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Title: Entries Discussion!
Post by: sixsideddice on 20 May 2011, 06:00:50 PM
Now theres something a bit unusual.... very cool.
Title: Re: Official Entries Thread!
Post by: nikharwood on 20 May 2011, 08:53:05 PM
Top-notch  =D> 8) :-bd
Title: Re: Official Entries Thread!
Post by: Techno on 23 May 2011, 11:32:55 AM
REALLY like that !
Glad you didn't go OTT with the mouth....What you've done works particularly well !
The 'movement' in the tentacles is terrific....Side view especially.

The Aussies may have 'Drop bears'....Dungeoneers (?) have these nasties to contend with...Great job.

Cheers - Phil.

Title: Re: Official Entries Thread!
Post by: sixsideddice on 23 May 2011, 11:41:47 AM
QuoteI see it as a wandering monster and can give you my idea for stats and special abilities for Dungeon World if you want.

I`d be very interested in seeing the DW stats for this creation capthugeca; its similar in a few ways to my Floating Roof Monster (DW 2nd Ed - Advanced Suplement) and could possibly work well as a stand in piece. At the moment I use the Pendraken Sci-Fi Face Huggers to represent these critters.




Title: Re: Official Entries Thread!
Post by: MH5TS3 on 23 May 2011, 12:05:02 PM
Hello guys,

Spoiler: English is not my first language, so please don't mind the awful spelling etc. .)
___

I wanted to ask you guys, what kind of putty you use to sculpt your entries?

I have never sculpted anything before, but I had some attempts with greenstuff, which disappointed me because it only felt like dried chewing gum in the end,
although I wanted my mini to have a stone-like feeling to it. Then I switched to miliput, which was much better and allowed me to be more precise and include
much more details (although I read in most forums, that people are much more convinced about greenstuff for including details etc.).

Okay... So the question I had: What materials do you use and what could you recommend to me?

I hope my poor english did not make your eyes bleed ~__~

Thanks in advance for the support!
Cheers from Berlin,
MH5TS3
Title: Re: Official Entries Thread!
Post by: Techno on 23 May 2011, 12:20:44 PM
Hi MH5TS3.

If I understand your requirements correctly for a much 'harder' putty...You could try Brown Stuff !
Not too dissimilar to work with to Green Stuff..But the finish is much harder and almost 'brittle'.

A lot of people like this putty a lot....But compared to Green Stuff it is very expensive.
Which is why I use very little of it.
Alternatively you could try mixing Magic Sculp in a 50/50 ratio with green stuff....This gives a slightly harder 'finish' once the putty has set.

Hope this helps.

Cheers - Phil.
Title: Re: Official Entries Thread!
Post by: capthugeca on 23 May 2011, 01:07:49 PM
Quote from: MH5TS3 on 23 May 2011, 12:05:02 PM
I wanted to ask you guys, what kind of putty you use to sculpt your entries?

I use Pro-Create. Not quite as hard as Milliput but much better than Green Stuff. Have never used Brown Stuff
Title: Re: Official Entries Thread!
Post by: Vermis on 23 May 2011, 11:47:50 PM
Spiffy entries so far. :)

I'm driven to try out different types of putty, just to see what they're like.  It's an obsession.  I've tried over a dozen so far, and have my eye on more.  But when it comes to recommending putty...

Quote from: MH5TS3 on 23 May 2011, 12:05:02 PM
Then I switched to miliput, which was much better and allowed me to be more precise and include
much more details (although I read in most forums, that people are much more convinced about greenstuff for including details etc.).

... I have to say, if it works for you, use it. ;)

I also second Techno's suggestion of mixing green stuff with something else.  It's 'memory' can cause it to be springy and blobby, and like you say: like chewing gum.  But mix it with a putty with low memory (any other putty, AFAIK!) and it becomes a great sculpting medium.  I know sculptors who usually mix it with brown stuff (e.g. Kev White) or procreate (e.g. Andy Foster).
I liked using a mix with apoxie sculpt - similar to magic sculp.  I still do, but these days I mostly use a GS/milliput mix (yellow-grey grade), since I 'rediscovered' milliput.  I first used it when I got into this sculpting game, and hated it for being messy and crumbly.  Started using it again recently, and learned a couple of tricks to help control it.  One of those was to mix some GS with it. ;)
My basilisk (http://www.pendrakenforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=2864.0) entry is bulked out with a GS/milliput mix.  More milliput than GS means it's pretty hard and sturdy.  The final layer and details are likely be mostly greenstuff, with a little bit of something mixed in to 'loosen' it.  Maybe milliput again, or procreate.  The other 'sneak peek' is milliput terracotta with GS.
Title: Re: Official Entries Thread!
Post by: Megamatman on 25 May 2011, 02:10:15 PM
Quote from: Vermis on 24 May 2011, 12:49:19 PM
Shhhoot.  Where's the delete button?

Hi Vermis,

You are only able to edit your own posts for a limited period of time. After that time limit expires the edit link is automatically removed.

Please send a PM to either myself, Leon or Nik with a link to your post and the required edits and we will take care of it for you.

Thanks,
Matt
Title: Re: Official Entries Thread!
Post by: nikharwood on 25 May 2011, 10:13:20 PM
Quote from: Megamatman on 25 May 2011, 02:10:15 PM
Please send a PM to either myself, Leon or Nik with a link to your post and the required edits and we will take care of it for you.

Yep - happy to sort; I tend to subcontract my killposts to this fella:

(http://www.disciplesofbloggism.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/sniper-kitten.jpg)

:D
Title: Re: Official Entries Thread!
Post by: Luddite on 06 June 2011, 07:47:20 PM
 :D

Excellent!

Love that scorpion.
Title: Re: Official Entries Thread!
Post by: nikharwood on 06 June 2011, 10:01:45 PM
Quote from: Luddite on 06 June 2011, 07:47:20 PM
Love that scorpion.

Agreed - that's very nicely done  8)
Title: Re: Official Entries Thread!
Post by: capthugeca on 06 June 2011, 10:13:02 PM
Quote from: nikharwood link=topic=2904.msg25726#msg25726 date= =D>1307397705
Agreed - that's very nicely done  8)

Me too!  =D>
Title: Re: Official Entries Thread!
Post by: Dunnadd on 08 June 2011, 04:46:04 PM
That's pretty damn good Annatar - better than a lot of 25 to 32 mm scale scorpion miniatures

EDIT: Moved to discussion thread.
Title: Re: Entries Discussion!
Post by: capthugeca on 09 June 2011, 01:34:18 PM
I like your hairy something too, Annatar. :-bd
Title: Re: Entries Discussion!
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 09 June 2011, 03:08:33 PM
Like it, very cool fgure. It has a bit of yeti, a bit of Wompa, not what you would expect to meet, but very scary! NICE SCULPT!
Title: Re: Entries Discussion!
Post by: Sandinista on 09 June 2011, 04:10:03 PM
Love the Honey Monster, would buy that :)
Title: Re: Entries Discussion!
Post by: Techno on 09 June 2011, 04:54:31 PM
Same here !

The scorpion and the yeti are brilliant !

Cheers - Phil.
Title: Re: Entries Discussion!
Post by: Annatar on 10 June 2011, 05:03:34 AM
Thanks  :-[
Title: Re: Entries Discussion!
Post by: Leon on 10 June 2011, 05:41:44 PM
Some very nice entries coming in here!  Great stuff.   8)
Title: Re: Entries Discussion!
Post by: Annatar on 23 June 2011, 01:28:17 PM
@ capthugeca

very nice !!! The bewildered look on his faceist great !!!  :-bd
Title: Re: Entries Discussion!
Post by: capthugeca on 23 June 2011, 01:36:41 PM
Quote from: Annatar on 23 June 2011, 01:28:17 PM
@ capthugeca

very nice !!! The bewildered look on his faceist great !!!  :-bd

Thanks, Annatar

Yes, I used a mirror to get it just right.......didn't know I looked bewildered though!  :)

Hugh
Title: Re: Entries Discussion!
Post by: Techno on 23 June 2011, 02:29:04 PM
That's come out extremely well Capthugeca....Spot on that man ! :-bd

Cheers - Phil.
Title: Re: Entries Discussion!
Post by: Leon on 23 June 2011, 05:30:00 PM
Nice work!   8)
Title: Re: Entries Discussion!
Post by: Leon on 29 June 2011, 12:11:00 AM
Now that is a nice Squog!

http://www.pendrakenforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=2779.msg26957#msg26957 (http://www.pendrakenforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=2779.msg26957#msg26957)

EDIT:  ;)
Title: Re: Entries Discussion!
Post by: capthugeca on 29 June 2011, 07:18:32 AM
Quote from: Leon on 29 June 2011, 12:11:00 AM
Now that is a nice Squig!

http://www.pendrakenforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=2779.msg26957#msg26957 (http://www.pendrakenforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=2779.msg26957#msg26957)

Second that!  :-bd

Not that it is a squig, of course. In fact, nothing like a squig. Don't know where anyone could even imagine that it is a squig.
[Just covering your back from any legal action, Leon.  :D]
Title: Re: Entries Discussion!
Post by: nikharwood on 29 June 2011, 08:06:20 AM
Nah, you're right. Clearly not a Squig, those are made in much biggerer scale by Someone Else...y'know, them wot invented "The Hobby" TM

That sculpt of Karl's looks pretty much like a Squog to me  :) And a very nice Squog at that.  8)
Title: Re: Entries Discussion!
Post by: Leon on 29 June 2011, 12:26:48 PM
Quote from: nikharwood on 29 June 2011, 08:06:20 AM
Nah, you're right. Clearly not a Squig, those are made in much biggerer scale by Someone Else...y'know, them wot invented "The Hobby" TM

That sculpt of Karl's looks pretty much like a Squog to me  :) And a very nice Squog at that.  8)

Silly me, you're right!  Definitely more of a Squog.... (To be honest, I'd never heard of a Squig, and thought it was his name for the sculpt!)

Although it does have other meanings apparently: http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=squig (http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=squig)   :o
Title: Re: Entries Discussion!
Post by: capthugeca on 29 June 2011, 01:12:31 PM
Second thought, Privateer, it's an awful scuplt! Next time do one to the second definition on urban dictionary and forget the 10mm scale. Life size would be better.  ;)
Title: Re: Entries Discussion!
Post by: privateer on 29 June 2011, 09:17:18 PM
Sorry thats my fault for calling it that, my partner thinks it looks like me when I have just discovered that their is pudding (the smile I think) This is a smaller and better one of a sculpt that Karl did about 15 years ago, that one had not legs and no tail and the teeth were different - not the same at all really

So again sorry for the mis spelling of the name of the creature.

David 
Title: Re: Entries Discussion!
Post by: privateer on 30 June 2011, 02:21:57 AM
Here is the squog hunting a pudding, it's favourite food. A pudding in itself is not dangerous, but often what's hiding in it is.

No squogs or puddings were harmed in the photoshopping of this image

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Title: Re: Entries Discussion!
Post by: privateer on 30 June 2011, 02:24:33 AM
I think Squog is a better name anyway - thanks Leon
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Post by: Leon on 30 June 2011, 03:31:13 AM
Quote from: privateer on 30 June 2011, 02:24:33 AM
I think Squog is a better name anyway - thanks Leon

I'll have to pass the vowel-swopping credit to Nik!   :D
Title: Re: Entries Discussion!
Post by: Luddite on 16 July 2011, 11:42:01 AM
http://www.pendrakenforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=2779.15 (http://www.pendrakenforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=2779.15)

The Elder Thing is excellent!

Now to get the 1930's ganster range up and running and we have a full-blown Call of Cthulhu option on the go!
Title: Re: Entries Discussion!
Post by: BlackEd on 16 July 2011, 12:17:19 PM
Thanks Luddite. 

At first I thought the larger head was too big.  Since I made the larger one first, I went on to make the smaller one next to see what that would look like.  Seeing them both together, though, I like the larger head as it makes the Elder Thing look more alien.

In case I didn't note it in the entry, the head and the wings are tacked on with a temporary putty.  Here in the colonies its called blu-tac.  Not sure what you call on your side of the pond.

I wonder if there are enough submissions for a 10mm horror or Cthulhu line.

More pictures later this weekend.
Title: Re: Entries Discussion!
Post by: nikharwood on 16 July 2011, 12:48:29 PM
Quote from: BlackEd on 16 July 2011, 12:17:19 PM
Here in the colonies its called blu-tac.  Not sure what you call on your side of the pond.

I wonder if there are enough submissions for a 10mm horror or Cthulhu line.

More pictures later this weekend.

Yep - blu-tac here too  :)

I think there's plenty of figures which are useable for Cthulhu from the Pendraken ranges - and more Eldritch gribblies are always welcome - yours looks great  8)

Have a look here:

http://www.pendrakenforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=2634.0
http://www.pendrakenforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=2645.0
http://www.pendrakenforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=2646.0
http://www.pendrakenforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=2647.0

And batreps here:
http://www.pendrakenforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=2566.0
http://www.pendrakenforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=2594.0
http://www.pendrakenforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=2699.0
http://www.pendrakenforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=2696.0
http://www.pendrakenforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=2771.0
Title: Re: Entries Discussion!
Post by: BlackEd on 16 July 2011, 09:01:44 PM
Thanks for the links!  It was a blast to see the giant worms painted up.  I sculpted them, and so it feels good knowing others like the worms as much as I do!

I'll have to come back and read more about Strange Aeons.  It looks interesting.
Title: Re: Entries Discussion!
Post by: Nico on 18 July 2011, 07:32:55 PM
Great work Annatar :) ! Kraken Man looks squidlicious.
Title: Re: Entries Discussion!
Post by: Annatar on 20 July 2011, 05:30:58 AM
Thanks Nico   :)

@ BlackEd

Nice Sculpt !!!! The chariot-monster reminds me of the Grey Mouser and Ffahrd novel "stardock" by Fritz Leiber.

In this story the two heroes encounter giant, invisible, airfloating manta rays, which are used as mounts.
Title: Re: Entries Discussion!
Post by: Leon on 28 July 2011, 08:23:42 PM
Nico, that manticore entry is very nice, and it's only 15mm square?  Excellent work.
Title: Re: Entries Discussion!
Post by: Nico on 28 July 2011, 09:19:31 PM
Thx. It's 15x14 mm when you put it on square paper. I've got really skinny fingers :)

p.S.: Sorry about the picture size
Title: Re: Entries Discussion!
Post by: sixsideddice on 28 July 2011, 10:10:03 PM
VERY nice Nico...  the manticore really caught my eye.

I`m especially impressed by the dungeon logic and background  behind the piece. This is something I`ve been looking to see more of; and is a really nice inclusion.

Good work.


Six 
Title: Re: Entries Discussion!
Post by: Leon on 29 July 2011, 12:44:53 AM
Quote from: Nico on 28 July 2011, 09:19:31 PM
p.S.: Sorry about the picture size

No worries, some pics appear huge for no reason, it's no problem to bring them down a bit.  8)
Title: Re: Entries Discussion!
Post by: Annatar on 29 July 2011, 05:31:16 AM
very nice work!!!  :-bd
Title: Re: Entries Discussion!
Post by: capthugeca on 29 July 2011, 06:07:17 AM
Yes, brilliant, Nico!

The judges have got a real job on their hands. I'm hoping quite a few of the entries will eventually find their way into the Pendraken line.
Title: Re: Entries Discussion!
Post by: Leon on 31 July 2011, 02:19:57 PM
Not long now, all entries must be in by midnight tonight!  8)
Title: Re: Official Entries Thread!
Post by: sixsideddice on 31 July 2011, 04:20:38 PM
Very cool descriptions... very cool skulpt.
Title: Re: Entries Discussion!
Post by: Nico on 31 July 2011, 06:05:57 PM
thx all :)

I'm working on a few more but don't think any of these will be anywhere near finished by midnight.
Title: Re: Official Entries Thread!
Post by: sixsideddice on 31 July 2011, 10:33:08 PM
hehe   nice work Annatar  :)
Title: Re: Entries Discussion!
Post by: Vermis on 01 August 2011, 12:54:31 AM
Unfortunately procrastination and distraction scupper my schemes once again. (Blast you, procrastination and distraction!  Next time I shall be victorious!)  Congrats to all entrants who aren't so easily led astray by shiny things. :)
Title: Re: Entries Discussion!
Post by: Ivan on 01 August 2011, 06:03:12 AM
Nico, hat down and thumbs up for your entry! niceee sculpts  :D
Title: Re: Entries Discussion!
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 01 August 2011, 08:54:38 AM
Some great work, well done everyone!
Title: Re: Entries Discussion!
Post by: Techno on 01 August 2011, 05:11:33 PM
I'll second that Lemmy....I pity the judges !

Cheers - Phil.
Title: Re: Entries Discussion!
Post by: fred. on 01 August 2011, 05:24:37 PM
Well done to al the entrants, some really excellent work.

I'd be quite happy to see all of them released!
Title: Re: Entries Discussion!
Post by: nikharwood on 01 August 2011, 08:37:31 PM
Likewise - some cracking stuff  8)
Title: Re: Entries Discussion!
Post by: Squirrel on 02 August 2011, 06:14:09 AM
Impressive work by everyone =D>

It'll be a tough job for the judges!

Cheers,

Kev
Title: Re: Entries Discussion!
Post by: Nico on 02 August 2011, 02:01:11 PM
Thx again and yeah, some good stuff there :) - I take some pleasure in your descriptions Annantar, Ivan I like Fang's rider, he looks proud and determined. And Vermis: Shame on you ! Your Basilisk was outstanding.

Pity I won't be able to access a computer until monday  ... :( :-X

Anyway, good luck to everyone ! I'm curious  :)

Nico

Title: Re: Entries Discussion!
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 20 September 2011, 07:14:48 AM
Random spam alert!
Title: Re: Entries Discussion!
Post by: republic of tolworth on 20 September 2011, 08:27:28 AM
What scale are they?
Title: Re: Entries Discussion!
Post by: Leon on 20 September 2011, 04:32:14 PM
Quote from: mad lemmey on 20 September 2011, 07:14:48 AM
Random spam alert!

Quote from: republic of tolworth on 20 September 2011, 08:27:28 AM
What scale are they?

I didn't think they were his own work, so deleted the entry...  Plus, they'd never fit in a Dungeon anyway.  :D
Title: Re: Entries Discussion!
Post by: Sandinista on 20 September 2011, 07:20:32 PM
Brought back memories of Chorlton and the wheelies