Author Topic: Round 1 2015 Funding - Highlander HGN-732 Resculpt Funded!!!!! (Read 70733 times)

B-3 · « **Reply #270 on:** 15 June 2015, 20:13:41 »

Thanks! :D

Feenix74 · « **Reply #271 on:** 15 June 2015, 20:56:07 »

Thanks to B-3, IAMCLANWOLF, speck and the fundicators for bringing this beautiful sculpt into existance.

I feel privileged to have played a very small part in the process. I look forward to purchasing one for my mini collection.

Corrinald · « **Reply #272 on:** 16 June 2015, 09:44:15 »

I was initially baffled as to why so many people wanted the Highlander resculpted, the original seemed perfect to me.

Upon witnessing this beast, I have seen the light. Very nice looking assault 'mech here. I will definitely be getting some for my Shadows.

Sartris · « **Reply #273 on:** 16 June 2015, 10:24:53 »

Quote from: Corrinald on 16 June 2015, 09:44:15

I was initially baffled as to why so many people wanted the Highlander resculpted, the original seemed perfect to me.

Upon witnessing this beast, I have seen the light. Very nice looking assault 'mech here. I will definitely be getting some for my Shadows.

+1

Mwenski · « **Reply #274 on:** 16 June 2015, 14:22:35 »

Your work is absolutely amazing, you've done that mini justice. It has presence and I can't wait to buy three

faithless · « **Reply #275 on:** 16 June 2015, 17:43:10 »

It looks great B3. I am glad to have been a teeny part of this.

MidfieldMarauder · « **Reply #276 on:** 16 June 2015, 23:49:02 »

I am so freakin' pumped about these sculpts. I really need to figure out where I'm going to put all the superfluous Highlanders I'm going to buy once these are out.

B-3 · « **Reply #277 on:** 17 June 2015, 08:02:59 »

Thanks for all the support and interest in this project! I'm REALLY happy with this little fella! :))

Lord Cameron · « **Reply #278 on:** 18 June 2015, 09:49:54 »

Quote from: Corrinald on 16 June 2015, 09:44:15

I was initially baffled as to why so many people wanted the Highlander resculpted, the original seemed perfect to me.

Because with scale creep the old sculpt looks like a medium mech, the new T-bolt or Archer towers over my old Highlanders. :'(
I'm going to need 3 or 4 of the new sculpt at least. :-\

(Now if only someone could help my dwarfed Awesomes & Hatamotos... :-[ )

I don't suppose these will be out by GenCon, maybe by Thanksgiving? ??? (I can only hope!)

B-3 · « **Reply #279 on:** 18 June 2015, 10:32:45 »

They got the APC's and the Rifleman out for Origins, it could happen for Gencon.

God and Davion · « **Reply #280 on:** 22 June 2015, 12:21:55 »

Awesome work! I love the variants and the original. Now the Highlander has a miniature up to the level of his legend. O0 O0

Azakael · « **Reply #281 on:** 22 June 2015, 14:43:59 »

I gotta' ask - how do you get such perfectly aligned and shaped missile holes in your plastic? I tried like heck on my Griffin-mod and couldn't get it right.

B-3 · « **Reply #282 on:** 22 June 2015, 15:42:17 »

I could tell you but then I'd hafta kill you. :D

No really, I draw a grid, take a pointed tool and make a dent at each intersection or empty space depending on the pattern and then the drill starts in the dent for good alignment (usually). Drill shallow holes of even depth, repeat as necessary. O0

klarg1 · « **Reply #283 on:** 22 June 2015, 16:34:06 »

Quote from: B-3 on 22 June 2015, 15:42:17

I could tell you but then I'd hafta kill you. :D

No really, I draw a grid, take a pointed tool and make a dent at each intersection or empty space depending on the pattern and then the drill starts in the dent for good alignment (usually). Drill shallow holes of even depth, repeat as necessary. O0

Witchcraft!

Azakael · « **Reply #284 on:** 22 June 2015, 17:32:25 »

Quote from: B-3 on 22 June 2015, 15:42:17

I could tell you but then I'd hafta kill you. :D

No really, I draw a grid, take a pointed tool and make a dent at each intersection or empty space depending on the pattern and then the drill starts in the dent for good alignment (usually). Drill shallow holes of even depth, repeat as necessary. O0

Hrm. So, what you're saying, is I was pretty much on the right level with what I was doing, I just need to practice more.
Thank you. :)

Quote from: klarg1 on 22 June 2015, 16:34:06

Witchcraft!

Or turn to this, yes... ;)

B-3 · « **Reply #285 on:** 22 June 2015, 22:42:13 »

Yes, Practice Witchcraft. :D

Weirdo · « **Reply #286 on:** 22 June 2015, 22:45:38 »

Aside from sorcery, any advice for someone needing to kitbash a good cylindrical missile launcher?

(In this case, an Unseen Thunderbolt)

Mech42ace · « **Reply #287 on:** 22 June 2015, 23:22:37 »

Quote from: Weirdo on 22 June 2015, 22:45:38

Aside from sorcery, any advice for someone needing to kitbash a good cylindrical missile launcher?

(In this case, an Unseen Thunderbolt)

Probably will be of no help here but what I would at least try to do is take a brass tube, about the diameter of the original missile launcher, cover one end with thin styrene sheeting, and put green putty in the inside, then close off the other side with another peice of styrene. After this you could probably follow B-3's advice and draw a pattern where the individual missile ports are.
At least thats what I'd try, I hope this helps! O0

B-3 · « **Reply #288 on:** 23 June 2015, 11:24:32 »

Quote from: Weirdo on 22 June 2015, 22:45:38

Aside from sorcery, any advice for someone needing to kitbash a good cylindrical missile launcher?

(In this case, an Unseen Thunderbolt)

Depending on the OD of the tubing needed you could use a Leggo and/or model kit sprue and drill your launch tube holes in the end.

Cache · « **Reply #289 on:** 23 June 2015, 18:14:51 »

Quote from: Weirdo on 22 June 2015, 22:45:38

Aside from sorcery, any advice for someone needing to kitbash a good cylindrical missile launcher?

(In this case, an Unseen Thunderbolt)

There is brass tubing in the exact diameter (likely how it was sculpted in the first place). I cut the correct length, then scored around the diameter about 1/16" from each end for a little detail. Then I filled with epoxy putty, leaving about 1/16" indent at the front. I drilled the patterned holes in a piece of styrene then cut/filed the bit until it fit tight inside the tube. Next I glued the bit to a larger tab of styrene so I could use it as a stamp. I added a small wad of epoxy to the front of the tube then pressed it down with the stamp. It took a few tries but I got a pretty damn good set of missile tips if I do say so myself. Cast a dozen copies and I'm all set. Of course this was an LRM15 tube. I never finished the LRM10 or LRM20 tubes.

The shot of the three tubes is (left to right) rear, front, and "green".

speck · « **Reply #290 on:** 05 July 2015, 14:48:36 »

Just a FYI, those who funded the variants parts. I sent all the credit voucher emails out to you.

Klat · « **Reply #291 on:** 06 July 2015, 15:02:40 »

Quote from: speck on 05 July 2015, 14:48:36

Just a FYI, those who funded the variants parts. I sent all the credit voucher emails out to you.

Got mine, thank you.

beachhead1985 · « **Reply #292 on:** 08 July 2015, 10:34:57 »

Got mine!

Bartholomew bartholomew · « **Reply #293 on:** 08 July 2015, 20:24:57 »

Got mine too. And just used them. Thanks

Glad to have been part of this!

Mwenski · « **Reply #294 on:** 09 July 2015, 15:58:48 »

How soon can I buy three of these?

GRUD · « **Reply #295 on:** 01 August 2015, 02:40:07 »

Soon, methinks! A Master is in the CSO Diorama here at Gen Con! O0

mike19k · « **Reply #296 on:** 01 August 2015, 02:45:32 »

I can see the skill that it took to make the model, but I like the old one much better. This one to me does not look like the art.

Savage Coyote · « **Reply #297 on:** 01 August 2015, 06:36:49 »

We will have to agree to disagree. The old model needs to be turned out and retired, sorry. I loved the old model but, after working on the new one, wow. I'm sold. Looking forward to the Flashman next!

Wotan · « **Reply #298 on:** 01 August 2015, 06:44:20 »

It is one of the successfull resculpts, definitely. Can't wait to lay my hands on some of them.

Feenix74 · « **Reply #299 on:** 01 August 2015, 08:52:24 »

I was not sold on the idea that the Highlander needed a resculpt. I believed and still do believe that the original sculpt is perfectly serviceable. However, as I have said up thread, I am proud to have played a very minor part in getting this resculpt into production, it is simply beautiful and leaves the original sculpt in a cloud of its jump jet exhaust.

When it is available for purchase I will be purchasing it for my growing personal collection of miniatures and I will also purchase an original sculpt (allows me to field two Highlanders on a tabletop and not get the two miniatures mixed up). However I am only plannig to stock the resculpt for sale.