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 nerdfest09 wrote:
Thanks snrub, how about once it's done we organize you a trip down to Tassie for a game? I'd like to get San76 and Azazelx here as well at some stage! not to wear anyone's skin or anyhting, just a game and Nerd talk

Yeah mate, that sounds like it'd be a blast. We could have an awesome four way.

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Battle...

A four way battle...

Bwahaha and it just *happens* to be on a page flip :p

You have probably already thought of these ideas, but just to voice them.

I think fans mounted high up similarly to vents would look good and provide contrast. You would have to Hazard strip around them to stop numpty marines sticking there fingers in.

Cupboard doors. An Odd Bulkhead door, going nowhere, janitors need somewhere to hide/store stuff.

Service ladders. A ladder running up the wall to nowhere(would have been to access the ceiling.) Again just something different.

Tapestries, well maybe not tapestries but you know what I mean. Banner hung up crossed power mauls slung underneath, motivational slogan etc etc.

Here is a link to someone you probably already know about. Any shipping issues let me know.

http://zinge.co.uk/index.php?route=product/category&path=110

Just throwing it out there.

I've not commented on this log for a while and man, these updates are brilliant, how do you bash out models so quick?!
The ZM board is going to look awesome when its done and I can't wait for more updates on it!

 Snrub wrote:

 nerdfest09 wrote:
Thanks snrub, how about once it's done we organize you a trip down to Tassie for a game? I'd like to get San76 and Azazelx here as well at some stage! not to wear anyone's skin or anyhting, just a game and Nerd talk

Yeah mate, that sounds like it'd be a blast. We could have an awesome four way.

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Battle...

A four way battle...

Yes, watch out talking about four ways with Nerdfest. pull get him so excited that he won't be able to paint for days

dsteingass wrote:Dude! The ZM is increasing in badassery all the time! Excellent Grot skin too!

Thanks Dave, honestly any praise when it comes to terrain is high indeed from one such as you please feel free (and I encourage you) to give me pointers or bring anyhting to my attention that may be done differently to obtain much richer results, I do want this to a be a great board so i'm open to anything! (board related)

GiraffeX wrote:Don't forget me Damo I want to play on your ZM board as well

Of course! just wait until I get my spare room organized into an office with a spare Futon and I'll be more than happy to have any of my Nerd mates down for a break and a game (you can teach me how to use all my marines!)

Yggdrasil wrote:

 GiraffeX wrote:
Don't forget me Damo I want to play on your ZM board as well

Oh yeah, so do I !!!

Spoiler:

Lol yeah come on Yggs...why not eh!

Azazelx wrote:New stuff is looking great, Damo. Your ability to paint so quickly inspires, encourages and depresses me. Techmarine and Telion both look great, and both converted marines are coming along beautifully (though the huge skull on Assault-dude's shoulder pad might be a little big!) Maybe press-mould something smaller with instant mould and greenstuff?

Hey Az, thanks dude, and trust you to notice the huge ass skull on his pad I know it's not the most aesthetically pleasing addition but I shall fix it I promise when I get around to the Vanguards but now you've mentioned it I may have an attack of hobby OCD and fix it on my days off

Snrub wrote:

 nerdfest09 wrote:
Thanks snrub, how about once it's done we organize you a trip down to Tassie for a game? I'd like to get San76 and Azazelx here as well at some stage! not to wear anyone's skin or anyhting, just a game and Nerd talk

Yeah mate, that sounds like it'd be a blast. We could have an awesome four way.

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Battle...

A four way battle...

.... Um........ SURE SOUNDS LIKE FUN! I do love me a four way

Camkierhi wrote:You have probably already thought of these ideas, but just to voice them.

I think fans mounted high up similarly to vents would look good and provide contrast. You would have to Hazard strip around them to stop numpty marines sticking there fingers in.

Cupboard doors. An Odd Bulkhead door, going nowhere, janitors need somewhere to hide/store stuff.

Service ladders. A ladder running up the wall to nowhere(would have been to access the ceiling.) Again just something different.

Tapestries, well maybe not tapestries but you know what I mean. Banner hung up crossed power mauls slung underneath, motivational slogan etc etc.

Here is a link to someone you probably already know about. Any shipping issues let me know.

http://zinge.co.uk/index.php?route=product/category&path=110

Just throwing it out there.

Cam, thank you so much! that's some brilliant ideas dude! I was thinking of things that made sense to the eyes at that level, but ladders and storage rooms etc, do make sense and will add that bit of difference to parts that would otherwise be boring, I do think I have a fan or two from zing lying around but I'll have a hunt and see if i can track them down any more ideas please just throw 'em up for me man i love seeing what other think when they see what i'm working on!

HoeJarris wrote:I've not commented on this log for a while and man, these updates are brilliant, how do you bash out models so quick?!
The ZM board is going to look awesome when its done and I can't wait for more updates on it!

Thanks Hoe! (*snicker*.... Hoe*) get commenting, it keeps me going like most of us on here! good/bad it don't matter to me, how do i bash out my models so quick? i'm very organized mate, you'll find I plan my models out into sections, assembling and colour priming them, then blocking in colours and washing and then finally just highlighting and detailing them, I can work on a few projects this way quite fast, I only paint for about 4 hours a week on one day usually so it pays to know what I want to achieve.

Theophony wrote:

 Snrub wrote:

 nerdfest09 wrote:
Thanks snrub, how about once it's done we organize you a trip down to Tassie for a game? I'd like to get San76 and Azazelx here as well at some stage! not to wear anyone's skin or anyhting, just a game and Nerd talk

Yeah mate, that sounds like it'd be a blast. We could have an awesome four way.

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Battle...

A four way battle...

Yes, watch out talking about four ways with Nerdfest. pull get him so excited that he won't be able to paint for days

Theo I'm already so excited I can't hold my own brush!

Woke up today this afternoon (good start) and was feeling a little less sluggish than I usually do when I have to work all night, so I made the usual drink of choice for me a scalding hot black coffee and went and pondered my life in the Nerd room! :-) while pondering, I pondered about my lemartes conversion and went about seeing what i have to use for it, wanting to do something a little different I decied to use one of the new bare heads i also got in the mail today, so my Lemartes will be made of the Ivanus Enkomi body, the sons of horus legion command bare head which looks old and weary as something fun! the actual lemartes arm with crozius and whatever random bolt pistol I fnd :-) I'll whip up some pics tomorrow for you!

Looking forward to it Nerdy! Going to be great i think...

I hope so Gits, it still needs to feel 'Chaplainy' without the skull helmet, it's a bit of a test for me but should look good i hope, the crozius arm won't be here for a couple of days but I'll show you what I've got tomorrow night for him. should also have some colours blocked in for Grot clothes too which will be cool!

then its onto the Kans, do they have any particular weapons etc i need to put on them?

Sounds good. Looking forward to pics

Didn't I send you a Lemartes?

 nerdfest09 wrote:
then its onto the Kans, do they have any particular weapons etc i need to put on them?

For the Kans... grotzookas & RLs, best if they can be switched. I can make the attachments here if you can just paint them.

O.k Gits I'll paint them and send them for you to swap as you need! :-) Ummmm RL's is Rocket Launcher right? lol and Grotzookas the big mouth cannon thingy?

Whaley, Nope no Lemartes from you dude :-) you gave me the Libby in termie armour (who is staring at me all blue already!)

I thought there were some loose metal dudes in there including a marty. Oops.

There was some loose metal, the Captain and a ..... well another Captain! :-) actually he gets scrubbed tomorrow too! he's been having a bath!

 nerdfest09 wrote:
O.k Gits I'll paint them and send them for you to swap as you need! :-) Ummmm RL's is Rocket Launcher right? lol and Grotzookas the big mouth cannon thingy?

You got it. Thanks Damo!

Though I follow your blog closely, I am afraid when you start talking fancy smancy names I have no idea, but,,,,BUT....

Would this guy help at all, I have a heap (big box full) of old SM guys. This is amongst them. He is a chaplain, at anyrate. If he is of any use let me know. I will one day get around to my SM, got about 3000pts to paint up, but if things like this are good for others, I am more than happy to send to a good home.



Please ignore me if I am spouting drivel.

Hey Damo... as you may one day be dabbling with your own orks... and knowing some of your interests... have you seen this??

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Kromlech-ANZAC-Orcs-Heads-Orc-War-2-ork-/150934327318?pt=Games_US&hash=item2324631016

Yeah time to make an Orkstraylin army Damo.

lol Orkstraylian Orks good name Snrub! and Gits thanks for the link, as I'm thinking of theming them around Kommando's those heads would fit in with the other special force type ones with masks etc but they're not due to emerge for a while yet, i have enough to keep me going which I need to actually finish, it's hard but I'm forcing myself to finish what i have to first .... shouldn't stop me stockpiling parts though

now speaking of parts, I mentioned last night I was kitbashing a Lemartes and had decided to give him a bare head, so i snapped a couple of pics to show you the head I chose, it's a little different and not often seen having a bare head chaplain, I think this head is pretty cool as he looks a little older and focused, and i must also thank Cam for the offer of that Chaplain dude I'd love him if you really don't mind? I'm happy to swing you a few bucks for mail too

here's the beginning of Lemartes




and in the same envelope was the head for my Dante that was the thing stopping me from going on with him, I wasn't feeling the model with the heads I had then i saw this one and thought it was perfect for a Flesh eaters Master, he appears battle worn and his steely gaze id full of purpose and the promise of death.....




I was fiddling with my ZM board with the open tiles and added the start of some detailing for under the surface I can see the pipe a little higher than the level of the floor so I am going to add a small jack or lift so it looks like it's been pulled up slightly for work .... or something like that




And finally I'm going to flood you with pictures of my helmet! ....... while that will have some of you clicking out of the thread knowing the way my mind works







just need to paint the side pipes and add them and she's done!

Love the helmet, Nerd! Dante and Lemartes look great, too!

Love the heads, you do give us great heads, the old boy looks perfect for a chaplain. Got a slightly missionary look to it for some reason.

Your helmet looks a little polished but brilliant.

PS PM me your address and I will send that fella your way no worries.

Yeah!!

Most grimdark selfie ever.

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Looking good, Damo. I think you've added something new to my mid-long term shopping list with that bucket!

Oh gak! I just had a brainwave on how to paint it, too!

Now I just need $235.29. Maybe next payday....

Matt.Kingsley wrote:Love the helmet, Nerd! Dante and Lemartes look great, too!

Hey there Mr Kingsley! glad you like my counts as dudes! I have them nearly ready for a big session sometimes soon!

Camkierhi wrote:Love the heads, you do give us great heads, the old boy looks perfect for a chaplain. Got a slightly missionary look to it for some reason.

Your helmet looks a little polished but brilliant.

PS PM me your address and I will send that fella your way no worries.

Thanks cam, I'll PM you my address, I really appreciate the model and if I can do anyhting to repay you just ask! you hit the nail on the head with the missionary feel to the head! that's what i was thinking but couldn't get the words out

Snrub wrote:Yeah!!

Most grimdark selfie ever.

\m/

Rock on in the name of the Emperor!

Azazelx wrote:Looking good, Damo. I think you've added something new to my mid-long term shopping list with that bucket!

Oh gak! I just had a brainwave on how to paint it, too!

Now I just need $235.29. Maybe next payday....

Hang tight Az, I have another supplier for helmets in Queensland who's making a SM Helmet so it should be quite reasonable price wise and as for paint..... when/if..... nope.....when i get another one I'm getting a mate in the automotive industry to paint another Flesh Eater Helmet up for me in candy metallic colours

Oooooh, that sounds interesting. I can see a tranquility helmet in the future...

Really like the additions to the ZM board. Place the grill plates kind of tossed to the side nearby and it'll be perfect.

Cool looking brain bucket. I'd be interested in one that isn't so expensive as well.

Kinda hard to tell, but is the board actually raised up to where the pipes can pass underneath, or are they where the wood part would be?

Yeah..I was just thinking of that...could you raise the "street level" up with a sheet of foam or something? then you could have some recesses and like WM said, have pipes and techno-gubbins pass underneath? Maintenance recesses could give some cover and add yet another layer of visual interest.

Oooooooo if you have your automotive friend paint the next one, you could first stencil some small letting around the edge, or do the laurels, then the candy paint on top .

Loving the helmet nerdy!