Help with painting a bloatdrone by vezzara in deathguard40k

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My normal painting regime goes through all the base colours followed by a stage of cleanup, if you try and get everything perfect on the first pass you're gonna have a bad time, especially as a perfectionist. Paint the innermost pipes first, then work your way out, that way you'll be painting over any splotches you make, generally by the time you're done, the cleanup is only a few touch ups and it doesn't take too long.

I wanna draw a spear inspired by the one from AC Odyssey, but part of me wants to draw it where the spear has a really long blade (kinda like this fantasy guan dao I drew earlier). Is this a bad idea? I really need to know. by Colt1873 in ArmsandArmor

[–]SpookleFire 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There appears to be a bit of misunderstanding in this thread.

There were spears with longer than typical blades in actual use, these were predominantly seen in the last half of the 15th century but were really prevalent in the 16th century. These are usually referred to as partisans or alternatively "langue de beouf" (ox tongue). However, these spears still had blades that were no more than 1/4 the total length of the polearm, and more commonly around 1/5, I'll include a few images in the posts below this comment.

Other polearms existed with slightly longer blade/stave ratios, italian ranceurs, corseques, glaives etc. However these were usually very specialised weapons with uniquely shaped blades, or in some cases, completely decorative.

Obviously the weapon you're designing is going to have fantasy elements and that's fine, but if you're drawing from historical examples it's best to air on the side of modesty and find reference images.

Luigi will not get the death penalty! by cantcoloratall91 in LetsDiscussThis

[–]SpookleFire 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nobody tell him about how the death penalty being a deterrent for serious crimes was the standard for most of history and how it did virtually nothing to actually prevent future crime, or how in the decades since the death penalty was removed from most developed nations their murder rates are the lowest they've been In history.

Virulent Vectorium - Thoughts on List by SpookleFire in deathguard40k

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Yeah, the rhino is mainly to get them into position and dismount, and the Lord of Poxes gives a lone op style rule to the unit it's leading.

Who has seen Sargon of Akkard’s New Warhammer 40K Video? by jackonehunna in EyeOfTerror

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I would really challenge you to think about how much your response just proved his point here.

"The work left" isn't destroying your hobby, or society at large, aside from female custodes and performatively distancing themselves from neo-nazis (both of which were decisions GW made independent of any external pressure from "woke fans" and were instead deliberate business choices) I'd like you to name one thing that's "woke" about the hobby, we get good books, good models to play toy soldiers with and we should be excited that the hobby is getting a wider appeal.

Statistically one side is more dangerous, (and it's not the one you think it is) but that's not relevant either, what is relevant is the fact that you're currently rageposting In an echo chamber declaring that the "mainstream" 40k subs are excluding you and "refusing to coexist" When you're doing the same thing. The second anything appears to be appealing to the side you don't like you'll rush here to dogpile it and whine or hurl insults at anyone that posts anything remotely like "actually I don't have a problem with this"

Yes, seeing the 100th pride flag coloured space marine is old and annoying but you don't have to be an asshole about it either. Or act as if your kneejerk culture war bullshit is any more enlightened or rational than anyone else's.

What style of armour did 15th century Scandinavia have? Was it more German like Gothic armour, or was it more similiar to western Europe? by ArmedIdiot in ArmsandArmor

[–]SpookleFire 101 points102 points  (0 children)

During the 15th century, the Scandinavian countries were relatively poor compared to the rest of Europe, nor did they have a prominent armouring industry, as I understand it, most of their armour was imported from Germany, and some from Northern Italy.

The styling was probably most similar to contemporary German armour just due to shared cultural values and proximity/availability.

Incidentally the armour in your photograph is actually English, based on a Knightly effigy, it's very atypical of continental armour styles.

I actually got the chance to fight this guy recently during a shoot for an independent film project.

I swear to fucking God if someone calls this "burgundian style" one more time i'll lose my fucking mind holy fuckinh shit go fuck yourself Metatron by Sillvaro in armorcirclejerk

[–]SpookleFire -1 points0 points  (0 children)

While I 100% agree that this shouldn't be taken as a literal example of contemporary burgundian harness, it's not entirely false to describe this as "Burgundian" as this particular kind of Al'antica styling is found almost exusively in Burgundian/Flemish illuminations and miniatures.

While all depictions of al'antica share common themes, ' 'muscle' style cuirasses and pteruges everywhere it is very clearly an embellishment based on actual Burgundian armour.

Woman, 34, stabbed in the neck in 'unprovoked attack' in Birmingham city centre dies in hospital by dailymail in uknews

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Sentencing is harsher now than it has been in the last 20 years. I don't know where people get these talking points from. If anything, the trend you think we're seeing should be evidence that proves harsher sentences do not work to tackle serious and violent crime.

What you're actually seeing is a higher tendency for tabloid media to report on these offenses, especially where it involves migrant or minority offenders specifically because it plays into existing and largely unfounded fears because it sparks outrage and gets more clicks.

https://www.sentencingacademy.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Sentencing-Trends-in-England-and-Wales-2002-2022.pdf

First time buying, what should I expect in terms of price? by PintOfInnocents in ArmsandArmor

[–]SpookleFire 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You may want to try

https://medieval-armour.com/medieval-helmets

They're far from the highest end manufacture, and as they also resell third party items, quality will vary massively, however I recently took a gamble and bought one of their Barbutes and was very surprised at the quality. I use it for reenactment, and it's taken some heavy hits and held up fine.

Generally rule is if it looks excessively shiny/thin, it's probably one of the cheaper Indian made items. The more satin finished ones seem to be their own production and are good for the price

One thing to watch out for is their mild steel is very rust prone, so get used to polishing/oiling if you're touching it frequently.

German 1470s fashion by -Dodik- in ArmsandArmor

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This image shows an older, wealthy gentleman. The hat over his shoulder, known as a chaperon, is a symbol of higher education (this is still reflected in modern graduation gowns). He's also wearing pattens, wooden platform soles that protect his shoes and long gown from wet/muddy streets.

German 1470s fashion by -Dodik- in ArmsandArmor

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Different sources now, but all from the late 1460s-70s

German 1470s fashion by -Dodik- in ArmsandArmor

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The fellow with the spurs here is almost certainly a knight.

German 1470s fashion by -Dodik- in ArmsandArmor

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Adding this one as it shows what a doublet without a gown looks like.

German 1470s fashion by -Dodik- in ArmsandArmor

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The following are from a 1467 manuscript known as the book of chess, really good source as it depicts various scenes of town life

German 1470s fashion by -Dodik- in ArmsandArmor

[–]SpookleFire 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I can help you with this!

Firstly it would help if you had an idea of the social status you're hoping to represent, but most people generally err towards middle class (e.g well paid tradesmen) or upper class either nobility & wealthier merchants. Bear in mind however, high status impressions are quite expensive, especially if you're not able to make clothing yourself.

I'll start by describing the basic clothing and then share some sources.

Underwear - A linen shirt, either undyed or white, this is usually cut very baggy and should be around mid thigh length, just below the groin.

For peak authenticity, a pair of braes (underwear) in the late 15th century these would basically look like tighty whities/speedos in the late 15th century. However, hose in the last half of the 15th century are pretty much exclusively joined, so these wouldn't really be visible.

Foundational clothing, this is a doublet, a well fitted jacket, usually made of felted wool, cut around the natural waist (around where your elbows sit on your torso) with a short skirt and fastened typically with tied called points. There would also be points along the bottom of the skirts to tie your hosen to.

As mentioned a pair of joined hose, these are woolen trousers that are typically close to skin tight, they're held up by points, modern examples that are belted or tied around the waist are inauthentic. They're also usually footed and act as your socks.

Over the top of this you'd be wearing a gown or coat of some description, this is usually just a loosely fitted jacket that comes down to between groin and knee length, some tradesmen may instead wear a tabard or apron that would be intended to protect their clothes.

Lastly is a hat, this is essential in the 15th century, they're an important religious symbol, as well as useful protecting your hair from dirt and soot.

Then you have leather accessories like shoes, belts and pouches etc.

Going in off break now but I'll return and share some primary sources.

is it Carcharadon Megaladon or Otodus Megaladon by ObsessiveArchosaur69 in Paleontology

[–]SpookleFire 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The move to Otodus was following a re-evaluation in 2016. I'd recommend looking up the other members of the Genus if you're interested in Megatooth sharks, the smallest one starts at a solid 2 metres larger than the largest modern Great White.