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Title: Sci fi pictures
Post by: Luddite on 12 September 2011, 10:41:41 PM
Found these and though it'd be a useful link.

http://www.twins4ever.dk/cougarscorner/index.php?/topic/1314-sci-fi-humans-aliens-bugs-robots-vehicles-10mm/ (http://www.twins4ever.dk/cougarscorner/index.php?/topic/1314-sci-fi-humans-aliens-bugs-robots-vehicles-10mm/)
Title: Re: Sci fi pictures
Post by: Leon on 13 September 2011, 10:52:23 PM
Cheers for that Luddite, I've used that one for pic requests before, but I always manage to lose the links!  I'll have to get a 'Resources / Useful Links' section sorted out!

Title: Re: Sci fi pictures
Post by: Luddite on 13 September 2011, 11:50:48 PM
Aye, i'm finding the lack of photos disturbing...

Apt given the blue-ray release this week!

Hehe...actually i am actually finding the lack of photos a real problem at the moment.  You see i'm putting together a 'non-standard' project and it would be really useful to see the various products to construct what fits my visual requirements.

'I need something that looks like X' is very difficult to do in browsing when i can't see your products.    >:(

;) :)
Title: Re: Sci fi pictures
Post by: Leon on 14 September 2011, 12:02:14 AM
Quote from: Luddite on 13 September 2011, 11:50:48 PM
Hehe...actually i am actually finding the lack of photos a real problem at the moment.  You see i'm putting together a 'non-standard' project and it would be really useful to see the various products to construct what fits my visual requirements.

I know, it's one of the top priorities at the moment, and I'm looking at some other ways of expanding the pic offering.   :(
Title: Re: Sci fi pictures
Post by: Luddite on 14 September 2011, 09:55:01 PM
Aye Leon, sorry to bring it up.  I know you're aware and trying to get it all done...and i appreciate all you efforts mate.

Just leeting off a bit of frustrated steam.   :-[
Title: Re: Sci fi pictures
Post by: Leon on 15 September 2011, 01:01:14 AM
Quote from: Luddite on 14 September 2011, 09:55:01 PM
Aye Leon, sorry to bring it up.  I know you're aware and trying to get it all done...and i appreciate all you efforts mate.

Just leeting off a bit of frustrated steam.   :-[

I'm hoping to have some painted examples of the first 10 Sci-Fi codes back here soon ready to be photo'd.
Title: Re: Sci fi pictures
Post by: Steve J on 15 September 2011, 06:59:29 AM
Really useful link there :). I had a quick look at these in the 'flesh' at Colours and they are very nice.
Title: Re: Sci fi pictures
Post by: Luddite on 16 September 2011, 06:42:13 PM
Yeah i've got a bunch of the aliens and they paint up lovely.

Nice and simple too. 

Black undercoat.
Boltgun metal heavy overbrush.
Blue ink wash.

Jobs a good 'un.

Its a steady build project though so i've not put them on the table yet...
Title: Re: Sci fi pictures
Post by: nikharwood on 17 September 2011, 10:49:02 PM
If it helps...

Aliens: http://nikharwood.pbworks.com/w/page/7825462/FWC%20-%20Aliens

Marines: http://nikharwood.pbworks.com/w/page/7825463/FWC%20-%20Colonial%20Marines
Title: Re: Sci fi pictures
Post by: Raider4 on 18 September 2011, 08:10:06 PM
Quote from: nikharwood on 17 September 2011, 10:49:02 PM
If it helps...

Aliens: http://nikharwood.pbworks.com/w/page/7825462/FWC%20-%20Aliens
Marines: http://nikharwood.pbworks.com/w/page/7825463/FWC%20-%20Colonial%20Marines
Oh! Those are lovely. Well done old boy.

(must ... resist ... ordering ... not-aliens ...)

Cheers, Martyn
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Title: Re: Sci fi pictures
Post by: nikharwood on 18 September 2011, 09:44:53 PM
Thanks Martyn - you can see 'em scrapping here: http://www.pendrakenforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=110.0
Title: Re: Sci fi pictures
Post by: Leon on 19 September 2011, 01:36:29 AM
Quote from: nikharwood on 18 September 2011, 09:44:53 PM
Thanks Martyn - you can see 'em scrapping here: http://www.pendrakenforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=110.0

Happy 3,000th post!   <:-P :O) :D
Title: Re: Sci fi pictures
Post by: Blaker on 19 September 2011, 04:43:57 AM
Atta Boy Nikaroo   =D> =D> m/
Title: Re: Sci fi pictures
Post by: Techno on 19 September 2011, 06:55:32 AM
VERY nice stuff Nik ! :-bd

Cheers = Phil.
Title: Re: Sci fi pictures
Post by: Nosher on 19 September 2011, 08:08:58 AM
Is there a 'forum member solution' to the photo issue that might take some pressure of the chaps at PHQ?

What's needed is a bank of volunteers outside of PHQ who could paint one of each code. These specimens could then be sent back to PHQ for photos to be taken so that a catalogue of the whole collection could be uploaded to the website.

I dont mean the whole pack - just the composition, so if a pack of 30 figures includes three seperate poses those are painted. Its a big job but if enough volunteers came forward how long can painting three 10mm figures take?

I am quite happy to take on the medieval and dark ages ranges ;)
Title: Re: Sci fi pictures
Post by: Raider4 on 19 September 2011, 04:52:46 PM
Quote from: nikharwood on 18 September 2011, 09:44:53 PM
Thanks Martyn - you can see 'em scrapping here: http://www.pendrakenforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=110.0

I've just written out order for some xenomorphic alien type critters and IT'S ALL YOUR FAULT!

:)

You ought to be on commission ...

Cheers, Martyn
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Title: Re: Sci fi pictures
Post by: Luddite on 19 September 2011, 07:32:17 PM
Quote from: Nosher on 19 September 2011, 08:08:58 AM
Is there a 'forum member solution' to the photo issue that might take some pressure of the chaps at PHQ?

What's needed is a bank of volunteers outside of PHQ who could paint one of each code. These specimens could then be sent back to PHQ for photos to be taken so that a catalogue of the whole collection could be uploaded to the website.

I dont mean the whole pack - just the composition, so if a pack of 30 figures includes three seperate poses those are painted. Its a big job but if enough volunteers came forward how long can painting three 10mm figures take?

I am quite happy to take on the medieval and dark ages ranges ;)

Interesting Nosher.  I'd certainly consider contributing.  I can whizz through slapping it on to a fairly high standard when needed.
Title: Re: Sci fi pictures
Post by: nikharwood on 19 September 2011, 08:41:37 PM
Quote from: Leon on 19 September 2011, 01:36:29 AM
Happy 3,000th post!   <:-P :O) :D

Crikey...

Quote from: Raider4 on 19 September 2011, 04:52:46 PM
I've just written out order for some xenomorphic alien type critters and IT'S ALL YOUR FAULT!

:)

You ought to be on commission ...

Cheers, Martyn
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:D
Title: Re: Sci fi pictures
Post by: Leon on 20 September 2011, 03:06:07 AM
Quote from: Nosher on 19 September 2011, 08:08:58 AM
Is there a 'forum member solution' to the photo issue that might take some pressure of the chaps at PHQ?

Quote from: Luddite on 19 September 2011, 07:32:17 PM
Interesting Nosher.  I'd certainly consider contributing.  I can whizz through slapping it on to a fairly high standard when needed.

Thanks for the offer chaps, it's certainly something we'd consider.  The major problem with that kind of solution, and it's a very hard one to broach without causing offence, is that sometimes the paintjob isn't quite up to a high enough standard?  We appreciate every single person who takes the time to put some life into our figures, so critique-ing someone's work in that manner is very hard to do. 

We have made some moves to have more painted pics, such as the LoA from Andy Mac (which will be shortly joined by a load of the AWI) and the Dungeon pieces done by Nik, and there are a couple more things being worked on as we speak.

Title: Re: Sci fi pictures
Post by: sixsideddice on 20 September 2011, 10:34:03 AM
Quoteand it's a very hard one to broach without causing offence, is that sometimes the paintjob isn't quite up to a high enough standard?

Hmmm, I always thought my standard (when I actually try) was fairly reasonable, but the more I look at the work of others, the more I doubt my own efforts are `up there` with the big guns, if you follow me.

Knowing (at this stage) that my addled old fingers and eyesight simply can`t match the young `uns any more is just one of the reasons I decided to confine my own efforts to a private/home website where I can showcase my things without feeling too much under scrutiny or criticism for any lacking I may have at this painting lark  :D


Six  :)
Title: Re: Sci fi pictures
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 20 September 2011, 10:41:40 AM
Quote from: Leon on 20 September 2011, 03:06:07 AM


We have made some moves to have more painted pics, such as the LoA from Andy Mac (which will be shortly joined by a load of the AWI) and the Dungeon pieces done by Nik, and there are a couple more things being worked on as we speak.



Anything by AndyMac will be super, look forwards to those. Nik's dungeon bit will also be superb too, no doubt!