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Post by aleks on Feb 16, 2016 23:31:25 GMT -9
Hi. I have a question about your bases. Why yours look so flat, thick, rigid and... perfect? I've printed mine on 200 g/m2 (110 lb) cardstock, they are thin and tend to bend when I slide a mini in it. Do you glue an additional layer of card? Before folding and glueing or on the bottom of folded base?
By the way, I have arranged you bases by 16 per sheet, to save cardboard and speed up the process... could I eventually share them?
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Post by bravesirkevin on Feb 17, 2016 5:23:10 GMT -9
Why yours look so flat, thick, rigid and... perfect? The most important thing to say is that all of those are product shots intended to get folks interested in the product. The goal is really to make the product look as good as possible so while it is still a fairly accurate representation, it has more perfect cuts and less warping in the paper than most people could be expected to pull off. Basically, I cheat a bit. Here's an actual unretouched photo of one of my minis for comparison: It's still pretty impressive, but not nearly as polished. The bases have 3 layers and the minis have 2 layers, so the bases will always be 1.5 times as thick as a mini. The centre slit is only one layer thick so it's a little weaker, though I don't seem to run into the same bending problem on my own figures, so it could be because the bottom tabs of the mini are too springy... I usually fold the tabs flap over 180° after doing the reverse score and then burnish it down, so there's no springiness in mine at all, but I imagine this might be more difficult for folks using an automatic cutter as they only have the little tab to work with and that would be quite fiddly. An extra layer of thick card (like from a cereal box) glued to the bottom of the folded up base before cutting out the circle with scissors will thicken up the base nicely and give it more strength down the centre. It may help with your bending problem, but make sure you use a glue that isn't water based and burnish it down thoroughly. Rubber cement and contact adhesive are pretty good for this. If you have a brayer, that would be perfect for the burnishing, otherwise use a rolling pin. All of my bases are available as 10 up sheets. There's a sheet of bases released with every set of minis and I have quite a lot of other bases available at www.papercraftdungeon.com/table-top-game-accessories/paper-miniature-bases/r25mm.html for free, so there's no need for that. I realise your version has 6 extra per sheet, but I designed mine to make the folding and cutting easier and less fiddly by giving a little extra breathing room around each base... Because the construction of my bases is a little more complicated than most, I felt that ease-of-use was more important than saving cardboard.
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Post by aleks on Feb 19, 2016 3:14:33 GMT -9
Thank you for the advice.
I never tried slide bases before yours, I was tempted by the beautiful design and textures. I like to use an extra layer of cardboard for my minis, 'cause I like them more thick and strong. I think I've to play a little with your base design to give more room to the extra layer; a cereal box cardboard on bottom will be the first enhancement.
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Post by bravesirkevin on Feb 19, 2016 6:34:10 GMT -9
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Post by cowboyleland on Feb 19, 2016 6:59:16 GMT -9
Great use of cape!
I am trying to figure out why the black outline around a white outline works so well. It seems counter-intuitive: if you are OK with a white outline why not leave off the back, but it looks so much better than figures with plain white outlines. Why is that?
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Post by bravesirkevin on Feb 19, 2016 7:07:17 GMT -9
Great use of cape! I am trying to figure out why the black outline around a white outline works so well. It seems counter-intuitive: if you are OK with a white outline why not leave off the back, but it looks so much better than figures with plain white outlines. Why is that? Having a white background on a mini looks great if you have a very clean cut because the white contrasts so nicely with the vibrant and often dark colours of the figure. This makes the figure stand out beautifully on the table top. The problem is that it's difficult to get those nice clean cuts if you're doing it by hand and this is where the black background excels. With an edged black background, you can afford to be a little less clean on the cut and still get a fantastic result, because the black blends seamlessly into the background. Unfortunately, it doesn't have the contrast that the white does. Basically, I tried to get the best of both options. It has the contrast and pop of a cleanly cut white background and the forgiving nature of the black edge.
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Post by Vermin King on Feb 19, 2016 7:46:15 GMT -9
Well, it certainly is a vibrant figure
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Post by cowboyleland on Feb 19, 2016 11:32:34 GMT -9
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Post by bravesirkevin on Mar 4, 2016 6:19:03 GMT -9
In case you missed it, there's a new free mini up over at the Papercraft Dungeon Facebook page. This guy's a member of the Brothers of the Fire, a pyrophile cult. He also serves to give you a small glimpse of our next release! "The Brotherhood" will be an incredibly versatile set of cultist paper minis, that will allow you to make minis representing cultists, monks or friars. This set will be extremely customisable and with it you'll be able to make figures representing the devout members of virtually any religious order you can imagine! As with our Night at the Tavern set, there will be an inexpensive "basic version" and in this case, that will be the "Brothers of the Fire" set, which will be a $1 set without the fancy features containing some more brothers to keep this fellow company. Those sets should be out early next week! In the mean time, if you're looking to add more of our stuff to your collections, you can save 30% on our sets at OBS stores as part of their GM's Day sale.
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Post by pavaro on Mar 4, 2016 10:13:24 GMT -9
bravesirkevin What weight of paper do you use for figures and base?
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Post by wyvern on Mar 4, 2016 12:57:38 GMT -9
Like the "bony" base as well as the mini - and the concept of the cult set. Maybe think about having a complete partial skeleton fully on the base though, rather than as presently one where the limbs vanish without a break at the base's edge?
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Post by bravesirkevin on Mar 4, 2016 17:08:47 GMT -9
bravesirkevin What weight of paper do you use for figures and base? The ones in my collection are usually laser printed on 200gsm uncoated paper, though there are a few that are laser printed on 300gsm gloss. I also have a couple that are ink jet printed on the same 200gsm card and some that are printed on inkjet photopaper with a 200gsm cardstock backing. As mentioned at the top of the page, the product shots aim for beauty over realism so they look a little better than my actual minis. Like the "bony" base as well as the mini - and the concept of the cult set. Maybe think about having a complete partial skeleton fully on the base though, rather than as presently one where the limbs vanish without a break at the base's edge? I've been trying to keep the bases new and interesting so that each mini has a unique base. I started mixing and matching some existing elements to try and add unique interest and flair to the new bases without adding too much work to the process. The skeleton on the base first appeared on the hobgoblin paper mini, and is actually Skeleton #2 from this set rather than an element designed specifically to decorate bases. That said, I do have been working on some custom doodads to add to future bases. (And since we're talking about that skeletons set, I've actually done a whole lot more content for it, and I'll probably be releasing the final version after I'm done with the cultists.)
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Post by bravesirkevin on Mar 10, 2016 7:44:45 GMT -9
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Post by migibb on Mar 10, 2016 9:02:11 GMT -9
Ooooooooooh!!! Shiny!!!
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Post by Vermin King on Mar 10, 2016 9:16:43 GMT -9
I wonder how many squires it takes to keep it that clean.
Beautiful mini
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Post by bravesirkevin on Mar 17, 2016 4:17:55 GMT -9
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Post by pavaro on Mar 17, 2016 7:20:15 GMT -9
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Post by Vermin King on Mar 17, 2016 8:40:43 GMT -9
Coincidence: I was needing to call one of my agents for his birthday today ... Kevin Berry
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Post by bravesirkevin on Mar 17, 2016 14:35:59 GMT -9
I actually use quite a few different ones depending on what I'm doing, but for the paper minis it's pretty much Adobe Photoshop from beginning to end. Coincidence: I was needing to call one of my agents for his birthday today ... Kevin Berry My name is unbelievably common. I'm undecided as to whether that's a good or bad thing, but it has made it difficult for stalkers to find me on Facebook
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Post by bravesirkevin on Apr 7, 2016 7:53:37 GMT -9
Sorry I've been away. Cable fault has left me without broadband internet for the last 2 and a half weeks! I have made a plan and am resuming the weekly free mini releases, starting today with this Female Elven Paladin!
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Post by ignatious on Apr 7, 2016 12:05:17 GMT -9
I've said it before and I'll say it again, damn your minis look cool.
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Post by bravesirkevin on Apr 12, 2016 10:28:01 GMT -9
Two new sets today! We've got a pair of brand new cultist/monk themed sets out today! • The Brothers of the Fire set keeps things simple and is cheap and cheerful with 6 beautifully detailed minis! You can find them here: www.papercraftdungeon.com/brothers-of-fire-paper-minis.html• The Brotherhood has a customization feature that allows for millions of possible unique combinations! This set will allow you to create the members of virtually any religious order you can imagine. The Brotherhood can be found here: www.papercraftdungeon.com/brotherhood-paper-minis.htmlThe monks and snake cultists in this image were both made using the new Brotherhood set!
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Post by bravesirkevin on Apr 14, 2016 13:37:14 GMT -9
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Post by mesper on Apr 14, 2016 13:54:58 GMT -9
WOW! Classic pose " Ave, Imperator, morituri te salutant", then as usual impressive and detailed art/graphics. Simply... AWESOME!
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Post by bravesirkevin on Apr 19, 2016 21:43:09 GMT -9
We've bundled several of the latest free minis into a single convenient set. There's also a brand new exclusive figure in the form of a half-elven bard! As the set is packed with warriors and the star is a musician, the set is titled "A Rhapsody of Clashing Steel". The set is available here: www.rpgnow.com/product/181111/Kevs-Lounge-Paper-Minis-A-Rhapsody-of-Clashing-SteelIt's completely free, but we've made it Pay-What-You-Want for those who wish to give us a little support. A big thank you to all of those out there that do support us. You guys make this all possible! Minis included in this set: • Dwarven Warrior • Half-Elven Bard • Murmillo • Fighter with Greatsword • Ninja • Elven Paladin • Hobgoblin Warlord The set also includes an artbook which has beautiful high-res art for each character and sketchbook images which give a little insight into the design process.
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Post by tomwh on Apr 27, 2016 3:19:42 GMT -9
Awesome! Can't wait to get it
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Post by bravesirkevin on Apr 28, 2016 6:44:20 GMT -9
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Post by Vermin King on Apr 28, 2016 7:54:30 GMT -9
Wow, when I was an AD&D player, this is almost exactly how I pictured my Druid player character.
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Post by migibb on Apr 28, 2016 9:38:38 GMT -9
As always Kev, an absolutely superb piece!!!
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Post by mesper on Apr 28, 2016 11:28:21 GMT -9
As always Kev, an absolutely superb piece!!! Agreed, what an excellent mini !
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