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Messages - Trooper McFad

#1
Creative Common / Re: Does my Art look big in this?
18 March, 2024, 05:35:59 PM
😂😂😂 Zombo sings word up - this made me chuckle 👍🏻
#2
I need to do a full re-read and find out where the stories slide!
I have the first 30 (30 is the magic carpet one) and stopped buying after How Obelix fell into the the cauldron.
I haven't read any since the early 90s so it will be interesting how much I enjoy them.

I get how it could be funnier in French to the French - This is a French (Gaul) hero who is giving it to the oppressor so the language is for a local market- at the time I don't believe the writers could have imagined how world wide it would have went and maybe that's why the stories/wit slide as they go for a more global readership?
I have always thought that Scottish comedy (based on a Scottish character) written by Scots is funnier to Scots- same as Welsh for Welsh, Scouse for Scouse, Geordie for Geordie etc etc.
everyone still gets the jokes but the wording or specific phrases strike at the funny bone a little harder for those who it is aimed at.

#3
Quote from: atp on 04 March, 2024, 03:13:29 PM
Quote from: Trooper McFad on 29 February, 2024, 03:36:47 PMWhat scale is that?

Do you use an air brush for your sculpts?

Was that air dry or "baking" clay you used?

So many questions just trying to learn as much as possible from anyone willing to share.


Scale is about 3 quarter size, not far off full size.

For larger pieces I mostly use oil/wax base Monster Clay which comes in either, Hard, Medium or soft.

Hard and Medium are my go to clays. I favour the Hard for very detailed work as it holds the details well and is less likely to 'smudge' details as you work.

Then mould them in silicone or waste mould in plaster, then cast in resin.

Yep airbrush & traditional artist brushes.

For smaller pieces I use polymer clay (oven bake), Sculpey  is more consistent whereas cheaper polymer clay can feel oily/sticky, but it can be made more workable by leeching out some of the oil by sandwiching it between a couple of sheets of ordinary printer paper.

I also occasionally use water base WED clay for quick practice/ideas sculpts.

I never use air-dry clay as it drys/shrinks inconsistently causing cracks or misshaped pieces.

Hope that helps.


Great info - I know what you mean with air-dry clay.
If I had a larger work space then I'd like to try using the stuff you use.

I'm getting into making smaller parts for larger models and bringing it all together. Using Sculpey and pining parts together.

I will plod on using Air-dry clay as it has its uses for some of the models I try.
#4
Creative Common / Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
29 February, 2024, 03:36:47 PM
atp that is awesome.

That paint Job is brilliant. It trumps anything I could create.

What scale is that?

Do you use an air brush for your sculpts?

Was that air dry or "baking" clay you used?

So many questions just trying to learn as much as possible from anyone willing to share.

Sorry to hear about your hands it must be frustrating to someone with the talent you have if it's limiting what you can create.

Hopefully there's a couple more sculpts left in them.
#5
General / Re: Thrillmail enquiry
29 February, 2024, 12:56:51 PM
Nothing as well- sort of glad I'm not alone but I do like to get it every week to give me a heads up on upcoming events/merchandise/web shop exclusives etc
#6
I'm looking forward to the top 100 👍🏻

The reviews of those that didn't make have been very interesting and I will go back and make a wee shopping list.

Keep up the good work
#7
Creative Common / Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
22 February, 2024, 09:31:25 PM
Quote from: Woolly on 22 February, 2024, 08:55:38 PM
Quote from: Trooper McFad on 01 December, 2023, 07:02:39 PM


Mate.

I'm a bit stunned by this, and eternally grateful! What a wonderful piece of work!
A genuinely massive thank you from me for this one x

And that there Giant is awesome too  :)
It was a pleasure doing it I just love that pose you drew many moons ago.
#8
Creative Common / Re: Judge Dredd - Who goes There?
22 February, 2024, 09:38:06 AM
Enjoyed that Shark - loved the film back in the day, not seen it in a long time.
The future take on it is good 👍🏻
#9
Website and Forum / Re: List of issues
21 February, 2024, 04:39:56 PM
I've had issues today as well had to log in twice today when I should have been continually logged in!
#10
Creative Common / Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
19 February, 2024, 05:23:40 PM
Quote from: atp on 18 February, 2024, 03:15:05 PMBeen a while since I last looked in on the forum, but as always this thread is my first port of call.

The Christmas dome came out fantastic, I particularly like the Dirty Frank Santa, (Frank is one of my favourite support characters).

Good find regards the Halcyon Mean Machine, and a really good arm conversion there. It must have been a bit of a tricky conversion given that the original model is fairly small, and the plastic is also pretty thin to work with.

What can I say that hasn't already been said, all of these conversions are superb.

Harlem Hero Giant, great airborne pose, paint job up to your usual high standard and using the base from the Mean machine kit is a stroke of genius as it easily passes as
a section or arena.

It's good to see the amount of thought and care that you put into each conversion.  Looking forward to your next offering.
Thanks atp I'm going at a slower pace this year but my production line will continue. Currently working on 6 different figures! (including the Xmas offering) but they are all at different stages and I like putting a part finished model down and stare at it over a few weeks and make any needed changes rather than rushing something and then don't like the finished article. 3 of them I started last September/October so shows my progress is slow I'd started Giant way back in July. Yes well spotted on the Mean base being used for the arena floor that was a eureka moment pondering on what to use.

Any plans on creating anything yourself?

I'd love others to add to this thread.
#11
Creative Common / Re: Does My Figure look big in this?
16 February, 2024, 09:58:27 AM
Quote from: The Bissler on 14 February, 2024, 11:06:12 PMWhat an amazing thread, and great to see so many brilliant conversions! Thanks for tipping me off about this, Trooper - that's quite the collection!

Thanks Bissler, my hope was more Squaxx would join in and post their own mashups old or new.
I'm always looking for tips and inspiration for my next creation.

I'm currently working on converting some Dredd minis into other 2000AD characters and should be ready in the coming months.
#12
Games / Re: Judge Dredd Miniatures Game Youtube Series
14 February, 2024, 01:38:06 PM
If you have a look in the creative common under "Does my figure look big in this" thread you'll see some 1/6th scale models as well as me mashing up some Dredd minis for Xmas decorations. Though you will have to trail through to see my mashup miniS for Dredd/Anderson and Fatties.

Look forward to the "2012" campaign
#13
Games / Re: Judge Dredd Miniatures Game Youtube Series
13 February, 2024, 01:13:58 PM
Thanks Bissler
I am on Facebook but not on Facebook if that makes sense. I like to keep my socials down to the minimum.

I'll wait until the whole lot are released then get stuck into them. As you know I have my bigger mashups I still love doing and they take precedence over the minis.

Looking forward to more of your future play throughs

#14
Games / Re: Judge Dredd Miniatures Game Youtube Series
13 February, 2024, 07:23:13 AM
Yes I'll be picking them up but mainly because I like the figures so I'll get them and try and make them look pretty 😁

Warlord are having a pitch/stall at the Lawless comic con which I'm going to so it will be good to see the pros at it and maybe get some tips
#15
Games / Re: Judge Dredd Miniatures Game Youtube Series
12 February, 2024, 09:49:22 PM
Hi Bissler it's certainly been a while. I enjoyed that play through. You have an impressive set up.

Are you delving into the new ABC warriors?