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Title: Majestic Mini's (Miniatrues, Bigatures and everything in between) Post by: Kham-Ryn Kurios on April 08, 2016, 06:01:04 PM Please feel free to post pictures and discuss painting and assembling techniques for any and all miniatures. (https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xaf1/v/t1.0-9/12961615_1057410284332808_1650507395250938140_n.jpg?oh=a228e83f34bef2ca25b3b3cde8c6f9ff&oe=577D4BE6) (This is a quick photo of the army so far, I'll post more pictures later.) (These were painted by my wife, MJ, and myself.) Title: Re: Majestic Mini's (Miniatrues, Bigatures and everything in between) Post by: Kham-Ryn Kurios on April 09, 2016, 12:15:48 AM Some close-ups of the battalion so far. (https://scontent.fden3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xaf1/v/t1.0-9/12963695_1057595020981001_218796873979337693_n.jpg?oh=0174e14a4f78ead7b96d85624f7c9998&oe=57734FE8) (https://scontent.fden3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtf1/v/t1.0-9/12472570_1057595240980979_6159569748393106681_n.jpg?oh=044c666d6502c055cd0661e9adfeba6a&oe=57C0A9E1) (https://scontent.fden3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xta1/v/t1.0-9/12991084_1057595484314288_3045174643189141868_n.jpg?oh=de3cebc540ef6a99c265f80cd8596dd8&oe=57755E39) (https://scontent.fden3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/12924464_1057595594314277_7202097598117369499_n.jpg?oh=7dcd2c2f0f568ddc84f2cc7c9a22153b&oe=57897569) Title: Re: Majestic Mini's (Miniatrues, Bigatures and everything in between) Post by: shade_1313 on April 09, 2016, 04:33:49 PM Sweet. Those are nicer than I'd anticipated (although I do have one, the Royal Guard Champion).
Title: Re: Majestic Mini's (Miniatrues, Bigatures and everything in between) Post by: Kham-Ryn Kurios on April 09, 2016, 05:06:24 PM Sweet. Those are nicer than I'd anticipated (although I do have one, the Royal Guard Champion). You and me both. HAHA! So since these are our first mini's we started with all of the Stormtroopers and because there are so many of them it really helped us develop our technique, but more importantly taught us the fundamentals of miniature painting. I mean at first, just like any hobby, we went a bought a bunch of crap we thought we'd need, but have in fact never used. :D Title: Re: Majestic Mini's (Miniatrues, Bigatures and everything in between) Post by: Rapine on April 09, 2016, 09:21:15 PM Very nice Kham.
I especially like the probe droids. How much time do you have into it? +1 Title: Re: Majestic Mini's (Miniatrues, Bigatures and everything in between) Post by: Kham-Ryn Kurios on April 09, 2016, 10:02:15 PM Very nice Kham. I especially like the probe droids. How much time do you have into it? +1 Thank you, +1. 30 at least, my wife says more, but the safe bet is around 30 hours. :) Title: Re: Majestic Mini's (Miniatrues, Bigatures and everything in between) Post by: Grey Owl on April 09, 2016, 10:15:44 PM Do minis have to be star wars to be on here?
Title: Re: Majestic Mini's (Miniatrues, Bigatures and everything in between) Post by: Kham-Ryn Kurios on April 09, 2016, 10:31:01 PM Do minis have to be star wars to be on here? Not at all, if you've got mini's let's seem them. :) Title: Re: Majestic Mini's (Miniatrues, Bigatures and everything in between) Post by: Bedrock on April 09, 2016, 11:04:35 PM just great, another hobby that seems really fun to get into.
so, where WOULD one get started? Title: Re: Majestic Mini's (Miniatrues, Bigatures and everything in between) Post by: Grey Owl on April 09, 2016, 11:54:34 PM just great, another hobby that seems really fun to get into. so, where WOULD one get started? To start http://www.reapermini.com/ that will give you good mini's and paints. For painting techniques go here http://www.how-to-paint-miniatures.com/miniature_painting_welcome.html. Have fun but keep in ming that this hobby can get expensive. Title: Re: Majestic Mini's (Miniatrues, Bigatures and everything in between) Post by: Bedrock on April 10, 2016, 12:13:20 AM Have fun but keep in ming that this hobby can get expensive. Not unlike lightsabers. Title: Re: Majestic Mini's (Miniatrues, Bigatures and everything in between) Post by: Grey Owl on April 10, 2016, 12:56:37 AM Not unlike lightsabers. LOL thats true. But one mini can potentially be $70Title: Re: Majestic Mini's (Miniatrues, Bigatures and everything in between) Post by: Grey Owl on April 10, 2016, 01:00:13 AM (http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fq3l5wC9Nw8/T5TPjftjjuI/AAAAAAAAAkY/vsBAgopBFUk/s1600/Erza+Heart+Kreuz.jpg)(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CpteCxRI1gI/Tf8dQ75FW5I/AAAAAAAAABE/D31ta7eo0xM/s1600/198783_168728879846504_100001281792418_405228_2551597_n.jpg)
Anyone know of a mini that would fit her? Title: Re: Majestic Mini's (Miniatrues, Bigatures and everything in between) Post by: Rapine on April 10, 2016, 11:59:15 AM Having been inspired by this thread, I've just ordered a model AT-ST in 1/48 scale (I see no AT-STs here - :-\ ).
I don't have the eyesight, or manual dexterity required for minis anymore, but hopefully will do my new walker justice. Thanks Kham. :) Title: Re: Majestic Mini's (Miniatrues, Bigatures and everything in between) Post by: Layana on April 10, 2016, 12:49:28 PM Saw some Ronin influenced Star Wars Figurines here in Japan... maybe I will buy them, but they're quite expensive XD
(http://deckapemedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Star-Wars-Ronin-Figures.jpg) Title: Re: Majestic Mini's (Miniatrues, Bigatures and everything in between) Post by: Rapine on April 10, 2016, 02:49:22 PM Saw some Ronin influenced Star Wars Figurines here in Japan... maybe I will buy them, but they're quite expensive XD ([url]http://deckapemedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Star-Wars-Ronin-Figures.jpg[/url]) Those look cool. The model I ordered is coming from Japan. You've been there for a bit now, if my memory serves me. How is it? I bet there's a ton to see. Title: Re: Majestic Mini's (Miniatrues, Bigatures and everything in between) Post by: Kham-Ryn Kurios on April 10, 2016, 04:04:28 PM Having been inspired by this thread, I've just ordered a model AT-ST in 1/48 scale (I see no AT-STs here - :-\ ). I don't have the eyesight, or manual dexterity required for minis anymore, but hopefully will do my new walker justice. Thanks Kham. :) We still have some weathering to do, plus the bases, but here they are: (https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/12998770_1058734294200407_5514876921509400420_n.jpg?oh=36f5bf398173ccd0d445ebf550ccbf42&oe=578143D3) (https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/12993348_1058734527533717_5950761647751324383_n.jpg?oh=128be04a00cc4a735bd2b487c9ccb11f&oe=577A8179) (https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpt1/v/t1.0-9/13001195_1058734840867019_1014765827000429002_n.jpg?oh=25497cd84045ef95d86d4f929a2f7a36&oe=577EA4BF) Title: Re: Majestic Mini's (Miniatrues, Bigatures and everything in between) Post by: Rapine on April 10, 2016, 05:08:48 PM We still have some weathering to do, plus the bases, but here they are: (https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/12998770_1058734294200407_5514876921509400420_n.jpg?oh=36f5bf398173ccd0d445ebf550ccbf42&oe=578143D3) (https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/12993348_1058734527533717_5950761647751324383_n.jpg?oh=128be04a00cc4a735bd2b487c9ccb11f&oe=577A8179) (https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpt1/v/t1.0-9/13001195_1058734840867019_1014765827000429002_n.jpg?oh=25497cd84045ef95d86d4f929a2f7a36&oe=577EA4BF) Those look really good. :) I can't wait to start painting mine. Title: Re: Majestic Mini's (Miniatrues, Bigatures and everything in between) Post by: Kham-Ryn Kurios on April 10, 2016, 05:18:15 PM Wow, right on! Those look really good. :) I can't wait to start painting mine. Thanks, I'm interested to see your results; 1/48th is a decent sized model. Title: Re: Majestic Mini's (Miniatrues, Bigatures and everything in between) Post by: Rapine on April 10, 2016, 05:21:16 PM Thanks, I'm interested to see your results; 1/48th is a decent sized model. It was tough to find an AT-ST one. I had to get one from Japan.Same company has a modified T-47, and a speeder bike. They're cued. :) Title: Re: Majestic Mini's (Miniatrues, Bigatures and everything in between) Post by: Rapine on April 10, 2016, 05:58:18 PM Just got the shipping notice for my model.
Expected delivery: May 9 - 15 :( Title: Re: Majestic Mini's (Miniatrues, Bigatures and everything in between) Post by: Bedrock on April 10, 2016, 05:59:43 PM what sites do you recommend ordering from?
Title: Re: Majestic Mini's (Miniatrues, Bigatures and everything in between) Post by: Grey Owl on April 11, 2016, 03:37:00 AM what sites do you recommend ordering from? For pepainted http://www.trollandtoad.com/. For unpainted and the paints http://www.reapermini.com/ Brushes can be bought anywhere Title: Re: Majestic Mini's (Miniatrues, Bigatures and everything in between) Post by: Layana on April 11, 2016, 12:27:56 PM Those look cool. The model I ordered is coming from Japan. You've been there for a bit now, if my memory serves me. How is it? I bet there's a ton to see. Yes, been there 2 weeks now, staying another week before coming back again :) It's incredible! Title: Re: Majestic Mini's (Miniatrues, Bigatures and everything in between) Post by: Kham-Ryn Kurios on April 11, 2016, 08:58:33 PM Here they are, in all their Imperial greatness. ;D (https://scontent.fden3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpt1/v/l/t1.0-9/13010673_1059556077451562_7470895975039892265_n.jpg?oh=3b96bf22c3f1026d0531fd6aa3ebaa83&oe=57BBEE00) (https://scontent.fden3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/12994538_1059555890784914_5802560226474453656_n.jpg?oh=bd2b5b9ef8cd196d22dd53b3b8083dfe&oe=577260D5) (https://scontent.fden3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xat1/v/t1.0-9/13010838_1059555717451598_8350545727911451325_n.jpg?oh=02a9de689249f63c39d300162024715b&oe=5776289D) (https://scontent.fden3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13006631_1059555414118295_1014189357832166385_n.jpg?oh=c120336cb125ea85ee476af48da1a37f&oe=577609FD) Title: Re: Majestic Mini's (Miniatrues, Bigatures and everything in between) Post by: Rapine on April 11, 2016, 09:00:53 PM (https://scontent.fden3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpt1/v/l/t1.0-9/13010673_1059556077451562_7470895975039892265_n.jpg?oh=3b96bf22c3f1026d0531fd6aa3ebaa83&oe=57BBEE00) (https://scontent.fden3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/12994538_1059555890784914_5802560226474453656_n.jpg?oh=bd2b5b9ef8cd196d22dd53b3b8083dfe&oe=577260D5) (https://scontent.fden3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xat1/v/t1.0-9/13010838_1059555717451598_8350545727911451325_n.jpg?oh=02a9de689249f63c39d300162024715b&oe=5776289D) (https://scontent.fden3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13006631_1059555414118295_1014189357832166385_n.jpg?oh=c120336cb125ea85ee476af48da1a37f&oe=577609FD) Very nice indeed. :) Title: Re: Majestic Mini's (Miniatrues, Bigatures and everything in between) Post by: Rapine on May 12, 2016, 04:00:49 PM This arrived today:
(http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w405/seanhewer/DSC_0024_zpscglgnmsh.jpg) Title: Re: Majestic Mini's (Miniatrues, Bigatures and everything in between) Post by: Kham-Ryn Kurios on May 12, 2016, 04:08:08 PM Aww sheet! That is going to look gorgeous when it's all done.
Have fun. :) Title: Re: Majestic Mini's (Miniatrues, Bigatures and everything in between) Post by: Rapine on May 14, 2016, 09:04:58 AM Aww sheet! That is going to look gorgeous when it's all done. Well, I hope it looks gorgeous when it's done...lolHave fun. :) "EASY...STEADY...CAREFUL..." lol Title: Re: Majestic Mini's (Miniatrues, Bigatures and everything in between) Post by: Rapine on May 14, 2016, 10:49:24 AM I just opened the box to see what's what.
Oh dear - look at all the minuscule pieces - what have I done? I'm in some deep poodoo here methinks...lol Title: Re: Majestic Mini's (Miniatrues, Bigatures and everything in between) Post by: Kham-Ryn Kurios on May 14, 2016, 03:48:09 PM Tweezers are your friend. :D
Title: Re: Majestic Mini's (Miniatrues, Bigatures and everything in between) Post by: Rapine on September 28, 2016, 02:35:41 PM Here's a rather dusty, old thread...
With the cooler weather upon me, I can finally don my Sith attire in full, without dying. Also, though, it means that I'll be indoors more often. Time to start modelling in earnest. I've decided to begin with this: (http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w405/seanhewer/20160928_101024_zpsmwotecx3.jpg) It's far less detailed than the AT-ST will be, and will provide good practice for my stupid right hand - the manual dexterity deficient one. That said, it may take me considerably longer to do this... Title: Re: Majestic Mini's (Miniatrues, Bigatures and everything in between) Post by: Kham-Ryn Kurios on September 28, 2016, 02:47:31 PM This is a welcome surprise. :)
I agree, it's around that time to pull out the paints and start back up again. Not meaning to pry, but what's the progress on your AT-ST? Title: Re: Majestic Mini's (Miniatrues, Bigatures and everything in between) Post by: Rapine on September 28, 2016, 02:50:57 PM This is a welcome surprise. :) Well sir, TBT, aside from opening the box and seeing the monumental task at hand, not a thing has been done to it yet...lolI agree, it's around that time to pull out the paints and start back up again. Not meaning to pry, but what's the progress on your AT-ST? I'm a couple of paint colours short for it actually. I thought that I'd start with the fighter jet, so my mistakes can be made on it. Title: Re: Majestic Mini's (Miniatrues, Bigatures and everything in between) Post by: Vital-Blurs on September 28, 2016, 03:20:49 PM Bandai produce some great kits, I've been hooked on building their Gundams for a few years now, so when they recently started doing Star Wars stuff, I started picking up the ones I particularly liked. So far I've only completed the 1/12 scale Stormtrooper, but I've begun painting their tiny Star Destroyer kit. I'll post some pics of that once it's finished ;)
This Stormtrooper is unpainted though, as it really didn't need any. Clickable for full size (http://i.imgur.com/W1j6fYWh.jpg) (http://imgur.com/W1j6fYW) (http://i.imgur.com/vgU3VBxh.jpg) (http://imgur.com/vgU3VBx) (http://i.imgur.com/sP6igZ1h.jpg) (http://imgur.com/sP6igZ1) (http://i.imgur.com/izSCmDQh.jpg) (http://imgur.com/izSCmDQ) Title: Re: Majestic Mini's (Miniatrues, Bigatures and everything in between) Post by: Rapine on September 28, 2016, 03:27:09 PM Bandai produce some great kits, I've been hooked on building their Gundams for a few years now, so when they recently started doing Star Wars stuff, I started picking up the ones I particularly liked. So far I've only completed the 1/12 scale Stormtrooper, but I've begun painting their tiny Star Destroyer kit. I'll post some pics of that once it's finished ;) This Stormtrooper is unpainted though, as it really didn't need any. Clickable for full size ([url]http://i.imgur.com/W1j6fYWh.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://imgur.com/W1j6fYW[/url]) ([url]http://i.imgur.com/vgU3VBxh.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://imgur.com/vgU3VBx[/url]) ([url]http://i.imgur.com/sP6igZ1h.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://imgur.com/sP6igZ1[/url]) ([url]http://i.imgur.com/izSCmDQh.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://imgur.com/izSCmDQ[/url]) Very cool Vital-Blurs! Looking forward to seeing that SD. :o Agreed on the not painting the trooper. It appears to even have some grey on the helmet! +1 Title: Re: Majestic Mini's (Miniatrues, Bigatures and everything in between) Post by: Kham-Ryn Kurios on September 28, 2016, 03:38:37 PM Well sir, TBT, aside from opening the box and seeing the monumental task at hand, not a thing has been done to it yet...lol I'm a couple of paint colours short for it actually. I thought that I'd start with the fighter jet, so my mistakes can be made on it. If we're being truthful, we too, have stopped our painting; we still have quite a few pieces left. :D MJ and I did the same thing on a few loose mini's that we had before starting on the game pieces. You got to get that muscle memory into your fingers bore the complicated stuff. Title: Re: Majestic Mini's (Miniatrues, Bigatures and everything in between) Post by: Rapine on October 11, 2016, 06:16:30 PM Arrow's built.
It wasn't very tough at all. I just need to clean-up the paint a bit: (http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w405/seanhewer/20161011_140903_zps3zlyesmm.jpg) I even managed to add a bit of detail to the pilots: (http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w405/seanhewer/20161011_142019_zpss2hys9lp.jpg) Then it gets the markings. That'll be fun. O_o Title: Re: Majestic Mini's (Miniatrues, Bigatures and everything in between) Post by: For Tyeth on October 11, 2016, 07:24:39 PM Hi Lord Rapine, if the decals for your model are the Waterslide type you soak then put in place, you could try using a small drop of dish washing detergent in the water. This helps you slide the decals into place. They will take slightly longer to dry in place but it allows you to precisely place them.
Also on a side note, have you seen the Dan Aykroyd movie "The Arrow"? I thought it was fascinating. point for the paintjob so far very recognisable! Title: Re: Majestic Mini's (Miniatrues, Bigatures and everything in between) Post by: Rapine on October 12, 2016, 12:00:16 AM Thanks For Tyeth, but I have done water decals before - many times. :)
There's just lots of them, they're very small, and my manual dexterity is horrible...lol Of course, I have to do the Ontario one. RL203 - extra crap. O_o (http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w405/seanhewer/CF-105_Arrow_zps4va6ao5i.jpg) I'll get there... I have indeed seen that movie. ;D Pretty Good. Title: Re: Majestic Mini's (Miniatrues, Bigatures and everything in between) Post by: Greywolf on October 12, 2016, 07:46:50 AM I haven't painted miniatures in a long time, but this thing here looks interesting:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2066522358/miniature-holders-and-grips-for-painting-and-sculp/description If I had more time, I'd be tempted to finish some of my WH40K-stuff ;) Title: Re: Majestic Mini's (Miniatrues, Bigatures and everything in between) Post by: Rapine on October 12, 2016, 04:19:24 PM That does look pretty cool Greywolf.
I ought to stick to painting, because I'm HORRID at decals. Ruined two already - I'll have to maybe order another set - or just say "SCREW IT!". (stupid hand... :-\) I don't think the AT-ST has many at all. Edit: It has a few cog logos. That I can handle. The jet has flags, and numbers to make, and pin stripping...UGH! Title: Re: Majestic Mini's (Miniatrues, Bigatures and everything in between) Post by: Rapine on October 12, 2016, 10:23:38 PM A pic of my decal work so far...
(http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w405/seanhewer/20161012_181405_zpsahy7k07c.jpg) (http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w405/seanhewer/20161012_182559_zpsyit7lo9n.jpg) I know it may seem like I'm kind of rushing through this, but there really wasn't much to it, and I do have hours per day... I think I may forgo the pain of trying to add the pin stripping. :P Note: The Ontario flag on the tail was a decal on top of a decal. Nice. O_o |