tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74464499053228788512024-03-13T11:35:06.019-07:00MiniKingdomSpartan Games, Warmachine, Warhammer, 40k, 28mm, Games Workshop, painting, conversions, models, fantasy, guide, miniatures.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15750124065195490149noreply@blogger.comBlogger81125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7446449905322878851.post-85581457302991471982014-03-05T04:01:00.001-08:002014-03-05T04:01:07.568-08:00Walls n such<p> This is just a quick part two of the terrain project. This time the ever popular linear obstacles, a main stay of seemingly any gaming terrain. Plus a ruined building.</p><p>With a lot more power tooling of 6mm MDF board the bases for the walls and hedges were produced. It may be very easy to create a wall from a strip of something but the key is basing it well enough to not break or warp. I set about building three styles of obstacle; rough stone wall, hedge, and a dressed wall with posts to match the building. </p><p>Suddenly pictures...</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-auRNFcM7OGY/UxcQPW3ZV4I/AAAAAAAAB28/JHJEtrPeY9g/s2048/Photo%25252020140305115240.jpg" target="_blank" style=" "><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-auRNFcM7OGY/UxcQPW3ZV4I/AAAAAAAAB28/JHJEtrPeY9g/s500/Photo%25252020140305115240.jpg" id="blogsy-1394020865247.6636" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="374"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chunky bases. Shallower bevel than previous pieces due to the shape.</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-iyvsz7q50YM/UxcQc39naDI/AAAAAAAAB3E/o4DTtISQb0A/s2048/Photo%25252020140305115240.jpg" target="_blank" style=" "><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-iyvsz7q50YM/UxcQc39naDI/AAAAAAAAB3E/o4DTtISQb0A/s500/Photo%25252020140305115240.jpg" id="blogsy-1394020865202.2224" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="374"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Foamboard and balsa wood construction.</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-RE0gl7DwCD8/UxcQpNC23NI/AAAAAAAAB3M/foE_sZYpPTs/s2048/Photo%25252020140305115240.jpg" target="_blank" style=" "><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-RE0gl7DwCD8/UxcQpNC23NI/AAAAAAAAB3M/foE_sZYpPTs/s500/Photo%25252020140305115240.jpg" id="blogsy-1394020865254.5605" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="374"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Strips cut from aero board and green scourer at work here.</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-g-EfSv6JDWo/UxcQ2qCmj-I/AAAAAAAAB3U/rViMprXjNZo/s2048/Photo%25252020140305115240.jpg" target="_blank" style=" "><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-g-EfSv6JDWo/UxcQ2qCmj-I/AAAAAAAAB3U/rViMprXjNZo/s500/Photo%25252020140305115240.jpg" id="blogsy-1394020865212.4768" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="374"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Feasible set up, Scars of Caen scorched nobles estate?</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-7hMExnhLstU/UxcRFS7gc8I/AAAAAAAAB3c/BsMtShe-zgQ/s2048/Photo%25252020140305115240.jpg" target="_blank" style=" "><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-7hMExnhLstU/UxcRFS7gc8I/AAAAAAAAB3c/BsMtShe-zgQ/s500/Photo%25252020140305115240.jpg" id="blogsy-1394020865223.4421" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="374"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Detailing for building and filler underway. Floorboards are are coffee stirrers.</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OIvRaOnu8EI/UxcRTSnSyKI/AAAAAAAAB3k/WG24nNvvzZo/s2048/Photo%25252020140305115240.jpg" target="_blank" style=" "><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OIvRaOnu8EI/UxcRTSnSyKI/AAAAAAAAB3k/WG24nNvvzZo/s500/Photo%25252020140305115240.jpg" id="blogsy-1394020865240.441" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="374"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Front step tiles are cut from GW custom movement tray.</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-HCWz8WGs7ok/UxcRhmvuu9I/AAAAAAAAB3s/NoC3solr_s0/s2048/Photo%25252020140305115240.jpg" target="_blank" style=" "><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-HCWz8WGs7ok/UxcRhmvuu9I/AAAAAAAAB3s/NoC3solr_s0/s500/Photo%25252020140305115240.jpg" id="blogsy-1394020865215.044" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="374"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Balsa wood works so well for many things, the broken corner supports make use of the natural wood appearance.</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Dlg7qa-LyRw/UxcRvvoLIyI/AAAAAAAAB30/iNJ10oWyz-Q/s2048/Photo%25252020140305115240.jpg" target="_blank" style=" "><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Dlg7qa-LyRw/UxcRvvoLIyI/AAAAAAAAB30/iNJ10oWyz-Q/s500/Photo%25252020140305115240.jpg" id="blogsy-1394020865196.4448" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="374"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">After two coats of a rough filler mix, the effect of the walls seems to work well.</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-mOTjdQovfoo/UxcR_0zyPII/AAAAAAAAB38/s5yrVvg1-dE/s2048/Photo%25252020140305115240.jpg" target="_blank" style=" "><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-mOTjdQovfoo/UxcR_0zyPII/AAAAAAAAB38/s5yrVvg1-dE/s500/Photo%25252020140305115240.jpg" id="blogsy-1394020865278.209" class="aligncenter" width="500" height="374" alt=""></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Painting and flocking almost complete.</td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15750124065195490149noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7446449905322878851.post-62172371685642450272014-02-24T12:39:00.001-08:002014-02-26T08:13:14.397-08:00New year, new projects! <p>Here ends another lengthy hiatus for The Mini Kingdom blog! No serious reason, just a combination of things. No need to bore you with the details. But now that 2014 has been spinning it wheels for a little while it's well and truly ready to motor on.</p><p>I have a great number of projects underway and commissions ongoing, perhaps more than I can chew. But as I get back into the blogging swing I will certainly be sharing as much as possible. Partly due to this rather shiny new iPad Air, which eases the process no end!</p><p>So first up for the year is terrain. I have dropped a few pictures on my Facebook, now for a few more.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-nLD-_2KKq8w/UwusKZ8t4bI/AAAAAAAAB1k/S067-1MSPtU/s2048/Photo%2525204%252520Feb%2525202014%25252018%25253A01.jpg" target="_blank" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-nLD-_2KKq8w/UwusKZ8t4bI/AAAAAAAAB1k/S067-1MSPtU/s500/Photo%2525204%252520Feb%2525202014%25252018%25253A01.jpg" id="blogsy-1393431193531.3848" class="alignleft" alt="" width="500" height="374"></a></div><p>Looking to involve myself with my local game store and the avid Warmachine/Hordes community. I have volunteered myself to construct some terrain to enhance the gaming at the store and local events. I didn't have the funds for materials myself but the urge to build stuff is strong.</p><p>After rifling all the hardware, craft, models stores I could find, most of what I needed was gathered. MDF boards, foamcard, mounting card, fillers, sand, paints, glue, assorted balsa wood, and aero board (handy polystyrene boards in usable thicknesses). Lastly not forgetting the holy grail of terrain building PINK FOAM, aka "extruded polystyrene", "XPS". This seems near impossible to source in Ireland but I was lucky on this occasion with winter stock. Although, it was only available in a hefty 60mm thickness I could not pass it up</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-vuqlMFVGBbE/Uw4SUCQyzHI/AAAAAAAAB2k/fTTv2Izh7sM/s2048/Photo%2525209%252520Feb%2525202014%25252011%25253A25.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-vuqlMFVGBbE/Uw4SUCQyzHI/AAAAAAAAB2k/fTTv2Izh7sM/s500/Photo%2525209%252520Feb%2525202014%25252011%25253A25.jpg" id="blogsy-1393431193530.419" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="374"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LNtbFRg1Wjg/UwushdwO1EI/AAAAAAAAB1s/JMzJFwE0su4/s2048/Photo%2525209%252520Feb%2525202014%25252013%25253A40.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LNtbFRg1Wjg/UwushdwO1EI/AAAAAAAAB1s/JMzJFwE0su4/s500/Photo%2525209%252520Feb%2525202014%25252013%25253A40.jpg" id="blogsy-1393431193478.589" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="374"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-dDWAYD4B750/Uw4SliRJJuI/AAAAAAAAB2s/d_TBZXnmmTQ/s2048/Photo%25252011%252520Feb%2525202014%25252013%25253A19.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-dDWAYD4B750/Uw4SliRJJuI/AAAAAAAAB2s/d_TBZXnmmTQ/s500/Photo%25252011%252520Feb%2525202014%25252013%25253A19.jpg" id="blogsy-1393431193466.1353" class="aligncenter" width="500" height="374" alt=""></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9l2iFmvoU2c/Uwus95HQglI/AAAAAAAAB14/ptucG6SmUJs/s2048/Photo%25252010%252520Feb%2525202014%25252012%25253A07.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9l2iFmvoU2c/Uwus95HQglI/AAAAAAAAB14/ptucG6SmUJs/s500/Photo%25252010%252520Feb%2525202014%25252012%25253A07.jpg" id="blogsy-1393431193560.322" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="374"></a></div><p>Much power tooling ensued, followed by hacking up the pink foam. </p><p>With this basic structure work done I took some time to coat the pieces in a mix of PVA/filler/masonry paint to give them a robust surface for gaming. Once this was done they were painted over a few stages with mixes of poster paint. Lastly with the flock scatter glued and set this was heavily coated in watered down PVA, again to ensure robustness.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-LlSJhWr1uNM/UwutWYsrhTI/AAAAAAAAB2A/h9mJorMjziM/s2048/Photo%25252013%252520Feb%2525202014%25252018%25253A03.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-LlSJhWr1uNM/UwutWYsrhTI/AAAAAAAAB2A/h9mJorMjziM/s500/Photo%25252013%252520Feb%2525202014%25252018%25253A03.jpg" id="blogsy-1393431193480.1248" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="374"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-xlHNwsmYaXY/UwutxsM38bI/AAAAAAAAB2M/gUVyuw00dTA/s2048/Photo%25252016%252520Feb%2525202014%25252010%25253A40.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-xlHNwsmYaXY/UwutxsM38bI/AAAAAAAAB2M/gUVyuw00dTA/s500/Photo%25252016%252520Feb%2525202014%25252010%25253A40.jpg" id="blogsy-1393431193547.8467" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="374"></a></div><p>To conclude this lengthy post; the first of my buildings for this project, which is shown below in its 20mm prototype form. Next post I should have the "full scale" version complete to show you.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JIdbiAoFaOI/UwuuGKtHqZI/AAAAAAAAB2U/AZ2VgY1mJIU/s2009/Photo%25252029%252520Jan%2525202014%25252018%25253A22.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JIdbiAoFaOI/UwuuGKtHqZI/AAAAAAAAB2U/AZ2VgY1mJIU/s500/Photo%25252029%252520Jan%2525202014%25252018%25253A22.jpg" id="blogsy-1393431193560.5085" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="391"></a></div><p> </p>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15750124065195490149noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7446449905322878851.post-70069193727797006092013-10-18T03:05:00.000-07:002013-10-18T03:05:00.523-07:00Zombicide: TCM - up close!Thought I'd upload some up close individual shots of the characters from Toxic City Mall since it's quite hard to see them in the group photos in the previous post.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15750124065195490149noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7446449905322878851.post-18659621076638290282013-10-17T14:32:00.000-07:002013-10-17T14:32:00.785-07:00Chaos Space Marine Terminators with bunny ears!Here's a little side project I've been working on over the past month or so, as I can only handle so many elves before I go mad!<br />
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Five Chaos Space Marine Terminators with their Lord have all been painted to a high-gaming standard in the Khornate style as well as been converted with some funky Khornate bunny ears.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15750124065195490149noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7446449905322878851.post-313290316361425742013-10-17T09:22:00.001-07:002013-10-17T09:22:48.427-07:00Season 2 of Zombicide! Well sort of...Unfortunately, like a lot of Zombicide backers, we still haven't received our pledge package yet. However, one of lucky clients in the UK did receive Toxic City Mall and sent them straight over to be painted. And here they are all completed!<br />
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We went with a bright green "toxic" effect for the zombies which is quite distinctive and lends well to the theme of the new expansion. They'll be no worries trying to tell the normal painted zombies and these new ones apart!<br />
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For the Survivors, it was business as usual - make them look good and grungy! And if they were of the female variety, hand them over to the wife so she can do her finishing touches on their faces. Seriously I don't get how she can do the make-up so well. The treatment for the Zombivors was much of the same, except add in some more gruesome blood effects and give them a deranged look in their eyes.<br />
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Keeping our fingers crossed we get our zombies and get them all painted up so we can feature them on the blog for you soon! But in the meantime enjoy these photos. :)<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Beastmen Army for sale. The models have been painted and converted to a high-gaming standard. And include the following:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">* <b>2 x 10</b> Ungor</span><br />
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* <span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>1 x 32</b> Gor + 1 (4 base) unit filler diorama + extra standard bearer and musician</span><br />
* <span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>2 x</b> Fully converted Gor chariot - <i>featuring customized orc chariot body, new orc boars, and converted Gor and Bestigor crew</i></span><br />
* <span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>1 x</b> converted Razorgor - <i>filled out new orc boar with oop GW black dragon horns</i></span><br />
* <span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>1 x</b> Beastlord - <i>converted weapons and horns</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Available on <a href="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=251335098721">eBay</a> or contact me to arrange a private sale via paypal.</span><br />
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Here they are in their first prep phase - drying under the lamps after being cleaned with a bit of warm water with a small touch of washing up liquid. This gets rid of any greasy residue from the residue - mind Spartan Games models are pretty clean anyway, but it's not worth the risk to avoid this step.<br />
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Getting them dry is a little bit more effort, but I just use a combination of blowing off the water droplets, carefully patting the models with some absorbent kitchen paper and air drying them under daylight lamps.<br />
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I've spoken before about the quality of Dystopian Wars and these are no exception: great casts, a whole lot of detail and a lot of model for your money - and I envy anyone getting a huge force like this to the gaming table.<br />
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I've recently switched from the over-priced and unreliable GW Citadel Chaos Black to Army Painter Matt Black for undercoating and so far the results have been far superior - a smooth effortless coat with no second pass or touch up required. After this experience I have no intention to using GW sprays ever again. If you're thinking of switching check out this blog post comparing the two: <a href="http://anatolisgameroom.blogspot.ie/2010/10/citadel-army-painter-black-primer.html">GW Chaos Black vs AP Matt Black</a>.<br />
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For this commission, my client wanted me to use the painting palette I had used previously and here's a quick rundown of what I used:<br />
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<u>Foundry Paints:</u><br />
<i>Arctic Grey Palette</i> <span style="color: #939592;"> <span style="background-color: #939592;">__________</span></span> <span style="background-color: #bfc1c0; color: #bfc1c0;">__________</span> <span style="background-color: white; color: white;">__________</span><br />
<i>Forest Green Palette </i><span style="color: #263028;"><span style="background-color: #263028;">__________</span></span> <span style="background-color: #4d7749; color: #4d7749;">__________</span> <span style="background-color: #79a278; color: #79a278;">__________</span><br />
<i>Sky Blue Palette </i><span style="color: #37568d;"><span style="background-color: #37568d;">__________</span></span> <span style="background-color: #4e8bc2; color: #4e8bc2;">__________</span> <span style="background-color: #73a3d3; color: #73a3d3;">__________</span><br />
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<i>Molten Bronze </i><span style="background-color: #af6633; color: #af6633;">__________</span><br />
<i>Gun Corp Brown </i><span style="background-color: #927d48; color: #927d48;">__________</span><br />
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<i>Strong Tone ink (ink wash) </i><span style="background-color: #321c0e; color: #321c0e;">__________</span><br />
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Forgot to mention, all the guns are magnetised too - I really do love magnetising stuff!<br />
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Now onto the photos - Enjoy :)<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15750124065195490149noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7446449905322878851.post-37287564012232136362013-09-01T15:25:00.001-07:002013-09-03T15:07:06.654-07:00For Sale: 33x HE Swordmasters of Hoeth<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ-pA1v4LGW-6x2LmiRWZP_yFcohxj5iWWzH2csNkd6OTGcTkaakfUcjnCN_3NFgvXZyeNiPqQMn6mKpNE-fZj6NouokWIehP0DghzQHsRIU99im3-KH44sbveJEefnekSXp6vBk4zAgqx/s1600/main4sold.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="207" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ-pA1v4LGW-6x2LmiRWZP_yFcohxj5iWWzH2csNkd6OTGcTkaakfUcjnCN_3NFgvXZyeNiPqQMn6mKpNE-fZj6NouokWIehP0DghzQHsRIU99im3-KH44sbveJEefnekSXp6vBk4zAgqx/s320/main4sold.jpg" width="320" /></a><br />
<span style="color: #e06666;"><b>EDIT 03/09</b>: <i>These models are now sold! But I am always taking on commissions so please feel free to contact me if you would like to hire my services.</i></span><br />
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If anyone is in the market to expand their High Elf army and looking for a load of Swordmasters then I might just have the models for you!<br />
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A total of 33 Swordmaster models painted to a high-gaming stand from Island of Blood - 27 rank and file models and 6 command models (2x full command).<br />
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Looking for £250, but I am open to offers. They are currently listed on <a href="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=251331043827">eBay</a> but if anyone is interested I would much prefer to sell them privately via paypal to avoid the extortionate eBay fees! :P<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15750124065195490149noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7446449905322878851.post-4180433131065582612013-08-25T10:44:00.000-07:002013-08-25T10:44:15.255-07:00Another Zombicide commission complete!Here's the latest Zombicide models I've painted for a client in Singapore! Must say I was pretty flattered when he chose me for the commission, as I'm sure there are plenty of miniature painters a lot close to him than Ireland!<br />
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Sadly the photographs don't do these models justice but the overall effect is there. My D60 is out of commission at the mo, in for repair and a much needed clean, so I had to make do with the wife's ipad... and it's a bit awkard trying to take pics with that thing to say the least. Or maybe me and technology just don't mix and I should just stick to painting. :)<br />
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In the past I've kept the bases pretty simple; a road tarmac effect with a simple black edge or the added on Dark Age deep bases, but this time around, as per the client's request, I painted the edges of the bases the appropriate designated colours of the Survivors and Zombivors. And I have to admit it looks pretty darn cool. Definitely makes them stand out a little more and will be easier to pick out on the gaming table.<br />
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Anyway who's excited for season 2!? I've got a whole horde of them on order and I'm hoping we get the "dispatched" notices this week and with a bit of luck be able to get painting by the beginning of September. I'm looking forward to the new sculpts of the zombies, that's not to say I'm not excited for the characters - but there are sooooo many to chose from - and since you have to paint more zombies that characters it'll be nice to have more variety.<br />
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Oh and yes, I am already accepting commissions for season 2 - so if you were thinking of getting your models painted you'd better get in before the rush if you want them painted before Christmas!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15750124065195490149noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7446449905322878851.post-76506358720934392692013-08-24T10:05:00.000-07:002013-08-24T10:05:34.868-07:00The forgotten Skycutter!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh58cUeQSWPn6_4eqP-e2wE4thqFAp5vV81JeXZHIEKd6uhc1p0g1njDswKFFOg3WmbQ4zKmkP3Tx7Zg5AQSlhMTPrnLkErxwDXsG44fbCzHWfVMZXZ4VAtrbghWuytGnWgCOs-IP1Tt99S/s1600/HElord1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh58cUeQSWPn6_4eqP-e2wE4thqFAp5vV81JeXZHIEKd6uhc1p0g1njDswKFFOg3WmbQ4zKmkP3Tx7Zg5AQSlhMTPrnLkErxwDXsG44fbCzHWfVMZXZ4VAtrbghWuytGnWgCOs-IP1Tt99S/s400/HElord1.jpg" width="345" /></a>Ooops! I completely forgot to post the other big bird that was a part of the High Elf commission. So here it is. Unfortunately it wasn't possible to use the Corsec rods for this model since you need two of them and what with them needing to be screwed in, well of course it wasn't going to work. However the two normal rods provide enough stability and is helped along too with a magnet connecting the two parts together.<br />
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Talking of magnets, all of the figures are magnetised and can be removed or switched around. I think I might be a little obsessed with magnets! But damn, they are awesome!<br />
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I've been fortunate to have received a commission for another Skycutter which I'm really looking forward too - and next time I'll try not to forget to post the photos!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15750124065195490149noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7446449905322878851.post-89675231034191477902013-08-18T10:11:00.001-07:002013-08-18T10:11:56.880-07:00High Elf Phoenixes with better flight stands!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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I had the opportunity to paint two of these models as part of a commission: one as a Flamespyre and the other as Frostheart. The only glaring problem with the kits are the provided ball and socket acrylic flight stands. After painting had been completed it proved difficult to take any decent photos of the final models. In this specific case I could not use glue to permanently fix the ball of the flight stand to the model (the models needed to be shipped to the client) and as we all know GW fixed flight stands are prone to breaking due to their brittle nature. The design of the flight stand, without any sort of permanent fixative, is fundamentally flawed given the weight of the model and the positioning of the socket, this is without even adding on top the rider at the head.
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So, I was not happy to complete the commission without providing a suitable solution. And so this is where <a href="http://www.corseceng.com/">Corsec Engineering</a> came into play as they produce a wide range of robust and versatile flight stand solutions for a variety of game systems; I first discovered this awesome company for Dystopian Wars for their big heavy flying machines.
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For the phoenixes I used the <a href="http://corseceng.com/omni-stand/omni-stand-rods/">Omni-Stand Rods</a>, with small mounts in the existing flight base with a moutning peg in the actual body of the birds. (You can choose from many different fittings depending on your needs.) The rods are screwed into these pegs making it easy to put together and dismantle for transit and storage purposes, while still providing a solid and secure gaming piece.
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You can probably fix the pegs numerous different ways, but my method for the attaching the regular peg to the body of bird simply involved using a 3mm drill bit to drill through the exisiting socket allowing the peg to fit inside the tail of the bird and securing it with superglue and greenstuff. For the base, to avoid drilling, I used a small mount (no peg) that simple sat in the indent of the hole and glued it and greenstuffed it in and added a bit of texture to the surface. </div>
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Just a quick post from me to showcase the latest Loremaster I have painted and to let you know he is now available on <a href="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251318899056">eBay - auction style</a>! :)<br />
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I went with the traditional blue and grey/white colours, but decided to go with purple gems this time around... you know just to spice it up a little! I also spent a good deal of time on his cape, smooth blending up to highlights and not to mention his nice little decorative gold stitching.<br />
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His globe thingy, which I like to refer to as his magic squidy is a mix of blue and purple swirls with an iridescent glaze to give it a more magic feel.<br />
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I'm also pretty proud of his face, especially his eyeballs - managed to get a eyeliner effect to go with his icy stare.<br />
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Anyhoo I hope you all like him!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10307921113414577866noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7446449905322878851.post-66013901574269681482013-08-01T10:20:00.000-07:002013-08-01T10:20:08.992-07:00Dust Tactics - CommissionTime for Dust Tactics! Another great opportunity to get my paws on a host of new and interesting models. I am certainly partial to anything WWII related so it was cool to get a look at these models first hand.<br />
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I will say that despite the medium consistency of the plastic used on the infantry (and a few slightly flaccid weapons) the detail on them is pretty good. The plastic for the vehicles, by comparison, is solid.<br />
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The goal for this paint scheme was leaning towards more historically accurate colours and weathered realism. For the axis uniforms and weapons I incorporated a number of Vallejo's German specific paints I had, namely German Fieldgrey WWII, and German Camo Dark Green. The Foundry palette Drab was used for the Allied uniforms. The Axis vehicles were base coated Vallejo Black Grey, with Foundry Phlegm Green Shade for the allies. These were weathered up in many stages with a combination of dry-brushing and inks.<br />
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The basing for all the models involves Vallejo Dark Earth Paste and a little ink plus water effect applied. The final touches were squad markings for the Allied troops and all the markings for the vehicles which are from the official Dust transfer sheets (available from <a href="http://www.dustgame.com/products.php?sid=44">Dust Game</a> - super quick delivery from the US! Or alternatively if you were just after the stars and crosses, and none of the vehicle designation or extras, you could use the Bolt Action decals available from <a href="http://www.warlordgames.com/store/bolt-action-allied-stars-in-broken-ring-decal-sheet.html">Warlord Games</a>).<br />
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Plenty of impressive models are still being released for Dust Tactics/Warfare following its switch from Fantasy Flight to Battlefront/Gale Force 9. It will be interesting to see where they take things. We shall also see if I get the chance to paint any further Dust stuff. If I do, you will be sure to see it here!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15750124065195490149noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7446449905322878851.post-26789791627591014902013-07-27T08:11:00.000-07:002013-07-27T09:15:23.649-07:0040k Chaos Characters - commission<span style="font-family: inherit;">Following an inexcusable delay (we've been insanely busy!) it's time for some regular posts. Starting with a quick short post about a recently completed commission of two 40K Chaos characters.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Though I still consider "Finecast" to be a nightmare to work with, these two models were enjoyable to paint. Perhaps because of their bulk - they were certainly less fragile than the High Elf models Emma worked on and highlighted in the previous post. The rocks used for the bases lend weight and stability to the models which otherwise would be uncomfortably light for gaming.</span></span><br />
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The Dark Vengeance Chaos forces are currently prepped and on my desk as a follow up to this commission, and should be featured soon. :)<br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15750124065195490149noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7446449905322878851.post-62397537220001948942013-06-29T06:01:00.000-07:002013-06-29T06:09:11.809-07:00Trulytrulytruly Outrageous GEMS! (New High Elf Characters)<br />
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Finally, here's the post on the three recently completed High Elf characters.<br />
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I was really looking forward to painting the two female models, Handmaiden of the Everqueen and Alarielle the Radiant, <i>but</i> and it's a pretty big <span style="font-size: large;">but</span>... they're GW's Finecast. BIG SIGH! Now, I'm no expert and granted have only recently started painting properly alongside Jay but even I had heard of the horror stories about this material and have to agree that "Finecast" is big pile of crap... and I never want to touch it AGAIN!<br />
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I got Jay to do all the prep work on these brittle fragile models, and he did his normal thang but, of course, it took at least double the amount of time than a "normal" model to get them into a workable state.<br />
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Once I got started I quickly realised these were going to take a long long time to get done to good standard, as for whatever reason it took a gazmilion layers to get a good base layer on them, and yes they were properly sprayed with a base coat. :P<br />
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The other thing that I was very wary of , especially with Alarielle who is standing on her tippy toes with only a couple millimeters of failcast material connecting her to her base, was SNAPPING HER LIKE A TWIG! Thankfully, I was gently and she survived the many hours of handling. :)<br />
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As you can see from the photos I even took the plunge and managed to paint a couple of fine decorative lines on their cloaks - once they were complete it was like I had progressed to a new level and unlocked a special Miniature Painter's Achievement.<br />
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...there should also be an achievement for painting gems! Seriously how many do they need?! Mind, at least they're not skulls lol!<br />
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The birds will be up in the next post, but we're waiting on some new flight stands for them all since, well, the weird plastic stands that GW provide quite frankly suck and will only hold the weight of the birds once they're glued. Which is a little bit of a problem for storage and not to mention sending this commission through the post. But not to worry the new fancy flight mechanism will solve all these problems! :)<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10307921113414577866noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7446449905322878851.post-37961295228164533452013-06-22T09:21:00.000-07:002013-06-22T09:21:17.783-07:00New High Elves - Sisters of Avelorn<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtOTCZvAOgySjG6khmx-aAk8tu-8re0NTq9ExzYRZxabuXxk-BqPSGu8wtZHZR-3yYDqThL1qGXe_Cg7NuDECjPvdxoMd-QavUHR06esyynstiKn9jc__vzF5WwXn1OGoftO_B5LqtuPje/s1600/Photo+22-06-2013+16+33+11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtOTCZvAOgySjG6khmx-aAk8tu-8re0NTq9ExzYRZxabuXxk-BqPSGu8wtZHZR-3yYDqThL1qGXe_Cg7NuDECjPvdxoMd-QavUHR06esyynstiKn9jc__vzF5WwXn1OGoftO_B5LqtuPje/s320/Photo+22-06-2013+16+33+11.jpg" /></a>With a great new client on board who wanted to add to his existing High Elf army this commission provided us a great opportunity to see and paint all the cool new high elf models recently released.<br />
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First up is the Sister of Avelorn - x20 (2 boxes).<br />
<br /> High elves have always had a good looking aesthetic with lots of flowing robes, ornate armour and gems out the wazoo and these latest models are of course no exception.<br /><br />Before seeing the components, I had envisioned a magnetising trick for this expensive duel unit box set: my master-plan was to magnetise the sister and shadow warrior torsos to the same legs, which would have been awesome allowing the buyer to duel purpose the models from the box. Alas my plan was thwarted as unfortunately the models share the same components with regards to the cloak and the attached rear half of their torsos. -.-<br /><br />A definite word of warning, since these models were not originally intended to rank up initially, they are a tricky puzzle to get them all in line. I suggest attaching them to their bases only when the models are fully constructed to ensure you can position them on their bases in conjuction with and without any interference from the neighbouring models.<br /><br />Anyway on with the painting. The client wanted the traditional scheme for the Sisters and also went for the standard painting option we offer and so we stuck with the dark greens and browns with a golden colour (Foundry Ochre iirc) for the hair as our base colours.<br /><br />The Foundry Forest Green shade on the inside of the cloaks, I think, helps frame and contrast the body of the model. I also got Emma to do some of her crazy detail work on their eyeballs, so they don't look so manly. We probably should've also added a bit of lipstick too to help with that lol! (When will GW learn that female figures are more than just hair and shaped boobs? The face is what counts! And unfortunately these have very angular faces, which granted is the look of High Elves, but come off as being too extreme and ultimately male imho.)<br />
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In our next post Emma will be featuring the character models she did as part of this commission.<br />
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We've been painting and blogging a lot about boardgame related miniatures lately, and we will be getting back to normal soon - a High Elf commission will be featuring once it's completed - but for now a quick, picture heavy, update on the latest exclusive Zombicide models from Season 1 that recently arrived.<br />
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And OMG Season 2 is just around the corner! O.o<br />
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A client of ours also made a video of the Zombicide models we painted up for him, he also posts gameplay videos too - check his channel out <a href="http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXF6a0BjglCpbHhz7ZZGbdA">Lycan oftheunderworld</a>:<br />
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Back to painting I go! Till next time. :)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15750124065195490149noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7446449905322878851.post-40168423225018104652013-05-28T07:50:00.000-07:002013-06-11T10:11:53.223-07:00Part 2: Project Ramblings from MrsMiniK<br />
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The Rock Top models themselves are nice to work with, although some of the mould lines are really annoying to remove, and I got Jay to help with some of that. These models also require you to fill in the gaps in the bases, so I did that with a bit of green stuff - it didn't take too long, but it does add on a bit of extra time before you can spray them with a base coat.<br />
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In the meantime I had to come up with a colour scheme. I knew right away I didn't want the turtles to be overly garish or vibrant and so I decided to go with a more muted, earthy-ish vibe, which I think suits the lil turtle dudes what with all their rockbits and nubbins.<br />
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I do mix my paints alot so I can't tell you the exact ratios...I just go with the flow, but here are the colour palettes I used (Foundry paints unless otherwise stated):<br />
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<i>Skin</i><br />
- Royal Purple <span style="background-color: #441c5b;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><span style="background-color: #654f8f;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><span style="background-color: #8b73a7;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><br />
- Quagmire <span style="background-color: #373634;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><span style="background-color: #474a35;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><span style="background-color: #737253;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><br />
- Shadow Pink <span style="background-color: #6a1e47;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><span style="background-color: #ad3d87;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><span style="background-color: #cf5a95;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><br />
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- Quagmire <span style="background-color: #373634;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><span style="background-color: #474a35;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><span style="background-color: #737253;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><br />
- Royal Purple <span style="background-color: #441c5b;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><span style="background-color: #654f8f;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><span style="background-color: #8b73a7;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><br />
- GW Wash mix of Baal Red & Asuremen Blue <span style="background-color: #630808;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><span style="background-color: #273e51;"> </span><br />
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<i>Eyes (all turtles)</i><br />
- Phlegm Green <span style="background-color: #535b28;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><span style="background-color: #666d3a;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><span style="background-color: #8a9344;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><br />
- GW Black <span style="background-color: black;"> </span><br />
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<i>Bellies (all turtles)</i><br />
- Phlegm Green <span style="background-color: #535b28;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><span style="background-color: #666d3a;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><span style="background-color: #8a9344;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><br />
- GW Wash Azure Blue <span style="background-color: #273e51;"> </span><br />
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<b><u>Rollers:</u></b><br />
<i>Skin</i><br />
- Storm Blue <span style="background-color: #254047;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><span style="background-color: #334e63;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><span style="background-color: #4a6779;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><br />
- Deep Blue <span style="background-color: #252c34;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><span style="background-color: #2d425f;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><span style="background-color: #30517c;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><br />
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<i>Shells</i><br />
- Quagmire <span style="background-color: #373634;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><span style="background-color: #474a35;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><span style="background-color: #737253;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><br />
- Slate Grey <span style="background-color: #484d51;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><span style="background-color: #626667;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><span style="background-color: #868a8b;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><br />
- Storm Blue <span style="background-color: #254047;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><span style="background-color: #334e63;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><span style="background-color: #4a6779;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><br />
- GW Wash Azure Blue <span style="background-color: #273e51;"> </span><br />
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<b><u>Slowpokes & tokens:</u></b><br />
<i>Skin</i><br />
- Storm Green <span style="background-color: #373b2d;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><span style="background-color: #47594b;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><span style="background-color: #6b836c;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><br />
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- Quagmire <span style="background-color: #373634;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><span style="background-color: #474a35;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><span style="background-color: #737253;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><br />
- Storm Green <span style="background-color: #373b2d;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><span style="background-color: #47594b;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><span style="background-color: #6b836c;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><br />
- GW wash Biel-tan <span style="background-color: #434f38;"> </span><br />
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So that's enough chit chat, here are the pics. Enjoy :)<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10307921113414577866noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7446449905322878851.post-67165594851163252982013-05-20T03:27:00.000-07:002013-05-20T03:28:21.953-07:00Dystopian Wars - Russian Colaition Kostroma Class Battle CarrierOkay it has been a while, there is plenty going on in the studio I will endeavour to share more of it here!<br />
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I have a few individual Dystopian Wars models in the pipeline because I wanted to get a look at some of the larger pieces and have some fun with them. I was immediately excited and daunted upon opening the parcel containing the first of these. These 'massive' category vessels are... massive! For a sensible price point you get a serious chunk of finely cast resin. The Russian carrier, which I started with, was in fact a blister pack full of goodies with flyer tokens, Icebergs and cards.<br />
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With the inspiration of the Russians and the White army of the Dystopian Wars Universe my mind wandered to the icy waters of the Arctic. I am always a huge sucker for themes, whether through; colour schemes, conversions, or basing. Together with the idea I wanted to try for a sturdier magnetized base my course ahead was set.<br />
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I traced the outline of the vessel and created a two layered plasti-card base. Aside from a sturdy structural integrity this provided the depth for 2mm magnets to be slotted into the top layer, it also gave some possible depth to the waves to be sculpted around the hull. The ice bergs are roughly cut plasti-card mostly stacked up in two layers. I was careful to attach these with the inclusion of some green stuff to give them some movement in the waves.<br />
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Green stuff was built up in stages, simply adding height to previous spots or filling in and blending gaps. As I built these stages up I was mindful of the following; the waves rolling off the side of the hull, the large bow wave, and the choppy engine wake at the stern,<br />
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The base was finishing lastly with a thin self adhesive cork bottom, which is rather luxurious for gaming.<br />
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The primary colour is the Arctic Grey palette from foundry, I envisaged an off white hull with some grubbier colouration and weathering with dark decking and even darker industrial structures. I was initially going to paint the obvious Coalition bear logo on the carrier deck, but after goggling some Russian inspiration I settled on the bear and eagle of <i>Russian Standard Vodka </i>(Itallics require a thick Russian accent), this seemed fitting for a coalition aircraft carrier and is a classy logo. Perhaps not a piece for the purists out there. The flyers I kept purposely clean and simple, because their form can easily be lost on the table. Enjoy!<br />
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PS: The next piece is to be a Britannia Eagle Class War Rotor. I am dying to apply the colour scheme I have in mind but I am awaiting delivery of some vital and awesome "<a href="http://corseceng.com/omni-stand/">Omni-Stand</a>" flying bases from Corsec Engineering.<br />
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Zombicide! It's Popularity keeps on increasing. With over three million funding during two Kickstarter projects the number of zombies produced will, this September, reach epidemic proportions. This is in part due to the fantastically generous Coolminiornot Kickstarter projects, they haven't ceased to provide a bucket full of models for anyone purchasing their game publications through Kickstarter. Anyone simply investing in both seasons of Zombicide could probably swim in a vault filled with zombie miniatures Scrooge McDuck style (though I found it was not as fun as it looked).<br />
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But I am here to talk about basing, or rather re-basing. As an old time wargamer and painter I am unshakably aware of the impact decent basing can have on a model. This is no less true for miniature boardgames, the atmosphere and investment in such a game is highly dependant on the pieces you are pushing around. You can weight up the urgency of shooting a grey lump of plastic to shooting a crazed rotten zombie dripping with blood, his lifeless yet fierce eyes bearing down on you, hungry for any taste of your flesh. To take it one step further, the imminent danger posed by a crazed rotten zombie stood on grey plastic is perhaps less than one stood on the same patch of tarmac as your alter ego survivor. Obviously there is only subtle shades of realism involved, but the more visual indicators the greater the experience must be, consciously or otherwise.<br />
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Besides, some of the bases are utterly wobbly and just a pain to keep upright. From the get go I coated Zombicide bases in fine sand to provide a subtle texture that was painted in greys for an urban look. But had always considered fully re-basing the models. Unfortunately this is hampered, as the model and base for these figures is all one piece. Removing any one of these models is difficult and potentially disastrous re-basing any quantity of these models was a terrifying prospect in terms of time and modelling. So I wanted to base the models to look consistent and professional while maintaining the structural integrity of the models.<br />
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But don't fret, the answer is at hand!<br />
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Strangely enough the answer also appears to be produced by Coolminiornot, or at least produced in conjunction with Coolmini for Dark Age. So step forward ye delightful <a href="http://www.coolminiornot.com/shop/bases/darkage-bases/dark-age-warmachine-30mm-deep-bases-10.html">Dark Age 30mm Deep Bases</a>. While these may be similar in overall design to Warmachine (they are in fact subtitled as such) and many other rounded 30 mm bases, they differ enough to be absolutely perfect for Zombicide.<br />
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The Zombicide models do not fit inside the top of a Warmachine base as their base is larger than the indent, even if you were to trim it the Zombicide base it would protrude noticeably. However the entire disc of a Zombicide model base fits inside the indent of these deep bases with unerring accuracy. \o/<br />
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The fit is so ideal the models can almost snap-fit into place. With a touch of glue (Polycement was used in this instance, rigid plastic or super glue would likely also do the job) an entire set of Zombicide can be based in minutes.<br />
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While the bases can be easily glued I wanted to ensure that any of the troublesome and wobbly bases were completed levelled. With the help of a few Bullclips each models bases could be viced in place while the glue would weld securely; I just left them overnight.<br />
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I ensured that the Zombicide bases were textured and painted (including the edging) before attaching them. This kept the rounded bases pristine as new avoiding any undercoating, paint, or basing materials. The level and flat stability these bases provide is a joy on the boardgame. Although, I have yet to test if a full Zombie swarm might be oversized for the board since packs of zombies form on certain street sections. I also need to test the larger 40mm Deep Base, the Abomination look fantastic on these! Photos of them coming soon.<br />
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So here we have my latest almost finished painted Survivors (last minute details & shading needed) including shiny bases! Hopefully this will help peeps out there who were considering re-basing but wasn't sure how to go about it. These bases will also feature as a option on my price list for any future <a href="http://theminikingdom.blogspot.ie/p/commission-prices.html#anchor">Zombicide commissions</a>.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15750124065195490149noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7446449905322878851.post-20771427606190210742013-04-29T07:47:00.000-07:002013-04-30T08:55:32.674-07:00Super Dungeon ExploreThis is a game that intrigued me from the get go with its super stylized characters and monsters. Love it or hate it, the chibi style of characterisation always puts a fun and endearing twist on its subject matter and in the case of a dungeon crawler board game a much needed breath of fresh air. Of course, any big box of miniatures is expensive and I had never had the opportunity to get my hands on these models before now. So when I saw the release of the latest expansion with perhaps the best set models that had been produced I went ahead with the investment.<br />
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The models for Super Dungeon Explore come pre-assembled. This is a benefit for most purchasers but can make the removal of mould lines a little trickier and clean up on these models is already tricky given the material they are produced in. The softer, waxy plastic can not be filed away and use of a knife can easily dig into the plastic. So removing any mould lines really needs the tip of a nice sharp scalpel and plenty of patience.<br />
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I was still not entirely happy with the outcome of my removal of the mould lines and so turned to an additional fantastic solution for smoothing things out: Liquid Green Stuff. For such work, this can simply be painted on with a brush (clean well in water afterwards!) over any moulding indiscretions. It can be applied in a couple of coats and also filed down smoother when dried depending how fancy you want to get. In this case the initial texture created by the brush strokes worked well enough for the surfaces in question: rough stone, bestial fur, aged metal and bone. <br />
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The one other matter before undercoating are the holes in the bases, they are slotta bases which are rarely covered or filled by the model which leaves unsightly gaps. I filled this with DAS air dried modelling clay which I had handy, a much more affordable and quicker alternative to green stuff for the simplest of jobs. This was just pushed into the gaps with the help of a flat sculpting tool and left to dry.<br />
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Of course, none of this preparation is essential by any means but the more time invested the better the models may look.<br />
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This won't be a labourious step by step painting guide for now but just a snippets of perhaps the more interesting work done.<br />
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As always when painting anything as a large set I looked for any predominant colours or textures that appeared across most of the models. In this case with the assortment of skeletons and other deathly visages the bone was my first port of call. By completing this on mass for all models it would keep it very consistent. I also knew this would involve a few stages of dry brushing for that dusty aged bone look so completing this first allowed freedom with the brush without interfering with anything else that may have been painted on the model.<br />
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Foundry's Boneyard palette is quite ideal for a lot of bone effects, but I wanted a more neutral tone overall so I swapped the Boneyard Shade with Drab Shade for my base colour.<br />
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A quick run down of the stages used:<br />
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Drab Shade - <i>Base coat</i><br />
Boneyard - <i>Heavy dry brush over all the model</i><br />
Boneyard Light - <i>Targeted dry brush of the highest areas</i><br />
Boneyard Light - <i>Painted high light for edges</i></div>
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Another texture to complete on mass was the metals I wanted the metals to look a little duller and more aged than normal so I used a dark brown (Bay Brown) and dark bluish grey (Slate Gray Shade) as a base coat for the steel and brass. The metallics were painted patchily over this base coat, to emphasize the old armor, with a far shinier metallic used for specular high lights.<br />
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The larger models can easily be daunting and in this set Nocturne and Van Wilder are large beastly figures with a hefty expanse of flesh/fur tone. My method for these types of models, is using a large brush and with a lot of different mixes of paints on my palette, I blend and highlight these areas while wet, which is easier than you might expect - don't be afraid to just go for it! All too often if you try to paint these areas with layered highlights glaring brush strokes will appear, which is not the look I was after. Plus you can work quicker and more freely with subtle mixes of colour over still wet coats of paint for an agreeable, and in this case, a supernatural/deathly effect.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"He looks like he's bowling" - Mrs MK</td></tr>
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You may be starting to see the colour motif I incorporated throughout this set. From looking at the box and card art there are a lot of colours with glowing purples, greens and oranges. I quickly decided to minimize this for a far more coherent and distinctive look so this purple and blue scheme was born and carried through all of the evil minions. From glowing blue eyes, gems, and candles to blue patterns and even frogs. This theme is only really broken by the pumpkin, though I very nearly painted this purple also (the wife persuaded me otherwise!), but it does at least contain a blue candle.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Gruesome enough eyeball I hope.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">It may be rude to point, the baron don't care.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Has to be noted that Mrs Minikingdom stepped in to paint the faces on the witches and their broomcats. To great effect as you can see!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">An eye colour change for Van Wilding, there were enough browns on the model already, artistic license ensued.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Brightly coloured frogs are known to be poisonous, beware. Also "Ribbit"</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The celestial herald definitely the most vibrant model in the set.</td></tr>
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I hope you enjoyed this post - this project was a bit of a deviation from the more traditional models I usually paint, but it was fun nonetheless. Look out for a future post on more painted Super Dungeon Models which Emma will be taking on once they arrive!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15750124065195490149noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7446449905322878851.post-16838869130971598672013-04-26T07:47:00.000-07:002013-04-26T07:47:56.772-07:00Dystopian Wars - Completed Naval Battle Group, Empire of the Blazing SunNext up the Japanese. I finally decided on the sun beam markings I wanted to use. It uses a more subdued red colour than perhaps usual (Madder Red from Wargames Foundry) but this complimented the hull and gives a sufficient flash of colour. The three beam motif was carried over to the air units as was the white of the ship prows to give the air force a scheme of their own while still unifying the whole force.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15750124065195490149noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7446449905322878851.post-92164260359967779222013-04-25T07:15:00.002-07:002013-05-05T10:53:22.897-07:00Ramblings of Mrs MiniKingdom<br />
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I’m not entirely sure why I decided to start painting minis.
Granted, I've always had a bit of a creative streak and painting minis was
something that only Jay did, but over the years I guess his passion for this
hobby (which is now growing into a small mini business) has slowly, but surely, wormed its way into
my life. Plus, it looked like a lot of
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So, I got myself set up on another desk in what we call the <i>“studio”</i>
room and started to paint... more on that in a moment. However, I did feel a bit
guilty about taking over Jay’s little sanctuary (a nice quiet place sans
nagging wife) and I think it was a bit of a shock for him. Also, it may not have helped that I rearranged and organised the place a little and demanded we do a stock check of
all the models/bits etc that Jay has accumulated over the years. He was reluctant
at first of course, but it was definitely worth it – we unearthed a long list
of cool stuff that is just begging to be painted!</div>
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Now, here’s where I confess; I have painted minis before and failed (to complete). I
tried my hand at it not long after we got married but got quickly bored with it
– I put this mainly down to me not being in the right head space for it at the
time... and maybe the crappy uninspiring model. But, anyhoo, now is a different
time and I’m full to the brim with ideas and can’t wait to paint.</div>
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My first lot of models that I started and finished last week
were a unit of High Elf archers. These were pretty fun to paint, I even went as
far as naming a couple of them – especially the ones that gave me trouble; don’t
you just hate tight, inaccessible parts of a model?! Yeah Jerry I’m talking
about you...they drove me mad they did.<br />
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But this was all a good learning
experience. I got to try different techniques, tried my hand at wet blending
and got to know which paints were my friend and which were bloody awful and
should be avoided at all costs. However,
although these little dudes were a good starting point I know now that painting
multiples, like an army or unit, may not be my forté. For one,
even though I’m a newbette, I took way too long to complete them – fussing over
every minute detail and going over things many many times. I think my calling
in the mini-world will be with painting single characters to a high-ish
standard... I suppose though only time (and skill) will tell.</div>
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My second project I really enjoyed doing, and this time I decided
to focus my efforts on just one model or <i>“little dudes”</i> as I call minis. So, I
chose <a href="http://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/124566/super-dungeon-explore-herald-of-vulcanis" target="_blank">Herald of Vulcanis</a> by Soda Pop Miniatures, a promotional anti-hero for Super Dungeon Explore... which
Jay just so happened to get recently (he’s been working on some other SDE
models too which he’ll be featuring on the blog soon). <br />
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<i>Sidenote:</i> If you’re a <a href="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1596689756/arena-rex-gladiator-combat-in-a-mythic-age-0" target="_blank">Kickstarter</a> fan you may have come
across <a href="http://www.arenarex.com/" target="_blank">Arena Rex</a> by Red Republic Games – now those models are to die for! After
a lot of persuading (yeah right! Jay was hooked before I was) we pledged a
decent sum for Arena Rex... early Christmas pressie you say? Don’t mind if I
do. I’m especially looking forward to painting Bjarrhvit, if the artwork is to
go by the model is going to be frackin insane!</div>
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Anyhoo, back to little Lord Vulcy. He was great to paint and pretty easy and I was able to take as much time as I wanted with him. He has a couple of cool little details that I made features of like the symbol on his shield – I washed it with bright red, so
it would sink into the crack of the symbol and later painted around it with a
gold/bronze mix. Then was his skirt and all the gold embroidery on
that – I tell you, I got to know my 00 brush rather well for that task! I also
made a feature out of the base. I didn't want it to be plain and so I gave it a
molten lava effect. I also made sure that his eyes stood out, the colours I used also echo the colours I used on the base - black for the whites of the eyes and then red, orange and yellow layered on top, resulting in a striking deathly stare.<br />
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But now that he’s done, I’m not sure what’s next. I do have
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15750124065195490149noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7446449905322878851.post-5546087186097915882013-04-24T13:08:00.000-07:002013-04-25T05:54:11.098-07:00Dystopian Wars - Completed Naval Battle Group, PrussianHere we have the first of two Dystopian fleets I have been working on. Hopefully these can find a good home.<br />
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Since my last update the Prussian fleet only needed it's tiny flyer completed, I have been painted the 10 tiny flyers with two different wing patterns to help distinguish them on the table. I was tempted to paint a single Red Baron fighter as befitting the Prussian's but have resisted, for the moment.<br />
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When black washing the sides of the bases I dabbed the wash randomly on the blue surface previously painted. The intentional water marking this has left behind simulates a birds eye view of a seascape. Simulate is perhaps a stretch but it certainly gives a subtle and appropriate texturing that may not have been paint-able. The wing markings are a red or black line painted down the center of a wider white line. The wider white line is not too difficult to paint with the drag of a #2 paint brush and carefully painting down the center of this with a finer brush gives you the three stripes.<br />
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Here are all the updated pictures of the rest of the Prussians that have been featured previously on the blog. The work done on them includes; decking, windows, brass pipes, subtle blue glow for the Tesla batteries, scorching on the weapons and barrels, freehand markings, and sculpted bow wakes. The free hand stripes may be hard work but are definitely worth it I think. I can only hope I am commissioned to paint other vessels from the Prussian Empire so as to see this colour scheme put to more work.<br />
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<u><b><a href="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251260655000" target="_blank">5 Painted Warmachine Menoth Exemplar Bastions</a></b></u><br />
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