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My undead army (updated and reupdate again)
« Thread Started on Nov 3, 2009, 6:58pm »
Hi,

I´m new in this hobby. I paint wargames plastic and metal miniatures but I have discovered these factastic paper miniatures. I´m trying to base them as my other miniatures.

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« Reply #1 on Nov 3, 2009, 8:36pm »
Great builds! I can't seem to see the larger version. The attachment system is not the greatest, I wonder if anyone else can see it???

Andres, Ghouls, Wraiths, Wolves and more this winter...
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Re: First Skeleton trials
« Reply #2 on Nov 3, 2009, 10:23pm »

Enlargement image was not working for me.

Nice looking builds from the little image.

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Re: First Skeleton trials
« Reply #3 on Nov 4, 2009, 4:57am »
Thank you for your comments.

I have fixed the attachment.

"Great builds! I can't seem to see the larger version. The attachment system is not the greatest, I wonder if anyone else can see it???

Andres, Ghouls, Wraiths, Wolves and more this winter...
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I can´t wait to see them. I´m sure you making a great work with them.

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Re: First Skeleton trials
« Reply #4 on Nov 4, 2009, 2:08pm »
Much better picture! ;D
The bases really add a lot, good work on those. Just curious, what kind of paper are you printing on? It looks like 110lb cardstock or something similar as the colors are a little muted. Have you tried using matte photo paper? It's more expensive, but quite sturdy and the print quality is outstanding.
Thanks for sharing. :)
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Re: First Skeleton trials
« Reply #5 on Nov 4, 2009, 6:43pm »
Yes, is 110lb carstock but it´s just a trial. I have printed more skeletons with laser photocopying machine. The result is fantastic. I will post some pics.

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Re: First Skeleton trials
« Reply #6 on Nov 13, 2009, 7:49am »
I have finished some miniatures. I will finish tonight a whole skeleton with spears unit.

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Re: First Skeleton trials
« Reply #7 on Nov 14, 2009, 12:04am »
WOW! Those look fantastic! How are you attaching the minis to the base? Glue along the edge or leaving fold out tabs? Something like that? Step-by-step guide, please? ;)
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« Reply #8 on Nov 14, 2009, 1:04pm »
Thank you.

To attach the miniatures on the bases I just did this:

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It´s easy.

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Re: First Skeleton trials
« Reply #9 on Nov 14, 2009, 4:03pm »
Very nice! You really do make these figures look good. I'm going to start using this method for basing my own personal figures. They look every bit as nice as painted figures.
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Re: First Skeleton trials
« Reply #10 on Nov 14, 2009, 4:31pm »
That's what I've been doing as well. Looks great! ;D
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Re: First Skeleton trials
« Reply #11 on Nov 14, 2009, 5:45pm »
Thank you for your comments.

I had been painting miniatures for years and I´m preparing paper miniatures as if I were painting plastic or metal miniatures.

I´m making a Warhammer army and I will try to use it in tournaments.

They are very good miniatures, I´m very happy with my new hobby.

Thank you again!!
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Re: First Skeleton trials
« Reply #12 on Nov 15, 2009, 4:01am »
Let me know what kind of reaction you get at the tournament. I've wanted to try it, but...well, I have enough anxiety issues without using the "official" minis.
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Re: First Skeleton trials
« Reply #13 on Nov 15, 2009, 4:24pm »
You will probably get called out if it's any sort of official tournament I've ever heard about. I attended one that wouldn't let you play if you used the wrong brand bases!
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Re: First Skeleton trials
« Reply #14 on Nov 15, 2009, 5:15pm »
An army just for non official tournaments I´m afraid.

I never will finish a plastic/metal miniatures army to play because I paint for other people and I haven´t any time for me, but with your miniatures I have found the solution. In one month I will play with my "painted" army ;).
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Re: First Skeleton trials
« Reply #15 on Nov 16, 2009, 7:14am »
The finished unit.

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The next will be a cavalry unit.

I hope you like.
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Re: First Skeleton trials (upadated)
« Reply #16 on Nov 16, 2009, 9:18am »
What do you use for the grass? These bases look great!
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Re: First Skeleton trials (updated)
« Reply #17 on Nov 16, 2009, 7:58pm »

Nov 16, 2009, 9:18am, WaffleM wrote:
What do you use for the grass? These bases look great!


I don´t remember the name of the grass, I bought two bags 2 years ago. Sorry!! :-[ I will go to the shop and I will ask the reference number.
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Re: First Skeleton trials (updated)
« Reply #18 on Nov 16, 2009, 8:39pm »
Very, very nice!
How do you store them?
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Re: First Skeleton trials (updated)
« Reply #19 on Nov 17, 2009, 4:20am »

Nov 16, 2009, 8:39pm, ceredwyn wrote:
Very, very nice!
How do you store them?


It´s a good question indeed... I haven't figured that out yet :-[

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Re: First Skeleton trials (updated)
« Reply #20 on Nov 17, 2009, 1:44pm »
Magnetizing the base bottoms and using flex-steel in boxes is a great way to store them. Also use magnetized trays as well.

What can I say, I work at Litko!
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Re: First Skeleton trials (updated)
« Reply #21 on Nov 17, 2009, 4:51pm »
Its truly amazing how much basing can improve the look of a model. Not that Jim's art needs help, but those look excellent!
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Re: First Skeleton trials (updated)
« Reply #22 on Nov 17, 2009, 5:03pm »

Nov 17, 2009, 1:44pm, Big Jim wrote:
Magnetizing the base bottoms and using flex-steel in boxes is a great way to store them. Also use magnetized trays as well.

What can I say, I work at Litko!
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Thank you for your comments.

I have bought litko products before (i like the bases a lot) but when you are buying from the other side of the world the shipping costs make expensive a very good and cheap product.

I will magnetize the bases anyway, thank you for the tip.

Tomorrow I will post the finished cavalry.

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Re: First Skeleton trials (updated)
« Reply #23 on Nov 17, 2009, 8:56pm »
What are you using for the bases themselves?... they look like a wooden chit or something...
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Re: First Skeleton trials (updated)
« Reply #24 on Nov 18, 2009, 10:45am »

Nov 17, 2009, 8:56pm, Dagger wrote:
What are you using for the bases themselves?... they look like a wooden chit or something...


I use balsa wood. I have used all my Litco bases in my Field of Glory armies.

Cavalry unit.

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Next: Skeleton warriors with swords.

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Re: First Skeleton trials (updated)
« Reply #25 on Nov 18, 2009, 11:57am »
These look great.

The models are attractive to begin with, but the finished bases really make them pop.

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Re: First Skeleton trials (updated)
« Reply #26 on Nov 23, 2009, 7:49pm »
Spectacular!
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Re: My undead army (updated and reupdate again)
« Reply #27 on Jan 12, 2010, 6:48am »
Thank you for you comments. These are new pics. I need some more ghosts and bats bases.

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Re: My undead army (updated and reupdate again)
« Reply #28 on Jan 12, 2010, 11:18am »
You've been busy! Everything looks great! The Undead army is on the top of my list to complete and get all the troop types released. Your builds are great inspirations for me to get these done.
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Re: My undead army (updated and reupdate again)
« Reply #29 on Jan 12, 2010, 7:46pm »
Excellent! Great pictures! Have you (or anyone) tried making ghosts and banshees using transparencies? I'm interested in how they will look.
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