sir, The gun will be like the carapace armor. Yes. And no to the evil muffin on his base and...the light...i dunno...it just...wanted to be a light. Its more the sake of the mini's composition than it serving a purpose. Maybe its a battery pack that keeps all the comm links in the helmet active. i dunno. i just wanted it to be a lightLOL.
Awesome looking guardsman Bebopdrums. Also, I am eager to see the Bannerman finished Lipsadips. To use a term I have learned from local younglings, both yall's entries are looking quite "legit"
bebopdrums2424 wrote:thanks and...
it ... kinda ... does... look like an evil muffin. =_= LOL, now i have to edit it a lil so it no longer looks like my breakfast from coffee bean. LOL.
Haha, you're welcome, on the praise. As to the muffin, I agree with Vik that he'll always be our evil muffin But I don't think it'll take much to fix either. Just a little extra definition. Maybe some cheekbones or something.
Re the question on Voting - I agree that one for modelling and one for painting is best.
My update this week is sans pictures for now. I have been building an entire army (1500 footslogging guard) which is nearly finished for 2 games I have booked tomorrow...
When it's done I will be getting on with painting those vets.
Vierhof wrote:I'm in! Unfortunately, i have an issue. I'm currently with the 82nd Airborne in Afghanistan, and we dont always have internet out here. So, if anyone has issues with the possibilty of me possibly not being able to update weekly with few pictures, I will gladly step down and be everyones cheerleader!
My idea is 2 ThunderWolf Lords using the new mournhold cavalry steeds, greenstuffing them to look wolfy (they come halfway there lol)
One will be a wolf claw-storm shield rider, the other a chainfist or thunder hammer with a bolter.
I dont think that UG or anyone else would have a problem with your absence, Go for it.
Vierhof wrote:I'm in! Unfortunately, i have an issue. I'm currently with the 82nd Airborne in Afghanistan, and we dont always have internet out here. So, if anyone has issues with the possibilty of me possibly not being able to update weekly with few pictures, I will gladly step down and be everyones cheerleader!
My idea is 2 ThunderWolf Lords using the new mournhold cavalry steeds, greenstuffing them to look wolfy (they come halfway there lol)
One will be a wolf claw-storm shield rider, the other a chainfist or thunder hammer with a bolter.
I dont think that UG or anyone else would have a problem with your absence, Go for it.
I okayed his entry a few days ago over PM, so that is resolved. I'll add you to the list!
@bebopdrums- I love the guardsman. The tundra concept for the clothing is going well, and yours is the first time ive seen white turn out white. Whenever i or my friends try it just seems to turn a "bleh" color. Question, though. What color is the skull on his helmet going to be, or are you going to keep it the same as the helmet?
@lips- Amazing, phenominal, and awesome job on that banner!
@speed- I love the wings on your guys, cant wait to see how they turn out!
@ everyone else- I have my bitz and pieces being sent to me this weekend, so i should begin officially updating my entry in the next week and a half or two. Cant wait to get back into this, its been a while lol
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Unluckyguardsman wrote:
hemingway wrote:sign me up.
Signed up indeed! Tissue sample collected, commence cloning!
What, you thought this was a painting competition?
You don't want a clone of me. Believe me. If you have daughters, female friends and/or loved ones, you will repel them immediatly lol
Technically I should have a WIP shot but some how I doubt you guys will want to see a single layer of fotress grey :/ I have visions of me sending off a picture of the finished model about 20 seconds before the closing date!!!
Each row, to my understanding, is a prize pack. I'm looking at splitting the two between the painting and the modelling champion. But that's a long way away.
As always, check out more of his stuff under 28mm Rar on http://www.regimentgames.com/
Vierhof wrote:@bebopdrums- I love the guardsman. The tundra concept for the clothing is going well, and yours is the first time ive seen white turn out white. Whenever i or my friends try it just seems to turn a "bleh" color. Question, though. What color is the skull on his helmet going to be, or are you going to keep it the same as the helmet?
Thanks everyone for the positive feedback Vier, it will be the same. The only spot color is the red. Im really trying to sell a Hoth vibe here...i want the whole model white. It'll look colder and its more of a challenge for me
at bebop:
hoth now that brings back fond movie memories^^ TESB was my favorite SW movie by far... and the battle of hoth...ah the fond memories^^ will you give the mini a sort of diorama base? would lve to see something special here...
at optio:
I have visions of me sending off a picture of the finished model about 20 seconds before the closing date!!!
lol.... i know that feeling since way back from school^^
oh by the way.... my update for today... a pic of a second steamknight and then i couldn´t compose myself and made two more so that i have currently four in the works with in different stages of assembly and sculpting....
Here's another update. A little more detail on Snori
I tried to paint a glowing effect in his helmet but the eyeslits are so deep that the natural shadow makes it too dark. I gave up on it and now the paint is so thick there I'm afraid to do anything else. Speaking of thick paint, I tried the lightning scheme on his armor and that came out quite lackluster. The globs of white are way too thick.
Painting polished bronze. Anyone got any advice or tutorials? I need to google some. I am fairly happy with the bronze color but not with the detail. I have been trying NMM on some other stuff but I wasnt ready to try it on Snori. I need to find a good way to pick out the detail on his cepter and armor without using silver as I think that will make the bronze look to bright and golden.
You can see my poorly GSd fur on his back. I am working on a sort of gradient here to make it less apparent where the origianla fur ends and my GS fur begins.
Any input you guys have would be great, I can see from yall's posts that pretty much everyone here has some serious talent I can learn from.
Nice work carl, he looks real, sort of blocky and cool!
Anyway on to my update, finished my standard bearer I think I have time, i'll enter The squad of Marneus Calgar and Honour guard into the category thanks Guardsman
Anyway, got a little adventurous and decided to try to some little galaxy things in the background of the standard, and I think they came out very nicely I like the gold and his eyes too, tell me what you guys think! I don't mean to brag, but these pics don't do the mini justsice, what I get really for haveing such a shoddy lightbox
@Viktor von Domm I'm entering all of Marneus Calgar and his honour guard and 1 honour guard and that standard bearer are now done, so technically no, not done already, still got 3 to go . I'm excited! hehehehe (:
storag wrote:Why not? Count me in with my upright orcs gang
Added!
Flidais wrote:If possible sign me up!!!! I'll be entering a ork that will also be featured on waaaagh dakka
Added!
ishkatar wrote:Um... May i join the competition with a model, i've started about a month ago?
Well, what state is the model in? I'd like previously started models to be no further than modelled, i.e. no primer or paint. That is so pictures of the conversion can be put in the modelling thread.
Vik those steam punk termis are really taking shape. In my mind, my creative nerve is telling me it wants to paint one, if just for those big shoulder pad panels used as visors. Man, what a great canvas you are creating here!
@ Carl: Sweet Zteentch armor man. that mini is going to look SWEET. Love the greenstuff fur
Unluckyguardsman wrote:Well, what state is the model in? I'd like previously started models to be no further than modelled, i.e. no primer or paint. That is so pictures of the conversion can be put in the modelling thread.
It's in a state of yet unfinished conversion, so it's not primed. Actually, i was talking about THIS model.
Ok so I lied...
I wont be doing True/Art Scale Alpha Legionaries....
I'm doing a squad of 5 Flesh Tearers Assault Marines in True/Art Scale of course!
Here is the start of the group.
I'll be building 3 more assault squads (maybe more), a Death Company squad (maybe more again hahaha), Lemartes, Astorath, a Librarian, CM Seth, and a few Contemptor dreads to count as normal "Biggerized" dreads/Death Company dreads in game and a bunch of drop pods. in a pare tree.... Still need to finish some of the legs, bulking and adding bionics...
And bulking out chests as well.
Jump packs are blu-tacked for show.
The first squad
2 70% Assault marines
I'm using some old art scale models I abandoned a while ago as well as buiding some new ones.
Figure this would be a nice distraction until I begin serious work on my Carcharodons for Adepticon 2012!
Hope you like them so far.
Unluckyguardsman wrote:Well, what state is the model in? I'd like previously started models to be no further than modelled, i.e. no primer or paint. That is so pictures of the conversion can be put in the modelling thread.
It's in a state of yet unfinished conversion, so it's not primed. Actually, i was talking about THIS model.
I find that the best way to push yourself is to put yourself in situations where everyone overachieves. That way, you know you did your best when one of the guys, who btw happens to amazing paint jobs on anything 3 inches or smaller, says " good job. Keep up the good work." Thats what i do and i've been pushing myself into even bigger situations, hence why i'm here now. It's a contest against not only people I marvel at anytime i view their work, but a contest against my previous best, and setting the bar higher for everything else to come out of my work.
That, and great job everyone so far! can't wait til the end of November to see everyones finished models.
Ishkatar, Amazing modelling. He already gave me chills and he isnt even painted yet.
Vierhof wrote:I find that the best way to push yourself is to put yourself in situations where everyone overachieves.
That right there!
Putting all my effort into my projects (even fun ones like this one) gives the best results.
I love threads like this because everyone pushes themselves to do better then what they've already done.
If you don't strive to go above and beyond what your already capable of then whats the point?
As an artist I'm always evolving and anything that kicks my ass into overdrive to complete things is for the better. I'm sure everyone was joking..... hopefully..... right?
Deep philosophical thoughts here, guys! I like it!
Some more work has been done on my entry, and I have to say I really like it. Makes me want to have a squad...
Thanks @CS! Yeah, it's still very rough at this point. I'm going to do something like a rim around the collar, some little rivets and extra armor on the front. Battle damage, extra ammo rounds and possibly a respirator and filter pack. And maybe a visor to go over the top of the helmet. So yeah that's where we are going with this. And then paint and weathering. FW masterclass FTW!
I'm really looking forward to see the progress on this one
And my 5 cents on the off-topic here - I do not think of it as an Overachivement.. You just imagine a goal and aim to make it as much close to the picture in your head as possible. Thanks to the Maker, our body is such a good thing that it helps you to do it better with every next try, do you whant it or not
Sorry guys haven't been able to upload any pics due to family problems. Sadly I won't be able to upload anything till later this week. however I have some fluff:
Spoiler:
Prorak Ghor ran through the space hulk corridors. He'd been informed by his mistress that genestealers were on this hulk, and he was wary. The other Xenos species had wiped out the rest of his tribe, they'd infiltrated into the clan through the flesh he had made them eat. Guilt had consumed him and he'd ran off and became a mercenary, and whilst on a planet in the Sentina sub-sector his mistress; Inquisitor Flore Mortifero, had employed him. His thoughts were interupted as a genestealer came throught the ceiling of the corridor. He raised his Krossbow and fired. Revenge would be sweet.
My update is in text form atm, I started work on My jetpack pirate, and also got the paint off of my test subject for repaint and started turning him into the crimson juggernaught
My update will also be in text form. I have almost finished painting the body of my marine I still have to paint the head, shield and backpack. I have exams this week and will have very little time to update this blog on my progress. With all the study I've been doing it's a wonder I have even had time to finish what I have atm. On the first weekend after the exams I will have it finished it just needs another couple hours. I will update with pics then.
And I'm really liking what everyone has done so far. Great work storag, that GS work is awesome. @theQuanz that's gotta hurt. I almost did the same thing once. I have cut the webbing of my thumb though when a knife slipped.
@Unluckyguardsman: That's pretty sweet! The bio suit is spot-on.
@theQuanz: The models are looking cool, unlucky about cutting your foot though.
@storag, as I said on your blog I love your orks, keep up the good work and I can't wait to see them finished!
I'm stoked to get started on painting the Librarian, I am waiting for my instamold to come in so I can finish the left shoulder pad, then painting begins!
@Unluckyguardsman: The new collar is looking really good! You'll have to give me a mini tutorial on how to get all of those curves. I'm not sold on the torso armor yet. What's your plan there? Also, what kind of gun will he be weilding? It's not quite clear atm.
@theQuanz: Forgive me if I'm not up to speed on my fluff, but does the Inquisition have librarians?
@storag: It'll be cool to see your unit of "tru-skale boyz" all together. You have a paint scheme worked out yet?
Well, here is what I've got done on Petr tonight:
I think he's about 95% finished now. I'm pretty happy with my first attempt at OSL
Spoiler:
(speaking of which, I was in Oslo last weekend and saw a tourist manual with the title "I <3 OSL" I got a good laugh out of it)
I thought the tau bit on the base was fitting, given the fluff that I wrote for him.
Rawson - He is with the Death Watch I had that extra bit cut off from one of my old "Inquisitor" models (don't remember his name off the top of my head) and figured it would make a great addition to his armor.
Fantastic work everyone!! I love the paintjob rawson, and storag, you know my thoughts on your brilliant GS work. Everyone else's entries look top notch as well. I feel slightly embarressed that i have done literally ZERO modeling on quite possibly the cheapest mini ever, but either way here it is...slight WIP pic, ill post more pics later from the back side. Had a little misshap with the ice effect on his helm and gun but what able to fix it. Some more details needed on the face, some good suggestions that i've yet to do. Also, the base is most likely place holder...heres another WIP of my tundra guardsman
Created a cool base thingy for Marneus Calgar and his squad today. Hope you like it. More updates on the big man himself soon!
Sorry, the pics are rubbish because I had to use flash, on the finished result IRL they look the same as my normal bases, just on a larger scale, you'll see it when it's done
Farty Wiffmas wrote:@Unluckyguardsman: That's pretty sweet! The bio suit is spot-on.
Thanks man! It's far from finished (I hope).
Capitansolstice wrote:ITS A BIO SUIT???!!!!! Coool!
I am working on converting the arms of my entry atm
Thanks man! Always good to hear.
Rawson wrote:@Unluckyguardsman: The new collar is looking really good! You'll have to give me a mini tutorial on how to get all of those curves. I'm not sold on the torso armor yet. What's your plan there? Also, what kind of gun will he be weilding? It's not quite clear atm.
Rawson
The collar is two thin plasticard strips bent in semi circles over the collar. the base of the collar was a rectangle with two strips that could be bent around to form a 3/4-rectangle on the neck joint. A strip of thin plasticard was added around the collar as well to add more depth, and then 2 rivets were applied. If I do another then I will most certainly take pictures. As to the torso armor, I realize it is a bit off center. I'll be cutting it down a we bit and re positioning it. I think it will sort of mimic the cadian armor but with a control panel on the outside to adjust the internal stuffs. The gun is going to be a shotgun without the clip that's on there now and possibly without the stock. Just a suitably brutal weapon. Taken from here:
Basically, in our Deathwatch campaign, there is a radical Inquisitor who is performing genetic experiments using humans and tyranids. These 'hybrids' are very volatile and must be contained either in stasis or in large containers/cages. Guardsmen in these specially designed 'bio-suits' are used to extract the hybrids and bring them to the labs for further testing. They are also used to eliminate those hybrids that are either no longer useful or too dangerous.
So the weapon needs to be an enforcer over short distances.
Hope that answers a few questions!
Farty Wiffmas wrote:Rawson loving progress on your model, the OSL is really subtle and ties in with the model amazingly!
Thanks, guys! Let me know if you have any CC
bebopdrums2424 wrote:Had a little misshap with the ice effect on his helm and gun but what able to fix it. Some more details needed on the face, some good suggestions that i've yet to do. Also, the base is most likely place holder...heres another WIP of my tundra guardsman
C and C appreciated...especially on the base...
I like the ice effect you've got going on there! How do you make that? It looks like you have two different things going on: snow flock on the base, and some sort of ice creation on the model itself. Am I even close? One little bit of CC on it though: the clump on the stock of the lasgun seems a bit too large. The rest looks pretty realistic like it's been snowing and the snow accumulated in certain places. The bit by the stock looks like he's saving a snowball to chuck at someone
For the base, you could have him walking on some water effects with a frozen grot inside. That would be pretty sweet!
Unluckyguardsman wrote:The collar is two thin plasticard strips bent in semi circles over the collar. the base of the collar was a rectangle with two strips that could be bent around to form a 3/4-rectangle on the neck joint. A strip of thin plasticard was added around the collar as well to add more depth, and then 2 rivets were applied. If I do another then I will most certainly take pictures. As to the torso armor, I realize it is a bit off center. I'll be cutting it down a we bit and re positioning it. I think it will sort of mimic the cadian armor but with a control panel on the outside to adjust the internal stuffs. The gun is going to be a shotgun without the clip that's on there now and possibly without the stock. Just a suitably brutal weapon.
Do you heat up the plasticard? Or just glue it in place?
Rawson wrote:I like the ice effect you've got going on there! How do you make that? It looks like you have two different things going on: snow flock on the base, and some sort of ice creation on the model itself. Am I even close? One little bit of CC on it though: the clump on the stock of the lasgun seems a bit too large. The rest looks pretty realistic like it's been snowing and the snow accumulated in certain places. The bit by the stock looks like he's saving a snowball to chuck at someone
For the base, you could have him walking on some water effects with a frozen grot inside. That would be pretty sweet!
Those are great ideas! I agree about the ice build up. Unfortunately its because i screwed up previous to that by adding an incorrect ice mix. If you look on my blog youll see what i mean. Its fuzzy. Looks like . I had to add the correct ice mix on TOP of what was previously there. Oh well. Lessons learned eh? The correct mixture, thanks to steingass, is superglue + snow flock. It hardens quickly though so best be fast about it. The base is meant to look like fresh powder. So its several layers of basic flock on top of each other. Watery PVA added then sprinkle more... Again though, the base it place holder or will be edited more Thanks for the C and C
ok fellas...here is my update... i did today the last three drill weapon bitz...every one different to the others...some are a nod towards GWs way and others to a more traditional lookout...
also i did a bit of fixing GS work on the open visor guy...
look:
and i plucked up some currage to put together a steamknight completly...the pose should look like he uses the second arms with the drill for supporting the weapon but he looks a bit like he needs to pee...
the gun is a a tad influenced by one of my favorite british arms... the sterling patchett...the side mag at least^^
do you think it should be fixed?
the big daddy design sure influenced the built... as did the starcraft and even buzz lightyear and some ancient deep sea divers^^
sure? hmmmm....on my thread there are some that say i should reposition him as the weapon would not need support as it is powered by the powerpack...hmmm...
Viktor von Domm wrote:sure? hmmmm....on my thread there are some that say i should reposition him as the weapon would not need support as it is powered by the powerpack...hmmm...
I'm thinking the same way: it's power armour after all. You can make some kind of a belt or a chain even better, wich is connected to the end of the barrel and to some kind of supporting ring or something like that on the shoulder, for example. At least this is the idea I'm going to use for my SM model, who holds a Heavy Bolter in one hand, as the other one points in some direction... Well, It's just my five cents. Of course it's all a matter of preference
I think so far it looks awesome Vik. Seeing as i dont do any modelling anyways, i cant see anything wrong with the pose. Im LOVING how its looking though, those visors are just too cool.
Alrighty, y'all. I gots a question. What color do you think psychic energy takes form in? I mean, is it blue? Green? Red-Fuschia with a splash of yellow polka dots? i have no clue, but i would like to know... unless there is no color to psychic power... O.O
Its has a purpose, believe me, and its part of my project. Sorry if its totally off subject of the contest thread...
i´d say whatever takes your fancy and what goes well with your overall paintscheme...there is really no limits to you... although the polka dots sound a bit too busy for a nice mini
in my opinion good ways are bluish versions or with a hint of purlpe but i also saw really nice lighteffects done in green... depends really only on your own tatse buds here^^
bebop: well i copycat the visor idea once for a SM conversion... somewhere on thsi board i got the idea and ever since i wanted to give it a new try...
here was my first try for my iron templars chapter:
a simple paintjob rather if i may say myself... but the idea was stuck deep in my mind^^ he is by the way an assault marine in a bit of a temper^^ the jumppack was made from an CSM powerpack and some lego parts...
and you don´t model...well i might say otherwise... you model with light...i do with shape^^ just a different canvas really^^
Vierhof wrote:Alrighty, y'all. I gots a question. What color do you think psychic energy takes form in? I mean, is it blue? Green? Red-Fuschia with a splash of yellow polka dots?
Vierhof wrote:Alrighty, y'all. I gots a question. What color do you think psychic energy takes form in? I mean, is it blue? Green? Red-Fuschia with a splash of yellow polka dots? i have no clue, but i would like to know... unless there is no color to psychic power... O.O
Its has a purpose, believe me, and its part of my project. Sorry if its totally off subject of the contest thread...
According to Terry Pratchett, the colour of magic is Octarine But to put it more seriously, the color of energy should depends on the type of this energy, e.g. lightning is blue-white and fire is yellow-red, aswell as on the color scheme of your overall painting, e.g. green looks nice with the heavily red models. Anyway, blue and white are more common as a colours of psychic energy, I believe. In most cases I vote blue
@ Vik yup i dig it, i see some crazy text or targetting array...or even the gold hexagonal shimmer ala starcraft. Are you stillgoing with the hammered bronze?
Not signing up as yet, but I might join in once I figure out what I wanna do.
Is the entire model judged, or just the modelling and converting? (i.e: if it's got a terrible paintjob, will that mark it down?)
shrike wrote:Not signing up as yet, but I might join in once I figure out what I wanna do.
Is the entire model judged, or just the modelling and converting? (i.e: if it's got a terrible paintjob, will that mark it down?)
I think you're safe. No final ruling yet from UG, but here was the last thing discussed:
Unluckyguardsman wrote:
Zefig wrote:I'd say go with a painting and a modelling champ. It's not sounding like there are too many WHFB entrants, so this would be an easy split and give everyone two chances to win.
Okay, that's two for a split.
alabamaheretic wrote:I like the idea of a champ of modeling for 40k and fantasy and a painter champ of both also but in one giant ass thread
Promblem is, there is no way to create two+ polls in a dakka thread. hand tabulation is too error prone as well.
Rawson wrote:I also am thinking one poll for modeling and one for painting. Considering that the vast majority of the entries thus far have been 40k, I think having a specific fantasy category would be a little useless (except, of course, for those entering pieces in said fantasy poll ).
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Still looking for more input before I make the decision!
Viktor von Domm wrote:
and i plucked up some currage to put together a steamknight completly...the pose should look like he uses the second arms with the drill for supporting the weapon but he looks a bit like he needs to pee...
The pee-pee dance is not nearly as intimidating as one would hope. Ergo, I also think a steam knight should (and would be able to) hold his gun one handed.
Vierhof wrote:Alrighty, y'all. I gots a question. What color do you think psychic energy takes form in? I mean, is it blue? Green? Red-Fuschia with a splash of yellow polka dots? i have no clue, but i would like to know... unless there is no color to psychic power... O.O
Its has a purpose, believe me, and its part of my project. Sorry if its totally off subject of the contest thread...
Totally part of this tread! Not that I really have anything new to add, but I always make these decisions based on the model and what would be a great complimentary color. Especially on things like power weapons and psychic energy which don't "actually" exist, and hence a "realistic" color cannot be chosen. Go with what you like!
The body and base are finished and primed already. I'll start painting them soon.
Assault cannon and backpack are almost finished aswell, so, here's only ammunition belt left to complete the conversion.
Alirght, thanks for the tips. The reason is cuz I'm trying to start a little fluff with the rest of My army of Wolves. One of the Thunderwolf Guys is going to have signs of psychic power, and i got another model (not in the contest) that will represent him when hes not on the table. The fluff is that he's a psyker that will occasionally put his powers on hold to purify the feel of battle. I'm thinking of putting a chooser of the slain on his mount as well, and trying to figure out how i can model his frost weapon in the form of a spear...
Automatically Appended Next Post: Im thinking a whfb chaos rider spear arm
Ishkatar, amazing GS work man. Cant wait to see this guy in some color!!
@Vik, I think both is cool. I was thinking about it because i was looking at my snare drum, which happens to be hammered copper But, steampunk wise, both copper, bronze or even a flattened smooth dirty steel is perfect! So either way its a win.
shrike wrote:Not signing up as yet, but I might join in once I figure out what I wanna do.
Is the entire model judged, or just the modelling and converting? (i.e: if it's got a terrible paintjob, will that mark it down?)
I think you're safe. No final ruling yet from UG, but here was the last thing discussed:
Unluckyguardsman wrote:
Zefig wrote:I'd say go with a painting and a modelling champ. It's not sounding like there are too many WHFB entrants, so this would be an easy split and give everyone two chances to win.
Okay, that's two for a split.
alabamaheretic wrote:I like the idea of a champ of modeling for 40k and fantasy and a painter champ of both also but in one giant ass thread
Promblem is, there is no way to create two+ polls in a dakka thread. hand tabulation is too error prone as well.
Rawson wrote:I also am thinking one poll for modeling and one for painting. Considering that the vast majority of the entries thus far have been 40k, I think having a specific fantasy category would be a little useless (except, of course, for those entering pieces in said fantasy poll ).
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Still looking for more input before I make the decision!
Alrighty then, UG will make his ruling. The two categories are Painting and Modelling, both separate scores. The modelling thread will contain only WIP pictures, and voters will be asked not to take into account any knowledge of the paint job. Likewise, the painting thread is based solely on painting skill and not on modelling. Hope that answers a question, I am going to make a rules update now!
The pee-pee dance is not nearly as intimidating as one would hope.
lol...that is waht i too had in mind after looking at armslength for the first time after the assembly of the mini... guess i have to cut and paste again^^
at ishkatar: bloddy hell!!! the feel of the mini is awsome! one thing tho...even if it is failing to be helpful now ...as the mini is already primed... for some reasons i can´t lay my finger on...i don´t like the head...just not my taste...and the cross on his chest...isn´t that a templar cross? how does that fly with the blood raven chapter? or am i misinterpreting something wrong here?
at bebop: a snare drum in copper...and even hammered... well i would apreciate if you PM me your snare drum with a pic^^ wouldlike to see that item! and your color choice is absolutly a cool buffet^^ by the way i am reading atm a steam punk novel called the "affinity bridge" and it sooo cool reading about all those things in that fictious world and picture them in my mind... in your desrcibed colors^^
bebopdrums2424 wrote:Ishkatar, amazing GS work man. Cant wait to see this guy in some color!!
Thank you! I hope to finish this conversion at last, as i feel like I stuck with this miniature for a quite a long time... That was the main reason I signed for the competition, by the way - to push myself
bebopdrums2424 wrote:I was thinking about it because i was looking at my snare drum, which happens to be hammered copper
I'm sorry to intervene, but aren't you talking about Hi Hat, hammered with some intense drumming?
Viktor von Domm wrote:at ishkatar: bloddy hell!!! the feel of the mini is awsome! one thing tho...even if it is failing to be helpful now ...as the mini is already primed... for some reasons i can´t lay my finger on...i don´t like the head...just not my taste...and the cross on his chest...isn´t that a templar cross? how does that fly with the blood raven chapter? or am i misinterpreting something wrong here?
Thank you. And primer isn't a trouble at all, since everything can be cleaned, cutted and fixed I chose this head due to it's yelling impression, as the guy, shooting such a gun should obiously yell something As for the templar cross on his chest... I took this body from the BT upgrade kit mostly becouse of the collar, but I was too lazy to cut the cross off, leaving it as some kind of a Veteran mark or something like that. It's a huge universe and such a simple and common symbol as the cross can be used everywhere by everyone for no real reason. May be it's wrong or may be not. I'm still not sure though. Anyway, it's not too late to fix this.
ok then i have thought about that cross.... have your still some purity seals? i would put some on the outer rims of the cross and have it like an iron cross the germans got in WWII for when being wounded in action... much like the purple heart of the U.S.... this would give him the rightful rank as a vet then.... as for the yelling... i once read that when having hard sounds and forcefull ones at that yelling is the best way to compensate the pressure to your ears...so a yelling heavy gunner is a good idea! i was just a bit unsure of that specific head... but don´t put too much thought into my musings here^^
any way your GS skill is really good and so clean... all those tine alterations to the gun...i am pretty envious^^
Viktor von Domm wrote:ok then i have thought about that cross.... have your still some purity seals? i would put some on the outer rims of the cross and have it like an iron cross the germans got in WWII for when being wounded in action... much like the purple heart of the U.S.... this would give him the rightful rank as a vet then....
Not that it matters a lot, but Iron Crosses weren't for wounds in ww2. They were for bravery and such. For wounds, they recieved an oval badge with crossed bayonets and a helmet. Black, silver or gold depending on how many times the award had been won. historical trivia asode, the iron cross idea is still a great idea for representing a warrior that has proven himself in battle.
i think i am a bit hazy on the actual historical WWII stuff so i take your word for it...i only once seen my granddad show me his medals from the war...one smallish box and not even full then...otherwise i was never really interrested but the idea to use this as a sign of mature soldier...
Viktor von Domm wrote:ok then i have thought about that cross.... have your still some purity seals? i would put some on the outer rims of the cross and have it like an iron cross the germans got in WWII for when being wounded in action... much like the purple heart of the U.S.... this would give him the rightful rank as a vet then....
That's sounds like a great idea! Thanks. I should give it a try.
Viktor von Domm wrote:as for the yelling... i once read that when having hard sounds and forcefull ones at that yelling is the best way to compensate the pressure to your ears...so a yelling heavy gunner is a good idea! i was just a bit unsure of that specific head... but don´t put too much thought into my musings here^^
That's exactly what I think. As a part of his fluff he also will have a nickname "Loud" Ah, and that specific head was the only one yelling in my bits box. I think it's too early to sculpt my own heads, but hopefully I will be able to do it some day.
Viktor von Domm wrote:any way your GS skill is really good and so clean... all those tine alterations to the gun...i am pretty envious^^
I'm flattered now Well, the way I work with GS is pretty much the same as Storag discribes his.
Well it's been more then a week and still no parts in sight.... Hope this is an anomaly with horde o' bits shipping or the US postal service... I was hoping I found a new source for bits, if they don't show up by this weekend I will switch my entry to the traitor guard vet squad I've been working on as a warm up...
bebopdrums2424 wrote:I was thinking about it because i was looking at my snare drum, which happens to be hammered copper
I'm sorry to intervene, but aren't you talking about Hi Hat, hammered with some intense drumming?
lol definately not. I play jazz for a living, so id better know the name of what im hiting lol. Besides, i dont think i play loud enough to put dents in my cymbals...and they are thin. lol Vik ill post a pic of the drum to your blog
super, bebop! jazz for a living... that sounds mightyly cool to me... not that i am much into jazz... there are some pieces i really like but i am more into rock^^ (where was that much needed hadbanger orkmoticon?)... i would so love to be an artist of any profession for a living...this is what i am mostly thinking as an ideal way of living...passion and creativity that earns you your paychecks^^
bebopdrums2424 wrote:lol definately not. I play jazz for a living, so id better know the name of what im hiting lol. Besides, i dont think i play loud enough to put dents in my cymbals...and they are thin. lol Vik ill post a pic of the drum to your blog
Oh, excuse me my ignorance. I had to think about it, before asking...
By the way, playing jazz is super cool. I wish i could... But I just started to learn jazz harmony.
bebopdrums2424 wrote:lol definately not. I play jazz for a living, so id better know the name of what im hiting lol. Besides, i dont think i play loud enough to put dents in my cymbals...and they are thin. lol Vik ill post a pic of the drum to your blog
Oh, excuse me my ignorance. I had to think about it, before asking...
By the way, playing jazz is super cool. I wish i could... But I just started to learn jazz harmony.
lol no excuses needed, no ignorance either And yes its great fun, and i love what i do And jazz harmony is a great thing to learn and understand! Youll appreciate the music so much more! @ Vik, i like to headbang too Especially when my models fall off their putty base while im working on them. ARGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!
Ok enough thread jacking, today a finished pic of my tundra ice trooper. Promise.
Hello all, Just would like to bring to attention that due to lake of time to modle/paint on my part, I (hopefully with permission of unluckgaurdsman) Would like to enter one model instead of 2. If this is ok, the only model I will be painting/modeling will be my trygon. Please forget the ripperswarms Thanks!
Soooooo instamold came in! Wooohooo
The shoulder =I= shoulder is complete on the Librarian, and tonight I will finish up the base and ideally have him primed tonight.
Cant wait to see the Librarian! I have just finished the base coat of carapace blue on my trygon. Hopefully with any luck, I will be able to second coat him tonight!
hello everyone! Heres my final Pics for the tundra cadian im working on. Finished base, more textures and different mixes of snow pack and ice. A few more blue glazes to the face for cold and a kiss of light pinkish hue to the tip of the nose. (thanks rogue wolves) ! Thanks for all the C and C not sure im gonna add another entry but this was a fun one. Good luck to you all, so very talented, dakkaites front
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the cloth and armor is looking super cool... no pun intended!^^ and the writing is just priceless... now with the weather-ing additions the clenched teeth are truly telling the story here^^
do you have a referrence pic of your project? something where you draw your concept from? i am really having dificulties to what you are building to... would like to add helpfull comments to your work as i see you have quite some fragile framework done on the guy but i don´t understand what it is for...
I certainly do like! And I love the title! "Fething Cold" it is!
Unluckyguardsman wrote:I have an update!
Okay, so maybe this is a bit later than intended, but here is my latest work on my bio-suit guardsman:
More progress is more progress! I like the suit more every time I see it. Is it just the angle, or are the new support beams asymetrical? The firearm seems to be getting the bad part of this deal, though. Do you have a plan there? I've got a scout shotgun in the bits box if you would be interested. Save you from trying to convert a lasgun...
Here's what's up with Petr:
Thanks to some truely great CC on the Firstborn PMblog, I think we're making some progress!
Viktor von Domm wrote:do you have a referrence pic of your project? something where you draw your concept from? i am really having dificulties to what you are building to... would like to add helpfull comments to your work as i see you have quite some fragile framework done on the guy but i don´t understand what it is for...
I've pinned the torso to the legs, hollowed out 2 plastic SoB helmets and then combined them to have a visor-up version, and started work on a spear for her. And here they are in two pictures that are too blurry to really make out!
OK my parts final got here in the mail and i couldn't be happier! So here are a few wip shots of the haemonculi mock up, i think its going to be a long night!
C and C always welcome and sorry for the picture quality, iphone and bad lighting are my worst enemies!
-dangerhawk
Imperial Renegade wrote:Bebopdrums... Very nice job on the armor and clothing. How do you get the blue inlays???
Thanks for all the feedback guys! Glad yo like it, ive gotten a bit of c and c regarding its simplicity in color scheme. To my defense, sometimes just needs to be simple:p
Renegade, the blues were the first layer, if you check the wip a few pages back, i started with ice blue, then slowly built up with wet blending very thin coats of mixed in space wolves grey etc etc etc all the way up to white. I think why the armor came out better than i expected was because it was such welcome relief to painting the blue fatigues which took a long time:( Anyways, thanks again for c and c everyone, and good luck fellas
at dangerhawk... once the bluetac is replces with GS this will be a cool mini!!! very dashing!^^
at unlucky... now that i saw your inspiration i am seeing where you are going...cool concept mister...if you need some hints for the shotgun i have seen some god conversions around here... probably what really help the gun is a bit of sanding...then the look would much be improved...the handle is looking very good by the way... what was it made from? just a rod of PC?
at zefig... wicked looking! and by the way... didn´t knew there were plastic kits of SoB out there...??? this would be interresting to me too...
Viktor von Domm wrote:at zefig... wicked looking! and by the way... didn´t knew there were plastic kits of SoB out there...??? this would be interresting to me too...
Thanks! Immolators! Each one comes with one helmeted head and one helmetless.
Viktor von Domm wrote:do you have a referrence pic of your project? something where you draw your concept from? i am really having dificulties to what you are building to... would like to add helpfull comments to your work as i see you have quite some fragile framework done on the guy but i don´t understand what it is for...
Now I see! Will you be having a big diving helmet like the one in the picture? How are you going to build that?
Zefig wrote:Progress, huzzah!
I've pinned the torso to the legs, hollowed out 2 plastic SoB helmets and then combined them to have a visor-up version, and started work on a spear for her. And here they are in two pictures that are too blurry to really make out!
Yeah, pictures weren't so helpful. I didn't know they had SoB plastic parts! Or is it non-GW?
dangerhawk wrote:OK my parts final got here in the mail and i couldn't be happier! So here are a few wip shots of the haemonculi mock up, i think its going to be a long night!
C and C always welcome and sorry for the picture quality, iphone and bad lighting are my worst enemies!
-dangerhawk
Sweet idea! I love the DE closed helms; they are so creepy! Can we get a good front shot to see the HE body you used?
Rawson wrote:Yeah, pictures weren't so helpful. I didn't know they had SoB plastic parts! Or is it non-GW?
I'm gonna find myself a tripod, unsteady hands in macro mode aren't a great thing. I think you managed to sneak around my answer to Vik above, but...Immolators! One helmeted head in each box.
And UG, thanks for putting together this competition. I know I tend to have severe problems with motivation. This has definitely started to get me back into the swing of things.
at unlucky... now that i saw your inspiration i am seeing where you are going...cool concept mister...if you need some hints for the shotgun i have seen some god conversions around here... probably what really help the gun is a bit of sanding...then the look would much be improved...the handle is looking very good by the way... what was it made from? just a rod of PC?
Yeah, final cleanup will make a world of difference. And the handle was just made from some plasticard rod.
Rawson wrote:
Unluckyguardsman wrote:
Viktor von Domm wrote:do you have a referrence pic of your project? something where you draw your concept from? i am really having dificulties to what you are building to... would like to add helpfull comments to your work as i see you have quite some fragile framework done on the guy but i don´t understand what it is for...
Viktor von Domm wrote:i cross fingers for your further works^^
an update will happen later on...
Ask an you shall receive!
Only sticking point is the chest armor, what should I do with it? The top looks fine, but the bottom is just awkward. Suggestions are much appreciated!
Only sticking point is the chest armor, what should I do with it? The top looks fine, but the bottom is just awkward. Suggestions are much appreciated!
UG
I like where you're going with the head cage, but I think it's a little oversized. As for the chest armor, the bits are making it better, but it;s still very flat. Any way to add some contours?
I had an epiphany today while watching vampires suck. That Segway scene made me LOL. So I looked in my bits box, and deciding that I had sufferance parts, I made a Segway rough rider. I've decided I'll use it for my second single mini entry to this competition for this competition. I tried to give him the most vampire looking head my bits box could supply (a dire avenger head) but he ended up looking like Spock. Come to think of it I could have used my left over Chaos sorcerer's head. I just went along with it.
And this is what I came up with.
I still have a bit of work to do on the hood and the segway itself. I hope you all like him so far!
Flying Pooo wrote:I had an epiphany today while watching vampires suck. That Segway scene made me LOL. So I looked in my bits box, and deciding that I had sufferance parts, I made a Segway rough rider.
Maybe you could petition UG to add a third judging category: Humor
So I have a small update for today. I accidentally butchered the shotgun whilst trying to mod it, so I decided to take a new route with the remake.
Not the best pic, but it gets the point across. Obviously, sanding, filling etc must still go on.
Slightly blurry main pic, but it shows off basically where I got to today.
Suggestions?
UG
Edit: Love this new sorting by user thing, it will make it much easier to check up on the updates!
Well, radical enough that he has forsaken the emperor and the imperium and misused his power to requisition a private complex on a backwater forge world. He experiments on humans and aliens, and possibly dabbles in some dark sorcery.
So I don't know how "radical" he might seem, but his men would not have symbols of the imperium on them.
Ok he;s finished (almost). I just need to seal a few gaps and smooth things out with some filing and liquid green stuff (I love that stuff ).
I have magnetised the arms. One he is using shield his eyes and try to see through the blizzard. He's going to have a wicked snow base. The other arm he has a las pistol.
Here he is.
I hope I don't stuff him up in the painting stage.
Unluckyguardsman wrote:So I have a small update for today. I accidentally butchered the shotgun whilst trying to mod it, so I decided to take a new route with the remake.
Not the best pic, but it gets the point across. Obviously, sanding, filling etc must still go on.
Slightly blurry main pic, but it shows off basically where I got to today.
Suggestions?
I definately like this gun better than the last. It took me a second to figure out exactly what bits you used I would say reduce the angle of the mag a little (to get rid of that sharp corner where it meets the main gun body), and make the foregrip end flush with the rest of the gun.
As fore the bio-suit, will you be adding more armor or something around the sides? If so, I think getting a little work done on that would go a long ways...
Flying Pooo wrote:Ok he;s finished (almost). I just need to seal a few gaps and smooth things out with some filing and liquid green stuff (I love that stuff ).
I have magnetised the arms. One he is using shield his eyes and try to see through the blizzard. He's going to have a wicked snow base. The other arm he has a las pistol.
Here he is.
I hope I don't stuff him up in the painting stage.
Rogue Wolves wrote:am i allowed to enter a dreadfleet ship instead of a guy?
Spellchecked it for you. And yes you are, miniatures are allowed really as long as they are for some form of wargames.
Rawson wrote:
Unluckyguardsman wrote:
I definately like this gun better than the last. It took me a second to figure out exactly what bits you used I would say reduce the angle of the mag a little (to get rid of that sharp corner where it meets the main gun body), and make the foregrip end flush with the rest of the gun.
As fore the bio-suit, will you be adding more armor or something around the sides? If so, I think getting a little work done on that would go a long ways...
Yes, the gun is far from finished, that was a very brief mock up. As for side armor, I was thinking of some strips to seal off the side, but not really sure what else to add.
Viktor von Domm wrote:as for the new gun UG i like that one way better!!! looks more working...but needs some love with a knife^^ or file^^
Yeah, I don't file/knife/clean up until I'm absolutely sure its done, so then I save myself work.
Thanks for the comments, keep up the good work everyone!
Im about to finish my "masterpeice" 
go to my blog though if you wanna see it
Did not think about the other contestants.
