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				<description><![CDATA[ Hi guys, I'm pretty new here and just wanted to show you some of the stuff I've been working on recently. Basically I've always had a love for miniature wargaming so I'm having a go at setting up a small company called The Miniatures Apprentice, and having a go at producing some of my own models.<br /> The first that I have created is one called the Mantis battlesuit, which is a very customisable model in many different parts. I 3D modelled this then had the masters 3D printed, and now it is successfully in production. Here are a few pictures to give you an idea of what they look like once assembled, let me know what you think  <img src="/s/i/a/3280d57d913d8178fb42a55db16d1e89.gif" border="0">  <br /> There's basically two base models; the mantis battlesuit then a flying version of the mantis, then a whole load of customisation add ons like different weapons, heads etc.<br /> <a href="http://s1303.photobucket.com/user/woodm124/media/DSCF6842_zpssg6qutsg.jpg.html" target="_new" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://i1303.photobucket.com/albums/ag157/woodm124/DSCF6842_zpssg6qutsg.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /> <a href="http://s1303.photobucket.com/user/woodm124/media/Carousel_Image_2_zpslyahgjnz.jpg.html" target="_new" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://i1303.photobucket.com/albums/ag157/woodm124/Carousel_Image_2_zpslyahgjnz.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /> <a href="http://s1303.photobucket.com/user/woodm124/media/Carousel_Image_3_zpswgy7j32v.jpg.html" target="_new" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://i1303.photobucket.com/albums/ag157/woodm124/Carousel_Image_3_zpswgy7j32v.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /> Some of them have a wash of black ink on them to bring out the detail a bit better, but it's a bit messy in areas. I'm getting one painted up at the moment but my painting skills are a bit out of practice. If you'd like to see more you can find my website at www.theminiaturesapprentice.com<br /> ]]></description>
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				<description><![CDATA[ This is awesome, gret to see someone giving it a go with selling 3D printed minis that look good. Make sure to let us know when that dragon is done.<br /> <br /> A criticism though, the pics are very dark on your site, especially the dragon. Hopefully when it's done you can display the detail quality a bit better. Very cool so far from what I can tell.<br /> <br /> Also, I've always felt having fingers in the pic looks plain tacky, even on <span class="glossaryitem" onmouseover='gp(148);'>WIPs</span>. Treat it like it's something worth showing off like the completed sculpts! ]]></description>
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				<description><![CDATA[ Thanks  very much for the feedback! <br /> I know what you mean about the pictures, with the Mantis I'm hoping to get some much better ones up ASAP once I've got some painted up.<br /> With regards to the dragon, the reason I've had to have my hands in the way for some of the later pictures is to hold him up- I've planned the armature out very poorly and the main body's currently detached from the base. The reason for this is that when I started him I didn't intend him being anywhere near the size he is now, just a small dragon resting around a nest- I've just got a bit carried away with him haha.<br /> ]]></description>
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