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A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2014/08/21 12:50:52


Post by: Dr H


I have noticed that there appears to be a different crowd that hangs around this area of DDakka, and thought it would be good to get some different views/opinions on my work.

My background in modelling goes back to the '80s with plastic model kits (such as Airfix) and did not include tabletop miniatures until 2012. Since then I have learnt a great deal about all areas of model-making and here I shall present the results of my hobby work.

I will start at the end, and with the latest model I have finished.
This should give you a good idea of what to expect from this showcase. Although you may have to check my main P&M blog for explanations of why I do what I do.

I present to you, T-01, a modified Predator for my own army:


Spoiler:



















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And, again for my army, this is the only other vehicle I have built so far.
I present, Tr-01, a modified Wave Serpent:
Front and Pilot details:


Spoiler:
Upper and Lower Hull details:


Turret Details:


Door and Hatch details:


Interior details:


Engine details:

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And here are some of the smaller members of my army:
Tactical Marine Number 1;


Tactical Marine Number 2;


Both of those marines are re-paints of earlier work, and I'm slowly working through all my earlier work to bring them up to my current standard.

Eldar Guardians Number 9 and 10;



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I also paint models to sell:
Dark Angels Tactical squad Raphael;


Dark Angels Terminator squad Barachiel;

Spoiler:




Dark Angels Ravenwing Squad Arion:


Spoiler:
Sergeant Arion:



Unnamed biker number 1:


Unnamed biker number 2:


Dark Angels Librarian Turmiel;


Dark Angels Company Master Balthasar;


Chaos Chosen;


Spoiler:






The Cultists of Sect Tetchvar

Spoiler:












Cultists of Sect Anarkus;


Spoiler:






Kranon the Relentless;

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And I'll finish this first post with some terrain (both made for competitions here on DDakka);
A junk pile (made from household junk);



And a wooden hut (made mostly from sprue);

Spoiler:




Thank you for your time. Comments, Critiques, thoughts, ideas and Votes are all welcome.
I will add more things to this thread as I come to finishing them.


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2014/08/22 11:04:37


Post by: Cult of Slaanesh


I am loving a lot of this stuff, I really like what you did with the Guardians they have so much more Character than they do in the stock poses and setup... I've always felt they made Eldar seem so plain and boring in comparison to some of the others kits, though that's probably because they came out fairly early on in this edition.


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2014/08/22 14:13:42


Post by: Dr H


 Cult of Slaanesh wrote:
I am loving a lot of this stuff, I really like what you did with the Guardians they have so much more Character than they do in the stock poses and setup... I've always felt they made Eldar seem so plain and boring in comparison to some of the others kits, though that's probably because they came out fairly early on in this edition.
Thanks. Yeah, I didn't like how the Eldar models were all so static. Especially as you read about them being athletic etc. and then the models are all standing still with their legs WIDE apart.

Those two are both fairly simple conversions too. The sniper only had the inside of the right leg sawn out and then it was bent down to be straight. Filled the gaps, smoothed it over and that was it.

The other chap is also only a one leg modification. But a bit more involved; the knee was chopped into 3 and the back of the calf was carved out to make the leg bend more natural at the knee. The hip was modified slightly and the foot was removed and replaced with less heel and the top of the foot was filled in to make it point more. I also straightened the shin of that leg (as they are all so heavily bent on the models) by chopping two slits into the front and then gluing wedges (of sprue) into them to get a straight leg.


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2014/08/24 02:13:27


Post by: Orsai


I see a "Kilroy was here" in that Wave Serpent! For that, full marks. If it's got a Kilroy, it's great. Always need one somewhere.


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2014/08/24 13:07:53


Post by: Dr H


 Orsai wrote:
I see a "Kilroy was here" in that Wave Serpent! For that, full marks. If it's got a Kilroy, it's great. Always need one somewhere.
Ha Ha. Yeah, if an area receives graffiti then someone will add a Killroy.
Thanks.


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2014/08/28 05:22:51


Post by: jreilly89


H.R Giger reference killed me great work!


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2014/08/28 20:17:29


Post by: Dr H


 jreilly89 wrote:
H.R Giger reference killed me great work!
Thanks. That was the hardest piece of freehand I've done so far. Worth it, for a great artist.


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2014/08/28 22:20:42


Post by: queen_annes_revenge


Love that wave serpent.. The pin up in the crew cab. Love the idea of totally dispensing the fluff and goin crazy. Is there a story behind it?


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2014/08/28 23:02:11


Post by: Dr H


 queen_annes_revenge wrote:
Love that wave serpent.. The pin up in the crew cab. Love the idea of totally dispensing the fluff and goin crazy.
Thanks.
Yeah, I'm a collector and modeller and didn't fancy painting the same colour, over and over, and so decided to build and paint each model differently. I did, however, make up some fluff to "explain" it, which brings me to...

Is there a story behind it?
The WS in particular or the whole army?
All the army fluff that I've posted (there is more that is written but I've not built the models to match them yet) is collected together in this thread.
The short short version is a scientist is driven mad by an experiment to absorb the knowledge of the population of a planet (everyone but him dies in the process), he then decides that the order created by civilisations is going to destroy the universe and he must rectify the balance by creating more chaos (or increasing Entropy, hence the name; The Army of the Second Law, after the second law of thermodynamics). The army he builds to spread chaos is therefore, chaotic (and I can build anything I like ).

I didn't actually write any specific fluff for the WS. But I see it as a crashed/damaged/abandoned vehicle that The (Mad) Scientist has acquired and then repaired and "improved". He replaced the engines, for example and gave it some aerodynamic tweaks (I didn't like how the nose was cut off). The troops are then left to decorate the vehicle, some are more accomplished artists than others.


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2014/08/28 23:25:44


Post by: queen_annes_revenge


Oh yeah, i remember reading that in the blogs a while back.. Gotta admit i wasnt massively digging the story, but i do like the work on that ws haha. Looks sweet.


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2014/08/28 23:32:54


Post by: Dr H


Ha, that's all right. I don't take my fluff very seriously. It's there so I can have something to tell people when they ask why my models are all painted differently.
Thanks again.


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2014/08/31 23:22:59


Post by: Dr H


While these are actually made of metal, in spite of the subject title of this thread, I have just finished painting some Hobbits.

These are obviously not for my army and will be for sale soon.

C+C etc... welcome.
Thanks.


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2014/09/11 13:27:41


Post by: Dr H


This is the latest addition to my personal army.
Put together from some loose bits I had out to try something else with and was only left with an arm short.

Number 12 (Blood Drinkers):


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2014/09/14 01:23:37


Post by: Dr H


And my first Kroot.


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2014/09/27 12:34:33


Post by: Dr H


And my first Kabalite warrior (I'm going though all the new boxes I acquired while building the tank, so there's quite a few "firsts" at the moment)...


Thoughts, comments, critiques, votes, etc... are all welcome for any of my work.


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2014/10/04 23:58:19


Post by: Dr H


This is the Mechanic (to be used as a Techmarine equivalent), that I made mostly from scrap.
The legs I made ages ago from spare putty parts and sprue, I then had to find a use for the legs and started adding arms... and more arms...
Mostly made from scraps of sprue and plasticard. See if you can spot the few (7 in total) actual GW model parts...



Thanks.


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2014/10/08 15:13:13


Post by: Dr H


And this is Firewarrior #1. Basic Tau scheme while I find the best way to construct and paint them.



Thanks.


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2014/10/09 00:50:20


Post by: Freytag93


So many models to comment on!

Dark Eldar Warrior: Great job on the highlighting. I always struggle on getting those fine lines, but they really make the armor pop.

Mechanic: Nice conversion! Very creative with lots of interesting bits and details picked out. I like the weathering, though I wish there was a little more dust and grime on the model.

Firewarrior: Simple, straight-forward painting. I've never been a big fan of the desert Tau scheme, but to each their own. Good job on the symbols on the gun.

Keep them coming man!


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2014/10/09 15:57:55


Post by: Dr H


 Freytag93 wrote:
So many models to comment on!

Dark Eldar Warrior: Great job on the highlighting. I always struggle on getting those fine lines, but they really make the armor pop.
Thanks. I went back and fourth with those highlights 3 or 4 times, trying to get the colour right and then tidy them up (Painting the base colour up to the highlight can sharpen them up nicely).
I have a new found respect for anyone that paints a whole army like that.

Mechanic: Nice conversion! Very creative with lots of interesting bits and details picked out. I like the weathering, though I wish there was a little more dust and grime on the model.
Thanks. Considering the way he was built (in two stages, mostly from scraps), he turned out really well.
As he is slow moving, I decided not to get him too dirty. As opposed to the tank at the very start of this thread, and even then I don't want to go too dirty with my models.

Firewarrior: Simple, straight-forward painting. I've never been a big fan of the desert Tau scheme, but to each their own. Good job on the symbols on the gun.
Thanks. Yeah, it's not the most exciting of schemes. I aim for at least one of each model/race/scheme in my army, so he is the one T'au scheme model.
The symbols on the gun are only a transfer. Had there not been one to fit, then I would have had to paint something.

Keep them coming man!
Will do.

Actually, I can show the model I painted for this year's Nerdcademy award painting competition:
The theme was grey-scale with one spot colour (vis. Sin City).


Thanks.


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2014/10/09 16:11:08


Post by: thenoobbomb


Great as always.


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2014/10/11 15:11:10


Post by: Dr H


Thanks Noobbomb.

Here's Ork Boy #1


Two more basic troop models to do and then I'll be back to something more exciting.


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2014/10/11 19:33:46


Post by: OneManNoodles


The machinaic looks awesome, I really loved reading about how you made it.

You should be really proud of the edging on the dark eldar warrior, top notch around the eyes!

Think I just about voted for all of them


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2014/10/11 21:51:33


Post by: Dr H


 OneManNoodles wrote:
The machinaic looks awesome, I really loved reading about how you made it.
Thanks OMN. It was an interesting model to make. Glad you enjoyed it.

You should be really proud of the edging on the dark eldar warrior, top notch around the eyes!
Thanks. Really was a challenge getting it all to look right.

Think I just about voted for all of them
Thanks again.


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2014/10/30 17:42:58


Post by: Dr H


As a basic Necron warrior is pretty boring to look at in isolation I've also got a Space Marine to show.


Slight re-posing so that he looks like he's on the correct sized base (and not one that looks too small), and that he is aiming at something (and not just hanging about, staring blankly into the distance).

And this is a Mantis Warrior I've recently finished for Gitsplitta's Mantis Maker Competition.


Thanks.


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2014/11/03 18:38:53


Post by: Dr H


And this is Wych number 1 (that I had started before the earlier wych and hence the numbers).


Thanks.


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2015/01/08 15:25:03


Post by: Dr H


I have recently finished this as an experiment in magnetising, how much my style of customising is worth, and how long this sort of job will take.
Starting from the Dark Vengeance Helbrute and making a Chaos Dreadnought/Helbrute with all the options.
Spot the additions/changes...






He'll be up for sale soon.
Thanks.


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2015/01/11 09:20:11


Post by: edgartonian


Unbelievably good. Im inly new to the forum and stagged by how good these models r. Brilliant work well done mate. Where do you sell your work?


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2015/01/11 19:48:19


Post by: Dr H


Thanks, Edgartonian. Welcome to DDakka.

The painted models I have for sale are through a friend's ebay shop.
Kranon is still up there, and the Helbrute will be up soon.

I also sell, via PM on here, casts of some things that I have made myself.

All the information, prices and links can be found in my trade thread here on DDakka.


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2015/03/31 13:00:22


Post by: Dr H


This time around I have a piece of terrain to show.
Made for the LoER terrain contest; "Accident"

It is entirely scratch-built (except for a couple of my boxes and toilets).

These pictures are worth zooming in to see all the little details.

Scale shots:


Full view, all angles:


Detail views, extra angles:


Thanks.


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2015/04/05 10:20:27


Post by: OneManNoodles


Awesome work Dr H


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2015/04/05 14:27:09


Post by: Calibanite Lion


Some cool stuff, the vehicles are great, the wave serpent, the predator and the mechanic! The circuitry on the wave serpent looks good.


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2015/04/08 16:51:23


Post by: Dr H


OneManNoodles wrote:Awesome work Dr H
Thanks OMN.

Calibanite Lion wrote:Some cool stuff, the vehicles are great, the wave serpent, the predator and the mechanic! The circuitry on the wave serpent looks good.
Thanks for the comment Calibanite Lion. Glad you see so much you like.
The circuitry was as an alternative to the Wave Serpent spines.


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2015/04/13 21:47:03


Post by: Dr H


This is another member of my army; Jet bike (comparable to a Reaver).


Thanks.


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2015/05/04 23:54:58


Post by: Dr H


This is my latest set of models to be up for sale.

I received these from my friend to fix up and paint before selling them on.
They needed to have their arms, a lot of excess glue, and all the mould lines and sprue tags removed before I re-built them and painted them.

Due to a lot of surface damage already on them, I decided to paint them with (and add some more) battle damage.

The bases are scratch-built.

The arms were re-posed (I couldn't really do anything about their legs or waists due to time constraints) and I made a light/camera fixture for the Assault cannon bearer.

You can find them on ebay now.

Blood Angels "Rescue" Terminators (the most veteran of veterans; hence the gold helmets ):












A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2015/09/14 16:20:58


Post by: Dr H


These are a couple of commission pieces made a prizes for my round of the LoER terrain contest.

The first is a trench diorama.
28mm scale on a 60mm base.


The second (which was for 1st place) is a bell tower for use with the Batman miniatures game.
32mm scale on a 120mm base.






You can see how these were built over in my making money with modelling thread.


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2015/10/07 17:21:48


Post by: Dr H


This is a wooden hut; built as an example of what can be created (with a little extra modelling) from my hut kits.






Information about the hut kits can be found here: http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/780/549077.page#7947288


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2015/10/09 13:15:26


Post by: Fisher001


Late to the party, but that tank is great...nice late war panzer 4 feel to the model. The scenery is great as well.


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2015/10/11 19:12:31


Post by: Dr H


Thanks Fisher001. Never too late to party around here, and comments are always welcome.


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2015/10/11 21:11:53


Post by: OneManNoodles


Well done on finishing the building, it looks awesome.

I can't help but feel the metal container on the side of the building could do with a bit of oxidation or at least dust or grime, I know you have done some on the top, but it could do with a bit on the sides, maybe some streaking. a slanted roof might indicate a not too arid climate.

still a fantastic build that I really enjoyed following in your blog

The interior is great, especially the baths.


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2015/10/12 04:25:08


Post by: O'connell


Awesome work bro! Why is there an ork and a tyranid in the predator?


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2015/10/12 16:34:24


Post by: Dr H


Thanks OMN.
I wanted to keep the outside tank as aluminium (just for a change to all the rusty steel that we see in models, and it is actually made of aluminium), and as such it wouldn't oxidise (actually, the surface of aluminium is a layer of the oxide, but it's so tough a layer that the metal doesn't corrode like Iron does) has had washes of black and the supports were painted as steel with "rust" washes, but being actually metal very little stuck to the tank (and would probably wear off if I painted more on and then look odd).

True on the roof. Maybe we could say that there are many dust storms and you don't want that building up on the roof either...

Thanks for the feedback.

O'connell wrote:Awesome work bro! Why is there an ork and a tyranid in the predator?
Ah well, that is due to my "army's" fluff (treating the term "army" in the loosest possible way). You can read more about it in my (Mad) Scientist thread, or my fluff thread (see my signature below for links), but the short version is a mad scientist brainwashing and reanimating the dead bodies of all the races to create a truly chaotic army that will fight against the spread of order in the universe...

In reality, that is just an excuse for me to do what I like with the models I have.

Thanks.


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2015/10/13 08:43:00


Post by: Big P


Great scenery... Very Oldhammer, may have to copy these for my Rogue Trader armies!


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2015/10/18 19:47:07


Post by: Dr H


Thanks P.
That's been said many times about my models, and I didn't even collect these type of models back then. I see it as a big compliment.


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2015/10/22 19:58:12


Post by: Warboss_Waaazag


Beautiful stuff, Dr H. As always.


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2015/10/22 20:12:22


Post by: FoxPhoenix135


Good stuff! Lots of character and creativity. It must be a blast to play against on the game table.


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2015/10/22 22:47:07


Post by: Dr H


Thanks 'boss.

Thanks FoxPhoenix135. I hope it will be (fun to play), I haven't actually got around to playing the game yet, too busy building the army (and doing commission builds).


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2015/11/22 23:13:32


Post by: Dr H


This is an objective marker I made to make use of the marine-in-a-bag that was originally going to go on my Predator tank (but there was not enough space).

Supplies for my army.



A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2015/11/23 01:10:22


Post by: kestral


That jetbike is one of the most dynamic models I've seen of that type. The supplies are also wonderfully detailed!


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2015/11/24 07:28:08


Post by: Niatona


Squint and I could swear those interior shots of the bell tower with the light pouring in through the windows were taking in an actual building


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2015/11/24 07:58:23


Post by: Singleton Mosby


Amazing work, what a wonderful detail. I really liked watching the models and terrain you made (especially the later) and look forward to more.


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2015/11/24 18:34:34


Post by: Dr H


Thanks Kestral. Only problem with the jet bike is that I have to match (or better) it with all future bikes...

Thanks Niatona. Yep, that was the idea. While taking wip shots I found that that kind of lighting was pretty cool, so had to do it for the final photos.

Thanks Singleton Mosby. Glad you enjoy my work. There will always be more to do.


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2015/12/08 05:45:28


Post by: Warboss_Waaazag


 Dr H wrote:
There will always be more to do.


I totally concur with this statement. Your stuff is always an inspiration, Doc.


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2015/12/10 00:03:38


Post by: Dr H


Thanks 'boss. Always nice to hear such things.


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2016/03/09 22:53:23


Post by: Dr H


Something a bit different this time (this is the "random things I do with plastic" after all), a 1:48 scale model from Airfix.
This is a Westland Lynx HMA8 in it's folded configuration.
I made a few minor additions to the kit, but this is largely unaltered.




Thanks.


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2016/03/13 11:23:17


Post by: OneManNoodles


That Lynx looks fantastic, well done for completing that to such a high standard.


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2016/03/13 23:33:46


Post by: Dr H


Thanks OMN, next to my earlier model kits this really shows me how far I have come.


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2016/03/17 20:59:15


Post by: Dr H


This model was salvaged from a Tau Firewarrior that I acquired covered in a thick layer of paint and solidly glued together.
As I only had the single model to work with, and intended to sell him, there was little point in just painting him nicely as who is going to buy a single Firewarrior?! However, a single Ethereal is worth doing.

Without changing the base model (keeping all attached limbs etc.) I added some robes and a naginata-like weapon, and added a lick of paint... one Ethereal.



Thanks.


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2016/03/31 19:31:46


Post by: OneManNoodles


I think the closest I got to paint on my earlier model kits was glue, lots of glue!

Very nice Ethereal, really nice painting on the cape and the face looks exceptional.


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2016/04/01 00:23:54


Post by: Dr H


 OneManNoodles wrote:
I think the closest I got to paint on my earlier model kits was glue, lots of glue!
Ah well, my models got more paint than that.
But they only got the paint that was noted in the instructions. no shading, highlighting, blending, weathering, etc. If something was labelled "Dark gull grey" or whatever, that's all it got. The lynx got the full works.

Very nice Ethereal, really nice painting on the cape and the face looks exceptional.
Thanks OMN. Nice to hear.


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2016/09/13 15:53:48


Post by: Dr H


My latest creation has taken some time and produced many challenges.

But here we are, a City on a CD.
Why? Just because.









Thanks.


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2017/02/06 14:21:11


Post by: Dr H


This time I have something a bit more "normal" for these parts; a tank... with legs.





Thanks.


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2017/02/07 01:31:55


Post by: gummyofallbears


I know I'm a bit late, but I appreciate the discworld reference on the terrain


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2017/02/07 12:50:34


Post by: Dr H


Never too late for discworld. Ta.


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2017/02/07 13:10:11


Post by: Mordian2016


Did you scratch build that Multiped Tank? I think the colour scheme is really well executed


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2017/02/07 14:08:01


Post by: Dr H


Thanks Mordian'.
No, it's a kit.
Look for the Kenbishi Heavy Industries HAW206 Prototype.
I have the 1:35 kit from here: https://hlj.com/product/KBYKP-259


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2017/02/08 15:34:55


Post by: Dr H


And I've just finished the pilot to go with the tank.
This is actually a szalamandra pilot from Infinity that I've painted to match the tank's scheme.
and I can actually show the cockpit of the tank that I didn't show previously.



Thanks.


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2017/03/20 22:21:31


Post by: Dr H


Some terrain this time.

A crash, long forgotten except for the occasional graffiti artist.




for scale:


Thanks.



A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2017/04/01 23:22:09


Post by: Dr H


More terrain this time.

This is "Hide" (formally known as "Shield"), and is a barricade or defensive position for typical (~28mm) wargaming.







This and the above "Crash" are now available to buy in my Etsy shop, check them out if you are interested in that kind of thing.
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/522230923/scratch-built-scale-model-hide-tabletop?ref=shop_home_active_1
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/522218045/scratch-built-scale-model-crash-tabletop?ref=shop_home_active_2

Thanks.


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2017/04/02 15:35:29


Post by: Bergil


A most splendiferous collection of models.

The city on a cd for me has to be the cream of the crop. Very creative and well made.


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2017/04/02 23:36:37


Post by: Dr H


Thanks Bergil. Glad you like them and the cd city in particular.


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2017/04/21 12:41:19


Post by: Dr H


And another piece of terrain. This time it's for the current League of Extraordinary Riveters terrain contest (check it out if you like terrain); we were tasked with using tubes to create our terrain, so I set about using as many tubes as I could while using up some of the larger pieces from my junk collection.

I give you, "The Refinery?" (question mark is due to me not knowing where the model was going from the start, but used the term "refinery" as inspiration).

Worth a zoom-in.


Fractional distillation towers, larger pipes and their support structure:


Smaller pipes, leaks and rivets:


Low-angle, flavour pictures:


Thanks.


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2017/05/08 14:13:18


Post by: Dr H


A couple of miniatures this time:

Another re-paint of an old mini', Tactical Marine number 3.

Just a basic job, but a great improvement over that he has looked like until now.

And this is my first Necron Deathmark.
I wanted to represent the moment of him stepping through the phase/portal from the hidden dimension. I used some clear plastic to create the "pop" or "tear" in dimensional space and then painted his rear dark to show the difference between the hidden and revealed.


Thanks.


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2017/05/17 20:55:01


Post by: Dr H


I, quite literally, made a thing...

It started as a potential 1:1 oddity, making a cube from small pieces of junk.
But I wasn't pleased with where it went for the application and sidelined it for a while.

Then I had a burst of inspiration and turned it into this... whatever it is...
Many angles to give you a good idea of it's shape:





for scale:


Thanks.


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2017/05/22 15:34:13


Post by: Dr H


And now I've finished Ork boy #2.
Changed the pose as I don't like the overly hunched look and painted him up in Goff colours.


Thanks.


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2017/06/06 12:24:00


Post by: Dr H


And another addition to my personal army, tactical marine #11; previously of the Revilers.


Thanks.


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2017/07/05 14:18:15


Post by: Dr H


The new 40K box set is out and I, like many, have picked it up to try out the new models.

My first miniatures from the set are the first squad of Primaris Intercessors.

I chose a paint scheme that would set them apart from any existing chapters and let them stand out from the crowd.
I placed an empty circle in place of a chapter icon to show their lack of allegiance. But it also allows whoever buys them to place their own icon over it to make them belong (the same reason for not adding the squad number).



All round, individual photos in the spoiler:
Spoiler:












Thanks.


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2017/07/06 07:53:52


Post by: nareik


How did you repose the ork so it wasn't presenting it's booty?


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2017/07/06 22:51:40


Post by: Dr H


Hello nareik.

I covered the conversion in my "army" blog https://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/471119.page#4673874. which you should check out if you want to see more of what I do and how I do it.

However, what I did is shown in these photos:
Spoiler:

I cut off the legs at the hip to swivel them downwards.
The knees and ankles weren't cut through, but were opened up to straighten the legs.
I also raised the neck to bring the head up a bit.

I use scrap plastic, glued in with poly' cement, to fill the majority of the gap and give a strong join.
then a layer of putty (milliput in my case) to tidy up and blend it all together.
Like so:
Spoiler:


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2017/09/22 15:40:22


Post by: Dr H


I've now finished the second set of models from the Dark Imperium box; The Death Guard Plague marines.
I made a few changes, here and there, to make these unique from every other Dark Imperium set, but still recognisable.
I made the bases to show the grass dying as they walk though it.

The squad:


#1; the grenade guy.
Mostly minor changes; fixes to casting limitations (something done to pretty much all of them, as was adding / improving the damage to their armour), added a 3rd "eye", some smoke for his grenade, and changing the metal tabard for part cloth.

If you look under his rear foot, there is something that looks just like a cigarette butt. Not intended, but it just goes to show how disgusting these guys are; not only are they filthy, disease-ridden, plague carriers, they also smoke and litter with reckless abandon.

#2; the champion.
Quite a few changes; the fly was moved from attached to a horn to sitting on his shoulder, the things dangling from his hood were removed and many tentacles added, and his arm was reposed.


#3; "there goes the hernia" guy.
Repositioned the gun arm to be aiming, changed the tentacle / tongue from the belly to spilling flesh and removed the teeth from the armour break, changed the smiling face on the left shoulder to a skull, and added some tentacles.


#4; bell guy.
Reposed the sword arm, added a tentacle and swapped backpack to make him less bell orientated.


#5; plasma guy.
Added plasma flame, swapped backpack, moved sword, and added tentacles.


#6; Spiky dave.
Changed tongue from shoulder pad mouth, changed tentacle on left leg, added tentacle with bell to backpack, moved sword to stick through (new) hole in cloak, and changed horns on helmet for spikes.


#7; Smokey pete.
Moved a few minor things, and added smoke.


Thanks.


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2017/09/22 17:41:49


Post by: Thorax Abdomen


Flat earth on a turtle's back - I understood that reference!


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2017/09/23 17:28:11


Post by: Dr H


Thorax Abdomen wrote:
Flat earth on a turtle's back - I understood that reference!
Yeah, my tribute to a great author.


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2017/10/12 21:26:57


Post by: Dr H


And I've finally finished my first HQ miniature for my (mad) army.
Re-built from a dead/dying, captured or found Tau commander. The (Mad) Scientist has repaired and "improved" the suit, as well as brain-washing the occupant.

While generally looked after, and re-painted from what it may have originally looked like, it does take occasional knocks in battle. So, dirt and chipped paint, but no rust.

While carrying some Tau tech', the suit also carries a Bright lance and a signal broadcaster (works similar to the Tyranid synapse thing, for The Army). Rules to be ironed out in time.

Other ideas explored here were to make the body larger so that it actually looks like it can house a body, and incorporating the jet pack into the body.



A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2017/11/02 17:42:05


Post by: Dr H


This time we have an N-gauge (1:148 scale) display base for a shunting engine.


All the angles, with and without train:
Spoiler:


Some close-ups:


Thanks.


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2017/12/27 21:35:37


Post by: Dr H


For those that saw the movie, this should be recognisable...
For the many that didn't, this is the Peugeot Not-Spinner from Blade Runner 2049.

Scratch-built at about matchbox / hot wheels scale and to match the previous Spinner model I made.


More angles:


Previous Spinner:
Spoiler:


More soon.
Thanks.


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2018/01/02 16:55:08


Post by: Dr H


A couple of smaller projects this time...

A Switching house, with a full interior, at N-gauge scale (1:148).
It had large (relatively) windows, I couldn't not build an interior...


And another set of earrings.


More soon.
Thanks.


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2018/01/08 18:21:35


Post by: Dr H


And one more to show from my Christmas projects... Eggs.

Should need no more explanation than that...


Better lit:


and for scale:




A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2018/01/09 10:38:15


Post by: defwolf


Off the chain!


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2018/01/09 17:10:30


Post by: Dr H


Thanks defwolf.


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2018/03/17 16:51:51


Post by: Dr H


Mostly in cardboard, in spite of this tread's title, this is a scratch-built "mech" workshop. Designed for the near-future Infinity ttg aesthetic; hexagons and bright colours.

The inside is heavily detailed as you would a diorama, however the outside is built for gaming and should fit in with any other terrain and gaming mat/table arrangement.
The roof and walls are removable from the base and interior, for access, a better view, or to make the interior suitable for gaming use (without the details getting in the way).
There's also a set of scatter pieces that can be placed about the roof or around the building for a variety of cover situations in-game.

This has been a long ongoing project, constantly being put aside for more time-dependant projects. So show it some love.

Outside overview:


Roof and scatter pieces:


Closer views (outside):


Separate roof/walls and base/interior:


Closer views (interior):


Thanks.


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2018/04/24 15:28:15


Post by: Dr H


And here we have a set of Intercessor Space Marines.
Squad B from the DI box set.
I swapped some bits about (including legs) to give them all a little uniqueness as the vanilla set of miniatures comes with 2 pairs of identical marines.

They were then painted as an early, emergency squad for the introduction of the Intercessors. Hastily brought together from the various chapters.
While they keep their chapter colours, their chapter markings are covered to show that they are not affiliated with any chapter at this time.
Brought together under extreme circumstances.
They are the last, best hope for all humanity.
Each with his own special skill set.
Together they form a force greater than the sum of the individual parts.
As different as they are, they work together against a common foe.

Group shot:


#1 "Air" the Raven Guard.


#2 "Earth" the Imperial Fist.


#3 "Fire" the Salamander.


#4 "Water" the Ultramarine.


#5 "the Fifth element" the Blood Angel.


and to finish the "Hero shot"


Thanks.


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2018/04/29 11:04:16


Post by: kestral


Great stuff and great variety as always. I like the color choices on the plague marines a lot...


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2018/05/03 20:47:27


Post by: Dr H


Thanks Kestral. Yeah, the plagues were a fun change of pace (the first Nurgle miniatures I've painted). And, well tentacles have got to be purple, haven't they.

And now for something completely different... a forklift.

This was designed to match the workshop I've shown earlier, in answer to the question "how did those boxes, crates and pallets get on to the roof".


To show rotation and separation of the top and bottom sections:


The pallets:


Scale shots and closer views:

Note the "no step" and "hand hold" signs in the above photo.

Closer views of the cab, it's lights, and the osl:


Interior of the cab, or at least the best photos I can get of the interior...



Together at last with the workshop:


And picking up a friend to take home...


Thanks.


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2018/05/03 21:31:11


Post by: DarkTraveler777


Wow! I love that fork lift!


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2018/05/04 15:47:59


Post by: Dr H


Thanks DT. Always nice to get a reaction like that.

Did I mention it's scratch-built?


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2018/05/30 23:28:10


Post by: Dr H


These miniatures are from the Scythe boardgame.

A total of 25 miniatures split between 5 factions: Each faction has one character figure with animal companion, and 4 mech miniatures.
I stuck close to the official artwork for these to maintain ease of recognition on the gameboard.

Character figures.


Together with the mechs of their factions.


Individual character figures (including official artwork for each) :
Olga and Changa (the Siberian Tiger).


Gunther and Nacht (the Dire Wolf).


Zehra and Kar (the Great Steppe Eagle).


Anna and Wojtek (the Bear).


Bjorn and Mox (the Musk Ox).


And the Mechs of each faction (with a tree on one of each set for scale).


Thanks.


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2018/06/18 21:34:27


Post by: Dr H


Another large group of miniatures. This time it's Pox Walkers.

Not a lot to say about them. Half of them are converted to make the unique from the first 10 (as the box comes with 10 pairs of identical mini's).
There's a nice mix of matt, satin and gloss finishes across the models; e.g. the biohazard suits, the black commissar coat, and a few boots are finished in satin. And, of course, the pus dribbles are finished in gloss.

I hope that they disgust you.

Group photos:


Individual shots (vanilla models paired with the conversions):
1 and 11


2 and 12


3 and 13


4 and 14


5 and 15


6 and 16


7 and 17


8 and 18


9 and 19


10 and 20


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2018/07/12 15:46:43


Post by: Dr H


This time it's Robby the Robot.
Couldn't find a quick way to produce a clear dome this time (had a tight deadline), but may revisit it in the future.
Until then, I painted the dome using NMM techniques to show a reflected landscape.
The dome, however, is removable and magnetised.



Better views of legs and close-ups of the head and dome.


And for scale


Thanks


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2018/08/07 15:15:22


Post by: Dr H


This time I have an Eldar Dire avenger to share with you.

As a combination of an idea from my ever-growing list, and the theme for Nerfest09's Nerdcademy painting contest.

A tyranid hunter, with a Tyranid Warrior's head for a shield, and painted in the Leviathan hive-fleet colour scheme.


and some fun shots.


Thanks.


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2018/08/28 21:42:01


Post by: Dr H


And now a piece of terrain for the League of Extraordinary Riveters (LoER) terrain contest.

Ruined, but fought-over statue with barricade and tea-making facilities.


High angles:


Flag and torso:


Plinth and head-shrine:


Signs of battle:


Flavour shots:


and scale shots:


Thanks.


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2018/10/02 22:08:06


Post by: Dr H


A squad of Hellblasters.
Minor alterations and cleaning of casting issues, and a suitably searing paint-job.


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2018/10/03 12:27:21


Post by: bubber


Your yellow is amazeballs!
Lovely work


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2018/10/03 13:18:58


Post by: darkstar6783


Your Terrain looks great!

Hope You win an Award!


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2018/10/06 21:11:04


Post by: Dr H


Thanks bubber.

Thanks darkstar6783. I'd settle for more sales, but an award would be nice.

The latest model completed is all Sigur's fault. He showed off his painted SDE wolfrider figure, and I immediately saw the obvious inspiration they took from Princess Mononoke (the Anime from Studio Ghibli).
I like San so much that I just had to get that miniature and convert it to be a proper princess Mononoke model, and not a copyright-dodging inspired-by miniature.

I also felt that it needed a display base, and that became quite a project in itself.






A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2018/11/06 16:59:50


Post by: Dr H


The Noxious Blightbringer from the Dark Imperium box set. Modified slightly to make him unique.




A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2018/11/06 21:06:51


Post by: Scythern


Nice, some really cool things in here, sometimes the simplest conversions are the best.

I really like the Dire Avenger Tyranid hunter. Lots of the Eldar models look so much better with a bit or raw brutality mixed in!


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2018/11/08 22:05:09


Post by: Dr H


Thanks Scythern.
Yeah, you don't always need to change everything about a model to make it unique.

You can thank the combination of 2 separate inspirations for the 'nid hunter.


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2018/12/28 16:34:25


Post by: Dr H


Bard the Bowman
The man that killed the dragon.
Y'know, in the Hobbit...

Metal figure, added bow-string and installed onto a display tower (with added LED fire effect).


Higher angles


Close-ups of Bard and the fire effect


And a video of the flickering



Thanks


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2019/01/31 16:03:54


Post by: Dr H


A squad of Inceptors.
Painted in a "white" and metallic scheme due to the "jumping from space" thing. Stopped just short of adding a NASA logo.

I used 9 different metallic paints on these as to not just have all the same metal all over.

And I placed them all on scenic bases to avoid using the clear flight stands they come with, but keep them at about the correct height.









Thanks.


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2019/02/11 17:39:19


Post by: Dr H


Malignant plaguecaster,
modified from stock DI miniature.
Painted up in a brighter than usual (for me) palette for a change.



Thanks.


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2019/03/02 15:36:21


Post by: Dr H


This is the Space Marine Ancient from the Dark Imperium set.
No modifications to the miniature, but a unique base and paint scheme.





Thanks.


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2019/03/18 17:03:35


Post by: Dr H


And now... the Lord of Contagion.
Added some nurglings to the base to make the 3 or 4 he's stepping on (on an otherwise empty base) make sense.





Thanks.


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2019/04/05 19:21:45


Post by: Dr H


And to face him, we have the Primaris Lieutenants and Gravis Captain.
Unique scheme and the second Lieutenant has been modified to be stepping up.









A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2019/04/08 15:25:02


Post by: ShadowsAndDust


Excellent work. Those power swords look amazing.


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2019/04/08 15:41:43


Post by: Dr H


Oh yes, that reminds me that I re-up'd the middle picture due to a duplicate photo in there.

Thank you ShadowsAndDust.
Black basecoat,
Dry-brush silver,
3 layers on the power lightning;
Sky blue, light blue and white, covering less and less.


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2019/07/11 14:28:34


Post by: Dr H


Well, ok these are not entirely made of plastic, in fact you could say these are made of clay,.and the only plastic in both of them is the bases, that you can't see, and the shapes are bulked out with polystyrene foam, which you also can't see... but they are random...

Maltese Falcon (1:1 prop replica):


Raiders of the lost ark, golden fertility idol (1:1 prop replica):


Both sculpted in clay with some details in epoxy putty.


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2019/08/12 14:51:49


Post by: Dr H


The last miniature from the Dark Imperium box set is the Foetid Bloat-drone, and I couldn't leave it at stock...

Rather than floating on turbine fans, this bloat drone skitters and strides about on legs.

I give you, the purple people eater, a Foetid Bloat-drone tripod conversion.
I also scratch-built the 2 additional weapons and magnetised all 3.

Which config' would you rather face?


All the angles:


Close-ups of the bio-mechanical workings and the base:


And the magnetised weapon options:


Thanks.


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2019/12/28 16:38:05


Post by: Dr H


Scratch-built Robo-dino.
Inspired by the theme of Horizon Zero Dawn,
Based on the Deinonychus (big brother of the Velociraptor).
At approximately 1:14th scale.







A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2020/01/04 22:15:02


Post by: Dr H


Based on a bookshelf insert I saw on the internet a long time ago and added to my list of thing to do one day...
I discovered after I had finished it, that these things have become popular and are known as a "book nook".

Using a pair of Mithril LotR miniatures that I didn't otherwise know what to do with.
There is also a LED at the rear of the piece to cast light from where the path is leading.

I present my Mirkwood Book Nook, with Elrond and Thranduil.



Not on a shelf


Closer look


Elrond


Thranduil (king of the Elves)


Thank you.


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2020/05/25 15:03:07


Post by: Dr H


And now a piece of terrain for Bushido (or any other ~28mm scale games if it fits the aesthetic).

A hut on a mound.


Removable roof for access, sliding doors and some movable furniture pieces:


Close up of the base:


And LED lighting:


For scale:


Thank you.


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2020/07/30 17:26:27


Post by: Dr H


With a sole remaining tusk mirrored by a gold lip ring on his lower jaw, "One Toof" lives up to that name. But the Nob is so much more than a name.

Built to be the most un-comic-relief Ork, he's not Posh, Sporty, Baby or Ginger... He's one Scary Ork. I hope you will agree.

Highly modified from a stock Nob kit; reposed, bulked up and added to.

Low angles:


High angles:


Other views and comparison to a stock Ork boy:


Thanks.


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2020/08/07 13:01:05


Post by: KingCracker


I feel like Nobz are the unsung heroes in an Ork army, and that is one "proppa Nob!"
You added a lot of character into that mini


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2020/08/07 16:04:36


Post by: Dr H


Thanks KC. High praise from such an Orkish aficionado as yourself.


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2020/08/25 20:25:34


Post by: Dr H


As if to answer the questions; "what would happen to a Kroot if you fed it birds?" and "how do you handle a weapon if your arms have evolved into wings?"

Converted, re-posed and with sculpted wings.


Thanks.


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2020/12/08 17:54:25


Post by: Shadow Walker


I really like the eldar nids hunter model.


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2020/12/08 22:40:26


Post by: Dr H


Thanks Shadow Walker.


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2021/04/05 20:04:34


Post by: Dr H


Finished projects from over the Christmas period.

Thorin meets the Goblin king.
Scratchbuilt diorama using some old miniatures.


Original design Lightsabre prop'.


N-gauge windmill, repair and repaint.


N-gauge scale model of my parent's home.


Thanks.


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2021/05/31 15:15:59


Post by: Dr H


Scratch-built Cacodemon, based on the original 90's Doom design.



Higher angles:


And the scale shot:


Thanks.


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2021/07/12 15:02:17


Post by: Dr H


Today we have the original Tomb raider herself:

Lara Croft. Crafted from scratch to match her PS1 look.


Thanks.


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2021/07/12 20:58:25


Post by: ShadowsAndDust


Looks good.


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2021/07/12 21:48:31


Post by: Dr H


Thanks, ShadowsAndDust.


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2022/05/30 13:42:22


Post by: Dr H


Quake Fiend, as seen in Quake 1.

Scratchbuilt from plasticard and carved plastic sprues.



and with one of the reference pictures...


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2022/05/31 12:38:19


Post by: Dr H


Inspired by cartoon concept sketches,

Oh Deere! Tractor.
Scratchbuilt.





A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2022/05/31 22:45:07


Post by: bbb


Fun stuff, Dr H!


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2022/06/01 10:43:41


Post by: Dr H


Thanks, bbb.


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2022/06/01 14:34:11


Post by: Captain Brown


Nice work. I exalted a few of them as well.

Cheers,

CB


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2022/06/01 14:50:32


Post by: Dr H


Cheers CB.

And one more thing I've completed recently.

What started as a few rough bits of wood screwed together, a 1:1 scale Star Trek Original series Type-2 Phaser.





That's all for now. Stay tuned.


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2022/07/10 18:40:54


Post by: Dr H


Potted plant, no watering required, receives all necessary water and nutrients from trapped moustachioed Italian plumbers.

Sculpted from scratch.

Piranha plant.




A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2022/12/28 21:02:18


Post by: Dr H


A set of 4 Dice Towers.

The basic interior structure for all 4 was built from foamcore.
The details were then added to the exterior to make each unique.

Castle:


Fantasy:


Sci-fi:


Alien:




A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2023/06/19 20:50:38


Post by: Dr H


Beorn the skin-changer.
Diorama showing Beorn in his human and bear forms.



Close up of Beorn the miniature. (Mithril miniatures)


Close up of Beorn the bear. (Fenris games, Bjornhilda miniature)




A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2023/06/19 21:15:58


Post by: makeitorky


That looks amazing! I know it's a small detail, but his rawhide/buckskin wrap looks perfect. Thank you for sharing.


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2023/06/19 21:52:03


Post by: Dr H


Thanks very much, makeitorky.
Was a fairly simple blend of sand and "bone" paints. Glad it worked so well.


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2023/06/26 06:16:55


Post by: MeatShield


I like the diorama. Good job.


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2023/07/10 13:23:02


Post by: Dr H


Thanks, Meatshield.


Automatically Appended Next Post:
Motobug.

As seen in Sonic the Hedgehog.



A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2023/07/10 22:54:56


Post by: MeatShield


It's cute.


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2023/07/11 19:14:48


Post by: Skinflint Games


 Dr H wrote:
Thanks, Meatshield.


Automatically Appended Next Post:
Motobug.

As seen in Sonic the Hedgehog.



LOVE IT - is it a scratchbuild or a legot toy?


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2023/07/29 20:52:43


Post by: Dr H


Thanks again, MeatShield.

Thanks Skinflint.
It's scratchbuilt; epoxy putty sculpt with a few plastic additions.
wip photos:
Spoiler:


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2023/08/01 14:03:51


Post by: Skinflint Games


 Dr H wrote:
Thanks again, MeatShield.

Thanks Skinflint.
It's scratchbuilt; epoxy putty sculpt with a few plastic additions.
wip photos:
Spoiler:


Doc, that is pure unalloyed genius


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2023/08/03 14:48:12


Post by: Dr H


Thanks again, Skinflint.
The putty is very thin over a polystyrene foam core; to keep it light enough for the magnet to work well.


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2023/08/08 13:54:19


Post by: Skinflint Games


 Dr H wrote:
Thanks again, Skinflint.
The putty is very thin over a polystyrene foam core; to keep it light enough for the magnet to work well.


Love it. And I will be nicking the idea, although I can't claim I will be able to achieve the same quality of results!


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2023/08/08 20:25:03


Post by: Dr H


Good luck, Skinflint.
You can see some earlier wip of the same technique from when I made the Piranha plant in my Dr H blog: https://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/3030/549077.page#11377381
Spoiler:

There's just lots of sanding to get the final shape.


A selection of the (random) things I do with plastic. @ 2023/08/29 15:41:08


Post by: Dr H


And the latest thing finished that I made with plastic.

The Raider Gunship conversion.
3 years in the making (most of that was not spent making).
These are pretty large pictures, so well worth blowing up the largest version you can open.



Closer views of some of the added details, and the base:


And finally the crew: