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Post by nerdthenord on Aug 3, 2020 23:16:01 GMT
So I thought of a completely politics free and wholesome topic that I’m not sure has been here before. Anyone else here like models and/or tabletop games using them? I got into Warhammer 40K back in April and absolutely love it. The models are expensive but very high quality and the game is super fun. I’ll post some pics soon.
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Post by nerdthenord on Aug 3, 2020 23:27:20 GMT
Yes I suck at painting but I still love building them.
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Post by nerdthenord on Aug 3, 2020 23:32:27 GMT
And I’ve got this bad boy to finish before another game Saturday.
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Post by MOK on Aug 4, 2020 1:08:22 GMT
Oh, man. I have a big moving box full of pewter Sororitas and plastic Tau from back when I had people to play with, most of them still waiting to be painted... It's been so long I don't even have paints anymore. Should probably get around to it.
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Post by Lord Newport on Aug 4, 2020 2:21:46 GMT
I dont build em but I love to play with models whenever I can....
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Post by howler on Aug 4, 2020 3:33:14 GMT
I dont build em but I love to play with models whenever I can.... Was thinking the same thing. An EXPENSIVE game.
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Post by Zen_Hydra on Aug 4, 2020 12:12:59 GMT
So I thought of a completely politics free and wholesome topic that I’m not sure has been here before. Anyone else here like models and/or tabletop games using them? I got into Warhammer 40K back in April and absolutely love it. The models are expensive but very high quality and the game is super fun. I’ll post some pics soon. I've never played the miniature wargame, but I love the 40K setting. When I was younger I'd buy the various setting/faction supplements just to enjoy reading them. I'm not sure how much the rules may have drifted at this point, but it used to be very easy to convert the wargame material to the Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay rules. You haven't lived until your chainsword has sent an ork boyz head flying 2d6 feet in a random direction.
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Post by RufusScorpius on Aug 4, 2020 12:18:43 GMT
I build models, but not for gaming. I used to do airplanes, but I got burned out on that. Now I like to build models of obscure subjects from cottage industry manufacturers. I like the standard plastic kit models coming out of Russia and Czechoslovakia, as well as the vacuum formed and resin kits from independent manufacturers.
Wingnut models from Australia puts out very high quality aircraft kits- I have a long wish list from them.
My problem is that I just don't have the time anymore.
Those other kind of models are far too expensive and high maintenance for me.
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Post by Sir Thorfinn on Aug 4, 2020 12:46:25 GMT
Working on 3d printed dungeon terrain as we speak.
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Post by nerdthenord on Aug 4, 2020 13:36:24 GMT
So I thought of a completely politics free and wholesome topic that I’m not sure has been here before. Anyone else here like models and/or tabletop games using them? I got into Warhammer 40K back in April and absolutely love it. The models are expensive but very high quality and the game is super fun. I’ll post some pics soon. I've never played the miniature wargame, but I love the 40K setting. When I was younger I'd buy the various setting/faction supplements just to enjoy reading them. I'm not sure how much the rules may have drifted at this point, but it used to be very easy to convert the wargame material to the Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay rules. You haven't lived until your chainsword has sent an ork boyz head flying 2d6 feet in a random direction. Unfortunately Warhammer fantasy doesn’t exist as a game anymore. It’s been replaced by Age of Sigmar, which is apparently closer to 40k in gameplay but don’t quote me on that. 40k just got its 9th edition released which is shaping up to be super fun to play. Most of the rules from 8e still apply (IE, no complex weapon arcs. Tanks can shoot 360 degrees with all their weapons, either concentrated or spread out on different targets), but have been improved in many ways like now vehicles can shoot at enemies melee swarming them with anything other than blast weapons, but can only target the enemies in melee range until they are all gone. It’s also been rebalanced so you can play smaller games easier.
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Post by RickDastardly on Aug 4, 2020 15:09:03 GMT
I don't, but my father and brother have done the model thing (Warhammer figures and others) for many years. My father is really good at it, and makes entire displays up to 1 metre or more square. Castles, villages, mountains, you name it, he's done it. I used to make tiny light fittings from SMD LEDs and the occasional animated movement with small motors for his scenes.
Personally I can't hold a brush steady enough to paint anything smaller than a shed, and don't have the patience. I stick to soldering things under a binocular microscope. It's amazing looking at what people can do though.
I never got into Warhammer as a game either. Much preferred AD&D and mostly just descriptive roleplay. If I could find anyone local still doing that, I would be in.
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Post by treeslicer on Aug 4, 2020 16:34:17 GMT
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Post by bradc on Aug 7, 2020 4:17:52 GMT
Back before kids I was into 40K. They are fun to paint. Unfortunately I haven't had time to play in a couple years. One day I'll get back to it, or maybe pick up bolt action as some of my friends play that... For my next nerdy fun project I have a 1/1400 Enterprise D with lighting and added detail kits ready to go.
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Post by bradc on Aug 7, 2020 4:25:02 GMT
Yes I suck at painting but I still love building them. Fun is the most important part! The things I found helped me improve the most as I was learning were 1) Games Workshop shade or army painter quickshade (you dip figures instead of using a brush) makes a huge difference. 2) Practicing dry brushing, you can make some cool effects and highlights very easily with a little practice.
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Post by RufusScorpius on Aug 7, 2020 11:18:09 GMT
Years ago I stumbled on a method of making excellent faded fabric effects. I was building a WWI model and sprayed the paint way to thin, in a panic, I shoved the model into the microwave to try to dry it out before the paint dripped on the floor. Turns out it made a pitch-perfect painted/weathered canvas effect.
Since then, I use the microwave to speed drying times. Just about 15-20 seconds will do, then let cool for 1 minute. Works best with acrylics. Obviously don't do this if you have metal parts on the model.
Also thin your acrylic paints with Windex instead of water. Makes the surface finish uber smooth and helps the clean up later. Also way cheaper than buying special acrylic spray thinner, and works better than regular water. Also works well when brush painting- I always reduce the paint a bit when using the old sable.
And always prime the model first regardless. It gives a uniform surface coloration and provides good grip and predictable surface finishes
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Post by bradc on Aug 7, 2020 16:37:39 GMT
Years ago I stumbled on a method of making excellent faded fabric effects. I was building a WWI model and sprayed the paint way to thin, in a panic, I shoved the model into the microwave to try to dry it out before the paint dripped on the floor. Turns out it made a pitch-perfect painted/weathered canvas effect. Since then, I use the microwave to speed drying times. Just about 15-20 seconds will do, then let cool for 1 minute. Works best with acrylics. Obviously don't do this if you have metal parts on the model. Also thin your acrylic paints with Windex instead of water. Makes the surface finish uber smooth and helps the clean up later. Also way cheaper than buying special acrylic spray thinner, and works better than regular water. Also works well when brush painting- I always reduce the paint a bit when using the old sable. And always prime the model first regardless. It gives a uniform surface coloration and provides good grip and predictable surface finishes Thanks for sharing! I heard that Windex tip somewhere else ages ago but forgot about it. I'll definitely give that a try. Tamiya thinner and airbrush specific products get expensive quickly when your diluting heavily.... Also I'll have to try that canvas trick out.
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Post by nerdthenord on Aug 7, 2020 19:04:16 GMT
Well, just finished assembling my 50 PL crusade force for Sunday’s games.
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Post by nerdthenord on Aug 7, 2020 21:22:20 GMT
Just a close up of the tank I finished today.
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Post by bradc on Aug 7, 2020 22:23:59 GMT
Just a close up of the tank I finished today. I'm always impressed by the mould details on their kits. No wonder they cost so much... Somebody please make rules for the space marine on toilet unit. Immobile sentry unit with a gas attack
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Post by LeMal on Aug 7, 2020 22:28:49 GMT
It's been a LOOONG time, but I used to passionately build tank and related military vehicle models, primarily from WWII era, mostly Tamiya brand. It all started by me reading the DC comic book series about The Haunted Tank, and my long-lost prized model was an M3 Stuart. i.ebayimg.com/images/g/kBUAAOSw549fJG7H/s-l1600.jpg
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