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Post by lewchips on Aug 7, 2019 2:44:25 GMT
That is a really nice looking army!
Cheers, Barry
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Post by lewchips on Aug 4, 2019 12:39:13 GMT
Great report Terry.
Was Bert present?
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Post by lewchips on Mar 6, 2019 4:10:01 GMT
Many thanks. See post '1/72 Mahdist Revolt Guns' further down the list. Thanks for that.
After my initial man look, I found the thread not long after posting my reply...
They look good too
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Post by lewchips on Mar 2, 2019 8:18:14 GMT
Antigonos,
Nice start. Any further progress?
Barry
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Post by lewchips on Sept 9, 2018 3:21:20 GMT
I was wondering about the same thing some years ago, but found this model on eBay
I really enjoy building camps, but decide to buy this model instead as it fit the bill perfectly. It was a tad cheaper back then too, but it is a really nice model.
However, this is how I decide to approach my model of my wicker man back then. The basic frame was going to be made using thin dowel or skewers. I was going to use the same process for making the body and arms as I used for making gabions and wicker/wattle fencing. This was made using wire that was interwoven with string or cotton of the appropriate thickness. For the fascines I was going to use broom bristles.
It is unfortunate we lost the old Fanaticus Forum as I recall Paul Potter had photos and work in progress shots of at least one of wicker man models he had made.
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Post by lewchips on Aug 8, 2018 0:11:57 GMT
I look forward to seeing some photos.
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Post by lewchips on Jul 20, 2018 7:41:41 GMT
I use a sewing caddy ( I think that is what they're called... ). This one is similar to one of mine. I have several that I have picked up from 2nd Hand/Opportunity Shops over the years at very reasonable prices. www.sewingmachinesplus.com/P3011K.php
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Post by lewchips on Jul 5, 2018 4:18:40 GMT
Thank you for setting up the forum. It's appreciated.
All the best, Barry
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Post by lewchips on Jun 3, 2018 9:38:55 GMT
I have been slowly working through some specific elements representing units that fought in the 1st Boer War or Transvaal War of 1880 - 1881. These will be used alongside some of my Zulu War British elements such as some of the Infantry, KDG and 60th Rifles elements already in my collection.
The Naval Brigade - Even though I have a several elements of the Naval Brigade already, sailors are sometimes pictured wearing pith helmets. The artillery element represents a model of the Fisher launching tube Mark 2 adapted for land use.
Army Service Corps - the core of the mounted squadron was formed from the King's Dragoon Guards, however the squadron was joined by volunteers from the 58th and 3/60th Regiments as well as the Army Service Corps. this element represents the Army Service Corps volunteers.
Finally, an addition to my Tarzan HotT army: 4 Horde - Wildebeest. These critters started out as 10mm bison from Irregular miniatures. They're not perfect, but I am reasonably happy with them and they serve the purpose.
Thanks for looking.
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Post by lewchips on May 28, 2018 0:40:30 GMT
Outstanding painting and visual presentation, Lewchips. Really impressive. My favorites are that vignette with three chaps out on the front porch of their cave, who have no idea they're about to get pelted by rocks from above, and the little crossed-tusks shrine. Again, well done. You definitely captured the feel for what the world must have been like before Vegemite™. Thanks Paul.
Inspired by your recent post on this thread, I decided to focus and recently finished the miniatures for my Winter Tusk project. Even though my original intention was to base my terrain setting in an early winter, I got a little carried away with the application of the snow. I am more likely to see a unicorn running down our main street than snow, so playing with it even in a modelling format was much more fun that I originally thought it would be.
All of the miniature except the 'Very Cranky Bear' are by Acheson Creations. The Cave Bear is by Copplestone Castings. I also have some wolves by Pathfinder Miniatures for the set that are not pictured here.
Thanks for looking! I am off to have some Vegemite™ on toast... Ahhhh, life is good
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Post by lewchips on May 17, 2018 23:51:58 GMT
Thanks for the kind words I wish I could simply enjoy this and not immediately think 'I've got to do that next'! Cheers Alan I know what you mean!
My Prehistoric project has really taken on a life of it's own.
What started off as quick job to get some miniatures painted for TUSK has grown to cover armies for HotT, a winter Tusk project and a collection for an Australian theme for the setting. I have some large Kangaroos, Bullockornis (Demon Duck of Doom), and Megalania from MY Miniatures, hunters from QRF and a converted Diprotodon (giant looking Wombat), Thylacines (Tasmanian Tigers), Thylacoleo Carnifex (marsupial lion) and Genyornis (large waterfowl – Emu with stumpy legs).
Finally, I have started to paint miniatures for TUSK in 28mm for a demo type game late this year...
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Post by lewchips on May 17, 2018 1:25:52 GMT
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Post by lewchips on May 16, 2018 8:25:36 GMT
You're welcome.
I've had heaps of fun building my armies. I used the dip method as I wanted to see how quickly I could finish of this particular project as I had quite a few of the miniatures sitting around for some time.
With regards to Mammoths, keep an eye out for the tubes of toy Dinosaurs and farm animals (I think they call them 'Toobs'). I know of one that contains a Mammoth that may be useful.
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Post by lewchips on May 16, 2018 1:24:16 GMT
I know of a couple of other ranges not mentioned.
The first is the 15mm Primaeval range by Acheson Creations based in the US.
They're currently on my painting desk in the queue for a 'Winter Tusk' project. Very nice miniatures, although a bit larger than the other ranges I have. Their service is fantastic. I live in Australia and the postage cost and wait time were very reasonable. www.achesoncreations.com/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&view=category&virtuemart_category_id=72 www.achesoncreations.com/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&view=category&virtuemart_category_id=73
Another range inspired by Hollywood are miniatures from Khurasan Miniatures. I have painted both a Stone Age HotT army and groups for Tusk using this range. They are really nice miniatures and again, the I found the service great and postage reasonable. I am currently waiting on a package of their 15mm Gasgan warriors to use as Neanderthals. The Cavemen are listed under their 15mm Fantasy Range - khurasanminiatures.tripod.com/ (at the time of writing, it appears their site is down...) I have some photos uploaded of their range here if your interested in taking a look - myalbum.com/album/9UlI2qHN4SeW The HotT army can be viewed here if you prefer - fanaticus.boards.net/thread/875/stone-age-hot
I have ordered from Mick Yarrow Miniatures several times and his service is top notch and the miniatures quite nice. Even though I only have a few painted up, I quite like them. His Inuit/Eskimos are on my to buy list in the not too distant future.
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Post by lewchips on Apr 11, 2018 8:25:10 GMT
Nice Work! I used these miniatures as Beastmen of Opar for my Tarzan Project.
I did consider using them as Neanderthal opposition for this project, however they are 'chunkier' and a little larger than my Khurasan cavemen.
I am however thinking I might add a couple of packs of Khurasan's 15mm Gasgan warriors with mixed hand weapons, adding some fur to the skirt and the odd pelt or skin cloak over the shoulders ofone or two of the miniatures.
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