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2017/03/31 23:28:49
Subject: Orkishness - the thunderfarter years. "It's got arms!"
Camkhieri: "And another very cool thing, my phones predictive text actually gave me chicken as an option after typing robot, how cool is that."'
Meercat: "All eyes turned to the horizon and beheld, in lonely and menacing grandeur, the silhouette of a single Grot robot chicken; a portent of evil days to come."
From 'The Plucking of Gindoo Phlem'
2017/04/02 22:30:04
Subject: Orkishness - the thunderfarter years. "It's got arms!"
Nice work, Cam'. Good choice on the black face and glowey green eyes.
Good start to the weathering too.
Mastodon: @DrH@warhammer.social
The army- ~2295 points (built).
* -=]_,=-eague Spruemeister General. * A (sprue) Hut tutorial * Dsteingass - Dr. H..You are a role model for Internet Morality! // inmygravenimage - Dr H is a model to us all Theophony - Sprue for the spruemeister, plastic for his plastic throne! // Shasolenzabi - Toilets, more complex than folks take time to think about!
2017/04/03 17:04:19
Subject: Orkishness - the thunderfarter years. "It's got arms!"
Oh wow, it never occurred to me to go buy cheap pastel chalks and grind them for rust and dust patterning! Cam you are a MAD Genius!
"Your mumblings are awakening the sleeping Dragon, be wary when meddling the affairs of Dragons, for thou art tasty and go good with either ketchup or chocolate. "
Dragons fear nothing, if it acts up, we breath magic fire that turns them into marshmallow peeps. We leaguers only cry rivets!
2017/04/04 12:49:27
Subject: Orkishness - the thunderfarter years. "It's got arms!"
Camkhieri: "And another very cool thing, my phones predictive text actually gave me chicken as an option after typing robot, how cool is that."'
Meercat: "All eyes turned to the horizon and beheld, in lonely and menacing grandeur, the silhouette of a single Grot robot chicken; a portent of evil days to come."
From 'The Plucking of Gindoo Phlem'
2017/04/05 05:42:44
Subject: Orkishness - the thunderfarter years. "It's got arms!"
Thank you all so much, really appreciate the comments.
RL issues: Been a bit quiet as RL has really messed me up the last 2 weeks. (only read if you don't mind personal
Spoiler:
Been off work since November with Stress and Depression, Dakka has helped me. And My work place has offered an olive branch, and for the last 2 weeks I have been back at work. I have a different job, and a lot less pressure, however I have to train a guy who has come in to do my job, yes that's right, I have just started a new job and I have to train my replacement already. The job was also a promised 08:00 to 17:00, but I leave the house at 6 every morning and have not been home before 19:00 yet, one day I did not get home until 22:00. I am also driving 300 plus miles a day, around country lanes. I am already regretting going back and my beloved wants me to jack it in. Mostly too tired to do any modelling, which has really peeved me.
Please forgive me this lapse, and this rant. A problem shared and all that.....
In the mean time, when I have sat down and done anything, it is this, which is a surprise for a brilliant friend who inspires me and makes my life a little brighter......
Thank you for stopping by and thanks for your patience, sorry it has been a while, hoping to have a day of it tomorrow so back tomorrow night with an update. Please feel free to comment as always.
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2017/04/09 02:08:22
Subject: Orkishness - the thunderfarter years. "It's got arms!"
Good heavens man... your painting has just gotten to be phenomenal! I couldn't dream of replicating that! Wow. Talk about inspiring.
Spoiler:
I know life sucks at the moment Cam... but there are things... OK intangible things... they don't pay the bills... but there are things of real value that no one can take from you. Your talent, creativity and your dedication to your art are on display here every day... and holy crap son... you are special, one-of-a-kind.
Keep your eyes forward. Make the best decision you can with the information you have. Trust the people who care about you.
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Anvildude: "Honestly, it's kinda refreshing to see an Ork vehicle that doesn't look like a rainbow threw up on it."
Suffered from a burn-out myself; so I can relate. Spend time with your partner (it helps! a lot even), and keep on breathing. Things get better after a while. And consider other job opportunities, if that's what it takes. Most of all, take time to enjoy the little things we tend to take for granted. Oh, and modelling helps, took me while to find out, but I find it quite therapeutic - if not necessarily cheaper than a therapist .
This message was edited 1 time. Last update was at 2017/04/09 06:11:03
Camkhieri: "And another very cool thing, my phones predictive text actually gave me chicken as an option after typing robot, how cool is that."'
Meercat: "All eyes turned to the horizon and beheld, in lonely and menacing grandeur, the silhouette of a single Grot robot chicken; a portent of evil days to come."
From 'The Plucking of Gindoo Phlem'
2017/04/10 21:54:21
Subject: Orkishness - the thunderfarter years. "It's got arms!"
Nice paintings, Cam'. Like the moon in particular.
Spoiler:
Keep your chin up.
It's nice to hear that work is trying to help though, not something you hear often about companies.
Long days are enough to wear down anyone.
Focus on the positives (easier said than done, I know) until the clouds clear and you can find a better (or at least, nearer) job.
And keep snatching those moments with the family and the models.
Mastodon: @DrH@warhammer.social
The army- ~2295 points (built).
* -=]_,=-eague Spruemeister General. * A (sprue) Hut tutorial * Dsteingass - Dr. H..You are a role model for Internet Morality! // inmygravenimage - Dr H is a model to us all Theophony - Sprue for the spruemeister, plastic for his plastic throne! // Shasolenzabi - Toilets, more complex than folks take time to think about!
2017/04/11 20:08:02
Subject: Orkishness - the thunderfarter years. "It's got arms!"
I suffer from a serious depression and anxiety disorder so please believe me when I say that I really feel for you, mate. Surround yourself with good people, do things that make you happy, shed the things that don't. Hope things start looking up for you soon.
Your work continues to astound. Those faces... truly brilliant work.
Spoiler:
I don't think that anyone around here minds personal stuff. We all need time and space to vent, to share, and to receive support. You should never feel guilty about sharing your burdens. Keep getting up, and we'll all keep cheering you on.
My Project Blog: Necrons, Orks, Sisters, Blood Angels, and X-Wing "
"One morning I shot an elephant in my pajamas. How it got into my pajamas, I'll never know." Groucho Marx
~A grammatically correct sentence can have multiple, valid interpretations.
Arguing over the facts is the lowest form of debate.
2017/04/16 13:22:48
Subject: Re:Orkishness - the thunderfarter years. "It's got arms!"
Thank you all, this is why I love Dakka dakka so much, what a great community, if only RL was half as good.
So boxed up da Morky, will be off travelling by the end of the month, next up here is the latest LoER Competition entry. Well kinda. I have 2 great ideas this one is easy so going to crack it out toot sweet, The other is a lot more complicated and will be on my other blog shortly. If I finish them both I will decide which is best and go from there.
Well Here we go.....
Take a CD, and a bit of foam.....
Carve up dat foam a bit....
Get some old sprue, and sand it down...
Glue in place to start making the structure...
Grab some ordinary bits...
Start adding some structure to the frame...
And a large tank...
You may also notice the mass production of barrels....
So that is where I am, Thoughts C&C all welcome.
Spoiler:
Life is not getting any easier, but your support means a lot guys, thank you.
2017/04/16 17:09:22
Subject: Orkishness -the thunderfarter years. "Something brewing!"
Camkhieri: "And another very cool thing, my phones predictive text actually gave me chicken as an option after typing robot, how cool is that."'
Meercat: "All eyes turned to the horizon and beheld, in lonely and menacing grandeur, the silhouette of a single Grot robot chicken; a portent of evil days to come."
From 'The Plucking of Gindoo Phlem'
2017/04/17 00:52:13
Subject: Orkishness -the thunderfarter years. "Something brewing!"
My Project Blog: Necrons, Orks, Sisters, Blood Angels, and X-Wing "
"One morning I shot an elephant in my pajamas. How it got into my pajamas, I'll never know." Groucho Marx
~A grammatically correct sentence can have multiple, valid interpretations.
Arguing over the facts is the lowest form of debate.
2017/04/19 22:47:41
Subject: Re:Orkishness -the thunderfarter years. "Something brewing!"
And yes that is a new method for me of riveting, 1mm steel ball bearings, superglued into divots made easily in card stock.(cereal box)...
By sprinkling a little Bicarb onto the surface it sets the glue quick and adds a nice rusty texture around the rivet. I will be trying to do these neater when I try them on Imperial stuff soon.
Thanks for looking.
2017/04/20 09:37:09
Subject: Orkishness -the thunderfarter years. "Something brewing!"
Some nice progress! The ball-and-divot technique is nice, but I find it very time consuming - especially since I mainly work with plasticard. Still, it's a nice additional variation of doing rivets
Camkhieri: "And another very cool thing, my phones predictive text actually gave me chicken as an option after typing robot, how cool is that."'
Meercat: "All eyes turned to the horizon and beheld, in lonely and menacing grandeur, the silhouette of a single Grot robot chicken; a portent of evil days to come."
From 'The Plucking of Gindoo Phlem'
2017/04/20 21:42:14
Subject: Orkishness -the thunderfarter years. "Something brewing!"
Good progress, Cam'. Rivets look the part. How are they holding up (staying in)?
Mastodon: @DrH@warhammer.social
The army- ~2295 points (built).
* -=]_,=-eague Spruemeister General. * A (sprue) Hut tutorial * Dsteingass - Dr. H..You are a role model for Internet Morality! // inmygravenimage - Dr H is a model to us all Theophony - Sprue for the spruemeister, plastic for his plastic throne! // Shasolenzabi - Toilets, more complex than folks take time to think about!
2017/04/21 16:45:20
Subject: Re:Orkishness -the thunderfarter years. "Something brewing!"
@ CommissarKhaine, I agree about it being time consuming, but not too bad. And really on a par with cutting rivets from styrene rod.
@ Ruglud Thanks bud.
@ Solar_Lion, Thank you, and have to say I agree I like the combo.
@ GrimDork, Great to see you sir, welcome home. Thank you for the comment.
@ DrH, Thank you. And the rivets seem to be holding up very well, none have come loose. Quite liking this method.
@ Cleatus, This is all your fault......Thanks bud.
RL
Spoiler:
Unfortunately it has not let up, this contract relies heavily on good response times and the operatives passing certain vetting processes, I of course passed with flying colours, it seems to be a problem for alot of others though, so I am one of very few who can actually do the job. The good news is they took away my trainee, the bad news is I am doing 16 hour days, and travelling upwards of 350 miles every day, and some of the roads are not what you would call easy going. Anyone here driven around the very north coast of Scotland? Got so tired I got very low, so my beloved gave me an ultimatum, and I made a decision. I handed in my notice, 2 weeks and I am out. Gods know what I will do, but I will have my family and hopefully my sanity.
I really cannot thank you guys enough for being here, I am not sure how sad it makes my life that the only people I have to talk too are a bunch of grown men playing with toy soldiers, but you guys and reading your wonderful blogs really helps me. Sincere thanks.
And in proper news, did a little more somehow, OK I can't sleep most nights, so sitting putting rivets on is about as relaxing as it gets....
Shelves....
Red cans are gas, green are grogg....
And started on a fire bucket ...some sprue clippings and hot glue....
In the spirit of the competition I am using relatively ordinary materials, card etc. with a small cheat on the checker plate. I could go styrene etc, but I don't feel that is in the spirit of the comp.
Thanks for looking in, and please feel free to comment in any way.
2017/04/23 20:42:36
Subject: Orkishness -the thunderfarter years. "Something brewing!"
Make your models, cast them, create more, sell them... Not going to make a fortune from the start, but given time and patience, you could well be on to a winner - having attended Salute this weekend, I can tell you that there are folk out there who would buy your models, as I saw them buying stuff that was vastly inferior to what you've produced on these pages...
// inmygravenimage - Dr H is a model to us all 
