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2017/04/24 01:47:07
Subject: Orkishness -the thunderfarter years. "Something brewing!"
Realistically, at best it could be part-time. However, it can bring in some extra £s (or will it soon be €s in Scotland?) while Cam searches for his next gig.
I get the impression that very few of us spend much time playing with the toy soldiers. Too busy modelling and building for actual play.
Cam, you'll sort out the RL stuff. I have absolute confidence in that.
The painted faces(?) look spectacular. What size are they? And what are they for? Aside from looking super-kewl, of course.
2017/04/24 05:59:17
Subject: 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.
Really? The drilling takes up longer for me, and I'm always worried about the depth of the divot.. Maybe I'll experiment some more with it.
I'm loving the ramshackle brewery you've got going there. Will you be adding squigs as well?
Spoiler:
1. It's an easier to get a decent job than it is to get a true significant other. This one sounds like a keeper .
2. It's just easier to talk to strangers about things like this; simple fact of life. Add to that that dakka is a mature and helpful community, and.. well...I've always joked that dakka is a support group, but there is some truth to it.
Hang in there!
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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'
2017/04/25 22:24:41
Subject: Re:Orkishness -the thunderfarter years. "Something brewing!"
Already commented on the build over in the LOER thread.
Cam, thank you for sharing your personal struggles.
Spoiler:
Seconded on the idea of casting and selling some of your creations. I'd buy them.
The publishing world is in flux, but have you considered the possibility of putting some of your work into a book? I mean, people still hunt down copies of "How To Make Wargames Terrain" on eBay etc. What if you made something like that? And sold it as an eBook on Amazon? Not a lot of money in that either, but hey every little bit helps. And once you put the effort into creating something like that, it would be available forever. Just an idea.
Another idea: perhaps a YouTube channel? I don't think I'm alone in saying that I've learned so much from you. I think if you did some videos, and maybe tacked on a Patreon link, people would be happy to support you. It wouldn't be a full time job, but hey that's beer money. Or glue.
@ Ruglud, Thank you. I have thought about it many times, not sure anyone would buy my stuff, and also the world is full of people trying to do it it seems.
@ Red, Thanks. and agree, I could happily do it full time providing I had a minimal income to keep me afloat. And do people buy this stuff! On the faces, they are the sides for a box BTW @ EDC, Thank you sir, really appreciate it.
@ CommissarKhaine, Thank you, and damn it got to go take a picture now.....hang on......OK see below...
@ Cleatus, Thank you. I have very often recently thought of the youtube bit, but not to make money at it, just easier to show you guys what I am upto. Book on it could be an interesting idea. Keep meaning to properly index and collate my stuff on here, just keep ploughing through new stuff though. Think about a Showcase blog to try and get more visibility, just too unsure of myself at present. I am happy to give bits away, with the full knowledge that if the unlucky recipient doesn't like it they can do anything they want with it, and no harm no foul. Would worry if people were paying for it and the pieces are not up to scratch.
First up done a bit on the piece....
This is not glued together yet and I have a lot of "tubes" to add yet...
And for you CK....home modified rivet divot maker.....
Cost about £6 from the Nickle and Dime store, it is a battery operated coffee stirrer. I cut the shaft, and sharpened it to a blade, similar to a very small flat head screwdriver. It is much quieter than the Dremel, couple pound for some rechargable AA batteries, and away you go, it is not the most powerful thing you will ever wield, but it does enough to divot Styrene sheet in a couple seconds.
Thanks for looking in, and your support is truly a huge help.
C&C welcome as always.
2017/04/26 00:35:34
Subject: Orkishness -the thunderfarter years. "Something brewing!"
Cam, you have made a motorized bradawl. Very clever. Did you know that the tool would have a name? Technically, a chisel point bradawl, from the looks of the photo. There is also something called a gimlet. Not the cocktail, a woodworking tool. It is threaded though, an odd combination of a screw tip and a drill bit.
A Youtube channel may be worthy of consideration.
Box sides... intriguing... and awaiting more photos, of course.
2017/04/26 01:28:02
Subject: Orkishness -the thunderfarter years. "Something brewing!"
Looking great, Cam, as always. The struggle is real and I completely identify. The dakkadakka has gotten me through more than my fair share of rough times for sure.
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'
2017/04/26 22:05:10
Subject: Orkishness -the thunderfarter years. "Something brewing!"
Nice idea for divot making.
I just use my normal hobby drill / pin vice and a suitable drill bit for the divots for my water-filter bead rivets. But they are more variable in size than standardised metal ball bearings... obviously.
And yes, I do measure them with a micrometer to select the correct drill bit. Of course I do.
Mastodon: @DrH@dice.camp
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!
2017/04/30 00:45:38
Subject: Re:Orkishness -the thunderfarter years. "Something brewing!"
@ Red, Thank you, and yeah knew about bradawls, use them all the time Got to look into videos now. And I am afraid the box is gone now, beyond my ability to take pictures. We may one day see it round here somewhere.
@ Warboss, Thank you and Thanks for the thoughts very much appreciated. Dakka keeps me ticking at times.
@ Ruglud, Been a sub to Mel for some time, caught a few of his streams as well, and Jan's streams on twitter when I get my timing right.
@ CK Thanks and your welcome. And join the club bud I think there are a fair number of us old gits about.
@ DrH, Thank you sir.
And here is a little progress, need to get my head straight here, so not an awful lot going on, but progress....
Bent some sprue and tube like stuff....
And then fixed a few details up....
Thanks for looking, C&C welcome.
2017/05/01 16:56:54
Subject: Orkishness -the thunderfarter years. "Something brewing!"
Maybe some soot on the bottom of the "tank" from the fire, rather than just the OSL. Somehow within the glow area; darkening the lower point rather than blackening it?
Mastodon: @DrH@dice.camp
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!
2017/05/01 18:53:36
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'
2017/05/01 18:54:21
Subject: Orkishness -the thunderfarter years. "Something brewing!"
Hay Cam, I know, I have been distracted of late. sorry about the one job, but you can find another less grueling on you.
Your stuff is good works, and very apropos for the genre and army.
Yeah we can help you, as it is oddly less embarrassing to talk troubles to "strangers" than folks you know.
"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!
2017/05/01 19:29:07
Subject: Orkishness -the thunderfarter years. "Something brewing!"
Hell yea thats lookin nice! I feel like the fire barrel is a missed opportunity though. You could of easily used a battery powered tea light candle. Those are cheap as cheap gets and are made to simulate actual candles. Ice seen a 2 pack of those at a dollar store.
Either way, the rest is looking nice and Orky to my eyes!
2017/05/01 19:35:40
Subject: Re:Orkishness -the thunderfarter years. "Something brewing!"
Again Cam your ability to put together gorgeous terrain and give it such character with your painting skillsastounds me. Looking forward to more of your projects.
2017/05/01 20:07:29
Subject: Re: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'
2017/05/03 19:30:38
Subject: Orkishness -the thunderfarter years. "Something brewing!"
Thank you all for the comments, very much appreciated (needed) seriously thank you.
Changes...
Spoiler:
Well after a few very dark and long days, I quit. Have been working out my notice. Thus not much activity here, as they have made sure I give my last pound of flesh. Been away this week, they forgot to arrange accommodation, so ended up sleeping in the van, not a great experience at my age, just on the cusp of aching joints and bad backs.
I have got visitors coming this week, parents are up for the week, so again things will be a bit slow here, sorry.
After that I have got another job, much less stress and less hours, a lot less hours. Finances will be tight, but money is not everything. Time with my family is. And with a bit more time on my hands I can start seriously looking at this hobby.
A really big thank you to all of you for helping me through this, still a long way to go, and still have dark days, but your words and interaction, be it nice comments or constructive criticism spurs me on, and looking at your works inspires me, so many ideas. THANK YOU.
So will post something later as I have done a little work.
In hobby news, I am selling off, will be posting in the swap shop, but if anyone wants any of my models, PM me. Willing to post anywhere, and to be honest I tend to give things away so you may get a bit of Dakka Karma coming your way.
Thanks again, and back soon with something for you.
PS @ Yorkright, did you mean in person or on his blog?
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2017/05/07 11:36:08
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'
2017/05/08 11:14:46
Subject: Orkishness -the thunderfarter years. "Something brewing!"
Awesome stuff Cam, and the box alone has Gitsplitta wary about opening the box.
"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!
2017/05/09 22:46:02
Subject: Orkishness -the thunderfarter years. "Something brewing!"
Good to hear you're on the up, Cam'. Has to start somewhere.
Superb job on Gits' new toy and it's box.
Mastodon: @DrH@dice.camp
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!
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