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Post by Vermin King on Sept 22, 2016 16:02:16 GMT -9
The theme for this month's HOARD is Medieval Mayhem This can be any sort of miniature figure or model on the above theme or feel free to submit miniatures off theme. If you submit a figure, they must include both front and rear art, have a proper trimming outline, and include instructions for multi-part models. Recolors and figure mods are encouraged, and even uncolored designs are welcome. No nudity or sexuality, but bloody gory and horrifying is encouraged. If you have questions about how to design your entries, like formats, resolution, and stuff like that, see the HOARD GUIDELINES in this forum category. Entries for the Hoard will be accepted until the last day of October, 2016. Medieval and Fantasy. What are you needing for your latest game? Have fun! BTW I mis-remembered ... I was thinking this was the month for Christmas ... just call me old and forgetful
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Post by Vermin King on Oct 6, 2016 6:03:19 GMT -9
Wow, this thread is quiet. Has anyone got some ideas?
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Post by mproteau (Paper Realms) on Oct 6, 2016 6:34:49 GMT -9
It'd be fun to see okumarts panicked civilians re-imagined for a medieval setting!
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Post by okumarts on Oct 6, 2016 7:22:15 GMT -9
It'd be fun to see okumarts panicked civilians re-imagined for a medieval setting! Challenge accepted!
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Post by Vermin King on Oct 6, 2016 17:29:35 GMT -9
Remember that Coaching Inn that I considered doing last year? I'm reviving the project with new geometry It will have a wonky main building that can be used on its own or with the other structures. I won't finish the whole thing for the Hoard, but I should have no problem getting the main building done and should be able to have the building/wing with the entrance to the courtyard. Stables and an additional wing may come later. Here's the main building so far I haven't done the white build, yet. Maybe tomorrow or Saturday
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Post by squirmydad on Oct 6, 2016 19:33:32 GMT -9
Not Medieval, but it was a request from the convention, and it's Halloween-y. I'm bad at commissions, but sometimes I take requests. Revenant Gunslinger
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Post by Punkrabbitt on Oct 7, 2016 8:43:31 GMT -9
I am working on some stuff, no worries. I am making some standees of Maria and Danny at the Ren Faire a few years back.
And pandas with weapons. Big pandas. Big girlie pandas. I love me some panda girls.
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Post by Punkrabbitt on Oct 7, 2016 19:14:20 GMT -9
Here we go, first draft of big girlie panda #1
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Post by marzman on Oct 8, 2016 17:43:08 GMT -9
She looks awesome, I can't wait to see her big (or Little) Brother.
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Post by Punkrabbitt on Oct 8, 2016 17:56:53 GMT -9
She looks awesome, I can't wait to see her big (or Little) Brother. I see sooooo many flaws in it lol! As a first draft, it showed me some of the difficulties in taking a screenshot of a videogame character and turning it into a proper standee (particularly waiting until "random animations" gives the same pise from behind as from front.) I am looking back on the stuff I did two months ago, and I see so much progress in my work, but I see so much more progress that needs to be made.
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Post by Vermin King on Oct 8, 2016 18:33:31 GMT -9
I see sooooo many flaws in it lol! As a first draft, it showed me some of the difficulties in taking a screenshot of a videogame character and turning it into a proper standee (particularly waiting until "random animations" gives the same pise from behind as from front.) I am looking back on the stuff I did two months ago, and I see so much progress in my work, but I see so much more progress that needs to be made. There will always be flaws. It's a matter of what flaws are acceptable. And, if you aren't moving forward, you are moving backwards. There is no staying at the same level. Don't be too hard on yourself, but don't be complacent either. Keep moving forward. Honestly, I find it hard to believe how much better I'm getting, yet I know that I have SO much more to learn
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Post by madmanmike on Oct 15, 2016 5:08:01 GMT -9
Along the lines of panicked peasants, here's a couple I threw together.
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Post by squirmydad on Oct 17, 2016 16:04:34 GMT -9
This month needs some more Medieval Mayhem, I'll finish this guys back tomorrow-
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Post by squirmydad on Oct 18, 2016 15:45:21 GMT -9
Still haven't finished the guardsman's back as I decided he needed company. edit-> FINISHED!
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Post by jeffgeorge on Oct 18, 2016 21:09:33 GMT -9
If beer is medieval (and it is), then barrels must be medieval too, right?
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Post by cowboyleland on Oct 19, 2016 18:02:54 GMT -9
There is a pioneer reenactment village near me where I learned many years ago on a school trip that they would sometimes use willow branches to make barrels, iron and steel being expensive. I imagine most medieval barrels would have twig hoops.(Since you asked.)
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Post by okumarts on Oct 19, 2016 18:58:37 GMT -9
I'll see how many I can get done!
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Post by jeffgeorge on Oct 19, 2016 19:47:16 GMT -9
There is a pioneer reenactment village near me where I learned many years ago on a school trip that they would sometimes use willow branches to make barrels, iron and steel being expensive. I imagine most medieval barrels would have twig hoops.(Since you asked.) Interesting...hadn't heard that before. 10 minutes later: A light round of Googling suggests that before the late 19th century, the hoops of most barrels were in fact made of "vegetal" material. I even saw a few pics that looked like the hoops were made of some kind of rope. So, it appears that you are correct, and that my metal-hooped barrels are an anachronism. But I'm not changing them in time for this month's hoard deadline, so if they aren't medieval enough, just leave 'em out.
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Post by jeffgeorge on Oct 19, 2016 19:47:59 GMT -9
I'll see how many I can get done! These will be WAY useful. Thank you.
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Post by whiteknight06604 on Oct 19, 2016 19:52:37 GMT -9
Still haven't finished the guardsman's back as I decided he needed company. edit-> FINISHED!I love these......
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Post by chiefasaur on Oct 19, 2016 20:22:14 GMT -9
There is a pioneer reenactment village near me where I learned many years ago on a school trip that they would sometimes use willow branches to make barrels, iron and steel being expensive. I imagine most medieval barrels would have twig hoops.(Since you asked.) Interesting...hadn't heard that before. 10 minutes later: A light round of Googling suggests that before the late 19th century, the hoops of most barrels were in fact made of "vegetal" material. I even saw a few pics that looked like the hoops were made of some kind of rope. So, it appears that you are correct, and that my metal-hooped barrels are an anachronism. But I'm not changing them in time for this month's hoard deadline, so if they aren't medieval enough, just leave 'em out. I vote the barrels stay! I reckon I echo a lot of the members, but anyone willing to dedicate time and creativity to the hoard should never be snubbed. Also, barrels are pretty all-purpose, useful things to have around
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Post by jeffgeorge on Oct 19, 2016 20:45:59 GMT -9
I didn't mean to sound bitter or annoyed...I wasn't remembering that text doesn't convey nuance or irony, or sometimes implies it when it wasn't intended. I genuinely found cowboyleland's information interesting and surprising, and I'm glad I learned something I hadn't known before. So, no irony intended there. On the other hand, since virtually every other barrel mini I've seen for fantasy gaming has metal hoops, I didn't seriously think mine were going to get bounced over the anachronism. That time, I was being a bit facetious. I hope that clears up any potential misunderstanding. I wasn't upset at all, and I'm sorry if I gave the impression that I was. It's all good.
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Post by chiefasaur on Oct 19, 2016 22:07:59 GMT -9
Totally, it's a non-issue. Though, now if anyone wants to make authentic wicker-hooped barrels, that's probably a really specific void that needs to be filled. I can handle elves riding giant dragonflys, throwing spells at toad-gods, but these barrels had better not have metal hoops! I can only willingly suspend my disbelief so far!
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Post by arcticdragongames on Oct 19, 2016 22:40:36 GMT -9
Still haven't finished the guardsman's back as I decided he needed company. edit-> FINISHED! These would look good on the HRG page!
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Post by cowboyleland on Oct 20, 2016 13:52:37 GMT -9
Totally, it's a non-issue. Though, now if anyone wants to make authentic wicker-hooped barrels, that's probably a really specific void that needs to be filled. I can handle elves riding giant dragonflys, throwing spells at toad-gods, but these barrels had better not have metal hoops! I can only willingly suspend my disbelief so far! I certainly wasn't trying to imply the barrels didn't belong. It was just that jeffgeorge sort of asked a question and I am far too much like Cliff Claven to let an opportunity for trivial know-it-alling go by. Someday maybe someone will make some barrels with "vegetal" hoops to satisfy the geekiest of history geeks. Until then these look like barrels to me.
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Post by Vermin King on Oct 20, 2016 13:57:37 GMT -9
Seems I read somewhere that in some areas, barrels were held together with leather belts. Don't remember where I saw that, but it would also make sense.
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Post by jeffgeorge on Oct 20, 2016 18:26:03 GMT -9
This thread is wandering seriously off topic now, but oh well... Here's a blog post about barrels by someone working on a computer RPG I never heard of before ( Kingdom Come: Deliverance?!?), but he seems to have done his homework on the whole barrel hoop issue, and he shows photos of period barrels. His conclusions, re: medieval barrel hoops... Wooden hoops - usual material, pre 20th century Metal hoops - used only occasionally prior to 20th century, presumably for valuable contents Leather hoops - not addressed Rope hoops - only in Skyrim
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Post by madmanmike on Oct 21, 2016 3:57:15 GMT -9
Not my best by far, but here's a creepy Noble to harass the peasants, maybe a vampire?
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Post by Vermin King on Oct 22, 2016 6:37:24 GMT -9
Nine days left. I may have to go back to just the Building 3 mirror, but I really hope to have the Guildhall done
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Post by Punkrabbitt on Oct 22, 2016 8:54:58 GMT -9
Ya know, I had a bunch of stuff I wanted to do for this month, and it fell beneath the power of Star Trek modelling. Looks like much of it will have to wait for the December Hoard.
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