tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post4189027474856130770..comments2024-03-23T00:48:13.780-07:00Comments on Fantorical: "Do You Take Milk And Sugar?Blaxklerichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06986635840718583767noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-48333671373917932992015-09-12T14:41:41.052-07:002015-09-12T14:41:41.052-07:00Right, he's on my painting table at the front ...Right, he's on my painting table at the front of my queue, Jez. Looking forward to seeing your WIP posting :-)Blaxklerichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06986635840718583767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-38259155086297687562015-09-12T10:47:22.545-07:002015-09-12T10:47:22.545-07:00Sorry Simon, couldn't resist. My Devil Dinosau...Sorry Simon, couldn't resist. My Devil Dinosaur conversion has begun. So far, all this consists of is repositioning the arms, arming him with a suitably sized revolver, making a champagne flute and giving him some thumbs. Sounds more than it actually is. Best move your Devil a bit further up the queue! ;-)Carrion Crowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12243490491778253955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-57072665785459999712015-09-12T10:02:18.684-07:002015-09-12T10:02:18.684-07:00Thanks Jez :-)Thanks Jez :-)Blaxklerichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06986635840718583767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-58645588718264612192015-09-12T00:34:53.854-07:002015-09-12T00:34:53.854-07:00Cool. Well, I spent a whole £1 in Wilko and now ha...Cool. Well, I spent a whole £1 in Wilko and now have my Devil Dinosaur proxy. As I'm further ahead than I thought I'd be on He-Month 2, I may have a crack at him this month after all. I will let you know if I decide to, as I wouldn't want you to think I'd started without you. ;-)Carrion Crowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12243490491778253955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-78181078663993781022015-09-11T06:09:34.994-07:002015-09-11T06:09:34.994-07:00Spookily I've just bought a figure to greystuf...Spookily I've just bought a figure to greystuff into... an Ace - The Bat-hound ;-)Blaxklerichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06986635840718583767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-33882224038753098462015-09-11T03:00:17.007-07:002015-09-11T03:00:17.007-07:00Perhaps we could have a future shared project betw...Perhaps we could have a future shared project between myself, you and Roger where we all pick a diffetent obscure comic book character that doesn't currently have a figure and then try and create it? You know, the weird ones like Hellcow, Big Wheel or the Heckler.Carrion Crowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12243490491778253955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-57738369192405550532015-09-10T12:49:13.726-07:002015-09-10T12:49:13.726-07:00That is splendid news indeed, my friend, and I'...That is splendid news indeed, my friend, and I'm looking forward to seeing both the WIPs and finished product on your blog. Let me know when you're thinking of doing it and I'll start painting up "Devil Dinosaur" :-)Blaxklerichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06986635840718583767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-85848330477863907772015-09-10T12:35:16.620-07:002015-09-10T12:35:16.620-07:00Not only do I believe I've found the ideal bas...Not only do I believe I've found the ideal base figure for the Next Wave version of Devil Dinosaur, I also think I've worked out how to make a suitably scaled champagne flute for him to hold. Should I decide to unleash this monstrosity upon my unsuspecting readers (which we both know is bound to happen), I will be holding you entirely responsible...Carrion Crowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12243490491778253955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-70598460189457481132015-09-08T13:44:25.604-07:002015-09-08T13:44:25.604-07:00Jez, the "Heroclix" version is rather ni...Jez, the "Heroclix" version is rather nice though a tad expensive, and Moon Boy is completely out of scale with the 'normal' sized humans I use - though I appreciate he's meant to be somewhat smaller anyway. I look forward to seeing your cravat-wearing dino :-)Blaxklerichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06986635840718583767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-51577254924877256782015-09-08T13:32:17.918-07:002015-09-08T13:32:17.918-07:00My favourite version of Devil Dinosaur isfrom Next...My favourite version of Devil Dinosaur isfrom Next Wave, who's wearing a smoking jacket and cravat and sporting a glass of champagne and a lralarge calibre revolver. Would make a great pulp hero (or villain). And now I want one. Hmm, need to find a suitably sized t-rex...Carrion Crowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12243490491778253955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-76345035976145780672015-09-06T12:32:09.529-07:002015-09-06T12:32:09.529-07:00In the beginning the two companies seemed rather c...In the beginning the two companies seemed rather close, with "Ainsty Castings" selling the entire "Crooked Dice" range at some shows. I recall a few of the resin vehicles "Ainsty" made being promoted by "CD" as well. I presume they bought the old sculpts when "CD" went all 'conversion-orientated' with their minions and started to produce a variety of new poses, hand weapons and heads. Very tempting though as you say, and don't be surprised if a few pig-headed servants don't materialize at some point ;-)Blaxklerichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06986635840718583767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-66106216497216405212015-09-06T12:03:41.992-07:002015-09-06T12:03:41.992-07:00I've never quite managed to figure out how Ain...I've never quite managed to figure out how Ainsty sell some of Crooked Dice's miniatures (presumably licensed?) at a much cheaper price than the originals. Do they have smaller casting costs, perhaps?<br /><br />Anyway, alien-headed minions and boiler-suited apes suddenly seem very appealing, damn it!Colgar6https://www.blogger.com/profile/07636662295301222390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-23190329980308188622015-09-06T11:49:29.479-07:002015-09-06T11:49:29.479-07:00Glad to be of help. I did try and paint a "He...Glad to be of help. I did try and paint a "Heroclix" Devil Dinosaur last year in honour of Michael's themed month, but found I had too much on the go to get him finished - he's rather large. However this year I plan to get him finished so I can at least show some support!!! He did some cracking dinos last year.Blaxklerichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06986635840718583767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-55889226506861937402015-09-06T11:37:58.773-07:002015-09-06T11:37:58.773-07:00Ah, that's where I'd heard it before! I ha...Ah, that's where I'd heard it before! I have been following Michael since his Gotham Zoo post, but have not yet delved into his back catalogue. Carrion Crowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12243490491778253955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-9232303399257284572015-09-06T08:55:19.723-07:002015-09-06T08:55:19.723-07:00Thanks Jez. I think Michael Awdry does a Dinovembe...Thanks Jez. I think Michael Awdry does a Dinovember over on his blog: http://28mmvictorianwarfare.blogspot.co.uk :-)Blaxklerichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06986635840718583767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-424064068544017852015-09-06T08:23:18.150-07:002015-09-06T08:23:18.150-07:00No rush, Simon. Just let me know when you want the...No rush, Simon. Just let me know when you want them and I'll send them over. If we hadn't already planned another event, we could have had Dinovember!<br />:DCarrion Crowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12243490491778253955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-47243717592795039292015-09-05T15:03:31.614-07:002015-09-05T15:03:31.614-07:00Thanks Finch. Simple stuff well within my ability ...Thanks Finch. Simple stuff well within my ability :-)Blaxklerichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06986635840718583767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-65695716732267808752015-09-05T14:36:05.493-07:002015-09-05T14:36:05.493-07:00Ood looks great, BK. Nice bit of conversion work o...Ood looks great, BK. Nice bit of conversion work on the translator orb.Finchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01129945734586365556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-24278253758706255552015-09-05T13:54:07.416-07:002015-09-05T13:54:07.416-07:00Cheers Jez. My painting table is a 5' x 3'...Cheers Jez. My painting table is a 5' x 3', and absolutely covered in half-forgotten projects and semi-painted miniatures. I think this is the last of mine. but if I spot some more in my lead pile then I'll put them aside for you (fair exchange for that dino I still haven't contacted you about) :-)Blaxklerichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06986635840718583767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-18054226671879449922015-09-05T13:50:43.564-07:002015-09-05T13:50:43.564-07:00Many thanks Dai. Its an oldie but a goodie ;-) And...Many thanks Dai. Its an oldie but a goodie ;-) And now he's done I have an idea for a whole horde to threaten the Doctor with. The Yetis are without a doubt one of the best "Black Tree Design" sculpts. Though I do hope that "Warlord Games" (now they own the licence) will do some of the web-gun carrying Yeti from "Web Of Fear". The Battlestar minis are very nice and I'm rather pleased I managed to pick up one of "Nexus Miniatures" 'By Your Command' deals last week ;-)Blaxklerichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06986635840718583767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-39636326695478391352015-09-05T13:33:13.638-07:002015-09-05T13:33:13.638-07:00How big is your painting table, Simon? Nice to see...How big is your painting table, Simon? Nice to see some more Doctor Who figures and I am jealous of the number of yet is you have. I only have the one, same sculpt, but it is a cool figure! Brilliant work. Carrion Crowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12243490491778253955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-91246538574586478952015-09-05T12:48:26.840-07:002015-09-05T12:48:26.840-07:00Do love me some Ood and yours fits the bill perfec...Do love me some Ood and yours fits the bill perfectly mate. <br /><br />I've been eyeing those yetis for some time, though have yet to find a valid gaming reason to buy them. (I've enough silly impulse buys sat around waiting for paint as it is!)<br /><br />Those Colonial boys look splendid. Did I mention that before? :)Daihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04978439841611727387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-16084523792008109792015-09-05T11:53:27.515-07:002015-09-05T11:53:27.515-07:00Cheers. I have mentioned that above. But I've ...Cheers. I have mentioned that above. But I've now turned their code into a link straight to the "Ainsty Castings" website :-)Blaxklerichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06986635840718583767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-59087299192843446762015-09-05T11:25:01.219-07:002015-09-05T11:25:01.219-07:00The old Crooked Dice minions are actually still in...The old Crooked Dice minions are actually still in productions, but now by Ainsty Castings, as "technicians".Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-9588183242206569452015-09-05T07:42:02.123-07:002015-09-05T07:42:02.123-07:00Many thanks Bryan, much appreciated. I wanted enou...Many thanks Bryan, much appreciated. I wanted enough Yeti to use them as a single skirmish force (rather than rely upon the Cybermen ;-) ), and these different sculpts and colours will help break them up a bit as well. Starbuck is finished and Boomer should be today, so that'll leave Cyclops, Mulder & Scully along with some Cylons... Blaxklerichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06986635840718583767noreply@blogger.com