tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63061951203969582092024-03-21T13:45:49.453-07:00The Tiny OutpostNKey1979http://www.blogger.com/profile/05216509459963402955noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306195120396958209.post-67958848130886116912015-12-06T06:24:00.000-08:002016-01-07T04:48:22.200-08:00Master of Minds ...<br />
As i mentioned in a previous post i am not the speediest painter, so it has taken me all this time to finish my second 15mm sci fi miniature (not helped by interference from work, parenthood, illness etc.)<br />
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The second miniature i completed was also from <a href="http://www.15mm.co.uk/collections/shm-15mm-science-fiction" target="_blank">15mm.co.uk</a> & their excellent SHM sic fi range - like "The Controller" i finished previously, this model was a must have from day one & with so many gaming possibilities a great addition to any collection.<br />
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<a href="http://www.15mm.co.uk/products/shm61-collective-mind-monster" target="_blank">SHM61 - "Collective Mind Monster"</a></div>
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The colour scheme i chose for my collective mind monster was very similar to the one on the example model, i liked the finish & thought why change if it works.<br />
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The only twist i added on my model that i knew i wanted as soon as i saw it was i gloss varnished the huge brain in the centre - unfortunately this is not showcased very well in the photograph as the light i used was pretty direct & has caused the matt varnish on the un-textured base segments to reflect this back. under natural light the effect is great giving the brain a fresh "pulsating" look which was one of the appeals of the model in the first place.<br />
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The range of unusual characters in the SHM range are really great for firing the imagination & i look forward to painting more of these strange aline creatures in the future.<br />
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<br />NKey1979http://www.blogger.com/profile/05216509459963402955noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306195120396958209.post-7679921529180069042015-09-28T13:11:00.000-07:002015-09-28T13:14:08.086-07:00Terraforming ...<br />
I am not the speediest painter so when i do paint i tend to focus on a few things at once to keep my motivation up. Terrain is a great thing to do this with as not only does it provide usable kit to game with but also provides a break from painting fine details.<br />
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A project i started recently alongside my 15mm models is some small scatter pieces using a bunch of plastic GW trees that came extra in a larger eBay auction.<br />
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I started out with a sack of Citadel Jungle trees, not amazing in their standard form but worth a look for the wider projects they can be applied to.</div>
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I glued some small clumps to some old 28mm bases i had lying around & used clean cat litter to cover the slot where a model is usually fixed. </div>
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I then used PVA glue to texture the remainder of the base with fine sand to match the bases of my other models.</div>
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I have six of these smaller pieces made up & in the process of basing, i have plenty more of the plastic trees so if these turn out well may attempt some larger clusters at a later date.<br />
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I always enjoy reusing things for other projects so my scrap part & old base trees should provide some useful small cover when finished at minimal expense.</div>
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<br />NKey1979http://www.blogger.com/profile/05216509459963402955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306195120396958209.post-13914261531562894672015-09-28T12:43:00.000-07:002015-09-28T13:14:23.115-07:00Small Beginnings ...<br />
Some of the first miniatures i came across when looking into 15mm Sci Fi were the excellent <a href="http://www.15mm.co.uk/collections/shm-15mm-science-fiction" target="_blank">SHM Sci Fi</a> range from 15mm.co.uk, these miniatures are a fantastic assortment of rogues, aliens & monsters which really peaked my interest in the 15mm world in the first place.<br />
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The one character i had to purchase & paint first was SHM22 "The Controller" who appealed to my love of The Mekon from classic British Sci Fi comic "Dan Dare" which i enjoyed as a child.<br />
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I was really proud that my first completed 15mm miniature was featured <a href="http://15mmcouk.blogspot.co.uk/2015/09/three-versions-of-controller.html" target="_blank">HERE</a> on 15mm.co.uk's own blog in a piece showcasing the character that had pulled me in to the smaller side of the hobby alongside some other great painted examples.<br />
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I have since purchased a lot more of the SHM range & am really looking forward to getting them painted up & putting them through their paces in my own space adventures !NKey1979http://www.blogger.com/profile/05216509459963402955noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306195120396958209.post-56699621143325238002015-09-26T04:22:00.000-07:002015-09-26T04:22:14.283-07:00Starting Out ...<br />
Hello & welcome to my new Blog !<br />
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Starting up a blog is an idea i have been toying with for a while now, but gathering the courage & motivation to actually start is something that has always held me back ... until recently.<br />
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Having been a 28mm modeller, painter & collector since the mid 80's, over the past few years i had entered a hobby slump with none of the main systems grabbing my interest until i discovered the world of 15mm.<br />
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The world of 15mm cured my hobby slump & has reignited my passion for modelling & painting & even gaming (which i have not engaged in for a long time), hopefully in this blog inspired by others in the 15mm community i can share my ideas & projects with like minded folk who enjoy all that 15mm has to offer.<br />
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Any comments or advice on how to develop my fledgling blog or on content i post are greatly welcomed & i look forward to sharing more of my projects soon.<br />
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Thanks for looking.<br />
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