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Post by tonsha on Jan 11, 2013 13:51:12 GMT -9
As promised: a thread detailing progress on the ZOA Strikers. Here's the first shot of body parts. I have to re-do the weapons. My plan is to finish these in grey-scale, and then issue a GIMP file (And I will seriously try and produce a Photoshop file as well) to colour your own. That way I don't have to create a ton of colour PDFs. I hope that's OK with everyone. DaveA
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Post by whiteknight06604 on Jan 11, 2013 13:56:40 GMT -9
looking good, i'll be looking forward to these.
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Post by Brave Adventures on Jan 11, 2013 16:33:27 GMT -9
I just printed out some Zoas. My favourite color schemes from your last set were blue-grey and red-grey. I really liked the style consistency and variation of the miniatures. Perfect for a squad. I'm looking forward to the strikers!
Ryan
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Post by uptrainfan89 on Jan 16, 2013 12:02:03 GMT -9
Looks really awesome so far, I definitely can't wait to pick these up. Also I would definitely vote for a PhotoShop file (mostly cause I don't have Gimp, lol). Also did the first set of ZOA's have a PhotoShop file? ;D
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Post by tonsha on Jan 21, 2013 10:14:50 GMT -9
Apologies for the slow progress so far. Here are the arms. (Yes - there's a bit of tidy up to do... ) DaveA
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Post by tonsha on Jan 21, 2013 12:00:53 GMT -9
...and here are the weapons. Fronts are done! TA-DAH! ;D I'll start putting together some poses. DaveA
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Post by uptrainfan89 on Jan 21, 2013 13:28:22 GMT -9
These are looking really sweet! Can't wait till they are ready lol! ;D
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Post by slayerdragonwing on Jan 25, 2013 16:56:01 GMT -9
I can't wait until these are finished and in our hands.
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Post by tonsha on Feb 5, 2013 13:23:57 GMT -9
Hey guys! Sorry for not keeping you updated on the progress. I've done a few poses for you to look at: These are very quick, so I'd appreciate any comments you have. All weapon options have been included. DaveA
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Post by Rhannon on Feb 6, 2013 1:11:11 GMT -9
Hey guys! Sorry for not keeping you updated on the progress. I've done a few poses for you to look at: These are very quick, so I'd appreciate any comments you have. All weapon options have been included. DaveA These figures are really beautiful, Dave. Compliments. I know that this is a great effort. But there is no hurry. There are many terrestrial forces but there is a lack of alien enemies (non-robotic and non alien-style) so these new paper minis will be very useful and much appreciated. But there is no hurry, and the important thing is that there is always pleasure when you make them. This is a work so good that it should become a commercial product (so there would be other additional sets)
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Post by tonsha on Apr 6, 2013 4:48:06 GMT -9
Good Grief! Two months since I last did any work on these. Today is the FIRST chance I've had to progress them. And I love doing the figures so much! I am grumpy... Enough of that, here are my proposed poses: That's TEN figures - four with heavy rifles, two with heavy carbines, two with the support guns, an officer with a pistol, and a Striker with a sun cannon (I think that was what Jim called it). Only the fronts done so far. Rear images next. (I've also just noticed I've not finished the pockets on one of the leg variants. What a Wally!) Rather than create a million pdf files like I did with the Zoa Sentries, I'm thinking of doing a zip file with 3 jpegs in it ('greyscale', colour #1, colour #2) and a tutorial explaining how to use GIMP or Photoshop to create your own colour schemes and print them out. How does that sound? DaveA
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Post by tonsha on Apr 6, 2013 22:18:20 GMT -9
First reverse figure done! DaveA
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Post by Rhannon on Apr 8, 2013 23:44:34 GMT -9
Finally I can answer. Excuse me for being late. Really good figures, Dave. Congratulations again. I still think that these are of the highest overall quality. Much better than many commercial sets. And that, sooner or later, you should produce a commercial set. Even just one, right as proof and personal satisfaction. PS: about "a million pdf files". not even one? With the first original colors ( (or at most with the Jim's non-tau colors ? I have serious problems in the management of any type of files. ;D
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Post by tonsha on Apr 9, 2013 2:59:03 GMT -9
Rhannon Thanks for your comments and for the massive vote of confidence, mate! That really gives me a boost! I'd feel uncomfortable charging for these, since they are basically copies of Jim's designs. But never fear! Once the Strikers are done my next project is going to be a set of commercial figures. Probably fantasy. I'll try and flip-flop between Zoa & commercial sets. And - ultimately - I'll be doing some vehicles for the ZOA which I'd like to charge for since they'll be entirely my own designs. My big problem (ALWAYS!) is time. I've got to find a way to streamline my process... DaveA
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Post by slayerdragonwing on Jun 8, 2013 10:57:26 GMT -9
It's been a while since this thread was updated, I was just wondering if there is any major progress towards completing this set.
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Post by tonsha on Jun 17, 2013 21:45:28 GMT -9
It's been a while since this thread was updated, I was just wondering if there is any major progress towards completing this set. HI SDW, Life's been busy - but I appreciate the reminder. I need a kick up the backside occasionally - just to get the job done! Looking at my Calendar...I think I can have them done at the weekend. - Just one figure to finish
- Do a test print & match up Front & Back
- Colour Layers
- PDF Samples
- Upload to servers
...I think I can get that done... ...and if I don't, I'll definitely provide an update. DaveA P.S. Keep nagging me!
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Post by tonsha on Jun 23, 2013 20:14:10 GMT -9
Hi All Didn't get them finished, but made good progress. Here's where I am with the colouring: I'll do a little moer on Monday night. DaveA
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Post by slayerdragonwing on Jun 24, 2013 18:33:14 GMT -9
They look really awesome, as usual. I'm excited to hear that they're coming soon!
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Post by tonsha on Jun 26, 2013 22:45:39 GMT -9
Hi SDW
Thank you for being patient. I struggle to do anything during the working week. Weekends are best for me at the moment. Expect the finished items Sunday 30th or Mon 1st....
DaveA
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Post by omega40k on Sept 4, 2013 10:04:15 GMT -9
Hi SDW Thank you for being patient. I struggle to do anything during the working week. Weekends are best for me at the moment. Expect the finished items Sunday 30th or Mon 1st.... DaveA Been over a month now with no update. So what happened?
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