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Very nice work sir! I may be contacting you about some pads in the future, maybe some Rhino parts also!

I'd love to see some primed/washed (not painted) shoulderpads with the finer material.

Once the tech is up to scratch, I'll be sorting out a couple of designs and a pile of pads.


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Not sure if you take suggestions on things that would sell or just do customs exclusively - but I think a Judge Dredd-style eagle shoulderpad - but perhaps with the common historical slant - of the double-headed eagle!

I'd consider commissioning it, but the truth is I'd rather not wear the cost to commission something that I feel will then sell in large quantities afterwards to others.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Double-headed_eagle - The golden russian one on the right if you scroll down - cant post a link since the URL is in Cyrillic letters.

Commander Cain wrote:Very nice work sir! I may be contacting you about some pads in the future, maybe some Rhino parts also!

Thanks! Rhino parts should not be an issue as I recently got back some test doors and they fit great!

scipio.au wrote:I'd love to see some primed/washed (not painted) shoulderpads with the finer material.

Once the tech is up to scratch, I'll be sorting out a couple of designs and a pile of pads.


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Not sure if you take suggestions on things that would sell or just do customs exclusively - but I think a Judge Dredd-style eagle shoulderpad - but perhaps with the common historical slant - of the double-headed eagle!

I'd consider commissioning it, but the truth is I'd rather not wear the cost to commission something that I feel will then sell in large quantities afterwards to others.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Double-headed_eagle - The golden russian one on the right if you scroll down - cant post a link since the URL is in Cyrillic letters.

I'll see what I can do about some primed pads, washes don't do super well with this material unfortunately.

As for suggestions, I'm always open to suggestions, but they do fall to the end of the list and as of right now I unfortunately only have time to work on paid Commissions as I wrap up my Bachelor's degree

But next year you can expect to see a lot more non-commissioned designs flowing out. I've got quite a few ideas I've been sitting on over the last semester and have been really been wanting to work on them.

Thanks for the feedback as always

I need Harald Deathwolf shoulder pads for my Space Wolves chapter.
I had a brief look at the site and don't know what to do next ...

Pm him or email him. Will cost $25ish depending on the sale and week.

Homenutt wrote:I need Harald Deathwolf shoulder pads for my Space Wolves chapter.
I had a brief look at the site and don't know what to do next ...

Hi there Homenutt, sorry I'm just getting to your message. I should start checking Dakka everyday.

The easiest way to start talking commissions is to visit my website, http://custom-minis.blogspot.com/p/commissions.html and fill out the commission form. We can then talk more about the design and what you're looking for.



Also, just a heads up to everyone else, I just started a Facebook page that should have updates on work and products. Check it out, https://www.facebook.com/pages/Custom-Minis/194670827279457

Thanks!
-Mike

I'll think about getting some stuff some time

@newbie nate

Not sure if you're on this forum, but I got your emails, and replied again... I'm not sure if the emails are getting blocked by your spam filter. Feel free to PM me.

shrike wrote:I'll think about getting some stuff some time

Well I'll think about doing some stuff for you hehe

maybe after I get mass effect 3

Seems like this would be a perfect way to make some true scale space marine shoulder pads. From what I have seen so far most people take the Terminator shoulder pad and add the raised border with plasticard.

Would love to get some plain old shoulder pads, but in terminator dimensions!

shrike wrote:
maybe after I get mass effect 3

Well, um... In that case maybe I'll get around to after I finish Skyrim hehe.

d-usa wrote:Seems like this would be a perfect way to make some true scale space marine shoulder pads. From what I have seen so far most people take the Terminator shoulder pad and add the raised border with plasticard.

Would love to get some plain old shoulder pads, but in terminator dimensions!

Well d-usa, looks like you're in luck. I just recently created some Heroic/TrueScale templates, so here's the links to them.

http://shpws.me/3sF1
http://shpws.me/3sEX

Enjoy!

Custom Minis wrote:

shrike wrote:
maybe after I get mass effect 3

Well, um... In that case maybe I'll get around to after I finish Skyrim hehe.

Custom Minis wrote:

shrike wrote:
maybe after I get mass effect 3

Well, um... In that case maybe I'll get around to after I finish Skyrim hehe.

d-usa wrote:Seems like this would be a perfect way to make some true scale space marine shoulder pads. From what I have seen so far most people take the Terminator shoulder pad and add the raised border with plasticard.

Would love to get some plain old shoulder pads, but in terminator dimensions!

Well d-usa, looks like you're in luck. I just recently created some Heroic/TrueScale templates, so here's the links to them.

http://shpws.me/3sF1
http://shpws.me/3sEX

Enjoy!

Great, I know where I am getting my pads from next month!

I see you got some terminator-sized pads up. Very awesome. I'll probably get you to do a set for me in the next few months in the winged-hammer-blood design I had you do earlier.

Out of curiosity, can you do a 3D icon like what you did for my winged hammer shoulder pads, but not on a shoulder pad? Something with a concave back that could be glued onto a shoulder pad? I have a pile of metal minis that can't have their pads replaced. If you could make such an item, I'd be completely set! Also, I could use it on scouts, Dreanoughts, drop pods, land speeders, and the like.

just to get an idea of price, how much would you charge for a load of raven guard shoulder pads? (say, 50)

ruyn wrote:I see you got some terminator-sized pads up. Very awesome. I'll probably get you to do a set for me in the next few months in the winged-hammer-blood design I had you do earlier.

Out of curiosity, can you do a 3D icon like what you did for my winged hammer shoulder pads, but not on a shoulder pad? Something with a concave back that could be glued onto a shoulder pad? I have a pile of metal minis that can't have their pads replaced. If you could make such an item, I'd be completely set! Also, I could use it on scouts, Dreanoughts, drop pods, land speeders, and the like.

Hey there Ruyn,

A concave symbol should be possible. I'll have to check dimensions as all of the materials have a minimum thickness necessary to printing, we'd probably have to use Frosted Ultra Detail which requires a .3mm thickness, and I generally try to double their minimums to be on the safe side.

Another thing that would be difficult would be getting the exact deformation of the icons to fit the pads. I would probably have to go off the pads templates I have now, and that should put them fairly close to the metal ones you have. If you're still interested just send me an email through the commission form.

shrike wrote:just to get an idea of price, how much would you charge for a load of raven guard shoulder pads? (say, 50)

Hey Shrike,

For the shoulder pad process take a look at this post on my website, http://custom-minis.blogspot.com/2011/10/custom-shoulder-pads-for-table-top.html

But in general, a 2D pad costs $25 to commission, and then $1.25 - $1.50 a pad depending on which material you order.

So you'd be looking at $62.50 - $75 for the pads, and $25 for the commission costs.

Thanks
Mike

Custom Minis wrote:

shrike wrote:just to get an idea of price, how much would you charge for a load of raven guard shoulder pads? (say, 50)

Hey Shrike,

For the shoulder pad process take a look at this post on my website, http://custom-minis.blogspot.com/2011/10/custom-shoulder-pads-for-table-top.html

But in general, a 2D pad costs $25 to commission, and then $1.25 - $1.50 a pad depending on which material you order.

So you'd be looking at $62.50 - $75 for the pads, and $25 for the commission costs.

Thanks
Mike

ah, sounds good.
Getting guard stuff for the moment, but when I swing back to my beloved raven guard, I know where I'll go
Do you also sell IG-sized shoulder pads? (too lazy to look through the website)

shrike wrote:

Custom Minis wrote:

shrike wrote:just to get an idea of price, how much would you charge for a load of raven guard shoulder pads? (say, 50)

Hey Shrike,

For the shoulder pad process take a look at this post on my website, http://custom-minis.blogspot.com/2011/10/custom-shoulder-pads-for-table-top.html

But in general, a 2D pad costs $25 to commission, and then $1.25 - $1.50 a pad depending on which material you order.

So you'd be looking at $62.50 - $75 for the pads, and $25 for the commission costs.

Thanks
Mike

ah, sounds good.
Getting guard stuff for the moment, but when I swing back to my beloved raven guard, I know where I'll go
Do you also sell IG-sized shoulder pads? (too lazy to look through the website)

I could use some Raven Guard pads as well, I got the transfer sheet from Forge World, but that might work as well. Let me know if you get a quote and I might be interested in going 50/50 with you on the commission cost. If that is alright with our shoulder pad friend and you of course.

d-usa wrote:I could use some Raven Guard pads as well, I got the transfer sheet from Forge World, but that might work as well. Let me know if you get a quote and I might be interested in going 50/50 with you on the commission cost. If that is alright with our shoulder pad friend and you of course.

I'm okay with it, but I'm not guaranteeing that I'll get them soon.

shrike wrote:

Custom Minis wrote:

shrike wrote:just to get an idea of price, how much would you charge for a load of raven guard shoulder pads? (say, 50)

Hey Shrike,

For the shoulder pad process take a look at this post on my website, http://custom-minis.blogspot.com/2011/10/custom-shoulder-pads-for-table-top.html

But in general, a 2D pad costs $25 to commission, and then $1.25 - $1.50 a pad depending on which material you order.

So you'd be looking at $62.50 - $75 for the pads, and $25 for the commission costs.

Thanks
Mike

ah, sounds good.
Getting guard stuff for the moment, but when I swing back to my beloved raven guard, I know where I'll go
Do you also sell IG-sized shoulder pads? (too lazy to look through the website)

IG Pads? I don't have any at the moment, doesn't mean it's not possible for the future

d-usa wrote:

shrike wrote:

Custom Minis wrote:

shrike wrote:just to get an idea of price, how much would you charge for a load of raven guard shoulder pads? (say, 50)

Hey Shrike,

For the shoulder pad process take a look at this post on my website, http://custom-minis.blogspot.com/2011/10/custom-shoulder-pads-for-table-top.html

But in general, a 2D pad costs $25 to commission, and then $1.25 - $1.50 a pad depending on which material you order.

So you'd be looking at $62.50 - $75 for the pads, and $25 for the commission costs.

Thanks
Mike

ah, sounds good.
Getting guard stuff for the moment, but when I swing back to my beloved raven guard, I know where I'll go
Do you also sell IG-sized shoulder pads? (too lazy to look through the website)

I could use some Raven Guard pads as well, I got the transfer sheet from Forge World, but that might work as well. Let me know if you get a quote and I might be interested in going 50/50 with you on the commission cost. If that is alright with our shoulder pad friend and you of course.

No idea what a raven guard is, but a black bird looking one way with wings out stretched shoulder pad is possible. And I'm ok with with splitting commissions between people. It would basically be 12.50 each, an then you could each but the pads individually from shapeways.

Damn.. I just did an entire renegade company of 110 models. I could have used your services..

Custom Minis wrote:IG Pads? I don't have any at the moment, doesn't mean it's not possible for the future

I don't think it'd sell as well, but it'd be good to have for commanders, specialist units, ect, plus there's always the possibility that someone buys a load for thier army (a lot more models than a space marine army)

Kirasu wrote:Damn.. I just did an entire renegade company of 110 models. I could have used your services..

That sure is a shame for both of us then, just remember for the next army

shrike wrote:

Custom Minis wrote:IG Pads? I don't have any at the moment, doesn't mean it's not possible for the future

I don't think it'd sell as well, but it'd be good to have for commanders, specialist units, ect, plus there's always the possibility that someone buys a load for thier army (a lot more models than a space marine army)

It's true, not sure how the pads would work for IG though.

Any thoughts about branching out into Fantasy as well? Seems like there could be a good market for custom shields.

d-usa wrote:Any thoughts about branching out into Fantasy as well? Seems like there could be a good market for custom shields.

I've done a couple fantasy things in the past, including some shields

Custom Minis wrote:It's true, not sure how the pads would work for IG though.

You could simply make a mould for it and treat is as a special commission when someone asks for a set done- it'd be partly because of the fact that only a few IG models come with seperate shoulder pads and partly because they won't sell as well as others, but in this sense they could work (though it depends how you make them and if it's that simple)

Stress Test Heat Comparison between Custom Minis, GW Plastic and Forge World

http://youtu.be/x4BhBM4m23I

That poor Marine...

shrike wrote:

Custom Minis wrote:It's true, not sure how the pads would work for IG though.

Spoiler:

You could simply make a mould for it and treat is as a special commission when someone asks for a set done- it'd be partly because of the fact that only a few IG models come with seperate shoulder pads and partly because they won't sell as well as others, but in this sense they could work (though it depends how you make them and if it's that simple)

Well, I'll have to look into it, I've not run across any loose IG Pads yet, but it should be doable.

H.B.M.C. wrote:That poor Marine...

yeah... there went my shoulder pad prop

Any description of the video for the work-blocked?