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Post by 406 Silverado on Jan 18, 2012 19:30:47 GMT -5
Who's done them?? I know Ken and Iain have done them and I have yet to do one. I know they are pretty cool, and quick to build  and paint. They look like fun. I will be checking into getting one myself soon. Over on the AK weathering forum there is a fella from the UK who has been painting them up and they look fantastic. I will try to get some pics up on here soon to show those who haven't heard of them yet, what they look like. |
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Post by TRM on Jan 18, 2012 19:33:06 GMT -5
Looking forward to this Rob!!! Have not done any yet but they do look pretty sweet!!!
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Post by bigjohn on Jan 18, 2012 19:36:12 GMT -5
Rob, I don't have any yet, But I saw the one that Ken did an outstanding job on. They do look very appealing.
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Post by stevereid on Jan 18, 2012 19:40:56 GMT -5
Rob-
I have never done one- but I have seen Iain Hamilton and Ken Abrams
efforts and they are beautiful items.
I think they fill a real niche - the guys who favor painting over construction, or just want to test out a new paint technique without risking a model they have a ton of hours in.
I know that my shot at the genre- the E-25 "sinkie- has been a huge seller. You will be seeing many more of these in the future.
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Post by stevereid on Jan 18, 2012 19:55:55 GMT -5
You have a PM Chris!
We can get something set up for you....
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jan 18, 2012 19:59:42 GMT -5
Damn, sorry Steve, forgot about the sinkies. We should set up a sub board for wedgies and sinkies since they aren't complete models. What do you think ?? Steve your going to have to start casting more of them bro LOL
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Post by bigjohn on Jan 18, 2012 20:16:34 GMT -5
sinkies? what are sinkies? Inquiring minds want to know. LOL
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Post by bigjohn on Jan 18, 2012 20:23:03 GMT -5
ah, OK, Thanks Chris, I couldn't find them on Steves site, lol
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jan 18, 2012 20:26:54 GMT -5
John, I'm taoing a pic of one right now, give me 5 minutes to get it up.
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jan 18, 2012 20:32:41 GMT -5
These are the Celticwerks Sinkies. I used this one at a demo a few months back ?! There are some half wheels, mantlet and barrel that are not mounted on this one.   It measures roughly 10x13 cm |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jan 18, 2012 20:33:39 GMT -5
Chris, sorry bro. The guy I was talking about is named Carlos
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Post by bigjohn on Jan 18, 2012 20:39:44 GMT -5
Wow Rob, That looks pretty cool. That would look good surrounded by earth and weeds where it looks like it would have been half buried and sat for 50 years.
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jan 18, 2012 20:47:30 GMT -5
That's what I had planned with it....but never got around to it.
Could be him Chris
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Post by stevereid on Jan 18, 2012 21:22:23 GMT -5
Wow Rob, That looks pretty cool. That would look good surrounded by earth and weeds where it looks like it would have been half buried and sat for 50 years. John that was kind of my plan for mine. You know how city workers will sometimes excavate a big pit when a pipe ruptures? I was going to have one of these sticking out of the ground with a couple of construction workers looking at it. Hard hats and orange vests and call it, "Better call the Boss!"  Steve |
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Post by bigjohn on Jan 18, 2012 21:56:40 GMT -5
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jan 18, 2012 22:12:08 GMT -5
I've been planning to do something like that John, but you know how it goes...something else always ends up on the bench.
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Post by spud on Jan 18, 2012 22:42:04 GMT -5
you gona do that with yous bj??
i placed an order with them months ago but they took weeks to get back to me so i canceld the order but they do look really good
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Post by spud on Jan 19, 2012 8:13:14 GMT -5
Yea chris the latter I'll order again sometime
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Post by spud on Jan 19, 2012 8:20:55 GMT -5
There wasn't when I looked, but I've not looked in a while
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Post by Ken Abrams on Jan 19, 2012 12:26:01 GMT -5
You will be seeing many more of these in the future. Steve Well, I have a few I've been working on a few for you on the side since we talked about it at your shop, so hopefully they will be cast-able and you can start a line up of 'wedgies' on your website.  |
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Post by Ken Abrams on Jan 19, 2012 12:44:09 GMT -5
I can't think of a better use for older models you no longer care about and a saw.  |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jan 19, 2012 12:52:23 GMT -5
Dude that will be very cool. Now we just have to hope Steve will have time for casting them in the coming months. I'll take one or two...or three
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jan 20, 2012 12:49:49 GMT -5
Hey Ken, Is it a secret or can you fill us in on what you have in mind for a wedgie ??!!! Just curious..
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Post by spud on Jan 23, 2012 11:18:06 GMT -5
Hey Ken, Is it a secret or can you fill us in on what you have in mind for a wedgie ??!!! Just curious.. I think we all wana know ;D |
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Post by Ken Abrams on Jan 23, 2012 22:38:31 GMT -5
No secrets Rob, I'll try to get some pictures of what I have so far as they would be much better than me just typing it. |
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Post by spud on Jan 23, 2012 23:13:33 GMT -5
oh sweet
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Post by carlos on Feb 5, 2012 21:16:48 GMT -5
Im loving Darius Miniatures ! Im in to these wedgies ! Blackdog also now make them... Both available in the UK from Firefly Models.
Im a slow painter,but these you can paint armour,groundwork and figures in a short space of time. I like to portray a story in them,Not easy in such a small area though.
Chris S - Its Me ;D
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Post by ron on Feb 6, 2012 12:34:18 GMT -5
Got me this little piece from Darius at a show in Ransart Belgium  14 Euro's, excellent detail, great casting! |
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and paint. They look like fun. I will be checking into getting one myself soon.
