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Hasslefree / Re: Jotun (B)

« on: February 25, 2008, 12:36:31 PM »

Great work   I think the small brush strokes give him a distinctive character!

Yeah, I thought that. Looks like some of the comic art I've got. Very sweet 

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Hasslefree / Re: Libby with Tigress

« on: February 25, 2008, 12:31:14 PM »

It sorta looks ace but the images are a bit pixilated on my computer, all nasty raggedy square edges so it's spoiling it. If I squint it looks brilliant 

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General Ranting / Re: What is your most favourite figure that you have owned

« on: February 25, 2008, 01:53:44 AM »

There are too many to really come up with one. Taking Andy's advice to some extent I cut it down to the first few that came into my head:

The GW Imperial Dwarf leader with the little duckie on his helm sculpted by the Perrys I think.
Dionne (the original) and Mjolnir and Zombie Suzi all from Hasslefree.
Heresy Dr. Hugh.
Zahnn the dark elf (soon to be) from Spyglass.
Grenadier Dracolisk.

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The Colouring-in Room / Re: human sculpts

« on: February 24, 2008, 09:00:56 PM »

PIMPWARNING!!!

One thing that helped me with faces was buying some of the Hasslefree headsprues and using them as reference. Since they concentrate on the face and lack disturbing features that get in the way (like hair or headwear for instance) thry're great for getting a picture of how heads in that scale should look.

I've been trying to use the Hasslefree and Reaper armatures for much the same thing. It turns out I still suck no matter how much help I get
I must persevere and if that doesn't work, I'll try again.

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Hasslefree Babble / Re: Back to where it all began.......

« on: February 22, 2008, 02:15:16 PM »

Only very occasionally but oddly was there yesterday lunch time.

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General Ranting / Re: What are you qualified to do?

« on: February 21, 2008, 03:57:58 PM »

What I'm doing at the moment is stacking shelves at Tesco.
But I'm a qualified (and experienced) marine biologist, with a B.Sc. in Marine Biology and a Masters degree in Marine and Fisheries Science.
What I used to do was a fisheries biologist for the government but I became a Civil Service cut after the last election
I also have A levels in Art, Design and business management and some ONC module in woodcarving or other. I'm a mixed old beastie

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Heresy / Re: behold my wrath....aka heresy angel

« on: February 21, 2008, 03:49:58 PM »

They are!

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Heresy / Re: behold my wrath....aka heresy angel

« on: February 21, 2008, 03:47:22 PM »

i had double vision that day and can't remember a thing

Yup, that's drunk. Did you mysteriously believe, against all the evidence, that you could sing? That's the final symptom of drunkeness 
Cheers! 

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Hasslefree Babble / Re: Back to where it all began.......

« on: February 21, 2008, 12:06:02 PM »

I thought it was ace. RBF are so good live. The support wasn't bad either, (Sonic Boom 6 and Streetlight Manifesto) although I suspect Mancunians shouldn't rap. Ever. But a bouncy, pink-haired, anime voiced lead singer can drive the bad rap vibes away again quickly. I'm trying to dig my old RBF albums out again but I have a suspicion my brother has "borrowed" them.

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Spyglass and Eolith Miniatures Discussion / Re: 54mm Spyglass three pack - available now

« on: February 20, 2008, 12:01:32 PM »

I'm hoping to get mine well on the way to completion by next week. She's waiting for her undercoat now.

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Sneak Peeks / Re: Hell Hounds - how do you want them?

« on: February 19, 2008, 11:46:25 PM »

Now that is pretty damn sweet! 

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Spyglass and Eolith Miniatures Discussion / Re: Spyglass preview - 40mm Maris

« on: February 19, 2008, 08:50:28 PM »

Very nice 
...but I will not let it distract me away from getting on with Zahnn. 

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Hasslefree / Re: Alys and her Cat

« on: February 19, 2008, 02:50:59 PM »

Spot on!! 

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General chatter! / Re: New acquisition.

« on: February 19, 2008, 02:47:51 PM »

Creepy is good... the creepier the better!

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Spyglass and Eolith Miniatures Discussion / Re: 54mm Spyglass three pack - available now

« on: February 18, 2008, 01:17:50 PM »

 
*does the happy dance*

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Libertee's Miscellaneous Musings II / Re: things that really p** you off

« on: February 18, 2008, 11:13:15 AM »

Hi  gi6ers. You have different types of teeth because you are a mammal, not because you are designed to eat meat. Horses have canine teeth called 'wolf teeth' because they too are mammals, not because they eat meat.

That's not strictly true. Mammalian teeth are as adaptable as the rest of the body plan. Dolphins' (and most toothed whales) all have the same shaped teeth, save for those which use teeth for things other than eating. All teeth in mammals are there for a reason not just because we are mammals (wolf teeth are used by wild horses for fighting), although some may be relict. However, if you want to argue vegetarianism vs. body plan I have to point out we have a digestive system set up for omnivory and with a high emphasis on eating meat. Our intestines are too short to correctly digest most plant matter efficiently, we don't have extra stomachs, we don't have a caecum or an enlarged appendix, our digestive enzymes are primed towards simple sugars and proteins and we lack the ability to synthesize about half the amino acids we need, the primary sources of these amino acids being meat. We're designed for omnivory, in truth a mix of frugivory and carnivory, like chimps. Being vegetarian is fine as a social choice, as a taste preference or as a reaction to allergies/conditions and such like, do as you will (or need to), that's fine, but don't argue any biological prerogative into it because that is wrong.

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Heresy / Re: behold my wrath....aka heresy angel

« on: February 17, 2008, 10:58:22 PM »

cheers once again peeps    heres a few clear ups
 yes the wings are air brushed ..so no skills need be stolen!! not that there`s that many worth having anyhow
 the highlights on the hair are v dark ...the whole lighting direction thingy ...someone told me about it once or i may have read it in one of these fancy books ( contrary to popular belief i can read  )
 Inspiration comes from beer and being drunk most of the time 

Ah, beer. The finest inspirational nectar.
I may have to dust my airbrush off after this.

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Hasslefree Babble / Re: Back to where it all began.......

« on: February 14, 2008, 09:48:18 PM »

Reel Big Fish? Dammit... how did I miss that?

There should still be tickets.  Lastg time I saw them it was at the academy as well, I didn't know anything about them and it is still one of the most enjoyable gigs I've ever been too (and I've seen quite a few bands now).

Thanks for the heads-up, Debs. Got myself a ticket for Monday.

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General Ranting / Re: Fussy eaters! What do you or don't you like?

« on: February 13, 2008, 01:26:30 PM »

They communicate with one another using scent too.

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Hasslefree / Re: Painted Baker

« on: February 13, 2008, 12:04:23 PM »

And a third nice one! I'm impressed with the decal, nice choice.
 

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Hasslefree / Re: Fat Goblin

« on: February 13, 2008, 11:53:26 AM »

Nice work, particularly on the red. It's my bane colour, never seem to get it right.
 

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Hasslefree / Re: Painted Kendra

« on: February 13, 2008, 11:51:52 AM »

More nice work! I've just had to dunk my Kendra in the stripper bucket after a skin tone disaster so that recipe may come in very useful.
 

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Hasslefree / Re: Painted Sadie

« on: February 13, 2008, 11:39:29 AM »

Very nice lick o' paint! The jeans are spot on and the face very smooth. Any chance of a few more photo angles to look at?
 

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Suggestions (HF) / Re: Seasons and zodiacs NSFW!!!!!!

« on: February 12, 2008, 07:33:52 PM »

That one is also slightly poo-ish.

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Libertee's Miscellaneous Musings II / Re: Favourite type of music and favourite film-related track

« on: February 12, 2008, 02:48:11 PM »

Favourite song from a film has to be My Beloved Monster (Eels) from Shrek. Love the film as well

Very jealous of Caerban going to see Eels as I've never seen them live (and have no funds at the mo).

Do go and see them when you can, this is my 3rd time and they're ace. Also one of my favourite tracks is "I Need Some Sleep" by Eels from the Shrek 2 soundtrack