Sunday, 14 April 2019

" WHERE DOES THE TIME GO "

So about half way through the casting, and almost finished the displays, but still got a lot of sculpting that needs finishing for myself and a client, so hopefully will get it all done in time.
Now as I know quite a few won't be able to attend Salute I thought I'd show a couple of the displays that will be at the show. The first one used to be a cabinet display, but will now be part of our alien scenery board. A lot of the coloured resin on this one lights up.

This next one is a new display so you all get to see it first, the centre of the portal is achieved with a plasma disc behind blue acetate.

Got a few blogs to try and catch up on today, in between work so until next time have fun !
Cheers Dave
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  1. Carrion Crow15 March 2019 at 19:42
    Very cool, Dave. I particularly like the blue "eggs". Weird, yet funky, especially with the lighting effect.
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  2. Dave Stone15 March 2019 at 19:46
    Thank you Jez, do you mean the ones on the bottom left, as that is a gas bush, but do have lots of customers who have used them as eggs, the egg clusters in the back right pulsate blue through the green paint which really creeps people out ! LOL
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  3. Bryan Scott15 March 2019 at 22:34
    As someone who won't be attending Salute, I appreciate you posting these pictures, Dave. Both displays are excellent.
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    1. Dave Stone16 March 2019 at 08:34
      Thank you Bryan, will try and take pictures at Salute of the other displays as well, also have a post before then of the gaming area for this year
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  4. Dick Garrison16 March 2019 at 12:53
    Very cool looks displays, loving the lights!

    Cheers Roger.
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    1. Dave Stone16 March 2019 at 13:01
      Thank you Roger, the lights all came about because a customer asked if it was possible to light our translucent resin, this was the proof that you could
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" I'M JUST STEPPING OUTSIDE I MAY BE SOMETIME "

As there is only just over 5 weeks until Salute, I will be quiet  on the blogging front. This is due to 14 sheets of casting required to restock my stall, plus I would like to sort out my display cabinets as well to get them back to full working order.
Below is the customary map on where to find us, for those visiting the event, plus we are going to have balloons so you can spot us from anywhere in the hall .

Will try to keep up with your blog posts as time permits, so until next time have fun !
Cheers Dave
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  1. Blaxkleric21 February 2019 at 10:33
    Looking forward to Salute enormously Dave, so best of luck getting your stock back up to speed :-)
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    1. Dave Stone21 February 2019 at 10:38
      Thank you Simon, some bits should take no time at all, where others may take a little while, plus The displays need a little TLC and hopefully something new too
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  2. Michael Awdry21 February 2019 at 10:36
    Now whatever happens this time, do not let me leave without shaking you warmly by the hand!
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    1. Dave Stone21 February 2019 at 10:40
      No problem mate, I will be either on the stand or more likely at the gaming table until 4.15 pm when I have to go and get the van and sit in a very long que ! LOL
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  3. Stephen Gilbert21 February 2019 at 21:58
    Have a blinding show Dave :-)
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    1. Dave Stone22 February 2019 at 08:53
      Thank you Steve, this show normally takes the most out of me, it can be very intense
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  4. Bryan Scott22 February 2019 at 11:01
    What you're doing makes a lot of sense, Dave. I wish you well.
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    1. Dave Stone22 February 2019 at 12:03
      Thank you Bryan, was a difficult decision, but had to find the time somewhere
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  5. Dick Garrison14 March 2019 at 19:49
    I wont be there again this year, but the very best of luck to you at Salute, I hope you have a great show! (though I'm sure you will).

    All the best mate, Cheers Roger.
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    1. Dave Stone15 March 2019 at 15:11
      Sorry to hear you won't be there Roger, I'm sure it will all go fine ! LOL
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" IN LIVING COLOUR "

Painting time at the moment is minimal, but this weekend should see me having a little more time until April.
I have actually managed to paint the 3 new gladiators, the male Traventi is armed with a attack shield and mace flail.

The Female Traventi is armed with a standard sword and shield.

The Traventi in heavy armour is armed with twin buckler's.

This is the selection of weapons that the Traventi can use

Next week I will hopefully do a battle report with these new glads, so until next time have fun !
Cheers Dave
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  1. Blaxkleric12 February 2019 at 18:31
    Wow! Loads of stuff to enjoy with this posting Dave. That's a ton of new bitz for the gladiators too!! I think the male Traventi armed with an attack shield and mace flail is my fave :-)
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  2. Dave Stone12 February 2019 at 18:41
    Thank you Simon, that is the full release for the Traventi done now. The male does have a nice dynamic with most of the weapons
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  3. Michael Awdry12 February 2019 at 20:24
    Looking great Dave, very nicely done.
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    1. Dave Stone12 February 2019 at 20:39
      Thank you Michael, enjoyed doing these
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  4. Bryan Scott12 February 2019 at 22:47
    Nice to see more gladiators, Dave. Like, Simon, I also like the Male Travanti with attack shield and mace flail best of all. I look forward to your upcoming batrep with them.
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    1. Dave Stone12 February 2019 at 23:33
      Thank you Bryan, as you know I like to vary the weapons they come with and also have the weapons packs for those that want more options
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  5. Stephen Gilbert13 February 2019 at 13:09
    Nicely done. These are the big guys aren't they Dave (about 50/54mm.. base to top of head, right?). They will look impressive in the ring alongside all the beasties :-) I really like the blue skin colour of the Traventi. My horde of them look suitably cool on the table (the King`s Court I call it:). I use mine in my D&D games and they always cause a stir and fear in my players, who have learned to dread meeting them in my sessions. Course, they could be painted any colour, but blue does seem to work well.
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    1. Dave Stone13 February 2019 at 13:23
      Thank you Steve, yes these guys are the larger ones, normally on 25 mm bases but as these are more dynamic their on 40 mm bases.
      Sounds like your D&D lot are having a hard time with them ! lol but as you say could be painted in any colour, this is just the way I chose to do mine.
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    2. Stephen Gilbert13 February 2019 at 14:59
      LOL oh they do they do. The word Traventi mames even my boldest warriors quake in their boots with fear.... even the smell of cinnamon makes my players quail (Travanti in my game give off an fain sweet odder of spice hehe).
    3. Dave Stone13 February 2019 at 15:13
      Nice addition with the odour, I see them as very much like humans, good and bad within them, but can be even more extreme ! Vallatrix is a prime example of this and would sacrifice his own daughter if it made him more money !
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    4. Stephen Gilbert13 February 2019 at 16:08
      Yes, the tint of cinnamon was a sudden mid session inspiration, and makes for good foreshadowing in a game.

      ..... the heroes entered the tent, hurriedly looking around for any sign of danger! The four of them quickly discovered the makeshift pavilion was currently uninhabited, though signs of it being occupied was present all around.. a bowl of fresh fruit on a bronze pedestal, a basin of still steaming water, dried herbs floated on the surface: a finely adorned dais, and a silk furbished recliner resting along one wall of the canvas interior, which flapped gently in the cool summer breeze.

      But the thing that really caught the attention of the party of four, was the slight smell of cinnamon, which scented the air in noxious and opulent aroma.

      The Rogue gasped slightly, and looked to his companions with concern.

      "Traventi!" he hissed.


      Hehe, yes Vallatrix reminds me very much of the humans of Ancient Byzantine history: deadly, and yet somehow sensually and sophisticatedly attractive.
    5. Dave Stone13 February 2019 at 16:22
      Great intro for your players, very atmospheric !
      I imagine him having all the worst traits, greed being his worst, but happy to use any and all means to keep his position of power, thinking later on to build a secret force under his control to keep him in power, it might be they're all Traventians or maybe put in other races as well
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    6. Stephen Gilbert13 February 2019 at 17:00
      Like Emperor Ming`s "Golden Dragon" elite guards. now that's a cool idea.
    7. Dave Stone13 February 2019 at 17:21
      Indeed or any of the human ones that are in force now ! lol
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  6. Dave Stone13 February 2019 at 14:26
    For some reason one of the pictures on the side bar is blocking the entire page, hoping this message will move the reply button down below it to be able to allow people to comment, if it doesn’t work feel free to add a comment to a previous comment and I will reply to it there
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  7. Dave Stone13 February 2019 at 14:30
    Still not brought it down far enough so this will be a large blank comment. Phone won’t let me! This is being a pain ! Hope no one adds a post and moves it lower
    Steve can you fix this ?
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  8. Dave Stone13 February 2019 at 14:32
    This should bring it down low enough !

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  9. Stephen Gilbert13 February 2019 at 14:56
    I brought my miniature model ambulance waggon, and team of nurses and orderlies and sorted the problem with a nice new bandage and a shot of the strong stuff *grins*
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  10. Azazel17 February 2019 at 05:48
    Very nice work here - and that's quite a selection of weaponry...
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    1. Dave Stone17 February 2019 at 10:36
      Cheers mate, we like to give our gladiators plenty of options to suit individuals players style.
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