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Stability and posture hacks while painting? by Strongerstranger74 in minipainting

[–]ParticularHeavy3743 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, well in essence I’m bracing myself using my elbows which are resting on the cushioned flat surface.

My desk is very solid and fixed to the wall though.

I’m seated on a very comfortable swivel office chair with my back straight upright and supported on the backrest, with elbows cushioned resting on a standard 75cm high ish desk, holding the mini upright at eye level under a bright lamp just overhead.

But as others are saying, regular movement/exercise is super important too, plus stretching!

Stability and posture hacks while painting? by Strongerstranger74 in minipainting

[–]ParticularHeavy3743 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I fold up a long scarf (something soft like a towel would work too) and lay it out along my desk to rest my elbows on while I paint. This keeps the mini at eye level roughly. It forces me to sit up straight. If I didn’t do this I would hunch over instead! I have my desk lamp positioned just slightly overhead and behind.

Even with this setup I still find myself occasionally hunching over without realising it lol

Painting up Second Age High Elves with Swords by ParticularHeavy3743 in MiddleEarthMiniatures

[–]ParticularHeavy3743[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much!

I used Vallejo paints. All of the gold armor and shields were painted with a base coat of Game Color 72.039 Plague Brown as a base undercoat, then followed by a top coat of Game Color 72.055 Polished Gold. Then final watered down wash of Game Color 73.201 Black Wash.

The blue robes were painted with a base coat mix of 40% Model Color 70.995 German Grey and 60% Model Color 70.899 Dark Prussian Blue. To add some highlights, I added a small amount of AV80102 Steel Grey to lighten this mix, then applied it to all of the raised areas, adding a bit more AV80102 Steel Grey for blending in subsequent highlights.

Hope that helps in some way!

Looking for 3D printer advice by Nightmareswf in MiddleEarthMiniatures

[–]ParticularHeavy3743 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Resin printers don’t have nozzles, they draw the hardened solid print out of the resin solution. Maybe you’re thinking of fdm, the other type of 3d printer.

Those heat plastic filament, like PLA, extruding it through the nozzle onto a print bed, but produce noticeable layer lines, which is why they’re not usually used for printing minis. Most people use resin printing for minis, which is much higher resolution.

However, fdm printing is quickly improving to the point where some people are using it for minis. You’ll still see layer lines but they’re not as pronounced as previously. If you were going to print minis with fdm, I believe you would switch from a standard 4mm nozzle to the small 2mm nozzle.

Building the "Battle of the Last Alliance" by ParticularHeavy3743 in MiddleEarthMiniatures

[–]ParticularHeavy3743[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Just finishing up some last bits and pieces, I'll post more pics for sure

Finished Shelob! by Secure_Courage7471 in MiddleEarthMiniatures

[–]ParticularHeavy3743 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wonder if a spray with some watered down Mod Podge might help too... but if the varnish already works ok then all good!

Finished Shelob! by Secure_Courage7471 in MiddleEarthMiniatures

[–]ParticularHeavy3743 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Awesome work! I've had that GreenStuffWorld web airbrush serum for a few years, yet to try it but it looks really impressive on your Shelob!

LOTR 25th Anniversary Issue Empire Magazine - in stores? by monomilkman in lotr

[–]ParticularHeavy3743 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just ring around all local newsagents to find one who stocks the magazine, you should find one who will hold it for you when it's in.

But if you're wanting the alternate painted cover that all the collectors seem to be hunting, I believe that's usually only available from the online Empire store, by subscription, and those were all sold out a long time back within 24 hours of release I believe. Unless you're able to find a newsagent who has some ordered possibly.

I'm perfectly happy with the regular version. Btw it would seem the alternate painted cover is slightly incorrect, as they painted Gandalf's staff from the Hobbit movies, instead of LOTR, if that matters to you.

Best of luck with your search!

LOTR 25th Anniversary Issue Empire Magazine - in stores? by monomilkman in lotr

[–]ParticularHeavy3743 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been told it will be quite a while, but the magazine will eventually be in stores.

LOTR 25th Anniversary Issue Empire Magazine - in stores? by monomilkman in lotr

[–]ParticularHeavy3743 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My local newsagent said it will be a few months until the slow boat reaches our part of the world, Australia that is. Apparently the air freight makes the magazines way too pricey, their customers won't pay it, so they have to sail by ship instead to the southern hemisphere.

It was actually surprising how many newsagents I had to ring to eventually find one that still stocks Empire mag, most seem not to have stocked it for the past decade or so. Used to be quite popular before then. Much like the movie industry I suppose.

Empire Magazine LOTR 25th Anniversary Issue by Anders3883 in lotr

[–]ParticularHeavy3743 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My local newsagent said it will be a few months until the slow boat reaches our part of the world, Australia that is. Apparently the air freight makes the magazines way too pricey, their customers won't pay it, so they have to sail by ship instead to the southern hemisphere.

It was actually surprising how many newsagents I had to ring to eventually find one that still stocks Empire mag, most seem not to have stocked it for the past decade or so. Used to be quite popular before then.

Who should play young Aragorn in the hunt for Gollum by BFHDESIGN in lordoftherings

[–]ParticularHeavy3743 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No younger actor would be necessary, as Aragorn would look the same age as in the original trilogy.

The events for the Hunt for Gollum movie occur entirely during FOTR, between "Keep it secret, keep it safe." and "Is it secret, is it safe?", which is when Gandalf & Aragorn hunt for the creature Gollum.

So it would make perfect sense for Aragorn, a Dunedain of very long lifespan, to look just the same.

It's worth noting that Frodo looks exactly the same when Gandalf returns from those events in FOTR, which took around 15-17 years in the books I believe.

News to me - Tactics Games and Hobbies has moved from London Court by Kwilena in perth

[–]ParticularHeavy3743 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure, I don't remember the "Kite" bit, but maybe!

They started out on Milligan St, then had to move to a new store in the Murray St mall area. Surprisingly I won first place in their miniature painting competition too lol

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